Charity Groups London

The Thames Path, Part 3. (16 Miles/26KM)

**Do this walk because** \- its a great way to see the River Thames and follow its flow from the beautiful Cotswolds towards London\. We plan to complete the 292 km distance in about 20 single-day walks over a 24 month period. Estimated completion is May 2028. We're doing this hike with [Variety is the Spice](https://www.meetup.com/variety-is-the-spice-meetup-group/) Meetup group. Carl R will lead the walk. **Walk facts (Stage 3)** **Form:** Linear walk from Lechlade to Newbridge. **Distance:** Approximately 16 miles / 26km **Duration:** Walking time circa 6.5 hours. **Grade:** Moderate. This is the longest of the Thames Path walks in our schedule & we have some time constraints for public transport. During wet weather the paths can become muddy. **Donation to [GOSH](https://www.gosh.org/):** £5 cash on the day. **What to take**: A packed lunch and plenty of water. **Also, we're not insured, so please have your own insurance for this type of activity.** **Walk Description** Our route will generally follow the Thames Path. We will be walking in the direction of flow of the River Thames. Places of interest include: [The Trout Inn Lechlade](https://thetroutinn.com/) St Johns Lock - [Visit the highest lock on the River Thames](https://www.thamesvalleyguide.co.uk/what-to-do-and-see/around-the-river/locks/st-johns-lock) [Radcot Bridge](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radcot_Bridge) [Tadpole Bridge](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tadpole_Bridge) [Tenfoot Bridge](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenfoot_Bridge) [New Bridge](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Bridge,_River_Thames) **Meeting at** Outside Lechlade Post Office. We'll be outside the Post Office at 11.30am. We'll start walking at 11.35am. **Travel** If you’re travelling from London, you’ve two options: **Option 1 — Join Carl at Reading (car + bus)** * Carl departs Reading Central railway station at 9am in a 7‑seater. * He’ll drive to Witney, then take the bus to Lechlade. * Reserve a seat with Carl if you’d like a lift. * A £5 donation is requested for the return journey to help cover costs (this is separate to your walk donation to GOSH). *Note: It may be possible to pick up at Didcot Parkway railway station at approximately 9. 35am.* **Option 2 — Travel directly to Lechlade** * If you prefer, go straight to Lechlade Post Office, GL7 3AD to meet us at 11.30am. ***Getting back to London*** If you’re travelling to London, you’ve two options: **Option 1 — Bus+Car+Train** * Bus from Newbridge to Witney. * Join Carl in the 7 seat vehicle to Reading Central railway station. * Reserve a seat with Carl if you’d like a lift. A £5 donation is requested to help cover costs (this is separate to your walk donation to GOSH). *Note: It may be possible to drop at Didcot Parkway railway station.* **Option 2 — Bus+Train** Bus from Newbridge to Oxford. Train from Oxford to Paddington or Marylebone. **If you are driving** Parking at Witney is probably a good option. **KEY INFORMATION** YOU MUST READ THE THREE SECTIONS BELOW - if you join this trip, you're confirming that you have. 1. [The perilous bit](https://1drv.ms/w/s!Amm1USRcx4vIguYmnugrVTjSPTyGAQ?e=KEtxLW) 2. [Our FAQs](https://1drv.ms/w/s!Amm1USRcx4vIguYnTkTcg0qmj9tSzw?e=RtfXnP), including an explanation of Group save tickets which will save you money. 3. See here for [what to wear and take](https://1drv.ms/w/s!Amm1USRcx4vIguYkeUPX7cpM0ZrmIA?e=Bn1d7g). Specifically make sure you bring good hiking boots and that you are ready for muddy conditions . Please - no trainers, they are not suitable for walking in the wintry muddy conditions. **AND FINALLY** * We're raising money for [Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children](https://www.gosh.org/) We’ll deduct Meetup fees but all the profits will go to GOSH. After each hike, we’ll let you know exactly how much we’ve all raised. And if you’d like to join us and raise money by leading some hikes, please get in touch – the more the merrier 😊

Summer Disco at mine supporting cancer charities. BRING A FRIEND!

