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Makkale! Following a rollicking cinema-themed evening last Saturday, we have more fun stuff coming. Don't miss them and get tickets now! Hi makkale! Are you a young(ish) person working in London and missing the community you enjoyed back home? Well, you've come to the right place. Join us on Saturday for drinks and let's talk, share ideas and welcome spring. Wherever you're from in the world, this space is meant for us to meet fellow Tamil speakers. Just a note though, we'd expect people to speak Tamil in this event so sign up only if you speak the language well. Not really the place to show off English proficiency. Looking forward to seeing you guys soon!

We have a team playing a 40 over game every Saturday in and around London. Call, text or what's app Vivek at 07778863790 for details and to join the South London Cricket Club!

We're going back over to Chingford today, rather than the Leytonstone walk, due to the festival. So its now a circular green walk from Chingford Station around Pole Hill, Yardley Hill, and Sewardstonebury. We're meeting outside Chingford Station at 11am, and will leaving fairly promptly. We'll circle around the lovely Yardley Hill & Pole Hill, stop for a coffee in our favourite Valley Cafe, and be back at Chingford Station for around 3pm. For those wishing to come to the pub, we'll be heading slightly past the station for the Queen Elizabeth and some well deserved food and/or drink. I ask for a nominal contribution of £2 to help cover Meetup organiser fees. You can alternatively pay £4 to cover the whole of May, or £20 to take you through six full months. No shrapnel please. For drivers, park in Beresford Rd and use the footpath between number 25 and 29 to go to the station. The postcode for that point of the road is E4 6ED. If you're on the train, its the London Overground (now known as the Weaver Line) from Liverpool St. You can go from Stratford if you go over the internal bridge at Hackney Central to Hackney Downs for a train change. The 97 bus goes from Stratford Station too (via Leyton & Walthamstow). Careful though, as end to end takes nearly an hour. Chingford station is also served by buses 179, 212, 397, 444. The 179 is very useful for a lot of people, going through Ilford, Gants Hill, South Woodford & Woodford. The 397 goes from Loughton Station RISK WARNING/DISCLAIMER: Please remember that as with any physical activity, there can be dangers associated with hiking/walking, especially around waterways, forests, farms and countryside. Your decision to voluntarily participate in this activity is an informed decision, and by attending this event you agree and accept to take sole responsibility for your own actions, your own safety, and your own belongings. Please dress appropriately, including sturdy shoes. Please bring any necessary medication with you. You will need to be sufficiently fit to walk several miles at a moderate pace. We may occasionally cross or walk short distances on roads; country and woodland tracks can be muddy or slippery; animals may be encountered on occasion. INSURANCE: If either yourself or any guests you bring along require insurance for this event, then you must arrange this yourselves. GUESTS: If you are bringing any guests along, there is no facility on the Meetup site to record their details. Please ensure that you make them fully aware of the Risk Warning/Disclaimer and Insurance statements.

Step into the gas-lit streets of Victorian London and uncover the chilling story of Jack the Ripper. This evening walking tour takes you deep into Whitechapel, where one of history’s most notorious serial killers stalked his victims. Follow your expert guide as you: Visit the actual sites of the Ripper’s murders Explore hidden alleys and cobblestoned lanes Hear the true stories of the victims and the suspects See rare photographs and police reports Learn how the crimes shocked London — and the world Your guide will separate fact from fiction, using historical evidence and forensic insight to paint a vivid picture of life in East London in 1888. ⚠️ **IMPORTANT**: Attendance Confirmation Required To help us manage attendance, please complete the form below if you will be attending. You will only be added to the confirmed list once the form has been completed. **Confirm here:** https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfO_ujT7S1q-3EiZgkxHfPxJGgG8CnlYNCrHqQkLPNXmEC4Gw/viewform?usp=header If you are unable to join, please just send us a message to let us know.

