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FREE hiking, outdoor fitness, and social activities

London, 17

FREE hiking, outdoor fitness, and social activities
Get ready for new adventures! Free hikes, fitness, and social activities organised by like-minded people. Visit the countryside, beautiful landscapes, and locations in and around the UK (and at times even outside the UK). Enjoy new adventures on your weekdays or weekends being part of a fun group. Also, various other activities would be organised such as running and other outdoor and social activities for fitness and fun. At times local and international travel and trips will be organised and if you decide to join then communicate with the organiser directly for the same. All are welcome to join. Be polite, respectful, and courteous at all times to fellow members and the organiser. Please bear in mind that the participants are responsible for their safety and not the organiser. No service / risk is inferred or accepted. The group is concerned with offering some route guidance and organising events only. Participants take responsibility for their safety and any risk undertaken. The organiser will not be responsible for any accident or injury during an event and/or any costs incurred by participants for transport, insurance, and/or accommodation and in committing/signing up for the hikes/events you agree to undertake sole ownership of all risks concerned. Where? In and around London and within the UK and at times outside the UK. The events won’t get cancelled due to bad weather. However, please bear in mind the risk is yours in attending the events. Please make sure to read the rules when participating in activities. The walk/hike/events are usually led by the organiser. Please do not bring any pets or underage children on a hike without express permission of the event host. Those who turn up to the events without signing up may be removed or banned from the group. The group is led by easygoing and supportive person however, certain discipline needs to be maintained to ensure the activity is given its seriousness. Therefore, please support and cooperate with the organiser. Those who are constantly changing status from Going to Not Going around the last minute or not turning up for the hike will be moved to Not Going or waitlist by the organiser if there is a waiting list and at times may be removed from the group if it is a consistent practice by the individuals concerned. Those who are showing +1 and change to not going just a day before when there is a waiting list may be removed from the group. This is a voluntary not-for-profit group run by volunteers however, a subscription is paid by the organiser in order to maintain the group on this platform. Disrespectful, argumentative, or challenging behaviour towards the organiser may lead to removal from the group or its events. Non-cooperation during the hikes or events will be seen as disrespecting the time and effort of the organiser. Some of the regular attendees may be invited or preferred to some special or weekend away events announced by the organiser which may be for limited numbers only however, these may not always be posted on meetup but on a separate WhatsApp group for regulars. The events are posted mostly in advance so that you can plan your time. Regular attendees may be given preference if there is a waiting list and this is because of certainty of attendance. It is a community focussed activity to fitness and well being. If you have event ideas and suggestions then please feel free to suggest the same to the organiser. The hikes and events are completely free to attend and is organised without any expectation. However, if you feel like donating then please do so directly at https://donate.cancerresearchuk.org/support-us/your-donation?type=single&amount= - All donations go directly to Cancer Research UK and that site is managed by them or you may donate to any other charity you may deem fit. There is no compulsion or obligation to do so. Thank you.
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Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire Activity & Social Group - HBASG

