London Social Group

The London Social Group was set up in 2010 and meets once a month usually on a Sunday afternoon.

It is very much a service user led group; with members choosing and arranging the trips to wherever they would like to go.

In recent times we have been for a cruise down the Thames, visited various museums, been bowling, celebrated various events with meals at different venues, been up to Peterbourgh to visit Shine's headquarters, and had a delicious picnic in Greenwich Park.

Highlights have included going to a West End show in the cold winter and a trip to Brighton on a glorious sunny summer's Sunday!

With plenty of trips planned in the near future we are always looking to hear from new people! Everyone is welcome.

Please contact Hilary Franklin on 0208 4490475 or email for further details.

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