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INVITE ONLY. This special event is reserved for our most consistent members who have attended **at least five (5) Offline Women events**. The spots are Invite Only, but we are publishing it in the group to inspire everyone to join our community regularly. **Why This Brunch is Exclusive** Building genuine community requires **consistency**. Belonging is created through frequent interactions, plus persistent caring. By limiting spots through invite-only to our consistent members, we guarantee that everyone can find at least one **familiar face** at the brunch, creating immediate comfort and strengthening the supportive bonds we've worked to develop over time. **What to Expect** * **Deep Connection:** An intimate, phone-free gathering focused on meaningful conversation. * **Relaxed Setting:** Enjoy a leisurely meal and deeper discussion. * Please bring an open mind and **be ready to purchase your own brunch meal** at the café. Come as you are and leave with renewed energy and stronger friendships.

⛰️ A slice of the Kent countryside and passing through and by the Knole deer park, Knole House and Ightham Mote (pronounced "I-tam"). 🟠 **HIKE:** 📏20km (12.4 miles) 🏔️ Elev. Gain: 470m 💓 Av. Pace: 5.2km/h 🚥 [View Walking/Hiking Levels Here](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPRjEOPjW8B/) ✊ *Note: Active Muslims is equally about focusing on the actual activity, in this case, it is a paced walk/hike (and not a stroll), therefore it is advised to approach and attend these events with that mindset, intention and [purpose](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBhPWpdIMKq/?igsh=MWVjdnZrdGZwd3dmYw%3D%3D).* 🔄 Starts/Ends: **Sevenoaks Station** 📍 **Charing Cross Station** (near platforms display) ⌚Meet from 8:41am, our train departs at **9:04am** *[arrives at 9:36]. Return train estimate 4:29pm* 🚉🚗 All regular walks/hikes are free and you are welcome to purchase your own ticket/make your way to the destination station. It is best to purchase tickets on the day as an open return ideally with a Network Rail card or with a group discount. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ 🎟️ **If you would like me to help purchase your group ticket** (3+ must travel together). **On the condition you aim to arrive before the platform is announced.** 💳 [**PayPal Here (£11.10)**](https://paypal.me/mubasher001/11.10) *PLEASE MAKE SURE NO FEE IS CHARGED (Send as Friends & Family / otherwise ask for bank details).* Deadline: Friday: 9:01pm **Use your own meetup name as the reference/DM via meetup** *ℹ️ I cannot issue refunds once I've purchased your ticket.* ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ 🚻 Charing cross, on train, Sevenoaks station and Igtham Mote cafe. 🧎 Prayer: If you are praying, please have/keep wudu (make it within other breaks) and be prepared to join at short notice. 🎒 What to bring: appropriate clothing/shoes, packed lunch, water bottle (1.5-2L) & snacks to keep you going. 👕 Advisable to have layers. 🥾 Hiking boots recommended. 🧦 Hiking socks/double socks advised (reduces chance of blisters) 🔦 Headlight (winter) 📱 Fully charged mobile + portable charger 🔔 Emergency Whistle 🗂️ "No shows" for previous events may be moved to the waitlist to prioritise reliable attendees / new joiners - ***when there is a waiting list, priority is given by attendance records / new joiners.*** 📊 [[why it matters](https://tinyurl.com/28sh83cn)] ⛑️ *Disclaimer: You are solely responsible for your own safety on these events and have the fitness level required for it. That you do not require special attention, medication or additional care. You are also responsible for your belonging at all times.* 🌐 **[@Active.Muslims](https://www.instagram.com/active.muslims)** *(Follow for latest events updates)* 🚦 **[Walk/Hike Levels:](https://www.instagram.com/share/reel/BBxV4zomeZ)** 🟢 Easy 🟡 Average 🟠 Moderate 🔴 Challenging ⚫ Very Challenging 🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳 Seven trees, or their ancestors, had stood in the town for centuries and had given Sevenoaks its name since perhaps 800AD. The trees surrounded one side of what is today a cricket ground called the Vine: it was thus named because the Archbishop of Canterbury had a vineyard there Back in October 1987, the broadcaster uttered the infamous words that there was no hurricane on its way to the country. Within hours the Great Storm wreaked havoc across the country. Kent was among the worst hit with Sevenoaks losing six of its seven oaks.

