Outdoor activities groups near Warminster, P8

Welcome to ***Crafts, Conversations & Cocktails***, a social group for young professionals in their 30s who love to mix creativity with fun! Whether you're into book clubs, knitting, crocheting, writing, or enjoying a casual game night with good company, this group is for you. We host a variety of activities, including book discussions, board games, crafting meetups, and leisurely walks. Our meetups occur at cosy bars, pubs, local cafes, and community events, creating the perfect environment for great conversations and shared interests. If you're a professional in your 30s looking to unwind, make new friends, and explore your creative side, this group offers a welcoming and fun space to do just that! **Group Rules:** 1. Be Nice, Friendly, and Respectful. We are committed to creating a kind, considerate, and respectful environment. Inappropriate behaviour, including harassment, will not be tolerated. If anything makes you uncomfortable, please inform the group admin immediately. 2. Engage and Participate. This group is for people in their 30s who want to connect with others in the same life stage. Active participation, whether sharing a book recommendation, crafting, or enjoying a drink, is encouraged to build meaningful friendships. 3. Respect Everyone's Time and Effort. If you RSVP for an event, please show up or let the organiser know if you cannot. We all value each other's time and effort, so let's keep things organised and respectful.

The [Gay Outdoor Club](https://www.goc.org.uk/) operates throughout Great Britain, and provides a wide range of outdoor and indoor sports and recreational activities for everyone in the LGBTQI+ community. Our 1,800+ members enjoy [over 500 events each year](https://www.goc.org.uk/events/). Activities include walking, cycling, swimming, skiing and mountaineering, boating and camping, weekend and overseas trips, arts & culture, history & heritage and social events. GOC is a members club and a charity – no one is paid for their role in it, and no-one makes a profit from it. The club consists of [about 40 local & specialist groups](https://www.goc.org.uk/groups/). Members can join as many of these groups as they wish, and have access to all events of all groups around the country. [Membership ](https://www.goc.org.uk/shop/membership/)costs just £17 per year, following a 4-month free trial. We use this meetup group to welcome newcomers at monthly online social events, and at just a few of the many events organised by our different groups around the country - to enable you to meet GOC and some of our members, and to encourage you to join as a member yourself. As a newcomer you are welcome to attend\* up to three welcome events free via the meetup group. After that you are invited to join as a member via [our website](https://www.goc.org.uk/shop/membership/), where you can join any of our groups and book any of all their events. Alternatively, start your trial membership now via [our website](https://www.goc.org.uk/shop/membership/), and you are welcome to join all of our groups and events for free right away for 4 months! What are you waiting for? See you outdoors, or perhaps online first... -- **\*If you RSVP "yes" and then cannot attend after all**, please remember to change your RSVP to "no". Each "yes" will count toward your three welcome events.

=====> Do you live in Bristol and looking to meet new friends?? Then this group is for you!! 🥳 Activities including : Eating & Drinking, Cinema, Quiz Nights, Pubs & Clubs, Coffee Mornings, Various Sporting Activities, Arts and Crafts ,plus much more. There are no Fee's for this group, free drinks for the Hosts and Organiser are optional.

