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Weeknight Event: Sunset & Blue Hour on the River Thames
This workshop is designed to take you from the vibrant, warm tones of the **Golden Hour** through the moody, cinematic **Blue Hour** along the iconic River Thames.
You will learn to master low-light exposures using London landmarks as your subjects.
**PAYMENT OPTIONS**
* **PayPal via RSVP**
* The Meetup transaction fee will be added. and you'll automatically be added to attend
* **Send £25 via PayPal** to \*\*[creativebeansproductions@gmail.com**](http://creativebeansproductions@gmail.com%2A%2A/) with no extra fee.
* Send us a text or comment below and we will add you to the event attendee list.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
* Any camera
* Kit lens, 24-70mm etc
* Tripod
* A shutter release
EXPERIENCE
* Beginner/Refresher
CLOTHING
* Check the weather and dress accordingly
Travel
* As usual check the TFL website for any delays that may interrupt your journey
* We may jump on the tube to get to another location so make sure you have your Oyster card topped up
CONTACT
Alex 07956264049
VENICE PHOTOGRAPHY WEEKEND - Oct 2026
[https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa/events/313109095](https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa/events/313109095)
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Photo © London Photographic
Monday Evening Chanting Circle - with Gayatri in Elephant & Castle
**Monday Evening Chanting Circle \| 6:30–8:00pm**
Start the week by unwinding your body and mind through voice and sound.
This weekly chanting class is a relaxed, welcoming space to come together after work and reset through simple, shared vocal practice.
We use a mix of:
* Sanskrit mantras
* Rainbow songs
* Shamanic chants
* Gentle voicework
Chanting is a form of meditation that works through rhythm, breath, and repetition. You don’t need any musical experience and you don’t need to sing “well.” The voice is used as a natural tool for grounding and release, not performance.
Practising regularly can help:
* Settle the nervous system after a busy day
* Quiet mental over-activity
* Release tension held in the body
* Improve breathing and vocal ease
Chanting in a group makes the practice easier and more enjoyable. The shared sound helps people relax more quickly and feel supported, even if they’re new to using their voice. Over time, regular group chanting can build a sense of stability, clarity, and connection.
Each session includes time to arrive, chant together, and rest in stillness at the end, so you leave feeling calmer and more centred than when you arrived.
Come as you are. No experience needed.
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FOR THE BEST PRICE GO TO https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rebirthandawaken
CASH on the night - please message Gayatri 07505014729 to reserve place. Note that if you can't come that you need to send a text message 24 hrs in advance or payment will still need to be made
Om Shanti,
Gayatri
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.
Rabble - Fitness Through Games!
We're fed up of boring, monotonous exercise - let's play ourselves fit!
**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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Rabble is a fitness club with a difference:
* Every 1 hour session is a mixture of team games, such as Capture the Flag, Frisbee or Kickball - no two sessions are alike!
* We are SUPER friendly and often host socials after the game
* All abilities are welcomed
* Our aim is to have **FUN**, make **FRIENDS**, and get **FIT** without even
noticing
* Bring your friends along!
Please come in comfortable sports clothing and bring a bottle of water and hand sanitizer. Trail shoes or studs (weather dependent) are recommended, or a good pair of trainers.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the session to allow us to start on time.
We play every:
* Monday in Highbury & Islington (19:00 - 20:00)
* Tuesday in Shoreditch / Haggerston (19:00 - 20:00)
* Wednesday 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. Book your place here: [https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/](https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/)
**Love Rabble**
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**💞 London, Greater London, UK Zoom Speed Dating – Matched by Age & Personality**
Speed dating from home — meet real London, Greater London, UK singles on Zoom. Each round is a quick one-on-one Zoom chat with a London, Greater London, UK local matched by age and personality. A host keeps things moving and comfortable.
**Select your age group below:**
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**⚠️ Your RSVP doesn't confirm a place.** Click your age group link below, register, and take the personality quiz to secure your spot. Limited places.
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🎯 **Perfect for:**
- Anyone curious about speed dating but wants a low-pressure start
- Singles in London, Greater London, UK who want to meet locals from home
- People tired of dating apps who want real conversation
- Singles who want a hosted, organised experience
**Event Details**
- **Format:** Virtual on Zoom – hosted and structured
- **Location:** Anywhere you're comfortable – no venue, no commute
- **Host:** Friendly host who guides each round
- **Vibe:** Good vibes, real people, genuine conversation
**How It Works**
1. **Choose your age group** – Register through your link above.
