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Novice | 10-12pm Aug 23 Vortex upstairs

update: full for all instruments **Meetup event will always show as closed - please use this link to sign up and pay** https://tickts.co.uk/events/novice-10-12pm-aug-23-vortex-upstairs (Note you must already be accepted as a member of this group, otherwise your ticket will be cancelled) There will be a delay in the attendee list here being manually updated - please always check tickts.co.uk link above which is always up to date for what instruments are available. full list of scheduled sessions: https://www.meetup.com/Practice-Jazz-Jam-Sessions/events/ **What is it** (please expand for full description including set list) The novice rehearsal sessions provide an opportunity for people who are relatively new to jazz, to play in a friendly, low-pressure environment. With a short set list that attendees can prepare in advance, it becomes a little less daunting to play and get the most out of practising in a group. See below for this week's setlist. Please sign up before attending. Already full for your instrument? Please check back every other Wednesday, when new sessions go live. If you keep not being able to get a spot, please message the organiser (Xie). Location: Vortex upstairs **Who's it for** Anyone who has practised following the forms (chord progressions) of jazz tunes - maybe on their own at home - and would like to build up playing experience, expand repertoire and practice performing with other musicians. There are various introductions on how jazz jams work - see e.g. https://jazznightschool.org/pages/jam-session-basics You don't need to get all these details right for these novice practice sessions. The set list format should offer opportunities for those at different levels of developing their playing. While at the beginning one might struggle to follow/comp the chords or play through the melody, it gets easier over time and one can start to develop approaches to improvisation, harmonise lead lines, add intros/endings, work on communication between band members, and even listen to recordings together and pick up specific arrangements. Bass players are expected to be able to play a walking bass line on swing tunes, and simple bossa lines for bossa novas. Playing the melody, or "head" - the responsibility is shared between horns players (e.g. sax, trumpet, violin), guitar and piano. Feel free to discuss among the group before each song - different parts of the head or the starting / ending heads can be played by different players. Some melodies will better suit several voices at the same time, whereas others are sensitive to variations in how they are played and may prefer a single instrument at a time. **What it's like** A relaxed and welcoming atmosphere - please put aside any worries of making mistakes if you’re thinking of joining us for the first time. To ensure the group is accessible for those at different levels, I ask that each novice session should work on only the below four songs of the set list, unless each and every attendee feels they prefer to move on. Each novice session is limited to up to: 1 drummer, 2 bass, 2 keys, 2 guitar, 3/4 lead instruments. The tickts.co.uk page will have tickets available only for the instruments/vocals with spots remaining. **Tunes this week (Sun Aug 23)** * Freddie freeloader in Bb (warm up) (Miles Davis) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZcuSBouhVA * Black Orpheus in Am (Wayne Shorter) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4aJWz0ysDk * Cheese cake in Cm (Manhattan Jazz Quintet) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNcWuedLvZw * Beatrice in F (Sam Rivers) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2lnek_Z_Zs Everyone is encouraged to listen to a variety of recordings for each song, but please ensure you are familiar with the recording provided as a primary reference. (Note the recordings provide stylistic reference, but may not be in the key listed, with the latter based on common real books) **Tune preview - next novice session (Sat Aug 29)** * Blue bossa in C (warm up) (Dexter Gordon) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdR7v0WbZbA * Nardis in Em (Joe Henderson) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsENJXvdz7M * Footprints in Cm (Wayne Shorter) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgaIUqH0w6c * Almost like being in love in Bb (Chad LB) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2DLnEhsimM **Preparing for the session** The chordal form of each song follow the iReal Pro app as a common reference, or you can use sheet music from Real Books. Resource for finding sheet music: https://www.seventhstring.com/fbindex.html http://therealbook.info/ (may be temp unavailable, use Google) Try to immerse yourself in the songs by listening to recordings by different artists on youtube, spotify etc. Learn the head (main melody) of the song if you can. Don't hesitate to let the band know you can play it so you can start things off **Playing well together** The rehearsal groups are often quite large for a jazz ensemble setting. Please follow the below arrangements, which are designed to help the group be mindful of each other's volumes, and to build good habits for playing as a group * Every tune should be played at least twice. Swap the bass, piano and guitar players between the two renditions (if there are two attending) * Only one guitarist should comp - i.e. play chords - for each rendition (both guitarists can solo, and comp without amplification) * After each rendition of the warm up tune, the whole group should take a moment together and help each other to check on volumes, including: \*\* Can everyone hear themselves? \*\* Are the drums too loud? \*\* Can everyone hear the bass? \*\* Is the guitar comping too loud? \*\* Is the piano loud enough? (staff at the office can turn this up) \*\* Feel free to revisit volumes after subsequent songs * For any song, if at least two people in the group feel it would be better, the guitar and piano should share the choruses for comping (instead of comping together) - e.g. guitar comps the first time through the head, then piano, then guitar, etc. **Equipment** there is a piano, drum kit (no cymbals or high hat clutch), bass and guitar amps, stands, and microphones. Drummers: please bring cymbals (none available for rental) and hi hat clutch **Percussion** Percussionists are welcome to join with their instruments, alongside the drummer. Feel free to sign up to any session, even one that says "full for all instruments" at the top, unless it explicitly mentions "full for percussion". **Vocalists** Singers are welcome, however please note that the songs have fixed keys, and some of the repertoire are likely not in the right key for your range. If you are an experienced singer, it may be possible to arrange sessions with repertoire catered to you - to explore this, please first come to the "Afternoon Open Jams" so I can get a sense of your singing. **Observing** Would you like to attend a session without playing/singing, to get an idea of the format or to get a sense of what to practise first at home? You can sign up as usual to any novice session, and send me a message that you'd like only to watch the session. When you feel ready, the fee paid can be carried over toward any future session where you join to play or sing at the rehearsal. **Cancellation policy** Please try to make it to any session you sign up to, as the jams are organised around a particular mix of instruments. However, if things do come up and you can no longer make a session, please send a message to the organiser, Xie, as soon as possible. Places are non-refundable if your plans change, but if you provide over 1 week notice it may be possible to carry over the fee for a future session. \-\-\-\-\- any questions do get in touch!

