Richmond

## ***👉 Please Direct Message the host, Rob, to join our WhatsApp group if you intend to join this event\*\**** **What To Expect & Important Event Info :** 🌿 Capital Ring Walk: Wimbledon Park to Richmond Bridge Join us for a relaxed and scenic walk along Section 6 of the Capital Ring, taking us from Wimbledon to Richmond through some of South West London’s most beautiful green spaces. We’ll start near Wimbledon Park and make our way towards Richmond, passing highlights such as Wimbledon Park Lake, a historic windmill, peaceful ponds, and the stunning Pembroke Lodge Gardens. If we’re lucky, we may even spot some deer as we pass through Richmond Park 🦌 This walk is designed to be friendly, social, and accessible, a great chance to get outdoors, enjoy nature, and meet others in the group. 🕛 **Date & Time** 2nd May 12:00 start – approx. 15:30 finish (around 3.5 hours including a short break) 🚶‍♀️ **Pace & Flexibility** We’ll keep a comfortable, relaxed pace and take a short break along the way. You’re very welcome to leave early if needed, just let the host know so we don’t lose you! 🍻 **After the walk** We’ll be heading to a pub in Richmond afterwards for a well-earned drink and a chance to socialise. 📍 **Meeting Point** Wimbledon Park area (exact location will be shared closer to the time) 👟 **What to bring** • Comfortable walking shoes • Water & snacks • Weather-appropriate clothing Whether you’re coming solo or with a friend, you’ll be very welcome, it’s all about enjoying the walk and good company 😊 🗓 **Date & Time:** Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 - 12:00 PM start 📍**Meeting** **Point:** **Wimbledon Park area, specific location to be Announced On WhatsApp.** 👥 **Capacity:** 35 people **📏Distance**: 10 - 12 Km **⏰Time**: 2-3 hours 👣 **Pace:** Gentle walk, plenty of pauses. 🧺 **What to bring:** Water, snacks, weather-appropriate clothes, anything else for your comfort (walking shoes, water bottles... ) We intend to finish our walk with lunch/drinks in a pub or cafe in the Richmond area. Expect relaxed vibes, beautiful surroundings, and fun conversations! This event is especially mindful of neurodivergent needs, so there’s no pressure to talk or "perform." Come as you are! 🎟 **RSVP essential** – limited spaces 🟢 **Regulars will get priority.** DM hosts Rob or Krysia to join our WhatsApp group if you'd like to attend regularly. **Useful stats on the walk** 🟨 Total walking Time to Finish \~ **2 – 3 hours** 🟩 Total Distance **\~ 10-12 km** 🟦 Elevation **\~ Flat** 🟪 Walking pace \~ **Leisurely :)** \*\*\* Tags : Autistic Adults Social Meetup \| Asperger's Social Group for Professionals \| Autism Spectrum Adults Social Gathering \| Autism Meetup Low Support Needs \| Low Support Needs Autism Meetup \| Autistic Adults Social Events \| Neurodiverse Adults Social Events \| Social Group for High\-Functioning Autism Adults \| Meetup for Autistic Adults in Full\-Time Employment \| Networking for Autistic Adults in Full\-Time Work \| Autistic Professional Networking \| Autistic Adults in Work Community \| Autistic Community \| Socializing for Adults on the Autism Spectrum \| Meetup for Autistic Adults \| Meetup for Autism \| Autism Meetup \| Social Events for Autistic Adults \| Mental Health & Development Conversations for Autistic Adults \| Autistic Professionals Building Community \| Autism Spectrum Social Group for Professionals Autistic Adults Socials and Networking \| Autism and Asperger's Social Group for Adults in the Workplace \| Autism Spectrum Social for Career\-Oriented Adults \| Autistic Adults Socials and Networking \| Group for Socialising with Autistic Professionals \| Low Support Needs Autism Social \| Autism Meetup for Employed Adults \| Professionals with Autism Social Group \| Adults with Autism Social Group \| Autistic Social Connection Events \| Adult Autism Spectrum Social \| Low Support Needs Autism Social \| Meetup for Neurodiverse Adults with Autism \| Late Diagnosed Adults Social Group \| Meetup for Neurodiverse Adults \| Meetup for Neurodiverse Adults \| Meetup for Late Diagnosed Autistic Adults in London \| Neurodivergent Adults Socialising Meetup \| Late Diagnosed Autistic Adults Meetup \| Neurodiversity Social Meetup \| Neurodiversity Social Events \| Social Meetup for Neurodiverse and Late Diagnosed Adults

