Waterll dep 10.00, Clapham Junction 10.09 arr Haslemere 11.07. A day return costs up to £23.20. For a 7/8 mile walk through mainly  

Entrance is FREE.

Join me for a fascinating tour of the jewellery collection at the V & A Museum which boasts one of the fine  

Step inside the world of Stanley Kubrick, one of the greatest filmmakers of the 20th century. ‘Don’t miss this w  

London Bridge dep 9.41, East Croydon 09.55 arr Balcombe 10.21 to which book a day return costing up to £10.20. For a walk of eight  

We will be visiting London zoo this day with the possiblility of a drink afterwards, meet at 11am outside London Zoo

SHARED BY:     Surrey Social (Formerly West Surrey IVC) (& London IVC)

The instructor follows the RSA exercise to music guidelines & holds their qualification.

After the class we all go down to the local pub.

We hire the big pool at the Porchester Centre just for IVC from 20.15 to 21.00.  There is no need to book in advance.  Just turn up, change and go to the big pool.  You pay our treasurer afterwards.  If pool staff try to tell you the pool is closed just tell them you are with the IVC Swimming Club (which they may think of as "the water polo club").  You pay our treasurer afterwards.  Beginners welcome.  From 8.30 some of us play an informal game of water polo in the deep end.  Afterwards we meet at the Leinster Arms, Leinster Terrace W2 3EU.

Underground: Royal Oak, Bayswater, Queensway  

Our regular monthly visit to the Moon and Stars in Penge High Street. This is a Wetherspoon establishment so there is a wide choice of reasonably priced food and drinks that can be enjoyed in a muzak-free atmosphere; Thursday night is curry night in this pub so you won't be eating alone. Look for the IVC name on one of the tables.

We meet from 8.30pm, probably somewhere towards the back and possibly in one of the side-booths. New (and gregarious!) members are especially welcome.

The Botanist-on-the-Green is usually a comparatively quiet pub on a Friday evening, and that is one of the reasons we meet here.  We do want to chat amongst ourselves!

The bar is well stocked, if sometimes slow, and often "guest" beers and "guest" ciders are available.  To date I haven't spotted "guest" wines or "guest" gins - but with the proliferation of locally produced craft gins I suspect the latter is  inevitable!

The food is reasonable-good, and reasonably priced for the area.

Buses 65 amd 391 are frequent and stop close to the pub.  Alight at the Mortlake Road bus stop. 

Bus 65 runs from Ealing Broadway to Kingston via Brentford, Kew Bridge, Richmond, and Ham, and

Bus 391 runs from Richmond to Fulham Broadway via Kew Gardens station, Kew Bridge, Chiswick, and Hammersmith.  If Hammersmith is a convenient changing point for your journey the quickest journey time is if you change onto the 391 at the bus station (upper level).

Kew Green might sound (on paper!) as if it is classically "out in the sticks", but in reality the public transport situation is excellent!

Kew Bridge station is across the River and goes to Clapham Junction.   Beware though the height of the new trains above the platform level is enormous.  The organiser has been hauled and shoved on on occasions. 

Kew Gardens station is served by the Underground and the Overground. 

On a Friday evening there is plenty of free street parking right outside The Botanist.

I hope you can join us. 

Victoria dep 09.46, Clapham Junction 09.54, East Croydon 10.03 arr Eastbourne 11.10. The full fare can cost up to £34.30 without di  

The instructor follows the RSA exercise to music guidelines & holds their qualification.

After the class we all go down to the local pub.

We hire the big pool at the Porchester Centre from 20.15 to 21.00.  There is no need to book in advance.  Just turn up and tell the pool staff you are with IVC Swimming Club.  Do not let the pool staff put you off by telling you that the pool is closed to the public or reserved for "the water polo club".  The pool is only closed to the public because IVC has boooked it. You pay our treasurer afterwards.  Beginners welcome.  From 8.30 some of us play an informal game of water polo in the deep end. Afterwards we meet at the Leinster Arms, Leinster Terrace W" 3EU.

Underground: Royal Oak, Bayswater, Queensway

This is the second of the summer IVC lunches at this excellent restaurant.  The outside Terrace is a lovely place to eat and relax whilst overlooking Prince's Gardens, and, except for the summer months, it would be almost impossible to get a table here at lunch time. 

The set lunches are 2 courses for around £18.50p and 3 courses are around £22, and there is an a la care menu from which you can choose one (or more!) courses if you do not feel like a large lunch in the (hopefully!) hot weather!  It is your company, and your enjoyment of the food that matter!   And, we do also get a small discount on the bill.  For IVC members who also subscribe to Tastecard these can be used here.   Drinks are extra.

The nearest Underground station is South Kensington and the nearest bus stops are outside The Albert Hall or outside The V and A Museum.  Ognisko is midway between these two attractions  in Exhibition Road, opposite the Mechanical Engineering entrance to Imperial College, and on the right hand side if approaching South Kensington or the V and A.

The table is booked in the name of Crawley. there will be printed IVC Bulletins on display on the table, but should both those means of identification fail then do ring the organiser for the final directions ...

I look forward to seeing you/meeting you.

