Urban Exploration

Come along for an evening of photographing the colourful and dramatic imagery of one of London's iconic buildings and bridges whilst gaining practical experience in night photography. For this event we will be shooting Battersea Power Station’s annual Light Festival. It is returning brighter and more interactive than ever before. We will also look to shoot long exposure in the local area. EXPERIENCE Beginner / Refreshers EQUIPMENT * Any camera * Kit lens such as 18-55, 24-70 etc * Tripod * Shutter release OTHER ESSENTIALS * Check the weather and wear appropriate clothing/shoes * A fun and experimental attitude! TRAVEL * As usual check TFL website for any issues that may delay your journey CONTACT Alex 07956 264049 UPCOMING EVENTS https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa/events/calendar Photo ©Battersea Light Festival

Description: Join us for an enlightening lecture that delves into the intricate web of the past and its potential to cast a long shadow over our present lives. In this thought-provoking session, we will explore the profound ways in which the past can negatively impact our well-being, choices, and personal growth. Throughout history, human lives have been shaped by a multitude of experiences, both positive and negative. These experiences accumulate, leaving imprints on our memories and shaping our beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors. While the past holds valuable lessons and cherished memories, it can also harbor unresolved conflicts, traumas, and limitations that subtly influence our present reality. During this lecture, we will navigate the labyrinth of psychological and emotional baggage that may accumulate over time, inhibiting our personal development and impeding our ability to lead fulfilling lives. By examining the effects of the past on various aspects of our existence, we will gain a deeper understanding of how it can manifest in detrimental ways. Through engaging discussions, case studies, and real-life examples, we will explore the following topics: 1. The Power of Unresolved Trauma: We will delve into the profound impact of unresolved traumatic experiences and how they can subtly shape our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. By shedding light on the intricate mechanisms behind these effects, we can begin to dismantle their hold on our lives. 2. Inherited Baggage: Examining the intergenerational transmission of pain, beliefs, and patterns of behavior, we will explore how our ancestors' experiences can unconsciously influence our lives. By recognizing and addressing this inherited baggage, we can break free from destructive cycles and chart our own path. 3. Limiting Beliefs and Self-Sabotage: Uncovering the deeply ingrained beliefs and narratives that stem from past experiences, we will explore how they can become self-fulfilling prophecies, stifling our potential and sabotaging our aspirations. By challenging these beliefs, we can reclaim our personal power and reshape our narratives. 4. Breaking Free: Strategies for Healing and Transformation: This segment will offer practical tools and techniques for healing past wounds, releasing emotional burdens, and cultivating resilience. We will explore approaches such as therapy, mindfulness, self-reflection, and forgiveness to facilitate the process of letting go and embracing personal growth. By the end of this lecture, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the profound influence the past can exert on their lives and how to break free from its negative impact. Armed with newfound knowledge and practical insights, they will be empowered to embark on a transformative journey towards self-discovery, healing, and the creation of a brighter future. Note: This lecture is open to all individuals seeking personal growth and a deeper understanding of the psychological and emotional factors that shape their lives. No prior knowledge or experience is required, only an open mind and a willingness to explore the depths of the past.

This event is for all those who missed the walk in November. Find out about the main characters in this story. Why it should not have happened. I will tell you about the devastation in the city and see the rebuilding of many of the churches and visit some of them. We will walk along the direction of the fire to reveal its many interesting stories and human tragedies. I am a qualified tour guide. The walk will last 2 hours with opportunities to use toilets. The tour fee is £10 Please be early as we like to set off on time and can only wait 10 minutes. Don’t forget to cancel via the “Edit RSVP” button if you can’t make a walk. I will be there in the event of rain.

**Join our Free Hatha Yoga classes in the beautiful ambience of our London Centre!** **Mats are provided**. As a **registered charity**, we are dedicated to teaching authentic spirituality and to bringing the principles of **yoga** and **tantra** to as many people as possible who are open to receive it. Yoga has so many amazing benefits, and we believe everyone should have access to them. In our free drop-in yoga classes, you will discover that yoga is much more than just a physical practice. Amongst many things, yoga can help you to: * Harmonise your body * Focus your mind * Feel more energised * Feel more fulfilled * Open your heart * And… help you to **go deeper into yourself** More info here [https://tarayogacentre.co.uk/free-hatha-yoga-2/](https://tarayogacentre.co.uk/free-hatha-yoga-2/)

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/)

More info here: [https://tarayogacentre.co.uk/tantra/](https://tarayogacentre.co.uk/tantra/ "https://tarayogacentre.co.uk/tantra/") Tantra is the path of realising the **Truth through the heart**, which is consciously opened to everyone and everything. It is an invitation to awaken now and to **live life in full awareness**, to enjoy its amazing intensity and **experience ecstatic happiness and freedom** in the midst of daily life. It is a path suited to those who wish to **live a full and meaningful life, to realise their highest potential**, and to **celebrate the ‘here and now’**. Tantra **embraces all aspects** of life consciously and courageously, with the tools and wisdom to realise that life, whether ‘pleasant’ or ‘unpleasant’, is our greatest teacher and ally.

