Spring Newsletter 2025 – Volume 34 No 3

President’s Report This, being the last newsletter before the September 13 AGM is a time for both reflection and satisfaction at how the club is travelling. The reason why the timing for separation of AGM and Xmas Party in 2025, is that last year the...

Ramblers AGM

All members are invited to attend the 2025 Annual General Meeting which will be followed by a social lunch. Venue:  Towradgi Bowling Club, Towradgi Road, Towradgi. Date:  Saturday 13 September 2025 Time:  10.30am for 11.00am start Lunch will be served at 11.45am....

Health, Safety and Calling an Ambulance

Our committee has been working hard to ensure the safety of our members and  we would like to thank Colleen Barclay for organising the recent First Aid Course for our club. The following is written by Peter Aubourg who has set out the following information about...

Ramblers Christmas Party

Christmas is coming!   This year’s Christmas Party is on Fri 05 Dec, 2025. We will be returning to the Warilla Bowls and Recreation club. Make sure you mark this date in your calendar! After listening to members comments about last year’s celebration, the...

Dedicated Bike Space on Trains Trial

Transport for NSW has informed the club about the Roll-on Bikes Phase 2 trial that’s underway. They have sent the following information: From Monday, 4 August and for up to three months, passengers can book a dedicated bike space, in which two bikes can be secured,...

Advance Notice to Cyclists

Cycle Trip Exploring Rides of Moreton Bay Region June 9, 2026 Including 7 nights staying on picturesque waterfront at Scarborough with rides along Moreton Bay Cycleway including Redcliffe foreshore, Nudgee Beach, Boondall Wetlands, Manly and also Bribie Island. Click...

E-Bike for sale

Small Giant Momentum E-bike 2023 Mid Drive Motor Yamaha 250W 60Nm torque Aluminium Frame and Fork Shimano Nexus 7 Speed Revo Shift Tektra Hydraulic Disc Brakes Kendra Wheels 26x.2.35 $1000 ono Contact Patrica or David Jenkins – see Members List for contact...

More on derailing the e-bike ban on trains

The pushback from angry cyclists to the State Government appears to have been so huge that the government has had to resort to another way to measure it. They have asked anyone with an opinion to complete a new survey. Click on the link here. You may have already...

2025 Annual General Meeting

The Illawarra Ramblers AGM will be held on Saturday 13 September 2025, followed by a social lunch. Venue:  Towradgi Bowling Club, Towradgi Road, Towradgi. Date:  Saturday 13 September 2025 Time:  10.30am for 11.00am start Please let us know if you are interested in...