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Let's go with the flow and do this amazing 10 mile walk in the stunning Hampshire countryside ! Things to bring : packed lunch, water, snacks etc and waterproof jacket and walking shoes/boots/trainers. We shall buy group train tickets at 10am for the 10.30am train that arrives at Haslemere at 11.21am. Train ticket: Return to Haslemere Or you may decide to drive. Lunch stop will be by a pub in Fernhurst. You should have adequate and appropriate insurance for this type of activity and be able to walk 2.5 miles per hour. We shall have a drink at the end of the walk. Likely train back from Haslemere at 5pm that arrives in London at around 6pm. Please only post photos of others with their consent. My no is 07714250849.

Golders Queens is a newly established LGBTQ+ choir meeting weekly at Golders Green Unitarians, offering a supportive and joyful space to explore singing in community. It's a place to grow in confidence, discover your voice, and enjoy the simple pleasure of making music together, Whether you've sung in a choir for years or are just beginning, you'll find a welcoming group ready to build something new.

This is becoming a popular relaxing walk, and if you have not been able to come along, do come if you can. Come and join me and Keith on a lovely 6 mile walk following the River Wandle starting at Sainsbury's near Colliers Wood Tube Station and ending up at The Hope Pub near Carshalton Station. We will meet at the cafe in Marks & Spencers on Merton High Street at 10.30 am for coffee and will start our walk at 11.00 am { to get to the Cafe,, you come out of Colliers Wood Station, and walk straight along the high street, cross over the traffic lights, and keep walking till you see the shopping mall on your left, walk over the bridge into the shopping mall go up the escalator and Marks and Spencer is on your right at the top of the escalator.} Our walk will take us along river paths, passing water mills and weirs, and with plenty of wildlife to see, so time will be allowed to take photographs. We will visit the wetlands board walk which is worth seeing, and will have a 30 minute break at the Café in Morden Hall Park, where toilets are also available. After our break we will carry on along the Wandle Trail ending up at Carshalton Ponds where we leave the Wandle and make our way to The Hope Pub for a late lunch. With Carshalton Station being 5 minutes away with trains going direct to Victoria and London Blackfriars or Sutton{ where you can change to go to London Bridge} If is advisable to wear walking boots, as some of the paths can get quite muddy, and if you have a knee problem or walk slow this walk is definitely not for you. If you need any more info ring or text Paul on 07530 675739 {this is not a smart phone} Meet up fee £7 payable on arrival. please check that you have the right change. JOIN OUR 45+ NOT GRUMPY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY <[https://www.facebook.com/45plusnotgrumpy/](https://www.facebook.com/45plusnotgrumpy/)>

From 7:45PM to 9:45PM For clothing, any combination of T-shirts, shorts, tracksuits etc. Recommend you bring a large bottle of water Although we start at 7:45pm, some people arrive at any time up to 8.30. Our numbers vary from week to week, but we average to around 23 - which works very well. Payment of £7 after you have returned home, and by transfer to bank account (details masked) Directions - proceed to Ashburton Library on Shirley Road, and go down the private road to the right of the Library. And you will find on your left an entrance to the building that is marked Sports Centre/Reception. Free car parking is available adjacent to the Sports Centre, and more spaces if you continue along the private road. Transport options - Rail to East Croydon Station, and then 367 Bus. Alternatively Tram to Blackhorse Lane or Woodside Tram stops On entry go to the far end, turn right through the door marked Sports Hall and continue through the lobby You are most welcome to come along as a beginner You need to wear indoor (ideally badminton or squash) NON MARKING sports shoes - so that you do not leave (black) scuff marks on the floor We are an informal, social group and are not covered by any insurance. We are not responsible for any injuries or loss occurred as a result of your participation. Please arrange your own insurance if you would like to be covered. You are advised to always (and please do!) warm up before RSVPs please

Meet up fee £7 to be paid at the beginning of the meet up. Card or cash payments. Meeting at Mikis Paradise Cafe. Please bring your favourite Tarot deck.

Join **TeamMC** for our *London to Oxford Bike Ride 2026* — an inspiring challenge that combines fitness, fun, and fundraising for a powerful cause. Every mile you cycle will help provide vital support for **struggling families in Palestine, South Asia, and East Africa** — helping them access food, healthcare, and essential aid. **REGISTRATION MANDATORY** Link: [https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/London2Oxford](https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/London2Oxford) **Registration Fee:** £25 **Fundraising Target:** £200 **Distance:** 100km (≈ 60 miles) **Elevation:** 700m **Start Time:** 8:00 AM **Start Location:** TEAMMC Cycles, London E1 **Finish Location:** Oxford Central Mosque **All participants will receive:** * Finisher’s Medal ✅ * Food and refreshments at the finish line ✅ * Support vehicle with drinks and snacks along the route ✅ * Transport for you *and your bike* back to London ✅

Online Personal Tarot Readings to be booked via my website: www.mapitarot.com. Please check for any other available dates and times if this event doesn't suit you.

Have you ever wanted to be immersed within either the city or nature in the form of a walk and socialise at the same time? If so, this may be the right walk for you. Welcome to another one of the WALK events where you have the opportunity to explore all the scenic routes I’ll execute whether there’s nature within, whether we get immersed within the city and feel great about yourself. 