See http:http://www.trailnet.org.uk/recycling-respoke.html (http://www.trailnet.org.uk/gascoigne-cycle-centre) If you have specific requirements, please contact the organisers before visiting the centre, so they can advise you. (020) 8593 1677 / info@respoke.org.uk

**Welcoming May Bank Holiday with what a view! Are you looking to socialise with friendly people & PARTY this evening? BOOK VIA THE LINK: [https://fatso.ma/fqzwc](https://fatso.ma/fqzwc) or [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/boat-party-mingle-dance-iconic-views-on-the-thames-indoor-outdoor-tickets-1988177919678?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/boat-party-mingle-dance-iconic-views-on-the-thames-indoor-outdoor-tickets-1988177919678?aff=oddtdtcreator) *YOU MUST HAVE A TICKET IN ADVANCE & RSVP PLEASE TOO!*** **Seize the opportunity to expand your social circle, mix, mingle and dance the night away!** *This event is for everyone that would like to their friendly and social self out and meet new people, designed to encourage easy conversations and interactions!* ***Connect with people of various backgrounds and age range, make friends, form connections, perhaps bump into somepne that can make your heart sing or simply enjoy the evening, on board the moored, historical boat, TATTERSHALL CASTLE.*** ***The DJ ON THE UPPER DECK is getting busy as we mix and mingle with stunning London Eye views in our background.*** In the mood of dancing? Right here, right now! *As the night goes by, you can party on after 23:00 in the inner deck night club!* ***You may stay for the social part or stay on and enjoy the party with the same ticket!*** HOW TO FIND : **-ASK FOR ELENI'S & OUT & ABOUT LONDON - SOCIALISING AREA UPON ARRIVAL. Welcome on board! MAKE YOUR WAY TO THE INNER DECK DOWNSTAIRS** -Introduce yourself with a smile, make a best first impression, see it reflected back to you! * **Arrive from 20:00 and be in the flow of the introductions.** ***This is a hosted event so you can be*** ***introduced to all attendees and be included throughout the evening.*** We're all on the same BOAT this evening after all! **The legendary venue, in London's heart, ours too, for the younger to know and the older to remember!** **Tattershall Castle Boat - Bar - Nightclub** offers a unique location upon the Thames, overlooking the shinny BIG BEN and London's always impressive sky line, moored right opposite London Eye. **ID : MUST HAVE or NO ENTRY. The venue reserves the right of** **admission**. **Bag search is applied.** **DRESS CODE: smart casual.** **Tattershall Castle Boat - Bar - Nightclub** offers a unique location upon the Thames, overlooking the recently revamped BIG BEN and London's always impresive sky line. **Delicious food is availalble to order for that craving.** Refunds only in case of the event being cancelled. If you get declined at the door as per the venue's policies, refunds are not offered.

We will be walking section 13 out of 15 of the Capital Ring walk. Starting from Stoke Newington station, we will walk through Springfield park and alongside the river Lea, before finishing at Hackney Wick train station. This section of the capital ring is one of the shorter sections and fairly level, we will be walking for approximately one and three quarter hours with a break in between. It can get muddy so bring suitable footwear and clothing if it looks like rain or has been raining. I'll keep a watch on the forecast and will cancel the event a day or two before if the weather is looking bad, so keep an eye on the event chat which I'll update a day or two before to confirm we are going ahead. We will meet just outside Stoke Newington station at 10:45. Unless there is a transport issue affecting everyone, we will aim to start off on the walk at 11am. I will add my location tracking on Glympse so if you are late, we will not wait but you will be able to catch us up. After the walk at Hackney Wick I am planning on heading to a local pub, the Lord Napier Star, for a drink and a bite to eat. The last time I came here they did a good Sunday Roast, if you are up for coming along please indicate in the comments. I'm estimating we would reach the end of the walk at Hackney Wick for about 12:30pm.

