… It was in Australia that she first discovered meetup.com and joined a local hiking group based in Melbourne, then decided to start a similar group upon returning to the UK in 2009. A singer and guitarist , she wanted to get together with others both to make music as well as walk/hike, so the group originally consisted of all these things under one umbrella. Some even thought we were minstrels! Members enjoyed both music meetups in the New Inn pub in Minster near Ramsgate, as well as various walk …

… GROUP SET UP: Both EKMG (as well as sister group EKWHG for walking/hiking) are set up so that our members suggest/organise meetups and don't just rely on the main Organiser. To this end, all who join are made into assistant organisers. Our current main organiser, Sarah, is organiser in name only - apart from her warm welcome and adjusting the membership level for each person who joins. Therefore ideas for meetups are extremely welcome and gratefully received, as are new members and input such as …