Join LGBT Thamesmead for a relaxed coffee brunch and connect with other LGBTQIA+ people in the local area. We'll be meeting at the Thamesmead Social, a fabulous café on the ground floor of the Lakeside Centre by Southmere Lake. The area is very well served by buses, but should you need to drive, there is usually plenty of on-road parking available next to or near the venue. Please feel free to arrive or head off at any time between the start and finish times depending on your schedule. Whether you're a regular or you're joining us for the first time, all are welcome! 🌈 +++ This event is free to attend - however, if you'd like to give a small donation on the day to help us run this group and continue to support our local community, this will be very gratefully received! 💖

🏃🏽‍♂️ Join us for a 5k run, jog or walk @ Mile End parkrun And post run tea, coffee and/or brunch! 📍 Mile End Park, in front of Mile End Stadium ⌚ Meet **08.30** for details and warm up **09.00** start. End time: **11.00** 🚇 Closest tube: **Mile End** (Central Line 11 mins walk). **Limehouse** (DLR 14 mins walk) 🎟️ Cost: [FREE. Register online](https://www.parkrun.org.uk/register/) for a barcode to scan and track your time ⬅️ Prerequisite: must have some running experience to run, otherwise walk! https://www.parkrun.org.uk/register/ [course | Mile End parkrun](https://www.parkrun.org.uk/mileend/course/) *Reminder: Active Muslims is equally about focusing on the actual activity, in this case, the climbing (and be aware that all physical activities carry a risk of injury) which is a enjoyable but challenging discipline. Therefore it is advised to approach and attend these events with that mindset* 🧗‍♀️ This will be an informally led session including a warm up, the run is facilitated by Parkrun Belongings can be left whilst running but it is not secure and left entirely at owners’ risk.

Hot Bi Beverages! The Bi Coffee group (a separate group) meets at 3–6.30pm on the first Saturday of every month. The old Leon venue is permanently closed, so the group now meets in a Caffè Nero near Tottenham Court Road/Shaftesbury Avenue. **The venue**: Caffè Nero, the Central Saint Giles one; at the bottom (south end) of Earnshaw Street, at the corner with Shaftesbury Avenue (a big junction); round the corner from Tottenham Court Road Station. **Address**: 1a St. Giles High St, London WC2H 8AG Vicki is running Bi Coffee each month, come and go as you please. Find us by looking for our little purple unicorn and sign. Respect each other. Newcomers and quiet people are most welcome. There are regulars from outside our group (but in the general London bi community) so even if there's no-one else listed from here you'll be in a friendly and safe group. But do please note this is a separate group from our meetup group and for most reliable updates check out the [facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/groups/bicoffeelondon/). Its run enthusiastically by upstanding bi community member(s) and heartily recommended if more relaxed and quiet hanging out in a café is more your thing. 🟣 Accessibility: The cafe is ground floor and claims disabled toilet and access, baby changing facilities, wifi, and air conditioning (only one toilet though, which can occasionally mean a longer queue for that than for service). The cafe is opposite Tottenham Court Road bus stop S (busses 14, 176). It is on the junction so taxis will need to stop outside it. 🟣 More Info: Facebook group: [facebook.com/bicoffeelondon/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/bicoffeelondon/) Old Bi Coffee website (ignore the outdated location,map): [bi.tocotox.org/bicoffeelondon/](http://bi.tocotox.org/bicoffeelondon/) Venue: [website](https://caffenero.com/uk/store/central-st-giles-654/) / tel:[02072407412](tel:02072407412).