SCENIC £5 WALK 🌳🌿- WALTHAMSTOW WETLANDS💦 and OLYMPIC PARK

A Green Walk through scenic Walthamstow Wetlandsand on to the Olympic Park **WALK START: Tottenham Hale Station** (Victoria Line and National Rail - Zone 3). When you arrive at the start look for Ken with the Meetup/ 'KEN'S EVENTS' Flag/Sign/Badge. WALK DISTANCE: Approx 6.5 miles. WALK ROUTE: Walk through Walthamstow Wetlands, Walthamstow and Hackney Marshes, along the River Lea to the Olympic Park and Westfield Stratford. WALK FINISH: Stratford (and Stratford International) Station. (Elizabeth Line, National Rail, Jubilee Line and Central Line and DLR- Zone 2/3) STOPOUT POINTS: Never far from London bus routes. **ENJOY UNIQUE WALKS IN STUNNING GREEN SPACES IN LONDON.** **STRENGTHEN NEW FRIENDSHIPS IN A PUB SOCIAL AFTER THE WALK.** Scroll down to see Disclaimer and Notice of Risks. BREATHE FRESH AIR: Get out, explore and enjoy London's abundant green spaces and surprising surrounding countryside. Improve your overall fitness levels. Take this opportunity to visit green parts of London, unknown to most people, and that you would not otherwise have an opportunity to see. **Social Event**: Our walks are social walks, where the emphasis is on meeting new people, enjoying nature, healthy exercise, and fresh air. Our walks are not interrupted with running commentaries or historical lectures, although occasionally features of significance may be pointed out. As such our walks will be continuous with few stops and it is your responsibilty to keep walkers ahead in view and to follow the direction of the walk. We always end the walk at a pub with a convivial atmosphere where the socialising can continue. *Be sure to join us in the pub for the whole experience!* A £5 meetup organiser's contribution is payable if you do not hold the Ken's Events Card. The walk is free for holders of this card. **All of the walks on this group are only £5 each to attend. Why pay more on other groups for overpriced walks with no afterwalk socialising!!** WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK? For a list of future walks go to[ http://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/](https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/) Please post no pre-event messages unless you are posting something relevant for the whole group and only post photos of other members with their consent. Kens Events also has a Facebook Page, Instagram and Twitter accounts. [http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events](http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events) Instagram Page [Kenswalks](https://www.instagram.com/weekendgreenwalks/) Twitter [@KenEvents](http://www.twitter.com/KenEvents) Kens Events also has a Facebook Group that you can join, post and view photos and comments etc.. [http://www.facebook.com/groups/Kensevents](http://www.facebook.com/groups/kensevents) If weekday and evening walks are your thing, then you should join Ken's Weekday and Evenings Walking Group. Click here for more information. [(https://www.meetup.com/KENS-WEEKDAY-EVENING-WALKS/)](https://www.meetup.com/KENS-WEEKDAY-EVENING-WALKS/) Walks normally go ahead as planned even if it rains, unless torrential rain is forecast. **NOTICE of RISKS applicable for all walks:** Please dress appropriately for weather and terrain conditions. Only wear good sturdy shoes, with ankle support, and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit for this walk and able to walk for at least 8 miles. This walk is suitable for the average experienced hill walker. Expect some hills. Do not attend this walk if you do not fit that description or if you have a medical condition (especially heart and/or lung conditions) that may impact upon your capability of completing the walk. These walks are city walks and countryside walks where all the usual risks of injury during such walks apply resulting from interactions with road traffic, joggers, cyclists, e-scooters,other members of the public, animals (farm, domestic and wild), plants (allergic reactions), uneven surfaces, including portruding tree roots and potholes and there may be low overhanging branches. In these walks we cross busy roads, use towpaths alongside water, bridlepaths, country lanes and sometimes ill defined paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Some tracks may be muddy and slippery, and conditions may be wet and icy. The walk leader is not and does not purport to be a professional guide, or a medical professional, but is instead a like minded individual who also enjoys hill walking and who is familiar with the intended route. Do not attend this walk unless you accept and consent to the above risks. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself. **DISCAIMER** All Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here [https://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/](https://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/) to find out more about Kens Events/Walks and click on 'read more' to see full disclaimer.

