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Past Doings

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.

Please send your entries to newsletter@ipswichoutdoor.org

The conga team at the start. Heading off under grey skies

Guinness World Records – Longest distance danced in a conga line! 28.04.19

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 …

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Ipswich Marina and Parks – Saturday 11th January

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 …

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Glen’s and Jim’s Roam and Romans event – Sunday 12th January

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

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Christina’s Scenic Winter’s Amble – Saturday 4th 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

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Lou’s Hadleigh Stroll – Saturday 14th December

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 …

Read moreLou’s Hadleigh Stroll – Saturday 14th December

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A Bridge on the River Kwai [Deben] – Sunday 8th December

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 …

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