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**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/45333 **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 🧡

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.

**Kyrgyzstan Tour - Bishkek, Karkyra, Lake Issyk Kul** **2-10 June 2026 (9-17 June is also available)** Kyrgyzstan is famous for snowy peaks, high alpine meadows, broad grasslands filled with the fragrances of plants and flowers, clear mountain rivers, and serene mirrored lakes scattered among the tall peaks. This tour to Kyrgyzstan introduces you to these wild natural spots, as well as the ancient history of the Silk Road. From a luxury yurt camp in beautiful surroundings to watching locals play horse sports or hunt with eagles and to the towns and villages with their exotic bazaars, this will be a unique, off-the-beaten-track experience. **Itinerary** **Day One - Bishkek** Arrivals in Bishkek. Transfers from airport to hotel. 14.00 Optional Bishkek City Sightseeing Tour including: A visit to the main Ala Too Square (formerly Lenin Square) and its monuments to Kurmanzhan Datka (The Queen of the South) and Manas (a 10th century legendary hero of the Kyrgyz people). Then we see the Old Square and see Bishkek’s huge Lenin statue - the only major statue of Lenin remaining in Central Asia. Here are the main governmental buildings and Parliament House, the Old Square and Parliament House. We visit colorful Osh Bazaar for shopping. The tour finishes at Victory Square which is dedicated to victory over Nazi Germany in WWII. **Day Two - Bishkek - Chon Kemin Vally** After breakfast in the hotel, we will drive one hour to see the Burana Tower near Tokmok town. This UNESCO-listed large minaret is all that remains of the ancient 9th century city of Balasagun. It is one of the oldest architectural structures in Central Asia and was used as the template for other minarets. We then visit Don Aryk Village where we will watch horseback riding games at the local hippodrome. A local family will provide us with lunch. We will stay in a guest house in the Chon Kemin Valley. Those who are interested can also learn how to set up a yurt with locals. Dinner in the guest house **Day Three - Chon Kemin Valley - Lake Issyk Kul** After breakfast in our guest house we drive to Lake Issyk Kul via the Boom gorge. Sites we will visit include petroglyphs (ancient rock carvings) and an open air museum. Lake Issyk Kul is one of the largest and deepest lakes in the world and due to its incredible transparency, it is second only to Lake Baikal. Accommodation will be a hotel in the resort area on the shore of Lake Issyk Kul. We will have free time to explore this area. **Day Four - Cholpon Ata Town - Karkyra Valley (Luxury Yurt Camp)** Breakfast in our hotel. After driving along the north shore of Issyk Kul Lake, we reach the beautiful area near the border with Kazakhstan - Karkyra. We will stay in a luxury yurt camp with en-suite facilities where we can enjoy the beautiful scenery and have time to walk along the canyon or hike up the closest hill for panoramic views. For those who ride, horses are available (extra cost). Lunch and dinner will be provided in the yurt camp. **Day Five - Karkyra Valley - Karakol Town** Breakfast at the yurt camp. On the way to Karakol Town, we will stop at the Tepke Horse Farm where Kyrgyz racing horses are bred. Horses are an extremely important part of Kyrgyz culture and life. The farm has beautiful views and gardens. They will serve us a delicious lunch here. We visit Dungan Mosque which was constructed in the shape of a pagoda and built entirely without nails. The Dungans, Chinese Muslims who fled warfare in China in the 1880s, built the colourful mosque with a pagoda instead of a minaret. Next is the Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Church whose story goes back to 1869 when Karakol was basically a garrison town established as an outpost on the edges of the Tsarist Russian Empire and a church was needed to serve the Cossacks and other troops. Dinner will be in the village of Yrdyk where a local Dungan (Chinese Muslims who emigrated to Central Asia over 100 years ago) family will teach us how to make Dungan specialities. We will eat with the family. Accommodation in a hotel in Karakol. **Day Six - Full Day in Karakol Town** After breakfast, there is an optional early morning visit to the Karakol Animal Market (every Sunday, ends at 10am). Karakol is the gathering point for nomads in the surrounding valleys, especially for the popular animal market. There are sections for horses, cattle and sheep and you may even see the occasional donkey or even camel. Return to hotel for breakfast. Visit Slavic market and “One Village One Product” factory where they produce local felt products. Free time to walk around Karakol and see the Tsar Russia legacy and visit the local bazaar. In the evening we will have dinner with a Cossack family. They will show us their traditional costumes, taste their homemade drinks (!), show us how to bake black the bread and prepare a unique meal for us. **Day Seven - Karakol Town - Djety Oguz, Barskoon and Skazka Gorges - Kadji Say Village** Breakfast at the hotel. A stunning drive will take us through changing landscapes and we will see the famous “Broken Heart Rock” and “Seven Bulls Rocks”. Next we will visit the lovely waterfalls of the Barskoon gorge and after a beautiful panorama of Issyk Kul. In the evening we will arrive at Kadji Say Village where we will stay at a unique hotel and will have dinner there. **Day Eight - Kadji Village - Bishkek City** Breakfast at the hotel. We drive to Bokonbaevo Village where we visit a local woman’s cooperative who produce some of Kyrgyzstan’s most popular presents and souvenirs. The Kyrgyz rugs here are beautiful and not difficult to transport. Nearby we also have the opportunity to watch an eagle-hunting demonstration. We arrive in in Bishkek and check into our hotel. Free time and an optional farewell dinner in Bishkek. **Day Nine - Bishkek** Breakfast in the hotel followed by airport transfers This tour is limited to nine people and transportation will be provided in a Mercedes Sprinter. **Price - GBP £1780 per person. Single supplement GBP £195** **Bring:** Comfortable walking shoes Lip balm and moisturiser (it is a very dry climate) Sun screen A coat or jacket - we will be in the mountains on some days Cash - many places do not take credit cards. **Included:** Accommodation in hotels, guest houses and a yurt (with en-suite) All ground transportation by comfortable air-conditioned minibus 9 x breakfast, 3 x lunch, 5 x dinner Sightseeing with local English speaking guides Eagle hunting demonstration and horseback riding games (as spectators) Entrance tickets to the monuments and museums on all tours Bottled water provided daily (one bottle per person per day) **The price does not include:** Visa cost (no visa required for EU, UK, Canada, Australia) International flights Lunches and dinners that are not included or are optional in the schedule Optional horseback riding Any additional transportation to anywhere not listed in the schedule Any charges at monuments and museums for using video or cameras Hard drinks Porter service if required Tipping for drivers and guides International arrival/departure transfers can be arranged for approx £25 each way.

