Kayaking

Explore London with a scenic ride crossing multiple Thames bridges—from Tower Bridge to Hammersmith Bridge. **9:40 AM meet** for 10:00 AM rollout **Start:** GAIL's Bakery Spitalfields, 11 Lamb St, London E1 6EA **Finish:** Hyde Park Corner **Distance:** 24 miles \| **Elevation:** 865 ft **Highlights:** * Coffee and rest stops at **Battersea Park** and **Hammersmith** * A social ride showcasing some of London’s best riverside views * Ideal for visitors wanting a memorable city tour on a Brompton This ride is a community-organized event led by passionate local riders from the **London Brompton Club**. Their willingness to organize at short notice reflects what makes this community so unique—open, welcoming, and always ready to ride together. Whether you were planning to race, spectate, or simply soak up the BWC atmosphere, we hope you’ll still join us in London to connect with fellow riders and enjoy a weekend of cycling. **Our Community Rules:** 1\. Be kind\. Welcome and encourage other riders\. Insults\, shaming\, and hate will be removed\, and offenders will be banned\. 2\. Your safety is your responsibility\. Helmets are required\. Lights are required if riding in darkness\. It is each rider’s responsibility to ensure their bike is clean\, well\-maintained\, and fully functional\. 3\. All bikes are welcome\. Occasional Brompton\-only events will be clearly labeled\. Contact your local Brompton dealer if you'd like to borrow a Brompton for an event \(participation may vary\)\. 4\. If your plans change\, please update your RSVP\. **BY ATTENDING this event you ACKNOWLEDGE and ACCEPT the following:** 1\. I ACKNOWLEDGE\, agree\, and represent that I understand the nature of bicycling activities and that I am qualified\, in good health\, and in proper physical condition to participate in such activity\. I further acknowledge that the ride\-out will be conducted over public pavements and facilities open to the public\, and upon which the hazards of traveling are to be expected\. I further agree and warrant that if\, at any time\, I believe conditions to be unsafe\, I will immediately discontinue further participation\. 2\. I FULLY UNDERSTAND that \(a\) BICYCLING ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RISKS AND DANGERS OF SERIOUS BODILY INJURY\, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY\, PARALYSIS AND DEATH \("Risks"\); \(b\) these Risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions or inactions\, the actions or inactions of others participating in the ride\-out\, the conditions in which the ride\-out takes place\, or the negligence of others; \(c\) there may be OTHER RISKS AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LOSSES either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time; and I FULLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSSES\, COSTS\, AND DAMAGES I may incur as a result of my participation; \(d\) I acknowledge that Brompton Bicycle\, event organizers\, ride leaders\, and volunteers will not be liable for any accidents or damages through this ride\-out\. 3\. PHOTO RELEASE: I CONSENT to my voice\, name\, and/or likeness being used\, without compensation\, in any and all media\, whether now known or hereafter devised\, for eternity\, and release Brompton Bicycle\, its successors\, assigns and licensees from any liability whatsoever of any nature\. **DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE SUBJECT TO THE FOREGOING.**

A Circular Green Walk through scenic Walthamstow Wetlands. **WALK START: Tottenham Hale Station** (Victoria Line and National Rail - Zone 3). When you arrive at the start look for Ken with the Meetup/ 'KEN'S EVENTS' Flag/Sign/Badge. WALK DISTANCE: Approx 4 miles. WALK ROUTE: Walk through both sides of the Wetlands WALK FINISH: Tottenham Hale Station (Victoria Line and National Rail- Zone 3) STOPOUT POINTS: Never far from London bus routes. **ENJOY UNIQUE WALKS IN STUNNING GREEN SPACES IN LONDON.** **STRENGTHEN NEW FRIENDSHIPS IN A PUB SOCIAL AFTER THE WALK.** Scroll down to see Disclaimer and Notice of Risks. BREATHE FRESH AIR: Get out, explore and enjoy London's abundant green spaces and surprising surrounding countryside. Improve your overall fitness levels. Take this opportunity to visit green parts of London, unknown to most people, and that you would not otherwise have an opportunity to see. **Social Event**: Our walks are social walks, where the emphasis is on meeting new people, enjoying nature, healthy exercise, and fresh air. Our walks are not interrupted with running commentaries or historical lectures, although occasionally features of significance may be pointed out. As such our walks will be continuous with few stops and it is your responsibilty to keep walkers ahead in view and to follow the direction of the walk. We always end the walk at a pub with a convivial atmosphere where the socialising can continue. *Be sure to join us in the pub for the whole experience!