Sailing

***PLEASE NOTE:*** *Signup for our events must be made through the London Sailing Club website, and not via Meetup - [click here to register](https://www.londonsailing.club/Events/Calendar/View?id=199). If you are not already a member of the club you will need to become a full or social member which you can do [by clicking here](https://www.londonsailing.club/Registration/Register?isSlotReAssignment=False).* **Want to practise your boat handling skills or gain more confidence parking yachts in marinas? Fancy refreshing your night sailing skills? Join us for a busy 24 hours to do both, in time for a new sailing season.** Parking a boat and night sailing are two of the things we learn on our Day Skipper course, but they can continue to cause anxiety even for experienced sailors. To give club members an opportunity to practise these skills before a new sailing season gets underway in earnest, we're running two training days in February - this page is for the trip on Saturday / Sunday but [click here](https://www.londonsailing.club/Events/Calendar/View?id=193) if you would prefer to come on Friday / Saturday. This is a non-commercial trip costing £130 run on a shared-cost basis. *Plan* Arrive at Port Hamble marina for a quick dinner (not included in the event cost), an evening briefing, and few hours of night sailing in the Solent. After returning to the marina, the following day will be spent practising close quarters boat handling, including berthing/unberthing the yacht in various scenarios and different states of tide. If there is time there may be an opportunity to practise other skills like MOB recovery or mooring under sail but the focus will be on close quarters manoeuvring. The boat will return to the marina for a quick tidy-up, and you should be free to leave by 4pm. No formal instruction will be offered, and everyone aboard will do an equal share of the driving and the leading of the manoeuvres. Simon Tottman will act as the Skipper and will have final say on the itinerary. The weekend is being organised by Club Chair Maurice MacSweeney. *Participants* This event is not suitable for beginners and those attending will already need to have had some sailing experience, and most likely will have completed a Day Skipper practical course. Priority will be given to those participating in the club's Take The Helm programme, and those who have expressed interest in skippering for future club trips. We want to give as many members as possible the opportunity to practise their skills, so whilst you are welcome to express interest in attending both days, we may not be able to confirm your place for[ the additional day](https://www.londonsailing.club/Events/Calendar/View?id=193) until nearer the time. *Yacht* We’ve chartered a 37ft Beneteau Oceanis. It's coded for 8 people but we'll be a maximum of 5 plus skipper to ensure everyone has enough space and plenty of time on the helm. Accommodation will be aboard the yacht in shared double cabins. *Skipper* This event is skippered by club member and former Chair Simon Tottman, who has skippered well over 200 days / 5000 miles on yachts from 37’ to 53’, mainly in the Solent but also in the Med and Caribbean, as well as skippering Round the Island and Cowes Week races and crewing across the Atlantic. Simon holds the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore, Yachtmaster Instructor, VHF, PB2, First Aid, Sea Survival and Offshore Safety qualifications. *Kit* No special or expensive sailing kit required! Just bring practical footwear and warm clothing to suit the weather forecast - you're likely to need warm layers. Lifejackets are provided. Foul weather gear can be hired locally if needed. Towels and bedding aren’t provided, so please bring a towel, pillow and sleeping bag. Don't forget to bring some gloves, a warm hat and, if you have one, a headtorch with a red light. *Cost* This is a non-commercial trip run on a shared-cost basis. The cost is £130 per person, which covers the yacht charter, fuel, marina/harbour fees, breakfasts, lunches, snacks and soft drinks, and a £5 contribution to the club's Muck Up Fund which allows us to help skippers on club trips manage the risk of accidental damage caused by trip participants. The event fee doesn’t cover evening meals or getting yourself to/from the trip. We ask for the full amount up front to secure your place. Note that, because this trip is being advertised via the London Sailing Club’s platforms, any participant who is not already a full member of the Club (which costs £24 per year) will need to join prior to the start of the trip. London Sailing Club terms and conditions apply.