For more details on what to expect at the event, [visit our Youtube channel "Shadow Atlas"](https://www.youtube.com/@ShadowofAtlas), with 70+ videos diving into wide-ranging asset protection, tax optimization and wealth management topics. Unlock banking access with insider methods - even when every bank door is shut. Learn what actually works. Banking has become one of the biggest challenges for crypto investors and high-risk businesses. Accounts are being closed, applications denied, and access restricted - even when everything is fully legal. This is all part of Operation Chokepoint. This event breaks down the real, practical methods people use to get their money moving again. You’ll learn how offshore companies, crypto-friendly structures, and modern re-banking strategies can restore financial access - approaches that anyone with frozen or de-banked funds can apply. Whether you run a high-risk business, hold crypto, operate P2P or OTC flows, or simply want to secure your financial autonomy, you’ll gain actionable insights and meet others navigating the same challenges. The evening starts with a 30-minute talk to frame the challenges and solutions, then opens into networking designed to connect you with like-minded peers. **Venue & Travel Note:** For those looking for London accommodation, message the host for a 15% discount on your hotel room at the venue.

Walk length 4miles/6.5km approx. Circular. A journey of discovery through Hampstead exploring West Heath and the Vale of Heath, the most western areas of Hampstead heath with its Hanging Gardens, Highwayman haunts and possibly one of the oldest pubs in London, referred to in Charles Dickens 'The Pickwick Papers and Bram Stoker’s Dracula, all this plus a myriad of other historical titbits.. The mid-point of the Walk will be the Spaniards Inn, where we can get refreshments in the beer garden if it is nice before returning back to Hampstead Station. Hampstead Heath is a gem in the urban expanse of London. Hampstead became popular in the 18th century as a springwater spa and the Heath is a mixture of woodland, ponds and open grassland with great views over the city. Walk Cost: £4 cash on the day organizer fee (For paypal it is 'colin45@hotmail.co.uk' Please send as friends and family to avoid charges. For bank transfer message organizer. The host is a qualified London Guide. Please keep your 'RSVP' updated for this event as it would help me get accurate numbers, and determine who is turning up for the walk; my phone number is Colin 07709 305681. Meeting Meet outside Hampstead Station/underground (see photo above) from 1.45pm for the walk to start at 2.00pm. We will finish back at Hampstead Station. See Transport for London (http://www.tfl.gov.uk/) The walk should finish before 4.30pm including a pub stop at the end, however the time may be earlier or later than this depending on the weather and pace. Walking Safety: Walking is a great way to keep fit and generally very safe; however it does contain an element of risk. Before going on any of these walks you need to be reasonably fit and be prepared to be responsible for your own safety. You must wear appropriate clothing such as proper walking shoes, warm and wet weather clothing and carry sufficient food and water. Please see our Terms and Conditions (http://www.meetup.com/London-Explorers/pages/Terms_and_Conditions/) COULD EVERYONE PLEASE AVOID COMMENTS BELOW THAT ARE NOT SPECIFIC TO THE EVENT AS THIS GENERATES SPAM, JUST CHANGE YOUR RSVP IF YOU CAN'T GO. YOU CAN MESSAGE ME. MANY THANKS.

**Come for drinks — stay for adventure!** Whether you’re brand-new to the group, thinking about joining your first hike, or climbing Snowdon next weekend — this is the place to meet City Mountaineering members in real life. **Why come along?** 🌄 Meet *other mountain lovers* who live and work in London 🥾 Ask questions directly about upcoming trips (fitness, kit, routes) 🗺️ Hear stories from recent weekends in the mountains 🍺 Relax with great people before the next big adventure **Who this is for** Anyone curious about: * Snowdonia, Lake District & Scottish mountain trips * Mountain skills & hillwalking * Travelling from London to epic peaks You don’t need to have done a hike with us before — all are welcome 👋 **What to expect** * Drinks in a cosy pub atmosphere * Friendly people from the group * Useful informal chat about trips and hiking tips * Zero pressure, no agenda **Pro tip:** If you’re considering a trip soon, this is the *perfect step* before booking — meet the group and feel confident about your next adventure. **Location** The Porterhouse, Covent Garden - [https://porterhouse.london](https://porterhouse.london) **RSVP now to let us know you’re coming! 🚀**

