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Discuss & Socialize 🍷 Racism between expats: causes and solutions
London is home to many international professionals and students. But things aren't always rosy between them - sometimes we notice prejudice and discrimination coming from other expats/internationals, too. Have you ever felt judged or excluded by other expats/internationals? Wondered if you’ve unintentionally judged or excluded someone else? In this session, we'll discuss...
\- our experiences of exclusion and prejudice from other expats\.
\- the possible causes and solutions to this particular form of racism\.
\- discuss how to build more empathy and connection broadly\!
*Join us for a relaxed group conversation where we explore the real life, the grey areas, and how our different cultures and backgrounds shape our views about key topics.* *Expect real talk, no judgment, and a chance to hear how others see it.*
**\*Come for the discussion, stay for the friendships. Our weekly discussion series brings together thoughtful people for honest conversations on relationships, life, and society—with warm social vibes before and after.\***
**WHAT TO EXPECT:**
* Good vibes only: we chat big topics in a chill, respectful way. No arguing - just open-minded exchange.
* We warm up with casual socializing (come solo or with friends!)
* The topic starts around 7:45/8pm, wraps around 9:30.
* 🍕 There's pizza, drinks, milkshakes and snacks available at the bar (incl plant-based options)
* And most people stay until late for drinks and mingling!
**DISCUSSION FORMAT:**
**Our group conversations are open and flexible - there is a very soft guided flow to ensure we focus on the main questions, and to ensure that everyone gets a balanced opportunity to speak. Here's a typically structure, but we adjust on the day depending on the turnout:**
\- Introductions and thoughts *(\~5 mins).*
\- Group breakouts per question *(\~20 mins x 3).*
\- Final round of opinions *(\~10 mins)*.
\- Mix and mingle\, make new friends\, get drinks etc *(\~until late)*
**EVENT ETIQUETTE (Rules & expectations)**
\- Debate the topic\, not the participants \- no personal attacks\!
\- No phones\, no interrupting\, no bystanding
\- Always follow the moderator/host instructions and guidelines
**WHAT IS WORLD CITIZENS?**
We're one of London's longest-running and largest communities. Since 2012 we run socials, cultural activities and stimulating discussions to foster meaningful exchange and learning among London's global professionals. They are inspired by MUN (Model United Nations) and salon discussions and offer a more relaxed and social evening version.
**LOCATION DETAILS**
What: Discussion session followed by social/networking
When: Tuesday, 7:30pm until late.
Where: Curzon Aldgate (bar area), 2 Canter Way, E1 8PS
Closest stations: Aldgate East, Aldgate, Tower Hill/Gateway
Cost: Pay for your own meals or drinks
Hosts: We have a rotating team and the actual host of each event varies. Our regular members can also help you out with basic matters.
*NOTE: like most guests, our volunteer hosts also attend after work and may happen to arrive after the start time. If you are punctual or earlier than our hosts, we highly appreciate this! Please feel free to start socializing already and/or get something to eat or drink - that’s the point of our events anyway. Our regular members can also help you out with any basic matters.*
**\*Our other weekly events\***
\- Friday evening socials every week
\- Saturday afternoon cafe in Chelsea
\- Canary Wharf socials every other Wednesday
\- Outdoor fun \(hiking\, kayaking\, etc\) every weekend
\- Dining\, cultural and travel activities on\-demand
**JOIN OUR TEAM!**
We're all volunteers, so if you enjoy organizing activities or events in your spare time, while meeting great people every week, send a message to our team account "TP"!
**DISCLAIMER**
We are a 100% volunteer-run team. Though we have high standards in planning, this is a private informal activity so we cannot be liable for any damage or inconvenience. However, we put safety and comfort first. We take all complaints seriously, and take severe action against any harassment, verbal or non-verbal, and anti-social behaviour, towards our guests or team members. We collaborate with the police when needed. We take photos and videos which may include you to help promote the community in line with GDPR Data Protection law, as well as stock photos from Pexels or Unsplash. We may restrict or prioritize guests at our own discretion for safety, quality and logistics reasons. While our team's decisions may not be perfect we ask that you follow our decisions first and raise any disputes to discuss with us later and privately. By attending you understand, agree with and respect all terms of this disclaimer.
7.30pm-9pm Aerial Relaxation Pods -Yoga Nidra & Sound Meditation in Hammocks
**Our new Tuesday night aerial relaxation & yoga nidra experience with live ambient music, aromatherapy, and aerial hammocks.**
**An Oasis of Calm in London**
### **AERIAL RELAXATION PODS - YOGA NIDRA 7:30pm-9pm session**
**UPCOMING DATES:**
* TUE, 8 Feb
* TUE, 22 Feb
* **IMPORTANT:** Please note your space is only confirmed once booked through Eventbrite. An RSVP on meetup is not sufficient to reserve a space, please book a ticket via Eventbrite, thank you!
