This is where you can read articles by members about recent events or anything else related to the IOG. At the moment, content is labelled with three categories: “Previous Events”, “Living with Covid-19” and “Walks with GPX”.
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Pics contributed by Peter and Simon, text by Simon. Red-raw hands, dark-purple bruises and a strange rash on my forearms. Walking away from the gym where we had just tried ‘Strongman’ it was tempting to dwell on the discomfort and the injuries, but it was …
Words and pics contributed by Peter. This past weekend, four hardy IOGers – Sarah Sheppard, Karen Stacey, Mel Davy and myself – teamed up with a couple of my running buddies, Esther & Danielle, plus my friend Asma’s kids, Aaliyah and Harry, to take on …
Text contributed by Celia, pics by Karen S. A fun time was had by all three of us at the Grand Dedham to Flatford Rowing Event from Dedham to Flatford and back. The weather was a perfect 25° with a light breeze to speed us …
Report contributed by Glen; pics by Sarah The Sunshine Coast more than lived up to its branding as ten of us sizzled our way first right alongside the shoreline and then atop a raised bank parallel with the sea but further inland. We set off …
Pic contributed by Pete. This was organised by Torben to cater to IOG members with children – and all the young at heart. A great afternoon was had with ’rounders, football, frisbee, aerobie, water fountains, and spider web climbing shenanigans’ (according to Pete). The first …
Pictures contributed by Andy and Carolyn; short story by Carolyn This jaunt was spent in the Treyarnon Bay Youth Hostel, beautifully situated just 50 metres from the sea with fabulous coastal views. People walked, cycled, paddled, surfed, bbq’ed on the year’s longest day, and ate …