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Large Outdoors: Walking & Outdoor Adventures - North West

Manchester, 18

Large Outdoors: Walking & Outdoor Adventures - North West
**Welcome to Large Outdoors!** We’re absolutely delighted that you’ve chosen to step into a world of new friendships and unforgettable adventures with **Large Outdoors**. Whether you’re seeking **[walking weekends](https://www.largeoutdoors.com/weekend-adventures)**, **[adventure holidays](https://www.largeoutdoors.com/walking-adventure-holidays)**, or sociable **day walks**, we’ve got something for everyone who loves the outdoors. At **Large Outdoors**, we pride ourselves on making your experiences fun, safe, and convenient. All our trips are led by professional, paid guides, ensuring you’re in expert hands every step of the way. We take care of all the logistics, so you can focus on enjoying the stunning scenery and making new friends. There’s no need for a membership—simply explore our range of adventure trips and choose the ones that appeal to you most. Whether you’re interested in **[wild swimming](https://www.largeoutdoors.com/wild-swimming)** in Scotland, walking holidays at iconic spots like the **Giant’s Causeway** and the **[Scottish Islands](https://www.largeoutdoors.com/scotland)**, or just a sociable day walk, there’s an adventure waiting for you. ### Important Information While we use our 14 **Meetup groups** to share trips and promote upcoming adventures, all bookings must be made through our website at [www.largeoutdoors.com](http://www.largeoutdoors.com). You’ll also find more trips, additional dates, and the latest news on our website, so be sure to check it out! Please note, we **do not use the RSVP function** on Meetup for bookings, so the platform may show no attendees, even if the trip is fully booked. Looking to connect with others before your trip? Join our **[Friends of Large Outdoors Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/largeoutdoors)**, where you can arrange car shares or meet fellow adventurers ahead of time. ### Get in Touch If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to contact us: * **Web:** [www.largeoutdoors.com](http://www.largeoutdoors.com) * **Email:** [hello@largeoutdoors.com](mailto:hello@largeoutdoors.com) * **Phone:** 01653 740 400 We can’t wait to welcome you to your first **Large Outdoors** adventure—it’s the start of what we hope will be many memorable experiences!
12124 members · Public

Just Good Friends

Chorley, H2

Just Good Friends
Welcome, we are here to Make new Friends! \ This is for Male & Female Adults. \ Dining & Drinks, Theatre, Cinema, Afternoon Tea, Coffee, 10 Pin Bowling, Crazy Golf, Dancing, Live Music, etc \ Outdoors, Walking, Camping/ Glamping, Kayaking, Sailing, Outdoor Swimming, Kipping on the Beach, etc \ We are open to new events/ Activities. Sadly Corvid 19 has stopped/ curtailed many activities and we are looking for new guide lines/ rules all the time to manage our events safely and inline with local and National Rules as and when they change. **The Aim of "JUST GOOD FRIENDS"**, (henceforth referred to as The Group) is a means for people to take part in various social activities in a safe and friendly atmosphere. The Group is open to anyone who is a fit and proper person. Our activities are typically eating out, going for a drink (Coffee / Alcohol), walking (with dogs or without) etc. If a Member has a particular interest, they are free to propose or even organise an Event via a Committee Member of which there are 4: **• Peter Walmsley - Chair** **• Robert Jackson - Treasurer.** **• Vacant - Secretary.** **• Lorraine Green - Member Co-Ordinator.** **Membership.** A person may attend a maximum of 1 Event as a Guest before deciding whether or not to join The Group. *(Anyone can apply to join The Group, however, The Committee reserves the right to refuse/ exclude any person who is deemed unacceptable for whatever reason, and their decision is absolute.) Annual membership is £10.00 and is due on the 2nd Event and then annually there after.* **Members must conduct themselves** in a proper and appropriate fashion, with due regard for the feelings and sensibilities of others. As the name indicates, The Groups function is to create friends, not acrimony and ill-feeling. If a member has a problem, there is a complaints procedure (see below), and it should be taken up with the Member Co-Ordinator. **First and Surnames** (or initial), as well as a recognisable photo on the Meetup Website, are always helpful for the purposes of recognition at an Event and subsequent communications. (if you do not feel comfortable with this - Its okay, but bear in mind that if 2 Members are using the same first name only, this may cause confusion). Please note that this is a "Closed Group" and therefore Photographs are not public; they are visable to The Group Members only. A phone number and email address are also useful for the purposes of contact by The Group only. **When Booking on** to an EVENT and you subsequently find that you cannot make it for a whatever reason, please change your RSVP to "Not Going" and let the Event HOST know ASAP please. There may be a waiting list and this will allow someone else to use your place. If you are shy and find it difficult to meet strangers, let the EVENT HOST know and they will meet you are the EVENT entrance to provide reassurance and effect introductions to the other members. **COMMITTEE members and EVENT HOSTS** meet on a regular basis, at least once a month, to discuss any pertinent issues and matters which may have arisen.  **The Group is an informal one**, and as such cannot take responsibility for individuals attending EVENTS This is particularly the case at EVENTS involving physical activity such as walking, travelling etc. It is beholden on individual members to take responsibility for their own safety and conduct themselves in a fit & proper fashion. **Complaints Procedure:** A complaint should initially be directed to the Member Co-Ordinator (or their delegate). Should the complaint not be satisfied, it will be taken to the COMMITTEE for a Resolution. If the issue is still unresolved, the chair (or their delegate) will make the final decision which is absolute.
166 members · Private

