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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Club News October 2026
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Future events
Saturday 7 November 2026Grin Low
Monday 9 November 2026Spondon
Saturday 14 November 2026Holmebrook Valley Park
Recent results
Sunday 27 September 2026Longstone Moor
Friday 21 August 2026Swadlincote Woods
Saturday 11 July 2026Hardwick Park
Member news
- Catch-up with Dave N & some Twiggynometry 02/11/2026
- Successful Start to the Monthly Coaching Sessions 02/11/2026
- Club News October 2026 29/10/2026
- CompassSport Cup Final at Pippingford Park 23/10/2026
- Why do we ask you to do that? Part IV: Wear (or carry) waterproof/warm clothing 20/10/2026
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