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Guided Forest Bathing @ THCP
Sun, Aug 9, 9:00 AM**Introduction** In our busy city, it can be difficult to find time to slow down and smell the roses! Forest bathing offers you the chance to do just that. Over the course of 2 hours, you will be guided through a multi-sensory exploration of the natural world, giving you time to slow down, breathe, and find peace among the natural world. **What is forest bathing?** Forest bathing typically consists of slow walking, mindfulness practices, and resting (seated or lying down) in nature. Remember being a kid and just watching the branches overhead in the breeze? Originating in Japan in the 1980s, Shin-Rin Yoku or forest bathing, was created as a preventative response to climbing rates of stress in urban areas. Since then, many research studies have shown that even one hour a week spent engaging with nature can significantly reduce symptoms of stress. **What to expect:** * 2-hour duration * Small group size (maximum 6) * Multi-sensory activities * Sharing circle (optional) * Herbal tea offering * A guide to take care of you, so you can truly relax into the wonder of the natural world * Phone-free environment * Opportunity to chat and connect with others (if you would like to) * **Please note there are no toilets available** \- there are several cafes on Mile End Road with toilet facilities\. **What to bring:** * Warm clothes; even on a summer day, spending prolonged time in the shade can begin to feel chilly! * Shoes with a good grip, and that you don't mind getting dirty * A journal and pen * A mug (for tea if you fancy it!) * Any medications you might need, such as EpiPens or inhalers. **How much is it?** This experience is offered on a donation basis; this means you can decide what you can reasonably afford to give. To help you decide, we want to be transparent with our cost breakdown: * £8.50 - meets the recommended donation to Friends of THCP and contributes to important conservation work * £12 - covers the above and supports the guide at the minimum wage rate * £15-20 - pay it forward / supporter option. You are welcome to give less or more depending on your personal circumstances. **[Make a donation here](https://buy.stripe.com/14AfZg0Gn3qL9Dx86M2VG02)**. **About your guide:** Hello! I'm Lizzie, a life-long nature lover. Having been gifted the Kingfisher Concise Field Guide to Animals & Plants of Britain and Europe at the tender age of five, it's perhaps unsurprising that I am happiest outdoors! After several years as a geography teacher and data analyst, I began my studentship as a Forest Bathing Practitioner with Nature and Therapy in June 2025. I have experienced the medicinal influence of nature in my own life when I've struggled with burnout and grief; it's a gift I am keen to share with others. If you have any questions, please do reach out. I look forward to welcoming you! **What next?** Sign up! Then, you will receive a participation form by email with a couple of questions about health and safety; please try to respond before the event, so we can go straight to the trees! Your answers will help us to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone and are encrypted. Our GDPR policy is available on request.
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Tue, Aug 4, 4:00 PM
Discuss & Social 🍷 Birth rate panic: save the pensions or save the planet?
Tue, Aug 11, 6:35 PM**Join our no-judgment space to make new friends and chat about everything from daily life to big world issues. This week's topic:** Birth rates have been falling across the world - and while some governments now pay cash bonuses to new parents, some influencers argue that having fewer babies is the best way to protect nature. Many young people also worry about who will fund future pensions and listen to divisive narratives about entire cultures being replaced. How do we find a balance between taking care of our world, our future comfort, and each other? We’ll talk about: 1. Do you feel personal or financial pressure from society to have children? 2. Are public conversations about birth rates creating more division between different groups? 3. What does a good life look like if our populations naturally become smaller? *Skip the small talk and join a room of global minds and cosmopolitans for our weekly conversation lounge. Find meaningful and international perspectives on modern culture, relationships, and society. No expertise needed - just an open mind and your life experiences. Come for the perspectives. Stay for the connections.* **🍸 THE VIBE** * **Curated Conversations:** Thoughtful, intriguing, and deep. It's more about our personal journeys and lived experiences, less about academic point-scoring. * **Cinematic Backdrop:** Hosted in a moody lounge perfect for late-night drinks and cozy conversation. * **Fluid Mingling:** A balance of guided group discussions and casual socializing over drinks. * **A Global Collective:** Connect with international graduates, London's creatives, open-minded travelers, etc. **🕒 THE RUN SHEET** * **19:30 – 20:00 \| The Warm Up:** Arrive, grab a cocktail, and chat casually as everyone settles into the lounge.. * **20:00 – 21:30 \| The Discussion Circles:** We move into our hosted conversation circles. We shuffle groups so you meet new faces. * **21:30 – Late \| The After\-Chat:** Shift to casual socializing. The lounge bar stays open late for socialising and drinks. **📜 OUR DISCUSSION CODE (house rules)** 1. **Curiosity over judgement:** We're here to explore how different people think. Listen, ask questions, learn from each other. Every view is a puzzle and we want to understand all angles without judging the people who bring them. 2. **Respect the mic:** This is a shared space, not a soapboxing stage. Give everyone a chance to speak. 3. **Don't take it personally:** We can explore different views while remaining completely kind and respectful to the people sharing them. 4. **Be Present:** We put our phones away during the conversation to truly connect with the people around us. **📍 THE LOGISTICS** * **Where:** The lounge bar/café at Curzon Aldgate, 2 Canter Way, E1 8PS. * **Free to attend:** Like all venues, the café expects everyone to order drinks or snacks throughout our stay. * **Pending approval?** Please wait until you're approved as we manage group numbers across different platforms. * **Transport:** Aldgate East, Aldgate, Tower Hill/Gateway stations are all within a 5-minute walk. **✅ "Pending approval" to group?** Please wait until you are approved as we're balancing participants across different channel pools. **🌎 ABOUT US** **World Citizens** is London's premier cosmopolitan collective. For over 15 years, we have curated high-vibe spaces, salon discussions, and cultural mixers for global minds, young professionals, and international expats living in the capital. **\*Our other weekly events\*** \- Friday evening socials every week \- Cafe tour around London every Saturday \- Canary Wharf socials every other Wednesday \- Outdoor fun \(hiking\, kayaking\, etc\) every weekend \- Dining\, cultural and travel activities on\-demand **JOIN OUR TEAM!** We're all volunteers, so if you enjoy organizing activities or events in your spare time, while meeting great people every week, send a message to our team account "TP"! **DISCLAIMER** We are a 100% volunteer-run team. Though we have high standards in planning, this is a private informal activity so we cannot be liable for any damage or inconvenience. However, we put safety and comfort first. We take all complaints seriously, and take severe action against any harassment, verbal or non-verbal, and anti-social behaviour, towards our guests or team members. We collaborate with the police when needed. We take photos and videos which may include you to help promote the community in line with GDPR Data Protection law, as well as stock photos from Pexels or Unsplash. We may restrict or prioritize guests at our own discretion for safety, quality and logistics reasons. While our team's decisions may not be perfect we ask that you follow our decisions first and raise any disputes to discuss with us later and privately. By attending you understand, agree with and respect all terms of this disclaimer.
