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* It was great racing round Knavesmire Woods last week but this week we’re off to the city centre in search of Christmas trees and nuts. It’s December so obviously it’s Christmas! * Based at Millthorpe School, Nunthorpe Ave, YO23 1WF, beginners welcome – coaching available.* Bring a compass if you have one (we have […]

Organised by Peter and Christine Roberts and Mike Ridealgh, the official opening is in the afternoon between 2 and 7pm. There will be 2 maps available. Entry is free and starts are at Beeforth’s Hive, and will take you round the South Cliff Gardens. Flyer here

Final briefing and training before the British Champs the following Saturday and Sunday. There are plenty of cycle racks at Millthorpe School and many of you can walk or run there but, by car, access the school via Nunthorpe Avenue or Philadelphia Terrace. There is a car park at either side. Meet 6.30pm – first you need

Please take note of parking information, arrive in good time and enjoy your run. More details are available in the fixtures list.

Chance for practice before the Scottish 6 day or the White Rose! Meet in the car park (Grid Reference 583752) N Moor Ln, York YO61 4SL. From the B163 at Brandsby head N through Yearsley towards Ampleforth; the car park (unsigned but with an O kite!) is on the right just north of the left fork

A trail O event has been added to the White Rose program. It will take place on Saturday 26th August, afternoon between 1500 and 1700. this event will contribute to the British Trail O League. More detail on the White Rose page.

Get to Millthorpe School on Monday by 6-30pm where we’ll be looking at compass work in grassland/woodland this week. Advance notice: from June, we’ll train on (much) more complex terrain (Strensall Common for the first few weeks)… if you need a lift to get out there, let us know.

We have agreed to run a local event in West Bank Park and Holgate streets this coming weekend (sorry about the short notice!). Starts from 1430-1530, and will include the nearby Holgate streets. Three courses, Long for runners and experienced orienteers, Short for those with some orienteering experience and adult novices, and Beginners for those

Entries for the annual York City Race are now open. Club night is now taking a break over Easter and will return April 17th, 6-30pm at Millthorpe School as usual.

Club night 27th March, 6-30pm, Millthorpe School, YO23 1WF. Back to the forest and some work on finding lines through the terrain. The clocks will have changed but it might get dark towards the end of the session, especially under the trees There are plenty of cycle racks at Millthorpe School, and many of you can