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**This House Would Abolish The House of Lords** **Why Are We Having This Debate?** The House of Lords has been a source of debate here in the UK for many years. With the country split between those who view lords as a pool of technical experts, business leaders and ultimate check / review for an elected government and those who view it as a wholly unelected, undemocratic problem that needs to abolished to create true democratic representation in the UK. Currently The Hereditary Peers bill is going through which aims to remove the last 92 hereditary peers and over 1000 years of British political tradition. BUT is tradition something to be held on to or should we be constantly looking for new ways to work in a modern world. **So we ask** \- Is it time we abolished the House of Lords? **Articles** **[What is the House of Lords & How Does it Work - BBC](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63864428 "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63864428")** **[The End of Herditary Peers - The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/13/so-long-hereditary-peers-house-of-lords-anachronisms "https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/13/so-long-hereditary-peers-house-of-lords-anachronisms")** **[Electing a Modern Second Chamber - Electoral Reform Sociaety](https://electoral-reform.org.uk/campaigns/elected-house-of-lords/ "https://electoral-reform.org.uk/campaigns/elected-house-of-lords/")** **Come Along and Have Your Vote!** **What We Do** 3v3 panel debate where our members explore the strongest arguments for a given topic. A debate should tell the audience what they need to know and not just what the speakers think. If you feel the same way, then we want to meet you. Debate London is the year-round series of free public debates held weekly at venues across the capital. The series is run by Debate London, a social enterprise that helps its members to advance their personal and professional development by teaching them how to debate. All of our speakers are [Debate London members](https://www.debate.london/plans "https://www.debate.london/plans") who have agreed to defend a particular perspective the audience need to hear, rather than just share their own personal opinion. After presenting the point of view assigned to them, the audience are then given the floor to cross-examine them and share their own position. The only time we hear what the speakers really think is at the end of the debate when they tell us where they really stand and whether this changed at all while learning how to defend the perspective assigned to them. **After Debate Social** After all of our debates we have a post debate hang-out. This is a chance for our community to get to know new people, explore new ideas and generally have more fun as a club! Come along and join us for a post-debate social! **Venue** Our venues serve drinks (alcoholic and soft drinks) as well as brilliant food. All can be ordered from the bar **Do not bring external food or drink into our venues you will be asked to throw it away or to finish it outside. - This is a venue rule which we need to follow.**

We are offering 8 workshops to bring displaced Ukrainians and the wider British community together to connect, support each other, and grow through self-development, stress relief, and creative activities. **What We Offer:** **A Safe Environment**: feel secure as you open up about your thoughts and emotions in a non-judgemental space. **Cultural Exchange:** sharing traditions and learn about the Ukrainian and British lifestyle. **Family Constellations**: help uncover the root causes of challenges when other methods seem helpless, see new perspectives for solving conflicts or making decisions. **Advice and Help**: benefit from collective wisdom and guidance from fellow group members and facilitators. **Tea & Coffee break** and networking. **Why Join Us?** In our group, you'll gain insight into the root cause of your challenges and discover practical steps to move forward with clarity and confidence. Become part of our community dedicated to personal growth and mutual support. **What are we going to do?** 𝀌 Self-developmental games 𝀌 Memory and creativity exercises 𝀌 Stress relief 𝀌 Techniques for expanding consciousness and perception 𝀌 Cultural Exchange 𝀌 Techniques to better understand yourself and other people 𝀌 Family Constellations **More information about Family Constellations is here [https://studioadorio.com](https://studioadorio.com "https://studioadorio.com")** This group is for people over 25 years old, up to 12 people in the group. **Come for the benefits and fun!** **Where?** Hammersmith Quaker Meeting House, 30-32 Bradmore Park Road Hammersmith Quart, London, W6 0DT **Cost:** Free upon registration here [https://forms.gle/3p3VbF3gRZewL99P7](https://forms.gle/3p3VbF3gRZewL99P7 "https://forms.gle/3p3VbF3gRZewL99P7") The workshops are funded by Hammersmith and Fulham council. **Facilitators:** **Kateryna Goodzenko** – Counsellor, Family Constellations Leader (Ukraine) **Olena Tertyshnyk:** Clinical Psychologist , MSc in Therapeutic Mediation through Art (Ukraine) **If you have any questions, please contact** **Kateryna on WhatsApp +4474 6969 0203** This event is not a substitute for therapy. If you are experiencing mental illness or psychosis, you are not recommended to participate in a session. Please do not attend if you are under the influence of recreational drugs or alcohol.

