Small Boat 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.

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

Hi my name is Louise - I have a six month Cavapoo - loves to play. Great for socialisation. I have organised this meetup all small poodle mixes to join ! Cavappo/ Cavachon/ malitpoo / poodle etc - Looking to keep to smaller breeds. We are meeting at the Italian coffee shop - Hyde Park - across the road from Lancaster Gate tube. You will see the Italian Fountains and and if walk past them there is lovely space for all pups to play. I will have a sign i think to make it easy to find us. We are meeting 11am at the coffee shop and then move past fountains in a quieter area.

**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/intro-to-machine-sewing-1-day-84/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/intro-to-machine-sewing-1-day-84/) ⋆⋆⋆ If you would love to run up some new clothes or just fix a seam but are daunted by all those controls on a sewing machine, our one-day workshop will demystify them all and send you home with newfound confidence and a simple item you will make during the day. Experienced tutor Ian McQueen will guide you through how to recognise all the parts of a machine, thread the bobbins, and sew neat rows of stitching on basic materials. How to read rulers and tape measures and cut fabric accurately. Make hems, seam allowances and French seams. We have various user-friendly machines for you to try which will help you choose if you are planning on purchasing one soon. Bring lots of questions and we will supply everything else. Our classes are small and each person has a machine to themselves for the day. This is an excellent confidence booster and a great primer for all of our project sewing courses.

**One quick note on how the community works** **L Community is member-funded.** The standard contribution is **£13 per month** to cover the platform, events, moderation, and safeguarding. If £13 isn’t workable for you right now, you can opt out for now. Support can be changed or cancelled at any time. Support the platform: [www.thelcommunity.com/back-us-now](www.thelcommunity.com/back-us-now) **What this is** A relaxed weekly night for drinks, conversation, and meeting other lesbian and bisexual women in real life. Women usually range from their 20s through to their 60s. Most weeks it’s a genuine mix of new faces and returning women, so you won’t be the only person arriving for the first time. Most people come on their own. That’s normal here, and we make sure you don’t feel it. Hosts introduce people, keep things flowing, and make it easy to settle in without pressure. There’s no requirement to drink, talk constantly, or impress anyone. You can arrive quietly, chat a bit, sit back, or leave early. All of that is fine. If you’re feeling nervous, you won’t be the only one. Many women feel that way before their first event and end up staying longer than they expected. **Important** This is a **female-only lesbian space**. That boundary is clear and upheld at events. If that doesn’t work for you, this won’t be the right event. **How to attend** You must register in advance to attend. Register here: [www.thelcommunity.com/events/lesbian-offline-nights](http://www.thelcommunity.com/events/lesbian-offline-nights) **Arriving and support** Table booking is under the name **Jenny**. If you’re nervous, arriving alone, can’t find us, or have any difficulty at all, you can message at any point — days before, on the day, or during the event. If it helps, we can have someone come outside to meet you. **WhatsApp Jenny** WhatsApp only (calls or messages): **+44 7591 386019** Normal calls or texts will not go through on this number. **Staying connected** Registering for an event is separate from joining the wider community. If you’d like to stay connected between events, access the private WhatsApp group, and join the wider network, you can register here: [www.thelcommunity.com/register](http://www.thelcommunity.com/register)

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/)

Apologies – this event has been rescheduled from 14th due to room booking issues. **We will be at The Mitre pub in central Greenwich.** This meetup is free and casual. We just sit around for a few hours and write together. Bring a laptop, or use a pen and paper or clay tablet and stylus if that's what works for you. The structure of the session is roughly: 2pm: chat 2:20–3:25: writing time 3:25: chat/coffee break 3:40–4:45 writing time 4:45: chat But our Saturdays are very casual, so feel free to drop in and out. **Our Saturday sessions sometimes rotate location. We're going to stick with the Mitre for now, but do check the location of the specific meetup before signing up. If you arrive later, you may need to ask the bar staff to show you through to the room.**

**Bookable via our website ➡️** https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/vegetable-gardening-in-small-spaces-16/ ⋆⋆⋆ If you are just starting out or yearning for more crops in your space this workshop is for you. Growing your own is possible in even the smallest space. Let’s dig in and create a community of thriving gardeners, embracing the joys of sustainable living, even those of us living in central London. Designed especially for those with limited space but an insatiable desire to cultivate their own lush gardens, this is an incredible opportunity to learn valuable techniques and unleash your green thumb potential. Innovative Container Gardening: Discover creative ways to utilize containers, vertical gardens, and hanging planters to maximize space while ensuring optimal growing conditions. There is something for every space be it: potatoes in a pot, beans on a balcony or fresh herbs on your windowsill. Soil Preparation and Plant Nutrition: Learn the art of soil selection, enrichment, and the proper use of organic fertilizers to create the perfect environment for your vegetables to flourish. Selection of Vegetables: Gain insights into the best vegetable varieties for small spaces and explore how to plan your garden layout efficiently for both beauty and productivity. Essential Plant Care: Acquire essential skills in watering, pruning, pest control, and disease prevention to ensure the health and vitality of your vegetable plants. Harvesting and Maintenance: Master the art of harvesting your crops at their peak and receive guidance on maintaining a continuous harvest throughout the growing season. You will leave with your own indoor growing project and bags of ideas to start a successful vegetable garden. Perfect for beginners and purple thumbs. The use of all tools and materials is included. Tutor, Jane Rogers is a busy professional gardener and has led many workshops including long and short courses at Kew Gardens, London. She is [@janerogersplot](https://www.instagram.com/janerogersplot/) on Instagram. Come and join Jane as she leads you through the possibilities.

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!!!

