Charity Groups London

The Thames Path, Part 2. (11 Miles/18KM)

**Do this walk because** \- its a great way to see the River Thames and follow its flow from the beautiful Cotswolds towards London\. We plan to complete the 292 km distance in about 20 single-day walks during the next 24 months. We're doing this hike with [Variety is the Spice](https://www.meetup.com/variety-is-the-spice-meetup-group/) Meetup group. Carl R will lead the walk. **Walk facts (Stage 2)** **Form:** Linear walk from Cricklade to Lechlade. **Distance:** Approximately 11 miles / 18km **Duration:** Walking time circa 4.5 hours. **Grade:** *Easy.* We will maintain a steady pace over varied surfaces. *During wet weather the paths can become muddy.* **Donation to [GOSH](https://www.gosh.org/):** £5 cash on the day. **What to take**: A packed lunch and plenty of water. **Also, we're not insured, so please have your own insurance for this type of activity.** **Walk Description** Our route will generally follow the Thames Path. We will be walking in the direction of flow of the River Thames. Additional information will be provided before the walk, however please contact Carl if you need more details at any time. **Meeting at** Outside Tesco Express, 39 High St, Cricklade, Swindon SN6 6BX. We'll be outside Tesco Express at 11am. We'll start walking at 11.10 am. **Travel** If you’re travelling from London, you’ve three options: **Option 1 — Join Carl in Reading (car + bus)** * Carl departs Reading Central railway station at 9:10am in a 7‑seater. * He’ll drive to Swindon station, then take the bus to Cricklade. * Reserve a seat with Carl if you’d like a lift. * A £5 donation is requested for the return journey to help cover costs (this is separate to your walk donation to GOSH). **Option 2 — Travel to Swindon** * Make your own way to Swindon railway station. * Meet us in the station café between 10:00am and 10:20am. * We’ll then take the bus together to Cricklade. **Option 3 — Travel directly to Cricklade** * If you prefer, go straight to Tesco Express, Cricklade for 11:00am. ***Getting back to London*** At Letchlade we will catch a bus to Swindon. From Swindon, fast GWR trains run regularly back to London Paddington and the 7 seater vehicle will return to Reading railway station. **If you are driving** Parking at Swindon railway station is probably a good option. **KEY INFORMATION** YOU MUST READ THE THREE SECTIONS BELOW - if you join this trip, you're confirming that you have. 1. [The perilous bit](https://1drv.ms/w/s!Amm1USRcx4vIguYmnugrVTjSPTyGAQ?e=KEtxLW) 2. [Our FAQs](https://1drv.ms/w/s!Amm1USRcx4vIguYnTkTcg0qmj9tSzw?e=RtfXnP), including an explanation of Group save tickets which will save you money. 3. See here for [what to wear and take](https://1drv.ms/w/s!Amm1USRcx4vIguYkeUPX7cpM0ZrmIA?e=Bn1d7g). Specifically make sure you bring good hiking boots and that you are ready for muddy conditions . Please - no trainers, they are not suitable for walking in the wintry muddy conditions. **AND FINALLY** * We're raising money for [Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children](https://www.gosh.org/) We’ll deduct Meetup fees but all the profits will go to GOSH. After each hike, we’ll let you know exactly how much we’ve all raised. And if you’d like to join us and raise money by leading some hikes, please get in touch – the more the merrier 😊

Summer Disco at mine supporting cancer charities. BRING A FRIEND!

Community Event: Sutton Soup

Please join us for a local Community/Charity event: **Sutton Soup** \- It's the sociable way of raising money for local good causes\. ​You come along and pay £5 for a meal of homemade soup and bread. You get to hear four pitches from local people who need funding for a project that benefits the Sutton community. You get to vote for the one you like best. The winner of the vote gets to keep ALL the money we take on the door on the night. That means your £5! By coming together that £5 turns into hundreds of pounds for the winner. **Schedule of events:** 18:30 - Meet at All Bar One for a cuppa 19:15 - Head to the church for Sutton soup (You can meet us there) **Other Details:** Tickets - You can reserve a ticket [here](https://suttonsoup.org.uk/?blog=y). This is not required but helps them get an estimate of how much soup to make. Cost: £5 at the door Food and drink: The £5 gets you delicious soup and bread. It may not be a full meal for some, so eat before if you want a fuller dinner. Drinks can be bought at the venue - Yes, they serve wine and beer in the Church for this event. Dogs: Not welcome this time :(

