Newsletter – Summer 2023

President’s Report As outgoing President, this will be my last report for the Newsletter. At our Annual General Meeting on Saturday 25th November, I stepped down and John Groom was elected to take on the role of President.  The remaining office bearers, being willing...

Items from the AGM

Some items were left at the AGM.  A mug, a blue umbrella, a blue folding chair, a plastic mug and Aldi carry bag.  If these are yours, contact Pam Hayes or Penny Howes.

Activity Registers- Please Print!!

Members are requested to print their names clearly and legibly on the Activity Register forms. Leaders are asked to ensure that Anne can read them when she is checking them. Leaders are also reminded to please email completed forms asap to Caroline

Meet the Member

Meet the member:   Gerry O’Leary, Illawarra Rambler member and keen paddler Interview conducted by Julie McDonald, Publicity Officer Can you tell me a bit about your background? I was born in England and came to Australia with my parents and siblings when I was five....

Hiking Pole Etiquette

Just to let you know that I did not know there was such a thing as Hiking Pole etiquette! When I started to research this, I found so many sites with information and recommendations on “How to use Hiking Sticks”! Here is what I learned – Some people really like hiking...

First Aid Kits

First Aid kits should not just be the responsibility of the leaders. It is important that all members have their own kit in case of emergencies. On one of my walks a member of our group was bitten by an insect and her leg started to react. This reminded me to put some...