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Rabble - Fitness Through Games!
A Rabble session is 1 hour of fun and social team games.
Each game disguises high-intensity intervals within the rules, giving you an effective, all-body workout without even realising it.
We play a bunch of different games at each session (like British Bulldog, Capture the Flag, Dodgeball, Frisbee and many more), and every class is different.
Sessions are open to all, no matter your sporting ability. Each game is explained before we start, so there's no need to have played any of the games before.
Come solo or bring friends! And stay at the end for the social part!
Who knew getting fit could be this fun?
**TO BOOK**:
It's essential that you book onto sessions via our website, using the link below; due to restrictions on games and preparation times we cannot accept walk-ins, or late arrivals.
[https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/](https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/)
Use the code **FREEPLAY** to get your first game free!
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We play every:
* Monday in Finsbury Park (19:00 - 20:00)
* Tuesday in Shoreditch Park (19:00 - 20:00)
* Wednesdays in Elephant & Castle (19:00-20:00)
* Saturday in Southwark Park (10:30 - 11:30)
* Saturday in Finsbury Park (11:00 - 12:00)
* Sunday in Clapham Common (12:00 - 13:00)
We hope to see you playing soon!
PS. We have a group of dedicated regulars, so numbers are usually much higher than meetup might suggest. Sign up at: [https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/](https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/)
**Love Rabble**
Slow Flow Yoga @ The Wilds, Barking Riverside
[BOOK HERE](https://www.benita-yoga.com/schedule)
A slower paced embodied yoga practice helping you to slow down, take a deeper breath and tune in a little more. You’ll be invited to find your own rhythm of the breath and connect with your inner-self via fluid and mindful movements. Eventually arriving to stillness, letting go of any tension to experience a deep relaxation. The busy thinking mind will slow down, nervous system will calm and your body will relax completely. This class is suitable for beginners. Please bring a mat.
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Prices:
– single class – £12
– 3 classpack – access to any weekly class, 30 days expiry from purchase date – \*£33
– 6 classpack – access to any weekly class, 60 days expiry from purchase date – \*£68
\*special events, like courses, Gong Baths, workshops etc not included
Abut the venue: [The Wilds](https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Wilds+at+Barking+Riverside/@51.5253889,0.1243979,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x47d8a55bdd4a67bf:0xa9e132218dc5017b!8m2!3d51.5253889!4d0.1243979!16s%2Fg%2F11pxkgqys4?entry=ttu) is the community and ecology centre in Barking Riverside. Well connected with bike paths, public transport, buses or London Overground. Parking is also available.
Hiking to Polesden Lacey Manor and Denbies Vineyard
# **Hike to Polesden Lacey Manor & Denbies Vineyard (Surrey Hills AONB)**
Join us for a scenic North Downs hike following good undulating paths through woodland, heathland and meadows in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We’ll take in Polesden Lacey Manor, Ranmore Common and Denbies Vineyard before finishing with an optional pub stop near Box Hill & Westhumble Station.
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## **🕘 Schedule & Meeting Info**
**Meeting Time**: 09:10 London Victoria Station next to the information booth platform 12
**Trains:** London Victoria 09:41 → Box Hill & Westhumble, arriving 10:37
**Tickets:** Return to Box Hill & Westhumble (buy in advance or on the day)
**Lunch:** Pack lunch, snacks (lunch at Polesden Lacey)
**Hike Start:** 10:40 Box Hill & Westhumble Station
**Hike Finish:** Around 16:30 at Box Hill & Westhumble Station
Return Trains: Every 30–40 minutes
🚆 Train fare is **not included** – please purchase your own return ticket in advance or on the day.
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## **Hike Overview**
**Grade:** Beginner / Intermediate
**Distance:** 18 km (12 miles)
**Ascent:** 330 m
**Hiking Time:** Approx 5 hours
**Terrain:** Undulating paths through woodland, meadows, heathland & vineyard trails
**Pace:** Social, steady
**Hike Leader:** Gary – 📞 07968585224 \| 📩 golondongary@hotmail\.co\.uk
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## **What to Bring**
✅ Hiking boots or sturdy shoes
✅ Waterproof jacket & layers for changing weather
✅ Packed lunch, snacks & water
✅ Train ticket / Contactless / Travelcard
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## **What to Expect**
This Turkey Burner hike explores a classic section of the **Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty**, starting near **Box Hill & Westhumble Station** and following part of the historic **North Downs Way**. The route passes through rolling chalk downland, ancient woodland and open meadows, showcasing characteristic scenery of the Mole Valley. A highlight is the approach to **Polesden Lacey**, an Edwardian country house set within landscaped gardens and parkland, offering elevated views across the surrounding hills.
