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Sports & Hobbies groups near Basingstoke, F2

Golf and other sports Socialising

Ascot, 03

Golf and other sports Socialising
Hi! Thanks for looking at our site. We are a friendly active group for people who enjoy golf, and sometimes a few other sports or activities (mainly snooker, table tennis, and watching sports). Golf events are mainly held in east Berkshire (e.g. Ascot and Wokingham), north west Surrey (e.g. Camberley and Woking), and south Buckinghamshire (e.g. High Wycombe). Non-golf activities are held in Ascot or Sunningdale mainly (or occasionally Camberley or Bracknell). Women and men of any age are welcome at our events. Having fun doing sports or activities, whilst perhaps making some friends are the main aims of the group - but please see further details below. Please ensure you have a facial photo of yourself when joining so that we can recognise you and welcome you when attending events (note: photos are only visible to members). Hope to see you soon! *Note: New members are generally expected to live within travelling distance of the area defined above. If not, your membership request may be rejected.* If the group is 'full' you will be put on a waiting list and let in to the group when a place become available. More details: * Golf - organised most weekends - usually over 18 holes (but at least once a month over nine). Note: Golf events are largely for intermediate or more advanced golfers (see \*\* below for extra details), and you will need to have played golf before. * Snooker at Lavender Park, Ascot - held up to once a month during the week or at the weekend. Some experience needed for snooker. * Other sports/activities: Table tennis\* is organised occasionally *(\*see below also)*. Other non-team sports, and events to watch sport (including golf, badminton, and racing at Ascot) may also be organised. 'We' can also do basic badminton coaching - if that is of interest contact myself or David. * Please say on your profile which of our regular and occasional activities you are interested in! * ***Note: If you are interested in cycle rides locally, or table tennis in EGHAM please go to:*** [Cycling and Table Tennis for fun and fitness (meetup.com)](https://www.meetup.com/g/cycling-for-fun-and-fitness/settings/basic/) ***. If you are interested in playing bridge locally and online please go to: [https://www.meetup.com/Ascot-Sunningdale-Bridge-Meetup/](https://www.meetup.com/Ascot-Sunningdale-Bridge-Meetup/) .*** There is roughly equal number of men and women in the group, and members are of various ages (mostly from late 20's to about 65). Temporary local residents or visitors to the area from other parts or the country or from overseas are welcome to join if they regularly come to the area or before a visit. If the group is 'full' there may be a delay in accepting you into the group (but this will be done as soon as possible). If you are interested in organising a certain activity please contact Dave. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- \*: Golf details: Events are organised at Courses to suit experienced, intermediate and improver players mainly. Cost usually £25 to £40 (for 18 holes), and occasionally higher. The area has some attractive and quite challenging golf courses. 'Less experienced' players should come to golf at Lavender Park, Hoebridge (Short course), Billingbear or courses listed below in South Buckinghamshire#. Other courses that we go to are usually only suitable for intermediate or advanced players: including includes Sunningdale Heath, Chobham, Downshire, Pine Ridge, Sand Martins, Mill Ride, Royal Ascot, Winter Hill, Hennerton, Hoebridge (long course), Theale, Sutton Green, Bird Hills, Swinley Forest, Datchet, and Pyrford Lakes. #From 2023 golf events are also organised at the following courses in South Buckinghamshire: Oaklands Park, Huntswood and Hedsor (and possibly other venues) . \*Please check with host for any queries about standard of golf needed at any course. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Notes: \*\*: There is a SMALL annual membership charge for 'active members'. \*\*\*: To keep the membership list up to date, because we have a maximum number of members, and possibly to save money on meetup fees (and/or have a waiting list), a few inactive members only who have not paid the annual membership fee may be removed as follows (though you can re-join on payment of the small fee): a) any member who has not attended any events with the group and has not looked at our meetup site for 12 months, b) any member who has attended at least one event, but not looked at our meetup site for two years, c) any member who has attended at least 10 events before and has not looked at our meetup site for three years, and d) any member who has not done any events within their first three years of membership (but who has been looking at our site).
155 members · Private

Thames Valley IVC

Reading, 03

Thames Valley IVC

Friendly Multi-Activity Social Club

We are a friendly multi-activity club that organises a range of social, cultural, leisure and sporting activities. Most of our members are graduates, professionals and like minded people living the Reading, Berkshire, and surrounding areas.

Wide Range of Activities

As well as pub evenings & meals out, there are BBQs & parties, theatre & cinema trips, skittles & ten pin bowling, walks & cycle rides. We have also organised music evenings & play readings, museum & country house visits, glow worm hunts, a balloon flight, and visit to Go Ape (a high wire adventure course).

Run by our Members

We are run by our members for our members, who are encouraged to take part in organising events. If you join you can organise the type of events that you would like to take part in, either something you enjoy already or perhaps something new that you would like to try for the first time.

Part of a Nationwide Association of IVCs

Thames Valley IVC is part of the Association of Inter-Varsity Clubs (aIVC), a nationwide association of about 40 similar clubs with around 4000 members across the UK. If you join our club you can go away on national events organised by other IVCs, such as holidays abroad, weekends away, or just day events. We also organise joint events with some of our neighbouring IVCs and share events with each other.

Welcoming New Members

Anyone over 18 who would like to meet new people and make new friends in a relaxed social club atmosphere is welcome to join. If you are wondering if you would fit in then the easiest way to find out is to join up and come along to an event to see what the club is like.