*HILLY FITNESS WALK* **18 mi (29 km) / 700m ascent / Strenuous (4 paws)** [Link - HIKE GRADINGS EXPLAINED](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C6mBtGdskgcT8XIBzC027NsONdvcqduC/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=114389074260978791923&rtpof=true&sd=true) 🐾 Link - TRAIL PHOTOS 📷 Step into the beautiful High Weald countryside, wandering through peaceful woodland, rolling farmland and quiet country paths alive with the sounds of nature. You might even catch a curious cow or two watching your progress with great interest. This is what we like to call an “easier strenuous hike” – a friendly introduction to the next level of adventure. It’ll challenge you just enough to earn those endorphins and a well-deserved snack, without leaving you questioning your life choices. Perfect for anyone ready to take that confident next step in their hiking journey. Lace up, bring a smile – the High Weald awaits! 🌿 **Also advertised here:** [TUKI TIGER ADVENTURES](https://www.meetup.com/tuki-tiger-adventures/) (See full attendees). \*\* \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ***🏋🏻‍♂️ FITNESS REQUIRED*** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- GOOD TO STRONG – capable of climbing/descending potentially steep hills & walking at a fast pace. \*\* \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🏞️ ***HIKE HIGHLIGHTS*** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- (#) Stunning panoramic viewpoints across the **High Weald**. (#) Rolling green hills, rich woodland and picturesque farmland. (#) Enjoy a relaxed outdoor lunch surrounded by classic English countryside. (#) A few short but rewarding ascents to get the heart pumping. (#) Explore charming rural villages and unwind in traditional, character-filled pubs. \*\* \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🥪 ***DAY STRUCTURE*** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Extended break for lunch / Mid hike pub stop (for drinks only) / Walk end pub stop. \*\* \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ***🌎 MEETING POINT*** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ‘MAIN ENTRANCE/EXIT’ to Haywards Heath Station, no later than specified start time. \*\* \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 📝 ***LOGISTICS*** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- * 9:05 – Train from LONDON BRIDGE * 9:55 – Start walk from HAYWARDS HEATH * 17:00 – Estimated finish, no guarantees! (**Linear hike**) – Finish at BALCOMBE Station \*\* \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🚂 ***TRAIN TICKET*** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- * *'Return to Haywards Heath’* (**No changes required**) \*\* \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ***💰 COST & PAYMENT - £10*** *Includes guided hike / Excludes train ticket* \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- (A) PAYPAL – **@tukitiger** using the *‘**Friends & Family**'* option ONLY! (B) BANK TRANSFER Name: **JAMES WASMUTH** Sort Code #: **07 01 16** Acc #: **02162841** [Link - PAYMENT TERMS](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r9dqpp_IQpKSW1EWkDsXvVocH81_IsXn/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=114389074260978791923&rtpof=true&sd=true) \*\* \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🥾 ***WHAT TO BRING*** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- * Torch (Autumn/Winter hikes) * Sit mat * Outdoor wear – basic technical clothing & equipment * AVOID - jeans * Waterproofs (rain forecast?) * Footwear – recommend ankle support hiking boots, not essential * Packed Lunch (high energy snacks possibly) * Water – 1 to 2 litres * Vaseline (good for avoiding blisters) [Link - HIKE KIT LIST](https://docs.google.com/document/d/19NW5yvYm-MGoZFtFKZd4o9A1rIIZarOU/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=114389074260978791923&rtpof=true&sd=true) \*\* \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ***⚕️ SAFETY*** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- This hike is led by an experienced hike leader & qualified Outdoor Activity First Aider. Outdoor activities involve a risk of personal injury. \*\* \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ***📜 TERMS & CONDITIONS*** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- By signing up to or attending this event you are confirming you agree to our ‘T&C's'. [Link - TERMS & CONDITIONS](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XLzWghaxsQXbjlPKDIHsjvPZN7slMYhI/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=114389074260978791923&rtpof=true&sd=true) \*\* \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ***📢 CONNECT*** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/tukitigeradventures/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TukiTigerAdventures) [Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/tukitigercommunity)

Step away from the screen and join us for our Offline Women Hangout at the Reading Room. We are meeting to unplug and enjoy a few hours of unstructured time together. There is no set agenda or forced socializing. We simply gather to exist in the same space, screen-free. The Reading Room inside the Wellcome Collection is a unique mix of a library and a gallery. It is filled with over a thousand books and curious historical objects. Unlike a standard library, this is a social space where talking is welcome. It is specifically designed for movement, conversation, and discovery. **What you can do** * **Explore**: Try out the various activities stationed around the room, from creative prompts to interactive displays. * **Read**: Pick up any book from the open shelves or bring your own. * **Create:** Bring your journal or sketchbook to capture thoughts (note: the library allows *pencils only* to protect the books). * **Relax:** Grab a beanbag on the stairs and just exist and people-watch. * **Socialize:** Engage in low-pressure conversation with other Offline Women in the social zones. Spots are limited to ensure the group remains small, intimate, and everyone has a great time connecting face-to-face.

