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
Pics and text contributed by Rachael The sky was clear and the air was cold and frosty as we headed down to Fludgers Pub on Felixstowe’s seafront, where a group of eight hardy IOGers had gathered to see the sun rise over the sea. A …
Pics contributed by Andy. The full walk distance was around 12 miles. Beginning in picturesquely titled Pesthouse Lane in Barham it wound towards Barham Green and Skeet’s Green before making its way through Shrubland Park to Norwich Road (where people favouring a 4.5 mile stroll …
Story and pics contributed by Pete. I have just returned from another four-day epic trip organised by Angela, staying in the snowy surrounds of Great Hucklow, not too far from Bakewell in the heart of the Peak District. It’s been an incredibly active weekend, full …
Diary entry by Dr Evadne Hinge, pics various. Dear Diary, Something new for the New Year: a date with the Ipswich Oap Group. And a lovely day it was. A wonderful long walk 8 miles once around the power stations at Sizewell. I wish dearest …
Report and pics contributed by A. Bollard Dear Editor, Eleven members spotted Tess’s games night on the programme – well, eleven turned up. It was a great evening so watch out for the next one. Scrub that. It was a great evening and eleven (or …
Report contributed by A. Bollard; pics various Dear Editor, You asked for a few words on Paul’s Westerfield to Woodbridge walk, mostly following the Fynn River. It was a lovely event, more social activity than active activity – half the frigging group turned up. Reckon …