We are BACKABUSH XPLORERS, much copied but still the original and best hiking and outdoor activity Meetup group!!! **Who are we and how did it all begin?** Backabush Xplorers is Britain's longest established hiking and outdoor adventure Meetup group.  Our group was originally created back in 2002 (actually before we were on Meetup) by a multinational group of friends who loved hiking and wanted to get more out of our weekends and holidays. We wanted to share our heartfelt passion for the great outdoors and enthusiasm with others. For some years Backabush was an informal, unincorporated association managed by the founders for the benefit of its members. Our group grew rapidly in those early years and in 2008, following legal advice we decided it would be wise and prudent to become a registered company to protect our organisers and our members. Following this review and the formation of the limited company, our members can now pursue their legitimate activities and aims with complete peace of mind. **Why do we do it?** We love the outdoors! The primary motivation is fun (not profit) which means that our trips offer exceptional value for money. We continue as a group with the same ethos of organising events and trips for the benefit of our members. This is what we love and we are passionate about what we do. We will always endeavour to be budget conscious and price our activities only to cover necessary expenses. **What do we do?** Over the years we have hiked and explored the National Parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty in Britain and abroad. It may all have started years ago with a few hiking friends gathering for a weekend in a scruffy camping barn somewhere rural and pretty but it has developed a lot from there. Backabush has been hiking and enjoying outdoor adventure for well over a decade now and over this time we have organised literally hundreds of hiking trips throughout Great Britain. We have enjoyed visits to the Lake District, Snowdonia, Scotland, the Brecon Beacons, the Pembrokeshire Coast, Cornwall, the Peak District, the Yorkshire Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, the Lincolnshire Wolds, the Cambrian mountains, the Wye Valley, the Forest of Dean, the North York Moors, the New Forest, the South Downs, the Malvern Hills, the Shropshire Hills, the South Downs, the Cotswolds, the Chiltern Hills, the Jurassic Coast, the Gower Peninsula, the Pennines, the Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, Ben Nevis, Glen Coe, the Isle of Arran, Glen Shiel, Torridon etc, etc, etc. National trails and long distance paths in Britain are another favourite of ours and to date we have completed the full length of Hadrian's Wall Path, the West Highland Way, the Cumbria Way, the Herriot Way and Wainwright's Coast to Coast. Although we have yet to complete the full length of many we have also enjoyed hiking sections of the Cotswold Way, Pennine Way, Offa's Dyke Path, Limestone Way, Allerdale Ramble, South West Coast Path, Great Glen Way, Monsal Trail, South Downs Way, Ridgeway, Thames Path and many, many others. We were also trailblazers when it came to offering exciting outdoor adventures overseas. Back in 2009 we organised our very first foreign trip when we headed down into Africa to climb Mt Toubkal, the highest summit in Morocco. Next we trekked in Nepal, climbing over a 5000+ metre pass linking the Langtang and Helambu valleys. Since these early treks we went on to organise things like via ferrata holidays in the Italian Dolomites, or hiking trips to the French Alps and Jura mountains. We also love 'hut to hut' trekking and have so far completed every step of the Tour du Mt Blanc, summited Monte Perdido in the Ordessa National Park and trekked for days in the French Pyrenees to reach the awe inspiring Cirque de Gavarnie. More recently we even organised trips to Slovakia to seek out winter snowshoeing in the High Tatras and gorge scrambling in the Paradise National Park. There are many other adventures we could mention. No other Meetup group offers adventure like this! **How do the logistics work?** We know our members are busy people so we do our best to provide a complete package for you. Backabush will research the locations, the hikes, book the accommodation and make a plan for all the meals. If you do not own a car we will help you to find transport or a lift share. You just need to communicate with the organiser who will help to co-ordinate things with you. With a little co-operation from our members it all works very well and allows us to keep offering new locations and new hikes, year after year. Although we might return to some amazing National Parks quite regularly we always endeavour to find new venues and plan entirely new hikes. If you check out our past events you will see that we offer unrivalled variety in the locations we visit. **What are the hikes like?** On every Backabush trip we try to provide a choice of hikes each day. Obviously we will choose the from most beautiful and best loved hikes in any given area. These hikes tend to be of various length, duration and difficulty. The idea is that each person can choose the hike that best suits their fitness, experience and interests. It is true that Backabush has a reputation within the Meetup community for offering longer and more challenging hikes but we always also offer more moderate options for those seeking a more relaxed day outdoors. Generally speaking we would say that anyone who can hike for 10 miles in hilly terrain should be fine on our trips. If you have any concerns please don't hesitate to contact us to ask questions. **What about safety?** Safety is always our number one priority. Although we can never make the outdoor environment entirely safe there are many steps that can be taken to minimise risk. Our team of outdoor activity leaders have many, many years of leadership experience and have received extensive outdoor training. Between all of our leaders we have years of military experience, ambulance work or mountain guiding. Our principal leadership team are Mountain Leader trained at Plas-y-Brenin (the National Mountain Sports Centre) in North Wales and Winter Skills trained at Glenmore Lodge in Scotland. We regularly update our first aid qualifications and carry the required emergency aid equipment for wilderness situations. Some of us have taught or assisted on micro-navigation training courses and all have excellent route finding skills regardless of visibility or weather. Additional our experience extends to high altitude mountaineering in several continents, be it summiting 6000+ metre peaks in the Andes, conquering the highest mountains in Africa or completing month long high altitude treks in the Himalayas. We take our 'duty of care' of very seriously and are trained to deal with outdoor emergencies. Sometimes we hire in specific skills as necessary in the form of fully qualified instructors for things like rock climbing, caving, coasteering, kayaking, horse riding, ghyll scrambling or technical mountaineering. For some foreign trips we will either provide logistical support for safe self guided mountain trekking or hire International Mountain Leaders as deemed necessary.  **Who joins our trips?** Although most people in the group are in their 20s, 30s and 40s age is not an issue to us - a fun loving and adventurous nature is more important. It is not uncommon to have over a dozen different nationalities represented in a single gathering. Our groups of hikers and outdoor adventurers vary in size but on every trip some people will be regulars and some first timers. Its a great way to make new hiking friends and you need not worry about coming alone as you will always be made to feel welcome. What we all have in common is a love of all kinds of outdoor activity including hiking, trekking, hill walking, mountaineering, scrambling, camping, canoeing, canyoning, kayaking, rock climbing, scuba diving, caving, coasteering, mountain biking and just about anything else that offers some outdoor adventure. We hope YOU will join us sometime soon. **Positive vibes!** **The Backabush Crew & Hiking Team** Contact Geoff & Nathan backabushxplorers@yahoo.com nathancapay@googlemail.com

