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SUMMARY:MV Summer Series evening on Epsom Common
DESCRIPTION:Bonus 7th event in our now 7-part summer series. App-based low-key evening orienteering event suitable for newcomers\, improvers and more experienced orienteers.\nEntry: Racesignup.co.uk. Free for MV members. For non-MV members: £3.50 seniors (£5.50 if not British Orienteering members)\, £2 juniors (£3 if not BOF members) \nMeeting point and Après-O: The Cricketers Inn\, 1 Stamford Green Rd\, Epsom KT18 7SR (google maps link). You will be able to leave your bags during your run. We encourage you to make use of the pub’s food and refreshments for a social after\, as they are providing us space for free. \nNewcomers: we recommend watching this 5 minute video on youtube to introduce the sport. However\, see Course and Format sections below. At the event\, we will be happy to provide further introduction and instruction. \nGetting there: Parking on nearby streets. If coming by train\, Epsom station is ~1.3km away (15 mins walk). \nCourse: This event is a Polar Bear themed orienteering challenge\, played using the MindGames app. Players must visit ice-hole checkpoints to dive underwater where they can collect fish to score points. Players may only spend a limited time underwater before they must surface for more air\, or risk losing their fish. Full rules and tutorials will be provided in advance and a briefing provided on the night. There is a short/kids (40 minute) and a long/adults (75 minute) course available.  If you choose to do the short course\, your points still count towards the league: points scores will be scaled up to match the long course. \nStarts: from 18:30 to 19:30. Courses close 20:45. Start from the pub. \nFormat: this event will exclusively use the MindGames app\, you will therefore need a phone\, with connectivity\, to take part. Checkpoints become activated when players are at a control site\, and game actions can be performed. A simple tutorial on using the app is available here: https://aarcseries.azurewebsites.net/faq.php \nRules: The rules for the game are available online here and a walk-through tutorial is here. Full explanation will be available on the night\, or email questions in advance to the race organiser. \nMap: a double-sided A4 map will be provided at the start. An example version of which is also available at the start. \nTerrain: primarily woodland\, with an extensive path network. Course has been designed to be path-based\, thereby avoiding the need for full leg cover. \nResults: provisional live on the app and final on mvoc.org soon after the event. Rank on the score class contributes to summer series league points. \nSeries information: Best 4 of 7 events counts towards your total score. \nEvent official: Organised and planned by James Fraser (James.ontwowheels@gmail.com). \nSafety notes based on the event risk assessment: \n\n\nRoad crossings require care and attention . The only required road crossing is directly outside the start finish\, this is a minor road but care should be taken. Either side of this road is a drainage ditch\, that can be navigated around or crossed with care.\n\n\nYou may encounter long vegetation on the course but all controls are accessible by paths or across low-cut grass. Shorts are acceptable.\n\n\nThe paths/trails under tree canopy may become darker towards the end of the event\, so extra care should be taken in such circumstances. Sunset is at 21.00 whereas courses close at 20:45.\n\n\nYou will encounter trip hazards \, including woodland paths/trails\, such as tree roots and uneven ground\, as well as steps and uneven footpaths; please take care.\n\n\nThere are several fallen trees \, both at ankle/knee height and also at shoulder/head height\, runners should be mindful of their surroundings\, particularly when not running on major paths.\n\n\nThe weather is forecast ~26 degrees. Please arrive fully hydrated and wear suitable clothing. Consider carrying water with you. Water is available at the Start/Finish.\n\n\nSafety bearing : North to Christ Church Road then east to Stamford Green where the pub is.\n\n\nAll competitors must report back to the MV team at the finish (even if you wish to retire\, so that everyone is accounted for. Courses close 20:45. If injury prevents you from returning to Registration\, please phone the emergency number printed on the map by 8.45pm\, to avoid the need for a search party and to enable help to be provided if necessary.\n\n\nDogs may be encountered; alert owner you’re approaching if from behind and give wide berth.\n\n\nPlease check for and remove ticks after your run.\n\n\nElectric fencing is present: Competitors are obliged to cross electric fences only at crossing places or gates.\n\n\nCows will be present on the course: Cows are selected for their docility\, and will be very unlikely to react to passing runners. However\, participants are advised to avoid cows all the same.\n\n\nNearest Hospital: Epsom Hospital\, Dorking Road\, Epsom\, KT18 7EG.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-summer-series-evening-in-epsom/
CATEGORIES:Local,Summer Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T193000
DTSTAMP:20260714T081336Z
CREATED:20260414T151929Z
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SUMMARY:MV Summer Series evening at Oaks Park
DESCRIPTION:6th event in our summer series (bonus 7th event on Thu 23 July!). App-based (MapRun) low-key evening orienteering event suitable for newcomers\, improvers and more experienced orienteers.\nEntry: Racesignup.co.uk. Free for MV members. For non-MV members: £3.50 seniors (£5.50 if not British Orienteering members)\, £2 juniors (£3 if not BOF members) \nMeeting point and Après-O: Registration in the covered outdoor area at rear of the Oaks Park Café\, Croydon Lane\, Banstead\, SM7 3BA – map (what3words hike.hooks.stiff)\, where you can leave your bags during your run. Although the café will be closed at this time\, we will have access to their indoor and outdoor furniture\, so feel free to take your own drinks and food to enjoy after your run. \nFor this event\, runners can start from the earlier time of 6pm\, should they wish to complete in time to get back to watch the football. \nGetting there: The Oaks Park car park is free.  Closest railway stations are Carshalton Beeches to the north (35 min walk or 12 min cycle) and Banstead to the West (45min walk or 15 min cycle). \nNewcomers: we recommend watching this 5 minute video on youtube to introduce the sport and the map. At the event\, we will be happy to provide further introduction and instruction. \nCourses: \n\nFor beginners/newcomers: a simple (“yellow” standard) ~2km linear course\, with 12 controls. Fully contained within the park\, no road crossings.\nFor the experienced or adventurous: 1-hour score\, odds and evens format\, 24 controls.\n\n“Score” means there is no set course. Your map will show several controls\, you choose which and how many to visit. You get points for each control you do visit and lose points if you take more than an hour. Points per control is the control number rounded down to the nearest multiple of 10. E.g. control “33” will score 30 points\, and control “29” will score 20 points.\n“Odds and evens” means you start with either odd-numbered or even-numbered controls and may switch once to the other. You don’t need to visit all even-numbered controls or all odd-numbered controls and could just visit one block of controls.\n\nThe first block is determined by whether two odd-numbered or two even-numbered controls are visited before two of the other (or stated another way\, of the first three non-duplicated controls visited\, two are even or two are odd).\nThe flip to the second block is signalled by visiting two controls in the second block in succession\, i.e. two odd-numbered controls after an initial block of even-numbered controls or vice versa. (There is no “switch” control if you have previously run “odds and evens” event with a switch control.)\nControls of the wrong parity in a block (i.e. odds visited in an even block and vice versa) do not count towards the points score but can be visited in the correct block for points. These controls are listed as “Extras” in the results table.\n\n\nPenalty if over 60 minutes: 30 points per minute or part minute.\n\n\n\nStarts: from 18:00 to 19:30. Courses close 20:40. Start on the parkland adjacent to cafe. \nFormat: This event will exclusively use the maprun app to record participation – i.e. you will go around the course with either a phone with the maprun app\, or if you have a garmin-compatible watch\, using the Garmin watch maprun app. The app ‘beeps’ when you visit a control site. No physical controls; dibbers will not be used. \nIf you have not used maprun before\, we recommend watching this 2 minute video on youtube first. To download the phone app\, choose android phones or apple phones. \nIf you want to use MapRun on a compatible Garmin watch – to avoid taking your phone around with you – please ensure you still have MapRun installed on your phone. This will enable you to start without the PIN. Instructions for the garmin watch app are here \nPlease download the app before arriving and ideally the course too. To download the course in the app: click on ‘Select Event’\, select the third icon along the top (folder) and follow the folder path UK > Mole Valley > 2026 Summer Series. The course will not be visible on your phone until you receive the PIN number at the start. You upload your result when you finish. The full procedure can be explained at Assembly/the start. \nMap: A4 1:4\,000 scale waterproof orienteering map. Example (blank) map at registration. We can explain map colours and symbols to newcomers. No separate control descriptions – they are printed on the map. \nTerrain: Partially wooded parkland with extensive path network. You may encounter long grass / nettles near some controls – leg cover advised. Sunset is at 21:00\, so a head torch should not be necessary. \nResults: provisional live on the app and final on mvoc.org soon after the event. Rank on the score class contributes to summer series league points. \nSeries information: Best 4 of 7 events on score courses counts towards your total score. \nEvent official: Organised and planned by Steven Carle. \nSafety notes based on the event risk assessment: \n\nWhen making your way from registration to the Start Location\, please be vigilant of traffic that may be using the car park. Please ensure children are always accompanied by a parent.