# The Bar **URL:** https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/c/the-bar/5.md [Latest](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/categories.md) --- ## [About the The Bar category](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/about-the-the-bar-category/17)
**Author:** [@alasdair.shaw](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/alasdair.shaw)\ **Replies:** 0
An area for general chat, not necessarily related to orienteering. --- ## [Spine Race 2026](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/spine-race-2026/567)
**Author:** [@RichardS](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/RichardS)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [30 June 2026 21:55 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/spine-race-2026/567 "2026-06-30T21:55:03Z")
I am in the Spine Race this coming January! This is a ultra-distance trail race along the Pennine Way in winter conditions. I am doing the “MRT Challenger North” which is 160 miles in a time limit of just over 4 days. I… --- ## [Quantock Orienteers at Parkrun](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/quantock-orienteers-at-parkrun/485)
**Author:** [@craddocktaunton](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/craddocktaunton)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [15 March 2026 14:53 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/quantock-orienteers-at-parkrun/485 "2026-03-15T14:53:03Z")
Should we keep an eye on QO members who succeed at their Parkrun? - providing they run as Quantock Orienteers! To kick off, today at the LongRun Meadow Parkrun, Adam Fieldhouse stormed first almost one minute ahead of t… --- ## [IRONMAN World Championship](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/ironman-world-championship/560)
**Author:** [@hazel](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/hazel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [16 September 2025 20:28 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/ironman-world-championship/560 "2025-09-16T20:28:52Z")
On Sunday 14th September 2025, Adam Fieldhouse will be taking part in the IRONMAN World Championships in Nice, France. He qualified last September from IRONMAN Wales in a fantastic time of 10 hours and 12 minutes. The ev… --- ## [British Orienteering AGM](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/british-orienteering-agm/551)
**Author:** [@RichardS](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/RichardS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 May 2025 07:16 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/british-orienteering-agm/551 "2025-05-09T07:16:00Z")
Interesting agenda item in the British Orienteering AGM. There are 2 proposals for levy: option A is the current system with extra levy charged on non-members, option B will replace this with equal levy for members and … --- ## [QO success at Longrun Meadow ParkRun](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/qo-success-at-longrun-meadow-parkrun/546)
**Author:** [@robertfieldhouse](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/robertfieldhouse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [27 March 2025 18:16 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/qo-success-at-longrun-meadow-parkrun/546 "2025-03-27T18:16:04Z")
Adam Fieldhouse excels at Longrun Meadow Parkrun. Adam Fieldhouse started running the Longrun Meadow parkrun course in November 2019 and has run 20 runs, leading the field in 10 of these. He has a personal best of 17.0… --- ## [First aid course](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/first-aid-course/543)
**Author:** [@RichardS](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/RichardS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 February 2025 22:46 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/first-aid-course/543 "2025-02-19T22:46:29Z")
Helen Taylor (Devon) is a first aid trainer who is running a Emergency First Aid at Work course in Exmouth on Saturday 8th March 9.30-4.30. Attendees will gain a formal qualification which be valid for 3 years. The cost … --- ## [QO at Longrun Meadow 500th Parkrun](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/qo-at-longrun-meadow-500th-parkrun/532)
**Author:** [@craddocktaunton](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/craddocktaunton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [3 December 2024 15:13 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/qo-at-longrun-meadow-500th-parkrun/532 "2024-12-03T15:13:25Z")
Many orienteers find Parkrun a good way to improve their running between controls. Longrun Meadow Parkrun started after Ruth Holmes, daughter of valued member of QO, Dave Holmes, suggested Taunton needed to use the new … --- ## [Gerry Charnley Round](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/gerry-charnley-round/527)
**Author:** [@RichardS](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/RichardS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [9 November 2024 18:53 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/gerry-charnley-round/527 "2024-11-09T18:53:21Z")
Several years ago I was browsing in an Outdoor shop and picked up a map describing this challenge. Named after the late founder of South Ribble Orienteering Club, it is a clover leaf shaped route between three Lake Disti… --- ## [Wales Ironman 2024](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/wales-ironman-2024/514)
**Author:** [@RichardS](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/RichardS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 September 2024 18:57 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/wales-ironman-2024/514 "2024-09-22T18:57:54Z")
Adam F and Ollie R have today taken part in the Wales Ironman 2.4 mile swim + 112 mile bike ride + marathon run! And they have both finished with impressive times Well done boys! --- ## [BOK organised first aid course](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/bok-organised-first-aid-course/510)
