Community groups in the UK

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Richmond Furniture Scheme are a local furniture recycling charity based in the borough of Richmond. Their philosophy is to help those in need in the community to access quality furniture at a reasonable price. They welcome donations of furniture that you no longer need and also hope that you will want to come and browse in their showroom. Additionally, in support of their sustainable objectives, RFS run a workshop called Carousel where they give new life to once-loved furniture by repairing and up-cycling selected pieces. Their objectives are supporting Poverty, Environment and Unemployment. We've started a regular partnership with RFS whereby we will help them every three months. Tasks will vary but will involve things such as clearing up the outside yard, piecing together bedframes with no instructions, repairing or painting furniture and upcycling various objects. This should definitely be a fun one! Any support will be greatly appreciated by all involved! First timers are more than welcome and this is a great task to see what we are all about! Tools will be provided. If you're happy to be involved with painting, you may want to wear clothes/trainers that you don't mind getting tainted with a bit of paint! Meeting point is at 1A Fortescue Avenue, Twickenham, TW2 5LS. We can be found in Fortescue Avenue, a cul-de-sac, off Turner Avenue between Fielding Avenue and Twining Avenue on the Staines Road and Sixth Cross Road. Buses: 490, H22, 110, 267, 281, R70. Train stations: Fulwell, Twickenham (connect by bus 267 and 281)

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Richmond Furniture Scheme are a local furniture recycling charity based in the borough of Richmond. Their philosophy is to help those in need in the community to access quality furniture at a reasonable price. They welcome donations of furniture that you no longer need and also hope that you will want to come and browse in their showroom. Additionally, in support of their sustainable objectives, RFS run a workshop called Carousel where they give new life to once-loved furniture by repairing and up-cycling selected pieces. Their objectives are supporting Poverty, Environment and Unemployment. We've started a regular partnership with RFS whereby we will help them every three months. Tasks will vary but will involve things such as clearing up the outside yard, piecing together bedframes with no instructions, repairing or painting furniture and upcycling various objects. This should definitely be a fun one! Any support will be greatly appreciated by all involved! First timers are more than welcome and this is a great task to see what we are all about! Tools will be provided. If you're happy to be involved with painting, you may want to wear clothes/trainers that you don't mind getting tainted with a bit of paint! Meeting point is at 1A Fortescue Avenue, Twickenham, TW2 5LS. We can be found in Fortescue Avenue, a cul-de-sac, off Turner Avenue between Fielding Avenue and Twining Avenue on the Staines Road and Sixth Cross Road. Buses: 490, H22, 110, 267, 281, R70. Train stations: Fulwell, Twickenham (connect by bus 267 and 281)

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Sunday 27th September 2026 - 9AM Race village and Start – Walpole Park, Ealing W5 5EQ Ealing Half Marathon Voted the UK’s best half marathon three years in a row Aiming to plough any surplus into local community projects West London’s biggest running event Fully Road Closed Please note, GoodGym does not allocate places for this event, this page is simply used to coordinate meeting with other GoodGym members at the event. You will need to sign up through the official race page for an entry. What to look out for Make sure you've read our general guidelines for safety for taking part in a GoodGym session. This event is not organised by GoodGym and GoodGym takes no responsibility for your

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Visit Houghton Hall Parkrun and get 5k done first thing to kick off your weekend. If you've never been to a parkrun before you'll need to register on the parkrun website (www.parkrun.org) and get your barcode, bring it to the run otherwise your time won't be recorded! Start location is here (

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The Friends of Canonbury Square Gardens host an open community gardening session on the 3rd Saturday morning of every month. Usual tasks would include bulb planting, trimming, laying compost, maintaining flower beds and litter picking. Bringing gloves and appropriate working clothes would be recommended. Find out more here:

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You are registered on this group if you are interested in what’s happening at the Tiny Forest Barnet. I will send out emails every so often to remind you about what is happening. If you want to know more or seek clarification please ring me on . Planting completed on the 24th of February with the help of Earthwatch, Barnet Council and most importantly lots of local people. On again on the 26th March 2025 3 more experimental tiny forests were planted. Three different techniques and different plant types used. Thank you to those who have helped support the Tiny Forest creation. Now it’s time to nurture and study how the trees grow. using citizen science uploading data to Earthwatch. This will involve regular activities through the calendar year. Looking to engage the local community with citizen science and other environmental activities. The location is Henlys corner junction of A406 and the Finchley Road Here is a precise what3words address, ///added.pink.opens A Tiny Forest is a dense and rapidly growing native woodland in a small area. It will provide a protected habitat for wildlife, capture carbon, filter the air of harmful particulates and reduce flooding and soil loss. Besides these important local effects, it is symbolic of our need to protect our wider environment and it is hoped it will provide an education and emotional engagement of our community. It’s also something that we will have to physically nurture as a group. Its a great fit for Goodgym! These initiatives are gaining popularity across the UK, with organisations like EarthWatch ( and The Conservation Volunteers ( getting involved. If you have ideas about how to promote this planting to the community please also get in touch. We want schools,