\nYou may encounter trip hazards on woodland paths/trails\, such as tree roots and uneven ground\, and care should be taken when running on this terrain.\nThe paths/trails under tree canopy may become darker towards the end of the event\, so extra care should be taken in such circumstances.\nConsider the surface on which you are running. The open ground (marked in orange on the map) provides easy running\, but may still have uneven patches\, which may also be masked by long grasses\, so run within your limits.\nThere may be parts of the course containing long vegetation\, with a risk of nettle sting or bramble scratch\, so full leg cover is recommended.\nWhen running\, consider other park users you may come across and give them a wide berth\, particularly when approaching from behind. Dog walkers frequent the park so avoid catching dogs by surprise by calling out to the dog walkers in advance. And consider a slower pace when approaching bends or running past corners of outbuildings to help minimise the risk of collision.\nThe emergency phone number is at the bottom of the control sheet should you require assistance. If you are not carrying a mobile\, use your whistle to summon help.\nThe weather may be very warm\, so please consider your own ability\, dress\nappropriately\, and ensure you are hydrated before and after your run. We\nrecommend you carry some water with you.\nIf you become disorientated or lost\, bear East until you reach a main road. If that main road runs North to South\, you will have reached the road on the right(east) of the map. If you come across a road that runs East to West\, you will have reached the road at the foot (south) of the map. Follow these roads to return to Registration.\nAll competitors must report back to Registration\, even if you wish to retire\, so that everyone is accounted for. If injury prevents you from returning to Registration\, please phone the organiser at the earliest opportunity\, using the number on the bottom of the control sheet\, to avoid the necessity for a search party and to enable help to be provided if necessary.\n\nNearest Hospital: St Helier Hospital\, Wrythe Ln\, Sutton\, Carshalton SM5 1AA.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-2026-07-3/
CATEGORIES:Local,Summer Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T193000
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SUMMARY:MV Summer Series evening at Horton Country Park
DESCRIPTION:5th event in our 7-part summer series (subsequent event Wed 15 July\, Oaks Park). App-based (MapRun) low-key evening orienteering event suitable for newcomers\, improvers and more experienced orienteers.\nEntry: Racesignup.co.uk. Free for MV members. For non-MV members: £3.50 seniors (£5.50 if not British Orienteering members)\, £2 juniors (£3 if not BOF members) \nMeeting point and Après-O: Assembly in the beer garden of The William Bourne pub\, Moor Lane\, Chessington\, KT9 2BQ – map. You will be able to leave your bags during your run. We encourage you to make use of the pub’s food and refreshments for a social after\, as they are providing us space for free. \nGetting there: The pub is ~10-minute walk from Chessington North railway station. The pub has a small (20-25 space) car park or use nearby on-street parking e.g. on Chessington Hill Park. \nNewcomers: we recommend watching this 5 minute video on youtube to introduce the sport and the map. At the event\, we will be happy to provide further introduction and instruction. \nCourses: \nFor all U16s\, parents/guardians need to accompany children across the road from the pub to the course start on the opposite side of the road.  \n\nFor beginners/newcomers: a simple (approximately “yellow” standard) ~3km linear course\, with 12 controls. The route is mostly in Horton Country Park. For U16s: we recommend shadowing on the course for the three/four (depending on route taken) minor road crossings.\nFor the experienced or adventurous: 1-hour score\, odds and evens format. U16s permitted\, but see safety notes.\n\n“Score” means there is no set course. Your map will show several controls\, you choose which and how many to visit. You get points for each control you do visit and lose points if you take more than an hour. Points per control is the control number rounded down to the nearest multiple of 10. E.g. control “33” will score 30 points\, and control “29” will score 20 points.\n“Odds and evens” means you start with either odd-numbered or even numbered controls and may switch once to the other. You don’t need to visit all even-numbered controls or all odd-numbered controls and could just visit one block of controls.\n\nThe first block is determined by whether two odd-numbered or two even-numbered controls are visited before two of the other (or stated another way\, of the first three non-duplicated controls visited\, two are even or two are odd).\nThe flip to the second block is signalled by visiting two controls in the second block in succession\, i.e. two odd-numbered controls after an initial block of even-numbered controls or vice versa. (There is no “switch” control if you have previously run “odds and evens” event with a switch control.)\nControls of the wrong parity in a block (i.e. odds visited in an even block and vice versa) do not count towards the points score but can be visited in the correct block for points. These controls are listed as “Extras” in the results table.\n\n\nPenalty if over 60 minutes: 30 points per minute or part minute.\n\n\n\nStarts: from 18:30 to 19:30. Courses close 20:40. Start across the road from the pub. \nFormat: This event will exclusively use the maprun app to record participation – i.e. you will go around the course with either a phone with the maprun app\, or if you have a garmin-compatible watch\, using the Garmin watch maprun app. The app ‘beeps’ when you visit a control site. No physical controls; dibbers will not be used. \nIf you have not used maprun before\, we recommend watching this 2 minute video on youtube first. To download the phone app\, choose android phones or apple phones. \nIf you want to use MapRun on a compatible Garmin watch – to avoid taking your phone around with you – please ensure you still have MapRun installed on your phone. This will enable you to start without the PIN. Instructions for the garmin watch app are here \nPlease download the app before arriving and ideally the course too. To download the course in the app: click on ‘Select Event’\, select the third icon along the top (folder) and follow the folder path UK > Mole Valley > 2026 Summer Series. The course will not be visible on your phone until you receive the PIN number at the start. You upload your result when you finish. The full procedure can be explained at Assembly/the start. \nMap: A4 1:10\,000 scale waterproof orienteering map. Example (blank) map at registration. We can explain map colours and symbols to newcomers. No separate control descriptions – they are printed on the map. \nTerrain: Parkland with extensive path network and some urban sections of Clarenden Park. The courses have been designed to avoid the need for full leg cover as the courses are path-based. It is possible on the score course that you may choose (but don’t have to!) to go through long grass. \nResults: provisional live on the app and final on mvoc.org soon after the event. Rank on the score class contributes to summer series league points. \nSeries information: Best 4 of 7 events counts towards your total score. \nEvent official: Organised and planned by Ben Toogood benjamintoogood@gmail.com. \nSafety notes based on the event risk assessment: \n\nThe weather is forecast to be very hot (7pm 31 deg C\, wet bulb globe temperature 27 deg C after accounting for humidity). Please arrive fully hydrated. We strongly recommend you carry water during the event. Water available in the pub. The course is estimated to be ~50% shaded on woodland trails.\nYou may wish to consider beginning your run later in the start window (until 7.30pm) when it will be slightly cooler but be advised the course will still close at 8.40pm and if you are not back at the pub you must call the emergency number on the map.\nManage your effort – this is a fun summer series. It is not worth pushing yourself to the limit.\nIt is mandatory to carry a mobile phone (and alert the organiser if the phone is different to the number provided at entry). If you feel unwell from heat or any other cause whilst on the course telephone the organiser before making your way back to the start.\nIf you think it will be inappropriate for you to run in these conditions you can withdraw your entry and gain a credit for a future event – this is self-service online at racesignup.co.uk until 7pm on the day of the event.\nThe start is the other side of Moor Lane from the pub. Do not rush! Please await a safe time to cross Moor Lane\, or cross at the traffic lights 160 metres west up the hill. Parents/guardians to accompany under 16s.\nAll courses cross minor roads: watch out for traffic and take care crossing these roads. For parents/guardians of under 16s: these minor roads do not have significant traffic\, have good visibility\, and any traffic has been observed at low speeds. We recommend all U16s are shadowed by their parent/guardian.\nYou will encounter trip hazards on all courses\, including woodland paths/trails\, such as tree roots and uneven ground\, kerbs; please take care. On the score course\, there are knee height wooden rails around the residential areas on the Horton estate. Some of these are loose so take care stepping / jumping over (not on!) these.\nThe paths/trails under tree canopy may become darker towards the end of the event\, so extra care should be taken in such circumstances. Sunset is at 21:16 whereas courses close at 20:40.\nLinear course is suitable for shorts. Score course is also suitable for shorts however you may choose routes with longer vegetation\, with medium risk of nettle sting / bramble scratch – consider full leg cover to avoid this.\nYou may encounter litter which could include unsafe objects\, please take care.\nPonds shall not be entered; they could be sticky mud this time of year.\nPlease check for and remove ticks after your run particularly if you wore shorts.\nThe event area is shared with cyclists\, dog walkers and horse riders. Please give them a wide berth and slow down\, and alert in advance if approaching from behind.\nThe emergency phone number is printed on your map should you require assistance. If you are not carrying a mobile\, shout or use a whistle to summon help.\nThe event includes a public park; there are stranger danger risks. We recommend all children are shadowed by their parent/guardian.\nPlease confidentially disclose existing medical conditions that the organiser should be aware of to the registration team.\nSafety bearing: North back to Chessington Road / Moor Lane. Look up: the pub is located on Moor Lane underneath large electricity pylon/cables.\nAll competitors must report back to the MV team at the pub\, even if you wish to retire\, so that everyone is accounted for. If injury prevents you from returning to Registration\, please phone the emergency number printed on the map by 8.30pm\, to avoid the need for a search party and to enable help to be provided if necessary.\n\nNearest Hospital: Epsom Hospital\, Dorking Road\, Epsom\, KT18 7EG.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-2026-07-2/
