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Whinlatter Discovery Pass - for Junior Fundraising

FOR SALE Whinlatter Discovery Pass, worth 45. The Forestry Commission has kindly given NWJS (WCOC) juniors a Discovery Pass to support their fundraising actvities. The Pass entitles the holder to free parking (for up to two cars) at Whinlatter...

Published: Sun 03 Jun 2018

Galoppen this Sunday - Wythop Valley (nr Cockermouth) - thanks

Many thanks to the team for today's galoppen in the sunshine around the lovely Wythop Valley. In particular Ange for organising, Scott for planning and John for controlling. Results now posted.

Thanks also to everyone who supported the Juniors by...

Published: Sun 27 May 2018

This Thursday - Sale Fell (nr Cockermouth)

Come and join us at lovely Sale Fell near Cockermouth this Thursday evening. Good weather has been arranged - stunning view guaranteed! Courses suitable for everyone - beginners and families welcome. For details, click here.

Published: Sun 13 May 2018

Today - Low and High Hows (Borrowdale)

This evening takes us to a lovely piece of technical woodland on the shores of the upper Derwent. All welcome, with courses suitable for all. Please read the details: click here.

Published: Mon 30 Apr 2018

High Rigg Galoppen - thanks

Many thanks to the team who put on today's excellent galoppen at High Rigg, in particular planner Deborah Goodwin and organiser Liz Elliot. For Results click here. (For results of previous galoppens this year and current standings, click here.)

Published: Fri 27 Apr 2018

Coaching - Borrowdale - Sat 28th April

Jaws of Borrowdale, TD1-3 Coaching session - Sat 8 Apr, 1030-1200hrs
Parking at the Bowderstone National Trust car park Grid Ref NY 254 168.
We will be focusing on getting the first control right first time.  
This session is...

Published: Sat 14 Apr 2018

JK 2018 successes!

Well done to all the WCOC members who ran at the JK last weekend. Great results individually: Niamh (1st W18E), Al (1st M18E), Dan (2nd M18E), Ben G (2nd M18L), Daisy (2nd W12), and Helen (3rd W40); and in the relays Joe S / Joe H / Charlie (1st...

Published: Fri 06 Apr 2018

Leaps Beck Score.....Thursday!

Message of 'encouragement' from the planner...
I look at my weather station and it says 1degC.
I look out of my window and I see sleet.
I look at tomorrow's weather forecast .... and it says it's going to be GOOD!
Keep Leaps Beck Score event in your...

Published: Wed 04 Apr 2018

JK 2018

Good luck to all the WCOC members travelling to the West Midlands next weekend to compete at the JK. Let's hope the successes of the past few years can be reproduced... 

Click here for the programme, and don't forget your parking permit for...

Published: Fri 23 Mar 2018

Farleton Knott Galoppen (new date) + coaching

A new date of 25th March has been confirmed for this postponed Galoppen. Entries are limited but have been opened again until 19th March - or until the limit is reached. See event for more details and SROC website.

WCOC Coaching: 1030 -1230am,...

Published: Sat 10 Mar 2018

British Night Champions!

Well done to the select group of WCOC members who travelled to South Wales for this year's British Night Championships. Congratulations to Caitlin Irving (1st W16), Carys Thomas (2nd W16), Joe Hudd (2nd M16), Sue Skinner (1st W50), and Niamh...

Published: Sun 25 Feb 2018

This Thursday - Crow Park (Keswick)

Come orienteering this Thursday evening in Crow Park (Keswick) - turn up any time between 5:30 and 6:45pm (late starters bring a headtorch).

All welcome - perfect for beginners and families!

Published: Sat 24 Feb 2018

Northern Night Championships

Congratulations to the WCOC members who represented the club at the Northern Night Champs hosted by SROC at "Nicky Nook" this weekend. Notable results included: Sue Skinner (1st W50), Jess Breeze (2nd W16), Carys Thomas (3rd W16), Ange Jackson...

Published: Sun 18 Feb 2018

Winter Series Finale - Silloth, this Thursday

Come and run on a newly mapped area of intricate dunes and golf course near Silloth for the last event in this year's Winter Series. After your run, join us for a bar meal and prizegiving at Silloth Golf Club. Everyone welcome...

Published: Sat 17 Feb 2018

Coaching and Event near Cockermouth TODAY

Coaching is on offer for everyone this Sunday - 10:00 to 11:00 at Setmurthy (nr Cockermouth) immediately followed by the event. Don't miss this chance to work on your skills and then put them into practice. See "Coaching" on the Members page for...

Published: Mon 12 Feb 2018

Spring Events 2018 diary dates - action needed...

Compass Sport Cup heat - Sunday 11th March - Clowbridge (nr Burnley) - entry deadline 24th Feb

JK relays - Monday 2nd April - Beaudesert (nr Cannock Chase)

British Champs relays - Sunday 20th May - Royal Deeside

To enter any or all of the above,...

Published: Fri 09 Feb 2018

Lakes 5 Days, 31st July Day 3, Our Day!

WCOC will be planning and organising the Lakes 5 Days, Day 3! We will needs lots of help to make sure the event runs smoothly on the day. Please make a note of the date in your diary and look out for updates over the next few weeks. You will still...

Published: Thu 01 Feb 2018

Coaching dates for your diary...

The first event of the year was a run round Latrigg from Keswick Museum - much enjoyed by all, thanks Lynne.

For more dates this Spring, see the Coaching Page of the website.

Published: Wed 24 Jan 2018

Lakes 5 - first price increase

Entries are open at fabian4 for the Lakes 5 this summer. First price increase is on 1st Feb.

Published: Sun 21 Jan 2018

Coaching opportunity - book soon

Sat 10 Feb  Orienteering Foundation Training day at Tarn Howes with Derek Allison

Places can still be booked until 21 Jan

https://www.orienteeringfoundation.org.uk/orienteering-foundation-coaching-day

Published: Wed 17 Jan 2018

Thursday Event - Travel update

Hello all, the road to the parking for the event at Blakeley could be icy, please take care on the approach from Ennerdale or Calder Bridge , and be aware of the conditions. Sellafield traffic going North may run later than the norm due to delays...

Published: Thu 11 Jan 2018

NWOA Colour Badge Scheme

The NWOA are re-launching their Colour Badge Scheme, which recognises the progression of orienteers through colour coded events from WHITE to LIGHT GREEN. This is a scheme of awarding Colour Badges at Orienteering Events for newcomers of...

Published: Wed 10 Jan 2018

Club Chase and Social - thanks!

Many thanks to Catherine for organising another fun social at Embleton Villlge Hall last night, and to Matthew for planning a great Club Chase at Rannerdale today.

Chase Results. Chase Finish Order. Routegadget

Thank you to everyone who...

Published: Sun 07 Jan 2018

Whinlatter (Noble Knott) travel advice

PLEASE NOTE: Due to an Emergency Road Closure all traffic will have to approach Noble Knott from the Braithwaite side of Whinlatter.

Published: Wed 03 Jan 2018

50th Anniversary Quiz - questions and answers

Click here for the 50th Anniversary Quiz Questions

Click here for the 50th Anniversary Quiz Answers

Published: Tue 02 Jan 2018