Couch to Connection II: Check your bits edition
- Ages 18+
Experience drinks, food, entertainment, cancer education, plus highlight your business or hobby to neighbours from Hillingdon and surrounds
Date and time
Location
Battle of Britain Bunker
Wren Avenue Uxbridge UB10 0GG United KingdomRefund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes
- Ages 18+
- Free venue parking
Why don't you...put down your phone, get off your couch and do something exciting instead?
We know why...because you're most likely exhausted!
But we want to encourage you to fight that instinct! Come out and raise funds for two fantastic charities that support people before, during and after cancer treatment, have a drink and a chat, see some live poetry and musical performances and most importantly make some connections and find out more about the things there are to do in Hillingdon.
We promise you'll be glad you made the effort!
We are a group of military wives, used to moving place to place and having to make our own fun. We've learned how to do it over the years, starting book groups, joining running clubs or taking the plunge with cold water swimming.
And now, somehow, although the internet should make it easier, sometimes we know it can feel overwhelming to meet new people, or take up a new hobby. Life gets in the way, babysitting is expensive, if you drive you can't have a drink, you might feel you have to get dressed up to go out - there's often a reason not to take that first step.
But while we know it's easier to stay on the couch in front of the TV, you really can't beat the endorphin rush of meeting up with people in real life - a smile, a hug, a laugh and a friendly ear - and doing an activity you love be it singing, running, crafting, yoga, reading, dancing, tennis, comedy nights out or swimming.
This event is to share the in real life clubs we've joined, and the people we've met in the Hillingdon area, and encourage anyone who's running a club looking for members or a business that wants to encourage customers to come along and speak about what makes you tick in our 'speed sharing session'.
It's also to just give everyone a little reminder to check their bits. No pressure, just a friendly reminder on how to go about it - you might save your own life or someone else's.
Find out more...go on, we dare you!
You'll be raising money for the good causes Cancer and Menopause and Orchid - committed to supporting men and women to check for lumps and changes, as well as how to navigate cancer treament and the aftermath - and hopefully, going away with a new friend, hobby or idea about what you'd like to do with yourself in real life.
WE WANT YOU TO GET OUT OF THE HOUSE!!!
- Need a babysitter? We've got a list of young people willing to sit for reasonable rates or find your own - we will give you £20 towards the costs (use our list, or show us a receipt from your sitter)
- Need a lift? We're happy to arrange lift shares, taxis, or a shuttle bus if enough people come from the same location [pick up from Northolt, Bushy or Northwood military bases]
- Don't want to come on your own? (Though there's no need to worry, we are literally all used to being the new girl over and over again, and will not let anyone stand alone!) Persuade someone else to come with you! Tickets are £5 for one person, or £8 for two and include a free drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
- Want to share something about your passion? Take a 'Happy to chat' label when you arrive and we'll make sure you get a chance to do your elevator pitch
- Want to exhibit? Let us know in advance and we'll set up a space for you on the mezzanine - no need to get your own ticket too, just the exhibitor space.
Drop us a line couchtoconnection@gmail.com for more info
Image courtesy of Coppafeel
Frequently asked questions
We want our guests to be varied! From wine clubs to nurseries, physiotherapists to knitting circles we believe in getting out there and DOING and sharing that passion! We'd love like to see small businesses and anyone who has an interest in supporting those with cancer.
We will be running informative videos and live Q & A sessions in the lecture theatre of the Bunker - if you want to pop in and watch or ask something in particular, those presenting will also be available at the rest of the event, exhibiting and speaking in the 'speed sharing' section of the evening
If you are happy to give a lift or want to receive a lift from Bushy, Northwood or Northolt military bases let us know, we absolutely want to encourage military folk from Hillingdon and surrounds to attend, or any other group keen to come together - couchtoconnection@gmail.com
Sure, why not?! If you think you've got something to offer, please get in touch. If this evening is a success there may well be future events, so if we can't fit you in this time, there may be other opportunities. Just drop an email to couchtoconnection@gmail.com
As this is a fundraiser we want everyone to pay to come. You can buy a single ticket, or a bring a friend ticket. If you just want to chat to people about the group you're in, or do a quick bit of speed hobbying (60 secs on why people should join) then you don't need an exhibition ticket.
No, you don't have to. We've increased the exhibitor cost to £8 (plus fees) for a table / chair / whatever you might need (within reason!) to promote your interest. We're also keen to welcome any 'live demos' or sessions.
We made a slightly mean decision that we want this just to be for grown ups. Part of the point of the event is that people find or rekindle something for themselves, and so children, as super as they are, are distracting. If your baby is small enough to be carried in a bag, then we will let you off.
The babysitters are teens we know personally and can vouch for. The maximum we can give is £20 for your sitter. We're happy for you to engage someone you know - just give us some form of receipt of payment.
Clothes. We literally do not mind if you come in your pyjamas or your smartest gear, the choice is yours. You probably also want something on your feet.
Imagine a book group or a picnic - that kind of thing. Small snacks on sticks. Yummy stuff that you can pop in your mouth and hopefully not make too much mess. We welcome contributions, we just ask that you write out the ingredients if you've made it yourself so that those with allergies are aware.
The Battle of Britain Bunker has loads of free parking spaces in its carpark which is down below the museum, as well as disabled parking right near the door. Access is step free.
Definitely fizz, beers, non-alcoholic and soft drinks too. If you're happy to help us serve, let us know, we absolutely want this to be a pitching in like old pals kind of affair.
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We are a group of military wives used to moving, used to being the newbies, used to making our own fun. Recently we noticed that real life seems to have got a bit quiet, and even the most dedicated of us (who would normally attend the opening of an envelope) were feeling a bit of scrolling fatigue. So we decided that we'd try and organise a real life freshers fayre for adults - designed to allow people and organisations to share their passions, with a view to recruiting more members.