Warminster Adventure Sports Club (or WASC) is a tribe of outdoor enthusiasts based in Wiltshire and North East Somerset. We hold weekly meets, social events, and trips all over the UK and abroad in all seasons of the year. Make friends and get outdoors! If you want to make the most of your time, get outdoors , meet friends and explore what our amazing countryside has to offer, the Warminster Adventure Sports Club is for you! Our activities include kayaking, climbing, hiking, caving and cycling. Our members aren't trained instructors, but you'll be able to sample a range of activities with like-minded people at an introductory level. Then, if one sport takes your fancy, you might be able to club together with other members to hire a trainer or practise together. We love to get out and about and explore by water, footpath, cycle trail, rock or underground! Our trips have included the Wye valley, Snowdonia, the Peak District, the south coast and much more, but we can also help you discover some hidden gems right here on your doorstep, in West Wiltshire, NE Somerset and Avon too. What's more, we will always do our best to keep your costs low by lift-sharing and choosing good value campsites and bunkhouses. As a club member, we hope you will club together to suggest ideas for trips and help organise them. Don't worry, you don't need to be a leader, an instructor or an expert! You just need an adventurous spirit and an eagerness to make friends and make things happen! WASC members can use our app and chat group to discover what other members are into and share ideas for new adventures, both for WASC weekends and in-between time. The club owns kayaking, climbing and caving equipment which is available for club members to use on club events for a small fee. It's also available for personal use once members have shown they have sufficient skills to use it safely. When you join, you will have the option to take out club membership for British Canoeing and the British Mountaineering Council. Join the WASC ​ This is not a free group as participants will need to join to obtain insurance from the BMC or British Canoeing. We do allow some free tasters to get you to try the club, however to cover ourselves we ask you to become a paid member. Paid members have access to our Stack app and Whatsapp groups to discuss and attend events. We are in the process of shifting our 12-month membership calendar to May - April. That means you can now take advantage of our special 10-month offer: July 2023 (onwards) - end 2024 Adults: £30 U18: £15 A 10% discount is available for family groups with U18s.​ Please note that U18s can only join the club and attend club events alongside their parents/legal guardians. Please note that adults must sign up separately, unless signing up with U18s as a family. Please follow the link below to join WASC. https://www.entrycentral.com/thewasc?fbclid=IwAR0cHUT3AHu1mDkyKMPHnmg6mwIbKoVSCriItvBQhuZsWc_UidLHd-xaJWU

