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**New Year’s Eve Walking Holiday – Peak District** Join **Large Outdoors** for a sociable New Year escape in the White Peak area of the Peak District. This four-night trip is perfect if you’re after fresh air, leisurely walks, and a relaxed celebration away from the crowds. ### **What to Expect:** 🚶 **Guided Walks** – Discover Dovedale, the River Manifold, and the rolling limestone countryside of the White Peak. 🌿 **Scenic Highlights** – Enjoy time in Bakewell and explore the historic grounds of Chatsworth House. 🛌 **Accommodation Type** – National Trust bunkhouse at Ilam Park, with cosy shared spaces and hearty meals. ☕ **Relaxed & Sociable Atmosphere** – A small group format with good food, friendly company, and a celebratory New Year’s Eve dinner. 📅 **Dates:** Monday 29 December 2025 – Friday 2 January 2026 📍 **Location:** Ilam Park, Peak District 🔗 **Full details & booking:** **[https://www.largeoutdoors.com/new-years-eve-walking-holiday-peak-district](https://www.largeoutdoors.com/new-years-eve-walking-holiday-peak-district)** A fantastic way to welcome the New Year with sociable walking, beautiful scenery, and a friendly group experience.

**RSVP TO ATTEND THIS EVENT. ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE TO ATTEND THIS EVENT..** **Welcome to Socialite Connections – Business Networking: Fashion Friends** **London Fashion Networking** is a premier London fashion event that celebrates the art of fashion, creativity, and innovation. Socialite Connections bring together the industry's most renowned designers, influencers, and fashion enthusiasts to showcase the latest trends, styles, and must-haves. This exclusive fashion networking event brings together creative professionals, designers, influencers, and fashion enthusiasts for an unforgettable evening of connections and inspiration. You must book a ticket via the link: https://fatso.ma/2Zha Book here via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/10london-fashion-networking-at-drake-morgan-kings-cross-tickets-1829121273969?aff=ebdsoporgprofile **We start the event at 6.30pm with a warm welcome.** Having an open-minded approach is ideal, as it will enable you to establish new connections. We have hired the private room downstairs. **Drake & Moran Kings Cross –** The venue unfolds across two gorgeous rooms, blending rich leathers, polished woods and vibrant emerald accents. Inside, you’ll find two striking bars, a stylish restaurant, a welcoming lounge, and a mix of semi-private and private spaces. Ideally located just steps from King’s Cross Station, Drake & Morgan is built for versatility **Event Schedule** **18:30 – 21:00 \| When you arrive\,** your name will be checked off the guest list, you will be given a name badge and you will be introduced to each other. **19:30 – 21:00 \| Meet & Greet** Mingle with fellow professionals in an open, approachable setting. Bring your business cards. **20:00pm \- 21:00 \| Network & chill:** It will be a free form event where guests can mingle amongst each other in a relaxed environment, when the pitches are finished. **Why Attend?** Connect with fashion entrepreneurs and working professionals. This event provides an opportunity for individuals in the fashion industry to network, share ideas, and explore collaborations. Join our Fashion Entrepreneurs & Professionals Networking event today and take your fashion networking endeavours to new heights. Our events take place in exclusive settings, fostering a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere that sparks collaboration, creativity, and growth. **Who Should Attend** Connect with **London Fashion Networking Professionals** in a relaxed setting. **Fashion Entrepreneurs, Designers, Fashion journalists and bloggers, Stylists & Creative Directors, Makeup Artists, Photographers, Investors, Fashion Entrepreneurs, Startups, Small Business Owners, Fashion students & emerging professionals, Working Professionals.** **Tickets are limited to just 40 attendees.** We like to make sure everyone gets the opportunity to talk to each other. You must book a ticket via the link: https://fatso.ma/2Zha Book here via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/10london-fashion-networking-at-drake-morgan-kings-cross-tickets-1829121273969?aff=ebdsoporgprofile You are invited to join the dedicated Whatsapp group for the event and start networking before the actual event. Register now to secure your spot and be part of this transformative networking experience! **Tickets need to be bought online in advance to attend this event. Tickets are not available at the door.** **Refund policy: There is no refund at this event. Your ticket can be reassigned to another person of your choice.**

