| On the warmest evening of the year so far, planner Pete Harris utilized an area of Willingham not visited by the Poacher in more than 5 years. The original car parking had to be changed at a late stage as the Highways Dept began assembling their pothole repair vehicles in the area earmarked. In recent years Poacher has started in the middle of the wood near the forestry buildings taking competitors to the north and up Hamilton Hill but this time there were new control sites in the south. The standout performance of the evening came from East Midlands Junior Squad member Ben Beresford who used his running speed to blast round the Long Course for a stunning win ahead of RAF flyer Justin Williams. Ben is the third different winner of the Long Course so far! Jake Field took maximum points on the Short Course to stretch his lead in the league table but was pushed hard by Market Rasen's Jack Robinson who was only thirty seconds down. This course saw some excellent performances from several ladies with current champion Rosie Field in a strong fourth place, but also in the top eight were Market Rasen's Karen Higgins and the Grimsby duo of Tracey Blackburn and Fran Humphrey. Next Wednesday Poacher visits Mausoleum Woods. Parking will be in 2 places. Early arrivals should find space in the small parking area off the A18 but many will have to use the New Inn and then TAKE CARE CROSSING THE MAIN ROAD to registration. Experienced orienteers will know that we are approaching the season of rapid 'vegetation' growth. Extra leg protection is advised. |