WD Charity Walk | The Great Big Walk for Herts

## The Great Big Mind Walk for Herts 🥾🌿 Fancy spending a Saturday getting outdoors, meeting new people **and doing something brilliant for a local cause?** Join **WD Collective** as we take on **The Great Big Walk for Herts** together, raising money for Mind Hertfordshire Network and supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people across Hertfordshire. We’ll be walking the beautiful **Shenley Loop** — a **13-mile circular countryside route** starting and finishing at **The Café in the Orchard at Shenley Park**. The walk will be at a relaxed, sociable pace, with breaks and a lunch stop along the way. Expect countryside, conversation and a lovely group of people to share the miles with. ### 🥾 The route 📍 **Start & finish:** The Café in the Orchard, Shenley Park 🕙 **Start:** 10am 🏁 **Finish:** Around 4–5pm 🚶 **Distance:** 13 miles 🌳 **Route:** Harperbury → Colney Street → Ver-Colne Valley Walk → Letchmore Heath → Shenley ### 💛 Walking for Mind Hertfordshire Network Everyone taking part in the official walk is asked to **commit to raising a minimum of £150 in sponsorship**. Every penny raised will go directly towards supporting the **mental health and wellbeing of children and young people across Hertfordshire**. Whether you're walking in memory of someone, for your own wellbeing, to support the cause, or simply want to challenge yourself alongside some new people, we'd love you to join the WD Collective group. ### 🎟️ How to join us Please note that **RSVPing to the WD Collective Meetup does not register you for the official charity walk.** You'll also need to complete the **official Mind Hertfordshire** **Network registration form** and commit to the £150 fundraising target. Once you've registered and RSVP'd to WD Collective, we'll share our **group meeting point and details before the event** so we can meet up and start the walk together. If you would like to take part in this event, please complete the Registration Form on the [website ](https://www.hertsmindnetwork.org/support-us/fundraising-events/the-great-big-walk-for-herts/) Alternatively, you can email [fundraising@hertsmindnetwork.org](mailto:fundraising@hertsmindnetwork.org) or call us on **02037 273600** ### 👋 Coming by yourself? **Please do!** You don't need to already know anyone in WD Collective. The whole idea is to give people locally more opportunities to **get out, try things, meet new people and build genuine friendships** — so solo attendees are very much encouraged. Come for the cause, the countryside and the challenge — and hopefully leave with a few new connections too. ❤️ **Walk together. Support together. Stronger together.**

GoodGym Haringey // Group Session // Do Good & Get Fit

**PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE TO CONFIRM SESSION DETAILS AND LET US KNOW YOU PLAN TO ATTEND. THIS IS MANDATORY.** **Want to do something useful with your exercise? GoodGym is no ordinary gym. We're a group of people who get fit by doing good - helping out local charities and community groups with physical jobs like shifting compost and planting trees.** **📍 We meet at** **Blue House Yard, 5 River Park Road, London, N22 7TB** **at 6:45pm.** **🏃‍♂️ At 7:00pm we'll run, walk or cycle to do a 30-40 minute task.** **🏃‍♂️ Then we'll head back to where we started by 8:45pm, do some stretches and maybe grab a beverage?** It's FREE. It's fun. It's fulfilling. And we're a very friendly bunch. 🍇 — **BOOK ONTO THE SESSION** **To come to the session click here:** https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions **You will need to confirm your attendance on the GoodGym website** (this includes creating an account with us if you haven’t already - it only takes a few mins). The link above takes you to the session listings in your area - if this session doesn’t fit your schedule, you may find something that does so check it out. p.s. GoodGym is a charity and you will be asked whether you’d like to donate when first creating an account. The choice is yours and does not affect your ability to attend a session. — **FAQ** Not sure you'll keep up? GoodGym is for everyone (18+). Whether you've never run before, or are chasing a marathon PB, you are 100% welcome. We always have a back-marker so no one gets left behind. 70% of GoodGym members start as non-runners so if you're new to this kind of thing you will be supported by people who are all on the same journey. 👍 What do I need to wear? Most of us wear gym/running gear. Make sure you're prepared for the weather. Don't feel like you're fit enough? Our tasks are simple and fun. There are easy jobs as well as more challenging things for those who want a workout! The choice is always yours. Do I need to bring anything? Gardening gloves are really useful for a lot of GoodGym tasks. And a head torch too if it’s likely to get dark. Please bring some if you can but there’s no requirement 🧤💡🧤 What is GoodGym? We're a (really lovely) group of people who use our energy to make a difference in our local community (and in communities across the UK!). We often meet on a weeknight, at least once a week, for a session to do good and get fit. We'd love you to come and join us. Any questions, just pop a comment below or send me a message. Find out everything you need to know at goodgym.org

Introvert friendly volunteering walk through LDN listening, helping homeless

Volunteering walk through LDN listening, helping homeless 07877920245

Dungeons and Dragons at Otter Chaos, Brixtons Board Game Cafe

🐉 D&D Night at Otter Chaos, Brixton! 🎲 Join us every Thursday for adventure! Whether you're a veteran or a total beginner, everyone is welcome. 🕒 TIMING - Arrival: 6:45 PM. - Pitches: Start promptly at 7:00 PM. Please arrive on time or you may not be able to join a game! - Wrap-up: We now aim to finish by 10:30 PM to help everyone get home at a decent hour. - Safety: If you’d like company walking back to the tube station, just let us know! ⚔️ HOW WE PLAY - Game Choice: After pitches, we’ll take a show of hands to assign tables. - Previews: Check <#game-channel-link> to see what’s running this week. - GMing: Want to try GMing? We have a great support team to help you run your first session. Chat with a GM to get started! 🍔 FOOD & DRINK - When ordering, tell staff your table shape (Rectangle, Square, or Circle) to keep things running smoothly. 🎒 THE DETAILS - Fee: £7 per player, paid on arrival to Otter Chaos - RSVP: Mandatory via Meetup - Gear: We have spare dice, pencils, and pre-made characters ready for you. Roll for initiative and see you there! 🦦⚔️

