About us
Spaces in London to listen and be heard.
City Circles is home to a range of facilitated groups and listening circles, including Dads in the City, Men in the City, and other interest-based and community gatherings.
These spaces bring people together in a welcoming, non-judgemental environment where they can speak openly, listen to one another, and experience what it feels like to be truly heard.
Whether you're carrying something difficult, looking for connection, or simply wanting a space to slow down and reflect, you're welcome to come as you are.
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When: Regular groups and one-off circles, typically held on weekday evenings (see events for dates and times)
Where: Most groups are held within a 10-minute walk of Old Street and Barbican stations.
Full venue details are shared with attendees before events
Price: Monthly closed groups are free for your first session, then £25/month thereafter. Prices for one-off circles are shown on each event
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What to expect
- No need to bring anything — come as you are
- A non-judgemental space — you're free to speak openly, with no pressure to share anything you’re not comfortable sharing
- Groups are thoughtfully facilitated to encourage meaningful conversation and ensure everyone has the opportunity to take part and be heard
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Attendance is dependent on reading and agreeing to the Ground Rules.
For ongoing monthly closed groups, new members are welcomed when space allows and it's appropriate for the group.
If you're interested in joining a group, please message Mem via WhatsApp on 07707 507957.
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Events are advertised across multiple platforms, so attendance shown on Meetup does not necessarily reflect the number of confirmed attendees.
Upcoming events
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Men in the City - Listen and Be Heard
Old Street / Barbican, London, GBThis is a monthly group for men — a space to listen and be heard.
While we all have being a man in common, the group is not limited to talking about men's issues — it's a space to talk about whatever is on your mind, with the understanding that we are all experiencing life through the lens of being a man.
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When: 7pm–9pm · Last Monday of each month (or the penultimate Monday if the last Monday is a bank holiday)
Where: 10-mins walk from Old Street or Barbican stations.
The address is shared to attendees via WhatsApp
Price: First session free · £25/month thereafter-----
What to expect
- No need to bring anything — come as you are
- A non-judgemental space — you're free to speak openly, with no pressure to share anything you’re not comfortable sharing
- Small group of 7 men (including me, Mem, your facilitator) to keep the space comfortable and focused
- Once the group reaches capacity, it closes to new members, so that the same group of men meet each month, creating greater familiarity, comfort and trust within the space
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Attendance is dependent on reading and agreeing to the Ground Rules.
This is an ongoing monthly group, and new members are welcomed when space allows and it's appropriate for the group.
If you're interested, and in order to confirm your place, please message Mem via WhatsApp on 07707 507957.
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This event is advertised across multiple platforms, and so attendance displayed on Meetup does not reflect number of attendees confirmed
1 attendee
Dads in the City - Listen and Be Heard
Old Street / Barbican, London, GBThis is a monthly group for fathers — a space to listen and be heard.
While fatherhood is something we all share, the group is not limited to talking about our children — it’s a space to talk about whatever is on your mind, with the understanding that we are all experiencing life through the lens of being a father.
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When: 7pm–9pm · First Monday of each month (or the following Monday if the first Monday is a bank holiday)
Where: 10-mins walk from Old Street or Barbican stations.
The address is shared to attendees via WhatsApp
Price: First session free · £25/month thereafter-----
What to expect
- No need to bring anything — come as you are
- A non-judgemental space — you're free to speak openly, with no pressure to share anything you’re not comfortable sharing
- Small group of 7 dads (including me, Mem, your facilitator) to keep the space comfortable and focused
- Once the group reaches capacity, it closes to new members, so that the same group of dads meet each month, creating greater familiarity, comfort and trust within the space
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Attendance is dependent on reading and agreeing to the Ground Rules.
This is an ongoing monthly group, and new members are welcomed when space allows and it's appropriate for the group.
If you're interested, and in order to confirm your place, please message Mem via WhatsApp on 07707 507957.
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This event is advertised across multiple platforms, and so attendance displayed on Meetup does not reflect number of attendees confirmed
1 attendee
Past events
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