**\*\*\*PLEASE READ\*\*\*: WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY CURRENTLY ACCEPTING ANY REQUESTS TO JOIN THE GROUP AS WE ARE AT THE LIMIT OF THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WE CAN HAVE IN THE GROUP, THERE IS ALSO A WAITING LIST TO JOIN.** There are many reasons for people to band together in groups: employment, politics, religion, self-help or social activity, the list is endless. But consider this, what if the so-called 'reason' for gathering is nothing more than an elaborate camouflage, an excuse that draws together personalities of similar intent, inquisitiveness and purpose in order to experience a form of identification, a comradeship or brotherhood. We do not wish to belittle the results that groups achieve, but simply suggest that perhaps the instinctive reason that underpins our grouping together and therefore our ultimate achievements is not so much the cause but an attempt to remember that we are not separated; that we are indeed as one. We achieve results as a by-product of of grouping together. In forming this Group its founder members have attempted to bypass the camouflage and dispense with the excuses, we actively seek at-one-ness. ***We would state at the outset that this Group has absolutely no association with any other group or organisation whatsoever; it is not intended to replace any other group, we see it more as complimentary to other involvements.*** Whatever our backgrounds it is safe to say that we have been bombarded with selective information from birth. In our schooldays we were taught that religion and science were to be accepted as facts of reality instead of beliefs or theories about reality. We are all in one way or another the product of social beliefs. This group openly questions those beliefs and the so-called 'facts' that we have been raised on. We seek spiritual growth and expansion through discussion; we have come to realise that by actively changing our beliefs we most certainly change our experiences. We effectively create our own experiences ***in life*** through our beliefs and expectations ***of life***. Over the past few centuries society has increasingly developed a 'victim mentality', we are taught from the earliest age to mistrust our bodies, our environment, and just about everything that does or doesn't move! It is little wonder that an enormous amount of our Combined Wealth must now be dedicated to Health Services, Policing, Armed Forces and various Health and Safety initiatives; we have become frightened and confused. There was a time when the human race instinctively knew (in keeping with all creature-hood) that our individual and collective state of health and 'good fortune' had little to do with outside forces. As a species we have been taught to believe that mankind is at best untrustworthy and at worst downright dangerous. This has fed our lack of self worth and self trust and resulted in an ever increasing number of laws to 'protect' us from ourselves. We strongly question that hypothesis. Therefore we (as a Group) attempt to operate without rules, we prefer to trust our own common sense and impulses. We have no bosses and no dogma. We aim to provide a forum in which members can freely express themselves with no allegiance to anything save their own free will. We all came into this world with a wonderful sense of awe and anticipation, we instinctively knew our oneness; what on earth happened! Most of us have spent a good part of our lives **learning** to mistrust ourselves, learning that to 'fail' or 'to be wrong' is some sort of moral crime, we have become so fearful of making mistakes that many of us have given up trying to achieve much at all. The result has been an obsession with safety and a relinquishing of our own responsibilities; expecting others to 'fix' us, and if they don't – then we can just blame them. What if there is another way? Perhaps we came here to learn just how strong we are, just how in tune with our environment we can be. Perhaps we still instinctively know that taking risks and trusting life is the only way that we can truly achieve inner peace and value fulfilment. What if we came into this world not to be bystanders, not to live as passive 'victims' of life, but to be active participants in progressing the well being of our own lives, and in doing so to progress the well being of all life? If fear of failure and the 'victim mentality' or powerlessness, are high on the list of causes for our dissatisfaction with life, then strength or courage, and empowering action could be seen as very effective 'cures'. As a Group we actively encourage each other to 'stretch our boundaries', to question the status quo and to take positive steps to move away from mind-sets or beliefs that keep us locked into states of ill health, lack of abundance, blaming others, and general powerlessness. The power of like-minded people grouping together cannot be underestimated, we can and do achieve things together that we would consider impossible if attempted alone. Everybody has something for which they can be grateful, and most of us have a great deal to be thankful for. Focusing on what is going well in our lives will bring far better results than concentrating on what we perceive to be wrong. Hating war will never stop war, loving peace however, will. And so it is with all matters of life, approached from the ***'ain't life awful'*** angle we can't help but feel overwhelmed, but looked at from a different viewpoint, that of ***'ain't life great',*** we begin to see a different picture, our focus 'miraculously' shifts, and we begin to see aspects of life to which we were once blinded. What we concentrate on we draw toward us, concentrate on pain, hostility and lack, and that's what we get, focus on health, friendship and abundance and that will be ours also. Working together with a common purpose this Group eagerly explores the possibilities of contrary thinking and action. We believe that there has never been a better time to explore the possibilities of self-responsibility, and by that we mean responsibility for our own thinking, emotional and physical well-being, and the everyday experience of our lives. We are not allied with any particular school of thought or teachings, and actively seek new ideas and inspiration. There are however certain books that we find especially useful: Seth: The Nature of Personal Reality – Jane Roberts Power vs Force – David Hawkins The Awakening of Intelligence – Jiddu Krishnamurti Finally, we will **NEVER** try to indoctrinate you, fill you with dogma, or encourage you to do anything against your will; that would stand against the very principles upon which we operate. We are all free spirits of the universe. **Meetings are held online on Thursday evenings between 7 and 8pm.**

Join me to chat about our Wildcrafted Wellness Weekend on April 26th - 29th in North Cornwall. We will share our future trips to other British Isles and even Sri Lanka! They are all designed to be affordable, and friendly. Activities are based on a drop-in style so there is no pressure. The yoga sessions, led by me, are supportive and designed to make it easy to transfer into your daily life. We will share the benefits of using blocks and chairs in your practice. Other workshops include: * Rockpool mobile phone photography (for all levels) teaching how to see details that surround us * Foraging - a few delicious spring options * Montessori at home - tips for those interested * Sketching - how to weave writing and sketching into your day. * Walking - to share stories, worries, ideas and anything else that pops up! * Meditation

This social group is for anyone in their **20s and 30s** (20 - 39ish) in and around the Bath area. We are a group of friendly people who are like-minded and enjoy lots of different activities, e.g. nights out, meals, sport, walks, online games, online quizzes etc - we're sure there is something for everyone! The group is a great way to meet some new people, explore the city and hopefully make some long lasting friendships. We are always looking for new members, so take a chance on us and join us at a future event. If you like coming along, we're also keen to expand the event organising team so chat to us to find out more. Thanks for joining, The Bath 20’s And 30’s Social Team

The group was started to invite all those living in Dorset 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.

