Here you will find stories and descriptions of many events put on by the IOG, from walks, runs and cycle rides (often with pictures and route maps), to socials, concerts and trampolining, to trips across the UK and further afield.
Feel free to offer articles and pictures for publication. Please send your entries to newsletter@ipswichoutdoor.org
Text contributed by Andy; pictures by Andy and Piers. Five IOGers took part in this volunteering session at Shotley, on the bank of the River Orwell, helping to make up a contingent of about 12 people. The original plan was to erect fencing, but the …
Text and pictures contributed by Simon Ten hardy souls were not deterred by the early rain. The weather forecast proved to be accurate and the rain stopped by mid-morning. We caught a brief glimpse of a rainbow. However, it was a bit damp underfoot in …
Text by Christina; pictures by Christina and Piers. On a Friday morning in February, a group of six IOG volunteers joined Suffolk County Council work-party leader Greg and some of his regular volunteers on the boggy grounds of Tiger Hill Nature Reserve. It is a …
Text and pictures by Simon. Glen led 16 of us on a 10-mile walk from Bury St Edmunds. Jasper the dog joined us, wearing a bright green jumper and fitted with a GPS tracker. We briefly discussed fitting a tracker to a few of our …
Text by Paul J.; pictures by Ian H. and Paul J. Every now and then some of us get together for a ride on our mountain bikes, keeping off roads as much as possible. Perhaps there are some members who would like to join us …
Text by Christina; pictures by Pete. On a rather mild and sunny Saturday morning in early February, a small group of IOG members joined the 100 or so Rendlesham parkrunners to complete the 5 k course. Upon arrival, we were guided to a free parking …