* COST of Walk: A £5 meetup organiser's contribution is payable if you do not hold the Ken's Events Card. The walk is free for holders of this card. **All of the walks on this group are only £5 each to attend. Why pay more on other groups for overpriced walks with no afterwalk socialising!!** WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK? For a list of future walks go to[ http://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/](https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/) Please post no pre-event messages unless you are posting something relevant for the whole group and only post photos of other members with their consent. Kens Events also has a Facebook Page, Instagram and Twitter accounts. [http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events](http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events) Instagram Page [Kenswalks](https://www.instagram.com/weekendgreenwalks/) Twitter [@KenEvents](http://www.twitter.com/KenEvents) Kens Events also has a Facebook Group that you can join, post and view photos and comments etc.. [http://www.facebook.com/groups/Kensevents](http://www.facebook.com/groups/kensevents) If weekday and evening walks are your thing, then you should join Ken's Weekday and Evenings Walking Group. Click here for more information. [(https://www.meetup.com/KENS-WEEKDAY-EVENING-WALKS/)](https://www.meetup.com/KENS-WEEKDAY-EVENING-WALKS/) RAIN POLICY: Walks normally go ahead as planned even if it rains. However if torrentail rain is forecast, check on the morning of the event around 10am for latest update. **NOTICE of RISKS applicable for all walks:** Please dress appropriately for weather and terrain conditions. Only wear good sturdy shoes, with ankle support, and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit for this walk and able to walk for at least 8 miles. This walk is suitable for the average experienced hill walker. Expect some hills. Do not attend this walk if you do not fit that description or if you have a medical condition (especially heart and/or lung conditions) that may impact upon your capability of completing the walk. These walks are city walks and countryside walks where all the usual risks of injury during such walks apply resulting from interactions with road traffic, joggers, cyclists, e-scooters,other members of the public, animals (farm, domestic and wild), plants (allergic reactions), uneven surfaces, including portruding tree roots and potholes and there may be low overhanging branches. In these walks we cross busy roads, use towpaths alongside water, bridlepaths, country lanes and sometimes ill defined paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Some tracks may be muddy and slippery, and conditions may be wet and icy. The walk leader is not and does not purport to be a professional guide, or a medical professional, but is instead a like minded individual who also enjoys hill walking and who is familiar with the intended route. Do not attend this walk unless you accept and consent to the above risks. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself. **DISCAIMER** All Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here [https://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/](https://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/) to find out more about Kens Events/Walks and click on 'read more' to see full disclaimer.

A Green Walk through scenic Walthamstow Wetlandsand on to the Olympic Park **WALK START: Tottenham Hale Station** (Victoria Line and National Rail - Zone 3). When you arrive at the start look for Ken with the Meetup/ 'KEN'S EVENTS' Flag/Sign/Badge. WALK DISTANCE: Approx 6.5 miles. WALK ROUTE: Walk through Walthamstow Wetlands, Walthamstow and Hackney Marshes, along the River Lea to the Olympic Park and Westfield Stratford. WALK FINISH: Stratford (and Stratford International) Station. (Elizabeth Line, National Rail, Jubilee Line and Central Line and DLR- Zone 2/3) WALK STOPOUT POINTS: Never far from London bus routes. **ENJOY UNIQUE HEALTHY WALKS IN STUNNING GREEN SPACES OR ALONG WATERWAYS IN LONDON. STRENGTHEN NEW FRIENDSHIPS IN A PUB SOCIAL AFTER THE WALK.** **COST of EVENT**: **All of the walks on this group are only £5 each to attend. Payment is not collected before the day of the event to allow you maximum flexibility. Why pay more on other groups for overpriced walks with no afterwalk socialising!!** **The walk is free for holders of the Ken's Events Membership Card.