**Kyrgyzstan Tour - Bishkek, Karkyra, Lake Issyk Kul** **2-10 June 2026** Kyrgyzstan is famous for snowy peaks, high alpine meadows, broad grasslands filled with the fragrances of plants and flowers, clear mountain rivers, and serene mirrored lakes scattered among the tall peaks. This tour to Kyrgyzstan introduces you to these wild natural spots, as well as the ancient history of the Silk Road. From a luxury yurt camp in beautiful surroundings to watching locals play horse sports or hunt with eagles and to the towns and villages with their exotic bazaars, this will be a unique, off-the-beaten-track experience. **Itinerary** **Day One - Bishkek** Arrivals in Bishkek. Transfers from airport to hotel. 14.00 Optional Bishkek City Sightseeing Tour including: A visit to the main Ala Too Square (formerly Lenin Square) and its monuments to Kurmanzhan Datka (The Queen of the South) and Manas (a 10th century legendary hero of the Kyrgyz people). Then we see the Old Square and see Bishkek’s huge Lenin statue - the only major statue of Lenin remaining in Central Asia. Here are the main governmental buildings and Parliament House, the Old Square and Parliament House. We visit colorful Osh Bazaar for shopping. The tour finishes at Victory Square which is dedicated to victory over Nazi Germany in WWII. **Day Two - Bishkek - Chon Kemin Vally** After breakfast in the hotel, we will drive one hour to see the Burana Tower near Tokmok town. This UNESCO-listed large minaret is all that remains of the ancient 9th century city of Balasagun. It is one of the oldest architectural structures in Central Asia and was used as the template for other minarets. We then visit Don Aryk Village where we will watch horseback riding games at the local hippodrome. A local family will provide us with lunch. We will stay in a guest house in the Chon Kemin Valley. Those who are interested can also learn how to set up a yurt with locals. Dinner in the guest house **Day Three - Chon Kemin Valley - Lake Issyk Kul** After breakfast in our guest house we drive to Lake Issyk Kul via the Boom gorge. Sites we will visit include petroglyphs (ancient rock carvings) and an open air museum. Lake Issyk Kul is one of the largest and deepest lakes in the world and due to its incredible transparency, it is second only to Lake Baikal. Accommodation will be a hotel in the resort area on the shore of Lake Issyk Kul. We will have free time to explore this area. **Day Four - Cholpon Ata Town - Karkyra Valley (Luxury Yurt Camp)** Breakfast in our hotel. After driving along the north shore of Issyk Kul Lake, we reach the beautiful area near the border with Kazakhstan - Karkyra. We will stay in a luxury yurt camp with en-suite facilities where we can enjoy the beautiful scenery and have time to walk along the canyon or hike up the closest hill for panoramic views. For those who ride, horses are available (extra cost). Lunch and dinner will be provided in the yurt camp. **Day Five - Karkyra Valley - Karakol Town** Breakfast at the yurt camp. On the way to Karakol Town, we will stop at the Tepke Horse Farm where Kyrgyz racing horses are bred. Horses are an extremely important part of Kyrgyz culture and life. The farm has beautiful views and gardens. They will serve us a delicious lunch here. We visit Dungan Mosque which was constructed in the shape of a pagoda and built entirely without nails. The Dungans, Chinese Muslims who fled warfare in China in the 1880s, built the colourful mosque with a pagoda instead of a minaret. Next is the Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Church whose story goes back to 1869 when Karakol was basically a garrison town established as an outpost on the edges of the Tsarist Russian Empire and a church was needed to serve the Cossacks and other troops. Dinner will be in the village of Yrdyk where a local Dungan (Chinese Muslims who emigrated to Central Asia over 100 years ago) family will teach us how to make Dungan specialities. We will eat with the family. Accommodation in a hotel in Karakol. **Day Six - Full Day in Karakol Town** After breakfast, there is an optional early morning visit to the Karakol Animal Market (every Sunday, ends at 10am). Karakol is the gathering point for nomads in the surrounding valleys, especially for the popular animal market. There are sections for horses, cattle and sheep and you may even see the occasional donkey or even camel. Return to hotel for breakfast. Visit Slavic market and “One Village One Product” factory where they produce local felt products. Free time to walk around Karakol and see the Tsar Russia legacy and visit the local bazaar. In the evening we will have dinner with a Cossack family. They will show us their traditional costumes, taste their homemade drinks (!), show us how to bake black the bread and prepare a unique meal for us. **Day Seven - Karakol Town - Djety Oguz, Barskoon and Skazka Gorges - Kadji Say Village** Breakfast at the hotel. A stunning drive will take us through changing landscapes and we will see the famous “Broken Heart Rock” and “Seven Bulls Rocks”. Next we will visit the lovely waterfalls of the Barskoon gorge and after a beautiful panorama of Issyk Kul. In the evening we will arrive at Kadji Say Village where we will stay at a unique hotel and will have dinner there. **Day Eight - Kadji Village - Bishkek City** Breakfast at the hotel. We drive to Bokonbaevo Village where we visit a local woman’s cooperative who produce some of Kyrgyzstan’s most popular presents and souvenirs. The Kyrgyz rugs here are beautiful and not difficult to transport. Nearby we also have the opportunity to watch an eagle-hunting demonstration. We arrive in in Bishkek and check into our hotel. Free time and an optional farewell dinner in Bishkek. **Day Nine - Bishkek** Breakfast in the hotel followed by airport transfers This tour is limited to nine people and transportation will be provided in a Mercedes Sprinter. **Price - GBP £1780 per person. Single supplement GBP £195** **Bring:** Comfortable walking shoes Lip balm and moisturiser (it is a very dry climate) Sun screen A coat or jacket - we will be in the mountains on some days Cash - many places do not take credit cards. **Included:** Accommodation in hotels, guest houses and a yurt (with en-suite) All ground transportation by comfortable air-conditioned minibus 9 x breakfast, 3 x lunch, 5 x dinner Sightseeing with local English speaking guides Eagle hunting demonstration and horseback riding games (as spectators) Entrance tickets to the monuments and museums on all tours Bottled water provided daily (one bottle per person per day) **The price does not include:** Visa cost (no visa required for EU, UK, Canada, Australia) International flights Lunches and dinners that are not included or are optional in the schedule Optional horseback riding Any additional transportation to anywhere not listed in the schedule Any charges at monuments and museums for using video or cameras Hard drinks Porter service if required Tipping for drivers and guides International arrival/departure transfers can be arranged for approx £25 each way.