Hitchin, F8

Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire Activity & Social Group - HBASG
**May I wish you all a most warm welcome to - Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire Activity and Social Group (HBASG).** HBASG's Main aim is for all its highly valued members to have an absolutely fabulous time. Meet people in the Hertfordshire + Beds areas and make new friends and as valued individuals, live life with even more fun 😀. Events HBASG now run include Fine Dining, Music, Cinema, Bowling and “Specialist events” such as Picnics, Short Walks, BBQ’s, Flying/Gliding, Ballooning, Gardens, Comedy & Hosted holiday events + We have in fact now run for many years a most "Fabulously Inclusive “ HBASG community for the benefit of ALL of the Hertfordshire & Beds Area :) \*\* To cover the ever increasing running costs incurred from the Meetup Franchise (meetup.com) **HBASG** now charges from June 2021 + a small **BI-ANNUAL FEE of £6 (** but with **NO LIMIT’s** to the events you can attend. :) All this for the cost of one drink...What Great Value :) \*\* Please feel free “literally” to have a browse around at our fun filled events calendar via your PC or mobile phone and perhaps even download the www.meetup.com APP ! This group is run by Hugh as the Group Owner & Main Organiser. However HBASG is also a team effort with some great Event Hosts, and many others who kindly put forward their own kind ideas, and/or help host specific events and also aid Hugh with some Planning and Group Event(s) and administration(s). Although …. more help is always kindly needed/appreciated.     We wish /need ALL OUR MEMBERS to be active/interactive. However we fully appreciate that some newcomers may have some reticence at attending their first event(s). Please don't be shy :) ..We are indeed a fab and introductionally friendly group ! If you feel a little stressed and a little less than intrepid…..Please feel free to private message any of our event host(s) (and/or me ….Hugh) and kindly request we arrange a meeting point either close(r) to or within any HBASG venue(s) actual locale. Our band of happy Event Hosts will always be pleased to help meet and greet you, but can only do so if you are able/willing to turn up in timely fashion at the events planned venue(s) and posted start time(s). If, for any reason you have to alter your attendance plans…..Can you as a courtesy, kindly ensure you inform the event host(s) of any such changes by posting a kind comment on the event board. \*\* If it's on the same day as the event, or the event has already begun, please kindly message the host directly (by text if they have given out their phone number), as they may not be able to see the event comments due to lack of internet at the venue. HBASG Hosts /Organisers usually permit people to bring guests to almost all events, however some are limited to …”Members only”. Kindly note that :- Events are for adults over 18 only unless the event states 'Children Welcome Event '. Guests should be over 18 as well. Please confirm with the event host(s) if you are in any way unsure of the age limitations per event. And now for the “Fiscal Admin etc “  1. The bi-annual fee for HBASG is only £6 which I think you will perhaps agree is.... A GREAT DEAL :)  2. However once you have attended a few events you may wish to donate £1 to £3 perhaps per event towards the events running costs For those who are not yet aware, Meetup Ltd (based HQ in the USA) charge every Meetup Group Owner/Organiser a fee of over $150 every 6 months to run their group on Meetup [https://www.meetup.com/pricing/](https://www.meetup.com/pricing/). To recover these meetup costs, HBASG usually organise a few very specialist fun events during the year and then charge a few pounds extra per person. This coming year (2024+) we will also be requesting occasional additional event funding’s via voluntary contributions – Say an amount we suggest of say …anything from £1 up to say £10. (Example Hugh actually also run “Green Minded Singles and,,,,generously provides(d) £40+ to the BHS Group, but also pays its own full fees of over $150 + per 6 months …Running for the benefit of members areas - HBASG !) Kindly note that If enough “voluntary funds” are received that go over the HBASG Meetup running cost fees. Any additional funds received will be put aside for the next subscription running cost period J and /or be utilised for running of other fun events such as our fabulous picnics and providing non-alcoholic drinks etc at Gliding/Flying /Picnic/Party EventsLlarger HBASG participation events. Meantime….We thank you for your ongoing support and we look forward to seeing you soon at future HBASG Events ! Often Asked Questions :- Q1) When you expectantly have 1000+ members. What happens if everyone contributes, what will you do with any received profit(s)? A1) There are currently less than 950 currently actually "active" members. If contributions go over $240 then we will utilise funds received for next years membership fee’s and/or conduct event discounting if a charge is deemed necessary to cover such future event cost(s). Q2) Why have you asked for Voluntary contributions and membership fee(s) ? A2) HBASG is run by Hugh. Hugh firmly believes like some others that, charging large group membership fee(s) can make Meetup Groups far too business orientated. This was not what was originally intended by the originators of “Meetup.com” i.e To create Fun Membership Groups …..For people to mutually enjoy events with ! Note :- Meetup USA Ltd began with “good intentions” after the US 9/11 attacks to bring “Impacted families/friends “ together in mutual support …….after such a terrible day ! However Meetup is now a major US company making Million dollar profits via charging us the Meetup group owners/organisers $260 + a year. Clearly we are giving “absolutely free” to HBASG members our own considerable amount of valuable time and efforts. We would therefore appreciate being able to recoup at least some of the subscription fees we are bi-annually charged by Meetup.com for the benefit of all group members. Q4) How do I make any donations to HBASG ? A4) either by contacting Hugh Direct (or any event host/organiser) to provide a voluntary payment. Please contact Hugh direct - If you need his HBASG - BACS account details or for any other reasons, questions or concerns you may have.
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Stevenage Fairweather Social Group