A meetup dedicated to all things Azure Synapse Analytics. If you're into Azure, Analytics, Data, new cool data stuff, Pipelines, DevOps, and other related technologies, you should \*definitely\* consider joining our group ! We aim to meet every two months, with speakers and presentations on a range of Azure Synapse topics. Feel free to reach out to the organisers if you'd like to have a go yourself. This meetup is a partner to the Data Toboggan one-day event series, where we host a whole day of all this good stuff three times a year. We'd love for you to join use there as well. Those details will be posted on their website - [http://www.datatoboggan.co.uk](http://www.datatoboggan.co.uk) As an Azure Data Tech group, the organisers of this meetup abide by a Code Of Conduct, because it's the nice thing to do. We think our members should too. Reach out to the organizers if you need anything ! ### Code of Conduct for group leaders As event and experience organizers, we seek to provide a **respectful, friendly, professional experience for everyone, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, physical appearance, disability, age, race, or religion**. We do not tolerate any behaviour that is degrading to any gender, race, sexual orientation, or disability, nor do we tolerate any behaviour that would be deemed harassment or discrimination. Individuals are responsible for knowing and abiding by our standards and we encourage everyone to assist in creating a safe and welcoming environment. Please report any concerns, suspicious activity, or disruptive behaviour to the team at datatoboggan@gmail.com so we can address issues immediately. ### All group members should follow Throughout each interaction: * Be friendly and welcoming * Listen with purpose and create space for others’ communication preferences. * Ask yourself how you can make someone life easier. * Be patient * Remember that people have varying communication styles and preferences. * Recognize that not everyone is using their native language. Meaning and tone can be lost in translation. * Be thoughtful * Think about how others will interpret your words. Aim for clear and productive communication. * Remember that sometimes it is best to refrain from commenting. * Be respectful and inclusive * Respect differences of opinion. * Seek to understand and build bridges, not condemn or criticize. * Make a conscious effort to include people who differ from you. * Be open and curious * Assume good intent and interpret others’ statements or questions in good faith. * Ask questions to understand, not denounce. * Focus on continuous learning. Improve upon the things you already know, tackle new things, and ask others about their expertise to deepen your own knowledge. ### Summary * Treat everyone with respect, kindness, and empathy. * Use welcoming and inclusive language. * Be thoughtful in how you communicate in person and online. * Don’t be destructive or inflammatory. * Gracefully accept constructive criticism. * Listen with purpose and create space for others’ communication preferences. * Reach out to the organizers if you need anything. Please report any concerns, suspicious activity, or disruptive behaviour to the organisers, or talk to the team at datatoboggan@gmail.com

Hello all, we've had to pause our activities in Bath, but we've decided not to delete the Meetup in case we are able to start back up again at a later date. Thanks so much to everyone for your support and interest and we hope we get to meet up again in the not too distant future.

***About Us:*** Welcome to our Self, Spiritual, and Relationship Empowerment Group! We are a community of individuals dedicated to personal growth, spiritual exploration, and nurturing fulfilling relationships. Our group provides a safe and supportive space where members can embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and connection. ***Mission***: Our mission is to empower individuals to unlock their full potential, cultivate self-awareness, deepen their spiritual connection, and foster healthy and meaningful relationships. We believe that by embracing personal growth, exploring spirituality, and nurturing authentic connections, we can create positive transformations in our lives and make a lasting impact on the world around us. ***Group Activities and Workshops:*** Through a variety of engaging activities and workshops, we offer opportunities for self-reflection, personal development, and learning. Some of the activities we engage in include: ***Self-Exploration and Personal Development Workshops***: Dive deep into understanding yourself, your strengths, and areas for growth. Learn practical tools and techniques to overcome challenges, enhance self-esteem, and cultivate resilience. ***Spiritual Practices and Mindfulness Sessions:*** Explore different spiritual practices, meditation techniques, and mindfulness exercises to deepen your connection with yourself and the world around you. Discover inner peace, clarity, and a sense of purpose. ***Relationship Building and Communication Skills:*** Enhance your interpersonal skills and develop healthy and fulfilling relationships. Learn effective communication techniques, conflict resolution strategies, and tools for building trust and intimacy. ***Supportive Group Discussions:*** Engage in open and non-judgmental discussions where members can share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs. Gain insights, perspectives, and support from a diverse community of like-minded individuals. ***Guest Speaker Events:*** We invite experts and guest speakers who specialize in self-empowerment, spirituality, and relationship enhancement to share their knowledge, insights, and practical tips with our group. ***Join Us:*** If you are passionate about personal growth, spirituality, and building meaningful relationships, we invite you to join our Self, Spiritual, and Relationship Empowerment Group. Whether you are just beginning your journey or have been on a path of self-discovery for some time, our group offers a supportive and nurturing environment for your continued growth. Together, we can embark on a transformative journey towards empowerment, connection, and a more fulfilling life

