Bird Watching London

Pitch.London - Founder Matchmaking & Speed Problem Solving

Pitch.london is a curated speed-networking event for founders, operators and serious builders. Short, structured conversations. Sharp prompts. Real chemistry, fast. The hardest problem in early-stage entrepreneurship is finding the right people. Most events leave it to chance. We don’t. The room is curated, the prompts are clear, and the format is built for high-signal encounters between people who are actually building something. In one evening, you can meet more relevant people than you might in months of random networking. Two formats. One room. Zero fluff. **01\. Founder matchmaking pitches** Sixty seconds to share who you are, what you’re building, and what would actually help right now. Whatever you’re looking for, the room is built to help you find it: people to build with, people to hire or be hired by, advisors and investors, or honest feedback on what you’re shipping. **02\. Group brainstorms** Small, time-boxed groups tackle a real challenge brought into the room. Bring a live problem you’re stuck on. Get five minds on it for ten minutes. Leave with new angles and next steps. **This room is for you if you’re:** * A founder seeking a co-founder * A founder seeking a first hire * An operator looking for a serious team to join * A technical builder open to commercial partners * A commercial builder open to technical partners * A second-time founder scoping the next thing * An angel investor close to the early-stage scene It’s probably not for you if you’re hunting for clients, selling services, or still working out what you’re looking for. **Run of show** * 17:30 to 18:00 Doors, drinks, soft start * 18:00 to 18:05 Welcome and the rules of the room * 18:05 to 18:35 Speed pitches: Round 1 * 18:35 to 19:15 Group brainstorms * 19:15 to 19:45 Speed pitches: Round 2 * 19:45 to 20:00 Open networking, then drinks at the citizenM Skybar **What’s included** Your £25 covers your seat in the room and a drink at the citizenM Skybar after the programme. **First 30 in get a seat**

The COTSWOLDS Part 1: Castlecombe linear; hike Britain's prettiest villages

Let's go on a stunning adventure in the world's most famous countryside! Time to visit the stunning Cotswold and the home of Britain's most beautiful villages. We will take a 1h15minutes journey to the Cotswold where we will kick off at its most beautiful site CASTLECOMBE! The village is *called 'The Prettiest Village in England' and with good reason. People have been coming to enjoy its charms for at least a century and the small street leading from the Market Cross down to the By Brook is as picturesque today as it ever was. It* has featured regularly as a film location, most recently in The Wolf Man, Stardust and Stephen Spielberg’s War Horse. It was also used in the original Dr Doolittle film. I am not going to hide, there is a little cafe with some delicious cakes in the village so we might have a stop there before we even start as I will give you some time to visit the village. The village has a rich history and the houses are made up of the honey coloured Cotswold stone, typical for a village of this area. We will take our time for you to enjoy every little corner and take every photos you wish to before we begin our hike through this dreamy countryside. We will travel through woodlands and hills and visit every little villages on the way, before we head back to catch our train after a meal at a local pub or restaurant and a stroll in the streets of Chippenham. The rest of the hike will take us through pretty woodlands and countryside, perfect for a wintry hike in England... INFORMATION: PRICE: £17 via Paypal for the guide fee Around £45 in cash on the day for the fast train Tap in for the bus back to Chippenham Trains to the region are extremely pricy hence the price and £45 is with the discount. Please arrive on time or you will have to buy your own ticket which cost £25 extra. INCLUDED: \- Guided hike \- Guided visit of the villages \- Guide's fee \- PayPal fees \- Meetup fees NOT INCLUDED: \- Food \- Transport\(We will buy a discounted group ticket on the day\. -2 tap in bus journeys \- Anything not mentioned above WHAT TO BRING: Waterproof shoes for the hike, preferably hiking shoes, Weather appropriate clothes, including waterproofs if there is a chance of rain Guys, it is winter and it will be muddy! Plenty of water Packed lunch and some snacks. MEETING POINT: London Paddington rail station at at 08.30 am Please do not be late. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU CHECK THIS PAGE AGAIN 2 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE AS THE DEPARTURE STATION IS ONLY CONFIRMED BY SW TRAINS ON THE THURSDAY OR FRIDAY. ATTENTION: Our trips will not be cancelled due to weather conditions so please ensure that you do wear and carry appropriate clothing. 😄 POLICIES: 1: This group is designed for the pleasure and enjoyment of all of us, we do not accept any derogatory comments or behaviours towards anyone. Racism, discrimination and other unacceptable behaviours will only lead to your rejection of any of our trips and this is without exception. Everyone is welcome, we have religious and non-religious people, gay, straight, bisexual people, all shades and colours or nationalities, people of all ages, sex and political beliefs and mutual respect is the fundamental spirit of this group. 2: Our trips are only refundable up to 14 days before departure, if you wish to cancel after that, you will be offered a transfer to another trip for the same price or you may resell your slot to somebody else. 3: If we do cancel the entirety of the trip on our site, you will be fully refunded \- All my love

