Sports & Hobbies groups near Dorking, N7

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Greenwich Badminton Meetup Group

London, 17

We play Badminton in the sports hall of St. Mary's Magdalena School in North Greenwich. We are a big group but short of few player's every-time. Details are as below - Every Sunday, Sports hall booked for us. No hassle of looking for courts. 9.30- 11.30 AM Suitable for Intermediate and above. Can accommodate some beginners as we have separate court. Play with Mavis 300 Nylon Shuttles Prefer locally based who wish to play on regular basis. Sports hall has 4 modern wooden flooring courts. 21 players max so plenty of games. Game fee - 7.50 per session Both men and women. Intermediate and above players but lower intermediate court too. If you wish to play with us, Please msg me

37 members · Public

Hobby of Acting

London, 17

Let’s meet online to play and develop some new (or old) acting skills. Our online acting sessions are for you if: * You ever thought about taking up acting. * You did drama in college, uni, school and you miss it. * You ever needed to speak in front of people and wishes you had some more tools (and some more confidence). * You like to play and be creative (and sometimes silly). * You want to meet people while being at home. * You are an adult (but really a child). We will play, learn skills, create and perform. We will become free when performing and more confident in front of people. We will make new friends and get to know ourselves in a new way. All of the sessions in this Meetup group are online. All of the sessions are suitable for beginners with little or no experience. More experienced performers are very welcome to join and play with us too :) Most sessions are run by [Theatre Gym](https://www.theatregym.co.uk/) and Tal Jakubwiczova

735 members · Public

Hobi Make your hobbies therapy London

London, 17

If you are someone who has been having a tough time with life lately and need to learn more about how you can cope, or just need someone to listen and support you. This is the place for you. Every week I will invite other mental health professionals or experienced individuals to host group sessions, covering journaling, art therapy, cooking and music/dance therapy, specifically showing you how to turn your hobbies into a form of therapy. If you are new to mental wellness, we will also have sessions covering mental wellness and coping skills. Our goal is to help those in need find free or very affordable, help and support without having to pay 100-200$ to get introduced to these forms of therapeutic activities. If this sounds good to you If this sounds good to you, join our support community and learn a thing or two. For more mental wellness sessions using art, music/dance and cooking, check out our platform made as an extension of the group here [Home Page | Hobi (gethobi.com)](https://gethobi.com/) Get Early access to sessions and sign up directly with the group facilitators. **We also offer a sessions pass- 8 sessions a month for 35$ with priority seating (Invite up to 2 friends to attend with you for free). Check that out here** [Pricing | Hobi (gethobi.com)](https://gethobi.com/pricing). **Note:** Please know that this group isn't meant to replace professional 1:1 therapy but to be used side by side with it. If you are in a crisis, please call 988. Reach out for support and be kind to yourself.

151 members · Public

Become a Pro Photographer or Start an exciting New Hobby!

London, 17

Become a Pro Photographer or Start an exciting New Hobby!

Whether you want to be a photographer or just love taking pictures, learn what you need with this in-depth photography course. These hands-on, practical meetup workshops explore the art of great photography, covering a broad range of subjects and providing a dynamic learning experience. You will leave each workshop with an array of beautiful pictures and an in-depth understanding of taking great pictures. <br>Learn to take photos that tell a story!

After learning the art of taking great pictures, you will learn how to make it your own business, that would generate a passive income for you. You will learn how to market your services and where/how to target your clients.

To summarise, I will help you to learn the art of taking stunning photos, editing them to perfection and making this exciting hobby your business.

I look forward to seeing you soon. <br>Davit

* Photographer * Photography Classes * Photography Lessons * Photography Workshops * Photography Courses

