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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Words contributed by M-L; pics by M-L, Glenys and Christina This was a lovely day out in and around Norwich for the seven participants, under Glen’s informed guidance and in full sunshine. It was a particular pleasure for me as I had an old friend …
Steve’s Ufford walk – Saturday 24th March Story contributed by Dave T-F.; pics by Francis. We gathered in the field behind the Ufford Lion where Dave Bird alighted amongst us – resplendent in his winter plumage. Weaving through the water meadows of the Deben Valley, …
This year the IOG’s regular Easter trip to the Lake District was based at Borrowdale Youth Hostel – 2.8 miles from the Honister Slate Mine and 6 miles from Lake Buttermere. Organised by our ex-Chair, Matthew, something like 40 people gathered in the hostel, its …
Words and pics contributed by Simon “We must be mad.” Ian, our walk leader for the day, briefly popped out of the car to get his gear from the boot. Hastily he dashed back into the driver’s seat and proceeded to colourfully describe how cold …
Christina writes: Feel I learnt a lot today at the cycle maintenance evening at Elmy Cycles. Steve knows his stuff well, and his great sense of humour and enthusiasm about bikes, puncture repair and chain maintenance was inspiring. Thank you to all who made it …
Pictures and map contributed by Christina, Sarah and Simon; story by Christina. Sixteen of us joined Sarah on her walk which started near Castle Hedingham in Essex and led us through Sible Hedingham and Great Maplestead. I thought the whole experience was great fun from …