################# **This trip is now FULL. If you've missed it, we're repeating this trip on Saturday, February 28, and Sunday, March 1. Sign up via the links:** **Saturday, February 28** https://www.meetup.com/londonsocialhiking/events/313185368/ **Sunday, March 1** https://www.meetup.com/londonsocialhiking/events/313185480/ **We’ve created a list of [FAQs](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e4VGmwhurmCng2cY3ZJHOS4j9ZlWKaX1/view?usp=sharing) to help answer your questions.** ################# We’re off to Norfolk! The seals in Norfolk are truly one of Britain's most special sights. Without any doubt, they're an incredible WOW factor and one that you must see! On this day hike, we'll walk along the top of the sand dunes and enjoy stunning panoramic views across the North Sea. On our way, we'll pass the much-loved grey seal colony at Horsey Beach, which draws thousands of visitors each year, **particularly between November and March**, when the seals come ashore to breed. There are literally hundreds and hundreds of seals and their pups stretching for as far as the eye can see! The whole walk is in the Broads National Park – one of fifteen national parks in the UK. You'll discover its iconic windmills, navigable waterways and broads (man-made, shallow lakes). With over 125 miles of lock-free waterways, the Norfolk Broads have more miles of waterway than Venice or Amsterdam, and are an extremely popular boating holiday destination! Locals like to call the Broads “the Venice of the East”. 💪 This walk is **suitable for all abilities** – it is almost entirely flat and done at a very gentle pace to allow us enjoy the nature and take plenty of pictures. **HIKE HIGHLIGHTS** * Watch seals and their young from a close distance at Horsey Gap, home to one of the biggest colonies of grey seals in Britain. * Take a gentle stroll over the vast open expanse of the golden sand dunes of Winterton Beach – a Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest. The area is a veritable haven for birds and all kinds of wildlife and is widely regarded as having the best sand dunes in Norfolk. * See the spectacular Horsey Windpump – the youngest and largest windpump in the Norfolk Broads. It was built in 1912 to pump water out from the surrounding land so that it could be used for farming. * Discover Horsey Mere, often regarded as one of the most beautiful of the northern broads and famous for its internationally important wildlife. * Walk the newly opened stretch of the England Coast Path – a new National Trail around all of England's coast, which once completed will be the longest coastal walking route in the world (4,500 kilometres in length!). **DISTANCE & DIFFICULTY** Distance: 6 miles (10km). Ascent: 50m. Difficulty: [Easy](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BMjvqhAAdSeCdyzLPHs0z04_e2TiKdci/view). **ITINERARY** **07:45** Meet outside ibis London City – Shoreditch Hotel, 5 Commercial St, E1 6BF (near Aldgate East Station) **08:00** Sharp departure **11:15** Horsey Windpump to Hemsby hike via Winterton-on-Sea for a lunch stop **16:30** Departure **19:30** London, we'll drop you off next to Bow Road Underground Station **TRANSPORT** As on most of our trips, we'll travel in a comfortable 16-seater minibus. **SAFETY** This hike is led by an experienced, Outdoor First Aid qualified hike leader. **BOOKING** To keep ticket prices down and avoid PayPal/Meetup fees (£7 extra per ticket), we kindly ask for payment by bank transfer. Please include your Meetup name and the trip as the payment reference (e.g. John Seals). As places are limited, we can hold your place for 24 hours. Business Account Name: London Social Hiking Limited Sort Code: 20-17-20 Account Number: 63116514 We'll let you know by changing your status to “Paid” as soon as the payment is cleared. You can check your status next to your name in the [attendees list](https://www.meetup.com/londonsocialhiking/events/312929114/attendees) of the event. You don’t need a paid Meetup subscription to do this – just close any pop-up windows and continue. **THE PRICE OF £78 INCLUDES** * Transport throughout the trip * Experienced, professional PSV minibus driver * Guiding on all hiking routes by an experienced and qualified Mountain Leader * Professional event organisation * Group first aid kit with qualified first aiders * Admin fee * 20% VAT **THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE** * Personal insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects, and personal trekking insurance) **HOW TO CONTACT US** For all enquiries, please PM Anna (the main organiser) via Meetup. Alternatively, you can email us at info@lshiking.co.uk We'll usually get back to you within 4 hours. Your guide will be Anna (07596844467, only for use during the hike). Please get in touch if you have any difficulty locating the meeting point or need help during the trip. **WHAT TO BRING** * Suitable hiking shoes with ankle support * Waterproof and windproof jacket and trousers or a poncho (if there is a chance of rain) * Gloves/hat/cap * Water (min 1L) * Packed lunch **REVIEWS ⭐** We have hosted over 600 events on Meetup and received an incredible number of positive reviews from our community. We’re proud to have achieved an **average event rating of 4.8 out of 5**. Please keep sharing your feedback – it helps us continue to improve and make every trip even better! **JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA** This is where we share pictures from our events. Feel free to use for inspiration on where to go next! [Facebook group link](https://www.facebook.com/groups/220802492121957) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/london_social_hiking/) **REFUND POLICY** You can check our refund policy [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ny-b2NmMzBlpCiKjzkqC2vJEisxlORpn/view?usp=drive_link).

