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Dulwich Park Nordic Walking with Silverfit
**Advanced booking is required** \- find out more on our website [https://www.silverfit.org.uk/southwark-sessions](https://www.silverfit.org.uk/southwark-sessions/) **Meet Up is a means for promotion and *not a way to sign up* to this session.**
**Fun, fitness sessions with Silverfit Charity for the over 45s!**
**Activity:** Nordic Walking
**Venue:** Dulwich Park, College Rd, London SE21 7EB
**Meeting place:** In front of the Dulwich Clocks Café
**Instructor:** Francesca
**When:** Fridays 10.45am for 11am start
**Price:** £3
***Equipment provided - see below.***
**If you need Nordic Walking poles provided by the instructor**
For those who need to borrow poles it is essential that you sign up to the sessions beforehand so instructors know how many sets of poles they will need, this will help avoid any disappointment.
Please turn up at least 20 minutes before the session so that everyone can catch up beforehand and enjoy a full session - especially those who need to be set up with poles. Nordic Walk instructors will not normally delay the session for latecomers.
**Advice from instructors**
During inclement weather it may be useful to think about wearing layers of clothing, that you can take on & off if the weather changes during the walk (e.g. a light waterproof jacket when it rains).
Also please bring water in warmer weather, and wear walking shoes or boots suitable for wet and uneven terrain.
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For more information about this session please email the Project Manager at - **info@silverfit.org.uk**
Learn more about **Silverfit Charity** on our website [www.silverfit.org.uk](http://www.silverfit.org.uk/)
⚡️ Active Muslims Assemble! Annual Gathering, Games & Dinner🎈 [FULLY BOOKED]
🥳 Join us for an evening of games, dinner, and community! From those who began the journey with us, to those shaping it today, and to all who may walk with us next, *Insha’Allah*. We honour our roots while celebrating the past, present, future of our communities and being Active Muslims!
📺 [Assemble!](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSiloN-jUIY/?igsh=dThscnlnbms3am1s)
🧩 From board games to team games, there's something for everyone!
🍲 Menu:
* Veg Samosa
* Chicken/Lamb Samosas
* Papri Chaat
* Chicken Biryani
* (mild - chilli sauce available)
* Potted Dessert
☕ Drinks:
* Karak Chai
* Soft drinks, Juices
* Moroccan Tea
* Gongfu Chinese Tea tasting experience (limited)
📍 The venue is 7 minutes’ walk from **Norbiton Rail Station:** Direct trains from Waterloo (Vauxhall / Clapham) or 131 bus arrives outside the venue from Tooting (Wimbledon / Kingston).
⌚ From: **6:30pm to 10:30pm**
**Queen Mary Hall**,
Cambridge Gardens,
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 3NJ
🚗 Free street parking is available close to the venue/station after 6:30pm.
NOTE: *Option to meet someone at Norbiton station and which train to arrive on will also be updated near the event date.*
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💳 **BOOK TICKETS HERE:** *(Please join the waiting list, check availability, make the payment and you will be added to the going list.)*
**\* CURRENTLY FULLY BOOKED \***
🎫One person: **[PayPal Here](https://paypal.me/mubasher001/25)**[ (£25)](https://paypal.me/mubasher001/25)
or
🎫Two people: **[PayPal Here](https://paypal.me/mubasher001/46)**[ (£46)](https://paypal.me/mubasher001/46)
*IF YOU ARE PAYING VIA PAYPAL: PLEASE MAKE SURE NO FEE IS CHARGED (Send as Friends & Family / otherwise ask for bank details).*
**Confirm payment via below once you've made the payment with your Meetup Name(s):**
📱 [My WhatsApp](https://wa.me/+447799438148).
*ℹ️ This event is hosted at cost: Based on hall hire, catering, equipment and running expenses. We are unable to issue refunds but you can transfer the space to someone else if you are unable to attend.*
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🌐 **[@Active.Muslims](https://www.instagram.com/active.muslims) / Active Mindset**
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Nordic Walking Brockwell Park
Ready to get outside? Our Friday morning Nordic Walk in Brockwell Park is back!
At this moment we can meet with up to 30 people (of more than two households) to do outdoor exercise and walks. However, i like to keep our exercise groups small, so I have set the maximum participants at 12.
