Community Cleanup

## **Hands On Skincare Making Workshop** Choose YOU. Create something that actually serves your health and wellbeing. ## **What Is This Workshop?** Clean Beauty for Hormone Health is a hands on, educational experience where you'll learn about hormone disrupting ingredients in everyday products, create your own natural skincare, experience traditional herbal botanicals, and connect with like minded people around wellness. This isn't just a skincare class, it's about understanding your body, taking agency over your health, and gaining skills you'll use for life. ## **What You'll Do:** * Learn what's really in your products and why it matters for your hormones * Create your own whipped body butter and nourishing massage oil from scratch * Experience a botanical tea ceremony with hormone supporting herbal blends * Connect with others navigating similar health journeys * **What You'll Take Home:** **Two products you made:** * Body butter * Massage oil **Practical skills:** Confidence to create hormone safe products at home and read labels **Real knowledge:** Understanding of endocrine disrupting chemicals and clean beauty alternatives **Community:** Connections with people who understand **Resource guide:** Harmful ingredients to avoid, DIY recipes, and natural alternatives ## **Workshop Details:** **Time:** 2:00pm, 5:00pm (3 hours) **Location:** Bromley, South East London (exact address sent 48 hours before) **Capacity:** 8 participants only (intimate, hands on experience) **Investment:** £65 ## **What's Included:** ✓ All natural ingredients and materials ✓ Glass containers for your products ✓ Hands on guidance throughout ✓ Botanical tea ceremony with hormone supporting herbal blends ✓ Light refreshments ✓ Comprehensive printed resource guide ✓ Everything you create is yours to keep ## **Who Is This For?** This workshop is for you if: * You want to understand what's in your products and how they affect your body * You're curious about natural skincare but don't know where to start * You want practical skills, not just information * You're looking for community and connection around wellness * You're ready to take agency over your health * **No experience necessary!** Whether you've never made skincare before or you're already on your natural wellness journey, you're welcome here. ## **Private Workshops Available** Want to celebrate with friends? I offer private workshops for groups of 6 to 8 people, perfect for birthdays, hen dos, team building, or intimate gatherings. Email [hello@leighsamari.com](mailto:hello@leighsamari.com) to arrange. ## **Important Information:** **Allergies:** This workshop uses natural ingredients including tree nuts (almond oil), coconut, and essential oils. If you have allergies, please email us immediately at [hello@leighsamari.com](mailto:hello@leighsamari.com) so we can provide suitable alternatives. **Medical Disclaimer:** Information provided is educational only, not medical advice. If pregnant, breastfeeding, on medication, or undergoing fertility treatment, consult your GP before using herbal products. Always patch test new products. **Photos:** We may take photos for social media. Let us know on the day if you prefer not to be photographed. **What to Bring:** Just yourself! (And a notebook if you like taking notes, but comprehensive resources are provided) **Accessibility:** Please contact us about any accessibility requirements so we can accommodate you. ## **Cancellation Policy:** No refund, but you may transfer your spot to someone else. ## **Ready to Join?** Only 8 spots available per workshop. When these sell out, they're full. **This is self love that actually serves you.** *By purchasing this ticket, you agree that all products created are for personal use only and Leighsa Mari is not liable for any adverse reactions. Use at your own risk.*