### **We’re absolutely thrilled to extend an exclusive invitation to our members and guests to join us at CÉ LA VI London, the capital’s newest sky-high destination for London’s most stylish singles** **✨** Meaning *“This is the life”*, CÉ LA VI embodies celebration, sophistication and living in the moment — and we couldn’t imagine a more perfect setting for a Cocktails & Conversation night designed for effortless chemistry and unforgettable connections. **Tickets available here:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/skyline-mixer-chinese-new-year-celebration-tickets-1981234071441?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/skyline-mixer-chinese-new-year-celebration-tickets-1981234071441?aff=oddtdtcreator) Newly opened in **Paddington Square**, this glamorous rooftop venue spans the **17th and 18th floors** of London's most striking new landmark, bringing new glamour to the heart of West London. Expect exceptional cocktails and a buzzing atmosphere made for mingling. And the best part? We’re delighted to be taking part in the venue’s **Chinese New Year celebrations** 🐉, with the rooftop coming alive with festive flair, stunning ambience and a high-energy party atmosphere throughout the night 🏮 The evening begins at **8pm** with a complimentary welcome drink served until **8.30pm**, as our attentive hosts make introductions and ensure everyone feels at home in this spectacular new space. Guests will have the opportunity to mingle, chat and connect over cocktails, with plenty of opportunities to meet new people — whether you arrive solo or with friends. As the night progresses, the energy lifts with **DJ music**, vibrant rooftop vibes and celebratory entertainment moments woven into the evening — setting the tone for a stylish, flirtatious night of conversation, connection and dancing high above the London skyline. As with all Cocktails & Conversation events, this experience brings together London’s most eligible singles in a setting designed for effortless introductions, genuine chemistry and that spark you can’t find on an app. 🕘 **Event Details:** **Welcome Drink & Introductions:** Served from **8:00pm to 8:30pm** **Mingling, DJ Music & Rooftop Party Vibes:** Till Late **Guests:** Approx. **130** Prepare to immerse yourself in an evening of elegance, excitement and elevated connection — at one of London’s most anticipated new openings. **Dress code:** Smart & Stylish **Age range:** All ages welcome **Tickets available here:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/skyline-mixer-chinese-new-year-celebration-tickets-1981234071441?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/skyline-mixer-chinese-new-year-celebration-tickets-1981234071441?aff=oddtdtcreator)

It's time to play, experiment and get some great results! Tonight it is all about using slow shutter speeds to make interesting and creative images. We have a few techniques in the bag for you to try out, each brings a different effect for you to achieve. * Dragging the shutter * Traffic trails * Zoom bursts * and more... Come and join us for creative shooting and a bit of fun! In this session you'll learn to drag the shutter and achieve fabulous creative images! EQUIPMENT * Tripod * Kit lens 18-55, 24-70mm etc * Shutter release TRAVEL * Check the TFL website for any delays that could delay your journey WHAT TO WEAR * Check the weather and wear appropriate clothing CONTACT Alex 07956 264049 UPCOMING EVENTS www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa

**Welcome back to LCC's Trail Running Club! For our next intermediate/advanced we're heading back 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: \-\-\-\-\- 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. \-\-\-\-\- Take care and see you on the trails!

LOW TIDE FINE ART LONG EXPOSURE PHOTOGRAPHY Learn to create the dreamy effects this type of photography can create. You have the ability to blur clouds, cars, etc or create surreal, dreamy, or dramatic effects on water and sky. For this session we'll shoot the river at low tide. Low tide will give us a unique view of London Bridge and our other locations including the Shard. This type of photography is associated with fine art photography due to the surreal effects long exposures can bring. **Kase Filters** Today we'll be providing the amazingly quick and compact Kase Magnetic filters. Filters will smooth water, blur clouds and make moving objects disappear. If you are interested in buying and would like a 10% discount: Website: [www.kasefilters.com](http://www.kasefilters.com/) Discount code: **10kaalex** WHAT YOU WILL LEARN * Master visual effects using ND filters * How to expose, focus and compose your image * Camera settings for water/cloud movement * Best practise for long exposure photography REQUIRED EQUIPMENT * A tripod * Shutter release * Lens: 18-55mm, 24-70mm or wider EXPERIENCE * Beginners / refreshers CLOTHING * Check the weather and dress accordingly * Wear good walking shoes for walking on the river bed OTHER ESSENTIALS * As usual check the TFL website for any delays that may interrupt your journey Contact * Alex 07956264049 UPCOMING EVENTS [https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa/events/calendar/](https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographiciop/events/calendar/)