* **Please Book here:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/730pm-9pm-aerial-relaxation-pods-yoga-nidra-sound-meditation-in-hammocks-tickets-258233953707](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/730pm-9pm-aerial-relaxation-pods-yoga-nidra-sound-meditation-in-hammocks-tickets-258233953707)
**💙 We also offer Aerial Relaxation Sessions on Thursday evenings:**
* **For 7:15pm-8:30pm session, please book here:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/84883457707](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/84883457707)
* **For 8:45pm -10pm session, please book here:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/84878729565](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/84878729565)
**💙 We offer monthly 7:15pm-10pm 'System Reset' workshop** featuring Bioenergetic, Creative Flow & Aerial Relaxation Pods, next session on Thu, 17 Feb & 17 March - details and bookings here: [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/123649855045](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/123649855045)
*➡️See all our upcoming wellbeing events calendar:* [ecstaticdancelondon.com/events](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events)
**More details about Aerial Relaxation Pods, what to bring & safety guidelines - please scroll down. \*Respectfully Socially Distanced & Covid compliant\***
🏸 Casual/Social Badminton📍Stratford 📶 Mixed Ability
**BOOK HERE**: https://www.sportas.co.uk/games/35192
**Game Description:**
Come and play in a casual, friendly & social badminton session. The session is for mixed ability players (mainly beginners & intermediate players). So please be respectful and kind towards less experienced players - we all have to start somewhere 🧡
🌱 We use YONEX MAVIS 300 Nylon Shuttlecocks.
🏸 We have a few spare rackets if needed.
Format: We play doubles for the whole time and keep rotating opponents/partners across courts so everyone plays each other.
**Venue:**
🚪Entrance to the sports hall is on the corner of Celebration Avenue and Temple Mills Ln
🧼There are showers, changing rooms & a water fountain at the venue
🚶♂️5 minute walk from Stratford International DLR Station
🚗 Paid car parking is available on site
**Rules**
Classic doubles rules - can be explained at the start of the session if you’re new to badminton or need a reminder 🤝
🏐 Volleyball Sessions📍 Clapham 📶 Mixed Ability
**BOOK HERE**: https://www.sportas.co.uk/games/39458
**Game Description:**
Please be aware that our sessions are also on our own mobile app. Therefore, the number of participants you currently see may not reflect the total number of participants.
To participate in this session, your first step is to attend one of our coaching sessions and receive approval from one of our experienced coaches.
Our game is designed for players who possess a strong understanding of the sport and are eager for a more challenging experience.
With fast-paced rallies, strategic plays, and a competitive atmosphere, you'll have the opportunity to refine your technique, enhance your agility, and strengthen your teamwork. This environment provides the perfect platform to elevate your volleyball skills and strive for victory.
Join our vibrant community of passionate volleyball enthusiasts and prepare to showcase your talent on the court. Let's come together to play, learn, and excel in this exhilarating intermediate-level volleyball game!
**Rules**
By booking this session, you acknowledge and agree to comply with our terms and conditions, privacy policies, and cancellation policy, which can be found below.
Participation in this session requires prior approval from one of our coaches during our coaching sessions.
Kindly be aware that booking this session without a pre-existing invitation may lead to potential denial of entry, with no refund available.
**Terms & Conditions at:**
https://www.littlegiantsvc.com/terms-and-conditions
**Privacy Policy at:**
https://www.littlegiantsvc.com/privacy-policy
**Cancellation Policy:**
Bookings are non-refundable, non-transferable and non-exchangeable. This includes tournaments, volleyball camps, monthly memberships, 1-on-1 and 1 to 6 trainings & team membership fee. Social sessions are exchangeable if we are contacted within 24 hours prior to attendance at a social or coached session to transfer payment to your preferred date(within 30 days of the original booking) Little Giants VC will contact you in the event of postponement or cancellation to work with you.
Bar Crawl in Central (Happens Every Day!)
Make sure to **Pre-book** your ticket through [our website](www.ontherocksbarcrawl.com/london/book-now)
We're rated number 1 for nightlife on TripAdvisor in Brighton and Barcelona, and 12th in London so you know you'll have a great time ◡̈
People come from LOTS of other channels so please ignore the meetup RSVP number ◡̈
Whether you're new to London or just expanding your social circle, bar crawling is a fantastic way to meet people! Every day our crawl is full of lively people who are just there to meet new friends and have a good time. Guides will take you to at least 5 great bars and clubs in the centre of London.
The guides make sure to make everyone feel included, encourage mixing within the group and introduce everyone. This makes it a great activity whether you come alone or with friends.
We hope to meet you soon :)
INFO:
exact meeting point shared once you purchase a ticket (prices vary depending on when you book but start at £19.50)
Included is :
\- Entry to four bars and a club
\- A free shot at each bar
\- exclusive reduced drink deals at every venue
\- access to the photos that we take with our big fancy camera
BRING ID! 18+ years old only (Sorry, it's the law :/ ) Make sure to bring a valid Driving Licence or Passport, other forms of ID (including photocopies of the above) are unlikely to be accepted by the venues that we visit. Make sure to bring ID no matter your age.
