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...
by Pam Hayes | Aug 27, 2023 | newsletter
On September 23rd and 24th, there will be a festival featuring free community rides, free family rides, free all abilities rides, or competitive road races. Alongside cycling, the festival will also feature a community expo, food stalls, entertainment, all abilities...
by Pam Hayes | Aug 27, 2023 | newsletter
Vale Ron Carvell Ron was born in Somerset, England in 1932 and left school at 14 to work at the steelworks in Corby. He met Marj and they bought bicycles to ride the 10 miles to work. Ron did an apprenticeship in painting and decorating and spent all his working life...
by Pam Hayes | Aug 27, 2023 | newsletter
Information on the number of walks, cycles, paddles, multi-day trips, cancellations and social activities has been summarised for three quarters from September 2022 to May 2023, covering spring, summer and autumn. Winter activities (June-August) have not been included...
by Pam Hayes | Aug 27, 2023 | newsletter
Of the 291 current members at June 2023, over 2/3rds live in the Wollongong LGA, followed by 16% who live in Shellharbour LGA. Only 5% (N=15) of members live in Kiama LGA and 10% (N=27) live outside the Illawarra, including Shoalhaven, Eurobodalla and Greater Sydney...
by Pam Hayes | Aug 27, 2023 | newsletter
Meet the member: Robyn Sim, Illawarra Rambler member and occasional walk’s leader Interview conducted by Julie McDonald, Publicity Officer This is the start of a new segment in the newsletter: “meeting the member” where an Illawarra Rambler will be interviewed on...
by Pam Hayes | Aug 27, 2023 | newsletter
Illawarra Ramblers recently received an email from Amelia Harrison at the University of Wollongong Medical School asking for volunteers to help with her exercise study aimed at improving the health of older adults. The study is focused on using a stationary cycling...
by Penny Howes | Aug 23, 2023 | urgent-notice
As previously reported our insurance through Bushwalking Australia has conditions regarding cover for e-bike riders. Among other queries, we sought clarification on the requirement that there be a mix of e-bikes and normal bikes on all cycling activities. The...
by Penny Howes | Jul 27, 2023 | urgent-notice
The following upcoming events may be of interest to Ramblers Club Members: HOW YOU CAN BE A LEADER WHO ENJOYS LEADING – Presented by Dr Les Higgins, author of the book “Connect with Nature”. Keynote presentation at the Bushwalking NSW AGM. On...
