Hobby Groups London

Waterloo to London Bridge via Leeke Street Arches, 4 miles

* We will meet outside the main entrance of Waterloo Rail station, bottom of the main staircase (pictured below) and will begin with a short walk to Leeke Street Arches (pictured above). Great photo-ops with street artwork changing daily. * We will then proceed via South Bank and pass through the Tate Modern to explore the art installations in the Turbine Room. * 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 circumnavigated the globe. * We will and end our walk at London Bridge. * Optional drinks/lunch at the local Spoons. People who decide to get food from the market can always join us later in the pub. 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 organiser on 3 occasions – this triggers an automatic removal from the group. That's once for events with a waiting list.*

🔭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)

Christmas Lights Tour, 4 miles

Let's celebrate London's festive edition with street light decorations, shopfronts and Christmas trees. * We will meet outside Piccadilly tube station under the billboard (pictured below), outside the Boots store. * We will then make our way via Jermyn Street, Piccadilly Arcade, Piccadilly for Fortnum & Masons (pictured above), Burlington Arcade, New Bond Street for Cartiers , Berkeley Square for Annabelle's, Regents Street, Carnaby Street, The Liberty, Oxford Street and Selfridges. * We will finish our walk outside the Bond Street tube station. Optional drinks/food at the end of the walk. What to bring: Comfortable footwear Warm clothes and accessories. 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.*

Autistic women & non-binary CRAFT meetup

Late at the Tate Britain: The 90s

The big Tate Britain exhibition this autumn is its 1990s retrospective, which will focus on a combination of art, design, fashion and photography. It's curated by ex-Vogue editor Edward Enniful and features Juergen Teller, Corinne Day, Steve McQueen, Damien Hirst, Sarah Lucas, Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen and John Galliano among many others. Details for the Late night are available [here](https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/late-at-tate-britain), and since they've now been fleshed out, expect live dance performances, 90s rave tracks in a separate room, talks, workshops and cultural material from the archives, in addition to the usual bars and food options. I guess you could even check out some art if you wanted! I'll arrange a place to meet at half six on the day and we can hang out and then go to a local bar afterwards if we want. It is a Friday night after all.

