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| Nov 5 7:00 PM |
37 attended (est.) –
World Series Action 2009 A lot of people have requested a chance to see this years Yanks V Phillies World Series. as the games are broadcast in the middle of the night we're taping tonight's game and any possible next two and meeting up to watch the games on the big screen this Thursday. So try not to check the score!! The added bonus we can fast forward the games at will; so no commercials. The Southerer may be an odd sounding named pub to watch a two northestern team series but it is actualy refering to New Zealand as it is the London home of Speights brewery; so expect great gold metal and chocolate ales. All are welcome! As an added bonus the pub is laying on a FREE buffet of hot dogs and onion rings. Who am I to argue? See you there! Map A commentary on last nights game that's only bound to upset Phillies supporters, Yankee's haters, Yankee fans that missed it and most definitely all Red Sox fans! : "You know how people always tell you that they've been in baseball for 40 years, 50 years, and things happen every game that they never saw?" said Yankees coach Tony Pena, after his Sunday night had turned into Monday morning and he was still trying to digest one of the most astonishing finishes to any game in his 35 seasons in baseball. "Well, I've never seen that before," said Tony Pena. "I never saw that before in my life." We've never seen this. In the ninth inning of a World Series game people are going to talk about for the rest of their lives -- We've never seen a World Series turn because a man stole two bases on the same pitch. But we've never seen anything quite like Johnny Damon, racing the baseball to second base in the ninth inning of a tied World Series game -- and then picking himself up and stampeding all the way to third, as 46,000 occupants of a stunned ballpark turned and asked each other: What just happened? http://en.wikipedia. Members Links President Barack Obama meets with the 2008 World Series Champion Philadelphia Phillies at the White House, May, 13 2009 http://www.speights. |
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37 Yes |
| Oct 31 8:00 PM |
429 attended (est.) –
American Meetup's Halloween Bash! Our 7th Annual! Carra and her "Texas Exes" will be hosting this years festivities, and this is going to be the place for the expat American community. We expect it to be a corker as it's actually on Halloween Night! (Last years photos here!) Get your costumes ready now, and get creative! Last year, apart from the usual suspects of fantastic vampires and witches we had a beer bottle, a dirty mattress, a man as a fully lit personal disco, a lumpa lumpa, a suicidal golfer and my personal favorite a Sarah Palin! (Yeesh~ you remember her! ) This is going to be, once again a fun night: Prizes will be given for Most Original, Best Couple/Group, Funniest and Scariest Costume. So get cracking! Tell your friends and invite your mates, but whatever you do - make sure you are there! Location Map Cost All proceeds benefit the UKTE Chapter Scholarship Fund How to pay - PayPal (£8 to carrakane@alumni.ute If it does get sold out there is going to be an alternate party. Details forthcoming. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE UKTE SCHOLARSHIP FUND If you are paying online, your charge will be paid in USD. Your ticket will be available at the door, so please bring your confirmation page with you. History Tragically, in 1990, a fire broke out and destroyed many of the original ornaments, which have since gone through a restoration to original condition using photographs. |
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125 Yes |
| Oct 26 7:00 PM |
45 attended (est.) –
Meet the Dharma Bums TONIGHT The Dharma Bums came out of the hardcore punk scene in the hearly 80's, but since that time have evolved into a multi styled Blues rock band. Lead singer Phil Void has long been a follower of Tibeten buddism, and spends half his year in India at the Dalai Lama's home. Phil's proud of his upstate New York roots, calling his band "All the way from Woodstock USA!" and pulls his musical influences from the Kingston Trio (Kingston, NY he'll proudly note) to Television and other classic punk bands Alongside a Canadian bandmate who lives here in London there will be lots of people from the London Tibeten Community. This is a great chance for two expat communities to come together and listen to some great tunes. I asked long time American Meetup member Pavel, who produced a documantary film interviewing the Dalai Lama "The Unwinking Gaze" in 2007, who may be on hand to discuss his experiences meeting the Dalai Lama. There will be loads of Tibeten people there tonight who went back to Tibet during the recent uprising there last year. I might not get down there myself, but Phil Void asked that I post this out. The Cavendish is a very cool pub, there is no cover and will be a fantastic night out! Tube: Stockwell Map Further links |
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101 Yes |
| Oct 25 1:00 PM |
118 attended (est.) –