4637 members · Public

Croydon Social Sports Meetup Group

Croydon, N7

This is a social group meant for everyone – any age or ability, gender, nationality. We are inclusive, welcoming and friendly... oh, and we love kicking a ball around in the fresh air, trying to win, and having fun. The skill level of our players varies – we have regulars who are extremely good, but also others who are complete beginners, or who don’t have much experience. We balance the teams out each week, so everyone gets a chance to play their best. If you are a beginner, you will soon get to love the game. You can play for as long as you like, depending on your fitness level – no-one will mind if you leave early or sit out for a bit. If you don’t know the rules, don’t worry, you’ll soon pick it up. When: the group has now been meeting every weekend since 2021. And we play twice-weekly in the summer months, when light allows a mid-week game. Some players attend every game, others drop in and out every few months. Everyone is always welcome - regulars, occasional players, and new faces. Thinking this might be for you? That means it probably is - come and give it a go. (Note - when you ask to join the group please make sure you have a picture of yourself with your profile, or message me directly – this is just to prevent spam)

443 members · Public

High Five Salsa (Cuban Salsa Lessons in Redhill)

Redhill, N7

Welcome to High Five Salsa's meetup group! Whether you enjoy dancing or you think that you've got two left feet, we're here to bring you a great time with a new hobbie!

Learn to salsa with us in a friendly and relaxed environment (plus take the opportunity to do some exercise, meet new people and even learn some Spanish in a fun and easy way!).

92 members · Public

Crawley Social Group

Crawley, P6

Welcome to the Crawley Social Group. The group has been setup and aimed at people in their 20's & 30's plus in Crawley and surrounding area, everyone's welcome!

Crawley has a lot to offer with a good choice of pubs and restaurants and with the leisure park and as well as lots of parks and countryside to explore and outdoor activities to get involved the locally. If you have an interest of hobby you'd like to share with the group, you can also become an Event Organiser.

The group is open to everyone, so whether you single, in a relationship or married feel free to sign up and come along and make some new friends.

On requesting to join the group please could you include a photo of yourself and some information to go on your profile. One last thing on joining please realise that this group is not a dating group.

ONLY REQUEST'S THAT INCLUDE A PROFILE PICTURE WILL BE ACCEPTED! SO PLEASE INCLUDE THIS AND MAKE SURE THAT IT IS OF YOU AND NOT AN ANIMAL,SCENERY,FLOWER OR ANYTHING ELSE!!!

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Sailscape Sailing Adventures

Epsom, N7

Sailscape meetup is a group of like-minded individuals with an interest in sailing and looking to make the most of their free time to relax as well as participate in the sport of yachting. We are open to all and focus on fun, week-long sailing trips in the Mediterranean but also arrange some weekend trips in the UK and weeks further afield. We are different to many other groups in that we operate as group of friends, and friends to be, who regularly sail together. Key members have been organising trips for well over 10 years in various locations across the Mediterranean. There is no annual membership fee, trips are open to everyone over the age of 18yrs.

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Rotary Club of Epsom

Epsom, N7

The Rotary Club of Epsom is about community, charity, fun and friendship and is open to men and women aged 30 plus. The club meets weekly on a Thursday lunchtime as well as holding social events throughout the week, getting involved in projects, both in the local community and internationally, and supporting and fundraising for charities. Once a month we have an evening meeting. We follow the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self” while enjoying fun and friendship along the way.

Each year the club is involved in a range of local community events. There are gardening sessions at the Old Moat Garden Centre throughout the year. The club also runs the local Young Musician, Young Photographer, Young Chef and French Speaking competitions annually. The club has previously organised the annual Epsom and Ewell Borough Family Fun Day with the Rotary Club of Ewell and hopes to do again in future. In previous years we have also marshalled the Sport Relief Mile at Nonsuch Park and the Cancer Research UK Race for Life event at Epsom Downs Racecourse and hope to do so again the future. And of course there are the annual Christmas collections around Epsom.

The club has a varied social calendar with recent events including bowling, crazy golf, supper club in local high end restaurants, a trip to Walmer Castle, a West End theatre trip and a barbeque. We also have the opportunity to compete against other local Rotary clubs in the district sports competitions. <br>

This year we are fundraising for small, local charities. Charity events in the past have included a fashion show and quiz nights.

