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For those wanting the most out of life, to meet great people, visit the best venues, and enjoy an extensive variety of exciting and often unusual social events, you have found the right place for quality recreation!
We are a fun meet-up group based all around the West Midlands, with plenty to offer everyone. Simply join the group, and flick through our events and mark yourself as attending those you'd like to join. Feel free to ask for a contact beforehand. We have thousands of members in your area, so expect a mix of new and regular members at most events.
GO: = "Great Opportunities!"
Everyone who enjoys the social aspects of being outdoors during the daytime, or evening socializing and nightlife, is welcome here. Our members are mainly young and single people who are interested in events locally, across the Heart of England and beyond, in a politics free environment.
We also communicate events via our FACEBOOK community page, where you can meet our many other group members who are not yet using our Meetup.com site
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See all- Local Walk: Kinver, Enville & The LydiatesSee main event text, See main event text
Local Walk: Kinver, Enville & The Lydiates
Another inspiring route in and around Kinver Edge where GO:Heart Of England have often enjoyed walking before. We did a similar area last January, but this year we're heading in the opposite direction!
Logistics:
Meet: 10:00 for prompt 10:15 start. Please check you have the correct car park area, as there are several nearby,
Distance: Medium distance of about 9 miles.
Start Point: Entry to Kinver Edge at junction of Sandy Lane & Church Lane, just to the south side of Kinver village, nearest postcode DY7 6HU.
Parking: Plenty of roadside parking all along Sandy Lane (free).
Latecomers: Please don't be late, as there is no reliable catch-up mechanism available.
Terrain: Mixture of open countryside, woodland, pools, with some hilly pathways, and Kinver Edge itself later in the walk.
Map: Streetmap.co.uk - Map of 383823,282850
Satellite: Comber Rd - Google Maps
Refreshments: Bring drinks and snacks, as required; we will take a short picnic (own food) and an alehouse pub stop (drinks, snacks, toilets) at Enville.
Bring: Good walking footwear, and clothing to match the weather.
Guests: Under 16s and dogs (under control) may attend as guests.
Walk Leader: Paul W.
Emergency Contact: 078.137.376.23 though not available while driving or once walking.Safety:
As with any outdoor activity, there is some inherent risk. Whilst we aim to avoid unnecessary risks, participants should take all reasonable precautions themselves. A suitable pace for the walk will be determined by the walk leader, which others must observe by keeping in visible distance, not forging ahead or lagging behind. Those attending are totally responsible for their own safety, and must be comfortable walking the specified distance please.RSVP Commitment:
Places are limited, so withdrawing in the last 24 hours is not allowed. Attendances shouldn't be compromised by ghosting (no-shows, late withdrawals). - GO: Swimmingly WellSee main event text, See main event text
GO: Swimmingly Well!
Go swimming and stay well, and life will go swimmingly well! The return of a monthly early evening swim opportunity in the city centre. So don't forget to RSVP to earlier and later event iterations too!
Summary Information:
Venue: Aston University Swimming Baths (previously Woodcock Street Baths, now the Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre)
Address: Woodcock Street, Birmingham, B4 7EG
Woodcock St - Google Maps
Streetmap.co.uk - Map of 407748,287574
Arrive: As early as you can, to allow longer, if planning to use Steam & Sauna as well as the main three-laned swimming pool.
What to bring: £1 coin for locker, Swim wear, Towel, Flip flops.
Parking: When we last went, nearby roadside parking was free after 18:30, else after 16:30, the sports centres OWN P&D car park is £2'ish.
Before & After: There is either Costa Coffee or Sacks of Potatoes within a minute's walk or so, to warm up and chat.Useful Links:
For information or pre-booking your session
Swim, Sauna and Steam | Aston University
Book via the Sport Aston App on their website. Prices are around £5 for swimming and £10 for steam and sauna, depending when you arrive.What to Expect:
Just turn up for a swim, steam and sauna session and meet others while you're there, and go for a snack/drink after. Or if you don't know other members, arrange to arrive together or meet in reception or by the lockers. If anyone wishes to be a contact point, then great. Though phones/devices and water aren't best buddies!In Future:
We usually have similar events advertised on the 3nd Monday of each month, so please feel free to join regularly!