** Scroll down to see Disclaimer and Notice of Risks. Enjoy London! Get out and about and see your city in the company of new people! Explore and enjoy London's abundant green spaces and surprising surrounding countryside. Give up the city streets for a day and breathe some fresh air. Improve your overall fitness levels and make some great new friends at the same time. Take this opportunity to visit green parts of London, unknown to most people, and that you would not otherwise have an opportunity to see. Social Event: Our walks are social walks, where the emphasis is on meeting new people, enjoying nature, healthy exercise, and fresh air. Our walks are not interrupted with running commentaries or historical lectures, although occasionally features of significance may be pointed out. As such our walks will be continuous with few stops and it is your responsibilty to keep walkers ahead in view and to follow the direction of the walk. WE ALWAYS END THE WALK AT A PUB WHERE THE SOCIALISING CAN CONTINUE. RISKS for all walks: Please dress appropriately for weather conditions and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit for this walk and be able to walk for four miles without a break. In these walks we use; pavements, cross busy roads, public parkland, towpaths alongside water, other public paths, rights of way, bridlepaths, country lanes and other established paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Please only wear good sturdy shoes, preferably walking boots and take care as surfaces may be uneven, tree roots may protrude, there may be low overhanging branches and some paths are also used by joggers and cyclists and sometimes cars (country lanes). Some tracks may be muddy and slippery. On occasion wild,domestic and farm animals may also encountered. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself. No large dogs or small children please. Please arrive in good time to allow opportunity to use toilets at the start of the walk as there may not be any toilet breaks available during the walk. WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK? For a list of future walks go to[ http://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/](https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/) DISCAIMER All Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here [http://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/](http://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/) to find out more about Kens Events/Walks and click on 'read more' to see full disclaimer. COST of EVENT: A £5 meetup organiser's contribution will be collected from attendees who do not hold the Ken's Events Membership Card. Please post no pre-event messages unless you are posting something relevant for the whole group and only post photos of other members with their consent. Kens Events also has a Facebook Page, Instagram and Twitter accounts. [http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events](http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events) Instagram Page [Kenswalks](https://www.instagram.com/weekendgreenwalks/) Twitter [@KenEvents](http://www.twitter.com/KenEvents) Kens Events also has a Facebook Group that you can join. [http://www.facebook.com/groups/Kensevents](http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events) If weekday and evening walks are your thing, then you should join Ken's Weekday and Evenings Walking Group. Click here for more information. [(https://www.meetup.com/KENS-WEEKDAY-EVENING-WALKS/)](https://www.meetup.com/KENS-WEEKDAY-EVENING-WALKS/) RAIN POLICY: Our walks normally go ahead as planned even if it rains. Light rain is not usually a problem . However if torrentail rain is forecast, please check back to this webpage on the morning of the event around 10am for the latest update. Tell your friends you are going! [https://secure.meetup.com/LONDON-MEETUP-SOCIAL-GROUP-KENS-EVENTS/invite/](https://secure.meetup.com/LONDON-MEETUP-SOCIAL-GROUP-KENS-EVENTS/invite/) When you arrive at the starting point look Ken with the 'KEN'S EVENTS'/MEETUP Flag or Badge.

A beautiful 9 mile walk by the stunning River Arun with an extended lunch stop in Arundel - so quaint with all its antique shops , castle and cathedral too ! Let's go with the flow ! Group return train tickets shall be purchased as from 9.50am for the train at 10.35am that arrives at Ford at 12.07pm. Train ticket : Ford return. Or you may decide to drive. We shall set off immediately from Ford train station. Please bring packed lunch, water, snacks etc plus waterproof jacket and wear boots, walking shoes or trainers. Meetup fee : £8 payable in cash or £6 by Saturday in advance by bank transfer, details supplied upon request. No PayPal. Please use the toilets on the train as there is only one toilet at Ford and it is generally closed. We shall have a drink at an beautiful riverside pub in an iconic location between Arundel and Amberley. Train back from Amberley at 5.58pm. You should be able to walk 2.5 miles per hour and have adequate and appropriate insurance for this type of activity. Please only post photos of others with their consent. My no 07714250849.