🌌Ever look up like I do and marvel with insatiable curiosity at both the beauty and wonder of the **universe?** That wild sobering thought that somewhere in the chaos of creation - the emergence of life - the universe became **conscious** enough to look back and ask the big questions; How it all started, our evolution and place in it, and where else in the cosmos other complex life might exist (almost every star you see at night has planets orbiting with up to **20 billion habitable exoplanets** easily in our galaxy alone!)? 🪐🌟🌟🌟 🌍Then RSVP to view the potential life harbouring moons of **Jupiter**, the 3I Atlas **interstella** **Comet** ☄️(estimated to be 8+ billion years old), the famous **Orion Nebula** where stars like our sun were born, the majestic rings of **Saturn**, the international space station, the Tau Ceti star system with **2 Earth like planets** orbiting in the habitable zone, remnants of **supernova** witnessed by our early ancestors plus a range of other fascinating celestial wonderments (comets, star systems, galaxies) over drinks and engaging chats and banter this Dec fully hosted by me - a passionate amateur astronomer and former global Journalist covering big picture stories including cutting edge science related ones. 🚀In between observing - we'll have **drinks and engaging chats** on all astronomy related topics for those inclined (Astrobiology, SETI/Femi Paradox, cosmology, space exploration, exoplanetology, astrophysics, paleontology etc) as well as non space chatter and banter too. No doubt I'll hear the usual jokes we've all heard hundreds of times before! If those don't make you laugh, then my impersonation of Los Angeles ET will! 👽 **====Joining Astronomers Group & Telescopes =====** I'm able to take a limited number of people (please only RSVP if you can make it) to join my friendly informal relaxed London amateur astronomers' club that have been for over a decade with their regulars made up of up to about 150 people. As there will be people attending from this private Astronomers group as well as others from one of my other groups - the total attendees will be far higher than rsvps here and the public liability insurance only covers a max number of people - hence I need to impose strict limits on attendance. Over the years we have enjoyed numerous social evenings of stargazing and thought provoking chatter with people of all ages and varying levels of astronomy knowledge - so complete beginners that are genuinely curious about the universe are very welcome. If you are just looking to meet generic randoms then there are others groups that will better cater for that. The world renowed **BBC Television Sky at Night** also attended our events pre covid and interviewed some of us for it's show that aired on BBC1 in Feb 2019. BBC **Radio London** (94.9 FM / digital) were there Aug 2023 to cover our meteor shower event broadcasting live to millions of Londoners for 3 hours You don't need a telescope as you will be able to view through scopes belonging to me and other club members (as long as you behave responsibly and don't temper with expensive equipment). If you have your own telescope/binoculars feel free to bring along and I can help you setting it up if you're a newbie **=== Food & Drinks With Seating From Warm Indoor Cafe===** Alcoholic beverages (wine, beer, cider only), hot drinks and food/snacks will be available to purchase from an indoor cafe at the observation point which Regent's park keep open exclusively for the astronomers group so please don't bring your own drinks **====ITINERARY=====** We will meet outside Camden Station. After a short wait for anyone delayed, I will escort everyone to our observation point in the local park 15 minutes walk away and brief you in terms of what to expect, observing etiquette, tips, equipment handling and take any questions you have - weather general or astronomy/cosmology related. **After Drinks:** Unless I have a very important 9AM Thursday deadline for a client presentation or something that I'm still gonna be writing 2 mins before start - most of us usually head our way back to Camden for another drink. If so - I will annouce the pub when we leave the park **===What Can You Expect To See (this time of year)? ====** * Orion Nebula * Jupiter and 4 moons * Meteors * Andromedia Galaxy * Saturn, rings & moon * Star clusters such as the Pleiades & Owl Cluster etc * International Space station fly by * Venus & Mercury * Binary & tripple star systems (think planet *Tatooine in* Starwars!), * Neptune * Uranuus * Mars * Our moon * A look towards the galactic centre where that supermassive £22b Labour black hole sits (Sagittarius A) More here from Jodrell Bank Observatory/Astrophysics Centre: [http://www.jb.man.ac.uk/astronomy/nightsky/](http://www.jb.man.ac.uk/astronomy/nightsky/) Guide to viewing the cosmos for beginners: [https://phys.org/news/2018-05-universe-distant-starstips-cosmology-backyard.html#jCp](https://phys.org/news/2018-05-universe-distant-starstips-cosmology-backyard.html#jCp) **===Weather Dependent=====** The event is subject to clear skies forecasts on the night so if on the actual afternoon of the event the weather forecasts looks unsuitable beyond doubt then I will postpone so please check the event status on the day of the event . If this event is still listed here at 5PM on the day, it will be going ahead at the designated day and time! Happy Stargazing Lucas Skywalker - The Singin, Dancin, DJin Astronomer

