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13 JUN - GROUP TICKETS - Saxon Shore Way
*This event is closed and all tickets have been sold*
**Group Travel Ticket (Optional)**
Participation in group travel is optional. You are welcome to attend the hike using your own transport. The hike itself is free of charge.
🚨 **PLEASE PAY BY TUESDAY 09 JUNE 12:00**
Scroll down for payment details
**EVENT**
Saxon Shore Way: Hastings to Rye [**[HERE](https://www.meetup.com/freehiketogether/events/314872036)**]
**DATE**
Saturday 13 June 2026
**IMPORTANT**
Anyone who signs up for a group ticket but does not make payment may be removed to allow others to take their place.
**THIS OFFER IS FOR YOU IF**
* You want to pay £13 total travel cost for the day
* You are happy to travel in a group of four
* You understand that individual tickets are not issued
* You will travel London Victoria ⇄ Hastings
*Note: The hike will end in Rye, which means you will need to buy an additional single ticket from Rye to Hastings, as the Southern Rail ticket does not cover this part of the journey.*
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**HOW IT WORKS**
* You pay **£13 in advance**
* Once a group of four is confirmed, tickets are purchased
* If a group is not formed, you receive a full refund
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**REFUNDS**
A full refund will be issued if a group of four participants is not formed. Once National Rail tickets have been purchased, they are non-refundable. However, if another participant is willing to purchase your ticket from you, you may be able to recover the cost.
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**PAYMENT**
*This event is closed and all tickets have been sold*
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**CONTACT**
WhatsApp - AdrianB: +44 (0) 7438 812 663
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📍 **MEETING POINT**
**Walt** will be present as a focal point for group travel with group tickets.
07:20 Meet at London Victoria Station ticket office
07:40 Leave the meeting point and board the train
07:54 Train departs London Victoria
09:58 Arrive in Hastings
Journey time: 2 hours and 4 minutes
**For the return from Rye, buy a single ticket from Rye to Hastings for £5.55.**
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**JOINING EN ROUTE**
You may join at stations like Clapham Junction or East Croydon. You must have your own valid ticket to pass through barriers at those stations.
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**❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS**
**Can I leave the group and travel alone later?**
No. You must stay with your group of four for the entire journey.
**Will I get an individual ticket?**
No. This is a group ticket only.
**Will the group of four receive a ticket?**
Yes, as long as all four travel together.
**Who holds the tickets?**
The organiser will hold the tickets, and the group must pass through barriers together.
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**⚠️ FINAL NOTE**
If you are late and miss the group, the group will continue without you.
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**PAID:**
01 Claire
02 Denise
03 Emily
04 Roni
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05 Yaswi Agarwal
06 Jay
07 Lauren
08 Anne
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09 Fabian
10 James Angus
11 Ahmet
12 Walt
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13 Samer Aldardari
14 Marianne Thorndahl
15 Tiger
16 Navraj
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17 kirstybeatricerobinson
18 Angela
19 Niko
20 Stephen
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21 Benjamin (EmilyGuest1)
22 Elvira (EmilyGuest2)
23 Sorca
24 Moulay Idris
**NOT PAID:**
Emil - Removed
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**NOTE**
If you prefer to arrange your own travel, you can purchase tickets directly from National Rail **[HERE](https://ticket.southernrailway.com/daysave/2026-06-13/VIC/4/)**.
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!
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We play every:
* Monday in Finsbury Park (19:00 - 20:00)
* Tuesday in Shoreditch Park (19:00 - 20:00)
* Wednesday 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. Book your place here: [https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/](https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/)
**Love Rabble**
EPPING FOREST🌲🌿🌳 £5 WALK - Part 2.
**This is part two of our GREEN WALK through EPPING FOREST today**
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**Epping Forest** is one of the largest areas of ancient woodland close to London. The forest is not just woodland. It includes:
* Heathland, Grassland plains, Wetlands, Streams, Ponds and lakes
This variety of habitats makes it an internationally important conservation area. Epping Forest has a history stretching back thousands of years to the Iron Age and was once a royal hunting forest. It contains extensive areas of more than 50,000 ancient veteran oak, beech, hornbeam, birch, and holly trees.
This section is from LOUGHTON to HIGHAMS PARK (Station) and CHINGFORD MOUNT (Pub), followed by more socialising with cheap food and drinks in a pub with a convivial atmosphere.