Novice | 12-2pm Aug 29 Vortex upstairs

update: full for piano, lead instruments, 1 of 2 spots taken for bass and guitar **Meetup event will always show as closed - please use this link to sign up and pay** https://tickts.co.uk/events/novice-12-2pm-aug-29-vortex-upstairs (Note you must already be accepted as a member of this group, otherwise your ticket will be cancelled) There will be a delay in the attendee list here being manually updated - please always check tickts.co.uk link above which is always up to date for what instruments are available. full list of scheduled sessions: https://www.meetup.com/Practice-Jazz-Jam-Sessions/events/ **What is it** (please expand for full description including set list) The novice rehearsal sessions provide an opportunity for people who are relatively new to jazz, to play in a friendly, low-pressure environment. With a short set list that attendees can prepare in advance, it becomes a little less daunting to play and get the most out of practising in a group. See below for this week's setlist. Please sign up before attending. Already full for your instrument? Please check back every other Wednesday, when new sessions go live. If you keep not being able to get a spot, please message the organiser (Xie). Location: Vortex upstairs **Who's it for** Anyone who has practised following the forms (chord progressions) of jazz tunes - maybe on their own at home - and would like to build up playing experience, expand repertoire and practice performing with other musicians. There are various introductions on how jazz jams work - see e.g. https://jazznightschool.org/pages/jam-session-basics You don't need to get all these details right for these novice practice sessions. The set list format should offer opportunities for those at different levels of developing their playing. While at the beginning one might struggle to follow/comp the chords or play through the melody, it gets easier over time and one can start to develop approaches to improvisation, harmonise lead lines, add intros/endings, work on communication between band members, and even listen to recordings together and pick up specific arrangements. Bass players are expected to be able to play a walking bass line on swing tunes, and simple bossa lines for bossa novas. Playing the melody, or "head" - the responsibility is shared between horns players (e.g. sax, trumpet, violin), guitar and piano. Feel free to discuss among the group before each song - different parts of the head or the starting / ending heads can be played by different players. Some melodies will better suit several voices at the same time, whereas others are sensitive to variations in how they are played and may prefer a single instrument at a time. **What it's like** A relaxed and welcoming atmosphere - please put aside any worries of making mistakes if you’re thinking of joining us for the first time. To ensure the group is accessible for those at different levels, I ask that each novice session should work on only the below four songs of the set list, unless each and every attendee feels they prefer to move on. Each novice session is limited to up to: 1 drummer, 2 bass, 2 keys, 2 guitar, 3/4 lead instruments. The tickts.co.uk page will have tickets available only for the instruments/vocals with spots remaining. **Tunes this week (Sat Aug 29)** * Blue bossa in C (warm up) (Dexter Gordon) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdR7v0WbZbA * Nardis in Em (Joe Henderson) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsENJXvdz7M * Footprints in Cm (Wayne Shorter) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgaIUqH0w6c * Almost like being in love in Bb (Chad LB) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2DLnEhsimM Everyone is encouraged to listen to a variety of recordings for each song, but please ensure you are familiar with the recording provided as a primary reference. (Note the recordings provide stylistic reference, but may not be in the key listed, with the latter based on common real books) **Tune preview - next novice session (Sun Sep 6)** * Chitlins Con Carne in C (warm up) (Stringspace) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XauDUc8rDrE * Bluesette in Bb (Minoru Satomura) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APFYY_miwEc * No moon at all in Dm (Brazilian Jazz Quartet) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWEhi3MCSy4 * Work Song in Fm (Cannonball & Nat Adderley) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlepuNi40M8 **Preparing for the session** The chordal form of each song follow the iReal Pro app as a common reference, or you can use sheet music from Real Books. Resource for finding sheet music: https://www.seventhstring.com/fbindex.html http://therealbook.info/ (may be temp unavailable, use Google) Try to immerse yourself in the songs by listening to recordings by different artists on youtube, spotify etc. Learn the head (main melody) of the song if you can. Don't hesitate to let the band know you can play it so you can start things off **Playing well together** The rehearsal groups are often quite large for a jazz ensemble setting. Please follow the below arrangements, which are designed to help the group be mindful of each other's volumes, and to build good habits for playing as a group * Every tune should be played at least twice. Swap the bass, piano and guitar players between the two renditions (if there are two attending) * Only one guitarist should comp - i.e. play chords - for each rendition (both guitarists can solo, and comp without amplification) * After each rendition of the warm up tune, the whole group should take a moment together and help each other to check on volumes, including: \*\* Can everyone hear themselves? \*\* Are the drums too loud? \*\* Can everyone hear the bass? \*\* Is the guitar comping too loud? \*\* Is the piano loud enough? (staff at the office can turn this up) \*\* Feel free to revisit volumes after subsequent songs * For any song, if at least two people in the group feel it would be better, the guitar and piano should share the choruses for comping (instead of comping together) - e.g. guitar comps the first time through the head, then piano, then guitar, etc. **Equipment** there is a piano, drum kit (no cymbals or high hat clutch), bass and guitar amps, stands, and microphones. Drummers: please bring cymbals (none available for rental) and hi hat clutch **Percussion** Percussionists are welcome to join with their instruments, alongside the drummer. Feel free to sign up to any session, even one that says "full for all instruments" at the top, unless it explicitly mentions "full for percussion". **Vocalists** Singers are welcome, however please note that the songs have fixed keys, and some of the repertoire are likely not in the right key for your range. If you are an experienced singer, it may be possible to arrange sessions with repertoire catered to you - to explore this, please first come to the "Afternoon Open Jams" so I can get a sense of your singing. **Observing** Would you like to attend a session without playing/singing, to get an idea of the format or to get a sense of what to practise first at home? You can sign up as usual to any novice session, and send me a message that you'd like only to watch the session. When you feel ready, the fee paid can be carried over toward any future session where you join to play or sing at the rehearsal. **Cancellation policy** Please try to make it to any session you sign up to, as the jams are organised around a particular mix of instruments. However, if things do come up and you can no longer make a session, please send a message to the organiser, Xie, as soon as possible. Places are non-refundable if your plans change, but if you provide over 1 week notice it may be possible to carry over the fee for a future session. \-\-\-\-\- any questions do get in touch!