Join us on this workshop which has been developed to help you explore new areas of your photography. Using a 50mm prime (or 35mm prime) we'll be working without a tripod, hand holding at night. There is no particular rule to define Cinematic Photography. A Cinematic shot looks like a frame pulled out of a movie. Mood, lighting and atmosphere are really important for this particular type of photography. This workshop is designed to help you see cinematic style photography. We will focus on street life in London using ambient light to capture cinematic style images. This workshop is aimed at people with: -All abilities -Any camera -Support will be given with camera settings RECOMMENDED KIT -Any lens will work but a 35mm or 50mm F1.8 is recommended -No tripod is needed OTHER ESSENTIALS -Check the weather and wear appropriate clothing/shoes -A fun and experimental attitude! TRAVEL -As usual check the TFL website for any issues that may delay your journey. CONTACT Alex 07956 264049 UPCOMING EVENTS https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa/events/calendar

Join us for these monthly transformational rite-of-passage urban retreats from Winter Solstice 2025 to Summer Solstice 2026. **One Day/3-Month Bundle/Full 6-Month Pass** **One Saturday a Month 11:45am-9:45pm** Step into a day of movement, breath, cacao ceremony, nervous system reset, and ritual. **Book a single day, a season, or walk the full path.** **Please note:** Meetup has incorrect dates. Please confirm the correct date via Eventbrite. Thank you! **More information & booking:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977608427041?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977608427041?aff=oddtdtcreator) ⸻ **URBAN RETREATS** – Join us for our Epic Transformational Day Retreats You’ll build emotional resilience, deepen body awareness, strengthen boundaries, unlock creativity, and reconnect with your natural vitality. Each of our all day gatherings offers tools to release stress, regulate your nervous system, expand your relational confidence, and reconnect with joy through movement, breath and ritual. Participants often describe feeling clearer, softer, more alive, and more connected to themselves and community. **How can you join?** • One Day Pass – book the exact date(s) you want • 3-Month Bundle – choose any 3 dates (consecutive or non-consecutive) • Full 6-Month Pass – attend the entire journey All events are alcohol-free, drug-free, phone-free and open to all levels. ⸻ **DATES** **All events run approx 11:45am–10pm** • Sat 20 December 2025 — Winter Solstice Gathering • Sat 24 January 2026 — The Ritual • Sat 21 February 2026 — The Big Love Experience • Sat 21 March 2026 — TRYBE® • Sat 25 April 2026 — Rebellious Spirit • Sat 23 May 2026 — The Ritual (Return) • Sat 20 June 2026 — Summer Solstice Gathering ⸻ **WHAT HAPPENS EACH MONTH** **Each gathering follows a 3-part structure:** **1\. Morning Workshop \(11:45am–2:30pm\)** Depending on the month: Creative Flow Dojo® / Tantric Trance Dance / Bioenergetic Alchemy / TRYBE® Trance Dance / Rebellious Spirit Movement / etc. Sessions include: guided creativity, shamanic trance dance, bioenergetics, emotional release, embodiment, movement meditation. **2\. Afternoon Workshop \(3:30pm–5:45pm\)** A mix of Conscious Connections practices, Ritual Breathwork, Bioenergetic Breathwork, inner-work processes or relational embodied practices. **3\. Evening Ecstatic Dance \+ Cacao \(7pm–9:45pm\)** A no-talking, phone-free ecstatic dance with cacao ceremony. Featuring different genre events. Always includes: cacao ceremony + optional fruit social. ⸻ **THE THEMES MONTH BY MONTH** DEC — Winter Solstice: Envision 2026 + Ritual Breath + MEDICINA JAN — The Ritual: Tantric Trance Dance + Ritual Breath + SHAMANIC BASS TEMPLE FEB — The Big Love Experience: Bioenergetic Alchemy + Breath of Love + MY ECSTATIC ODYSSEY MAR — TRYBE®: Shamanic Trance Dance + Rage Ritual™ + PRANA MYSTIC APR — Rebellious Spirit: Embodiment + Bioenergetics & Breathwork + RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW MAY — The Ritual (Return): Tantric Trance Dance + Ritual Breath + SHAMANIC BASS TEMPLE JUN — Summer Solstice: Trance Dance + Breathwork + MEDICINA ⸻ **TICKET OPTIONS** **FULL DAY PASS** (Standard Single Day) • Full Day – £60 ⸻ **3-MONTH SEASON BUNDLE** Choose any 3 months across the cycle. Attend the full days on those dates. • 3 x Bundle Price: £150 (Save £30) ⸻ **FULL 6-MONTH PASS — THE SOLSTICE PATH** Your complete transformational arc from darkness to height of summer. Includes: • All 7 full-day gatherings: £245 (Save £105) ⸻ **WHO THESE EVENTS ARE FOR** • Anyone craving deeper embodiment, clarity and community • Ecstatic dancers, creatives, seekers, and stressed Londoners • People wanting structure, ritual and soulful modern practice ⸻