Joining the club

Thames Valley IVC is a well established social club, and we created this Meetup group to make it easier for people to find us and join the club. At most events we ask non-members to make a small contribution to the running of the club (e.g. £2). However after they been to a few events, and got to know us, people can apply to become full members of the club and pay an annual fee of £12 instead of paying for individual events.

To find out more about Thames Valley IVC go to our main website http://www.tvivc.org.uk .

1461 members · Public

Friendship Way✌🏻 - Reading, Wokingham & Bracknell

Reading, 03

Friendship Way✌🏻 - Reading, Wokingham & Bracknell
A social group for people **aged 18+** years in and around the **Berkshire** area. **Friendship Way**🤝🏻 was created to connect others with similar hobbies/interests, feedback and ideas are always welcome. 🙂 **⭐Rated 4.3/5.0 star!⭐** **Types of Events** ● Food🍕 ● Pub/bars🍺 ● Socialising👋🏻 ● LGBT+🏳️‍🌈 ● TV/film📺🎥 ● Music🎵 Gaming🎮 ● Light sports⛳ ● Seasonal🎃🎄 ● VIP parties🎉● **Cost** 💙 Pay-as-you-attend style group 💙 Some events may require venue ticket 💙 Public events are **FREE 🙂** **How does it work?** 1️⃣ **RSVP yes** to the event 2️⃣ **Pay event fee** *(to secure your place)* 3️⃣ **Pay venue ticket** *(if applicable)* **Key Members - Check our our [family tree](https://www.friendship-way.co.uk/family-tree)! 🌳** 👑 **Lily** \| Founder/Organiser *"Queen Bee"* 🐝 **Adam** \| Assistant Organiser *"Co-worker Bee"* 🌻 **Gemma** \| Social Assistant *"Social Media Sunflower"* 🗨️ **Want more?** Friendship Way🌈's group chat feature is available on **Discord** to encourage interaction between our members. ➡️ DM **[Lily](https://www.meetup.com/friendship-way/members/359079091/)** to request an invite link! ⭐ **[Leave us a review!](https://g.page/r/CXA2RKnelYeeEAI/review)** ⭐ **RULES** ✔️Be respectful, kind, caring (*+ all other synonyms!*) ✔️Pay event fees on time ✔️Give notice for RSVP opt-out to allow others the chance to attend ✔️Most importantly, have fun! ⚠️ Bullying and harassment will not be tolerated ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
393 members · Public

Personal Trainer Berkshire

Reading, 03

Personal training is based on the requirements and needs of the individual. Focusing On You offer an initial free consultation and buddy training sessions as well as practical advice, expertise and tips. Focusing On You also provide massage therapy in the home too. The massage therapy can take the form of a relaxing and holistic massage or more intense sports massage to help people recover from specific injuries or sprains. The relaxing holistic massages include Indian Head massages, deep tissue work, back, neck and shoulders or a full body massage. The massage therapy sessions can be thirty, sixty or ninety minutes long.
59 members · Public

Winchester Social Walks

Winchester, F2

Winchester Social Walks
Welcome to **Winchester Social Walks**, a small friendly walking group with a relaxed approach to walking. We aim to offer members a chance to meet, walk and talk with others in the beautiful Hampshire countryside, giving everyone the opportunity to soak in the views, enjoy nature, the wildlife, and take plenty of pictures. If you are alone, don't worry! Many walkers turn up by themselves and it's a great way to meet new people and make new friends. The walks will mostly be on a Saturday - with some shorter after work walks in the summer - at a leisurely pace suitable for those who are comfortable and physically fit to complete walks from approx. 4 to 12 miles (6.5 -19 km). Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to join, including dogs and well-behaved dog owners, **but please check before bringing your dog, in case some walks might not be suitable.** This is a non-smoking group. **All members must provide a recognisable picture of your face, without long distance pictures.** This is so that we can look out for you and welcome you at any events you attend, otherwise your request to joining may be declined. Please note (as with most groups) there will be a modest **charge of £2 per person** **per walk** to cover the subscription costs of the site and other expenses associated with running the group. There may also be additional charges depending upon the activity. **T&Cs:** By joining *Winchester Social Walks Meetup Group* and participate in events, you confirm to have read and accepted the following terms: 1. *Winchester Social Walks Meetup Group* does not provide liability insurance for the protection of individuals who may participate in any of the events planned by the Organizer or Assistant Organizers. This release extends and applies to, and also covers and includes, all unknown, unforeseen, unanticipated and unsuspected injuries, damages, loss and liability. 2\. The organisers reserve the right to remove anyone from the group who is pestering other members or using threatening or abusive language\. 3. It is advisable not to put your personal information such as mobile numbers in comments. 4\. To ensure that you get the latest news about events and messages\, you are advised to turn on your **email notification**. This can be managed through your profile. We don't hold your personal email address unless you give it to us. 5. The organizers ask members to only sign up for events which they are committed to and to **cancel asap if they are no longer able to attend**. **IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER** By agreeing to join this group and participate in events, you agree to the below disclaimer: Hiking, hill walking and essentially all outdoor activities can be risky - there is a risk of personal injury and event death. All participants must be aware of the risks and accept the risks - participants are responsible for their own safety and actions. I, the organizer, am not responsible or liable in any way. I am not a qualified hike leader nor a first aider, this group is my hobby. All participants agree not to hold me responsible or liable for any injury (or death), damage or losses incurred either directly or indirectly from their participation in group events. Participants must conduct themselves in a manner that does not endanger themselves or the group. *Looking forward to meeting you.* Ilaria
545 members · Public