On New Year’s Day 2026, three NOC members were recognised for winning their class in the 2025 East Midlands Urban League. The image above shows Helen Parkinson (Winner WSV class) and Hilary Palmer (WHV class) collecting their prizes from EMOA Chair Ann-Marie Duckworth. Paul Morris was also confirmed as the winner of the MUV class.
The first event of the 2026 EMUL season at Matlock, which started just after the 2025 presentations, saw 23 NOC members line-up in the start box. There were wins for Katy Butterfield (WV – W40) and Jane Booker (WHV – W70).
Many members secured podium positions including Victoria Hanman (WV – W40), Janet Cain (WV – W45), Helen Parkinson (WSV – W60), Hilary Palmer (WHV – W75), Elodie Booker (WJ – W10), Ian Stevenson (MV – M50), and Louise Orgill (WSV – W55).
Many finished in the top ten: Tim Booker (MV – M45), David Sissons (MV – M50), Andrew Ridgway (MSV – M60), Patrick Cain (MSV – M55), Andrew Wallace (MUV – M65), Peter Cholerton (MUV – M70), Patrick Squire (MHV – M75), Elaine Smith (WHV – W70), John Palmer (MHV – M80), and Tricia Neal (WHV – W80).
Everyone seemed to enjoy the courses, and the sunny conditions, even if the cold gusty wind took the edge off a bit! Thanks goes to Derwent Valley Orienteers for organising and hosting the event.
The next scheduled EM Urban League event is on the 7th June at Nottingham University.
Leave a Reply