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From West India to The Town of Ramsgate
**Metropolitan Walkers is part of the Ramblers, Britain's walking charity. All welcome for 3 'taster' walks, after which please join the Ramblers - info on the [Met Walkers website](https://www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk/how-to-join/)**
Starting at West India Quay DLR, near the skyscrapers of Canary Wharf, we will head down to the river and follow it around to Shadwell. From there we will follow the canal round to St Katharines Dock then down into Wapping where we will end at the historic Town of Ramsgate pub, just near Wapping Overground Station.
**Easy \| 4 miles / 6\.4 km \| Ascent: 15m / 50ft**
**Start: West India Quay DLR station Meet outside the Station @ 07:00 pm**
Postcode: E14 4EG
**End: Wapping Railway Station.**
Postcode: E1W 3PA
7 a side football @North London - RSVP via FootyAddicts.com
We play every Wednesday 7 a side football at the brand new 7 a side Football Pitches at Market Road (next to Caledonian Road station)
* Casual football for fun
* No shouting no aggressive behavior
* 5 GBP per person
* 1 hour footy
* Please be on time
Sign up only available via www.footyaddicts.com
🏐 King/Queen of 2 courts-Solo📍Canary Wharf 📶 Mid Intermediate
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/47686
**Game Description:**
We’re opening up \*\*2 courts at In2Sports\*\* for a fun \*\*King/Queen of the Court–style tournament\*\*. Here’s how it works:
🏐 \*Format\*
\- 2 matches at the same time
\- Winners move to \*\*Court A\*\*\, losers referee the next round before playing again
\- Teams rotate based on match results
\- Matches are \*\*12 minutes each\*\*\, aiming for \~8 rounds total
\- Max \*\*3 consecutive wins\*\* on Court A \(after that\, the challenger stays regardless of result\)
🌈 \*Rules\*
\- Mixed net height\, \*\*no gender restrictions\*\*
\- Hosts manage timekeeping ⏰
\- Resting teams help with refereeing 🚩
\- Court A videos uploaded to Balltime\.ai for rewatching 🎥 and highlights editing\.
💸 \*Sign Up Options\*
\- 👥 \*Team signup\*: £60 per team \(≈£10 pp\)
\- 👤 \*Solo signup\*: £12 per player
**Rules**
-Winner stays on (maximum 3 consecutive games)
-Each game lasts 12 minutes
-Court winners move on to play each other in the next round
-Mixed net – all genders welcome
-Teams rotate as referees when not playing
-6 teams total, with 6–7 players per team
\*Privacy policy for games sessions\*
By attending this game session, you agree to the following:
\* Video recordings/photos are allowed only during the games
\* Attending means consenting to recordings by the organiser which will be shared via private links
\* Distribution limited to session participants only
\* Explicit consent required for any public sharing
\* Respect others' privacy and comfort
\*Please contact the co-organisers if you have any questions about the policy.
Wed 8.30pm - 8 a side at Greenwich - RSVP ONLY on FootyAddicts.com
8 a side casual football game in South East London, Greenwich, Eltham
- 1 hour game
- 6 GBP per person
- KO 8.30pm
- Casual football just for fun
- No shouting, no aggressive behavior
If you want to join you will need to sign up on http://www.footyaddicts.com and Confirm your attendance at the game page
We do not use Meetup.com to manage bookings any more.
🏐 Queen of 2 courts-TEAM📍Canary Wharf 📶 Mid Intermediate
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/47676
**Game Description:**
We’re opening up \*\*2 courts at In2Sports\*\* for a fun \*\*King/Queen of the Court–style tournament\*\*. Here’s how it works:
🏐 \*Format\*
\- 2 matches at the same time
\- Winners move to \*\*Court A\*\*\, losers referee the next round before playing again
\- Teams rotate based on match results
\- Matches are \*\*game to 15\*\*\, aiming for \~8 rounds total
\- Max \*\*3 consecutive wins\*\* on Court A \(after that\, the challenger stays regardless of result\)
🌈 \*Rules\*
\- Mixed net height\, \*\*no gender restrictions\*\*
\- Resting teams help with refereeing 🚩
\- Court A videos uploaded to Balltime\.ai for rewatching 🎥 and highlights editing\.