Balancers Community Volunteering - Goodge Street

Hi Balancers, We believe community is about more than meeting new people. It's also about showing up for those who need support. As part of our ongoing partnership with Refugee Community Kitchen, we're inviting you to join us for a special evening helping distribute summer care kits to people experiencing homelessness in London. We'll be working alongside the Refugee Community Kitchen team during their evening meal service in Archway, helping hand out essential care kits to those who need them most. **💛 What to Expect** \* A meaningful evening giving back to the local community. \* Work alongside the Refugee Community Kitchen team during their meal distribution. \* Help distribute summer care kits to people experiencing homelessness. \* Meet other Balancers who want to make a positive impact. **📍 Meeting Point** 6:00 PM Outside \*\*Goodge Street Underground Station\*\* We'll begin with a short briefing from the Refugee Community Kitchen team, who will explain how the distribution works and answer any questions. The process is simple. Camden Council requires a short form to be completed for each care kit distributed, and you'll be shown exactly how to do this during the briefing. No previous volunteering experience is needed. 🔹 Stay connected: [Join our WhatsApp group \[here\] for last-minute updates.](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HYbCWaNidNV9aYK3TW9WGm) 🌱 **About Refugee Community Kitchen** Refugee Community Kitchen is a grassroots, volunteer-led organisation that has served over 3.5 million meals to displaced people and those experiencing food insecurity in the UK and northern France. Their mission: to serve warm, nourishing meals with dignity and build community through food. 👉 Learn more: [refugeecommunitykitchen.org](https://refugeecommunitykitchen.org) *** 💡 **Can’t Make It This Time?** You can still contribute: * **Donate directly (100% goes to RCK):** [https://www.justgiving.com/charity/refugeecommunitykitchen](https://www.justgiving.com/charity/refugeecommunitykitchen) * **Volunteer with RCK:** [Sign up here](https://rck.my.salesforce-sites.com/outreachvolunteer/) * **Spread the word** to others who’d love to join in Let’s keep showing what our community can do when we act with heart. See you there 💛

Cotswold capers ~ one or two days

**Do this walk because** \- it's the Cotswolds\! What more do you need 😊 This will be a busy weekend with lots of hills, so please be prepared. The two walks combined will cover what is generally known as 'The Five Valleys Walk' **Saturday hike** Type \~ Part 1 of a two day circular route around Stroud. Start walk \~ 10am from Stroud railway station. Hiking time approx. 6hrs Hike distance \~ 20km Total ascent \~ 473m *Note: We plan to take a short (4km) bus ride at the start & finish of this walk. You could avoid the bus at the end by walking instead.* **Sunday hike** Type \~ Part 2 of a two day circular route around Stroud. Start walk \~ 10am from Stroud railway station. Hiking time approx. 6 hrs Hike distance \~ 20km Total ascent \~ 511m **Donation to [GOSH](https://www.gosh.org/):** £5 cash on the day. **What to take**: A packed lunch and plenty of water. **Also, we're not insured, so please have your own insurance for this type of activity.** **Walk Description** You have to see for yourself. Words don't do justice. **Meeting at** Outside Stroud railway station. We'll start walking at 10am. *Note: If the train from Paddington is late & you message us we'll delay the start of the walk(s) until 10.20am. There may be bus or taxi options to catch up with us if you arrive after we have set off.* **Travel** If you’re travelling to Stroud from London, get the train from London Paddington. Another option is to travel with Carl R in his 7 seater vehicle. He'll be picking up from Reading Central railway station on Friday. Contact Carl for details. ***Getting back to London*** Over the weekend, there's approximately one train an hour going back to Paddington from Stroud. Another option is with Carl R in his 7 seater vehicle with pick up from Stroud railway station on Sunday & drop off at Reading Central Railway station. Contact Carl for details. **If you are driving** Parking in Stroud is the best option. **KEY INFORMATION** YOU MUST READ THE THREE SECTIONS BELOW - if you join this trip, you're confirming that you have. 1. [The perilous bit](https://1drv.ms/w/s!Amm1USRcx4vIguYmnugrVTjSPTyGAQ?e=KEtxLW) 2. [Our FAQs](https://1drv.ms/w/s!Amm1USRcx4vIguYnTkTcg0qmj9tSzw?e=RtfXnP), including an explanation of Group save tickets which will save you money. 3. See here for [what to wear and take](https://1drv.ms/w/s!Amm1USRcx4vIguYkeUPX7cpM0ZrmIA?e=Bn1d7g). Specifically make sure you bring good hiking boots and that you are ready for muddy conditions . Please - no trainers, they are not suitable for walking in the wintry muddy conditions. **AND FINALLY** * We're raising money for [Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children](https://www.gosh.org/) We’ll deduct Meetup fees but all the profits will go to GOSH. After each hike, we’ll let you know exactly how much we’ve all raised. And if you’d like to join us and raise money by leading some hikes, please get in touch – the more the merrier 😊