Paddington dep 10.15, Ealing Broadway 10.23 arr Langley 10.42 to which a day return costs up to £9.90. For a circular walk of  

Victoria depart 09.40, Bromley South 09.57 arr Faversham 10.48, but buy a day return to Whitstable, whence we return. A day return ticket  

A leading, top quality Open Mic in Camden Town.

Enjoy a friendly evening at this very old pub down by the river. We have had some great evenings here and this is one of our regular Greenwich venue. The fish and chips here alone are the best I have tasted and worth the trip to Greenwich alone.....

We hire the big pool at the Porchester Centre exclusively for IVC from 20.15 to 20.00.  No need to book in advance.  Just turn up and tell the pool staff you are with the IVC Swimming Club.  Do not let the pool staff put you off by saying that the poll is closed to the public or only for "the water polo club".  The pool is closed to the public only because IVC Swimming Club have hired it.  You pay our treasurer afterwards.  Beginners welcome.  From 8.30 some of us play an informal game of water polo in the deep end.  Afterwards we meet at the Leinster Arms, Leinster Terrace W2 3EU.

Underground:  Royal Oak, Bayswater, Queensway

For details of this event - please contact the group

Da Mario in a casual but atmospheric Trattoria (that has apparently been there for more than 50 years!) just 7 minutes walk from Gloucester Road tube station, whose menu includes mainly Pizzas and Pasta dishes plus one or two Seafood dishes, with the addition of some ‘specials of the day, and the quality of everything I have so far eaten here has been good and authentic. Average cost of a meal with drinks and service, approx. £30.

The instructor follows the RSA exercise to music guidelines & holds their qualification.

After the class we all go down to the local pub.

An Open Mic over a pub near Waterloo Station with our own bar, The London IVC Open Mics draw a wide audience and have a more eclectic range than most - beside several music genres previous events have seen spoken word, comedy and an illusionist take the stage. We now always start with a featured band. Good menu available in the main bar downstairs.

Allen hosts this regular monthly social meeting of the North London MYN (Meet Your Neighbours) group at The Woodman. It is a popular event that attracts around 12 people in a pleasant. comfortable venue.

Come along for a friendly sociable evening in this traditional pub which features real ales, good wines and excellent food. We will be joined by some local Meetup folks.

The instructor follows the RSA exercise to music guidelines & holds their qualification.

After the class we all go down to the local pub.

The instructor follows the RSA exercise to music guidelines & holds their qualification.

After the class we all go down to the local pub.

If you like Middle Eastern cuisine,you are in for a treat tonight.

Al-Fanar is London's first authentic Emirati Restaurant.

The food is a bit different from the usual Lebanese,Turkish and Persian food served in the true tradition of Bedouin hospitality.

Menu examples:

Mutton Stew with special herbs and sauce,

Mince Beef with Peas including special herbs/spices.

The famous vegetarian

Shakshuka claimed to be originated from the Yemen.

There are also great salads and lovely cakes,too.

Main courses start at 16 pounds/GBP.

Please note:

The restaurant does not serve and allow alcohol in the premises,however there will be plenty of fruit juices,great teas and coffee will be available.

Come and join us for a nice evening.

The instructor follows the RSA exercise to music guidelines & holds their qualification.

After the class we all go down to the local pub.

IVC is visiting Portugal in October 2019. The dates are set and accommodation recommended. Book your own flight and accommodation. There will be opportunity for outdoor activities as well as all the usual holiday things.

WHEN

Monday, 7th October to Monday 14th October 2019.

WHERE

Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal
https://albufeira.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albufeira
https://www.algarve-tourist.com/albufeira-algarve-portugal-guide.html

TRAVEL

The nearest airport is Faro. Flights from London, Newquay, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Liverpool. There are several companies providing transfers from Faros to Albufeira. Search online ‘transfers Faro Airport.’ There is also a rail service between Faro and Albufeira.

This is an IVC National Event. You must be a full (paid up) member of IVC to attend. If you are not a member do not contact the organisers. Speak with your nearest branch of IVC. Your nearest club is to be found at http://www.ivc.org.UK.

SHARED BY:     London IVC (& All AIVC Groups)

London IVC are going to Japan for the cherry blossom. The trip starts in Kyoto and ends in Tokyo. On route we will take a day trip to Hiroshima and stay in Kanazawa and Yudanaka. In Yudanaka we will be staying in a traditional Japanes Ryoken and plan to experience the onsens(japanese hotsprings) and hope to see the snow monkeys.

cost from £2902(group size of 14)  - £3131(group size of 10 min nos)

You need to be a member of London IVC to join this trip. If you are interested in joining LIVC click here

SHARED BY:     London IVC (& All AIVC Groups)

The Llangollen Canal (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Llangollen_Canal) is justifiably one of the more popular boating holiday canals in Britain. Most of its route is through unspoilt agricultural countryside, but with just enough locks and waterside villages to add interest. As the canal winds its way into Wales, it also features outstanding scenery and some world famous aqueducts. There are also has several short tunnels on this canal, to add to the excitement.

On Saturday, 16th May 2020, the Fjord Viscount (http://www.andersenboats.com/fjord-viscount-narrowboat.php) will depart and head towards Llangollen. We travel out for three days, spend a day in Llangollen then return. In all there will be seven nights afloat. The cost is £280.

SHARED BY:     London IVC (& All AIVC Groups)