💸 \*Sign Up Options\*
\- 👥 \*Team signup\*: £60 per team \(≈£10 pp\)
\- 👤 \*Solo signup\*: £12 per player
**Rules**
-Winner stays on (maximum 3 consecutive games)
\- game to 15 cap on 15
-Court winners move on to play each other in the next round
-Mixed net – all genders welcome
-Teams rotate as referees when not playing
-6 teams total, with 6–7 players per team
\*Privacy policy for games sessions\*
By attending this game session, you agree to the following:
\* Video recordings/photos are allowed only during the games
\* Attending means consenting to recordings by the organiser which will be shared via private links
\* Distribution limited to session participants only
\* Explicit consent required for any public sharing
\* Respect others' privacy and comfort
\*Please contact the co-organisers if you have any questions about the policy.
Wed 9pm - 8 a side at Mile End - RSVP ONLY on FootyAddicts.com
8/7 a side casual football game in City - Mile End, East London
- 1 hour game
- 6 GBP per person
- KO 9pm
- Casual football just for fun
- No shouting, no aggressive behavior
If you want to join you will need to sign up on http://www.footyaddicts.com and Confirm your attendance at the game page
We do not use Meetup.com to manage bookings any more.
Rabble - Fitness Through Games!
A Rabble session is 1 hour of fun and social team games.
Each game disguises high-intensity intervals within the rules, giving you an effective, all-body workout without even realising it.
We play a bunch of different games at each session (like British Bulldog, Capture the Flag, Dodgeball, Frisbee and many more), and every class is different.
Sessions are open to all, no matter your sporting ability. Each game is explained before we start, so there's no need to have played any of the games before.
Come solo or bring friends! And stay at the end for the social part!
Who knew getting fit could be this fun?
**TO BOOK**:
It's essential that you book onto sessions via our website, using the link below; due to restrictions on games and preparation times we cannot accept walk-ins, or late arrivals.
[https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/](https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/)
Use the code **FREEPLAY** to get your first game free!
***
We play every:
* Monday in Finsbury Park (19:00 - 20:00)
* Tuesday in Shoreditch Park (19:00 - 20:00)
* Wednesdays in Elephant & Castle (19:00-20:00)
* Saturday in Southwark Park (10:30 - 11:30)
* Saturday in Finsbury Park (11:00 - 12:00)
* Sunday in Clapham Common (12:00 - 13:00)
We hope to see you playing soon!
PS. We have a group of dedicated regulars, so numbers are usually much higher than meetup might suggest. Sign up at: [https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/](https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/)
**Love Rabble**
Paddling Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Charming Czechia
Let's go with the flow and spend four days sightseeing and walking by some truly beautiful rivers and lakes in Moravia within Czech Republic often referred to as Czechia!
We shall be staying in Brno which is a really wonderful destination full of fabulous architecture, statues and quirky sculptures plus much culture and many bars and restaurants.
If you wish you may choose to travel a day or two early or later and combine a visit to Prague or Vienna.
Please book accommodation for four nights in Brno within easy reach of the train station and also book suggested flights now available :
Friday Ryanair
5.50am Stansted to Brno
Tuesday Ryanair
5.10pm Brno to Stansted
There is also an outbound flight on Thursday 16th April if you wish to arrive early.
When you have booked your flights and accommodation please put a comment on the event page.
All walks likely to be between 7 and 10 miles in length and travel is by local bus or train.
Likely itinerary :
Friday
afternoon
Meet 12.45pm Mendel Square for tram no 1 from Mendlovo Namesti at 1.16pm or at 1.23pm to Pristaviste.
We shall walk to Pristaviste Bystrc and depending on ferry timetable and availability we shall either :
take ferry to Viveri Castle
followed by walk by lake and river to Brno zoo
Bus back to Brno
Or
walk around the lake to Viveri Castle and then take a bus back to Brno
evening
Old City
Saturday
Flixbus - book in advance :
Meet by 9am
Brno Benesova
Outbound 9.15am to 11am
Inbound 3pm to 4.55pm
Visit to historical UNESCO town of Telc and lakes walk
We have booked 3 tables of 6 for 7.30pm at Atelier Bar and Bistro in Brno.
Table monitors are Alex, Helen and myself.
Sunday
Flixbus - book in advance :
Meet by 9am
Brno Benesova
Outbound 9.15am to 10.20am
Inbound 3.50pm to 4.55pm
Visit to historical UNESCO town of Trebic walk by Jihlava River
At 5pm some of us will seek out Erin's Irish Bar in Brno to watch Manchester City v Arsenal
Monday
Meet as from 9.15am at Mendel Square to book ubers by 9.30am
We shall decide which walk, both around 3 hours in length .... either : -
- Borac to Nedvedice via Doubravnik River Svratka
- Babice nad Svitavou to Bilovice nad Svitavou River Svitava
Bus and tram or ubers back to Brno
Tuesday morning
Spilberk Castle followed by Cathedral of St Peter and Paul
Or
Villa Tugendhat
Or
Moravia Karst Caves visit
Meetup fee £40 payable in advance by bank transfer ( season ticket holders : £30 ).
