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LBR Surf Polzeath
London Board Riders surf trip to Polzeath. All abilities welcome. Lots of schools and rental shops. Can head down Thursday or Friday.
Surfers and kitesurfers welcome, there are some great spots around.
How LBR works? We don't charge any fees, you simply use this group to coordinate rides and accommodation with others to keep the cost down and have mates to do activities with.
How to book? DM hosts Alistair or Kristen to be added to the trip chat. From there we can add you to houses and car sharing depending on availability.
Rules? Please be respectful of others. No sexual harassment will be allowed - please come to any of the admins to report an issue. If you commit to a ride or accommodation and need to cancel for any reason, you must find a replacement to take your spot or pay your share.
🏐 Volleyball Session 📍 Canada Water 📶 Mid Intermediate
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/45560
**Game Description:**
Come and play in a Friday Evening Mid-intermediate & Above Volleyball session in Canada Water 😎
‼️ONLY sign up to this session if you’re a Mid-Intermediate player or above!
We have the right to cancel & refund you if we don’t think you meet this ability.
You will be notified of this. We need to maintain the quality of the games and rallies - this is nothing personal at all.
Directions:
🚶♂️10 minute walk from Canada Water tube station.
The entrance is via a car park and in the blue building.
Please ask reception for help if needed.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CZcJcPOONMu/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Rules
\- 3 teams of 6
\- Games up to 15 points
\- Max 2 games in a row
Please be positive and encouraging towards all players 🧡
Friday Board Games at the Coat and Badge, Putney (Beginner Friendly)
**Is this event for you?**
This is an event for both experienced and non-experienced gamers. It's a great opportunity if you want to get into the board gaming hobby and try a game or two with minimal rules. There will be experienced gamers on the night and so depending on attendees we may play slightly more complex games. If you are new to games/beginner, please let me know either by comments or DM so I can bring some suitable games. We will help you to learn and play a game on the night.
We will be playing board games which range from light to medium in complexity and last about 15mins to 1.5 hours, depending on the game. It can take about 5-15min to teach, again depending on the game.
I usually mention in the comments which game I am going to bring a few days in advance, in case you want to be familiar with the game(s). Other gamers may bring another selection of games, so be prepared to be surprised on the day.
Attendee numbers are dependent on who can bring and/or teach games and so can vary week to week.
If you have a game(s) that you are willing to teach on the night please do mention this in the chat and/or comments.
Most of us are up for anything!
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**Here are more general details about the weekly Putney events:**
We’re a friendly, social group that regularly play a range of board games and card games. This event has been running since June 2022 and we have a core group of regular gamers but welcome new members who are looking for a games group to play on a regular or fairly regular basis.
Games we play range from, 30min - 1hour games, to the heavier 2-3hour games. We alternate the weeks we play shorter games versus the longer strategy games (check the event title for which type of games are being played).
**Quicker, fun, social games we play:**
• Just One
https://youtu.be/0DDRxztfJP0?si=QPavmMFE3DFipM-x
• Skull King
https://youtu.be/xlFHfCqY-5Y?si=X-U1WLP5JOI0oTcB
• Planted
https://youtu.be/BB5mwXFPrUA?si=oLor8WTSpLUs7B12
• Project L
https://youtu.be/EFV-qavWUlE?si=41_XhoZQvWs_9Zp2
• 7 Wonders
https://youtu.be/z_Wfdn5Es8U?si=-L3cLo2Uppdip2ow
**Longer, Strategy games we play:**
• Lost Ruins of Arnak
https://youtu.be/Kg2z4ApABY8?si=l46LNYRjQA_0QoZS
• Terraforming Mars
https://youtu.be/n3yVpsiVwL8?si=SW7VCdJpnqErKlIO
We like to start on time but if you do arrive late, don’t worry, it may mean you have to wait a bit until the next game starts, but we always try to accommodate where we can. If it's Strategy games night, it is more important that we start on time as the games are longer and we want to finish on time.
If you know you are going to be late please just let us know your eta.
The event is free but please keep in mind that in order to have the space and run the event on a regular basis we need to purchase drinks/food from the venue.
Also, please don’t sign up and not show up. Not only do you take up a spot for someone keen to play games, but we have limited space that we need to reserve with the venue and no-shows jeopardise our relationship with the venue. Thanks for your understanding.