**The 2025 CHRISTMAS LECTURES®** BBC, iPlayer and the Ri YouTube channel Dame Maggie's 200th anniversary series of the **Royal Institution CHRISTMAS LECTURES®** will be **broadcast on BBC Four and iPlayer on Sunday 28, Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 December, at 7pm.** But if you can't wait, and want to settle down to watch the full series in one sitting, then all three Lectures will be **available on iPlayer from early on Sunday 28 December.** And if you live outside the UK, then you won't miss out! This fascinating exploration of one of humanity's most enduring questions - 'Is there life beyond Earth?' - will be available on the Ri YouTube channel for international audiences following the first broadcast in the UK, **also on Sunday 28th.** **SUMMARY** On the 200-year anniversary of the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, the 2025 Lectures will see leading space scientist Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock take audiences on an epic voyage through time and space. Joined by a host of very special guests - from astronauts to history-making astronomers - Maggie will explore the extraordinary breakthroughs that have revolutionised our understanding of the universe, enabling us to see ever further into space, and ever further back in time. Maggie helped develop the James Webb Telescope, the most powerful space telescope ever created – which launched on Christmas day 2021 before travelling a million miles to begin its orbit of the sun. Unpacking James Webb’s latest breathtaking images, Maggie will reveal how this “time-travelling” telescope is now rewriting the story of the Big Bang and allowing us to witness the birth of the first stars and galaxies that followed. As NASA prepares to return humans to the moon for the first time since 1972, Maggie will investigate how manned spaceflight has transformed our relationship with our nearest neighbour – and with our home planet. And, delving further back in time, she’ll explore how the night sky has always held a fascination for humanity - investigating what the moon and stars meant to ancient societies across the world. Maggie will also explain how the latest space technologies – from probes and orbiters to the most recent Mars rovers - are shedding astonishing new light on the planets in our solar system. And we’ll discover why in 2025 we’re on the cusp of even more remarkable discoveries about our universe. She will reveal just how far our understanding of space has come in the two centuries the Ri CHRISTMAS LECTURES have been around – looking back on previous Lectures on astronomy – from the first of these in 1826 to the 1977 lectures hosted by famed astronomer Carl Sagan, when the only known planets at that time were the eight in our solar system (thought to be nine at the time). Maggie will also scour the Royal Institution archives to uncover some of the original props from these historic lectures, plus she’ll recreate - and supersize - some the most memorable demos from space lectures past. In this iconic anniversary year these lectures will be a true celebration – of our universe and of the astounding human endeavours that are allowing us to solve its mysteries.

