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**Metropolitan Walkers is part of the Ramblers, Britain's walking charity. All welcome for 3 'taster' walks, after which please join the Ramblers - info on the [Met Walkers website](https://www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk/how-to-join/)** Festive vibes from Baker Street to the west end ✨🎄 Join us on a walk around some of London's Christmas lights with an option to stay and chat in the pub at the end of the walk Start: Baker Street Station End: Covent Garden Distance: 3.5 miles Details: [Metropolitan Walkers](https://www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk/walks/) Live location will be shared in the WhatsApp community below during the walk https://chat.whatsapp.com/JyOipg0NFsDEY2FiHg1XpR

Host: Van \*This event is a collaboration with other groups and social networks and it will be well attended \*To attend this event you need to buy a ticket from [https://www.fatsoma.com/e/c1h7pvgq/christmas-singles-social-party-in-shoreditch-with-complimentary-drink-happy-hour-all-ages](https://www.fatsoma.com/e/c1h7pvgq/christmas-singles-social-party-in-shoreditch-with-complimentary-drink-happy-hour-all-ages) Single people mixing and mingling, partying and dancing in the heart of Shoreditch, while keeping their eyes open trying to spot that special one that will make their heart jump Whether you are looking for a partner or just to meet and connect with other people who are at the same phase of life, this is the event for you! You never know who you are going meet in this evening and that is the beauty of it! You may find a friend forever, a party buddy, a partner in crime or a partner in life! Since this is a mix and mingle and not a speed dating there is no age range- in a social pool everybody is welcome and you can choose to speak to whoever you fancy. Connect with like minded people and open your social circle, enjoy chatting about anything and everything, with those you like, for as long as you like If you find somebody who you think you have a connection with, dare to ask their contact details right then and there... like the old times ;) Oh! and you don't need to ask the awkward question: 'so are you single?' because they all will be! You are very welcome to attend alone or with friends. We will be there making introductions, helping break the ice,, and act as a glue in the group. We have a reserved area/table where we can mix and mingle, so that everybody can relax and feel comfortable and we get to know each other. and then we are going to move on the dance floor! Simmons Shoreditch is a quirky cocktail bar bringing an off- kilter addition to the streets of the East. Just off Shoreditch High Street, this gem is notorious for a late-night party or 5. Its eclectic playlist and beautifully bonkers interiors set it apart from its peers. Famed for its rogue aesthetic, it really has it all. We're not joking. Bringing a new meaning to 'Everything but the kitchen sink,' this bar even has that. Its DJ plays from a built-in Kitchen Disco. Spinning disks that span decades with a playlist that's sure to keep you on the dancefloor until the early hours. Blaring neons, skull disco balls and waltzer-style booths all add to the charm! The program of the night is as follows : 7:00pm-9pm : Singles mixing and mingling 9pm: The music goes up and it is time for dancing. Everyone arriving before 9pm receives a token for a complimentary drink ( you can choose between beer, prosecco or non alcoholic) Happy Hour till 9pm! Dress code is smart/ elegant/ Smart Casual (smart dark jeans are fine but ripped jeans, sportswear, trainers/sportshoes and hats are not allowed). For security reasons every guest must carry photographic ID with them (Driver’s License, European ID or Passport) independently of the age. If you wish to be welcomed and introduced to other people by the