Autumn Street LampO Series 2018
There is another series of the popular LampO events on Autumn Wednesday evenings in Harrogate and Ripon. Details are below and will be updated for each event. We hope to see you there!
Next event: Wednesday 5th December 2018 – Wetherby.
Free parking: Cluster of Nuts Car Park, Hallfield Lane, Wetherby, LS22 6JB, https://goo.gl/maps/2Fp1TNvxQgw. 5 min walk to registration. Other free parking is available.
Registration from 1800-1820: Bar 3, Wetherby, LS22 6LQ, https://www.barthree.co.uk/
Start at 1830: In front of Wetherby Town Hall, 30m across the road from Bar 3
Finish 1915: Same location as the start, in front of Wetherby Town Hall
After race social: Bar 3, Wetherby, LS22 6LQ. Last orders for food is 1945 (so don’t be too late back!)
| Date | Venue | Organiser |
| Wed 26th Sep 18 | Central Harrogate Meet at: Swan on the Stray RESULTS |
L Kelly |
| Wed 10th Oct 18 | South Knaresborough RESULTS Meet at: Knaresborough Castle |
A Banister |
| Wed 24th Oct 18 | Ripon Spa Hotel, RESULTS | D Day |
| Wed 7th Nov 18 | Harrogate, The Knox, Bilton, HG1 3AP RESULTS | Quentin Harding |
| Wed 21st Nov 18 | North Knaresborough Meet at:The Mitre RESULTS |
Matthew Rochester |
| Wed 5th Dec 18 | Wetherby RESULTS | Will Drewe |
These will be simple events using the well tested format – the maps will be from Open Orienteering Maps – largely black and white representations of the chosen area, with streets marked on as black lines – no buildings to act as identifying features – so you’ll need good contact with the map. All “controls” will be lampposts. Individual lampposts will not be marked on the map – just those chosen as control sites. Every lamppost is marked (somewhere on it!) by the council with a number. Along with the map will be a card to write down the lamppost number when you get there, so bring a pen and a watch! The maps should be on waterproof paper, but a map bag might be needed (though we should have some spares). The cost will be £2 for seniors and £1 for juniors. Unfortunately, as the events are on public roads, juniors (Under 16s) can only take part if they are accompanied by a parent due to BOF insurance requirements. High viz/reflective clothing is required for safety (compulsory for insurance). Don’t forget:
- pen/pencil,
- watch,
- £2,
- map bag,
- head torch,
- hi-viz clothing.
The events will all be mass start at 6:30pm with a 45 minute time limit. Registration is from 6:15pm. 10 points for each correct lamppost, 10 point deducted for every minute (and part minute) late back. As last year, locations will be from a pub so that we can have some social time afterwards for those that want it.