# External Events **URL:** https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/c/events/external-events/7.md [Latest](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/categories.md) --- ## [About the External Events category](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/about-the-external-events-category/20)
**Author:** [@alasdair.shaw](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/alasdair.shaw)\ **Replies:** 0
For discussion of events hosted by other clubs. Compare your times and route choices… --- ## [Adam leads again](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/adam-leads-again/599)
**Author:** [@craddocktaunton](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/craddocktaunton)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 October 2026 18:17 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/adam-leads-again/599 "2026-10-10T18:17:25Z")
A shout out for Adam. First out of 470 at Parkrun at Longrun Meadow today a week after he completed the Loch Ness Marathon in 7th place with over 6000 competitors. Well done to Hazel for her first marathon finishing in a… --- ## [Video of the QO Mens Premier Team at the JK 2026](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/video-of-the-qo-mens-premier-team-at-the-jk-2026/587)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Rant](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/Mr_Rant)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 August 2026 05:27 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/video-of-the-qo-mens-premier-team-at-the-jk-2026/587 "2026-08-27T05:27:33Z")
Yes, I know I had a rubbish leg 2…. --- ## [Taunton Half - Sunday](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/taunton-half-sunday/580)
**Author:** [@RosieW](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/RosieW)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [8 March 2026 18:50 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/taunton-half-sunday/580 "2026-03-08T18:50:51Z")
Look to be cheering on a flock of Fieldmice and Mudds!, --- ## [British Long Champs February](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/british-long-champs-february/570)
**Author:** [@RosieW](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/RosieW)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [12 February 2026 20:09 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/british-long-champs-february/570 "2026-02-12T20:09:26Z")
This event may not be on the radar yet but cheapest ?! entry finishes end of November --- ## [Purbeck Hill Challenge](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/purbeck-hill-challenge/538)
**Author:** [@RichardS](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/RichardS)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [13 November 2025 09:34 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/purbeck-hill-challenge/538 "2025-11-13T09:34:23Z")
For those interested in long distance races … I have signed up to enter the first ever Purbeck Hill Challenge on Saturday 15th February. This offers courses from 22km to 37km long, consisting of a long cross country wal… --- ## [Orienteering Foundation Coaching Day - Sat 8 Nov 2025](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/orienteering-foundation-coaching-day-sat-8-nov-2025/559)
**Author:** [@AdeleA](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/AdeleA)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2025 19:12 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/orienteering-foundation-coaching-day-sat-8-nov-2025/559 "2025-07-14T19:12:51Z")
Hi All Wondering if there’s any interest in a QO group attendance at the Orienteering Foundation’s South Wales Coaching Day on Sat, 8 November at Merthyr Mawr Warren (used for Day 1 of Croeso 2024) - South Wales Coachin… --- ## [JK - QO banner + tent](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/jk-qo-banner-tent/548)
**Author:** [@hazel](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/hazel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [29 April 2025 16:34 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/jk-qo-banner-tent/548 "2025-04-29T16:34:16Z")
Has anyone arranged to take the QO banner and tent to the JK? --- ## [Bristol Urban series 2025](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/bristol-urban-series-2025/549)
**Author:** [@RichardS](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/RichardS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [16 April 2025 18:44 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/bristol-urban-series-2025/549 "2025-04-16T18:44:18Z")
BOK’s popular urban series starts again on Wednesday 23rd April. Hope to see many of you there! Please note that pre-entry closes 1 week before the event. --- ## [Devon Christmas Event](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/devon-christmas-event/535)
**Author:** [@RosieW](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/RosieW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 December 2024 07:34 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/devon-christmas-event/535 "2024-12-12T07:34:13Z")
If you are considering this, note the first closing date of 15 December - presumably as maps have to be printed early. --- ## [Brent Knoll race](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/brent-knoll-race/530)
**Author:** [@RichardS](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/RichardS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [25 November 2024 21:26 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/brent-knoll-race/530 "2024-11-25T21:26:20Z")
Hats off to Adam, before putting in a great performance at the QOFL, he had already won the Brent Knoll race earlier that day! --- ## [Sarthe O Tour 2024](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/sarthe-o-tour-2024/520)