Sighthound Sundays - Finsbury Park

Brixton Board Games at Otter Chaos Board Game Cafe

***\*Brand New Brixton Board Game Cafe\**** **Tuesday Social Mixer Games** There will be a £5 entry charge for the whole night. Come with friends or alone, and join in with one of the games we'll be fully teaching and running through. Turn up and we'll help you find a group and game from our extensive library of 500+ games. Beginners very welcome! New? Ask at front for Seamus or Kyle and we’ll help you find a game. A stone's throw from both Brixton mainline and underground stations, Otter Chaos has over **500 games** for you to play. See photos to preview our games. Bring your family, a couple of friends, or the whole gang for a wonderful time playing anything from the silliest of party games, to the most involved heavy strategy games. Whilst you're playing you can enjoy our wide range of soft and alcoholic drinks—including a wide range of cocktails. And feast on our delicious handmade sourdough pizzas—with vegan options and gluten-free bases available on request.

CLH Walks | Old Street Circular — Oh So Extraordinary!

**Old Street Circular – Oh So Extraordinary!** This social walk, led by our volunteer guide Robert Hall, is presented by Central London Humanists for everybody who desires a fulfilling, worthwhile and evidence-based path in life. Humanists believe we have just one life to be lived rationally and well, with compassion for others. This event is a guided walk of +/- 1.75 hours pointing out places of interest. We will be walking 3 Km / 1.8 miles. Similar to a walk which took place over 3 years ago, this walk will have new features: totally new meeting up point with two very different cafes adjacent, a new yet-to-be opened museum in the middle, plus a different pub at the end for friendly socialising! We will catch up with other changes in the area as well. We’ll see a circus university; possibly the oldest square in London; where the Kray twins were held in custody; tales of 2 people named Blair; the site of the first theatre; tube trains in the sky and where “the best loved man in England” died. Plus plenty of Graffiti art! **Date:** Saturday 15th August 2026 **Time:** 2 pm with a prompt departure at 2.15 pm **Place:** Meet outside Gail’s, 81 City Road EC1Y 1BD. Very near Greggs! It is strongly suggested you find us using: [https://what3words.com/jump.wide.wage](https://what3words.com/jump.wide.wage) \- or the What3Words app\. Old Street underground station (Northern Line, Bank branch) is almost adjacent to the meeting point. Take the Cowper Street exit and turn sharp right at the top of the exit stairs. The nearest toilets are at Gail’s or Greggs. **Finishes:** About 4.00 pm at The Three Crowns, 8 East Rd N1 6AD which is close to Old Street station. You are welcome to join us for optional refreshment and food, if you wish. The walk is led by Robert – 07981963681. He can be contacted for further information but please note he won’t be able to respond to messages or calls after the walk has started. **The formal bit:** These walks are not suitable for dogs, sorry. CLH events are 18+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you have signed up but find you can't attend, please change your RSVP on Meetup (it’s very easy to do) as soon as possible so that a more accurate number of attenders can be estimated. You are responsible for your own actions and safety; there is no liability on the walk leader or CLH for anything that may happen on the walk. You must be able to keep up with the walk leader at 4 Km/h (2.5 mph) for 5 Km (3 miles). It is participants' responsibility to safely cross roads. Where appropriate, pedestrian controlled lights will be used and obeyed unless it is obvious that the whole group can cross safely. When the group stops at a point of interest, please be mindful not to block pavements so members of the public can pass by safely. Don’t forget this is the UK and it may rain at any time! The walk will go ahead whatever the weather unless conditions are dangerous so please bring clothing for all seasons. **A donation of £3 to Central London Humanists would be appreciated.** The majority of Central London Humanists events are free, but we welcome a £3 contribution per head. This helps towards the running and organising of events, as well as various admin expenses. If you can't attend and would still like to contribute, or would prefer to pay online, please **[click here](https://square.link/u/R0IUZGmt)**[.](https://square.link/u/R0IUZGmt) Anyone who is interested in Humanism and Central London Humanists may wish to consider becoming a member: * If you wish to register as a full member of CLH (no membership fee) please register on our website: [https://centrallondonhumanists.org.uk/signup](https://centrallondonhumanists.org.uk/signup) * If you wish to join Humanists UK and support its work to promote humanism in British life, please go to: [Humanists UK – Think for yourself, act for everyone](https://humanists.uk/) We encourage dialogue, debate, and sharing of information, but ask people to keep their comments cordial. Any individual's views expressed (most definitely including the walk leader!) do not necessarily reflect the views of the group at large.

