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Over the last nine years, Silverfit has been able to offer exercise to everyone over 50 in Brockwell Park. Together with Silverfit, I have done my best to keep the exercise fun for everyone, no matter if you are fit or not so fit, strong or not so strong, sporty or not so sporty. And, over all, I think we have done that pretty well! We have had some glorious years, and we made many, many friends over that time. Silverfit managed to keep it going through the good times and the hard Covid years, but unfortunately, the reality of the current economic climate is hitting Silverfit hard. Many councils and charities that have supported Silverfit over the years have stopped funding, and without funding, Silverfit just simply cannot keep going. Recently, they have had to take the hard decision to cut quite a number of their activities, and unfortunately, Nordic Walking in Brockwell park is one of the sessions that needs to be stopped. Yesterday afternoon was our last session for Silverfit. But…. I aim to keep your Tuesday walk going! So many of you love our Tuesday session, and it would just be too sad to stop completely. I would like to keep the Silver Tuesday session going under my own company, Fit and Happy Outdoors. Sadly, I cannot do this for free, as I do need to make a living. But in order to keep this session available for everyone, I plan to keep our Tuesday afternoon session at a highly reduced rate compared to my normal rates. New rates for our Silver Tuesday walks: 10 sessions for £45 (my normal rate is 10 sessions for £90). For those of you who struggle financially, I am happy to reduce this rate to £30, or even offer it for free. I can of course only do this if enough of you pay the normal rate, and I trust you will only ask for a reduction if you really need it. As I said, I do this for my living, but I don’t want money to be the reason you miss out on the benefits of Nordic Walking and spending time with our lovely group of friends. If you are already a member of Fit and Happy Outdoors and you pay monthly, then the Tuesday session is included in your fee. No extra payment is necessary (unless you’d like to sponsor someone who cannot pay) How does it work? 1) Please email me at Ailien at Fitandhappyoutdoors dot com, and let me know if you agree with me sending you an invoice for the full rate, or if you need a reduced rate. 2) I will then send you an invoice with my bank details on it. 3) Once I have received your payment in my bank account, I will hand you a 10-session card at the first session I see you 4) Every time you come walking on Tuesday, I will stamp your card 5) Once you have walked 10 times, I will send you a new invoice for the next 10. Payment: I really, really, prefer bank transfers. If you really do not do bank transfers, then you can pay me in cash. No cheques please (I really try to avoid having to go to the bank, it is just too much hassle). If you or a friend only comes once in a very blue moon, then they can pay £5 in cash for the session (only banknotes please. Help a girl out, I do enough weightlifting already 😊) Are you a walk leader? You are always welcome and do not have to pay me. I am grateful for your help! Do we still need to sign up? 1) Have your own poles? No need to sign up. But, if there is a weather warning, please check in with me as I might have to cancel and if I don’t know you are planning to come, I might not be able to tell you it’s cancelled 2) Happy to use the Meetup app, then sign up for your walk here? If you sign in, I will know you are planning to come, and it will be easy for me to let you know if I do need to cancel a session. 3) Need to borrow poles from me? Please text me ON THE DAY OF THE WALK to ask me to bring a set. My number is 078 078 3456 4. Just use normal text, no Whatsapp please, as I will probably miss your message. Any questions? Feel free to reply to this email, or text me on the number above.

# Every Tuesday – Fulham Salsa & Bachata Club [Fulham Salsa & Bachata Club, St. Dionis Church, 18A Parsons Green, FULHAM SW6 4UH](https://maps.app.goo.gl/G8sxwjb8iWVNPizr7) **7 pm – 10:00 pm** **Bachata classes: 7:15 pm – 8:10 pm** **Salsa classes: 8:20 pm – 9:20 pm** **FREE Social Dancing till 10 pm** * 1 min walk from Parsons Green station. * Free parking on surrounding streets after 6:30 pm * Absolute beginners are warmly welcomed to dance * No partners required * No prior bookings are needed, turn up and dance. * No alcohol allowed * You can bring your own soft drinks. Water will be provided. * Fun & friendly classes for dancers of all levels. Social dancing to the best and latest Salsa, Bachata, Cha-Cha, and Latin grooves.Wear comfortable shoes and light clothes, to keep you dancing comfortably all night * **[£15 for Both Classes + Social Club](https://www.incognitodance.com/product/ticket-for-fulham-salsa-bachata-club/)** * FREE social after-classes [Link to event](https://www.incognitodance.com/fulham-salsa-bachata-club/) To buy any of our award-winning classes online for our other venues, simply click on the package of your choice. The class credits can be used at any of our venues at any time in a 24-month period. **New Salsa & Bachata courses (includes free entry for social) for any level:** * [3 weeks SALSA BRONZE](https://www.incognitodance.com/3-week-salsa-bronze-course "3-week-salsa-bronze-course") @ £42 * [6 weeks SALSA SILVER](https://www.incognitodance.com/6-week-salsa-silver-course "6-week-salsa-silver-course") @ £78 * [9 weeks SALSA GOLD](https://www.incognitodance.com/9-week-salsa-gold-course "9-week-salsa-gold-course") @ £99 **Incognito Dance also still teach regularly at [Wimbledon Salsa & Bachata Club, ](https://www.incognitodance.com/salsa-classes-courses-mondays-at-wimbledon-salsa-bachata-club/)[Putney Salsa & Bachata Club, ](https://www.incognitodance.com/fridays-at-new-putney-salsa-club/)[Hammersmith Salsa & Bachata Club, ](https://www.incognitodance.com/wednesdays-at-hammersmith-salsa-club-hammersmith-london/)[Fulham Salsa & Bachata Club](https://www.incognitodance.com/fulham-salsa-bachata-club/)**