**Author:** [@andyr](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/andyr)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [15 October 2024 06:26 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/sarthe-o-tour-2024/520 "2024-10-15T06:26:01Z")
Well here we go with another tale of orienteering on the continent- this one in France. R and I have just started our 4 week vacation visiting various parts of France with the ultimate aim of some autumnal warmth in the … --- ## [Purbeck Challenge 2024](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/purbeck-challenge-2024/519)
**Author:** [@RichardS](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/RichardS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 October 2024 15:18 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/purbeck-challenge-2024/519 "2024-10-06T15:18:59Z")
Taken from Wimborne Orienteers Facebook, and of interest to those who like an epic day out: Purbeck Hill Challenge, Saturday 26th October Enjoy a challenge? Fancy a day out in one of the most scenic parts of England? … --- ## [JIRCs 2024 - Mallards Pike and Mendips](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/jircs-2024-mallards-pike-and-mendips/516)
**Author:** [@Fin\_G](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/Fin_G)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [5 October 2024 20:27 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/jircs-2024-mallards-pike-and-mendips/516 "2024-10-05T20:27:41Z")
Last weekend, I went with the South West Squad to the Junior Inter-Regional Championships (JIRCs) in the Forest of Dean and the Mendips. We had a very successful weekend coming 3rd out of the 12 regional squads. The ind… --- ## [Caddihoe 2024 Braunton Burrows](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/caddihoe-2024-braunton-burrows/515)
**Author:** [@RichardS](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/RichardS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [5 October 2024 20:26 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/caddihoe-2024-braunton-burrows/515 "2024-10-05T20:26:31Z")
3 QO winners at the Caddihoe this year A 3rd place for Hazel on W21 A 3rd place for Mark G on M45 Your prizes were a certificate and a pack of fudge! Presumably to slow you down for next time. I will pass these on som… --- ## [World Champs 2024](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/world-champs-2024/505)
**Author:** [@srober10](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/srober10)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [15 July 2024 20:25 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/world-champs-2024/505 "2024-07-15T20:25:42Z")
We are sitting on a ferry in Oslo harbour (been car rallying) and watching the WOC Sprint in Edinburgh - live, with Norwegian commentators commenting on the routes each runner is taking from the chips on their shoes and … --- ## [Yvette Baker Final](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/yvette-baker-final/502)
**Author:** [@KarenLewis](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/KarenLewis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [6 July 2024 20:31 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/yvette-baker-final/502 "2024-07-06T20:31:32Z")
Calling all juniors Quantock orienteer juniors have qualified for the Yvette Baker Final in St Albans Sunday 7th July 2024. Full details - https://www.herts-orienteering.club/events/event/yvette-baker-trophy/ The org… --- ## [BOK Adams Avery & junior relays - 30th June](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/bok-adams-avery-junior-relays-30th-june/496)
**Author:** [@daylightgambler](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/daylightgambler)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [28 June 2024 07:49 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/bok-adams-avery-junior-relays-30th-june/496 "2024-06-28T07:49:00Z")
On Sunday 30th June there are relays at Aston Court - see Adams-Avery & Junior Relays, Ashton Court, Sunday 30th June 2024 | Bristol Orienteering Klub There is an adhoc relay (Green - Short Green - Green) and the Adams … --- ## [Yvette Baker 2024](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/yvette-baker-2024/500)
**Author:** [@RichardS](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/RichardS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [28 June 2024 06:18 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/yvette-baker-2024/500 "2024-06-28T06:18:41Z")
We didn’t realise at the time but the QO team’s second place at Hanham on 9th June qualified us for the final! This is because we came second to NGOC who were top 5 last year. The final is on 7th July near St Albans. I… --- ## [Croeso 2024 - sprint](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/croeso-2024-sprint/501)
**Author:** [@daylightgambler](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/daylightgambler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 June 2024 21:42 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/croeso-2024-sprint/501 "2024-06-27T21:42:38Z")
A teaser for the “rest” day Sprint at Croeso this year: --- ## [BOK Urban Event in Axbridge and West Cheddar on 15 May](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/bok-urban-event-in-axbridge-and-west-cheddar-on-15-may/487)
**Author:** [@simonslh](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/simonslh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [9 May 2024 21:21 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/bok-urban-event-in-axbridge-and-west-cheddar-on-15-may/487 "2024-05-09T21:21:00Z")
David Faulkner has just asked me to promote the BOK Urban event in Axbridge and West Cheddar as “it’s one of the easier ones for your folks to get to”. It’s on Wed 15 May. Entries close tonight! BOK Urban Series Race … --- ## [BOK Burrington Apr 24](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/bok-burrington-apr-24/476)
