Originally devised and organised by Brian Graves as an end of year bit of fun, Will Eastman of LBAC has recently picked up the baton in coming up with a challenging but fun piece of orenteering across the nearby countryside. Usually held the weekend before Christmas in a location near Milton Keynes and Leighton Buzzard, teams and individuals from local clubs look for answers to clues and questions in fields, along footpaths and sometimes in bogs for nothing more than a moral victory!

 

Starting from the Stag pub in Mentmore, the 2025 event took in the muddy fields across to Ledburn, Wing and Wingrave and saw a record (since LBAC took over the organisation) eight teams taking part.

 

Despite some difficult questions and mobile clues, the results averaged an impressive 84%. Most teams dropped a mark here and there apart from one team lead by the birthday boy himself Cristian, who fully appreciated the “kindly” nature in which the notice board was donated and helped his team “Crissy Chrissy” to hit the perfect 100%.

 

In terms of speed, oe result stands out from the rest and shows that team work really doesn;;t make the dream work, with Tom inchley on his own in “Got No Friends” finishin a clear 34 minutes in front of the next team. A lovely informative summary graph can be found below.

 

The total amount is still to be confirmed, but at least £165 was raised for the fantastic cause, Field of Dreams.

 

Once again, thank you to all those who took part and look forward to seeing you and hopefully some of your friends for next year’s Christmas Kanter.

 

#ChrisyKants 2025 held on Sunday 21 December.