Participants from Orchard Primary School, Kirkby-in-Ashfield represented Ashfield after winning a district competition earlier in the year. They finished third on the day, behind Newark and Sherwood and the overall winners, Rushcliffe.

After the competition, spectators and competitors were encouraged to have a go at orienteering on a family fun course. All participants were then presented with certificates and mementoes by the Chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council and the Vice Chairman of Ashfield District Council.

Pauline Olivant, Regional Development Officer for Orienteering commented:

“The youngsters really enjoyed the orienteering experience and it was a bonus to see so many parents having a go as well. Orienteering is one sport that all the family can take part in and enjoy together.”

Pictured are: Ashfield bronze medallists with Councillor May Barsby, Vice Chairman of Ashfield District Council and Brocky Broccoli, Ashfield’s Healthy Lifestyles mascot. See a larger version of the photo.