For now this walk is for our experienced Nordic Walkers only, who already used to Nordic Walk with us regularly before Covid 19 kept us indoors, and who have their own Nordic Walking poles.
As this session is outdoors, we will not ask you to wear a face mask, but we do ask you to keep 2 meters apart. Some of our walkers might be immune compromised or more at risk, so please help us keep everyone safe!
Please do not come to the session and stay at home if:
- you know you have been in contact - in the last 2 weeks- with someone with symptoms of possible Covid, or if you have been in contact with someone who tested positive.
- you have any of the following symptoms: (new) Loss of smell/taste, Persistent cough, Fatigue, Loss of appetite, Skin rash, Hives, Fever, Severe muscle pain, Shortness of breath, Diarrhoea, Delirium, Abdominal pain, Chest pain, Hoarse voice, Eye soreness, Sore or painful throat, Nausea or vomiting, Headache, Dizziness or light headedness
We meet by the Blackbird bakery in Herne Hill, between the station and the park.
Session Price: £10 per session, £89 for a 10-session card or £70 unlimited sessions per month. Session cards and Pay Monthly can be used in any of our outdoor walks or indoor Zoom classes sessions (except for the Parkinson's sessions).
Pay What Works:
The price shown above is the “true” value of the session that best reflects the work I put into preparing and leading your session. However, I understand that not everyone can afford to pay full price, and I don’t want that to stop you from joining us.
In an effort to find a balance between more financial accessibility and sustainable pricing, I now offer a “Pay What Works” model. This allows for financial flexibility while still valuing and respecting the work and energy I provide in creating and delivering these classes.
Then send an email to ailien@fitandhappyoutdoors.com with the heading “INVOICE please”- followed by “FAHO 1” to pay full price as quoted below, “FAHO 2”, for 20% off, or “FAHO 3” for 50% off.
Please do tell me if you want to pay for 10 sessions, or if you’d like to pay monthly.
I prefer payment by bank transfer, but if that is not possible you could pay in cash. No cheques please, the queues by the banks are just too long.
We walk in all safe weather conditions – if a walk is cancelled, we will contact you to let you know. Please check for text messages or Meetup messages before leaving home!
Bar Crawl in Central (Happens Every Day!)
Make sure to **Pre-book** your ticket through [our website](www.ontherocksbarcrawl.com/london/book-now)
We're rated number 1 for nightlife on TripAdvisor in Brighton and Barcelona, and 12th in London so you know you'll have a great time ◡̈
People come from LOTS of other channels so please ignore the meetup RSVP number ◡̈
Whether you're new to London or just expanding your social circle, bar crawling is a fantastic way to meet people! Every day our crawl is full of lively people who are just there to meet new friends and have a good time. Guides will take you to at least 5 great bars and clubs in the centre of London.
The guides make sure to make everyone feel included, encourage mixing within the group and introduce everyone. This makes it a great activity whether you come alone or with friends.
We hope to meet you soon :)
INFO:
exact meeting point shared once you purchase a ticket (prices vary depending on when you book but start at £19.50)
Included is :
\- Entry to four bars and a club
\- A free shot at each bar
\- exclusive reduced drink deals at every venue
\- access to the photos that we take with our big fancy camera
BRING ID! 18+ years old only (Sorry, it's the law :/ ) Make sure to bring a valid Driving Licence or Passport, other forms of ID (including photocopies of the above) are unlikely to be accepted by the venues that we visit. Make sure to bring ID no matter your age.