After lunch, the route continues along woodland tracks and quiet valleys towards **Ranmore Common**, a high ridge with panoramic views across the **North Downs**. The trail then descends into **Denbies Wine Estate**, the largest vineyard in England, with 265 acres of vines thriving on chalky, south-facing slopes. Denbies is a major regional landmark and popular visitor destination. The hike ends near **Box Hill & Westhumble Station**, making it an ideal countryside adventure for walkers travelling from London.
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## **Stay Connected**
📱 WhatsApp: 07968585224
📩 Mailing List: [Go London](https://www.golondonhiking.co.uk/contact)
🌐 Website: [www.golondonhiking.co.uk](https://www.golondonhiking.co.uk)
🎟️ Eventbrite Page: [GO London Events](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/go-london-hiking-17576718759)
📸 Instagram: @golondonhiking
👍 Facebook Page: [Go London Adventure](https://www.facebook.com/GoLondonAdventure/)
👥 Facebook Group: [Go London Hiking](https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoLondonHiking/)
📜 **Terms & Conditions**
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Successfully Parenting Children
Description: We invite you to join us for an inspiring and insightful lecture that aims to equip parents with the knowledge, tools, and strategies necessary to navigate the challenging yet rewarding journey of raising children. In this empowering session, we will explore the essential elements of successful parenting and delve into the profound impact it can have on shaping the lives of our children.
Parenting is a multifaceted endeavor that requires patience, understanding, and adaptability. This lecture will provide a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices that contribute to raising happy, healthy, and well-adjusted children. By drawing upon the latest research, psychological insights, and practical experiences, we will explore key aspects of successful parenting.
During this enlightening session, we will cover the following topics:
1. Building Strong Foundations: We will discuss the importance of creating a nurturing and supportive environment for children to flourish. This includes establishing routines, setting boundaries, and cultivating a sense of security and trust.
2. Effective Communication: Understanding the significance of open and effective communication between parents and children is crucial. We will explore strategies for fostering healthy dialogue, active listening, and empathy, enabling parents to build strong relationships based on mutual respect.
3. Encouraging Emotional Intelligence: Emotions play a fundamental role in a child's development. We will discuss ways to help children recognize and manage their emotions, fostering emotional intelligence and resilience.
4. Discipline with Love: Navigating discipline can be challenging for parents. We will explore positive discipline techniques that promote cooperation, self-discipline, and a healthy sense of responsibility, ensuring a harmonious and respectful family dynamic.
5. Promoting Independence and Autonomy: Allowing children to develop their independence and autonomy is essential for their growth. We will explore strategies to foster self-esteem, encourage age-appropriate decision-making, and support the development of healthy independence.
6. Nurturing a Growth Mindset: Cultivating a growth mindset in children is vital for their personal and academic development. We will discuss ways to foster a love of learning, resilience in the face of challenges, and a sense of curiosity and exploration.
7. Balancing Self-Care: Parenting is an all-encompassing role that requires self-care to maintain physical, emotional, and mental well-being. We will explore strategies for self-care and stress management, ensuring that parents can provide the best support for their children while also prioritizing their own needs.
By attending this lecture, parents will gain valuable insights, practical tips, and a deeper understanding of the principles that underpin successful parenting. Armed with this knowledge, they will feel empowered to create nurturing and loving environments that foster their children's growth, resilience, and overall well-being.
Note: This lecture is designed for parents of children of all ages, from infants to adolescents. Whether you are a new parent seeking guidance or an experienced parent looking to enhance your parenting skills, this lecture will provide valuable information and support. Join us to embark on a transformative journey as we explore the joys and challenges of successful parenting together.
Regular Wednesday Writing & Social (Newbies Welcome)
Get your kids book written!
This is an un-hosted meetup for anyone who wants to come and write for a couple of hours in the company of other kids writers. It's a great way to move your project forward in a lovely arty atmosphere.
The only rules are to say hello to other writers and leave them to work until 8:30 when you are free to have a chat. If you're by yourself, don't worry. You'll get two hours of writing closer to your goal. Enjoy and Write Write Write!
SPRING SUNSHINE 🌞🌿🌳 £5 EVENING WALK: CENTRAL LONDON PARKS
A short walk (approx 4 miles) through Central London Parks in the summer sunshine.