9 mile circular walk from Farnborough Village to Cudham then Single Street, Luxted, Downe and back to Farnborough Village, taking in part of High Elms Country Park and several picturesque woods and fields with a few steep uphill / downhills as we criss-cross local valleys. Bring a picnic lunch for midway and we’ll probably also stop for refreshments at one of the two pubs and a cafe in Downe on the way back. Please meet at 10:15 to leave at 10:30 prompt from the triangular traffic island in the middle of **Farnborough Village** at junction of High Street and Church Road **BR6 7DB**, returning by 15:30. Free parking on nearby residential roads but beware of metered parking by shops on high street and please avoid the small, well-used church car park. This area is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone so consider car-sharing if your jalopy isn’t ULEZ compliant. Alternatively, the frequent 358 Bus service stops near the start/finish point as it runs between Orpington and Bromley South rail stations (then continues via Beckenham to Crystal Palace). Subject to walk leaders approval we do allow well behaved dogs under full control of their owner. If you wish to bring your dog on the walk, please check with the walk leader before arriving for the walk. NB: **There is a £2 payment required for non-Ramblers Assoc. members** to help cover our Meetup costs. Please help the walk leader by **bringing the exact change**.Ramblers members are welcome on any of our walks, but we would still encourage you to RSVP on Meetup. This will give our volunteer walk leaders an idea of how many are attending, and also keep the numbers manageable. If, on the day of the walk, you are still on the waiting list and a Ramblers member, you can attend - just let the walk leader know you are coming by adding a comment '*Coming as a Rambler*'. You will find the start location via our website [Our Walks (westkentwalkinggroup.org.uk)](https://www.westkentwalkinggroup.org.uk/our-walks.html).

*“Channeling is your birthright, a gift that is yours to open and one that will enrich your life with infinite wisdom and possibilities.”* During this free webinar, I will be sharing exercises and guidance to help you unlock your own unique gifts of Channeling. Connecting to Spirit is your birthright, it is a gift that everyone has a right to access and one that will enrich your life in so many ways. I cannot express how wonderful it is to open up connection and communication with your spirit guides. Since learning to channel, my life has been one magical adventure after another. I have an ever-unfolding understanding of myself and the Universe and I feel so supported in each step of the adventure. I believe that no matter what your path is channeling is an investment into it because it teaches you to expand your understanding of everything. Channeling is very personal and there are many different ways to channel, it often reminds me of music, for like with music the magical combinations and expressions of channeling are endless. This webinar will be an opening, a doorway, to some of them. It is to help you start to explore this birthright, giving you tools that you can use to open your connection chakras and create the inner space that allows you to receive guidance. This free webinar is a gift to you with love from, The Starlight Temple SIGN UP: [https://starlightcourses.com/a-webinar-on-channeling-and-connection-2025](https://starlightcourses.com/a-webinar-on-channeling-and-connection-2025)

A pre new year's celebration 🎉 Join us for a Girls, gays and theys and Facedown mash up to warm you up for NYE. This is our third facedown and as usual we are meeting for pre drinks around 9pm simmons bar in kings cross. Then we are off to Facedown for a night of emo, pop punk and metal! The club starts at 10pm but we will decide when we move on on the night. It's a very short walk from Simmons to Scala so no taxi or public transport will be required. Tickets for Facedown can be purchased from the Dice events app. Join our WhatsApp group chat for updates and to connect with fellow attendees and members. Looking forward to seeing everyone 🖤 Important note: BRING YOUR ID!!!! Regardless of age, your ID will be required to be scanned on entry. They will refuse entry if you do not have it 😢

Today we are incredibly fortunate to have an opportunity to see the work of the Italian artist Caravaggio. We will discuss his life and his art before visiting the Wallace Collection to see Caravaggio's Cupid, entry is free. Then we'll head out to apply chiaroscuro and shoot high contrast images. Caravaggio adopted *chiaroscuro* in his paintings in the 16th century- his work beautifully combines a realistic view of the human state- physical and emotional- with a dramatic use of lighting. *Chiaroscuro* is an Italian term referencing the contrast of light (chiar) and dark (oscuro) to model three-dimensional forms. It’s a style that has quite dramatic results and one that photographers can learn a lot amount about lighting from studying. **Join us for a workshop in 3 parts:** * Part 1: Informative session on the incredibly interesting life and work of Caravaggio * Part 2: Visit the museum * Part 3: Shoot chiaroscuro style * We will also discuss street photography tips EQUIPMENT: * Any camera * Any lens such as a standard 18-55, 24-70mm etc. OTHER ESSENTIALS * A fun and experimental attitude! TRAVEL * As usual check TFL website for any issues that may delay your journey CONTACT * Alex +44 7956 264049 UPCOMING EVENTS [https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa](https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa) Photo ©Caravaggio

