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Wimbledon Village Detective Mystery Walking Game

Duckpin Bowling @ Hollywood Bowl (Uxbridge)

Time for another type of bowling event - introducing Duckpin Bowling! This will be at the Hollywood Bowl in Uxbridge as only a few branches do this type of bowling. Will be playing 2 games of duckpin bowling at the price of £15.40 per person. Payment will be required shortly after RSVP as I have to book you into the lane and as we get nearer the price might rise. Here's more information on duckpin bowling; Featuring smaller, lightweight balls with no finger holes and shorter, squatter pins, duckpin bowling is perfect for all ages and skill levels. I've personally never tried this before, so I'm looking forward to doing so with those of you who come!

clueQuest: IAMAI

We are going to the new escape room 'IAMAI' at clueQuest, featuring projection mapping, animatronics, and quirky twists. MM7 has retreated to one of their safe houses after being attacked by an unidentified assailant. Your objective is to reach MM7, prevent a system-wide breach, and capture the rogue AI threatening the world's online safety. Word of caution: intel suggests the AI is evolving fast, and it may not remain contained for long ([Website](https://cluequest.co.uk/escape-room-missions/iamai)). After the game, we could have brunch at the Rotunda Restaurant nearby. Please pay £43, £3 for admin fee and £40 for the ticket. There will be no refunds but you could sell your ticket to another member if no longer able to attend.

Saturday Inner Activism 40+

This event is for people who want to build genuine, lasting relationships using our [framework](https://www.meetup.com/inner-activists-40/?eventOrigin=home_groups_you_organize). This group is primarily for people over 40. To encourage commitment, there is a small fee for your first three events only. At first, it may just be the two of us, until more people join the group. Once you've signed up, we'll arrange a time and choose a pub or park that works for both of us. See you soon!

🟢 🏖️🚶Day Trip & Walk: Seven Sensational Sandy Beaches ➕ Beach/🏊‍♀/Picnic ⌚😎

🏖️ From Viking to Margate Beach, with time on the beach & picnic time at a Botnay Bay - *one of the best sandy beaches close to London & named one of the best in the UK.* *⛱️ This is all about the sand and the sea, we will be walking up, down and around to get to many bays and beaches, that’s the idea! If you feel you’ll get bored after the second beach, then this is not for you. However, if you love the sea and proper sandy beaches, then pack your beach stuff!* *🌤️ Due to the beach time, the event is subject to good weather forecast.* 🟢 **WALK:** 📏 13km (8 miles) 💓 Av. Pace: 4.8 km/h 📍 **London Victoria Rail Station** (Opposite platform 4/5) ⌚ From: 08:41. Train departs: **09:10** \[Arrived at Broadstairs: 11:00 \| Return estimate 18:33pm\, arrives 20:21 Victoria \] ↪️ Start: **Broadstairs Station** [/Victoria ] ↩️ Ends: **Margate Station** [/Victoria] **🚆 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. Make sure it allows anytime return. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ **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 By Thursday 6th August *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.* ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ 🚻 Available at Victoria Station and at most of the beaches. 😌 If the weather is suitable then there is time to relax, eat, rest and play on a sandy beach. 🎒 What to bring: appropriate clothing/shoes, water bottle, snacks to keep you going & packed lunch. Welcome to bring any games etc 🩳 Bring extra clothes if you're getting in the water and a small towel. ⛺ I will have a small (sealable) beach tent for our break - if anyone needs to change/adjust clothes etc. 🥏 Feel free to bring beach games. We will of course aim to play our usual Frizbattle games! 🧎 For those wanting to pray Zuhur/Asr: we can pray on the beach at rest/food time. 🏖️👣 Why not take your shoes/socks off and walk barefoot on all of the beaches! *If you are, then I would also recommend carrying some light beach sandals/slippers/crocs to use in-between some of bays - it will save time and avoid sandy shoes/socks for the longer walking parts.* ⛱️ 1. Viking Bay 2. Stone Bay 3. Joss & Kingsgate Bay 4. Botnay Bay 5. Walpole Bay 6. Palm Bay 7. Margate Beach **📋 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)**