GROUP TICKET | Seven Sisters and Eastbourne Airshow

**ℹ️ ALL SPACES ARE ALLOCATED AND TICKETS PURCHASED** Anyone who signs up for a group ticket but does not pay within a few hours will be removed from the event to free up spaces for those waiting. Tickets are allocated on a first-paid, first-served basis until all spaces have been filled. **Group Travel Ticket (Optional)** The organiser will pre-purchase Southern Railway DaySave group tickets a few days before the event. Tickets can be viewed **[HERE](https://ticket.southernrailway.com/daysave/2026-08-15/VIC/4/)** Each ticket costs £52 and covers four people, making the cost **£13** per person. Payment must be made in advance, and all four passengers must travel together, sit together on the train, and pass through the barriers together at both ends. The organiser will try to arrange compatible groups based on attendees’ travel plans. If a suitable arrangement cannot be agreed, AdrianB will retain the ticket and coordinate the group’s travel. At the barriers, the organiser will present the group ticket to the barrier staff, and the entire group will pass through the barriers together. If possible, please sit in the same carriage as the ticket holder. If an inspector asks to see your ticket, explain that you are travelling as part of the group ticket and point them towards the organiser. Each ticket allows unlimited travel on the Southern Railway network that day. Joining the group-ticket arrangement is optional. You may attend using your own ticket or transport. The hike itself is free. Anyone who has not paid by **Tuesday, 11 August 2026,** will not be included. After paying, please message AdrianB on +44 (0) 7438 812 663 with your transaction reference and Meetup profile name so you can be identified and marked as paid. Alternatively, send a message through Meetup and provide the account name you used. \-\-\- **PAID:** 01\. Ada 02\. AdrianB 03\. Annie 04\. Ashvin Suri 05\. Cam Sinclair 06\. Chris 07\. Fabian 08\. Giulia 09\. Kelly Nunes 10\. Lenie 11\. Liz Giaretta 12\. Loletta 13\. Manan Joshi 14\. Mila 15\. Mon 16\. Navraj 17\. Olga_K 18\. Raquel Misis Misis 19\. Ridwan 20\. Robinski 21\. Rui Wu 22\. Sandra 23\. Shan 24\. Elena Martynova 25\. stan 26\. Stephen 27\. Adam 28\. Rénata 29\. Emily 30\. Emily \(Elivira\) 31\. Emily \(Benjamin\) 32\. Sophie 33\. Monika 34 Tiger 35\. Denise 36\. FS \-\-\- **EVENT** Sign up for the Seven Sisters and Eastbourne Airshow 🛩️ \| Free Hike \~21km \(\~13mi\) \[**[HERE](https://www.meetup.com/freehiketogether/events/315695660/?eventOrigin=group_events_list)**]. \-\-\- **EVENT DATE** Saturday 15 August 2026 \-\-\- **THIS OFFER IS FOR YOU IF** * You want to pay £13 for your total rail travel that day. * You are happy to travel as part of a group of four. * You understand that the group must travel together. * You understand that individual tickets are not provided. * You will travel to and from London Victoria with the group. \-\-\- **REFUNDS** A full refund will be issued if a complete group of four cannot be formed. Once the National Rail ticket has been purchased, no refunds can be provided. However, if another participant takes your place and pays for the ticket, your payment may be recovered from the replacement participant. \-\-\- **HOW TO PAY** The event is now closed. \-\-\- **CONTACT** WhatsApp - AdrianB: +44 (0) 7438 812 663 \-\-\- **📍 MEETING POINT** AdrianB will be at the meeting point with the group tickets and will ask for volunteers to act as ticket holders. If a group of four cannot agree on a suitable arrangement, AdrianB will retain the ticket and coordinate the group’s travel together. 07:50 – Meet at the London Victoria ticket office 08:10 – Leave meeting point and board the train 08:24 – Train departs London Victoria 09:26 – Arrival at Lewes Change at Lewes 09:30 – Take the 09:30 service to Seaford (Sussex) 09:48 – Arrival at Seaford (Sussex) If you are late and miss the group, the group will continue without you. You will need to purchase your own ticket and make your own travel arrangements. \-\-\- **JOINING EN ROUTE** You may join at stations like Clapham Junction or East Croydon. You must have your own valid ticket to pass through barriers at those stations.

The Crown 20th Anniversary Charity Event For Saint Francis Hospice