Social Cycling - Vandome Cycles

VANDOME CYCLES is resuming social cycling (learn to ride and rider development) at Jim Peters Stadium, Mayesbrook Park RM8 2BB every Wednesday from 2 September 2020 at 4pm. For more information and to make a booking email : info@vandomecycles.co.uk

Novice | 10-12pm Aug 29 Vortex upstairs

Update: full for bass, piano, 1 of 2 spots taken for guitar, 1 of 3 spots taken for lead instruments **Meetup event will always show as closed - please use this link to sign up and pay** https://tickts.co.uk/events/novice-10-12pm-aug-29-vortex-upstairs (Note you must already be accepted as a member of this group, otherwise your ticket will be cancelled) There will be a delay in the attendee list here being manually updated - please always check tickts.co.uk link above which is always up to date for what instruments are available. full list of scheduled sessions: https://www.meetup.com/Practice-Jazz-Jam-Sessions/events/ **What is it** (please expand for full description including set list) The novice rehearsal sessions provide an opportunity for people who are relatively new to jazz, to play in a friendly, low-pressure environment. With a short set list that attendees can prepare in advance, it becomes a little less daunting to play and get the most out of practising in a group. See below for this week's setlist. Please sign up before attending. Already full for your instrument? Please check back every other Wednesday, when new sessions go live. If you keep not being able to get a spot, please message the organiser (Xie). Location: Vortex upstairs **Who's it for** Anyone who has practised following the forms (chord progressions) of jazz tunes - maybe on their own at home - and would like to build up playing experience, expand repertoire and practice performing with other musicians. There are various introductions on how jazz jams work - see e.g. https://jazznightschool.org/pages/jam-session-basics You don't need to get all these details right for these novice practice sessions. The set list format should offer opportunities for those at different levels of developing their playing. While at the beginning one might struggle to follow/comp the chords or play through the melody, it gets easier over time and one can start to develop approaches to improvisation, harmonise lead lines, add intros/endings, work on communication between band members, and even listen to recordings together and pick up specific arrangements. Bass players are expected to be able to play a walking bass line on swing tunes, and simple bossa lines for bossa novas. Playing the melody, or "head" - the responsibility is shared between horns players (e.g. sax, trumpet, violin), guitar and piano. Feel free to discuss among the group before each song - different parts of the head or the starting / ending heads can be played by different players. Some melodies will better suit several voices at the same time, whereas others are sensitive to variations in how they are played and may prefer a single instrument at a time. **What it's like** A relaxed and welcoming atmosphere - please put aside any worries of making mistakes if you’re thinking of joining us for the first time. To ensure the group is accessible for those at different levels, I ask that each novice session should work on only the below four songs of the set list, unless each and every attendee feels they prefer to move on. Each novice session is limited to up to: 1 drummer, 2 bass, 2 keys, 2 guitar, 3/4 lead instruments. The tickts.co.uk page will have tickets available only for the instruments/vocals with spots remaining. **Tunes this week (Sat Aug 29)** * Blue bossa in C (warm up) (Dexter Gordon) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdR7v0WbZbA * Nardis in Em (Joe Henderson) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsENJXvdz7M * Footprints in Cm (Wayne Shorter) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgaIUqH0w6c * Almost like being in love in Bb (Chad LB) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2DLnEhsimM Everyone is encouraged to listen to a variety of