New activities in winter program

by | Aug 17, 2018 | urgent-notice

Two new activities have been added to the current program.  On Monday 20 August Barbara Fairhall will be leading a bike ride from Stuart Park to Thirroul and on Friday 31 August Cheryl  Aldrich will be leading a walk from Otford to Burning Palms.  Please refer to the...

Cycling Trip

by | Aug 17, 2018 | urgent-notice

Expressions of interest are required by the end of August for a cycling trip from Narooma to the Victorian Rail trails.  See program entry on 16 October.

Change of Activity

by | Aug 14, 2018 | urgent-notice

The Lake Illawarra paddle on Thursday 16 August has been changed to Shoalhaven Heads to Greenwell Point and return. Please refer to the Activities Program for full details.  Check with leader beforehand – starting location may change due to weather.

Spring Program

by | Jul 31, 2018 | urgent-notice

This is a reminder to all members that the deadline for submitting activities for the spring program is Friday 17 August.  The program covers the months of September, October and November, so please respond early to ensure you reserve the dates of your choice.  The...

Activity Change – Kayaking

by | Jul 24, 2018 | urgent-notice

The location for Thursday’s paddle (26th July) has been changed from Lake Illawarra to Minnamurra River starting at the river mouth. Check the Activities program or contact Graham Waine for further details.

Trip away: Cycle Paris to London

by | Jun 2, 2018 | urgent-notice

Phil Prentice is planning a cycling trip from Paris to London starting on 11 August 2018.  Visit the UTRACKS website for more details.  If you would like to join Phil, please contact him with an expression of interest by next Friday 8 June as numbers may be...

Winter 2018 Newsletter

by | May 22, 2018 | newsletter

  Winter is here and while it is tempting to stay warm and cosy indoors, it is also a great time to be out walking, cycling and kayaking.  There are lots of activities to choose from in the latest program.  Thank you again to our leaders who have submitted such a...

Activity Registration Etiquette

by | May 22, 2018 | newsletter

When leaders are planning their activities, they take into account factors such as transport, weather, distance and duration of the activity, including morning tea and lunch breaks.  Please refrain from requesting changes to the itinerary as it places undue pressure...

Wes Sweet’s Walks

by | May 22, 2018 | newsletter

Wes was a teacher at Coniston for many years and a very keen bushwalker.  With his lovely wife Betty he led many many walks for National Parks Association in the Illawarra in the 1980’s and 1990’s.  He was a very popular and competent leader. He made notes for each...