Kayaking

If you want to take part in any of the following and are available on Tuesday evening from 7.00pm onwards then please RSVP this meetup and confirm which option you want to undertake. If you can not make this session but would like to book for future sessions on any Tues, Weds, Thurs and Weekends in advance email us. (Confirmation of booking is required before attendance) 1. Try Dive (PADI Discover Scuba) - Introduction to Scuba Diving - Official PADI intro – This is the opportunity to try the experience of scuba diving and all the kit - £60.00 (Tues, Mon, Fri, Sat & Sun) 2. Scuba Review - Scuba diving skills review in preparation for dive season or planned holiday - £100.00. (Based in West London (Tues, Wed & Thurs) so email me to arrange) 3. Full PADI Refresher Reactivate Course - £175.00. This includes full refresher and Re Active Touch (Theory refresh) (Tues & Sun) 4. Pool Session - To try out kit and spend some time in the pool - £30.00. LOCATION OF EVENT Address is Marshall Street Leisure Centre 15 Marshall St, London W1F 7EL The fantastic leisure centre at Marshall Street in Soho, London. These facilities are perfect for our group as it is very central and the facility has just been refurbished. These facilities are perfect for any introduction to diving. The pool depths range from 1 metre to 3 metres which is sufficient for all diving training requirements. Our central London dive courses take place just behind London's iconic Carnaby Street in the state-of-the-art £38m Marshall Street leisure centre, containing arguably the finest pool in central London. This 30m long pool gives students tonnes of room to swim around in, practice their skills and fine tune their buoyancy. The pool is constantly heated to 27 degrees celsius and has a study conference room. Alternative locations available upon request and arranged by email. West London - Unit 5, Chertsey Industrial Park, Chertsey, KT16 8FH South East & Kent – Weald Way, Caterham, CR3 6EJ PADI DISCOVER SCUBA - £60.00 A try dive is also available which is a taster dive so you can briefly experience being underwater with the equipment. Have ever wondered what it's like to breathe underwater? This is an ideal way of experiencing the under water world without having to commit to a PADI course like for example the PADI Open Water. You will be assisted by excellent qualified instructors who are trained to offer you the best experience and make you feel comfortable in the water allowing you to enjoy the experience. During the scuba diving try dive experience you'll learn how to use scuba equipment in a warm pool and get a quick and easy introduction to what it takes to explore the underwater world. There is nothing like breathing underwater for the very first time. It is the perfect preparation for the PADI Open Water Course. You learn the basics you need to dive under the direct supervision of one of our PADI Professionals. Learn what wearing scuba equipment feels like and how easy it is to glide around underwater while wearing it. Learn some basic skills and safety rules that will carry over to your full scuba certification course when you take the next step. All the equipment you will need is included in a Discover Scuba Diving experience. PADI REFRESHER DIVE/REVIEW - £100.00 If you are looking to go on holiday soon and have not dived for over a year then you will want to consider completing a scuba diving refresher course. This course will give you the confidence again prior to any planned holiday. If you haven’t dived for a while, or are a bit apprehensive about getting back in the water and want to freshen up your skills then a PADI Scuba Review is for you. Most dive centres around the world will insist that you complete a Scuba Review if you haven't dived for 12 months or longer. The course normally takes 3-4 hours. Please remember to bring along your PADI certification card and log book. PADI REACTIVE – This is the full PADI Refresher which includes refreshing of the theory as well. This is available at £175.00 and includes refreshing of all the dive skills and also the PADI theory refresh. POOL SESSION - £30.00 If you are looking to just spend time in the water and you are already qualified as PADI Open Water then you can join us for this session and spend time in the pool testing out kit and practicing. This way you will not have the pressure of group holiday diving and you can have around 1 hour 30 minutes to do what you want. If you want to undertake any of the above dives then RSVP and let me know which dive you want. All dives will need to be booked in by us and paid for so payment will be requested prior to the event itself once dive has been confirmed.

No events UFN until a temporary stand-in host is found. A nice pub to meet in near Oxford Circus for our group's weekly pub event. They have a nice menu with reasonable prices. It should be quieter on a Tuesday evening than near or at the weekend. Though I have an interest in Japan all nationalities of course are welcome in our group. There will be an Ayamei sign on one of the tables in the comfortable lounge upstairs. Any problems getting there or any questions my phone number is 07706964277. Bill No membership fees or event fees for this group by the way.

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/43165 **Game Description:** Come and play in a Mid-Intermediate & Above volleyball session in Canada Water 😎 PLEASE ONLY sign up to this session if you’re a Mid-Intermediate player or above! We have the right to cancel & refund you if we don’t think you meet this ability. You will be notified of this. We need to maintain the quality of the games and rallies - this is nothing personal at all. **Directions:** 🚶‍♂️10 minute walk from Canada Water tube station The entrance is via a car park and in the blue building. Please ask reception for help if needed. **Rules** \- 3 teams of 6 \- Games up to 15 points \- Max 2 games in a row \- Be positive and encouraging to all players 🧡

**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**™**.

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.

