A social club for walks that are shockingly close to a tube. ROVE isn't just a hike, it's a throwback to the days before digital dominated our lives.
We’re rolling out ROVE: the nature junkie’s social club for walks that are shockingly close to a tube. In a city where making eye contact on the Underground makes most want to crawl out of their skin, we dared to look nature in the eye.
We stumbled upon green spaces so hidden, we’re half-convinced they pop in and out of existence like platform 9 ¾. And the people we met? Turns out nature is one big safe space. A confessional booth turned inside out that rapidly turns strangers into friends.
Consider this your prescription for Nature Deficit Disorder, served with a side of adventure and rediscovery. ROVE is about finding places off the beaten track, and hearing stories that haven’t been reduced to a tweet for validation. Forget the superficial. On these walks, we peel back the layers and the labels to find the greatest common ground: our shared humanity. Bring a packed lunch. Then wash it all down with a pint in some of the coolest pubs.
ROVE isn’t just a hike. It’s a throwback to the days before digital dominated our lives, and is curated by the same female-led group that brought you RAW – the immersive listening nights making London’s ears perk up. These human connection walks are the WDN team’s newest weapon in their human connection arsenal, as they wage war on the epidemic of disconnection. With ROVE, you’ll start as strangers but part as a community, united by the glow of getting your nature fix – and having been seen as your real, authentic selves.
IF YOU'VE BOOKED A TICKET TO ROVE, PLEASE READ AND ACCEPT OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All events are run by What Does Not LTD the organiser, and led by Tamara Mikaberidze the host. By joining any event you are agreeing to the terms and conditions below. If you don’t agree with these in full you must not sign up to the event.
In consideration of being allowed to participate in the activities with What Does Not, I acknowledge that:
1. I am aware of and understand the potential risk and dangers associated with physical activity outdoors in a woodland, forest, hill based, mountain environment and I am voluntarily participating in these activities with knowledge of the risks and dangers involved.
2. I understand that that exercise activities outdoors involve a risk of injury and that I am voluntarily participating in these activities with knowledge of the dangers involved. I hereby agree and expressly assume ALL and ANY risks of injury, illness, or death.
3. I know of no reason why I should not participate in any of the activities with What Does Not. I hereby declare myself free of any condition, disease, infirmity, or illness that may prevent my participation. I agree to inform What Does Not LTD and Tamara Mikaberidze and where appropriate provide written consent from my doctor should such a condition or complaint arise before continuing with any activity.
4. I am aware I have the opportunity to ask questions about these activities and other general related issues, like Covid-19 procedures and regulations prior to the event in question. If I choose not to take any advice or disregard any advice given, I do so voluntarily and accept liability for all resulting injuries or damage.
5. I attend and participate in any activities with What Does Not LTD 100% under my own risk. I hereby agree and expressly assume all and any risk of injury or death.
6. I do hereby waive, release and discharge Tamara Mikaberidze and What Does Not LTD from any and all responsibility or liability for injuries, illness or damages resulting from my participation in any activities while under her supervision of ROVE.
7. These terms and conditions have been read fully and to the best of my knowledge and belief.
For all activities, suitable clothing for the weather conditions, duration of walk and location conditions is required. For walks, this includes suitable footwear waterproof hiking boots on hikes recommended, comfortable trousers, and a waterproof layer in case of rain. This will change due to location and weather conditions as advised by Ian. As the participant, it is your responsibility to be suitably dressed and equipped for the event you have chosen to join. Advertised walks are subject to change if necessitated by safety considerations.
By booking ROVE by What Does Not you accept that you are participating in any activities of your own accord, entirely at your own risk & expressly accept that the organiser does not have any responsibility or liability for loss or injury.
You agree that What Does Not LTD bears no responsibility for the accuracy of information regarding public transport costs, times and conditions of carriage or statistical, technical or safety specifications regarding equipment, facilities, timings or costing.
Your booking, payment, actual or intended participation also indicates your agreement that Tamara Mikaberidze the host and What Does Not LTD the organiser reserves the right to change at any time & without prior or written notice the start, finish, duration, location, terms for any meetup, without a necessity to make refunds for doing so.
It is your responsibility to inform the event organiser about any relevant health condition & to ensure you’re personally satisfied with any agreed actions relating to it. It is recommended that you take out appropriate insurance for any activities/travel that you engage in.
Acceptance on any What Does Not LTD trips is subject to discretion and if it is deemed prior to a trip that someone is not suitable for a trip for any of a variety of reasons at my discretion, a refund will be given to the attendee and the booking cancelled.
Deposits are non-refundable but ARE transferable, also you are welcome to sell your space to someone else. To do this you need to change your RSVP to “no” and also send an email to me advising that you have done this at the time that you change your RSVP to [email protected]. If your space is bought by someone and you have emailed me when you changed your RSVP then I will provide you with a refund, otherwise no refund will be due.
With new Covid 19 regulations and restrictions What Does Not LTD may need to cancel, postpone or change the date of an event at any time due to those external factors, only as directed by the UK government. If I cancel an event you can either move your payment to an event on an alternative date or I can provide you with a full refund. I am not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred.
I am aware of and understand the potential risk and dangers, at this time with the Covid-19 pandemic, of associated with physical activity outdoors in a woodland, forest, hill based, mountain environment and I am voluntarily participating in these activities with knowledge of the risks and dangers involved.
I attend knowing clearly the current government regulations on travel and social distancing measures, and i will attend whilst strictly practising these government restrictions until told to do otherwise.
I will practice strict social distances measures whilst on any event organised by What Does Not LTD
By attending of my own accord I do hereby waive, release and discharge Tamara Mikaberidze and What Does Not from any and all responsibility or liability for injuries, illness or damages associated with Covid-19 resulting from my participation in any activities while under her supervision at ROVE.
PAY WHAT YOU CAN
In the world What Does Not is creating there is no price tag on joy, pleasure, and belonging. Our society seems to have forgotten that quality of life is a birthright. Not a privilege. So releasing free tickets to WDN events has always been a form of revolution for us – not an indication of something thrown together. In fact, no two events are ever the same – even in the same series. They are highly curated and tailored to the host space. So you see, if we’re going to kick the status quo’s ass and tear down barriers to access, a pay-what-you-can ticketing model feels like the only way.
We know that ticket price is a huge barrier for some, so the pay-what-you-can model offers people who can afford to buy a ticket the chance to support others who can’t. Audiences can also support What Does Not at the price level most appropriate for them. Our highest priced tickets offset our free priced tickets and ensure all our events are a vibrant and diverse event that’s accessible to those with varied socio-economic circumstances.
We are completely independent and boot-strapped to preserve the intention and integrity of the event.
