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Scottish 6 Days that is. David Esson was Controller for today’s racing at Glen Feardar East where numerous Gramps joined in some classic Deeside racing. Fergus looks to be having a blast in M12A, as is Paul at the other end of the competitor spectrum, M70L. Gramp traditionally do well on Short courses and today’sContinue reading “It’s started!!”

Hope you’re all enjoying our Summer Series events and the chance to get out and about in our woods? Unfortunately our local tick population also enjoy your visits and will hop on board and hitch a ride home with you given the slightest opportunity. Don’t forget to check your body for the wee critters asContinue reading “Tick-lish subject”

As we’ve previously mentioned in the GRAMP Gossip emails* we are planning to have a GRAMP presence at the Hazlehead Parkrun on Saturday 17th May (aka in Parkrun parlance as a takeover.) This is so we can advertise the club to parkrunners/walkers and their families and promote our summer series events. Plus we hope thatContinue reading “GRAMP ‘takeover’ Hazlehead Parkrun Sat 17th May”

Come this Saturday and enjoy the brand new Permanent Orienteering Courses on a brand new map at Aden Country Park. The Gramp coaches will be there to offer advice/help for any who wish. There are two recommended permanent orienteering courses in Aden, a short course which is approximately 1.8km in length, and a long courseContinue reading “Open Day at Aden Country Park Sat 16th November”

Have you seen the WOC 2024 trailer yet?

Apologies to those who travelled to Tollohill only to find the event had been cancelled.  The car park and forest were fine when I arrived to put controls out but the rain about 4 turned the car park into a slopey ice rink which I only escaped from sideways with a very high heart rate.Continue reading “Tollohill apologies”

Sorry, AUOC – bit late for Pride Month (June) but I didn’t spot this until today. Inclusivity has always been one of orienteering’s attractions and the sport has been claiming for years that anyone is welcome regardless of who they are or their capabilities. Saying that on a website or in newsletters is one thingContinue reading “AUOC Pride Month – making orienteering more inclusive”

Huntly Nordic Ski Club are putting out some O markers at the Clash for an event tomorrow and all next week. https://www.facebook.com/100069531140455/posts/pfbid0223uUKUisHDALwQHtU4inDMtcY1cLRiAi2CQVzhHAsJJAawNQC3GNtiiwR2YbY4t2l/?sfnsn=scwspmo

Bob Daly placed 6th in the M65 “A” final for the World Long Distance Champs in Puglia on Saturday – improving on the very good 13th place he got on Thursday in the Middle format. Well done, Bob! And at JWOC in Portugal, Sam Griffin and his GB Teammates Rachel Duckworth, Jim Bailey and IrisContinue reading “Bob D almost a World Champion! JWOC 5th for Sam Griffin Mixed Relay Sprint Team”