hostess please arrive before midnight How to find us: When you arrive please ask to be directed to Marianna's Events area/ Van. Any issue on the night feel free to contact Van: 07587546857 For general inquires or difficulties with your ticket booking feel free to e-mail us at benetoupromotions@gmail.com or call Marianna on: 07949526733 How to connect with us: Like and follow our facebook page: [https://www.facebook.com/mariannaland](https://www.facebook.com/mariannaland) Join our facebook group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/453202104877514](https://www.facebook.com/groups/453202104877514) Follow us on twitter: [@Mariannasevents](http://mariannasevents/)

Come with me and explore some of the finest pubs South Quay and Greenwich has to offer. We will meet at South Quay DLR Station at 11.30am, and at 11.45 am will make our way to one of my favourite pubs The Gun, {as image above.} {The pub dates back to the early 18th century but took its current name from the cannon which was fired to celebrate the opening of the West India Import Docks in 1802. In the late 18th century, Lord Horatio Nelson acquired a property just up the road (still known as Nelson’s House) and he regularly visited the docks to inspect the guns up until his glorious death at the battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Lord Nelson would frequent The Gun and regularly meet Lady Emma Hamilton in an upstairs room (now called The River Room) for their secret assignations. The Gun also has a long association with smugglers landing contraband on the site and distributing it via a hidden tunnel. To this day there is still a spy-hole in the secret circular staircase to watch out for “The Revenue Men”.} After we have been in the Gun Pub we will follow the Thames Path back down to Island Gardens, and walk through the Greenwich Foot Tunnel and make our way to The Sail Loft. After the Sail Loft our next port of call will be for lunch at the Trafalgar Tavern, { or you can bring your own} then on to The Yacht, finishing off at the Cutty Sark Pub. Stretching over 3 floors of an historic Georgian free house, The Cutty Sark is a vintage pub and restaurant by the River Thames in London. We will then retrace our steps walking back to The Cutty Sark DLR which is about 10 minutes walk away. Walking distance approx. 3 miles. Meet up fee £5 {please have the right change.} If you need any more info call or text on Paul 07530 675739 This is not a smart phone!

**\*\*RSVP FOR YOUR FREE TICKET! I WILL SEND A LINK TO BOOK VIA EVENTBRITE NEARER THE TIME!\*\*** Join 250 people (equal split of men and women) for London's BIGGEST Christmas Singles Party at [Madison](https://www.madisonlondon.net/) rooftop bar in St Paul's on Friday 19th December for ALL AGES. The event starts at 7:30pm where on arrival guests will be given a 'red straw' to drink from. The idea being that anyone with a 'red straw' is single and easily identified as part of our group. There will be no name tags or cheesy 'lock & key' ice breakers, infact nobody outside of the event will even know what is going on! Our hosts will be on hand throughout the evening to introduce people to one another and ensure everyone is having a great time. The event will finish around 11:30pm but your night is far from over as you can stay and enjoy the venue until close. The following day you will be able to contact anyone you met at this event through our website. **Please note this event is weather dependant due to being outdoors. If the event is cancelled due to torrential rain it will be postponed to the following Friday.** Please be aware that places are limited and the majority of our events do sell out, so please book early to avoid disappointment. If you have any queries about this event please contact us at enquiries@dateinadash.com or call our telephone bookings hotline on 0845 862 1448 (9am 5pm).