recordings for each song, but please ensure you are familiar with the recording provided as a primary reference. (Note the recordings provide stylistic reference, but may not be in the key listed, with the latter based on common real books) **Tune preview - next novice session (Sun Sep 6)** * Chitlins Con Carne in C (warm up) (Stringspace) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XauDUc8rDrE * Bluesette in Bb (Minoru Satomura) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APFYY_miwEc * No moon at all in Dm (Brazilian Jazz Quartet) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWEhi3MCSy4 * Work Song in Fm (Cannonball & Nat Adderley) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlepuNi40M8 **Preparing for the session** The chordal form of each song follow the iReal Pro app as a common reference, or you can use sheet music from Real Books. Resource for finding sheet music: https://www.seventhstring.com/fbindex.html http://therealbook.info/ (may be temp unavailable, use Google) Try to immerse yourself in the songs by listening to recordings by different artists on youtube, spotify etc. Learn the head (main melody) of the song if you can. Don't hesitate to let the band know you can play it so you can start things off **Playing well together** The rehearsal groups are often quite large for a jazz ensemble setting. Please follow the below arrangements, which are designed to help the group be mindful of each other's volumes, and to build good habits for playing as a group * Every tune should be played at least twice. Swap the bass, piano and guitar players between the two renditions (if there are two attending) * Only one guitarist should comp - i.e. play chords - for each rendition (both guitarists can solo, and comp without amplification) * After each rendition of the warm up tune, the whole group should take a moment together and help each other to check on volumes, including: \*\* Can everyone hear themselves? \*\* Are the drums too loud? \*\* Can everyone hear the bass? \*\* Is the guitar comping too loud? \*\* Is the piano loud enough? (staff at the office can turn this up) \*\* Feel free to revisit volumes after subsequent songs * For any song, if at least two people in the group feel it would be better, the guitar and piano should share the choruses for comping (instead of comping together) - e.g. guitar comps the first time through the head, then piano, then guitar, etc. **Equipment** there is a piano, drum kit (no cymbals or high hat clutch), bass and guitar amps, stands, and microphones. Drummers: please bring cymbals (none available for rental) and hi hat clutch **Percussion** Percussionists are welcome to join with their instruments, alongside the drummer. Feel free to sign up to any session, even one that says "full for all instruments" at the top, unless it explicitly mentions "full for percussion". **Vocalists** Singers are welcome, however please note that the songs have fixed keys, and some of the repertoire are likely not in the right key for your range. If you are an experienced singer, it may be possible to arrange sessions with repertoire catered to you - to explore this, please first come to the "Afternoon Open Jams" so I can get a sense of your singing. **Observing** Would you like to attend a session without playing/singing, to get an idea of the format or to get a sense of what to practise first at home? You can sign up as usual to any novice session, and send me a message that you'd like only to watch the session. When you feel ready, the fee paid can be carried over toward any future session where you join to play or sing at the rehearsal. **Cancellation policy** Please try to make it to any session you sign up to, as the jams are organised around a particular mix of instruments. However, if things do come up and you can no longer make a session, please send a message to the organiser, Xie, as soon as possible. Places are non-refundable if your plans change, but if you provide over 1 week notice it may be possible to carry over the fee for a future session. \-\-\-\-\- any questions do get in touch!