CATEGORIES:Local,Summer Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T193000
DTSTAMP:20260630T212915Z
CREATED:20260414T125845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T212915Z
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SUMMARY:MV Summer Series evening at Ashtead
DESCRIPTION:4th event in our 7-part summer series (subsequent event Wed 8 July\, Epsom). App-based (MapRun) low-key evening orienteering event suitable for newcomers\, improvers and more experienced orienteers.\nEntry: Racesignup.co.uk. Free for MV members. For non-MV members: £3.50 seniors (£5.50 if not British Orienteering members)\, £2 juniors (£3 if not BOF members) \nMeeting point and Après-O: Registration in the rear beer garden of The Woodman\, 238 Barnett Wood Lane\, Ashtead\, KT21 2DA – map. \nYou will be able to leave your bags during your run. We encourage you to make use of the pub’s food and refreshments for a social after\, as they are providing us space for free. There will be a group photo soon after the last runner returns. \nGetting there: The pub is ~5-minute walk from Ashtead railway station. The pub has a car park to the rear or use nearby on-street parking. \nNewcomers: we recommend watching this 5 minute video on youtube to introduce the sport and the map. At the event\, we will be happy to provide further introduction and instruction. \nCourses: \nFor both courses\, under 16s are recommended to be accompanied by a parent/guardian. \n\nFor beginners/newcomers: a simple (“yellow” standard) ~3km linear course\, with 10 controls. There are no significant road crossings on the course\, but participants must take care when crossing any smaller roads.\nFor the experienced or adventurous: 1-hour score\n\n“Score” means there is no set course. Your map will show several controls\, you choose which and how many to visit. You get points for each control you do visit and lose points if you take more than an hour. Points per control is the control number rounded down to the nearest multiple of 10. E.g. control “33” will score 30 points\, and control “29” will score 20 points.\nPenalty if over 60 minutes: 30 points per minute or part minute.\nAll those tied on scores will receive finishing positions (and rank points) based on the least distance run according to MapRun.\n\n\n\nStarts: from 18:30 to 19:30. Courses close 20:40. Start from the corner of the beer garden of the pub (https://what3words.com/pigs.album.rainy). Do not pass the front of the pub before you intend to finish! \nFormat: This event will exclusively use the maprun app to record participation – i.e. you will go around the course with either a phone with the maprun app\, or if you have a garmin-compatible watch\, using the Garmin watch maprun app. The app ‘beeps’ when you visit a control site. No physical controls; dibbers will not be used. \nIf you have not used maprun before\, we recommend watching this 2 minute video on youtube first. To download the phone app\, choose android phones or apple phones. \nIf you want to use MapRun on a compatible Garmin watch – to avoid taking your phone around with you – please ensure you still have MapRun installed on your phone. This will enable you to start without the PIN. Instructions for the garmin watch app are here \nPlease download the app before arriving and ideally the course too. To download the course in the app: click on ‘Select Event’\, select the third icon along the top (folder) and follow the folder path UK > Mole Valley > 2026 Summer Series. The course will not be visible on your phone until you receive the PIN number at the start. You upload your result when you finish. The full procedure can be explained at Assembly/the start. \nMap: A4 1:10\,000 scale waterproof orienteering map. Example (blank) map at registration. We can explain map colours and symbols to newcomers. No separate control descriptions – they are printed on the map. Due to the nature of the mapping\, not all paths or ponds are shown. \nTerrain: The Score course will take in some of Ashtead’s suburban streets\, and the footpaths and bridleways of Ashtead Common\, a National Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest\, as well as parts of Epsom Common and the Wells. \nResults: provisional live on the app and final on mvoc.org soon after the event. Rank on the score class contributes to summer series league points. \nSeries information: Best 4 of 7 events counts towards your total score. \nEvent official: Organised and planned by Robert McCaffrey\, rob@trionium.com. \nSafety notes based on the event risk assessment: \n\nAll courses cross minor roads: watch out for traffic and take care crossing these roads. For parents/guardians of under 16s: these minor roads do not have significant amounts of traffic\, but may not have good visibility\, and some traffic may be moving at the speed limit. We recommend all children under 16 are shadowed by their parent/guardian. Particular care must be taken when crossing the road in front of the pub – please take your time to cross safely.\nYou must only cross the railway line at the designated crossing points – any crossing of the railway line at any other point (including the level crossing next to Ashtead Station) will result in disqualification!\nYou will encounter trip hazards on all courses\, including woodland paths/trails\, such as tree roots and uneven ground\, as well as kerbs and uneven footpaths; please take care.\nThe weather may be very warm. Please arrive fully hydrated. We recommend you carry water with you. Water available in the pub.\nThe paths/trails under tree canopy may become darker towards the end of the event\, so extra care should be taken in such circumstances. Sunset is at 21.20 whereas courses close at 20:40.\nFull leg cover is strongly recommended for the score course – some routes/control choices will encounter longer vegetation\, with certainty of nettle sting / bramble scratch.\nYou may encounter litter which could include unsafe objects\, please take care\nPonds shall not be entered; there could be sticky mud this time of year.\nPlease check for and remove ticks after your run.\nThe event area is shared with dog walkers\, cyclists and horse riders. Please give them a wide berth and slow down\, and alert in advance if approaching from behind.\nThe emergency phone number is printed on your map should you require assistance. If you are not carrying a mobile\, shout or use a whistle to summon help.\nThe event includes a public park; there are stranger danger risks. We recommend all children are shadowed by their parent/guardian.\nPlease confidentially disclose existing medical conditions that the organiser should be aware of to the registration team.\nSafety bearing: South off the common\, over one of the designated safe crossing points\, then arrive on Craddocks Avenue/Barnet Wood Lane\, then head to the pub.\nAll competitors must report back to the MV team at the pub\, even if you wish to retire\, so that everyone is accounted for. If injury prevents you from returning to Registration\, please phone the emergency number printed on the map by 8.30pm\, to avoid the need for a search party and to enable help to be provided if necessary.\nElectric fencing is present: Competitors are obliged to cross electric fences only at crossing places or gates.\nCows will be present on the course: Cows are selected for their docility\, and will be very unlikely to react to passing runners. However\, participants are advised to avoid cows all the same.\n\nNearest Hospital: Epsom Hospital\, Dorking Road\, Epsom\, KT18 7EG.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-2026-07/
CATEGORIES:Local,Summer Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T193000
DTSTAMP:20260621T120719Z
CREATED:20260414T112744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T120719Z
UID:9144-1782153000-1782156600@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:MV Summer Series evening at The Nower
DESCRIPTION:3rd event in our 6-part summer series (subsequent event Thu 2 July\, Ashtead). App-based (MapRun) low-key evening orienteering event suitable for newcomers\, improvers and more experienced orienteers.\nFinal details are now available here… https://mvoc.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Nower-World-Cup-2026-—-Final-Details-20260616.pdf\nPlease note that it is forecast to be 28degC at 18:00 tomorrow. We are still going ahead as the Nower is largely shaded\, but please make sure that you arrive well hydrated and consider carrying water during the run.\nEntry: Racesignup.co.uk. Free for MV members. For non-MV members: £3.50 seniors (£5.50 if not British Orienteering members)\, £2 juniors (£3 if not BOF members) \nMeeting point and Après-O: Registration at The Falkland Arms\, 60 Falkland Rd\, Dorking RH4 3AD – map. You will be able to leave your bags during your run. We encourage you to make use of the pub’s food and refreshments for a social after\, as they are providing us space for free. \nGetting there: The pub is ~30-minute walk from Dorking Main/Deepdene railway stations. Parking on nearby streets. \nCourses: \n\nFor beginners/newcomers: a simple (“yellow” standard) ~2.2km linear course\, with 10 controls. No road crossings\, so suitable for juniors.\nFor the experienced or adventurous: 1-hour score with a World Cup 2026 theme. “Score” means there is no set course — your map will show around 30 controls\, you choose which and how many to visit\, and you lose points if you take more than an hour.This event uses a custom progressive scoring system that mirrors the real World Cup bracket. Controls are organised into a group stage and knockout rounds (quarter-finals\, semi-finals and a Final). Knockout controls are worth more points\, but only score if you have qualified for them by visiting enough controls from the relevant group — so route choice is about more than just distance.Full scoring rules\, points values and qualification thresholds will be published in the final details before the event.