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Welcome to the Highest Rated International Language Exchange group in London,🏆 with 1300+ reviews rated 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Join us on **Friday** for our weekend global language exchange and social 😊🍻🥂 TO ATTEND THIS EVENT YOU **MUST**👇👇 1. Have your Meetup confirmation visible on your phone when you arrive. 2. Collect & wear your badge as soon as you arrive and always BEFORE buying your drinks and food. 3. Pay the £2 event fee. The event starts at 7pm. **The event fee is £6 if you arrive after 8:30pm** Start meeting the community and having fun...lots of fun! www.languages.london 🇬🇧🇪🇸🇫🇷🇯🇵🇮🇹🇩🇪🇮🇳🇨🇳🇧🇷🇰🇷🇪🇬🇭🇰🇺🇸🇨🇴🇺🇦🇹🇷🇷🇺🇦🇺 WHEN & WHERE This Friday we'll be returning to The Craft Beer Co, St Mary Axe.** **Address: 29-31 Mitre Street, London, EC3A 5BU** https://maps.app.goo.gl/49HnHGap8hQMbQNWA **HOW WE DO IT** It's simple .... \~ When you arrive please collect your personalised language badge from us. We'll be waiting to give you a warm welcome 😃 \~ Please wear your badge during the event and always return it before you leave ♻️ \~ Start meeting the community and having fun...lots of fun! Please buy something from the bar to support the venue, who kindly offer us a dedicated space. 🇵🇱🇹🇼🇲🇽🇻🇳🇧🇬🇵🇸🇸🇪🇮🇱🇨🇦🇳🇱🇿🇦🇭🇺🇹🇭🇵🇪🇧🇴🇳🇬🇳🇿🇨🇭 **WHO** Languages in London events are organised for our community - being social, making new friends, building cultural bridges and always very relaxed. We have the largest number of languages and countries represented in our weekly language exchange and social events in London. This is **not** a dating event. Our events are open to Internationals, Locals, Expats, Students, Travellers..... Everyone! This is the event for a truly global community and for citizens from around the World. Is this the Intercambio you've been looking for? Want to practice your ingles, espanol , francais, italiano, Deutsch, portugues or other European languages? Asian languages ? Or maybe prefer to only speak English.... that's just fine. **All languages and all fluency levels are welcome** Spread the love...Bring your friends 💙 The creator and organiser of **Languages in London - Girish**, will always be visible at the event and there to support you and help with introductions, if you prefer. We want to remain the BEST language events group in London, being the biggest isn't our focus. These are real events with real people. We don't fill our events with inflated numbers and fictitious attendees 👻 **Community members that no-show at our events and inactive members are regularly removed from our group.** **LANGUAGES** Here's a selection of some of the languages that our community speak or have been practicing ... English, Spanish (incl Latin American), French, Italian, Portuguese (incl Brazilian), German, Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese), Russian, Korean, Hindi, Turkish, Arabic, Ukrainian, Polish, Hebrew, Swedish, Bulgarian, Vietnamese, Hungarian, Bengali, Dutch, Catalan, Farsi, Greek, Urdu, Welsh, Romanian, Norwegian, Czech, Slovakian, Estonian, Danish, Finnish, Turkmen, Latvian, Lithuanian, Nepali, Yoruba, Filipino, Thai, Albanian, Croatian, Serbian, Ebo, Afrikaans, Tamazight, Tagalog, Creole, Malagasy, Mongolian, Tok Pisin and more... you get the idea! 🇷🇴🇬🇹🇨🇿🇳🇴🇩🇰🇫🇮🇨🇾🇺🇾🇪🇬🇧🇬🇦🇷🇰🇪🇱🇰🇲🇦🇹🇳🇩🇿🇸🇬🇲🇾 **SUSTAINABLE** 🌎🌳 Like you, we really care about our planet. We don't like single use paper name tags, stickers or wristbands as they can't be reused or recycled and can even damage your clothing ☹️ The Solution? ...Our personalised and completely reusable Languages in London badges! 🏆👍 So, please make sure you return your badge to us, before you leave the event. We'll sanitise it (anti bacterial & disinfectant cleaners) and use it again & again & again. Thanks for helping us do the right thing and keep our costs down🙏 **SAFE SPACE FOR EVERYONE** 👮‍♂️ We don't tolerate prejudice or harassment of any kind, at any time. Be polite and respectful to everyone else and they will reciprocate. Let's keep the space safe, welcoming for everyone and free of any political agendas. Please report any concerns to the Organiser immediately. Please look after your belongings, the venue is a public place. We may take photos or video at the event for future promotional use. Let us if know you'd rather not be included, we respect your choice 📸 **SPREAD THE WORD** 🗣️💬 If you enjoy our events, please tell your friends and colleagues and help us grow **your** community, thank you ♥️ Join our community - https://www.languages.london/ We're looking forward to welcoming you at Languages in London 😊😃👋 🇲🇰🇳🇵🇧🇩🇵🇭🇦🇪🇦🇱🇧🇪🇮🇪🇰🇿🇱🇦🇯🇴🇱🇹🇱🇻🇪🇪🇰🇭🇨🇱🇲🇳🇨🇺