You’re in the right place if you’re a fun-lovin young professional in the Bath & Bristol area. We do a ton of social activities including open mic music, quirky eateries, after-work drinks, city walks, quizzes, languages and more. It’s always a laid-back vibe so come say hi! There are FOUR basic requirements for being part of this group: 1\. If you RSVP do your best to turn up\. No\-shows and late cancellations may get you kicked out of the group\. If you have a legitimate reason that’s fine \-\- post a courtesy comment in the event or message the event organiser\. 2\. Stick to the 25\-45 age bracket\. It creates a better vibe for everyone\. \(We tried being flexible with this rule but it just doesn't work\)\. FYI there are plenty of other great meet\-ups out there that cater to every demographic\. 3\. Put a clear photo of you as your profile pic\. It doesn’t need to be a super close\-up shot… just need to be able to identify you on the day\. This also helps to weed out undesirables\. 4\. Show respect\. Hitting up/pestering people on the messenger will get you banned\. This isn’t Tinder\. We have a zero\-tolerance harassment policy at events and on the app\. If you need to review what qualifies for harassment please see more here: https://www\.getimpactly\.com/post/constitutes\-harassment Finally, if you're apprehensive about coming down -- or if there's nothing in the calendar that interests you -- let us know and we'll see what we can do to make things better :-) Stay blessed, BBL Team =========== Disclaimer - We’ll take care of organisation but anything that happens during meet-ups is your own responsibility. Anti-social or annoying behaviour will get you removed from the group. All membership decisions are made at our discretion.

If you live in or near Bath or are simply enjoying visiting this beautiful city and the surrounding countryside with all that it has to offer then please read on: I love Bath and the region and am looking for like minded souls, whether new to Bath and its environs or lifelong residents, to help make this meetup into a welcoming and rewarding social group in the area. The aim of the group is to provide events that you will find enjoyable and sociable. These can for example include: \- Friendly get\-togethers over coffee or drinks \- Trips to the cinema/theatre/pantomine etc \- Dining out \- Pub quizzes & games \- Entertainment/events such as bowling\, music\, comedy \- Walks/tours/occasional trips out \- Visits to festivals\, exhibitions\, art galleries\, etc\. BATH SOCIAL GROUP MANTRAS \- It only takes a second to smile \- Quality is more important than quantity \- If at first you don't succeed\, never mind\. JOIN BATH SOCIAL GROUP If you want to try out the Group give it a go. You may never look back!  Anyone who thinks they might like to host one or more events is particularly welcome although that is not a requirement of membership. EVENT ORGANIZERS WANTED! If you might be interested in hosting an event then please feel contact me as Group Organizer with an indication of what type of event you would like to host. The more people contribute to hosting events, the greater and more varied the fun for everyone! MEETUP ORGANIZATION COSTS I personally bore the cost charged by the Meetup Organization for allowing the group to run on the meetup website for the first few months. Since then, active members have contributed voluntary donations to share the burden of the meetup website fee when required (the fee is currently equivalent to c.£200 p.a. though the sterling cost varies a little according to the exchange rate as it is in dollars) - I make an appeal to members for donations when our current funds run out. BATH SOCIAL GROUP RULES Members are required to observe the rules of the Group which aim to assist harmony and respect. The rules can be found at: [Bath Social Group Rules](https://www.dropbox.com/s/y7aq73mq6kiz9cv/Bath%20Social%20Group%20Rules.odt?dl=0). BATH SOCIAL GROUP PAGES From time to time Group Pages are created to cover particular aspects of the Group. These can be found at: [Bath Social Group Pages](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8ams1xjt2ohty9k/AACz0xuz-z9KOleHAAJCSVk3a?dl=0). ANY QUERIES If you have any queries about the group please contact me! MOTTO: Let's make Bath Meetup even greater! Dave Group Organizer Bath Social Group

