Private Poker Club

This game is for anyone wanting to play inexpensive tournament poker in a pub an we're a bunch of recreational players who have been playing on Fridays for over a year. £15 one time entry for 20K chipstack. 15 minute clock. Tournament run time is 5 hours. Details about the tournament structure will be explained in person More info: John 07411 207 234 - please communicate via text or Whatsapp message as I don't answer phonecalls from unknown callers thanks

Diary Drawing Club – Friday Evening at ICA Cafe ☕🖊️(Institute of Contemporary Arts) We meet to draw quietly together, using simple prompts that I’ll share or you’re welcome to draw whatever you feel drawn to. After drawing, we’ll take some time to share and talk about the works, if you feel comfortable doing so. 🎨 Bring your own sketchbook or iPad But basic drawing materials will be provided! No experience needed. ⏰ Time: 7-9 PM 📍 Meeting Location: The Mall, London SW1Y 5AH (Institute of Contemporary Arts)

**Please note**: the RSVP count shown on Meetup reflects only part of the group, as most players book through other channels. This is an informal Open Play session for players of all levels who want quality table time in a relaxed but high-energy setting. There is no coaching, just the freedom to train, play games, and mix with others throughout the session. Most attendees come alone. The manager will suggest partner changes roughly every 15 minutes to keep things fresh, though rotation is optional. Spare bats are available to borrow at no extra cost. Capacity is limited to 20 players, so advance booking is strongly advised. **PRICES** Open Play Ticket (2 hours): £25 Book online in advance to secure your place. Walk-in Ticket (2 hours): £35 per person Pay the manager by contactless card at the start of the session.

Visitors fee is £10 per session. Bank transfer to: Vib Wataranan 02140973 04-00-04 Feather shuttles included. Please pay online at least 24 hours before the session starts, to avoid being removed. Club sessions take part in the large sports hall on 6 courts at: The King's Club, Woodhayes Road, Wimbledon Common, SW19 4RJ If you RSVP and don't pay, and don't turn up without marking yourself as not going, you will immediately be BLOCKED from attending future sessions for having wasted a space. Games are arranged using a peg board. There is plenty of street parking. For more details check out our website: www.penguinbadminton.co.uk Or visit our Facebook Page Or WhatsApp Vib on 07711 643 116

**Cocktails, Mingling & a Taste of the Med in the heart of London...** Join us for an exciting evening of connections and conversation at the newly renovated **Devonshire Grove** in **Liverpool Street**. Whether you're looking for love or simply expanding your social circle, this event promises a sophisticated and vibrant atmosphere for like-minded professionals. **Tickets Available Here:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/singles-sundowners-terrace-party-tickets-1989046336135?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/singles-sundowners-terrace-party-tickets-1989046336135?aff=oddtdtcreator) This is an exclusive evening of **sundowners, effortless connections, and a fabulous city crowd.** Think golden hour cocktails, warm May energy, and conversations that don’t feel like an interview. No awkward small talk. Just great drinks, a beautiful setting, and people worth meeting. Your C&C host will be there from the start, making introductions feel seamless, so all you need to do is arrive, drink in hand, and enjoy the room. *(And yes, we’ve thought of everything — the terrace is covered if the British weather decides to get involved.)* ### Schedule **7:00pm** Doors open & welcome drink **7:30pm** Mingling & curated introductions **11:45pm** Close **Dress code:** Smart & stylish (as always **All ages welcome -** most guests are in their 30s & 40s **Welcome drink for those with the C&C app.** 🎶 **8 PM** – Our **DJ sets the mood**, transitioning the night into an upbeat, social vibe. 💃 **10:00 PM onwards** – The evening transforms into a **lively party with dancing**, ensuring an unforgettable experience. With **130 guests** expected, including our speed daters, this is the ideal setting to meet like-minded individuals in a sophisticated yet fun atmosphere. **Tickets Available Here:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/singles-sundowners-terrace-party-tickets-1989046336135?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/singles-sundowners-terrace-party-tickets-1989046336135?aff=oddtdtcreator)

Triple Monkey Poker Club is a friendly poker group in central London. We host weekly games for players who want a better atmosphere than a casino, but more competitive cards than a home game. Saturdays: Tournament from 7pm Invite only. Respect the game. To request a seat: hit Attend on the next event you'd like to play, or WhatsApp 07398 426275 to introduce yourself. New players welcome — we'll have a brief chat to make sure the room stays right for everyone. SATURDAY TOURNAMENT — TRIPLE MONKEY POKER CLUB ▸ Starting stack: 25,000 chips ▸ Early bird bonus: extra 5,000 chips if seated by 7:00pm ▸ Late registration: until 9:00pm ▸ Jungle League points awarded — top 9 of the season qualify for the year-end finale ▸ Doors close to new players at 9:00pm sharp Please get in touch on 07398 426275 for more info! 📍 Central London private venue. Exact address shared on confirmed RSVP. Press buzzer on arrival; poker room is on the top floor. 💷 Cash on arrival, or bank transfer in advance (details sent with your RSVP). No card facilities at the door. 🚫 No-shows after RSVP'ing affect future invites. Please cancel by 4pm Saturday if you can't make it. ###