Lets go with the flow and do this amazingly beautiful and tranquil 12 mile MEDIUM PACED walk along the River Lea and River Stort ! Please arrive by 9am at Liverpool Street station by Platform 10 to buy group train tickets to Hertford East. Train ticket : return to Hertford East. Train to take 9.28am am arriving at Cheshunt at 9.48am. Or you may decide to drive. Please bring packed lunch or maybe eat in the pub, water, snacks etc plus waterproof jacket and trainers/walking shoes. The walk shall commence by 10.05am. There is a possibility of finishing the walk after 8 miles at St Margaret's and then taking the train back to London. Meetup fee £8 payable in cash or £6 non refundable in advance by bank transfer, details available upon request. No PayPal. Please only post photos of others with their consent. You should be able to walk 2.5 miles per hour and have adequate and appropriate insurance for this type of activity. We shall have a drink at the end of the walk in Hertford and take the 5.09pm train back to London from Hertford East. My no is 07714250849.

\*Contact Maria for any questions. An Alt Ladies area will be designated. This is a mixed event - guests welcome.\* Tickets: [https://space.org.uk/.../enter-the-shadows-new-years-eve/...](https://space.org.uk/event/enter-the-shadows-new-years-eve/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExZW9Ha0hJWjZpVzFzYzVmSXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5qCGueoDUtVgFd2gfgU6qGn_MrhfNerVg9W7ss8c8uFiSIQ8qKTkFEkXXCJw_aem_idAtF7KyYM9dacc-StD_aw#tabs-booking) Tickets are £8 in advance, or £10 on the door. It's our NYE special so we are going ALL OUT! Expect the space to be decked in Black & Gold decor, featuring party surprises you will not want to miss out on and raffle prizes to be won! Wear your very best gothic outfits wether it be black velvet, black lace, black leather, black latex and add a touch of decadence with glamorous gold accents - a golden mask, a golden chain belt, even golden vampire teeth! Step into a sparkling night of dark decadence, with hauntingly beautiful melodies and sonic grandeur as we transform our historic theatre into a cathedral of sound to welcome the new Year 2026. Join us for an unforgettable evening of Gothic & Symphonic Metal with a spellbinding blend of gothic soundscapes, classic and the sweeping power of symphonic metal, all woven into an unforgettable playlist that spans decades of haunting beauty. Promising an unforgettable night where powerful orchestral arrangements meet thunderous riffs and ethereal vocals. From booming dark electro basslines to the orchestral majesty of modern gothic metal, this night will take you on a journey where shadows dance, history breathes, and the music reigns supreme. Set gainst the dramatic backdrop of our timeless venue, expect an atmosphere where mystery, melody, and metal collide where decadent deviants lurk in the corners as the eve of a new year dawns upon us. Dare to enter the new year in the dark shadows? \*\*\*ARRIVE EARLY FROM 8PM\*\*\* Party surprises include: Raffle tickets £1 each - prizes to be won - it's that time of year to go ALL out so apart from bigger prizes we will be sharing out many little prizes too so more people get to go home with a gift! Cake to celebrate 2026 will be available too! More surprises TO BE CONFIRMED! Watch this space... TIMETABLE: To be announced! Resident DJ Vespõra: Symphonic Metal Majesty Resident DJ TG Smith: Dark Gothic Soundscapes Guest DJ DevTee: Dark Electro (confirmed) Guest DJ NightHawk: Gothic and Metal Medley (confirmed) Guest DJ Elfentraum: Symphonic and Power Metal (confirmed) Contact an organiser if you would like to join the Whatsapp group.

A most delightful and beautiful walk of around 6.5/7 miles following the Regents Canal into Victoria Park and then the Hertford Canal to the various waterways of the Olympic Park in Stratford. The walk will start at 10am. Please bring water, snacks etc plus waterproof jacket and walking shoes or trainers. The walk shall finish in Stratford by the Olympic Park where there is a myriad of places to have lunch. Meetup fee £5 payable in cash or by bank transfer in advance. Please only post photos of others with their consent. My no 07714250849.

