East Lothian Outdoor Learning Service, who achieved recognised centre status in 2015, organised an Orienteering Festival for East Lothian and Mid Lothian schools.  A total of over 900 pupils attended, competing as either pairs, teams or solos.  A total of 24 primary schools were in attendance, some of whom brought over one hundred pupils.

Organising the competition was a real team effort and East Lothian Outdoor Learning Service who worked in conjunction with Mid Lothian Outdoor Learning Service, wish to thank East Lothian Orienteers, Edinburgh Southern Orienteering Club, East Lothian Rangers Service Volunteers, Mid Lothian Active Schools and Venturing Out (a Community Interest Company).

A special thank you also went to Robin and Shelia Strain for all their help, especially with keeping the I.T. running!

Andy Duff from the East Lothian Outdoor Learning Service said: “The pupils really went for it, they were challenged and they were buzzing”. He also added that more importantly “It didn’t rain”!

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