Beautiful gardens, woods, deer, rivers and history - Wimbledon to Barnes

Join us for a wonderful walk from Wimbledon to Barnes, taking in the wild beauty of Wimbledon Common, the deer-filled expanses of Richmond Park, the colour of the Isabella Plantation, the grandeur of Pembroke Lodge, and the gentle Thames towpath through Kew. A perfect blend of nature, history, and riverside charm — ideal for a refreshing, sociable day out, that we'll round off with an optional drink/food in a local pub. **SUMMARY (all info is approximate!)** **Distance**: 20km/12.5 miles **Duration**: 5 hours walking **Grade**: Beginners/Intermediate, flat, along good paths, with plenty of short stops and options to leave part-way through if you get tired. **COST AND LOGISTICS** **Cost**: £12 **Meet:** 10:15am - Pret A Manger, Wimbledon Station https://maps.app.goo.gl/qxXSReLuq6zok85Q9 **Start**: 10.30am **Finish:** 5.30 pm Barnes Station / The White Hart Pub **Both stations are within the Oyster/Contactless Zone** **REVIEWS** [Trip Advisor](https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186338-d19994843-Reviews-AAA_Hiking_Outdoor_Group-London_England.html) \| [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AAAHikingUK/reviews) \| [MeetUp](https://www.meetup.com/aaa-outdoor-hiking-adventure-travel/feedback-overview/) **PRICE INCLUDES** * Guided hike planned and led by an experienced AAA leader, trained in Outdoor First Aid. **PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE** * Travel costs * Lunch, drinks or any refreshments * PayPal fees **RECOMMENDED KIT LIST** [(](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist)[complete list](www.aaahiking.co.uk/kit-lists)[)](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist) * Suitable hiking shoes or boots * Packed lunch and snacks * Water - 2 litres recommended * Waterproof jacket and trousers - no jeans please * Warm windproof layer e.g. Down/Primaloft/Fleece * Wicking base layer e.g. Polyester/Tencel/Merino **CANCELLING/REFUNDS** If you can no longer join the hike, please message the Host listed on here, and update your RSVP status to 'Not going', to allow others to take your place. If the hike is full, and you have messaged us and have changed your RSVP to 'Not going', we will refund you, less the PayPal/Meetup fees. To obtain this, please email info@aaalondongroup.com **after the event**, with the email address you use on your PayPal account and transaction reference. If the hike is not full, unfortunately we will not be able to provide any refund. **QUESTIONS** If you have any other questions, please check visit our [FAQ page](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/frequently-asked-questions). If you are still unsure, contact the event Host shown on this page. We’ve run over 1,000 trips in the last 18 years, so you’re in good hands. That said, all participants (members and their guests) in any AAA Hiking event or activity are personally responsible for their fitness, safety and welfare, and must be equipped accordingly. If you have signed up for the event, you acknowledge and accept the AAA London Group [Terms and Conditions](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/terms-and-conditions). © AAA London Group Ltd. Errors and Omissions Excepted [FAQs](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/frequently-asked-questions) \| [Terms and Conditions](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/termsandconditions) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/AAAhiking) \| [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AAAHikingUK/reviews)

Skuna Sauna Boat with Cold Plunge Private Hire!

Welcome to the waterside Sauna Village in Canary Wharf. With wood-fre Sauna Boats, 6 degree cold plunge and stunning views of the city! We have a private hire for up to 16 people, for this amazing opportunity and group experience! * 70–90°C wood-fired sauna * 75 mins private sessions * Rooftop cold plunge pools for the ultimate refresh * Heated changing rooms onsite, with mirrors and sockets for your own hairdryers * Small complimentary lockers for your valuables * Robes and towels available for purchase (Bring own towel) * Sauna hats available for purchase * DJ-curated music to enhance your session * Refreshments available, including our lower ABV beer and seltzers at certain slots What else to know: * Bringing slippers/sliders may be useful * Wearing swimwear is necessary * Bring your own towel or purchase from us * Max. 5 units of alcohol per guest * Drinks must be purchased onsite. You can bring your own water Other Questions: What type of Sauna? It’s a **dry sauna**, heated by a **wood-fired stove** for an authentic Finnish experience. What to bring? Please bring **swimwear** and a **towel** to sit on in the sauna. We’ll provide everything else! You will have a tour and sauna guidance if it’s your first time. After that, it’s all yours to enjoy. Sit back, enjoy the heat and take some time out to relax by the waterside. **Location** Skuna Boats Canary Wharf Off Hertsmere Road London E14 4AL United Kingdom **Schedule** 7:15pm - 7:30pm - Arrive 7:45pm - 9:00pm - Sauna Boat Experience 9:00pm + After Social **Total Cost** Total cost of this Meetup is £24 ONLY! https://buy.stripe.com/3cI7sKcx65NG4sP4sG4ZG3Y Only 16 X SPOTS Remain (Can be exclusive for the group, if we get sign up sooner rather than later) Note that Cold Plunge we can aim for a 1 minute challenge and I can offer some coaching for those who want to do it!

