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Coaching in the Forest of Dean

Want to improve your technique and meet new people? This weekend could be what you’re looking for! Swansea Bay Orienteering Club, who ran a hugely successful training weekend at Merthyr Mawr last year, have just...

Derby Hill Climb Challenge

Maprun replaces marbles to score this gruelling event! This year was the first time DVO has taken part in the Hill Climb Challenge at Allestree Park, and our team of Helen, Malc, Darren, Jess, Matty, Chris and myself...

Allestree Hall and Park – A History

This history by Mike Gardner first appeared in EMEWS 301, leading up to our next East Midlands League event DVO’s next regional event will take place at Allestree Park on 21 June (entries open on The Start Kite), so a...

Once in a Blue Moon (Coming Soon)

Resident Astronomer David Vincent looks again at Celestial Bodies How did we measure time before mechanical devices? The day and night cycle is obvious, and fine for “let’s have a run the day after tomorrow”, but what...