Over the last nine years, Silverfit has been able to offer exercise to everyone over 50 in Brockwell Park. Together with Silverfit, I have done my best to keep the exercise fun for everyone, no matter if you are fit or not so fit, strong or not so strong, sporty or not so sporty. And, over all, I think we have done that pretty well! We have had some glorious years, and we made many, many friends over that time. Silverfit managed to keep it going through the good times and the hard Covid years, but unfortunately, the reality of the current economic climate is hitting Silverfit hard. Many councils and charities that have supported Silverfit over the years have stopped funding, and without funding, Silverfit just simply cannot keep going. Recently, they have had to take the hard decision to cut quite a number of their activities, and unfortunately, Nordic Walking in Brockwell park is one of the sessions that needs to be stopped. Yesterday afternoon was our last session for Silverfit. But…. I aim to keep your Tuesday walk going! So many of you love our Tuesday session, and it would just be too sad to stop completely. I would like to keep the Silver Tuesday session going under my own company, Fit and Happy Outdoors. Sadly, I cannot do this for free, as I do need to make a living. But in order to keep this session available for everyone, I plan to keep our Tuesday afternoon session at a highly reduced rate compared to my normal rates. New rates for our Silver Tuesday walks: 10 sessions for £45 (my normal rate is 10 sessions for £90). For those of you who struggle financially, I am happy to reduce this rate to £30, or even offer it for free. I can of course only do this if enough of you pay the normal rate, and I trust you will only ask for a reduction if you really need it. As I said, I do this for my living, but I don’t want money to be the reason you miss out on the benefits of Nordic Walking and spending time with our lovely group of friends. If you are already a member of Fit and Happy Outdoors and you pay monthly, then the Tuesday session is included in your fee. No extra payment is necessary (unless you’d like to sponsor someone who cannot pay) How does it work? 1) Please email me at Ailien at Fitandhappyoutdoors dot com, and let me know if you agree with me sending you an invoice for the full rate, or if you need a reduced rate. 2) I will then send you an invoice with my bank details on it. 3) Once I have received your payment in my bank account, I will hand you a 10-session card at the first session I see you 4) Every time you come walking on Tuesday, I will stamp your card 5) Once you have walked 10 times, I will send you a new invoice for the next 10. Payment: I really, really, prefer bank transfers. If you really do not do bank transfers, then you can pay me in cash. No cheques please (I really try to avoid having to go to the bank, it is just too much hassle). If you or a friend only comes once in a very blue moon, then they can pay £5 in cash for the session (only banknotes please. Help a girl out, I do enough weightlifting already 😊) Are you a walk leader? You are always welcome and do not have to pay me. I am grateful for your help! Do we still need to sign up? 1) Have your own poles? No need to sign up. But, if there is a weather warning, please check in with me as I might have to cancel and if I don’t know you are planning to come, I might not be able to tell you it’s cancelled 2) Happy to use the Meetup app, then sign up for your walk here? If you sign in, I will know you are planning to come, and it will be easy for me to let you know if I do need to cancel a session. 3) Need to borrow poles from me? Please text me ON THE DAY OF THE WALK to ask me to bring a set. My number is 078 078 3456 4. Just use normal text, no Whatsapp please, as I will probably miss your message. Any questions? Feel free to reply to this email, or text me on the number above.