A GREEN WALK through some of North London's open green spaces and waterways including a ZOO, SEVERAL PARKS and GARDENS, SEVERAL LAKES, WETLANDS and a clear STREAM. All this plus socialising afterwards with CHEAP FOOD and DRINKS in a convivial pub atmosphere with friendly people. Come and enjoy the whole experience!! **WALK START:** **Angel Underground Station (Northern Line**). WALK ROUTE: A green walk along an early stretch of the New River through the often overlooked Clissold Park with its zoo. Then we head through the Woodberry Wetlands an unexpected gem so close to the city. The vast open space of Finsbury Park, Arsenal Football Stadium and Highbury Fields round off this walk WALK FINISH: Pub close to Highbury and Islington Station. WALK DISTANCE: Approx 6.5/7 miles. STOP OUT POINT: Nearby bus routes during some parts of the walk. We also pass Manor House and Finsbury Park Underground Stations **COST of EVENT**: **All of the walks on this group are only £5 each to attend. Payment is not collected before the day of the event to allow you maximum flexibility. Why pay more on other groups for overpriced walks with no afterwalk socialising!!** **The walk is free for holders of the Ken's Events Membership Card.** Get out, explore and enjoy London's abundant green spaces and surprising surrounding countryside. Give up the city streets for a day and breathe some fresh air. Improve your overall fitness levels. Take this opportunity to visit green parts of London, unknown to most people, and that you would not otherwise have an opportunity to see. Social Event: Our walks are social walks, where the emphasis is on meeting new people, enjoying nature, healthy exercise, and fresh air. Our walks are not interrupted with running commentaries or historical lectures, although occasionally features of significance may be pointed out. As such our walks will be continuous with few stops and it is your responsibilty to keep walkers ahead in view and to follow the direction of the walk. WE ALWAYS END THE WALK AT A PUB WHERE THE SOCIALISING CAN CONTINUE. RISKS for all walks: Please dress appropriately for weather conditions and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit for this walk and be able to walk for four miles without a break. In these walks we use; pavements, cross busy roads, public parkland, towpaths alongside water, other public paths, rights of way, bridlepaths, country lanes and other established paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Please only wear good sturdy shoes, preferably walking boots and take care as surfaces may be uneven, tree roots may protrude, there may be low overhanging branches and some paths are also used by joggers and cyclists and sometimes cars (country lanes). Some tracks may be muddy and slippery. On occasion wild,domestic and farm animals may also encountered. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself. No large dogs or small children please. WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK? For a list of future walks go to[ http://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/](https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/) DISCAIMER All Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here [http://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/](http://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/) to find out more about Kens Events/Walks and click on 'read more' to see full disclaimer. Please post no pre-event messages unless you are posting something relevant for the whole group and only post photos of other members with their consent. Kens Events also has a Facebook Page, Instagram and Twitter accounts. [http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events](http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events) Instagram Page [Kenswalks](https://www.instagram.com/weekendgreenwalks/) Twitter [@KenEvents](http://www.twitter.com/KenEvents) Kens Events also has a Facebook Group that you can join. [http://www.facebook.com/groups/Kensevents](http://www.facebook.com/groups/kensevents) If weekday and evening walks are your thing, then you should join Ken's Weekday and Evenings Walking Group. Click here for more information. [(https://www.meetup.com/KENS-WEEKDAY-EVENING-WALKS/)](https://www.meetup.com/KENS-WEEKDAY-EVENING-WALKS/) When you arrive at the station look for Ken with Kens Events Flag or Badge outside the station. RAIN POLICY: Our walks normally go ahead as planned even if it rains. Light rain is not usually a problem . However if torrentail rain is forecast, please check back to this webpage on the morning of the event around 10am for the latest update. Tell your friends you are going!