**🌳 Large Group Social Hike** One of our **bigger, more sociable** hikes. Prefer a smaller group? See our standard-size hikes. 🌞 **Summer Solstice Hike – One Date Only (21 June)** This hike runs **once this year**, on the **summer solstice** \- the longest day of the year\. With extended daylight and high summer conditions\, it’s an ideal time to experience the open heathland\, wide views\, and atmospheric landscapes of Hindhead and the Devil’s Punch Bowl\. 📏 **Key Info:** • Distance: 10/11 miles (17km) • Grading: [Intermediate](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/HikeGradings.pdf) \- some steep hills • Ascent: 390m • Hiking time: 4.5 to 5 hours • Cost: £32 (includes guided hike + return train) • Refunds: Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you follow our [[Resale Process](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/FAQ.pdf)] and your place is rebooked, we’ll issue a refund. • Toilet Breaks: On the train, at the lunch stop, and at the end pub 📍 **Meeting Point** • Location: Waterloo station. Meet under the main central clock - [MAP](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/StationPhotos/Waterloo.jpg) & [photo](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/StationPhotos/WaterlooClock.jpg) of the clock • Time: Meet 8:55am, leave 9:15am for the 9:30am train • Return: 5:44pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then) 🌟 **Highlights** • Discover the **Devil’s Punch Bowl**, a vast natural amphitheatre steeped in legend • Explore the atmospheric landscapes that inspired **Charles Dickens, Agatha Christie and Bram Stoker** • Visit **Gibbet Hill**, once a site of executions and notorious crimes, now crowned with a Celtic Cross • Hear the eerie tale of the **Sailor’s Stone** and the tragic 18th-century murder it commemorates • Admire far-reaching views across the **Surrey Hills AONB**, stretching as far as London on a clear day • Walk through the diverse habitats of **Hindhead Common**, with sandy heathland and ancient woodland 🥾 **Hike Description** Our hike begins in the historic town of **Haslemere**, where we join the **Greensand Way** and set out across a patchwork of heathland and woodland. This unusual sand-based terrain is characteristic of the Surrey Hills and offers striking contrasts of colour and texture as we ascend towards our first landmark. Reaching the iconic **Devil’s Punch Bowl**, we pause to take in sweeping views over this vast natural amphitheatre. Folklore tells how the Devil himself scooped out the hollow during a quarrel with Thor, leaving behind this dramatic scar in the Surrey landscape. The Punch Bowl has long inspired writers and artists, including Dickens and Agatha Christie, drawn by its atmospheric setting. From here the trail climbs to **Gibbet Hill**, at 272 metres the second-highest point in Surrey. Once used as a site of execution, its grisly past lingers in local tales. Today, a **Celtic Cross** stands here, erected to dispel superstition. On clear days, the summit rewards us with views stretching across the Weald and even to London’s skyline in the far distance. Nearby lies the **Sailor’s Stone**, a memorial to an 18th-century sailor murdered on the heath, whose story adds a haunting note to our journey. Our return route follows peaceful tracks through **Hindhead Common**, a landscape of open heath and wooded valleys rich in wildlife. We finish back in **Haslemere**, completing a circular walk that combines folklore, literary inspiration and the rugged natural beauty of the Surrey Hills. 🧭 **Guide:** • Leader: [GRAHAM](https://www.outdooraholics.co.uk/MeetTheOutdooraholics.pdf) • Contact (hike day only): 07796 098487 🍽️ **Food:** • Bring a packed lunch • Pub visit after the hike (drinks optional) 🎒**What to Bring** • Hiking boots/shoes • Water (2 litres minimum) • Packed lunch • Waterproofs (jacket and trousers) • Hat and gloves if cold • Train tickets are arranged – just meet us at the meeting point ⚠️ **Safety** Your guide is a trained hike leader and Outdoor Activity First Aider ❓ **Want to Know More?** • [New to Our Trips?](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/new_to_our_day_hikes.pdf) (perfect for first-timers, answers “what to expect”) • [About Us](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/about_us.pdf) (who Outdooraholics are, credibility, history) • [FAQs](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/FAQ.pdf) (covers common queries) 📲 **Explore More &** **Stay Connected** [Day hikes list](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/hikesbygrade.pdf) 👣 [Calendar - All trips](https://www.meetup.com/outdooraholics/events/calendar/) 📖 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/outdooraholics/) 📸 [Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/Outdooraholics) & [Photos group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/Outdooraholics) 📄 **Terms and Conditions** By signing up or attending you agree to our [Terms and Conditions](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/TermsConditionsOutdooraholicsHikingUK.pdf) © Outdooraholics Hiking UK Ltd 2026 E & OE

A Circular Green Walk through scenic Walthamstow Wetlands. **WALK START: Tottenham Hale Station** (Victoria Line and National Rail - Zone 3). When you arrive at the start look for Ken with the Meetup/ 'KEN'S EVENTS' Flag/Sign/Badge. WALK DISTANCE: Approx 4 miles. WALK ROUTE: Walk through both sides of the Wetlands WALK FINISH: Tottenham Hale Station (Victoria Line and National Rail- Zone 3) STOPOUT POINTS: Never far from London bus routes. **Please scroll down to see Disclaimer and Notice of Risks.