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About us

This is not just a group, but a Community of curious and interesting people — a place to meet like-minded souls, cross paths with inspiring people, and build long-lasting friendships along the way.

We are a Community of Europeans and Europhiles with all sorts of interests and skills. Fancy bringing your own event idea to life? This is the place to do it. Prefer to simply come along and enjoy? You're just as welcome in this Community too.

The Club was founded back in 2010 by Maja, from Macedonia, who has since handed over the driving wheel to us, but remains very much linked to it :)

Regarding myself, I'm Dulcinea (or Dul), from La Mancha, in Central Spain. I joined this Community back in 2012, looking to attend events and connect with like-minded people. Since August 2025, after many years of events, cinema nights, talks, hikes and trips with the club, I stepped in as Lead Organiser since . I look forward to welcoming you to our events, alongside our other event organisers.

Behind the scenes, we're also looking at how to keep this non-profit Community sustainable long-term — more on that soon.

And here's an exciting recent development: born and bred in London, the Club has now spread its wings across the whole of the UK. From city to city, wherever Europeans and Europhiles are looking to connect, that's where you'll now find us.
Fancy setting up something in your corner of the UK? Just drop me a line and we'll get you up to speed!

Long live Europe, even more nowadays, in these very difficult and odd times.
Come and be part of it.
Thank you for reading,
Dulcinea / Dul

⚠️ No-Show Policy: The Club is run by dedicated volunteers, whose time is important and whose efforts towards keeping the Club active must be respected. If you don't show up to three events that you have RSVPed to, you may be banned from the Club. Always update your RSVP if you're no longer attending please.

Upcoming events

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Picnic in Greenwich Park
Sat, Aug 15 · 5:00 PM BST
Greenwich Park, King William Walk Entrance, King William Walk, greenwich, London, GB
🌿 Picnic in Greenwich Park 🌿

Let’s make the most of summer in London while it lasts! ☀️
We haven’t met in a while, so it would be lovely to get together, catch up with familiar faces, and give a warm welcome to any new members who’d like to join us.

🧺 What to bring
Food: Please bring a dish that we can all share. Homemade is always lovely, and if you fancy it, why not bring something with a European influence? 🌍
Drinks: Bring your own drink, plus a cup, plate and cutlery. I’ll bring a few spares just in case.
Picnic blanket: If you have one, please bring it.
Games: If you have a game that’s suitable for playing in the park, feel free to bring it along too.

📍 Where to meet
We’ll meet at 5pm at the main entrance gate to Greenwich Park, coming off King William Walk.
From there, we’ll find a spot not too far away, near the bottom of the hill, with a lovely view towards the Maritime Museum and Queen’s House.
I’ll bring a Meetup sign so you should be able to find us easily if you arrive a little later.

Let’s have a lovely evening together! 🌳☀️🥗

And here is the group's small print:
⚠️ No-Show Policy: The Club is run by dedicated volunteers, whose time is important and whose efforts towards keeping the Club active must be respected. If you don't show up to three events that you have RSVPed to, you may be banned from the Club. Always update your RSVP if you're no longer attending please.
5 attendees
£4.00
DNA Puzzle Masters: We go way back
Wed, Aug 26 · 5:45 PM BST
The Francis Crick Institute, The Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Road, London, NW1 1AT, London, GB
Fascinating! This is the new exhibition at the Francis Crick, I very much enjoyed previous exhibitions about the human condition - some of that totally stuck with me. It was just so interesting and good to know. Let's go see this one!

### "Unlock the secrets hidden in our DNA and discover the extraordinary story of humanity.

This immersive new exhibition takes you on a journey through time. Explore how revolutionary ancient DNA research reveals hidden ancestry, vast migrations and the diseases that shaped us.
Find out how science is uncovering the deep connections that link us all – across centuries, continents and cultures."

Let's go on a Wednesday evening when they are open late (until 8pm). We'll go for a drink afterwards if you have time.

Here's more:
https://www.crick.ac.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/we-go-way-back

Please note there is an attendance contribution of £4 which goes towards the yearly Meetup platform fee, and our organisers voluntary time, both necessary to keep this club alive and running! This fee will be split 50/50 between the host, Giselle, and the group organiser Dul, thank you.

⚠️No-Show Policy: The Club is run by dedicated volunteers, whose time is important and whose efforts towards keeping the Club active must be respected. If you don't show up to three events that you have RSVPed to, you may be banned from the Club.
1 attendee
£395.00
Asturias Off the Beaten Track: Coast, Cheese, Cider & Hidden Gems
Thu, Oct 8 · 12:30 PM BST
Location not specified yet
In early autumn, Spain is still warm and days quite long...
Asturias, in North-eastern Spain, is less known than other more touristy Northern regions (Galicia, Basque Country...) but admired by Spaniards, not just for its cliffs, green pastures and mountains, but for its world awarded cheese, cider and incredible seafood.

Fancy a long weekend adventure along Asturias wild coastline, fishing villages, hidden beaches and amazing local food? Four unforgettable days, a small group of curious likeminded people (9), enjoying together good food, idyllic mountain and beach walks.

The Plan:
Thursday 8 Oct – Arrival, Oviedo, Lastres & local beach

Land at Oviedo Airport (OVD), transfer into the regional capital city

Guided walk, Oviedo old town (2–3 hrs)

Afternoon: Playa de la Griega (Greek Lady's Beach), and its dinosaur footprints!