Contact Us

Interested in finding out more? Then please either send us an email (epsomrotarymembership@gmail.com), send us a message through the Meetup site or request to join and we will get in touch. Many of our members do not use Meetup so be aware our meetings have more people than Meetup would suggest! <br>

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Solent Sailing

Epsom, N7

Solent sailing meetup is a group of like-minded individuals with an interest in sailing and looking to make the most of their free time to relax as well as participate in the sport of yachting. Whether you’re an experienced sailor of just want to give it a try, you are welcome to join. We are open to all! Our members offer a range of sailing activities including UK based weekend trips as well as fun and relaxed trips in the Mediterranean sunshine where time to relax and enjoy the local culture and cuisine is as important as the sailing itself. For those looking for more adventure or travel opportunities, we also organise some trips to more exotic locations Key members have been organising trips for well over 10 years in various locations across the Mediterranean and UK. Trips are open to all members over the age of 18yrs. We are different to many other groups in that we operate as group of friends, and friends to be, who regularly sail together and also meet socially. If you are interested to know more, please come and join us at one of our London based socials.

473 members · Public

Guildford Gamers

Guildford, N7

Modern 'euro' style boardgames are a treat, and we're a very friendly group :) **If "boardgames" to you means Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit and Cluedo...** then come and join us for the next step into the world of boardgames. Modern, 'euro style' games are of very high quality, can usually be learnt quickly and generally last for 90mins to 2 hours. What's more, they usually involve everyone all of the time, so you're not sitting around waiting for someone else to take their turn and you won't be 'knocked out' after the first half hour. All in all, they are much more fun and much more accessible than Monopoly and its more traditional counterparts! Although we sometimes play the heavier/more complicated games, we love to welcome new members and players. If you’re a relative newcomer to the boardgaming hobby, get in touch and we can make arrangements for a table to introduce you to the wonderful world of games beyond the traditional “roll the dice and move along the board” examples. Drop us a note outlining what you’ve played before (if anything) and we’ll make sure you have a good time. Some great introductory games include Settlers of Catan, Carcassonne, Ticket to Ride – if you’ve never played these you’re in for a treat, or if you have, come and try something else. **If "boardgames" to you means Puerto Rico, Power Grid, Agricola and others...** you'll already be aware of the sorts of things we play! **Where and when:** We meet on Tuesday evenings at 6.30pm at the [Guildford Institute](http://www.guildford-institute.org.uk/). We have to pay for the room hire, though the space, tables, and lighting are excellent (much better than a typical pub). The Institute does serve some drinks and snacks, but not meals, so if you need dinner you have to arrange that separately before or after gaming. Although we try to start promptly (which means we can fit in the longer games that other clubs can’t!), please let us know if you’re going to be late (after 7pm) and we’ll try and schedule games accordingly – we generally manage a couple of games each week (per table) so we should be able to time it to maximise everyone’s playing time. We also play 10am to 6pm one Saturday each month (check event listings - usually the second Saturday). **Fees**: The Guildford Gamers pay the Institute for the use of a room, so we make a modest charge for attending our sessions. The fee per person per session is £4 by card or £5 cash. Joining the club involves committing to regular monthly payments instead (currently £8, or £4 for weekend-only membership), and entitles the member to a vote on matters affecting the club. Under-18s may attend for free. Students aged 18 or over in full time education with valid ID, and Seniors Citizens over 60, are entitled to a 50% discount. The club is non-profit and fees are used solely to hire the venue and sundry costs (mainly Meetup fees and bank charges). **More Information:** We have a [Guild page](https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/294) on BoardGameGeek - the site for all boardgamers! BGG contains lots of information about all the games we play - and many more! We look forward to seeing you :-)

1398 members · Public

Badminton at the Malden Centre

New Malden, N7

Want to learn to play Badminton in New Malden? The Malden Centre have various classes and sessions where you can learn, improve and compete socially with the help of the centre's professional coach. Adult Badminton Club * Tuesdays 5.30-7.30pm * Starting 9th January 2024 Running for 45 weeks of the year and payable by a monthly Direct Debit. Come along to this social session - open to all ages and playing abilities. Junior Badminton lessons * 8-17 years * Tuesdays 4.00-5.30pm * Starting 9th January 2024 10 week course suitable for the above ages, to introduce them into the sport. Adult Badminton lessons - Beginners or Improvers * Thursdays 1.00-2.30pm * Starting 11th January and 22nd February 2024 5 week course to teach the fundamental skills of badminton to Beginners, or to build on your existing skills and hone your badminton technique for Improvers. Pop into the Malden Centre and speak to a member of the team or call 020 8336 7770. The Malden Centre Blagdon Road New Malden KT3 4TA