\n\nStarts: from 18:30 to 19:30. Courses close 20:40. Start across the road from the pub. \nFormat: exclusively on the MapRun app – the app ‘beeps’ when you visit a control site. No physical controls located in the park and dibbers will not be used. This means using a smartphone with the MapRun app (latest is version 7)\, or load the MapRunG app onto a compatible Garmin watch. Details of how orienteering works with this app are here. You will download the course to the app ideally before you arrive: click on ‘Select Event’\, and follow the menu path UK > Mole Valley > 2026 Summer Series. The course will not be visible on your phone until you receive the PIN number at the start. You upload your result when you finish. The full procedure will be explained at Registration. \nMap: A4 1:5\,000 scale waterproof orienteering map\, map updated 2026 by Ian Roberts. Example (blank) map at registration. We can explain map colours and symbols to newcomers. No separate control descriptions – they are printed on the map. \nTerrain: The Nower offers a compact mix of fast open grassland and runnable woodland on a steep-sided ridge\, with an intricate path network and pockets of more technical contour and vegetation detail to keep you honest. \nResults: provisional live on the app and final on mvoc.org soon after the event. Rank on the score class contributes to summer series league points. \nSeries information: Best 4 of 6 events counts towards your total score. \nEvent official: Organised and planned by Dan Sullivan\, dansullivan2001@gmail.com. \nSafety notes based on the event risk assessment: \n\nThe Yellow Linear course does not cross any road. The Score courses require crossing a small lane passing through the map area — please stop\, look both ways\, and cross with care.\nThe terrain is hilly and wooded throughout. All courses include uneven ground\, woodland paths\, tree roots and steep slopes; please take care\, especially on descents.\nThe area is woodland and heathland and ticks are present. Please check yourself for ticks after your run. If you develop a bull’s-eye rash or flu-like symptoms in the days following the event\, seek medical advice.\nThere is vegetation on parts of the courses including bracken and rough undergrowth. Scratches and stings are possible. Long socks are recommended.\nThe area is used by walkers\, dog walkers and horse riders. Please be considerate to other users\, especially when passing from behind on narrow paths.\nThe weather will be hot. Please arrive well hydrated; we recommend you carry water with you. Re-hydrate at the pub.\nSafety bearing: if you become disorientated\, head East until you reach the open grass area where a member of the team will be stationed at the Start/Finish.\nAll competitors must report back to Download in the pub\, even if you wish to retire\, so that everyone is accounted for. If injury prevents you from returning\, please phone the emergency number printed on your map before the course closing time\, to avoid the need for a search party and to enable help to be provided if necessary.\n\nNearest Hospitals: Epsom Hospital\, Dorking Road\, Epsom\, KT18 7EG and East Surrey Hospital\, Canada Avenue\, Redhill\, RH1 5RH
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-2026-06-4/
LOCATION:The Nower\, Dorking – w3w: then.grapes.useful
CATEGORIES:Local,Summer Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260615T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260615T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T205057Z
CREATED:20260414T112038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T205057Z
UID:9141-1781548200-1781551800@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:MV Summer Series evening at West Epsom Parks
DESCRIPTION:2nd event in our 6-part summer series (subsequent event Mon 22 June\, The Nower\, Dorking). App-based (MapRun) low-key evening orienteering event suitable for newcomers\, improvers and more experienced orienteers.\nSummary – read if nothing else: \n\nEvent solely run on MapRun app (not using dibbers) – download app beforehand.\nScore rules: 3 sets of controls: 30s/40s/50s. Map side 1 has 30s and 40s; side 2 has 50s. Do sets in any order. Swap to next set whenever ready (don’t have to complete a set). Once swapped sets\, can’t swap back! All controls 20pts. 60 mins. Late penalty rate 1pt/secs.\nRemote start/finish – 650m walk from the pub.\nRead the safety notes below.\n\nEntry: Racesignup.co.uk. Free for MV members. For non-MV members: £3.50 seniors (£5.50 if not British Orienteering members)\, £2 juniors (£3 if not BOF members) [‘juniors’ are under 21] \nNewcomers: we recommend watching this 5 minute video on youtube to introduce the sport and the map. At the event\, we will be happy to provide further introduction and instruction. \nMeeting point: The Cricketers Inn\, 1 Stamford Green Rd\, Epsom KT18 7SR (google maps link). \nStart (and finish) location (if you want to go straight there) is Cuddington Glade\, 650m / 9 minute walk from the pub what3words: analogy.clues.worry / google maps link. \nGetting there: Parking on nearby streets. If coming by train\, Epsom station is ~1.3km away. \nCourses: \n\nFor beginners/newcomers: a simple (“yellow” standard) 2.1 km linear course. “Linear” means you must go to the controls in the order specified on the course map. This includes one or two minor road crossings\, but we still need under 16s accompanied\nFor the experienced or adventurous: 1-hour score\, format 30s/40s/50s see below. “Score” means there is no set course. Your map will show several controls\, you choose which and how many to visit. You get points for each control you do visit and lose points if you take more than an hour (penalty rate 1 point per 2 seconds: don’t be late!).\n\nThere are three ‘sets’ of controls\, numbered in the 30s\, 40s and 50s. Competitors can do the sets in whichever order they want (they can do 30s then 50s then 40s etc.) and they can also swap over to another set whenever they want\, but once a competitor has swapped to another set they cannot swap back to the previous set. You do not have to complete a set before moving on to the next set; you may want to change sets before completion to maximise points. All controls are worth 20 points. \nExample: A competitor decides to start with the 40s and runs to 47\, 42\, 45\, 41. They then decide to switch to the 30s and run to 39\, 38 etc. And then later the 50s. (You don’t have to do all three sets\, you could\, for example\, just do two of the three sets if you wanted). Once they have started on the 30s they will not get any points for reaching further 40s\, as they have moved on from this set. The same applies to the 30s when they start the 50s. \nNote: If you do happen to run past a control in the wrong ‘set’ and MapRun registers this we can amend this in the results afterwards\, so if you are intent on doing as many 50s as possible for example and you register one of the 30s\, this will not affect you continuing on the 50s\, but you will not get any points for the 30s control you visit (unless you visit it later as part of a 30s round). In general we will assume that if you do multiple controls from a set in order that you have started on this set. \nSide 1 of your map has the 30s and 40s. Side 2 (offset to the west) has the 50s. There is a single marked crossing point between the sides. \nStarts: from 18:30 to 19:30. Courses close 20:40. \nFormat: This event will exclusively use the maprun app to record participation – i.e. you will go around the course with either a phone with the maprun app\, or if you have a garmin-compatible watch\, using the Garmin watch maprun app. The app ‘beeps’ when you visit a control site. No physical controls; dibbers will not be used. \nIf you have not used maprun before\, we recommend watching this 2 minute video on youtube first. To download the phone app\, choose android phones or apple phones. \nIf you want to use MapRun on a compatible Garmin watch – to avoid taking your phone around with you – please ensure you still have MapRun installed on your phone. This will enable you to start without the PIN. Instructions for the garmin watch app are here \nPlease download the app before arriving and ideally the course too. To download the course in the app: click on ‘Select Event’\, select the third icon along the top (folder) and follow the folder path UK > Mole Valley > 2026 Summer Series. The course will not be visible on your phone until you receive the PIN number at the start. You upload your result when you finish. The full procedure can be explained at Assembly/the start. \nMap: A4 1:5\,000 scale waterproof orienteering map (2017\, minor updates 2026). Example (blank) map at registration. We can explain map colours and symbols to newcomers. No separate control descriptions – they are printed on the map. \nTerrain: Mostly urban\, with some parkland. Footwear suggestion: road shoes as the ground is dry. \nClothing: shorts permitted. Courses planned to avoid longer vegetation but this may still be encountered. \nResults: provisional live on the MapRun app and final on mvoc.org soon after the event. Rank on the score class contributes to summer series league points. \nWater and food: refreshment available at the pub. The pub is kindly enabling us to use their premises for free; please reciprocate with drinks/food purchase. Kitchen closes 9ish. \nSeries information: Best 4 of 6 (or 7\, tbc!) events counts towards your total league score. Top male and female competitors get a trophy at the end of the series! \nEvent official: Organised and planned by Tim Scarbrough\, chair@mvoc.org. \nSafety notes based on the event risk assessment: \n\nRoad crossings require care and attention. There are mostly minor road crossings on quiet streets without significant traffic. For the score course\, to switch to/from the 50s set (map side 2) there is a 40mph Horton Lane to cross: please use the marked crossing point on the map (pedestrian crossing).\nYou may encounter long vegetation on the courses but all controls are accessible by paths or across low-cut grass. Shorts are acceptable.\nYou will encounter trip hazards on all courses\, including woodland paths/trails\, such as tree roots and uneven ground\, as well as steps and uneven footpaths; please take care.\nThe weather is forecast ~20 degrees. Please arrive fully hydrated and wear suitable clothing. Consider carrying water with you. Water available at assembly.\nPonds shall not be entered;\nSafety bearing: south to Christ Church Road then east to Stamford Green where the pub is.\nDogs may be encountered; alert owner you’re approaching if from behind and give wide berth.\nAll competitors must report back to the MV team at the finish (if still manned\, if not at the Cricketers\, even if you wish to retire\, so that everyone is accounted for. Courses close 20:40. If injury prevents you from returning to Registration\, please phone the emergency number printed on the map by 8.30pm\, to avoid the need for a search party and to enable help to be provided if necessary.\n\nNearest Hospital: Epsom Hospital\, Dorking Road\, Epsom\, KT18 7EG. \nYou are responsible for your own safety and you take part in this event at your own risk. A quick reminder for newcomers: If you’re not currently a member of British Orienteering\, you won’t be covered by the organisation’s public liability insurance for this event. For example\, if you were to accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event\, you would not be covered. You’re very welcome to take part\, but please be aware that you do so at your own risk.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-2026-06-3/