**Chestnut Grove Academy** Drama Theatre Hall - South Building 45, Chestnut Grove Entrance via Boundaries Road Balham London. SW12 8ET IMPROVER'S CHOREOGRAPHY & TECHNIQUE CLASS 5pm -6 pm - Jive 6pm-6.20 pm - Tea Break ( refreshments included) 6.20pm -7.20pm - Slow Foxtrot 7.20pm-8pm - Practice and social dancing. Two classes & practice/social - £20 One class only - £15 Practice/social only - £5 4 Consecutive weeks of classes and social - £80. All classes are taught by professional competition dance teachers with emphasis on techniques & musicality. We also offer Private lessons & Wedding dance lessons. Our venue has a huge wooden dance floor (see photo). It's in Balham, only 3mins walk from either Balham tube or railway station. We will continue with our current format - teaching one Latin and one Ballroom dance over four weeks. Classes for Improver/intermediate level dancers. All classes are taught by professional competition dance teachers. Prices will stay the same as year 2023. Good quality sound system and mood lighting. We look forward to seeing you in our new venue Jackie Tan

Join us for an approximately 5 mile walk from Kings Cross Station along Regents Canal to Little Venice where we will enjoy this year's [canalways cavalcade](https://waterways.org.uk/support/ways-to-get-involved/events/iwa-canalway-cavalcade-2026), the celebration of London's boating community. There will be music, food and drink and potentially even Morris Dancing. The scenic walk along the Regent's Canal should take us under 2 hours and you will have to be fit to attend this walk. The festival is always very busy and we will therefore split up into smaller groups once there to be able to move around. We are going to meet at the [birdcage](https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/birdcage-kings-cross.html?sortBy=relevant) at Kings Cross station. That is close to the Germany Gymnasium, outside Kings Cross underground station. As always, please only sign up if you are intending to attend. The event is free but the usual £1.50 are a none refundable maintenance fee and meetup will also charge you £0.60. We would appreciated it if you cancelled no later than 2 days before the event and to please avoid cancelling on the day as that may get you removed from the group. The walk will start at 11am and we will leave at that time. Once we are on the move you may not find us. Therefore, please be on time.

Vandome Cycles are providing drop in bike check/repair sessions: • Barking Riverside Bike Hub IG11 0FJ: Opening Times: Every Mon & Thu 3pm-7pm and Sat: 9am-5pm • The Fiddlers, Dagenham, RM8 3HH: Every Saturday 10am – 2pm

Now then who fancies a wander along the Thames Path via The Thames Barrier on the River Thames and The O2 where we will stop for a break before travelling on to our destination at The Cutty Sark where we can stop for lunch before heading home via The Greenwich Foot Tunnel and the DLR to Limehouse ( C2C line ) We'll catch the train ( C2C Line ) around 0900am and alight at West Ham to catch the DLR to Woolwich Arsenal. You can bring something to eat or you can catch a bite on route. We'll catch a coffee at either Costa's next to Woolwich Arsenal DLR station or Cottage Coffee just a short distance away before heading down to the Thames Path for the start of our walk. The above will also be the first two toilet stops until we reach The O2. Please wear the correct footwear for walking long distance on concrete and tarmac which most of the route is based. Please also bring something to keep you hydrated plus energy nibbles. Train times will added near the event. If you need to contact me for whatever reason please phone me on 07543885129. Please don't text as I may not see it. Thank you 👍 Please note : This event is for active members only for this particular social group.

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."

Main Library, Meeting Room 2B Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen). Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. All backgrounds are welcome.

Let’s meet, wander the exhibits and open galleries, and enjoy an evening out in the Franklinton Arts District. (Nearby pay parking is available in the garage on McDowell, right around the corner from One Line Coffee, and, past it along the curb as McDowell dead ends.)

Start your week the right way with Manic Mondays. Giving you an enjoyable Bachata lesson with a push of cool moves. The second hour has Beginner/Intermediate Salsa on 1. You must understand basic Salsa skills to participate. 730pm-830pm Bachata Cool Moves 830pm-930pm Salsa On 1 (Beginner/Intermediate) $15 for One Class $20 for Both Free Parking & Plenty of Dance Space.

