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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Setting off from Ipswich at 9.30am and cycling to Shotley to catch the 11.00am ferry – loads of time to spare, I can hear you say. We thought so too! It wasn’t until we encountered a sign suggesting Ipswich was only 4.25 miles behind us …
Story and pics contributed by M-L Once again, Glen organised a treat of a walk – this time to mark the Bank Holiday weekend. Starting from the free car park in front of Maldon’s Community Academy, about 12 of us set off on what Glen …
Story and pics contributed by Christina On Sunday 11th August a group of IOGers assembled in front of Tostock Village Hall, Norton Rd. From there Glen led an attractive 10 mile walk through lovely mid-Suffolk landscape, past freshly cut hay meadows and through woodland and …
Story contributed by Ruth E.; pics by Kari and Pete E. Sunday 11th August saw a number of IOG members attempt the Mill 2 Mill Slow Swim: a 2.3k wild water swim from Dedham to Flatford Mill followed by a picnic in the heart of …
Text contributed by Paul and Christina; pics by Paul. After a week of very unsettled weather and a thorough soaking overnight on Friday, the signs seemed ominous for a dry day on Saturday. However, we awoke to clouds parting and the sun trying to break through. …
Text contributed by M-L, pics by Pete. The Deben Archery Club, which offered a free open day for the public in spring that a few IOGers attended, also holds beginners courses at its club meeting spot near Trinity Park – and Pete collected five of …