NO ROOM FOR ZOOMS! Love shooting at night but tired of dragging your tripod around? This session is about learning a set of techniques to shoot using a single, fast prime lens (e.g. 50mm, 35mm f/1.2, f/1.4, f1.8) You know that small, lightweight, inexpensive but beautiful lens that sits quietly in your camera bag? Tonight you’ll put it to good use! WHAT YOU WILL LEARN · Using a fast aperture to allow hand holding at night · Create bokeh for beautiful shallow depth of field · Getting depth of field in your shot · Tips for getting sharp shots whilst handholding at night EXPERIENCE * All levels welcome! EQUIPMENT * Any camera * 50mm f1.8 - any lens will work but a fast lens (f1.8-f2.8) is recommended * No tripods needed * We'll be wandering around so be sure to wear appropriate shoes. TRAVEL As usual check the TFL website for any issues that may delay your journey. CONTACT Alex 07956 264049 UPCOMING EVENTS https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa/events/calendar

Have you ever wanted to discover a variety of cuisines to choose from where you end up being spoilt for choice? If so, then this is the right place for you. Welcome to another food event where all of this is possible. This is your chance to select any cuisine of choice and converse amongst one another. With this particular event, we’ll be eating at ‘Bang Bang Oriental Foodhall’. ‘Bang Bang’ has been around a ince 2017 onwards and have offered a wide range of authentic eastern Asian food where they excel in quantity, quality, flavour and authenticity. So if you’re hungry, feel free to choose from 27 different vendors and dine at the table. To check out more, please see their website at: https://www.bangbangoriental.com My fellow explorers, if you enjoyed the event, I’m more than happy to accept any donations which of course are optional but will go a long way to help me unlock and deliver even more exciting and engaging events and resources: https://www.paypal.me/calvinjoy WHAT - Food at ‘Bang Bang Oriental Foodhall’
WHERE - Bang Bang Oriental Foodhall https://maps.app.goo.gl/zV7zzGFW7ir61qHE6?g_st=ipc WHEN - 7pm - 8:30pm
MEETING POINT - Outside Bang Bang Oriental Foodhall
NEAREST STATION - Colindale Station
REQUIREMENTS - Just your good behaviour Disclaimers: Please be on your best behaviour and respect one another. This group doesn’t tolerate any misbehaviour and misconduct. Should such a thing take place, you will be removed. Whenever an event takes place, I will cut off contact 20 minutes after the event commences. If you message even 1 minute after the cut off time, I won’t be available as I’m conducting the event. There will be photography and videography by myself so if you are photo conscious and/or do not want to be in the video, do kindly inform me and I’ll try my utmost best to not involve you in the picture. Let’s all be responsible but please be aware you come at your own risk. Do be mindful of your possessions, belongings and most importantly, your safety. The ‘London society of explorers’ accept no risk of liability at this event.

Dulles Town Center Mall Hike: Meet at the entrance to the right of the Regal Movie Theater. A Test of Endurance Join us for a 6-mile trek through the treacherous terrain of Dulles Town Center mall. This hike is rated as physically easy, but don't be fooled - the mental challenges will push even the most seasoned hikers to their limits. Hazards Include: The intoxicating aroma of freshly baked Cinnabon, threatening to derail even the most disciplined of diets. Endless rows of high-end storefronts, beckoning you to indulge in some serious retail therapy. Balmy 70-degree temperatures, lulling you into a false sense of comfort. Blinding fluorescent lights, capable of disorienting even the most experienced navigator. Will You Emerge Victorious? Afterwards we'll head over to The Bungalow Lake house 46116 Lake Center Plaza, Sterling, VA 20165 for their delicious brunch cuisine.