83 members · Public

Kingston Cavaliers Badminton Meet Up

Kingston Upon Thames, N7

Welcome to the Kingston Cavaliers Badminton Meet Up! This group is for badminton enthusiasts of all skill levels who are looking for friendly competition and fun. Whether you're a beginner looking to improve your game or a seasoned player wanting to meet new opponents, this group is for you. We organize regular meetups for friendly matches and socializing. We also conduct tournament and play with other badminton clubs. Join us to meet new friends and stay active. Session Fee : 2hr - £10 3hr - £13 Venue: Tiffin School Sports Center London Road, Kingston Upon Thames KT2 6ND

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Godalming Meetup

Godalming, N7

Getting together in and around Godalming to meet other people living and working in the area. Hi to all, new and long standing Godhelmians. If you see an event you like, come along. If we are your tribe, Welcome. All age groups are encouraged to join and activities cater for all. Plus the over 40s who still 'have life running through their veins' 🎶. After all, young at heart, older in other places, there isn't an age restriction on having fun. We are a lively, friendly, social group supporting local venues and events in Godalming and the surrounding areas with an occasional, far-flung jaunt to London town. Come to an event, it may be the best thing you've done for your social life. Enjoy life and make great memories. Events: Festivals, drinks evenings, comedy, meals out, sports plus a variety of other activities. Days out, knitting - oops, kidding 😁. The ethos of the group is to support local events, artists and hospitality venues.

287 members · Public

Beach Tennis London

Teddington, 17

NEW Beach Tennis sessions starting from 30 March!

Saturdays 10:00-13:00
Mondays & Wednesdays 18:30-sunset

Sunday 7 April Beach Tennis Tournament - all entries welcome

About Beach Tennis

A great sport, it's very easy to play and good fun, and it's suitable for most abilities and ages

Beach Tennis is a cross between Tennis, Volleyball & Badminton and is played on the same size court as Beach Volleyball 8 x 16m, the net is 1.7m high. The rackets are like paddles, balls are mini orange tennis balls (less pressurised). Scoring is similar to tennis, you get just one serve, there's no let and on 40-40 (deuce) you play a deciding point.

Come along to one of our sessions and have some fun on the sand! Everyone is welcome. Wear comfortable clothing. Best way to play is barefoot. All equipment is provided.

45 members · Public

London, UK sports, autism, concerts and travel group

London, 17

Autistics group with sports, concerts and travel. Preparing for Paris Olympics 2024.

13 members · Public

SMUGs! Local events for local people.

Sunbury-on-Thames, N7

**Hello and welcome! Meet local people who like to do a range of things that you like too, in and around Sunbury and the surrounding areas. We generally have a couple of events on each week. If you have any suggestions for events, just let us know.** **Our member general age range is 50's/60's+ although any age can join.** **We like to laugh a lot, dance a lot (if you can call it dancing . . . ), eat a lot(!), quiz a lot, play sports a bit and generally have a go at anything that's a bit of fun. We try to keep it local but happy to go further afield for the right event. From September 2024, the cost to attend an event as a casual member will be £2, or £20 annual membership for a full member and that's just to cover the running costs (which have gone up 75% this year alone). Casual members just bring it with you to the event or pay using the link on the event page.** **We've been going since October 2011, events are generated by our members and its been a real laugh so far . . . Come and join us!** IMPORTANT NOTICES: 1\. SMUGs hope you will enjoy participating in any events it organises and that you will understand your own obligations in terms of health & safety whilst doing so\. Members should ensure that they are physically capable of taking part in activities, and where appropriate have taken medical advice before participating. Members also consent to their photograph, images and any videos being used on the web-site or in any related publicity material. By applying and subsequently being accepted as a member, you agree to these terms and conditions, including waiving legal rights, and do so by your own free will. 2\. If members do not access the site for six months\, they will automatically be deleted\. Ex\-members are welcome to rejoin at any time\.