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Golden Olden A two-acre oasis of greenery in Islington, north London. Over time, a herbaceous garden, an orchard, a small wildflower meadow, a wildlife pond, extensive vegetable terraces and an acre of woodland have all emerged from a railway embankment. Under an agreement with Islington Council which owns the land, the volunteer-run Charity – Olden Community Garden – maintains the garden, with the object to promote a community garden for the benefit of people living or working in the London Borough of Islington. Olden Garden gives local people opportunities for education and recreation, with the aim of increasing involvement in the community and reducing isolation. Open gardening day every Third Saturday of the month. Address: Golden Olden Community Gardens, Opposite 22 Whistler St, London N5 1NH

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We’ve been invited back! Always set ti Bea lovey morning, come help the Bath Organic Group with some general gardening tasks. Usually involves compost or mulching, but it could be anything! There will be a tea break, as BOG very kindly provide a hot drink and cake and biscuits. Please bring your own gardening gloves. If you are not running to the task, wellies or sturdy boots are recommended.

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We’ve been invited back! Always set ti Bea lovey morning, come help the Bath Organic Group with some general gardening tasks. Usually involves compost or mulching, but it could be anything! There will be a tea break, as BOG very kindly provide a hot drink and cake and biscuits. Please bring your own gardening gloves. If you are not running to the task, wellies or sturdy boots are recommended.

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Run Shoreditch returns on Sunday 20th September 2026 as a Half Marathon. After the success of Run Shoreditch 10K, they’re taking it up a notch with a brand-new half marathon route through the vibrant streets of Shoreditch. Brought to you by the organisers of the Hackney Half, London 10K and Oxford Half, this is your chance to be part of London’s freshest running experience. The race begins and ends next to Shoreditch Park Secure your spot for £52:

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Join the Baffins Pond Association in their monthly litter pick. Picks, gloves, bags provided by BPA. Note: there may not be a member of task force at the task. If this happens, take a few photos and add them to the run report sharing WhatsApp and someone will take care of the admin.

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We usually get a good turnout from GG for this one, so it would be great to see as many of you there as possible. It's a fab, small event with a pork pie and brass band at the end

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Come help us at the Stirchley Community market! Two shifts: 8-10am - helping set up tables, outdoor stalls and help stallholders carry stock in. Feel free to enjoy the market in between, or you can stay and help us out! 2.30-4 - help take down and put away tables, chairs, outdoor stalls and leave the baths in a tidy condition!

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This task will occur at St Mark’s church, Westfield, Bonsey Lane. We will meet at 18:45 at Woking Leisure Centre at the bottom of the ramp to the main building, then run together to St Mark’s church community fridge. If you wish, you can meet us straight there at the task at 19:00. At the end of the task we will run back to Woking Leisure Centre. Total distance will be approximately 3km.

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The Big Half is an awesome half marathon that starts in Green Park and finishes by the famous Cutty Sark ship, passing through four boroughs, our very own Tower Hamlets, Southwark, Lewisham, and Greenwich. As a community organisation Tower Hamlets GG has 10 places available to its members (there's a £25 registration fee). Sign up to this listing and a spot on the start line is yours.

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Join us on an 21km walk starting from Hastings and ending in Rye, following the Southeastern coastline. We're catching the 8:48 am train from Stratford International (note this is not the same as Stratford underground station), which arrives into Hastings 10:10am (changing at Ashford International). The walk itself should take about 6 hours. However, timings can vary (and this doesn't include breaks, which we will definitely take!) so we recommend buying an anytime return. The return ticket will cover the return journey from Rye back to Stratford. Please bring a packed lunch, snacks, and water and check the forecast beforehand to ensure you have appropriate clothing/footwear. Walk details:

Manchester Armchair Philosophers

Would you like to meet other people for some thoughtful discussion, for an adventure into our minds, debating philosophical issues in an environment of curiosity? We are self supporting in that members present issues for us to debate. This means we have fresh ideas and challenges each week. Usually once a month, we examine news items and how the ancients may have seen them. We want to keep philosophy accessible, vibrant, relevant and alive.

Andover Simply (Not Just) Agile

Join the Andover Simply (Not Just) Agile community — a friendly, local group for anyone interested in practical ways to improve how organisations plan, deliver, and collaborate to achieve better business outcomes. Each month, we run in-person events featuring thought-provoking speakers, interactive workshops, and an opportunity to connect with others in the community. It’s a welcoming space to learn, share, and explore new approaches. And yes… there’s always pizza and plenty of refreshments. Special thanks to our sponsor, Simplyhealth, for supporting our community with the venue, food, and drinks.