**Join Us for a Journey of Discovery: Sahaja Yoga Bath 12-Week Beginner Course Starting 6th March** Hello there! We'd like to welcome you to our FREE Sahaja Yoga meditation meetings hosted by Siddhartha, which take place on Wednesdays - in the Pavilion, Sydney Place, Bathwick, Bath, BA2 4DB\*\*. (It is the Pavilion in Sydney Gardens)\*\* With Sahaja Yoga Meditation we normally sit on chairs to achieve yoga, effortlessly & spontaneously. No Mats or special clothing required. We are all volunteers of a Charity organisation and have many years of experience in offering free Sahaja Yoga Meditation classes. All across the globe, many are seeking new sources of energy. Meanwhile, the most **transformative energy** of all is hiding in plain sight, within us. It's natural, sustainable, and infinitely renewable. It's called inner kundalini energy. And everyone already has it — everyone!. It is often likened to an inner feminine or motherly energy which automatically knows about us and what is needed to help us **restore balance and harmony** within our subtle being. It works spontaneously, effortlessly, organically and cannot be paid for. The classes 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. The idea is that you don't do yoga - you Achieve Yoga! Sahaja Yoga Meditation is a simple, time-honored technique. It helps those who enjoy it, **reduce stress** and**increase wellness and health holistically.** It brings better focus and helps people become more centered and better balanced. Anyone can do it. Founded by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, Sahaja Yoga Meditation is a world wide movement for **peace and self awakening**. All the meetings and classes are free of any charge. Each week we go through **simple meditation techniques**, often with guided meditations to help **re**duce stress and achieve the peace of true meditation. We share 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. We have a web site in London too which you can visit if you are ever there for more info about weekly meetings:[www.sahajayogalondon.co.uk](http://www.sahajayogalondon.co.uk/) Join us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/London.Free.Meditation) and [Twitter](https://twitter.com/SahajL)

Calling all Funk, Soul, HipHop, and R&B music lovers! Join us for a meetup focused on collecting vinyl records, music appreciation. We welcome DJs and music enthusiasts to come together and discuss all things related to the love of music. Connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for vinyl appreciation and cultural activities. Let's share the beats of our favorite genres and expand our knowledge of the music scene in the city. Join us for a fun and educational experience! Once we hit double digits we will set up a meeting point to play and share music in a Bath Central location.

This is a group for anyone interested in having a healthy, happy and sustainable lifestyle. We will be networking, holding workshops and enjoying activities and adventures, picnics and social events that are all about well-being and happiness. If you are a mum, yoga devotee, green warrior, raw foodist, health practitioner or student there of, aromatherapist, yoga or cooking teacher, writer or author, with an open mind and looking for life long learning experiences and growth opportunities with heaps of positive energy, then you are most welcome. We hope to provide you with great meet-ups and chance to connect with others with similar interests.

You are also welcome to join our Bradford on Avon group: https://www.meetup.com/Bradford-on-Avon-Healthy-Happy-Meetup/

This is a friendly sociable Walking and Hiking group for enthusiastic regular active **Adult walkers** (18 years old and over) who have a shared love of the outdoors and the desire to explore new places on foot with like minded people. (Group members will need to provide a clear profile photo of 'their face' when applying to join the group so that group organisers can identify them, and will be declined without this. See further T&C's). The Southwest Trekking and Hiking Group is run on a voluntary basis by a group of friends who are experienced walk hosts who have led hundreds of walks between them. With walks across the Southwest and into the mountains of Wales, to include the Cotswolds, Wiltshires White Horses, Iron Age Hillforts, to Stonehenge and Avebury, Somerset with the Mendips, Exmoor and coast paths, hills valleys and waterfalls... I hope we have a great selection of walks for everyone. Walk group sizes are generally kept smaller at around 15 people, but could vary depending on difficulty or if it's a recce, and numbers are at the discretion of the walk host. Walks are graded as either Leisurely, Moderate, or Strenuous, depending on the difficulty of the terrain, hills, and length of the walk combined, with typical walks ranging between 5 to 12 miles with some as long as 20 miles, depending on the requests of the members. There have also been trips further afield staying away in North Wales. **Terms & Conditions of joining the Southwest Trekking and Hiking Group are listed fully on the separate information Message Board pages from the 'More' drop down menu, but some are listed below, but not limited to these:** You must have a visible profile photo to join the group. (This is preferred to be of yourself and not a group photo, and should NOT be a photo containing children). \*\*\* We understand that for many reasons people do not want to be seen/publish a photo of themselves on group media so the group 'may' accept other photos in certain circumstances, however photos are taken during walks by other members and these are often loaded onto the walk photos during or after the event. (Please direct message the group Organiser Neil Earley to agree the use of another profile photo). If agreed to use a different photo than of your face, ie a cartoon meme etc, you must have the rights to use the photo and not the property of someone else. You must abide by the advice of the host whilst participating in the events listed.  No form of Discrimination will be tolerated within this group **(see full T&Cs on the Message Board Pages)** **By requesting to join this group you do so entirely at your own risk** and accept that although the leader may be an experienced host, they can not watch all members at all times, and that you are walking with the group of friends by your choice, and you will not do anything, or omit to do something that can endanger yourself or others within the group. **Terrain** can be uneven, slippery with trip hazards and there may be stiles to climb over and roads to cross and sometimes walk along. (You are responsible for crossing roads by yourself and not following others without looking for traffic) Suitable footwear and clothing is your responsibility, and although the host reserves the right to refuse you to start the walk, you can not hold the host responsible for injuries you could sustain from your choice of footwear/clothing. **Livestock** to include Cows, sheep and horses may be in the fields that the Public Footpath or Permitted right of way cross's, and although the public have a right to cross the land, the group and walk host can not be held responsible for how wild animals may react and you should not approach livestock whilst crossing these fields. PUBLIC ADVICE IS TO NEVER RUN ACROSS OR AWAY FROM CATTLE OR HORSES, AS THEY ARE MORE LIKELY TO CHASE PEOPLE. You are responsible for closing ALL gates behind you, especially where Livestock are present. If **dogs** are allowed on a walk, they should be kept on a lead and you are responsible for lifting your dog over stiles if there are no dog access points and you must clean up after your dog if it fouls public paths, footpaths including footpaths across farmers fields. You are responsible for your transport to and from the meeting place and if you choose to lift share it is your decision. We the Walking Team reserve the right to remove members from the group if they no longer participate in the groups events (Do not log-in and look for 3 months, or do not walk for 6 months) If you turn off Meetup notifications you can not hold the group responsible for missing event changes such as cancellations or change to start times due to weather warnings or other similar unplanned reasons.