This is a new hike — a shorter version of our popular Surrey 3 Peaks route, designed especially for the winter months when daylight is limited and we have few tough hikes, a lot of the route is the same. Don’t be fooled by the distance though — it’s still a challenging and demanding hike. Your guide knows this area well and has written this route himself. He was born on the North Downs Way and spent 18 years living in the Surrey Hills woodlands — the landscape we’ll be hiking through. 📏 **Key Info:** • Distance: 13 miles (21km) • Grading: [Challenging](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/HikeGradings.pdf) • Ascent: 640m • Hiking time: 5 to 5.5 hours • Cost: £33 (includes guided hike + return train) • Refunds: Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you follow our [[Resale Process](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/FAQ.pdf)] and your place is rebooked, we’ll issue a refund. • Toilet Breaks: On the train and at the lunch stop 📍 **Meeting Point** • Location: Victoria station. Meet between WHSmith (no 34) and Nero Express (no 29) - [MAP](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/StationPhotos/Victoria.jpg) & [photo](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/StationPhotos/VictoriaPhoto.jpg) • Time: Meet 8:10am, leave 8:25am for the 8:41am train • Return: 5:45pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then) 🌟 **Highlights** • Conquer the **two highest peaks in Surrey** — Leith Hill (294m) & Holmbury Hill (261m) • Hike through the **Surrey Hills AONB**, one of England’s most beautiful landscapes • See the historic **Leith Hill Tower** with its sweeping panoramas • A **superb training hike** for major challenges (Yorkshire Three Peaks, National Three Peaks, Kilimanjaro, Toubkal, Everest Base Camp etc) 🥾 **Hike Description** This is a shorter version of the Surrey 3 Peaks - a formidable challenge often called the Yorkshire cousins as it rivals the Yorkshire Three Peaks in length and ascent. We take on the two highest points in Surrey: **Holmbury Hill and Leith Hill**, following ancient sandy trails and woodland ridges across the **Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty**. Surrey is the most wooded county in England, and this route showcases its very best trails. Starting from **Holmwood**, our route climbs first to **Leith Hill** (294m), the highest point in the South East of England. Here the summit is crowned by the 18th-century gothic **Leith Hill Tower**, offering some of the most far-reaching views of any of our hikes — south to the sea and the South Downs, and north as far as central London landmarks on a clear day. From there, we continue along sandy trails and woodland ridges to **Holmbury Hill** (261m), where the remains of an Iron Age fort overlook the forested Weald below. **Toughness (Please Read):** This is a **very tough, and hilly hike** with over 600m of total ascent. Expect steep sections, some loose ground, and a short section where you need to use your hands it's so steep. The **pace will average 4.0–4.4 km/h** and **the hike will not be slowed down or cut short.** It is **not suitable for beginners**. Only experienced and fit walkers should join. If a participant is unable to keep pace or complete the hike, there are places they can arrange a taxi to leave the hike. If you have any doubts about your ability, we recommend choosing one of our less demanding hikes instead. 🧭 **Guide:** • Leader: [GRAHAM](https://www.outdooraholics.co.uk/MeetTheOutdooraholics.pdf) • Contact (hike day only): 07796 098487 🍽️ **Food:** • Bring a packed lunch and hike snacks, it's a long hike • If time allows - brief pub visit after the hike - (drinks optional) 🎒**What to Bring** • Hiking boots/shoes • Water (2 litres minimum) • Packed lunch • Waterproofs (jacket and trousers) • Hat and gloves if cold • Train tickets are arranged – just meet us at the meeting point ⚠️ **Safety** Your guide is a trained hike leader and Outdoor Activity First Aider ❓ **Want to Know More?** • [New to Our Trips?](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/new_to_our_day_hikes.pdf) (perfect for first-timers, answers “what to expect”) • [About Us](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/about_us.pdf) (who Outdooraholics are, credibility, history) • [FAQs](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/FAQ.pdf) (covers common queries) 📲 **Explore More &** **Stay Connected** [Day hikes list](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/hikesbygrade.pdf) 👣 [Calendar - All trips](https://www.meetup.com/outdooraholics/events/calendar/) 📖 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/outdooraholics/) 📸 [Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/Outdooraholics) & [Photos group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/Outdooraholics) 📄 **Terms and Conditions** By signing up or attending you agree to our [Terms and Conditions](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/TermsConditionsOutdooraholicsHikingUK.pdf) © Outdooraholics Hiking UK Ltd 2026 E & OE