Stevenage, F8

Stevenage Fairweather Social Group
Welcome to the Stevenage Fairweather Social Group on Meetup.com! We are a Friendly group, building friendships along the way with an emphasis on enjoying a variety of events. Regular events include quizzes, live music, eating out, picnics, great outdoors, cinema and pub crawls. Membership is free til 1st June 2024 Then the fee will be £5.00 per annum from the above date. There is no limit to the number of events you attend annually. New membership requests will be sent banking/paypal details via an email or message. For those you wish to join, initial membership fee is due within 7days. If this isn't paid, to be fair to all members, your request to join will be declined. Frequently asked questions and other "paperwork" 1\. JOINING: Please have a recent photograph \(see 2 below\)\, and at least your interests unhidden\. 2\. PHOTOGRAPH: To join/remain in the group you must have a recent photograph of you \(but no other people in\) that clearly shows your face\. This is very important because it helps us spot you at your first events and also increases the trust and security within the group\. 3\. FEE: An initial fee of £5 is payable to the organiser on joining within 7 days \(bank transfer details on request\) \. This covers the twice yearly charges we have to pay meetup\.com . 4 a. RESPECT: We expect everybody to treat others with respect. This includes members behaving in an appropriate manner at events, especially at venues that we regularly go to. You represent the group there. Please also note that people might not reply to your messages on events immediately due to life happening. Please allow at least 48 hours before expecting a reply. If there is a complaint about inappropriate messages to other members, the person sending the message will be removed from the group and blocked from rejoining. 4 b RESPECT EVENT HOSTS: Event hosts put in lots of work before the event, and you make a firm booking by RSVPing yes. Continuously cancelling last minute or not showing up at all is not respectful to the event host. If you change your plans please let the host know and also remember they may not have internet access at the venue. Don't look at the event and say "oh, there's others who will go". YOU are responsible for your own RSVP. After all, the others might decide to not turn up as well! 5\. EVENT CHANGES OR CANCELLATIONS: Please check the Meetup site at least 12 hours in advance of your chosen event time\. While event hosts will try to keep to the timings announced\, events can get cancelled or moved due to circumstances outside our control\, and the only way to contact you might be through Meetup\. In addition\, timings might not be known at the time the event is published\, and some outdoor events are weather dependent\. 6\. GUESTS: Members can bring guests to some events\, but other events are limited to members only\. 7\. AGE: This group has events to suit people of all ages\. Due to health and safety\, events are for adults over 18 only unless the event states 'Children Welcome'\. Please talk to the event host with questions you may have\. 8.DEPOSITS: Some events require a deposit to secure your place. If this applies and you cannot attend for a genuine reason the event will say what happens to the deposit. If a member continuously cancels last minute the deposit may be put in group funds instead. If the event is cancelled then deposits will be refunded. This might take time if the venue cancels the event and already has the money. If you have been asked for your deposit and you have not sent it in the time stated, your name will go to the waiting list. 9\. NAMES: We have many duplicate names\. We request that you use your first name and the first initial of your surname\. Making your name unique from the others \(remembering that your name will be changed in every meetup group you are in\) so that we know who payments are from\. Most people will do these anyway. However, apart from section 9 on Names which we cannot enforce as it goes across every meetup group you are in, anyone who does not comply or frequently disregards details on this page may be removed from the group. 10\. FAIRWEATHER: We are called fairweather group as majority of our events will be during the months of April \- October with the odd one during the winter months\. please be understanding for the time being until there are more people to host events\.
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Out & About - Stevenage Herts

