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Stargazing & Walking Weekend – Northumberland Dark Skies
Join **Large Outdoors** for a weekend of **scenic walks and incredible stargazing** in one of the UK’s best Dark Sky locations. By day, enjoy guided walks exploring the stunning landscapes of **Northumberland**, and by night, experience a **guided stargazing session** in an area with minimal light pollution.
### **What to Expect:**
🚶 **Guided Walks** – Discover Northumberland’s dramatic landscapes on fully guided walks.
🌌 **Dark Skies Stargazing** – Enjoy an expert-led stargazing session in a designated Dark Sky Park.
🛌 **Cosy Hostel Stay** – A sociable and comfortable base for the weekend.
🌠 **A Unique & Relaxed Experience** – Walk, learn about the stars, and enjoy great company.
📅 **Dates Available:** Various weekends in 2025
📍 **Location:** Northumberland, UK
🔗 **Full details & booking:** [https://www.largeoutdoors.com/stargazing-walking-northumberland](https://www.largeoutdoors.com/stargazing-walking-northumberland)
Whether you're a keen stargazer or just looking for a **memorable walking weekend**, this trip is a fantastic way to experience **Northumberland’s landscapes by day and its incredible night skies**.
Norway Northern Lights: Dancing Auroras & Ancient Culture
***Journey to the far reaches of beautiful Norway in Winter to witness one of the most spellbinding phenomena in the natural world by night.***
**HOW DO I JOIN THIS TRIP?**
**For more detailed info & to get entry for this trip, click on link below 👇🏽:**
[https://nl-feb2026.eventbrite.de/?aff=meetup](https://nl-feb2026.eventbrite.de/?aff=meetup)
**If you have WhatsApp, please do join this WhatsApp group below to further discuss about this trip:**
[https://go.unt.global/Aurora_Europe_Trips](https://go.unt.global/Aurora_Europe_Trips)
**Note: Flights inclusive price can be provided on request from any European city, so you can either join the Whatsapp group to further discuss this or post a comment here in order to get more details on it.**
**WHY GO?**
What better way to experience the Aurora Borealis aka Northern lights than in the city of northern lights, Alta. In Norwegian, Eventyr means both 'adventure' and 'fairy tale.' This is the perfect word to describe Alta, as it is a perfect place for active adventures in the mountains, forests and fjords that are reminiscent of fairy tale landscapes. The cold and long winters provide excellent conditions for dog sledding, skiing, snowmobiling, and other adventure activities. A modern city in Northern Norway surrounded by the arctic tundra and mountains, Alta is the ideal combination of natural and urban elements.
The celestial dance of lights, known as Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, is a phenomena as old as Earth’s atmosphere. The first record of Aurora Borealis is believed to be in a 30,000-year-old cave painting in France. Since then, cultures around the world have marveled at its magic, giving rise to many fascinating legends and folklore.
In Norway alone, symbols linked to the northern lights are found on the Sámi shamanistic drum. They call it “Guovssahas,” i.e. “the light that can be heard.” During the Viking Age, the northern lights were said to be the armor of the Valkyrie warrior virgins that shed a strange flickering light. Today, locals respectfully refer to the lights as “the green lady.”
Please do join our Whatsapp / Telegram channel for updates about our future trips including possible early bird discounts, contests etc.
1. [Whatsapp Channel](https://go.unt.global/travelgroup)
2. [Telegram Channel](https://t.me/urbanaturetravel)
🏐 Casual/Social Indoor Volleyball📍Shoreditch 📶 Mixed Ability
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/44495
**Game Description:**
Come and join a casual Friday indoor volleyball session in Shoreditch 🤘
This is a mixed ability session so standard varies from week to week 🧡
Please familiarise with the rules of the game below ⬇️
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLZ44KBWEbo
Pleasure adhere to these rules when entering the hall:
No food or drink except water
No outside footwear
No chewing gum
No music allowed as we don’t have license
No changing on court after 8pm
**Directions:**
🚶♂️7 minute walk from Hoxton or Shoreditch High Street overground stations
🚿Showers and changing rooms available
**Rules**
\- 3 teams of 6
\- 6v6 games up to 15 points
\- Max 2 games in a row
JAZZ MEETS AFROBEATS: VALENTINES EDITION
Valentines Day special!
On 13th February, Asa Martinson brings “Jazz Meets Afrobeats” with his live band and unbeatable vibes all night at this London venue.
Ticket: £17
If interested please RSVP
🗿🎬 WHISTLE
***💀🌬️ One breath, one sound—this Friday the 13th, you’ve just invited your own future death to the party. So… who wants to go first?***
👋 **Hey guys**, this one just popped onto our radar, and what a fantastic day to watch, it's **Friday the 13th**, after all! So, this an indie film that premiered at **Fantastic Fest** and is now made its way into UK cinemas. It’s a supernatural film from **Corin Hardy**, who you may be familiar with from films like **[The Hallow](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4GaaT69VHo)** and **[The Nun](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwAM5UnGd2s)**.
The film centers on a group of high school students who stumble upon an ancient, cursed Aztec Death Whistle. When blown, it summons a vision of their future death—only for that death to start hunting them down in the present. It’s an intriguing premise so far—, so let’s see the film is good as well.
We’ll meet for drinks before the movie at the **Victory House Wine Bar**, , then head to **Cineworld (Screen 5)**. We'll be in **seat A7-A8**, but pick whatever seat you prefer. After the film, we’ll gather for a **[Letterboxd](https://letterboxd.com/movieroadhouse/)** review! Now, let’s see if Hardy can bring something fresh into the horror genre.
**We look forward to whistling with you on this unluckiest day of the year.**
**Dar & Jonny**
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👉 **HEADS UP**
* If you **sign up** and later can’t make it, please 🙏 **drop us a quick message** (or change your RSVP) — it really helps with planning. You can also follow me **[@jonnyhideout](https://www.instagram.com/jonnyhideout/)** or our club **[thehideoutmax](https://www.instagram.com/thehideoutmax/)** on **instagram** for fun updates.
🗓 **SCHEDULE BREAKDOWN**
* **7:30 PM:** Drinks (Victory House Wine Bar)
* **8:50 PM:** Cineworld Leicester Square (Screen 5)
* **10:40 PM:** Review
📱**STAY CONNECTED**
* Join our WhatsApp or Telegram groups (available by request), or hop onto our **[WhatsApp Channel](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDvGuK0AgW8KPxOnG2V)** or **[Telegram Channel](https://t.me/thehideoutuk)** for quiet updates without the chat. Whatever you prefer!
🎬 **PLOT DETAILS**
* A misfit group of unwitting high school students stumble upon a cursed object, an ancient Aztec Death Whistle. They discover that blowing the whistle and the terrifying sound it emits will summon their future deaths to hunt them down. [Trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIkIp4L865M)
🎟️ **TICKET INFO & PRICES**
* **Price:** From £15:00
* **Members Price**: From £0:00
* **Tickets**: [Cineworld Leicester Square](https://experience.cineworld.co.uk/select-tickets?sitecode=103&site=098&id=111791&lang=en)
📍**VENUE ADDRESS**
* **Victory House Wine Bar:** 14 Leicester Pl, London WC2H 7BZ
* **Cineworld Leicester Square:** 5-6 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7NA
🔊 **HOW WE ROLL**
* Have fun, be respectful, and no abuse of any kind
* Three-time no-show limit (applies after your first attended event), please update your RSVP if your plans change
* This group is for over-18s only
🌐 **FOLLOW US ONLINE**
* [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thehideoutmax/)
* [Letterboxd](https://letterboxd.com/movieroadhouse/)
* [WhatsApp News Channel](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDvGuK0AgW8KPxOnG2V)
* [Telegram Channel](https://t.me/thehideoutuk)
* [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8lKPsVlDHcEnh3N6G6MQsw)
* [Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/hideoutmax)
* [Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehideoutlondon)
* [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jonnyhideout/) (Jonny)
* [Threads](https://www.threads.com/@jonnyhideout)
🫂**RELATED HANGOUTS**
* [Movie Roadhouse London](https://www.meetup.com/movieroadhouse)
* [Music Roadhouse London](https://www.meetup.com/billpophot100/)
Jurassic Coast Walking Break - Lulworth Cove & Abbotsbury
**Jurassic Coast Walking Break from Weymouth** 🚶♂️
Join **Large Outdoors** for a hotel-based, car-free walking break exploring Dorset’s UNESCO World Heritage coastline. We’ll enjoy fully guided walks taking in iconic landmarks like Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and the South Dorset Ridgeway above Abbotsbury.
Expect coastal paths with steady ups and downs, rolling green lanes, sweeping sea views and time to appreciate the geology that makes this coastline so special. Evenings include sociable group meals (organised for the group but at your own cost), making it easy to relax after a good day of walking.
### **What to Expect:**
🚶 **Guided Walks** – Explore the South West Coast Path, Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, and the South Dorset Ridgeway above Abbotsbury.
🌿 **UNESCO Coastline** – Learn about Dorset’s famous geology on England’s only natural World Heritage Site.
🛌 **Hotel-Based Stay** – Comfortable hotel accommodation in Weymouth with breakfast included.
☕ **Sociable Group Meals** – Organised evening meals each night (pay your own way) for relaxed, easy social time.
📍 **Location:** Weymouth, Dorset
🔗 **Full details & booking:**
[https://www.largeoutdoors.com/jurassic-coast-break-lulworth-cove-abbotsbury](https://www.largeoutdoors.com/jurassic-coast-break-lulworth-cove-abbotsbury)
A fantastic opportunity to enjoy coastal walking, meet new people, and discover the very best of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast.
Bird Watching Events This Week
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THE SUNRISE CLUB: meet while the city sleeps for sunrise, community, and coffee
Start your weekend by watching the sunrise from one of London's best viewpoints.
Meet fellow early birds. Get a big dose of nature: wild sky, abundant green space, and occasional wildlife. And then warm up in a nearby cafe.
Conversations fuelled by early morning light and coffee tend to be good ones.
On Saturday 14th February, we will:
* Meet from: 7:00AM at the top of Primrose Hill
* **Sunrise at: 7:16AM**
* Take in the view for a little while
* Walk to a nearby cafe (Roots on Regent's Park Road)
* Warm up with coffee (with 10% off)
Become part of our community of regulars, or just drop by for a one off experience.
We meet frequently - sometimes weekly, sometimes fortnightly - to create and sustain community. New people are always welcome :-)
**[WHATSAPP GROUP](https://chat.whatsapp.com/C2KwIp79riz1A71dNF6pgF)** to keep up to date
**[INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/thesunriseclubetc)** to see what these meetups look like
**[SUBSTACK](https://experimentsingroupwisdom.substack.com/)** for the newsletter and occasional extras
**[WEBSITE](www.alltogether.one)** for all other groups
We are easy to find because we will be at the top of the hill with a big flag that says 'THE SUNRISE CLUB'.
These are free meetups, but if you’d like to make a donation in support of my mission - to get people together, to create connections, and have fun - you can donate here: '[buy me a coffee](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bonnyastor)' ❤️
\*\*You can also join us on [TRIBE](https://tribeirl.com/the-sunrise-club)\*\*
Dutch socials - Make new friends
Hey! Let's make new friends on a rainy day :) An event for Dutch speakers who want to chat and make new friends in a friendly environment. Pop in and discuss your interests.
For organisational purposes, please kindly change your reservation in case you can no longer attend.
Mix, Match & Mingle: A Fun Valentine's Evening in Chelsea
Eventbrite link:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mix-match-mingle-a-fun-valentines-evening-in-chelsea-tickets-1979629768929?aff=oddtdtcreator
A fun, no-pressure singles social at PJ’s Chelsea Brasserie featuring games, quizzes, and easy mingling—perfect for meeting new people!
On 15 February, we’re bringing singles together at 📍 PJ’s Chelsea Brasserie for an evening of games 🎲, quizzes 🧠, and easy mingling 💬 - all designed to help you meet people organically. ✨
Whether you’re looking to make new friends 🤝, spark a connection 💫, or simply enjoy a lively night out 🎉, this event is all about great conversations, laughter 😂, and good energy. 🌟
No awkward dating vibes ❌💘 - just a fun, relaxed social experience you’ll love.
🎟️ Early bird tickets: £15 - grab yours now before they’re gone! ⏰✨
Fine Art Long Exposure photography - Isle of Dogs - Filters Provided
Long exposure photography is a genre in photography that is associated with fine art photography due to the surreal and other worldly effects long exposure photography can bring. Filters give you the ability to smooth water, blur clouds and make moving objects turn ghost-like or disappear.
**WHAT YOU WILL LEARN**
* Master creating the visual effects using ND filters
* Camera settings for water/cloud movement
* How to expose, focus and compose your image
* Best practise for long exposure photography
* Filter types - what they do - how and when to use them
* Post processing hints & tips
**Kase Filters**
Today we'll be providing the amazingly quick and compact Kase Magnetic filters. If you are interested in buying and would like a 10% discount:
Website: [www.kasefilters.com](http://www.kasefilters.com/)
Discount code: **10kaalex**
**REQUIRED EQUIPMENT**
* A tripod
* Shutter release
* Lens: 18-55mm, 24-70mm or similar
* A wide lens if you have one
**EXPERIENCE**
Beginners and refreshers knowledge of how to change:
* To Bulb or Time mode
* ISO, Aperture & Shutter speed
* Manual focus on lens
* Help will be provided where needed
**OTHER ESSENTIALS**
* Check the weather and wear appropriate outerwear
* A fun and experimental attitude!
**TRAVEL**
* Check the TFL website for interruptions that might delay your journey
**CONTACT**
* Alex 07956 264049
UPCOMING EVENTS
https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa/events/calendar
💔❤️ Free Sunday Walk – The Post-Valentine’s Walk-It-Off Sunday ❤️💔
**Sunday 15 February**
Valentine’s Day is over… whether you loved it, hated it, or successfully ignored it 😄
So come and **walk it off** with us.
This is a **free Sunday walk** focused on **movement, fresh air, and good company** — no romance required, no awkward hand-holding, and absolutely no pressure to discuss your love life.
### 🥾 The Walk
* **Meeting Point:** Outside Finsbury Park Station (main exit - station place (East side)) at 10:15am (walk starts at 10:30 sharp) and finish by 2pm.
* **Distance:** Approx. 12–15 km
* **Pace & Difficulty:** Steady and purposeful with some elevation of approx., 250m.
* **Terrain:** Well-maintained paths, suitable for winter
* **Breaks:** Brief catch-up stops only
* This is a **pre-lunch walk**, and we’ll aim to **finish before 2:00 pm**, so please be comfortable maintaining the pace.
**About the walk** \- This route is a **varied and scenic North London loop**, with a mix of **urban green corridors, woodland paths, and elevated viewpoints**. A steady climb rewarded with some of the best panoramic views over London, and peaceful woodland stretches of Highgate Wood.
### ❤️ **Why join?**
* Walk off the Valentine’s chocolate, cake, wine… or all three 🍫🍷, or
* Clear your head of bad cards, bad dates, or bad TV
* Walk with like-minded people who chose fresh air over brunch
* Be done, dusted, and virtuous before 2 pm
### ⚠️ Important
* Please arrive **on time**
* Stay within sight of the group
* This walk suits those happy with **continuous walking at a decent pace**
Whether you’re **single, coupled, complicated, or gloriously unbothered** — you’re welcome.
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### **After-Walk**
We’ll finish near **Finsbury Park** **Station** at **Finsbury Park** with packed picnic style lunch and then go to pub nearby for a warm drink/pint and/or to unwind.
***
### ⚠️ Important Notes
* Please stay with or behind the hike leader. This helps to manage group pace and cohesion.
* Participation is free, but you are responsible for your own safety and well-being. No risk/liability is inferred or accepted by the organiser.
* Please be mindful of others, respect the countryside, and keep the group spirit positive.
* Read the **About Us** section before joining:
👉 [About Us](https://www.meetup.com/free-hiking-outdoor-fitness-and-social-activities/)
📲 **Contact:**
If you’re running late, lost, or need to reach me on the day, message/WhatsApp me at **07830 374 629**.
🚀Explore The Night Sky + Post Pub Drinks🔭(Subject to Weather)🪐
🌌Ever look up and marvel with insatiable curiosity at both the beauty and wonder of the **universe?** That wild sobering thought that somewhere in the chaos of creation - the emergence of life - the universe became **conscious** enough to look back and ask the existential questions; How it all started, our evolution and place in it, and where else in the cosmos other complex life might exist (we know almost every star you see has planets orbiting with up to **20 billion habitable exoplanets** easily in our galaxy alone!)? 🪐🌟🌟🌟
🌍Then RSVP to view the potential life harbouring moons of **Jupiter**, comets, the famous **Orion Nebula** where stars like our sun were born, the majestic rings of **Saturn**, the international space station, well known star fields, remnants of **supernova** witnessed by our early ancestors, multi-star solar systems (think the double sun in Starwars), the Tau Ceti star with **2 Earth like planets** orbiting in the habitable zone, plus a range of other fascinating celestial wonderments (comets, galaxies) over drinks and engaging chats and banter this Jan fully hosted by a passionate amateur astronomer and former global Journalist covering big picture stories including cutting edge science related ones.
🚀In between observing - we'll have **drinks and engaging chats** on all astronomy related topics for those inclined - space exploration, Fermi Paradox, Astrobiology, Cosmology, paleontology, SETI/Drake Equation (I have my own augmented version giving more realistic estimates of likely alien civilisations!), exoplanetology etc as well as non space chatter and banter too. No doubt we'll hear the usual jokes we've all heard before! If those don't make you laugh, my impersonation of Los Angeles ET will! 👽
And to help set the mood and make the night feel even extra galactic, I’ll put my DJ hat to play some space‑themed tunes and songs about the stars!
**======= Joining Astronomers Group & Telescopes =======**
I'm able to take a limited number of people (please only RSVP if you can make it) to join my friendly informal relaxed London amateur astronomers' club that have been for over a decade with their regulars made up of up to about 150 people. As there will be people attending from this private Astronomers group as well as others from one of my other groups - the total attendees will be far higher than rsvps here and the public liability insurance only covers a max number of people - hence I need to impose strict limits on attendance.
Over the years we have enjoyed numerous social evenings of stargazing and thought provoking chatter with people of all ages and varying levels of astronomy knowledge - so complete beginners that are genuinely curious about the universe are very welcome. If you are just looking to meet generic randoms then there are others groups that will better cater for that. The world renowed **BBC Television Sky at Night** also attended our events pre covid and interviewed some of us for it's show that aired on BBC1 in Feb 2019. BBC **Radio London** (94.9 FM / digital) were there Aug 2023 to cover our meteor shower event broadcasting live to millions of Londoners for 3 hours
You don't need a telescope as you will be able to view through scopes belonging to me and other club members (as long as you behave responsibly and don't temper with expensive equipment). If you have your own telescope/binoculars feel free to bring along and I can help you setting it up if you're a newbie
**==== Food & Drinks With Seating From Warm Indoor Cafe ====**
Alcoholic beverages (wine, beer, cider only), hot drinks and food/snacks will be available to purchase from an indoor cafe at the observation point which Regent's park keep open exclusively for the astronomers group so please don't bring your own drinks
**==== ITINERARY =====**
We will meet outside Camden Station. After a short wait for anyone delayed, I will escort everyone to our observation point in the local park 15 minutes walk away and brief you in terms of what to expect, observing etiquette, tips, equipment handling and take any questions you have - weather general or astronomy/cosmology related.