NFL Wembley Tailgate Party! NFL International Series 2009 - New England Patriots v Tampa Bay Buccaneers This is the third annual proper NFL season game to be hosted in the UK at Wembley Stadium and it's all happening this Sunday. Our tailgate party is the perfect place to enjoy a pre game drink! We meet at the fantastic Volunteer Pub on Baker Street from 1:00 pm on Sunday, which has cozy checker boards and real ale pulled pints and is right next to where we can catch the train to Wembley (trying to catch a civil drink at Wembley itself on game night will be too hectic). Whether you have tickets or not you are more than welcome. I personally do not have a ticket, but have always, year in year out gotten a ticket right at the stadium for about a £10er just before game time. It will be a great day of camaraderie whether we get in or not. if you have extra tickets this is the perfect place to find a buyer! Tube: Baker Street People selling tickets to the game The Skinny The New England Patriots are the strong favorites to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Sunday NFL clash at Wembley Stadium (17:00 GMT). The Patriots are 4-2 so far this season and really returned to form last weekend in the game against Tennessee where Pats Quarterback, Tom Brady, threw six touch down passes for a total of 380 yards. If the three time Super Bowl champion can come anywhere close to repeating those kind of numbers, the Wembley crowd are in for a treat. In comparison, the Buccaneers are 0-6 for the season and head to London look for a first win of the season. However, the Buccs are getting on the scoreboard, averaging 14 points per game and do have the big play players capable of thrilling the crowds but it is feared that the Patriots may be too strong for the designated home team. It's anyones game and it's all to play for! See you there! |
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117 Yes |
| Oct 24 1:00 PM |
16 attended (est.) –
Meet Special effects Genius Ray Harryhausen! 89! Ray Harryhausen is the father of stop-motion animation. The man who literally, single handedly crated the outstanding special effects for "King Kong" (thats the 1933 King Kong, not the 1977 nor 2007 versions!) and the famous skeleton fight sequence in "Jason and the Argonauts" and "Mighty Joe Young". Harryhausen's last feature film was Clash of the Titans, produced in the early 1981 He is also an American expat, long time resident of London (nearly 40 years!). Come down and meet an all time living legend in the history of world cinema We'll go to the nearby Samual Smiths pub, The Angel for a bite and some pints after. Map Tube Further http://www.rayharryh |
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16 Yes |
| Sep 20 12:30 PM |
280 attended (est.) –
Greenwich Picnic Pubcrawl! We'll be meeting in Greenwich Park from midday for a picnic then heading off at 3pm for a pubcrawl around the historic pubs of Greenwich! This is our third annual lazy, late summer pub crawl of Greenwich and it's always a blast!; One local English gentleman member turns up for this event only, every single year! here is a review from last years pub crawl! 100's are turning up and all are welcome. Look out for my inflatable palm tree (only 3ft high) and a big group of assorted picnikers just inside the gate, to the left. Bring some picnic food and refreshments - sharing with each other is encouraged and a great way to meet new people! Also try to bring a picnic blanket, bottled water and maybe a frisbee or a nerf football. Here is a googlemap showing where we'll be GOOGLEMAP OF GREENWICH PARK If the weather lets us down then we will instead meet in the The Greenwich Park Bar just outside of the park. Again look for the palm tree! We will head off on our tour of the local pubs at 3pm. It's an idea to have an umbrella or waterproof jacket to protect you during the short hops from pub to pub. This will be a joint meetup with a couple of other big Meetup groups so a great way to make new friends in one of the nicest places in London!! Map Directions See you there! |
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78 Yes |
| Sep 11 7:00 PM |
9 attended (est.) – No rating yet American Meetup: Sept 11th Get Together This last minute drinks is a quiet get together to enjoy the last of the summer sun. The 11th also happens to be my birthday. The Railway is a great pub that is actually (well partially) on Kew Garden Tube Station railway platform! The Railway is a fantastic traditional local with hanging baskets and pulled pints and has a great, covered outdoor area out front; that area's where we will almost certainly be (ask any member of staff) RSVP Today See you there! Directions Map http://www.beerinthe |
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9 Yes |
| Sep 6 1:00 PM |
87 attended (est.) –