LEAFY SUBURBS, OPULENCE, MANSIONS, PARKLANDS, GARDENS, LAKES.
**WALK START POINT:Queensway Station** (Central Line - Zone 1)
WALK DISTANCE: Approx 4 miles.
WALK END POINT: A large pub near Paddington Station
WALK ROUTE: Kensington Garden and Hyde Park to Paddington,
WALK STOP OUT POINT: Nearby bus routes during most of the walk.
**Scroll down to see Disclaimer and Notice of Risks.**
ENJOY UNIQUE HEALTHY WALKS IN STUNNING GREEN SPACES OR ALONG WATERWAYS IN LONDON. STRENGTHEN NEW FRIENDSHIPS IN A PUB SOCIAL AFTER THE WALK.
**COST of EVENT**:
**All of the walks on this group are only £5 each to attend. Payment is not collected before the day of the event to allow you maximum flexibility. Why pay more on other groups for overpriced walks with no afterwalk socialising!!**
**The walk is free for holders of the Ken's Events Membership Card.**
Enjoy London! Get out and about and see your city in the company of new people! Explore and enjoy London's abundant green spaces and surprising surrounding countryside. Give up the city streets for a day and breathe some fresh air. Improve your overall fitness levels and make some great new friends at the same time. Take this opportunity to visit green parts of London, unknown to most people, and that you would not otherwise have an opportunity to see.
Social Event:
Our walks are social walks, where the emphasis is on meeting new people, enjoying nature, healthy exercise, and fresh air. Our walks are not interrupted with running commentaries or historical lectures, although occasionally features of significance may be pointed out. As such our walks will be continuous with few stops and it is your responsibilty to keep walkers ahead in view and to follow the direction of the walk.
RISKS for all walks: Please dress appropriately for weather conditions and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit for this walk and be able to walk for four miles without a break. In these walks we use; pavements, cross busy roads, public parkland, towpaths alongside water, other public paths, rights of way, bridlepaths, country lanes and other established paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Please only wear good sturdy shoes, preferably walking boots and take care as surfaces may be uneven, tree roots may protrude, there may be low overhanging branches and some paths are also used by joggers and cyclists and sometimes cars (country lanes). Some tracks may be muddy and slippery. On occasion wild,domestic and farm animals may also encountered. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself.
No large dogs or small children please.
Please arrive in good time to allow opportunity to use toilets at the start of the walk as there may not be any toilet breaks available during the walk.
WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK?
For a list of future walks go to[ http://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/](https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/)
DISCAIMER
All Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here
[http://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/](http://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/)
to find out more about Kens Events/Walks and click on 'read more' to see full disclaimer.
COST of EVENT: A £5 meetup organiser's contribution will be collected from attendees who do not hold the Ken's Events Membership Card. The walk is free for holders of this card.
Please post no pre-event messages unless you are posting something relevant for the whole group and only post photos of other members with their consent.
Kens Events also has a Facebook Page, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
[http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events](http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events)
Instagram Page
[Kenswalks](https://www.instagram.com/weekendgreenwalks/)
Twitter
[@KenEvents](http://www.twitter.com/KenEvents)
Kens Events also has a Facebook Group that you can join.
[http://www.facebook.com/groups/Kensevents](http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events)
RAIN POLICY: Our walks normally go ahead as planned even if it rains. Light rain is not usually a problem . However if torrentail rain is forecast, please check back to this webpage on the morning of the event around 10am for the latest update.
Tell your friends you are going!
When you arrive at the starting point look Ken with the 'KEN'S EVENTS'/MEETUP Flag or Badge.
Wild Birds Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Dawn Chorus Vigil on Tooting Common
"The radical otherness of birds is integral to their beauty and their value. They are always among us but never of us. Their indifference to us ought to serve as a chastening reminder that we’re not the measure of all things.” Jonathan Franzen
The dawn chorus is like a never-ending wave of thanksgiving and joy that goes round the earth 24 hours a day, seven days a week and fifty-two weeks of the year. Science tells us there are three reasons why birds sing: to advertise their strengths, to attract a mate and to defend territory. How reductionist. That's only half the story! Birds sing because they can. It's their gift, their song of thanks and joy. Thanks that they have survived the night, the cold, the predators.
This vigil is an opportunity to experience the beauty and mystery of dawn chorus birdsong in spring as it first emerges and then climbs to a joyous crescendo. The vigil is followed by a talk and discussion about birdsong, the spirituality and folklore of birds and their place in creation.
