Hobby Groups London

🔭NASA Confirms Life on Mars: View With Wine, Music & Telescopes ☾P Date☽🪐

If you're looking for sensational headlines - this group is defo not for you! But seriously - do you look up and marvel with insatiable curiosity at both the beauty and the wonder of the **universe?** How it began, our place in it, how life evolved and where else in the cosmos other non-microbial life might live (99% of stars have exoplanets orbiting - some similar to Earth )? And nah I didn't make it up - unless you live in hibernation or have zero idea about our greatest endeavours - you'll know **NASA really did find the best evidence to date of ancient life on Mars.** This follows scientific verification of the biological signatures of microbe life discovered on Venus a few years ago So we'll defo take a look at the red planet as well the majestic rings of **Saturn** and it's potential life harbouring moon, the international space station, Tau Ceti star with **2 Earth like planets** orbiting in the habitable zone, remnants of **supernova** witnessed by our early ancestors plus a range of other fascinating celestial wonderments (comets, star systems, **galaxies**) over drinks and engaging chats and banter this Sept fully hosted by me - a passionate amateur astronomer and former global Reuters journalist covering cutting edge big picture science related stories. In between observing - we'll have **drinks and engaging chats** on all astronomy related topics for those inclined (Astrobiology, SETI/Femi Paradox, cosmology, space exploration, exoplanetology, astrophysics etc) as well as non space chatter and banter too. No doubt I'll hear the usual jokes we've all heard hundreds of times before! If those don't make you laugh, then my impersonation of Los Angeles ET will! 👽 **====Free Astronomy Club =====** Over the years we have enjoyed numerous social evenings of stargazing and thought provoking chatter with people of all ages and varying levels of astronomy knowledge - so complete beginners that are genuinely curious about the universe are very welcome. If you are just looking to meet generic randoms that you have nothing in common with / share passio**ns** then there are other groups that easily cater for that. The world renowed **BBC Television Sky at Night** also attended our events pre covid and interviewed some of us for it's show that aired on BBC1 in Feb 2019. BBC **Radio London** (94.9 FM / digital) were there Aug 2023 to cover our meteor shower event broadcasting live to millions of Londoners for 3 hours You don't need a telescope as you will be able to view through scopes belonging to me and other club members (as long as you behave responsibly and don't temper with expensive equipment). If you have your own telescope/binoculars feel free to bring along and I can help you setting it up if you're a newbie. **====ITINERARY=====** We will meet outside Camden Station. After a short wait for anyone delayed, I will escort everyone to our observation point in the park about 15-20 minutes walk away and brief you in terms of what to expect, observing etiquette, tips, equipment handling and take any questions you have - weather general or astronomy/cosmology related. **After Drinks:** on work nights - unless I have a important 9AM deadline for a client presentation or something - most of us usually head our way back to Camden for another drink till about 1am - yes even on a skool night. I will annouce the pub to all on the walk back. **===What Can You Expect To See (this time of year)? ====** * Orion Nebula * Jupiter and 4 moons * Meteors * Andromedia Galaxy * Saturn, rings & moon * Star clusters such as the Pleiades & Owl Cluster etc * International Space station fly by * Venus & Mercury * Binary & tripple star systems (think planet *Tatooine in* Starwars!), * Neptune * Uranuus * Mars * Our moon * A look towards the galactic centre where that supermassive £22b black hole sits (Sagittarius A) More here from Jodrell Bank Observatory/Astrophysics Centre: [http://www.jb.man.ac.uk/astronomy/nightsky/](http://www.jb.man.ac.uk/astronomy/nightsky/) Guide to viewing the cosmos for beginners: [https://phys.org/news/2018-05-universe-distant-starstips-cosmology-backyard.html#jCp](https://phys.org/news/2018-05-universe-distant-starstips-cosmology-backyard.html#jCp) **===Weather Dependent=====** The event is subject to clear skies forecasts on the night so if on the actual afternoon of the event the weather forecasts looks unsuitable beyond doubt then I will postpone so please check the event status on the day of the event . If this event is still listed here at 5PM on the day, it will be going ahead at the designated day and time! Happy Stargazing Lucas Skywalker (Amateur Musical Astronomer)

