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Making Gratitude a Habit
**To mark National Thank You Day**
Counting your blessings, being thankful and appreciative… Sometimes, do you find it difficult to be grateful?
Even when things are tough, gratitude makes sense. Because gratitude is short for ‘great attitude’. It makes us happier and hopeful. It keeps you focused on what is there, instead of what isn’t, on what’s right instead of what’s wrong.
Join us to explore ways to cultivate an attitude of gratitude and practise more gratitude, especially in hard times.
**This is a free 60-minute in-person seminar.**
**If you would like to make a voluntary donation, please click** [here.](https://www.innerspace.org.uk/donations/ "https://www.innerspace.org.uk/donations/")
\* I consent to my submitted data being collected and stored. We will process your personal data in line with the GDPR requirements and always store it securely and use it only for the purpose for which it has been collected. We will not pass on your details to any third parties without your consent.
Whitley Bay Playtest Day
Playtesting comes to Bay Games, Whitley Bay's game cafe. A full afternoon of demoing, with Playtest UK volunteers on hand to connect gamers with games.
Bay Games has been supporting game designers since first opening its doors, and we're thrilled be joining them for this event. This page is intended for designers to register interest. If you are interested in demoing - and you have not already messaged me - please comment here BEFORE Monday 29th June. You can bring as many different prototypes as you want but the event is not intended for promotion - any posters, flyers etc must be no larger than A4 size. Any questions feel free to comment!
Qigong exercise for health & reflective reading [Free]
This is a **free** event proudly supported by [Mindful Peace Academy, ZhengDe](https://zhengde.org/home)
In the following Saturdays, we will hold mindful activities and reflective reading sessions at the Caledonian Park Community Centre.
**27 June 14.30-17.00 Breathe, Brew & Be Present**
Hand-brew coffee tasting
Reading and discussion: A Moment of Awakening that Changes Everything
**4 July 14.30-17.00 Finding Balance**
Transitional Chinese Healthy Qigong Exercise: Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Silk Brocades)
Reading and discussion: A Moment of Awakening that Changes Everything
**11 July** **14.30-17.00 Discovering Self and Happiness**
Taichi Mindfulness Ball
Reading and discussion: What is happiness? Who am I?
Present For My Pregnancy Weekly Gathering
Welcome mums to be to our weekly Present in my Pregnancy Gathering. This is a space where we pause, appreciate and remember to enjoy our pregnancy journeys together.
**First up - Mum & Baby Time**
* Journaling
* Memory recording
What to bring - a journal or phone for writing, a sketchbook or phone for recording memories (I use canva)
**Second Up - Helping Each Other**
* Discovery swaps - sharing ideas and tips
What to bring - nothing
**Third Up - Time Out**
* Sharing Circle - listening to each other
* Craft Activity - thank you card
* One Intention
What to bring - stickers, gems and anything to decorate a card. Card and coloured pens provided.
I’m really excited to meet you and for this space to open up. I need it so much and hope we can support each other to make it happen 🙏🏽🤰🏾🩷.
Why is this a paid event? The truth is Meet Up charge a hefty fee for setting up a group. I hope the fee is low enough to not stop anyone coming but also enough to cover the monthly organisation cost of running this lovely space. Thank you for your support 🙏🏽. Option to pay by PayPal as well.
Shut Up and Write! [London/Waterstones Piccadilly]
Join us at the top of the biggest bookshop in Europe to work in company on your own writing, be it a book, blog, screenplay, dissertation, poem, song, coursework, memoir, play, journal, travel writing, work stuff or anything else. Newcomers always welcome. No one will see what you're writing or give you unsolicited advice.
\*\*We often fill the room, so you must RSVP below and please arrive by 11.40 at the latest.
\*\*And if you can't make it change then your RSVP to "not going" ASAP to free it for someone else, thanks.
WHERE? The Fifth Floor Cafe, Floor 5, Waterstones, 203-206 Piccadilly, W1J 9LE, right by Piccadilly Circus.
TIMINGS:-
11.00 - Café starts serving
11:30 - Host of the day will be there - say hello, especially if you’re new.