Hope to see you at a games table!!
Woolwich Ferry and Elizabeth Line - All Aboard!
**MEET: We meet at 10.45 at Roz cafe** **1 Pier Rd, London E16 2LJ** **about one minute from George V DLR station for tea or 11.15 just outside for the start of the walk.**
**My number is 0781500191 if you need to contact me.**
Everyone should take the Woolwich Ferry once in their life and now's your chance. It's free! Find out why.
Everyone should take the Elizabeth Line and not just for fun. Now's your chance as we end our walk at the Woolwich station. The area was thriving until the arsenal closed after hundreds of years of armaments manufacture and there are many remnants of its history here for us to see.
Hear the story of the convicts who built the site and see their memorial. We'll take in the park sponsored by queen Victoria for the people living in such dreary surroundings, find out how the owner of the local pleasure gardens escaped his creditors and experience one of the first tunnels under the Thames.
Before then it was the royal dockyard where the greatest ships set sail until they got stuck in the silt. Hear how the factory's football club ended up in north London, how the greatest bare knuckle fighter Tom Cribb stopped parliament and the nation in its tracks following his fight for the country's pride.
You can pay cash on the day or to my bank: sort 090128 acct 75471878.
If you see unpaid by your name just ignore it.
🏐 Volleyball Games 📍 Poplar 📶 Lower Intermediate
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/46500
**Game Description:**
🎮 Warm up and game only setting.
🌟 Positive environment.
**Rules**
\- point to 15
\- max 2 games in a row
\- 3 team of 6 players
\- modified games situation might be applied depending on situation \(5:1\, modified 5:1 or 6:2 etc\.\)
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\*Privacy policy for games only sessions\*
By attending this game session, you agree to the following:
\* Video recordings/photos are allowed only during free game\* sessions
\* Attending implies consent to potentially being recorded by other participants
\* Any videos must only be shared via private links
\* Distribution limited to session participants only
\* Explicit consent required for any public sharing
\* Respect others' privacy and comfort
\*Please contact the co-organisers if you have any questions about the policy.
Boating Events This Week
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Shiplake & Henley's ancient woods, River Thames, spring flowers, NT Greys Court
Come and join us for the first day of spring for a bluebells and woodland flower extravaganza - the woodlands will be starting to aliven with spring growth and the surrounding fields will be producing the first buds of their farming produce.
We start in Shiplake - an ancient Viking town name for ‘ship lack’ - this was as a far as the Vikings could get their ships to their main encampment in Reading. Famous people frequented these parts - George Orwell lived in Shiplake, the English poet Alfred Tennyson got married in Shiplake Church and Elizabeth I’s treasure is buried near Rotherfield Greys.
The real gem will be the spring flowers that will be budding throughout as we walk over fields and into woodland with some splendid views of the River Thames. We will visit a National Trust 16th century house - Greys Court - for afternoon tea as we meander back to Henley for a drink by the River Thames.
This will be English countryside in its quintessential beauty and at its best – so come and join!
**SUMMARY (all info is approximate!)**
**Distance**: 22km (13.75 miles)
**Ascent**: 300m
**Duration**: 6-7 hours walking
**Grade**: Moderate
**COST AND LOGISTICS**
**Cost**: £10
**Start**: 8.40 London Paddington for Group Save
**Meet:** 8:50 for those who buy their own tickets & walk to train
**Finish:** 5.30pm in Henley and optional pub visit.
**Recommended morning train from London**
**Dep**: 09:08 London Paddington
**Arr:** 09.52 Shiplake
**Return** **trains:** 17.30, 18.00, 18.30pm
**Recommended train ticket**
Off-Peak Day Return to Henley
* **£16.65 group save/ network rail price**
Recommended: Buy a yearly Network Railcard for reduced train prices
www.network-railcard.co.uk
**Meeting Point:**
In front of Heathrow Express Ticket Office
**REVIEWS**
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**PRICE INCLUDES**
* Guided hike planned and led by an experienced AAA leader, trained in Outdoor First Aid.
**PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE**
* Travel costs
* Lunch, drinks or any refreshments
* PayPal fees
**RECOMMENDED KIT LIST** [(](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist)[complete list]()[)](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist)
* Suitable hiking shoes or boots
* Packed lunch and snacks
* Water - 2 litres recommended
* Waterproof jacket and trousers (Please no jeans!)
* Warm windproof layer e.g. Down/Primaloft/Fleece
* Wicking base layer e.g. Polyester/Tencel/Merino
**CANCELLING/REFUNDS**
If you can no longer join the hike, please message the Host listed on here, and update your RSVP status to 'Not going', to allow others to take your place. If the hike is full, and you have messaged us and have changed your RSVP to 'Not going', we will refund you, less than the PayPal/Meetup fees. To obtain this, please email info@aaalondongroup.com **after the event**, with the email address you use on your PayPal account and transaction reference. If the hike is not full, unfortunately we will not be able to provide any refund.
**QUESTIONS**
If you have any other questions, please check visit our [FAQ page](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/frequently-asked-questions). 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 London Group Terms and Conditions.
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Board Games in Vauxhall
Every Sunday from 3pm
Board Games in Vauxhall
Come join us for a new board game event in Vauxhall!
We're heading to the Riverside pub from 3pm to play board games (all board/card games welcome). Easily accessible from the Northern Line, Victoria Line, Vauxhall overground and Vauxhall Bus Station.
Bring some games, or just bring yourself, and join a friendly community of gamers for some relaxed Sunday fun!
Lets do a Flying Lesson! (SOLD OUT)
A chance to try a flying lesson!
Feel the adrenaline rush as you take the controls of a light aircraft and soar across the sky above the English countryside while learning what it’s like to actually pilot a plane with this 30 Minute Flying Lesson in a Cessna airplane.
You will have a 30-minute Flying lesson with an instructor, overall your individual session will be an hour as you get prepared and chat to your pilot before.
We have booked for 10 lessons on the day and may be able to take a couple more based on availability. Time slots will be give out closer to the time, but overall we plan to head down together, and can get train/taxi to the venue.
**About the Lesson**
You’ll receive one-to-one tuition from a Civil Aviation Authority-licensed instructor, meaning you’ll have expert guidance in getting to grips with the controls during every moment in the air. You’ll have unbeatable views across the surrounding area, but we don’t blame you if you want to stay focussed on the world ahead of your windscreen as you’re thousands of feet above the ground!
What you’ll learn will depend on your chosen location, but all of your flying time will still count towards a Private Pilot’s Licence should you be a budding flying hobbyist and planning to take to the skies again. Exhilarating, awe-inspiring and breath-taking all at once, this is an experience you’ll want to try again as soon as it’s over!
**On the day**
Your flying lesson starts with a pre-flight briefing from your qualified instructor. This will cover safety, and an introduction to some of the controls.
Once in the plane, you are given headphones so that you can hear conversations between your instructor and air traffic control. You will also be able to communicate with each other so you can be guided through your first lesson. Once in the air, you will be able to take the controls but your pilot will take over to land the plane at the airfield and taxi back.
**What to do:**
* Ask questions, your instructor will be happy to answer them
* Wear sensible shoes and clothing
* Switch off your mobile ‘phone
* Remove and sharp or loose objects from your pockets
* Wait to be escorted to the aircraft
* Avoid the propellor at all times, even when stopped
* Assist your instructor in the air by keeping a good lookout for other aircraft
* Avoid embarrassment and say if you start to feel unwell
**What else do I need to know?**
* A camera may be carried provided that a wrist-strap secures it
* Any bags should be left with your companions or at reception
* Your instructor will explain the operation of seats, harnesses and doors
* In the event of an emergency please vacate the aircraft to the rear and continue to a safe distance
* Should you have any queries regarding these briefing notes, our reception staff and your instructor will be happy to clarify
* Maximum Weight limit is 18 stone
**Location**
Staplefield Airfield
Ongar Rd, Romford RM4 1SJ
**Travel**
We can get the Train/Elizabeth Line to Romford Station. From there we can get 375 bus to the airfield (or can share a taxi from Romford)
Can post week before plan and also flight times, would be good to head down together as a group to do experience together and there is a cafe on site can grab lunch/tea and coffees to chat in between. If you are driving down let us know
**Schedule**
12:30m - Arrive at the Airfield
1:00pm - 4:00pm - 30 mins Flying Lessons (Various slots across this 3 hour period, will message 2 weeks before with the slots)
4:00pm + Tea/Coffee / Lunch discuss experience and head back to London
**Cost**
Total cost for this Meetup which includes Flying Lesson is **£135 ONLY**
We will need £50 Deposit to hold your spot and final payment 2 weeks before:
https://buy.stripe.com/14k5kNaFSelu0mY154
Note this will be for Total of **12 X People Only** for back to back Slots (3 Lessons at a time as there are 3 instructors per time slot)
Look forward to sharing this experience with you!
