All official IOG events were cancelled during the restrictions required by the Covid pandemic in 2020 and 2021. Social distancing and isolation were very real challenges for all of us – particularly for those whose lives are all about outdoor activity, those who live alone and those who don’t have strong social media networks. With the goal of maintaining the rewarding social contact so many of us have found in the IOG whilst the group’s outdoor activities were suspended, small groups of friends kept up the traditions, meeting safely when they could to get out in the glorious Suffolk countryside. The “Living with COVID-19” category is a record of how we spent our days during this difficult time.
All “Living with COVID-19” newsletter posts are reports from our friends within the group making the most of their own private walks, abiding by the relevant coronavirus guidance at the time, NOT from official IOG activities.
Pics contributed by Ian R. Most of us seem to be continuing in the traditions of the IOG – getting out and about in the glorious Suffolk spring on foot or bike. But we are doing it alone rather than in our big convivial gangs. …
Text and pics contributed by Sam G. In an ill-fated 2008 revival of The Prisoner, inhabitants of The Village receive the following daily announcement: “Seen the sights? See Them Again!” I have taken this as my motto in the last few weeks – perambulating frequently …
Text and pic contributed by Angela Several IOG members have been getting together on Wednesday evenings during lockdown to form a ‘virtual’ quiz team, taking part in the online version of the Seckford Golf Club quiz and The Quiz Team online events. Using digital tools …
Pics and text contributed by Peter Like most, this has not at all been the Easter I was expecting earlier in the year! It has now been over three weeks since I had the regrettable task of informing the group that we must cease all …
Story and pics contributed by Sam Most of you have probably been reading highly intellectual and informative material during the isolation period. I must warn you now, that this contribution is certainly not that. It’s more like a trashy celebrity magazine, without the pictures of …
Text and pictures contributed by Sarah I’m lucky to live on the edge of Belstead Brook Park, so I can go down there for a wonder to get some exercise. It’s odd not to be able to go further than a few miles from home …