Wrap up warm bring a blanket and a sit mat to ensure you're warm and comfortable. we'll meet at the entrance to the Tooting Common Athletics track at 5am
Public Speaking Club with Early Bird Speakers
**Who We Are**
Early Bird Speakers is one of London's best public speaking club for beginners and experienced speakers alike. Our fast-paced, engaging meetings help members develop confidence and refine their speaking skills in a supportive environment.
**What to Expect**
Each meeting follows a structured format with three key segments:
* **Prepared Speeches** – Members deliver speeches based on projects that enhance skills like storytelling, persuasion, and vocal variety.
* **Impromptu Speaking (Table Topics)** – Participants practice thinking on their feet with 1–2 minute speeches on surprise topics.
* **Evaluations** – Constructive feedback is given to foster continuous improvement.
**Why Join Us?**
* A **diverse and welcoming** community, including professionals, entrepreneurs, artists, and more.
* **Energetic and engaging** sessions designed to make learning enjoyable.
* A **structured yet fun** experience that builds confidence and skill.
* Optional **post-meeting coffee or breakfast** for networking and socialising.
* Each meeting is attend by 30-50 people
**Whether you’re terrified of public speaking or already confident at the mic,**
this club is the place to grow.
From first-time speakers to experienced presenters — everyone has something to gain here.
**Meeting Details**
📍 **Where:** Freemasons' Hall, 60 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5AZ
🕖 **When:** Every Thursday at 7:00AM - 8:45 AM
(Please try to be on time as reception downstairs will close shortly after the meeting has started)
Join us for free as a guest! Feel free to sign up on Meetup or **simply show up on Thursday.**
Whatever your speaking ability, you'll find a warm and supportive atmosphere to grow your skills.
📩 **Questions?** Send us a message on meetup, visit [www.earlybirdspeakers.com](http://www.earlybirdspeakers.com/) or e-mail us on membership@earlybirdspeakers.com
Petersfield to Liphook - Hampshire's delights
**SUMMARY (all info is approximate!)**
**Distance**: 21km (13 miles)
**Duration**: 6-7 hours walking
**Grade**: Moderate
**HIGHLIGHTS**
* great views from Shoulder of Mutton Hill
* forests coming into bloom
* bluebells, spring flowers
* forlorn paths
* weird and wonderful moreland on Longmore Common
* Sussex Border Path & budding rhododendrons,
* country pubs for refreshments.
We'll start our walk in Petersfield and head north to follow part of the 34 km (21 mile) Hangers Way - a long distance path less travelled within an area of outstanding natural beauty.
The countryside around here is unspoilt and forlorn, and we'll meet only a few locals out for a walk with their dogs. In our first hour, we will be rewarded with fantastic views from Shoulder of Mutton Hill as we continue through forested slopes and over open fields towards Liss and then onto Liphook via a nice lunchtime pub stop (for drinks only).
After Liss, we will walk down Shipwrights Way to Longmore and Weavers Down, an army managed access land which is eerily remote and wild with a range of different flora, shrubs and trees. We will then walk on the Sussex Border Path and continue to Liphook, where we will reward ourselves with a pub stop.
This will be English countryside in its quintessential beauty and at its best – with budding wild flowers and maybe some wild rhododendrons - as well experiencing Longmore Common which feels like walking over Scottish moreland.
**COST AND LOGISTICS**
**Cost**: £10
**Start**: 8.35 Meet for a group save ticket
**Meet:** 8:45 for those who buy their own tickets & walk to train
**Finish:** 5.30/6pm for an optional pub visit.
**Recommended morning train from London**
**Dep**: 09:00 London Waterloo
**Arr:** 10.05 Petersfield
**Return** **trains:** 18.20, 19.20
**Recommended train ticket**
Off-Peak Day Return to Petersfield
· **£25.75 group save/ network rail price**
Recommended: Buy a yearly Network Railcard for reduced train prices
www.network-railcard.co.uk
**Meeting Point:**
Waterloo Station - In front of Information Desk by the big Pret
**REVIEWS**
[Trip Advisor](https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186338-d19994843-Reviews-AAA_Hiking_Outdoor_Group-London_England.html) \| [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AAAHikingUK/reviews) \| [MeetUp](https://www.meetup.com/aaa-outdoor-hiking-adventure-travel/feedback-overview/)
**PRICE INCLUDES**
· Guided hike planned and led by an experienced AAA leader, trained in Outdoor First Aid.
**PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE**
· Travel costs
· Lunch, drinks or any refreshments
· PayPal fees
**RECOMMENDED KIT LIST** [(](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist)complete list[)](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist)
· Suitable hiking shoes or boots
· Packed lunch and snacks
· Water - 2 litres recommended
· Waterproof jacket and trousers (Please no jeans!)
· Warm windproof layer e.g. Down/Primaloft/Fleece
· Wicking base layer e.g. Polyester/Tencel/Merino
**CANCELLING/REFUNDS**
If you can no longer join the hike, please message the Host listed on here, and update your RSVP status to 'Not going', to allow others to take your place. If the hike is full, and you have messaged us and have changed your RSVP to 'Not going', we will refund you, less than the PayPal/Meetup fees. To obtain this, please email info@aaalondongroup.com **after the event**, with the email address you use on your PayPal account and transaction reference. If the hike is not full, unfortunately we will not be able to provide any refund.
**QUESTIONS**
If you have any other questions, please check visit our [FAQ page](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/frequently-asked-questions). 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 London Group Terms and Conditions.
© AAA London Group Ltd. Errors and Omissions Excepted
Reconnecting to Sacred Nature
“Reconnecting to sacred nature” is a retreat running at **Hilfield Friary on Friday 24th** (from 12pm) **to Sunday 26th (3pm) April 2026** geared at those of different spiritual traditions and none enquiring into the sacredness of nature in the midst of the ecological crisis.
The retreat has five aims:
* To help participants develop a deeper connection to and love for the beauty, awe and sacredness of nature.
* To honestly face the environmental crisis with hope, courage and a sense of personal agency.
* Draw on different world spiritual traditions to inspire, challenge and guide our response.
* Become part of a wider movement for positive, regenerative change in our society
* Learn to know, honour and protect mother earth, allowing all life to flourish.
The retreat will immerse participants in the beauty of creation in the Dorset countryside – slowing us down to nature's pace. Providing time for reflection, meditation and stillness inspired by nature. It will draw upon the philosophies and writings of different world spiritual traditions, the principles of Joanna Macy’s book “Active Hope”, as well as earth sciences and evolutionary biology.
Feedback from past retreatants has been very powerful:
*"That was an amazing weekend - much more than anyone could have planned or imagined...It's about increasing our awareness of the awe of nature and how we can see the divine in it."* **Chris Bemrose**
*“A massive thanks for the weekend. It really was a healing experience. Rediscovering the awe and wonder of nature.”* **Anne Watson**
The retreat will be led by facilitators from Soul Rewilding ([https://www.soulrewilding.co.uk/](https://www.soulrewilding.co.uk/)) a not-for-profit collective founded in response to the climate and ecological crisis the earth faces.
Soul Rewilding believes the environmental crisis is at heart a spiritual crisis and that we need to relearn a new humility and spirituality that reconnects us to the sacredness of the earth and all other than human life.
The cost per person for three days and two nights and all meals is £280. To secure your booking a £100 deposit (non-refundable) is required at the time of booking. To book a place on the retreat please contact Mike Mullins at [mikemullins@soulrewilding.co.uk](mailto:mikemullins@soulrewilding.co.uk).
THE 7AM SUMMIT: meet while the city sleeps for a tiny adventure, community & ☕
Meet fellow early birds. Get a big dose of nature: wild sky, abundant green space, and occasional wildlife. And then warm up in a nearby cafe.
Conversations fuelled by early morning light and coffee tend to be good ones.
**The plan:**
* meet at 7AM at the top of **PRIMROSE HILL**
* take in the view for a little while (depending on how cold it is)
* walk to ROOTS, a friendly café on Regents Park Road
* warm up with coffee (10% off)
Become part of our community of regulars, or just drop by for a one off experience.
We meet frequently - sometimes weekly, sometimes fortnightly - to create and sustain community. New people are always welcome :-)
**[WHATSAPP GROUP](https://chat.whatsapp.com/C2KwIp79riz1A71dNF6pgF)** to keep up to date
**[INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/thesunriseclubetc)** to see what these meetups look like
**[SUBSTACK](https://experimentsingroupwisdom.substack.com/)** for the newsletter and occasional extras
**[WEBSITE](http://www.alltogether.one/)** for all other groups
We will be easy to find because we will be at the top of the hill with a big red flag that says 'THE SUNRISE CLUB' and a sign that says 7AM SUMMIT
These are free meetups, but if you’d like to support, please donate here: '[buy me a coffee](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bonnyastor)' ❤️
Bluebells are back!