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

If you're looking for sensational headlines - my 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 (every star you see has exoplanets orbiting (some are rocky Earth like planets like ours with atmospheres) so u have to be naively delusional to believe we are alone in the universe)? **And no I didn't make it up - unless you've been in hibernation or have zero idea about Humanity's greatest endeavours - you'll know NASA really have found the best evidence to date of ancient life on Mars following further scientific verification of the biological signatures of current 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 Aug 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 Thursday deadline for a client presentation I need to deliver or something - most of us usually head our way back to Camden for another drink till about 1am. 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)

🟢🚶‍♂️ Walk: River Crane, Parks & Woodlands (Hatton Cross to Strawberry Hill)

🚶‍♂️ Discovering nature through the urban jungle: From the popular plane spotting viewpoint at Hatton Cross, via the River Crane, Parks and Woodlands to Strawberry Hill - *sadly, there are no strawberries or hills on this walk.* 🟢 **WALK:** 📏 13.5km (8.3 miles) 💓 Av. Pace: 5 km/h *✊ **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.* 📍 **Hatton Station** (Piccadilly Line) ⌚From 11:01am. Walk starts: **11:21am!** ↪️ Starts:**Hatton Station** **Underground Station** (Piccadilly Line) ↩️ Ends: **Strawberry Hill** (Rail: Direct trains to Wimbledon / Vauxhall / Clapham / Waterloo) 🚻 Toilets: May be available close to the end. **🎒 Essentials:** * **Gear:** Appropriate Footwear * **Food/Water:** Packed lunch, snacks, and water. * **Tech:** Fully charged phone * **Prayer:** If you are praying, please ensure you have **wudu** beforehand. **📋 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)**

Hut to Hut in the Tatra Mountains

***Update (as of July 2025).*** The revised dates are based on utilising the Wizzair flights from Luton to Poprad, departing at 05:05 and arriving at 08:35. From here, the transfer to the planned start point is 60 mins. The hike to the first hut is approximately six hours, 13 km, and 1,400 m of elevation. Should we experience a delay in transit, an alternative route is available, which takes four hours and has a shorter transfer time. We will return on Ryanair to Luton. A full itinerary will be available on www.aaahiking.co.uk soon, detailing the distances, elevation and makeup of each day. **HIGHLIGHTS** * Enjoy five nights hiking between huts in the beautiful Tatra Mountains * One night in Zakopane at the end. * Breakfast & Dinner are included at most huts. * Experience the simplicity of hut-to-hut hiking and the stunning vistas it can provide. * Experienced Hike Leaders will be on hand to guide you throughout. * A mix of challenging days with notable elevation gain and one relaxing day hike * Summit some impressive mountains. * Finish in Zakopane Enjoy the joys of this hut-to-hut mountain experience and relax in various styles of huts that offer local cuisine. While the plans are being finalised at this stage, we canvass interest. The trip will commence at Poprad airport and consist of six nights' accommodation, most of which will be in mountain huts that vary in standard, including sleeping accommodations and catering facilities. **What to Expect** Hiking will vary from moderate trails, energetic sections, Challenging portions, and **one or two very technical areas** involving chains and ladders. It may feel like a via ferrata, but it's not. **A head for heights is essential.** Please review the sections related to food and accommodation below. Each day's hiking distance is anticipated to vary from 6 to 8 hours, covering a distance of 11 to 20 km, with an elevation gain of 800m to 1,500 m. The third day will be a short day's hike due to the nature and location of the huts. However, on this day, alternative hiking options will be offered. If you're unsure, you can watch this short video for clarification. It was recorded over a challenging section we will most likely cover. [https://youtu.be/zdYhRobeNAo?si=M-Jou3k3o8JyJSrC](https://youtu.be/zdYhRobeNAo?si=M-Jou3k3o8JyJSrC) I**MPORTANT: This trip is not for people who do not enjoy heights** **FOOD** The mountain huts serve breakfast and dinner daily, with menus that vary considerably. This could cause problems if you have particular dietary needs. **Experience here has proved difficult/impossible for vegetarians and people with gluten intolerances.** We had a restaurant offering fish to a vegetarian! **ACCOMMODATION** The accommodation style will vary depending on availability and the venue. Most huts will mean sharing a room with many people, not always in our group, of both sexes, or sharing a room with others in our group, again, in a **mixed-sex room**. Equally, it could be a small room where we can divide by sex types. You will need to be flexible. ***If this is not for you, then please don’t RSVP*** **TRANSPORT** Flights will be to and from Poprad, with local transfer services to get us to the trailhead and a transfer from Zakopane to Poprad. **Recommended Flights** 22 August, Departs **Luton** to Poprad on Wizzair 05:05 / 08:35 28 August, Departs Poprad to **Stansted** Ryanair 17:30 18:55 Flights can not be booked at this stage. **COST** **The price includes the following:** * Five-night huts * Breakfast included for 5 mornings, simple ingredients for self-assembly packed lunches. Where breakfast is not included, it can be purchased separately. * Dinner is included on 4 evenings. Where breakfast is not included, it can be purchased separately. * Private transfers from and to Poprad * An experienced hike leader providing guided and self-guided hikes, plus backup hike routes for most days, subject to local conditions * Compliance with the 2018 Package Travel Regulations, including Financial protection. **The price does not include:** * Flights or trains to/from Poprad * Packed lunch extras * Entrance fees to any sightseeing options * Incidental food at stops. * Alcoholic drinks and other incidentals **PRICE** The trip is £782 per person. ***(Booking and deposits have been secured for 50% of the accomodation. The remaining do not open their booking for August next year just yet.)*** Please review the pictures below, taken during a previous trip in June. **MAKE YOUR BOOKING** Click 'Attend' and confirm your place with a **deposit of £200** or pay the full amount of £782 to the bank details below. Name: **Addicted2Adventures Ltd** Account No.: **46633235** Sort Code: **60-83-71** Bank: **Starling** Add Ref: **"260810"** Then email \*\*[mike@aaalondongroup.com**](http://mike@aaalondongroup.com%2A%2A/) to advise you've paid. **The balance is to be paid by 01.05.26.** If you have a question, [check out our FAQ page](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/frequently-asked-questions)