2. **Complete the quiz** – Quick personality quiz so we can pair you well.
3. **Join on Zoom** – Click the link, hop on, and the host takes it from there.
4. **Meet your matches** – Rotate through quick chats with compatible London, Greater London, UK singles.
5. **Get matches** – Mutual matches revealed after the event.
💡 **Tip:** Just be yourself. That's what works best.
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✨ Meet London, Greater London, UK singles from home. Register and we'll handle the rest. ✨ ✨
High Holborn Picture Hunt
This is another of our many outside Picture Hunts this year. If any issues with weather, we’ll switch to our 50-50 Trivia in the nearby Wetherspoon Penderell's Oak, so something will be on regardless.
This time, the event will be centred around different shopfronts on the north side of High Holborn, so there’s no crossing of busy roads.
Please aim to turn up for 1:00-1:30 when teams are being arranged. The Hunt starts at 1:30. You're losing search time if you're late! Bring a pen please.
As usual, portions of the road are split up into four areas where teams search for the locations of photographed items in the street, buildings or shop windows, and then record where they found them.
Picture Hunts are a great new way to get up to speed with slices of London history while sleuthing around the area.
Everyone is presented with twenty partial photos of objects around an area. Your team mission is to find them. Some well known, some well unknown!
This makes Picture Hunts more interesting and challenging, bringing out the best of your teams detecting skills.
You will also have a map of the area. It will be sub-divided into four sections, P, Q, R, S. Each photo will come from one of these.
Four players max per team, but the lower number teams get a point per player start from the biggest team.
For example, four teams of one, two, three and four. Four player team, no advantage, (the biggest and theoretically the more knowledge between them, except it doesn't always work like that). Three player team, one point start. Two player team, two point start. One player team, three point start.
Scores are always close and around the 15-20 points mark. How many players do you want in your team? There's a dilemma!
The clipboard holder enters one of the letters to note its area location. Dead simple, right? 90 minutes to do the hunt.
We have the usual prizes of chocolate, including some great new varieties.
There is also an equal prize for the funniest team name judged by Sue, my glamorous assistant. Names win prizes too! So there’s everything to play for.
We mark up at the quiz finish point. The Wetherspoon Penderell's Oak.
Hunts are good fun and the proven experience so far is that members get to know each other better after working in teams as you all have to communicate. Great icebreakers.
This is what Meetup is all about. Come and join us.
There is a £7 cash/card charge for this event.
Contact number on the day is 07422334411 if your transport is delayed.
**If you can’t make it, please cancel using the “Edit RSVP Button”.**
**Your consideration is greatly appreciated.**
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NEW HIKE: The Dedham Vale, Pt1: exquisite British countryside in all its glory
Mama Jon has got a brand new trip in a fairytale land, right on the border with Essex and Suffolk, filled with sneaking rivers, glorious little villages, woodlands and a beautiful estuary.
This hike will be the first in the region, as it has a lot to offer, painted by some of the greatest masters, you will be walking through some actual living paintings.
There is a reason why the Area of Natural Outstanding Beauty is called Constable Country, the famous John Constable himself has painted many of his master pieces based on the scenes in the region and you might recognise some of his most famous scenes as you walk through it, it is a bit as if you were one of his character evolving in one of his worlds, and, who knows, maybe you are, and someone will be looking at you and regognise the masterpiece that you are!
We will kick off the hike with the official Dedham Vale path and finish the hike in the pretty town of Manningtree, right by the sea in this pretty estuary right after the second part of the hike which is a section of the Essex Way.
Now, afterwards, I do know that my hiking family are all a bunch of foodies, so, yes, we can pop into a restaurant or a bar for a meal or a drink and ruin our day out burning calories by doubling our calories intake of the day at a nice local eatery :)
As always, we will buy a discounted train ticket at the station, so please bring some cash, price will be confirmed on the day but it should be around £30. The train journey takes about an hour and 10 minutes if there are no delays.
INFORMATION:
DISTANCE: About 13 miles/20km
DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM, there will be a few inclunes and I do not recommend to first time hikers.
TIME: about 5 hours
TRANSPORT:
By tube
MEETING POINT:
Liverpool Street station at 9 am
Please be on time, or you will have to buy your own train ticket which will be pricier.