**WALK START: Loughton Underground Station** (Central Line - Zone 6). When you arrive at the start look for Ken with the Meetup/ 'KEN'S EVENTS' Flag/Sign/Badge.
WALK DISTANCE: Approx 6 miles to Higham Park Station and a further 1 mile to our pub in Chingford Mount. There are some gradients.
WALK ROUTE: Epping Forest, Connaught Water, Whitehall Plain, Highams Park.
WALK FINISH: Higham Park Station (London Overground - Zone 4)/ Chingford Mount High Street.
WALK STOP OUT POINT: Near to Chingford Station
Scroll down to see Disclaimer and Notice of Risks.
**ENJOY UNIQUE HEALTHY WALKS IN STUNNING GREEN SPACES IN LONDON.**
**STRENGTHEN NEW FRIENDSHIPS IN A PUB SOCIAL AFTER THE WALK.**
BREATHE FRESH AIR:
Get out, explore and enjoy London's abundant green spaces and surprising surrounding countryside. Improve your overall fitness levels. Take this opportunity to visit green parts of London, unknown to most people, and that you would not otherwise have an opportunity to see.
**Social Event**:
Our walks are social walks, where the emphasis is on meeting new people, enjoying nature, healthy exercise, and fresh air. Our walks are not interrupted with running commentaries or historical lectures, although occasionally features of significance may be pointed out. As such our walks will be continuous with few stops and it is your responsibilty to keep walkers ahead in view and to follow the direction of the walk. We always end the walk at a pub with a convivial atmosphere where the socialising can continue. *Be sure to join us in the pub for the whole experience!*
COST of Walk: A £5 meetup organiser's contribution is payable if you do not hold the Ken's Events Card. The walk is free for holders of this card.
**All of the walks on this group are only £5 each to attend. Why pay more on other groups for overpriced walks with no afterwalk socialising!!**
WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK?
For a list of future walks go to[ http://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/](https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/)
Please post no pre-event messages unless you are posting something relevant for the whole group and only post photos of other members with their consent.
Kens Events also has a Facebook Page, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
[http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events](http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events)
Instagram Page
[Kenswalks](https://www.instagram.com/weekendgreenwalks/)
Twitter
[@KenEvents](http://www.twitter.com/KenEvents)
Kens Events also has a Facebook Group that you can join, post and view photos and comments etc..
[http://www.facebook.com/groups/Kensevents](http://www.facebook.com/groups/kensevents)
Our walks normally go ahead as planned even if it rains. Light rain is not a problem.
**NOTICE of RISKS applicable for all walks:**
Please dress appropriately for weather and terrain conditions.
Only wear good sturdy shoes, with ankle support, and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit for this walk and able to walk for at least 8 miles. This walk is suitable for the average experienced hill walker. Expect some hills. Do not attend this walk if you do not fit that description or if you have a medical condition (especially heart and/or lung conditions) that may impact upon your capability of completing the walk.
These walks are city walks and countryside walks where all the usual risks of injury during such walks apply resulting from interactions with road traffic, joggers, cyclists, e-scooters,other members of the public, animals (farm, domestic and wild), plants (allergic reactions), uneven surfaces, including portruding tree roots and potholes and there may be low overhanging branches.
In these walks we cross busy roads, use towpaths alongside water, bridlepaths, country lanes and sometimes ill defined paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Some tracks may be muddy and slippery, and conditions may be wet and icy. The walk leader is not and does not purport to be a professional guide, or a medical professional, but is instead a like minded individual who also enjoys hill walking and who is familiar with the intended route.
Do not attend this walk unless you accept and consent to the above risks. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself.
**DISCAIMER**
All Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here
[https://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/](https://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/)
to find out more about Kens Events/Walks and click on 'read more' to see full disclaimer.
🏀Basketball Scrimmage📍Shoreditch 📶 Lower Intermediate
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/45596
**Game Description:**
Come and play in a 2 hour full court men’s basketball scrimmage 🏀 This is a lower-intermediate & above run so if you’re a beginner please don’t book to this session 🙌
**Directions:**
📍New City Fitness - Hoxton. Enter via Redvers Street
🚶♂️3 min walk from Hoxton overground station
🚿 Showers and changing rooms available
**Rules**
\- 3 teams of 5/6 \(1 sub per team\)
\- Games first to 7 points \(1s/2s\) or 7 minute clock
\- Max 3 games in a row
\- Call your own fouls\, be honest and respect the call\. Shoot for it if there is a disagreement\.