CATEGORIES:Local,Summer Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T193000
DTSTAMP:20260608T094515Z
CREATED:20260414T110926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T094515Z
UID:9136-1780943400-1780947000@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:MV Summer Series evening at Claremont Fan Court School
DESCRIPTION:1st event in our 6-part summer series (subsequent event Mon 15 June\, Epsom). App-based (MapRun) low-key evening orienteering event suitable for newcomers\, improvers and more experienced orienteers.\nSummary – read if nothing else: \n\nDirections: must enter from Portsmouth Road (see google map). Once parked\, follow signs for  the Joyce Grenfell Centre (JGC) which is where the assembly is (dining hall)\nArrival time: not onto school premises before 6pm please\nEvent solely run on MapRun app (not using dibbers) – download app and course before arrival due to poor signal on site.\nRead the safety notes below. In case of allergies\, warning beehives are on site\nSite fairly wet underfoot; road shoes perhaps not wise on the grass – something with some grip may be preferred.\n\nEntry: Racesignup.co.uk. Free for MV members. For non-MV members: £3.50 seniors (£5.50 if not British Orienteering members)\, £2 juniors (£3 if not BOF members) [‘juniors’ are under 21] \nMeeting point: Assembly in dining hall of Claremont Fan Court School\, Claremont Drive\, Esher\, KT10 9LY (https://what3words.com/prove.upon.tells). Tapes will mark the way from the car park to the bag drop in the dining hall or follow signs for the Joyce Grenfell Centre (JGC). Start is from just outside here. \nGetting there: Parking available on site\, accessed from Portsmouth Road – see google map / what3words at the entrance from Portsmouth Road is https://what3words.com/loudly.smug.salt. There are two entrances to the school but you will only be able to enter via the Portsmouth Road entrance. Arrival not before 6pm please. Speed limit of 10mph on this driveway into the school please – you may encounter competitors. If coming by train\, closest stations are Claygate\, Esher\, and Hinchley Wood\, all are a warm-up jog away. \nCourses: \n\nFor beginners/newcomers: a simple (“yellow” / “orange” standard) 2.4km linear course. “Linear” means you must go to the controls in the order specified on the course map.\nFor the experienced or adventurous: 1-hour score\, format 30s/40s/50s see below. “Score” means there is no set course. Your map will show several controls\, you choose which and how many to visit. You get points for each control you do visit and lose points if you take more than an hour (penalty rate 1 point per 2 seconds: don’t be late!).\n\nThere will be three ‘sets’ of controls\, numbered in the 30s\, 40s and 50s. Competitors can do the sets in whichever order they want (they can do 30s then 50s then 40s etc.) and they can also swap over to another set whenever they want\, but once a competitor has swapped to another set they cannot swap back to the previous set. You do not have to complete a set before moving on to the next set; you may want to change sets before completion to maximise points. All controls are worth 20 points. \nExample: A competitor decides to start with the 40s and runs to 47\, 42\, 45\, 41. They then decide to switch to the 30s and run to 39\, 38 etc. And then later the 50s. Once they have started on the 30s they will not get any points for reaching further 40s\, as they have moved on from this set. The same applies to the 30s when they start the 50s. \nNote: If you do happen to run past a control in the wrong ‘set’ and MapRun registers this we can amend this in the results afterwards\, so if you are intent on doing as many 50s as possible for example and you register one of the 30s\, this will not affect you continuing on the 50s\, but you will not get any points for the 30s control you visit (unless you visit it later as part of a 30s round). In general we will assume that if you do multiple controls from a set in order that you have started on this set. \nStarts: from 18:30 to 19:30. Courses close 20:40. \nFormat: exclusively on the MapRun app – the app ‘beeps’ when you visit a control site. No physical controls located in the park and dibbers will not be used. This means using a smartphone with the MapRun app (latest is version 7)\, or load the MapRunG app onto a compatible Garmin watch. Details of how orienteering works with this app are here. Please download the course to the app before you arrive\, because there is very little signal at Claremont: click on ‘Select Event’\, and follow the menu path UK > Mole Valley > 2026 Summer Series. The course will not be visible on your phone until you receive the PIN number at the start. You upload your result when you finish. The full procedure will be explained at Registration. \nMap: A4 1:3\,500 scale waterproof orienteering map (surveyed 2013\, updated 2018\, 2022\, 2026). Example (blank) map at registration. We can explain map colours and symbols to newcomers. No separate control descriptions – they are printed on the map. \nTerrain: Mostly parkland with an area of school buildings\, and dispersed areas of dense vegetation. Due to the frequent management of the grounds for sport\, the map will not show certain features such as athletics track\, pitches and disk frisbee course. \nClothing: shorts permitted\, may encounter some longer vegetation but this is avoidable. Recommend tick check post-run. \nInfo about road crossings: Route is entirely contained within school groups so no road crossings. Care should be taken around the long driveway from Portsmouth road to parking as this will probably be crossed multiple times and you may encounter other competitors arriving/leaving. Speed limit of 10mph on this road please. \nResults: provisional live on the MapRun app and final on mvoc.org soon after the event. Rank on the score class contributes to summer series league points. \nWater: water fountains available near start/finish for hydration \nSeries information: Best 4 of 6 (or 7\, tbc!) events counts towards your total league score. Top male and female competitors get a trophy at the end of the series! \nEvent official: Organised and planned by Alex Kendall\, alexkendall72@gmail.com. \nSafety notes based on the event risk assessment: \n\nThere are no road crossings but you may cross the driveway into the school from Portsmouth Road. Please look out for vehicles when doing so (conversely\, when you’re driving in\, please watch out for competitors crossing!). The speed limit is 10mph. The linear course should only cross this driveway at the painted zebra crossing (and the course is planned to take you to this crossing).\nAt the southern end of the map there is a cluster of bee-hives. These are marked as out-of-bounds on the map. Competitors with bee/insect sting allergies should make sure they have their Adrenaline Auto-Injector (AAI) with them on their run. The linear course does not go near this area but the Score course competitors might.\nAs a working school\, there is considerable sporting and maintenance equipment which will not be on the map e.g. archery targets\, cricket wicket covers. Please be vigilant for these items as potential trip/collision hazards.\nNorth from the mansion there is a ha-ha which is marked on the map\, but which is nearly invisible from up-slope due to the grass. Please take care not to fall off it!\nThere is some vegetation on the courses but all controls are accessible by paths or across low-cut grass. Shorts are acceptable but as there are deer in the area please make sure you check for ticks after your run.\nYou will encounter trip hazards on all courses\, including woodland paths/trails\, such as tree roots and uneven ground\, as well as steps and uneven footpaths; please take care.\nThe weather may be very warm. Please arrive fully hydrated. We recommend you carry water with you. Water available at the start / assembly.\nPonds shall not be entered;\nSafety bearing: look up to the Mansion house and navigate to that.\nAll competitors must report back to the MV team at the Dining room\, even if you wish to retire\, so that everyone is accounted for. If injury prevents you from returning to Registration\, please phone the emergency number printed on the map by 8.30pm\, to avoid the need for a search party and to enable help to be provided if necessary.\n\nNearest Hospital: Epsom Hospital\, Dorking Road\, Epsom\, KT18 7EG. \nYou are responsible for your own safety and you take part in this event at your own risk. A quick reminder for newcomers: If you’re not currently a member of British Orienteering\, you won’t be covered by the organisation’s public liability insurance for this event. For example\, if you were to accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event\, you would not be covered. You’re very welcome to take part\, but please be aware that you do so at your own risk.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-2026-06-2/
CATEGORIES:Local,Summer Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250729T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250729T193000
DTSTAMP:20250717T213442Z
CREATED:20250401T104233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T213442Z
UID:5285-1753813800-1753817400@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:MV Summer Series evening at Ashtead
