Author: Richard Gamble

🏃‍♀️ Hurry, the deadline for entries is 7.30pm tomorrow, book now! 🧭 Philip has planned some cunning courses for us to enjoy. 📆 Wednesday 29 November. ⏰ 7.15pm registration/briefing for a 7.30pm Start. 📍 Meeting at the McClay Library car park. 🔦 Bring a head torch, compass and Hi-viz clothing. (Head torches and compasses can be lent out). We are using real controls and dibbers which can be borrowed if necessary. 💰 Entry is free for members, £3 for non-members. ❗ Note: U16s need to be accompanied on the course by an adult. 💻 For more info visit: Wednesday Evening Read More …

Don’t miss out – The deadline for ticket sales is midnight tonight! MicrO Course + Christmas Dinner + Quiz/Games all for just £15 Adult and £10 Junior. For more info and to book click on this link: 🎄🎅🎁LVO Ho Ho Christmas Social – Lagan Valley Orienteers

🧭 Philip has something cunning planned for us this week around Botanic Gardens and the adjacent Queens buildings. 📆 Wednesday 29 November ⏰ 7.15pm registration/briefing for a 7.30pm Start. 📍 Meeting at The McClay Library car park. 🗺 We will be using real controls and dibbers. Dibbers can be borrowed. 🔦 Bring a head torch, compass and Hi-viz clothing. (Head torches and compasses can be lent out). 💰 Entry is free for members, £3 for non-members. ❗ Note: U16s need to be accompanied by an adult. 💻 More info can be found here: Wednesday Evening Night Training WENT5 – Botanic/QUB Read More …

Tickets are still on sale until midnight on Sunday, or until sold out. MicrO course + Christmas Dinner + Quiz/Games all for just £15 Adult and £10 Junior. For more info and to book click on this link: 🎄🎅🎁LVO Ho Ho Christmas Social – Lagan Valley Orienteers Tickets are selling well, so to avoid missing out on a great night, book now!

It has been great to see so many LVOers out enjoying the training and coaching being put on by the club. The dark and damp days seem to be no barrier for us 💪 Three reminders for this week: 1️⃣ WENT Stranmillis College – Wed @ 7.15pm 📝 Don’t forget to sign up for the WENT at Stanmillis College – go on our website: lvo.org.uk for more info and online entry which closes tomorrow (Tuesday) at 7.30pm. 🎉 This is a special event to mark the end of the Centenary year for Stranmillis. Stephen Gilmore has planned a fun course Read More …

Limited numbers for our highly anticipated Christmas club social at Tollymore National Outdoor Centre on Sat 2 December. Booking closes at Midnight Sunday 26th November – so book now to avoid disappointment. To book, click HERE.

Get ready to jingle and mingle at the LVO Ho Ho Christmas Social, a festive gathering filled with holiday cheer! 🎉 Join us for a jolly good time at the LVO Ho Ho Christmas Social! It’s going to be a festive extravaganza filled with laughter, good food along with a healthy dollop of festive club cheer. We’re returning to the Tollymore National Outdoor Centre near Newcastle, for another unforgettable evenings craic! 🍴 The two course dinner will start at 7.30pm – Please Bring Your Own drinks.🍾🥂 🏃‍♀️ For those who want to get the party started earlier, Steph is planning Read More …

👋Thank you and well done to everyone who participated and helped put on the final Colour Series event of the year. 9️⃣9️⃣ Competitors took part over the 8 courses provided. 🧠Right form the start the labyrinth of paths got the brain working, and the head scratching didn’t let up. This seemingly random network took us through all sorts of terrain and vegetation, ranging from exposed rock to think forest. Well done Mark Stephens for mapping this and planning the courses for the event. 👍Big thank you also to Organiser Ann Savage, Controller Stephen Gilmore and their volunteer helpers on the Read More …

LVO are providing some great opportunities to improve your navigational skills both during the day and night. Some night coaching and training has already taken place but there is still so much planned before the end of the year. Here is what is coming up which you can still sign up for: 🌲Club Meet – Woodburn Sat 18 Nov Meet-up time will be 10.30am for an 11am start, with coaching taking place until 12.30pm. There will be specific coaching sessions for all abilities and ages. This is not just for experienced orienteers – juniors and newcomers will have tailored activities Read More …

More info and online entry found here: NI Colour Series 7 – Whitespots Country Park, Newtownards – Lagan Valley Orienteers (lvo.org.uk)