**Debait - a modern public square that promotes respectful disagreement.** **We offer a much needed alternative to social media "debating". We are anti-clickbate and shouting. Just thoughtful discussions about issues shaping society.** We run two in-person sessions and one online session every week Please note that the sessions are held at different studios: * In-person **morning sessions** are held on **Tuesdays at 90 Hanbury Street, London, between 7am-8.30am** * In-person **evening sessions** are held on **Tuesdays at 259 Goswell Road, London, between 6pm-8pm** * Online sessions are held on **Wednesdays between 7pm-9pm** All our sessions are limited to a **maximum of 20 attendees** which guarantees that everyone will get ample opportunities to engage. **All our sessions are free for first timers. However, please note that you still need to book via the website (www.debait.co.uk) to secure your place on any given session. Use code FIRSTDEBAIT to claim your free spot.**

📈**GRADE 🥾🥾🥾 Level 3/5** —— **⛳️MEETING POINT & TIME** **Option 1️⃣** **👉🏻London Marylebone Train station** Main ticket Office \| **08:20** 👉🏻Train departure **08:42** ➡️ Princes Risborough **09:25** \| *Direct Train* **Option 2️⃣** **👉🏻**Outside **Princes Risborough train station** \| **09:30** —— **📍HIKE START** ***-* Princes Risborough** train station \| **09:40** 🏁**HIKE FINISH** ***-* Saunderton** train station \| **\~16:30-17:00** —— **📖SUMMARY** Enjoy a scenic 21.4km (13.3mi) journey through the **Chilterns National Landscape**, exploring peaceful beech woods, rolling hills and fascinating historic sites. Starting from Princes Risborough, we’ll make our way through **Bradenham Wood** and **Hangings Plantation** before stopping for a relaxed lunch break and an ⭐️**optional** **visit**⭐️ to the atmospheric **Hellfire Caves**. From there, we’ll follow an easy climb up to the impressive **Dashwood Mausoleum**, where sweeping valley views await. We’ll end with a gentle descent to Saunderton Station for a smooth journey home. —— **🌟HIGHLIGHTS** * **Bradenham Wood** – Classic Chilterns beech woodland with peaceful trails and gentle hills. * **Hangings Plantation** – Quiet forest paths and lovely viewpoints across the valley. * **Hellfire Caves Visit** – Explore one of the region’s most atmospheric and historic cave systems. https://www.hellfirecaves.co.uk/history * **Dashwood Mausoleum** – Commissioned in the 1760s by Sir Francis Dashwood, founder of the notorious Hellfire Club and owner of West Wycombe Park. Built in a classical style and inspired by Italian architecture, it was intended as a grand memorial for the Dashwood family. The mausoleum stands beside the Church of St Lawrence and contains memorial plaques and urns dedicated to family members and close associates. Its prominent hilltop location made it both a statement of status and a symbolic landmark overlooking the Dashwood estate and the Chiltern Hills. —— **📈TRAIL DETAILS** * This is a **Point-to-Point** * **Princes Risborough *➡️* Saunderton** * **Distance** 21.4km (13.3mi) * **Total Ascent** 609m * **Total Descent** 595m * **Max elevation** 216m * **Duration** 5 hours including breaks * **Difficulty** 🥾🥾🥾**Grade 3/5** —— 💷**COST** **Free** This hike is completely **free to join** but participants need to purchase their own transport tickets. —— **ℹ️ HELLFIRE CAVES TICKET INFORMATION** * During our lunch break, there will be an ⭐️**option to visit the Hellfire Caves**⭐️These unique and dramatic 18th century caves take you deep underground into the Chiltern hills. An atmospheric highlight not to miss ! * Cost **£9.50** * https://www.hellfirecaves.co.uk/history —— 🎟️ **TRAIN TICKET INFORMATION** * **Super Off-Peak Return London Marylebone 🔁 Princes Risborough (direct) with a Network Railcard is £19.30** (instead of the usual \~£29). * 💡If you’d like to join other hikers using a Network Railcard, please arrive earlier so we can organise small groups. Note that each card can cover up to 4 people. * More information at https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ —— 🎒 **WHAT TO BRING** * 1-2L water * Packed lunch and snacks * Comfortable walking/hiking shoes * Weather-appropriate clothing (layers, waterproofs, hat, sunscreen) * Optional: trekking poles, camera, binoculars —— ✅**WHO CAN JOIN** • 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Our hikes are open to adults aged 21 and over. • 👶 For safety reasons, we’re not able to include children. • 🐾 We love animals, but pets (including dogs) can’t join our hikes. • ☑️ Everyone is welcome to RSVP, but to