Birmingham Singles.

Birmingham’s home for ambitious singles who work hard, live well, and enjoy great company. Whether it’s cocktails after work, weekend brunches, or spontaneous adventures. This is where professionals connect, laugh, and maybe find something real. This group is aimed for singles from 20s to 40s

20s & 30s Sheffield Social and Culture

20s & 30s Sheffield Social & Culture Group is a welcoming community for people in their 20s and 30s who want to connect, explore and experience the best of Sheffield together. We bring together social nights, cultural experiences, creative workshops, food adventures, outdoor exploring and everything in between. Whether it’s live music, gallery visits, brunch catch-ups, Peak District hikes, book clubs or cocktail evenings — there’s always something happening. This group is for you if you: • Want to meet new people in Sheffield • Love trying new experiences • Enjoy culture, creativity and conversation • Are new to the city or simply expanding your circle No cliques. No pressure. Just good vibes, great people and memorable experiences.

Muslim Meetup Group (Bristol, Cardiff & Surrounding)

Salam! Welcome to a new Muslim meet up group, based in Bristol! We are a Muslim-run group expanding the social circle and community for people who are new in town and local to the area, for all backgrounds, genders and religions (not solely Muslims). \* This is a family-friendly group so mehrams are encouraged. Activities such as board game evenings, movie nights, open mic/spoken word, annual summer BBQ/picnics, mini getaways, annual or biannual stargazing/meteor shower events, city/urban walks, and more. We are open to suggestions! Most importantly, I hope this encourages Muslims (new in town, new to Islam, etc) to connect during Ramadan where it can be quite alien observing the month on your own and celebrating Eid ul Fitr and Eid Al Adha alone. House rules: \- Please do let the organiser know if you are bringing a guest\. A lot of events require bookings and some need deposits\. It allows them 24hrs to amend the booking and avoid fees\! \- Please do let the organiser know if you are no longer coming and take off your name\. If there are 3x no\-shows for booked events\, you will be removed from joining future events which require bookings/deposits\.

Open Heart — Chester

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The meditations I lead are all about helping people have a direct experience in their mind and body. Through experiencing our own inner goodness, we can start to become clear about our true identity and purpose, as well as heal the psychological trauma and negative beliefs and attitudes that cause us so many problems in life. Deep down what all people want is to be happy. But life is full of pain, and we are weighed down by all the emotional and psychological baggage we have picked up over time. This baggage keeps us living life as some distorted version of ourself, making us feel small, stressed, and with a sense of lack that won't go away. Through guided meditation and mantra practice, in a short amount of time you can experience a glimpse of your own awakened nature, which is naturally radiant, calm, loving, and perfectly at ease. Beneath the rigid walls of our ego lies our natural capacity to heal our weary hardened heart, see beauty and wonder in the world again, and to live in natural ease beyond our habitual fears. Gradually, with regular practice, we begin to taste life without all this heaviness that pulls us down, as the layers of tension, confusion and attachment are dissolved in the light of our own loving awareness, and we begin to realise a sense of inner freedom. This is possible even for you, because underneath it all you have pure awakened nature. There are examples of both men and women in our Sangha (spiritual community of Open Heart) who are married with children, and jobs to go to, who have had awakening experiences of both mind and heart, and come to know who they truly are — a lasting experience of total freedom and intimacy with the world. I'm an Acharya (instructor) for Open Heart, a contemporary yogic lineage founded by Amrita Baba, that combines teachings from Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, Christianity, as well as Western psychotherapy and movement modalities, with a focus on techniques that work. These healing meditations are good fo

Adventure Women – Female Outdoor Adventures & Activities

Female Outdoor Adventures & Activities

Outdoor Adventures tailored exclusively for women. #### Adventure Women is an outdoor adventure club where we delve into hiking, kayaking, camping, paddle boarding and adventure trips. Regardless of your skill level, our experiences are tailored for everyone. What makes us unique is our dedication to providing a safe, empowering space for women to explore, expand horizons, and forge lasting connections. Join us to break boundaries, craft unforgettable moments, and build enduring friendships. It's time to embrace the extraordinary with Adventure Women! www.adventurewomen.co.uk

Conscious Alcohol-free Events in Basingstoke & Southampton

Come join us for conscious alcohol-free events in Basingstoke, Southampton and Newbury! Our group is focused on exploring topics such as Kirtan, Mantra Meditation, Wisdom Talks, Eastern Philosophy, Vegetarianism, Nature of the self and Spirituality. Whether you are interested in personal growth, self-discovery, or simply looking for a supportive community, you are welcome to join us. Let's come together to learn, grow, and connect in a safe and welcoming environment. We look forward to welcoming you to our conscious community!