Friday Coffee, Conversation & New Connections in Soho
Fri, Aug 7, 6:00 PMJoin us on Friday evenings at the charming L’ETO Café for a relaxed and inspiring social meetup in the heart of Soho. Whether you’re a local or visiting London, this gathering is a simple, welcoming way to enjoy good conversation and meet interesting, open-minded people in a cozy café setting. Expect relaxed chats, thoughtful exchanges, and a friendly atmosphere - all over great coffee, tea, and indulgent cakes. What to Expect • Meet and connect with people from different backgrounds - professionals, creatives, and curious minds • Easy, natural conversations in a respectful and comfortable environment • A social evening that’s friendly and low-pressure, with no formal networking or expectations From time to time, we may include a short, light activity (such as an icebreaker or quiz) and gently rotate seating so everyone has a chance to meet new faces - always keeping the focus on relaxed coffee and easy conversation. Whether you’re new in town or a familiar face, join us for an evening of warmth, inspiration, and genuine connection. We’d love to see you there. ☕ Please note: The event is free to attend. To support our host café, we kindly encourage everyone to purchase at least one drink. 📸 We share upcoming events, community highlights, and social moments on Instagram - follow us to stay connected: https://www.instagram.com/lsc.2026 ✨ Stay Connected with London Social Connect ✨
FREE Afternoon Walk – Bushy Park & Thames Riverside Circular from Kingston
Sat, Aug 8, 2:45 PMA scenic Sunday walk through one of London’s most beautiful open landscapes — **Bushy Park** — followed by a peaceful riverside walk along the **Thames Path**. Expect wide open views, ancient woodland, historic parkland, and a chance to spot **herds of free-roaming deer**. This is a lovely route — open skies, beautiful trail, and a walk to stretch the legs and clear the mind. *** ### 📍 **Meeting Point** **Kingston Railway Station (KT1 1UJ)** We’ll meet **just outside the main exit**. **Meeting Time:** 15:45 PM We will leave at 16:00 PM sharp. Trains run frequently from Waterloo via Clapham Junction. **Car Park** \- At Canbury Place Car Park or the Cattle Market Car Park\. *** ### 🌿 **Route Highlights** * Wide-open grasslands & old oak avenues in **Bushy Park** * Chance to **see fallow and red deer** roaming freely * Tree-lined water canals and woodland glades * Riverside walking beside the **Thames** * Views of **Hampton Court Palace** area from the riverside * Flat, easy paths — very beginner-friendly Total distance: \~ **12 to 15 kms max** Difficulty: **Easy to Moderate** (flat & steady, suitable for most fitness levels) Pace: **Purposeful and steady** — We walk, talk, and enjoy with lots of stops. *** ### 🎒 **What to Bring** * Comfortable **shoes** * **2L water** * **Cap/Hat and Sunscreen** * A **good spirit** — always required 😄 *** ### ⚠️ **Group Notes** * Please stay **with or behind the walk leader** to keep the group together. * No one gets left behind — I give **catch-up breaks** where needed. * This is a **free, voluntary group** — you are responsible for your own safety. * Be respectful to wildlife (especially the deer — no approaching to avoid incidents). Please read our **About Us** page if you haven’t already: [https://www.meetup.com/free-hiking-outdoor-fitness-and-social-activities](https://www.meetup.com/free-hiking-outdoor-fitness-and-social-activities) *** ### 🍻 **After-Walk Social** We’ll finish back in Kingston, where we can stop for a drink at a nearby pub and maybe dinner and hang out a bit. *** ### 📱 **Contact** If you’re running late or lost, message me on WhatsApp: **07830 374 629** (Please **do not call** during the walk — I’ll be leading/navigating.)
prettyplanslondon | content, cocktails & connections (women ages 20-28) 💌
Sat, Aug 15, 4:00 PMjoin us for our very first pretty plans london meetup! ✨ we’ll be meeting at florattica rooftop for cocktails, good food, lots of laughs and hopefully the beginning of some amazing friendships. this is a relaxed evening where everyone can get to know each other, chat, take some photos, create a little content if you want to and enjoy one of london’s prettiest rooftops together. don’t worry if you’re coming alone, most people will be and that’s exactly why this group exists. our aim is to build a community where nobody has to ask “does anyone want to go?” because there’s always a group of girls ready for the next plan. there’ll also be a whatsapp group after the event so we can organise future brunches, pilates classes, coffee dates, content days, nights out, weekend trips and all the spontaneous plans in between. bring your favourite outfit, your camera roll ready for new memories and come exactly as you are. we can’t wait to meet you!🤍
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