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armidale.info Ezine
Welcome to
the August edition of the armidale.info ezine. We trust
each edition has something that is very relevant for you.
We welcome your comments and
contributions about the ezine and about the
www.armidale.info website.
In this
edition
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Armidale
weather patterns for this year
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St Peter’s Spring Gardens. How to
obtain a free ticket
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Some
physical activities for your health and
enjoyment
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Explanation of the Graph
Temperatures
are reported for each week since 1 February 2005
Max
is the maximum temp for each week
Ave
is the average hourly temperature for the week
St Peter’s
Gardens, Armidale’s Open Gardens will
be held on 5 and 6 November in 11 locations around Armidale.
To win a free ticket, visit
www.armidale.info/armidalegardens.htm and click on the how
to enter button. You will have to answer some questions
about Armidale.
Some
activities for your health and enjoyment
As we
approach spring it is very enticing to get out in the open air
with the family and get some exercise. There are a number
of fantastic activities to support this:
Busifunness Spring Fitness series
Conducted
each Saturday afternoon starting at 2:00 pm in various venues
around Armidale. Typically around 100 people turn up to
run or walk over one of the courses. This is a great way
to start or support your fitness program in a fun and motivating
environment. Just front up the venue before start time,
make a gold coin donation and enjoy exercise, company and
afternoon tea. For more information including locations go
to
http://www.busifunness.biz/
Orienteering
These are
conducted about once a month in various venues around Armidale,
usually of a Sunday. Orienteering is fantastic fun and you
get to see lots of our fabulous countryside. You get a map
and off you go. There are four levels of difficulty –
blue, green, orange & red. See explanations below from the
NTOC website. The next event is Sunday August 21st at
Banalasta. The organizer for this course is Don Barker
6775 5560. Of course, Banalasta has the added benefit that
coffee and wonderful views can be enjoyed at Banalasta after you
have completed your orienteering. What a wonderful way to
spend a Sunday!! See
www.armidale.info/sport.htm for more information (just click
on the link to Orienteering).
Blue:
Very easy navigation with the course following very distinct
linear features (handrails such as roads, tracks, fences and
well defined watercourses. A compass is not required.
Controls are easy to see, frequent and placed at changes in
direction. Length approximately 2 km.
Green:
Easy navigation with the option to take a direct cross country
route, or to follow a more indirect route using handrails.
Controls are on large obvious features close to handrails.
Use is made of contour handrails such as spurs and gullies.
Limited use of compass. Length approximately 3 km.
Orange:
Medium level navigation with route choice to control points that
have good attack points (a big feature close to the control
point) and catching features (a feature such as a fence or road
that ‘pulls you up’ when you have gone to far). A compass
is essential. Length 3 to 5 km.
Red:
Difficult navigation with controls on small point features with
no obvious attack points or catching features. A compass
is essential. Length depends on age and fitness - 3 to 8
km.
Armidale Triathlon Series
Go to
http://www.armidale.info/triathlon.htm to view the new
season’s dates. |
