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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Story contributed by Glen, pics by Sarah. We set off from a handily-situated parking area in St Osyth fronting the former Priory, the proximity of some useful public loos helpfully adding to the convenience factor! Down the gentle incline from the Priory we headed for …
Pictures by Simon and Karen. An IOG team took part in the Ipswich Dragon Boat race on Saturday 2nd June on the Ipswich waterfront. As well as having fun, they were also raising funds for ‘Fresh Start, New Beginnings’, a charity that supports children and …
Story contributed by Gill, pics by Simon. Ian’s Walk had a certain attraction in its billing! To start and end at a pub always draws a following with certain elements in the IOG and despite the gloomy forecast we started with 11 souls willing to …
Words and pics contributed by Rachael. Isle of Wight ultra two-day challenge: 106km (65.8 miles) around the island It was on Miriam’s walk early in the year that the event idea was first proposed, and it seemed like a great idea at the time. When …
Dedham Detour: The first part of the walk was just short of 6.5 miles, passing Dedham Mill at the outset then taking in farmland and pleasant undulating countryside to the south of Dedham. It went as far south-west as Parney Heath before returning to Dedham village …
Story and pics contributed by M-L On Saturday, eleven IOGers gathered at Crown Pools mid-afternoon to swim a combined total of 15 kilometres. The purpose (apart from the fun of it, of course) was to raise money for Cancer Research UK, Marie Curie and The Swimathon …