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**Author:** [@system](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 March 2020 10:00 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/faq-guidelines/5 "2020-03-19T10:00:01Z")
This is a Civilized Place for Public Discussion Please treat this discussion forum with the same respect you would a public park. We, too, are a shared community resource — a place to share skills, knowledge and intere… --- ## [Welcome to Quantock Orienteers chat](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/welcome-to-quantock-orienteers-chat/7)
**Author:** [@system](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [11 September 2025 10:11 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/welcome-to-quantock-orienteers-chat/7 "2025-09-11T10:11:05Z")
This site was created as a place for members of the Quantock Orienteering club (and anyone else interested) to chat and discuss all things relating to the club, orienteering and anything else relevant. This is especially… --- ## [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…. --- ## [Caddihoe Chase 2026](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/caddihoe-chase-2026/586)
**Author:** [@RosieW](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/RosieW)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [12 July 2026 16:04 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/caddihoe-chase-2026/586 "2026-07-12T16:04:46Z")
For information. The entries for this event are now open. Devon are relying on some volunteer help from QO. If you can help out the details are on their website of how to access the discounted volunteer entry fee. --- ## [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… --- ## [Lydeard St Lawrence SPunch](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/lydeard-st-lawrence-spunch/585)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Rant](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/Mr_Rant)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [23 June 2026 21:57 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/lydeard-st-lawrence-spunch/585 "2026-06-23T21:57:23Z")
Due to the red weather warning for heat, we are cancelling this weeks SPunch event. It will be rescheduled later in the summer. --- ## [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… --- ## [Summer SPunch is here!](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/summer-spunch-is-here/583)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Rant](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/Mr_Rant)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 April 2026 11:22 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/summer-spunch-is-here/583 "2026-04-30T11:22:37Z")
Our first SPunch event in next week, and entries close this Sunday. Robin has planned a great course around Trull, a new area not before used in SPunch. Hope to see you all there. --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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!, --- ## [Urban course planning](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/urban-course-planning/581)
**Author:** [@RichardS](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/RichardS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 March 2026 14:29 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/urban-course-planning/581 "2026-03-06T14:29:43Z")
Alan Leakey of South London Orienteers (SLOW) is providing training courses in how to plan urban courses. The training is delivered via zoom so you can do it from home. I have just found out he is doing one on Monday & T… --- ## [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 --- ## [New website admin](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/new-website-admin/579)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Rant](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/Mr_Rant)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [12 February 2026 20:03 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/new-website-admin/579 "2026-02-12T20:03:55Z")
Phil’s reign of terror is now over… Only joking, you’ve done a brilliant job Phil. I have now taken over the role of website admin. Can any requests for updates please be sent to Events@quantockorienteers.co.uk Thanks … --- ## [CompassSport Trophy – Affpuddle, 22 February 2026](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/compasssport-trophy-affpuddle-22-february-2026/573)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [3 February 2026 16:12 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/compasssport-trophy-affpuddle-22-february-2026/573 "2026-02-03T16:12:58Z")
CompassSport Trophy – Affpuddle, 22 February 2026 Wimborne Orienteers (WIM) will be hosting our South‑West CompassSport Trophy qualifying round at Affpuddle, near Dorchester, on Sunday 22 February 2026. This is the main… --- ## [Deadlines - event entries](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/deadlines-event-entries/577)
**Author:** [@RosieW](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/RosieW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [31 January 2026 08:43 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/deadlines-event-entries/577 "2026-01-31T08:43:32Z")
Note that first deadline for Lakes 5 days is today and British Longs standard entry is tomorrow. Little evidence yet of QO participation? --- ## [Bishops Lydeard Street Series](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/bishops-lydeard-street-series/576)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Rant](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/Mr_Rant)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 January 2026 20:11 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/bishops-lydeard-street-series/576 "2026-01-22T20:11:39Z")
Thank you to everyone who came to the Street Series in Bishops Lydeard this evening. Hopefully everyone enjoyed the courses and didn’t get too lost. Our next Street Series will be in Glastonbury on the 5th February. Hope… --- ## [Brighton City Race 2025](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/brighton-city-race-2025/575)
**Author:** [@andyr](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/andyr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [28 December 2025 09:51 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/brighton-city-race-2025/575 "2025-12-28T09:51:11Z")
As we were due to travel up to London for a Christmas visit to relatives Rosie and I found this weekend event as a diversion along the way. The event, organised by Southdown Orienteers had taken place for many years but … --- ## [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… --- ## [Maintenance Day](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/maintenance-day/572)
**Author:** [@andyr](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/andyr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [29 November 2025 12:14 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/maintenance-day/572 "2025-11-29T12:14:22Z")
Long overdue kite re-tying session- removing the horrible tangles of multiple knots and retying the self adjusting 3way support loop Some have been fitted with new recoil springs to attach the pin punches on trial to… --- ## [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… --- ## [Street Series 2025?](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/street-series-2025/569)
**Author:** [@hazel](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/hazel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 November 2025 11:19 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/street-series-2025/569 "2025-11-18T11:19:30Z")
Are we having a Street Series this winter? I had volunteered to plan one a couple of weeks back but haven’t heard anything since. It would be nice to get all of the dates finalised to avoid double booking especially as w… --- ## [Dunkery Long-O Maprun](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/dunkery-long-o-maprun/568)
**Author:** [@RichardS](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/RichardS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [15 November 2025 09:04 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/dunkery-long-o-maprun/568 "2025-11-15T09:04:17Z")
Had a go at the Long course yesterday. Very good day for November, no wind and had views to admire. I now realise there were better routes I could have taken, but I didn’t spend much time trying to plan the optimum rou… --- ## [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… --- ## [A New Club Record on SWOL Brown Course](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/a-new-club-record-on-swol-brown-course/565)
**Author:** [@BrianJP](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/BrianJP)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [6 November 2025 09:13 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/a-new-club-record-on-swol-brown-course/565 "2025-11-06T09:13:17Z")
A new club record for results at a South West Orienteering League Brown course was achieved at Cannimore and Shearwater on October 26th 2025. Four QO members filled the top four positions followed by two more in the top… --- ## [SPunch planners needed for summer 2026](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/spunch-planners-needed-for-summer-2026/566)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Rant](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/Mr_Rant)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 November 2025 19:53 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/spunch-planners-needed-for-summer-2026/566 "2025-11-03T19:53:27Z")
Who doesn’t enjoy a bit of summer evening SPunching? Well, we now need some planners for next season’s events. These are typically run on Wednesday or Thursday evenings from May to September. If you are interested in pl… --- ## [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. --- ## [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… --- ## [Scottish6Days 2025 Souvenir Coasters](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/scottish6days-2025-souvenir-coasters/563)
**Author:** [@AdeleA](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/AdeleA)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [13 September 2025 10:08 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/scottish6days-2025-souvenir-coasters/563 "2025-09-13T10:08:36Z")
Scottish6Days Coasters. There’s an email been sent out to those who went to the 6Days saying about the Coasters and I have a friend from Saxons who’s going to the Compass Sport Cup event at Redcar and I could ask her to … --- ## [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… [Next page](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/latest.md?page=1)