\*\*\*Please note: Due to previous bad experiences, we are unfortunately no longer able to accept stag/hen dos (or same-sex groups of more than 9) on our main crawl. To book a private crawl with us, please contact london@ontherocksbarcrawl.com\*\*\*
Ts&Cs apply: [https://ontherocksbarcrawl.com/brighton/terms-and-conditions/](https://ontherocksbarcrawl.com/brighton/terms-and-conditions/)
☕ Coffee & New Friends: a sip of the world 🫂
**IMPORTANT:** To RSVP you will need to register on the **WeMeet app** [here.](https://www.weroad.com/wemeet/events/london/coffee-new-friends-a-sip-of-the-world-cc554632-f01d-43a8-ab64-14ace0538f81)
Looking for an easy plan after work that doesn’t end at 1AM?
This is your excuse to slow down, grab a coffee, and meet new people, all before sunset. No loud music, no dress code, just good vibes, nice chats, and the perfect way to break the routine midweek.
Every month we meet in a different café: always a cool spot, sometimes with coffee beans from faraway places, sometimes with that perfect matcha or chai. It’s like a little trip without leaving the city, through flavours, stories, and new faces around the table.
✨ **Why join?**
– Enjoy cafés with a little twist
– Meet people in a chill, no-pressure setting
– Do something different with your afternoon
📌 **How it works:**
– We reveal the café **the day before via WeMeet**
– You usually spend around £4-8 (unless you go wild on cake)
– **Virtual** **host:** you're the main characters of the evening
An easy plan for curious minds (and caffeine lovers).
🏸 Social Badminton Session📍Stratford📶 Mixed Ability
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/42521
**Game Description:**
Come and play in a casual, friendly & social badminton session. The session is for mixed ability players (mainly beginners & intermediate players). So please be respectful and kind towards less experienced players - we all have to start somewhere 🧡
🌱 We use YONEX MAVIS 300 Nylon Shuttlecocks.
🏸 We have a few spare rackets if needed.
Format: We play doubles for the whole time and keep rotating opponents/partners across courts so everyone plays each other.
Venue:
🚪Entrance to the sports hall is on the corner of Celebration Avenue and Temple Mills Ln
🧼There are showers, changing rooms & a water fountain at the venue 🚶♂️5 minute walk from Stratford International DLR Station
🚗 Paid car parking is available on site
Rules
Classic doubles rules - can be explained at the start of the session if you’re new to badminton or need a reminder 🤝
User Experience Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
E is for Emergency Exits: The Fight for Independence @ Imperial War Museum
Join us at **Emergency Exits: The Fight for Independence in Malaya, Kenya and Cyprus at the Imperial War Museum, London.**
***(Fancy the museum, but not this exhibition? Feel free to sign up and just visit the museum sections you want to see.)***
*Emergency Exits* focuses on three wars in the 1950s: in Malaya (now Malaysia), Kenya and Cyprus. It explores the motivations of key figures, the responses of the British colonial authorities and how these conflicts affected ordinary people.
You’ll hear stories from people on different sides as they share their thoughts on the wars that shaped their lives.
The exhibition also explores the British Government’s attempts to prevent documents relating to the conflicts from being published. In 2011, following a long battle by campaigners, the Government revealed that thousands of these files were still held in a secure archive. *Emergency Exits* helps unpick the path towards recognition in the UK.
Please note: *Sections of this exhibition contain themes including racism, sexual violence and torture.*
Read more: [https://www.iwm.org.uk/events/emergency-exits-the-fight-for-independence-in-malaya-kenya-and-cyprus](https://www.iwm.org.uk/events/emergency-exits-the-fight-for-independence-in-malaya-kenya-and-cyprus)
**MEET DETAILS:**
**From 2:15pm: MEET IN CAFE (optional)**
Meet in the Imperial War Museum's [cafe](www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-london/eat-drink).
**3.00pm: ENTER THE EXHIBITION**
[Imperial War Museum](https://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-london), Lambeth Road, London, SE1 6HZ
**4:45pm: PUB SOCIAL (optional)**
We'll have a table booked in a nearby pub - location TBC!
**TICKETS:**
**Free to enter** \- no need to book a ticket\.
**GETTING THERE:**
TUBE: Lambeth North (7 minutes' walk), Elephant & Castle (10 minutes)
TRAIN: Waterloo (14 minutes' walk)
[Find more info here](https://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-london/getting-here)
**WHATSAPP GROUP FOR PRE-VISIT CHAT & LIVE LOCATION ON THE DAY:**
**If you are on the 'Going' list only,** please join the event WhatsApp group to help you find the group on the day. **The link will be shared in the Event Comments below at least 48 hours before the event.**
*Joining this WhatsApp group will make your phone number visible to other members in the group.*
**PLEASE NOTE:**
* LoMAZ events are run by volunteers. We have an attendee limit to help the host manage the event. We prefer a smaller, friendlier group.
