The Bushies
(Originally the Wingecaribee
Bush Runners - founded in April 2003 - and subsequently the Wingecaribee Bush
Runners and Walkers)
The
Wingecaribee Bushies are a collection of (young and)
old folk who enjoy running, walking or cycling in the beautiful outdoors of the
Southern Highlands Bush. Run sites are selected quarterly and published in
advance, and are mostly on dirt roads, fire trails and bush tracks in many
parts of the Wingecaribee Shire. Every weekend, we go to a different place. Our
runs/walks average 90-120 minutes in time, and the distance varies according to
the speed and fitness of individuals. We meet at 7.20am on Sunday mornings in Summer, and 7:50am in Winter (exact changeover dates are
detailed on the Programme). When all runners/walkers are safely home, we
generally meet for coffee and refreshments at a nearby cafe. For more details,
call Max on 4883 4434.
“The
Bushies are an informal group in the Wingecarribee Shire that meets for runs,
walks and bike rides, in attractive locations, using common start and
end-points. Participants acknowledge that the activities are not guided or
supervised, that they choose their own routes, and that they are responsible
for their own safety.”
For
a list of venues and dates, click on Programme
To
see our “leader board”, please click on Aggregates
WEEKEND AWAY
The
ninth Bushies weekend away has been organised by “the Walkers” for 16th
-18th April. Accommodation will be in Bundeena,
Royal National Park (about 2 hours from Bowral) and comprises a house (holds 8)
and two cottages (each holds 4). The cost is $100 per person for the weekend.
We
cannot have more than 16 and accordingly ask those wishing to come to give Joan
Lowe a non-refundable deposit of $50 per person. (Joan has already paid a non-refundable
deposit to the real estate agency). Naturally, the first 16 to pay will be in.
(If we sell out, you miss out!)
BREAKFAST AT LIZ THOMPSON’S
As
you will all hopefully know the breakfast arranged for 10th January
after our run/walk has been pushed back a week until 17th January. Please, please, please RSVP to Liz at least
a week beforehand (tel 4869 1483 or 0400 493 312).