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== Round winners ==Congratulations to the winners of [[round 132]]: [[User:Welshman|Welshman]] from [[Region:Lounais-Suomi|Lounais-Suomi]] biked home his fourth [[Gold medal|Gold]], [[User:Aicar|Aicar]] from [[Region:Åland|Åland]] secured his first [[Silver medal|Silver]], [[User:féarglas|féarglas]] from [[Region:Scotland|Scotland]] added a [[Bronze medal|bronze]] to her [[Most medals#Round medals|collection]]. Well done mates!
==Bonanza 2021== [[Bonanza: Örebro 2021|Bonanza 2021 ]] - arranged by The [[Turf associations|association ]] [[Örebro Turfers]][[Turf Crew]] wants to make it clear that it is not Föreningen [[Turf Örebro]] that is the organizer of [[Bonanza: Örebro 2021|Bonanza 2021]]. It is the newly formed association [[Örebro Turfers]] who are responsible for the event. The e-mail adress for Örebro Turfers is [mailto:orebroturfers@gmail.com orebroturfers@gmail.com] On Saturday the 4th of September two [[event|open event]]s will takes place in [[Municipality:Örebro|Örebro]]. Every [[turfer]] who participates will be awarded the [[Bonanza Participator|Bonanza medal]]. First a Foot event, 10 am to noon, followed by the Bike Event, 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm. In the evening a Banquet will take place, starting at 6 pm. If the Covid-restrictions for 4 people/table is still in effect come September, only about 100 people can attend.
On Saturday the 4<sup>th</sup> of September two [[open event]]s will takes place in [[Municipality: Örebro|Örebro]]. Every [[turfer]] who participates will be awarded the [[Bonanza Participator|Bonanza medal]]. First a [[Bonanza:Foot 2021|Foot event]], 10 am to noon, followed by the [[Bonanza:Bike 2021|Bike Event]], 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm. In the evening a Banquet will take place, starting at 6 pm. If the Covid-restrictions for 4 people/table is still in effect come September, only about 100 people can attend.
Read more about the event, how to register and all things Bonanza [https://onedrive.live.com/view.aspx?resid=C0C4475D9F5EFF45!530&ithint=file%2cdocx&authkey=!AO7ChfCNhPZhBIg HERE (Swedish)] and [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XEj2kpYrJ0HvQdgxWKaMa4NlS2Ty_69J/view HERE FOR ENGLISH].
And register for this fun World Cup event [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdklRsKtN7JmW0XXWCo6zKfBxIeXd89-UBDEGry5Bw_kWdSnQ/viewform HERE].
==Canoe Turf 2021==[[Kalmar Turfförening|Kalmar Turf Association]] invites everyone to a [[Event: Kalmar Canoe 2021|Canoe Turf Event]] on the 14<sup>th</sup> of August. Invitation [http://media.kalmarturf.se/2021/05/Inbjudan-Kalmar-Kanot-Event-2021.pdf HERE] (only in Swedish).
Last time [[Municipality: Kalmar|Kalmar Turf Association]] invites everyone held a Canoe Event, it was highly appreciated. So if you have a few days to spare and an interest in a Canoe slightly different [[Event|Turf Event on the 14th of August. Invitation ]], head towards [[httpMunicipality://media.kalmarturf.se/2021/05/Inbjudan-Kalmar-Kanot-Event-2021.pdf HERE|Kalmar]] (only , a very flat and friendly Turf city in Swedish[[Country: Sweden|Sweden]] :).
==Guest Writers[[Turf insider|TURF INSIDER]] JULY – guest edited by Turf Team Scotland ==
=== A Drive for Uniques, and only Uniques: ''[[Turf insiderUser: FeTaTo|TURF INSIDERFeTaTo]] JULY – guest edited interviewed by [[Turf Team ScotlandUser: féarglas|féarglas]]'' ===<u>''Uniques Only?! Where did it all begin? What gave you the idea?''</u>It started in April when I challenged myself to visit all 381 [[zones]]within [[Municipality: Stirling|Stirling Council]] area. The potential sticking point was Ben Lui (a Munro) - would the path be clear of snow? The warm weather made it so, and I completed my challenge before the end of the [[round]]. With travel restrictions lifted, I decided to go for the [[1000 Unique]] [[medal]]. A visit to Livingston yielded over 100 [[Zone#Unique zone|unique zones]] – and the medal.
