# Latest **URL:** https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/latest.md?page=1 [Latest](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [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… --- ## [The 2025 SPunch league is now live!](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/the-2025-spunch-league-is-now-live/552)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Rant](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/Mr_Rant)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [30 May 2025 07:38 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/the-2025-spunch-league-is-now-live/552 "2025-05-30T07:38:37Z")
We have 4 great SPunch courses planned for this season, which kicks off on the 29th May at Nether Stowey. Enter now to guarantee a map. --- ## [Calling all Junior Orienteers](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/calling-all-junior-orienteers/553)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 May 2025 18:06 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/calling-all-junior-orienteers/553 "2025-05-20T18:06:41Z")
This event is great opportunity for juniors to get involved in a bigger event and compete for their club. Reduced entries close soon. Make you choose to compete in the shield cup when entering. --- ## [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 … --- ## [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? --- ## [Relay events 2025](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/relay-events-2025/545)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [27 April 2025 16:36 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/relay-events-2025/545 "2025-04-27T16:36:15Z")
Is anyone planning on attending the British champ relays or the JK this year? I know Ollie and the Fieldhouses are heading up to the British champs so we should have at least one team there. Any more takers? Relay entr… --- ## [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. --- ## [First Aid Course 2025](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/first-aid-course-2025/550)
**Author:** [@KarenLewis](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/KarenLewis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 April 2025 07:20 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/first-aid-course-2025/550 "2025-04-16T07:20:41Z")
I did my first aid nearly three years ago with several other QO + members. This is now up for renewal. I am trying to get a first aid course organised with Helen Taylor. Helen is able to offer the following dates - Sa… --- ## [QO on BBC News (Points West)](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/qo-on-bbc-news-points-west/547)
**Author:** [@Adam\_Fieldhouse](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/Adam_Fieldhouse)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [10 April 2025 20:06 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/qo-on-bbc-news-points-west/547 "2025-04-10T20:06:41Z")
Good Morning All Thanks to Rogers article about me in the Gazette, I will be appearing on BBC Points West this evening at 6:30pm ish Today. I do not know what questions they will ask me and it will be live but i will tr… --- ## [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… --- ## [Call for planners and organisers](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/call-for-planners-and-organisers/544)
**Author:** [@RichardS](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/RichardS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 March 2025 21:17 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/call-for-planners-and-organisers/544 "2025-03-13T21:17:35Z")
Hi everyone. Hope you have seen the news article on the website. We’re putting the future programme together right now. Obviously we can only offer events if we have volunteers willing to do the work so please don’t wait… --- ## [Reminder: The Start](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/reminder-the-start/540)
**Author:** [@RichardS](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/RichardS)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [22 February 2025 16:30 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/reminder-the-start/540 "2025-02-22T16:30:14Z")
Having made a recent post about the finish, thought I’d do one about the start. There’s no new change, so this is a reminder. The rules say: The position of the centre of the start triangle shown on the map must be on … --- ## [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 … --- ## [Intro to Coaching Workshops](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/intro-to-coaching-workshops/542)
**Author:** [@alasdair.shaw](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/alasdair.shaw)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [16 February 2025 09:13 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/intro-to-coaching-workshops/542 "2025-02-16T09:13:34Z")
Just trying to judge interest before looking at dates. I have been approved by BOF to deliver the tro Intro to Coaching Workshops. The first is “Coaching to the Start Triangle” and is aimed at what event volunteers can … --- ## [Rule change: The Finish](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/rule-change-the-finish/539)
**Author:** [@RichardS](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/RichardS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [15 February 2025 17:33 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/rule-change-the-finish/539 "2025-02-15T17:33:19Z")
One for course planners and controllers. The Rules of Orienteering have been updated for 2025 and one of the more significant changes is that “Navigate to finish” is no longer an option. Here’s what the rules say: The … --- ## [Compass sport cup team event](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/compass-sport-cup-team-event/537)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [11 February 2025 17:41 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/compass-sport-cup-team-event/537 "2025-02-11T17:41:07Z")
Compass sport cup team event - your club needs you! This year we are hosting the event at Croydon Hill, near Dunster, on the Sunday 23rd February. At this event you race individually in your age class and everyone’s … --- ## [Street - Street Series 16th Jan](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/street-street-series-16th-jan/536)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Rant](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/Mr_Rant)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [2 January 2025 09:27 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/street-street-series-16th-jan/536 "2025-01-02T09:27:07Z")
Is anybody up for a collective trip to the pub for some food after 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. --- ## [Tiverton High School](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/tiverton-high-school/511)
**Author:** [@RichardS](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/RichardS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [7 December 2024 17:10 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/tiverton-high-school/511 "2024-12-07T17:10:53Z")
John Pearce (DEVON) has mapped Tiverton High School (state secondary school) at their request, and will be going up there on on Monday 9th to show them how to use Purple Pen. Would any QO member be interested in support… --- ## [Harcombe event postponed](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/harcombe-event-postponed/534)
**Author:** [@simonslh](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/simonslh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 December 2024 16:00 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/harcombe-event-postponed/534 "2024-12-06T16:00:00Z")
The event on Sunday 8 December has been postponed as Forestry England have cancelled permission due to warnings of high winds. --- ## [Street Series 2 - Wilton 2024](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/street-series-2-wilton-2024/533)
**Author:** [@alasdair.shaw](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/alasdair.shaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 December 2024 20:56 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/street-series-2-wilton-2024/533 "2024-12-05T20:56:01Z")
Well, I was scared about the weather, but despite the rain as I got out of the car, it was actually a nice dry run. I went for a tactical late to collect 110 points for the expense of 90. Sadly, I was one path over for … --- ## [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 … --- ## [Street Series 1 - Tiverton 2024](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/street-series-1-tiverton-2024/529)
**Author:** [@alasdair.shaw](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/alasdair.shaw)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [29 November 2024 19:11 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/street-series-1-tiverton-2024/529 "2024-11-29T19:11:19Z")
What a great turnout, including quite a few new faces. Lots of entries on the night caused a little difficulty with the maps, but luckily some were OK to run as pairs sharing a map. I had a quick outing after the starts… --- ## [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! --- ## [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. --- ## [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… --- ## [Entries open for SWOL at Aisholt Common 24/11](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/entries-open-for-swol-at-aisholt-common-24-11/525)
**Author:** [@daylightgambler](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/daylightgambler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [5 November 2024 17:56 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/entries-open-for-swol-at-aisholt-common-24-11/525 "2024-11-05T17:56:41Z")
Entries are now open for our SWOL event at Aisholt Common on 24th November. Originally planned for this January, the event has had a lot of re-planning and substantial map updates from @BrianJP It is a great area with a… --- ## [OMM 2024 - Glen Artney](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/omm-2024-glen-artney/524)
**Author:** [@Adam\_Fieldhouse](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/u/Adam_Fieldhouse)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [1 November 2024 17:00 UTC](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/t/omm-2024-glen-artney/524 "2024-11-01T17:00:57Z")
On Friday the 25th October, we set off from Taunton at 1pm excited to travel up to Glen Artney in the Southern Highlands. Unfortunately, there was a lorry fire on the M5 which meant that we spent the first 3 hours gettin… [Previous page](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/latest.md) [Next page](https://chat.quantockorienteers.co.uk/latest.md?page=2)