by Penny Howes | Mar 23, 2016 | newsletter
Please register before the end of this week if you are interested in attending an accredited First Aid course conducted by Wollongong First Aid. The cost is $120 pp – the Ramblers Club will refund $50 to members who complete the course. Various dates in April,...
by Penny Howes | Mar 23, 2016 | newsletter
The Ramblers Club has recently purchased 2 Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs). They are available for use by all Club leaders and should be considered for trips away and any activities in areas which may not have access to the mobile phone network. If you need to borrow...
by Penny Howes | Feb 21, 2016 | newsletter
Presidents Report The autumn program is now due to go to the printers, but unfortunately, for the first time in many years, the deadline for submitting activities was well past and the program was far from complete. There were several Mondays where no one had...
by Penny Howes | Feb 21, 2016 | newsletter
Thinking of leading an activity? Unsure of how to go about it? Then this is for you! While there has been a steady increase in member numbers, there has been no corresponding increase in the number of new leaders, and therefore the committee would like to appeal for...
by Penny Howes | Feb 21, 2016 | newsletter
The Wollonging City Council has issued a Share the Track educational flyer as part of a regional approach to promote the safe use of shared paths for both pedestrians and cyclists within the Illawarra. It is a joint initiative between Shellharbour City Council,...
by Penny Howes | Dec 22, 2015 | newsletter
2016 Memberships are due on 31 December. You can pay online using your credit or debit card – go to the Shop, and select your membership option. Alternatively you can download the Membership Application Form from the Forms page, print it out and fill in the details,...
by Penny Howes | Dec 22, 2015 | newsletter
The Illawarra Ramblers Club Home Page has been changed to better accommodate different sized computer screens. Some of the menu options have been grouped: Under Activities you will now find Grading & Guidelines as well as the Activities Program. Under About,...
by Penny Howes | Dec 22, 2015 | newsletter
During the warmer months, ticks are more prevalent. The University of Sydney has some good information which may be of interest to Ramblers Club members especially bush walkers. See http://medent.usyd.edu.au/fact/ticks.htm
by Penny Howes | Dec 22, 2015 | newsletter
NEW LEGISLATION: The NSW Government is bringing in new legislation which will affect all cyclists. Under the cycling package, announced by Roads Minister Duncan Gay this week, adult cyclists will be required to carry photo identification and will face far heftier...
by Penny Howes | Dec 22, 2015 | newsletter
It’s been a busy and eventful year culminating in a number of group parties as well as the Ramblers Christmas party on Friday 18 December which was enjoyed by over 70 members. Check out the Gallery (under About) to see photos taken at these events. The...