Balancers Community Volunteering - Archway

Hi Balancers, We believe community is about more than meeting new people. It's also about showing up for those who need support. As part of our ongoing partnership with Refugee Community Kitchen, we're inviting you to join us for a special evening helping distribute summer care kits to people experiencing homelessness in London. We'll be working alongside the Refugee Community Kitchen team during their evening meal service in Archway, helping hand out essential care kits to those who need them most. **💛 What to Expect** \* A meaningful evening giving back to the local community. \* Work alongside the Refugee Community Kitchen team during their meal distribution. \* Help distribute summer care kits to people experiencing homelessness. \* Meet other Balancers who want to make a positive impact. **📍 Meeting Point** 17.30 PM Outside \*\*Archway Underground Station\*\* We'll begin with a short briefing from the Refugee Community Kitchen team, who will explain how the distribution works and answer any questions. The process is simple. Camden Council requires a short form to be completed for each care kit distributed, and you'll be shown exactly how to do this during the briefing. No previous volunteering experience is needed. 🔹 Stay connected: [Join our WhatsApp group \[here\] for last-minute updates.](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HYbCWaNidNV9aYK3TW9WGm) 🌱 **About Refugee Community Kitchen** Refugee Community Kitchen is a grassroots, volunteer-led organisation that has served over 3.5 million meals to displaced people and those experiencing food insecurity in the UK and northern France. Their mission: to serve warm, nourishing meals with dignity and build community through food. 👉 Learn more: [refugeecommunitykitchen.org](https://refugeecommunitykitchen.org) *** 💡 **Can’t Make It This Time?** You can still contribute: * **Donate directly (100% goes to RCK):** [https://www.justgiving.com/charity/refugeecommunitykitchen](https://www.justgiving.com/charity/refugeecommunitykitchen) * **Volunteer with RCK:** [Sign up here](https://rck.my.salesforce-sites.com/outreachvolunteer/) * **Spread the word** to others who’d love to join in Let’s keep showing what our community can do when we act with heart. See you there 💛17

GoodGym Haringey // Group Session // Do Good & Get Fit

**PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE TO CONFIRM SESSION DETAILS AND LET US KNOW YOU PLAN TO ATTEND. THIS IS MANDATORY.** **Want to do something useful with your exercise? GoodGym is no ordinary gym. We're a group of people who get fit by doing good - helping out local charities and community groups with physical jobs like shifting compost and planting trees.** **📍 We meet at** **Blue House Yard, 5 River Park Road, London, N22 7TB** **at 6:45pm.** **🏃‍♂️ At 7:00pm we'll run, walk or cycle to do a 30-40 minute task.** **🏃‍♂️ Then we'll head back to where we started by 8:45pm, do some stretches and maybe grab a beverage?** It's FREE. It's fun. It's fulfilling. And we're a very friendly bunch. 🍇 — **BOOK ONTO THE SESSION** **To come to the session click here:** https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions **You will need to confirm your attendance on the GoodGym website** (this includes creating an account with us if you haven’t already - it only takes a few mins). The link above takes you to the session listings in your area - if this session doesn’t fit your schedule, you may find something that does so check it out. p.s. GoodGym is a charity and you will be asked whether you’d like to donate when first creating an account. The choice is yours and does not affect your ability to attend a session. — **FAQ** Not sure you'll keep up? GoodGym is for everyone (18+). Whether you've never run before, or are chasing a marathon PB, you are 100% welcome. We always have a back-marker so no one gets left behind. 70% of GoodGym members start as non-runners so if you're new to this kind of thing you will be supported by people who are all on the same journey. 👍 What do I need to wear? Most of us wear gym/running gear. Make sure you're prepared for the weather. Don't feel like you're fit enough? Our tasks are simple and fun. There are easy jobs as well as more challenging things for those who want a workout! The choice is always yours. Do I need to bring anything? Gardening gloves are really useful for a lot of GoodGym tasks. And a head torch too if it’s likely to get dark. Please bring some if you can but there’s no requirement 🧤💡🧤 What is GoodGym? We're a (really lovely) group of people who use our energy to make a difference in our local community (and in communities across the UK!). We often meet on a weeknight, at least once a week, for a session to do good and get fit. We'd love you to come and join us. Any questions, just pop a comment below or send me a message. Find out everything you need to know at goodgym.org