🌟 **About The Event** 🌟 **The Autistic Professionals Community (formerly Adults on the Spectrum) is a peer-led social group with events built to encourage community and social opportunities for low support needs autistic adults who are based in London and working professionally.** Whether you're a freelancer, creative, office‑based, vocational—all paths are welcome!. We get together to chat, connect, and share the real‑life experience of navigating work and life as autistic adults. 🟠 Who is this for? This space is designed specifically for those who:🌟 * Are 18 or older * Are in some form of professional work * Have low support needs (formally diagnosed or self‑identifying as autistic) * Are comfortable socialising in small groups * Can engage in thoughtful, respectful conversation about topics like identity, mental health, community and personal growth * This is a social, not a therapy or clinical support group. 🔵 What to expect Tables of 4–5 to make conversation easier Gentle prompts (e.g., conversation cards) may be offered—joining in is optional; listening is always okay Groups may reshuffle to broaden connections—opt out if you prefer Many stay afterwards for food/drink (optional; pay your own way) Capacity is limited—please RSVP if you plan to attend 🟩 Joining & event info Please DM the host (Moth) to join our WhatsApp group if you intend to come The event location is shared in WhatsApp 24 hours beforehand For safeguarding, please use a clear, well‑lit headshot (no sunglasses, masks, heavy filters) 🧩 Accessibility & community values Let us know any access needs (quiet seating, early arrival info, etc.) We keep a simple code: be kind, consent to sensitive topics, allow processing time, and avoid unsolicited advice Language note: we avoid outdated terms and are open to feedback—our wording will continue to evolve with the community’s input 🌱 A note on fit London has many wonderful ND spaces. This event focuses on the late‑diagnosed / low support needs, working‑professionals experience. If this isn’t the right fit, that’s totally okay—we celebrate choice and encourage you to find the community that best supports you. Cost: Free to attend; venue purchases are optional **The Autistic Professionals Community** 🫣 We aim to build a community of empathic and intelligent individuals to share and grow with. #DeepDiscussions #HighFunctioning #DifferentPerspectives #BuildCommunity \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 🎭 Conversation cards are bought from '[The School of Life'](https://www.theschooloflife.com/store/games-card-sets/) website and inspired by their [Youtube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@theschooloflifetv/videos) *** Tags : Autistic Adults Social Meetup \| Autism Spectrum Adults Social Gathering \| Autism Meetup Low Support Needs \| Low Support Needs Autism Meetup \| Autistic Adults Social Events \| Neurodiverse Adults Social Events \| Meetup for Autistic Adults in Full\-Time Employment \| Networking for Autistic Adults in Full\-Time Work \| Autistic Professional Networking \| Autistic Adults in Work Community \| Autistic Community \| Socializing for Adults on the Autism Spectrum \| Meetup for Autistic Adults \| Meetup for Autism \| Autism Meetup \| Social Events for Autistic Adults \| Mental Health & Development Conversations for Autistic Adults \| Autistic Professionals Building Community \| Autism Spectrum Social Group for Professionals Autistic Adults Socials and Networking Autistic Adults Socials and Networking \| Group for Socialising with Autistic Professionals \| Low Support Needs Autism Social \| Autism Meetup for Employed Adults \| Professionals with Autism Social Group \| Adults with Autism Social Group \| Autistic Social Connection Events \| Adult Autism Spectrum Social \| Low Support Needs Autism Social \| Meetup for Neurodiverse Adults with Autism \| Late Diagnosed Adults Social Group \| Meetup for Neurodiverse Adults \| Meetup for Neurodiverse Adults \| Meetup for Late Diagnosed Autistic Adults in London \| Neurodivergent Adults Socialising Meetup \| Late Diagnosed Autistic Adults Meetup \| Neurodiversity Social Meetup \| Neurodiversity Social Events \| Social Meetup for Neurodiverse and Late Diagnosed Adults

*MEET OUTSIDE EMBANKMENT TUBE (VILLIERS STREET EXIT NOT RIVERSIDE)* *EVENT STARTS AROUND 1PM IN TRAFALGAR SQUARE FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO GO EARLY, OTHERWISE MEET US @3PM* From the Resident Adviser website: All roads lead to Trafalgar Square this weekend as HOUSE AGAINST HATE returns. Dance for what you believe in to the sounds of Heidi, Tash LC, Hannah Holland and many more. On Saturday 28th March 2026, R3 Soundsystem’s HOUSE AGAINST HATE collective will take over London’s Trafalgar Square as thousands of demonstrators descend on central London in opposition to the rise of the far right. R3 Soundsystem, in association with Together Alliance, Choose Love, Amnesty International Black Artist Database, Love Music Hate Racism & Homo-Centric Records have invited a host of UK and international artists to reconvene once again, around our community soundsystem, to tell the UK establishment to STOP THE HATE.