Welcome to an evening of explorative movement and playful connections, inviting us to meet and mingle, explore and play.. [Tickets and more info here](https://buytickets.at/dancelondon/583732) Inspired by various freestyle movement and partner dance practices, **Moving Connections** is a chance to move and be moved, to relax into our bodies and to explore connections through simple exercises that support us to meet and connect without words, in a light and embodied way. Everyone is welcome! There's no skills or experience needed - just an open mind, a little curiosity and the willingness to have a go. **Schedule:** Please arrive before 7pm so we can share the journey together. We'll start with a gentle warm up before being guided through a series of simple exercises that invite us to connect with ourselves and others in a heartfelt and curious way. We'll then move into a free-flowing space to explore as we choose, before finishing in a circle with time for sharing and then finally some time after that for snuggles and chilling out together if we feel. **6.45pm :** Doors open - Welcome to arrive! **7.00pm :** Opening circle - Introductions and guidelines **7.15pm :** Guided exercises and movements in pairs, small groups or alone **8.00pm :** Free-flow movement space with live violin! **9.00pm :** Closing circle **9.15pm :** Event End - Wishing you a sound onward journey and hope to see you soon! **About Julia** [Julia](https://www.juliasamel.co.uk/) has been teaching partner dancing for over 12 years and is the founder of London's Brazilian Forró night, [Forró Family](http://www.forrofamily.co.uk/). She is the creator and manager of Moving Connections Camp in June and [Rumble](http://www.rumblefestival.co.uk/) festival, a conscious dance event that combines many different forms of movement and therapeutic practices that enable us to explore our inner and outer worlds in a safe and supportive environment. Julia's work is inspired by various movement systems such as 5 Rhythms, Contact Improvisation and Ecstatic Dance through which she has been developing her own experience and understanding of dance, connection and the power of movement to bring us into the present moment and explore our relationship to ourselves and our world. Julia is passionate about creating community in the simplest and most accessible way, welcoming all that we bring and encouraging authentic and open relating in all its forms. **Please note:** Please arrive before 7pm as it's important we are all present for the complete session. We recommend dancing with bare feet or in flat indoor shoes. There are limited places and we cannot guarantee entry at the door - Book in advance to reserve your place. **What to bring:** Comfy clothes that are easy to move in, including a few layers in case you get hot/cold. Water bottle - we can refill water in the venue. **IMPORTANT** This event is **alcohol, smoke and** **drug free.** Thank-you for your care to hold this safe space together. Please respect everyone's choice for physical contact or connection. We are all free to choose with who, when and how we'd like to connect and we ask everyone to listen carefully and trust each other to say "no". We appreciate a "no" as a gift of honesty and self-care. Thank-you for being you and for being brave and showing up! **Lower priced tickets** We can offer a few lower-priced tickets for those who are not in a position to afford the Standard price. Please get in touch if you'd like more info on those. Thanks so much. **Crew!** We offer a free event to our invaluable crew who offer 2 x 30mins to help set up from 6pm and pack down at 9.30pm - Let us know if you're interested in joining our crew! Tickets are **non-refundable** as we are limited on numbers and cannot always resell tickets at short notice.

**London's first multi-sensory aerial relaxation experience with live ambient music, gongs, aromatherapy and aerial hammocks. An Oasis of Calm in our Busy Lives.** # Aerial Relaxation Pods - Sound Journey Gong Bath Meditation in Hammocks ### **ABOUT AERIAL RELAXATION PODS™** London's first **multi-sensory aerial relaxation experience with a short guided meditation, live ambient music: gongs, crystal bowls, vocals, other live instruments and nurturing electronica, aromatherapy eye pillows and scents, sky-blue silky aerial hammocks** to soothe your stresses away and lift your spirit! **A very unique, next level sound journey experience!** *"An oasis of calm in our busy lives."* Londoners stressed out by their busy lives can now turn to Aerial Relaxation Pods™ to transform their tension to calm, and restore the body’s natural healing wisdom. ***(please confirm all dates / times / venue via eventbrite. Not all dates are correct on meetup!)*** **PLEASE NOTE:** Please book via eventbrite. There are very limited spaces, and no sales on the door. an RSVP here on meetup is not a ticket! **For more information and bookings:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aerial-relaxation-pods-sound-journey-gong-bath-meditation-in-hammocks-tickets-84883457707?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aerial-relaxation-pods-sound-journey-gong-bath-meditation-in-hammocks-tickets-84883457707?aff=oddtdtcreator) *“Our pods are here to help Londoners relax. As a former teacher myself, I am fully aware of just how busy and stressed a lot of people are. And most of us just don't find the time to unwind. Our **Aerial Relaxation Pods** are going to help you alleviate stress, providing time & space to allow your body to deeply rest, harmonising your nervous system. You’ll feel rejuvenated and refreshed after one session.” -* Seth Newman, co-founder of Aerial Relaxation Pods**™**.

