The second in this year’s series of Countryside Score events will take place on Wednesday 25th June at the Church House pub in Sutton Lane Ends, SE of Macclesfield. Many of you will have driven past it en route to Macc Forest. It has a large car park, to the right of the pub as viewed from the approach from Macclesfield, but please park tidily to maximise capacity.

Shelagh, the publican, has kindly agreed to provide a chilli con carne and a (veggie) three bean chilli for £6.50/head, but needs to know the total order by no later than close of play on Sunday so that she can order the ingredients.

So, please now let me have your map request together with your choice of meat chilli/veggie chilli/no chilli by email no later than 17:00 on Sunday 22 June.

Ian Gilliver (the planner / organiser) has also provided the following notes:

The map includes the villages of Sutton and Langley, a small section of the Macclesfield Canal, some reservoirs and lots of farmland. Some 50 controls are widely spread, some in clusters. Route choice will be important: judging the length of where you can go while returning with the time limit will be crucial. For those tempted by the outlying controls there are some bail-out route options - but not in every case.

For those not planning to go far from the pub, there’s a scatter of controls nearby which will not require you to cross many contours. Whereas, for those who fancy a bit of climb, there’s plenty available.

Last week some of the footpaths were particularly muddy, so shoes with grip are advised. Some of the meadows had not yet been mown, so some minor paths (while clearly signed) may not be obvious on the ground.

The Church House is cosy inside, and provides picnic tables in the courtyard. It typically offers a range of 5 real ales. The regular choice is Robinson’s Unicorn, but recent reconnaissance has been rewarded by fine local examples of the brewing art: e.g. from Storm, Redwillow and Wincle breweries (@ £3.10/pint).

Many thanks,

Andy

On Mon, May 26, 2014 at 8:13 PM, Andy Thornton <1andythornton@gmail.com> wrote:

Folks,

Yes it is that time of year again! :-)

With 60 minute and 90 minute runs available and using enlarged OS maps to navigate on public rights of way, these events offer an alternative form of informal low-cost orienteering suitable for newcomers and experienced navigators alike.  Please bring your friends!

They also all start and finish at a pub, so there is opportunity for food, drink and post run analysis on your return!

This is the first in this year's series of 4 events:

Wed 11 June - The Grouse, Birch Vale, SK22 1BX

Wed 25 June - Church House, Sutton, SK11 0DS

Wed 9 July - Mobberley Area 

Wed 23 July - The Romper, Ridge End, Marple, SK6 7ET

Registration from 6:30pm.  Pre race briefing 7:10pm. Mass start 7:15pm

Bring a pen/pencil and your watch.

Entry is on the night only £3 per map adult, £1.50 per map junior.

Check out the mdoc website www.mdoc.org.uk for more details as they come available.

If any questions please drop me an email.

Thanks,

Andy