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With the East Midlands Urban League concluding in Newark recently, the final league standings have been announced.  The league in 2025 consisted of eight events with the best four results counting for league position.  

Three NOC members finished top of their class:

• Helen Parkinson (WSV)

• Hilary Palmer (WHV)

• Paul Morris (MUV)

 

Andrew Ridgway finished third on the MSV class and there were top ten finishes for: Ed Cochrane, Richard Robinson, Robert Parkinson, Andrew Wallace, Jane Booker, Pat Squire, John Palmer, and Tricia Neal.

Many congratulations go to Helen, Hilary and Paul as well as all those that took part in this year’s urban league.  The first EMUL event in 2026 will be in Matlock on New Year’s Day.

You can view the full EMUL 2025 results on the EMOA website

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The Lincoln Orienteering Group hosted an event in Newark on the 12th October as part of the regional East Midlands Urban League.

It was a cool and somewhat foggy affair and the courses presented a number of challenges to keep orienteers on their toes.

Two NOC members secured age class wins:

• Paul Morris (Men’s Ultraveteran)
• Hilary Palmer (Women’s Hyperveteran).

A number of other NOC members grabbed podium positions:

• Andrew Ridgway, 3rd (MSV)
• Pat Squire, 3rd (MHV)

Other top ten finishers included; Helen Parkinson, Robert Parkinson, and John Palmer. Hebe Parr also topped the list in her category.

Thanks to all at LOG for putting the event on.

The RouteGadget analysis is available on the LOG website.

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