We are based at the Bridge Tap at London Bridge. Come and join us for our monthly social. It is important to note that the group will have an area reserved. We will reserve a corner sofa area so should be easy to locate on the night. We will also have meetup signs as well. The staff will also be aware of our group so by all means ask on arrival. You will be able to spot us as you walk into the pub. As a result of the group having increased in size and the large number of divers attending the social evenings we have changed venue so we have more space and so that we can have an outside area during the warmer summer months. Come and join us!!! As the pub is a Stonegate pub they have a great variety of ales and all drinks. They have the fantastic ale library which has over 20+ ales and a whisky showcase. They also have a great variety of good quality wines and food as well. POSTCODE FOR GOOGLEMAPS = The Bridge Tap - 32–34 Borough High Street, London - London Bridge, SE1 1XU This venue is right in the heart of London Bridge. It is well known for a large selection of craft beers. We will be located in one of the corner sofas which has enough room for 20+ and provides the group with a much better location. This is a monthly meetup to enable all members to have an input on future meetups and enable everyone to meet new members and encourage introductions. We now have at least 20 divers at every monthly social. Why not come down and join us for a drink and meet the group. It will also be a chance to provide an outline of future trips and diving destinations and provide further information on existing scheduled diving trips if anyone has any questions. This meet up might be an opportunity to meet members who have booked on the same trip as you in advance of your departure. We look forward to seeing you all. DIRECTIONS The easiest way to get to the bar is from London Bridge Station. You will need to exit onto any Borough High Street Exit from London Bridge Underground Station. You will then need to walk further down Borough High Street for a few metres. You can see the Bridge Tap Pub marked on the map below for easy location.