* Once all the spaces are taken, Meetup adds you to the Waitlist. If someone drops out, waitlisted attendees are automatically moved to the 'Going' list by Meetup in order of priority.
* **If you can no longer attend, please change your RSVP to 'Not Going' as soon as possible.** Then someone on the waitlist can take your place.
**We remove members from the LoMAZ Meetup group who:**
* **RSVP as ‘Going' but then do not show up three times in a row.**
* **RSVP as ‘Going' but then change their RSVP to 'No' five times in a row.**
* **Are on the Waitlist or who have not RSVPd, but turn up anyway.**
**Thank you! — The LoMAZ Admin Team**
Image credit: Imperial War Museum by Peter Trimming, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
PR Event for our Congolese Supper Club
Welcome to our PR event and thank you for your participation. This event is for you experience our Congolese Supper Club and get to know the brand. You are going to be recorded and be photograph. Not all participants are going to be use in our campaign. Food and drinks are provided all throughout the event. This will take place on Sunday 28th December in Peckham at 2pm till 6pm. The exact location will be released soon. This a non-refundable ticket. Please write your name and email in the box below.
https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QTTTI55J
Social @ Tate Modern Evening Gallery Exploration & PopWorld Afterparty! 🎨🎶
# ✨ **Join Us for an Unforgettable Friday Social at Tate Modern!** 🎨🌟
**ABOUT:**
Get ready for an electrifying evening at **Tate Modern Lates**, where art, music, and good vibes collide! 🎶🖼️ Housed in the iconic former Bankside Power Station, Tate Modern is a global beacon of contemporary art, showcasing jaw-dropping works from legends like Picasso, Warhol, and Hockney, alongside cutting-edge installations that’ll spark your imagination. 🏛️✨ With its striking industrial architecture, sprawling Turbine Hall, and breathtaking views of the Thames, this isn’t just a gallery—it’s an experience! 🌉
On this special night, Tate Modern stays open late, buzzing with **exclusive events**, live music, pop-up talks, workshops, and interactive activities. 🎤🎭 Whether you’re an art aficionado or just love a vibrant atmosphere, there’s something for everyone! This is a **social event**, so you’ll have plenty of chances to mingle, make new friends, and share your excitement over a masterpiece or two. 😄👥 Don’t miss out—check out the full program here: 🔗 [Tate Modern Lates](https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/tate-modern-lates)
## **Admission Details:**
* **Free for the first sign-ups** secure your spot early! IF YOU CLICKED ATTEND AND ARE ON THE ATTENDEES LIST THEN YOU ARE IN!
* After the free allocation you will have to buy your RSVP through the meetup app. Please show your RSVP on the meetup app to the host on arrival. You are paying for signing up late and having the privilege of joining and mingling with our group and entry to the afterparty. Hosts will be checking RSVPs on the meetup app.
**SCHEDULE:**
🕖 **Until 6:45pm-7:15 PM**: Meet us **inside** the TURBINE HALL entrance. Look for our friendly hosts wearing a red lanyard. As you enter the turbine hall we will be gathering a short distance away from the entrance.
🕖 **7:15 PM–9:25 PM**: Dive into the Tate Modern Lates program! 🎉 Explore in small groups, soak up the art, join a workshop, or groove to live music in the Turbine Hall. From thought-provoking exhibitions to hands-on activities, you’ll be spoiled for choice. 🖌️🎨 Pop to the **CORNER Café Bar** to regroup and share your highlights! Unwind with a drink, enjoy the chic vibe, and keep the conversations flowing with your new friends. Check out the vibe here: 🔗 [CORNER Café Bar](https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern/corner)
🕤 **10:15 PM**: meet outside the Corner Bar entrance! We will gather for 5 mins before we walk across the bridge to the after party venue Popworld on Watling St (next to the magnificent St. Pauls Cathederal) that will be open through the morning. Set an alarm for the meeting point or meet us at Popworld. Bring ID and mention ZEN or ZEN'S MEETUP for entry.
Directions to popworld: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dmAPMXLTyCXwFZmn6
🎉 **Come for the art, stay for the connections!** This is your chance to experience Tate Modern’s magic, meet awesome people, and make memories in one of London’s most iconic cultural hotspots. See you there! 😎🙌
### Important Details
* **Dress Code**: Smart casual; no athletic tracksuits or sports trainers.
* **Bring ID** for entry to the bar venues.
* **More Info**: Check the event page for additional details.
* **Join up now** \- if we have a lot of sign ups we may introduce a fee for any additional new joiners \(through the meetup RSVP system\)\. Avoid this by signing up early
* **WARNING:** I cannot stress strongly enough about turning up on time as described. I won't be answering any messages or calls from late comers. You will have to use the schedule and guess work to find the group.