**\*\*THIS IS NOT A FREE EVENT & RSVP ON MEET UP DOES NOT GUARANTEE ENTRY\*\*** **TO ATTEND THIS EVENT A TICKET MUST BE PURCHSED FROM OUR WEBSITE. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE A TICKET:** [https://truedating.co.uk/events/stand-up-comedy-singles-party-21-feb-2026](https://truedating.co.uk/events/stand-up-comedy-singles-party-21-feb-2026) **Looking for a fun and relaxed way to meet other singles? Join us for a night of laughter, connection, and plenty of banter at our Comedy singles event, exclusively for unattached adults who are ready to laugh their way to romance!** Featuring a line up of hilarious single comedians who know all about the ups and downs of dating, this event combines sharp wit, relatable humour, and a great atmosphere to break the ice. If you're looking for your next love interest and a memorable night out, this is the perfect place to enjoy a good laugh and meet new people who share your sense of humour. This event will be exclusive to our attendees, no other audience members will be part of the audience. The show will consist of an opening act, break, 2 middle acts, another break and a closer. Once the show finishes everyone will be welcome to stick around and continue to mingle. Why come along? Most of our guests are just like you: busy professionals who are over the endless swiping and want to meet real people, face to face. This is your chance to boost your odds of meeting someone amazing—all in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. New to singles events? Don’t worry! Many others are attending for the first time too. Plus, our friendly hosts are there to greet you, help with introductions, and ensure the night flows smoothly. We also take care to keep an equal male-to-female ratio at our events, so everyone gets a fair chance to connect. **Don’t wait—our events sell out fast! Ready to leave the apps behind and meet someone special? Reserve your spot today, and let’s make magic happen. ✨** **Important Information** Doors open at 8.30pm. The South Kensington Comedy Club is upstairs in the function room of the Hoop and Toy pub, conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from the South Kensington tube station. *Stop Swiping. Start Dating.*

**Backabush is heading back to the Canary Islands to visit La Gomera!** **La Gomera is known as "the magical island" or "the Canary island that time forgot" because of its incredible natural beauty.** FOR MORE INFO PLEASE VISIT: [https://www.meetup.com/backabush/events/306789341](https://www.meetup.com/backabush/events/306789341)

Our next adventure is a Pirate-Themed Board Game Night on Sunday,22nd of February – and you’re all invited! 🌊⚓️ Come dressed in your finest pirate gear (or not – masks, hats, or just your smile, it’s all good!). The only rule: have fun! 🎉 📍 The venue is incredible – it feels like you’re gaming under the deck of a real pirate ship. 🏴‍☠️🍹 Grab your crew, roll the dice, and set sail for a night of games, laughter, food & drinks. 🎟️ Book your spot now – don’t get marooned on shore! Some of the games we will play: Trasure island Jamaica Ruthlessess Booty dices Epic tiny pirates Feed the Kraken And many more…. Any question please Call 07724563542 or email info@playersportal.co.uk Feel free to join at anytime. Just check in with us at your arrival! See you soon!!!

🔵 THE FIRST 10 TICKETS ARE £4.50 ONLY 🔴 REMAINING TICKETS ONLINE ARE £9.50 ONLY 🟢 TICKETS AT THE DOOR ARE £15.0 CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO BUY TICKETS - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978232262951 In this workshop Ryan explains how conversations function, how to make them flow with brain training exercises that can be practiced to get sharper at conversations. This also helps conversations to be more engaging for everyone involved including yourself. 🟡 - Get rid of awkward silences in your conversations 🟤 - Make your conversations flow smoothly ⚪ - Make your conversations more engaging for everyone involved including yourself 🔴 - Indirectly benefit other areas of your social skills because if you’re not thinking about how to keep the 🟢 - conversation flowing you have more free thinking space to focus on other areas like humour or body language 🔴- Decrease your nervousness in social situations as often nervousness comes from not knowing what to say 🟣 - Brain training exercises designed to increase sharpness at this area of social skills 🟡 - A challenge at the end to bring everything from the workshop together Ryan has been coaching people social skills full time for over 10 years. As a quiet & shy person he wanted to work on his own social skills & after making huge improvements plus understanding how social situations work & how to improve he developed a process to help others for every area of social skills. He has helped thousands of people over the years to improve & now has a huge following including over 180000 followers on TikTok. More info on Ryan & Social Shortcuts can be found on the website https://www.socialshortcuts.com 
After workshops we spend time hanging out together, a great opportunity to practice the workshop content & make new friends. Plus Ryan is happy to answer any questions you want to ask one to one. 
🟢Workshop happening after this: 🟠 Creating Or Joining A Social Circle Workshop Sun, March 1, 2026, 5:45 PM - IN LONDON Click to purchase ticket - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creating-or-joining-a-social-circle-workshop-tickets-1978232282008 In this workshop Ryan explains how to easily expand, create or join a social circle with the kind of people you want to hang out with plus how to maintain it long term. Ryan also gives some brain training exercises to sharpen your conversation skills to make conversations flow. 🟡 - How social circles function 🟤 - How modern society changes the dynamics of a social circle ⚪ - How to add to your existing social circle if you have one 🔴 - How to build a completely new social circle 🟢 - How to join one that’s already existing 🔴- Ways to make sure you hang out with the types of people you want to 🟣 - How to maintain your social circle over time 🟡 - Brain training exercises designed to increase sharpness at holding & maintaining conversation In person workshops are at 40 Store St. - Store Street Espresso: London. 
For any questions feel free to contact Ryan or Gabriel. Please don't contact the other group organisers as they are not involved in running the event & won't be able to provide much help:
✉ Ryan: info@socialshortcuts.com
✉ Gabriel: gabrielsocialshortcuts@gmail.com 
OTHER EVENTS LINED UP
🟡 Developing Humor And Quick Thinking In Social Situations
🟢 Persuasion Workshop
🟤 How To Manage Emotions Workshop 
5 minute documentary on our workshops - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rlbCYdeaws 
We have a score of 4.9 out 5 on Trustpilot - https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/socialshortcuts.com 
Our WhatsApp chat where we discuss social skill, give updates about our events & you can ask questions - https://chat.whatsapp.com/FuT9gAwf9oMKACjbWFLmxk 
For one to one coaching on social skills and also our free trial session - [ http://www.socialshortcuts.com 
We have over 180000 followers on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@socialshortcuts.com 
Our video courses - [https://social-shortcuts.teachable.com/p/conversation-course 
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This workshop is intended for educational and or entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any medical condition. 
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🟣 Mary Kay Ash 🟤 Pretend that every single person you meet has a sign around his or her neck that says, ‘Make me feel important.’ Not only will you succeed in sales, you will succeed in life

