Canoeing London

Paddle sports - kayak with the Gayzelles (LGBT group)

Join the Gayzelles (LGBT multi sports club) for a fun evening of paddling! Try a variety of bots, including kayaks, canoes, sit on top kayaks and stand up paddling boards - there is something for everyone No experience needed! Our friendly members will provide coaching and training. So whether you’re completely new or looking to build confidence on the water you’ll be warmly welcomed Cost £6 per person

Dysregulation Anonymous

This event is for people who want to develop genuine relationships by [sharing their struggles](https://www.meetup.com/dysregulation/). *** Since this is a new group, for now we'll meet only once a week. *** ⏱ Duration • 1 hour if it's just the 2 of us • 1.5 hours if there are 3 people • 2 hours if there are more than 3 *** 📍 Meeting point We'll meet at Fashion Hill in Granary Square. There is a Waitrose, public toilets, and a free water refill station nearby. Check the map below for the exact meeting point. If it’s raining, we can hang out in front of Waitrose (Canopy Market), or go to O'Neill's Kings Cross, which is spacious and reasonably priced. *** There is a small fee to cover Meetup costs and encourage commitment. *** If you have any questions, please use the event chat. *** See you soon!

🔵🛶 RESERVED: Kayaking Sessions (Wednesdays) - Docklands

🛶 Kayaking sesson in the heart of London’s Docklands at the west end of Millwall outer dock . **These Wednesday sessions are are only open to regular attendees.** Kayaking but without the hassle, sit on it and go. Easy to use. Focusing on form and technique to improving each week. **Buoyancy aids are mandatory and are included in the hire price.** 🎟️ **£15 Singlehander (one person** 🎟️ **£20 Doublehander (two people)** 📱 [My WhatsApp](https://tinyurl.com/5n68255b) *ℹ️ Non-refundable once booked. You will be refunded if not enough people pay within the deadline or if the slot is no longer available* 🎒 What to bring: appropriate clothes/waterproofs ⛑️ You are responsible for your own safety and your own belonging at all times 🌐[ @Active.Muslim](https://www.instagram.com/active.muslims/) *(Follow for latest events updates* # Frequently Asked Questions *(From the venue* #### WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING You don’t need anything special, just a change of clothes as it is a watersport after all Changing rooms: limited capacity so we request you arrive at the Centre dressed ready to go afloat #### WHAT DOES THE CENTRE PROVIDE The Centre will all the required equipment for individuals to participate in their chosen activity, including buoyancy aids which are mandatory. Equipments will be disinfected after each use #### DO I NEED TO BE ABLE TO SWIM Participants are not required to be able to swim, but should be confident in the water whilst wearing a buoyancy aid #### WHAT HAPPENS IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS Very rarely do we need to reschedule sessions due to adverse weather conditions. In the event of a lightning storm, all sessions on the water will cease and students will return to shore for at least 20 minutes after the last visible lightning strike #### WHAT AGES ARE THE ACTIVITIES SUITABLE FOR For insurance reasons our minimum age is five years old but we have no maximum. Our upper-deckers programme regularly sees 80+ year olds out kayaking. The participants physical fitness and water confidence are the key factors to consider in deciding if the activities are suitable #### WHAT IS YOUR YOUTH SUPERVISION POLICY? Young people 14+ must still be supervised by an adult but this can be from the shore

Taplow to Windsor along the Thames with local boat trip

A perennial favourite of the group is this stunning 8 to 9 mile Thames Path walk. Let's go with the flow! Please arrive by 10am to facilitate the purchase of group return train tickets for the 10.47am Elizabeth line train to Taplow that arrives at 11.24am. We leave for the platform at 10.35am. Train ticket : return to Taplow Or you may decide to drive. Meetup fee £8 payable in cash or £6 by Saturday in advance by bank transfer, details available upon request. No PayPal. The walk shall commence by 11.40am. You should bring packed lunch, water, snacks etc waterproof jacket and walking shoes / trainers. Also sunhat, sunglasses and suncream. At Windsor we shall have a drink at Browns before taking the really fun OPTIONAL 40 minute French Brothers boat trip around Windsor. Please do not buy this ticket in advance for various reasons. We shall have an ice-cream too ! Getting back to London from Windsor is easy and would simply involve buying a small supplementary fare from Windsor & Eton Central train station to Slough. It is your responsibility to take note of all agreed times and to bide by them. You should have adequate and appropriate insurance for this type of activity and be able to walk 2.5 miles per hour. Please only post photos of others with their consent. My no is 07714250849.

Beginners African drumming

Come and join in the fun with talented guest Drum Masters Always suitable for beginners! All ages above 8. We are a 'Social Enterprise' so your attendance & support really helps us to survive. Drum hire included in price as well as community vibe! Learning traditional African rhythms through chant and song . Djembes and dun duns. Learning the rich cultural oral history behind the rhythms and how generationally passed down.

