Beach Cleanups London

The Caribbean Brunch

Ladies! Let's enjoy some brunch! 🌴🍹 CARIBBEAN BRUNCH IS HERE MONTHLY! 🍹🌴 Get ready for the ultimate daytime vibe with 100% Caribbean music only 🎶🔥 from start to finish — pure dancehall, reggae, soca, bashment, lovers rock & more! 🍹 2 FOR 1 RUM COCKTAILS from 12PM–2PM 🎤 KARAOKE COMPETITION with a £200 CASH PRIZE – bring the vocals and steal the show! 🍽️ MAINS – £15 (all served with Rice & Peas, Plantain & Slaw) 🔥 Curry Goat Boneless goat cooked in our selection of spices. 🔥 Jerk Chicken with Plantain Jam Boneless, skinless chicken thighs marinated in traditional jerk seasoning, served with plantain jam. 🌱 Ackee & Chickpea Casserole Ackee seasoned with fresh herbs & garlic, served with sautéed chickpeas simmered with thyme, scotch bonnet & colourful peppers. 🐟 Escovitch Fish Marinated red snapper fillets fried golden & crispy, served with traditional escovitch dressing. ➕ Sides available on the day: French Fries, Fried Dumplings, Green Salad, Mac & Cheese, Vegan Mac & Cheese & Plantain 🍟🥟🧀🍌 This is more than brunch... it’s a whole Caribbean experience ☀️🍴🎶 **Tickets will be bought together by me to ensure we are seated together Total cost is £25: £22 for ticket and £3 event fee. PLEASE NOTE THIS ONLY COVERS ENTRY TO THE BRUNCH -FOOD WILL NEED TO BE PURCHASED SEPERATELY ON THE DAY. RSVP TO BOOK.**

🟢 🏖️🚶Day Trip & Walk: Seven Sensational Sandy Beaches ➕ Beach/🏊‍♀/Picnic ⌚😎

🏖️ From Viking to Margate Beach, with time on the beach & picnic time at a Botnay Bay - *one of the best sandy beaches close to London & named one of the best in the UK.* *⛱️ This is all about the sand and the sea, we will be walking up, down and around to get to many bays and beaches, that’s the idea! If you feel you’ll get bored after the second beach, then this is not for you. However, if you love the sea and proper sandy beaches, then pack your beach stuff!* *🌤️ Due to the beach time, the event is subject to good weather forecast.* 🟢 **WALK:** 📏 13km (8 miles) 💓 Av. Pace: 4.8 km/h 📍 **London Victoria Rail Station** (Opposite platform 4/5) ⌚ From: 08:41. Train departs: **09:10** \[Arrived at Broadstairs: 11:00 \| Return estimate 18:33pm\, arrives 20:21 Victoria \] ↪️ Start: **Broadstairs Station** [/Victoria ] ↩️ Ends: **Margate Station** [/Victoria] **🚆 Travel & Tickets** All our regular walks & hikes are free to join. You are welcome to arrange your own travel or meet us at the destination station. **Option 1: Buy Your Own Ticket** We recommend buying on the day. Use a **Network Railcard** or a **GroupSave** discount where possible. Make sure it allows anytime return. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ **Option 2: Group Ticket (3+ People)** I can help purchase group tickets to save costs, **BUT you must arrive at the station before the platform is announced to collect your physical ticket.** To join this: 💳 **PayPay Here:** TBC By Thursday 6th August *Please send via **Friends & Family** and make sure no fee is charged.* ⏳**Deadline:** TBC 📱 **Confirmation:** Message on **[WhatsApp](https://tinyurl.com/5n68255b)** with your **Meetup Name** once paid. *ℹ️ No refunds once tickets are bought.* ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ 🚻 Available at Victoria Station and at most of the beaches. 😌 If the weather is suitable then there is time to relax, eat, rest and play on a sandy beach. 🎒 What to bring: appropriate clothing/shoes, water bottle, snacks to keep you going & packed lunch. Welcome to bring any games etc 🩳 Bring extra clothes if you're getting in the water and a small towel. ⛺ I will have a small (sealable) beach tent for our break - if anyone needs to change/adjust clothes etc. 🥏 Feel free to bring beach games. We will of course aim to play our usual Frizbattle games! 🧎 For those wanting to pray Zuhur/Asr: we can pray on the beach at rest/food time. 🏖️👣 Why not take your shoes/socks off and walk barefoot on all of the beaches! *If you are, then I would also recommend carrying some light beach sandals/slippers/crocs to use in-between some of bays - it will save time and avoid sandy shoes/socks for the longer walking parts.* ⛱️ 1. Viking Bay 2. Stone Bay 3. Joss & Kingsgate Bay 4. Botnay Bay 5. Walpole Bay 6. Palm Bay 7. Margate Beach **📋 Attendance Policy:** When an event has a **waiting list**, priority is given to new joiners and those with a reliable attendance record - *previous "No-Shows" may be moved to the waitlist to ensure spots go to reliable attendees [[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. 🚦 **[Walk/Hike Levels:](https://www.instagram.com/share/reel/BBxV4zomeZ)** 🟢 Easy 🟡 Average 🟠 Moderate 🔴 Challenging ⚫ Very Challenging **Follow us for updates:** 🌐 **[@Active.Muslims](https://www.instagram.com/active.muslims)**

