# Members **URL:** https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/c/members/15.md [Latest](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/categories.md) --- ## [About the Members category](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/about-the-members-category/269)
**Author:** [@QuantockOrienteers](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/QuantockOrienteers)\ **Replies:** 0
Posts about members including new member welcomes --- ## [Mike Crockett 1935-2026](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/mike-crockett-1935-2026/584)
**Author:** [@RichardS](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/RichardS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [4 June 2026 07:40 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/mike-crockett-1935-2026/584 "2026-06-04T07:40:51Z")
I am sorry to inform members that Mike Crockett died at home on 24th May. He had been unwell for some time but was in good spirits when I last spoke to him in March. Many of you will have fond memories of Mike. We would… --- ## [Bob Lloyd 1939-2026](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/bob-lloyd-1939-2026/582)
**Author:** [@RichardS](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/RichardS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [21 March 2026 22:01 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/bob-lloyd-1939-2026/582 "2026-03-21T22:01:59Z")
I’m sorry to relay the sad news that Bob Lloyd passed away on Sunday at the age of 86. He was one of our original club members, served as permissions secretary for almost two decades, and was chairman just a few years ag… --- ## [News about Mike Crockett](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/news-about-mike-crockett/574)
**Author:** [@RichardS](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/RichardS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 December 2025 11:37 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/news-about-mike-crockett/574 "2025-12-21T11:37:54Z")
We’ve heard some news about Mike Crockett. Mike is not well. He has had heart and lung problems and spent some time in hospital. He is now back home and is being supported by the palliative care team. If anyone wants t… --- ## [Well done Adam!](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/well-done-adam/571)
**Author:** [@hazel](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/hazel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [29 November 2025 09:00 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/well-done-adam/571 "2025-11-29T09:00:57Z")
Thanks to Roger, Adam appeared in the Somerset County Gazette earlier this week celebrating his Orienteering and running success! https://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/25651984.adam-fieldhouse-enjoys-successful-we… --- ## [Talent Squad for Finlay](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/talent-squad-for-finlay/564)
**Author:** [@RosieW](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/RosieW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 October 2025 11:08 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/talent-squad-for-finlay/564 "2025-10-13T11:08:28Z")
I see from BOF news that Finlay has made it onto the Talent Squad South. Well done and a tribute to his commitment and that of the whole family. --- ## [University Challenge](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/university-challenge/526)
**Author:** [@RosieW](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/RosieW)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [12 November 2024 06:24 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/university-challenge/526 "2024-11-12T06:24:02Z")
Just come across a Gazette news item - Tom Hasler appears next Monday. --- ## [Ironman Wales 2024](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/ironman-wales-2024/523)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Rant](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/Mr_Rant)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [23 October 2024 15:02 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/ironman-wales-2024/523 "2024-10-23T15:02:54Z")
On the 22nd October Adam and Ollie attempted Ironman Wales, which consists of a 2.4 mile sea swim, a 112 mile bike ride (with 8,700ft of climbing) followed by a marathon (with 1,700ft of climbing). The race started at 7… --- ## [Chris Hasler passed away on Wednesday 24th April](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/chris-hasler-passed-away-on-wednesday-24th-april/481)
**Author:** [@QuantockOrienteers](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/QuantockOrienteers)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [3 June 2024 21:01 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/chris-hasler-passed-away-on-wednesday-24th-april/481 "2024-06-03T21:01:15Z")
Chris Hasler, a long time member of Quantock Orienteers and previous Club Captain passed away on Wednesday, 24th April. Chris had been ill for several years, but was able to present awards at our last AGM despite bein… --- ## [Progress of a junior orienteer](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/progress-of-a-junior-orienteer/398)
**Author:** [@Fin\_G](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/Fin_G)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [2 May 2024 07:53 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/progress-of-a-junior-orienteer/398 "2024-05-02T07:53:03Z")
Hi. This is a post to show the progress of a junior orienteer and my journey in orienteering since I joined the club. I started orienteering in 2018 when I decided to go to a JOG event because I enjoyed running and I wa… --- ## [JOG farewell from Judy and Roger](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/jog-farewell-from-judy-and-roger/464)
