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This is a group for those of us who accept who we are and like who we are - do things alone however would prefer to share some of our leisure time with like-minded. We are interesting and interested in so much...walking in the countryside, travel, week-end breaks, playing cards, theatre, opera, dining, visiting galleries, exhibitions, playing tennis perhaps, book club, art.......it would be good for members to come up with ideas that we can join in with...we're not necessarily 'grumpy old' but do not like loud music, gum chewing or bootcamps!
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Sun, Jun 8, 2025, 3:00 PM BSTSeaside cultural long weekend, 1 day, 2days or 3days. Strolls, concerts and art

Chichester Hall, Sandgate road , Folkestone

Seaside cultural long weekend, 1 day, 2days or 3days. Strolls, concerts and art cover photo

Come for as long as you like. Jump on a train or drive to Folkestone and enjoy your time by the sea....

Saturday 7th June
11.00 meetup
Arrive Folkestone and meet in front of the Grand up on the Leas for a cultural walk around the town and if the weather is good, up into the white cliffs

If you fancy, there is a Black Tie Opera Gala 5 course dinner in the Grand Saturday evening at 18.30 - 22.00
.Sunday 8th June

Special Sunday out....
Come for the day or make a weekend out of it...

Sunday 8th June:
10.15 Meet outside the famous Grand hotel up on the Leas.

We'll walk about 4 miles in a big circle, through Folkestone looking out to sea, then along the coast to Sandgate.

After lots of sea air, enjoy fish and chips on the beach....or anything else!! There are lots of cafes and pubs in Sandgate overlooking the sea.

14.30 Chichester Hall doors open
15.00 Amazing Afternoon of English songs and music by international opera singers Per Bach Nissen and Josephine Halsall accompanied by Alise Kirtley.

Varied afternoon with music from Britten to Elgar and Vaughn-Williams...and Andrew Lloyd-Webber

16.00. Sandwiches, cakes, biscuits and non stop tea and coffee

Champagne and wine for those who fancy a little extra!

17.30 Concert ends

We can either jump on a bus or stroll up the quick path to Folkestone... about 1/2 a mile

We enjoy an informal setting and limit the places to 40 so that Per can serenade us as he walks among the tables!

If you have any questions or wish to share a table with others, just let us know.

Contact sandgateopera@gmail.com
or Dee
deekay523@gmail.com 07976 069922

Stay another night and we would go for another walk in a different direction or jump on a bus and start the walk further down the coast...

Upcoming events (4+)

Sat, Apr 19, 2025, 10:45 AM BSTBond Street to Hampstead via Primrose Hill
Saint Christopher's Place, London
£7.00
This is a very nice and pleasant walk, well worth doing,

We will meet at Pre et manger {as map below} at 10.45 am for a hot drink, after our hot drink at 11.15 am we will begin our walk.

This 6.5 mile long walk involves a fair bit of street walking but some very interesting ones. There will be plenty of references to famous people in the past, buildings with history, blue plaques - and with two definitive HIGH-lights, namely Primrose Hill and Parliament Hill, both with panoramic views.

While the walk starts in busy Bond Street it soon winds its way through alleyways and quieter streets. It takes us through Regent's Park and, further along, to the small but delightful Belsize Village where we will have our lunch-stop. you can bring your own or Buy a sandwich or a drink in the village deli (which has a loo).

The last mile of the walk, after taking in the view at Parliament Hill, is both quirky and elegant.

The walk will finish at The Garden Gate Pub near Hampstead Heath Overground Station or you can walk to Belsize Park {Northern Line} which is 10-15 minutes away

Please Note:
£7 meet up fee {please have the right change}

Trainers would be OK to wear on this walk.

Further information contact me on 07530 675739 {this is not a smart phone} or email paulc200850@yahoo.co.uk.

