Welcome to Rooted Again London!
We're so glad you're here. Before joining our WhatsApp community, please take a moment to make sure this is the right fit.
Is This Community For You?
Rooted Again London is specifically for women who have relocated to West London and are rebuilding community after a major life transition.
You're in the right place if:
You've relocated to London (from another country OR from within the UK)
You live in or near West London (Ealing, Chiswick, Acton, Hammersmith, Fulham, Kensington, etc.)
You're looking for genuine connection, not networking or business promotion
You're ready to engage authentically and support other relocated women
This might not be the right fit if:
You're looking for business networking or client leads
You're based outside West London with no plans to attend in-person meetups
You're looking for a general London social group (not relocation-focused)
You haven't yet relocated to London (come back when you're here!)
Community Guidelines
We're building a warm, supportive community. A few simple agreements:
Be genuine - share authentically, support generously
Respect privacy - what's shared in the group stays in the group
No business promotion - this isn't for marketing services or recruiting clients
Engage positively - disagree respectfully, assume good intent
Show up - if you RSVP to meetups, please attend or cancel in advance
Use you real name - We’re a personal community, not an anonymous forum
Questions? Prefer a Personal Introduction First?
Email Marilyn at contact@marilyncyr.com
Ready to Join? Here’s How:
Step 1: Request to Join
Click the button below to request access to our WhatsApp community. You'll request to join and Marilyn (community founder) will approve your request, typically within 24 hours.
Step 2: Introduce Yourself in General Chat
Once approved, please post a brief introduction:
Your name
Where you relocated from and when
What area of West London you're in
One thing you're hoping to find in this community
This helps everyone get to know you and keeps our community personal (not anonymous).
Step 3: Join the Sub-Groups That Interest You
Rooted Again has several sub-groups for different interests and needs. Join whichever resonate with you!
Once you're in the General chat, you can join any or all of these sub-groups based on your interests. You're not required to join any—only the ones that resonate with you.
Our WhatsApp Groups
General (START HERE)
Main community chat for introductions, everyday conversation, and connection. Join this one first!
Meetup Planning
Coordinate monthly in-person meetups, vote on dates/times, discuss logistics.
Resources & Recommendations
Share recommendations for activities, services, and local finds.
West London Foodies
Discover restaurants, organize dining outings, share recipes and foodie tips.
Music, Arts & Culture
Connect over live music, concerts, theatre, comedy, talks, and cultural events! Share recommendations, find concert buddies, organize group outings to shows, festivals, and performances across London.
Travel & Mini Breaks
Plan trips, share travel tips, and coordinate getaways together. Whether it’s a weekend escape, day trips from London, or recommendations for your next adventure - this is your space to explore beyond West London with fellow relocated women who love to travel.
Arts & Crafts
For makers of all kinds — crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, painting, and anything else you create with your hands. Share what you're working on, find a craft buddy, and organise in-person craft circles.
Sports & Active Living For members who want to stay active and explore movement together across West London. Walking, running, cycling, swimming, pilates, yoga, climbing, tennis, pickleball — anything that gets you outside or into a studio. Use this group to organise activities, find a workout buddy, share class recommendations, or swap notes on what's worth trying. All fitness levels and all activities welcome.
Hormones, Brain & Body For members navigating the intersection of hormonal changes, brain health, and how our bodies shift through different life stages — and what it means to navigate all of that in a healthcare system that's new to many of us. Perimenopause, menopause, ADHD, neurodivergence, brain fog, mood, energy, sleep. Share what's helped, what hasn't, practitioners worth knowing, and resources worth reading. All stages and starting points welcome.
Mental Health Practitioners
For those working in mental health or adjacent fields - discuss research, share opportunities, connect professionally.
Parenting After Relocation
For navigating the particular challenges of raising children after relocating to London. School systems, cultural differences, rebuilding family community, coordinating playdates, and everything that comes with parenting far from your support network. Share what's working, what isn't, and find others in the same stage.
Empty Nesters & Older Kids
For women whose children are grown or growing up — navigating the empty nest, teenagers finding their independence, or simply a life stage where parenting looks different than it used to. For connection, solidarity, and figuring out what comes next.
Childfree Club
For women without children (by choice or circumstance) - connect and organize childfree-friendly activities.