** ENJOY UNIQUE HEALTHY WALKS IN STUNNING GREEN SPACES OR ALONG WATERWAYS IN LONDON. STRENGTHEN NEW FRIENDSHIPS IN A PUB SOCIAL AFTER THE WALK. Give up the city streets for a day and breathe some fresh air and improve your overall fitness levels. Social Event: Our walks are social walks, where the emphasis is on meeting new people, enjoying nature, healthy exercise, and fresh air. Our walks are not interrupted with running commentaries or historical lectures, although occasionally features of significance may be pointed out. As such our walks will be continuous with few stops and *it is your responsibilty to keep walkers ahead in view and to follow the direction of the walk.* We always end the walk at a pub where the socialising can continue. Take this opportunity to visit green parts of London, unknown to most people. **COST of EVENT**: **All of the walks on this group are only £5 each to attend. Payment is not collected before the day of the event to allow you maximum flexibility. Why pay more on other groups for overpriced walks with no afterwalk socialising!!** **The walk is free for holders of the Ken's Events Membership Card.** Post no pre-event messages unless you are posting something relevant for the whole group. Only post photos of other members with their consent. Please note that this is a joint event with Kens Events. [Click here to see who else is attending from Ken's Events.](https://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/events/) WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK? For a list of future walks go to[ http://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/](https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/) Kens Events also has a Facebook Page, Instagram and Twitter accounts. [http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events](http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events) Instagram Page [Kenswalks](https://www.instagram.com/weekendgreenwalks/) Twitter [@KenEvents](http://www.twitter.com/KenEvents) Kens Events also has a Facebook Group that you can join. [http://www.facebook.com/groups/Kensevents](http://www.facebook.com/groups/kensevents) RAIN POLICY: Light rain is not usually a problem . However if torrentail rain is forecast, check back to this webpage on the morning of the event. No large dogs and small children are allowed. **NOTICE of RISKS applicable for all walks:** Please dress appropriately for weather and terrain conditions. Only wear good sturdy shoes, with ankle support, and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit for this walk and able to walk for at least 8 miles. This walk is suitable for the average experienced hill walker. Expect some hills. Do not attend this walk if you do not fit that description or if you have a medical condition (especially heart and/or lung conditions) that may impact upon your capability of completing the walk. These walks are city walks and countryside walks where all the usual risks of injury during such walks apply resulting from interactions with road traffic, joggers, cyclists, e-scooters,other members of the public, animals (farm, domestic and wild), plants (allergic reactions), uneven surfaces, including portruding tree roots and potholes and there may be low overhanging branches. In these walks we cross busy roads, use towpaths alongside water, bridlepaths, country lanes and sometimes ill defined paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Some tracks may be muddy and slippery, and conditions may be wet and icy. The walk leader is not and does not purport to be a professional guide, or a medical professional, but is instead a like minded individual who also enjoys hill walking and who is familiar with the intended route. Do not attend this walk unless you accept and consent to the above risks. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself. **Please note that this is a joint event with Ken's Events.** **DISCLAIMER** All Ken's Events and events on this group are subject to the same disclaimer. Please click here [http://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/](http://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/) to find out more about Kens Events/Walks and click on 'read more' to see full disclaimer applicable to both groups.

🟤 THE FIRST 10 TICKETS ARE **£4.50 ONLY** 🟢 REMAINING TICKETS ONLINE ARE **£9.50 ONLY** 🟣 TICKETS AT THE DOOR ARE **£15** **Click The Link Below To Buy Tickets**: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984712124391](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984712124391) In this workshop Ryan explains how to reduce hostility in social situations, then how to set boundaries & defend yourself if necessary while minimising the chances of overreacting or that there is a misunderstanding. Including brain training exercises you can practice to be sharper in this area. 