A GREEN WALK through some of North London's open green spaces and waterways including a ZOO, SEVERAL PARKS and GARDENS, SEVERAL LAKES, WETLANDS and a clear STREAM. All this plus socialising afterwards with CHEAP FOOD and DRINKS in a convivial pub atmosphere with friendly people. Come and enjoy the whole experience!! **WALK START:** **Angel Underground Station (Northern Line**). WALK ROUTE: A green walk along an early stretch of the New River through the often overlooked Clissold Park with its zoo. Then we head through the Woodberry Wetlands an unexpected gem so close to the city. The vast open space of Finsbury Park, Arsenal Football Stadium and Highbury Fields round off this walk WALK FINISH: Pub close to Highbury and Islington Station. WALK DISTANCE: Approx 6.5/7 miles. STOP OUT POINT: Nearby bus routes during some parts of the walk. We also pass Manor House and Finsbury Park Underground Stations. **Scroll down to see Disclaimer and Notice of Risks.** ENJOY UNIQUE HEALTHY WALKS IN STUNNING GREEN SPACES OR ALONG WATERWAYS IN LONDON. **COST of EVENT**: **All of the walks on this group are only £5 each to attend. Payment is not collected before the day of the event to allow you maximum flexibility.** **This walk is free for holders of the Ken's Events Membership Card.** Please arrive in good time to allow opportunity to use toilets at the start of the walk as there may not be any toilet breaks available during the walk. Give up the city streets for a day and breathe some fresh air and improve your overall fitness levels. Social Event: Our walks are social walks, where the emphasis is on meeting new people, enjoying nature, healthy exercise, and fresh air. Our walks are not interrupted with running commentaries or historical lectures, although occasionally features of significance may be pointed out. As such our walks will be continuous with few stops and *it is your responsibilty to keep walkers ahead in view and to follow the direction of the walk.* We always end the walk at a pub where the socialising can continue. Take this opportunity to visit green parts of London, unknown to most people. Post no pre-event messages unless you are posting something relevant for the whole group. Only post photos of other members with their consent. Please note that this is a joint event with Kens Events. [Click here to see who else is attending from Ken's Events.](https://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/events/) WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK? For a list of future walks go to[ http://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/](https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/) Kens Events also has a Facebook Page, Instagram and Twitter accounts. [http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events](http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events) Instagram Page [Kenswalks](https://www.instagram.com/weekendgreenwalks/) Twitter [@KenEvents](http://www.twitter.com/KenEvents) Kens Events also has a Facebook Group that you can join. [http://www.facebook.com/groups/Kensevents](http://www.facebook.com/groups/kensevents) RAIN POLICY: Light rain is not usually a problem . However if torrentail rain is forecast, check back to this webpage on the morning of the event. No large dogs and small children are allowed. **NOTICE of RISKS applicable for all walks:** Please dress appropriately for weather and terrain conditions. Only wear good sturdy shoes, with ankle support, and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit for this walk and able to walk for at least 8 miles. This walk is suitable for the average experienced hill walker. Expect some hills. Do not attend this walk if you do not fit that description or if you have a medical condition (especially heart and/or lung conditions) that may impact upon your capability of completing the walk. These walks are city walks and countryside walks where all the usual risks of injury during such walks apply resulting from interactions with road traffic, joggers, cyclists, e-scooters,other members of the public, animals (farm, domestic and wild), plants (allergic reactions), uneven surfaces, including portruding tree roots and potholes and there may be low overhanging branches. In these walks we cross busy roads, use towpaths alongside water, bridlepaths, country lanes and sometimes ill defined paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Some tracks may be muddy and slippery, and conditions may be wet and icy. The walk leader is not and does not purport to be a professional guide, or a medical professional, but is instead a like minded individual who also enjoys hill walking and who is familiar with the intended route. Do not attend this walk unless you accept and consent to the above risks. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself. **DISCLAIMER** All Ken's Events and events on this group are subject to the same disclaimer. Please click here [http://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/](http://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/) to find out more about Kens Events/Walks and click on 'read more' to see full disclaimer applicable to both groups.