Meetup fees to be paid by end of March.
You should be able to walk 2.5 miles per hour and have adequate and appropriate insurance for this type of activity.
Walking and hiking in the Great Outdoors presents certain low level risks and by rsvping to this trip you agree to undertake such risks.
You must stay with the group at all times during the walk as it puts too much pressure on the group if people wander off.
If you make arrangements with others for restaurants or taxis you should honour it.
Only post photos of others with their consent.
My no 07714250849
Sun Holloway Road :: RSVP on FootyAddicts.com
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This series of games has been transferred to our new platform!
Register today for free on www.footyaddicts.com
Any problems, questions, comments please do not hesitate to contact us on info@footyaddicts.com or kos@footyaddicts.com
Lads only footy (East London) - RSVP on FootyAddicts.com
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This series of games has now been transferred in our new platform www.footyaddicts.com
Register today for free & RSVP to your favorite game
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Any problems, suggestions, feedback please do contact us on info@footyaddicts.com or kos@footyaddicts.com
New: Arundel castle markets to the Seaside: Scenic South Coast hike to Angmering
Hike only event, the recommended train tickets are further below in the description.
They say that pictures speak a thousand words, and so here are pics from this previous day trip on our website (click on this event): [www.aaahiking.co.uk/day-hikes](www.aaahiking.co.uk/day-hikes)
**DESCRIPTION**
Embark on an invigorating journey through the charming countryside and coastal beauty of West Sussex. This hike takes you from the historic town of Arundel, with its imposing castle and serene riverside, through Littlehampton’s picturesque seafront, and finally to the seaside. Along the way, you’ll experience a mix of tranquil rural landscapes, vibrant waterfronts, and the invigorating sea breeze.
Starting in Arundel, the route meanders along the River Arun, offering views of rolling hills and ancient woodland. As you reach Littlehampton, the coast unveils itself with golden sands and a welcoming promenade—an ideal spot for a quick rest or a bite to eat.
**WHAT TO EXPECT - HIKING INFO**
Distance: **17KM**
Ascent: c.\*\* 27 metres\*\*
Estimated Duration (approx): **6 hours walking**
Difficulty: **[Moderate](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/hike-grade)**
Meeting Point: Meeting Point: Arundel station
Assembly Time: 10:00
**Pricing Info:**
* £10
Recommend train tickets:
An off-peak return from London Blackfriars to Angmering via Arundel (which you can specify in the app) leaving London Blackfriars 08:29 (which arrives at Arundel 10:04 which where we will meet)
The return leg leaving from Angmering 16:13 back London (but can take any return time on off-peak return tickets)
**HIKE INCLUDES**
* Guided Hike planned and led by experienced AAA leaders, trained Summer Mountain Leader with Wilderness First Aid Training.
* PayPal fees
**PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE**
* Travel costs (unless you selected that payment option)
* Lunch, drinks or any refreshments
* Souvenirs
* Meetup Fee levied on all purchases via meetup
* Entrance fees to any attractions you wish to visit.
**RECOMMENDED KIT LIST [(](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist)[full list](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/kit-lists)[)](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist)**
* Suitable hiking shoes or boots
* Waterproof jacket and trousers (Please no jeans!)
* Water [2L recommended]
* Warm/Windproof layer, e.g. Down/Primaloft/Fleece
* Wicking base layer, e.g. Polyester/Tencil/Merino
* Camera & Phone
* Picnic lunch and snacks
**CANCELLING/REFUNDS**
If you can no longer join the event, please message the host and update your RSVP status on MeetUp to 'Not going', to allow others to take your place. If the event sells out, and you have messaged us and have changed your RSVP to 'Not going', please email us on [info@aaalondongroup.com](info@aaalondongroup.com) after the event date, requesting a refund, including your PayPal email address, so we can locate the payment. Unfortunately, as PayPal retains the original transaction fee, we cannot refund this. If the hike is not full, we are sorry, we are unable to issue a refund.
**QUESTIONS**
If you have any other questions, please check visit our [FAQ page](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/faq). If you are still unsure, contact the event Host shown on this page.
We have operated over 1,000 events without significant incidents in the last ten years, achieved through meticulous planning. All participants (members and their guests) in any AAA Hiking event or activity are personally responsible for their fitness, safety and welfare, and must be equipped accordingly. If you have signed up for the event, you acknowledge and accept the AAA Hiking Terms and Conditions.