PRICE:
£17 ( for the guide's fee) via PayPal or credit/debit card
About £30 in cash on the day for the train ticket
INCLUDED:
Guided hike
A fun day out with lovely people
NOT INCLUDED:
Transport
Anything else not mentioned above
WHAT TO BRING:
Waterproof shoes for the hike, preferably hiking shoes, otherwise good trainers;
Weather appropriate clothes, including waterproofs if there is a chance of rain;
Water bottle;
Packed lunch and snacks.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU CHECK THIS PAGE AGAIN 2 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE
Our trips will not be cancelled due to weather conditions so please ensure that you do wear and carry appropriate clothing. 😄
IT IS WINTER, wear warm clothing and waterproof boots.
POLICIES:
1: This group is designed for the pleasure and enjoyment of all of us, we do not accept any derogatory comments or behaviours towards anyone. Racism, discrimination and other unacceptable behaviours will only lead to your rejection of any of our trips and this is without exception. Everyone is welcome, we have religious and non-religious people, gay, straight, bisexual people, all shades and colours or nationalities, people of all ages, sex and political beliefs and mutual respect is the fundamental spirit of this group.
2: Our trips are only refundable up to 30 days before departure, if you wish to cancel after that, you will be offered a transfer to another trip for the same price or you may resell your slot to somebody else.
3: If we do cancel the entirety of the trip on our site, you will be fully refunded.
4:In the eventuality that our trains are delayed, or cancelled which is out of my control, I do not pay for taxis or alternative route, if this happens, you will be able to claim delay repay from the train companies who will reimburse your train ticket and some eventual costs occurred. By signing up to my events, you agree to this and these conditions.
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
APRIL 2 - 7 - (EASTER HOLIDAY) - CAPPADOCIA, Turkey's Fairy-tale Valleys
**Backabush is heading back to Turkiye for the Easter holidays on another exciting trip exploring the enchanting landscape of Cappadocia.**
FOR MORE INFO VISIT: [https://www.meetup.com/backabush/events/307284654/](https://www.meetup.com/backabush/events/307284654/)
LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK (EASTER HOLIDAY)
**Join us for a superb Easter weekend of amazing hiking in England's most mountainous and beautiful national park.**
Number of nights - 3.
£369 for a bed in a shared twin room. For solo travellers (which is most people in the group) we will assign you a room buddy of the same gender.
£455 for a private single room.
£489 for a private double room (single occupancy).
With the most breathtaking natural landscapes and the highest mountains in England, there really is no other national park in the country to compare to the Lake District. Nowhere else can offer quite so much opportunity for outdoor adventure with the finest hiking options.
It is hard to imagine a more lovely place to spend the Easter holiday weekend. Delightful villages, craggy mountains, babbling streams, mossy woodland and beautiful wildflowers all add to the magic of this region at this time of year.
Our wonderful three star hotel is located high in the Cumbrian Fells, while the countryside setting ensures peace and quiet. It is the perfect place from which to hike and explore in the Lake District. We have visited the delightful Shap Wells Hotel a number of times as we love it's secluded valley and woodlands full of wildlife including native red squirrels in the grounds. You are virtually guaranteed to see them in the morning!
The rooms offer all the necessary comforts in a warm, relaxing, family run environment. This is a charming country hotel with a mile-long drive along a private road with breathtaking, rugged scenery in every direction. A pretty waterfall and trickling stream running by the front door will leave you with no doubts in your mind that this is a wonderful place in which to get away from it all. Evening meals are included and will be served at the hotel's restaurant.
We will have at least 2 hikes to choose from each day exploring the highlights of the local area. The Lake District boasts stunning views, picturesque villages and hikes which offer a mixture of rugged mountains, ancient woodlands, fields, riverside and lakeside walking.
On our last visit we have enjoyed many gorgeous hikes and the following are just some of the endless possibilities:
**Place Fell & Ullswater from Patterdale (approx. 9 miles)**
This is a great introduction to fell walking in the Lake District. Although the ascent to the summit of Place Fell (657m) is not too strenuous, the views across to many high peaks and along Ullswater are dramatic and extensive. The final section along the shores of Ullswater has been described in one walking guide book as the loveliest walk in the Lake District!
**Watendlath, Borrowdale & Castle Crag from Derwent Water (approx. 10 miles).**
This is an exceptionally beautiful hike and a personal favourite. Borrowdale is considered by many to be the most scenic valley in the Lake District and the ascent of Castle Crag adds a little adventure and superb views. There can be very few hikes as varied as this one and a couple of tea rooms in delightful villages along the way allow us to enjoy some light refreshment. Although we do not aim for any high summits there will be extensive views on a clear day. There are also a number of ascents (some long) but the only really steep ascent (up Castle Crag) is relatively short.
