SUNDAY'S badge event at Gowbarrow went ahead despite the fuel crisis, although there was a low turn-out.

Conditions were cool and showery and tough courses led to long winning times.

Local course winners were: Keith Jones (WAROC M35S), Jim Lambert (SROC M50L), John Bettinson (LOC M60L), Maurice Collett (SROC M75L), Sadie Burrow (LOC W18A), Liz Campbell (WAROC W21L), Julia Laverack (WAROC W35L) and Irene Crawshaw (LOC W55L).

The next local badge event is on Lingmoor on Sunday, October 8.

For details about courses and entry contact 01229 582852.

The Cumbria Galoppen series of colour-coded events resumes on Sunday, October 15 in Miterdale Forest (01434 688223 for details).