Let’s get outside and explore the beautiful Great Falls Park. **No Fees ** We’ll take in the stunning river views, walk the scenic trails together, and afterwards head to a nearby spot for our signature sips and bites. The Plan • What: Group Hike + Lunch • Where: Riverbend Park , McLean (about 15 miles from D.C.) • Hike: 12:00 PM • Lunch: Right after at Mookie’s BBQ Looking forward to a fun and refreshing day outdoors!

I'm going to host this walk again since we had small (but mighty) group l time due to rain **Time:** \~6pm-8:15pm **Start/End Location:** Columbia Heights Metro Station (plaza across from Lidl etc) **Map:** [Plotaroute](https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3162591?units=km) **Millage:** 4.0 **Terrain:** There will mostly be paved and level ground. **Route:** * Start at Columbia Heights Metro and walk north up 14th St to around Spring Rd. * Go east along Spring / nearby streets, then drop south through the interior rowhouse blocks toward Monroe. * Keep working south via 13th and side streets until the Florida Ave / W St . * Optional: stop by parking lot at Cardozo for a notable view of the city skyline * Swing west toward 16th St * Head north through Meridian Hill / Malcolm X Park, along 16th, and nearby blocks. * Cut back east toward 14th St and finish at the Columbia Heights plaza / Metro. \-\-\- We try to be punctual with our event times so please be respectful to others and show up a few minutes early. Note, we often limit the RSVPs to keep group sizes manageable. If you are on the waitlist but would really like to join, reach out to the organizer. Our events prioritize metro accessibility by meeting and ending at metro stations. Sometimes we start/stop at the same station, sometimes we do not. Please double check the event description to see if you can manage transportation. If you've enjoyed our walks please consider donating a few bucks to help us keep this group running (meetup is expensive!). [Donation Link](https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2158403661070336114)

Let's check out the Washington and Arlington Blvd trails **Route:** * Start at Pentagon City Metro Station * Walk along South Hayes St * Take left on Army-Navy Drive * Turn right onto S Joyce Street * Turn left onto Columbia Pike * Take right onto Washington Blvd. Trail * Merge onto Arlington Blvd. Trail * Turn left onto N Rhodes Street * Turn left onto 14th street * Continue onto 15th street * Take left onto Clarendon Blvd. * Merge onto Fairfax Drive * End at Ballston Metro Station **Millage:** 5.5 miles **Start Location:** Pentagon City Metro Station **End Location:** Ballston Metro Station **Directions:** https://maps.app.goo.gl/MyfsmmsQNtH1JVSQ6 **Time:** 5:30PM-7:30PM **Terrain:** This will be moderately hilly (344 ft elevation gain), on paved or gravel ground \-\-\- We try to be punctual with our event times so please be respectful to others and show up a few minutes early, because we will leave without you.

This is an easy level hike along the Potomac Heritage Trail with views of the Potomac River. We weave in and out of the forest with scenic views of Maryland and Virginia The meeting location for this program is at the parking area of Fort Marcy along the GW Parkway. Directions below. *** WHAT TO WEAR: * Comfortable, well-broken-in, sturdy walking shoes or ankle-high boots. * Protective clothing should include: * Long comfortable loose fitting pants * A cotton blend shirt provides for better perspiration and comfort * Dress in layers for warmth and comfort *** WHAT TO BRING: * Water canteen or bottle filled with water (at least 1 quart, bring what you feel you can carry or need to drink) *** WHERE TO MEET: Meet in the Fort Marcy Parking area onloing the GW Parkway. Please note you can only get there on the northbound side. It is approx. 4 miles from Roosevelt Island and the right turn into the parking lot comes up very quickly once you see the sign for Fort Marcy from the GW Pkwy. Marcia, 301-352-5272 IMPORTANT: Your RSVP to this hike assumes the following Acknowledgement of Risks, Responsibility, and Release of Liability. Fresco Adventures, a program of Fresco Enterprises, LLC is the sponsor of arrangements for this activity and is not responsible for any damage, loss, injury, or accident due to any act by the participants. Note: There are elements of risk in any activity associated with the outdoors and the use of any related equipment. Although precautions are taken to provide proper organization and suitable equipment so that you have a safe and enjoyable experience, there can be no guarantee of absolute safety against injury and accident. Acknowledgement of Risks, Responsibility and Release: I recognize the apparent risks of this activity which I and any minor children for which I am responsible, will engage in and confirm that I am mentally and physically capable of participating in the activity. I participate willingly and voluntarily, and I assume full responsibility for any personal injury. I hereby release Fresco Enterprises, LLC, its principals, agents, or volunteers from all liability and waive any claim for damage arising from any cause whatsoever.