Location/Parking: Gills Lap car park at TQ467315 where the B2026 meets Kidds Hill. SSW of Hartfield
Public transport: Nearest station is Crowborough but a fair way from the event unfortunately!
Area/Map: 1:10,000. 5m contours. Pre-marked A4. Maps will be waterproof but bring a bag if you like. One of Saxons classic areas. Pooh Bear country!
Times: Registration from 19.00 onwards. There will be a mass start at 19.30 from the car park.
60 minute score. Course closes 2030. Controls being collected from 2035 (volunteers required please!)
Equipment: SPORT IDENT Dibbers if you don't have one. Compass and whistle highly advised. Descriptions on map only. Some sort of torch and a small back up/reserve necessary.
Cost: £1 to cover cost of maps.
Course: Suitable for all abilities. 20 controls total - mixture of 'easyish' and somewhat 'harder'.
Prizes: A select few – of grandeur to reflect entry fee – at the pub afterwards. If you have any unwanted Xmas gifts, please bring them along to add to the 'pot'.
Coming? Nice to know if you are coming to gauge how many maps we need to print off. E-mail david@djakingdon.wanadoo.co.uk
Après-O: At the Haywaggon pub in Hartfield - a short drive from the event area. . Hot meals available from £9.75 upwards. Order at assembly - menu below*.
Results: will be online at www.saxons-oc.org with a short report as soon after the event as possible.
Chef’s Steak & Ale Pie
Braised Steak cooked in a rich ale gravy, baked under a puff pastry lid, and served with chips and fresh vegetables £10.50
Homemade Chicken Curry
Prime chicken cooked in chefs medium curry sauce, and served with steamed rice, naan bread and mango chutney £9.95
Homemade Beef Stew
Prime local beef and root vegetables cooked in chefs rich gravy and served with herb dumplings £10.50
Whole Fresh Plaice
Grilled baby plaice served with a parsley and caper butter, roasted new potatoes and fresh vegetables £12.25
Vegetable Stroganoff (V)
Wild mushrooms and roasted vegetables cooked in chef’s creamy paprika sauce and served with steamed turmeric rice £9.95
Crumbled Salmon & Spinach Linguini Served with Garlic bread £9.75