''What did you learn about [[Turf]] and [[Region: Scotland|Scotland]]?''<br>
Sometimes you have to ‘dive in’ and wander to find a zone. Using my eyes instead of a map can often yield better results. The paths in the wood south of Forres made for interesting navigation as the mountain bike paths are not generally mapped. In Livingston, I gave up on map reading and just set off in roughly the correct direction and found paths. I have gotten to know better where the zone maker might have put zones. I have developed a much greater feel for town planning, how much this differs between areas and how it affects the access round the zones. And there is a lot of construction work going on!
''What did you enjoy the most?''<br>
I loved not knowing what the day and the area would throw at me. Each day was its own experience.
''Any unusual zones or surprise zones?''<br>
I never knew there was a Lourdes at Carfin. The Carfin Lourdes Grotto opened in 1922 and welcomes over 70,000 pilgrims each year from across the globe. There was a service in the zone at the time of my visit, and I had to persevere outside the wall until gps wobble gave it to me.
''What’s next?''<br>The [[UK Explorer]] medal. While only one zone is necessary, I am planning on taking at least 100 zones (where possible!) in each of the 12 regions in the [[Country:United Kingdom|UK]]. Of course, [[Region:Scotland|Scotland]] has already been achieved! Thank you [[User:FeTaTo|FeTaTo]] - and good luck with the [[UK Explorer]] ? ===A Game for All Ages=== One of the great things about Turf is that we all tackle it differently depending on our age, ability and preferred mode of transport. There are several generations of the same family playing and there are outstanding feats from some younger players. We have two reports about the activities of younger people this month – [[User:Cialar|Cialar’s]] [[Staminatrix]] Medal in [[Municipality:Stockholm|Stockholm]] and The Pentland Scouts Turf Event:
''Thank you [[StaminatrixUser: FeTaTo|FeTaTo]] Medal for 12 year old Turfer in - and good luck with the [[Municipality:Stockholm|StockholmUK Explorer]]?''
''3) What was the plan to complete the 400 zones?''<br>
My plan was to take at least 150 zones the day before the event and then the rest during it. I did not think that I would be able to take them all at the same time. I only slept 5 hours that night. I started at 16.00 on Friday and took the last zone 15.51 the next day. But I made it!
''4) Did you enjoy doing the [[Staminatrix]]?''<br>
I liked doing it but the last lap was very hard. I fell off my bike and hurt my knee and a rib.
''5) Was it harder than you expected? Or easier? Or just as you expected?''<br>
It was as I expected but it took longer than I first thought.
''6) Was it tiring doing all that cycling?''<br>
Yes, I was very tired from cycling and also tired of cycling so much. It was a week before I got up on my bike again.
''7) Is it one of your proudest medals you have got? (And if not, which one is)''<br>
I am very proud of this medal but I am almost more proud of my [[El Staminatore]] because I took it by myself. [[Staminatrix]] was an event with a lot of people so this made it easier.
''8) What was your favourite moment? And the funniest moment?''<br>
My favourite moment was when the medal turned up on my phone. I took about 100 screenshots. The funniest that day was probably when we tried to take a zone but there was a wedding ceremony in the zone. We were a bit angry that they did not turf.
=== [[Region: Scotland|Scotland]]’s Biggest Scout Turf [[Event]] ===
The largest Scout event (so far) took place with Pentland Scouts near [[Municipality: City of Edinburgh|Edinburgh]]. On Sunday 20<sup>th</sup> June, 80 scouts and 25 adults took part in this [[closed event]]. The scouts participated in 25 small patrols/teams. They enjoyed two hours of challenging turfing. A corona safe event – well distanced and outdoors! The competition included not only turf, but also a selfie competition.
Learn more about the competition at the link [https://linktr.ee/brassmonkeyevent brassmonkeyevent]
Step by step, interest in Turf is expanding and becoming a part of the scout programme in [[Region:Scotland|Scotland]]. Groups can join in and create their own [[event ]] for local scouts. Send an email to [mailto:scoutevent@turfgame.com scoutevent@turfgame.com] and ask for more details.<br>
A special thanks to Chris Welch and his team for making this event possible.
=== Turfing Together, [[Region:Scotland|Scotland]]’s first adult turf event: ''Contributed by [[User:VikingB|VikingB]] and others.'' ===With Turf gaining such momentum in [[Region: Scotland|Scotland]], it felt like the next step was to hold an [[event]], and on 7<sup>th</sup> June we held our first [[Open event|open Turf Event]] in [[Municipality: City of Edinburgh|Edinburgh]]. To try the format, and with the easing of COVID restrictions providing a chance to meet fellow turfers, three of us volunteered and set out to organise. I covered the zone set-up, [[User: Hodge|Hodge]] on communications, drumming up participation and Kenny as our organiser in chief – or fall guy, should anything go wrong.