Regents Park and Primrose Hill, 3 miles

* We will meet outside the Regents Park tube station and make our way to Regents Park. * The Regent’s Park is one of the Royal Parks of London and combines large open spaces with tree-lined pathways, formal gardens, and four children’s playgrounds. It has excellent sports facilities, and contains central London’s largest outdoor sports area. * The Regent's Park is named after the Prince Regent, sometimes known as the playboy prince, who later became King George IV (1762-1830). * We will first see the English Gardens, we will also visit newly opened Queen Elizabeth II garden. * From there we will make our way to Queen Mary’s Rose Gardens to see more than 12,000 roses. From there to the Japanese garden island, from here will carry on by the rockery garden and walk round the Boating lake, through the elegant flowerbeds in the Avenue Gardens. * We will then claim to the top of Primrose Hill for the amazing vista of City of London (pictured above). * We will finish our walk at Chalk Farm station. Optional lunch/drinks in local spoons at the end of the walk. What to bring: Comfortable footwear Water Photo-taking gadgets and chargers An umbrella just in case (it's London after all) The walk is free for members who have subscribed for an annual membership. For other members the fee is £5 cash/card on arrival to contribute towards the organiser's meetup fees and costs. The annual pass option is £15 payable by cash/card on the day. This will provide access to at least 40 walks per year (members are welcome to bring a guest to each event). All walks are free for the NHS staff (also welcome to bring a guest). *'**No Show' Policy:*** *If the member replied 'yes' but did not attend the event, did not update the RSVP and did not inform the organisers on 3 occasions – this triggers an automatic removal from the group. That's once for events with a waiting list.* ***Trivium*:** Queen Mary's Gardens, in the Inner Circle, were created in the 1930s, bringing that part of the park into use by the general public for the first time. The site had originally been used as a plant nursery and had later been leased to the Royal Botanic Society.

F1: Spanish Grand Prix 2026

Casual get-together to watch the F1 Race. The location is Redwood. Want to join our WhatsApp Group? Follow this form -- > https://forms.gle/VQzqxW4hPFJPfLJC8

The Nine Bridges Walk, 8 miles

We will meet outside the Battersea Power tube station and make our way via Battersea Power shopping centre. We will then carry on by the Thames to Nine Elms passing by he USA Embassy and M16 Headquarters. * We will the cross the Vauxhal bridge and carry on via Millbank passing by the Tate Britain and M15 Headquarters. * We will then cross the Lambeth bridge and carry on to see St Thomas' Covid memorial, with a view of the Houses of Parliament to our left. We will then cross Westminster bridge and carry to Whitehall Gardens, where we'll take a 20mins break. * We will proceed to cross the Jubilee bridge to South bank, and our next bridge to cross will be the Waterloo to see the Somerset House. Then via Temple place to cross the Blackfriars bridge. * We will then proceed via South Bank and enter the Tate Modern to see the art installations in Turbine Hall. * We will then proceed to cross the Millennium bridge to see the Queenhithe Mosaic, the 30m long timeline depicting the history of London. * We will then cross over at Southwark bridge back to South Bank to see the The Golden Hinde (launched 1973), which is a full-size replica of the *Golden Hind* (launched 1577). Like the original ship, she has also circumnavigated the globe. * We will and end our walk at London Bridge. Options include either exploring the historic Borough Market, or a visit to the George Inn, an authentic 17th-century coaching inn and pub with oak beams and large courtyard seating area. * People who decide to get food from the market can always join us later in the pub. Please aim for the upstairs room. The walk is mainly across the flat terrain, but it's worth to note that it includes numerous stairs when claiming up and down the bridges. * Also to note, there are numerous tube tations on route for people who decide to hop off the walk. Nevertheless, everyone who makes it to London bridge gets a star sticker :-) What to bring: Comfortable footwear Water Photo-taking gadgets and chargers An umbrella just in case (it's London after all) The walk is free for members who have subscribed for an annual membership. For other members the fee is £5 cash/card on arrival to contribute towards the organiser's meetup fees and costs. The annual pass option is £15 payable by or cash/card on the day. This will provide access to at least 40 walks per year (members are welcome to bring a guest to each event). All walks are free for the NHS staff (also welcome to bring a guest). ***'No Show' Policy:*** *If the member replied 'yes' but did not attend the event, did not update the RSVP and did not inform the organisers on 3 occasions – this triggers an automatic removal from the group. That's once for events with a waiting list.*