**Our new Tuesday night aerial relaxation & yoga nidra experience with live ambient music, aromatherapy, and aerial hammocks.** **An Oasis of Calm in London** ### **AERIAL RELAXATION PODS - YOGA NIDRA 7:30pm-9pm session** **UPCOMING DATES:** * TUE, 8 Feb * TUE, 22 Feb * **IMPORTANT:** Please note your space is only confirmed once booked through Eventbrite. An RSVP on meetup is not sufficient to reserve a space, please book a ticket via Eventbrite, thank you! * **Please Book here:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/730pm-9pm-aerial-relaxation-pods-yoga-nidra-sound-meditation-in-hammocks-tickets-258233953707](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/730pm-9pm-aerial-relaxation-pods-yoga-nidra-sound-meditation-in-hammocks-tickets-258233953707) **💙 We also offer Aerial Relaxation Sessions on Thursday evenings:** * **For 7:15pm-8:30pm session, please book here:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/84883457707](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/84883457707) * **For 8:45pm -10pm session, please book here:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/84878729565](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/84878729565) **💙 We offer monthly 7:15pm-10pm 'System Reset' workshop** featuring Bioenergetic, Creative Flow & Aerial Relaxation Pods, next session on Thu, 17 Feb & 17 March - details and bookings here: [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/123649855045](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/123649855045) *➡️See all our upcoming wellbeing events calendar:* [ecstaticdancelondon.com/events](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events) **More details about Aerial Relaxation Pods, what to bring & safety guidelines - please scroll down. \*Respectfully Socially Distanced & Covid compliant\***

Kayaking Pool Session at Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre. Please read full post. The pool sessions are a fantastic way to practice kayaking in a warm and clean environment. Everyone is welcome to join us Thursdays from October to April. A few spaces are available each week for non-members. Poolside **7:45** for boat collection and set up. In the water from 8-9pm and we usually go for a drink afterwards. Come to try kayaking for the first time or, for more experienced paddlers, practice different strokes, edging, bracing, rescues, rolls etc. If this is your first time, it would be helpful to message the organiser to let them know if you have any previous experience and what you hope to get from the session. We provide the following gear: boat, paddle and helmet. Wear a swimsuit and shorts/leggings/T-shirt/rash vest as appropriate. For rolling and some rescue practice, you will need your own neoprene spray deck, and nose clip & goggles are recommended. Tell reception that you are there for the kayak session. They will let you through and someone should be poolside to greet you. There are lockers in the changing rooms which need a £1 coin. First-timers, don’t hesitate to message me with any questions. Rules: A. Handle boats with care to avoid damage to pool surface B. No seal launches to avoid damage to pool surface C. Boat entry & exit via shallow end of pool only D. Helmets must be worn by all participants on the water E. No free swimming whilst boats are on the water

Whether you wanna throw it back with Biggie, Missy, or The Fugees, or keep it current with Drake, Kendrick, or Kanye, this is YOUR moment to shut down the stage. No judgment, no stress – just energy, laughter, and the best people. Grab the mic, show out, and let’s make it a night to remember. Free entry

Join us for a wonderful winter walk 🍁along the Thames tow path. Meeting at Kew Gardens station we will walk through the gardens of the national archive, and then turn into the Thames towpath walking east past Barnes, and on to Putney.
We will finish at the rocket pub by the river in Putney for food and drinks 🍹
• approximately 5 miles linear
Organizing a fee pay cash on - £5. Please wear waterproof sturdy footwear
Contact 07816 866300

