ROB’S SPOT
Rob Simson Memorial Seat Launched FROM AN ARTICLE BY CHRIS SPRIGGS & GEOFF PECK PUBLISHED IN THE OQ E-BULLETIN
Queensland’s Mid Week Orienteering Group launch the Rob Simson memorial seat.
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ueensland’s Mid Week Orienteering Group had a very special event on Thursday 22 October last year combining the Mid Week Championships and the “launch” of a beautiful new seat now erected in Toohey Forest commemorating the life of Rob Simson. Rob was the former president of Toohey Forest Orienteering Club and Toohey Forest Protection Society. Sixty people attended the event, just about double normal for the informal day events held on every Thursday in and around Brisbane from March to November. Mapper Geoff Peck drew the special map and set three classic bush courses. Lunch was provided and unfortunately the rain set in just as we were enjoying it. It was noted that Rob’s events on Thursdays often attracted the rain! Novelty prizes were presented by Jim Bowling and Geoff gave a short talk on the orienteering life and times of Rob Simson.
Rob’s Seat, which overlooks Rob’s favourite spot in the forest, is in a most delightful and peaceful spot and it was used for the start, finish and assembly area for this special event. The seat was paid for by the Brisbane City Council in recognition of Rob’s valiant efforts to preserve the forest. The seat was organised by Geoff and the plaque by Scott Simson.
Above: Rob Simson rests during a bush walk. Left: A seat with a view. 26 THE AUSTRALIAN ORIENTEER MARCH 2021
