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    DVO MapRun Video

    28/05/2024

    Derby University student Phoebe Sheldon created this video featuring both new orienteers and regular club members in action and in interviews filmed at Markeaton Park on April 18th in one of our MapRun series. Keep a lookout for more MapRuns starting in September!

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    The second in a series of safety tips by Jane Kayley-Burgess Last time we considered the (very obvious) item of recommended/mandated equipment, a whistle. The reasons were pretty compelling. On to something a bit more...

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