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Want to Join this League? Sign up as individual and we will find you a team or bring your own team [Join a League](https://www.basketble.com/leagues/join-a-league/) Welcome to our League 🙂 We want you to have fun and enjoy every session so we will do our best to make this happen. You can also help us achieve that by showing respect and be friendly to other players. We are here to help all the basketball players in the world find a place to play basketball anywhere, anytime and help basketball organisers promote their basketball session. Together we can change the world ! Details: Day: Every Tuesday Time: 19.00 or 20.00 (1hr session) Cost: £12/per week Format: 5 x 5 Level: Intermediate No. of Weeks: Min. 7 Includes: video highlights, referees, photos, awards… Address: Opposite 6 Harley Grove, Bow, London, E3 2AT, UK Directions: Closest metro Mile End Game Setup: 1 hour games (up to 10 minutes warm up) Each team plays each other twice You have one time out per game You have 5 team fouls You can play in the same team with your friends or we will place you in a team Only Accredited Basketball England Referees [Join a League](https://www.basketble.com/leagues/join-a-league/) Rules & Regulations: Treat each other with respect Do not forget to smile. You need to have fun Zero tolerance to fights No food or drinks If you feel unwell please do not attend the event Highly recommended to be vaccinated for Covid A coach, referee or supervisor will attend the session Please bring your own ball, if you have one Discounts: Introduce Basketble to a friend and you ll get a free game once your friend plays twice to any of our sessions Follow us on instagram and facebook and get promo codes to receive from 10% to 100% discount Play regular in our sessions and get loyalty discounts Become a basketball organiser and you can play for free For any questions issues send an email to info@basketble.com or send a whatsapp to +447843098012 or +306956603886/ +306945897501 [Join a League](https://www.basketble.com/leagues/join-a-league/)

• What we'll do Want to Play Basketball in London? Step 1. Visit our website [https://www.basketble.com](https://www.basketble.com) Step 2. Find the game you want and sign up Step 3: Get confirmation email and Come Out & Play \*Note: You need to sign up on the website and the attendance is not monitored through meetup. • What to bring • Important to know

Local Dungeon Masters/Games Masters will be running three or four games every Tuesday. These will be straightforward "turn up and play" games, where pre-generated characters will be provided for you - All you need to bring is your imagination! Ideal for newcomers, but more experienced players absolutely welcome! Please note that we will increase the Meetup cap upwards from 10 once we have sufficient volunteer GMs for this event. Please turn up from 6:30pm so we can arrange into groups just before 7:00pm and be ready to start rolling dice. *We can't guarantee your place at a table if you arrive after 7pm.* **NEW:** On arrival, please find one of the event hosts and let them know you are present, so we can check you in. *(And tell us your name! Some of us aren't great at remembering names/faces)* Attendance for players will be £8.00 payable to The Ludoquist. It's also worth mentioning that, if you sign up with a guest and find yourself on the waitlist, Meetup will often move individuals off the waitlist before you as spots become free. This is less than ideal but is out of our hands unfortunately. For this reason (among others), we recommend you and your guest sign up for the event individually. **Ludoquist RPG Code of Conduct** We will always do our best to make sure games are safe and fun spaces for everyone, and we ask that players do the same. Respect your fellow players: * Try to ensure everyone has a chance to speak. * If you feel unwell on the day of the event we ask that you don't come along, and mark yourself as *"Not going"*. * Never be disparaging or insulting towards other players - conflicts between characters can be good, but conflict between players never is. The following topics will never be introduced in games organised by The Ludoquist, and we ask that you don't introduce them either. * *Sexual assault* * *Slavery* * *LGBTA+ discrimination or harassment* * *Racism* * *Harm to children* * *Cancer, dementia, or other serious real-world illness* If you have a specific trigger or phobia that you would like to not occur in play please let your GM know. All our GMs are happy to oblige. In general swearing is entirely fine but if a player asks that it's toned down, please do so. Please do also be aware that The Ludoquist is a public venue, and language used should be appropriate to that and please be aware of any neighbouring tables.