**Blencathra and Atkinsons Pike via Hall's Fell (approx. 8 miles).**
This is a superb route for hikers wanting to reach a significant Lakeland summit (Blencathra 868m) via an adventurous route but not wanting an overly strenuous day out. Starting from the village of Threlkeld this hike tackles the ascent of Blencathra via the steep and rocky hike/scramble up the cockrel's-comb rocky edge of Hall's Fell. The summits and ridges on this hike will offer superb and far reaching views across the Lake District and also the Vale of Eden. On a clear day the view from the summit of Blencathra is hard to beat and the overall route is wonderfully satisfying and somewhat adventurous. A head for heights is necessary.
**Dove Crag, Hart Crag, Fairfield and St Sunday Crag from Brotherswater (approx. 12 miles)**
This route offers superb fell walking territory from start to finish. Some ascents are steep and the terrain is somewhat challenging taking in several peaks. It is definitely a varied option with far reaching views of mountains and lakes. From the top of Fairfield (873m) we might be rewarded with views of Ullswater, Windermere, Striding Edge and Helvellyn.
The walk starts by heading up from Brotherswater, over Dove Crag and Hart Crag to the summit of Fairfield, the highest point of our hike. From there the excitement really begins as we enjoy a bit of scrambling over Corfa Pike and onwards over the ridge of St Sunday Crag. We then start our descent back down to our car park at Cow Bridge.
**Kendal, Scout Scar and Cunswick Fell (approx. 7 miles)**
This is a walk in the limestone country that lies on the south eastern fringes of the Lake District. From lovey market town of Kendal the route heads up out of the town and continues by way of field and moorland paths to the edge of the escarpment of Scout Scar, a superb viewpoint looking westwards towards the central Lakeland mountains. We then continue along a fine scenic path along the edge of the escarpment which leads onto Cunswick Fell and then over Kendal Fell before descending through woods back into town where there are plenty of pubs and cafes.
**High Street, Harter Fell, Branstree & Selside Pike from Haweswater (approx. 11 miles)**
Don't be fooled by the unusual title. At 828 metres High Street is a serious mountain, which gets its name from an ancient Roman road that once ran across the long summit ridge. The hike begins with a challenging and rocky ascent up Rough Crag. A series of summits then offers superb and extensive views for miles around. A true Lake District classic for those who don't mind a bit of rough terrain!
The full 11 miles would make this a strenuous hike but it is possible to safely return to the carpark along a clear track which descends from the pass between Harter Fell and Branstree. Although this shorter (7 miles) option cuts out two summits, it still involves a lot of ups and downs with some rocky ground, which makes it an "energetic" day out in the mountains.
**Shap Abbey (approx. 5 miles)**
Shap Abbey is a key feature on this delightful walk. Gaunt and evocative ruins rise up above the banks of the lovely River Lowther. There is more of interest on this walk besides the ruin, not least a huge and mysterious monolith early in the walk, created by stone age settlers of this region. The tiny village of Keld is also very attractive and we can enjoy miles of wild moorland where skylarks trill from high above.
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We will have experienced hike leaders offering fabulous hikes of different length and difficulty each day so you can choose exactly the kind of walk you like.
**Don't miss this fabulous weekend away! :D**
PRICE INCLUDES:
* 3 nights quality hotel accommodation.
* 3 breakfasts.
* 3 delicious three-course evening meals.
* A choice of guided hikes. Our leaders are Mountain Leader (MLTE) trained and qualified first aiders.
* Financial protection in accordance with the Package Travel Law 1992.
Amazing value!!! :D
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
* Transport expenses.
* Lunches - depending on the hike you choose we can either take a packed lunch with us or stop in a village pub.
To confirm your place on this trip please use internet banking. The account details are:
Account Name: BACKABUSH XPLORERS
Sort Code: 090127
Account Number: 22440622
The following "terms and conditions" apply to all trip reservations:
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Only payment secures your place. Your RSVP is not sufficient for us to hold a bed for you. Please use **LAKEDISTRICT** as your payment reference.
IMPORTANT NOTE: We consider safety to be our number one priority and while we never take unnecessary risks, we do recognise that any outdoor activity involves a danger of personal injury or death. Remember that you should be aware of and accept these risks as you are responsible for your own safety and you should not undertake anything beyond your abilities. It is also your responsibility to be correctly equipped for the weather and activity you have chosen to participate in.