Superbrunch! with American Meetup! The Breakfast Club in Hoxton is one of the best kept secrets for expats. They not only have fantastically friendly and attentive service but serve up the best properly done, thick pancakes with heaps of real maple syrup. If your longing for a great grand slam breakfast then this is the place! They also do fantastic egg dishes any style (Florentines, Hollandaise), great sausages smoothies, baked goods and of course a fantastic cup of joe! (not bottomless, unfortunately) We meet there from 1:00 and will certainly be there until at least 3:30. We may stay later or move on from there to nearby Hoxton Square if the mood suits. Either enjoying the park or one of the local pubs. The portions are massive, the chairs are comphie, the coffee is flowing and the newspapers and good fellowship make for a relaxing Sunday well spent, so See you there! Directions Map http://www.thebreakf |
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37 Yes |
| Jul 26 12:15 PM |
228 attended (est.) –
Summer Sunday Get Together at The 1234 Shoreditch Festival! This is going to be fantastic! A pub crawl within a festival! 50 + bands playing all afternoon and evening plus aftershow parties at 12 different venues (with more live music)! All enjoyed together with 200 or so of your closest friends! The 1234 Shoreditch Festival, in Shoreditch Park is the best of the best in the festival season. 1234 Records hosts this jewel of a festival which this year attracts The Rakes, LoveFoxx, CSS, Tim Burgess of the Charletons, The Warlocks, Patrick Wolf, at least 50 other musical acts and possibly Lilly Allen! The 12324 is a fielding for the next big thing. Little Boots played last year and they are now the #1 record selling act from the UK this year. Why leave London to enjoy a great music festival! Your ticket purchased though American Meetup gets you entryway to all of it, and at £2.00 off the normal asking price. We meet at the main enterence at New North Road at 12:00 noon. Bring your pocket money, because we cannot bring in outside food nor drink. Call me on the "Wilber Webb" line 07870430892 on the day if you get lost or are late and we will direct you to where we are (the phone will not be switched on until Sunday!). Our Sunday get togethers are legendary, always a turn out of over 400 new, amazing friends to meet. This coming Sunday is no exception. Don't miss out! Payment Be certain to include the word "Shoreditch" See you there! Map http://the1234shored http://the1234shored RSVP and Paypal buy your tickets Today! Cost: GBP13.00 |
Shoreditch Park
London N1 6TA, United Kingdom |
27 Yes |
| Jul 4 2:00 PM |
1959 attended (est.) –
London 4th of July Picnic, BBQ!! It's the expat American community's 7th annual 4th of July Picnic, BBQ! This years annual 4th of July, American Independence Day, is our 7th year running the event so we've upped the ante; This years event includes upscale and affordable BBQ available from La Gondola, which is a parks cafe with a difference. La Gondola Cafe offers amazing BBQ and fantastic freshmade Italian fare, brick oven pizza, salads and freshmade desserts, watermellon and real gelato! There is a fully stocked bar with mixed drinks as well as beer and wine. Espresso as well as soft drinks, smoothies bottled water and Italian brand soda pop are also available. This is very much a family as well as adult event and while we will be based at La Gondola Cafe people can feel free to come and go as they please and enjoy some of the parks other facilities, as well as clean toilet facilities at LGC. La Gondola Cafe has a large outdoor table area is right by an idyllic, tree lined lake which has paddle boats available for rent (no food from outside may be consumed at the tabled areas). Bring the swim suits for the kids; there is a separate wading pool/ sprinklers for all ages (not the lake!), there is also a kids zoo open from 10am-5pm! 2:00 start (Til 10:30PM!), (The park remains specially open just for us!). Please be certain to bring bottled water, as it's going to be a heatwave! Plus the 4th actual falls on a Saturday! The Pump House Art Gallery, our original venue, backed out on us at the last minute, so unfortunatly we will not be able to bring you a lazer fireworks display as planned, but there will be good fellowship with many expat Americans, and lots of good food and drink to enjoy this special day together! It goes without saying that bringing your own fireworks or BBQ's is strictly prohibited by parks rules, as are glass bottles. Park rangers will be in effect on the day. Some kind things said in the media about this years event! Directions Finding us in the park: Walk south towards the roundabout with your back to Chelsea Bridge, across from the Shell Gas Station (petrol garage) enter the park to the right (west) at Rosary Gate, walk strait thought the lovely rose garden and a slight right at the lake and you are exactly at La Gondola Cafe! Parking: There is a pay and display system within the park, free after 5pm. There is parking outside although if it’s a hot day spaces may be few and far between this also goes for inside the park if really busy. Battersea Park Map RSVP Today IMPORTANT: It goes without saying that bringing your own fireworks or BBQ's is strictly prohibited by parks rules. Park rangers will be in effect on the day |
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