**About Session** **Advanced** **4 courts for 4 hours** **High grade tournament shuttles (speed 77-78)** **£14 (bank transfer)** Please sign up to **ONLY ONE** of the concurrent Sunday sessions (this is the 4-hour Sunday session). Non-members should message the organizers their full-name via WhatsApp (Adrian Rabe, +447410463483) to arrange tryouts. Guests allowed but members will be prioritized over guests. Please message Committee members if you would like to add on a guest. Break the strings on 2 racquets, or break a racquet during the session and your session is *free*. Take a photo of the broken strings or racquet **DURING** the session, upload, and tag Broken Strings on Instagram to get the fee waiver. Cancellations < 24 hours before the event will be penalized the full fee. Please message organizer via WhatsApp for late cancellations or for potential slots. We will be discreetly speaking to players who may be struggling with the level of the session. **Free parking available within the school**. Note that the School will be opening and closing the gate **10 minutes before** and **10 minutes after** the beginning and end of the session. If you are locked out, please contact the organizers or other members to help let you in. Photographs and video recordings may be made during the session. Signing up to the session would **include consent for these recordings to be made and used by the club on its social media and other platforms**. **DO NOT PLAY** if you have fever, cough, colds, or other symptoms

A truly beautiful 9 mile walk along the River Wey that becomes a bit of a hike in the afternoon as we make our way to the Stag on the River pub for an orange juice or lemonade ! One of the top 5 hikes - this is my favourite river walk ! Let's go with the flow ! Please arrive by 9.20am at Waterloo under the clock so as to facilitate the purchase of group return train tickets for the 10am train that arrives at Guildford at 10.33am. Meetup fee £8 or £6 non refundable in advance by bank transfer payable by Friday. Train ticket : return to Godalming. Or you may decide to drive. The walk shall commence by 10.45am. Please bring packed lunch, water, snacks etc plus walking shoes boots or trainers.....best choice would be walking boots for this one. Please make sure that you have adequate and appropriate insurance for this type of activity and also you should be fit enough to walk 2.5 miles per hour. Replacement bus at 5.03pm from Godalming to Guildford then subsequent train back to London. Please only post photos of others with their consent. My no is 07714250849.