Join us for a strength and movement training session in an outdoor setting. The session will be a blend of strength, coordination, balance and fundamental movements Limited numbers. The session is open to all abilities, bring water, a snack and energy! And join us for post training coffee 📍 Paddington recreation ground, W9 (exact location will be provided once registered) Cost: £5 + Transaction Fee. With **[Sacha Syed](https://www.instagram.com/sacha_syed_)**: Qualified UK Level 3 coach and leader in running fitness. Former academy football coach and currently 1-2-1 and small group coach. ⛑️ *Disclaimer: Over 18s only. You are solely responsible for your own safety on these events. That you do not require special attention, medication or additional care. You are also responsible for your belonging at all times.*

Join us for a track running session at Paddington Rec. Suitable for all levels of runners but best suited to those regularly running 5k or longer distances. For those wishing to try out track running and improve their speed, endurance or technique. Limited numbers. The session is open to all abilities, bring water, a snack and energy! And join us for post training coffee 📍 Paddington recreation ground, W9 (exact location will be provided once registered) Cost: Free With **[Sacha Syed](https://www.instagram.com/sacha_syed_)**: Qualified UK Level 3 sports coach and leader in running fitness. Former academy football coach and currently 1-2-1 and small group coach. ⛑️ *Disclaimer: Over 18s only. You are solely responsible for your own safety on these events. That you do not require special attention, medication or additional care. You are also responsible for your belonging at all times.*