Improve your Wildlife Photography : London Wetlands

Watch football in London - Palace vs Rayo Vallencano

Join the Watch Football Meetup Group for an exciting Football match at O'Neill's Soho on Wardour Street. Whether you're a die-hard football fan or just looking for a fun social event, this is the perfect opportunity to watch competitive football, connect with fellow sports enthusiasts, and enjoy delicious food and drinks. This event is open to fans of all teams Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallencano Wednesday 27th May. Kick off 8.00pm. meet at pub 7.30 pm. O'Neills Soho on Wardour Street. I will be in the upstairs bar near one of the football screens. I will announce the table number on day of event Look forward to it. Cheers Steve

SOLD OUT! Farne Islands Puffins Tour! 7-days/6-nights of Puffins Galore!

**Last Place available!** **Single Occupancy with en-suite, £1845** Join us on a **magical 7-day trip** to experience one of the most exciting seabird colonies in the UK! We have scheduled **six separate boat trips to photograph the birdlife on the Farne Islands,** and our lovely accommodation is close to **one of the world's great coastal castles, Bamburgh Castle!** Along with **Dunstanburgh Castle**, this gives us the unique opportunity to indulge in some bonus landscape photography with **two stunning subjects in the evenings.** Northumberland's Farne Islands are home to more than **20 bird species**, with the **highlight being over 80,000 incredibly charismatic puffins!** Along with the puffin extravaganza, the islands' other species include **arctic terns, guillemots, razorbills, shags, kittiwakes, eider ducks, plus grey seals** basking in the sun by the water's edge. More info can be found at https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/farne-islands/features/wildlife-calendar **Accommodation:** We have an amazing 6-bedroom (including 2 rooms with en-suites) close to Bamburgh Castle! **Single Occupancy Room, £1595 SOLD OUT!** **Single Occupancy with en-suite, £1845, Last Place!** **Suggested equipment:** * Telephoto lens - e.g. 300mm+, 100-400mm, 200-400mm * Walk around wide/mid-range/kit lens – e.g. 18-55mm, 24-70mm, 24-105mm * Wide-angle lens, e.g. 16-35mm, 17-40mm (optional for landscape subjects in the distance) * Don't have a telephoto lens? We'll have 3 telephoto setups available (please let me know at the time of booking). We also have 2 x branded 1.4x (Canon & Nikon DSLR) and 2.0x (Nikon DSLR) are available. * Tripod (for landscapes) * Monopod if required Filters (for landscapes). I'll have some KASE filter kits available (please mention it when booking). **Includes:** * Return transport from central London, plus transport in Northumberland to/from boats & castles. * Accommodation: An entire beautiful house in Bamburgh! (self-catering, restaurants, pubs, & shops close by) * Boat fees for 6 boat trips to the islands. * Photographic tuition on location * Camera and lens setups to borrow, if required. * Your funds are fully protected by our Travel Operator Insurance and Financial Failure Insurance. **Not included:** * Food and drink * National Trust Landing Fees (free for NT members) * Personal and travel insurance **Note:** The boat captain's decision to delay if adverse weather conditions are beyond our control (which is why we go for 6 full days just in case). **Price:** **£1845 + National Trust islands landing fees** (\~£13 per boat trip or FREE for National Trust members) (**Book direct through our secure website for the** **[Puffin Tours and Wildlife Tours here](https://www.uk-photo-tours.com/shop/wildlife-tours/). No need to make the £1 payment on Meetup**) Note: The £1 nominal Meetup event charge, should you pay, will be refunded. **More info at:** [UK Photo Tour's Puffin Photography in the Farne Islands](https://www.uk-photo-tours.com/photography-workshops/farne-islands-puffins-photo-tour/) page. **See our other tours at:** [https://www.uk-photo-tours.com](https://www.uk-photo-tours.com)