Hike On Lancashire

Preston, H2

Hike On Lancashire

Welcome to our Meetup page!

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Please note. Ramblers members DO NOT need to book a place but MUST show a valid membership card at he walk start.

Anyone without a Ramblers membership card must book a place here. Please do not attend if you are on a waiting list or have failed to obtain a confirmed place. Please ensure you are able to pay £2 at the walk start.
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<br> Hike On Lancashire (Formerly Lancashire Young Persons Walking Group) is relatively new to Meetup but we have actually been established for over fifteen years. We offer a variety of walks, social activities and weekends away for people in their 30’s and 40’s and 50's (although we don’t have a strict age limit). We go walking in the local area and beyond on Sundays throughout the year and also on weekday evenings in the summer. Our walks vary in length and difficulty from short evening walks to more challenging hill walking. We aim to offer walks to suit everyone whatever your fitness level. Come along and try it out... everyone is welcome. You might also like to visit our website at....... http://www.hikeonlancashire.org.uk

As we are a ramblers group (although younger than the norm!) and have a different membership policy to some other meet up groups. Come along and join us on a few walks (each walk is £1). If you like it then it is often cheaper to join the Ramblers. This allows you to walk with any ramblers group in the country plus gives you access to a host of other benefits. If you decide you would like to join us just click on the following link which takes you to the ramblers membership page: https://www.ramblers.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-member/join-us.aspx . Please make sure you affiliate yourselves to our group which is ML50.

If you do decide to join us please remember to select 'Hike on Lancashire' as your preferred group (we are part of the Mid Lancashire Area) otherwise you will be assigned to another group based on your postcode. It is important that you select Hike on Lancashire as your preferred group as we do run a number of events such as weekends away and some socials which are exclusive to Hike on Lancashire members.

Ramblers members are not required to pay the £1 fee we charge per walk. There are also a host of other benefits to being a ramblers member including a monthly 'Walk' magazine sent to your home address and a membership card offering up to 15-20% discount at a number of leading outdoor stores including Cotswold Outdoors.

Other information: Are dogs allowed on walks? Normally, yes - but they need to be kept under control. A lot of walks involve walking through fields with either cattle or sheep, and you need to remember the countryside code and that paramount are farmers' rights. Also, other people walking on the fells. If dogs are definitely not permitted (such as on a number of routes in the Trough of Bowland) this will be indicated. We cannot advertise for every walk if it suitable for dogs (as each dog differs). That depends on you knowing your four legged friend, the terrain, and being confident they can manage.