🔵 - How to defend yourself if trying to keep things peaceful isn’t working 🟣 - How to set boundaries in a healthy way 🟠 - Being reasonable so that you’re neither having your boundaries broken but also not overreacting potentially ending up becoming the hostile person 🟢 - How to deal with bullying 🔵 - How to manage emotions related to this area ⚫ - Brain training exercises designed to increase sharpness at this area of social skills Ryan has been coaching people social skills full time for over 10 years. As a quiet & shy person he wanted to work on his own social skills & after making huge improvements plus understanding how social situations work & how to improve he developed a process to help others for every area of social skills. He has helped thousands of people over the years to improve & now has a huge following including over 180000 followers on TikTok. More info on Ryan & Social Shortcuts can be found on the website [www.socialshortcuts.com](https://www.socialshortcuts.com) After workshops we spend time hanging out together, a great opportunity to practice the workshop content & make new friends. Plus Ryan is happy to answer any questions you want to ask one to one. 🟢Workshop happening after this: **Persuasion Workshop** Sun, June 28, 2026, 5:45 PM in LONDON **[Click to get a ticket -](https://eventbrite.com/e/1984712137430)**[ eventbrite.com/e/1984712137430](https://eventbrite.com/e/1984712137430) In this workshop Ryan explains how to persuade effectively, ethically & without lying including techniques with brain training exercises designed to increase sharpness in this area with practice bringing this together at the end. 🔵 - The mechanics of how people end up being persuaded 🟣 - How to be ethical while being persuasive 🟠 - Persuasion using only the truth 🟢 - Emotions involved in persuasion & how they function 🔵 - Practical persuasion techniques that are effective, easy to use & unlikely to feel insincere ⚫ - Brain training exercises designed to increase sharpness at this area of social skills 🔴 - A challenge at the end to bring everything from the workshop together In person workshops are at 40 Store St. - Store Street Espresso: London. For any questions feel free to contact Ryan or Gabriel. Please don't contact the other group organisers as they are not involved in running the event & won't be able to provide much help:
 ✉ **Ryan**: info@socialshortcuts.com
 ✉ **Gabriel**: gabrielsocialshortcuts@gmail.com **OTHER EVENTS LINED UP** 🟡 Developing Humor And Quick Thinking In Social Situations
 🟢 Persuasion Workshop
 🟤 How To Manage Emotions Workshop 5 minute documentary on our workshops - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rlbCYdeaws We have a score of 4.9 out 5 on Trustpilot - https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/socialshortcuts.com Our WhatsApp chat where we discuss social skill, give updates about our events & you can ask questions - https://chat.whatsapp.com/FuT9gAwf9oMKACjbWFLmxk For one to one coaching on social skills and also our free trial session - [ http://www.socialshortcuts.com We have over 180000 followers on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@socialshortcuts.com Our video courses - [https://social-shortcuts.teachable.com/p/conversation-course DISCLAIMER
This workshop is intended for educational and or entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any medical condition. **Follow us on the sites below also**:
 http://www.socialshortcuts.com
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http://www.Instagram.com/socialshortcuts **📜** Ken Robinson **📜** Up to a point you welcome being interrupted because it is only by interacting with others you get anything interesting done

Sunday Soul & Motown Chill, The Perfect End to Your Weekend! Looking to meet new people, escape your comfort zone and Get A Social Life. Meet new people to socialise with, make new friends and have a fun day out listening to great music with awesome vibes and of cause a glass of wine. Come wind down with us on Sunday afternoon! We bring you the very best classic Soul, Motown, 70s/80s grooves and Lovers Rock, smooth, warm, timeless music that everyone loves. **Our signature style:** NO loud DJ – music is played at the perfect volume: loud enough to feel the groove, quiet enough to chat, laugh and mingle comfortably with new people, no shouting over noise! ✅ EVERY TICKET INCLUDES 1 FREE DRINK, CHOOSE WHAT YOU LOVE:FRESH FRUITY SANGRIA (cold, refreshing – perfect after the hot weekend!)OR Wine / Beer / Soft Drink, whatever you prefer ✅ Cosy, intimate space ✅ Friendly, relaxed atmosphere, great way to finish the weekend ✅ Everyone welcome, whether you’ve been to our parties or this is your first time! **PLEASE DO NOT RSVP UNLESS YOU HAVE PAID, OR YOUR RSVP WILL CHANGE TO NOT GOING. PAYMENT TO PAY VIA LINK BELOW, CLICK ATTENDING** [Sunday Soul & Motown Chill, With Free Glass Of Wine , Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 3:00 PM | Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/passionate-about-travelling-food-and-events/events/314987673/?slug=passionate-about-travelling-food-and-events&isFirstPublish=true) **Price Non refundable Unless Cancelled Minus Booking Fees** £12 Per Person Early Bird £15 Per Person Standard £18 On The Door Spaces Limited – Book Early **Need further assistance please email contact@getasociallife.co.uk** **My number just in case 07957320516** 📌 Follow us for all events: Eventbrite For Notification → eventbrite.co.uk/o/get-a-social-life-41821806623 Instagram → @geta.sociallife Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/groups/1563212443940759 WhatsApp (admin posts only No Spamming) → https://chat.whatsapp.com/IcWKFkGs2Cp5xrtCnzaT3z