Public Speaking Club with Early Bird Speakers

**Who We Are** Early Bird Speakers is one of London's best public speaking club for beginners and experienced speakers alike. Our fast-paced, engaging meetings help members develop confidence and refine their speaking skills in a supportive environment. **What to Expect** Each meeting follows a structured format with three key segments: * **Prepared Speeches** – Members deliver speeches based on projects that enhance skills like storytelling, persuasion, and vocal variety. * **Impromptu Speaking (Table Topics)** – Participants practice thinking on their feet with 1–2 minute speeches on surprise topics. * **Evaluations** – Constructive feedback is given to foster continuous improvement. **Why Join Us?** * A **diverse and welcoming** community, including professionals, entrepreneurs, artists, and more. * **Energetic and engaging** sessions designed to make learning enjoyable. * A **structured yet fun** experience that builds confidence and skill. * Optional **post-meeting coffee or breakfast** for networking and socialising. * Each meeting is attend by 30-50 people **Whether you’re terrified of public speaking or already confident at the mic,** this club is the place to grow. From first-time speakers to experienced presenters — everyone has something to gain here. **Meeting Details** 📍 **Where:** Freemasons' Hall, 60 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5AZ 🕖 **When:** Every Thursday at 7:00AM - 8:45 AM (Please try to be on time as reception downstairs will close shortly after the meeting has started) Join us for free as a guest! Feel free to sign up on Meetup or **simply show up on Thursday.** Whatever your speaking ability, you'll find a warm and supportive atmosphere to grow your skills. 📩 **Questions?** Send us a message on meetup, visit [www.earlybirdspeakers.com](http://www.earlybirdspeakers.com/) or e-mail us on membership@earlybirdspeakers.com

SOLD OUT! Farne Islands Puffins Tour! 7-days / 6-nights of Puffins Galore!

Yorkshire Coast Walking Break: Seabirds, Smugglers & Seaside Strolls

### Yorkshire Coast Walking Break: Seabirds, Smugglers & Seaside Strolls 📅 **Tuesday 24 – Friday 27 June 2025** 🛌 **Midweek Hotel Stay** – Single & Shared Rooms Available 📍 **Yorkshire Coast – Based in Ravenscar** This is a brand new three-night walking break with **Large Outdoors**, exploring clifftop trails, hidden smugglers’ coves, and wide sandy beaches along the Yorkshire Coast. Expect sociable days of walking from our base at a peaceful hotel overlooking the sea. We’ll be looking out for puffins and other seabirds, strolling sections of the Cleveland Way, and stopping for seaside treats along the way. This is a midweek break designed to be relaxed, sociable, and with a proper holiday feel. *** 🔗 **Full details and booking:** [https://www.largeoutdoors.com/yorkshire-coast-walking-break-seabirds-smugglers-seaside-strolls](https://www.largeoutdoors.com/yorkshire-coast-walking-break-seabirds-smugglers-seaside-strolls)

Clear Skies, Tooting Common

A stargazing meet this bank holiday weekend on Tooting Common near Tooting Bec; skies forecast clear the whole night (meeting Sunday, but Friday/Saturday pretty clear too). The sun sets at 9pm, so its a late start and probably at least 9:45 before we can see even the brightest planets/stars. We can meet in the usual pub for this venue - the Rose and Crown, for a little while before heading to the common, or coordinate somewhere if you're happy to/there's only one or two of you (easier if we've met before at other events). Am expecting a pretty warm day but remember it will get cool especially with clear skies - bring/add another layer than you thought you needed, if you're new to this. We will likely congregate in the pub for a half hour or so before heading out to directly diagonally opposite the pub, but might also consider the cricket court next to the car park on Dr. Johnson Avenue - approx. 10-15 minute walk, if we're all able to. Happy to help you find us - take note of my phone no. (in event location details/"how to find us" short text) or comment here and I will try to notice Meetup comments/messages but SMS text messages might be the best way to reach the host (John), details alongside the location info. **Target**s The Moon is up from 9:30 (visible some time after once its above the trees/houses), theres a low ISS (space station) pass at 9:39, Venus and Jupiter are the brightest planets naked-eye visible at the moment - in good skies a medium sized telescope like the organiser's will show Jupiter's two redder cloud belts. Saturn is hiding for a few months, behind the sun. Besides this lots of other options so am sure we can find several targets to examine and explore. I (John) will bring my little (but nicely portable) 4" telescope. If you have equipment suitable that you can bring, please do - binoculars count too (I *migh*t bring a pair of those too). Don't worry if you don't have anything, we'll share views with you and I can answer many questions beginners often have. Regular torches can ruin our night vision - if you have red-light versions or can filter them (or turn them off as you get nearer), that will make them ok to use while in the group, but you don't need one. Please update your rsvp and/or comment here or message me if you change your mind about coming, I might message you to check if it looks like only one or two are coming so please be able to check messages closer to the time; it's polite and avoids delaying the rest of us enjoying the stars/planets or wasting our time. If there's no other RSVPs I'll still probably be stargazing a bit from home, so its important to use meetup and let me know or RSVP and allow a bit of time for replies if you want to check on us/where we are. My phone no. (use text messages if you can't get me directly) is listed in the location details how to find us for the event **Need help transporting anything**? I can offer to help you get any equipment onto the common from the roads/parking spaces nearby, perhaps others there too, if you're ok with that.