🍻 **Join Us for Tech Startups in the Pub!** 🍻 Hey there! 🌟 We'd love for you to join us for our next edition of *Tech Startups in the Pub*. It's a relaxed evening at The Windmill, our go-to spot for tech chats and good vibes. We have been running for 3.5 years, and it's always a joy to see familiar faces and meet new folks. Whether you're a regular, a tech founder, an enthusiast, a budding entrepreneur, or simply curious about the tech scene, you'll fit right in. This isn't about panels or pitching, just good old-fashioned networking with like-minded people over a drink (and maybe some pizza) on a Friday evening. 📍 **Where:** The Windmill, 27 Tabernacle St, Shoreditch, London EC2A 4DE 🕕 **When:** From 6 PM on the 3rd Friday of every month! **House Rules:** * Find Oliver, Pedro, Rob, or the other Rob (or anyone in a burgundy T-shirt) to introduce yourself so we can welcome you properly. The pub isn't reserved exclusively for us, so we don't want you mingling with someone's birthday party by mistake! * No hard selling or heavy pitching. This is a chill, friendly after-work get-together. * Not drinking? No worries! You're more than welcome to come hang out and enjoy the conversation. Mark your calendar and come down for some fun tech talk. See you there!

🌌Ever look up like I do 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 big questions; How it all started, our evolution and place in it, and where else in the cosmos other complex life might exist (almost every star you see at night 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**, the 3I Atlas **interstella** **Comet** ☄️(estimated to be 8+ billion years old), the famous **Orion Nebula** where stars like our sun were born, the majestic rings of **Saturn**, the international space station, the Tau Ceti star system with **2 Earth like planets** orbiting in the habitable zone, remnants of **supernova** witnessed by our early ancestors plus a range of other fascinating celestial wonderments (comets, star systems, galaxies) over drinks and engaging chats and banter this Dec fully hosted by me - a passionate amateur astronomer and former Journalist covering big picture science related stories. 🚀In between observing - we'll have **drinks and engaging chats** on all astronomy related topics for those inclined (Astrobiology, SETI/Femi Paradox, cosmology, space exploration, exoplanetology, astrophysics, paleontology etc) as well as non space chatter and banter too. No doubt I'll hear the usual jokes we've all heard hundreds of times before! If those don't make you laugh, then my impersonation of Los Angeles ET will! 👽 **====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, DJin Astronomer

🎄 **Join Us for the Conundrum Corner Christmas Party!** 🎄 Fun, Friends and Food as well as games, conundrums and much merriment! **Entry by ticket only!** *Please follow this link for more details and to book your place* https://www.meetup.com/conundrum-corner-london/events/312248719/

* We will meet opposite the Kings Cross Station, at the Kings Cross Square, by the Black Sheep Coffee. * From here a short walk to St Pancras station to see the statue of Sir John Betjeman. He was an English poet, writer, and broadcaster. He was Poet Laureate from 1972 until his death. He was a founding member of The Victorian Society and a passionate defender of Victorian architecture, helping to save St Pancras railway station from demolition. The station has recently been voted by The Telegraph as the the most beautiful in the world. * We will then make our way to visit Camley Street Natural Park, which is a unique urban nature reserve. The site was once a coal