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Ole and Steen have been serving the Danish people with delicious breads and pastries made by hand for over 20 years, always with the very best ingredients. Now their all day menu which celebrates the best of Denmark makes its way to London Victoria. This coffee meetup will be a regular event without the need to book, although an rsvp would be appreciated to indicate number of people expected. The event held at this venue each fortnight on a Saturday . Plenty tables and chairs allows for social distancing. They also have good coffee and other hot and cold drinks. If you cannot find us, phone 07940 717 221 THIS IS A FREE EVENT.

It's that time of the year again! Join us for our final event of 2025- Our amazing Annual Christmas Social with London Social Walking Group **Date:** Saturday 20th of December **Time:** 6:00 pm **Location:** Waterloo Station, the concourse of Platforms 20-24 (this is near where the Krispy Kreme stand is). Join us as we get in the yuletide mood and take in this year's offerings from all the big stores and famous streets from Covent Garden to the South Bank! We will be meeting at **Waterloo Station** on the **station concourse of Platforms 20-24** at the at **6pm (this is near where the Krispy Kreme stand is). Please aim to arrive at around 5.30pm for the pre-walk briefing, and then we will depart at 6pm.** Come for the walk, atmosphere and dazzling light displays and meet fun people old and new in an informal setting where everyone genuinely gets along with one another. We will be stopping by Trafalgar Square to see this year's tree from Norway' 'see the Thames lit up on both sides as we cross the river' After the walk, we will be making the short trip on the tube down to Marble Arch for Ask Italian Park Street for something to eat. Our walking social group is aimed at those aged 18-35, who for whatever reason want to meet new people and make new friends in a laidback inclusive group of likeminded individuals. We do hope you join us for a fun filled evening. If you are attending, please can you confirm on our dedicated Eventbrite page. See link here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-social-walking-group-annual-christmas-social-tickets-1972836117936?aff=oddtdtcreator **Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year From All Of Us At London Social Walking Group!**

Merry Christmas to you all. Have you ever wanted to see the Christmas festivities London has to offer in either the form of a walk, Christmas market and/or much more? If so, this may be the right one for you. Welcome to another one of the CHRISTMAS events where you have the opportunity to embrace the Christmas festivities that London has to offer. 
With this particular event, it’ll take place from the O2 to Cutty Sark. It begins with a scenic river walk. We then finish off at cutty sark where Greenwich market is. Since it’s Christmas, they offer not only gorgeous food but also merchandise and anything festive within. It’s one of the few markets that also gives off a Christmas ambience. After that, we’ll finish off at ‘Ole and Steen’ for some Danish bakeries and some warmth if you wish. Here is the itinerary to summarise: 1:30pm: Await the members 1:50pm: Depart for the walk 3pm - 4pm: Explore and possibly eat at the market 4pm - 5pm: Head to ‘Ole & Steen’. This is the opportunity to explore the Christmas markets, eat, drink, make new friends but most importantly, have an enjoyable yet memorable experience. You don’t have to but if you enjoyed the event and if you want, I’m more than happy to accept optional donations. Even if you donate £1, it helps not only myself but you guys too by unlocking pathways for even more potential events and resources: https://www.paypal.me/calvinjoy 
WHAT - Christmas Walk, Market & Bakery
WHERE - Greenwich
WHEN - 1:30pm - 5pm
MEETING POINT - The silver spike near the O2
NEAREST STATION - North Greenwich station
REQUIREMENTS - Just your good behaviour is all and whatever is listed above for the walk.
 Disclaimers: Please be on your best behaviour and respect one another. This group doesn’t tolerate any misbehaviour and misconduct. Should such a thing take place, you will be removed. Whenever an event takes place, I will cut off contact 20 minutes after the event commences. If you message even 1 minute after the cut off time, I won’t be available as I’m conducting the event. There will be photography and videography by myself so if you are photo conscious and/or do not want to be in the video, do kindly inform me and I’ll try my utmost best to not involve you in the picture. Let’s all be responsible but please be aware you come at your own risk. Do be mindful of your possessions, belongings and most importantly, your safety. The ‘London society of explorers’ accept no risk of liability at this event.

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

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

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

Walk around London see Xmas lights. Have a drink and eat if you want to

Come join me watch a great 2024 documentary called Antidote at the Dochouse in Bloomsbury Curzon. Award winning Antidote follows three whistleblowers who face grave consequences for their efforts trying to expose [Vladimir Putin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Putin "Vladimir Putin")'s regime in Russia. Drinks afterwards in the Perseverance pub nearby.