We look forward to meeting you soon!

6501 members · Public

Rammy mountain bikers

Summerseat, H2

Rammy mountain bikers
Welcome to Rammy Mountain Bikers! We meet regularly and offer a variety of rides to suit all abilities. From beginner cross country rides to more adventurous challenging off road rides. Our aim is to provide a friendly and supportive atmosphere in which to enjoy our sport, with all the benefits of riding in a social group. As well as regular rides, we also arrange days out to Trail centres, weekend trips away in the UK as well as overseas. We welcome new members to join us but please be aware our ride leaders are not instructors and do not hold any formal qualifications. We will always help and support each other when needed, and will never leave a group member behind, but all riders must accept that mountain biking is a dangerous sport, and that individual riders are responsible for their own safety. Rammy Mountain Bikers, its organisers, hosts and leaders will not be held liable for any injury or loss incurred. Rides will each have one or more designated hosts, who will be familiar with the route. Ride descriptions will give details as to how technically difficult the ride will be, if you are in doubt please contact the ride organiser, it is important you only sign up for rides that are within your capabilities. **PARTICIPATION STATEMENT & ACCEPTANCE OF RISK** When signing up to join one of our rides you agree and accept the following: * **MOUNTAIN BIKING IS A DANGEROUS ACTIVITY WHICH CARRIES A RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY** * **RIDE ORGANISERS DO NOT NECESSARILY HOLD ANY MOUNTAIN BIKING QUALIFICATIONS NOR ARE THEY INSTRUCTORS, MENTORS OR TECHNICAL EXPERTS** * **ALL RIDERS ARE INDIVIDUALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN ACTIONS AND SAFETY** * **RIDERS WILL AT ALL TIMES CONSIDER THE SAFETY OF OTHER PERSONS AND  ACT  ACCORDINGLY TO AVOID DANGER TO OTHER RIDERS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC** * **SELF RELIANCE AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY ARE CENTRAL TO THE WAY RAMMY MOUNTAIN BIKERS OPERATES** * **Further requirements** * Riders must be 18 years of age or older * Approved cycle helmets and knee protection must be worn- No helmet no ride * Suitable bikes: Appropriate quality full suspension or hard tail mountain bikes and E-Bikes (With pedals that have not been modified in any way) Rammy Mountain Bikers and Ride Leaders will not be liable for any direct or indirect loss, damage or injury arising from or in connection with mountain biking activity. **\*\*\* Joining Process \*\*\*** **You will have a month to try a ride. If you wish to join the club you will be asked to pay a years membership of £12. Membership runs from May to May each year.** Managing this group is a voluntary task, so when you do pay your membership fee it covers: • Meetup's fees for the meetup group • As many rides as you would like to join throughout the year **\*\*\* PLEASE NOTE THAT BY JOINING A RIDE YOU ARE RIDING AT YOUR OWN RISK AND AGREEING TO THE AFOREMENTIONED CONDITIONS\*\*\***
59 members · Private