11.40 - Brief introductions for everybody - your name and what you’re working on.
11:45 - Timer starts: write for 45 minutes
12:30 – Break, chat to your neighbours if you like
12:45 - Timer starts: write for 45 minutes
13:30 - The End…feel free to stay and keep writing or chat some more.
Bring whatever you need to be able to write. It’s a café, there’s some noise so earbuds/headphones/earplugs are handy. There’s very few mains sockets so charged-up laptops are a good idea too.
And please remember everybody, thank our venue by buying a drink or food, and don’t consume anything from outside while you're here.
\*\*If you arrive after 11.45 - everyone will be quiet and writing. If there's no spare places then there's sofas on the sales floors below as well as one cafe at the back of the ground floor and another in the lower ground floor.
We’re looking forward to writing with you, your hosts, Sarah, Nick, Laura, Anna, John and Solitaire
Day trip to Oxford
Oxford University is the oldest in the English-speaking world and so any trip to this city is dominated by the college buildings. The trip begins with a guided walk of the city, where you will see most of Oxford's main sights. The rest of the day is free time to visit some of the colleges, see the Ashmolean Museum or shop in the covered market.
🔴🚶🏻 Day Trip & Hike: The Jurassic Coast II - Purbeck Ridgeway 🚉
Join us for another adventure of stunning and geologically dramatic stretches of the Jurassic Coast! We climb high onto the ancient Purbeck Ridgeway and be treated to breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views over the sprawling waters of Poole Harbour on one side, and the dramatic English Channel on the other. We pass the famous "Dancing Ledge"- a spectacular, flat limestone shelf jutting straight out into the crashing ocean waves where the sea looks like it’s dancing.
*⚠️ **NOTE: This event is only open to known/selected attendees that are flexible and understand the risks with such a tightly scheduled trip. There is always a chance of delays or missing a connection! Please initially add yourself to the waitlist** (taking limited numbers).*
🔴 **HIKE:**
📏 22km (13 miles)
🏔️ Elev. Gain: 630m
💓 Av. Pace: **5.2+km/h**
🚥 [View Walking/Hiking Levels Here](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPRjEOPjW8B/)
*[\*Strict pace]*
📍 **Waterloo: Opposite Platform 3**
⌚Meet from 07:41, the train departs at **08:05**
**Schedule!**
🚉 **08:05**: **Waterloo** \> Train to **Wareham**
🚉 10:27 Wareham > Exit for Bus
🚌 \~**10:44** Bus to **Swanage** \> 11:26
🚶🏻 \~12:00 > Town > Hike
🚌 \~**17:57** **Swanage** to **Wareham >** 18:47
🚉 \~**19:12** Wareham to **Wareloo >** 21:49
🎟️ **Train Tickets**: **It is best to purchase with a Network Rail Card with** an **Open Return** for your train ticket.
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🚌 **Bus Tickets: I will aim to purchase these in advance for the group to save time/cost. You will need to transfer the funds to me beforehand. We will purchase a Group Dayrider Zone ABC, currenty £30 for 5 people** (£6 each depending on number)
💳 **PayPal £6 TBC (do not pay yet)**
*Please send via **Friends & Family** and make sure no fee is charged.*
⏳**Deadline:** Friday 9:01pm
📱 **Confirmation:** Message on **[WhatsApp](https://tinyurl.com/5n68255b)** with your **Meetup Name** once paid.
*ℹ️ No refunds once tickets are purchased.*
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🚻 Waterloo, on-board train
**🎒 Essentials:**
* **Gear:** Hiking boots (recommended), hiking socks (or double socks), and layered clothing.
* **Food/Water:** Packed lunch, snacks, and 1.5–2L of water.
* **Tech:** Fully charged phone + portable power bank.
* **Safety:** Emergency whistle + Headtorch (winter).
* **Prayer:** If you are praying, please ensure you have **wudu** beforehand. Be ready to join the group promptly to keep us on schedule
**📋 Attendance Policy:**
When an event has a **waiting list**, priority is given to new joiners and those with a reliable attendance record - *previous "No-Shows" may be moved to the waitlist to ensure spots go to reliable attendees [[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.