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**Some Tips:**
1. **Let’s all commit to updating our RSVPs if plans change**—it helps us plan better and ensures great attendance for everyone. If you RSVP “yes” but don’t attend and don’t update your RSVP, you may be removed from the group to keep things fair. No stress, though—you can rejoin for a small £10 fee! Just send me a DM, and I’ll share the PayPal details to get you back in.
2. **Turn Up on Time at the start!** This helps the quality of the event and helps you.
3. If you are struggling with the **app**, use the web page instead, that's what I use.
4. **Attendee Numbers & Guest Lists:** We have this event listed at least on two groups and the guest list includes attendees from all. You can see the list of attendees here:
[https://www.meetup.com/zensingles/](https://www.meetup.com/zensingles/)
[https://www.meetup.com/cityzenlondon/](https://www.meetup.com/cityzenlondon/)
[https://www.meetup.com/LoveLife](https://www.meetup.com/LoveLife)
5. Join our **social media**:
**Instagram**: [https://www.instagram.com/cityzen.london/](https://www.instagram.com/cityzen.london/)
**X:** https://x.com/CityZenLondon
6. **Our WhatsApp group:** [See private comment in the comments section below]. We have a few rules including no ads, no DMs unless recipient is in the "Direct Messaging List" or risk removal and £10 rejoin fee.
7. **Support Our Amazing London Event Hosts! 🙌**
Our incredible crew of hosts is the heartbeat of London’s buzzing meetup scene, bringing people together for unforgettable experiences that spark connection, growth, and fun! 🌟 From museum adventures to flirty dating mixers, these rockstar hosts pour their energy, time, and passion into creating events that level up your social and communication skills. But hosting isn’t easy—it takes resources, effort, and heart. 💖
Please consider supporting our hosts with a donation to keep the good vibes flowing and help us make London the ultimate social hub! 🚀 Below, meet our hosts for this event and see how you can chip in to fuel their amazing work.
8. To encourage signing up early to events and regulate the number of attendees a late joiner/overflow fee may be applied to an event for any **additional** people wanting to join the event. This may happen on the day or even an hour before the event. So there may be people who obtained a free RSVP to network with our group and some who had to pay. If you have successfully signed up to our event on meetup paid or not then you are in. Happy networking
**Zen & The Meetup Groups**
*The Visionary Social Connector*
Zen, our AI guru with 25 years in the game, founded these meetups to transform his own social skills and now helps others do the same. From sparking in-person networking to coordinating epic events, Zen’s passion for connection is unstoppable. Help him keep the momentum going!
Support Zen: Donate to cover event planning tools, venue bookings, and more. **[Donation Link](https://paypal.me/Zenswalks)**
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**Disclaimer, Liability Waiver & Media Consent**
By attending this event, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
**Organiser Identity** – The organiser operates under the community name **“ZEN”**, which is used as an alias for privacy and branding purposes. By joining, you understand that “ZEN” refers to the organiser and/or designated hosts of this event. **Assumption of Risk** – You understand and accept that participation in any social, recreational, or group activity involves inherent risks, including but not limited to personal injury, illness, property damage, or other unforeseen incidents. You voluntarily choose to attend at your own sole risk. **Personal Responsibility** – You are solely responsible for your own safety, health, wellbeing, and personal belongings at all times. It is your responsibility to exercise good judgment, act responsibly, and take appropriate precautions before, during, and after the event. **No Organiser Liability** – The organiser, hosts, volunteers, and the community known as **ZEN** accept no responsibility and shall not be held liable for any injury, loss, damage, accident, theft, or any other issue that may arise as a result of your participation. **Guests** – If you bring guests, you accept full responsibility for their conduct, safety, and understanding of this disclaimer. **Independent Event** – This event may be held in conjunction with other social or non-singles meetup groups. ZEN is not responsible for the actions, behaviour, or arrangements of any third parties. **Media Consent** – By attending this event, you consent to being photographed, filmed, or recorded. You grant ZEN and its organisers the irrevocable right to use such images and recordings for promotional, marketing, social media, and community purposes without compensation or further approval. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, it is your responsibility to inform the organiser in advance and to remove yourself from areas where filming or photography is taking place. **Acceptance of Terms** – By attending, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accepted this disclaimer. You release ZEN, its organisers, hosts, volunteers, and members from all claims, demands, or causes of action, whether known or unknown, arising out of your participation or the use of photography/videography captured at the event.
Your attendance at this event signifies your full acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree, you should not attend. not agree, you should not attend.
Deeper Discussions - Non-fiction Book Club 📚💬
⚠️ **Please read the book** 🙏🏽, and avoid last minute AI summaries.
