Downhill Mountain Biking

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

A fortnightly Monday evening play-reading group, led by a professional and experienced actress-directress-coachess, Downstairs at Megan's in Richmond upon Thames. You don't have to have any stage experience - only the love (suppressed or expressed) of reading out loud; and an interest in joining a friendly group of drama buddies, over a drink and some fun, poignant, poetic, expressive and interactive thoughts, against the beautiful backdrop of the cosy and private downstairs at Megan's. I will select the play a few days before the meet-up, according to how many members we have, confirmed, making sure that everyone gets to take part. Copies of the play / script will be provided and there is no minimum spend, curtesy of Megan's - the proud and generous supporters of the local community activities. (I'll be well up for a drink though.) When you get to the door, just say that you're there for the Play-reading Group, downstairs. Can't wait to read with you! Adna

ISO run sessions 7 days a week, via eBadders.com/iso where you can only sign up after tryout & host give you access. (ONLY open spots on meetup a few days in advance if still have spots as we have regular players for every session). Please see Title for requirement & Mind the direction or check How to Find Us on your first visit. 👉 [Tryout Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_y_Nm3FUYKaBwU7iUXLaeYTD8pRHd0ZyoFpcIKaCW2uE7hQ/viewform) If you are new, please fill out the Simple [Tryout Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_y_Nm3FUYKaBwU7iUXLaeYTD8pRHd0ZyoFpcIKaCW2uE7hQ/viewform) & we will be in touch ASAP. After your tryout, hosts will give you access to suitable sessions & add to WhatsApp groups. 📞 Contacts for hosts (if anything urgent): East London: * Ankush: 07753460559 West London: * Danish: 07723 712882 * Dino: 07401 177879 Waterloo: * Sophie Dinh: 07767464048 County & Advanced sessions: * Dicky: 07752658320 * Sophy Yu: 07912602688 👉 [About ISO](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VdJJRGMHCmnesMLs6vb5zn0Ud6_f8PXtU1aE66nvAiY/edit?gid=964779940#gid=964779940) To know more about all ISO sessions in 7 days a week and requirements, please click [About ISO](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VdJJRGMHCmnesMLs6vb5zn0Ud6_f8PXtU1aE66nvAiY/edit?gid=964779940#gid=964779940) & access to Google Drive. You would see all the details below: * Who are we, How to Join ISO sessions * Sessions each day, fee charge, hosts, venue & direction * How eBadders RSVP works, including cancellation policy * Membership i.e. Credit System & Bank Details * Level Explanation; ISO in Middlesex league & county matches * Our Sponsors: provide affordable & durable iBadds+Chaopai products * Disclaimer & other things you may be aware

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/42517 **Game Description:** Come and play in a beginner friendly full court basketball game 🙌 This session also welcomes mixed ability players but please be positive and encouraging to all players regardless of their skill level. We all have to start somewhere 🧡 **Venue:** 🚪Entrance to the sports hall is on the corner of Celebration Avenue and Temple Mills Ln 🧼There are showers, changing rooms & a water fountain at the venue 🚶‍♂️5 minute walk from Stratford International DLR Station 🚗 Paid car parking is available on site **Rules** Explained at the start of the session but usually a running clock for the whole time and subs every 5-6 minutes on each team.