It's time to get out in nature and enjoy the beauty of the bluebell woods. It's been a long winter so lets embrace spring and capture these gorgeous flowers.
We’ll look at camera settings to use to ensure you get the best photos of bluebells. We'll give you loads of tips to help you capture classic and creative bluebell shots.
We'll have some optional exercises to help you get the best of your morning shooting bluebells.
EQUIPMENT
* Any camera including smartphones
* Kit lens such as 18-55, 24-70mm lens
* 50mm or macro lens (if you have one)
OTHER ESSENTIALS
* Check the weather and wear appropriate clothes and shoes
TRAVEL
* As usual check the TFL website for any disruptions that might delay your journey
* We'll have a 1 km gentle walk to the bluebell woods. If you drive we will meet you by the park.
IMPORTANT INFO
* Bluebells are protected under UK law so it is advisable to stay on the footpaths provided.
CONTACT
* Alex 07956 264049
VENICE PHOTOGRAPHY WEEKEND - Oct 2026
[https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa/events/313109095](https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa/events/313109095)
UPCOMING EVENTS
[www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa/events](http://www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa/events)
🔴 🚶Hike: Sevenoaks via Toys Hill & Chartwell (🌱 wild garlic season)
⛰️ Another slice of the Kent countryside, this time from Sevenoaks towards the hills, including Bayley's Hill, Yorks Hill, Toys Hill and passing Chartwell house *(🌱 wild garlic picking season special)*
🔴 **HIKE:**
📏29km (18 miles)
🏔️ Elev. Gain: 775m
💓 Av. Pace: 5.2 km/h
🚥 [View Walking/Hiking Levels Here](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPRjEOPjW8B/)
*✊ **Pace & Purpose:** Active Muslims is about focusing on the actual activity. These are **paced walks and hikes (not strolls)**, so please join us with that* ***[active mindset and purpose](https://www.instagram.com/reels/DBhPWpdIMKq/)*** *in mind.*
🔄 **Start/End:** **Sevenoaks Station /** Charing Cross
📍 **Meet:** **Charing Cross Station** (near departure board)
⌚**Meet from:** 9:15am, our train departs at **9:34am** *[arrives at 10:19. Return train estimate 6:17pm]*
**🚆 Travel & Tickets**
All our regular walks & hikes are free to join. You are welcome to arrange your own travel or meet us at the destination station.
**Option 1: Buy Your Own Ticket**
We recommend buying on the day. Use a **Network Railcard** or a **GroupSave** discount where possible.
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**Option 2: Group Ticket (3+ People)**
I can help purchase group tickets to save costs, **BUT you must arrive at the station before the platform is announced** to collect your physical ticket. To join this:
💳 **PayPal Here:** TBC
*Please send via **Friends & Family** and make sure no fee is charged.*
⏳**Deadline:** TBC
📱 **Confirmation:** Message on **[WhatsApp](https://tinyurl.com/5n68255b)** with your **Meetup Name** once paid.
*ℹ️ No refunds once tickets are bought.*
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🚻 Charing cross, Sevenoaks (possible cafe)
☕ *If the pace is very good, we may even visit Emmetts garden tea room for a cuppa!*
**🎒 Essentials:**
* **Gear:** Hiking boots (recommended), hiking socks (or double socks), and layered clothing.
* **Food/Water:** Packed lunch, snacks, and 1.5–2L of water.
* **Tech:** Fully charged phone + portable power bank.
* **Safety:** Emergency whistle + Headtorch (winter).
* **Prayer:** If you are praying, please ensure you have *wudu* beforehand. Be ready to join the group promptly to keep us on schedule
**📋 Attendance Policy**
When an event has a **waiting list**, priority is given to new joiners and those with a reliable attendance record - *previous "No-Shows" may be moved to the waitlist to ensure spots go to reliable attendees [[why it matters](https://tinyurl.com/28sh83cn)]*
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Nature Photo Walk
Join WQC on April 25th from 11am-1pm at Inniswood Metro Park for a Nature Photo Walk. All types of cameras welcome! Let's enjoy spring to the fullest... 🌻🌼🌷🐤
Hike Pickerington Ponds
We'll hike 3.4 miles on the Killdeer and Yellowlegs Trails - both out and back gravel trails. If we want more mileage we can repeat an out and back. Pace of around 3.5 mph, no one left behind and those who want to go faster sure can!
As always optional lunch after.
This is the second Metro Park in the lineup for me - with 21 to go (plus more are being added).






