**Londoners! Join us Sunday, March 29th at noon as we stare futility in the face and laugh: we're joining tens of thousands of proud dorks nationwide who love their communities and want them to be more beautiful. We refuse to accept that life under capitalism means swimming in the unwanted filth of our plastic-addicted civilisation.** **Sturdy gloves, bags and picking tools will be provided, so just bring good shoes, durable clothing and a fearless determination. Joining us will be residents of the local area who need our help to bring some pride back to their neighbourhoods.** **We'll meet at noon at Abbey Wood station on the end of the Elizabeth Line, about 20 mins from central London. Our community partners will lead us onwards from around 12:30.** **The intrepid picker who picks the most will win a £10 Co-op gift card!** Why is LCC doing litter-picking? Read on for our analysis of why this form of mutual aid is both necessary and weirdly fun. \-\-\-\- Have you noticed that lately, the filth seems to be spreading? Living in a great megalopolis like London, it's easy to gaslight ourselves into believing that it's always been like this, that "cities are just dirty"; and anyway if there's a problem, the council should solve it! What else do we pay taxes for? But no, it's not your imagination. Halfway through the 2020s and we really are living through an [unprecedented explosion](https://wastedirect.co.uk/guides/fly-tipping-statistics/) in fly-tipping and general filth. It's true that, [across the country,](https://www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/economic-growth/regional-development/2024/01/council-bankruptcy-tracker-local-government-authorities-finances) many of the local governments whose job it is to collect trash are going bankrupt or getting close. In Birmingham, which went bankrupt in 2023, this financial situation has provided cover for a refusal to pay sanitation workers a fair wage, leading to one of the [longest all-out strikes](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crleyz0d557o) in modern British history and sky-high rubbish piles - even as the council says it's [no longer](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crleyz0d557o) bankrupt. None of this really explains what's going on in London, where local authorities are still mostly solvent and sanitation workers not on strike, at least after Tower Hamlets [settled its dispute](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-66917779) a few years ago. This despite the fact that London has some of the [highest fly-tipping rates](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/fly-tipping-uk-map-ranked-worst-b2705154.html) in the country. To our historical-materialist minds here at LCC HQ, there are bigger forces than councils at work, namely: the exhaustion of the global supply chain in recycling and waste on the one hand, and on the other, the ongoing colonisation of our spectacularly corrupt political economy by organised crime. These days there's simply too much trash for councils to deal with, at any price - which is where fly-tipping comes in. Without most of us being aware, China - once the [leading importer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China%27s_waste_import_ban) of the world's waste - quietly [stopped accepting westerners' trash in 2018 as part of National Sword](https://e360.yale.edu/features/piling-up-how-chinas-ban-on-importing-waste-has-stalled-global-recycling). Having allowed the [recycling and waste-processing infrastructure](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/09/britain-2bn-recycling-industry-export-plastic-waste) necessary to deal with it ourselves to collapse along with the rest of our industry, since foisting it on the Global South is more to our liking, we are now swimming in an ocean of garbage with no idea what to do with it. A paltry 600,000 tons of waste, including valuable recyclables, is now being dumped abroad annually - and with Indonesia [having just joined China in banning waste imports,](https://seasia.co/2025/09/06/indonesia-ends-plastic-waste-imports-amid-growing-environmental-concerns) it's no wonder that things are really starting to get bad here. Perhaps this explains why over the past