🚦 **[Walk/Hike Levels:](https://www.instagram.com/share/reel/BBxV4zomeZ)**
🟢 Easy
🟡 Average
🟠 Moderate
🔴 Challenging
⚫ Very Challenging
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REST Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Yoga Nidra deep relaxation
To book:
Www.Barefootyogaandtherapy.com
The term Yoga Nidra means yogic or psychic sleep. It is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping, induced by a guided meditation
Yoga Nidra Benefits:
Rejuvenates the body and the brain.
Fights fatigue.
Reduces anxiety and lowers high-stress levels.
Increases mind and body awareness.
Improves concentration.
Bolsters memory.
Purges negative and unnecessary thoughts.
Thames Foreshore Visit - Limekiln Dock (Full Members only)
Running through the heart of London; the River Thames has played a central role in the history of the city, and when the tide is low, the capital’s longest archaeological site is revealed.
Come along on Sunday 5th July to explore its history!
**About the foreshore**
I will be your guide as we will be going down to the Thames foreshore at low tide and walking along the foreshore, where we will have about 1h 30mins to have a look around for objects before the tide comes in. Where we are going is an old dock that leads onto the foreshore.
I will tell you more about foreshore, the industry in the area and will be on hand to identify and date objects you find. Most objects you can spot sitting on the foreshore after being washed in on the tide (its eyes only, we are not allowed to dig or scrape the foreshore surface).
You will find everything from bits of pottery, clay pipes, bottles, animal bones to ship items. Most of the things we find are from the Medieval to the Victorian period or you might be lucky and find something Roman or older.
We should be finished by 12noon.
**The Thames Foreshore is private land, so before we go down, I have to give everyone a short talk on health & safety on the foreshore. As per the conditions of my group permit, you will need to be present for this, if you are late, I won't be able to accommodate you.**
**Footwear**
The foreshore is very stony, but can be muddy in places, so please wear sensible shoes (preferably walking boots/shoes or wellington boots). Plastic gloves and bags will be provided.
**Payment**
This is for Full Members of the group only and will be free.
**Become a Full Member**
To become a Full Member (£14 a year), either:
\- Pay cash at an event
\- Pay via Bank Transfer \(TSB Bank plc\, Sort code: 77\-66\-65\, Account no: 00030809\, Account
name: Cultureseekers)
\- Pay via credit card on the day or in advance \([https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QLAX8AUI](https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QLAX8AUI))
\- Pay via PayPal\, send a payment to [general@cultureseekers.org](mailto:general@cultureseekers.org), using the ‘Friends & Family’ option
Benefits of becoming a Full Member [here...](https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/531979527/)
**Afterwards**
After we will head to 'Mario's Cafe', 139 Three Colt Street for a chat over a drink.
Please note, we only wait at the meeting point for 10 minutes after the advertised meeting time, so please be on time or early.
If you can't see us outside the station, please text.
Look out for the red & blue 'London Cultureseekers' group sign.
Hope to see you there!
Robert
07905 901 834 (prefer text) or email: [general@cultureseekers.org](http://general@cultureseekers.org)
***On the day, if you can’t make the visit, just change your RSVP to No or text me to say you can’t make it. Please don’t post any messages in the comments that you can’t make it, as this generates spam for everyone else.***
Please make sure you are aware of the group rules here before RSVPing - *[https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/531979527/](https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/531979527/)*
Zen Meditation (Zazen) Day Sunday 5th July.
Day retreat with Zazen and discussion. It might be best if you have some meditation experience but come anyway even if you don't and are feeling brave! Or you may want to try one of our shorter Wednesday evening sits in Chiswick first. Please get there before 9.45 so we can show you what to do before we start at 10:00. Bring your own packed lunch and wear something you can sit cross legged in comfortably. Cost £20 towards the hire of the room. Further info on www.londonzen.org
Schedule
10:00-11:00 Zazen-Kinhin-Zazen
11:00-11:20 Coffee/tea break
11:20-12:20 Talk and Discussion
12:30-13:30 Zazen-Kinhin-Zazen
13:30-14:30 Lunch Break
14:30-15:30 Zazen-Kinhin-Zazen
15:30 End
Cost £20 toward the hire of the hall.