NEW: The Whitstable to Water-Edge Wander to Sandy Solace near Margate

**DESCRIPTION** Get ready for a, refreshing linear coastal hike tracking the stunning North Kent shoreline. We will be following the flat, panoramic King Charles III England Coast Path, starting in vibrant Whitstable and ending at the golden shores of Birchington-on-Sea. This hike transitions beautifully from the iconic pebbles and beach huts of Whitstable, past the dramatic ruins of Reculver Towers, and finishes at Minnis Bay, Margate —a sandy paradise perfect for a well-deserved post-walk swim, a cold drink, and a great meal. **WHAT TO EXPECT - HIKING INFO** Distance: **22km** Ascent: c.**96m** Estimated Duration 5 hours depending on drink and ice cream stops. Difficulty: \**[Moderate](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/hike-grade)* **PROGRAMME** Meeting Point: Whitstable Train Station: **10:00** Ending: Birchington-on-Sea: **16:00ish** **COST** The cost is **£12 per person.** for hike only. Recommended tickets: Super Off-Peak Day Return to Birchington-on-Sea **HIKE INCLUDES** * Guided Hike planned and led by experienced AAA leaders, trained Summer Mountain Leader with Wilderness First Aid Training. * PayPal fees **PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE** * Travel costs * Lunch, drinks or any refreshments * Souvenirs * Meetup Fee levied on all purchases via meetup * Entrance fees to any attractions you wish to visit **RECOMMENDED KIT LIST \[\(full list\)\]\(\(full list\)\)** * Suitable hiking shoes or boots * Waterproof jacket and trousers (Please no jeans!) * Water [2L recommended] * Warm/Windproof layer, e.g. Down/Primaloft/Fleece * Wicking base layer, e.g. Polyester/Tencil/Merino * Camera & Phone * Picnic lunch and snacks **CANCELLING/REFUNDS** If you can no longer join the event, please message the host and update your RSVP status on MeetUp to 'Not going', to allow others to take your place. If the event sells out, and you have messaged us and have changed your RSVP to 'Not going', please email us on [info@aaalondongroup.com](info@aaalondongroup.com) after the event date, requesting a refund, including your PayPal email address, so we can locate the payment. Unfortunately, as PayPal retains the original transaction fee, we cannot refund this. If the hike is not full, we are sorry, we are unable to issue a refund. **QUESTIONS** If you have any other questions, please check visit our[ FAQ page](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/faq). If you are still unsure, contact the event Host shown on this page. We have operated over 1,000 events without significant incidents in the last ten years, achieved through meticulous planning. All participants (members and their guests) in any AAA Hiking event or activity are personally responsible for their fitness, safety and welfare, and must be equipped accordingly. If you have signed up for the event, you acknowledge and accept the AAA Hiking Terms and Conditions. They say that pictures speak a thousand words, and so here are pics from this previous day trip on our website (click on this event): [www.aaahiking.co.uk/day-hikes](www.aaahiking.co.uk/day-hikes) [FAQs](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/faq) \| [Terms and Conditions](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/terms-and-conditions) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/AAAhiking) \| [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AAAHikingUK/reviews) \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaahiking/) \| [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@aaahiking) \| [Trip Advicer](https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186338-d19994843-Reviews-AAA_Hiking_Outdoor_Group-London_England.html) \| [TicTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@aaahiking) \| [Website](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/) © AAA London Group Ltd. Errors and Omissions Excepted

