CONTENTS
EPPING FOREST OUTDOOR GROUP
...meanwhile - in the Forest - Group members are manning the start-point, a tea tent situated half-way round the course, and nine checkpoints. Competitors are expected to work out from a clues-sheet which of three grid-references is the correct one, to get there, and then to find the checkpoint. These are small tents usually deep within the Forest; in a few cases these are dimly lit, but most have no lights. This year the Forest was reasonably dry, it didn't rain, and for November was very mild - about 11c. at 2am.
(Photos : Jenny Burden)
Deciphering clues to the checkpoints
20.56 : Two more competitors set out
22.40 : The tea-tent is ready for customers
23.47 : an early team arrive...
- and the refreshments get into action
A two-man team grabbing a drink and working out the next compass-bearing
00.03 : This is the team "Suffoc" - eventual winners
Two intent - and one having a laugh 
00.30 : Richard busy distributing refreshments
Some younger competitors take a break 
02.15 - The tea tent team
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