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! *** 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 (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) If you have any questions, feel free to contact us on: hello@joinrabble.com 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**

This coming Tuesday we'll be looking at the work of **Gerhard Richter.** Gerhard Richter’s work spans photorealism, abstraction, and conceptual art, united by an intense focus on perception, memory, and the nature of painting itself. If that sounds too deep, just come for the jaffa cakes, jammy dodgers, wotsits, the laughter and the good vibe! **All Welcome** *If you arrive after 6.45 ring the doorbell.*

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/44220 **Game Description:** Come and play in a Mid-Intermediate & Above volleyball session in Canada Water 😎 PLEASE ONLY sign up to this session if you’re a Mid-Intermediate player or above! We have the right to cancel & refund you if we don’t think you meet this ability. You will be notified of this. We need to maintain the quality of the games and rallies - this is nothing personal at all. **Directions:** 🚶‍♂️10 minute walk from Canada Water tube station The entrance is via a car park and in the blue building. Please ask reception for help if needed. **Rules** \- 3 teams of 6 \- Games up to 15 points \- Max 2 games in a row \- Be positive and encouraging to all players 🧡

Take a pause from your busy day and join us for a 20-minute guided meditation to breathe your stress away, decompress your body and mind, centre yourself and restore your wellbeing. Leave feeling refreshed, recharged and refocused, ready to tackle the rest of your day. No experience is necessary – this free in-person meditation is open to everyone. **This is a free in-person meditation.** **If you would like to make a voluntary donation, please click** [here.](https://www.innerspace.org.uk/donations/ "https://www.innerspace.org.uk/donations/") \* I consent to my submitted data being collected and stored. We will process your personal data in line with the GDPR requirements and always store it securely and use it only for the purpose for which it has been collected. We will not pass on your details to any third parties without your consent.

**About Session** **Advanced** **4 courts for first 2 hours** **2 courts for remaining 2 hours** **High grade tournament shuttles (speed 77-78)** **£14 (bank transfer)** Please sign up to **ONLY ONE** of the 2 concurrent Tuesday sessions (this is the 4-hour Tuesday session). Courts will be reduced to two from 8 to 10 PM Non-members should message the organizers their full-name via WhatsApp (Adrian Rabe, +447410463483) to arrange tryouts. Guests allowed but members will be prioritized over guests. Please message Committee members if you would like to add on a guest. Break the strings on 2 racquets, or break a racquet during the session and your session is *free*. Take a photo of the broken strings or racquet **DURING** the session, upload, and tag Broken Strings on Instagram to get the fee waiver. Cancellations < 24 hours before the event will be penalized the full fee. Please message organizer via WhatsApp for late cancellations or for potential slots. We will be discreetly speaking to players who may be struggling with the level of the session. **Free parking available within the school**. Note that the School will be opening and closing the gate **10 minutes before** and **10 minutes after** the beginning and end of the session. If you are locked out, please contact the organizers or other members to help let you in. Photographs and video recordings may be made during the session. Signing up to the session would **include consent for these recordings to be made and used by the club on its social media and other platforms**. **DO NOT PLAY** if you have fever, cough, colds, or other symptoms