Boat Party... Ship It, Don't Sink It! (Paid Event)

We've collaborated with our friends at the [DevSecOps London Gathering](https://www.meetup.com/devsecops-london-gathering/events/307401511/) (DSOLG) and with Intruder Security to bring you a summer boat party aboard the MV Golden Star. Last year, we collaborated with DSOLG to throw a boat party and it was a great success, this year we're doing it again! Join us for a summer evening of: * Community networking across DevOps & DevSecOps * Drinks, food & cityscape views * Giveaways courtesy of our sponsor, [Intruder Security](https://www.intruder.io/) I**MPORTANT: this is a paid-for event and tickets are only available on [Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ship-it-dont-sink-it-2026-summer-networking-party-tickets-1992199919588?aff=oddtdtcreator)**, for a nominal price chosen to avoid no-shows. Signing up here on meetup.com will not get you on the boat!

Le Touquet - France - Paris Beach

3-Hour Boat Cruise + DJ => Kingston Town End Pier

Hi All, **Boat Cruise Tickets:** [https://www.tickettailor.com/events/sanjay/2319801](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/sanjay/2319801) **Please note there is a small booking and transaction fee.** **The ticket prices will start at £20 for early bookings and rise to £50 for late bookings, with tickets released in stages. So get the tickets early before they go up. Ticket cancellation and full refund given up to 48 hours before the cruise. No refunds within 48 hours of the cruise. 80-90 tickets for sale, which is below the total boat's capacity.** **Check-In Starts: 07:00 PM.** **Boat Cruise: 07:30 PM - 10:30 PM** Yes, it’s finally happening…a BOAT CRUISE from Kingston pier and back for three hours with a DJ. The DJ will play tunes we request, as the whole boat is hired for us. We will see scenes in the daylight and at night. We will also be passing a 'Boat Lock' where you'll get to experience how a boat moves through two different levels of water. The route will be either up toward the Sunbury route or down to the Richmond route; they cannot say exactly at this time. The lower deck of the boat is fully enclosed with a sitting area. The upper deck has a sitting area, a dance floor, and access to an open area to the outside of the boat. Naturally, they have a full licenced bar. The corkage fee is £12.00 per 75cl bottle of sparkling or still wine; this is the only product they allow corkage on. Look forward to seeing the usual suspects as well as new members for interesting views, great vibes, silly dancing, and simply socialising. Making it a great one-off, unique event. So don't miss the boat (sorry, couldn't resist 😂) 🛥️💃🕺🤩☀️ Sanjay

Coach Trip to Dorset - Visit to Bournemouth & Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door

