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    DVO at the Lakes 5 days 2026

    Twenty Club members took part in the quadrennial event with stages across the Lake District Sal Calland has written recently about the Swedish O-ringen, an annual 5-day event in Sweden that began in 1965. The UK has its...

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    Why do we ask you to do that? Part II

    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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    DVO’Ringen

    Ten club members travel to the world’s biggest O event, the Swedish O’Ringen Attended by: John and Ann-Marie D Sally Calland (author of this post) Helen C Phil C Stuart S Val and Graham J Tom H And the...

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    Safety: why do we ask you to do that?

    The first in a series of safety tips by Jane Kayley-Burgess Following the tragic death at Longshaw, a handful of DVO members met to discuss learning points. One thing was clear; orienteers can make a number of small...

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    Club News July 2026

    Welcome to this long-overdue roundup! Spring was DVO’s busy season, with 2026’s two major events happening in Scotland (JK) and Wales (British Champs). April bought us the Middle Distance Champs, paired a tad...

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    Winter MapRuns 2026

    Smartphone orienteering in and around Derby  Do you have the Urban Fox mindset and skills? Join us for a new look for our series popular with runners since we launched it three years ago.   What: Keen to improve...

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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...

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    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...

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    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...