by John Groom | Aug 9, 2025 | urgent-notice
Dear Fellow Cyclists, Both from outside the club, and from within, there have been calls to protest about a plan to ban e-bikes on NSW suburban and intercity trains. Advice from those experienced in writing lobbying letters is that: the more letters, then a positive...
by John Groom | Jul 30, 2025 | urgent-notice
Past Ramblers President John Bell (1929-2025) Prior to coming to the Ramblers in 1991, John, as described in his “abbreviated autobiography”, had led a very busy life. Early career pursuits from school age, included conjuring at kids magic show parties, then...
by John Groom | Jul 13, 2025 | urgent-notice
Dear Members: A special walk with 2 purposes, Sunday 27 July Purpose 1: To celebrate National Tree Day Purpose 2: To attract potential new members to enjoy a day with us. Celebrate National Tree Day with the Illawarra Ramblers – Sunday 27 July Enjoy a day out...
by Penny Howes | Jul 10, 2025 | urgent-notice
Hello Paddlers, Apologies if you have had difficulties accessing the price list which needs password control as the offer is exclusively for Ramblers Club paddlers. Best way is to go to the website, Login then click on News. Open the letter from Australis Canoes and...
by Penny Howes | Jul 9, 2025 | urgent-notice
Hi Paddlers! As many of you would now be aware Australis Canoes is closing at the end of August so David can retire and spend more time out on the water paddling with you all. Heather and I would like to thank you all for getting David out of our hair on a regular...
by Penny Howes | Jul 9, 2025 | urgent-notice
Due to wind forecast for 30km the Cleanup is postponed again. It will now take place on 17 July. Paddle tomorrow is at Mullet Creek, on the water at 0830 hours. Gerry
by Penny Howes | Jul 2, 2025 | program-change
Due to bad weather, the Plastic Free Cleanup paddle has been postponed to Thursday 10 July.
by Penny Howes | Jun 29, 2025 | urgent-notice
Dear Leaders, The Acknowledgement of Risk and Obligations of Members has been updated. Bushwalking New South Wales has advised that, for insurance purposes, our Activity Registers and other forms must be updated accordingly and implemented by 1 July. The new Activity...
by Colleen Barclay | Jun 26, 2025 | urgent-notice
Welcome to the First Aid course for Illawarra Ramblers cyclists, walkers and any paddlers who missed the course held earlier this year. Join us for an exciting day of First Aid, fun and facts! Date: Friday July 18, 2025 Time: 9.30am – 1.30pm Location:...
by Penny Howes | Jun 25, 2025 | program-change
Fiona Nettings at Wollongong Council has contacted the Illawarra Ramblers paddling group to ask if we could participate in the Plastic Free July cleanup on 3rd July. The request is to pick up rubbish on the shores of Gooseberry and Hooka Islands – part of our...