Evening: Lastres picturesqute fishing village — walk to viewpoint, harbour, check-in and welcome dinner.

Friday 9 Oct – Rural Businesses & a Hidden Beach

Morning: anchovy cannery visit & tasting, Lastres — family-run, women-led, traditional salting and canning craft.

Afternoon: Playa de Gulpiyuri — a beach in the middle of a field, natural monument, one of Asturias' strangest and most beautiful spots.

Evening: cider house (llagar) visit — TBC, alternative stop if unavailable

Dinner at a local restaurant.

Saturday 10 Oct – Market, Romanesque Art & Mountains
1. Afternoon: Sueve Ridge hike to Pico Pienzu (4–5 hrs, moderate), packed lunch, Cantabric mountains and stunning coastal views.
  https://www.turismoasturias.es/en/senderismo/rutas/senderistas/pico-pienzu
2. Back to Lastres for dinner at a local restaurant.
Sunday 11 Oct – Coastal towns & Farewell
1. Morning: Tazones, picture-postcard fishing village
2. Lunch at a classic "Guisandera" restaurant — proper Asturian home cooking
3. Coffee and stroll in Avilés — historic old town, arcaded squares (soportales)
4. Transfer to OVD for recommended departure flights
Note: schematic only — timings may shift depending on opening hours, weather, or the group's pace.

Cost: £395 (€459)*
1. Early bird Discount: book by 13 August and pay £375 (€436)*
2. Payment deadline: 31 August (unless trip is full earlier) — accommodation and vehicle(s) need payment ASAP, it is a bank holiday in Spain and Asturias is a small región with shortage of both of them.
3. ***add individual room cost if required (+65GBP/€75)**
What's Included
1. 4 nights' accommodation (shared double bedroom)
2. Breakfast daily
3. All lunches, including a packed/on-the-go one on the hike day (Sierra del Sueve)
4. OVD Airport pickup and drop-off for recommended flights
5. Transport all 4 days (1–2 vehicles, depending on rental availability)
6. Anchovy cannery visit & tasting (worth €30/person)
7. Guided Oviedo tour (worth €10/person)
8. In-group commented visits, walks and hikes
What's Not Included
1. Flights/transport to/from OVD airport (see recommended flights)
2. Single room accommodation: Additional +€75 (+65GBP).
3. Potential extra activities along the way (museum/church entry fees, etc.)
4. Dinners, — we'll pick well-priced, traditional spots for proper Asturian food, from fresh seafood to artisan cheese and cider.
5. Anchovy preserving workshop at the cannery, optional. (€10).
⚠️Must Know Before Joining
This trip is organised by and for friends through this Meetup group — not run by a tour operator.
Civil liability sits with each participant individually; neither the group nor the organiser is responsible for any incident.
**Travel insurance is mandatory to join **— valid in Spain, covering the full trip dates (8–11 Oct 2026), not expired, to be emailed along your proof of payment to confirm your spot.

⚠️**RSVPing on Meetup doesn't guarantee a spot. **Just 9 places — first-booked, first-served!

How to Reserve Your Spot:
1. Full trip cost* payment via:
-Bank transfer to Dulcinea Ortiz in:
GBP: 04-00-75 07592035
€: GB17REVO00997062043492
- Or Revolut in either currency to @dulom

2. Email to dortizmail-meetup2@yahoo.es:
1. Full name (as shown in passport)
2. Phone number (country code incl.)
3. Dietary requirements & allergies
4. Proof of payment
5. Travel insurance policy (valid dates, Spain coverage)
6. Trip Participation Acknowledgement (download, fill in & sign)
Recommended Flights / Getting There
Vueling, London Gatwick (LGW) ⇄ Oviedo (OVD), direct.
Outbound 08/10/26 @09:20–12:25
Return 11/10/26 @21:45–22:30
Fares from £75 at the time of publishing this event. Purchase ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Once booked, please send your flight details to the same email, to aid logistics:
1. Outbound: flight number, origin, estimated arrival time, name
2. Return: flight number, destination, departure time from OVD, name
⚠️You Must Bring on the Trip
- Proper hiking shoes
- Outdoors/hiking clothing and gear
- Waterproof raincoat (Northen Spain can be rainy)
- Sun hat & shades (but also very sunny! )
- Sun block (when sunny, radiation is high; wind can burn your skin too).
- Water bottle(s)/camelback: 2 LITRES.
- Snacks for the hike day (just packed lunch provided)
- Emergency kit (your usual meds, plasters, etc.)
- Day backpack
- Hand luggage (limited vehicle storage)
- Plug adaptor from UK 3-pin to EU 2-pin sockets, for your mobile.
- CASH (€) : small businesses, bars, cafés, market stalls, churches, etc. may not accept Credit Cards, or request a minimum spend.
- GHIC (Global Health Insurance Card): for UK Citizens
- EHIC (European Health Insurance Card): for EU citizens, and also British who still have a valid date EHIC.
- Advised: multicurrency DC or CC (like Revolut, Wise, N26. etc.) for Card payments in Euro (better exchange than paying with your traditional UK bank card in GBP.
  PM me if you desire a referral code of any of those with some perks :)
...See pics of the places we are going to visit, in the event photos below.
Can't wait to explore hidden Asturias with you! 🌿🧀🍏
and...
Puxa Asturies! as Asturians say in "bable", the local lingo!
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