Vandome Cycles are providing drop in bike check/repair sessions: • Barking Riverside Bike Hub IG11 0FJ: Opening Times: Every Mon & Thu 3pm-7pm and Sat: 9am-5pm • The Fiddlers, Dagenham, RM8 3HH: Every Saturday 10am – 2pm

**Hello, lovely people!** Join us for a relaxed spring walk through one of London’s most beautiful hidden spots - Isabella Plantation 🌸 Tucked away inside Richmond Park and originally developed in the 1950s, Isabella Plantation is a protected woodland garden. It’s especially stunning in spring, with blooming azaleas, peaceful ponds, and winding paths. We’ll ease into the day and move through nature at a comfortable pace - a simple escape from the city to unwind, chat, and enjoy the surroundings ✨ \*🏛 Optional early visit – 11:00 AM\* I’ll be starting a bit earlier at [Dorich House Museum](https://maps.app.goo.gl/tWno3JarnDXJLf62A), so if you’d like to join for a pre-walk visit, feel free to come along 😊 It’s a unique artist’s home and studio where we’ll likely spend around 30–45 minutes there before heading towards the park. From there, it’s about a 20–30 minute walk or bus to the plantation. 🌿 **Main meet point – 12:00 PM** 📍 **[Ladderstile Gate (Isabella Plantation entrance)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/37291UJHxHm9TdzQ8)** **‼️ UPDATED MEETING POINT https://maps.app.goo.gl/V76PvJJPPbbvt97PA?g_st=ac** Arrive by 12:00 — we’ll start shortly after (around 12:10–12:20). 🌸 **Isabella Plantation walk** Expect vibrant spring blooms, quiet woodland paths, and plenty of scenic spots along the way. We’ll explore at an easy, social pace. ☕ **Cafe break (optional)** There’s a café in or near the plantation where we can pause, grab a coffee or snack, and rest a bit before deciding what to do next. 🌳 **Optional extended walk** After the break, those who feel like continuing can join for a further walk towards Richmond, explore more of the park or the area. Please dress comfortably for walking. Please mind your **personal belongings and social behaviour** \- the organiser accepts no liability\. Thank you 😊 🌦 **Weather note** We’ll keep an eye on the weather and confirm 24 hours before. If it’s light rain, the walk will still go ahead (just bring a jacket). If conditions are too heavy, we may reschedule.

See http:http://www.trailnet.org.uk/recycling-respoke.html (http://www.trailnet.org.uk/gascoigne-cycle-centre) If you have specific requirements, please contact the organisers before visiting the centre, so they can advise you. (020) 8593 1677 / info@respoke.org.uk

🌸 Join us for a scenic walk to and through the largest Royal Park in London, Richmond Park! *This is a special walk to try and hopefully catch the short period that the Rhododendrons and Azaleas are blooming in full colour - spring has been a little early/unpredictable this year so this can be hit and miss.* 🟢 **WALK:** 11km (6.8 miles) / *[This is a much shorter walk than our usual Richmond Park one]* 📍Meeting point: Outside Richmond Underground / Rail Station. Meet from 12:01pm, we aim to start our walk at **12:15pm** insha'Allah. 🔄 Starts/Ends: Richmond Station. 🚻 There are toilets available in the park. 🎒 What to bring: appropriate clothing/shoes, water bottle, snacks, packed lunch! You can have your lunch at Isabella plantation. 🧎 We will take a break for prayer if time for prayer is short. 🗂️ "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 🌳 Richmond Park is the largest Royal Park in London, occupying an area of 2,500 acres. It was created by King Charles I in the 17th century as a deer park and still contains over 345 Red deer and 315 Fallow deer.

Weekly cycling club open to members of that club only. Membership enquiries to creativewellnesswon@outlook.com

Hello Richmond Socialites Please join me at the Red Cow on Sunday for James Deane's delightful chilled acoustic set from 6.15pm onwards - he starts at 6.30pm and plays for around 2 hours. The Red Cow is frequently packed, noisy and great fun. It hopefully won't be very chilled because we don't have to get up the next day! Their Thai food is excellent if you fancy a meal. ***Please do not RSVP then not turn up. It's easy to change to 'No'.*** Sarah

Havering CTC: Countryside rides every Sunday from Upminster, very easy to get to from Barking by c2c train - check they're running though. Also on the first Sunday of each month they have a short, all-comers ride, more geared towards newer cyclists. http://www.haveringcycling.com - for full details.