**\-\-\- ALL GROUP TICKETS ARE NOW PRCHASED FOR 12 PEOPLE \-\-\-** Participation in group travel is optional. You may attend the hike using your own transport. The hike itself is free of charge. **Note:** Anyone who has signed up but hasn’t paid will be removed from the event as we get closer to purchasing tickets, to allow others who are ready to pay to take their place. **£13 payments must be sent to the organiser by noon Tuesday 03 Feb** **🥾 EVENT:** Coastal Downs & Parkland Circular Walk [**[LINK](https://www.meetup.com/freehiketogether/events/312754437/)**] **📅 DATE:** 07 Feb 2026 **PAID/UNPAID** 01 Adrian - paid 02 Cat - paid 03 Angela - paid 04 Ranj - paid ... 05 Ana - paid 06 Pavel - paid 07 Adam (Was - Stavros - paid - unable to attend) 08 Lester - paid ... 09 Niko - paid 10 Sunil - paid 11 Shadia - paid 12 Sophie - paid ... **📍 LONDON MEETING POINT - GROUP TRAVEL** AdrianB will be at the meeting point holding the group tickets. 08:15 - **[London Victoria](https://w3w.co/gear.deputy.orbit)** ticket office 08:30 - Leave meeting point and board the train 08:46 - Train departs London Victoria 10:18 - Arrive at **[Goring-by-Sea railway station](https://w3w.co/dirt.bride.sank)** ❗ **IMPORTANT:** Please ensure you are at the meeting point on time. If you are not there when we leave to board the train, we will go through the barrier without you. **✅ THIS OFFER APPLIES TO YOU IF** * You want to pay a £13 total travel cost for the entire day * You are happy to travel in groups of four people * You understand that individual tickets cannot be issued * You will be travelling from **London Victoria** to **Goring-by-Sea** and back to **London Victroia** **⚙️ HOW IT WORKS** You can pay the organiser £13 in advance. The organiser will purchase group tickets only once a full group of four people has been confirmed. If a group of four is not confirmed, your payment will be fully refunded, and you will need to arrange your own travel. **💳 PAYMENT** Closed! After completing the payment, send a private message to AdrianB confirming that payment has been made. Please include your transaction ID and Meetup profile name so your bank account display name can be matched to your Meetup profile. 📱 **WhatsApp:** AdrianB: +44 (0) 7438 812 663 **🔁 REFUNDS** If a group of four is not confirmed, your payment will be fully refunded, and you will need to arrange your own travel. After tickets have been pre-purchased from National Rail, a refund is not possible. **❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS** **Q: What if I want to travel on my own?** A: You cannot. This arrangement requires all participants to travel in groups of four. **Q: What if I want to leave the group and travel on my own later?** A: You cannot. You must remain with your group of four for the entire journey. **Q: Will the organiser give me an individual ticket?** A: No. The ticket issued is a group ticket and is valid only for four people travelling together. **Q: Will the organiser give a group of four people a ticket?** A: Yes. A group ticket will be provided as long as all four people stay together and travel together. **Q: Who holds the group tickets, and how do we get through the barriers?** A: The organiser will hold and present the tickets to the train guard. We will go through the barriers together as one group. 📝 **NOTE:** If you with to arrange your own group travel you can buy the tickets from **[HERE](https://ticket.southernrailway.com/daysave/2026-02-07/VIC/4/)**

Come join us for this wonderfully varied and beautiful 9 mile walk whereby we shall walk by the River Cam into Cambridge, then through Cambridge itself and finally a most idyllic walk through the water meadows to Grantchester where we shall have tea at the wondrous Orchard Tea Rooms. We shall then take taxis back to Cambridge. Or you may decide to walk back to Cambridge. The section from Cambridge to Granchester is dedicated to "Walk instead of Scroll" an iniative in February to reduce online social media presence. If you prefer you can choose to end your walk at Cambridge itself for a walk of 5 to 6 miles. Let's go with the flow ! We shall meet at 9am to buy return group train tickets to Waterbeach and take the train at 9.54am that arrives at Waterbeach at 11.26am after changing at Cambridge. Train ticket : Waterbeach Return Or you may decide to drive. The walk shall commence by 11.30am. This is not a circular walk and back at Cambridge you would need to take either a taxi or a very short train journey back to Waterbeach to get back to your car if you had driven to the start of the walk. Please bring packed lunch , water, snacks etc plus waterproof jacket and walking shoes/boots/trainers. You should be able to walk 2.5 miles per hour and have adequate and appropriate insurance for this type of activity. Meetup fee £8 payable in cash or £6 non refundable in advance by bank transfer, details supplied by private message. No PayPal. Train back to London from Cambridge. Please only post photos of others with their consent. My no is 07714250849

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

Dale Gnidovec, Curator of the Orton Hall Museum of Geology at The Ohio State University, will be presenting a program he has wanted to share with us for a long time: Plate Tectonics. His description of his program: Continents on the move - Nothing in Earth history makes sense without moving continents - it tells us why mountains, volcanoes, minerals, and fossils are where they are. This talk examines the evidence for continental drift, why it was disbelieved, and explains how the more-encompassing theory of plate tectonics was developed and eventually proven. Dale is an energetic, incredibly knowledgeable, and very entertaining speaker and this will be another wonderful program by Dale. Hope to see you there! Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

We will have our certified mediums available and you can receive 3 10-minute readings for $20. To keep you safe, we will be following all CDC and Health Dept. guidelines at our psychic fair today. Sitters and readers required to wear a mask. We will maintain a minimum of 6 foot physical distance during readings. Please, if you can, bring your own portable chair to use during your readings. Please note that we are at our wonderful new home at Unity of Columbus, 4211 Maize Road, Columbus, OH

Hi ladies. Let's hike the multi-purpose trail - approximately 4 miles. Meet in the Maple Grove Picnic area.