Join me as we travel to the coastal town and civil parish in the south east of Dorset. Make new friends, connect, socialise and have fun, beats staying at home watching Netflix, meet likeminded people who love day trips. A day with fresh air and beautiful beaches. Follow me on a gorgeous walk along the beach in Bournemouth or Zip wiring and an in amazing walk to Durdle Door along Lulworth Cove. Come with friends or alone, 95% of members attend our events alone, so don't worry, the group are super friendly and many have become great friends. we welcome everyone from all walks of life, men are always welcome too, this is not an all women group. About **Bournemouth**, it's a coastal resort town on the south coast of England, with beautiful golden sandy beaches, great for days at the beach and perfect for walks all year round. The reason its beaches are particularly appealing is due to the stunning weather. Bournemouth receives up to 25pc more sunshine than the UK average. Known for their exciting city centre. With award winning restaurants, great entertainment and superb shopping, Bournemouth town centre contains many great things to see and do and is easily explored on foot. From the popular seafront and pier approach, the town stretches back through gorgeous riverside gardens and is banked on either side by restaurants, cafés, shopping, bars, and more. A must-visit destination on the Dorset Coast. **The Lulworth Estate** is rich in wildlife, with some of the most scenic locations of the **Jurassic Coast**, explore at your own pace and walk along the beach. From the visitor centre at Lulworth Cove you can walk to the camp site at Durdle Door which is 1.3 miles, about 35 minutes to walk. **Durdle Door** is a special place for any trip to this region. From camping to rock-pooling, walking to coasteering, photography to nature walks, or to just enjoy the stunning views. Please note • Wear sensible shoes, as some of the ground can be uneven • The weather on the coast can be unpredictable. Even on a sunny day, the sea mist can come in and the temperature can drop suddenly • Durdle Door is about a half mile from the road and the paths are quite hilly, but most people are up to the challenge. If you prefer, you can stay at Lulworth Cove, where there is plenty to see and do to occupy your time. Please check website https://www.lulworth.com/visit/plan-your-visit/visitor-centre/ **Price £55 Non Refundable unless cancelled minus PayPal fees** **1st 10 people discount price £45** **Itinerary** 8 am - We leave promptly by 8 am, please arrive 15 minutes early for registration. 10.30 am - Approximate arrival time to Bournemouth. Have brunch, explore, relax on the sandy beach, make sure you pack your swim wear, join me for a walk along the coast, take some fabulous photos, great for Instagram. 1pm - We leave Bournemouth PROMPT 2.15 pm - Approximate arrival time to Lulworth Cove Please feel free to join me on a walk to Durdle Door, please note this is a 35 minutes walk going up hill, walk up leisurely and stop along the way to take in the beautiful views and take some photos. Alternatively stay around Lulworth Cove. 6pm - Coach leaves and back to London, we return to our pick up point 9pm Approximate arrival to London **MEETING POINT** How to find us Coach bays on Tothill St SW1H 9LJ 2 minutes walk from St James Park tube Station, one stop after Victoria. Coach will be parked close to Pret A Manger and Costa Coffee **YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY**, i can not be held responsible for any accidents, illnesses or loss of belongings on this trip. **FOOD** It's a long journey so please bring snacks and sandwiches if you wish, on arrival there will be plenty of eatery venues. Any last minute changes, will keep you posted My phone number just in case is 07957320516 **Taking Photos** Please note if your not one for taking photos please do not join when we are taking group photos as i will post on the meetup page and social media. One of the reasons why you may have joined this group is because you actually see members having fun and not just photos of images of landmarks. It's real when you see people in photos. That said hope you can join us and looking forward to meeting you all. Oh please support and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/geta.sociallife/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1563212443940759 For quick updates join our WhatsApp group no spamming just admin [WhatsApp Group Invite](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IcWKFkGs2Cp5xrtCnzaT3z) Looking forward to meeting you all

Harbour Heights - Brighton to Newhaven (14 miles)

All round the North Sea "haven" is a universal word for a harbour: from the Norse *hofn* and Old English *haefen;* Germans say *hafen,* the Dutch *haven,* in Norwegian, Danish & Faroese it's *havn,* and here many harbour places are named *haven.* Leaving Brighton, there will be heights in the South Downs. Telscombe Tye is the highest point. Returning to the sea, Harbour Heights are Newhaven's white cliffs with a 1860's Palmerston fort and a nature reserve. Below is a small beach and the Hope Inn is a hospitable harbour-side place. Fish & chips in the inn. Perhaps a ship passing in the night, or at least a *Transmanche* ferry to France 🚢 TRAVEL Take the 9.15 train from London Bridge to BRIGHTON. An off peak day return ticket to BRIGHTON is £12.10 with a Network card or Groupsave. People gather in front of the ticket office to arrange Groupsave tickets. The organizer will meet people on the train WALK DETAILS & RETURN TO BRIGHTON Walk starts 10.20 AM prompt from BRIGHTON station. Walk ends at NEWHAVEN where the Hope Inn sits quaintly between the harbour entrance and the beach. Afterwards there is a very regular bus service 12 (every 10 minutes) from Newhaven Town train station to Brighton station with the £2 or £3 capped single fare. [Fares & ways to pay - Brighton & Hove Buses](https://www.buses.co.uk/fares-and-tickets) *How to join?* * The walk is entirely free of charge; * You only arrange for your own travel and pub expenses; * Understand our terms and conditions below (the "IMPORTANT" part); * Understand how to stay safe outdoors, as you will be responsible for yourself. See our quick safety tips: http://www.meetup.com/Free-Outdoor-Trips-From-London/about/ Feel free to ask any questions in the comments section! IMPORTANT Please bear in mind this is a free of charge, self-guided trip with a hobby group. It is not organized by a business nor any entity with commercial purposes. Any trip details, travel advice, route planning, instructions and other content in our group merely represent our shared personal knowledge, research and suggestions as outdoor enthusiasts. As this is no business, there is no "product", "service" or "package" and also no "tour guide", "operator" or "walk leader". Each participant is responsible for their own safety. Even if some of us are very experienced walking outdoors, nobody assumes responsibility for any kind of injury, damage or loss that may happen. Despite this, we take extreme precautions and all trips we plan are very safe, fun, highly educational and popular. Our experienced members volunteer their time and effort to shape a pleasant and quality adventure for everyone :-) By participating you acknowledge and agree with this disclaimer. Here are our tips on staying safe during outdoor trips: http://www.meetup.com/Free-Outdoor-Trips-From-London/about/ TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATION, INSURANCE Although we provide detailed suggestions, each participant is expected to arrange their own travel and (if required) accommodation - this gives everyone the freedom and choice to join from wherever they want and stay wherever they want. Anyone interested in travel or outdoor insurance should also arrange this on their own. As mentioned above we always take extreme precautions, but some people may still feel safer if covered. We advise not to buy tickets until the day. People getting tickets from the same station are encouraged to meet early on the day to benefit from discounts such as GroupSave.