We recommend that everyone participating in outdoor activities obtain appropriate insurance. The BMC offer excellent policies for all outdoor enthusiasts at very competitive rates: https://www.thebmc.co.uk/modules/insurance/Landing.aspx
Easter Appeal
I’m proud to be a Co-ordinator for **Golden Hearted UK**, and this Easter we’re coming together to spread kindness where it’s needed most.
Last year was such a success that we are organising another special **Easter Appeal** to support vulnerable children and elderly members of our community who may otherwise go without a little seasonal joy. For many, Easter can be a difficult and lonely time. With your help, we can change that.
### 💛 How You Can Help:
\- JOIN our facebook community \- https://www\.facebook\.com/groups/703270807162286/
* Donate Easter eggs or sweet treats
* Contribute essential food items
* Gift small care packages for elderly residents
* Offer monetary donations via our registered paypal account (every pound makes a difference)
* Buy items from the Amazon Wishlist
* Volunteer your time to help us prepare and distribute donations
Our goal is simple: **bring smiles, comfort, and a sense of community to those who need it most.**
Whether you can give a little or a lot, your support truly matters. Together, we can show what a golden-hearted community looks like.
If you’d like to donate, volunteer, or learn more, please get in touch. Let’s make this Easter brighter for our children and our elderly neighbours.
Thank you for your kindness and generosity 💛
The FINAL date we are collecting donations may vary but will be before Easter. All contributions are welcome xx
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Secret Views & Seaside Legends: Whitby to Robin Hood’s Bay Easter Bank Holiday
**Whitby to Robin Hood’s Bay Weekend Away**
I’m opening registration of interest for a very special weekend hike — and this one is close to my heart.
We will be based in Whitby, staying right by the cathedral, surrounded by dramatic cliffs, winding streets, and that unmistakably cool coastal vibe. Whitby is one of those places that just gets under your skin.
The hike itself is one of my personal favourites — the very first hike I ever took my partner on back in December. Expect breathtaking coastal paths, big sea views, and a secret spot I don’t usually share… easily one of the best viewpoints on the coast and perfectt for unch.
The plan:
Day 1 – Arrival & Welcome
We’ll kick off the weekend with a warm welcome and get everyone ready for the adventure ahead. Perfect time to meet the group, soak in the sea air, and explore the town a little.
Day 2 – The Hike
Our main adventure! A 6-hour coastal hike from Whitby to Robin Hood’s Bay, including a secret viewpoint I can’t usually share. Dramatic cliffs, stunning views, and the reward at the end — the best local fish & chips right by the sea.
Day 3 – Morning Exercise & Optional Sunrise Walk
Start your day with a gentle morning exercise before breakfast to wake up those muscles after our big hike. Early risers can join an optional sunrise walk along the coast before we pack up and head back to London. Breakfastt optional.
This weekend is about:
- Stunning coastal views
- A meaningful, well-loved route
- Great company
- Exploring two of Yorkshire’s most iconic seaside spots
👉 Registration of interest is required — sign up to be first to receive full details.
If you love coastal hikes, hidden viewpoints, and weekends that feel genuinely special, this one’s for you.
As always, DM if you have any questionseations.
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Lunch at Cooper’s Hawk
Join us for lunch at Cooper’s Hawk in Easton. If the weather is nice, we’ll enjoy lunch on their gorgeous patio!
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Julie Zickefoose
Saturday, April 11, 2026
1 p.m.
Licking County Library
101 W. Main St. | Newark, Ohio
Julie Zickefoose: Author, Painter, and Bluebird Extraordinaire
Zickefoose is an American nature book writer, naturalist, bird artist, and blogger. She lives in Ohio on an 80-acre wildlife sanctuary, which she said inspires much of her work, including her 2012 novel, The Bluebird Effect: Uncommon Bonds with Common Bird, and NATURAL GARDENING FOR BIRDS
The novel is illustrated with 320 of Zickefoose’s colored paintings, life sketches, and drawings, and it was one of Oprah’s 2012 book club reads.
Hike Bexley - UPDATED DATE
Meet at Wolfe Park parking lot by tennis courts. We willl walk along Alum Creek trail, through Jeffrey Mansion Park then along Bexley neighborhood and back.
Optional lunch at Trolley District.




