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/45913 **Game Description:** Come and join some casual, fun & friendly outdoor Beach Volleyball games in London Bridge 🎉 **Directions:** 🚶‍♂️5 minute walk from London Bridge tube station 🚾 No changing rooms/showers, just outdoor portaloo toilets Water fountain available but you need your own water bottle **Rules** \- The captain will split the group into 3 teams of 6 and you'll play games to 15 points\, maximum 2 games in a row\. \- Please familiarise yourself with basic volleyball rules before the game\. \- This is a session for mixed ability players so please be kind and respectful towards all players\, we all have to start somewhere 🧡

**Come join us for some fun in the park** This is a weekly social park gathering with optional sports and board / social games. 2pm Rounders 3:30pm Social/Board games in the park- please sign up separately [HERE](https://www.meetup.com/games-friends/)[.](https://meetu.ps/e/PfHPb/z45zT/i) **How to play rounders** Not played rounders before? It's a traditional English sport for everyone, even the unsporty. Here's a video of us playing: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6Bya3T5W3k](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6Bya3T5W3k) Rounders is a bat and ball game similar to baseball played by two teams. Your team will be either fielding or batting before swapping after the innings. When batting, the aim is to hit the ball, then try and run around the four posts. Your team gets a rounder if you make it round the four posts without stopping or getting out. You are out if when you hit the ball someone catches the ball before it reaches the ground or someone stumps a post before you get there. The rules will be explained at the beginning of each meetup with a practice round at the beginning. We play a slightly modified version of the official rules where if you are out, it's not game over for you. Your team will lose a life instead. This will give everyone multiple opportunities to bat. **It's very simple to pick up and the ball we use is very soft. We are very beginner friendly and the focus is on having fun rather than being competitive**. We attract attendees of all ages and sporting level. You are welcome to come and watch only too. We usually have a few people who do so while having a picnic and enjoying the park. **Come and meet us** Meet at 2pm in Regents Park. Here is the map of where we will be playing in the park (Cumberland Green): [https://www.notion.so/hyau/Rounders-at-Regents-Park-8bc419b72dde4aacaec3870d291636be](https://www.notion.so/hyau/Rounders-at-Regents-Park-8bc419b72dde4aacaec3870d291636be) You can also find us around here: [https://what3words.com/swim.jolly.youth](https://what3words.com/swim.jolly.youth) (just look out for our white rounders bases (long, white sticks) and you can usually spot us. Please feel free to bring food and drinks. The main rounders game will finish at 3:30pm and this is followed by social/board games or beginner friendly mixed gender football. **Social/Board Games** Please check out our [separate meetup event](https://www.meetup.com/games-friends/) for details and sign up there! **Football** For mixed gender football we aim to have roughly equal numbers of men and women and 3 ability levels (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced). There may be limited spaces for men for football as we are always oversubscribed. **Free or play for charity** Our Sunday social and rounders events are free for everyone. The organisers volunteer their time and fund for the equipment, public liability insurance, marketing and meetup costs to make this happen. We would like our events to raise awareness and money for worthwhile charities. If you appreciate our events, please consider making a donation on our fundraising page to our supported charity, War Child. To donate and for more info, please visit: [https://www.justgiving.com/page/social-sports-mix-warchild](https://www.justgiving.com/page/social-sports-mix-warchild) We will also promote fundraising pages suggested or owned by our attendees. Get in touch if you are attending and also charity fundraising.

**Smash 2026 hiking the North Downs Way. This is section 12: Shepherdswell to Canterbury** Join us for a day hike along the **North Downs Way**, tracing ancient routes through Surrey to the Kent Coast. Discover castles, cathedrals and beautiful countryside along the way. After the walk, we’ll unwind at a local watering hole for a drink! This hike is part of a **series of 12 day hikes**, covering the full North Downs Way between January-June. Those completing the entire trail will receive an **official finishers certificate!** **Details:** * Follow the Via Francigena on an 18km hike, through picturesque villages walking in the footsteps of pilgrims. * **MEET:** 08.20 London Victoria. Transport is at your own cost. We catch the 08.29 train to Shepherds Well * **STARTING POINT**: Shepherds Well 10.51am * **ENDING POINT**: Canterbury Cathedral (around 4.30pm) **What to bring:** 🥾Hiking shoes 🧥Warm layers 🧃Snacks & drinks 💊Any personal medication Disclaimer: I am not a qualified walk leader (yet), though I do have a lot of experience and will carry a first aid kit. Join the WhatsApp group: A link will be emailed to you after RSVP, this will be the primary tool for all communications. Come hike, explore, and make new friends on this iconic trail!

