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Festive events - don't miss out...

Keep orienteering over the holidays at the following events:

Thurs 28 Dec - Grizedale (LOC)
Sat 30 Dec - Binsey - Charity Event (BL)
Mon 1 Jan - Mawbray Dunes - Charity Event (WCOC)

Happy Christmas everyone!

Published: Tue 19 Dec 2017

A trip down memory lane...

Interested in reading about WCOC over the past 30 years? Then look no further! Mike P has been painstakingly digitising his extensive archive of WCOC Newsletters (aka "Westword O"). 1990,'91,'92,'93,'94 and 2002 are now available for perusal...

Published: Sat 02 Dec 2017

Christmas Coaching Special - book now!

Saturday 16th December Junior Christmas "Coaching" 1030-1230 - Whinlatter, based at the NEW yurt which is below the Visitor Centre on the bend between the main and overflow car parks. A fun two hours of...

Published: Tue 28 Nov 2017

A mid-week mini-adventure awaits...

Come orienteering - this Thursday evening at Lodore (Surprise View car parks).

Includes a course suitable for beginners (following paths and walls etc).

For details, click here.

Published: Sun 26 Nov 2017

Bleaberry Fell Galoppen (Sun 26th Nov) CANCELLED

WCOC Bleaberry Fell Galoppen (event this Sunday 26 Nov) - flooded electricity work is causing a road closure on road to campsite which was to be used for Assembly. EVENT IS CANCELLED

Published: Tue 21 Nov 2017

British Schools Orienteering Champs - winners again!

Congratulations to all the WCOC juniors who made the trip to BSOC this year at the Forest of Dean. Four schools were represented; Newton Rigg, QEGS, Keswick and Cockermouth (who won the "Large Secondary School" Trophy for the 3rd year running)....

Published: Sun 19 Nov 2017

Urban Event TODAY in Cockermouth

This weekend, come and help WCOC celebrate their 50th anniversary by joining in the fun - Cockermouth Urban (parks and streets) on Saturday 25th Nov. Everyone welcome, with courses suitable for all.

Published: Sun 19 Nov 2017

Copeland Chase - many thanks

Many thanks to Mike Pearson and his team for planning and organising today's Copeland Chase, and to all the competitors who supported this event. This year a Score format was used, with four courses offering a challenge from 1 to 4 hours....

Published: Sun 12 Nov 2017

West Cumbrian Winners!

WCOC won two awards at last night's Allerdale Sports Awards - a Special Award for the whole club (recognising recent achievements and coaching), and Junior Team of the Year (for the numerous successes of our talented juniors over the past year)....

Published: Sat 04 Nov 2017

50th Anniversary Dinner

Join us on 25th November at the Melbreak Hotel for a dinner to celebrate 50 years of WCOC.

Click here for details (you need to let Catherine know asap if you would like to go), and here for the menu (you will need to pre-order you meal).

Published: Tue 31 Oct 2017

Online shopping? Help raise funds for our successful Junior Team...

Shop online through easyfundraising.org.uk and raise a free donation for WCOC Juniors every time you shop! Click here to sign up (Ask Lynne or David if you have any questions). Happy shopping!

Published: Wed 18 Oct 2017

AGM - this Thursday

The 2017 AGM will be held at Wild Zucchinis bistro, Station Street, Cockermouth at 7.00pm on Thurs 19 Oct. After the formal AGM business we will be having a delicious bistro style meal before splitting into groups to discuss issues on future...

Published: Sun 15 Oct 2017

Joss Naylor - slide show

For those who missed the talk by Joss Naylor at the very popular "Pie & Pea" club social yesterday, here are the slides that were shown.

Many thanks to Catherine for organising the social, to Steve for a great (and superbly attended) event...

Published: Fri 13 Oct 2017

WCOC Juniors shine as England win JHIs

England took the win by just 3 points at the Junior Home Internationals in Dolgellau, mid-Wales at the weekend 7-8 October. They went into the lead after the individual day on Saturday, and although Scotland put up a good fight, winning both...

Published: Tue 10 Oct 2017

Club Social - guest speaker Joss Naylor MBE - Keswick, Thursday

Don't forget to book your place at the Club Social this Thursday (12th October). "Pie n Peas" will follow on from the Keswick Sprint event. For details, click here.

Published: Sat 07 Oct 2017

MicrO Ultrasprint - Whitehaven, this Thursday

Matt Vokes has planned a new challenge for our Thursday event this week - very short courses on a 1:800 map!

Please read the details on the events page.

Published: Mon 02 Oct 2017

Junior Inter-Regional Champs success

Strong performances from the WCOC contingent helped the North West Junior Squad achieve an impressive 2nd place (behind Scotland) at the JIRCs this weekend. For full results (and more pictures) click here.

Many thanks to the organisers (SN and GO)...

Published: Sun 24 Sep 2017

Junior Fundraising and Grants

Fundraising: WCOC Juniors work hard to raise funds for their activities by holding regular cake stalls and organising special fundraising events. The support of WCOC members at these is much appreciated. The juniors also contribute to the club and...

Published: Sat 23 Sep 2017

Website additions...

For those of you who have not already noticed, have a look at:

Coaching (available from the Navigation tab on the Home page and also on the Members page) - relevant articles and upcoming coaching sessions

Hall of Fame (on Members page) -...

Published: Tue 19 Sep 2017

Peter Palmer Relay WINNERS (again!)

Congratulations to the three WCOC junior teams who travelled to the midlands for this year's Peter Palmer relays - and returned with the trophy again, along with a second place in the Joan George competition! Many thanks to COBOC for organising...

Published: Sun 10 Sep 2017

THIS SUNDAY - WCOC 50th "Triple O" event

Three events based around Keswick: Long 9k, Middle 4K and Sprint 1.5k distance. You can do one, two or all three of these events, how many can you handle? Assembly will be next to Keswick Sports Centre with starts from 10:30 for all, closing times...

Published: Mon 04 Sep 2017

Galoppen points up for grabs TODAY - Cockup (nr Bassenthwaite)

Come and help WCOC regain the Borrowdale Trophy (the annual competition between the local orienteering clubs) by running at Cockup (near Bassenthwaite) on Sunday. Courses suitable for all - your club needs you!

The Juniors will be fundraising by...

Published: Thu 31 Aug 2017

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