14 votes - The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
9 votes - It Didn't Start with You by Mark Wolynn
Join us for Deeper Discussions, where we dive into thought-provoking non-fiction books that challenge perspectives, inspire growth, and spark meaningful conversations. Whether you're an avid reader or just curious about exploring new ideas, this is a space to reflect, share, and gain new insights into the world around us. 🌍💡
**How does it work?**
* 2 books have already been voted on selected last month for reading
* We will split into two groups based on any of the two books you've been reading this month 💬
* Everyone shares summary / thoughts 🧠
* Focused Discussion on a specific chapter or topic / theme from the book for 30 minutes 📚
* Open Q&A regarding the book and any related topics ❓
**What to Expect?**
🔍 **Deep Discussions**: We’ll explore key themes, insights, and arguments from this month’s two books 💬📚
💡 **Critical Thinking & Reflection**: Engage in conversations that go beyond surface-level takeaways. Challenge perspectives, question assumptions, and discover new ways of thinking. 🤔✨
🌿 **Personal & Collective Growth**: Non-fiction books have the power to transform our understanding of society, relationships, and ourselves 🧠🚀
**How to get the most out of this event?**
📝 **Read the Book (or key summaries!):** While reading the full book is ideal, even exploring key ideas through summaries or reviews can help you engage in the discussion. 📖✨
🗣 **Respect & Openness:** Every perspective matters. This is a space for discussion, not debate. Stay curious, listen actively, and engage with an open mind. 🙏🌱
🤝 **Be Ready to Share & Learn:** What resonated with you? What challenged you? Personal reflections make the discussion richer and more meaningful. 💡🌍
📌 **Why a Non-Fiction Book Club?**
📖 **Expand Your Perspective:** Learn from diverse ideas, and real-world experiences. 🌏✨
🧠 **Foster Intellectual Growth:** Engage in stimulating conversations that challenge and refine your thinking. 💭🔄
💬 **Deepen Connections:** Connect with like-minded individuals who value insightful discussions and continuous learning. 🤝📚
**Who is this event for?**
* You love exploring ideas that shape the world. 🌎
* You enjoy thought-provoking discussions. 🗣
* You want to engage in meaningful conversations beyond small talk. 💡
* You’re open to challenging your assumptions and learning from others. 🔄
**What's in it for you?**
* 💡 **A Space for Reflection:** Step back and think critically about important ideas.
* 📚 **New Perspectives:** Gain insights from both the book and fellow participants.
* 🤝 **Deep Connections:** Meet others who share a love for learning and growth.
**Ready to dive into big ideas?**
🌊 Join us for an evening of engaging, insightful discussions on a book that **challenges**, **inspires**, and **expands** the way we think. 🌟
We really hope to see you there! 👋
**About Deeper Connections**
We have a mission at Deeper Connections to improve the quality of people's lives through conversation. All our events are centred around the concept of connecting deeply, because we believe we all deserve to be seen, felt and understood for who we really are. To have the 'deeper conversation' approach when relating with others can change our lives and can change the world.
**Our Values**
* **Respect:** Treat everyone with kindness and consideration. ❤️
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🏐 Volleyball Session 📍Sobell Leisure Centre 📶 Mixed Ability
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/34055
**Game Description:**
Please be aware that our sessions are also on our own mobile app. Therefore, the number of participants you currently see may not reflect the total number of participants.
Elevate your volleyball skills at our adult coaching sessions! Led by expert coaches, our sessions cater to all levels, from beginners to experienced players. Develop your technique, agility, and teamwork through drills and gameplay. Join our vibrant community and unleash your full potential on the court. Let's play, learn, and excel together.
**Rules**
By booking this session, you acknowledge and agree to comply with our terms and conditions, privacy policies, and cancellation policy, which can be found below.
**Terms & Conditions at:**
https://www.littlegiantsvc.com/terms-and-conditions
**Privacy Policy at:**
https://www.littlegiantsvc.com/privacy-policy
User Experience Events Near You
Connect with your local User Experience community
Franklin Park Conservatory (and optional stop at East Market)
First Sundays are free admission at Franklin Park Conservatory. Sunday, January 4th, is also the last day The Palm House will be open before renovations begin. Let’s meet, enjoy a respite from January weather, and wander the gardens. Free neanthe bella palms are available to guests, beginning at 10am, while supplies last. Afterwards, we can visit the nearby East Market (212 Kelton Avenue).
Pickleball.
CHANGED to WEDNESDAYS
COLUMBUS RECREATION CENTERS require membership fee to play. Register & Pay at the desk when you arrive. $5 day pass is available.
I have some extra pickle ball paddles and balls if you don’t have one. Definitely bring your own paddle if you have one and bring some balls if you have them.
Legal Stuff: The event hosts/Organizers are just fellow member volunteers. By participating in any event, you assume all risks of liability and injury inherent in these activities. You are responsible for your own safety and for determining if you are in condition fit to participate. You are also responsible for knowing and abiding by all laws and rules during your participation in any event.
Photos & or Video: by attending these events you acknowledge photos and or video may be taken and used on this and other platforms.