9 mile circular walk from Farnborough Village to Cudham then Single Street, Luxted, Downe and back to Farnborough Village, taking in part of High Elms Country Park and several picturesque woods and fields with a few steep uphill / downhills as we criss-cross local valleys. Bring a picnic lunch for midway and we’ll probably also stop for refreshments at one of the two pubs and a cafe in Downe on the way back. Please meet at 10:15 to leave at 10:30 prompt from the triangular traffic island in the middle of **Farnborough Village** at junction of High Street and Church Road **BR6 7DB**, returning by 15:30. Free parking on nearby residential roads but beware of metered parking by shops on high street and please avoid the small, well-used church car park. This area is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone so consider car-sharing if your jalopy isn’t ULEZ compliant. Alternatively, the frequent 358 Bus service stops near the start/finish point as it runs between Orpington and Bromley South rail stations (then continues via Beckenham to Crystal Palace). Subject to walk leaders approval we do allow well behaved dogs under full control of their owner. If you wish to bring your dog on the walk, please check with the walk leader before arriving for the walk. NB: **There is a £2 payment required for non-Ramblers Assoc. members** to help cover our Meetup costs. Please help the walk leader by **bringing the exact change**.Ramblers members are welcome on any of our walks, but we would still encourage you to RSVP on Meetup. This will give our volunteer walk leaders an idea of how many are attending, and also keep the numbers manageable. If, on the day of the walk, you are still on the waiting list and a Ramblers member, you can attend - just let the walk leader know you are coming by adding a comment '*Coming as a Rambler*'. You will find the start location via our website [Our Walks (westkentwalkinggroup.org.uk)](https://www.westkentwalkinggroup.org.uk/our-walks.html).

Start the week off the best way possible with a Monday night climb. A member of the team will be on hand to give tips, work routes and provide some laughs. This session is mainly aimed for beginner's, whether you have never climbed before or you want to pick up where you left off couple years ago, rest assured whatever your level or ability, one of our trained instructors will be at hand to help. The aim of the session is to climb with like minded folk, learn the best way to climb possible, and hopefully get a little stronger. For those that RSVP we have arranged £16.50 entry (this includes shoe rental) to City Bouldering on Monday evening if you come along with us as a meetup group! You must RSVP by 6.30pm on the day of the event to get this discount. As we have to provide a list of names. You can always join on the door too. If you don't have shoes you can rent them there on the day also.

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/42136 **Game Description:** Please be aware that our sessions are also on our own mobile app. Therefore, the number of participants you currently see may not reflect the total number of participants. Elevate your volleyball skills at our adult coaching sessions! Led by expert coaches, our sessions cater to all levels, from beginners to experienced players. Develop your technique, agility, and teamwork through drills and gameplay. Join our vibrant community and unleash your full potential on the court. Let's play, learn, and excel together. **Rules** By booking this session, you acknowledge and agree to comply with our terms and conditions, privacy policies, and cancellation policy, which can be found below. Terms & Conditions at: https://www.littlegiantsvc.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy at: https://www.littlegiantsvc.com/privacy-policy

Walk length 10miles/16km approx or 6miles/10km approx (Circular). A circular hike exploring a route close to some beautiful north London open spaces including the Dollis Valley Greenwalk, London Loop and Mill Hill village. The hike passes Darland’s Lake Nature Reserve and runs along parts of Dollis Brook a tributary of the river Brent and the River Thames. The hike has a halfway point close to green spaces and a pub. The end point at Totteridge and Whetstone is close to a number of pubs and eateries. The terrian is gently undulating and flat close to river sections. Cost Walk Cost: £7 cash on the day organizer fee. For paypal it is 'colin45@hotmail.co.uk' Please send as friends and family to avoid charges. For bank transfer message organizer. Meeting Meet outside the main entrance to Totteridge and Whetstone underground station for the hike to start at 11.00am. Totteridge and Whetstone is on the northern line so you can use Oyster card. Car: Parking near Totteridge and Whetstone underground. Side roads close to the station may be free on a Saturday, please check for restrictions and allow time to park. The walk should finish at about 4.30pm including a snack lunch stop and optional pub stop at the end , however the time may be earlier or later than this depending on the weather and pace. Please make a note of the organizers number Colin 07709305681 Walking Safety Walking is a great way to keep fit and generally very safe; however it does contain an element of risk. Before going on any of these walks you need to be reasonably fit and be prepared to be responsible for your own safety. You should wear appropriate clothing such as proper walking boots, warm and wet weather clothing and carry sufficient food and water. Please see our Terms and Conditions (http://www.meetup.com/Chiltern-Explorers/pages/Terms_and_Conditions/) COULD EVERYONE PLEASE AVOID COMMENTS BELOW THAT ARE NOT SPECIFIC TO THE EVENT AS THIS GENERATES SPAM, JUST CHANGE YOUR RSVP IF YOU CAN'T GO. YOU CAN MESSAGE ME. MANY THANKS.

VANDOME CYCLES is resuming social cycling (learn to ride and rider development) at Jim Peters Stadium, Mayesbrook Park RM8 2BB every Wednesday from 2 September 2020 at 4pm. For more information and to make a booking email : info@vandomecycles.co.uk

***FREE TOUR TICKET FOR ALL OF YOU WONDERFUL MEETUP MEMBERS*** Use Promo Code **MEETUP2025** to get your free ticket and route smart guide at [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sol-in-columbus-oh-a-smart-guided-short-one-way-loop-bikeway-tour-tickets-769120860197](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sol-in-columbus-oh-a-smart-guided-short-one-way-loop-bikeway-tour-tickets-769120860197) You can do the tour solo/with your favorite peeps, or try to generate a group ride of Meetup CycleNuts by RSVPing here and posting the day and time you are interested in others joining you. Either way, have fun on your memory-making adventure, and thank you for being a CycleNut! ### SOL in Columbus, OH \- A Smart\-guided Short One\-way Loop Bikeway Tour Short One-way Loop (SOL) in Columbus on bikeways. The smart-guided tour is mostly through scenic riverside parks with a quick downtown peek. All of that in 10 miles! 83% of the route is bikeway, and the rest is Google Maps designated "bicycle-friendly roads". This short ride passes through several beautiful riverside parks. Passing through downtown the route runs alongside Huntington Park baseball stadium, Nationwide Arena hockey stadium, near North Market (worth a stop if you enjoy markets with lots of tasty treats), within a few blocks of the state capitol, convention center, art museum, center of science and industry, several first-class hotels, and much more (see Points of Interest list below). Easily, anywhere along the way, the tour can be detoured to nearby points of interest. This smart-guided route comes with CycleNuts' 50% downhill guarantee. Sweating is optional. If your bike has gears, you might use them to climb in a few spots. All bikes are appropriate for this smart-guided tour (even a single-speed if you do not mind walking your bike up the spots mentioned). The route is shaded about 50% of the way. Sweating is optional - you set your pace, starting time, and touring agenda. Points of interest: COSI Scioto River North Market German Village The Scioto Mile Brewery District Huntington Park Nationwide Arena Columbus Union Station Arch Greater Columbus Convention Center **The Meetup plan = Show up, Rally with whoever else shows up, and Roll following the smart-guided instructions.** This is a smart guided tour route that can be ridden any day or time, solo or with others. It is only posted with a repeating set time and date with a tour leader to fit the Meetup format, and, more importantly, to encourage you to get out and ride when it is convenient for you. **If you are going to ride it and would like the company of others, then simply RSVP and post in the comments when it is that you are going to ride - date and time.** Take pictures/videos and share. Have fun! ***This is a repeating event on the calendar***\*, but the date and time do not necessarily need to be what is posted. **If you are interested in riding with a group, then simply RSVP and leave a message in the comment section** giving the date and time you would like others to join you. If you are interested in riding by yourself or with your private group of friends, then simply do it.\* ***The mission of this format is to create a catalog*** *of free group tour routes available for CycleNuts to ride as a group, or solo, in an area spanning several states. **The goal is to get people out cycling** either in groups or solo. **The vision is a cycling community with resources** available for bike tours, bike talk, and a format for lives experienced at the speed of bike.*

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.

We may pick a specific topic and post in advance or may discuss current events and various ad hoc topics . We would love to spend time hanging out and getting to know one another. Atheist, agnostics, other non-theists, and atheist-friendly people are welcome to join us. Note: COUNT operates a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions (http://www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions/) to promote discussions among members and visitors.