WHO IS READY FOR GAMES? (now with added videogames) *What is the vibe?* This is a social with games.... The games are all easy to play (nothing too serious) so come along even if you just want to socialise In general. This is open to *everyone* under the LGBTQIA+ Umbrella and allies. *Boardgames -* Giant jenga Codenames Uno Monopoly go Connect 4 Sushi go Chamelon Blokus Azul Just one Exploding kittens Please bring your own too if you wish. *Videogames -* Mario Kart World Mario Party Jamboree Overcooked 2 Street fighter 6 Smash Bros Ultimate Streets of rage 4 Super Mario 3d World Super Mario Wonder Wii Sports Just Dance TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES Resident evil 5 (Coop) Retro games - GCN, NES, MEGA DRIVE, N64 AND SNES *How to attend* As always if you have meetup please RSVP but if you dont have meetup yet you are free to just turn up. Checkout this Meetup with LGBTQ+ London: https://meetu.ps/e/NQhq1/CLkL7/i The event starts from 7pm where there will be a table with nametags which are self service. A host will be present until 7:30 for Introductions. After this time if you need a host please approach us (we will be playing games/chatting to others) *The space* We have a large amount of space so plenty of room for everyone. Videogames/Giant jenga can also be played whilst standing too. Plenty of options *How the event works* Hosts are present to welcome people but there are no gamesmasters. Everyone finds a spot, finds a game and just gets on with it. There are instructions 😀. *Location* Betty & Joans 9 Hewson Wy, Elephant Park, London SE17 1JS *Time* 7pm onwards (Usually finishes 10:30/11pm) *Food* Venue does not serve food but you are welcome to bring in food or deliveroo. *How to be a good gaymer?* Playing a game and see someone on their own? Invite them In a conversation and see someone is new? Invite them into the chat Respectful of games - after playing games please return as you saw them as we are run by donations. I will post when I arrive and it is all set up via @⁨⁨Event Chat⁩⁩ but the chat will be locked. All info is provided here. _____________________________ Please Rsvp if you plan to come and also join our Whatsapp. https://chat.whatsapp.com/JFBV5gaLGA2CNUbeZwi34C If the link does not work please Dm mark or leave a comment. __________________________________ Dont forget we run all events for free but there are many costs to running a meetup and Social group. Send your yearly donations to the following. Name: Mark Geer Account number: 03450947 Sort code: 04-00-04 Reference- donate thanks a lot

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/42981 **Game Description:** Come and play in a casual mixed gender 6 aside football game on a Tuesday evening in Stratford ⚽️ We play on PITCH 2, it’s the middle caged 6 aside pitch. Directions: 🚆6 minute walk from Stratford International DLR station 🚗 Paid car parking available 🚿Changing room and showers available Rules \- Classic 6 aside rules \- No slide tackles \- Change keepers every 6 minutes \- We encourage you to wear Astro turf trainers \- Be positive and encouraging to all players 🫶

Hi everyone! (pre-pandemic information) If you like to play modern board, card and dice games, and to meet new people, then join us every Wednesday evening, for as long as you like between the hours of 6pm and 11pm (when the pub closes). Feel free to bring your own games if you have them, but don't worry if you don't as there are plenty that live at the pub, and plenty more that regular members bring along. And of course, we'll teach you how to play them if you don't know already. You work late? No worries - you can come along any time before closing (11pm), so if you don't arrive at 7pm (when attendees trickle in), don't worry! Everyone comes and goes whenever they like, so it is possible that you may be the first to arrive or last to leave. Please write in the comments what time you expect to arrive at the pub, so we can try to avoid anyone having to wait alone for long. We are a relaxed and friendly group, made up of both natives and foreigners, of locals and those living further afield, happy to welcome newbies and regulars. Events are free to attend, but it is respectable to the public venues we hold them at if you can buy at least one drink or some food while you are present. If you would like to contribute towards the costs of running of this group, feel free to buy the host(s) a drink of their choice when you see them, for which they'd be very grateful. This saves money that can be put towards the Meetup subscription fees and buying the games that we all play. https://peppersaintontiod.com/wp-content/uploads/games-night-pepper.jpg Pepper Saint Ontiod is a nice cosy reasonably-priced pub in the Docklands, near Canary Wharf, just 3 minutes walk from both Crossharbour and South Quay DLR stations, or about 10 minutes walk from the Jubilee line station. Various TFL buses stop nearby. Don't forget to join our group on Facebook for games news, articles, memes, gossip and banter: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Tabletop.Gamers.London.Docklands

NEW (CANARY WHARF) Basketball Pickup Game 18.00-20.00 every Tuesday. Book at www.basketble.com [BOOK HERE!](https://basketble.com) Welcome to our Sessions :) We want you to have fun and enjoy every session so we will do our best to make this happen. You can also help us achieve that by showing respect and be friendly to other players. We are here to help all the basketball players in the world find a place to play basketball anywhere, anytime and help basketball organisers promote their basketball session. Together we can change the world ! **Details:** **Day:** Every Tuesday **Time:** 18.00-20.00 **Players:** Maximum 16 **Level:** Intermediate **Address:** Canary Wharf Underground Station (5 minutes walk) E14 9QH **Directions:** Closest metro Canary Wharf **Requirements:** Corporate ID required **Game Setup** (depending on the number of players) 1. 3 teams of 5 players playing against each other 2. Winner stays on but maximum 2 games in a row 3. 7 minute games 4. You can play in the same team with your friends or we will place you in a team **Rules & Regulations:** 1. Treat each other with respect 2. Do not forget to smile. You need to have fun 3. Zero tolerance to fights 4. No food or drinks 5. If you feel unwell please do not attend the event 6. A coach, referee or supervisor will attend the session 7. Please bring your own ball, if you have one **Discounts:** 1. Introduce BASKETBLE to a friend and you will get a free game once your friend plays twice to any of our sessions 2. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook and get promo codes to receive from 10% to 100% discount 3. Play regular in our sessions and get loyalty discounts 4. Become a basketball game coordinator and you can play for free For any questions issues send an email to info@basketble.com or send a WhatsApp to +447843098012 or +306945897501