**READ VERY CAREFULLY to Avoid Disappointment.** **THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT. NOT A FREE EVENT.** **To make enquiries send a screenshot of your profile and this page on Meetup.com to WhatsApp number 07590 919391 will respond there.** **\-\-\-\-\-\-** **🏞️ Thor’s Cave & Manifold Valley Adventure** **🥾 Epic Peak District Circular Hike (11 km) + Optional Hiking Weekend 🌄** 📍 **Location: Peak District – Thor’s Cave & Manifold Valley** **🥾 Saturday Hike: Moderate \| \~11 km / 7 miles** **🥾 Optional Sunday Hike: Easy–Moderate \| \~14 km / 9 miles** **💷 Guide Fee: £10 \(Saturday\) \| £10 \(Sunday\) – pay on the day** **📅 Overnight Option: Local YHA Hostel (optional)** **Food is not included on this trip. You are responsible for bringing your own food or sorting out your own food. We can go to a pub in the afternoon for a late lunch at 4 pm or 4:30 pm after the hike. Bring plenty of snacks and water with you to stay well hydrated.** **The car journey from London to the Peak District where we start the Hike is approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes traffic depending. From other cities such as Manchester and Liverpool the drive is much Shorter.** **\-\-\-\-\-\-** **🌟 ABOUT THIS HIKE** Join us for a stunning Peak District adventure exploring one of the area’s most iconic landmarks — Thor’s Cave — combined with beautiful riverside walking, limestone scenery, rolling hills, and classic White Peak countryside. This is a proper adventure hike but at a comfortable, sociable pace, with plenty of stops for photos, views, and enjoying the landscape together 📸😊 Whether you come just for Saturday, or make it a full hiking weekend, this is a fantastic way to experience the Peak District with like-minded people. 🥾 **SATURDAY HIKE DETAILS – THOR’S CAVE CIRCULAR** ✨ Distance: \~11 km / 7 miles ✨ Difficulty: Moderate ✨ Time: \~3.5–4 hours (including stops) ✨ Terrain: Steep ascent to Thor’s Cave Riverside walking along Manifold Valley Rolling countryside & limestone paths ⚠️ Some short sections can be muddy and slippery, especially near the cave — good waterproof hiking boots are an absolute must. \-\-\-\-\-\- **🧭 SUNDAY OPTIONAL HIKE (FOR OVERNIGHT STAYERS)** If you choose to stay overnight, we’ll do a second scenic circular hike on Sunday morning: 🥾 Distance: \~14 km / 9 miles 🥾 Difficulty: Easy to Moderate 🌄 Style: Relaxed Peak District countryside walk 🕘 Start: Early Sunday morning 🚗 Return to London: Depart around 5:30 pm, arriving 8:30–9:00 pm (traffic dependent) 👉 Sunday hike guide fee: £10 (paid on the day) 🚗 TRANSPORT – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY 🚫 Public transport for this hike is complicated and honestly not worth the hassle. ✅ Car pooling is the best, cheapest, and fastest option. 🚙 CAR POOLING EXPLAINED **Some members will be driving their own cars** **Drivers will be coming from London, Manchester, Liverpool, and other cities** **If you don’t have a car, contact the organiser and we’ll match you with a driver** **Drivers will charge a petrol contribution (varies per car size & distance)** **Even with petrol contributions, car pooling works out much cheaper than trains + taxis** **📲 WhatsApp the organiser:** **07590 919391** **(We’ll coordinate drivers & passengers Via WhatsApp Chatroom before the event.) The Sooner you make contact the better.** **⚠️ Important disclaimer:** Car pooling is a shared, informal arrangement between participants. The organiser is NOT responsible if a driver cancels, bails out, or fails to attend. All participants attend entirely at their own risk. **🏨 OPTIONAL OVERNIGHT STAY – YHA HOSTEL** There is an option to stay one night at a nearby YHA hostel for those wanting to join the Sunday hike. 💷 Affordable & clean accommodation 📍 The organiser will select a suitable YHA hostel **⚠️ Very important:** Your Hostel Accommodation is only for one night and that is for Saturday night and cost is £25 per bed. The organiser himself will be staying at a nearby YHA on Saturday night so we can start early on Sunday morning 🌅 \-\-\-\-\-\- **⏰ LONDON DEPARTURE (SATURDAY)** **🚗 London car departure:** **🕗 8:00 AM sharp** **📍 Pre-arranged meeting point in North London** **(details shared via WhatsApp)** \-\-\-\-\-\- **💷 PAYMENTS & DEPOSITS (PLEASE READ)** **✅ HIKE GUIDE FEES** **Saturday hike: £10** **Sunday hike: £10** 💷 Paid on the day. 🔒 **DEPOSITS** **£5 deposit to secure your hiking spot** **£20 deposit to secure your seat in a car if you don’t have a car** **(Deposit details shared after RSVP via WhatsApp)** \-\-\-\-\-\- **🧑‍🏫 YOUR HIKE LEADER** 🥾 Fully trained & qualified Hiking / Mountain Leader ⛰️ Over 25 years’ experience leading hikes and mountain adventures 🌍 Experience in wilderness, mountains, and multi-day hikes ✅ Safety-focused, friendly, and professional 🧢 WHAT TO BRING ✔️ Waterproof hiking boots (essential) ✔️ Waterproof jacket ✔️ Food & snacks ✔️ Water ✔️ Small backpack ✔️ Sense of adventure 😄 🎯 **WHO IS THIS FOR?** ✔️ Confident beginners & intermediate hikers ✔️ People who enjoy social hiking & adventure ✔️ Those looking for a proper Peak District experience ✅ **FINAL NOTES** ✔️ You can join Saturday only and return home the same day ✔️ Or make it a full hiking weekend with Sunday’s hike ✔️ Friendly, inclusive, welcoming group ✔️ Limited spaces — early booking recommended 📲 Questions / Car pooling / YHA coordination: **WhatsApp: 07590 919391** **Usual Disclaimer Applies:** Host Organiser is not responsible for your health and safety. If you need individual health insurance or travel insurance that's down to you. You should not join this event if you arent fit and healthy. This is a Hobby Group. We are not a business or a Limited company. So by participating you understand that we are not held responsible for any injuries that may occur.

