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King's Buildings Doors Open Day - Saturday 28th September
Come and join us for an informal Doors Open Day run (or walk) around Edinburgh University's King's Buildings ...
As part of Edinburgh University's Doors Open Day on Saturday 28th September, we are putting on an informal orienteering activity at the King's Buildings.
LOCATION
Event is based at King's Buildings, West Mains Road
- Postcode: TBC
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DIRECTIONS
By bus: TBC
By car: TBC
ENTRY AND ENTRY FEES
As this is part of Doors Open Day, there will be no charge, and there is no entry in advance, Just turn up and enjoy ... any time between 11am and 3pm.
RESULTS
As this is an informal orienteering activity, there will be no results published.
TOILETS
There will be toilets available on the site.
TERRAIN
This is a university campus site with plenty of twists and turns, and low traffic levels and speeds.
COURSES
TBC, but will be simple campus orienteering, designed to give visitors a feel for orienteering.
REGISTRATION, START AND FINISH
You can start any time between 11am and 3pm, finishing by 4pm at the latest.
Everyone must report to the finish and proceed to Download, whether they finish their courses or not. Otherwise you may trigger a search party and/or call to the emergency services!
ACTIVITY OFFICIALS
Activity officials are as follows
- Planner / Organiser: Graeme Ackland
SAFETY NOTICE
Participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event. By entering the event you are accepting this condition.
Parents/guardians should explain all safety aspects to all children and vulnerable persons in their care and if you are in any doubt about their ability to stay safe only allow them to participate with a carer.
A risk assessment has been carried out by the organiser.
Please note:
- The area is used by the general public, including drivers, dog walkers and cyclists. Please respect their right to use the area and make room to pass safely. You are required to abide by the Scottish Outdoor Access Code (see http://www.outdooraccess-scotland.com/sites/default/files//docs/know_the_code_leaflet.pdf), and if necessary give way or stop running temporarily for safety reasons, e.g. cars, cyclists, dogs, etc.
- If you or one of your dependants have an underlying medical condition that might occur during the event, please brief the organiser in advance and leave a sealed written record at the event registration (to be destroyed afterwards).
- The area in a few places can be rough underfoot, steep and slippery.
- You are encouraged to carry a coat if there is a risk of bad weather and a whistle in case of injury (if injured give 6 long blasts, wait a minute, repeat).
- As ever, if you have any COVID symptoms, please respect others and stay away.
First Aid will be available on the day from certified first aiders. Anything more serious should be dealt with at the nearest A&E which is at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary at Little France, approx 2 miles from the event at 51 Little France Cres, Old Dalkeith Rd, Edinburgh EH16 4SA. Main reception 0131 536 1000.
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