Welcome to **Networx London** Are you a **biotech founder, healthcare innovator, pharma executive, or life sciences professional** looking to build valuable, career-elevating connections? Join a relaxed and engaging evening tailored for professionals across the **biopharma, medtech, clinical research, and health innovation sectors**. Whether you're a **research scientist, medical affairs expert, regulatory consultant, VC, entrepreneur, or aspiring industry leader**, this event is your space to connect with like-minded peers and spark new opportunities. We start at **6:30 PM** with a warm welcome and light icebreakers to get conversations flowing, followed by **open networking all evening**. No formal pitches just real connections, fresh ideas, and meaningful conversations in a friendly, laid-back setting. 👉 **Join us on Luma for deeper connections and connect before the event even starts** [https://luma.com/ntl](https://luma.com/ntl) 📍 **Venue: The Sycamore, Holborn** Located in the heart of London’s vibrant Holborn district, The Sycamore offers a modern and stylish setting with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere—perfect for networking and socializing after work. Just steps from Holborn station, and easily reachable from Covent Garden, it provides an ideal environment for professionals to connect, share ideas, and enjoy great conversations over drinks. Come join us, grab a drink, and grow your network—one meaningful conversation at a time. 📅 **Event Schedule** **18:30 – 19:00 \| Welcome** Kick off with a warm intro and fun icebreakers to set the tone. **19:00 – 19:30 \| Meet & Greet** Mingle with fellow professionals in an open, approachable setting. **19:30 – 21:30 \| Informal Networking** Free-flowing networking all evening—no pressure, no sales. Just great conversations with high-caliber peers. 💼 **Bring Your Business Cards** Want people to remember what you do? Bring your business cards and share your story. It’s a great way to follow up after the event. 🧠 **Suggest a Future Theme** Is there a niche you’d love to see featured—clinical trials, digital health, regulatory trends? Add it to our suggestion sheet onsite! We're building this community with you. 💡 **Why Attend?** Connect with **biotech, pharmaceutical, and life sciences professionals** in a relaxed and dynamic setting. Discover **career opportunities**, meet **companies and startups hiring top talent**, and exchange insights with peers across the industry. Whether you're working in **clinical research, regulatory affairs, medtech, or healthcare innovation**, this is the place to spark new ideas, find collaborators, and grow your impact. **Who Should Attend:** This event is perfect for anyone looking to expand their professional network, grow their business, or gain fresh perspectives from a diverse mix of biotech founders, pharmaceutical professionals, medical researchers, regulatory affairs specialists, healthcare innovators, investors, job seekers, and leaders shaping the future of life sciences. **🎟 Tickets & Entry:** To avoid the venue getting overcrowded and ensure everyone enjoys an amazing night, we've introduced a small ticket price to keep things running smoothly. **Limited spots!** Register today and hit **Follow** for updates on future weekly events. 📸 **Event Photography** Please note that photos and videos may be taken for promotional purposes. 📸 \*\*Follow us on Instagram for updates and event news:\*\*👉 [@networxldn](https://www.instagram.com/networxldn/ "https://www.instagram.com/networxldn/") 🔗 \*\*Join our WhatsApp group to connect before and after the event:\*\*👉 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GisOCaIiMeKEehV5Lv7qxg](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GisOCaIiMeKEehV5Lv7qxg "https://chat.whatsapp.com/GisOCaIiMeKEehV5Lv7qxg")

**Monoux Sixth Form College** 190 Chingford Road London E17 5AA Not a structured meeting but an exhibition of personal approaches to the UN sustainability goals on climate change, inspired by Buddhism and created and promoted by SGI-UK. It is open from 4 - 6pm from Monday 20th April to Friday 24th, and from 1 -3pm on Saturday 25th April. Just come along at any of the above times — but please register your interest here on the app for monitoring purposes. I'll be there myself some of the time but am not 'hosting' as such. There will be an Introduction to Nichiren Buddhism meeting on Saturday 25th, from 12 - 1pm as part of this project. See the separate listing for details. TRANSPORT INFO: Driving? Parking is available in the College grounds. From Walthamstow Central Station (Victoria Line, Weaver Line) From Walthamstow Queen’s Road (Suffragette line) There are few different bus options from Walthamstow Central Station and Walthamstow Queen’s Road from different bus stops in close proximity to each other, some options are below: Please see the attached pdf for a map showing where all the different bus stops are. The map can also be found here too: [https://content.tfl.gov.uk/bus-route-maps/walthamstow-c](https://content.tfl.gov.uk/bus-route-maps/walthamstow-c) [entral-a4-020324.pdf](http://entral-a4-020324.pdf/) For buses 97 or 357 Bus Stop W 4 stops to Aveling Park Road bus stop For bus 34 Bus Stop R 4 stops to Aveling Park Road bus stop ## Attendees 1 [Host](https://www.meetup.com/members/14647854) [Steve Ellis](https://www.meetup.com/members/14647854) [Organizer](https://www.meetup.com/members/14647854) ## Photos 0 No photos for now! You'll see them here once they're added. ## Start the conversation Communicate with event participants to ask questions or share information. Send as a private comment (Visible only for attendees) [See more events by First Steps in Nichiren Buddhism (SGI-UK in Lond](https://www.meetup.com/first-steps-in-nichiren-buddhism/events/) ##

Join us for a vibrant spring walk for Soil! Wear Save Soil T-shirt (or green thing) and be part of a powerful movement across 25+ EU cities Why it matters Over 52% of the world’s soil is degraded. This decade is critical—let’s raise our voices and protect the future of our food and planet. About Save Soil A global movement by Conscious Planet, founded by Sadhguru, focused on reversing soil degradation through policy advocacy, farmer support, and public awareness. It has reached over 4.1 billion people and supports regenerative agriculture initiatives worldwide. Save Soil is backed by the UNEP, UNFAO, UNCCD, WFP and IUCN amongst others.

We are holding accessible and confidential Systemic & Family Constellations group workshop. Systemic constellations are an embodied and experiential method for the respectful exploration of difficulties across multiple areas of life. Attendees up to 16. One of three facilitators will facilitate two to three issues. Fee: Flat fee of £45 for both issue holders and representatives payable prior to the event. More information on our website https://cityconstellations.com/ or upon request londoncityconstellations@gmail.comww

"The radical otherness of birds is integral to their beauty and their value. They are always among us but never of us. Their indifference to us ought to serve as a chastening reminder that we’re not the measure of all things.” Jonathan Franzen The dawn chorus is like a never-ending wave of thanksgiving and joy that goes round the earth 24 hours a day, seven days a week and fifty-two weeks of the year. Science tells us there are three reasons why birds sing: to advertise their strengths, to attract a mate and to defend territory. How reductionist. That's only half the story! Birds sing because they can. It's their gift, their song of thanks and joy. Thanks that they have survived the night, the cold, the predators. This vigil is an opportunity to experience the beauty and mystery of dawn chorus birdsong in spring as it first emerges and then climbs to a joyous crescendo. The vigil is followed by a talk and discussion about birdsong, the spirituality and folklore of birds and their place in creation. Wrap up warm bring a blanket and a sit mat to ensure you're warm and comfortable. we'll meet at the entrance to the Tooting Common Athletics track at 5am

Join us on Friday evenings at the charming L’ETO Café for a relaxed and inspiring social meetup in the heart of Soho. Whether you’re a local or visiting London, this gathering is a simple, welcoming way to enjoy good conversation and meet interesting, open-minded people in a cozy café setting. Expect relaxed chats, thoughtful exchanges, and a friendly atmosphere - all over great coffee, tea, and indulgent cakes. What to Expect • Meet and connect with people from different backgrounds - professionals, creatives, and curious minds • Easy, natural conversations in a respectful and comfortable environment • A social evening that’s friendly and low-pressure, with no formal networking or expectations From time to time, we may include a short, light activity (such as an icebreaker or quiz) and gently rotate seating so everyone has a chance to meet new faces - always keeping the focus on relaxed coffee and easy conversation. Whether you’re new in town or a familiar face, join us for an evening of warmth, inspiration, and genuine connection. We’d love to see you there. ☕ Please note: The event is free to attend. To support our host café, we kindly encourage everyone to purchase at least one drink. 📸 We share upcoming events, community highlights, and social moments on Instagram - follow us to stay connected: https://www.instagram.com/lsc.2026 ✨ Stay Connected with London Social Connect ✨

**Join us for a meditation to celebrate Earth Day!** Like everything else, the earth too responds to our energy. Together, let’s pause, breathe, and share positive energy to nourish the world with gratitude and loving kindness. The meditation will start on time, so please arrive by 5.55pm. **This is a free in-person 30 minute meditation.** **If you would like to make a voluntary donation, please click** [here.](https://www.innerspace.org.uk/donations/ "https://www.innerspace.org.uk/donations/") \* I consent to my submitted data being collected and stored. We will process your personal data in line with the GDPR requirements and always store it securely and use it only for the purpose for which it has been collected. We will not pass on your details to any third parties without your consent.

