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Est. 2024
Chilled Out Meetups is one of Leeds biggest groups organising social events for 18 to 38 year olds. First time here? See information for new members by clicking this link.
Our events include an organised walk every other week (over summer), twice monthly women-only events and a monthly food and/or hot drinks event. We also run 'one off' events from time to time, and hope to add more types of activities in future.
Are you in charge of a venue or other potential event destination? We'd love to hear from you about working together to put on a Meetup. In return for a space, we can offer a large group of new customers and potentially repeat business in the form of one our regular events. Feel free to send us a message.
ORGANISERS WANTED - Our group is co-owned equally by its organisers. Most decisions are made by organizers giving unanimous approval. If you're interested in running events let us know, no matter what type of event you want to do - remember as an organiser you decide the time, place and activity.
We are fully committed to everyone feeling safe and secure at events so there will be zero tolerance for any harassment, unwanted attention or any other disrespectful behavior. This is a space without any kind of prejudice including racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia etc. and this includes 'jokes' and 'memes', please take it elsewhere. We may organise women-only events - if this is a problem then this isn't the right group for you.
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Walk, Museum & Coffee (Thackray Medical Museum)Leeds City Square, Leeds
We're doing another museum social, this time to Thackary Museum of Medicine.
We'll meet in City Square as normal then do a walk up to Thackary Medical Museum to learn about the history of medicine from this unique Leeds institution. As before, I have arrange for a group discount, plus at this museum your ticket allows you to come again for 1 year! Finally, we'll hang out at the cafe with a drink and maybe a snack.
Approximate schedule:
12:45 - Meet at City Square (under the horse statue)
13:00 - Walk
14:00 - Museum visit & cafeThis is a paid for attraction. Entry with our group is £9.50 (normally £11.95) with your ticket staying valid for one year. There are additional concessions and free entry if you meet certain criteria, you can see the details here (scroll down to click on Admission prices to see details).
.........................................................................Can I join the group at the museum instead?
Yes that's OK.
Getting here (City Centre)
City Square is right next to the train station and near to all bus connections heading in and out of Leeds. If arriving by car, there are plenty of spaces in the various multi-storey car parks nearby, but keep in mind it usually costs £2/3 per hour. Please set off in plenty of time since we cant wait too long for latecomers - better to get there early and grab a coffee than late and miss the group.
Getting here (Museum)
The museum is adjacent to St James Hospital with very frequent bus services stopping directly outside. The numbers 16, 42, 49, 59 and 50A serve the museum. Use an app like Google Maps or Moovit to see bus stops and times.
There is a small car park in front of the museum which costs £1.50 an hour. Alternatively you can park at the larger St James Hospital multi-storey car park a short walk away. This is a very busy hospital/museum complex with parking in high demand, so make sure to leave plenty of time to find a space.
Walk information
The walk is around 2 miles and shouldn't take longer than 45 minutes. The ground is paved almost all the way there so hiking gear is NOT required, however there may be some uneven ground and steps.
Safety
Thackary Museum of Medicine / St James Hospital is a very busy area with security and CCTV, however the area further out has a certain reputation, so stay within the museum/hospital complex. There is nowhere I could recommend to go for a drink or food after the event locally, I advise catching one of the regular busses directly from the museum back into Leeds after the event which should only take 5-10 minutes.
Bad weather
If heavy rain is forecast this event WILL go ahead but we will meet at museum instead. If light rain is forecast the walk will go ahead anyway, just bring weatherproofs. Please check back here for updates. If you have concerns about weather conditions message the host directly rather than posting about it in the comments/chat.
- Helvellyn Fundraising HikeNeeds location
Helvellyn – Lake District Fundraising Hike
📅 Date: Friday 9th May
🕥 Time: 10:30 AM
📍 Start Point: Swirls Car Park, Thirlmere (to be confirmed closer to the time depending on conditions) Helvellyn, Cumbria, England - 2,194 Reviews, Map | AllTrails💙 While this event is free to attend, please consider donating to the 12 Months of Mental Health JustGiving page: JustGiving - Laura's 12 Months of Mental Health
Join the 12 Months of Mental Health challenge, a year-long series of monthly hikes raising awareness and funds for Mind Over Mountains – a charity supporting mental health through outdoor experiences, resilience, mindfulness, and professional coaching.
This month's challenge takes us to the stunning Helvellyn, one of the Lake District’s most iconic peaks. With breathtaking views and various routes (weather and group ability dependent), this trek offers a real opportunity to push yourself, connect with nature, and support a vital cause. Whether you're here for the challenge or the community, every step helps make a difference.
If you want to know more about the charity or the treks, follow the fundraising page Summit: @summittogive