\*\*\*Please note: Due to previous bad experiences, we are unfortunately no longer able to accept stag/hen dos (or same-sex groups of more than 9) on our main crawl. To book a private crawl with us, please contact london@ontherocksbarcrawl.com\*\*\*
Ts&Cs apply: [https://ontherocksbarcrawl.com/brighton/terms-and-conditions/](https://ontherocksbarcrawl.com/brighton/terms-and-conditions/)
🏐 Casual/Social Indoor Volleyball📍Shoreditch 📶 Mixed Ability
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/43218
**Game Description:**
Come and join a casual Friday indoor volleyball session in Shoreditch 🤘
This is a mixed ability session so standard varies from week to week 🧡
Please familiarise with the rules of the game below ⬇️
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLZ44KBWEbo
Pleasure adhere to these rules when entering the hall:
No food or drink except water
No outside footwear
No chewing gum
No music allowed as we don’t have license
No changing on court after 8pm
**Directions:**
🚶♂️7 minute walk from Hoxton or Shoreditch High Street overground stations
🚿Showers and changing rooms available
**Rules**
\- 3 teams of 6
\- 6v6 games up to 15 points
\- Max 2 games in a row
Learn how to successfully run a business
**BOOK YOUR FREE TICKET TODAY**
Are you looking to take your business skills to the next level? Join us at the London Self Development & Business Tips Group for an empowering event focused on boosting your professional development. Our speakers will share valuable insights on communication skills, personal development, motivation, and success. Learn effective strategies for self-empowerment and gain practical tips for enhancing your business strategy. Whether you're an entrepreneur, professional, or someone looking to improve yourself, this event is designed to help you build confidence, develop self-esteem, and achieve your goals. Don't miss this opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and take charge of your self-help and self-improvement journey. Invest in your future success and register today!
Note: This event is open to all levels of experience and backgrounds. Join us and discover the power within you to become a confident and successful individual in both your personal and professional life.
*Hosted by Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Centre, London.*
🏐 Volleyball Games 📍 Poplar 📶 Lower Intermediate
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/43548
**Game Description:**
🎮 Warm up and game only setting.
🌟 Positive environment.
**Rules**
\- point to 15
\- max 2 games in a row
\- 3 team of 6 players
\- modified games situation might be applied depending on situation \(5:1\, modified 5:1 or 6:2 etc\.\)
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\*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 implies consent 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.
Running Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Founders Running Club :: London
**Founders Running Club (FRC)** brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome.
9:15 Bag drop at the Regent's Bar and Kitchen, Regent's Park:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/MmZdAVM8yXT9euKc7
9:30 Warm Up starts at the Inner Circle & York Bridge, South Gate: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/qw45ehLmDQY7maMD6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/qw45ehLmDQY7maMD6)
🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022
🌍 Now in 27 cities
📅 Running + Networking events + Community
**Join the community [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats)**
**Stay updated:**
**Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/)**
**Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/)**
**LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/)**
**Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC)**
**Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)**
LCC RUNNERS: Hampstead Heath Trail Running [4-5km] INTERMEDIATE
**Welcome back to LCC's Trail Running Club! For our next outing we're heading to Hampstead Heath. This is a moderately hilly run, but we'll be making for the uplands and forests at the top of the Heath where the terrain evens out and doing most of our run there. We'll be looking at a roughly 45-60 minute run, covering between 4 and 5 kilometres or thereabouts.**
Our route will take us from Gospel Oak Overground Station (on the Mildmay and Suffragette lines) through the east side of the Heath, up Parliament Hill (at a relaxed pace), around Hampstead Heath Woods and its ponds in the north, and then back down through the Vale of Heath into Hampstead itself, with transport at Hampstead tube station (Northern line) and Hampstead Heath Overground station (Mildmay line).
All are welcome - we're a mix of skill levels and leg lengths, so I'll be maintaining a relatively relaxed pace and will make sure no one winds up too far behind.
Afterwards we may hit a cafe or pub to refuel and potentially discuss strategies and next steps for this little project.
I'll be bringing plenty of water along with me, so if you forget yours, fear not. I'll also have some misting sprays and microfibre towels if the day's weather feels over-hot for anyone.
Our standard bit of info about our running group and why it's good is provided below:
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Humans evolved to run and sprint; no wonder then that when we do it regularly (within moderation and with plenty of rest days), our brains as well as bodies thank us. Running has recently been shown to [improve neuroplasticity,](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6148340/) heal [brain damage](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6148340/) in affected individuals, and foster [better mental health](https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/the-truth-behind-runners-high-and-other-mental-benefits-of-running) including elevated mood at rest and enhanced task-switching ability. Doing all this in nature, as opposed to busy London roads dodging commuters and street cleaners, also helps deliver the well-known [benefits](https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/mental-health/the-mental-health-benefits-of-nature-spending-time-outdoors-to-refresh-your-mind/) of time spent in nature to mood, anxiety levels, cognition and memory. All these things matter a great deal in an age where burnout and exhaustion are a constant presence either in our own lives or those of the people we care about [who you should totally invite along]. It matters especially for people trying to eke out a percentage of their time and mental capacity for transformative social and political organising: the better we feel, the more we'll be able to do.