HTML5 Master Series (Class 01 of 04) (SPECIAL OFFERING)
**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:**
1. The dates listed for this series are about 95% reliable. We are completing our 2026 schedule as we speak, so minor adjustments are still occurring.
2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee, though this first offering is free on a first-come, first-served basis.
3. Each class, from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective, is a separate entity.
**Introduction:**
HTML5 is the foundational technology for modern web development, serving as the standard markup language for structuring and presenting content on the World Wide Web. Developed through a collaboration between the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and the Web Hypertext Application Technology Working Group (WHATWG), HTML5 provides a robust system of elements (tags) that tell a browser how to display text, images, and multimedia in a clear and meaningful way. It works in concert with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for presentation and JavaScript for interactivity, forming the core technology stack for virtually all websites and many web applications today.
One of the significant advancements of HTML5 is the introduction of powerful new features and elements designed to improve functionality and simplify development. Key additions include native multimedia support via the \ and \ tags, allowing developers to embed media without third-party plugins. It also offers new form controls for better user input, such as date and email types, and introduces web storage capabilities to store data offline for enhanced performance. These features streamline the process of building rich, interactive web experiences.
A significant focus of HTML5 is enhanced semantics and better structural organization of content. New semantic elements like , , , , and \ provide meaningful structure to documents, which aids in search engine optimization (SEO) and improves accessibility for assistive technologies. These elements define different parts of a webpage (e.g., a header for the top, a nav for navigation links, a footer for the bottom), making the code more readable and understandable for both developers and machines. This emphasis on clear structure helps in creating more logical and maintainable websites.
Developing websites in today's competitive environment requires taking advantage of every technique you can to get the maximum exposure possible. Our HTML5 class will not only show you what's new in the HTML specification, but also the best way to develop optimized web pages that get the attention your client and/or company requires.
**The breakdown of the four-class series is as follows:**
**Class 1: Introduction to Web Structure and Basic HTML5**
This class introduces the core concepts of web development, the history of HTML, and the fundamental structure of an HTML5 document.
* **Topics**:
* **Web Architecture Overview**: How browsers, servers, and web pages interact.
* **HTML Fundamentals**: Understanding elements, tags, and attributes.
* **Basic Document Structure**: Using !DOCTYPE html, html, head, and body.
* **Text Formatting**: Headings (h1 to h6), paragraphs (p), and text-level semantics (e.g., strong, em, br).
* **Lists and Links**: Creating ordered (ol) and unordered (ul) lists, and linking between pages using anchor tags (a).
* **Activity**: Students create a basic personal webpage containing text, a list of hobbies, and a link to an external website.
**Class 2: Semantic HTML5 and Multimedia Integration**
Class 2 focuses on modern HTML5 elements that provide meaning (semantics) to content, improving accessibility and search engine optimization. It also covers adding images and multimedia.
* **Topics**:
* **Semantic Elements**: Understanding and implementing elements like header, footer, nav, section, and article.
* **Images**: Adding images using the img tag and attributes like src, alt, width, and height.
* **Multimedia**: Embedding audio and video content using the audio and video tags.
* **File and Folder Structure**: Best practices for organizing project files and managing file paths.
* **Activity**: Students refactor their Class 1 project to use a proper semantic layout and add an image and a link to a video file.
**Class 3: Forms and User Input**
This session is dedicated to building interactive HTML5 forms, which are essential for capturing user data and input.
* **Topics**:
* **Form Basics**: Using the form element, action and method attributes.
* **Input Types**: Exploring various input types (e.g., text, password, checkbox, radio, date, submit).
* **Form Elements**: Utilizing label, textarea, select, option, and button.
* **Client-side Validation**: Implementing HTML5 validation attributes like required, minlength, and pattern.
* **Activity**: Students build a complete contact form with different input fields, radio buttons, and basic HTML5 validation.
**Class 4: Introduction to CSS3 and Basic Styling**
The final class introduces Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to style the HTML content and make the web pages visually appealing and accessible.
* **Topics**:
* **CSS Fundamentals**: The role of CSS, selectors, properties, and values.
* **Integrating CSS**: Using inline, internal, and external style sheets.
* **The Box Model**: Understanding margin, padding, border, and content for basic layout.
* **Basic Styling**: Changing colors, fonts, and text alignment.
* **Accessibility Basics**: Identifying principles of web design usability and accessibility, including ARIA labels.
* **Activity**: Students apply an external CSS file to their Class 3 form project to style the layout, colors, and fonts, culminating in a well-structured and styled webpage.
PBR-Ugly Sweater/Holiday Sweater Party
You must check into with the host and say you are with Suzie or Columbus Meetup
To get the drink specials you must check in before 8:30 pm
These are the drinks specials:
$3 Domestic Draft- Miller Lite & Coors Light
$3 Well Liquor Cocktails (no doubles/no redbull/no shots)
$4 Vizzy Seltzers
$5 Select Call Liquor-Titos, Bacardi, Bombay, Cazadores Reposado, & Jack Daniels (no doubles/no redbull/no shots)
$5 Select Shots- White Tea Shots & Fireball
HTML5 Master Series (Class 02 of 04) (SPECIAL OFFERING)
**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:**
1. The dates listed for this series are about 95% reliable. We are completing our 2026 schedule as we speak, so minor adjustments are still occurring.