**After Drinks:** Unless I have a very important 9AM Thursday deadline for a client presentation or something that I'm still gonna be writing 2 mins before start - most of us usually head our way back to Camden for another drink. If so - I will annouce the pub when we leave the park
**==== What Can You Expect To See (this time of year)? ====**
* Orion Nebula
* Jupiter and 4 moons
* Meteors
* Andromedia Galaxy
* Saturn, rings & moon
* Star clusters such as the Pleiades & Owl Cluster etc
* International Space station fly by
* Venus & Mercury
* Binary & tripple star systems (think planet *Tatooine in* Starwars!),
* Neptune
* Uranuus
* Mars
* Our moon
* A look towards the galactic centre where that supermassive £22b Labour black hole sits (Sagittarius A)
More here from Jodrell Bank Observatory/Astrophysics Centre:
[http://www.jb.man.ac.uk/astronomy/nightsky/](http://www.jb.man.ac.uk/astronomy/nightsky/)
Guide to viewing the cosmos for beginners:
[https://phys.org/news/2018-05-universe-distant-starstips-cosmology-backyard.html#jCp](https://phys.org/news/2018-05-universe-distant-starstips-cosmology-backyard.html#jCp)
**===Weather Dependent=====**
The event is subject to clear skies forecasts on the night so if on the actual afternoon of the event the weather forecasts looks unsuitable beyond doubt then I will postpone so please check the event status on the day of the event . If this event is still listed here at 5PM on the day, it will be going ahead at the designated day and time!
Happy Stargazing
Lucas Skywalker - The Singin, Dancin, DJ-in Astronomer
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February Queer Birding
Join fellow Queer birders on February 22nd for birding at Pickerington Ponds Metropark. No expertise required!
Sunday Afternoon Coffee at Grandview Grind
Join us for a casual chat over coffee & tea at Grandview Grind! Come out and meet some new people, enjoy your favorite drink, and make some new friends!
Rhino Barn Tour @ The Wilds
**Summary**
For this event, we will do the [Rhino Barn Tour](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour) at [The Wilds](https://www.thewilds.org/), a ten-thousand acre conservation center in Muskingum County. It is the largest such center in North America and one of the largest in the entire world.
During this tour, we'll visit The Wilds' rhino herd in their state-of-the-art heated barns and learn how The Wilds' animal management team takes care of one of the largest herds of rhinos outside of Africa and Asia.
**The date and time of this tour**
We will be doing the 1:00 p.m. [Rhino Barn Tour](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour) on Saturday, February 28. The tour is scheduled to last 90 minutes.
**What you need to do to attend**
Signing up here on Meetup will not get you into The Wilds for the tour. You must go out to The Wilds' [website](https://www.thewilds.org/) and [buy a ticket](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour).
Please [purchase your ticket](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour), then sign up here on Meetup so I know how many to expect.
**Attendance cap**
There are only eight total slots/tickets available for this tour. As I obviously have already bought one of the tickets, that leaves seven spaces for everyone else.
If you are interested in this event, I urge you to [buy a ticket](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour) at The Wilds' website as soon as possible. Since their website is obviously public, nothing prevents other people having nothing to do with *GOhio!* from buying their own tickets, thereby potentially taking an available slot away from you.
**Additional notes on attendance**
I have now run several events at The Wilds. While the location of The Wilds and the pricing of the tickets generally leads to small turnouts, the people who have gone have all enjoyed it and were glad they went.
If you've never been to The Wilds and you like zoos or animals at all, you are likely to find any tour at The Wilds to be a rewarding experience.
