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Over 40's Social Group - Essex/East London

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What we’re about

The "Over 40's" is a guideline, and by no means set in stone. Whatever the age though, we are always a really friendly bunch and nobody ever finds it difficult to fall straight in with the group at their first meeting.

We do a lot of green walks, and there are some quiz nights, bowling events, pub nights etc dotted into the mix when I get time.

Our events are mainly based around the Essex/East London area, but we do venture further afield on occasion. For instance, the odd day trip to Southend has been a favourite for a couple of years now.

I hope to see you at the next event.

Upcoming events (2)

Sat, Jun 28, 2025, 11:00 AM BSTCircular Green Walk Around Chingford, Pole Hill, Yardley Hill + (optional) Pub
Chingford Railway Station, E4 6AL
A circular green walk from Chingford Station around Pole Hill, Yardley Hill, and Sewardstonebury.

We're meeting outside Chingford Station at 11am, and will leaving fairly promptly.

We'll circle around the lovely Yardley Hill & Pole Hill, stop for a coffee along the way, and be back at Chingford Station for around 3pm. For those wishing to come to the pub, we'll be heading for the Queen Elizabeth for some well deserved food and/or drink.

For those who have not paid for June, I ask for a nominal contribution of £2 to help cover Meetup organiser fees. No shrapnel please.

For drivers, park in Beresford Rd and use the footpath between number 25 and 29 to go to the station. The postcode for that point of the road is E4 6ED.

If you're on the train, its the London Overground (now known as the Weaver Line) from Liverpool St. You can go from Stratford if you go over the internal bridge at Hackney Central to Hackney Downs for a train change.

The 97 bus goes from Stratford Station too (via Leyton & Walthamstow). Careful though, as end to end takes nearly an hour. Chingford station is also served by buses 179, 212, 397, 444. The 179 is very useful for a lot of people, going through Ilford, Gants Hill, South Woodford & Woodford.

RISK WARNING/DISCLAIMER: Please remember that as with any physical activity, there can be dangers associated with hiking/walking, especially around waterways, forests, farms and countryside. Your decision to voluntarily participate in this activity is an informed decision, and by attending this event you agree and accept to take sole responsibility for your own actions, your own safety, and your own belongings.

Please dress appropriately, including sturdy shoes. Please bring any necessary medication with you. You will need to be sufficiently fit to walk several miles at a moderate pace. We may occasionally cross or walk short distances on roads; country and woodland tracks can be muddy or slippery; animals may be encountered on occasion.

INSURANCE: If either yourself or any guests you bring along require insurance for this event, then you must arrange this yourselves.

GUESTS: If you are bringing any guests along, there is no facility on the Meetup site to record their details. Please ensure that you make them fully aware of the Risk Warning/Disclaimer and Insurance statements.
7 attendees+2
Sat, Jul 19, 2025, 11:00 AM BSTSports Fun Day & Picnic - Rounders, Egg & Spoon Race, etc.
Hainault Forest Visitor Centre Cafe, Chigwell
By popular request, Saturday 19th July is going to be our annual sports fun-day over in Hainault Country Park. Your organiser on this one is our very own Sandra.

Some will inevitably go to the pub later.

We're meeting (11am) for a coffee at the lovely new Hainault Forest Visitors Centre Café, which is just a few minutes walk beyond the old Global Cafe. We'll then be moving over to the very-nearby field for some fun, games and a picnic. Please bring some communal food along with you - there will be no Meetup fee today.

We will be putting together as many games as possible for the day.

The Visitor's Centre is not far from the main road, and also by the park's car park (if you don't mind the pay and display). Personally, I would either park in Fowler Rd opposite the main entrance to the park, and walk a few minutes up to the café; or the next one along which is Peregrine Rd, and only a stone's throw further away.

If you go to Fowler, park FULLY on the pavement as per the signs. If Peregrine, park as normal.

For those who are not driving, the (very frequent) 247 bus takes ten minutes from Hainault underground station, and stops outside the park entrance. Turn right out the station and cross the road for the bus stop two minutes away. The 362 bus stops in the same place at the park, and the 150 goes reasonably near if you're on either of those routes.

Those coming from Romford can get the 247 from the opposite direction, Chadwell Heathers can get the 362. Careful with the 362 though, as it only runs about every 35 mins - here is a timetable where I have picked Chadwell Heath Lane as an example: https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/timetable/362?SelectedDate=saturday&LineId=362&Mode=bus&fromId=490004952E&direction=inbound

RISK WARNING/DISCLAIMER: Your decision to voluntarily participate in this activity is an informed decision. and by attending this event you agree and accept to take sole responsibility for your own actions, your own safety, and your own belongings.

INSURANCE: If either yourself or any guests you bring along require insurance for this event, then you must arrange this yourselves.

GUESTS: If you are bringing any guests along, there is no facility on the Meetup site to record their details. Please ensure that you make them fully aware of the Risk Warning/Disclaimer and Insurance statements.
13 attendees+8

Past events (370)

Sat, Jun 21, 2025, 11:00 AM BSTHainault Forest Walk + (optional) Pub
This event has passed
10 attendees+5

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