**Author:** [@RichardS](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/RichardS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [28 April 2024 14:11 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/bok-burrington-apr-24/476 "2024-04-28T14:11:46Z")
Really great event at Burrington yesterday. Sunny weather helped, but a good orienteering venue with a lot of features and variety. My own race went well, started in a busy period so lots of other competitors everywhere… --- ## [Photos from JK and British Champs](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/photos-from-jk-and-british-champs/482)
**Author:** [@srober10](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/srober10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [26 April 2024 20:41 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/photos-from-jk-and-british-champs/482 "2024-04-26T20:41:18Z")
All photos courtesy of Wendy Carlyle. JK Sprint JK Middle JK Long JK Relay British Long British Relays --- ## [JK 2024 Day 4 Relays - Podium for Status Quo](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/jk-2024-day-4-relays-podium-for-status-quo/472)
**Author:** [@BrianJP](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/BrianJP)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [5 April 2024 09:33 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/jk-2024-day-4-relays-podium-for-status-quo/472 "2024-04-05T09:33:46Z")
A great performance by the trio of Finley Goddard, Mark Goddard and Sheila Braine gave them third place in the Mixed Ad-Hoc class. The team members were only decided upon the day before and the running order was agreed … --- ## [Croeso 2024 (Welsh 6 days) - social programme](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/croeso-2024-welsh-6-days-social-programme/469)
**Author:** [@daylightgambler](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/daylightgambler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [18 March 2024 18:33 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/croeso-2024-welsh-6-days-social-programme/469 "2024-03-18T18:33:25Z")
The social programme for Croeso 2024 has been announced - Social Programme. Anyone fancy the Friday night Ceilidh? For those who do not know, Croeso is a week long orienteering event that happens every 4 years - this ye… --- ## [Lipica Open 2024 - Day 1 (Middle @ Vilenica)](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/lipica-open-2024-day-1-middle-vilenica/462)
**Author:** [@daylightgambler](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/daylightgambler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 March 2024 21:21 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/lipica-open-2024-day-1-middle-vilenica/462 "2024-03-10T21:21:19Z")
On the recommendation of @RosieW and @andyr, a herd of QOs have headed to Slovenia to take part in the annual Lipica Open (based around Lipica - where the prancing ponies come from - near the Italian border at the city o… --- ## [Lift share for SWOL on 11/02 at Symond's Yat (NGOC)](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/lift-share-for-swol-on-11-02-at-symonds-yat-ngoc/451)
**Author:** [@daylightgambler](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/daylightgambler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 February 2024 15:25 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/lift-share-for-swol-on-11-02-at-symonds-yat-ngoc/451 "2024-02-03T15:25:12Z")
If anyone wants to lift share from Taunton (via Bridgwater) for next Sunday’s SWOL at Symond’s Yat - then just give me a shout as we have at least one spare seat. Phil --- ## [JK events 2024 - camping](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/jk-events-2024-camping/443)
**Author:** [@AdeleA](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/AdeleA)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [10 January 2024 21:03 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/jk-events-2024-camping/443 "2024-01-10T21:03:26Z")
Has anyone booked a campsite near to Beaudesert events yet? Bit of a pain that details say ‘no dogs’ at any of the events so still debating if I’ll be doing these but have already booked the week leading up to the event… --- ## [Weekend on your radar?](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/weekend-on-your-radar/436)
**Author:** [@RosieW](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/RosieW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 December 2023 17:41 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/weekend-on-your-radar/436 "2023-12-22T17:41:39Z")
Last year Andy and I travelled to do the two days of the Concorde Chase with the luxury of a cheap Travelodge close by. Look at 27/28 January on RaceSignup. Camberley Travelodge £38 fully cancellable. Does however clash … --- ## [QO Successes at Blustery Braunton!](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/qo-successes-at-blustery-braunton/426)
**Author:** [@craddocktaunton](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/craddocktaunton)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 November 2023 21:52 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/qo-successes-at-blustery-braunton/426 "2023-11-23T21:52:32Z")
31 members turned out in a bracing wind on the dunes of Braunton Burrows last Sunday. For some it was a tortuous journey to avoid a fallen electricity pole and others lost the will to live as well as their way through t… [Next page](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/c/events/external-events/7.md?page=1)