We playtest all sorts of games - strategic, silly, creative, or whatever. Some games are almost done. Some are very early ideas. We test anything that will fit into 90 minutes. You don't need to bring a game - we always love to have new playtesters! Please let us know in the comments when you plan to arrive/leave and whether you are bringing a game or not. This helps us to plan the day better. The schedule is: 10am onwards - gathering, chatting 11am sharp - playing for 90 min ('slot 1') 12:30ish - break for food/chat 1pm sharp - playing for 90 min ('slot 2') 2:30ish - break for food/chat 3pm sharp - playing for 90 min ('slot 3') 4:30ish - finish up Often, we might hang around afterwards, to play some already-published games. We are strict on timings, so please try to arrive a few minutes before the session to limit disruption. You can just come for part of the day if you wish. The reason we have fixed timings for the 3 'slots' is to make it easier for folk to do so. Designers of all levels of experience are welcome! But if it's your first time, we ask that you don't bring a game and just spend some time learning how the group works. The group works based on reciprocation. If you expect to test your own game, make sure stay for long enough to play other games. As a general rule of thumb, you can expect to play one of your own games every third 90-minute session. So if you stay a whole day (3 sessions), you can expect to have one session to play your game(s). A good rule of thumb is that if you come all day, you will have one 90 minute session with two other playtesters in which to test your own games. It is sometimes possible to test games with more players. If your game requires 4 or more, please note that as standard you will be allocated half of a session (45 minutes). Pre-covid, we were getting unmanageable. As a result, we may have to limit attendees. This is a free-to-use venue, and we have to be mindful that other folk want to use the same space. Please note: This is an adults only event. We look forward to seeing you!

**We are currently full. Should you want to attend, please contact our organisers first via our website.** We meet every Friday to play various Tapletop Role Playing Games (RPGs). Our venue is in Chislehurst, South East London within easy reach of Bexley, Bromley, Dartford, Eltham, Lewisham, Greenwich, Orpington and Sidcup. Doors open at 19:00 for our ‘kebab chat’ to catch up and discuss all things geeky! Feel free to bring your own food and drink. Our games usually start by 19:45 and end around 23:00 (although time is not a limit should the group be happy to play longer). If you’re interested in joining or running a game, please either message the management team or drop a message in the chat below. We are open to playing all RPG’s if there is an interest. You can find out more Dragons Keep on our website: https://www.dragonskeep.co.uk or on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/DragonsKeepUK

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/36632 **Game Description:** Join us in East London, John Orwell Centre in Wapping. Full-court, 3 teams, 5v5. A team stays on twice in a row regardless of win or lose (Apart from the first game of the session when the winning team stays on). A good game level. Quite inclusive. A mix of regulars and guests. **How to get there:** Come in either from Wapping Overground station (5’ away from the venue). Or via bus 100 or D3 and stop at Wapping Health Centre. Via DLR from either Shadwell or Towergate stations. Closest underground station is Tower Hill (15’ walk). Whatsapp Valentin on 07879011856 for more details. **Rules** 11 points or 8 minutes game: 2 points each shot inside the circle 3 points from outside No free throws No advantages, as in whichever team reaches 11 points first wins. But each team must rotate after being on twice in a row.

You must purchase tickets in advance for this event at [https://www.theludoquist.com/collections/lorcana](https://www.theludoquist.com/collections/lorcana) £5.00 Come along with your kids and try the new Disney card game, Lorcana. We will have starter decks available to play, but you're welcome to bring your own decks as well. The event will run from 11 to 1pm. Adults are allowed to attend, but please don't bring your strongest decks! Please note that parents are expected to stay and play for the duration of the event, and a ticket is required for each parent and child.

