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Kayak for Sale
Q-Kayaks Tui Excel - $850 Kayak 4.5m, made in New Zealand, the lightweight version, a 3 layer technology of durable polyethylene, then a foamed core and an inner layer. 24 kg weight. Comfortable padded adjustable seat. Adjustable foot pedals. Very fast on flat water...
Expresssions of Interest – Easter Car Camping in Snowy Mountains
Thursday 17th April to Monday 21st April, 2025 Joint trip for Illawarra Ramblers and Shoalhaven Bush Walkers The plan is use the beautiful Old Snowy campsite as a base camp and do day walks from here. Facilities are very basic, you will need to bring all food, your...
Advance Notice
Happy New Year to All. Jill Hawkes is Planning a cycling trip away to the Northern Rivers in June 4 to 14. Rides will include the new section of the rail trail from Casino to Lismore plus the previously completed Murwillumbah section. Save the date or plan longer...
E-bike for sale
Smartmotion X-City Neo - $2900 Large frame Step Through with added thumb throttle 5 power assist modes plus 9 manual gears Includes lights, rack, mirror and kickstand Knobby tyres to handle gravel or loose surfaces Only done 290km since purchase in Sept 2023 so it’s...
Christmas Party – Warilla Bowls & Recreation Club, Diamond Room
Our Christmas party is fast approaching. It’s going to be a big event - there will be almost 100 of us attending. The program for the evening will be packed with good food, drinks, lots of entertainment and lucky door prizes. To help things run smoothly we ask that...
Agenda – Illawarra Ramblers AGM
The Illawarra Ramblers AGM will be held on Friday 13 December 2024 in the Sapphire Room at that Warilla Bowls & Recreation Club commencing at 5.00pm. Registration is now closed. Click here to see the Agenda and print a copy to bring to the meeting if you so...
Summer 2024 Newsletter
Increased member participation in diverse ways has been a feature of the last quarter. 2 new walking leaders Ursula Lischer and Mel Turner have graced the programme. The number of Accredited (for quality & insurance purposes) Ride Leaders has grown to 11. Peter...
Options for the Lake Illawarra Entrance
Both the Wollongong and Shellharbour councils, plus the State Government authority are looking at options to manage the entrance to the Lake, due to ongoing damage as a result past changes made to keep the entrance open which improved the health of the lake....
The Illawarra Ramblers at State Parliament House
In June the NSW Legislative Council (Upper House) commissioned an Inquiry into the use of e-scooters, e-bikes and related mobility options. The Illawarra Ramblers being very apolitical steer away from governance issues but the Terms of Reference of this Inquiry...
Member Profile – Jim Cowling
JM: Hi Jim, can we start with hearing a bit about your background and interests? JC: Well, until I recently retired I was an anaesthetist and I’m involved in the share market as I run my own financial affairs. I’m married with grown up kids and have 11 grandchildren...