New way to raise funds for the North West Junior Squad

Families with children in the squad are being asked to collect bags of good quality second hand clothing, bedding, curtains, soft toys, belts, handbags and shoes. The more we collect the more we raise. We can if necessary provide bags and are hoping to have two collection points in the club - one in Lancaster and one in Preston. For now any items can be left with the Nash family - either at our house or at an event. If you are bringing large quantities to an event can you let us know in advance so we make sure we have space. Thanks in anticipation.

SROC had a very well attended and hugely enjoyable bbq at the Scottish 6 days - photo above, more in the Tay 2009 gallery. Our thanks to Gavin and Mary for hosting this event at their wonderful holiday house (only a pity that the butler appeared to have had a day off).

More Tay 09 photos

Thanks to Karen Nash for some more Tay photos which have been added to the gallery. Pictured above is Dick Collins taking 1st place on the podium. If anyone would like to share any more photos, of this event or anything else, please email to photos@sroc.org.

Tay 2009 Lost Property

Has anyone lost a khaki green Lowe Alpine hat? It was left in the club tent on day 4.
Email maryandgavin AT tiscali.co.uk to claim.

Beacon Fell Sports Day results

Results for the informal event held on Wednesday 5th August are now available.

Tay 2009 final results

Congratulations to class winners Dick Collins (M65S) and Lisa Quickfall (W14B). Lisa also won 5 out of the 6 days. Also to 2nd placed Frances Watkins (W50S), Karen Nash (W45L) and Maurice Collett (M85). Other top ten places were gained by Steven and Philip Rutter, Annie and Helen Ockenden, Cath Wilson and Quentin Harding. Full results may be viewed here. More photos from day 6 have been added to the gallery.

Great weather (and orienteering) in Scotland!

Pictured above is Andy Quickfall at the final control on day 5, Barry Buddon. More pictures from day 5 have been added to the gallery. For a bit of fun try our picture quiz.

Scottish 6 days - Tay 2009

There have been some outstanding performances from SROC members at this week's multi-day competition, and there are still two days to go! Keep up to date via the 6 days website.

Successful Rangers' Day at Beacon Fell, Wednesday 5th August

Yesterday the Rangers family sports day got an amazing turn out. I have never seen so many people on Beacon fell before. At one time all the car parks and laybys were full! I had 27 groups of between 3 and 10 people go out on my 2.8km 9 controls course between 11am and 1.30pm. 14 groups completed the course with times between 45 and 90 min in most cases. Mark Edwards went round in 16 min and his son Will in 20 min. Thanks Mark for collecting in the controls.
Peter Knott

Tay 09 Photo gallery

A selection of photos (from day 2) has been uploaded to the gallery.