Let's Kayak The Thames! From Battersea to Greenwich (2 X SPOTS LEFT)

An opportunity of a lifetime and a challenge to Kayak from Battersea all the way to Greenwich, passing the key landmarks of London on the River Thames. This will be a unique event for the meetup so long as we get at least 6 people interested and deposits paid . I have been told that whatever your level of kayaking is - even beginner, but someone who likes a challenge and is confident they can do ### **Kayak Bus is a one-way trip from West London to Greenwich.** This is a 100% sight-seeing trip, passing many of London's most iconic landmarks: Cutty Sark, Canary Wharf, Tower Bridge, Tower of London, Bankside and the Globe, St Pauls, South Bank, London Eye, Houses of Parliament, Lambeth Palace, MI6 and many others, all from the seat of a kayak. See London as it is meant to be from the river. The journey time is a good three hours with the tidal flow making the **trip suitable for all abilities** including complete beginners. We use stable double kayaks with rudders and first class equipment to keep you warm and comfortable All kit is provided and the trips are staffed by professional guides to keep you safe. **Meeting Point** Next to St Marys Church, Battersea **Schedule** 2:00pm - 2:15pm - Meet at location 2:15pm - 2:30pm - Get Ready (Arrive by 2:20pm latest) 2:30pm - 5:30pm - Kayak the Thames 5:30pm - Drink/ food/ After Social **Total Cost** Total Cost of the Meetup is £75 Only and limited to 10 Spots in total Will need a £30 to hold spot and guarantee your place: https://buy.stripe.com/bJedR8dBa3Fygbx9N04ZG40 Be quick if you want to be one of 10 to take part **Essential to know** -You will need to swim 25 metres unaided to take part as a pre-requisite4

London Amateur Piano Meetup #79

Hiking the Iconic Lake District

One of the most picturesque parts of the UK Hosted by the *HOFNAR team,* this is going to be EPIC! Make your own way, or join the HOFNAR minibus on Friday morning out of Hammersmith (or anywhere en route) We’ll meet up at the 4\* [Crow Park Hotel](https://www.crowpark.co.uk/en-GB/homepage) on the Friday afternoon / evening and (depending on what time everyone gets there) head for a stroll into Keswick and get dinner in a local hostelry. That evening we’ll put together our final plan of action, depending on the weather and what our guides suggest. But this is what we are currently thinking… – We are looking to do a fairly chunky hike on the Saturday. Route suggestions are welcome, but we are thinking of taking on England’s highest peak – Scafell Pike. It’s a classic, but it’s so good; we’ll be looking to avoid the crowds, find some spectacular views and go wild swimming in remote tarns. – After breakfast on Sunday morning we’ll do the slightly easier going, yet super rewarding Catbells hike. (*We don’t have a qualified guide for this low level hike. Please do bear this in mind before booking.*) In the afternoon, we might grab SUPs and go for a cheeky paddle on Derwent water before heading home. – We’ll leave the Lake District at about 4pm, looking to be back in London for last trains. It will be a weekend of adventure, laughs, fitness, exploring, new friends… just so much fun, and definitely something to talk about come Monday morning when people say to you, ‘get up to anything interesting this weekend?!’ **Included in the price:** – 4\* [Crow Park Hotel](https://www.crowpark.co.uk/en-GB/homepage), 2 person private ensuite twin room – if you are travelling solo, we’ll match you with somebody of the same sex) – Breakfast each morning – Fully qualified mountain guide for the Scafell Pike hike – HOFNAR host **Extras to pay:** – if you’d like to join the HOFNAR minibus from London (leaving at 11am on Friday) the price is £100pp. You can jump on the bus anywhere along the route. – SUP hire (£25) – lunch / di**o Bring:** – Waterproofs (if you do not have the guide may not let you hike with us) – Suitable footware with good grips (if you do not have the guide may not let you hike with us, if you are not sure have a chat with us in advance) – *NO JEANS / DENIM ON THE HIKE* – Rucksack – Swimsuit – Trainers you don’t mind getting wet / slightly beaten up in the lake

🏸Let's Play: Badminton @ Swiss Cottage 📍Camden 📶 Mixed Ability

**NOTE**: Meetup RSVPs are not bookings. Please complete your booking on Sportas to secure your place. **BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/53342 **Game Description:** Social, mixed level (beginner-friendly) badminton in Swiss Cottage. The Sunday sessions are normally held at King's Cross Fitness, but unfortunately, KX Fitness is undergoing renovations under the end of September so we have moved for the time being. Shuttlecocks (Victor NCS) and a limited number of spare rackets provided. To get £5 off your booking, use referral code YFJM1 when making an account: https://sportas.co.uk/signup?code=YFJM1 **Rules** Doubles up to 21 points.

