Animal Welfare, Animal Rights, returning to a true green way of living: Everything moves in its natural cycle.  To move with natural law means that we should observe and complement 'what is.' This meetup group is about observing, acting or guarding against exploitation of all sentient beings: recognising that we all share this planet – and therefore should carefully look after it. Observe:  What is happening now about sustainability, human/animal exploitation and cruelty? The members of this gr …

Calling all interested in environmental / sustainable / conservation / green living activities in Surrey! Open meetup for anyone to add their green themed events, eg those of local Greenpeace or Transition etc groups or a private individual's. Don't hesitate to add yours!

Imagine a place where you can learn about new and interesting ways to live more sustainably and safe-guard our future. What if everything you needed to live organically was affordable and available in one place? Businesses can come together and plan a truly sustainable future. Children can learn and play and feel part of a living community, after all the world is their inheritance…

Welcome to the 7 Graces Global Community - London MeetUp Group. If you don't happen to live in or near London, please join us anyway, because I'll be happy to patch you into our meetings via Skype whenever possible. Please also join our Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/7GracesGlobalGarden for continuous dialogue, news and collaboration. OUR VISION... The 7 Graces Project is a social enterprise** whose aim is to embrace the 7 Graces to create, cultivate and grow new paradigms of …

Come along to this lovely, lively Life Drawing class taught by Adrian Dutton (http://www.adriandutton.com/lifeclasses.html ) in a bright and lofty space in Bethnal Green, London E2, minutes walk from the Tube (Central Line). We have been getting together for serious drawing work (and the odd drink afterwards!) for 12 years. Newcomers always welcome! This class suits people of all levels of experience. Adrian has trained with some of the countries leading painters, such as Francis Hoyland, John L …

Do you live in either Crouch End or Stroud Green, or do you just love this part of North London? Would you like to make new friends who live nearby, or are you just thinking about widening your social circle? We are a very friendly group who like going out and socialising in our local area as we have so many great pubs, restaurants, parks and places of interest nearby, we are spoilt for choice! This group is open to both men and women, age is not important either, but a willingness to come along …

Aimed at entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs (just bring your idea!) who want to build ethcial, environmentally friendly, sutainable or social businesses. Business as a force for positive change! Get together to share success tips, techniques and strategies. Colloborate for impact. All are welcome!

Over two days we will WRITE -STORY BOARD-ACT-and FILM -and end up with a DVD of a film you have made. By using a green screen and state of the art software which that allows us over two days to create a story of any genre horror,action,comedy even musical, -that would be a brave one- and be able to set it in any time or place and make a short film, using a camera, which is used in many of todays Hollywood films. NO EXPERIENCE necessary we will give you help with the structure and you will work t …

Welcome to our Meetup page! Green Gathering is a series of quarterly networking events for London Irish folk working in the media and creative industries - whether that be digital marketing, journalism, advertising, e-commerce, design etc. The events are organised by Ronan Shields, Eamonn Carey and Rob Reid. We're always on the look out for sponsors!

Tower Hamlets Badminton Association (THBA) was created in 2010 to encouraging more players to attend Badminton activities in the East End. In partnership with Langdon Park School Sports Partnership and Badminton England a steering group was created to help develop talented young players and expand all local clubs in Tower Hamlets. From primary school coaching to setting up of District junior squads that regularly attend Junior tournament. Tower Hamlets Badminton has grown tremendously in the las …

Heard about Permaculture but don't really know what it's all about? Want to learn new skills for living more sustainably such as food growing? We'll be doing just that, along with visiting sites and projects organised and run to Permaculture principles.

Welcome to New Earth UK Mission: -To promote and facilitate education and good practices in sustainable living needed to better equip the population to survive disaster and climate change; -To facilitate innovative projects, and provide workshops, seminars, and practical training courses in sustainable living; -To develop ideas, techniques, technologies and solutions for sustainable living through hands-on research and experience of sustainable living techniques and technologies; -To recover and …

‘The power of purity meditation guides you to forgiveness, positivity and bliss. Liberation happens when the inner space is clean from trapped emotions, afflictions and various habitual conditionings. Forgiveness from the heart establishes gratitude in place of these afflictions. Unconditional love sprouts and life becomes purposeful. The effect of this meditation will depend on purity, faith, application, consistency, will to surrender your ego and to embrace gratitude and grace of Masters.’ – …

The original aim of this group was to encourage members of the public to shop ethically by - Making a list of vegetarian or cruelty-free alternatives stocked by local shops. Distributing the lists via door-to-door leafleting. Creating a simple to understand list of high nutrition alternatives, so that people wishing to become ethical shoppers can do so with the assurance that their health will not be impaired. Identifying the cheapest local suppliers of ethical products and organic food. The h …

Hello, I'm Alan. I've got a copy of this book: Secret London – an Unusual Guide by Bill Nash and Rachel Howard, and I'm on a quest to visit every weird and wonderful visitor attraction in it. Care to join me? We'll be visiting The Mummy of Jimmy Garlick, Princess Caroline's Sunken Bath, Kensal Green Catacombs, Chelsea Physic Garden, The Museum of Advertising, The Ice Wells of The Canal Museum and around 300 more attractions – and I'll be sticking a little green spot sticker next to each one in t …