**[BOOK HERE](https://zenmymind.co.uk/family-constellation-group-workshops/)** **Welcome to the Systemic Family Constellation Workshop (in person)!** Join us at **Zen My Mind - ExCel, London,** for a transformative experience. Our workshop will delve into the dynamics of family systems, uncovering hidden patterns and exploring resolutions. Through **[constellations](https://zenmymind.co.uk/what-is-constellation-therapy-explained/)**, we'll gain insights into relationships, behaviours, and emotions. Our facilitator, \*\*[Ivo Aulik ](https://zenmymind.co.uk/our-team/ "https://zenmymind.co.uk/our-team/")\*\*is committed to creating a secure and impactful experience for you during the workshop. We intentionally keep our workshops small, with a maximum of 20 participants, to ensure a safer and more intimate experience. Experience the power of **healing** and **reconciliation** as we navigate through the complexities of family dynamics. This in-person event offers a safe and supportive environment for personal growth and understanding. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the depths of your family system and discover new perspectives. Reserve your spot today for an enriching journey towards **[clarity](https://zenmymind.co.uk/what-is-constellation-therapy-explained/)**[ and ](https://zenmymind.co.uk/what-is-constellation-therapy-explained/)**[emotional well-being](https://zenmymind.co.uk/what-is-constellation-therapy-explained/)**. For any additional information, please call us on 02039165574 or email info@zenmymind.co.uk [www.zenmymind.co.uk](www.zenmymind.co.uk) **[BOOK HERE](https://zenmymind.co.uk/family-constellation-group-workshops/)**

Join us on **Saturday 25 April, from 11 am till 4 pm,** for a joyful celebration of **International Mother Earth Day** in **Compton Terrace Gardens**, in front of Union Chapel. Discover the trees, plants, animals and insects that share our space, and learn about their usefulness, symbolism and medicinal properties. Enjoy homemade cakes, tea and coffee while supporting the wonderful work of the gardening team. With games and activities for children, this is a relaxed, family-friendly event connecting with nature and community.

Celebrate Earth Day with Sierra Club Potomac Region Outings at Lake Fairfax Park in Fairfax County, Virginia. First started on April 22 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson in order to bring awareness to the importance of the environment, Earth Day is now celebrated throughout America and the world. This years Earth Day Festival for Northern Virginia takes place at Lake Fairfax Park near Reston. Located in the Difficult Run Watershed by the damning of Colvin Run, beautiful Lake Fairfax offers camping, picnicking, swimming, and hiking on 15 miles of trail. The Earth Day Festival includes many outdoor organizations, live music, guest speakers, food vendors, outdoor activities, and great spirits as we both celebrate and promote further protection of our precious Earth. Meet throughout the day at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston, Virginia. Leaders: Glenn Gillis 571-217-4477 and Vicky Hsu 240-370-7011.

Join NVBA and come prepared to test your knowledge and quick thinking at a bird-themed trivia night, hosted by NextGen Birders for Conservation at the Northern Virginia Bird Alliance HQ! Even if you think you know a lot about birds, nature, and wildlife, we hope that you will learn something new and have fun doing it. There will also be small prizes for the top-scoring participants! Given that this is the first event of this nature being hosted by NextGen, we will be informal in our approach to how you participate - feel free to attempt on your own, but we will encourage you to form small groups, based on total number of participants. The trivia will begin at 7:15PM sharp, after everyone has had a chance to settle in, and we will wrap things up by 8:45PM to allow for final score tallying, tiebreakers, and prizes. Even if you do not want to participate in the trivia, this could be a good opportunity to socialize and network with like-minded individuals who appreciate nature and knowledge. We will have snacks and beverages available - feel free to bring your own snacks as well. At the end of the event, we will announce upcoming NextGen and NVBA events - we encourage everybody who comes out to continue being involved with our bird walks and other events! Please come to the front door of the building and follow instructions posted on the door to contact somebody who will let you into the building and direct you to the location of the event. Any updates to this event will be sent as an email/notification to people who have RSVP'd "Yes."