They say that pictures speak a thousand words, and so here are pics from this previous day trip on our website (click on this event): [www.aaahiking.co.uk/day-hikes](www.aaahiking.co.uk/day-hikes) **DESCRIPTION** This hike is both for beginners and advanced as there is an option. We will all walk from Arundel to Amberley village together past the castle markets to the roof top lounge in Amberley for lunch (about 9km) Option 1: Some can stay on the roof top and relax for the afternoon. Option 2: From the rooftop some of us can do the afternoon circular hike, another 10km. Option 3: another option If you like, you could just join us for the afternoon circular hike from the rooftop. This picturesque hike takes you through the heart of the South Downs National Park. The trail offers a blend of natural beauty, historic landmarks, and stunning vistas, making it a rewarding experience for walkers of all levels, passing along the Arun river. In this glorious hike we will aim for a late lunch and mooch around the Amberley village **WHAT TO EXPECT - HIKING INFO** Distance: **10km - 20km** Ascent: c.**192 metres** Estimated Duration (approx): **3-6 hours walking** Difficulty: **[Moderate](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/hike-grade)** Meeting Point: Meeting Point: **[London Victoria Station](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/meeting-places/)** (see pic in in link) in front of the ticket machines where the Benches are. \*\*Assembly Time: 08:30 Move to the departure platform at 08:45 The train departs at: 09:05 The train arrives at 10:32 at Arundel station We'll aim for train back from Amberley station at 16:48 to arrive Victoria for 18:15 **Pricing Info:** * £30 per person – includes hike + train travel. Book by 11:59 PM on Tuesday before the event to guarantee your spot at this £30 discounted price - after this time there might or might not be limited £30 tickets left upon checking event. * Want to join for the hike only? Message me privately on Meetup to pay £10 anytime.\* **HIKE INCLUDES** * Guided Hike planned and led by experienced AAA leaders, trained Summer Mountain Leader with Wilderness First Aid Training. * PayPal fees **PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE** * Travel costs (unless you selected that payment option) * Lunch, drinks or any refreshments * Souvenirs * Meetup Fee levied on all purchases via meetup * Entrance fees to any attractions you wish to visit. **RECOMMENDED KIT LIST [(](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist)[full list](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/kit-lists)[)](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist)** * Suitable hiking shoes or boots * Waterproof jacket and trousers (Please no jeans!) * Water [2L recommended] * Warm/Windproof layer, e.g. Down/Primaloft/Fleece * Wicking base layer, e.g. Polyester/Tencil/Merino * Camera & Phone * Picnic lunch and snacks **CANCELLING/REFUNDS** If you can no longer join the event, please message the host and update your RSVP status on MeetUp to 'Not going', to allow others to take your place. If the event sells out, and you have messaged us and have changed your RSVP to 'Not going', please email us on [info@aaalondongroup.com](info@aaalondongroup.com) after the event date, requesting a refund, including your PayPal email address, so we can locate the payment. Unfortunately, as PayPal retains the original transaction fee, we cannot refund this. If the hike is not full, we are sorry, we are unable to issue a refund. **QUESTIONS** If you have any other questions, please check visit our[ FAQ page](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/faq). If you are still unsure, contact the event Host shown on this page. We have operated over 1,000 events without significant incidents in the last ten years, achieved through meticulous planning. All participants (members and their guests) in any AAA Hiking event or activity are personally responsible for their fitness, safety and welfare, and must be equipped accordingly. If you have signed up for the event, you acknowledge and accept the AAA Hiking Terms and Conditions. [FAQs](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/faq) \| [Terms and Conditions](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/terms-and-conditions) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/AAAhiking) \| [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AAAHikingUK/reviews) \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaahiking/) \| [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@aaahiking) \| [Trip Advicer](https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186338-d19994843-Reviews-AAA_Hiking_Outdoor_Group-London_England.html) \| [TicTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@aaahiking) \| [Website](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/) © AAA London Group Ltd. Errors and Omissions Excepted

Come join us for tea and brunch at ZenCha as we discuss our March read, "The Enchanted Greenhouse"! Book description: Terlu Perna broke the law because she was lonely. She cast a spell and created a magically sentient spider plant. As punishment, she was turned into a wooden statue and tucked away into an alcove in the North Reading Room of the Great Library of Alyssium. This should have been the end of her story . . . Yet one day, Terlu wakes in the cold of winter on a nearly-deserted island full of hundreds of magical greenhouses. She’s starving and freezing, and the only other human on the island is a grumpy gardener. To her surprise, he offers Terlu a place to sleep, clean clothes, and freshly baked honey cakes—at least until she’s ready to sail home. But Terlu can’t return home and doesn’t want to—the greenhouses are a dream come true, each more wondrous than the next. When she learns that the magic that sustains them is failing—causing the death of everything within them—Terlu knows she must help. Even if that means breaking the law again. This time, though, she isn’t alone. Assisted by the gardener and a sentient rose, Terlu must unravel the secrets of a long-dead sorcerer if she wants to save the island—and have a fresh chance at happiness and love.

Meet at Wolfe Park parking lot by tennis courts. We willl walk along Alum Creek trail, through Jeffrey Mansion Park then along Bexley neighborhood and back. Optional lunch at Trolley District.