H is for Hunterian, Hats, Hips and Happy Hour! *pre-book your free ticket*

**Join us for a fun new Lomaz event… we visit the Hunterian Museum, which tells the history of surgery and anatomy through its extraordinary collection of human and animal specimens.** **BUT! – We are also going to be extraordinary humans!** **For this museum visit, we will all dress in the style of the museum – Victorian ladies and gentlemen with an outrageous steampunk** **twist!** Dating from 1813, the museum at the Royal College of Surgeons reveals the long history of medical science through stories of innovation, discovery and the body. We'll see the hundreds of incredible real dissected specimens both human and animal... not for the weak of stomach! And as the museum shows Victorian London's transformation into a global centre of medical learning, we will transform ourselves into the coolest Victorians the museum has ever seen! **\*\*\ *THIS EVENT HAS A TWIST – YOU - IN COSTUME! \*\*\*** We will all arrive in costumes that are befitting the era of the museum itself — with a sexy steampunk twist. Think corsets and cogs, top hats and goggles, waistcoats and wonder. The bolder the better; the hosts will be judging openly and with a LOT of enthusiasm. The best costumes WIN! (...applause and showers of compliments!) So, sign up now and start trawling charity shops for tweed or military jackets, silk ruffles, leather trousers, accessorize via Amazon or Temu (order fast - don't forget the 2 week delivery time from Temu!) with goggles, corsets, leather harnesses, Victorian costume jewellery, jabots and lace cuffs. Click here for some steampunk style: [https://bit.ly/4xW7Ygv](https://bit.ly/4xW7Ygv) Key Reminder: Steampunk is not about expensive precision. We want to see OTT creativity and lots of personality - Let’s have fun!! 💃🕺🥳 **MEET DETAILS:** **1.00pm: MEET AT The Square Pig, 30-32 Procter St, London WC1V 6NX (optional) Look** out for the group of outrageously cool steampunk Victorians! **1.30pm: Promenade in full costume through Lincoln's Inn Fields for photos in the bandstand and then walk to the MUSEUM (optional)** Address: Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3TL **2pm-2.30pm ENTER THE MUSEUM** \*\*\*PLEASE BOOK YOUR FREE ENTRY TIME NOW\*\*\*\* [https://hunterianmuseum.org/visit/book-advanced-ticket](https://hunterianmuseum.org/visit/book-advanced-ticket) Address: Hunterian Museum, Royal College of Surgeons, 38 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PE **4pm-Late: DANCING AND COCKTAILS SOCIAL: (optional)** We'll promenade through the London streets in full costume to Simmons Holborn for dancing and happy hour 2-4-1 cocktails available until 9pm. **Address:** Simmons Bar, 109 Kingsway, London WC2B 6PP. We can’t book tables at this venue, but we can strut our Victorian stuff on the dance floor together! **TICKETS:** **Entrance is FREE and you need to book an advance free ticket entry here:** [https://hunterianmuseum.org/visit/book-advanced-ticket](https://hunterianmuseum.org/visit/book-advanced-ticket) **GETTING THERE:** [https://maps.app.goo.gl/YChd6Fn2Yve7sfwr8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/YChd6Fn2Yve7sfwr8) **EVENT WHATSAPP GROUP:** Please join the event WhatsApp group to help you find the group on the day. The link will be posted in the Event Comments 48 hours before the event.* NB **Joining this WhatsApp group will make your phone number visible to other members in the group.* **PLEASE READ:** LoMAZ events are run by volunteers. This event has an attendee limit as we prefer a smaller, friendlier group. If you RSVP but can no longer attend, please change your RSVP as soon as possible, otherwise you will be marked as a 'no show'. Please see the **[About Us section](https://www.meetup.com/london-museums-a-z-for-30s-40s/)** for more information about the group and how it works. **Thank you for your interest in the group & being part of LoMAZ.** 📸 Follow LoMAZ on **[Instagram.](https://www.instagram.com/londonmuseumsatoz/)** Image credit: The Viva by Henry Jamyn Brooks, 1894, with added steampunk and feminism by Meta AI, 2026

One more drink - Final Drinks Social for LPS

🚀Travel The Universe @Starstruck Exhibition 🪐

Ready to leave Earth behind? Join for an immersive adventure experience that won't just show you the universe but it places you **right inside it**. In collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, this breathtaking journey will whisk us across the cosmos using cutting-edge virtual reality, taking you everywhere from dazzling, distant galaxies to the terrifyingly beautiful edge of a black hole **The Journey** * **Telescope Launch:** We'll blast off into deep space aboard the world's most powerful telescopes to start our adventure with a bang. * **Stellar Lifecycle:** Witness the birth, life, and explosive death of stars in vivid detail. * **Real NASA-Grade Data:** Every stunning view is built using real-world astronomical data and imagery, blending hard science with cinematic storytelling. > **=== Exhibition Details & Tickets ====** > This special ticketed exhibition hosted at the Science Museum and is **not included in general free admission**. > > * **Want a discount?** I'm buying group tickets to unlock lower prices! > * **How to join:** To secure your discounted spot, you **must join our dedicated WhatsApp group** rather than just RSVPing here where I will confirm your place. Drop a message or reach out to grab the WhatsApp stargazing events link and secure your seat to the stars. Lucas Skywalker (Amateur Astronomer)

Cosy Crafternoon🧶🎨☕️🍰

Hobbies & Coffees☕️🃏🎨🧶♟

Coffee Table Games ☕️🎲♟🃏🧶🪡🎨

Hello Everyone, **Please bring along any board or card games that can easily be played in a café, as I won’t be able to provide games myself.** Join us for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon of table games, coffee, and good company with like-minded people. This event will run alongside my **Crafternoon Tea gathering**, so feel free to also bring along any crafts, reading, colouring, journaling, or other creative projects you’re working on and of course Games I look forward to meeting you. Dee :)

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