by Penny Howes | Nov 10, 2023 | urgent-notice
As announced a few weeks ago, Kathmandu has once again invited the Illawarra Ramblers to be involved in their upcoming “Gear Up” event. Discounts of up to 60% across all Kathmandu branded full price outdoor and travel gear will be available to Ramblers...
by Stuart Almond | Oct 26, 2023 | urgent-notice
Russell is moving interstate shortly and this Wednesday Pam Hayes is leading a walk followed by lunch. Members who are not walking are invited to lunch and this will be the an opportunity to catch up with Russell and wish him well. The lunch will be at Zaiqa Indian...
by Penny Howes | Oct 16, 2023 | urgent-notice
Apologies – a few errors crept into the notice you would have received earlier today. The email address for all matters regarding the AGM, including registration and enquiries about committee positions, is: illawarraramblers@gmail.com Regards, Penny Howes...
by Penny Howes | Oct 15, 2023 | urgent-notice
Good news! Kathmandu has once again invited the Illawarra Ramblers to be involved in their upcoming “Gear Up” event. Discounts of up to 60% across all Kathmandu branded full price outdoor and travel gear will be available to Ramblers Club members at the...
by Penny Howes | Oct 5, 2023 | urgent-notice
Whether hiking, cycling or paddling, it’s important that we stay hydrated and therefore carry enough water when undertaking any activity. The National Parks Association has provided some useful guidelines regarding water needs. In warmer conditions, we should...
by Penny Howes | Sep 18, 2023 | urgent-notice
The AGM & Christmas Party will be held at the Rhododendron Gardens on Saturday 25th November – not 1st December as previously advised. Please update your diaries accordingly. We apologise for the error and hope that you can still make it. Penny Howes...
by Pam Hayes | Aug 27, 2023 | newsletter
President’s Report Settled weather and the growing enthusiasm to join our activities have resulted in a bumper few months. It has been wonderful to see such good turnouts for our walks, paddles and rides, and as is always the case, our trips away have been...
by Pam Hayes | Aug 27, 2023 | newsletter
Leaders please note the changes At last week’s committee meeting there was a discussion about cancelled activities. It was decided that the cancellation of an activity, amendment or changes to an activity are to be made on the website by 6:00pm the day before. The...
by Pam Hayes | Aug 27, 2023 | newsletter
The committee also discussed the fact that there is some confusion about pace versus grading, that leisurely does not necessarily mean easy or that energetic means hard. Leisurely, moderate, energetic all refer to pace; distinct from the Grade number which refers to...
by Pam Hayes | Aug 27, 2023 | newsletter
Meetings and Parties! When: 10.00 am Saturday 25 November 2023 Where: The Shelter, Rhododendron Gardens, Mount Pleasant Directions: From Princes Hwy in Fairy Meadow, turn into Balgownie Road, then left into Kembla St and right into New Mount Pleasant...