Dover to Deal

A most stunning & beautiful 10 mile coastal walk by the iconic White Cliffs of Dover ! Let's go with the flow ! Please only rsvp if you can walk 2.5 miles per hour and you should have adequate and appropriate insurance for this type of activity. Please arrive by 9.20am to facilitate the purchase of group train tickets to Deal. Train ticket : High speed return to Deal. We shall take the highspeed train at 10.04am that arrives at Dover at 11.13am. Walk will commence by 11.30am. Meetup fee £8 payable in cash or £6 by Friday in advance by bank transfer, details supplied upon request. No PayPal. Please bring packed lunch, water, snacks etc as well as waterproof jacket and walking shoes/trainers or boots. If sunny: sunhat, suncream and sunglasses. We shall have lunch by a pub in wonderful St Margaret's Bay. We shall a drink at the end of the walk in the lovely square that houses the Kings Head pub at Deal. We shall take the direct train back at 5.28pm. Please only post photos of others with their consent. My no is 07714250849.

Photowalk at Greenwich: Open House Festival 2026

Join us for our next meetup at Greenwich for the Open House Festival 2026. Open House Festival is a nine day celebration of London’s housing, architecture, and neighbourhoods. View official website for more info: https://programme.openhouse.org.uk/ 📍 Meeting point: Waterstone Greenwhich - 51 Greenwich Church St, London SE10 9BL Bring your any camera (digital, analog, phone or video), and let’s see what we can capture! **What to expect** A friendly environment where all cameras and skill levels are welcome. This is not a workshop; if you’d like to grow your photography skills, check out our other events and workshops designed for those who want to learn more about photography techniques. **Stay connected** The day of the event, Live location will be shared on our WhatsApp group ([https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ek2mMMZioqu19CJJPoQal4](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ek2mMMZioqu19CJJPoQal4)) **Want help with your camera?** We welcome all kind of photo and video cameras! You’re welcome to ask for tips: we’re a supportive community. However, for a proper learning experience, we recommend asking the host about 1:1 coaching sessions or checking our Meetp page for upcoming workshops. **Join our online communities** * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsbyframe * WhatsApp: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ek2mMMZioqu19CJJPoQal4](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ek2mMMZioqu19CJJPoQal4)

Cosy Silent Reads☕️📚📖

Hello, This event is for anyone who enjoys reading and wants to do it in the quiet company of others. We’ll be reading together in complete silence no pressure to talk, just bring whatever you’re reading and settle in. When you arrive, grab a drink from the café if you like, find a comfy spot, and start reading. We’re usually there for about 2 hours, but feel free to come and go whenever it works for you. Looking forward to meeting you! Dee

Gay Geek Boardgames and mini social

Chilworth Circular

Let's go with the flow and do this amazing 9 to 10 mile walk in the country lanes in the stunning hilly Surrey countryside! Meetup fee £5 payable on the day or by bank transfer - details supplied by private message. Things to bring : packed lunch, water, snacks etc and waterproof jacket and walking shoes/boots/trainers. We shall buy group train tickets at 10.05am for the 10.30am ( or 10.45am) train that arrives at Chilworth at 11.45am after changing at Guildford. Train ticket: Return to Chilworth ( via Guildford) Or you may decide to drive. You should have adequate and appropriate insurance for this type of activity and be able to walk 2.5 miles per hour. We shall stop at a pub at the end of the walk. Train back at 5.35pm from Chilworth that arrives in London at around 6.45pm after changing at Guildford. Please only post photos of others with their consent. My no is 07714250849.

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Crafting in the Old Diorama