The group organizes a series of social events throughout the year.These normally take the shape of a meal out and drinks beforehand in a local hostelry, usually in central London. If you have ideas for good places to eat or something a bit different just email Paula social@ldwa-london.org.uk

Saturday December 6th Following on from Lonicas Richmond walk, join us for a taste of Persian cuisine at Saffron in Richmond from 5.30pm - special set price meal £11.95 for 2 courses including lots of vege options. Then onto Richmond Theatre for an evening of swashbuckling fun with Simon Callow and Bonnie Langford in the classic panto favourite Peter Pan. Tickets £20. Contact Lonica Vanclay by 10th November if you are interested in either or both (non walkers welcome too).
 
Thursday October 16th - CANCELLED sorry not enough interest - an evening of bowling at trocadero Centre in Picadilly - http://www.funland.co.uk/ £12.50 for 2 games - to be followed by drinks locally (feed yourself before the fun starts) Times and details to follow but email your interest please no later than ... (if I don't get enough interest by this date it won't go ahead I'm afraid) to Paula social@ldwa-london.org.uk
 
Check out some recent social events......

Rodizio Rico Brazilian Grill near Paddington attracted a group of hugry carnivors who ploughed their way through mounds of succulent meat carved from skewers at the table. The veges made their way to the buffet more times than was probably good for them .....and the wine flowed. A great night.
 
Beer and Bats in Hyde Park - late in august several members met for a quick bite (and some beer) at a Kensington Pub and then rendezvoused at a secret location in Hyde Park for a spot of Bat watching courtesy of Royal Parks walks guides who conducted an excellent and very interesting tour.
 
Curry at Cafe Naz in Aug went down a treat thanks to Kathy for organising so well. More than 20 members ate till they could eat no more and carried on till well into the night in a nearby pub.

Thursday June 5th - Tas Restaurant in Bloomsbury proved extremely popular - a bright and bustling Turkish restaurant where the menu was great value and pretty authentic.

In May, Pulcinellas in Soho was a great success with about 14 people attending. No one attempted a 15" pizza but Nicole did pretty well to polish off a 12"! Service was a bit slow, but the food was well worth the wait (maybe Don N didn't think so...?) Don B on the other hand provided his usual stories of adventure and anecdote and son Ralph acted like a sheep on the tube ....

On 13th March, 13 daring people gathered 'Dans le noir'
... A unique human and sensory experience of a dinner in the pitch dark… “
Comments from some of the participants
'An original idea, lots of fun, well worth trying. It made me reflect on what blind and partially sighted folk have to cope with on a daily basis!'
......'such an entertaining evening, it was definitely a different experience, and was also made enjoyable by such a fun group.  I haven't laughed so much in a long time and was just the tonic I needed.  … great night out'
.......'The atmosphere was great, as usual, and thank you to Nick for his choice of the Belgian pub where we went after wards to celebrate our survival'

February 5th marked the AGM with a new venue at Mogador Moroccan Restaurant on Portobello Rd – 18 people enjoyed a lively meeting followed by a mezze starter, various Moroccan delicacies and the wine flowed.

Jan 17th - a delayed Christmas celebration with Tapas at Navarros on Charlotte St – a record turnout of 27 for this Spanish twist on Xmas, complete with crackers purchased at knock down price!