Stevenage, F8

Out & About - Stevenage Herts
Friendly group, building friendships along the way with an emphasis on enjoying a variety of events. Regular events include quizzes, eating out and walking. There is an initial joining fee annual fee of £5 and membership is due annually in March thereafter. There is no limit to the number of events you attend annually. New membership requests will be sent banking details via an email. For those you wish to join, initial membership fee is due within 7days. If this isn't paid, to be fair to all members, your request to join will be declined. Frequently asked questions and other "paperwork" 1\. JOINING: Please have a recent photograph \(see 2 below\)\, and at least your interests unhidden\. 2\. PHOTOGRAPH: To join/remain in the group you must have a recent photograph of you \(but no other people in\) that clearly shows your face\. This is very important because it helps us spot you at your first events and also increases the trust and security within the group\. 3\. FEE: An initial fee of £5 is payable to the organiser on joining within 7 days \(bank transfer details on request\) \. This covers the twice yearly charges we have to pay meetup\.com\. 4 a. RESPECT: We expect everybody to treat others with respect. This includes members behaving in an appropriate manner at events, especially at venues that we regularly go to. You represent the group there. Please also note that people might not reply to your messages on events immediately due to life happening. Please allow at least 48 hours before expecting a reply. If there is a complaint about inappropriate messages to other members, the person sending the message will be removed from the group and blocked from rejoining. 4 b RESPECT EVENT HOSTS: Event hosts put in lots of work before the event, and you make a firm booking by RSVPing yes. Continuously cancelling last minute or not showing up at all is not respectful to the event host. If you change your plans please let the host know and also remember they may not have internet access at the venue. Don't look at the event and say "oh, there's others who will go". YOU are responsible for your own RSVP. After all, the others might decide to not turn up as well! 5\. EVENT CHANGES OR CANCELLATIONS: Please check the Meetup site at least 12 hours in advance of your chosen event time\. While event hosts will try to keep to the timings announced\, events can get cancelled or moved due to circumstances outside our control\, and the only way to contact you might be through Meetup\. In addition\, timings might not be known at the time the event is published\, and some outdoor events are weather dependent\. 6\. GUESTS: Members can bring guests to some events\, but other events are limited to members only\. 7\. AGE: This group has events to suit people of all ages\. Due to health and safety\, events are for adults over 18 only unless the event states 'Children Welcome'\. Please talk to the event host with questions you mayhave\. 8.DEPOSITS: Some events require a deposit to secure your place. If this applies and you cannot attend for a genuine reason the event will say what happens to the deposit. If a member continuously cancels last minute the deposit may be put in group funds instead. If the event is cancelled then deposits will be refunded. This might take time if the venue cancels the event and already has the money. If you have been asked for your deposit and you have not sent it in the time stated, your name will go to the waiting list. 9\. NAMES: We have many duplicate names\. We request that you use your first name and the first two initials of your surname\. Making your name unique from the others \(remembering that your name will be changed in every meetup group you are in\) so that we know who payments are from\. Most people will do these anyway. However, apart from section 9 on Names which we cannot enforce as it goes across every meetup group you are in, anyone who does not comply or frequently disregards details on this page may be removed from the group.
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Riders On The Storm - Motorcycle Club Herts Surrey & London