**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**™**.

Cheddar Gorge is England’s largest gorge, stretching for three miles, with cliffs rising nearly 400 feet (122 meters) high. It was formed roughly 1.2 million years ago during the last Ice Age, carved out by melting glaciers and ancient river. In 1903, the oldest, almost complete human skeleton in Britain, the 10,000 year old "Cheddar Man" was discovered in Gough’s Cave. We are heading to the birthplace of Cheddar cheese! Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company still matures its cheese inside these caves today - you can even purchase some to take home. 💺 **Limited spaces (private minibus): Please initially add yourself to the waitlist > wait for message > make payment > you'll be added to going list.** 🏷️ **Please note:** Priority is given to regular and reliable/new attendees for such events. *Why? At Active Muslims, we place great importance on attendance records and active participation in our regular events, such as our regular walks and hikes. We believe these activities offer attendees the chance to form meaningful and strong connections with like-minded individuals. [[why it matters](https://tinyurl.com/28sh83cn)].* ✊ *Reminder: Active Muslims is equally about focusing on the actual activity, in this case, it is a paced hike (and not a stroll), therefore it is advised to approach and attend these events with that [mindset](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBhPWpdIMKq/?igsh=MWVjdnZrdGZwd3dmYw==).* HIKE: 🔴/🟠: TBC 📏 20-25km 🏔️ Elev. Gain: 500+m 🚥 [View Walking/Hiking Levels Here](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPRjEOPjW8B/) 🚌 Private Mini coach, around 3+ hours drive there (same back). *Return time is approximate and depends on traffic.* ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ 💳 £57/pp *Payment needs to be made promptly when the message/link has been sent to you. Send as friend & family - make sure I'm not charged a fee.* 📱 **[My WhatsApp](https://wa.me/+447799438148)** *Message via above if your meetup DM is not open for messages.* *(non-refundable - as need to pay minicoach company in advance*. *Price is based on a full van + parking - if this is not met we cannot secure the coach and you will be refunded)* ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ 📍 **[Clapham Junction Station (Back Exit) on Grant Road](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZkXfPbH3WrD8vNTdA)** ⌚ Meet from **8:01am**! We depart at **8:31am sharp!!!** 🧎 Prayer: If you are praying, make sure to have a little extra water for wudu if needed. 🎒 What to bring: appropriate clothing/shoes, packed lunch, water bottle (1.5-2L) & snacks to keep you going. 👕 Advisable to have layers. 🥾 Hiking boots recommended. 🧦 Hiking socks/double socks advised (reduces chance of blisters) 🔦 Headlight (winter) 📱 Fully charged mobile + portable charger ⛑️ Disclaimer: You are solely responsible for your own safety on these events and have the fitness level required for it. That you do not require special attention, medication or additional care. You are also responsible for your belonging at all times. Make sure to stay away from the edge of the cliffs and take extra care especially when descending. 🌐 **[@Active.Muslims](https://www.instagram.com/active.muslims)** *(Follow for latest events updates)* 🚦 **[Walk/Hike Levels:](https://www.instagram.com/share/reel/BBxV4zomeZ)** 🟢 Easy 🟡 Average 🟠 Moderate 🔴 Challenging ⚫ Very Challenging We’ll be tackling a route offering breathtaking, panoramic views of the Gorge. Look out for the herd of feral goats that live on the cliffs! They help maintain the landscape, alongside rare Soay sheep. J.R.R. Tolkien visited here on his honeymoon and cited the caves as the inspiration for Helm’s Deep in The Lord of the Rings.