Chris
Sunday Evening Board Games at The Archway Tavern, Islington
🖖 A quick heads up! We usually have 10 plus people, and we game through the night, DM us for the link the group WhatsApp
🎲👫 **Weekly Board Gaming Night in Islington!** 🎲👫
Hey Board Gamers! Are you ready to roll the dice and embark on thrilling adventures right here in London? Join us for a fantastic evening of strategy, fun, and camaraderie at our **Weekly Board Games Night** in Islington! 🌟
📍 **Venue:** The Archway Tavern, Islington, London
🚶♂️ Right by the Archway Tube, in the centre of Navigator Square
🗓️ **When:** Every Week from 5pm - 11pm
We're all about those intricate Euro-style games and modern classics that challenge the mind and spirit. Whether you're a seasoned player of **Scythe**, a master builder in **Catan**, a strategic traveller in **Ticket to Ride**, or ruling the dunes in **Dune Imperium**, we've got a spot for you at our table! 🎲🏰
What to Expect:
- A cozy evening at the Archway Tavern 🍻, a perfect backdrop for our gaming escapades.
- A variety of games available, but feel free to bring your favorites to share with the group! 🕹️
- A friendly, welcoming atmosphere where you can dive deep into games and make new friends. 👭👬
This meet is perfect for those who:
- Are new to gaming but want to learn and play in a friendly group 🫶
- Love Euro-style board games and modern classics 🌍
- Are looking for a regular group to enjoy board gaming 🎉
- Want to meet other like-minded individuals in a relaxed setting 🤝
👉 Spots are limited, so RSVP now to secure your place at the gaming table!
Let's make this a weekly highlight! Can't wait to see you there and get our game on! 🚀
📢 Spread the word and bring your friends – the more, the merrier! See you at The Archway Tavern.🎲❤️
⚽ Casual 6 aside Football Game📍Canary Wharf 📶 Mixed Ability
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/45746
**Game Description:**
Come and play in a casual 6 aside game on a Sunday afternoon ⚽️ It’s a beautiful pitch with larger goals 😍
💦 Showers, changing rooms, water fountain and toilets available.
Directions:
🚶♂️1 minute walk from Poplar DLR station
🚗 No designated car parking
Rules
\- Change keeper every 6 minutes
\- Classic 6 aside rules
\- No slide tackles\, play safe
\- Respect everyone on the pitch
A Day out at Battersea Power Station with John and Friends
Join John and friends for this event
On Saturday, March 21, 2026, Battersea Power Station hosts "[The Beat Goes On](https://www.google.com/search?q=The+Beat+Goes+On&rlz=1CABVOQ_enGB1127GB1127&oq=battersea&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCAgCEEUYJxg7MgYIABBFGDkyDQgBEC4YgwEYsQMYgAQyCAgCEEUYJxg7MgoIAxAAGLEDGIAEMhYIBBAuGK8BGMcBGJECGIAEGIoFGI4FMgYIBRBFGDwyBggGEEUYPDIGCAcQRRg90gEINjQ3NGowajeoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&mstk=AUtExfCnUEy59yBvr9udWdVq1NnIUK2m_3HP7-W7GT9r5Mr3C85Ch6zSRQqqSZ4FgYQUMF6Wrtsajw5D1lpnFqAdB_gYpzKO0RxD_E47dBeF1YYNxcStYe2ZasYkgEekMH2r1vVW--lAk7OwSOf1TZw_pLEAzDY09bufkJANd76Y-EeM5tYzJGdKiEQffPw9Z8DD589sQjU9J_MimPsgpm0OlxcuufDxmE6zuBpJbBQoRYQuXmhFQdaJ5-jW1Xdm-nfCc94xkOzhWUJQg_EGEbzS2iRu&csui=3&ved=2ahUKEwis4bGmp4aTAxUsU0EAHbqLLNMQgK4QegQIARAC)," a free, high-energy music festival marking the grand finale of Wandsworth’s year as the Mayor of London's Borough of Culture. The event features live performances, dance takeovers, and workshops, with UK Garage and Grime stars Lisa Maffia and Romeo hosting the main stage.