couple years, [criminal gangs have been porting millions of tonnes of our junk](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/organised-crime-fly-tipping-police-environment-agency-b2853238.html) away from the cities, mostly to illegal "mega-tip" sites in the countryside. We've already [buried ancient woodlands and bluebell fields in Kent](https://news.sky.com/story/ancient-bluebell-woodland-smothered-in-illegal-waste-as-campaigners-tell-authorities-to-do-the-right-thing-13125165) under hundreds of tonnes of rubbish; we all saw the news about [Kidlington's 150m long, 15m wide, 10m high super-tip.](https://news.sky.com/story/kidlington-fly-tipping-two-men-arrested-over-rubbish-dumped-in-oxfordshire-field-13500924) Now that these sites have become too large to ignore, suddenly laws are being enforced out there. As of writing, it seems that the chickens have come home to the cities to roost: fly-tipping gangs are now simply leaving our alleys, parks and road by-passes strewn with a distributed, ever-growing network of waste piles. A situation now exists where the reality of waste has become impossible to ignore in the traditional way, that of putting it in the bin and forgetting its existence: the streets are proof that, in the age of plastics, nothing can ever really be "thrown away". In fact, there is no *away.* Alongside the proliferation of chemical waste, human shit and other effluvia now coursing through our rivers and water tables, we can add the trash crisis to Britain's overall *sanitation crisis.* So what? Like so much about life under modern capitalism, from the Epstein revelations to skyrocketing food insecurity, the mind looks for an escape route when confronted with the scale of the problem. British leftists raised on a steady diet of *Novara Media*-style social-democratic welfarism will protest: working-class people work hard enough without having to clean their own streets! The government needs to fund waste collection properly, rebuild our recycling plants and crack down on the fly-tippers! All that may be true. But Britain doesn't have a government, it has an occupying army of capitalist parasites wearing a liberal-democratic skin suit. They're not going to help us and they never will, because there is no sanitation crisis inside their gated communities. What's a proletarian supposed to do? Live with the indignity? Get used to living like an unloved animal, just because conditions outside are like a pigsty? You can definitely write your councillor, petition Parliament, and generally campaign for a state-led clean-up. But if we've seen much evidence of anything in politics in the last twenty years, it's that this kind of activism is niche. Too niche to make much of a difference. This won't change from the "top down", with one more big push by activist groups to get everyone involved in their letter-writing campaign. People, largely, lack the confidence to get involved in anything political. To rebuild that confidence, we need to work from the bottom up. Many hands make light work, as the saying goes - workers together can really transform an area in the space of an afternoon, if enough of them rally to the task. In this case, we're working from the *very* bottom: picking up trash may not represent even a small-scale political "victory", but having a more beautiful local street or park does make for a marginally more enjoyable daily life. Meeting and building solidarity with other people who love their community and aren't afraid to put some work in to make it better is also a powerful reason to get out there. Not quite "another world is possible", but maybe this - especially for those who are looking for a community of like-minded people - could be a step towards achieving that consciousness. Litter-picking groups have [grown in popularity across Britain](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgnne5mmz7o), but not so much London as of yet. Why? Maybe we think we're too cool for something so profoundly dorky, thankless and Sisyphean. Isn't the trash just going to come back? Maybe - but one must imagine Sisyphus happy. So pull on those work gloves and join us for a bit of litter-picking! https://www.tcv.org.uk/media_hub/litter-picking-a-beginners-guide/