DESCRIPTION:4th and final event in our 4-part summer series. App-based (MapRun) low-key evening orienteering event suitable for newcomers\, improvers and more experienced orienteers.\nEntry: Racesignup.co.uk. £3.50 seniors (£5.50 if not British Orienteering members)\, £2 juniors (£3 if not BOF members)\, or £4 for pairs/groups/families \nhttps://racesignup.co.uk/ashtead-park-summer-series-2025 \nMeeting point and Après-O: Registration in the beer garden of The Leg of Mutton and Cauliflower\, 48 The St\, Ashtead\, KT21 1AZ. \nhttps://legofmuttonandcauliflower.co.uk \nYou will be able to leave your bags during your run. We encourage you to make use of the pub’s food and refreshments for a social after\, as they are providing us space for free. There will be a group photo soon after the last runner returns\, and a trophy presentation. \nGetting there: The pub is 1.1km from Ashtead railway station. The pub has a small car park or use nearby parking e.g. off Grove Road\, or in the Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall car park across the busy A24. \nCourses: \n\nFor beginners/newcomers: a simple (“yellow” standard) ~3km linear course\, with 10 controls. There are several minor road crossings – those under 16 must be accompanied at all times.\nFor the experienced or adventurous: 1-hour score.\n\n“Score” means there is no set course. Your map will show several controls\, you choose which and how many to visit. You get points for each control you do visit and lose points if you take more than an hour. Points per control is the control number rounded down to the nearest multiple of 10. E.g. control “33” will score 30 points\, and control “29” will score 20 points.\nPenalty if over 60 minutes: 30 points per minute or part minute.\nAll those tied on scores will receive finishing positions based on the least distance run according to MapRun.\n\n\n\nStarts: from 18:30 to 19:30. Courses close 20:40. Start and finish at the back of the pub. \nFormat: exclusively on the MapRun app – the app ‘beeps’ when you visit a control site. No physical controls located in the park and dibbers will not be used. This means using a smartphone with the MapRun app (latest is version 7)\, or load the MapRunG app onto a compatible Garmin watch. Details of how orienteering works with this app are here. You will download the course to the app ideally before you arrive: click on ‘Select Event’\, and follow the menu path UK > Mole Valley > 2025 Summer Series. The course will not be visible on your phone until you receive the PIN number at the start. You upload your result when you finish. The full procedure will be explained at Registration. \nMap: A4 1:7500 scale waterproof orienteering map. Example (blank) map at registration. We can explain map colours and symbols to newcomers. No separate control descriptions – they are printed on the map. \nTerrain: Mixed parkland with extensive path network and urban. Full leg cover is not required. \nResults: provisional live on the app and final on mvoc.org soon after the event. Rank on the score class contributes to summer series league points. \nEvent official: Organised and planned by Robert McCaffrey\, rob@trionium.com. \n\nSafety notes based on the event risk assessment: \n\nAll courses cross minor roads: watch out for traffic and take care crossing these roads. For parents/guardians of under 16s: these minor roads do not have significant amounts of traffic\, but may not have good visibility\, and some traffic will be moving at the speed limit. We recommend all children are shadowed by their parent/guardian.\nYou will encounter trip hazards on all courses\, including woodland paths/trails\, such as tree roots and uneven ground\, kerbs; please take care.\nThe weather may be very warm. Please arrive fully hydrated. We recommend you carry water with you. Water available in the pub.\nThe paths/trails under tree canopy may become darker towards the end of the event\, so extra care should be taken in such circumstances. Sunset is at 20.53 whereas courses close at 20:40.\nCourses suitable for shorts. You may choose routes with longer vegetation\, with small risk of nettle sting / bramble scratch.\nYou may encounter litter which could include unsafe objects\, please take care.\nPonds shall not be entered; they could be sticky mud this time of year.\nPlease check for and remove ticks after your run particularly if you wore shorts.\nThe event area is shared with dog walkers\, fishermen\, cyclists and horse riders. Please give them a wide berth and slow down\, and alert in advance if approaching from behind.\nThe emergency phone number is printed on your map should you require assistance. If you are not carrying a mobile\, shout or use a whistle to summon help.\nThe event includes a public park; there are stranger danger risks. We recommend all children are shadowed by their parent/guardian.\nPlease confidentially disclose existing medical conditions that the organiser should be aware of to the registration team.\nSafety bearing: North to the A24\, then head to the pub.\nAll competitors must report back to the MV team at the pub\, even if you wish to retire\, so that everyone is accounted for. If injury prevents you from returning to Registration\, please phone the emergency number printed on the map by 8.30pm\, to avoid the need for a search party and to enable help to be provided if necessary.\n\nNearest Hospital: Epsom Hospital\, Dorking Road\, Epsom\, KT18 7EG.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-2025-07-2/
CATEGORIES:Local,Summer Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250710T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250710T193000
DTSTAMP:20260106T135432Z
CREATED:20250401T104039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T135432Z
UID:5283-1752172200-1752175800@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:MV Summer Series evening at Horton Country Park
DESCRIPTION:3rd event in our 4-part summer series (subsequent event 29 July Ashtead). App-based (MapRun) low-key evening orienteering event suitable for newcomers\, improvers and more experienced orienteers.\nEntry: Racesignup.co.uk. £3.50 seniors (£5.50 if not British Orienteering members)\, £2 juniors (£3 if not BOF members)\, or £4 for pairs/groups/families \nMeeting point and Après-O: Registration in the beer garden of The William Bourne pub\, Moor Lane\, Chessington\, KT9 2BQ – map. You will be able to leave your bags during your run. We encourage you to make use of the pub’s food and refreshments for a social after\, as they are providing us space for free. \nGetting there: The pub is ~10-minute walk from Chessington North railway station. The pub has a small (20-25 space) car park or use nearby on-street parking e.g. on Chessington Hill Park. \nCourses: \n\nFor beginners/newcomers: a simple (“yellow” standard) ~3km linear course\, with 10 controls. The route is mostly in Horton Country Park. There are three minor road crossings\, parents of children please note. Please note\, crossing the Chessington Road from the pub beer garden to the start on the other side of the road is needed.\nFor the experienced or adventurous: 1-hour score\, odds and evens format.\n\n“Score” means there is no set course. Your map will show several controls\, you choose which and how many to visit. You get points for each control you do visit and lose points if you take more than an hour. Points per control is the control number rounded down to the nearest multiple of 10. E.g. control “33” will score 30 points\, and control “29” will score 20 points.\n“Odds and evens” means you start with either odd-numbered or even numbered controls and may switch once to the other. You don’t need to visit all even-numbered controls or all odd-numbered controls and could just visit one block of controls.\n\nThe first block is determined by whether two odd-numbered or two even-numbered controls are visited before two of the other (or stated another way\, of the first three non-duplicated controls visited\, two are even or two are odd).\nThe flip to the second block is signalled by visiting two controls in the second block in succession\, i.e. two odd-numbered controls after an initial block of even-numbered controls or vice versa. (There is no “switch” control if you have previously run “odds and evens” event with a switch control.)\nControls of the wrong parity in a block (i.e. odds visited in an even block and vice versa) do not count towards the points score but can be visited in the correct block for points. These controls are listed as “Extras” in the results table.\n\n\nPenalty if over 60 minutes: 30 points per minute or part minute.\n\n\n\nStarts: from 18:30 to 19:30. Courses close 20:40. Start across the road from the pub. \nFormat: exclusively on the MapRun app – the app ‘beeps’ when you visit a control site. No physical controls located in the park and dibbers will not be used. This means using a smartphone with the MapRun app (latest is version 7)\, or load the MapRunG app onto a compatible Garmin watch. Details of how orienteering works with this app are here. You will download the course to the app ideally before you arrive: click on ‘Select Event’\, and follow the menu path UK > Mole Valley > 2025 Summer Series. The course will not be visible on your phone until you receive the PIN number at the start. You upload your result when you finish. The full procedure will be explained at Registration. \nMap: A4 1:10\,000 scale waterproof orienteering map. Example (blank) map at registration. We can explain map colours and symbols to newcomers. No separate control descriptions – they are printed on the map. \nTerrain: Parkland with extensive path network and some urban sections of Clarenden Park. The courses have been designed to avoid the need for full leg cover as the courses are path-based. It is possible on the score course that you may choose (but don’t have to!) to go through long grass. \nResults: provisional live on the app and final on mvoc.org soon after the event. Rank on the score class contributes to summer series league points. \nEvent official: Organised and planned by Tim Scarbrough chair@mvoc.org. \nSafety notes based on the event risk assessment: \n\nThe start is the other side of Moor Lane from the pub. Do not rush! Please await a safe time to cross Moor Lane\, or cross at the traffic lights 160 metres west up the hill. Parents/guardians to accompany under 16s.\nAll courses cross minor roads: watch out for traffic and take care crossing these roads. For parents/guardians of under 16s: these minor roads do not have significant traffic\, have good visibility\, and any traffic has been observed at low speeds. We recommend all children are shadowed by their parent/guardian.