by Heather Yeatman | Nov 30, 2024 | urgent-notice
The Illawarra Ramblers AGM will be held on Friday 13 December 2024 in the Sapphire Room at that Warilla Bowls & Recreation Club commencing at 5.00pm. Registration is now closed. Click here to see the Agenda and print a copy to bring to the meeting if you so...
by Pam Hayes | Nov 27, 2024 | newsletter
Increased member participation in diverse ways has been a feature of the last quarter. 2 new walking leaders Ursula Lischer and Mel Turner have graced the programme. The number of Accredited (for quality & insurance purposes) Ride Leaders has grown to 11. Peter...
by Pam Hayes | Nov 27, 2024 | newsletter
Both the Wollongong and Shellharbour councils, plus the State Government authority are looking at options to manage the entrance to the Lake, due to ongoing damage as a result past changes made to keep the entrance open which improved the health of the lake....
by Pam Hayes | Nov 27, 2024 | newsletter
In June the NSW Legislative Council (Upper House) commissioned an Inquiry into the use of e-scooters, e-bikes and related mobility options. The Illawarra Ramblers being very apolitical steer away from governance issues but the Terms of Reference of this Inquiry...
by Pam Hayes | Nov 27, 2024 | newsletter
JM: Hi Jim, can we start with hearing a bit about your background and interests? JC: Well, until I recently retired I was an anaesthetist and I’m involved in the share market as I run my own financial affairs. I’m married with grown up kids and have 11 grandchildren...
by Pam Hayes | Nov 27, 2024 | newsletter
Australians love sport, but which ones do they actually play? National survey results paint a surprising picture. (published in The Conversation, Nov 1st 2024) AusPlay is a large national survey that focuses on how much sport and physical activity Australians...
by Pam Hayes | Nov 27, 2024 | newsletter
If you are participating in bush walking, cycling, or kayaking this is potentially a life saving app for your mobile phone. It gives you direct dialing to 000 for emergencies, the SES or the Police. What does the Emergency Plus App do? The app uses a mobile...
by Pam Hayes | Nov 27, 2024 | newsletter
Don’t know what to do with old bikes other than putting them out on the nature strip? An option is to take them to Moss Vale where they can be repaired. Staffed entirely by volunteers, Bicycles for Humanity NSW Southern Highlands works with the Bicycle...
by Stuart Almond | Nov 23, 2024 | urgent-notice
Expressions of interest for three days walking in Snowy Mountains based in a lodge in Thredbo.in February. Walking will be grade 3 to 4 but there can be some flexibility. Some walks may require use of chairlift to start. Cost for accommodation will be dependant on...
by Anne Murdoch | Nov 18, 2024 | urgent-notice
As previously advised, Kathmandu is offering Illawarra Ramblers members the opportunity to purchase items at discounted prices. The discounts vary according to the brand. Present this flyer at Kathmandu Shellharbour or Kathmandu Wollongong between Thursday 21...