2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee, though this first offering is free on a first-come, first-served basis.
3. Each class, from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective, is a separate entity.
**Introduction:**
HTML5 is the foundational technology for modern web development, serving as the standard markup language for structuring and presenting content on the World Wide Web. Developed through a collaboration between the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and the Web Hypertext Application Technology Working Group (WHATWG), HTML5 provides a robust system of elements (tags) that tell a browser how to display text, images, and multimedia in a clear and meaningful way. It works in concert with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for presentation and JavaScript for interactivity, forming the core technology stack for virtually all websites and many web applications today.
One of the significant advancements of HTML5 is the introduction of powerful new features and elements designed to improve functionality and simplify development. Key additions include native multimedia support via the \ and \ tags, allowing developers to embed media without third-party plugins. It also offers new form controls for better user input, such as date and email types, and introduces web storage capabilities to store data offline for enhanced performance. These features streamline the process of building rich, interactive web experiences.
A significant focus of HTML5 is enhanced semantics and better structural organization of content. New semantic elements like , , , , and \ provide meaningful structure to documents, which aids in search engine optimization (SEO) and improves accessibility for assistive technologies. These elements define different parts of a webpage (e.g., a header for the top, a nav for navigation links, a footer for the bottom), making the code more readable and understandable for both developers and machines. This emphasis on clear structure helps in creating more logical and maintainable websites.
Developing websites in today's competitive environment requires taking advantage of every technique you can to get the maximum exposure possible. Our HTML5 class will not only show you what's new in the HTML specification, but also the best way to develop optimized web pages that get the attention your client and/or company requires.
**The breakdown of the four-class series is as follows:**
**Class 1: Introduction to Web Structure and Basic HTML5**
This class introduces the core concepts of web development, the history of HTML, and the fundamental structure of an HTML5 document.
* **Topics**:
* **Web Architecture Overview**: How browsers, servers, and web pages interact.
* **HTML Fundamentals**: Understanding elements, tags, and attributes.
* **Basic Document Structure**: Using !DOCTYPE html, html, head, and body.
* **Text Formatting**: Headings (h1 to h6), paragraphs (p), and text-level semantics (e.g., strong, em, br).
* **Lists and Links**: Creating ordered (ol) and unordered (ul) lists, and linking between pages using anchor tags (a).
* **Activity**: Students create a basic personal webpage containing text, a list of hobbies, and a link to an external website.
**Class 2: Semantic HTML5 and Multimedia Integration**
Class 2 focuses on modern HTML5 elements that provide meaning (semantics) to content, improving accessibility and search engine optimization. It also covers adding images and multimedia.
* **Topics**:
* **Semantic Elements**: Understanding and implementing elements like header, footer, nav, section, and article.
* **Images**: Adding images using the img tag and attributes like src, alt, width, and height.
* **Multimedia**: Embedding audio and video content using the audio and video tags.
* **File and Folder Structure**: Best practices for organizing project files and managing file paths.
* **Activity**: Students refactor their Class 1 project to use a proper semantic layout and add an image and a link to a video file.
**Class 3: Forms and User Input**
This session is dedicated to building interactive HTML5 forms, which are essential for capturing user data and input.
* **Topics**:
* **Form Basics**: Using the form element, action and method attributes.
* **Input Types**: Exploring various input types (e.g., text, password, checkbox, radio, date, submit).
* **Form Elements**: Utilizing label, textarea, select, option, and button.
* **Client-side Validation**: Implementing HTML5 validation attributes like required, minlength, and pattern.
* **Activity**: Students build a complete contact form with different input fields, radio buttons, and basic HTML5 validation.
**Class 4: Introduction to CSS3 and Basic Styling**
The final class introduces Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to style the HTML content and make the web pages visually appealing and accessible.
* **Topics**:
* **CSS Fundamentals**: The role of CSS, selectors, properties, and values.
* **Integrating CSS**: Using inline, internal, and external style sheets.
* **The Box Model**: Understanding margin, padding, border, and content for basic layout.
* **Basic Styling**: Changing colors, fonts, and text alignment.
* **Accessibility Basics**: Identifying principles of web design usability and accessibility, including ARIA labels.
* **Activity**: Students apply an external CSS file to their Class 3 form project to style the layout, colors, and fonts, culminating in a well-structured and styled webpage.
Morning people unite!! 🐤 ☕ + 💬 @ 5 Bean Coffee
Early-bird coffee and conversation at [5 Bean Coffee](https://5beancoffee.com/)!





