**Smash 2026 hiking the North Downs Way. This is section 12: Shepherdswell to Canterbury.** Join us for a day hike along the **North Downs Way**, tracing ancient routes through Surrey to the Kent Coast. Discover castles, cathedrals, palaces, and beautiful countryside along the way. After the walk we’ll unwind at a local watering hole for a well-deserved drink! This hike is part of a **series of 12 day hikes**, covering the full North Downs Way from start to finish between January – June. Those completing the entire trail will receive an **official finishers certificate**. What if you can’t make a section or two…no worries, just complete that section in your own time and log it on your preferred platform eg Garmin or Strava – if I see you’ve done it you can still get the finishers certificate! 😊 **IMPORTANT:** This hike is being organised with WeMeet: London - to secure your place you need to do 3 things; 1\. RSVP here \(this ensures that the modest fee covering admin and coordination goes to the right person \- and most importantly so they can get your finishers certificate 🎉\) 2\. Confirm your attendance on the WeMeet app 👉 [Find events and groups | WeRoad](https://www.weroad.com/wemeet/events?cityName=London&countryCode=GB&lat=51.507200&lng=-0.127500) (the event might not be available until closer to the time but don't worry if you forget - you'll be prompted to do this before the hike starts) 3\. Join the WhatsApp group to meet your fellow hikers and get all of the up to date information: Trails & Ales Hiking Group community link: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KwffvuKjSCLIcCDUQxytml](https://linkscan.io/scan/ux/aHR0cHM6Ly9jaGF0LndoYXRzYXBwLmNvbS9Ld2ZmdnVLalNDTEljQ0RVUXh5dG1s/A42ABEC437C09EA5B53D7A8060DE06FF433E0A4F9E0C77D232A5314E59800F07?c=5&i=1&docs=1) \- then just join the chat group related to the walk you're attending\! **Details** Head out on the Via Francigena from Shepherdswell to Canterbury on this 17km linear walk. Walk in the footsteps of pilgrims, as you pass through the pretty villages of Womenswold and Patrixbourne with their ancient churches and tea rooms and slip into fields with the spires of the ruins of St Augustine’s Abbey coming into view ahead before reaching historic Canterbury. It was here that King Henry II paid his penance for the murder of Thomas Becket; clothed in a rough hair shirt and cloak, he walked barefoot to the cathedral. You will soon reach the pinnacle of the ancient pilgrimage, Canterbury Cathedral. * **MEET:** 08.20am, London Victoria. We'll catch the 08:29 train to Shepherds Well. I'll be at the far end of the platform/ first carriage if you're boarding from earlier London terminals. * **STARTING POINT**: Shepherds Well 10.51 * **ENDING POINT**: Canterbury (around 4-4.30pm) **What to bring Essentials:** 🥾Hiking shoes 🧥Warm layers 🧃Lunch, snacks & drinks 💊Any personal medication A basic kit list: · Hiking shoes/ boots · Hiking socks (and spares in case of rain) · Waterproof Jacket · Fleece · Base layer · Hiking trousers – no jeans! · Rucksack · Hat & Gloves · Water bottle – at least 2 litres or water bladder · Head Torch · Optional: Gaiters (especially if there has been a lot of rain) · Optional: Walking poles (I find these help on the hills!) Disclaimer: I am not a qualified walk leader (yet), although I do have a lot of experience and will carry a first aid kit for the basics. **Transport** Transport to and from the walk is at your own cost. We will start and finish all walks at train stations, ensuring easy access from central London transport hubs. Information about train times will posted on the event pages and communicated via the Whats App group - subject to any rail timetable changes. Come hike, explore, and make new friends on this iconic trail!

🌅🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ Summer Solstice Beach Meet-Up – Folkstone 🏳️‍🌈☀️ Celebrate the longest day of the year with us on the beautiful sands of Folkstone for a relaxed Summer Solstice evening by the sea. We’ll be spending the evening eating, chatting, enjoying a few drinks, and watching the sunset together. Bring a blanket, snacks, drinks, or takeaway food — whatever makes your perfect beach evening. Whether you’re coming to make new friends, catch up with familiar faces, or simply enjoy the atmosphere, everyone is welcome. 📍 Location: Folkestone Beach 🌅 Sunset views, beach vibes & summer socialising 🍕 Food, drinks & good company 🏳️‍🌈 Friendly and inclusive atmosphere Come soak up the sunset and celebrate summer with us!

Cruise up the Upper Alum Creek on your kayak through the Osprey viewing area, winding your way past the tiny village of Kilbourne, and then landing at Hemmick Farm & Brewery for a lunch on their patio with a wide selection of beers. Chose from their several food trucks. Don't enjoy too much as we have to paddle, at least downstream, back to our launch site. We launch a 9:30 from the Howard Road Boat Launch of the Alum Creek State Park. Ample parking and a kayak launch. Kayaks or canoes advised. Recreational paddleboarders might have a tough-time with the distance and speed. Bring a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and something to cover up while at Hemmick Farm.