They say that pictures speak a thousand words, and so here are pics from this previous day trip on our website (click on this event): [www.aaahiking.co.uk/day-hikes](www.aaahiking.co.uk/day-hikes) **DESCRIPTION** Join us for a scenic hike through the historic Epping Forest, via high beach ghost (a story I’ll tell on route) past a few ice cream stops, beautiful Wanstead Park, ending at Wanstead golf club where we will have a Sunday Roast included in the price. This route takes you through ancient woodlands, serene lakes, and charming open spaces, offering a refreshing escape from the city. Wanstead Park was once home to Wanstead House, where Queen Elizabeth I is believed to have stayed. The hike finishes in Wanstead Village, a vibrant area on the Central Line, just 20 minutes from central London. Highlights: • Explore the vast Epping Forest, one of London’s largest and oldest woodlands • Walk along peaceful lakes and natural trails, surrounded by diverse wildlife • Visit Wanstead Park, a historic 18th-century landscaped garden with stunning scenery • Discover the site of Wanstead House, a lost mansion with a fascinating past • Finish in Wanstead Village, with cozy cafés and easy transport links back to the city. **WHAT TO EXPECT - HIKING INFO** Distance: \**20km* route (or less as there are places to leave hike early within London) Ascent: c.**373 metres** Estimated Duration (approx): **5 hours walking including breaks** Difficulty: \**[Energetic](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/hike-grade)* **PROGRAMME** Meeting Point: Loughton tube Station 10:00 Ending Wanstead around 17:00ish depending on the meal. **COST** The cost is **£30 per person.** for hike and Sunday roast. **HIKE INCLUDES** * Guided Hike planned and led by experienced AAA leaders, trained Summer Mountain Leader with Wilderness First Aid Training. * PayPal fees **PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE** * Travel costs * Lunch, drinks or any refreshments * Souvenirs * Meetup Fee levied on all purchases via meetup * Entrance fees to any attractions you wish to visit **RECOMMENDED KIT LIST [(](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist)[full list](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/kit-lists)[)](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist)** * Suitable hiking shoes or boots * Waterproof jacket and trousers (Please no jeans!) * Water [2L recommended] * Warm/Windproof layer, e.g. Down/Primaloft/Fleece * Wicking base layer, e.g. Polyester/Tencil/Merino * Camera & Phone * Picnic lunch and snacks **CANCELLING/REFUNDS** If you can no longer join the event, please message the host and update your RSVP status on MeetUp to 'Not going', to allow others to take your place. If the event sells out, and you have messaged us and have changed your RSVP to 'Not going', please email us on [info@aaalondongroup.com](info@aaalondongroup.com) after the event date, requesting a refund, including your PayPal email address, so we can locate the payment. Unfortunately, as PayPal retains the original transaction fee, we cannot refund this. If the hike is not full, we are sorry, we are unable to issue a refund. **QUESTIONS** If you have any other questions, please check visit our[ FAQ page](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/faq). If you are still unsure, contact the event Host shown on this page. We have operated over 1,000 events without significant incidents in the last ten years, achieved through meticulous planning. 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 Hiking Terms and Conditions. [FAQs](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/faq) \| [Terms and Conditions](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/terms-and-conditions) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/AAAhiking) \| [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AAAHikingUK/reviews) \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaahiking/) \| [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@aaahiking) \| [Trip Advicer](https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186338-d19994843-Reviews-AAA_Hiking_Outdoor_Group-London_England.html) \| [TicTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@aaahiking) \| [Website](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/) © AAA London Group Ltd. Errors and Omissions Excepted

Come lets go with the flow on this classic winter 8 to 9 mile Thames Path walk ! Train to catch : 10.36am from Waterloo that arrives at Hampton Court train station at 11.12am using your Oyster card. Or you may decide to drive. Please bring packed lunch, waterproof jacket, walking shoes boots or trainers as well as water and snacks etc. Walk shall start at 11.25am. We shall have lunch by the Boaters Inn pub and then go to a pub at the end of the walk in Richmond. At Richmond there are several options available in which to return home : bus, tube, overland and National Rail. Meetup fee £5 payable in cash or in advance by bank transfer. No PayPal. Please make sure you have adequate and appropriate insurance for this type of activity and you should be fit enough to walk at 2.5 miles per hour. Please only post photos of others with their consent. My no is 07714250849