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Autumn Newsletter 2023 Volume 33 No.1
PRESIDENT’S REPORT It’s almost Autumn, a lovely time of the year to be outdoors, hiking in the bush, kayaking on the lake and creeks or cycling wherever the paths take us. We’re asking leaders to put their activities in the program sooner rather than later. We all...
Splendour Rock
Bushwalking NSW has introduced a new book called Splendour Rock. It was written by Keith Maxwell who is an author and Bushwalking NSW’s Honorary Historian. The article reads- Splendour Rock honours thirteen (13) bushwalkers from bushwalking clubs who died on active...
National Park News
The Great Southern Walk Work on the Great Southern Walk continues. Tenders have been called to operate guided multi-day walk experiences along the Great Southern Walk. The opportunity will provide one commercial operator access (under the Parks Eco Pass program) to...
Reconnaissance
Recce, recky, reckie, or recon, however you say it, reconnaissance is not without its dangers. If you are doing a recky for a walk, paddle or ride, there is a Reconnoitre Activity Register on the Forms page on the website to be filled in and returned. This is...
Fred’s 90th Birthday
It was Fred’s 90th birthday and the Ramblers celebrated in style, food, drink and conversation flowed. Fred had to make a speech and was allowed to talk as long as he liked! The birthday cake was presented, we sang HappyBirthday and Fred blew out the candles in his...
Leaders and New Members
The last few years have seen our membership decline and the number of leaders and volunteers has also been lower. We are asking people to share with their friends, family, neighbours and acquaintances the joy of being part of the Ramblers! We continue to ask people to...
Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike Network
An update on the construction of the new mountain bike network has been published. The map of the trail network and draft REF is currently being prepared for the mountain bike network at Balgownie and is scheduled to be placed on public exhibition in early 2023....
Kayak for Sale
Hooked 2.700 m Kayak – price reduced to $400 As new not used, comes with life jacket (PFD), paddle and wheels. Please Ring Doug on 0407 402 276
Autumn Activities Program
I hope you all had a pleasant holiday period. School is back. La Nina has passed. The weather should improve for our activities. So we need members to submit activities for the program. Advance planning is better for everybody and avoids making appointments that clash...
Advance Notice – Trips Away February March 2024
Lord How Island - February 17, 2024 3 consecutive week long trips. Contact Joe Pike by email to register interest. SE National Parks - March 4, 2024 Five night stay at a caravan park on the far south coast. 4 days of grade 2 to 4 walks, up to 14km, in Bournda, Beowa...