\nYou will encounter trip hazards on all courses\, including woodland paths/trails\, such as tree roots and uneven ground\, kerbs; please take care.\nThe weather is forecast to be very warm. Please arrive fully hydrated. We recommend you carry water with you. Water available in the pub.\nThe paths/trails under tree canopy may become darker towards the end of the event\, so extra care should be taken in such circumstances. Sunset is at 21:15 whereas courses close at 20:40.\nCourses suitable for shorts. You may choose routes with longer vegetation\, with small risk of nettle sting / bramble scratch\, so could consider full leg cover on the odds & evens course – NB the weather forecast is warm (27 degrees at 7pm).\nYou may encounter litter which could include unsafe objects\, please take care.\nPonds shall not be entered; they could be sticky mud this time of year.\nPlease check for and remove ticks after your run particularly if you wore shorts.\nThe event area is shared with dog walkers and horse riders. Please give them a wide berth and slow down\, and alert in advance if approaching from behind.\nThe emergency phone number is printed on your map should you require assistance. If you are not carrying a mobile\, shout or use a whistle to summon help.\nThe event includes a public park; there are stranger danger risks. We recommend all children are shadowed by their parent/guardian.\nPlease confidentially disclose existing medical conditions that the organiser should be aware of to the registration team.\nSafety bearing: North back to Chessington Road / Moor Lane. Look up: the pub is located on Moor Lane underneath large electricity pylon/cables.\nAll competitors must report back to the MV team at the pub\, even if you wish to retire\, so that everyone is accounted for. If injury prevents you from returning to Registration\, please phone the emergency number printed on the map by 8.30pm\, to avoid the need for a search party and to enable help to be provided if necessary.\n\nNearest Hospital: Epsom Hospital\, Dorking Road\, Epsom\, KT18 7EG.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-2025-07/
CATEGORIES:Local,Summer Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T193000
DTSTAMP:20260106T133717Z
CREATED:20250401T103820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T133717Z
UID:5281-1750962600-1750966200@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:MV Summer Series evening at Nonsuch Park\, Cheam
DESCRIPTION:2nd event in our 4-part summer series (subsequent events 10 July Horton Country Park\, 29 July Ashtead). App-based (MapRun) low-key evening orienteering event suitable for newcomers\, improvers and more experienced orienteers.\n \nEntry: Racesignup.co.uk. £3.50 seniors (£5.50 if not British Orienteering members)\, £2 juniors (£3 if not BOF members)\, or £4 for pairs/groups/families \n Meeting point and Après-O: Registration will take place at the outdoor area of the Harrow Inn Cheam\, High Street\, Cheam\, SM3 8RL – map\, where you can leave your bags during your run\, and enjoy good food and drink after your run. \nGetting there: The pub offers limited parking at the rear.  Kingsway Road carpark (3min walk) offers an evening tariff of £1.50 between 18:30 and 20:00 – map.  Closest railway station is Cheam\, follow Station Way from north exit (5min walk). \nCourses: For the experienced: 60-minute score course using Waikato scoring rules.  For beginners/newcomers a simpler ~3km linear course. “Score” means there is no set course.  Your map will show several controls\, and you choose which and how many to visit. Points are gained for visiting controls and points are lost for taking more than one hour. “Waikato” scoring means some controls are only available within certain timeframe. \nStarts: from 18:30 to 19:30. Courses close 20:30. Start 3-minute walk from the registration point. Walk to Start point involves crossing a busy crossroads.  Junior participants (under-16) must be accompanied by an adult when crossing.  All participants should use the formal crossing points. \nFormat: exclusively on the MapRun app – the app ‘beeps’ when you visit a control site. No physical controls located in the park and dibbers will not be used. This means using a smartphone with the MapRun app (latest is version 7) or load the MapRunG app onto a compatible Garmin watch. Details of how orienteering works with this app are here. You will download the course to the app ideally before you arrive: click on ‘Select Event’ and follow the menu path UK > Mole Valley > 2025 Summer Series. The course will not be visible on your phone until you receive the PIN number at the start. You upload your result when you finish. The full procedure will be explained at Registration. \nMap: A4 1:10\,000 scale waterproof orienteering map. Example (blank) map at registration. We can explain map colours and symbols to newcomers. \nTerrain: Partially wooded parkland with extensive path network. The score course contains routes with long grass / nettles near some controls – leg cover advised. \nResults: provisional live on the app and final on mvoc.org soon after the event.  Rank on the score class contributes to summer series league points \nEvent official: Organised and planned by Steven Carle.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-2025-06-2/
CATEGORIES:Local,Summer Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250619T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250619T193000
DTSTAMP:20250605T211630Z
CREATED:20250401T103526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T211630Z
UID:5279-1750357800-1750361400@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:MV Summer Series evening at Epsom
DESCRIPTION:1st event in our 4-part summer series (subsequent events 26 June Nonsuch Park\, 10 July Horton Country Park\, 29 July Ashtead). App-based (MapRun) low-key evening orienteering event suitable for newcomers\, improvers and more experienced orienteers.\nEntry: racesignup.co.uk. £3.50 seniors (£5.50 if not British Orienteering members)\, £2 juniors (£3 if not BOF members)\, or £4 for pairs/groups/families \nMeeting point and Après-O: Registration in the beer garden of  The Blenheim\, 7 Manor Green Rd\, Epsom KT19 8RA- map. You will be able to leave your bags during your run. We encourage you to make use of the pub’s food and refreshments for a social after\, as they are providing us space for free. \nGetting there: The pub is ~15-minute walk from Epsom railway station. There is some free parking on nearby streets. \nCourses: \n1: for the experienced: 1-hour score\, snooker format: \n\nup to 15x: (“reds”\, then optional colour*)\nOnce all 15 reds have been visited; then the colours* in ascending order of value; yellow\, green\, brown\, blue\, pink and black.\n\nAdditional notes/explanation: \n\nEach red may only be visited once\, subsequent visits will not be counted.\nColours* may be visited multiple times\nVisiting two consecutive colours* before all 15 reds have been collected is a foul and will result in the loss of four points\nOnce all 15 reds have been visited\, visiting the colours in the incorrect order is a foul and will result in the loss of four points per infraction.\nScoring:\n\nRed – 1 point\nColours* – Yellow = 2\, Green = 3\, Brown = 4\, Blue = 5\, Pink = 6\, Black = 7\n\n\nYou lose points if you take more than an hour (penalty rate to be confirmed).\n\n*”Colour” means one of yellow\, green\, brown\, blue\, pink or black (except on the final red\, where yellow cannot be chosen) \nExample of a correct (no foul) sequence: red\, blue\, red\, yellow\, red\, green\, red\, green\, red\, black\, red\, yellow\, red\, green\, red\, brown\, red\, blue then back to the finish. Score assuming not late: 43 points.   \n2: Also available for beginners/newcomers a simpler ~3km linear course. \nStarts: from 18:30 to 19:30. Courses close 20:40. Start from the pub. \nFormat: exclusively on the MapRun app – the app ‘beeps’ when you visit a control site. No physical controls located in the park and dibbers will not be used. This means using a smartphone with the MapRun app (latest is version 7)\, or load the MapRunG app onto a compatible Garmin watch. Details of how orienteering works with this app are here. You will download the course to the app ideally before you arrive: click on ‘Select Event’\, and follow the menu path UK > Mole Valley > 2025 Summer Series. The course will not be visible on your phone until you receive the PIN number at the start. You upload your result when you finish. The full procedure will be explained at Registration. \nMap: A4 1:10\,000 scale waterproof orienteering map. Example (blank) map at registration. We can explain map colours and symbols to newcomers. \nTerrain: …. \nResults: provisional live on the app and final on mvoc.org soon after the event. Rank on the score class contributes to summer series league points. \nEvent official: Organised and planned by James Fraser [email] \n 
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-2025-06/
CATEGORIES:Local,Summer Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240716T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240716T193000
DTSTAMP:20250521T160443Z
CREATED:20240508T132143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T160443Z
UID:531-1721154600-1721158200@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:2024 Summer Series event 4: Stamford Green