Shut Up and Write! SUNDAY at London/Waterstones Piccadilly
Join us at the top of the biggest bookshop in Europe to work in company on your own writing, be it a book, blog, screenplay, dissertation, poem, song, coursework, memoir, play, journal, travel writing, work stuff or anything else. Newcomers always welcome. No one will see what you're writing or give you unsolicited advice.
Now that our regular Saturday events are filling all the seats we're adding some Sundays when we're able to - check Meetup for dates. Same format but an hour later.
WHERE? FIFTH FLOOR CAFÉ, Floor 5, Waterstones, 203-206 Piccadilly, W1J 9LE
TIMINGS:-
12.00 - Shop and café open
12:30 - Host will be there. Say hello, especially if you’re new.
12.40 - Brief introductions from everybody - your name and what you’re working on
12:45 - Timer starts: write for 45 minutes
13:30 – Break, chat to your neighbours if you like
13:45 - Timer starts: write for 45 minutes
14:30 - The End…feel free to stay and keep writing or chat some more.
Bring whatever you need to be able to write. It’s a café, there’s some noise so earbuds/headphones/earplugs are handy. There’s very few mains sockets so charged-up laptops are a good idea too.
And please remember everybody, thank our venue by buying a drink or food, and don’t consume anything from outside while you're here.
We’re looking forward to writing with you, your hosts, Sarah, Nick, Laura, Anna, Solitaire and John
Shut Up & Write!® in Brixton
**Early arrivals** 11am, this gives you the time to settle in and chat with the other writers
**Start of the session** 11.30am the timer will start of no-talking and focused witing time.
**End of the session** 12.30pm the no-talking time is over and you are welcome to stay and keep writing or stay and chat.
For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com).
Sunday Morning 5Rhythms Body Prayer - Tufnell Park, London NW5 1RP
**Welcome to 5Rhythms Body Prayer with Ruth Hirst** 🌀
This Sunday, July 5th - the wonderful Flow Vulk will be teaching whilst I'm away on IFS training. You're in for a treat!
**🕒 11.30am–1.30pm** \| Doors 11\.20am
📍 Copin Hall, **La Sainte Union School**, Croftdown Road NW5 1RP 🚪 **Entrance** opposite No's 12/14 Croftdown Road
🚗 Free parking - on road or on site
\| Nearest tubes: Gospel Oak 8 min walk \| Tufnell Park 15 min walk
💚 This is a paid event - we offer a sliding scale to make it accessible to all
**Sliding scale** from £16 \| Children £3 \|
Trial class — New to Body Prayer £10.50
🎟️ [Book Tickets Here](https://soullinkhub.com/soulspace/ruth-hirst) soullinkhub\.com/soulspace/ruth\-hirst \| or on the door
***
**New to 5Rhythms?** It's a dynamic form of moving meditation. No steps, no choreography, no experience needed. Just you, the music and your body moving freely. 🌱
Eclectic, soulful, tribal, electronic and world music and much more. 🎶
However you are. Whatever is moving in you... bring it to the dance floor.
We come together — moving, expressing, releasing, weaving, belonging. 🌿
Whether this is your first time, your 100th or anything in between — each time we begin again. You are welcome here. A warm, safe community. 💚
Your dance. Your way of expressing. Shapeshifting from moment to moment. 🌀
Bring loose clothing to move with ease and a water bottle. Bring yourself as you are. Let's DANCE! 🌀
Looking forward to moving and a groovin' with you soon! ❤️👣🎶 Love Ruth & the crew 🌱
🎟️ soullinkhub.com/soulspace/ruth-hirst facebook.com/groups/133636983394849
FREE SUNDAY HIKE - Viaduct, River, Castle & Lavender: A Darent Valley Loop
Looking for a Sunday that feels like a soft slice of summer? Join us for a beautiful 12–15 km loop through the Darent Valley, where riverside paths, rolling green fields, and blooming lavender come together in one of Kent's most charming landscapes.