Our friends at RAN/DHP touring are bringing across the amazing Ayano Kaneko: **Ayano Kaneko** is one of Japan's most compelling and authentic voices in contemporary indie music — a singer-songwriter who has built a devoted following entirely on her own terms. She has sold out the iconic Nippon Budokan — Japan's most legendary concert hall. At Fuji Rock Festival 2023, she performed as sub-headliner, cementing her status as a genuine festival force. She has taken a resolutely independent path, blending elements of folk, punk, rock and poetic singer-songwriter storytelling. Ayano has built a devoted following through emotionally honest songs and electrifying live performances rather than complying with mainstream hype. This has led to her becoming of Japan’s most respected independent artists. Don't miss your chance to see an artist who is selling out arenas at home, in a more intimate setting here in London. This is a ticketed event, please get tickets from here: [kanekoayano Tickets, Tour and Concert Dates – Islington](https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2academyislington/events/kanekoayano-tickets-ae1656754) Check out some of her music here: [カネコアヤノ - Home Alone](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sh38JR2Vlk0&list=PLBZf7nIDr6MV3m2mLcJw3gBkhRmiwqc03) [カネコアヤノ - わたしたちへ / Kaneko Ayano - Watashitachihe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4lGnzDIr0s)

We are taking on 18 miles along one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the UK. Think sea air, big open views, quiet chats as we walk, and that steady rhythm you only get on a long hike. It is not just about the distance - it is about the experience. The moments where the group spreads out, then comes back together. The snack breaks that somehow taste better by the sea. That feeling when your legs are tired, but your head feels clear. **The plan:** Distance: 18.5 miles Difficulty: Hard Time: 8–9 hrs Train tickets: purchase off-peak return to do Dover Priory with national rail card. Sea views + cliffs + iconic Kent coastline We will start in Deal and follow the coast towards the cliffs, moving at a steady, social pace. There will be time to pause, take it in, and enjoy it — no rush, no pressure, just a shared challenge. By the end, you’ll have walked 18 miles, met some great people, and probably feel a little different than when you started (in a good way). **Bring:** * Comfortable walking shoes / boots * Water and snacks * Weather-appropriate clothing **⚠️ Important: Refund Policy & Weather Notice** This hike runs rain or shine. No refunds are available, but spots can be transferred with 48 hours’ notice. Are you in? Spaces are limited - RSVP now!