Charity Concert

The Metropolitan Police choir will be raising money for the "Sing For Joy London Choirs". Funds will be raised for people with conditions such as Parkinsons and Multiple Sclerosis. The Event is free to attend but is by way of booked seating. I have booked 10 free tickets. The concert will finish around 7.30 giving plenty of time for drinks afterwards if desired. Please join us

Dungeons and Dragons at Otter Chaos, Brixtons Board Game Cafe

🐉 D&D Night at Otter Chaos, Brixton! 🎲 Join us every Thursday for adventure! Whether you're a veteran or a total beginner, everyone is welcome. 🕒 TIMING - Arrival: 6:45 PM. - Pitches: Start promptly at 7:00 PM. Please arrive on time or you may not be able to join a game! - Wrap-up: We now aim to finish by 10:30 PM to help everyone get home at a decent hour. - Safety: If you’d like company walking back to the tube station, just let us know! ⚔️ HOW WE PLAY - Game Choice: After pitches, we’ll take a show of hands to assign tables. - Previews: Check <#game-channel-link> to see what’s running this week. - GMing: Want to try GMing? We have a great support team to help you run your first session. Chat with a GM to get started! 🍔 FOOD & DRINK - When ordering, tell staff your table shape (Rectangle, Square, or Circle) to keep things running smoothly. 🎒 THE DETAILS - Fee: £7 per player, paid on arrival to Otter Chaos - RSVP: Mandatory via Meetup - Gear: We have spare dice, pencils, and pre-made characters ready for you. Roll for initiative and see you there! 🦦⚔️

Sighthound Sundays - Finsbury Park

Sanjay's Birthday Picnic @ Richmond Green - Donation to Cancer Research

Hi All, **No host fee, but a mandatory donation for cancer research. If you don't attend the event, you can of course still donate. After all, it's for a good cause, and I doubt it will break your bank. No cards or gifts, just donations, thank you.** **Donation Link - [https://www.justgiving.com/page/sanjay-patel-6](https://www.justgiving.com/page/sanjay-patel-6)** **I'll try to have a QR code for on-the-day donations. You don't need to wait till the day to donate 😀** Why not come along after the Richmond festival to sit & relax, and mingle with others, which isn't easy to do at the festival. All picnics are weather-dependent, so I may need to change the date in the worst case or change to an indoor event. I will confirm nearer the time. I'll let you know what I'll be wearing and my number nearer the time. The location is on the corner of Richmond Green near the pubs The Prince’s Head and The Cricketers. As per the location pic. All previous picnics have been popular, so come along to enjoy the beautiful weather while it lasts. Get a dose of Vitamin D, have a good old chit-chat, and enjoy some food & drinks with friendly people. Bring your own food and drinks, thought I'll mention it just in case someone is expecting me to provide a 5\* luxury picnic complimentary 😂 Welcome to bring a speaker 🔈<= yes that's a pic of a speaker 🙈 And yes, more bad jokes to come on the day. 🌞😎💃🕺🧺🍺🍸🥤 Cheers, Sanjay

Making Life Happier

Our speaker, **Mark Williamson,** is author of the Sunday Times No.1 Bestseller: "Make Life Happier"\*, and Chief Executive of 'Action for Happiness', a charity working to promote happiness and well-being. It was founded in 2010 (by Lord Richard Layard, Sir Anthony Seldon, Sir Geoff Mulgan, and our speaker, Dr Mark Williamson) based on the idea that we can all benefit from what the modern science of happiness has taught us. Their patron is the Dalai Lama. **Entry fee £5 to help cover costs - concessions available**. Doors open 7.30pm for 8pm start. And there's the usual opportunity for a drink afterwards. Alternatively, you can **[participate online using this Zoom link](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82097538417?pwd=WmhPZ1dDTzlKNkNXN2I4dmRoUFpjQT09)** No need to RSVP - just turn up. *\*We hope to be able to make copies of the book available for purchase at the meeting.* ***"Happiness is the only good. The time to be happy is now. The place to be happy is here. The way to be happy is to make others so." (Robert Green Ingersoll - great nineteenth century American humanist)***