We're slowly making our way through the Guardian's list of 1000 novels everyone must read, which covers novels about love, crime, comedy, family and self, state of the nation, science fiction and fantasy, and war and travel.  We work our way through the categories each month, and invite members to nominate books from the list. Once nominations have been received, all members vote for their choice. The book club is for people living in and around Chiswick, as well as those who don't mind travelli …

For those into practising Eastern guided meditation practices in a group in open spaces regardless of religious or spiritual belief. All courses will be held at various unusual London locations both indoors and outdoors from approximately 2pm - 4.30pm on a Sunday. Each course costs £10 each and is payable via Pay Pal. Description of the chakras David Gordon White traces the modern popularity of the seven chakra system to Arthur Avalon's The Serpent Power, which was Avalon's translation of a lat …

Do you enjoy yoga, great hikes and delicious food? Then why not join us for a Yoga & Hiking Trail Weekend? A typical day will start with an invigorating Yoga and Chi Gung session to stretch away the tensions and energise the body; followed by a delicious breakfast of fresh fruit, raw fresh green smoothies, l toast and freshly brewed coffee. Then we will head off on our days hike along lovely coastal and country side routes, stopping off for tea and picnic lunch. On returning you will have time t …

Love life, love home, love living there. This is a sociable group aimed at those who are thinking about carrying out any kind of home improvement, big or small, around London. Come along for a drink & a laugh to share your stories and ideas, ask questions you’ve always wanted to know the answer to, from people who can help you on almost anything home related! Do I need planning permission for my loft conversion? How should I decorate the nursery? Will a downstairs loo add value to my property? …

Passionate about squash, wanting to meet new squash players, wanting to improve your game or just curious what is squash about? Come and join our Haringey Squash Club. We are a group of friendly squash players based at Tottenham Green Leisure Centre meeting up every Wednesday. We would like to expend our group and we are looking for new players of all abilities and ages. Haringey squash club is friendly and affordable club with 3 high quality squash courts (2 are glass backed). We meet every Wed …

Creating time and space for ourselves, these are short and longer walks in silence with a refreshment stop to reflect and share. Silent Walks are a place to become aware of the outer nature around us and to the essence of our own, inner nature. They are a place to feel the Earth beneath our feet, feel the wind, sun and rain on our skin and the sway of breath as it enters and leaves our body. In silence we can hear all sounds of life around us – as well as the inner voices that distract us. Silen …

Fancy meeting other like minded singles in an inspired, relaxing, heart opening and fun setting? Dru Yoga is suitable for all abilities, ages, fitness levels and is incredibly relaxing and great for blitzing stress! The class is specifically designed for singles and works with exercises, postures and inner dynamics unique to those in Single-dom! There will also be fun partner exercises to help get acquainted with one another. Dru also works strongly to boost your Heart energy so you feel great - …

It's simple. We meet up regularly to eat together locally in the evening. If you live in Ealing, Chiswick, Acton, Shepherds Bush or thereabouts this local supper club is right for you. Your friends might have told you how lucky you are  to have such great restaurants in your vicinity but you've often thought you need more people around to try them out. Well here we are! Join the Ealing Midweek Diners and in no time you'll be able to boast you've tried out the more interestingi dining haunts in C …

NEW! We now have a Facebook page 10% arty walking group - the best 'no pressure' way to meet new people, keep fit and explore countryside plus culture. Watch video (and submit video?) http://www.facebook.com/pages/London-Escapes/130889470300154 Hot news and tips http://twitter.com/LondonEscapes Last updated February 2010London Escapes is a walking and hiking group with a creative edge. Past and futureThe group was created in May 2009 by Frankie who was inspired by a beautiful walk to Bodiam …

This is a group that meets weekly for an informal interactive Bible discussion for the whole family. The topics are relevant to everyday life. My pre-teens love it. Come join us and enjoy the  discussion, the fellowship and the food.

Let's get together for community gardening and neighbourhood feasting at the Canning Town Caravanserai! There's no place quite like this in London - a communal garden, making space, old-fashioned cob oven, BBQs, live music and art events, designer cafe & bar made of recycled wood, and the longest sheltered table you've ever gathered around - all in one welcoming oasis staffed by the friendliest volunteers and located right opposite the tube station. If you like us, you'll love the other Caravan …

Learn how to improve your public speaking skills in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere. Be supported and guided to be a more confident speaker. Conquor your fears in a safe environment and develop the dorment skills within. We are proud to say we are the first and only Toastmasters Club in East London! We meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 7pm for tea and biscuits ready for a prompt 7 30pm start! Come join us!

If you'd like to book a tour, please visit our sister site for bookings at http://bookwhen.com/iloveoxford Contact Details: Alasdair on  07955 482637, tours()iloveoxford.com ABOUT TOURS: I Love Oxford Walking Tours offers Oxford city and Oxford university guided historical walking tours. Call us ahead to pre-book a private tour. Our guides speak various languages and many of us are actors and teachers. Tours last about 60-90 minutes and introduce Oxford's main sights and almost ten colleges plu …