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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Pic contributed by Kari and others; text added by M-L Towards the end of January, to lift the post-Christmas lethargy, 24 IOGers convened at the Chateau d’Hallines – a magnificent house about half an hour south of the Channel Tunnel and 10-minutes drive (or slightly …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …