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A fresh, intentional space for readers in East London who take their fiction seriously. We aren't a social mixer that happens to have a book in the background; we are a dedicated circle of six readers who meet once a month to dissect, debate, and celebrate high-quality literature. Why Only Six? We believe the best literary analysis happens when everyone has a seat at the head of the table. By strictly limiting our meetups to 6 people, we ensure: No one is talked over. The conversation stays focused and nuanced. An intimate environment where we can truly get to the heart of the text. The Reading List Our focus is strictly fiction only. We explore the boundaries of the craft, focusing on: Contemporary Literary Fiction (The Booker, International Booker, and beyond). Modern Classics that deserve a second look. Translated Works that offer a different lens on the world. How We Work When: Once a month on a Sunday Where: Carefully selected, quiet spots across East London—from Hackney to Bow—where the atmosphere suits a serious conversation. The Commitment: Because spaces are so limited, we ask that you only RSVP if you are certain you can attend and have finished the book. We dive straight into spoilers and structural analysis from minute one. If you cannot attend, pleaae cancel 24 hours before hand to allow someone else to attend

🟢🏃🏽‍♀️It's back! Join us for a 5.5km from East Putney to Wimbledon Park + *Optional Walk to Wimbledon via Wimbledon Common/Village.* 🏃🏾 *🌤️ This event is weather dependent.* 🟢 **RUN:** 📏 **5.5km** (3.4 miles) / 💓 **7 min / km** (38 mins) ⏱️ 8.5 km/h 📍Outside **East Putney Station** (District line) ⌚Meet from 10:20am, we start at **10:41am sharp\*** insha'Allah *[\*We have a walk straight after the run so cannot wait for anyone running late - no pun intended]* ↪️ Start: **East Putney Station** ↩️ Ends: **Wimbledon Park Station** 🎒 What to bring: appropriate running shoes, water & snacks. 🗂️ "No shows" for previous events may be moved to the waitlist to prioritise reliable attendees / new joiners - ***when there is a waiting list, priority is given by attendance records / new joiners.*** 📊 [[why it matters](https://tinyurl.com/28sh83cn)] ⛑️ *Disclaimer: You are solely responsible for your own safety on these events and have the fitness level required for it. That you do not require special attention, medication or additional care. You are also responsible for your belonging at all times.* 🌐 [@Active.Muslims](https://www.instagram.com/active.muslims/) *(Follow for latest events updates)* ``` 🚦 Run Levels: 🟢 Easy 🟠 Moderate 🔴 Challenging ```

Join us for a cricket match organized in East London by Millwall Stars CC (https://millwallstars.play-cricket.com/home) Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be a part of the East London cricket scene and make a difference together We are looking for players of all levels as we run 3-4 teams every weekend. If you are interested to take part, please reach out to Himanshu Singh at 07466491118

Join us on a scenic walk connecting the Thames Path with the North Downs Way. Meandering through tranquil riverside paths, leafy lanes, and open countryside, this trail offers a refreshing escape into nature. We’ll enjoy peaceful landscapes, charming green spaces, and glimpses of local history, before finishing our journey with a well-earned drink in a welcoming country pub. If you are not a regular walker, do join us - there will be an option to leave the hike early and take the train, if you are tired. **SUMMARY (all info is approximate!)** **Distance**: 21km/13 miles linear route **Ascent**: 250 metres **Duration**: 5 hours walking **Grade**: Intermediate, along good paths, with a few short ascents. **COST AND LOGISTICS** **Cost**: £10 **Start**: 10.20am Malden Manor Station **Finish**: 5pm Box Hill and Westhumble Station / Stepping Stones pub **Recommended morning train from London** 09:51 Dep: London Waterloo 10:17 Arr: Malden Manor All stations are in the Contactless Zone. **REVIEWS** [Trip Advisor](https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186338-d19994843-Reviews-AAA_Hiking_Outdoor_Group-London_England.html) \| [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AAAHikingUK/reviews) \| [MeetUp](https://www.meetup.com/aaa-outdoor-hiking-adventure-travel/feedback-overview/) **PRICE INCLUDES** * Guided hike planned and led by an experienced AAA leader, trained in Outdoor First Aid. **PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE** * Travel costs * Lunch, drinks or any refreshments * PayPal fees **RECOMMENDED KIT LIST** [(](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist)[complete list](www.aaahiking.co.uk/kit-lists)[)](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist) * Suitable hiking shoes or boots * Packed lunch and snacks * Water - 2 litres recommended * Waterproof jacket and trousers (Please no jeans!) * Warm windproof layer e.g. Down/Primaloft/Fleece * Wicking base layer e.g. Polyester/Tencel/Merino **CANCELLING/REFUNDS** If you can no longer join the hike, please message the Host listed on here, and update your RSVP status to 'Not going', to allow others to take your place. If the hike is full, and you have messaged us and have changed your RSVP to 'Not going', we will refund you, less than the PayPal/Meetup fees. To obtain this, please email info@aaalondongroup.com **after the event**, with the email address you use on your PayPal account and transaction reference. If the hike is not full, unfortunately we will not be able to provide any refund. **QUESTIONS** If you have any other questions, please check visit our [FAQ page](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/frequently-asked-questions). If you are still unsure, contact the event Host shown on this page. **A BIT OF REASSURANCE** We’ve run over 1,000 trips in the last 18 years, so you’re in safe hands. That said, all participants (members and their guests) in any AAA Hiking event or activity are personally responsible for their fitness, safety and welfare, and must be equipped accordingly. If you have signed up for the event, you acknowledge and accept the AAA London Group Terms and Conditions. © AAA London Group Ltd. Errors and Omissions Excepted [FAQs](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/frequently-asked-questions) \| [Terms and Conditions](www.aaahiking.co.uk/terms-and-conditions) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/AAAhiking) \| [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AAAHikingUK/reviews)

• What we'll do -Play and socialisation for all types of Bulldogs. We are a friendly and inclusive group. From 11am-11.30am we will be at Adam's Pond, then at 11.30am we will walk the half mile from Adam's Pond at Sheen Gate to Beverley Brook at Roehampton Gate for the bulldogs to exercise and have a paddle in the brook. If you arrive after 11.30am please make your way down to the Brook to meet us. • What to bring -a collar & lead plus some water for your bulldogs (bulldogs can run free if they like to play but may need some time out if they get over excited). • Important to know -There is free parking in East Sheen Gate car park of Richmond Park which is 20 yards West inside Richmond Park at East Sheen Gate entrance. The Bulldog Meet Up is at Adams Pond, 20 yards east inside East Sheen Gate, and can be seen from East Sheen Gate entrance. There is also free parking on the roads outside the gate - Sheen Lane and Fife Road, London SW14 8BJ

Shoreditch Park, look for orange net-yellow ball. what's app group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/F9z9BkDWftFISNtoKaWEts?mode=ems_copy_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/F9z9BkDWftFISNtoKaWEts?mode=ems_copy_t) Enjoy playing in a socially mixed team, so please be positive and encouraging towards all players. Most importantly, this is a session to play some fun games and meet some nice people Please familiarise yourself with the rules of the game below ⬇️ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLZ44KBWEbo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLZ44KBWEbo)

**This screening is now sold out, so if you couldn't get a ticket, try for one of the other dates. The PCC is showing this too by the way.** Akira is a landmark in animation, endlessly influentual both inside and outside Japan. You've probably seen it. A teen biker gang in Neo Tokyo (as it was called after the nuclear blast) get caught up in a secret military project that involves psychics and mutants. Things end up getting really out of hand. I wrote more or less the same intro when I put this on [three years ago](https://www.meetup.com/london-alt-gigs-repertory-film/events/292097241/?eventOrigin=group_calendar) and it was showing in 4K in cinemas for the first time in this country. Guess what: it ruled. The colours, movement and sound are all stunning, and now it's showing in IMAX, essentially a cinematic fairground ride for the senses. Wanna reminder in trailer form? SURE you do: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gPnyUo-OXg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gPnyUo-OXg) We can watch the movie, meet outside and digest it over a drink somewhere nearby afterwards. Hey, it's not like Waterloo is short of pubs.

**Join us as we visit two of the photographic jewels of medieval England, the landscaped gardens of Scotney Castle and the picturesque Bodiam Castle in West Sussex!** Bodiam Castle: **Constructed in 1385** to help protect against invasion from the French during the Hundred Years War, this impressive example of a moated castle provides us with **plentiful composition opportunities** to take advantage of the **beautiful symmetrical reflections** available in the wide moat. We'll also explore behind the castle walls and ascend the towers to admire the view of the surrounding countryside. Our visit will be timed so we can take advantage of being able to photograph the exterior after the tourists have left, allowing us to capture some iconic shots that would be difficult otherwise. "Set in the heart of a historic landscape, with spiral staircases, battlements, and a portcullis, 14th-century Bodiam Castle is one of Britain's most picturesque and romantic ancient monuments. Windows where arrows were once loosed, a tower that was once a lookout, and ruins that were once walked upon by knights; this is a place where you can relive your childhood memories and let your imagination run riot. In the impressive gatehouse is the castle's original wooden portcullis, an extremely rare example of its kind, and beyond into the courtyard, enough of the interior ruins survive to give an impression of castle life." We'll also visit **12th-century Scotney Castle**, a picturesque country castle ruins set in the landscaped gardens of a manor estate. **Scotney Castle:** "In the 1830s, Edward's grandson, Edward Hussey III, transformed the estate. He hired architect Anthony Salvin to build a new house at the top of the hill overlooking the valley. Edward Hussey III had the imagination to transform the Old Castle into a ruin to act as the focus of his new landscape garden. As a result of his vision, Scotney Castle is now celebrated as one of the most significant survivals of a complete Picturesque landscape." Recommended Equipment * Walk around/kit lens * Wide-angle lens * Tripod – optional (recommended for long exposures - we'll have two to borrow if needed) * ND Filters – optional (for long exposures – we have sets available to borrow - courtesy of Kase filters) Note: This tour is also suitable for "phone-only" photographers **Included:** * Entry to Bodium Castle & Scotney Castle. * Travel to and from central London (from Starbucks, Unit 1A Euston Tower, NW1 3DP), in our comfortable 8-seat vehicle. * Photographic tuition. * Camera and lens setups to borrow if required (bring a blank SD card) * Battery charging facilities, if required (just bring your USB or wall plug charger) **Not included:** * Food and drink (two tearooms are available at Bodiam Castle) **Note:** Please dress for the weather. Layers, a hat, etc. It is England after all, so bring a waterproof jacket/umbrella just in case, and wear appropriate footwear for walking. **Where we'll meet:** We'll meet at **Starbucks Coffee, Unit 1A** **Euston Tower Podium, Regents Place, London NW1 3DP**, at **9.15 am** (opens at 9.30 am), and we'll talk about what to expect on the day, go through previous photos and discuss settings, composition, etc. We'll be leaving Starbucks at 9.40 am and expect to return to London between 6:00-7:00 pm. Please make sure you check TFL to arrive at the meeting point on time, as we will have to leave at 9.20 am sharp. Please be sure you can attend before RSVPing yes, as refunds can only be given if your place is taken by another participant. Thank you. Note: This event is combined with other photography Meetup groups that I run, so I'll update RSVP numbers accordingly (ie myself +3 will mean 3 members from other groups attending). More photos and info can be found on our [Scotney Castle & Bodiam Castle Photography Tour website page](https://www.uk-photo-tours.com/photography-workshops/bodiam-castle-photography-workshop/). We hope to see you there! Dion [UK Photo Tours](https://uk-photo-tours.com)

with a class of wine for the first 6 people Are you welcome to enjoy adrink to have new conversation. to meet new people and find your holidays or flat mate can you come along or with your friends . * te event is free for star you must take a drinks from the bar For more information and booking send text messages at WhatsApp 7958 485070 panos or meetup

Join our weekly walking meetup to have fun, maintain a healthy lifestyle, meet new people, and enjoy nature! We meet Saturdays at 10am, by the bike racks and benches 150 feet in front of BUBBLES Hair Salon in Reston, leaving no later than 10:05. Every week we'll walk the Green Trail to Lake Anne Plaza (\~1 mile), pause there for 5-10 minutes (water, bio, and from April-Nov a Farmer's Market), then circle the lake (2 miles) before returning to our starting point. It's roughly 3.5 miles and takes about an hour and a half. Afterwards, some members will often head to a local restaurant to refuel and relax before tackling the rest of the day. This event is open to all ages and fitness levels, and both friends and dogs are always welcome! We recommend dressing for the weather (umbrella, water bottle, snow shoes, hat, etc.) since we'll always walk, rain or shine. By signing up, you accept and assume all risks and responsibilities with this activity, and nobody will be held liable.

Tally Ho Toastmasters meets regularly on the 1st and 3rd Monday each month. Our friendly club offers great opportunities to improve communication and leadership skills while providing excellent evaluations by the members. Learn more on our website at http://tallyho.toastmastersclubs.org/. Please, do not get discouraged by the number of members signed up on this MeetUp. Most of our active members do not use MeetUp to RSVP. We usually have around 10-15 members attending our meetings. Come check it out yourself!

Four years ago, I did the 50km ODH as part of my 8 month training program for "Founder's Kili Climb for Veterans" on Mount Kilimamjaro, Tanzania. I successfully summited Uhuru Peak, elevation 19,341 ft in Aug 2022 :)! Last year, 5 walkers from our Walking group joined me. I warmly invite you to join us on 50km/32 mile walk on the C&O canal from White Ferry, VA to Harper's Ferry, WV on Saturday, May 2, 2026 REGISTERING: Registration is online at ([https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=96406605](https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=96406605)) on Feb 11, 5pm and will be "Sold Out" within a few hours, when it reaches maximum 350 walkers. During your registration period, there will a “Register Now” button to click; until then, “Oops!” Event is "SOLD OUT" Plan to register as soon as regular registration opens. FEE: The cost for both 100K or 50K is approx $95 per registrant. It covers food, drinks, medical support, and hike support. Here's official Sierra Club's ODH website: https://www.onedayhike.org/ ROUTE: For almost the entire hike, you will be going upstream on C&O Canal National Historical Park. The 50k route starts at Whites Ferry, MD and ends at Harper's Ferry, W. VA. At canal mile 60.6, there is a railroad bridge with an adjacent footbridge that crosses the Potomac River to Harper's Ferry, WV. We made it to this point by sunset. The final 1.5 miles is uphill to **High Street** (which becomes Washington Street) to the endpoint at the Bolivar Community Center on Panama Street.

Tally Ho Toastmasters meets regularly on the 1st and 3rd Monday each month. Our friendly club offers great opportunities to improve communication and leadership skills while providing excellent evaluations by the members. Learn more on our website at http://tallyho.toastmastersclubs.org/. Please, do not get discouraged by the number of members signed up on this MeetUp. Most of our active members do not use MeetUp to RSVP. We usually have around 10-15 members attending our meetings. Come check it out yourself!

We meet typically from 12:15 to 1:15 PM on the second and fourth Fridays of the month in Conference Room 2E908 at the National Cancer Institute http://gene.toastmastersclubs.org/ For details on Directions and Security Check-in: http://gene.toastmastersclubs.org/directions.html