In a nutshell, running is great for you and you should do it. Trail running is even better. Best of all is doing all this with a supportive group of comrades, especially one which includes knowledgeable folks who can provide some structure to what can be a puzzling sport to get started with if building up to something, like a 10k or half marathon, is your goal. Part of our running group's programming will be building a series of events aimed at building people up, slowly but surely, towards specific goals, using progressive programmes similar to the [NHS's Couch to 5k](https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/get-active/get-running-with-couch-to-5k/) system.
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Take care and see you on the trails!
5K in Hyde Park + coffee at Mercato (Sun, 25th January)
Anyone curious about tech is welcome to join this social run with Solana Run Club.
We'll run 5K at an easy, conversational pace (no competition!)
Bring your water bottle, a smile and dress for the weather 😊
❗️Meet at the drinking fountain, not Marble Arch: [find on map](https://maps.app.goo.gl/sW4WEFBgvz8Pie5K9)
**10:00 - 10:10**: meet + warm-up at [drinking fountain](https://maps.app.goo.gl/M9RnbveZZerVM7LN7) ([///noisy.demand.keeps](https://w3w.co/noisy.demand.keeps))
**10:10 - 10:40**: run 5k, easy pace ([route](https://solanarunclub.com/route/))
**10:40 - 12:00**: coffee, drinks and food at [Mercato Mayfair](https://maps.app.goo.gl/LWBihpvaeqKEmrqY8)
⏱️ Please arrive on time as messages can't be monitored during the run. Running late? Join us at Mercato.
🎒Bag drop-off is available at Mercato Mayfair. Just tell staff you're a Solana Run Club runner, or ping Alex on the group chat.
**💬** Join the **group chat** and find more useful info: [solanarunclub.com](https://solanarunclub.com)
**👕 [Buy our merch](https://www.tshirtstudio.com/marketplace/solana-run-club)**
**🛒 Support the club by [shopping on Amazon](https://amzn.to/3L2Um0G).** As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases (you don't pay extra). We put earnings back into merch, lunches and events for members.
🚇 Tube connections:
\- Central: Marble Arch
\- Elizabeth: Paddington\, Bond Street
\- Jubilee: Bond Street
\- District/Circle/H&C: Edgware Road
\- Bakerloo: Paddington
\- Victoria: Oxford Circus
\- Piccadilly: Hyde Park Corner
20s and 30s Womens Hyde Park Run and Coffee
Hey ladies in your 20s and 30s! Join us for a fun in-person run around Hyde Park, followed by some chill time over coffee. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just want to enjoy the fresh air with awesome company, this is your spot. Lace up, bring your energy, and let's make new friends while staying active. Can't wait to see you there! This is a no-drop run and all paces are welcome! We will be doing 5 kilometers. £5 each person.
Sign up on eventbrite. Link below
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/20s-and-30s-womens-hyde-park-run-and-coffee-tickets-1981206112816?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
Try GoodGym Barnet – A Friendly Run, Walk & Community Session
If you’re interested in doing something positive locally while getting a bit fitter, you’ll be very welcome at our GoodGym Barnet New Starter Session for 2026.
This is a friendly, beginner-focused session with both running and walking options, so no previous experience is needed.
We’ll meet at Stephens House & Gardens and head out together on a gentle run or walk to the Tiny Forest Barnet, before returning to Stephens House & Gardens. We move as a group, at a relaxed, social pace — no one is left behind. 2km
The running session is led by a qualified UK Athletics Run Leader and is suitable for complete beginners as well as those returning to running.
We’ll finish with tea, coffee, and cake, and time to chat and get to know each other.
Canal Run Angel to Primrose Hill
Join us Saturday at 10:30am for a casual run along the Regents Canal, approx 9.8km We head to the top of Primrose Hill and back through Regents Park finishing at Granary Square, Kings Cross. Or if you’re looking for something shorter you can turn around at any point, Camden Market or the top of Primrose Hill are good options.
We will start and meet in front of the entrance to the Regent's canal (entrance is on Muriel Street). Coffee afterwards for those interested.
Any level of runner is welcome - we're a very relaxed running group!