keep things fair for all members: \- If someone often cancels last minute or misses hikes without notice\, they may be placed on a waitlist or removed from the group for future events\. \- We do a quick check\-in on the day of the hike\, which helps us keep track and make sure spaces are available for those who really want to join\. —— ⚠️**SAFETY** As adults, you are fully responsible for your own safety and decisions throughout the walk. —— 📌**NOTES** * This is a group hike led by volunteers. Everyone is welcome to join. * A few wrong turns? That’s part of the fun! * While you're free to “hike your own hike,” we encourage group participation, get to know one another, make new friends, and enjoy the journey together. * Food options are limited en route, bring lunch. —— 🚨**DISCLAIMER** **Event Participation Disclaimer** * By signing up for an event we host, you acknowledge and agree to the following: * The organisers are not qualified hiking leaders, certified first aiders, or formally trained in navigation, survival, or any related disciplines. * These hikes are informal, self-guided gatherings of like-minded individuals. * The hosts expressly disclaim all responsibility and liability for any injuries, accidents, or safety incidents that may occur during participation. * Participation is entirely voluntary, and all attendees are solely responsible for their own safety and well-being. * These events are non-commercial and are organised purely as a recreational hobby, with no business or financial interests involved. * Hiking and outdoor activities inherently carry risks of personal injury. By choosing to participate, you accept these risks and take full responsibility for your own actions and decisions. —— 🚨**GENERAL GROUP POLICY** * Voluntary Participation: Attendance is at your own risk. The group and hosts bear no liability. * No Professional Duty of Care: Hosts are volunteers, not trained guides or medical professionals. * Insurance Is Your Responsibility: If desired, you must arrange your own personal insurance. * Respect Nature: Follow Leave No Trace principles at all times. * Emergency Preparedness: You are responsible for organising your own emergency plan. * Weather and Safety: Events may be cancelled or changed if conditions are deemed unsafe. * Self-Assessment Required: You must honestly assess your fitness and ability to keep pace with the group. * No Guaranteed Rescue: While help may be offered, full rescue capabilities should not be expected. * No Minors Without Guardians: Participants must be over 21. * Right to Refuse Participation: Hosts may turn away any individual who appears unprepared or poses a safety risk to others. * First Aid Preparedness Encouraged: It is highly recommended that each participant carries a small first aid kit for minor injuries such as cuts, scrapes, bites, and blisters. —— 🚨**FINAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT** * By attending this event, you confirm that you are participating voluntarily and at your own risk. Neither the host nor the group accepts responsibility for any injury, loss, or damage incurred.

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php I look forward to seeing you there. Mark Vonder Haar

At *Energize and Elevate*, you'll be part of a supportive mastermind where we share challenges, brainstorm solutions, and inspire one another to take bold steps in our businesses. Grow your network, gain fresh perspectives, and build meaningful relationships with like-minded women who are committed to success. [Add Event to Calendar](https://evolvecolumbus.eventcalendarapp.com/) Whether you’re looking to move the needle in your business or simply need a space to connect and recharge, this is the perfect place to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. \*\* Please note, we will be arriving around 8:15a for open networking! Get there early and get connected! Contact Alexis Morley at [alexis.morley@edwardjones.com](mailto:alexis.morley@edwardjones.com) or Terri Lawson at [terri.lawson@e-merge.com](mailto:terri.lawson@e-merge.com) for more information.

We meet at lunch each week and each meeting follows a fairly organized agenda. First all participants pass their business cards around. Then each member and guest is invited to give a one-minute overview of their company and what is a perfect referral for the week. We always have a 10 minute presentation from one of the members about their business in more detail. And finally we pass referrals. You're welcome to visit. Nobody is ever put on the spot. Bring plenty of cards!