**The Plan:** Do you fancy trying something new, something different, something with a bit of adventure? Join us for a truly incredible week exploring the coastline of Baja California Sur, Mexico. The coastline is pristine and stunning, with Pelcans diving in around the boat and incredible sea life, this is sure to be a great experience not to be forgotten! This trip is open to seasoned sailors and beginners alike, no experience is necessary however, we will be staying in some remote areas, there wont be any crowded bars, or nights at town quays, and we will be catering for ourselves onboard the yacht most evenings during the week. This is a chance to escape the rush of modern life, experience the natural beauty of Mexico and the freedom you can only get from a week on a yacht! **When:** 3pm 7th February to – 9am 14th February 2026. (Its advised to arrive in Mexico at least a day before the trip to recover from jetlag). **Where:** We will start and end the trip in La Paz and visit some fantastic bays and islands on the way including Isla San Jose, Isla Espiritu Santo and San Evaristo. **The yacht:** A 50’ catamaran with all mod cons, spacious accommodation, 4 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with drinks fridge and a lot of sunbathing space on deck! The yacht is licenced in accordance with Mexican laws and fully equipped with all necessary safety equipment and navigational aids. The yacht has space for 12 people on-board, we never expect anyone to be sleeping in the saloon. **Event Organiser/skippers:** This trip is organised and skippered by Mike Johns/Sailscape and Paul Ryan/Seascape. Both Mike and Paul are commercially endorsed RYA Yachtmasters Offshore with many years’ experience. **Accommodation:** Accommodation will be in *shared double or twin cabins*. I often get asked if cabins are available for sole occupancy and, of course that’s fine, however I can only accommodate this if you agree to cover the full charter cost of the other space in the cabin. **Cost:** £1800 per person (in a shared cabin) or £3500/cabin To be paid as 2 instalments ***Deposit*** : £900 due to confirm your place ***Balance :*** £900 due 1st November 2025 The cost includes basic charter and insurance costs of the yacht, end cleaning, towels, bed linen, dinghy and cooking gas. Breakfasts and lunches aboard every day are included in the price along with 5 evening meals with beers, wine and soft drinks are all included in the price. **Extras:** Additional costs to consider are flights, transfers, any pre trip accommodation ashore and any restaurant/bar bills at the start and end of the trip. Flights: approx. £950 return depending on the exact date/time of travel. Mexico City airport is the closest international airport and you can get onward flights to La Paz. Transfers in La Paz are approx. £30. Terms and Conditions apply, full details will be sent to all participants by email in advance of any commitment. Contact: [Info@sailscape.co.uk](mailto:Info@sailscape.co.uk)

WEDNESDAYS at Hammersmith Salsa Club, Hammersmith, London Open Every Wednesday Hammersmith Salsa & Bachata Club, 11 Rutland Grove, Hammersmith, W6 9DH (http://www.incognitodance.com/hammersmith-salsa-club-west-london/) 7pm – 11:00 pm Bachata Classes: 7:30pm – 8:20pm (6 levels) Salsa Classes 8:30 -9:20pm (6 levels) No prior bookings are needed, just turn up and dance. Absolute beginners are warmly welcomed. Wear comfortable shoes and light clothes, to keep you dancing comfortably all night £10 Club Only £14 Two Classes + Club Usually has 200+ dancers every week Fun & friendly classes for dancers of all levels. Plenty of social dancing to the latest Latin grooves.

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

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗮 & 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻! 💃🕺 Get ready to dance the night away every Wednesday with our fun and friendly Salsa & Bachata classes, followed by an exciting party that lasts until late! 🎉 Why You Should Join Our Awesome Classes: \- 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲: No experience? No problem\! 🌟 \- 𝗡𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱: Come solo or bring friends\! 🤗 \- 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀: Connect with fellow dance enthusiasts\. 👫 \- 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: Enjoy a lively atmosphere and great music\. 🎶 \- 𝗙𝘂𝗻 & 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Perfect for all skill levels\. 😊 \- 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀: Learn from the best in the business\. 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 \- 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗩𝗶𝗯𝗲𝘀: Unwind after work in a welcoming space\. 🌈 \-\-\- Class Schedule: \- 7:00 PM: 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼 – Perfect for newcomers\! 🎉 \- 7:30 PM \- 8:30 PM: 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 – Two levels to choose from\. 💃 \- 8:30 PM \- 9:30 PM: 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 – Three levels available\. 🕺 \- 9:30 PM \- 11:00 PM: 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 & 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 – Show off your moves and socialize\! 🎊 \-\-\- Location: 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 44 Brixton Rd, SW9 6BT, London Nearest Underground Station: Oval 🚇 \-\-\- Pricing: \- 1 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀: £13 💷 \- 2 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀: £15 💰 \- 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 & 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹: £5 🎟️ \-\-\- Don’t miss out on an unforgettable evening filled with dance, laughter, and new friendships! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎈✨

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Join the Columbus Ski Club for a First Friday Happy Hour! If you're new in town or just looking to socialize, this is the event for you. Connect with fellow sports enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers while sharing travel stories and tips for the best ski slopes or hiking trails. Contact: Herb Beidel, 614 -619-7808 [Dec_2025_CSC_Track Newsletter.pdf]() CSC Membership not required for happy hour!

**TRY AN OLYMPIC SPORT IN A FUN, BEGINNER-FOCUSED CLINIC!** Enjoy 15 minutes of off-ice basics, 50 minutes learning to sweep and deliver stones, then play a couple of ends with your group. Afterward, join us in the warm room for broomstacking (socializing) with your teammates and opponents. Limited spots available. **What to wear:** Clean rubber soled tennis shoes (required), loose/stretchy clothing (no jeans), and warm layers - ice ranges 32-40 degrees F. ***\*\*\*\*\*Ski Club Membership required for this event!\*\*\*\*\**** [Home - Columbus Ski Club](https://www.columbusskiclub.org/) Once membership is established - follow below link to sign up for Curling: [Curling Clinic - Begin to Curl - Calendar - Columbus Ski Club](https://www.columbusskiclub.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=686961&item_id=2793520)