Do you really want to make a difference, and meet other people who do too? This is a social group, with Meetup events, with a focus on supporting Whisper's Magical Children's Hospital, a very high impact charity hospital in Jinja, Uganda. As well as the children's hospital, which opened in 2016, there's a maternity ward, a nursing school and a free ambulance service, all run on a shoestring budget. The services are funded by Whisper, a Somerset-based charity; the administration is in Bath, and there's also a very active Czech branch. We're particularly looking for volunteers, for example: * To help support our running team in the Bath Half Marathon 2025, the south west's largest fundraising event * To help us revamp our website (it needs it!) * To help with accounts * To help with charity admin * To help with marketing There are likely many other ways that people can help. We'd like to organise some kind of fundraising dinner, it doesn't have to raise a fortune; most years Whisper has a fundraising dinner in Uganda and it might be fun to live link to that.

If you're into Azure, Analytics, Data, new cool data stuff, Pipelines, DevOps, and other related technologies, you should \*definitely\* consider joining our group ! Data Toboggan is a one-day event series, where we host a whole day of all this good stuff three times a year. Feel free to reach out to the organisers if you'd like to have a go speaking yourself. As an Azure Data Tech group, the organisers of this meetup abide by a Code Of Conduct, because it's the nice thing to do. We think our members should too. ### Code of Conduct for group leaders As event and experience organizers, we seek to provide a **respectful, friendly, professional experience for everyone, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, physical appearance, disability, age, race, or religion**. We do not tolerate any behaviour that is degrading to any gender, race, sexual orientation, or disability, nor do we tolerate any behaviour that would be deemed harassment or discrimination. Individuals are responsible for knowing and abiding by our standards and we encourage everyone to assist in creating a safe and welcoming environment. Please report any concerns, suspicious activity, or disruptive behaviour to the team at datatoboggan@gmail.com so we can address issues immediately. ### All group members should follow Throughout each interaction: * Be friendly and welcoming * Listen with purpose and create space for others’ communication preferences. * Ask yourself how you can make someone life easier. * Be patient * Remember that people have varying communication styles and preferences. * Recognize that not everyone is using their native language. Meaning and tone can be lost in translation. * Be thoughtful * Think about how others will interpret your words. Aim for clear and productive communication. * Remember that sometimes it is best to refrain from commenting. * Be respectful and inclusive * Respect differences of opinion. * Seek to understand and build bridges, not condemn or criticize. * Make a conscious effort to include people who differ from you. * Be open and curious * Assume good intent and interpret others’ statements or questions in good faith. * Ask questions to understand, not denounce. * Focus on continuous learning. Improve upon the things you already know, tackle new things, and ask others about their expertise to deepen your own knowledge. ### Summary * Treat everyone with respect, kindness, and empathy. * Use welcoming and inclusive language. * Be thoughtful in how you communicate in person and online. * Don’t be destructive or inflammatory. * Gracefully accept constructive criticism. * Listen with purpose and create space for others’ communication preferences. * Reach out to the organizers if you need anything. Please report any concerns, suspicious activity, or disruptive behaviour to the organisers, or talk to the team at datatoboggan@gmail.com