**💥 Join us THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday!** **💥 At Columbus’ Hottest New Salsa Venue!** **.** Lincoln Street Salsa THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday! 8 pm – 1 am **.** **💥 Gorgeously Renovated Studio!** **💥 Free Parking!** **💥 BYOB!** **💥 Easy Access from Highway!** **.** Lincoln Street Salsa 1717 Brice Rd Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43215 **.** **ENTRANCE IS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING** **Behind Anthony’s Pharmacy!** **.** **PLEASE SHARE and help get the word out!** **.** **🟣 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!** **.** **🟣** 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm **𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻** **.** **🟣** 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm **𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Class!** **.** **🟣** 9:30 pm – 1 am **𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆!** **.** **✅ Questions?** **Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/)** Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146 **.** **✅ No Experience Necessary!** **✅ No Partner Required!** **✅ Plenty of People to Dance With!** **.** **✅ $15 Cash / $16 Card** **✅ College Students $5 Off with Valid ID!** **✅ BYOB** **✅ Age 18+** **.** **✅ Lincoln Street Salsa is the perfect place for…** **.** **👉 Learning to Dance** **👉** Social Dancing **👉 Birthday Celebration** **👉** Bachelorette Parties **👉 Girl’s Night Out** **👉 Date Night** **👉** Getting Fit / Burning Calories **👉 Meeting New People** **👉** Having Fun, Fun, Fun! **.** ✅ **Questions?** Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/) Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146

We'll meet at Wyandot Park, cross Riverside Dr at Lane Rd, then walk south along the water to Griggs Park and back — around 5 miles total. A scenic out-and-back route along the Scioto River. One of the nicer stretches of trail in Columbus. Parking is available at Wyandot Park, off Lane Rd. Here's an overview of the route on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uqweEoi6vcpY4esTA See you there.

We will meet next to the restrooms at the [Big Meadows Picnic Area](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/HBK_Web_1980.png). They're all the way at the back of the park, and they can be found at coordinates [40°09'06.6"N 83°02'30.2"W](https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B009'06.6%22N+83%C2%B002'30.2%22W/@40.151828,-83.0423587,214m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m10!1m5!3m4!2zNDDCsDA5JzA4LjAiTiA4M8KwMDEnNDUuMSJX!8m2!3d40.1522222!4d-83.0291944!3m3!8m2!3d40.151827!4d-83.041715?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTIwNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) (near the playground and the zip line). We'll hike about 5 miles at [Highbanks Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/highbanks/) on the Dripping Rock and Overlook Trails. Afterward, we'll head over to [Olentangy River Brewing](https://www.olentangybrew.com/) for drinks, coffee, or food (their Sunday [food truck](https://www.olentangybrew.com/eventsandfood) is Venezuelan and always gets good reviews). The actual address of the brewery is [303 Green Meadows Dr S, 43035](https://www.google.com/maps/place/303+Green+Meadows+Dr+S,+Lewis+Center,+OH+43035/@40.1551938,-83.0144045,17.25z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x8838f395cef06c97:0xe407de61b3e30069!8m2!3d40.1551765!4d-83.0124352!16s%2Fg%2F11c26jc7j9?entry=ttu). If you can't make the hike, we should be there by noon. **How to find our starting point in Big Meadows:** If you are new to Highbanks, the Big Meadows picnic area is 1.5 miles into the park just after you turn into the park off of U.S. Route 23. That is, after you enter the park, drive a mile and a half into the park. You will come to a crosswalk with a yield sign in the middle of it (this is not to be confused with the first such crosswalk you come to just in front of the Nature Center, which you arrive at maybe a quarter of a mile into the park). Just after this second crosswalk, make a left. Then make another almost immediate left into the parking lot on your left. There you will see the jungle gym and the kiddie zip line to your left. I will be just in front of the restrooms just a bit further down from the jungle gym and picnic shelter; the restroom building will also be on your left.