**Author:** [@QuantockOrienteers](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/QuantockOrienteers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2024 08:05 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/bok-organised-first-aid-course/510 "2024-09-03T08:05:06Z")
BOK are holding a first aid course in September. If you are interested in helping QO with first aid cover then get in touch as the club may be able to cover the cost. Want to learn First Aid? Need a First Aid qualificat… --- ## [Simon's Snow art](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/simons-snow-art/474)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [18 April 2024 08:21 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/simons-snow-art/474 "2024-04-18T08:21:18Z")
For those who remember Simon --- ## [Any one free the afternoon of 23rd April to help me with a school maze event](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/any-one-free-the-afternoon-of-23rd-april-to-help-me-with-a-school-maze-event/473)
**Author:** [@daylightgambler](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/daylightgambler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 April 2024 06:04 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/any-one-free-the-afternoon-of-23rd-april-to-help-me-with-a-school-maze-event/473 "2024-04-10T06:04:42Z")
I am doing another maze event at Bishop Henderson on 23rd April (Galmington, Taunton) - this time for a sports fair in the afternoon (so setup from 2:15pm and finish by around 4:30pm). Is anyone free to help out? I woul… --- ## [Help needed on 14h March at Street Series event in Galmington](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/help-needed-on-14h-march-at-street-series-event-in-galmington/460)
**Author:** [@daylightgambler](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/daylightgambler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [8 March 2024 14:05 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/help-needed-on-14h-march-at-street-series-event-in-galmington/460 "2024-03-08T14:05:14Z")
Is anyone available to support Judy at the street series event in Galmington, Taunton at assembly? Roger has been unwell, and is likely to not be able to attend, and unfortunately I (the planner) cannot make it? It wou… --- ## [Blackdown Beast 2024 - 27th January](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/blackdown-beast-2024-27th-january/422)
**Author:** [@BrianJP](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/BrianJP)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [26 January 2024 10:00 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/blackdown-beast-2024-27th-january/422 "2024-01-26T10:00:15Z")
Not exactly orienteering but thought it may be of interest if you want a low key warm up for the Grizzly or simply fancy a longer trail run. This reminds me of the old Luppitt Lollop race and I dare say there will be a … --- ## [OMM mountain marathon](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/omm-mountain-marathon/418)
**Author:** [@RosieW](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/RosieW)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [4 November 2023 16:52 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/omm-mountain-marathon/418 "2023-11-04T16:52:02Z")
Clocks changing always linked with “fond” memories of the OMM so thought to look at the entries. Good luck to the Fieldhouse/Rant brigade in the elite class. Will look to follow their progress. --- ## [New climbing wall in the Quantocks](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/new-climbing-wall-in-the-quantocks/416)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [18 October 2023 08:36 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/new-climbing-wall-in-the-quantocks/416 "2023-10-18T08:36:17Z")
https://g.co/kgs/yCbNQk Some of you might be interested and they have introductory offer’s available. I have joined up for the 10 session deal and looking forward to getting back into climbing :muscle: --- ## [And more from France 23](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/and-more-from-france-23/394)
**Author:** [@andyr](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/andyr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [16 August 2023 17:05 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/and-more-from-france-23/394 "2023-08-16T17:05:01Z")
To follow when 4g improves! --- ## [Continuation reports](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/continuation-reports/389)
**Author:** [@andyr](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/andyr)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [14 August 2023 17:26 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/continuation-reports/389 "2023-08-14T17:26:09Z")
For whatever reason the previous topic will no longer accept new entries so I’ve created this continuation We are still in Villes Sur Auzun this evening moving W after petit dejeuner tomorrow Today was the cycling trip… --- ## [Rimes and wych roadtrip 2023](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/rimes-and-wych-roadtrip-2023/385)