🟢 🚴‍♂️ Super Scenic Sunday Cycling 🚴‍♀️ (bring your own bike)

🚴‍♂️Take this distinctive route from Putney Bridge to Richmond Bridge & Richmond Park (via River Thames path and Richmond Park's Tamsin Trail). *[Event is subject to weather conditions]* 📺 [Blast from the past](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1Uk4JGt_Nc) ⛔ No racing bikes/thin wheels or electric bikes. ⛑️ Even though the vast majority (\~90%) of the route is off road, you can only attend this event if you are proficient on the road and and will take responsible for your own safety! 🔄 Starts/Ends at Putney Library. 🚲 Cycling: Ideally bring your own bike that can be used off road - **not suitable for racers/thin wheeled bikes**. Alternately you could hire a Santander cycle near Putney Rail Station - not ideal but an option as hiring nearby is unlikely on a Sunday. The path is predominantly off road, however there are certain points we need to be on the road or navigate across. 🟢 BIKE: 📏 35km (21.7 miles) 🏔️ 175m 💓 Av. Pace: 13km/h 📍Meeting point: Outside Putney Library (Disraeli Road - next to Putney Rail Station). Meet from 10:15am and we start at **10:31am**. Please make sure to arrive with plenty of time if you need to book a cycle. 🚉 Nearest Public transport: Putney Rail Station (30 secs) - frequent direct trains from Waterloo/Vauxhall etc. East Putney Underground on the District Line (5 min) & numerous buses to Putney High Street. 🚗 If coming by car then, you can park around the area for free on Sunday. 💳 You will need your credit/debit card to book a cycle (I can assist you with that if required). 💷 Cycle Hire Costs: please make sure you check the lastest costs as you may need to hire for around 6+ hours and it can be costly. 🌐 [TFL: What you pay](https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/cycling/santander-cycles/what-you-pay) *If you use/intend to use these hire bikes regularly, then it's worth looking at the yearly subscription option.* You can download the Santander Cycle Hire app (same link above) to view availability/pre-book your cycle (although there are numerous cycle stations in this area and plenty of bikes available at this time). ☕ Putney High Street: Plenty of food, coffee shops to pickup snacks & lunch if you need (ideally bring from home as we will want to leave on time) 🎒 What to bring: appropriate clothing/footware, water bottle, snacks/packed lunch and enthusiasm! 🚻 Available at Richmond & Richmond Park. 🧎 We can pray in the park at lunch time. **📋 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. 🌳 The route: Starting at Putney Bridge (home of the famous Oxford/Cambridge boat race start line), we will be cycling beside the river Thames (following it's twists and turns), passing many historical bridges, including Hammersmith Bridge, Cheswick Bridge, Kew Bridge, Twickenham Bridge, arriving at Richmond Bridge where we will take a short break and take in the views. We then take the steep incline towards Richmond Park, stopping along the way for another stunning view from Richmond Hill overlooking river Thames. We continue via the Richmond Park's Tamsin Trail until we reach Pembroke lodge (toilets are available here), where we will take another break. We then continue the trail around the park and head to the beautiful surrounding of the central pen pond where we will have a lunch break. If you're lucky you may even see some of the 600 deer residing in the park. Finally, we head back to Putney Station/Library to complete our journey Insha'Allah.

Dan's Richmond Pub Crawl 😎🍻

NEW GREEN £5 WALK: LLOYD PARK and ADDINGTON HILLS🌲🌳🌿🌱

