Members' Review and Planning Meeting - Tuesday 25th August

Let’s look back and review what we've been up to. Let's also plan ahead for the Autumn.

Cost: FREE

Meet/Pickup: At UF.

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Where

The Hive, Uniting Friends, 94 Beehive Lane, Gants Hill, IG4 5EG

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When

Start: 25^th August, 2026 at 5:00pm

End: 25^th August, 2026 at 7:00pm

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