TEiP SUMMER CAMP • FREE RETREAT • Location TBD | Thought Experiments in Public

**A free day retreat under the trees of London, co-produced by our community.** **WHY:** Humans are naturally creative, naturally social, and naturally part of nature. Modern life squeezes our creativity, our time together, and our time outside. We want to make space (physically, temporally, economically) for people to come together, be creative, and connect with nature. **How does this connect to THOUGHT EXPERIMENTS IN PUBS (TEiP)?** TEiP has become a thriving community because our events create opportunities for people to get straight into meaningful, imaginative, creative conversations. We want to take that imagination and creativity to the next level. We've met so many people with skills and ideas to share, and so many people up for trying new things. So we're creating an opportunity for people to share and learn from one another in the same openminded, relaxed spirit as TEiP. And we're doing it outside because it's Summer, we love nature, and our last outside event attracted a huge number of RSVPs demonstrating major enthusiasm for outdoor gatherings. **How will it work?** * We'll gather in one of London's pockets of forest (location TBC) for a day. * There will be a central hub for '[hanging out](https://experimentsingroupwisdom.substack.com/p/hanging-out)', refreshments, and the occasional TEiP style round of conversation. * In nearby clearings and 'rooms of the forest', throughout the day, there will be optional activities hosted by community members (e.g. improv, forest bathing, poetry, yoga, etc.) * It will all be free! **Please [get in touch](https://www.alltogether.one/contact) if you'd like to run an activity 😊** **And please come along if you'd like to hang out and possibly try something new ❤️** **Notes on the general atmosphere:** * The vibe is relaxed, collaborative, and friendly. * Participate in as much or as little as you wish. * We appreciate both depth and levity in our conversations. * A 'beginner's mind' takes the pressure off everything. **Who should come:** Everyone! This group is not about being experts. The more perspectives, the richer our conversations and the richer our collective creativity. By bringing our various life experiences and lenses on the world together, we all become a little wiser. **What to bring**: * Something to sit on - picnic rug, camping chair, plastic bag (handy because it can double as a bin-bag at the end of the day) * Water * Other drinks/snacks for yourself (you can share if you want to, but there's no pressure) * Layers, sunglasses, sunblock, umbrella... it's London **Where we'll meet:** * Location TBD. As we've had such an enthusiastic response, we're scouting a few appropriate places I will share a what3words link when we've found the perfect spot. **Some relevant links:** Newsletter - [Upcoming events and our evolving story](https://experimentsingroupwisdom.substack.com/) 💌 Instagram -[Scrapbook and thought provoking stuff](https://www.instagram.com/thoughtexperimentsinpubs) ❤️ Whatsapp - [Occasional announcements](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DapwAXpnOHO5DRYThobpe4) Looking forward to meeting & talking & celebrating SUMMER with you! Bonny ❤️ N.B. we may take some photographs and videos at this event to share the story and help others discover our events. By attending, you acknowledge that you may appear in photos or videos. If you would prefer not to be included, just tell one of the organisers and we'll happily respect your wishes. #CoProduction #Creativity #Community #TEiPinthepark #ThoughtExperimentsInPubs #thegreatoutdoors #BritishSummer #Inclusivity #Openmindedness

Saturday afternoon cuppa.

Join me in this beautiful hotel garden for an afternoon cuppa/drink.