drop for the railways, and is now managed by London Wildlife Trust. * We will then carry on via Granary Square and Coal Drops Yard into the Regent's Canal towpath, which was opened in 1816 and runs from Limehouse and Finishes in Paddington. * Alongside the canal's scenic route watch out for the bookshop on the barge as well as the Victorian gas holder that has been converted into a garden with a circular lawn and a polished steel pavilion (pictured above). * We will end our walk by the Ice Wharf (Wetherspoons), if we get lucky we might see the Camden Lock in operation. Optional drinks/lunch at the pub. People who would prefer the food from the market can always join us in later the pub. * Wonderful photo-ops for people who would like to explore the Camden High Street and Camden Market. What to bring: Comfortable footwear Water Photo-taking gadgets and chargers An umbrella just in case (it's London after all) The walk is free for members who have subscribed for an annual membership. For other members the fee is £5 cash/card on arrival to contribute towards the organiser's meetup fees and costs. The annual pass option is £15 payable by cash/card on the day. This will provide access to at least 40 walks per year (members are welcome to bring a guest to each event). All walks are free for the NHS staff (also welcome to bring a guest). ***'No Show' Policy:*** *If the member replied 'yes' but did not attend the event, did not update the RSVP and did not inform the organisers on 3 occasions – this triggers an automatic removal from the group. That's once for events with a waiting list.*

[www.carolservice.com](https://www.carolservice.com/) Free Carol Service! Join us for an hour of your favourite Christmas carols, festive readings and a short talk on the Nativity story. Afterwards, enjoy complimentary warming Christmas punch and mince pies. There’s no need to book, just turn up, sing out and enjoy!

**This is a Free event however we do have some reservations and would like to notify you about them here.** **This is a Totally FREE Event. You pay for your own transport. ALL WE ASK FROM YOU IS THAT if you enjoyed this event then YOU LEAVE US A GOOD REVIEW and FEEDBACK ON MEETUP.COM after the event so that we can feel that you appreciate what we are doing and YOUR FEEDBACK WILL Encourage us to continue to provide you with more amazing Hiking Events In the near future.** **Please 🙏 Read Details Carefully before you RSVP.** **This Hike can be as Easy as you want to make it or as challenging and difficult as you choose.** \*\* This is because the original Hike is 18 miles long and we are planning to do this challenge. However there are easy exits to nearby train stations along the hike path every 45 to 60 minutes of walking. So you can take an early exit whenever you want.\*\* The Hike path is Flat. No Steep Hills. *** *** **🚶‍♀️ LONDON’S MOST POPULAR CANAL HIKE 🌊** **From Mile End to Broxbourne – 18 Miles of Hidden Beauty, History & Adventure 🚲🌿** 📅 Date: As stated above. 📍 Start: Mile End Station (East London) ⏰ Meet: 8:00 AM sharp Hike starts at around 8.15 AM 🎯 Finish: Broxbourne Station (around 7:30–8:00 PM) 📏 Distance: 18–19 miles (flat, mostly towpath) 🥾 Difficulty: Flexible – easy or challenging, your choice! You can make it short by finding the nearest exit along the Hike. There are exits every 30 to 60 minutes of walking. Or You can choose to complete the full length of the full challenge to Broxbourne Station completing all 18 miles. You would need a torch 🔦 or head torch for the final 1 or 2 hours of the Hike as we expect to finish around 7 pm which is slightly 2 hours after sunset. NB: Hike is oyster card Friendly. All nearby train stations along the Hike route will accept oyster card for travel. *** **🌇 About the Hike** Join us for London’s ultimate canal adventure — a full-day journey from Mile End in East London to Broxbourne in North London, following the Regent’s Canal and the River Lee Navigation through some of London’s most beautiful and historic waterways. 