IO Extended London 2026
Join us for an exciting gathering to celebrate Google I/O Extended 2026 with the GDG London community!
This event will bring together developers, tech enthusiasts, and industry experts to share key highlights and innovations, including those unveiled just a few weeks ago at Google I/O 2026. You'll have the opportunity to hear and ask questions of expert speakers, and participate in hands-on workshops and engage in insightful discussions.
We'll cover the latest in AI , Android, Web, Cloud, and more technologies. Whether you're a seasoned developer or new to Google's tech ecosystem, this event is packed with valuable content to enhance your knowledge and network. Come and connect with like-minded individuals, expand your tech skills, and be a part of the vibrant GDG London community.
Don't miss out on this chance to learn and grow with us—register now to secure your spot!
Agenda
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Hosted By
Goran Minov, Regional Technical Strategist | GDG Organizer
I am a Cyber Security Architect specialising in Identity & Access Management (IAM). My passion lies in architecting secure Google Cloud solutions and building Android applications.
I currently serve as a Senior Technical Account Manager at Okta. As a key member of the customer success team, I'm dedicated to ensuring customers fully maximise the value of their Okta investment, focusing on automation and efficiency within their identity and access management solutions. With a background that spans various technical and leadership roles, I bring deep expertise in transforming complex identity challenges into streamlined, secure, and user-friendly experiences.
Stefan Cornea, GDG Organizer
Chris Bouloumpasis, GDG Organizer
Sara Mita Gabriel, Team Member
Renuka Kelkar, GDG Organizer
Sumith Damodaran, PM / GDG Organizer
Tom Colvin, Organiser
Tom Colvin is CTO of Apptaura, the app development specialists; and founder of Conseal Security, the mobile app security experts. He has been a developer for over 20 years and worked with Android since Cupcake. He is a Google Developer Expert in Android.
Mihaela Peneva,
Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-london-presents-io-extended-london-2026/.
ROS Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
⚽Casual 6 aside📍Canary Wharf📶 Mixed Ability
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/45756
**Game Description:**
Come and play in a casual 6 aside game on a Sunday afternoon ⚽️ It’s a beautiful pitch with larger goals 😍
💦 Showers, changing rooms, water fountain and toilets available.
**Directions:**
🚶♂️1 minute walk from Poplar DLR station
🚗 No designated car parking
**Rules**
\- Change keeper every 6 minutes
\- Classic 6 aside rules
\- No slide tackles\, play safe
\- Respect everyone on the pitch
GREEN £5 WALK🌲🌳:- TASTEFUL ITALIAN GARDENS🌾 to TRANQUIL JAPANESE GARDENS🌹
PARKS, LAKES, FOUNTAINS, EXQUISITELY LANDSCAPED ITALIAN GARDENS, and PICTURESQUE JAPANESE GARDENS, plus SOCIALISING with CHEAP FOOD and DRINKS, in a convivial pub atmosphere.
**WALK START POINT: Lancaster Gate Tube Station (Central Line)**
WALK ROUTE: After visiting the Italian Gardens and Fountains at Lancaster Gate, we proceed to Holland Park and the Japanese Gardens and then to Westfield Shepherds Bush where we will finish in a large pub.
WALK DISTANCE: Approx 5.5 miles.
WALK END POINT: Shepherds Bush Tube Station (Central Line, London Overground)
WALK STOP OUT POINT: Our route goes close to several London bus routes.
**ENJOY UNIQUE HEALTHY WALKS IN STUNNING GREEN SPACES OR ALONG WATERWAYS IN LONDON. STRENGTHEN NEW FRIENDSHIPS IN A PUB SOCIAL AFTER THE WALK.**
**COST of EVENT**:
**All of the walks on this group are only £5 each to attend. Payment is not collected before the day of the event to allow you maximum flexibility. Why pay more on other groups for overpriced walks with no afterwalk socialising!!**
**The walk is free for holders of the Ken's Events Membership Card.**
Scroll down to see risk notice and disclaimer.