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Sat, Apr 19, 2025, 12:00 PM BSTEDGWARE ROAD.........So many secrets, So many stories
Old Quebec Street, London
£14.00
EDGWARE ROAD....Guided walking tour
So many secrets, so many stories
Brand new for 2024 !

your guide is Barrie

Todays walk has evolved from me just staring at the tube map for inspiration, Edgware Road just jumped off the map as a possibility, but immediately I thought there’s only one thing people associate The Edgware Road with and that is The Arabic community that have made the road synonymous with their culture.

But once again my belief in a seek and ye shall find mentality
proved itself again. After scouring the internet, talking to locals and walking the street time and again I ended up with so much to talk about that I struggled with what I had to leave out without this tour lasting too long.

There's famous recording studios, A terrible terrorist attack, A lesser known antiques market and a tree that sent many to their deaths
and .......well not i'm not telling you any more
..come and see for your self !

Tour lasts well over two hours and costs £14 cash on the day
(sorry about the little increase, something called inflation)
for any questions phone or text me
07860 911393
10 attendees+5
Mon, Apr 21, 2025, 2:00 PM BSTDALSTON brand new guided walking tour
Dalston Kingsland Station, E8 2JS
£14.00
brand new walk for 2024

**DALSTON **
One could describe Dalston as one of Hackney's little children.
From the outside seemingly rather uninteresting. But on this tour
you will hear stories that will make you really pleased you came along.
Stories of Immigrants for over a hundred years leaving their identities into the the mix, stories of the Nazi rallies that met resistance that shocked the nation, the story of post Olympic regeneration that has seen a property boom. Add to this a rather strange Hospital, A rather famous tv square,
and a Caribbean hero, you only touch the surface of this unexpected
part of London that I will bring to life in just two hours
contact Barrie on 07860 911393 for queries etc
7 attendees+2
Wed, Apr 23, 2025, 7:30 AM UTCYoga & Meditation with Carmina. Zoom sessions from 16 April to 9 July
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£5.00
This class is for beginners and intermediate yoga practitioners.

Classes are Wednesdays at 8:30 am from 16 April to 9 July.
***No class 21 May and 11 June***

PRICE PER CLASS £5

====BIG DISCOUNTS. Read below…

*** PAY IN ADVANCE FOR 10 CLASSES AND RECEIVE A DISCOUNT OF £3 per class***
*** PAY AN EXTRA £10 AND YOU CAN HAVE ACCESS TO MY KOREAN YOGA CLASS ON FRIDAYS at 12:00**** £40 for 20 classes!

*** Please pay to my PayPal account: carminagonzalez1111@gmail.com or Bank account (message me privately for details), thank you.

JOIN CARMINA FOR A MORNING PRACTICE SESSION OF YOGA AND MEDITATION, FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME.
DESCRIPTION:
This is a gentle beginner/intermediate practice, combining a mixture of yoga and meditation techniques. Carmina look forward to sharing what she would describe as a 'basic' yoga and meditation class.

Log in by 08:25 for a pre-chat with Carmina, while we wait for arrivals, and we will aim to start the session by 08:30.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME REGARDLESS OF YOUR ABILITY!
Please let her know if there are any medical issues you have. No materials provided. Yoga or exercise mat is recommended, as is comfortable clothing, and a cushion or a chair to sit on for meditation. Please turn on your audio and video when you arrive just to say hello so we know who you are.

***Please keep your camera on so I can see and correct postures, thank you.

YOUR HOST IS CARMINA GONZALEZ
Carmina enjoys long walks in nature, traveling and living in London. She has been practicing yoga for 20 years and teaching yoga for the past 15 years. Her certificates are master in Korean style yoga called Body&Brain, Anusara immersion & teacher training 200 hour certification, Yoga therapy for PTSD and Ourmala Trauma sensitive yoga.

She is looking forward meeting you on the mat to practice basic/intermediate yoga poses, meditation and breathing techniques.

Carmina: 07847788363
Carminagonzalez1111@gmail.com
5 attendees

Past events (4315)

Fri, Apr 18, 2025, 11:00 AM UTCKorean style Yoga with Carmina. Zoom sessions from 18 April to 11 July
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£5.00
7 attendees+2

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