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Join us for a volunteer day helping the animals at Rosie's Farm Sanctuary in Potomac, MD. Before attending this event, you must sign a liability waiver. Please use this link [https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/b5nky2tonaovjqgjn6ap5p/web/](https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/b5nky2tonaovjqgjn6ap5p/web/) The chores you will be doing are physical. You will be working on big projects that require many volunteers like removing old bedding, sanitizing stals and replacing with new bedding, along with the daily clean up chores. Wear boots and clothing you don’t mind getting dirty. Feel free to bring a filled water bottle. On sunny days a brimmed hat and sunglasses may be helpful. Sunscreen is also suggested. Please do not bring any food or yummy-smelling items on your body or in your bag as our animals love to eat and are on special diets. Out of respect for the animals, we do not allow any food with animal products to be consumed at Rosie’s Farm Sanctuary. Please ensure that all edible items are plant-based (no dairy, no cheese, no cow’s milk ice cream, no meat, no fish, no eggs). Thank you for your cooperation and respect for this. It is very important to us. There is a gift shop where you can browse and warm up during the event. Please post your pictures and tag Rosie’s Farm Sanctuary and VSDC! Stick around at the end for a group photo behind the barn. If there is interest, we may go out to eat in one of our local vegan restaurants afterward. We are limited to 30 volunteers, so please change your RSVP if you cannot attend. Rosie's Farm Sanctuary is always in need of volunteers. If you want to volunteer with them outside of VSDC's volunteer days, make sure to visit [Rosies Farm Sanctuary ](https://rosiesfarmsanctuary.org/volunteer/) to sign up. By coming to this event, we expect you to follow the code of conduct found at [Policies - VSDC - Veg Society of DC](https://vsdc.org/policies/). **VSDC: More Than A Meetup** We are delighted to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we look forward to seeing you at our events. Did you know that [VSDC](https://vsdc.org/%20) is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits? With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle. The membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! [Join today](https://vsdc.org/membership/)! **Ways to Stay In Touch with Us** Thank you for being part of our Meetup presence and bringing like-minded people together. We invite you to: * Become a [VSDC member](https://vsdc.org/membership/) to save money at area restaurants and support us in being a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle. * Sign up for our[ monthly e-newsletter](https://vsdc.org/about/newsletter/) to hear more about our activities. * Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/vegsocietydc/) or [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/vegsocietydc/) to engage with us. **Interested in Volunteering with VSDC?** VSDC offers many events each month, thanks to the dedication of our event planning team. Would you consider volunteering? To learn more and get started, [please visit our website](https://vsdc.org/volunteer/). **Only Vegan Food, Please** While VSDC welcomes people wherever they are on the path to an all-plant, vegan diet and lifestyle, it is our policy that only vegan food be served and consumed at our events. If you would like to [explore a vegan diet or get support in making lifestyle changes, consider these resources](https://vsdc.org/exploringvegan/). **Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct** When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge [VSDC's Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/) and commit to follow the code of conduct found at [Policies - VSDC - Veg Society of DC](https://vsdc.org/policies/). **VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.**

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Please join us for this out-and-back go-at-your-own-pace hike on the C&O Canal towpath from Whites Ferry, MD NORTH to Spinks Ferry (for 50k trainees) or beyond to Point of Rocks (for 100k trainees). Although this is the final training hike for the One Day Hike (ODH) on May 2 (NEXT WEEKEND!), everyone is welcome to participate. The towpath is certain to be adorned left and right with an assortment of beautiful spring wildflowers. Birds, waterfowl, and possibly a bald eagle or two will charm you as you walk along. This hike never fails to delight. Come prepared with snacks, lunch, hydration, footwear that can go the distance, and clothing appropriate for the day's forecast. Each participant must sign a liability waiver at the start. We're still in need of volunteers to support the ODH; please ask family and/or friends if they can help out and if so, they need to get in touch with Mike.Darzi@gmail.com. There is no cost for this event although SCPRO appreciates a voluntary donation of $2.00 to support club expenses. FYI, the Whites Ferry Store & Grill won't be open at the start of this training hike, but will be open when you finish (hours are 9AM-7PM).