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Notice is hereby given that it is proposed to update LVO Constitution to replace the term ‘Chairman’ with ‘Chair’ in the five instances where it appears. As per the last paragraph, ‘The constitution will only be changed through agreement by majority vote at an AGM or EGM.’ Thus, this amendment will be proposed at the AGM set for Gosford Forest Park on 14 February 2026. Thanks Secretary Mark Earnshaw

If not, come along to LVO’s Club Meet on Saturday 14 February at Gosford Forest from 10am to 2pm and learn all the tricks and tactics to becoming a Score Champion… the orienteering kind, of course! 😉 🏁 Score Event secrets revealed 🧠 Smart tactics & time management ⭐ Expert coaching from Stephen Gilmore Stephen will help you think through how to tackle a Score Event, just in time for the NI Score Championships on Saturday 21 February. Talk about perfect timing! ⏱️🔥 And why stop there? ❤️ Stick around for the LVO AGM afterwards at 1pm and spread the Read More …

The Mapping Team* met in January 2026 to review plans for the year and agree how best to use our limited volunteer mapping resource to keep LVO’s maps as up to date as possible, with a focus on supporting upcoming events:  The team also discussed future mapping priorities, in response to the loss of many of our best technical forest areas over the last 2 years. The aim is to deliver one or two new TD5 maps this year, with a pipeline of other areas identified for mapping in future years. Several promising potential areas have been identified and will be further Read More …

Entries close tomorrow (Monday 19 January) for LVO’s first event of the year — the LVO Score Championships — set in the stunning grounds of Stormont Estate, Belfast on Saturday 24 January. ⏰ Mass Start: Noon, Registration from 11.15 am📍 Stormont Estate, Belfast Choose your challenge and race against the clock:🟡 30 minutes – Young Junior Course🟠 45 minutes – Junior / Novice Course🟢 60 minutes – Senior CourseCollect as many points as you can. Strategy matters! Perfect for first-timers and experienced orienteers alike, this is a fast-paced, tactical event that will test your navigation skills and decision-making. 👉 Full event details: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/lvo-club-score-champs-2026/👉 Enter now (or via the QR code): https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=17131 #Orienteering #LVO #ScoreChamps #StormontEstate Read More …

Looking for an outdoor adventure the whole family will love? Come along to Running Wild for a morning of orienteering fun in the forest! ✔ Run around the woods✔ Learn how to read a map✔ Make new friends✔ Enjoy plenty of fresh air and great fun outdoors 💷 Only £3 per child (FREE for club members)📅 Sunday 25 January⏰ 9.30am–11.00am (new time!)📍 Tollymore Forest Register today, via the link or the QR Code: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/CDZAr3qfH4 Perfect for families of all abilities — just bring your enthusiasm and sense of adventure! #RunningWild #FamilyFun #Orienteering #OutdoorAdventure #TollymoreForest #GetOutside

The winners of our Event Officials of the Year will be announced at the club’s AGM on Saturday 14 February 🎉 These are the planners, controllers, and organisers who’ve worked behind the scenes all year to bring you the events you love — from NI Champs to Colour Series, from Urban to Club, and every WEE in between. After a month of voting, believe it or not… we’ve got a dead heat in a couple of categories 😲 That means your vote is literally going down to the wire. And remember — if you don’t vote, the Chair gets the casting vote… and may or may not vote for their friends 👀 👉 Vote today before Read More …

Join us for LVO’s first event of the year — the LVO Score Championships — set in the stunning grounds of Stormont Estate, Belfast on Saturday 24 January. ⏰ Mass Start: Noon, Registration from 11.15 am📍 Stormont Estate, Belfast Choose your challenge and race against the clock:🟡 30 minutes🟠 45 minutes🟢 60 minutesCollect as many points as you can. Strategy matters! Perfect for first-timers and experienced orienteers alike, this is a fast-paced, tactical event that will test your navigation skills and decision-making. 👉 Full event details: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/lvo-club-score-champs-2026/👉 Enter now (or via the QR code): https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=17131 #Orienteering #LVO #ScoreChamps #StormontEstate #GetOutside #ExploreNI

Notice is given of LVO’s 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on Saturday 14 February at 1pm. This meeting will be held in person after the morning’s Club Meet in Gosford Forest Park. The location is yet to be confirmed, but is expected to be same Education room as used for the 2024 AGM at Gosford. The Club Meet details for 14 February and sign-up can be found here:https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/club-meet-feb-26/ Any member wishing to bring an item of business is requested to contact the Club Secretary. In addition, during this meeting, we award The Steve McGibbon Trophy. This is the most Read More …

Come along to our first Club Meet of the year on Saturday 10 January 2026 and start the orienteering season the right way. 💪🌲We will be led by Helen for a session of Fun Skills Practice & Training to Train — a great opportunity to ease back into orienteering after the winter break. We want 2026 to be LVO’s year, and that means coming together as a club:🤝 improving our orienteering skills🤝 supporting one another🤝 and building stronger friendships along the way 📍 Location: Barnett’s Demesne Park, Belfast⏰ Time: 10am–2pm📝 Sign up TODAY: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Sx06STGD37 Full details can be found here: Read More …

Everyone loves our Mobile Orienteering Office — or as we affectionately call it, the MOO. 🐮 It’s not just a vehicle; it’s a roving command centre for our events: But here’s the hitch… the MOO is only useful if it can get to events. Out of our 200 members, only 7 people have a tow bar, a towing license, and are able and willing to tow it to and from our LVO store. That means sometimes, at some events, the MOO just doesn’t make it. 😢 So here’s the call out: we need volunteers! If you have a tow bar, the right license, a vehicle that’s strong enough to tow, and a Read More …