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7 a side football @East London - RSVP via FootyAddicts.com
Sign up for this game only via http://www.footyaddicts.com
• 1 hour casual football
• Brand new 3G artificial grass surface
• Play for fun, no shouting, no aggressive behavior
If you want to sign up you need to register for free at www.footyaddicts.com
🟠🚶🏻Hike: Arundel via River Arun & Amberley (🌱 wild garlic season)
From the picturesque historical town of Arundel, dominated by its Norman Castle and surrounded by ancient woodlands, traddling the river Arun, one of the fastest flowing rivers in Europe, Arundel is a gateway to the new South Downs National Park *(🌱 wild garlic picking season)*
🟠 **HIKE:**
📏24km (15 miles)
💓 Av. Pace: 5.2km/h
🏔️ Elev. Gain: 440m
🚥 [View Walking/Hiking Levels Here](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPRjEOPjW8B/)
✊ *Note: 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, intention and [purpose](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBhPWpdIMKq/?igsh=MWVjdnZrdGZwd3dmYw%3D%3D).*
🔄 Start/End: **Arundel Station**[ / London Victoria]
📍 **London Victoria Rail Station** (opposite platform 12 )
⌚Meet from 9:01am, the train leaves at **9:35am** *[arrives 11:02am at Arundel / Return train estimate: 6:14pm]*
🚉🚗 All regular walks/hikes are free and you are welcome to purchase your own ticket/make your way to the destination station. It is best to purchase tickets on the day as an open return ideally with a Network Rail card or with a group discount.
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🎟️ **If you would like me to help purchase your group ticket** (3+ must travel together). **On the condition you aim to arrive before the platform is announced (for physical tickets).**
💳 TBC (xxx)
*PLEASE MAKE SURE NO FEE IS CHARGED (Send as Friends & Family / otherwise ask for bank details).*
⏳ Deadline: TBC (\~£27 with group)
**Confirm via below once you've made the payment with your Meetup Name:**
📱 [My WhatsApp](https://wa.me/+447799438148).
*ℹ️ I cannot issue refunds once I've purchased your ticket. May include online booking fee*
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🚻 Departing Station / On-board train / Arundel Station
🧎 Prayer: If you are praying, please have/keep wudu (make it within other breaks) and be prepared to join at short notice.
🎒 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
🔔 Emergency Whistle
🗂️ "No shows" for previous events may be moved to the waitlist to prioritise reliable attendees / new joiners - ***when there is a waiting list, priority is given by attendance records / new joiners.***
📊 [[why it matters](https://tinyurl.com/28sh83cn)]
⛑️ *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.*
🌐 **[@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
Paddling Events Near You
Connect with your local Paddling community
Hike Pickerington Ponds
We'll hike 3.4 miles on the Killdeer and Yellowlegs Trails - both out and back gravel trails. If we want more mileage we can repeat an out and back. Pace of around 3.5 mph, no one left behind and those who want to go faster sure can!
As always optional lunch after.
This is the second Metro Park in the lineup for me - with 21 to go (plus more are being added).
Short North Street Skate | Weekly Rollout
Short North Street Skates return Saturday, April 4 and we’re excited to get back rolling together.
These weekly rollouts are a chance to move through the city as a group, build community, and create more visibility for skating and small-wheeled movement in Columbus.
Details:
Meet: 1160 N High St
9:30 AM meet
10:00 AM rollout
All wheels welcome
We’ll be skating through the Short North and surrounding areas at a steady, social pace. Routes will use a mix of streets and bike lanes, so comfort navigating the city is helpful, but you don’t need to be an expert.
If you’ve been meaning to come out, this is a great place to start.
Come solo or bring a friend!
Hike Blacklick Woods and The Canopy. Optional lunch after.
Over time I'm hoping to organize a hike to all the Franklin County Metro Parks. This is the first one so if you're interested jump in!
We'll start with the Canopy Walk, a cool feature of this park. Climb 100 stairs to the top - or take the elevator if stairs aren't your thing. At the top there are a bunch of things to play on - a rope bridge, a fireman pole that we can slide down - and more! About fifteen minutes there and we'll head to the natural trail, Buttonbush, Maple and Beech Trail for 2.2 miles then do a 1.7 mile loop on the paved Greenway Trail. We'll be passing our cars as we transition if you only want to do the first loop, or the second loop. Pace of around 3.5 mph but no one left behind.
If there is an interest we can grab lunch nearby afterward.
