Not all the participants were locals. Here is [[User:KingslayerAroonTheToon|KingslayerAroonTheToon]] kindly looked over the event and gave ’s story: “<u>DangerTurfing!</u> I'd like to draw attention to some great advice about making some of the zones bigger to compensate hazards for any poor GPS signals due unwary turfers who happen to local buildingsventure into the [[Municipality: City of Edinburgh|Edinburgh]] area. We also received advice from others on what could go wrongDuring an unplanned stop in the capital, I found myself accidentally acquiring a hire bike, enjoying leafy urban cycleways and waterways, and we tried even claiming a zone on a tidal island. I felt compelled to be ready. Our biggest concern extend my stay and, worst of all, was tracked and traced by the timing queen of the event. Why is it as adults we still get confused with time zones? Would it start on time, when we expected it, especially as we had twenty participants spread across the area? As we counted down to start time, turfers herself ([[User:Hodgeféarglas|Hodgeféarglas]]), and invited to a fun Turf Event that culminated in an entertaining swarm of turfers capturing a [[User:Kenny|KennyCrowdy-21]] medal. Thank you to Turfmakers and I stood by checking Edinburgh Turfers for embodying the spirit of fraternity and ready to do something if it didn’t work, but success and they were off!exploration that Turf brings.
<u>N.B. The event was so successful that [[User: Artful|Artful]] has organised another one on 22<sup>nd</sup> July in Livingston.</u>
In June Jarv’s husband finally achieved his goal of visiting the Knepp rewilding project in [[Municipality: West Sussex|West Sussex]]. For five days a treehouse was their home and whilst her husband was happily ensconced with a pair of binoculars, [[User: Jarv|Jarv]] was able to get a little turfing in. She told us about her trip: “My first cycling excursion allowed me to take a few isolated countryside zones near Horsham (which I retained for the whole month). I then headed south to explore the bohemian [[Municipality: Brighton and Hove|Brighton and Hove]] and the less bohemian Worthing. Over two days I was able to take nearly all the zones available; lots of seaside and park zones enabled an excellent discovery tour of the area. Alas, the two zones on Brighton Pier were set to elude me as the bodyguard refused my bicycle. However, socks and shoes removed I waded through the waves to take one zone from below. A complete bonus was to find that I was wearing a golden crown! Excitement was short-lived as the resident king or queen soon regained their kingdom. However, it was nice holiday trophy to go with the tan.”
The weekend highlight was on Friday evening with the British middle distance champs in the glorious terrain of Anagach on the outskirts of Granton-on-Spey. There were opportunities to take a few Turfs in the town and forest too, and the odd crowdy achieved as a bonus! The highly detailed path network in Anagach and the complex moraine and marsh system made for some highly challenging route choice and navigation challenges from the off. Foot orienteers may underestimate the skill required to ride technical singletrack and navigate fluently at the same time, whilst maintaining a flow through speedy SI Air controls by planning ahead. All this at up to three times the speed of foot orienteering. Map Memory and quick assimilation of relevant map detail is key, as is simplification. The rooty, narrow singletrack through the bilberries and ridges put careful navigation and bike handling at a premium. A map flip half way around made the best of the complex terrain areas. Everyone wore wide smiles at the finish as they knew they had taken part in a very special race on a great map.
MTBO is well worth a try to add to the biking and navigation skills needed in Turf. There are Facebook groups for local organisations in [https://www.facebook.com/groups/239497041460 Scotland Scottish Mountain Bike Orienteering] | Facebook ] and Sweden [https://www.facebook.com/groups/357934787713 MTBO Sverige]. ===Turf Nicks=== We’d like to remind all turfers to be mindful and careful when choosing their turn nick. Names that seem amusing in the moment, might on reflection be distasteful, offensive, or unsuitable especially for younger members. If you think a Turf nick is unsuitable, you can e-mail [mailto:abuse@turfgame.com] and you might soon see it changed to something a lot more amusing, the last few changes have been flower-inspired ;)
And a final note from [[User: AroonTheToon|AroonTheToon]] in [[Region: Scotland|Scotland]], with a warning about turfing:<br>“On a recent short break in the [[Municipality:Stirling|Stirling]] area with my non-turfing girlfriend, I thought I had cracked the art of 'blind/secret turfing' by having the app active whilst we toured various sights and cycle routes (hoping to pick up any zones that we 'happened' to pass through). However, it led to strange looks every time I paused due to a strange woman's voice coming from my pocket. :-O”
Turfa lugnt!/Safe turfing!
//[[User:féarglas|féarglas]]//[[User:TheLovely|TheLovely]]//[[User:Munin|Munin]] (editor)
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