This valley has been shaped by centuries of life and travel, and you feel it as soon as you step onto the trail. We'll pass beneath the towering arches of the Eynsford Viaduct, a Victorian engineering landmark that has carried trains across the valley since the 1860s. Further along, the route brushes past the historic grounds of Lullingstone Castle, a Tudor manor once visited by Henry VIII and home to the Hart Dyke family for over 500 years.
From there, the path opens into the quiet lanes of Shoreham village and the purple shimmer of the lavender fields drifting across the hillsides.
As we move through meadows, woodlands, and open countryside, the day settles into that easy summer rhythm where everything feels unhurried and lightly golden.
It's the kind of walk where the scenery does the talking: the river winding beside us, the scent of lavender in the warm air, and the countryside unfolding in soft greens and purples — a Sunday that feels sun-warmed, peaceful, and just a little bit dreamy.
We will head to a pub near the station when we finish for a pint or/and lunch.
## 📅 **Event Details**
**Meeting Point:** Eynsford Station (Start / Finish)
**Meeting Time:** 10:15 AM for 10:30 AM sharp start.
**Distance:** approx. 12 to 15 km
**Elevation:** \~300 m approx **Difficulty:**
Moderate **Pace:** Steady
**Estimated Finish:** Around 2 PM
## 🌿 **Route Highlights**
* **Eynsford Viaduct Viewpoint** — one of Kent’s most photogenic spots, especially in summer light.
* **Ancient woodland paths** around Ashen Bank, offering shade and cool forest air.
* **Shoreham Village** — postcard‑perfect with its stone bridge and riverside charm.
* **Darent Valley Path** — peaceful riverside walking with open fields and gentle breezes.
* **Shoreham Lavender Fields** — with sweeping purple rows and great photo opportunities.
* **Lullingstone Country Park** and **Castle** — meadows, woodlands, and a relaxed finish back toward Eynsford.
This is a circular route full of **colour, greenery, and soft summer atmosphere** — the kind of day that feels wrapped in the easy warmth of summer countryside.
## 🎒 **What to Bring**
* Comfortable hiking boots or sturdy shoes
* At least **2L of water**
* Packed snacks
* Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)
* Light layers — summer can still surprise
* Good vibes and your best Sunday‑summer energy
## 📌 **Important Notes**
* **Stay Together:** Please stay with or behind the hike leader to keep the group moving smoothly and regular catch ups.
* **Respect the Area:** Parts of the route pass through the **Kent Downs National Landscape** — please respect wildlife, fields, and local guidelines.
* **Group Rules:** Please read the “About Us” section before joining: [https://www.meetup.com/free-hiking-outdoor-fitness-and-social-activities](https://www.meetup.com/free-hiking-outdoor-fitness-and-social-activities?utm_source=copilot.com%20%22www.meetup.com%22)
* **Safety:** This is a voluntary activity. You are responsible for your own safety and for respecting fellow walkers, wildlife, and the environment. No risk or service is inferred or accepted by the organiser.
📱 **If you’re lost or running late:** 07830 374 629
REST Events Near You
Connect with your local REST community
Sunday Brunch
Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!
Founding Connections: The Columbus Investor Social | Vol. 1
Hi everyone! We're Jared and Petria Walker, local real estate investors based in Columbus, Ohio, with a passion for short-term rentals and hospitality. We're looking to start a casual monthly Columbus-area meetup for entrepreneurs, investors, real estate professionals, and anyone interested in short-term rentals to share ideas, discuss market trends, learn from one another, and build meaningful relationships. Whether you're just getting started or have years of experience, we'd love to connect, collaborate, and grow together. We believe some of the best opportunities begin with great conversations. See you soon!
Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup
Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room.
This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us.
COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant.
Libera Animae - Freeing the Soul
Main Library, Meeting Room 2B
Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen).
Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection.
All backgrounds are welcome.
Westerville Queer Coffee Meetup
WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.
Shut Up & Write!™ Easton Town Center
We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator.
Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking!
• What we'll do
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
SCHEDULE:
10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros.
10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour.
11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing.
OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you!
• What to bring
Whatever you need to be able to write!
Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible.
See you at The Café on Saturday!



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