Enjoy London! Get out and about and see your city in the company of new people! Explore and enjoy London's abundant green spaces and surprising surrounding countryside. Give up the city streets for a day and breathe some fresh air. Improve your overall fitness levels and make some great new friends at the same time. Take this opportunity to visit green parts of London, unknown to most people, and that you would not otherwise have an opportunity to see.
Social Event:
Our walks are social walks, where the emphasis is on meeting new people, enjoying nature, healthy exercise, and fresh air. Our walks are not interrupted with running commentaries or historical lectures, although occasionally features of significance may be pointed out. As such our walks will be continuous with few stops and it is your responsibilty to keep walkers ahead in view and to follow the direction of the walk. WE ALWAYS END THE WALK AT A PUB WHERE THE SOCIALISING CAN CONTINUE.
RISKS for all walks: Please dress appropriately for weather conditions and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit for this walk and be able to walk for four miles without a break. In these walks we use; pavements, cross busy roads, public parkland, towpaths alongside water, other public paths, rights of way, bridlepaths, country lanes and other established paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Please only wear good sturdy shoes, preferably walking boots and take care as surfaces may be uneven, tree roots may protrude, there may be low overhanging branches and some paths are also used by joggers and cyclists and sometimes cars (country lanes). Some tracks may be muddy and slippery. On occasion wild,domestic and farm animals may also encountered. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself.
No large dogs or small children please.
Please arrive in good time to allow opportunity to use toilets at the start of the walk as there may not be any toilet breaks available during the walk.
WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK?
For a list of future walks go to[ http://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/](https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/)
DISCAIMER
All Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here
[http://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/](http://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/)
to find out more about Kens Events/Walks and click on 'read more' to see full disclaimer.
COST of EVENT: A £5 meetup organiser's contribution will be collected from attendees who do not hold the Ken's Events Membership Card.
Please post no pre-event messages unless you are posting something relevant for the whole group and only post photos of other members with their consent.
Kens Events also has a Facebook Page, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
[http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events](http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events)
Instagram Page
[Kenswalks](https://www.instagram.com/weekendgreenwalks/)
Twitter
[@KenEvents](http://www.twitter.com/KenEvents)
Kens Events also has a Facebook Group that you can join.
[http://www.facebook.com/groups/Kensevents](http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events)
RAIN POLICY: Our walks normally go ahead as planned even if it rains. Light rain is not usually a problem . However if torrentail rain is forecast, please check back to this webpage on the morning of the event around 10am for the latest update.
Tell your friends you are going!
[https://secure.meetup.com/LONDON-MEETUP-SOCIAL-GROUP-KENS-EVENTS/invite/](https://secure.meetup.com/LONDON-MEETUP-SOCIAL-GROUP-KENS-EVENTS/invite/)
When you arrive at the starting point look Ken with the 'KEN'S EVENTS'/MEETUP Flag or Badge.
🏀 OT 🏀@New City Fitness📍Hoxton 📶 Mixed Ability
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/47955
**Game Description:**
We are back after a long summer of refurbishment at the New City College for some more Basketball😎🏀🎊🥳
Come and play in a 2 hour full court mixed level basketball scrimmage 🏀
All abilities all gender are welcomed.
Please check out a video from my previous session to have a rough idea of level of play below.
https://youtu.be/DfLOW5N8DM8?si=HC50JEJjxPcJPCEM
Video of the session will be posted on YouTube
Join my WhatsApp group for future updates and join the community of 600+ ballers below.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/EtHAq8ycmea9EwtvgTsQPo
**Directions:**
📍New City Fitness - Hoxton. Enter via Redvers Street
🚶♂️3 min walk from Hoxton overground station
🚿 Showers and changing rooms available
**Rules**
\- Maximum 3 teams of 6 \(1 sub per team\)
\- 4 minute clock\. Winning team earn 2 pts\, losing team got zero\. Tied game will see each team awarded 1 point\.
\- Max 2 games in a row
\- Call your own fouls\, be honest and respect the call\. Shoot for it if there is a disagreement\.
\- The team with the most points will play in the finals\.
\- 2nd seed will face 3rd seed team in a knock out style “Play in” game\. 2nd seed will have an advantage against 3rd seed so every win matters in the group stage\.
\- two 4 mins final games\, 1st seed to start the ball with the game\.