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/45217 **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 \(5:1\, modified 5:1 or 6:2 etc\.\)

**Bookable via our website ➡️** https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/vegetable-gardening-in-small-spaces-afternoon/ ⋆⋆⋆ If you are just starting out or yearning for more crops in your space this workshop is for you. Growing your own is possible in even the smallest space. Let’s dig in and create a community of thriving gardeners, embracing the joys of sustainable living, even those of us living in central London. Designed especially for those with limited space but an insatiable desire to cultivate their own lush gardens, this is an incredible opportunity to learn valuable techniques and unleash your green thumb potential. Innovative Container Gardening: Discover creative ways to utilize containers, vertical gardens, and hanging planters to maximize space while ensuring optimal growing conditions. There is something for every space be it: potatoes in a pot, beans on a balcony or fresh herbs on your windowsill. Soil Preparation and Plant Nutrition: Learn the art of soil selection, enrichment, and the proper use of organic fertilizers to create the perfect environment for your vegetables to flourish. Selection of Vegetables: Gain insights into the best vegetable varieties for small spaces and explore how to plan your garden layout efficiently for both beauty and productivity. Essential Plant Care: Acquire essential skills in watering, pruning, pest control, and disease prevention to ensure the health and vitality of your vegetable plants. Harvesting and Maintenance: Master the art of harvesting your crops at their peak and receive guidance on maintaining a continuous harvest throughout the growing season. You will leave with your own indoor growing project and bags of ideas to start a successful vegetable garden. Perfect for beginners and purple thumbs. The use of all tools and materials is included. Tutor, Jane Rogers is a busy professional gardener and has led many workshops including long and short courses at Kew Gardens, London. She is [@janerogersplot](https://www.instagram.com/janerogersplot/) on Instagram. Come and join Jane as she leads you through the possibilities.

Join us in Chinatown and capture great street photography along with the vibrant colours of Chinese New Year. You will be given some tips and then set a series of challenges to help build your confidence when shooting street photography. This will include composition to help you add character and depth to your images. EXPERIENCE Beginner/Refresher EQUIPMENT: * Any camera * 18-55, 24-70mm, etc. OTHER ESSENTIALS * A fun and experimental attitude! TRAVEL * As usual check TFL website for any issues that may delay your journey CONTACT Alex 07956 264049 WEEKEND IN VENICE - April 2026 https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa/events/312955002 MONTHLY EVENTS https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa/events/calendar

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/44304 **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

**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/intro-to-woodturning-117/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/intro-to-woodturning-117/) **⋆⋆⋆** If you have ever seen wood turned on a lathe and been intrigued by the bowls and forms made on it, this one-day workshop will demystify the technique and teach you basic techniques to make a simple bowl and a hardwood barreled pen. You will be led by expert, Nathan Cardwell who is a passionate woodworker and a patient tutor. When not with us, he teaches woodwork in a London boy’s school. Nathan will introduce the parts of the lathe and explain how to safely secure your work, the methods to use with each chisel and how to sand and finish your projects. During the day you will learn the ’Headstock method’ to make a small bowl in hardwood and ‘Spindle turning’ to make a wooden tube that fits into a metal pen mechanism. We will supply everything so come with curiosity and enthusiasm and leave with satisfaction, a bowl and a ready-to-use rollerball pen. We will also advise you on how to continue this fascinating hobby with guidance on buying your own lathe, tools and timber.

Join us for a night of board gaming with FANG (Fem All Night Gaming). **We are an all fem board game group** in Columbus, Ohio. No cis-men, please! We play modern hobby board games! If you're unsure what that is, we can teach you! We'll be meeting on the second floor of Giant Eagle in their cafe area. Giant Eagle has a lot of food and beverage options including their hot foods bars. You are also welcome to bring in any outside food.

The Forge does have a full bar and kitchen. There is no cover charge but they do request all attendees to purchase a minimum of ~$20 per person. Soft drink refills are $1 each. Please support our hosts so we can continue to provide great events for the group! The Forge has a large library of games available for us to enjoy. Hosts and regulars will also provide numerous popular games but please bring any games you would like to teach and/or play. Doors open at 6, and we expect gaming to be rolling by around 630. Please promptly end your games and clear out the space at 10pm when the bar closes. We encourage socializing but do not permit disruptive behavior of any kind. Thank you for your continued commitment to providing a fun and welcoming space to veteran, newbie, and rookie gamers in the Columbus area. Parking can be challenging. There is a parking lot behind the neighboring Mexican restaurant that is free and easy to walk from but it's a bit hidden.

Welcome to Casual Boardgames, where we enjoy classic tabletop games and social deduction games while bonding over good food, drinks, and great conversations. 
We started this group to meet new people and make new friends, and bonding over games in a relaxed atmosphere is a great way to do that. We currently meet near route 23 and Polaris Parkway, and this is close to areas like Powell, Lewis Center, Worthington, and parts of Westerville and Columbus. 
Feel free to bring your own games or play one of the many games our members bring. If you are inexperienced, we will help you learn. 
Here are just a few examples of the kind of games we play. 
Tabletop/board games: Splendor, Catan, Azul, Dominion, 7 Wonders… 
Social deduction games: Code Names, Chameleon, Werewords… 
IMPORTANT: 
1. While we love playing a variety of games and competing, we are not just about the games. We interact and talk while playing, and this leads to a lot of laughter and fun. If you just want to compete and focus solely on the game, then this is probably not the group you are looking for. 
2. Many people join groups like this and never (or rarely) show up after weeks or months. If you join and never really come, we will eventually remove you from the group as a courtesy to our members. Why? Because limiting group conversations (on the app) to regular members makes communication and planning much easier. Also, while it may be rare, it protects members from people who join because they are interested in following a person instead of having a real interest in our group. If you get removed, it is just because you haven’t come, and we follow this protocol as a courtesy to our regular game players.