This ride only takes place if there is enough demand. To register your interest, contact Dwight Wood - dw@itdoesthejob.com

We will be walking section 13 out of 15 of the Capital Ring walk. Starting from Stoke Newington station, we will walk through Springfield park and alongside the river Lea, before finishing at Hackney Wick train station. This section of the capital ring is one of the shorter sections and fairly level, we will be walking for approximately one and three quarter hours with a break in between. It can get muddy so bring suitable footwear and clothing if it looks like rain or has been raining. I'll keep a watch on the forecast and will cancel the event a day or two before if the weather is looking bad, so keep an eye on the event chat which I'll update a day or two before to confirm we are going ahead. We will meet just outside Stoke Newington station at 10:45. Unless there is a transport issue affecting everyone, we will aim to start off on the walk at 11am. I will add my location tracking on Glympse so if you are late, we will not wait but you will be able to catch us up. After the walk at Hackney Wick I am planning on heading to a local pub, the Lord Napier Star, for a drink and a bite to eat. The last time I came here they did a good Sunday Roast, if you are up for coming along please indicate in the comments. I'm estimating we would reach the end of the walk at Hackney Wick for about 12:30pm.

We're going back over to Chingford today, rather than the Leytonstone walk, due to the festival. So its now a circular green walk from Chingford Station around Pole Hill, Yardley Hill, and Sewardstonebury. We're meeting outside Chingford Station at 11am, and will leaving fairly promptly. We'll circle around the lovely Yardley Hill & Pole Hill, stop for a coffee in our favourite Valley Cafe, and be back at Chingford Station for around 3pm. For those wishing to come to the pub, we'll be heading slightly past the station for the Queen Elizabeth and some well deserved food and/or drink. I ask for a nominal contribution of £2 to help cover Meetup organiser fees. You can alternatively pay £4 to cover the whole of May, or £20 to take you through six full months. No shrapnel please. For drivers, park in Beresford Rd and use the footpath between number 25 and 29 to go to the station. The postcode for that point of the road is E4 6ED. If you're on the train, its the London Overground (now known as the Weaver Line) from Liverpool St. You can go from Stratford if you go over the internal bridge at Hackney Central to Hackney Downs for a train change. The 97 bus goes from Stratford Station too (via Leyton & Walthamstow). Careful though, as end to end takes nearly an hour. Chingford station is also served by buses 179, 212, 397, 444. The 179 is very useful for a lot of people, going through Ilford, Gants Hill, South Woodford & Woodford. The 397 goes from Loughton Station RISK WARNING/DISCLAIMER: Please remember that as with any physical activity, there can be dangers associated with hiking/walking, especially around waterways, forests, farms and countryside. Your decision to voluntarily participate in this activity is an informed decision, and by attending this event you agree and accept to take sole responsibility for your own actions, your own safety, and your own belongings. Please dress appropriately, including sturdy shoes. Please bring any necessary medication with you. You will need to be sufficiently fit to walk several miles at a moderate pace. We may occasionally cross or walk short distances on roads; country and woodland tracks can be muddy or slippery; animals may be encountered on occasion. INSURANCE: If either yourself or any guests you bring along require insurance for this event, then you must arrange this yourselves. GUESTS: If you are bringing any guests along, there is no facility on the Meetup site to record their details. Please ensure that you make them fully aware of the Risk Warning/Disclaimer and Insurance statements.

Let’s meet, wander the exhibits and open galleries, and enjoy an evening out in the Franklinton Arts District. (Nearby pay parking is available in the garage on McDowell, right around the corner from One Line Coffee, and, past it along the curb as McDowell dead ends.)

Start your week the right way with Manic Mondays. Giving you an enjoyable Bachata lesson with a push of cool moves. The second hour has Beginner/Intermediate Salsa on 1. You must understand basic Salsa skills to participate. 730pm-830pm Bachata Cool Moves 830pm-930pm Salsa On 1 (Beginner/Intermediate) $15 for One Class $20 for Both Free Parking & Plenty of Dance Space.

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

**Caller: Richard Ades** **Band: The McKenzies** **Clinton Heights Lutheran Church** **15 Clinton Heights Ave, Columbus, OH 43202** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/) Please bring your own refillable water bottle.

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."