**Tired of traditional dating?** Put your brain and teamwork skills to the ultimate test in the heart of London! This isn't a traditional dating—it's a **High-Energy Street Treasure Hunt Competition** designed for collaboration, discovery, and major bragging rights. If you love puzzles, competition, and meeting resourceful people, this is your mission. ### 🗺️ The Mission: Conquer Central London! You and your newly-formed international team will race across iconic districts, using scattered clues and secret creative prompts to unlock the city's hidden gems. Success depends on how well you can strategize, communicate, and solve puzzles together! #### **Your Action Zones & Challenges:** * **Outernet Data Drop:** Decipher the clues hidden within the latest digital art installations. * **The Big Ben Time Trial:** Uncover the secrets of the famous landmark's history under pressure. * **Trafalgar Square Art Heist (Photo Challenge):** Complete a set of hilariously creative photo prompts amidst London's grandest architecture. * **Reds vs. Blues: Icebreaker Trivia Titans:** Test your street smarts and London knowledge with interactive challenges that force your team to communicate closely for points! ### 🤝 What You Gain: More Than Just a Win! * **Intense Collaboration:** This event is specifically engineered to make sure you **bond quickly** with your teammates—making new international friends is a *side effect* of the competition! * **See London Differently:** Discover fascinating facts and hidden spots even locals miss, viewing the city as a giant game board. * **A Massive Sense of Achievement!** ### 🎟️ Ready to Accept the Challenge? * **Entry Fee:** Only **£10**, payable on site. This low cost ensures accessibility while supporting your passionate guides! * **What to Bring:** Good walking shoes 👟, a spirit of competition, and a waterproof jacket just in case! * **Can't Join in Person?** The adventure will be recorded 🎥—you can follow the drama afterward! * There is **no age limit** for this event. * The event is for **free for ladies**. **To sign up or ask for the start location, text your name to the Mission Control team immediately!** * Jingyi: +44 7487 832243 * Avi: +44 7391 692387 **Stop watching the game—start playing it! We'll see you at the starting line.**

Ready to ditch the boring dating events? Join us for the **Unconventional Dating Tour**—your guaranteed pathway to **laughter 😂, meeting new people from around the world 🌍**, and seeing London like a true local! We are **unlike any other dating event provider**; this is an active, social, and creative daytime adventure designed for connection. Please message either Jingyi: +44 7487 832243 or Avi: +44 7391 692387 on **WhatsApp**. 👏On this dating tour, you'll get to experience: * ✴ **Outernet:** Know the latest digital art piece. * 🎡 **London Eye:** Stroll along the iconic riverside, * **Big Ben:** Uncover the history of the famous big clock and feel the **vibrant, romantic energy** surrounding London’s most famous landmark. * 🥂 **Trafalgar Sqaure:** Immerse yourself in **London’s artistic elegance**, surrounded by grand architecture, lively culture, and the charm of the city’s sophisticated heart. \#\#\# 🎲 Games Designed for Dating & Fun This tour is built around interaction to ensure you leave with new connections: * 🤝 **Icebreaker Trivia Titans:** Test your London knowledge as we hit iconic spots! Expect **hilarious, interaction-based questions** that require you to **collaborate closely** with your teammates. * 📸 **The Ultimate Global Photo Challenge:** Forget stiff selfies! You'll receive a set of highly **creative photo prompts** for each neighbourhood. Capture amazing memories *with* your new international partners. * 🗺️ **Urban Treasure Hunt Twist (The Collaboration Catalyst):** Scattered clues and secret missions lead you between districts, forcing you to **team up and collaborate** with new friends to unlock the next stage of our journey. This is a high-energy, cross-cultural puzzle where teamwork means success! * (Actual games might change according to the setting, but all games are engineered for you to make good connections.) 🥳 This unique experience is **10 pounds,** payable on site. We believe in making our tours accessible to everyone while ensuring our passionate guides can continue to share their love for London. For those who can't join us in person, the journey will be recorded 🎥, so you can still be part of the adventure! 😎 Lace up your walking shoes 👟, bring your appetite and **waterproof jacket** in case of rain, and get ready for a memorable adventure that celebrates the best of London's diverse and delicious neighbourhoods. Please note: 1\. The event is for free for ladies\.