Weekly cycling club open to members of that club only. Membership enquiries to creativewellnesswon@outlook.com

**N.B. We'll meet outside Studio 12 ([map](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11345695890848705897)) at noon, then walk to the park.** Kick off Easter celebrations with **[Plant-Based Schools](https://www.plantbasedschools.com)**' egg hunt and potluck picnic; please bring vegan food to share. Helpful if you can also RSVP on PBS' [event](https://act.plantbasedschools.com/pbs_easter_social). * Search for vegan chocolate eggs with like-minded folk from 1pm * Learn about the campaign to increase plant-based food in schools *All ages, backgrounds, and faiths welcome. Hunt us in the park should you arrive late!*

Vandome Cycles are providing drop in bike check/repair sessions: • Barking Riverside Bike Hub IG11 0FJ: Opening Times: Every Mon & Thu 3pm-7pm and Sat: 9am-5pm • The Fiddlers, Dagenham, RM8 3HH: Every Saturday 10am – 2pm

**Spring is here, the days are getting longer, and we're celebrating the best way we know how - with our latest Social Walk, Games & Pub Trip!** Yep and for this latest adventure, we'll be hiking along the along one of our favourite walking routes - along the waterways of east London, from Limehouse to Hackney 🌳 The event will start from St James Gardens, near Limehouse and to kick things off - we'll be starting with our usual mix of fun games designed to help you break the ice and help you meet some friendly new faces. We’ll then set off on our 2-3 hour walk up the Regent’s Canal, venturing past Mile End Park and through Victoria Park. Along the way, there will also be a few pit stops so you can mix around and talk to lots of new people 🔄 And to the end the afternoon, we’ll end up at a canal-side pub in Hackney, so you can have a couple of drinks, get food (if you want it), chat and get to know your new friends a little better! **\- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \-** **WHERE/WHEN WE WILL MEET** Ratcliff Memorial Cross, St James Gardens, Butcher Row, London E14 8DS (See location: [https://goo.gl/maps/NrW1iQJzaUvVe7D49](https://goo.gl/maps/NrW1iQJzaUvVe7D49)). Closest tube stations: Limehouse (5 mins walk), Shadwell (10 mins walk) Destination: Hackney Bridge Meet Time - 14:00 Walk Finish time: 16:45 - 17:15 Pub Finish time: 19:00 - 19:30 **\- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \-** **JOIN THE COMMUNITY** Set up in November 2021, the project was set up to help 20s and 30s in London meet, connect and hopefully build life-long friendships. To help make this happen, we also host all kinds of events from free social walks, games evenings, day trips, social events, activity nights to picnics. To learn more about our community or to follow us on social media, please follow one of the links below. **Website - [https://friendship-project.co.uk](https://friendship-project.co.uk/)** **Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship](https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship)**

Join us for the Spring edition of [Nature Loving Fest](https://www.facebook.com/events/895148649812928), a small, thoughtfully curated outdoor gathering celebrating vegan eats, handmade goods, and the beauty of the season. Formerly known as our Vegan Pop-Up, this new chapter reflects what the event has always been — a space rooted in nature, community, and intentional living. Expect around 20 local vendors offering seasonal vegan eats, small-batch bakes, handcrafted goods, and earth-conscious products. Come support local makers, share good food, and celebrate the beginning of a new season with us. Admission is Free.

Communication is everything in life! You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process. Fast track • Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell). • Show up and try it out. • Complete application, etc. later. Normal process • Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/). • Attend orientation in advance. • At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility. • Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM. • Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895). The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014. Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.

How do you feel happier with people? How do you get into the spirit of group activities? How do you get rid of the anxiety of communicating in front of people? In this meeting, you will learn the secrets of how to connect with people, open yourself up to people, and have a grand time being yourself. This meeting will be led by an expert who has been working with people just like you to feel happier and improve communication skills for over 10 years. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to the event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics & Scientology life improvement center.

The Unity of Columbus Resource Group for the Homeless is seeking compassionate volunteers who would like to help serve and uplift members of our homeless community. This group is dedicated to sharing kindness, resources, and support with individuals who may be experiencing difficult circumstances. Anyone with a heart for service is welcome to join us as we work together to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Community members are also invited to contribute by bringing helpful items for those in need. Donations of items can be contributed at the meeting and will be distributed to assist members of the homeless community. Please consider joining us and sharing this opportunity with friends, family, or associates who may also wish to help. Learn more about Unity of Columbus at www.unityofcolumbus.org or call (614) 267-4959. Together we can extend compassion, dignity, and support to our community. 💛

We connect you with up to 30 Men or Women tennis partners close to your PLAYING REGION and skill level. This program is less competitive, no champions crowned, no league standings just dedicated tennis partners who want to meet up with you on the courts. Players will meet up to play a tennis match or just to hit around. Just go through the [Join Page](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program) to enter this program. [https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program)

Join us for a flat 2.6 mile hike along the Alum Creek Trail from the rear parking lot of the Easton Hilton Garden Inn to the Strawberry Farms Park and back. This scenic trail along Alum Creek is a gem. Come and hike it with us!