**Author:** [@andyr](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/andyr)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [20 July 2023 17:56 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/rimes-and-wych-roadtrip-2023/385 "2023-07-20T17:56:30Z")
The Rimes/Wych summer road trip (France and Northern Spain 2023) If anyone does decide to follow this, keep coming back as it will be updated every few days or so. Our trip is approximately 5-6 weeks duration and incorp… --- ## [Dales Divide bike ride](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/dales-divide-bike-ride/367)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [9 April 2023 07:44 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/dales-divide-bike-ride/367 "2023-04-09T07:44:24Z")
Some of you know, I decided to treat myself this year to a nice long bike ride around Yorkshire! I will be heading off 7.30am tomorrow! To watch the race progress this weekend the following link will take you to the liv… --- ## [Article in Telegraph: How orienteering could help in the fight against dementia](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/article-in-telegraph-how-orienteering-could-help-in-the-fight-against-dementia/336)
**Author:** [@QuantockOrienteers](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/QuantockOrienteers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [3 February 2023 12:52 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/article-in-telegraph-how-orienteering-could-help-in-the-fight-against-dementia/336 "2023-02-03T12:52:23Z")
Shared by @Miffy via @craddocktaunton - an interesting article about orienteering in relation to dementia. Orienteering could help battle dementia by exercising part of the brain that is increasingly neglected in the m… --- ## [Best O top ever?](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/best-o-top-ever/320)
**Author:** [@daylightgambler](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/daylightgambler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [1 January 2023 19:05 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/best-o-top-ever/320 "2023-01-01T19:05:57Z")
Sadly the Bavarian 5 Days event clashes with Scottish 6 Days, but are these not the best O tops ever?! --- ## [Happy Christmas](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/happy-christmas/318)
**Author:** [@QuantockOrienteers](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/QuantockOrienteers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 December 2022 18:25 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/happy-christmas/318 "2022-12-24T18:25:25Z")
(from British Orienteering) --- ## [Route to Christmas](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/route-to-christmas/312)
**Author:** [@daylightgambler](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/daylightgambler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 December 2022 12:54 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/route-to-christmas/312 "2022-12-17T12:54:41Z")
This advent, I have really been enjoying the ‘Route to Christmas’ series on World of O (it looks like they have done it every year since 2007, so I am a bit late to the party!) Readers have the opportunity to do one Rou… --- ## [BOF Badge Scheme](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/bof-badge-scheme/283)
**Author:** [@BrianJP](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/BrianJP)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [2 November 2022 16:09 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/bof-badge-scheme/283 "2022-11-02T16:09:30Z")
For newer members who have been to major events, you will have noticed that in the age class results there are ‘standards’ which depending on how your run went, your name will appear above or below. These can be Champio… --- ## [Orienteering in IKEA](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/orienteering-in-ikea/285)
**Author:** [@daylightgambler](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/daylightgambler)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [29 October 2022 20:15 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/orienteering-in-ikea/285 "2022-10-29T20:15:48Z")
From CompassSport Vol 43 Issue 4. I hope BOK or Devon are on this!!! Apparently the event happened whilst customers were still in store! --- ## [I think my family are trying to tell me something](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/i-think-my-family-are-trying-to-tell-me-something/277)
**Author:** [@daylightgambler](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/daylightgambler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [27 October 2022 10:52 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/i-think-my-family-are-trying-to-tell-me-something/277 "2022-10-27T10:52:03Z")
Birthday gifts this year: --- ## [Brothers cross Norway with map and compass](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/brothers-cross-norway-with-map-and-compass/255)
**Author:** [@craddocktaunton](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/craddocktaunton)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 August 2022 15:29 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/brothers-cross-norway-with-map-and-compass/255 "2022-08-27T15:29:41Z")
A challenge for Robin and Adam! A great bit of publicity for Orienteering and an answer to the ‘Runners’ who think orienteering is a ‘soft option’ --- ## [Piddle Wood Plod 10K 17 July 22](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/piddle-wood-plod-10k-17-july-22/233)
**Author:** [@BrianJP](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/BrianJP)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [1 July 2022 17:13 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/piddle-wood-plod-10k-17-july-22/233 "2022-07-01T17:13:15Z")
Ok it isn’t orienteering but a great trail race near Taunton if you are not doing the Furrow Hopper Relay. Starting at Thurlbear School it takes in the paths and hills of Lime Ridge Wood used for orienteering before ret… [Next page](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/c/the-bar/5.md?page=1)