Here you will find stories and descriptions of many past events put on by the IOG: from concerts and trampolining to trips across Britain and further afield, with a solid foundation of reports of walks undertaken – usually with route maps and pictures.
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The longest distance danced in a conga line is 18.22 km (11.32 miles) and was achieved by Ipswich Outdoor Group in Felixstowe, UK, on 28 April 2019. The team combined two of their favourite activities; being outdoors and having fun, to achieve this record. They …
Read moreGuinness World Records – Longest distance danced in a conga line! 28.04.19
Text contributed by Barbara, pics by Peter Peter’s last minute invite for a 9-mile walk exploring three of Ipswich’s parks led to 13 people, both newcomers and long standing members, meeting at St. Peter’s Dock car park in Ipswich. We set off just after 11.30am …
Text and pictures submitted by Christina On Sunday 12th January, Glen and Jim, a qualified town guide, joined forces to organise a fun day out in Colchester and surrounding Essex Countryside. Probably 32 IOGers enjoyed a two and a half hour guided tour which started …
Read moreGlen’s and Jim’s Roam and Romans event – Sunday 12th January
Text and pics contributed by Christina To kick off our new decade, 35 IOGers joined me on a circular walk in the Martlesham area along Butlers Brook and Martlesham Creek, where many of the pictures were taken. We met at the entrance of Blacktiles Lane …
Read moreChristina’s Scenic Winter’s Amble – Saturday 4th January
Text contributed by Angela, pics by Raj. Fourteen of us braved the wet weather to join this 5 mile circular walk starting from Hadleigh Leisure Centre, led by Lou with additional map reading input from Bruce. Fortified by regular supplies of chocolate orange we ignored …
Text and map contributed by Raj; pics by Raj, Ana Luisa & Simon A good turnout for Sarah’s walk with 28 people arriving at the Melton car park as directed. Not bad for this time of the year. Naina and I decided to use our …
Read moreA Bridge on the River Kwai [Deben] – Sunday 8th December