DESCRIPTION:Entry: Racesignup.co.uk. £3 seniors (£5 if not British Orienteering members)\, £2 juniors (£3 if not BOF members)\, or £4 for newcomer pairs/groups/families \nMeeting point and Après-O: Registration in Cricketers Inn\, 1 Stamford Green Road\, Epsom\, KT18 7SR. You will be able to leave your bags during your run. We encourage you to make use of the pub’s food and refreshments for a social after\, as they are providing us space for free. Food is served until 21:00\, order by 20:45 \nGetting there: The pub is ~20-minute walk from Epsom railway station – or 5 minutes on the half hourly E10 bus. Parking next to Christ Church (W3W pets.panic.wished)\, or on street in Manor Park (e.g. Cherry Tree Lane ///punchy.farm.loyal or De Mel Close ///teams.every.going). \n \nCourses: for the experienced: 1-hour score\, odds and evens format. Also available for beginners/newcomers a simpler ~3km linear course. “Score” means there is no set course. Your map will show several controls\, you choose which and how many to visit. You get points for each control you do visit and lose points if you take more than an hour. “Odds and evens” means you start with either odd-numbered or even numbered controls and may switch once to the other. \nStarts: from 18:30 to 19:30. Courses close 20:40. Start (W3W wacky.pencil.chew)  3min walk West along Christchurch Rd from registration\, then across pedestrian crossing just beyond the church. \n \nFormat: exclusively on the MapRun app – the app ‘beeps’ when you visit a control site. No physical controls located in the park and dibbers will not be used. This means using a smartphone with the MapRun app (latest is version 7)\, or load the MapRunG app onto a compatible Garmin watch. Details of how orienteering works with this app are here. You will download the course to the app ideally before you arrive: click on ‘Select Event’\, and follow the menu path UK > Mole Valley > 2024 Summer Series. The course will not be visible on your phone until you receive the PIN number at the start. You upload your result when you finish. The full procedure will be explained at Registration. \nMap: A4 1:5\,000 scale waterproof orienteering map. Example (blank) map at registration. We can explain map colours and symbols to newcomers. \nTerrain: a mix of leafy suburbs and open parkland with extensive path network. \nResults: provisional live on the app and final on mvoc.org soon after the event. Rank on the score class contributes to summer series league points. \nEvent official: Organised and planned by John Seaston (07751 409075\, seastonj@gmail.com)
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-summer-2024-07-2/
CATEGORIES:Local,Summer Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240711T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240711T193000
DTSTAMP:20250521T160511Z
CREATED:20240508T132043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T160511Z
UID:529-1720722600-1720726200@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:2024 Summer Series event 3: Epsom Common/Wells
DESCRIPTION:A rare opportunity to orienteer around ancient Epsom Common and the historic\nWells estate\, based at The Jolly Coopers\, Epsom\, a pub with its own brewery. \n \nEntry: Racesignup.co.uk. £3 seniors (£5 if not British Orienteering members)\, £2 juniors (£3 if not BOF members)\, or £4 for newcomer pairs/groups/families \nCourses: \n\n\nFor the experienced: 1-hour score format (map scale 1:7500).“Score” means there is no set course. Your map will show several controls\, you choose which and how many to visit. You get points for each control you do visit and lose points if you take more than an hour.\nVariable points per control (27 controls available)\nPenalty if over 60 minutes: 30 points per minute or part minute\nHighest net points score wins (if tied\, winner is in least time)\n\n\nSuitable for beginners/newcomers a simpler ~3.8km linear course\n9 controls\, ~30m climb (1:5000 scale map)\nA course with control points to be visited in a set order. Your map shows the control\nlocations and the order. Fastest time to complete the course wins\n\nAssembly and start location: the Jolly Coopers pub\, 84 Wheelers Lane\, Epsom\, KT18 7SD. Post run refreshments! Do stay around to discuss your routes and strategies with fellow runners over drinks and food after. Kitchen open until 8.30pm. \nStarts: from 18:30 to 19:30. Courses close 20:40.  \nFormat: exclusively on the MapRun app – the app ‘beeps’ when you visit a control site. No physical controls located in the park and dibbers will not be used. This means using a smartphone with the MapRun app (latest is version 7)\, or load the MapRunG app onto a compatible Garmin watch. Details of how orienteering works with this app are here. You will download the course to the app ideally before you arrive: click on ‘Select Event’\, and follow the menu path UK > Mole Valley > 2024 Summer Series. The course will not be visible on your phone until you receive the PIN number at the start. You upload your result when you finish. The full procedure will be explained at Registration. \nMap: A4 1:7\,500 (score) or 1:5000 (linear) scale waterproof map from OpenOrienteeringMap. We can explain map colours and symbols to newcomers. Example (blank) map at registration. \nTerrain: A mixture of open grassland\, paths and urban. Please note that as the courses include a number of minor roads\, children U16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. You will potentially go through long grass on the score course – leg cover advised. Check for ticks after your run! \nResults: provisional live on the app and final on mvoc.org soon after the event. Rank on the score class contributes to summer series league points. \nEvent official: Organised and planned by Rob McCaffrey. Contact rob@trionium.com
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-summer-2024-07/
CATEGORIES:Local,Summer Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T204000
DTSTAMP:20250521T160557Z
CREATED:20240508T131948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T160557Z
UID:527-1719513000-1719520800@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:2024 Summer Series event 2: Tolworth Court Farm Fields
DESCRIPTION:Entry: Racesignup.co.uk. £3 seniors (£5 if not British Orienteering members)\, £2 juniors (£3 if not BOF members)\, or £4 for newcomer pairs/groups/families \n \n\n\n\nMeeting point and Après-O: Registration in the beer garden of the William Bourne pub\, Moor Lane\, Chessington\, KT9 2BQ – map. You will be able to leave your bags during your run. We encourage you to make use of the pub’s food and refreshments for a social after\, as they are providing us space for free. \nGetting there: The pub is ~10-minute walk from Chessington North railway station. Bus routes serving Nearby stops are 71\, 418\, 467 and 671. There is a small car park available at the pub and on street parking available a short distance away on Moor Lane and surrounding roads. \n\n\n\nCourses:1-hour score. “Score” means there is no set course. Your map will show several controls\, you choose which and how many to visit. You get points for each control you do visit and lose points if you take more than an hour. \nStarts: from 18:30 to 19:30. Courses close 20:40.  \nFormat: exclusively on the MapRun app – the app ‘beeps’ when you visit a control site. No physical controls located in the park and dibbers will not be used. This means using a smartphone with the MapRun app (latest is version 7)\, or load the MapRunG app onto a compatible Garmin watch. Details of how orienteering works with this app are here. You will download the course to the app ideally before you arrive: click on ‘Select Event’\, and follow the menu path UK > Mole Valley > 2024 Summer Series. The course will not be visible on your phone until you receive the PIN number at the start. You upload your result when you finish. The full procedure will be explained at Registration. \nMap: A4 1:7:500 scale waterproof orienteering map. Example (blank) map at registration. We can explain map colours and symbols to newcomers. \nTerrain: A mixture of open grassland\, riverside towpaths and urban. You will potentially go through long grass on the score course – leg cover advised. \nResults: provisional live on the app and final on mvoc.org soon after the event. Rank on the score class contributes to summer series league points. \nEvent official: Organised and planned by Damien Hersey – if you have any questions contact Damien_hersey@live.co.uk.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-summer-2024-06-2/
CATEGORIES:Local,Summer Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240613T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240613T193000
DTSTAMP:20250521T160619Z
CREATED:20240430T203636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T160619Z
UID:436-1718303400-1718307000@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:2024 Summer Series event 1: Nonsuch Park
DESCRIPTION:An app-based low-key evening orienteering event in beautiful historic parkland\, suitable for newcomers\, improvers and experienced orienteers \nEntry: Racesignup.co.uk. £3 seniors (£5 if not British Orienteering members)\, £2 juniors (£3 if not BOF members)\, or £4 for newcomer pairs/groups/families \nMeeting point and Après-O: Registration in the beer garden of Ye Old Red Lion pub\, 17 Park Road\, Cheam\, SM3 8QB – map. You will be able to leave your bags during your run. We encourage you to make use of the pub’s food and refreshments for a social after\, as they are providing us space for free. \nGetting there: The pub is ~5-minute walk from Cheam railway station. Cycle parking just round the corner from the pub here. Cheam Library Car Park is opposite the pub and is £1.50 for the evening after 6.30pm. \nCourses: for the experienced: 1-hour score\, odds and evens format. Also available for beginners/newcomers a simpler ~3km linear course. “Score” means there is no set course. Your map will show several controls\, you choose which and how many to visit. You get points for each control you do visit and lose points if you take more than an hour. “Odds and evens” means you start with either odd-numbered or even numbered controls and may switch once to the other. \nStarts: from 18:30 to 19:30. Courses close 20:40. Start 3 minute walk from the pub via Park Lane (click for directions). \nFormat: exclusively on the MapRun app – the app ‘beeps’ when you visit a control site. No physical controls located in the park and dibbers will not be used. This means using a smartphone with the MapRun app (latest is version 7)\, or load the MapRunG app onto a compatible Garmin watch. Details of how orienteering works with this app are here. You will download the course to the app ideally before you arrive: click on ‘Select Event’\, and follow the menu path UK > Mole Valley > 2024 Summer Series. The course will not be visible on your phone until you receive the PIN number at the start. You upload your result when you finish. The full procedure will be explained at Registration. \nMap: A4 1:10\,000 scale waterproof orienteering map. Example (blank) map at registration. We can explain map colours and symbols to newcomers. \nTerrain: Partially wooded parkland with extensive path network. You will likely go through long grass / nettles on the score course – leg cover advised. \nResults: provisional live on the app and final on mvoc.org soon after the event. Rank on the score class contributes to summer series league points. \nEvent official: Organised and planned by Tim Scarbrough chair@mvoc.org.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-summer-2024-06/
LOCATION:Nonsuch Park\, The Avenue\, Cheam\, SM3 8AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Local,Summer Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Scarbrough":MAILTO:chair@mvoc.org
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