**Tickets and pricing**
[Tickets](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour) for this tour are $95, or $76 if you're a Wilds' member. I've posted screen shots, below, to help you be sure you're buying tickets for the correct event.
Wilds' memberships pay for themselves if you go to The Wilds at least twice a year, and [Columbus Zoo members](https://www.columbuszoo.org/membership) get a discount on memberships to The Wilds. I will always run at least two events a year at The Wilds.
Tickets for all Wilds' tours must be purchased at least 24 hours in advance of the actual tour.
**Cancellations and refunds**
Per The Wilds' [Cancellation Policy](https://www.thewilds.org/policies): *In order to be eligible for refund and accrue no rescheduling fees, cancellations must be made at least 14 days in advance of reservation. Cancellations made within 14 days of reservation will not receive a refund.*
You may [contact The Wilds](https://www.thewilds.org/contact) at (740) 638-5030 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., or you can email them at information@thewilds.org.
**Waiver of liability**
After you purchase your ticket, you will likely be asked to fill out a waiver of liability. This is a very short document and should take you no more than two minutes to complete.
**Where we'll meet**
We will meet at The Wilds, whose actual address is [14000 International Rd, Cumberland, OH 43732](https://www.google.com/maps/place/14000+International+Rd,+Cumberland,+OH+43732/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8837dae07a595557:0xa1ceca93325a8bd1?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111).
Please try to be there by 12:30 p.m. For most Wilds' tours, a shuttle bus will take you to the actual spot of the tour. So think of this as though you're going to the airport to catch a flight. It helps to be on time.
The Wilds generally asks that people arrive at least thirty minutes because the scheduled start time of their tour.
**GPS / Getting to The Wilds**
The Wilds is in a very rural area, but I've never had a problem getting there with my GPS (I have Verizon). I've also uploaded a JPG map, below, of Muskingum County.
Sometimes, though, it's hard to get a signal when you're at The Wilds and getting ready to leave. So you might want to consider downloading an offline map in Google Maps. Your cell phone should pick up a signal, however, within a few minutes after you leave.
The Wilds' Visitor Center does have free Wi-Fi.
**Carpooling?**
If you want to carpool, I recommend discussing this in the comments, below, to this event. While I don't myself carpool, I will do what I can to help you arrange something if I can.
**The weather**
Dress for the weather. Just because the barn is heated doesn't mean it will be warm. And wear closed-toed shoes.
Wilds' tours typically run no matter what the weather is.
**After the tour**
Once we're done with the rhinos, we'll head over to the very highly rated [Y-Bridge Brewing Company](https://ybridgebrewing.com/). The brewery is about thirty minutes from The Wilds, and it will be on the way back to Columbus for most, if not all, of us. The brewery's actual address is [1417 Linden Ave Ste D, Zanesville, OH 43701](https://www.google.com/maps/place/1417+Linden+Ave+d,+Zanesville,+OH+43701/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8837edd6cc50824f:0xe3a0af1ccb2aefbf?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111).
Y-Bridge Brewing does not serve food; however, they have several [food options](https://ybridgebrewing.com/food-options). I encourage you to check these out ahead of time on their website for yourself. However, here are a few of them:
*Within walking distance -- 120 feet away*
* [Angry Bull Saloon](https://www.facebook.com/AngryBullSaloonZanesville/) (pizza & subs)
* The Corner Pub Sports Bar and Grill (classic bar food)
*Delivery options -- [Door Dash](https://www.doordash.com/)*
* [4 Star Pizza](https://fourstarpizza.com/), (740) 452-9300
* [Donatos](https://www.donatos.com/), (740) 452-7900
* [Pizza Cottage](https://www.pizza-cottage.com/), (740) 455-6000
* [Dominos](https://www.dominos.com/), (740) 455-3126
* [Papa John's](https://www.papajohns.com/), (740) 450-4100
If you live in the area or can't make The Wilds but still want to meet us at the brewery, that's fine too.





