Stevenage, F8

Riders On The Storm - Motorcycle Club Herts Surrey & London
**Inviting Motorbike riders, new or experienced from the South East of England and beyond to join in a new group to meetup, socialise and tour/ride out across the country** Whether you have a 125cc, a 600cc or an 1800 cc workhorse, we invite riders with a variety of bikes to come and meet like minded enthusiasts to head out on short to long rides with coffee breaks in between A great opportunity for anyone to get involved in a greater sense of community, meeting new people, new perspectives and embarking on adventures. **Objectives** \- Encourage safe motorcycling with a mixture of enjoying the free road \- Improve motorbike skills\, maneuvering and awareness by learning from others \- Connect with and meet new people\, inspiring connections and community spirit \- Explore new places in the UK\, challenge your comfort zone and get people talking \- Have fun\! I myself am very new to motorcycling and believe that there is something unique about riding and connecting with other motor-heads - there is a common appreciation for awareness, looking out for each other and human interaction which makes the experience of owning and riding a motorbike ever more fulfilling Created 8 January 2022 following a shortage of active motorcycle groups in the vicinity **Requirements:** * Conscientious and passionate riders * Appropriate motorcycle protective gear * A Motorbike * Desire to learn or pass on experience First meetup penciled in for Saturday 26 February in Welwyn Garden City towards the Chilterns Weather permitting, we like to ride!
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Enfield and North London

Enfield, 17

Enfield and North London

 All members must have a recent photo of themselves for profile in order to join. We would like to see who we are meeting! NO PHOTO OF YOURSELF MEANS YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE DECLINED.

We are a friendly fun and welcoming group who love living life.   Remember this is our group and you are welcome to ask to host an evening yourself too.

The aim of the group is to have fun and make friends. I intend now to keep this meetup group small as we are an ACTIVE GROUP. Please do not be offended if you are removed from the group, it merely means that you have not participated in any activities in the last six months so i assume that the group is not of interest to you.

If you are unable to attend a meetup then PLEASE CHANGE YOUR RSVP. It is disrespectful to everyone else when we are waiting for you to arrive. 

I may be hosting the group but i wish to enjoy my night too. If you are not arriving at the specified start time i cannot guarantee that i will be contactable during the event, unless you have contacted me to pre arrange a different meet up time.

More than 2 No Shows will lead to removal from the group. It is an expected courtesy  to let the group know if you cannot make an event if you have said you are coming.

It is great to have feed back on the events that you have attended too...helps me feel my time and effort organising is valued and gives me an idea of what you all enjoy doing.

Disclaimer.

By attending any event you agree that the Organiser CO Hosts, or other participants of  are not responsible or liable for the safety of any member, or any member’s guests. It is your responsibility to ensure your own safety at all events attended. All events and activities are attended at your own risk.



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Stag Walkers (Ramblers 20s-30s)