🟠🚶🏻Hike: Farnham via Waverley Abbey & Devil's Jumps

From the ruins of Britain’s first monastery, across the River Wey, through serene lakes, lush woodlands, rolling hills ... and even a beach - despite being nowhere near the coast! What more could you want in a hike? Yes, even a café! 🟠 **HIKE:** 📏 28km (17.4 miles) 💓 Av. Pace: 5.2km/h 🏔️ Elev. Gain: 420m 🚥 [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.* 📍 **Waterloo Station** (opposite platform 10 ) ⌚From: 8:31am. Train departs: **8:54am** [ Arrives 9:55am at Farnham / Return train estimate: 6:28/58pm] 🔄 Start/End: **Farnham** [via Waterloo] **🚆 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. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ **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: 💳 **PayPay Here:** TBC (Thursday 24th Sep / \~£16.25) *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.* ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ 🚻 Departing Station / On-board train / Farnham Station **🎒 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)]* ⛑️ **Disclaimer**: You are solely responsible for your own safety on these events and have the fitness level required for it. That you do not require special attention, medication or additional care. You are also responsible for your belonging at all times. 🚦 **[Walk/Hike Levels:](https://www.instagram.com/share/reel/BBxV4zomeZ)** 🟢 Easy 🟡 Average 🟠 Moderate 🔴 Challenging ⚫ Very Challenging **Follow us for updates:** 🌐 **[@Active.Muslims](https://www.instagram.com/active.muslims)**

Gutsy Girls Event | Wendover Loop Guided Hikes and Wildlife Walks

Gutsy Girls | Wendover Loop Guided Hikes and Wildlife Walks

**🎟 Ticketed Event - You must BOOK your spot on our website by paying £25 to secure your spot 🎟** Looking to escape the city and immerse yourself in nature? Our fully guided, women-only day hikes offer the perfect chance to explore awesome landscapes, connect with like-minded adventurers, and discover the great outdoors—all within easy reach of London. Whether you're trekking through rolling hills, lush woodlands or tranquil river banks, these hikes promise fresh air, epic views, and a rewarding day in the countryside. We’re thrilled to bring back three of our favorite adventures: the Wendover Loop, the Balcombe Loop, and the Epping Forest hike! So join us on one (or all!) of these fantastic walks and let nature work its magic—leaving you refreshed, inspired, and connected. **🌿 Location** 🌳 **Wendover Loop (15.5km) The Chiltern Hills at Their Finest** Lace up your hiking boots and explore the ever-changing scenery of the Chilterns, passing through hamlets, green woodland, and rolling farmland. Take in the views of Chequers, the Prime Minister’s countryside retreat, and enjoy a well-earned break at a quaint pub garden at the end. 📍 Wendover Train Station ⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM Moderate effort Comfortable pace (3-4 km/hr) **✨ Why Join Us?** ✔ Fully guided hikes - book your spot, then just show up and enjoy the adventure ✔ Women-only walks, fostering connection and camaraderie ✔ Explore stunning countryside without the hassle of planning ✔ Unplug, recharge, and embrace the great outdoors Each route is easily accessible by train, so you can ditch the rat race and dive straight into nature with minimal effort. Come along and discover just how much wild beauty exists just outside London! 📅 Limited Spots Available—Reserve Yours Now! **Full Event Details: [Guided Hikes and Wildlife Walks UK](https://www.gutsygirls.co.uk/guided-hikes-and-wildlife-walks)** Ticketed Event - You must BOOK your spot on our website by paying £25 to secure your spot. **🔒 Gutsy Girls Ltd is a fully insured travel company.** **✅** If you'd like to join our adventures, you must book via our website. We don't monitor the comments on Meetup events. **➡️** Book Your Spot **[HERE](https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/afb8c352/?calendarIds=5694718)** **🐻 Why Gutsy Girls?** Gutsy Girls connects women through outdoor adventures, nature, and sports. Whether you're new to adventure or a seasoned explorer, we offer fun, friendly and supportive environments where every woman feels welcome. **🙌 Solo Adventures Welcome** Designed for solo travellers—90% join alone and find lifelong friends. If solo travel sounds daunting, don't worry! Our team ensures your journey is seamless, stress-free, and unforgettable. **⭐️ Highly Recommended** Don't just take our word for it; we've been recognised by the Guardian, The Times, and Stylist and more! Check out our 5-star reviews on **[Trustpilot](https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/gutsygirls.co.uk)** **🌍** Check out more of our adventures **[here](https://gutsygirls.co/3ITdPMN)** Follow us on **[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/gutsygirls_/)**