Despite a rather gloomy start to the weekend, the weather improved and allowed the Easter JK Festival of Orienteering in the Lake District to be enjoyed by those who participated. From BKO, the best result was from Adam Methven, our youngest member at the event. He just missed out on a podium place (coming 4th) at Friday's sprint but did extremely well in the woods on Saturday with a second place in M10. On Sunday he even went one better - with a win. Overall, over the two days he took second place. Another great run on Sunday was from Martin Wilson who won the M65 class on the day. Congratulations to them both! More details in the next Newsletter.
BKO Events
Saturday 11th April - Winter Series & Youth League Event
Our final Winter Series & Youth League Event (Level D) is this Saturday and is being held in Rushall Woods near Bradfield. There will be the usual Short Blue, Light Green, Orange, Yellow and White courses. Entry is on the day only with registration from about 10.00 and starts from about 10.30. Please note that the car park is in Rushall Manor rather than the usual field. Full event details are on the club’s website at: http://www.bko.org.uk/event/rushall-woods-11-apr-15
Other Club’s Events
Sunday 12th April – Hemptworth – SCOA League
Also this weekend is the next SCOA League Event. This one is being organised by SARUM and is on the Northern edge of the New Forest. The area is described as generally runnable deciduous forest with some coniferous plantations. There are areas of dense rhododendrons and some intricate contour detail. All entry is on the day with registration from 9.30 a.m. – 12.00 noon. Turn up, register and go as you wish. Full details are on the SARUM website at: http://sarumo.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/The-Hamptworth-Challenge-Final-Details1.pdf
For post-event socialising, the Royal Oak at Fritham has been suggested as a suitable option. See: http://www.thegoodpubguide.co.uk/pub/view/Royal-Oak-SO43-7HJ
Newsletter
A reminder that material for the May Newsletter is needed by Friday 24th April. All contributions welcomed.
