Margaret Adams funeral arrangements

Margaret Adams was a keen fell walker and played tennis and golf before being introduced to orienteering at the age of 49. Living in Kendal Margaret took to orienteering quickly and started winning major events after only a couple of years in the sport. Joining SROC Margaret was part of a very competitive group of older women including Lorna Collett, Judith Wingham and Irene Munro.

Outside orienteering Margaret was heavily involved in the Ramblers Association, and penned many guided walk booklets. She was also a keen church goer.

Margaret ‘retired’ from orienteering around 15 years ago following heart surgery but remained active and still lead guided walks until around 5 years ago. She is survived by her daughter Sue (Barrie) and son Charlie, along with 4 grandchildren.

The funeral will take place at 12.30 on Tuesday 7th October at Kendal Parish Church.
After refreshments (venue to be confirmed) we will be making our way to Dalton Woodland burial ground for the committal.
Please dress appropriately for a woodland walk.
All welcome.
Charlie Adams

Margaret Adams

It is with sadness that we share the news that Margaret Adams, a long standing SROC member and winner of many club trophies, has recently passed away. Many older members will no doubt share our fond memories of Margaret. We hope to bring details of the funeral, which all past and present SROC members would be welcome to attend, when they are available.

Autumn League

After the 1st round of the Autumn Series the latest scores in the Autumn League are here and the rules (!) are here. The next event of the series is on Saturday 11th October at Eaves Wood, Silverdale.

 

Martyn Roome

Williamson Park Autumn Series 1

Results for the first event in the Autumn Series may be viewed here.

An evening of celebration

This will be held at the Garstang Country Hotel & Golf Centre, Bowgreave, Garstang on Saturday 6th December 2014. This the nearest Saturday to the 50th anniversary of the formation of the club on 4th December 1964.

The evening will include a reception, principal speaker (Mike Murray) and possibly others, a buffet supper (sponsored by the club), displays of historical photos and documents and ample opportunity to socialise and reminisce.There will also be a ceilidh at the end of the evening. All for £5. There will be a bar (pay as you go) open from 6pm to 11pm.

You can book your place for this 'must go to' event by giving £5 to Peter Knott or Karen Quickfall. 'First come first served' Places might be limited. Please make cheques payable to 'SROC' Cash also acceptable.

 
We would like to see as many members and past members as possible at this event. Please pass this information on to any past members you may be in contact with or pass contact information to Peter Knott.

North West Night League

As the nights draw in an orienteer's thoughts turn to the North West Night League. This season's league looks set to be one of the best yet, and once again we are delighted to report that it will be sponsored by Bright Bike Lights, with a selection of excellent prizes. Six events are currently planned:

SROC success at the LDMT (La Sportiva Lake District Mountain Trial)

SROC has strong connections with the Lake District Mountain Trial, the original navigational fell race. In the very first race in 1952 from the Old Dungeon Ghyll, Maurice Collett was 2nd and Maurice Dean was 4th. David and Miriam Rosen are currently the race organisers.

Ripley club nights

It is with regret that SROC are unable to continue to hold club nights at Ripley school on a Tuesday evening. The financial cost was too great for the numbers attending and many of those who did attend were non club members. SROC would like to thank Quentin, Julian and Mark for organising and running the sessions over the last few years.

British Middle Champs

SROC has two British Champions from the Middle Distance races in Staffordshire today. Miriam Rosen was 1st in W65 and Zoe Harding won W20. 2nd places went to Finlay Johnson (M12) and Quentin Harding (M50). Results here.

SROC 50th AGM

The 50th AGM will take place on Thursday 11th September at Garstang Fire Station. There will be a Jacobs Join after the meeting. The meeting will start at 7.30pm.
Location Details

British Sprint Champs

Quentin Harding is clearly back on top form. Following his victory at the Capricorn last week he won the M50 race at today's British Sprint Champs at Keele University. Other SROC successes include 2nd W55 for Mary Ockenden and 2nd W65 for Miriam Rosen. Sarah Watkins was 3rd (W40), and Finlay Johnson 4th (M12). Zoe Harding was also 4th, in the Women's Open class. Deb Murrell won the W45 B final. Results here.