Night Orienteering in Ramsbottom

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Night Orienteering in Ramsbottom

Time: November 25, 2015 from 6:15pm to 9pm
Location: Major pub
Street: 158 Bolton Street
City/Town: Ramsbottom BL0 9JA
Event Type: night, street, orienteering
Organized By: Derek Kenyon
Latest Activity: Nov 24, 2015

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Last month Daniel and I took part in a South Ribble Orienteering Club Night time event in Ramsbottom. Many years ago I did a few for the club around the Bury area which proved very popular. Back then the map was a very basic photocopy of the A-Z. (The photo shows a sample of the map we will be using)

We were very impressed with the event and the up to date map so much so I've purchased some maps to host our own event. We will be meeting at the Major pub in Rammy and teams of two will be set off at intervals of 1 min from 6.30 to 7.30 ish with an hour to get around (score event) as many controls as possible taking numbers from mainly telegraph poles, lamp posts and Hydrant markers. For every minute you're late back points will be deducted giving you a total score. No one will be allow to take part without a hi vis vest or cag as you will be crossing plenty of roads and we don't want any mishaps. It is important that if you're coming to indicate on the web site as at the moment I've only got 10 sets of maps so I will need to get some more sorted.    

Bring a torch, pen, marker pen to plot your route and a compass may be handy Mobile phone just in case you need to phone up.     

If we have time we should be able to give the results out on the night if not I will send them out via the website, either way the pub serves some great beers.                        Please keep an eye on the web site just in case the weather is very bad and we would probably postpone the event till another night.                                             Regards Derek & Mike Chambers

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Comment by Derek Kenyon on November 24, 2015 at 16:45

Last minute information. 

All is sorted for tomorrow's event, just to let you know that we will not be laying any food on as numbers are very sketchy.  That said the pub does do food, which some of us will be having and there's also the local chippy.  Lets hope the weathers ok, either way it's on.  Regards Derek 

Comment by Jill Brumby on November 23, 2015 at 20:58

Hi All.  I have to work till around 8.30 but will stop by after for a drink.  See you there.  Jill

Comment by Derek Kenyon on November 13, 2015 at 17:56

I have managed to acquire 9 hivis vests and Jill has a few so if you're struggling to get one don't let that put you off know doubt we will have enough.  I have spoke to MIke and he has been in to the pub and sorted that side out.  It looks like we will be putting some food on maybe Chilly or Curry which we would have to pay for but at least that would sort out not rushing to have your tea.  As I mentioned please can you put your names on the event so we've got an idea how many will be turning out.  D

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