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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Pictures contributed by Andy and Carolyn; short story by Carolyn This jaunt was spent in the Treyarnon Bay Youth Hostel, beautifully situated just 50 metres from the sea with fabulous coastal views. People walked, cycled, paddled, surfed, bbq’ed on the year’s longest day, and ate …
Pics contributed by Lou, Paul, Karen & M-L; story by Lou. It was another very successful Birthday Beer Camp at the Shottisham Campsite. The good weather helped, but mainly it was down to the 35 people in 25 tents who all got on so well …
Pictures contributed by Nazmin and Christina; story by Celia. This circular, six-mile, evening walk led by Christina was enjoyable from start to finish. About 15-18 of us gathered together outside St. Augustine’s Church in Ipswich for this pleasant and easy walk which was taken at …
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 …