**BOOK HERE**: https://www.sportas.co.uk/games/36625 **Game Description:** 🏀 94 FEET – The Run 🔥 Multinational. Competitive. Focused on Growth. Welcome to 94 Feet — where hoopers from all backgrounds come together to compete, connect, and elevate. **Rules** 5v5v5 full court rotation Games to 13 (3s and 2s) or highest after 10min Winner stays on

**Please book your ticket in advance directly on our website: www.puppyluv.co.uk** Come & join our exciting puppy cuddle and puppy play events, at the weekends! You do not need a puppy - We will bring a litter of adorable Puppies! Join us for a pawsome event that will surely put a smile on your face! Get ready to cuddle, play, and experience pure joy with adorable puppies. Open to all the family. Our events not only benefit us but they hugely benefit the puppies as well. Allowing each puppy to gain valuable socialisation and confidence skills, exposing them to new smells, people, and environments in a safe and secure event space. And let’s not forget, these puppies will be receiving lots and lots of love from everyone that attends! ❤️🐾 This in-person event will take place EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY in Herne HIll. SE24, Just a five minute walk from Herne Hill train station. This is a paid event. Please book in advance via our website: https://puppyluv.co.uk/puppy-events/ Tickets are £40 for adults and £20 for children. **Please book your ticket in advance directly on our website: www.puppyluv.co.uk** Come along and unleash your inner child and let the furry bundles of happiness brighten up your day. Interacting with puppies has been proven to have a positive impact on mental health and overall wellbeing. So, whether you're a dog lover or just looking for a mood boost, this event is perfect for you. Don't miss out on this tail-wagging opportunity to forget your worries and enjoy some quality time with these adorable four-legged friends. Remember to bring your camera to capture those precious moments! Mark your calendars and get ready for a wag-tastic time at our "Puppy Luv and Wellness" event: Come and play with Puppies. Boost your Happiness and Wellbeing! For more information, exclusive offers and competitions, please follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/puppyluvandwellness?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== puppyluvandwellness Also, please visit our website: www.puppyluv.co.uk for our FAQs and Terms and Conditions. **Please book your ticket in advance directly on our website: www.puppyluv.co.uk**

• What we'll do Want to Play Basketball in London? Step 1. Visit our website [https://www.basketble.com](https://www.basketble.com) Step 2. Find the game you want and sign up Step 3: Get confirmation email and Come Out & Play \*Note: You need to sign up on the website and the attendance is not monitored through meetup. • What to bring • Important to know

We’ll be reading Brigands and Breadknives by Travis Baldtree this month! We recommend readingading “Bookshops and Bonedust” and “Legends and Lattes” before reading Brigands and Breadknives.

I don't usually pick romance but I really wanted to do a Hanukkah book. It's a bit on the longer side but hopefully a quick read. The library only has 5 audiobooks so please try to remember to "release it" when you're done. Columbus libraries: [https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3503238](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3503238) Location: The Goat Riversouth [219 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215](https://www.google.com/maps?q=219%20South%20High%20Street%2C%20Columbus%2C%20Ohio%2043215%2C%20United%20States) [Menu](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/686d3ed16745133042482c5f/t/68ff654dbb03b96875430bde/1761568077220/all_brunch-20250311.pdf) Book summary: Rachel Rubenstein-Goldblatt is a nice Jewish girl with a shameful secret: she loves Christmas. For a decade she’s hidden her career as a Christmas romance novelist from her family. Her talent has made her a bestseller even as her chronic illness has always kept the kind of love she writes about out of reach. But when her diversity-conscious publisher insists she write a Hanukkah romance, her well of inspiration suddenly runs dry. Hanukkah’s not magical. It’s not merry. It’s not *Christmas*. Desperate not to lose her contract, Rachel’s determined to find her muse at the Matzah Ball, a Jewish music celebration on the last night of Hanukkah, even if it means working with her summer camp archenemy—Jacob Greenberg. Though Rachel and Jacob haven’t seen each other since they were kids, their grudge still glows brighter than a menorah. But as they spend more time together, Rachel finds herself drawn to Hanukkah—and Jacob—in a way she never expected. Maybe this holiday of lights will be the spark she needed to set her heart ablaze.

We’re still working to get more people into these Meetups, but our goal is to give PlayYourCourt members a few social tennis outings each week in addition to your practice sessions and Challenge League matches. These Meetups are co-ed, super laid back, and all skill levels are welcome. Post your skill level and a suggested court in the comments section so we can round up as many players as we can for some tennis fun! Also, if you’re looking to meet new practice partners or play some matches and you aren’t already in the PlayYourCourt Community, you can go here to see what we’re all about and sign up: https://www.playyourcourt.com/tennis-community/columbus-oh/meetup/ If you love tennis, we’d love to have you! Be sure and watch the quick video that explains how everything works. Happy hitting! - Scott

Join us for our January Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *Can't Spell Treason Without Tea* by Rebecca Thorne in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

The topic for January is "Chemistry" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 7:00 pm, show starts at 7:30 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!