User Profile

John Groom

John Groom is president of the Illawarra Ramblers. He has lived for two years in Thirroul and previously 19 years in Stanwell Park. From 38 years bookselling John retired to the Illawarra, is now on Thirroul Beach most days and walking or riding in the district a few days a week.

Clubs & Community

Illawarra Ramblers invite bush walkers to take a hike on National Tree Day

Following on from the Illawarra Flame July article on famed local tree identity Leon Fuller’s life and books, the Illawarra Ramblers are on National Tree Day putting on a walk with lots of trees. Although the main ambition of National Tree Day is...

John Groom

July 2025

Clubs & Community

Rambling Free: Join the Illawarra club for bushwalking adventures

The Illawarra Ramblers was founded under the auspices of the WEA in 1991. Bushwalking was a course subject at the college. Over the years, cycling and paddling were added to regular activities. Since becoming a separate entity in 2015, the Illawarr...

John Groom

July 2024

Clubs & Community

Riding with the Illawarra Ramblers

The Illawarra Ramblers walking group came into being in 1991. Soon after, cycling and kayak paddling became regular additional activities. Today, all three activities happen weekly and we have about 240 Illawarra-based members, plus a few from...

John Groom

April 2024