🌿🚶‍♂️ This hike is flat all the way (no steep hills!) and gives you the freedom to make it as easy or as challenging as you want: ✅ Easy Option: Enjoy 1–3 hours of canal-side walking and exit at any nearby station — there’s one roughly every 60 minutes along the route! 🚉 💪 Full Challenge: Take on the full 18–19 mile route all the way to Broxbourne Station — a rewarding full-day adventure that finishes just after sunset 🌅 (carry a torch 🔦 for this full 18 mile challenge just in case). We’ll take regular short breaks throughout the day and have a long lunch break around 1 PM for refuelling and relaxing by the water 🥪☕. *** **🏙️ The Journey** Your adventure begins at Mile End Station, where we join the Regent’s Canal — one of London’s most iconic waterways, built in the early 19th century (1820) during the city’s industrial revolution. Originally used to transport coal, timber, and goods, this canal is now a peaceful green corridor cutting through the heart of London 🌳. **We’ll pass by:** **Victoria Park** 🎠 – London’s oldest public park (opened 1845), once known as the “People’s Park,” beloved by East Enders for over a century. **Hackney Wick** 🎨 – buzzing with street art, warehouses turned into creative spaces, and canal-side cafés. **Tottenham Marshes & Lea Valley 🌾** – vast green spaces filled with wildlife, kingfishers, and swans gliding along the River Lee. **Waltham Abbey & Broxbourne Woods** 🌲 – marking the final stretch of our tranquil journey as we reach the **Hertfordshire** countryside. Each section tells a story of London’s transformation — from Victorian industry to modern urban nature reserve. The Regent’s Canal and Lee Navigation were vital arteries that powered the city’s trade, connecting East London’s docks to the River Thames and beyond 🚢. *** **🍽️ Breaks & Food** We’ll have: 🥤 Short breaks every hour or so 🍽️ A longer lunch break around 1 PM – bring a packed lunch and plenty of water (there are a few cafés along the way if you fancy a treat!) 🌅 Optional group photo stop at sunset near Broxbourne or much earlier than Broxbourne Station. *** **🧭 What to Bring** ✅ Comfortable walking shoes/trainers ✅ 2L of water (minimum) ✅ Packed lunch & snacks ✅ Torch or headlamp (for final stretch) ✅ Rain jacket & warm layers ✅ Travel card or contactless (for optional early exits 🚆) ✅ Great attitude & sense of adventure 😄 **Also please don't forget to bring a happy smiling face. And good positive vibes. We need them to stay energised.** *** **🚉 Exit Points** (Approx. Every 60–90 Minutes) 🚏 Hackney Wick Station 🚏 Tottenham Hale Station 🚏 Ponders End Station 🚏 Waltham Cross Station 🚏 Final Stop: Broxbourne Station There are many more exit points. I can't mention all of them. You can join or leave the hike at any of these points — so it’s totally up to you how far you go! *** **💚 Why You’ll Love It** 🌿 A peaceful escape from the city — right through London’s hidden green corridors 🏙️ Discover history, street art, wildlife, and canal life 🚶‍♀️ Great for all fitness levels – flexible and flat 🤝 Meet like-minded hikers & outdoor lovers 📸 Capture London from a completely new perspective *** **✨ Join Us!** Come explore London’s best canal hike — a full day of history, community, and nature. Whether you’re in for a short stroll or the full 18-mile challenge, you’ll finish with a smile, new friends, and unforgettable views of a side of London most people never see 🌇💦 **👉 RSVP now – spaces limited!Let’s hike London’s hidden waterways together 🚶‍♂️💙** *** **Host Is First Aid Trained. Host Is experienced and qualified hiking and Mountain Leader.** No pets allowed. Guests have to RSVP separately from their own individual Meetup accounts. All Hiking Events come with a level of risk of injury. By participating you agree that the organiser and host is not held responsible for your health and safety. Your health and safety is your individual responsibility. This is a Hobby Group. Not a business. **WhatsApp Group 07590 919391**

**This is a Free event however we do have some reservations and would like to notify you about them here.** **This is a Totally FREE Event. You pay for your own transport. ALL WE ASK FROM YOU IS THAT if you enjoyed this event then YOU LEAVE US A GOOD REVIEW and FEEDBACK ON MEETUP.COM after the event so that we can feel that you appreciate what we are doing and YOUR FEEDBACK WILL Encourage us to continue to provide you with more amazing Hiking Events In the near future.