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.
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Pictures and text contributed by Simon Thanks to everyone who joined us on our East Bergholt, Cattawade and Bentley walk. It was a bit chilly but stayed dry all day. Our 9.5 mile route started and finished in the car park behind the Red Lion …
Text and pics contributed by Simon Grasmere to Stone Arthur, up onto Great Rigg, then followed the ridge to Heron Pike and back down into Ambleside. A light dusting of snow on the high ground. Enjoying a few beers in The Golden Rule now. Happy …
Text and pic contributed by Christina Nearly 200 people of all ages took part in Saturday morning’s Ipswich Parkrun in Chantry Park in glorious autumnal weather. Our Volunteering Coordinator Peter Thorpe had successfully cajoled and assembled 17 IOGers to marshal and administer the Parkrun, providing …
Text and pics contributed by Simon F. Thanks to Claire and Andrew for organising a great day out in the beautiful Fens beginning when most of us met at Ipswich train station for a banter-fuelled journey to the city of Ely. In the morning Andrew …
Text contributed by Ian S.; pictures by Ian and Anni The famous five IOGers, comprising Emma Giddings, Pete Edwards, Karen Stracey, Steve (Tom) Sawer & myself gathered at the Whole Hog course near Woodbridge on a recent Sunday morning. Luckily it was the last but …
Text and pics contributed by Claire V. A group of 15 joined Glen and Jim for the Roam and Romans event in Colchester. Glen led a wonderful walk around some green spaces with great views over Colchester. In the morning we visited Hilly Fields Nature …