FFW: (Option 1) 'Picnic & Sunset' Burton Dassett - Summer Solstice Experience

On the official longest day of 2026, first-timers and regulars - quickly add your name to the attendees list for this summer-solstice special, as we sit on the grass at one of the finest view-points around for the evening, to take in the incredible sunset view and acknowledge the official date of the peak of Summer 2026 on this day, June the 21st.

Hosted by Joanna, starting at 7.30pm we'll spread out the picnic blankets on the grass and bring snacks / cake / drinks / 'Noseco' (non-alcoholic Proseco) have a relaxed chat as we wait to toast the all-important moment - the summer solstice sunset, which will occur at at approximately 9.30pm.
Then, with the cars just 5 minutes walk away, we'll drive off safely before it gets dark.

IMPORTANT NOTE : This event is Option 1, for which there is no hike associated. It is a static social-gathering only, and we will not move from the amazing views on the Burton Dassett hill-top for the full duration of the advertised times.
For details of the event that includes a hike (Option 2) read below.

Where is it?...
Use map link #1 :
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y8AnR9sPPb6wsr25A
and park on free roadside parking anywhere along Top Street.
Then, walk up the hill-path to the event location with map link #2 :
https://maps.app.goo.gl/TxuGwwoDrfzptw8x7
on the side of the Burton Dassett hills, where we will have a perfect view of the horizon.

Need a lift?...
If you are a driver, you will certainly attain hero/heroine status if you write a message here on the event page offering your services - stating your location and specific locations that you can collect passengers from.
If you are not a driver and would like a lift, leave a message here on the event page (as soon as you sign up) asking if anyone is kind enough to offer. Leaving that question until the day before the event is probably too late. Don't forget to offer a few pounds to your driver as petrol prices are high at the moment.
Travel planning info for drivers :
The Top Street meet-point is X miles away from...
Banbury 9; Warwick 12; Leamington 12; Kenilworth 17; Coventry 22; Rugby 20; Central Birmingham 35.

At this event you'll have a fantastic outdoorsy evening out, you'll meet a warm group of super-social Friendly Faces (including first-timers as always) and you'll be amazed at how easy it is to make new acquaintances / connections.

Feel free to drop Joanna or myself a private message if you have any questions.
If not - click the big "Attend" button now to make sure you don't forget.

EVENT SUMMARY / IMPORTANT POINTS

1. This event starts at 7.30pm. Please be respectfully on time. (instead of disrespectfully late)

2. Dogs ARE NOT allowed 🐶❌ to attend this event.

3. If you wish to take part in the earlier Burton Dassett hike event which will finish at the same hill-top at around 8.30pm, please sign up to that event (Option 2) instead and not this one.
Link here: https://meetu.ps/e/Q6gwW/BSFBF/i
These two events will converge to watch the sunset together, so to help us establish separate attendee numbers for both events please pick only one of the two events - Do not sign up to both.

4. 'First-timer' attendees are always welcome to come along and check out who we are and how we do things. After that if you wish to return for another one, becoming an official subscribing group-member is necessary, so provided you are (strictly) within the permitted group age range of 25 to 55 qualifying you to join - read the joining details here...
https://www.meetup.com/friendlyfaces/events/305407432/