Today we walk through the scenery of Park Hill, Lloyd Park and Addington Hills with its spectacular viewpoint. **ENJOY UNIQUE WALKS IN STUNNING GREEN SPACES IN LONDON.** **STRENGHTEN NEW FRIENDSHIPS IN A PUB SOCIAL AFTER THE WALK.** **Most of the walks on this group are only £5 each to attend. Why pay more on other groups for inferior walks with no afterwalk socialising!!** Get out, explore and enjoy London's abundant green spaces and surprising surrounding countryside. Give up the city streets for a day and breathe some fresh air. Improve your overall fitness levels and make some new friends at the same time. Social Event: Our walks are social walks, where the emphasis is on meeting new people, enjoying nature, healthy exercise, and fresh air. Our walks are not interrupted with running commentaries or historical lectures, although occasionally features of significance may be pointed out. As such our walks will be continuous with few stops and it is your responsibilty to keep walkers ahead in view and to follow the direction of the walk. We always end the walk at a pub where the socialising can continue. Take this opportunity to visit green parts of London, unknown to most people, and that you would not otherwise have an opportunity to see. **WALK START: East Croydon Railway Station** (National Rail - Travel Zone 4/5) WALK ROUTE: From East Croydon Railway Station we walk through Park Hill, Lloyd Park and then enter Addington Hills where we take in the views before finishing in Coombe Woods Park and then Coombe Lodge WALK DISTANCE: Approx 4.5 miles. WALK FINISH: At Coombe Lodge pub, close to Coombe Lane Station (Tramway- Travel Zone 4) STOPOUT POINT: Throughout the walk we will cross several London bus routes. COST of EVENT: A £5 meetup organiser's contribution will be collected from attendees who do not hold the Ken's Events Membership Card. RISKS:Please dress appropriately for weather conditions and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit for this walk and be able to walk for four miles without a break. In these walks we use; pavements, cross busy roads, public parkland, towpaths alongside water, other public paths, and tracks through woodland and countryside. Please only wear good sturdy shoes, trousers are recommended, and take care as surfaces may be uneven, and some paths are also used by joggers and cyclists. Be wary of portruding tree roots and low overhanging branches. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself. No large dogs or small children please. Please arrive in good time to allow opportunity to use toilets at the start of the walk as there may not be any toilet breaks available during the walk. WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK? For a list of future walks go to[ http://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/](https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/) DISCLAIMER:All Events on Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here [(http://www.meetup.com/EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/pages/Explore_London_Secrets_Disclaimer/) ](https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/pages/14591782/KEN'S_EVENTS_DISCLAIMER/)to view disclaimer. Please post no pre-event messages unless you are posting something relevant for the whole group. Kens Events also has a facebook page. [http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events](http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events) When you arrive at the station look for Ken with Kens Events/Meetup Badge outside the station. WHAT IF THE WEATHER IS BAD? - Light rain is not a problem, only very heavy rain will lead to a postponement.