Burnley/Pendle & Rossendale Girls/Ladies Social

Burnley, H2

Burnley/Pendle & Rossendale Girls/Ladies Social
Days ..afternoons and nights out for ladies over the age of 25 , living in Burnley & local surrounding areas.We welcome from all backgrounds and different ages so don't worry about not fitting in . A varied range of events with the aim being to make them both affordable and fun . As an active member you need to attend four events during the year.. new members at least one event in the first 4 months . If we have inactive members we will remove you from the group.If you find you can only attend a limited amount of times within your \*calendar year ie less than 4, you can always remove yourself from the group and become a guest. This entitles you to attend 2 events a year without needing to be a member. Example of a \*calendar year, joined in May runs from May to following May, 13mths in total. We want to ensure that we offer all members the opportunity to be part of an active group with regular events. We keep our membership to a maximum of 50 to allow those who join us to get to know one another and have the chance to meet familiar faces at events. Please note : To help us maintain an active group we ask that you inform us if you cannot attend an event at least 2 days before it is planned to go ahead, unless unforeseen circumstances arise. We ask that if you cancel in under 2 days notice you let us know the reason for cancelling.Without doing so you will be removed from the group.If you add your name to an event and repeatedly remove yourself with less than two days prior to the event, with or without a valid reason, you will be removed from the group. If you fall ill on the day of the event please inform the host by 9am, failing to do so will mean you are removed from the group. If you are removed from the group and have paid to attend future events you will be entitled to attend and will be made most welcome. If you decide not to attend you are welcome to sell any outstanding tickets to others wishing to attend the event. This is the responsibility of the attendee and not the organiser. Please be courteous to the organisers & hosts. They are volunteering their time to ensure you have a good time.It is up to the host how she wishes to run her event, ie how many attendees, place & times.The organisers have the final say on any decisions made within this group, please respect this. The annual subscription will be £10.00 and must be paid each year by the end of February. In the event that payment is not received then you will no longer be a member of the group.By paying your membership fees you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of this group. As a new member you will need to have paid your joining fee within a limited period & before attending any events.(Payment details are shown on your introductory message.)Please pay the organiser Lesley, you can contact her via messages, just click on her profile picture and locate the message icon on the top right hand corner. If you join in the month of January your initial fee will cover you until the following JANUARY. Any events attended by members are at their own risk. This group takes no responsibility for any members individual actions
31 members · Private

Mountain & Wellness Walking

Rossendale, H2

Mountain & Wellness Walking
**Enjoy Every Footstep, Every Flower, Tree, Rock, Blade of Grass & Enjoy Every Viewpoint** Our purpose is one of enabling, encouraging those coming along to enjoy walking in the countryside & the benefits it brings, to our physical & mental health. **Who Should Join This Group?** Those who want to enjoy the countryside in the company of others and are prepared to **encourage, engage & mutually support** each other in pursuit of their pastime. **Helping the Community.** Walks will range from short health walks & simply experiencing being in the outdoors, through to more difficult mountain walks under the following titles Walk & Talk Wellness Walks Walking For Mental Health Walking With A Map Learning For Adventures Walking For Pleasure & Sociability Walking to Learn Walking For Adventure, Scrambling Ridges & Summits Woodland, Forest Bathing **Walks will ALWAYS be at an easy pace** **IMPORTANT: A FEW THINGS TO HELP US GET THE MOST OUT OF OUR GROUP** **‘MOUNTAIN & WELLNESS WALKING’ (M&WW)** When attending these volunteer led walks with M&WW you agree to accept full responsibility for your own safety & further agree not hold the leader or organisation responsible for any accident, injury, or mishap however caused. ‘Group leaders & organisers assume no responsibility for your safety throughout the walk & accept no liability in the event of accident, injury or other loss. When you RSVP Yes, you (& any guests) agree to these conditions’. Please allow messages from leader, as this allows us to make any last minute emergency changes. **Please use a photo from which you can easily be identified**. This is for our safety & yours. No Avatars, Cats, Dogs etc Please carry personal contact & emergency details in your purse or wallet. A template form will be in photographs. This is essential in case of an incident. Anyone under the age of 18 need to be under the direct supervision of an adult who remains fully responsible for them, someone who has the agreed equivalent of full parental responsibility for them at a ratio of 1 to 1. An agreement must be signed and young person must appear as a guest of responsible adult. Most walks will not be suitable for those under 14 year old, so please check with leader, before turning up. Members need to be over 18 years old before joining. **PLEASE TURN UP**: If you put your name down for a walk, first check that you can get there & then actually turn up! Unless you’ve a real emergency please no NO SHOWS or repeat cancellations. **DOGS:** Dogs Allowed on some walks, but only 1pp & a maximum of 3 to the group 1st come 1st served. Must be friendly & remain on a lead at all times. You must indicate you are bringing one. **PLEASE CHECK HOWEVER AS ON SOME WALKS LANDOWNERS DON’T ALLOW THEM OR ITS NOT SAFE TO BRING THEM.**
1097 members · Public