** **Please 🙏 Read Details Carefully before you RSVP.** **This Hike can be as Easy as you want to make it or as challenging and difficult as you choose.** \*\* This is because the original Hike is 18 miles long and we are planning to do this challenge. However there are easy exits to nearby train stations along the hike path every 45 to 60 minutes of walking. So you can take an early exit whenever you want.\*\* The Hike path is Flat. No Steep Hills. *** *** **🚶‍♀️ LONDON’S MOST POPULAR CANAL HIKE 🌊** **From Mile End to Broxbourne – 18 Miles of Hidden Beauty, History & Adventure 🚲🌿** 📅 Date: As stated above. 📍 Start: Mile End Station (East London) ⏰ Meet: 8:00 AM sharp Hike starts at around 8.15 AM 🎯 Finish: Broxbourne Station (around 7:30–8:00 PM) 📏 Distance: 18–19 miles (flat, mostly towpath) 🥾 Difficulty: Flexible – easy or challenging, your choice! You can make it short by finding the nearest exit along the Hike. There are exits every 30 to 60 minutes of walking. Or You can choose to complete the full length of the full challenge to Broxbourne Station completing all 18 miles. You would need a torch 🔦 or head torch for the final 1 or 2 hours of the Hike as we expect to finish around 7 pm which is slightly 2 hours after sunset. NB: Hike is oyster card Friendly. All nearby train stations along the Hike route will accept oyster card for travel. *** **🌇 About the Hike** Join us for London’s ultimate canal adventure — a full-day journey from Mile End in East London to Broxbourne in North London, following the Regent’s Canal and the River Lee Navigation through some of London’s most beautiful and historic waterways. 🌿🚶‍♂️ This hike is flat all the way (no steep hills!) and gives you the freedom to make it as easy or as challenging as you want: ✅ Easy Option: Enjoy 1–3 hours of canal-side walking and exit at any nearby station — there’s one roughly every 60 minutes along the route! 🚉 💪 Full Challenge: Take on the full 18–19 mile route all the way to Broxbourne Station — a rewarding full-day adventure that finishes just after sunset 🌅 (carry a torch 🔦 for this full 18 mile challenge just in case). We’ll take regular short breaks throughout the day and have a long lunch break around 1 PM for refuelling and relaxing by the water 🥪☕. *** **🏙️ The Journey** Your adventure begins at Mile End Station, where we join the Regent’s Canal — one of London’s most iconic waterways, built in the early 19th century (1820) during the city’s industrial revolution. Originally used to transport coal, timber, and goods, this canal is now a peaceful green corridor cutting through the heart of London 🌳. **We’ll pass by:** **Victoria Park** 🎠 – London’s oldest public park (opened 1845), once known as the “People’s Park,” beloved by East Enders for over a century. **Hackney Wick** 🎨 – buzzing with street art, warehouses turned into creative spaces, and canal-side cafés. **Tottenham Marshes & Lea Valley 🌾** – vast green spaces filled with wildlife, kingfishers, and swans gliding along the River Lee. **Waltham Abbey & Broxbourne Woods** 🌲 – marking the final stretch of our tranquil journey as we reach the **Hertfordshire** countryside. Each section tells a story of London’s transformation — from Victorian industry to modern urban nature reserve. The Regent’s Canal and Lee Navigation were vital arteries that powered the city’s trade, connecting East London’s docks to the River Thames and beyond 🚢. *** **🍽️ Breaks & Food** We’ll have: 🥤 Short breaks every hour or so 🍽️ A longer lunch break around 1 PM – bring a packed lunch and plenty of water (there are a few cafés along the way if you fancy a treat!) 🌅 Optional group photo stop at sunset near Broxbourne or much earlier than Broxbourne Station. *** **🧭 What to Bring** ✅ Comfortable walking shoes/trainers ✅ 2L of water (minimum) ✅ Packed lunch & snacks ✅ Torch or headlamp (for final stretch) ✅ Rain jacket & warm layers ✅ Travel card or contactless (for optional early exits 🚆) ✅ Great attitude & sense of adventure 😄 **Also please don't forget to bring a happy smiling face. And good positive vibes. We need them to stay energised.