\- if after two games there is a 1:1 tie\, we play the last game\- the final game\. I will explain the rule should we reach this ultimate stage 😎
🏐Volleyball Sessions📍Canning Town📶Mid Intermediate
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/49608
**Game Description:**
Come and join a mid intermediate session in Canning Town
🚨Directions🚨
📍Enter via Morgan Street
🚶♂️5 minute walk from Canning Town Station🚗 Free car parking on site
🚿 Showers, changing rooms, water fountain & toilets are present
**Rules**
\- 3 teams of 6
\- Games to 15 points
\- Max 2 games in a row
\- Please be kind and respectful to all players 🧡
🏐5:1 Volleyball Session📍Canary Wharf 📶Mid Intermediate
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/50589
**Game Description:**
🎮 Warm up and game only setting.
🌟 Positive environment.
\*Privacy policy for games only sessions\*
By attending this game session, you agree to the following:
\* Video recordings/photos are allowed only during free game\* sessions
\* Attending means consenting to potentially being recorded by other participants
\* Any videos must only 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.
**Rules**
\- point to 15
\- max 2 games in a row
\- 3 team of 6 players
\- modified games situation might be applied depending on situation \(5:1\, modified 5:1 or 6:2 etc\.\)
Energy & Evolution (13 miles)
"*The experiments I am about to relate may be repeated with great ease, whenever the sun shines."*
North Downs nature from Zone 6! On Thomas Young's birthday in 1773, this walk links places connected with two great intellects.
Armed with a piece of board into which he cut a couple of slits, in 1803 Thomas Young proved for the first time that light travels in waves. A year later he was developing a theory of capillary phenomena and surface tension. Also defined the term 'energy'. When not expanding knowledge of physics, there was time to decipher the Rosetta Stone and define as a group the Indo-European languages. Thomas ended up at Farnborough in Kent, whose church sits on the edge of open countryside, invisible to the metropolis that lurks behind.
Along the way we'll lunch at Downe, home of Charles Darwin.
"*Besides love and sympathy, animals exhibit other qualities connected with the social instincts which in us would be called moral."*
Plenty of ups and downs along the way🚶➡️
WALK START: 10.30 AM from NEW ADDINGTON tram stop (Zone 6). Village stop at lunchtime. Bring a packed lunch. Walk ends at ORPINGTON station (Zone 6). Travelcards, Oyster & Contactless cover all travel.
*How to join?*
* The walk is entirely free of charge;
* You only arrange for your own travel and pub expenses;
* Understand our terms and conditions below (the "IMPORTANT" part);
* Understand how to stay safe outdoors, as you will be responsible for yourself. See our quick safety tips:
http://www.meetup.com/Free-Outdoor-Trips-From-London/about/
*What to bring*
* Plenty of water, 1-2 litres recommended
* Enough snacks and packed lunch to keep you energized along the walk
* Extra snacks and an extra packed lunch just in case
* Rainproof (ideally waterproof) clothing, sturdy shoes/boots you don't mind getting muddy
* Spare socks
* Walking poles and/or an umbrella :-)
* Yourself...
* ...and your camera!
* Cash for train ticket
* Cash for pub at the end of the walk?
Feel free to ask any questions in the comments section!
IMPORTANT
Please bear in mind this is a free of charge, self-guided trip with a hobby group. It is not organized by a business nor any entity with commercial purposes.
Any trip details, travel advice, route planning, instructions and other content in our group merely represent our shared personal knowledge, research and suggestions as outdoor enthusiasts. As this is no business, there is no "product", "service" or "package" and also no "tour guide", "operator" or "walk leader".
Each participant is responsible for their own safety. Even if some of us are very experienced walking outdoors, nobody assumes responsibility for any kind of injury, damage or loss that may happen.
Despite this, we take extreme precautions and all trips we plan are very safe, fun, highly educational and popular. Our experienced members volunteer their time and effort to shape a pleasant and quality adventure for everyone :-)
By participating you acknowledge and agree with this disclaimer.
Here are our tips on staying safe during outdoor trips:
http://www.meetup.com/Free-Outdoor-Trips-From-London/about/
TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATION, INSURANCE
Although we provide detailed suggestions, each participant is expected to arrange their own travel and (if required) accommodation - this gives everyone the freedom and choice to join from wherever they want and stay wherever they want. Anyone interested in travel or outdoor insurance should also arrange this on their own. As mentioned above we always take extreme precautions, but some people may still feel safer if covered.