May's Book; Alan Hollinghurst - Our Evenings A fresh, intentional space for readers in East London who take their fiction seriously. We aren't a social mixer that happens to have a book in the background; we are a dedicated circle of six readers who meet once a month to dissect, debate, and celebrate high-quality literature. Why Only Six? We believe the best literary analysis happens when everyone has a seat at the head of the table. By strictly limiting our meetups to 6 people, we ensure: No one is talked over. The conversation stays focused and nuanced. An intimate environment where we can truly get to the heart of the text. The Reading List Our focus is strictly fiction only. We explore the boundaries of the craft, focusing on: Contemporary Literary Fiction (The Booker, International Booker, and beyond). Modern Classics that deserve a second look. Translated Works that offer a different lens on the world. How We Work When: Once a month on a Sunday Where: Carefully selected, quiet spots across East London—from Hackney to Bow—where the atmosphere suits a serious conversation. The Commitment: Because spaces are so limited, we ask that you only RSVP if you are certain you can attend and have finished the book. We dive straight into spoilers and structural analysis from minute one. If you cannot attend, pleaae cancel 24 hours before hand to allow someone else to attend

**Please note**: the RSVP count shown on Meetup reflects only part of the group, as most players book through other channels. This is an informal Open Play session for players of all levels who want quality table time in a relaxed but high-energy setting. There is no coaching, just the freedom to train, play games, and mix with others throughout the session. Most attendees come alone. The manager will suggest partner changes roughly every 15 minutes to keep things fresh, though rotation is optional. Spare bats are available to borrow at no extra cost. Capacity is limited to 20 players, so advance booking is strongly advised. **PRICES** Open Play Ticket (2 hours): £25 Book online in advance to secure your place. Walk-in Ticket (2 hours): £35 per person Pay the manager by contactless card at the start of the session.

**Cocktails, Mingling & a Taste of the Med in the heart of London...** Join us for an exciting evening of connections and conversation at the newly renovated **Devonshire Grove** in **Liverpool Street**. Whether you're looking for love or simply expanding your social circle, this event promises a sophisticated and vibrant atmosphere for like-minded professionals. **Tickets Available Here:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/singles-sundowners-terrace-party-tickets-1989046336135?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/singles-sundowners-terrace-party-tickets-1989046336135?aff=oddtdtcreator) This is an exclusive evening of **sundowners, effortless connections, and a fabulous city crowd.** Think golden hour cocktails, warm May energy, and conversations that don’t feel like an interview. No awkward small talk. Just great drinks, a beautiful setting, and people worth meeting. Your C&C host will be there from the start, making introductions feel seamless, so all you need to do is arrive, drink in hand, and enjoy the room. *(And yes, we’ve thought of everything — the terrace is covered if the British weather decides to get involved.)* ### Schedule **7:00pm** Doors open & welcome drink **7:30pm** Mingling & curated introductions **11:45pm** Close **Dress code:** Smart & stylish (as always **All ages welcome -** most guests are in their 30s & 40s **Welcome drink for those with the C&C app.** 🎶 **8 PM** – Our **DJ sets the mood**, transitioning the night into an upbeat, social vibe. 💃 **10:00 PM onwards** – The evening transforms into a **lively party with dancing**, ensuring an unforgettable experience. With **130 guests** expected, including our speed daters, this is the ideal setting to meet like-minded individuals in a sophisticated yet fun atmosphere. **Tickets Available Here:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/singles-sundowners-terrace-party-tickets-1989046336135?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/singles-sundowners-terrace-party-tickets-1989046336135?aff=oddtdtcreator)

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

**Our May novel is: *The Quiet Librarian* by Allen Eskens** **This month’s book is set in the 20th century and mixes historical fiction with suspense and thriller elements. It also centers on women’s stories and relationships. The novel is 368 pages in print or 8 hours and 12 minutes on audiobook.** Hana Babic is a quiet, middle-aged librarian in Minnesota who wants nothing more than to be left alone. But when a detective arrives with the news that her best friend has been murdered, Hana knows that something evil has come for her, a dark remnant of the past she and her friend had shared. Thirty years before, Hana was someone else: Nura Divjak, a teenager growing up in the mountains of war-torn Bosnia—until Serbian soldiers arrived to slaughter her entire family before her eyes. The events of that day thrust Nura into the war, leading her to join a band of militia fighters, where she became not only a fierce warrior but a legend—the deadly Night Mora. But a shattering final act forced Nura to flee to the United States with a bounty on her head\*\*.\*\*

The theme for May is Thriller. • The book we will be discussing is A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson. (determined by votes from April Book Club. Let me know if you'd like a free digital copy of the book) • This event will be at the main library. Feel free to come whether or not you've started or finished the book. • Small snacks will be provided. You're welcome to bring your own snacks & drinks too! Let me know if you’d like to volunteer to bring snacks or drinks for the group.

**📅 DATE:** Saturday, May 16th, 2026 **⏰ TIME:** 7PM–9PM (Check-in from 7PM–8:30PM) **📍 WHERE:** DraftKings Sports & Social – 840 N. High St., Columbus, OH **🎟️ Check in:** at the host stand when you arrive say, **"DK Meetup Social"** 🍻 Join us for a fun, social night out! Meet new people, grab a drink, and kick back in a high-energy atmosphere right in the heart of Columbus 🎉 🎯 **What to Expect:** 🎶 DJ starting at 9PM 🏓 “Water” Pong + games 📺 Huge 37ft TV wall for all the live sports action 🥂 **Drink & Food Specials (7PM–9PM):** $3 Domestic Drafts – Miller Lite & Coors Light $3 Well Liquor Cocktails $4 Select Call Liquor – Tito’s, Bacardi, Tanqueray, Dulce Vida Blanco, Jameson & Jack Daniel’s $4 Topo Chico Seltzers $5 White Tea & Green Tea Shots $3 OFF Appetizers (excluding traditional bone-in wings) **📌 Quick Details:** 🔞 21+ only 🚗 Parking available at Hubbard Garage (behind venue) Pull up, bring your crew (or come solo), and get ready for a great night out 🥂