The North West Guest List

Chorley, H2

The North West Guest List
We are a social group with members in Preston, Chorley, Wigan and surrounding areas. We are all about enjoying activities together, having fun and forming new friendships. **We have one simple aim which is to bring people together by organising social events.** You may be new to the area, lost touch with your circle of friends or just want to add to your existing friendship group. We know it can be tough meeting new people, so this group will provide you with the opportunity to meet people with similar interests. The group is open to any age group. We offer diverse events ranging from meeting for drinks, meals, music, walking, theatre and much more. How it works - our hosts post an event and invite people to join them. If the events on offer are not to your liking, you can suggest your own event and we can help you to host the event or host it for you. We will ask you to make a contribution to the cost of running the Meetup site by paying a small annual subscription fee of £10. We do not intend to make a profit on any monies that we receive. If any additional funds remain after the costs are fulfilled, they will be added to a group fund so that we can use them for the benefit of our members. So, there is nothing to lose! It costs nothing to see if the group is for you and only a fiver a year to access some great events! Please come and join us for a wonderful year packed with fun, friendship and happiness! Hope to see you soon! By applying to join as a member you agree to the following rules • Show respect for your fellow members • Provide a photo of yourself so we can identify you at meetups
70 members · Private

Free Meditation and Yoga Preston

Preston, H2

Free Meditation and Yoga Preston
We are currently looking for a fresh venue for ongoing meetings - we will send an update once confirmed - Kind regards Adrain & team This community group was started in Preston to invite all those who might be interested in learning to meditate and for those who actually want to achieve Yoga. Many are curious as to what meditation or yoga actually is and what's it all about? The meetings aim to provide that insight and know how. The charity offers free bespoke classes that are designed to help those attending get into a genuine meditative state, which can be felt tangibly. It is quite effortless and spontaneous. The free classes feature introductory talks, video's, practical workshops and general question and answer opportunities, making them perfect for seekers trying to establish a state of yoga, and they are available across London most evenings and throughout the UK. Sahaja Yoga free meditation classes help attendees to achieve a deep state of peace and spiritual awareness in life. Try Sahaja Yoga meditation classes and see for yourself the improvement to your mental, physical and emotional state. Learn and experience…- Simple meditation techniques. Guided meditations to help reduce stress and achieve the peace of true meditation. Tips on how to help stay in balance during the day and how to meditate at home. The meditation is based on connecting with the inner chakras (energy centres) and balancing the subtle body. The tradition and aims of meditation are explained which in essence is to be in the present with no mental activity or thoughts about the past or the future. Occasionally there are 1 day retreats to help those interested, deepen their individual experience and hear advice and tips from those who have been practicing for some time. It’s ultimately all about getting into ‘thoughtless awareness’, a natural state of being.
60 members · Public

North West Friends

Chorley, H2

North West Friends
We are a social group with members in Preston, Chorley, Wigan and surrounding areas. We are all about enjoying activities together, having fun and forming new friendships. **We have one simple aim which is to bring people together by organising social events.** You may be new to the area, lost touch with your circle of friends or just want to add to your existing friendship group. We know it can be tough meeting new people, so this group will provide you with the opportunity to meet people with similar interests. The group is open to any age group. We offer diverse events ranging from meeting for drinks, meals, music, walking, theatre and much more. How it works - our hosts post an event and invite people to join them. If the events on offer are not to your liking, you can suggest your own event and we can help you to host the event or host it for you. We will ask you to make a contribution to the cost of running the Meetup site by paying a small annual subscription fee of £10 after your first meetup. We do not intend to make a profit on any monies that we receive. If any additional funds remain after the costs are fulfilled, they will be added to a group fund so that we can use them for the benefit of our members. So, there is nothing to lose! It costs nothing to see if the group is for you and only a tenner a year to access some great events! Please come and join us for a wonderful year packed with fun, friendship and happiness! Hope to see you soon! By applying to join as a member you agree to the following rules: • Show respect for your fellow members • Provide a photo of yourself so we can identify you at meetups • Pay a small annual subscription fee of £10 after your first meetup
21 members · Private

Cuppa Coffee Property Networking

Prestwich, H2

Cuppa Coffee Property Networking
Cuppa is Manchester’s Premier Property Networking Group. It is a friendly, informal group that is free to attend, and is for anyone interested in Property Investing in Manchester in the UK. Cuppa has been running continuously since 2012, as well as an active presence on meetup and facebook, we also have a Whatsapp group which boasts more than 250 property investors as members. If you come to any Cuppa meeting you can be added to that group and tap into their considerable experience. It's worth coming along at least once just for that! Before 2020 all of our meetings were in person, since then we’ve alternated between online and face-to-face events. From 2024 we’ve split the face-to-face meetings between different venues so that Cuppa is accessible to as many people as possible from across the city. We keep the events section of our meetup page up to date so you can see whether a particular week is an online or face to face meeting, and where it’s happening. Everybody is warmly welcomed and encouraged, from total newbies just thinking about getting into property, to experienced professionals with years of hard-won wisdom! There have been a lot of deals struck on the back of connections made at Cuppa. That includes several people who have found their future business partners at the group! Look forward to seeing you on a Saturday soon! Tom Dylan \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* [https://us04web.zoom.us/j/695660370](https://us04web.zoom.us/j/695660370?fbclid=IwAR3gijvBafjou3Bn9nu2G8JC5fb_bq3zQ33v6xZxQ6mxggBtLI55saZw9Dg) Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/04yFCSu7Sij2CM7Ea09v44](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F04yFCSu7Sij2CM7Ea09v44%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0GoY501Isir1v2_cba5ctWvNDnb5sNK5Tn40KNv4dCUBuGLnwMlIqw-_U&h=AT1jgfzNJfGAoJpW-l5Zyq_Gfgm-3vxfzhPvGQaSrpsjQ0kH0-C-PwX8iMF6Qf0_bZGrMJFuTkvU16sQRb24J34KZtDJ58NNDjob8ZOMTKv1d1CpU2n5VHNK6-nGxdRryfid&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5B0%5D=AT1xXdxm0qbntKCV7pOmGu3hmC7_MlIGythBVDzuxRVdW4qkM-90YDNmR8D1w6Hl6CZjgCvbQKBKA0tXOlywsEXJAlvyeETOKXk-a05TLiARzPWgqiaCW8k9VSCgPLwftahc12sRPKm14ac_cLA30VZi0sqYPB19h7YLAJRMVKuYQRTD1JDgbxsCPH2jImPJX2KXLflCBuoSb-CT1A) meetup [https://www.meetup.com/Cuppa-Coffee-Property-Networking/](https://www.meetup.com/Cuppa-Coffee-Property-Networking/?fbclid=IwAR31PuZeGlBtRSlpu-7YaX9FU6MJUo2EzZfbgpAY04UCqi1aZi1GzzlFg8g) Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/cuppacoffeeproperty](https://www.facebook.com/cuppacoffeeproperty/?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZVIKV1UXUh_rm2DfSUqIoQ_Gj2Up-zG4cjaGtfpViSkN7CfDKq-kkPIdT39qySt97J76wmzDQeDnZLWcRTjV1BHRUGjeof3LX6nFfiXZl4gqOOSojD65iRm2nY3FHNkiZhk9L5vyITVj5XQhvw3UMMMeqOgtsdDMF9Vh28o1gAe3tQXx5EzdXpNrTBnDgmwOyQ&__tn__=kK-R) \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*
892 members · Public