Free Bicycle Maintenance - Mayesbrook Park

Come along and have your bike checked over by an experienced mechanic as part of the Cycle 4 All club that runs every Tuesday at the Jim Peters Stadium in Mayesbrook Park. Contact Tom at tom.king@sustrans.org.uk or 07833057603 for more information.

⚽5/7-a-Side Football❗

From the historic royal grounds of Hyde Park—surrounded by ancient trees, wandering tourists, and highly aggressive geese who will absolutely slide-tackle you for a piece of bread—we are setting up the pitch for a legendary football session. ⚽ THE FIXTURE: 🏃 Format: 5-a-side, 7-a-side (depending entirely on interest). 📍 Location: **Hyde Park** \- Exact coordinates are pinpointed using the app **What3Words:** *///danger.became.highs* [https://w3w.co/danger.became.highs](https://w3w.co/danger.became.highs) 🚇 Nearest Tube Station: Hyde Park Corner (Piccadilly line) ⌚ The Meet: **6:45pm** (To argue about who plays in goal and do some light stretching) ⏱️ Kick-off: **7:00pm** (Thursday) ✊ Note: Active Muslims is equally about focusing on the actual activity. In this case, this is a highly competitive clash of titans (although we aim to keep it easy 😅), not a leisurely stroll in the park. It is advised to approach this event with the intention of improving fitness and the purpose of proving you’ve still "got it" (even if your knees disagree). 📈 THE VISION (SUMMER TO WINTER PROMOTION) We are testing the waters here! If the engagement is good and we don't spend the whole time arguing over whether it should have been a penalty: ☀️ Summer: We’ll keep dominating the park for free. 🍂 September: We will level up, pool some funds, and hire a proper weekly pitch to keep the momentum going through the winter. 🎟️ TICKETS & FEES No booking fees & no ticket links. RSVP: Please confirm your attendance by Tuesday so we know if we are playing 5s, 7s or cancelling. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ 🚻 Facilities: Public toilets are available in the park (some require card/cash, so come prepared). 🧎 Prayer: Please have/keep wudu. As we are playing outdoors, be prepared to pray on the grass—bringing a travel prayer mat is highly recommended. We may end by praying maghrib. 🎒 What to bring: A massive water bottle (1.5L+ to survive the running), both a white and a dark t-shirt (so we don't spend 20 minutes sorting out who is on whose team), and your competitive spirit. 🥾 Footwear: Astro trainers or moulds. Metal studs are strictly banned—we want to take home three points, not a lawsuit. ⛑️ Disclaimer: You are solely responsible for your own safety and fitness levels. Please stretch beforehand; we do not have a team physio on standby. You are also responsible for your belongings at all times. **Follow us for updates:** 🌐 **[@Active.Muslims](https://www.instagram.com/active.muslims)**

🍃East Asians & Friends Gathering @Mercato Metropolitano

Hey LEAF (London East Asians & Friends) fam! Time for our monthly Night LEAF, where we get together at a pub for an evening of drinks, laughs, and good vibes with fellow East Asians and friends in London. **Who's welcome?** LEAF is a community for people with strong ties to East Asia, whether that's through heritage, having grown up or lived extensively in an East Asian country, or being a friend or family member of someone who has. All genders, ages, and sexualities welcome. **First time?** Don't stress! We're a friendly bunch. Look for the group with East Asian faces in our reserved area and just come say hi. Grab one of the organisers and we'll introduce you to people. Come whenever you can, no need to be on time! 💡 Night LEAF is our regular monthly pub meetup. During the summer months, we also run picnic gatherings in London's parks, so keep an eye out for those too! See you there! 🍺