We advise not to buy tickets until the day. People getting tickets from the same station are encouraged to meet early on the day to benefit from discounts such as GroupSave.
ROS Events Near You
Connect with your local ROS community
Smart Search + AI: An Outcome-Driven Journey from IDP to a Suite of AI
Over a billion documents processed. Millions of Veterans impacted. Hundreds of thousands of employee hours saved. Faster decisions. Greater accuracy. More benefits in the hands of our disabled Veterans.
We created Smart Search, the world’s largest consumer of Amazon Textract, right when GenAI began reshaping what’s possible. Since then, we’ve built a suite of AI‑driven solutions that transform this data into real, measurable outcomes—accelerating benefits decisions for our Nation’s Veterans.
Join us for a focused conversation on how an outcome‑driven approach to AI is helping us boost accuracy, streamline workflows, and deliver faster results for those who have served.
This is a follow up to the AWS re:Invent 2023 "Intelligent Document Processing with Gen AI for Public Sector" presentation.
About Speaker: Cameron Williams is a Senior Technical Project Manager and cross-functional technical leader at Booz Allen Hamilton with 15+ years of experience architecting and evolving scalable, cloud-native systems, from greenfield development to complex enterprise modernization. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronw711/
**THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/
**DIRECTIONS**
Franklin University
Fisher Hall
300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8
Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map.
NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code - Alan Barber
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge.
**Abstract**
*Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code*
Visual Studio Code is one of the most widely used development environments today, and much of its flexibility comes from its extension ecosystem. Extensions allow developers to customize the editor with new features, integrations, and workflow improvements tailored to their needs.
In this session, we’ll cover what extensions are and the different types available, including full extensions written in TypeScript or JavaScript, along with lighter-weight extensions such as color themes, language packs, language support, code snippets, and keymaps. We’ll also look at practical reasons a developer might create an extension, from automating repetitive tasks to adding custom tooling.
The session includes a hands-on walkthrough of creating a new extension, testing it locally, and understanding the basic project structure. We’ll close with a brief overview of how extensions are packaged and published to the Visual Studio Marketplace and other distribution options.
**YouTube Link**
TBD
Microsoft Build - Columbus Edition!
We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio!
The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us!
And yes, there will be free food.
Please RSVP via [Microsoft Build //localhost:columbus | Microsoft Reactor](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27247/).
AI Improv: let’s build a game together with Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini and b
We are going to build together with all the CLIs! E will be doing it at Columbus Code and Coffee
Agenda
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Hosted By
James Power, Organizer
Pete Gordon, Organizer
Just a Software Guy in the age of the Internet.
Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-columbus-presents-ai-improv-lets-build-a-game-together-with-claude-code-codex-and-gemini-and-be-the-judge/.
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!
Claude Code with Unity
A session on using Claude Code, Anthropic's AI coding agent, in real Unity development. We'll cover what coding agents are, where Claude Code fits, and how to apply it to an actual game project.
The format is presentation-style, with live demos and time for questions throughout. After brief scene-setting on coding agents and what makes Claude Code distinct, we'll go problem-driven: demoing it live on a released Unity game and introducing each feature as a solution to a problem we hit.
What to Expect:
* An intro to coding agents and where Claude Code fits
* A live demo on a real Unity project
* Key features as solutions to real problems: 𝖢𝖫𝖠𝖴𝖣𝖤.𝗆𝖽, context management, hooks, skills, subagents, and MCP
* Unity-specific pain points, including Domain Reload and MCP caveats
* Putting it together
All experience levels welcome. Food and drinks provided.
*Note: meetup topics may change — check back for the latest details.*
COhPy Monthly Meeting
**Improving Office in Franklinton**
Physical location:
Improving Office
330 Rush Alley Suite #150
Columbus, OH 43215
Schedule:
6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages.
6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s).
Topic: This month Chris Pazsint will be talking about Agentic Coding. How does one use CLI Based Agents, and Agentic IDEs such as Cursor, Kiro, Antigravity? How to include agentic coding plugins for IDEs you already love such as Visual Studio Code.
We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com




