**Author:** [@craddocktaunton](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/craddocktaunton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [11 March 2024 16:24 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/jog-farewell-from-judy-and-roger/464 "2024-03-11T16:24:22Z")
To all those JOGgers who have supported our activities (now events) over the last 15 years, many thanks for your co-operation, participation, and friendship. At our final JOG at Broomfiield Hill and at the social gather… --- ## [Congratulations to Finley - M14 southern champion :)](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/congratulations-to-finley-m14-southern-champion/452)
**Author:** [@QuantockOrienteers](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/QuantockOrienteers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [6 February 2024 16:15 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/congratulations-to-finley-m14-southern-champion/452 "2024-02-06T16:15:26Z")
A huge congratulations to Finley @Fin\_G , who has won the M14 southern championship representing QO against some tough competition! --- ## [New member profile: Robert Fieldhouse](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/new-member-profile-robert-fieldhouse/437)
**Author:** [@QuantockOrienteers](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/QuantockOrienteers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [23 December 2023 09:58 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/new-member-profile-robert-fieldhouse/437 "2023-12-23T09:58:33Z")
Welcome to new club member Robert Fieldhouse: I recently started orienteering in September at the Caddihoe chase weekend, jumping in at the deep end, doing the short brown course. I was invited by my cousins who are me… --- ## [In Memory of Jenny Tennant](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/in-memory-of-jenny-tennant/366)
**Author:** [@QuantockOrienteers](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/QuantockOrienteers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 April 2023 07:10 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/in-memory-of-jenny-tennant/366 "2023-04-06T07:10:08Z")
Jenny Tennant, a beloved and longtime member of the Quantock Orienteers, passed away last week at the age of 92. The club was notified of her passing by her sister-in-law, Corisande Tennant from Holford on Thursday, Mar… --- ## [Welcome to new members Miranda and Tom](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/welcome-to-new-members-miranda-and-tom/354)
**Author:** [@QuantockOrienteers](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/QuantockOrienteers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 February 2023 20:52 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/welcome-to-new-members-miranda-and-tom/354 "2023-02-23T20:52:36Z")
Welcome to new members Miranda and Tom, mother and son from Ottery. We started orienteering as we thought it would be fun to do this together at the weekend, to be outside and doing something active. I love walking and… --- ## [Welcome to new members Dan and Charlie](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/welcome-to-new-members-dan-and-charlie/343)
**Author:** [@QuantockOrienteers](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/QuantockOrienteers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 February 2023 21:29 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/welcome-to-new-members-dan-and-charlie/343 "2023-02-13T21:29:28Z")
A big welcome to the club for Dan and Charlie who have been taking part at JOGs. Here is Dan introducing themselves: I’m a science teacher at Bridgwater and Taunton College and am a veteran so used to orienteering as … --- ## [Welcome to new member Jack](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/welcome-to-new-member-jack/284)
**Author:** [@QuantockOrienteers](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/QuantockOrienteers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2022 14:51 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/welcome-to-new-member-jack/284 "2022-10-28T14:51:31Z")
Welcome to Jack (M14). He has been to a few events last year and really enjoyed them; including the Compass Sport heat at Great Wood, which was quite the experience! His dad Tim has taught him basic navigation/compass w… --- ## [Welcome (back) to Brian](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/welcome-back-to-brian/281)
**Author:** [@QuantockOrienteers](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/QuantockOrienteers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 October 2022 08:05 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/welcome-back-to-brian/281 "2022-10-27T08:05:00Z")
It is great to welcome back former member Brian to the club: Well I started orienteering at University in 1990 and had a good crack with Orienteering to about 2017 when I got a lovely wife and children To be blunt, si… --- ## [Welcome to new member Ian Mayhew](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/welcome-to-new-member-ian-mayhew/273)
**Author:** [@QuantockOrienteers](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/QuantockOrienteers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [18 October 2022 12:00 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/welcome-to-new-member-ian-mayhew/273 "2022-10-18T12:00:25Z")
We are pleased to welcome Ian, winner of The Quantock Challenge (Short) to the club: Hello, I’m Ian. I’ve lived in Over Stowey for the last 6 years and regularly get out running in the hills and woodlands that surround… --- ## [Welcome to new member David Browne](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/welcome-to-new-member-david-browne/270)
**Author:** [@QuantockOrienteers](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/QuantockOrienteers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [6 October 2022 21:00 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/welcome-to-new-member-david-browne/270 "2022-10-06T21:00:53Z")
I am from South Africa and came over to work at Hickley Point C. I have been doing orienteering (casually) for a few years and am looking forward to exploring some new places. I did the Quantocks Challenge recently w…