The White Cliffs of Dover : My favourite hike: Dover to Deal

Alright guys, some of you have asked me to do it again as it is my most popular and one of my most beautiful hikes, so here we go! I am taking you again to hike the White cliffs, my top number 1 hike. This hike is always full and there is a reason to this, it is just a fantastic place and one of the most beautiful in England. And as for now, it is supposed to be a sunny day! One of Britain's most popular locations and a well known view from the mainland tourists who travel through the English Channel from France, Belgium or the Netherlands . The chalk cliffs between Dover and Deal are a stunning location with some marvellous Sea views and seaside towns . You will see castles, beaches and will cross path with its inhabitants, the ravens, peregrine falcons or long eared owls if we are lucky. We have also been lucky a couple of times with the visit of harbour porpoises and Common dolphins who often swim along the coast. The landscapes are some of my favourite, and this trail is a feel good hike where you will be able to see the white and grey cliffs of France just across the sea on a clear day once we have reached the cliff top. We will have a proper break on the beach at St Margaret Bay where you could grab a hotdogs, ice cream or a pint of beer in the pub that is the closest to mainland Europe... As always, we will hike, we will laugh and we are likely to end the trip at a restaurant afterwards, so get ready for a lovely day out with stunning views! Probably a delightful Turkish restaurant, one of my favourites with those who wish to enjoy the day to the fullest INFORMATION: DISTANCE: 13.5 miles/20km TIME:5-6 hours TRANSPORT: By train; we will buy an off peak group days return that will allow us to save 35%on the ticket price. Please ensure that you bring £27.50 in cash The journey takes about 1h25 minutes on the fast train. PRICE: £14 ( for the guide's fee) via PayPal or credit/debit cards £27:50 In cash for the train INCLUDED: Guided hike A fun day out with lovely people NOT INCLUDED: Transport Anything else not mentioned above WHAT TO BRING: Waterproof shoes for the hike, preferably hiking shoes, otherwise good trainers; Weather appropriate clothes, including waterproofs if there is a chance of rain; Water bottle; Packed lunch and snacks. MEETING POINT: London St Pancras at 09:15 am PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU CHECK THIS PAGE AGAIN 2 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE AS THE DEPARTURE STATION IS ONLY CONFIRMED BY SW TRAINS ON THE THURSDAY OR FRIDAY. ATTENTION: Our trips will not be cancelled due to weather conditions so please ensure that you do wear and carry appropriate clothing. 😄 POLICIES: 1: This group is designed for the pleasure and enjoyment of all of us, we do not accept any derogatory comments or behaviours towards anyone. Racism, discrimination and other unacceptable behaviours will only lead to your rejection of any of our trips and this is without exception. Everyone is welcome, we have religious and non-religious people, gay, straight, bisexual people, all shades and colours or nationalities, people of all ages, sex and political beliefs and mutual respect is the fundamental spirit of this group. 2: Our trips are only refundable up to 30 days before departure, if you wish to cancel after that, you will be offered a transfer to another trip for the same price or you may resell your slot to somebody else. 3: If we do cancel the entirety of the trip on our site, you will be fully refunded

Richmond Park Nature Walk

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