** *** **🚉 Exit Points** (Approx. Every 60–90 Minutes) 🚏 Hackney Wick Station 🚏 Tottenham Hale Station 🚏 Ponders End Station 🚏 Waltham Cross Station 🚏 Final Stop: Broxbourne Station There are many more exit points. I can't mention all of them. You can join or leave the hike at any of these points — so it’s totally up to you how far you go! *** **💚 Why You’ll Love It** 🌿 A peaceful escape from the city — right through London’s hidden green corridors 🏙️ Discover history, street art, wildlife, and canal life 🚶‍♀️ Great for all fitness levels – flexible and flat 🤝 Meet like-minded hikers & outdoor lovers 📸 Capture London from a completely new perspective *** **✨ Join Us!** Come explore London’s best canal hike — a full day of history, community, and nature. Whether you’re in for a short stroll or the full 18-mile challenge, you’ll finish with a smile, new friends, and unforgettable views of a side of London most people never see 🌇💦 **👉 RSVP now – spaces limited!Let’s hike London’s hidden waterways together 🚶‍♂️💙** *** **Host Is First Aid Trained. Host Is experienced and qualified hiking and Mountain Leader.** No pets allowed. Guests have to RSVP separately from their own individual Meetup accounts. All Hiking Events come with a level of risk of injury. By participating you agree that the organiser and host is not held responsible for your health and safety. Your health and safety is your individual responsibility. This is a Hobby Group. Not a business. **WhatsApp Group 07590 919391**

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WANDER LIGHTS- let’s enjoy the best Christmas lights that Columbus has to offer. All FREE. We will begin our wander lights experience at Columbus Commons. There is a 40 foot lit Christmas tree, over 150 lighted trees, decorated garden beds and an illuminated tunnel made up of glowing archways complete with a snow globe photo op. Plus new illuminations on the Columbus common stage. NEXT - we will walk down to 50 West Town St. 400 feet away. Town Street will be twinkling with lights and decorations. Follow the illuminated penguins and lights down the wander lights path from Columbus commons to the Seattle mile. Stop by the Lazarus building Galleria, for an elaborate holiday display. NEXT - we will walk down to the Scioto mile. .3 miles. 233 S. Civic Center Dr. The downtown riverfront will be decked out in an elevated glow, centered around the Scioto mile fountain, which will be illuminated by more than 40 sculptural lights and 75 wrapped trees, providing passersby with the ultimate winter photo backdrop. FINALLY- .5 Miles One Direction is LAND GRANT and several other bars. The other direction .4 miles is pecan pennies, the greatest diner ever. Legal Stuff: The event hosts/Organizers are just fellow member volunteers. By participating in any event, you assume all risks of liability and injury inherent in these activities. You are responsible for your own safety and for determining if you are in condition fit to participate. You are also responsible for knowing and abiding by all laws and rules during your participation in any event.

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Join us for an evening of fun and games at our upcoming event @ The Forge Tavern" hosted by Board Together. Discover new games from the shelves at Forge to play and bring any old ones you want to teach to others. Whether you're a seasoned board game enthusiast or a newbie looking to make new friends in a social and family-friendly environment, this event is perfect for you! Embrace the thrill of strategy games, card games, and classic board games while with like-minded individuals over a shared love for gaming. The Forge has a policy of everyone in attendance ordering something to eat or drink to stay and play. Its an all ages venue but they do have a full bar and recommend little ones stay home for this one.

Monday December 29th at 6PM we'll be meeting up dinner at the Pies & Pints at Easton. Feel free to bring guests. Sandwiches run about $15 and large pizzas run $20-30.