***PLEASE NOTE:*** *Signup for our events must be made through the London Sailing Club website, and not via Meetup - [click here to register](https://www.londonsailing.club/Events/Calendar/View?id=179). If you are not already a member of the club you will need to become a full or social member which you can do [by clicking here](https://www.londonsailing.club/Registration/Register?isSlotReAssignment=False).* Are you looking for a fun, sociable week of sailing in the glorious Mediterranean sunshine? Come and join us for one of the LSC’s premier events of the year as we explore the stunning Turkish coastline one beautiful bay at a time! The Turkish coast has a justifiable reputation for being one of the very best regions to sail in the Mediterranean - the winds are predictable, the waters are warm and the sea is crystal clear. Coupled with idyllic anchorages, local hospitality and a great crowd of LSC members, you can be sure this will be a fantastic trip! This relaxed flotilla is suitable for people of all sailing abilities, including complete novices and is only open to LSC members. **Plan:** The trip will start and end in the small town of Fethiye, just a short taxi ride from Dalaman airport. Once the skippers have completed the charter formalities and everyone has had chance to board the yachts, we will all congregate in Skopea Limani on the first evening and then sail together for the rest of the week. Our cruising itinerary will be tailored to the weather, but we plan to spend every evening in a gorgeous bay either moored at a restaurant pontoon, on a mooring buoy or at a town quay! There will also be a chance for some healthy inter-boat rivalry and some fun and games in the evenings! On the final Friday, there will be a farewell dinner ashore before we depart the yachts at 9am on Saturday morning. Some members will head straight to the airport, whereas others may organise to stay on for another day or two in the sunshine. **Yachts:** To ensure comfort and space for everyone we will charter 44-54’ yachts with 4-6 cabins, multiple bathrooms, a spacious galley and all the mod cons you would expect on a luxury yacht including a large drinks fridge and hot and cold running water!! There will be lots of chances to get involved in all aspects of the sailing but also to chill and sunbathe on the spacious decks if you wish. Due to availability of yachts, the exact make and model will vary however they will all be similar in size and offer the same level of comfort and facilities. **Accommodation** will be in *shared double or twin cabins*, no-one will be asked to sleep in the saloon, and everyone will get a cabin berth. We often get asked if cabins are available for sole occupancy and, of course that’s fine, however we can only accommodate this if you agree to cover the full charter cost of the other space in the cabin. As an LSC members only trip you may well prefer to share with someone you know well so please feel free to express any preferences and we will do our best to balance all requests. You will never be asked to share with someone of a different gender. **Skippers:** Mike Johns will lead the flotilla and skipper one of the yachts with all other yachts being skippered by experienced LSC members including Sally Barney, Sara McNeillis, Nick Roffey and Jonathan King. Crews will be allocated to different boats to ensure there is a good mix of abilities on all yachts. All skippers are familiar with the Turkish coast so you will be in safe hands regardless of which boat you are on. In line with the Clubs ethos of encouraging newly qualified skippers to gain some invaluable experience, we encourage LSC members who are part of the *Take the Helm* scheme to put themselves forward. This will be to help participate in some of the skippers’ tasks, albeit they will be at the yacht skipper’s discretion, but also knowing they will have full support of a more experienced skipper on board. **Cost:** The cost is £975 per person to be paid in 2 instalments: * £500 at the time of booking to secure your place * £475 due Friday 20th March 2026 The cost includes yacht charter, security deposit, dinghy, boat fuel, cooking gas, moorings, bed linen, towels and end-cleaning along with breakfasts, lunches, snacks and soft drinks. A small amount of alcoholic beverages (beers and wine only, no spirits) will also be provided to get things started but once its gone, the yacht won’t be re-stocked with alcoholic drinks so if you have a particular tipple, please feel free to bring some along! The price does not include flights to/from Turkey, any shore-based accommodation, transfers between the airport and the charter base (approx. £30 per taxi), evening meals or drinks ashore. Note that, because this trip is being advertised via the London Sailing Club’s platforms, any participant who is not already a full member of the Club (which costs £24 per year) will need to join prior to the start of the trip. This is a commercial trip run by Mike Johns and Sailscape for the London Sailing Club. **Flight info**: The closest international airport in Dalaman. Various airlines offer cheap flights however please note most flights land quite late in the day, often around midnight, so you will probably need to arrive in Turkey on Friday 5th June Sailscape T&Cs apply and will be sent to all participants in advance of confirming booking and are available on request at any time. By responding to this London Sailing Club (‘LSC’) trip, you acknowledge and agree that the principal purpose of the LSC is to provide a forum for members of the LSC to engage in social activities. The Event Host is an occasional Event Host and not a professional organiser (as such term is defined under The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018); accordingly, this event shall not be construed as a package tour or package holiday.

**Weather permitting**, we’ll take a casual ride from Pickerington Ponds (Glacier Knoll) to Three Creeks and back. Distance is **18–25 miles**, depending on where we turn around and whether we add a side loop. Pace is around **12 mph**, but this is a fun, no‑drop ride — we can slow down as needed. Here’s the **map** showing Glacier Knoll (bike), Confluence Park (flag), and BrewDog: [https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit..](https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit..). Text or call Scott at **614‑975‑4458** if you’re coming. Columbus ski club membership not required for this event. CSC assumes no responsibility for the event or any injuries as this is organized by a third party.

**Weather permitting**, we’ll take a casual ride from Pickerington Ponds (Glacier Knoll) to Three Creeks and back. Distance is **18–25 miles**, depending on where we turn around and whether we add a side loop. Pace is around **12 mph**, but this is a fun, no‑drop ride — we can slow down as needed. Here’s the **map** showing Glacier Knoll (bike), Confluence Park (flag), and BrewDog: [https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit..](https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit..). Text or call Scott at **614‑975‑4458** if you’re coming. Columbus ski club membership not required for this event. CSC assumes no responsibility for the event or any injuries as this is organized by a third party.

Hi Ladies , Let's Hike Blendon Woods Metro Park . We will meet at the nature center parking lot. Hiking about 4 miles completing the blendon woods loop and the sugarbush trail . Wear appropriate footwear and bring water for hydration .