Saturday Run & Social Brunch
There's no better way to start the weekend than with a run in the park with a bunch of friendly people. So join us for our regular Saturday meetup!
TIME: 10am (please note we leave promptly)
DISTANCE: 6.5k/4 miles
START LOCATION: SW corner of Kensington Gardens, just inside the Kings Arms Gate (see pin on map below. program Royal Garden Hotel into google maps for directions).
We welcome all levels of runners, so everyone runs at their own pace, taking between 30 and 50mins to run a complete anti-clockwise lap of Hyde Park. then we meet up at the end and walk together to Whole Foods Market on High Street Kensington for some well-earned coffee and brunch (or to grab treats for a picnic in the park if the weather's nice).
[A route map can be found here](https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1misg9wJe6i3WXksj4q8yB43FBU07kBMv&usp=sharing)
Please sign up here or on our Strava page, which includes the route:
[https://www.strava.com/clubs/LondonSocialRunners](https://www.strava.com/clubs/LondonSocialRunners)
If you need more information, get in touch! We look forward to seeing you.
Organiser contact: Joris @ 07486420254
Running Events Near You
Connect with your local Running community
Thursday Night Run + Brewery Hangout
Join the RunDMV crew every Thursday night at **6:30pm** outside **Caboose Brewing Co.** in Vienna (520 Mill St. NE). We hit the W&OD Trail right behind the brewery for a **40-minute out-and-back run/walk**—go at your own pace, and when you hit 20 minutes, just turn around so we all finish together.
No matter if you’re walking, jogging, or pushing the pace, you’ll have company out there. Each week we switch directions (east one week, west the next) to keep things fresh.
After the run, we stick around for food and drinks at Caboose—because half the fun of run club is hanging out afterward. 🍻
Old Town Herndon Happy Hour Run
Start at the old train depot.
After the run, we'll meet at Mile 20 for a drink!
Run starts at 6:45 pm we will head toward Sterling tonight. Run at your own pace out and back.
2 mile runners turn around at Crestview Drive.
3 mile runners turn around at Tamarack Court.
3.5 & 4 - No cross streets in this stretch. You're on your own. :-)
5 mile runners - turn around at Sterling Blvd.
Lake Anne Brew House Saturday BEER RUN
Run starts promptly at 9:45 am and follows a 1.5 mile loop around the lake. Do however many loops you like!
Run at your own pace.
After the run, we'll meet at the Brew House for a beer or coffee and BREAKFAST pretzels! Those cannot be anything but delicious.
See you there.
Lake Anne Brew House Saturday BEER RUN
Run starts promptly at 9:45 am and follows a 1.5 mile loop around the lake. Do however many loops you like!
Run at your own pace.
After the run, we'll meet at the Brew House for a beer or coffee and BREAKFAST pretzels! Those cannot be anything but delicious.
See you there.
Old Town Herndon Happy Hour Run
Start at the old train depot.
After the run, we'll meet at Mile 20 for a drink!
Run starts at 6:45 pm we will head toward Sterling tonight. Run at your own pace out and back.
2 mile runners turn around at Crestview Drive.
3 mile runners turn around at Tamarack Court.
3.5 & 4 - No cross streets in this stretch. You're on your own. :-)
5 mile runners - turn around at Sterling Blvd.
Energizing Walk for Busy People!
Join our weekly walking meetup to have fun, maintain a healthy lifestyle, meet new people, and enjoy the weather! We meet Saturdays at 10am, halfway between the Reston *Container Store* and *Not Your Average Joes* (by the metal benches), leaving no later than 10:05.
Every week, rain or shine, we start by walking along the Green Trail to reach Lake Anne Community Center. Once there, we pause for water/bio (often staying a few minutes extra from April-November, due to the local Farmer's Market), and then we circle Lake Anne and head back to our starting point. It's roughly 3-4 miles and takes about an hour and a half.
Afterwards, some members will often head to *Not Your Average Joes* or another local restaurant for a quick drink/meal before tackling the day.
This event is open to all ages and fitness levels. Dogs are welcome, and we recommend dressing for the weather (umbrella, water, snow shoes, hat, etc.) since we'll walk rain or shine. Also, feel free to bring a friend!
By signing up, you accept and assume all risks and responsibilities with this activity, and nobody will be held liable.











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