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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Pics contributed by Pete and Torben Thorpeness Meare, dug out over a century ago, is over sixty acres in size but is nowhere deeper than about three feet – so it made an ideal destination for another family-friendly event organised by Torben. The pics tell a …
Pics and map contributed by Sarah. This was an evening walk – a great addition to the programme at this time of year. Walkers met outside the ‘Case is Altered’ pub in Bentley for a five-mile circular stroll, mainly along footpaths, with some lovely woodland …
Pics contributed by Pete E., report by Ruth E. Last Saturday members of the IOG headed out in the sunshine for a seven-mile walk. The group included newbies and ‘once-a-year’ walkers lured by the promise of a beer festival at the end. There was an …
Pics contributed by Stela. David M. organised his annual punting trip on the River Cam on a perfect Saturday afternoon (he organised the weather as well, of course). Six people joined him in punting up to Granchester, eating packed lunches en route. The pics tell …
Pics contributed by Peter and Simon, text by Simon. Red-raw hands, dark-purple bruises and a strange rash on my forearms. Walking away from the gym where we had just tried ‘Strongman’ it was tempting to dwell on the discomfort and the injuries, but it was …
Words and pics contributed by Peter. This past weekend, four hardy IOGers – Sarah Sheppard, Karen Stacey, Mel Davy and myself – teamed up with a couple of my running buddies, Esther & Danielle, plus my friend Asma’s kids, Aaliyah and Harry, to take on …