Hitchin, F8

Stag Walkers (Ramblers 20s-30s)
Stag Walkers is a friendly walking and social group primarily aimed at people in their 20s and 30s but all are welcome and we have members of all ages. We run weekly walks, on Saturdays or Sundays, varying in length from around 5 to 15 miles, and we host regular social nights. Walks and socials generally take place across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and south Cambridgeshire. The group was formed in 2007 and is not profit making. It is part of and funded by Ramblers, Britain's walking charity. It is run by a group of volunteer Ramblers members who are actively involved in the group. **Why walk with Stag Walkers?** • You want to meet like-minded people who enjoy walking • You enjoy getting outdoors and exercising • You want to discover the beauty of Herts, Beds and Cambs countryside **Our Walks** • Take place throughout Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and south Cambridgeshire (although we sometimes go further afield) • Are on country footpaths, through pretty villages and skirt some of the towns in the area • Range from around 5 miles up to 15 miles • Are led by members who volunteer their time for free and are insured to lead walks **Socialising with the Group** In addition to walks, we have a regular social calendar. We organise a range of events throughout the year. **Joining the Group** You are welcome to join up to 3 Ramblers walks free of charge. After you’ve sampled our walks, we ask you to become a member of Ramblers if you wish to continue walking with us. For details of how to join and how much it costs please visit [our website](http://stagwalkers.org.uk/about-us/become-a-member.html). As a charity we ask that non-members consider making a voluntary donation to Ramblers until they become a full member. We suggest £3-4 per walk. A member of the admin team or the walk leader may mention this at the start of the walk and can accept donations on the day. You can also [donate online](https://www.ramblers.org.uk/get-involved/support-us/donations/make-a-donation.aspx) at the Ramblers website. Ramblers is a registered charity, no. 1093577 (England & Wales). Your donation will go directly towards funding Stag Walkers, and to wider Ramblers charitable activities. **Notes for joining a walk** • Please ensure you bring adequate drinking water for the duration of the walk. • Please bring a packed lunch & additional snacks if you require them - a lunch stop cannot be guaranteed. Any pub stops tend to be for drinks rather than food to save time. • Please dress appropriately for the weather and ground conditions. Walking boots and waterproofs are strongly advised in the winter and when wet! • Please arrive at the meeting point in good time, preferably 5-10 minutes before the advertised start time; walks begin promptly at the start time stated. • Car-sharing is encouraged but a lift cannot be guaranteed. We ask members to arrange car-sharing between themselves in advance; the best place to do this is on the Meetup event page for each walk. If you get a lift with another member please offer a contribution to their fuel of £3-5 depending on distance. Remember to take a change of shoes to wear in the car, and a bag for muddy boots **On joining Ramblers as a member of Stag Walkers Walking Group** • You will be sent our regular member e-newsletter (if you opt in to marketing emails) containing upcoming walks, news and interesting information about walking and the Ramblers • You are entitled to join in any of the group's walks, weekends away and socials • Your money will help run the group and Ramblers achieve its charitable objectives • Get great discounts at Cotswold Outdoor, and offers on other products and services from time to time  • You will receive Ramblers quarterly Walk magazine, and biannual Stile magazine covering our Area • [And more](https://www.ramblers.org.uk/get-involved/join-the-ramblers.aspx)... • Don't forget to quote our group code (HF52) when joining! **Please note the following:** • Booking is required for most walks and events - please read the event description for details. •  If coming to a walk for the first time, you will recognise us by our walking gear, we look like Ramblers (only younger) and anyone there can confirm. We look forward to seeing you on a walk soon! If you have any queries, suggestions or concerns, please email the committee via stagwalkers(at)gmail(dot)com
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Link-Up 40+ Social Group In North Herts/Central Beds

Letchworth Garden City, F8

Link-Up 40+ Social Group In North Herts/Central Beds
*Welcome to my group.* *I have experience in running a group for 4 years & hosting events for 10 years which will aid me to running a successful group.* *I welcome new people to this group along with the people I have got to know me over the years through Meetup.* *Meetup changed my life for the better 12 years ago when I first joined a group. I done things I never thought I would do, visit places I could only imagine about & made life long friends.* *I am the only person organising events in this group so your never get confused on who you pay for what events and get a more personal touch.* *There are a variety of events from Sunday lunch to holidays and everything else in between.* *We are a very friendly group of people and like to make new members feel very welcome and relaxed, especially on there first few events when it can be a very nervous in meeting new people.* *The yearly membership fee is £10.00, which is due 1st April of each year.* *If joining my group from 1st October the fee for new members is £6.00* *and if joining my group from 1st January the fee for new members is £3.00 which takes you up to April 1st when new year membership is collected.* *New members can try events for first month before paying for fee. This gives you a chance to try without committing to the year ahead. I will message you once the that time is up for your decision to stay or leave.* *Please contact me for payment details.* *Unfortunately failure to pay fee in the time allocated it will result in you being removed from group.* *This payment not only pays for the Meet up company that charges every 6 months but to make sure all our members are active paying members.* *All I ask is all members have a up to date photo* *of their face only & surname or initial of surname next to their first name in seen profile.* *Age range is from 40+ and no health restrictions...* *I will not be questioning your covid status, instead I trust you to do the right thing & stay away from events if you have any symptoms of covid, colds or flu.* *Now let's have fun, experiences & best of all make friends!*
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