With this particular walk, we will be walking down regents canal. Regents Canal is quite the unique shortcut from Angel to Mile End that offers the views of many houseboats, cafes and much more be it on the canal or beside it. After this walk, we’ll be heading to ‘Sweet’ for some desserts if you wish. They started in late 2015 which became a popular hotspot in 2017. They too specialise in some gorgeous desserts such as their cookie doughs, tall shakes, milk cakes and much more. To check out their menu, check the link at: https://www.sweetstepney.co.uk My fellow explorers, if you enjoyed the event, I’m more than happy to accept any donations which of course are optional but will go a long way to help me unlock and deliver even more exciting and engaging events and resources: https://www.paypal.me/calvinjoy 

Starting point: Angel Station
Ending point: Mile end
Walking length: 3.6 miles
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes +
Required clothing: Smart casual, comfortable shoes and a jacket in case it gets cold
Departure: 20 minutes after the meeting time. 

WHAT - Walk down Regents canal
WHERE - Regents canal
WHEN - 6:30pm - 9pm
MEETING POINT - Outside Angel station
NEAREST STATION - Angel station
REQUIREMENTS - Just your good behaviour is all and whatever is listed above for the walk.

 Disclaimers: Please be on your best behaviour and respect one another. This group doesn’t tolerate any misbehaviour and misconduct. Should such a thing take place, you will be removed. If you ask a question that either already has the answer to it or doesn’t relate to the event at all, I won’t respond. Whenever an event takes place, I will cut off contact 20 minutes after the event commences. If you message even 1 minute after the cut off time, I won’t be available as I’m conducting the event. There will be photography and videography by myself so if you are photo conscious and/or do not want to be in the video, do kindly inform me and I’ll try my utmost best to not involve you in the picture. Let’s all be responsible but please be aware you come at your own risk. Do be mindful of your possessions, belongings and most importantly, your safety. The ‘London society of explorers’ accept no risk of liability at this event.

Meet up fee £7 to be paid at the beginning of the meet up. Cash or card payments. @Alfies Antique Market. Alfayez entrance, ground floor, ROOM B04. Please bring your favourite Tarot deck.

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

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

# **Saturday, May 16, 2026** **Beginners’ Session 1:30 to 2:00 PM** **Dancing 2:00 to 4:30 PM** **Please note that this is an afternoon dance!** **You are invited to join us for dinner at Olive and Lime (in the church’s back parking lot) after the dance.** **Kim Thompson, from Athens, will take the mic and we’ll dance to the music of Roscommon Sessions. Kim will lead us through a variety of old and new dances that welcome newbies and delight experienced dancers.** **Roscommon Sessions, a traditional Irish music quartet from Columbus, Ohio, began their musical journey centered around the energy and spontaneity of Irish sessions. They are excited to bring their lively jigs and reels, a couple of flowing waltzes, and the occasional musical surprise to the All Soles contra dancers!** **Roscommon Sessions is Steve Steele (guitar), Jim Lindroth (percussion), Carol Metheny (fiddle) and Sarah Sigmon (fiddle).** **We hope to see you dancing!** **Location: First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Road, Columbus, OH 43214.** **Cost is $10 for adults, $5 ages 12-25.** **New to dancing? A beginners’ session, from 1:30 to 2:00 PM, will get you started. You will learn some basic figures that will be repeated in the afternoon’s dances. All dances will be taught and no partner is needed. Dancing is from 2:00 to 4:30 PM.** **Please bring your own refillable water bottle.** **All Soles Dance upcoming dance dates are, as follows:** **June 20, 2026** **Tentative:** **July 25, 2026–Summer Potluck and Dance** **No August Dance** **September 26, 2026** **October 17, 2026** **November 21, 2026** **December 19, 2026** **Visit our website at: https://firstuucolumbus.org/connection/all-soles/**

Join us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “create a better world” by helping serve those in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: FAITH MISSION – GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. For this event, our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces. PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for BRUNCH from 10:30am to 12:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 10:20am and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. LOCATION: Faith Mission – Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1 (in the back of the building), indicated in the attached map. On-site parking in the adjacent lot and street parking is available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing all of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please try to update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will not be eligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. Our Partner Agency for this event is Lutheran Social Services! A huge THANK YOU to all of YOU for volunteering at this (and any of our previous) CMG Gives Back events! Should be another good/fun/meaningful time together, Dan

🏓 **CSC Pickleball League – Join the Fun!** Whether you're competitive or just want to connect with fellow members, this friendly ladder league is for you! 🗓 **May 19 – July 7** ⏰ Tuesdays \| 7:00–9:00 PM 📍 Match Point Pickleball Club – 350 McCormick Blvd, Columbus 💲 $85 per player (no sub needed if you need to skip a week) **YOU MUST SIGN UP VIA LINK BELOW AND PAY PRIOR TO 5/17 TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT.** [Pickleball Summer 2026 - Calendar - Columbus Ski Club](https://www.columbusskiclub.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=686961&item_id=2948671&actr=3) No equipment required (bring your own paddle if you prefer). Partners rotate weekly, and skill levels are assigned by the facility—no experience needed! Come out, improve your game, and meet great people. All skill levels welcome! Columbus Ski Club Membership is required to participate - don't worry its not expensive and allows you annual access to many other sports leagues and activities along with trips! Sign up for membership here and then proceed to sign up for Pickleball league. Please reach out with any questions! [New Member Sign Up - Columbus Ski Club](https://www.columbusskiclub.org/content.aspx?page_id=60&club_id=686961)