Meeting at Battersea tube station 10.45 am
🏐 Women’s Only Games for Min-inter📍Canary Wharf 📶 Mid Intermediate
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/46866
**Game Description:**
🎮 Warm up and game only setting.
🌟 Positive environment.
\*Privacy policy for games only sessions\*
By attending this game session, you agree to the following:
\* Video recordings/photos are allowed only during free game\* sessions
\* Attending means consenting to potentially being recorded by other participants
\* Any videos must only be shared via private links
\* Distribution limited to session participants only
\* Explicit consent required for any public sharing
\* Respect others' privacy and comfort
\*Please contact the co-organisers if you have any questions about the policy.
**Rules**
\- point to 15
\- max 2 games in a row
\- 3 team of 6 players
\- modified games situation might be applied depending on situation \(5:1\, modified 5:1 or 6:2 etc\.\)
Boating Events Near You
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Board games at The Forge
The Forge does have a full bar and kitchen. There is no cover charge but they do request all attendees to purchase a minimum of ~$20 per person. Soft drink refills are $1 each. Please support our hosts so we can continue to provide great events for the group!
The Forge has a large library of games available for us to enjoy. Hosts and regulars will also provide numerous popular games but please bring any games you would like to teach and/or play.
Doors open at 6, and we expect gaming to be rolling by around 630. Please promptly end your games and clear out the space at 10pm when the bar closes.
We encourage socializing but do not permit disruptive behavior of any kind. Thank you for your continued commitment to providing a fun and welcoming space to veteran, newbie, and rookie gamers in the Columbus area.
Parking can be challenging. There is a parking lot behind the neighboring Mexican restaurant that is free and easy to walk from but it's a bit hidden.
Casual Boardgames - make friends, then beat them in games
Welcome to Casual Boardgames, where we enjoy classic tabletop games and social deduction games while bonding over good food, drinks, and great conversations.
We started this group to meet new people and make new friends, and bonding over games in a relaxed atmosphere is a great way to do that.
We currently meet near route 23 and Polaris Parkway, and this is close to areas like Powell, Lewis Center, Worthington, and parts of Westerville and Columbus.
Feel free to bring your own games or play one of the many games our members bring. If you are inexperienced, we will help you learn.
Here are just a few examples of the kind of games we play.
Tabletop/board games: Splendor, Catan, Azul, Dominion, 7 Wonders…
Social deduction games: Code Names, Chameleon, Werewords…
IMPORTANT:
1. While we love playing a variety of games and competing, we are not just about the games. We interact and talk while playing, and this leads to a lot of laughter and fun. If you just want to compete and focus solely on the game, then this is probably not the group you are looking for.
2. Many people join groups like this and never (or rarely) show up after weeks or months. If you join and never really come, we will eventually remove you from the group as a courtesy to our members. Why? Because limiting group conversations (on the app) to regular members makes communication and planning much easier. Also, while it may be rare, it protects members from people who join because they are interested in following a person instead of having a real interest in our group. If you get removed, it is just because you haven’t come, and we follow this protocol as a courtesy to our regular game players.
CABS March Saturday 3/21
Thanks for being a part of the CABS Meetup Group! We meet @ the COFFEE UNDERGROUND on Indianola Avenue. We play many different games @ CABS - bring your own or play one of the OVER 2000 in our library. What are your favorite games? What was the last game you played? Hope to see and game with you soon! Check us out on Facebook! Doors open early on Saturday Mornings at 10am and around 4pm on Fridays if you are interested in learning new / simpler games ... or new to the hobby or just want to check us out come in early just after noon and we will show you around before the crowd grows. Stay for a game or two, an hour or two or for the day! Your first visit is free and after that it's $5 a meeting or you can join for the year! It's Your Move




