A day out to Clacton-on-Sea

Benfleet, Hadleigh Castle, Leigh & Southend

A truly wonderfully varied 9 to 10 mile Essex coastal walk ! Please arrive by 10.05am so as to buy group return train tickets or use your passes, for the 10.34am train that arrives in Benfleet at 11.16am. The walk will commence by 11.20am. Meetup fee £5 payable in cash or in advance by bank transfer. Train ticket : Return to Southend Central. Or you may decide to drive. Things to bring : packed lunch ( or have fabulous al fresco fish and chips in Peterboat pub ), water, snacks etc plus waterproof jacket and walking shoes/ trainers plus sunhat, suncream and sunglasses. We shall first walk 4/5 miles in a country park along the Thames Estuary to Leigh visiting Hadleigh Castle along the way. Then we shall walk by the beaches to Southend after stopping off for an ice cream at Rossi in Westcliffe on Sea. At Southend there is a great option for £3 to walk there and back along the longest pleasure pier in the world which measures 1.25 miles in length or you walk one way and get the fun train back. You should be able to walk 2.5 miles per hour and have adequate and appropriate insurance for this type of activity. Please only post photos of others with their consent. My no is 07714250849.

Faversham to Whitstable

A most wonderful 10 mile walk linking these two delightful coastal Kent towns and one of the group's most popular walks. Meeting by BOOTS please arrive by 9am for everyone to buy group train tickets for the 9.40am train that arrives at Faversham at 10.49am. Return train ticket : Whitstable. Or you may decide to drive. The walk shall commence by 11am. Meetup fee £8 payable in cash or £6 by Friday by bank transfer, details supplied upon request. No PayPal. Please bring packed lunch, water, snacks etc plus waterproof jacket and walking shoes / trainers. Also sunglasses, sun cream and sunhat. You should have adequate and appropriate insurance for this type of activity and be able to walk at 2.5 miles per hour. We shall have a drink at the end of the walk at a pub right on the beach. We shall aim to take the train back at either 4.50pm or 6.28pm from Whitstable as some way well stay on due to the allure of fish and chips eaten on the beach as the sun goes down. Please only post photos of others with their consent. My no is 07714250849.

TICKETS VIA EVENTBRITE - SHIP IT, DON'T SINK IT! Boat Party with London DevOps

**TICKETS VIA EVENTBRITE: SHIP IT, DON'T SINK IT! - SUMMER BOAT PARTY** 🚨 Tickets must be purchased via Eventbrite – RSVPs on Meetup will not guarantee entry. 🚨 **EVENT DETAILS** **📍** Location: MV Golden Star, departing from CPBS Temple Pier 🗓 Date: Wednesday 19 August 2025 🕔 Timings: Boarding from 17:45 \| Departure at 18:00 sharp \| Return at 21:00 📌 Pier Address: Temple Pier, Victoria Embankment, London WC2R 2PN (opposite Temple Tube Station) Last year, we threw a boat party, this year, we’re making waves together! Join us for a summer evening of: * Community networking across DevOps & DevSecOps * Drinks, food & cityscape views * Exclusive community merch included with your ticket * Giveaways courtesy of our sponsor, [Intruder Security](https://www.intruder.io/) **ALL ABOARD** **Head to [Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992199919588?aff=oddtdtcreator) to purchase your £5 ticket** **RSVP’ing here on Meetup does not guarantee entry – tickets are required for boarding.** **Join the community:** Can't make it to the event? Keep up to date with our activities on [LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/devsecops-london-gathering) & [Twitter](https://twitter.com/DevSecOpsLG)