180 members · Private

London Volleyball Club

London, 17

London Volleyball Club organises recreational games, tournaments, leagues, coaching sessions and training courses for indoor volleyball, outdoor grass volleyball and beach volleyball.

Our club is open to adult players of all skill levels, beginners up to advanced level, and we have a juniors programme for under-18s.

We organise regular social events for our players to unwind with their teammates and get to know each other.

We are part of a larger sports club (https://playfit.co.uk) and you'll meet lots of sporty guys and girls from all of the different groups at our regular social events, a chance to expand your network and make good friends.

Go to the list of events in our Meetup group (https://www.meetup.com/London-Volleyball-Club/) and book yourself in to play with us this week. We're looking forward to seeing you there!

3661 members · Public

Ladies Who Brunch ...and pretty much do everything else too

Twickenham, 17

This group is ideal for women who are time-poor and want to be able to drop in to social meetups with like-minded individuals at similar stages in their lives.

Many women I know struggle with the same problem as they hit their mid-twenties/ thirties with most of their social network spread out all over the country. Many of us have moved from our hometowns, friends are scattered all over the place and long working hours make it pretty difficult to commit to hobbies. This Surrey-based member's group is designed to be low maintenance but there when you want it, as and when you are free.

The group is always open to suggestions for things to do, but will start on the basis of all things from fitness (runs, yoga, walks, gym sessions, dance classes) to coffee catch-ups, new lunch venues, as well as golf, film, fashion and career conversations/ networking. We welcome anyone to host a meetup, so if you'd like to see more events near you or fancy a particular activity, why not have a go? Similarly, If you have any hobbies or passions we could incorporate that you would like to share or teach - we would be thrilled. Just let me, Charlie, know.

Ultimately, this group is a great way to take a moment out of our busy lives, put the world to rights, share hobbies and skills, network, and enjoy those odd free evenings and weekends in the company of some amazing women.

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Kindly Note:

- Please ensure first names and photos are included on your profiles for membership consideration

- We hope that this group will be full of fun, enthusiastic members, please contribute and RSVP where reasonable. It can be daunting attending an event for the first time - but please don't be nervous. The meetups are low-key and filled with genuinely amazing, friendly women.

- We welcome women of any age to join.

- Most of the meetups will be free, but to accommodate any charged events or visiting speakers/experts, some of the meetups may involve a small fee or deposit. Charged events include things such as theatre visits, cinema, lectures, exercise classes etc. Any fees will of course be communicated well in advance.

- To cover the cost of having the meetup group (currently £120/year), the meetup owner, Charlie, may negotiate with paid activity organisers for compensation, such as covering their ticket cost - this won't affect members and any fees will be communicated well in advance.

- If you would like to share a paid event with the group, where funds will go to yourself or someone you know, please ask the group owner, Charlie, in advance.

Any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Looking forward to meeting you.

Thanks and enjoy!

1355 members · Public

Feltham-Hounslow Badminton

Feltham, 17

Welcome to the Hounslow/Feltham Badminton Meetup! This group is perfect for players of all abilities looking to improve their badminton skills in a fun and supportive environment. Our experienced coach will provide coaching sessions to beginner players to help you develop your game. We run a social badminton session also for Improver/ Intermediate players. Whether you're a complete novice or have some experience, all skill levels are welcome. Come meet fellow badminton enthusiasts, get some exercise, and have a great time playing the sport we all love. Join us for regular meetups and improve your game while making new friends!

37 members · Public

West London Games Club

Twickenham, 17

Play Games - Make Friends - Create Memories We meet regularly at various venues across West and South West London to play board games. These are mainly modern style board games of which there is a huge variety. Everyone is welcome! We try to make sure that we have games available to suit everyone; from someone who is new to the hobby and has never played a modern board game, to those who are experienced with much more complicated games. We also operate a Whatsapp group for general chat (which is why there isn't much discussion happening on individual events). Please message an organiser if you want to be added to this group. If you have a specific request for a game to play then please post in the event discussion or on Whatsapp. As an idea of some of the availability of games within the group please see this [Geekgroup](https://geekgroup.app/groups/westlondongames/collection) which links to a summary of some of the more active members collections.

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