Main Street, Fringford, Bicester. OX27 8EB
!!! Almost Last orders (for a Monday night for a while) please. This Monday – and one more before we change!
Meet at 7 pm for the off.
Oh Fringford, we love you Fringford. Just as well we’re going to Fringford this Monday night.
Fun facts about Fringford…
Fringford is known for being the real-life village of Candleford Green in Flora Thompson’s Lark Rise to Candleford trilogy, and the name Fringford itself likely means “ford of Fera’s people”. The village has a long history, with the current stone church’s earliest parts dating to the 12th century, and has a thriving community that organizes events like the annual Beer Festival.
Oh Deadloss – we love you Deadloss! Oh Dormie – we love you Dormie!
Fun facts about our Hares…they both like to party like its 1999…
You can make 42 valid English words from the letters in Deadloss and 46 from Dormobile.
I asked my friend Co-Pilot to imagine it was the Hare and offer some advice to our brave and gallant hares this week… I’m not sure it worked, but Hare goes anyway.
Here are some trail-laying tips tailored to the personalities of Deadloss and Dormobile—imagining them as quirky hashers with very different styles:
🌀 Deadloss’s Trail-Laying Tips
For the chaotic creative who loves a challenge
- Embrace misdirection: Use loops, false trails, and back-checks to keep the pack guessing. Just don’t overdo it—frustration isn’t fun!
- Flour art: Get creative with your markings—arrows shaped like lightning bolts, cryptic symbols, or even riddles.
- Surprise terrain: Lead runners through unexpected spots—alleyways, over stiles, or through streams (if safe).
- Hide clues: Use subtle flour hints or place marks behind trees or under benches to reward observant hashers.
- Leave a signature: A unique mark at the start or end (like a skull or spiral) makes your trail memorable.
🧠 Deadloss tip: Always walk your trail after laying it. What’s clever in theory might be confusing in practice!
🚐 Dormobile’s Trail-Laying Tips
For the organized, reliable trail-layer with a flair for smooth logistics
- Plan the route: Map it out beforehand, considering terrain, safety, and accessibility. Dormobile loves a well-balanced trail.
- Consistent marking: Use clear, frequent flour marks—especially at turns and junctions. Keep the pack moving confidently.
- Checkpoints & views: Include scenic spots or rest points. A good trail is not just a run—it’s an experience.
- Weather-proofing: If it’s wet, use chalk or biodegradable tape alongside flour to ensure visibility.
- Back-up supplies: Carry extra flour, water, and a phone. Dormobile is always prepared.
🧠 Dormobile tip: Leave a note or map with the hare team in case someone needs to sweep or troubleshoot.
As you know, week on Monday – 8th Sept is our last evening trail of 2025. We will then be reverting to the Sunday 11s thereafter, so please take note of Thrifty’s call for Hares to step forward. BH3 needs you!
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