See http:http://www.trailnet.org.uk/recycling-respoke.html (http://www.trailnet.org.uk/gascoigne-cycle-centre) If you have specific requirements, please contact the organisers before visiting the centre, so they can advise you. (020) 8593 1677 / info@respoke.org.uk

Hi there's a £1.50 charge for this social sorry i don't take online payments cash on arrival only please this is to contribute to the meet up organiser subscription fee i pay to meet up to get us all together thanks. Hi everybody a very warm welcome to my quality coffee social we'll meet near tottenham court road or goodge street stations at 2pm no admission after 2.30pm.I'll post on the comments board just before with my description and where i am so if you can check the comments board on arrival at tottenbham court road station station my no is 07512766577 calls only not texts thanks. Then I'll take you to a beautiful hotel bar with seats outside reasonably priced drinks quiet surroundings we'll have a table booked. Alcoholic drinks as well as coffee tea and soft drinks are available. Its a new venue gorgeous sumptuous surroundings. The mochas here are the upmost quality meet addictive I have been many times and the coffee is very good. I have an eclectic mixture of people attending my events all ages nationalities are most welcome. I prefer a smaller group so its more personal intimate and relaxed and less noisy I aim for no more than 20 people maximum but don't be worried put your name down. I have many wonderful regular guests who are waiting to meet you a friendly crowd await. Why not come along and enjoy a fun day out on beautiful surroundings and make new connections over a good cup of coffee.

Make sure to **Pre-book** your ticket through [our website](www.ontherocksbarcrawl.com/london/book-now) We're rated number 1 for nightlife on TripAdvisor in Brighton and Barcelona, and 12th in London so you know you'll have a great time ◡̈ People come from LOTS of other channels so please ignore the meetup RSVP number ◡̈ Whether you're new to London or just expanding your social circle, bar crawling is a fantastic way to meet people! Every day our crawl is full of lively people who are just there to meet new friends and have a good time. Guides will take you to at least 5 great bars and clubs in the centre of London. The guides make sure to make everyone feel included, encourage mixing within the group and introduce everyone. This makes it a great activity whether you come alone or with friends. We hope to meet you soon :) INFO: exact meeting point shared once you purchase a ticket (prices vary depending on when you book but start at £19.50) Included is : \- Entry to four bars and a club \- A free shot at each bar \- exclusive reduced drink deals at every venue \- access to the photos that we take with our big fancy camera BRING ID! 18+ years old only (Sorry, it's the law :/ ) Make sure to bring a valid Driving Licence or Passport, other forms of ID (including photocopies of the above) are unlikely to be accepted by the venues that we visit. Make sure to bring ID no matter your age. \*\*\*Please note: Due to previous bad experiences, we are unfortunately no longer able to accept stag/hen dos (or same-sex groups of more than 9) on our main crawl. To book a private crawl with us, please contact london@ontherocksbarcrawl.com\*\*\* Ts&Cs apply: [https://ontherocksbarcrawl.com/brighton/terms-and-conditions/](https://ontherocksbarcrawl.com/brighton/terms-and-conditions/)

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. If the weather cooperates we will be meeting in the patio. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."

First Sundays are free admission at Franklin Park Conservatory. Sunday, January 4th, is also the last day The Palm House will be open before renovations begin. Let’s meet, enjoy a respite from January weather, and wander the gardens. Free neanthe bella palms are available to guests, beginning at 10am, while supplies last. Afterwards, we can visit the nearby East Market (212 Kelton Avenue).

Take a break from the craziness of the holiday season and relax at The Lion with us. This is an new (to me) place in Bexley that serves cocktails, beer and wine, coffee, tea, pastries, snacks, caviar--a little bit of everything. The cocktail they made for The Drexel to sell for screenings of "Wicked For Good" was one of the best cocktails I've ever had. Their tea list is also impressive. Take special note of the Emperor's Private Reserve Pu-erh! https://www.thelionbexley.com/menu I don't know how large the place is, so it's possible we might find places to sit, or we might need to stand. This is an informal event to explore this interesting location.

This is an in-person meeting. Did you know that unwanted emotions like loneliness, sadness, hopelessness, anger, fear, anxiety, or feelings of irritation don’t just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not chemical imbalance in your brain due to some nebulous chemical reactions by chance. Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you. The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life. For instance, let's say you are already carrying a huge load on your back, then you cannot take on much more, but, let's say something else happens to you, such as the difficulties from the Pandemic, then the resultant combined weight on you can take you over the edge, kind of like the straw that break the camel's back. When this happens, people's attention usually goes to the straw that was added, but actually the majority of the weight had come from the huge load that were already there, holding a person down and causing a person issues. So how do you remove the huge load that was already there? How do you lighten them up? Is it possible to get rid of them? That is what this meeting will be all about. Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Jennings Java Artisan Coffee Roasters](https://www.jenningsjava.com/)!

Join us for lunch at True Food Kitchen in Easton as we celebrate the New Year and our friendships!

**Caller: Gaye Fifer** **Band: Hot Coffee Breakdown** **Big Scioty Contra Dance** **temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/) Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Snacks to share are always welcome!