What we’re about
Hey there,
Our attendee vetted free event-themed socials aim to build authentic social connections founded on genuine mutual passions, interests, hobbies and personalities where enriching conversations flow naturally, and experiences and activities together remain truely memorable
To ensure maximum engagement and enjoyment - we don't do bog standard generic socials which tend to attract indiscriminates making it much harder to find people on the same wavelengh as you. That's why all of our event attendees are pre-screened to ensure they share a mutual passion for the event theme thereeby offering an exciting enriching social haven for busy affable working professionals to de-stress and enjoy yourself doing something you love
Our typical attendees are sociable, young at heart, unmarried & childless 25 - 45 career professions with fun hobbies and interests who share a balance of intellectual, cultural, social and creative prowess. If you were too cool for school, you'll naturally fit right into most events. Oh and lastly one of the final requirements to attend our events is you must have a sense of homour - as well being natural conversationalists and charismatic - our hosts are also witty so if you love havin a laugh then - this should be your go to natural home for finding exciting passion fueled social events!!!!
Best of all - our events are FREE as thankfully most public places in London such as bars, museums, resturants, galleries and even nightclubs are 100% free to get into. Unless we incur a direct fee from the venue (above and beyond group running fees) - we never charge for any events as we firmly believe access to life enrinching hobbies, activities and joy should accessible to everyone irrespective of wealth
------TYPICAL EVENTS OUR HOSTS LOVE PUTTING ON -------
Our fun novel free events cover a wide range of themed social activities that the organiser is personally truely passionate and knowledgeable about including but not limited to:
- Music Nights: For those that love having fun with music, dancing and singing
- Stargazing: Ideal for nature and science lovers, those fascinated by the cosmos & natural history
- Themed Coffee Chats: For polymaths that love interesting chats over a cup of joe
- Karaoke/Sing with Band: For musical people that love entertainment and fun
- Gallery/Museum Visits: Perfect for the literature, art, history buffs & bookworms
- Clubbing/Dancing: For soulful creatives who love musical nightlife, dancing and euphoric times bustin some moves to music you love
- Guided Tours and Leisurely City Walks: To explore London culture & hidden gems
- Wine, cocktail and spirit drinks evening for adventurous connoisseurs who know their bourbon from their French Martini
- Concerts: For music aficionados
- Dinners & Lunches : Perfect for food enthusiasts who love fun, enjoyable and engaging conversations whilst discovery new cuisines from around the globe
- Seminars/Lectures: On fascinating topics for the curious minds wanting to converse beyond boring small talk
- Sporting Activities: For members who love playing sports, into fitness/gym/nutrition and being active
The best part? Our events are free and hosted by experienced convivial socializers truely passionate about every event theme we host ensuring authentic enjoyable experiences and entertainment for attendees
------SCREENING FOR MUTUAL INTERESTS & LIKE MINDED PEOPLE-------
To maintain standards, we ask a screening question to ensure genuine interest in the event theme, leading to more engaging and enjoyable experiences for participants. We value quality over quantity, so our events have RSVP limits to foster excellent conversation dynamics and enjoyable stimulating social mixing/activities with the right people
Lastly, our events are not singles / dating events but a friendly inclusive female freindly hassle free environment. We value respectful but fun interactions and genuine connections. Anyone attending with inappropriate intentions or does not demonstrate genuine passion for the event theme will be asked to leave.
Let's keep it real, fun and enjoyable for everyone that attends the event
Lucas
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 🔭Free Stargazing With Telescopes & Wine ☾Prov Date☽🪐Camden Town Tube Station, London
Do you look up and marvel with insatiable curiosity at both the beauty and the wonder of the universe? How it began, our place in it, how life evolved and where else in the cosmos other non-microbial life might live (almost every star you see has planets orbiting with up to 20 billion habitable exoplanets easily in oyr galaxy alone!)?
Then RSVP to view the potential life harbouring moons of Jupiter, the famous Orion Nebula where stars like our sun were born, the majestic rings of Saturn, the international space station, the interstella Atlas comet that's just entered our solar system, Tau Ceti star with 2 Earth like planets orbiting in the habitable zone, remnants of supernova witnessed by our early ancestors plus a range of other fascinating celestial wonderments (comets, star systems, galaxies) over drinks and engaging chats and banter this Sept fully hosted by me - a passionate amateur astronomer and former global Reuters journalist covering big picture science related stories.
And yes - no I didn't make it up - NASA really has found the best evidence to date of ancient life on Mars so we'll defo take a look at the red planet!
In between observing - we'll have drinks and engaging chats on all astronomy related topics for those inclined (Astrobiology, SETI/Femi Paradox, cosmology, space exploration, exoplanetology, astrophysics etc) as well as non space chatter and banter too. No doubt I'll hear the usual jokes we've all heard hundreds of times before! If those don't make you laugh, then my impersonation of Los Angeles ET will! 👽
====Joining Astronomers Group & Telescopes =====
I'm able to take a limited number of people (please only RSVP if you can make it) to join my friendly informal relaxed London amateur astronomers' club that have been for over a decade with their regulars made up of up to about 150 people. As there will be people attending from this private Astronomers group as well as others from one of my other groups - the total attendees will be far higher than rsvps here and the public liability insurance only covers a max number of people - hence I need to impose strict limits on attendance.Over the years we have enjoyed numerous social evenings of stargazing and thought provoking chatter with people of all ages and varying levels of astronomy knowledge - so complete beginners that are genuinely curious about the universe are very welcome. If you are just looking to meet generic randoms then there are others groups that will better cater for that. The world renowed BBC Television Sky at Night also attended our events pre covid and interviewed some of us for it's show that aired on BBC1 in Feb 2019. BBC Radio London (94.9 FM / digital) were there Aug 2023 to cover our meteor shower event broadcasting live to millions of Londoners for 3 hours
You don't need a telescope as you will be able to view through scopes belonging to me and other club members (as long as you behave responsibly and don't temper with expensive equipment). If you have your own telescope/binoculars feel free to bring along and I can help you setting it up if you're a newbie.
Alcoholic beverage (wine, beer, cider only), hot drinks and food/snacks will be available to purchase from the indoor cafe at the observation point which Regent's park keep open exclusively for our group so no need to bring your own drinks/snacks
====ITINERARY=====
We will meet outside Camden Station. After a short wait for anyone delayed, I will escort everyone to our observation point in the park about 15-20 minutes walk away and brief you in terms of what to expect, observing etiquette, tips, equipment handling and take any questions you have - weather general or astronomy/cosmology related.After Drinks: Unless I have a very important 9AM Thursday deadline for a client presentation or something - most of us usually head our way back to Camden for another drink till about midnight. I will annouce the pub to all on the walk back.
===What Can You Expect To See (this time of year)? ====
- Orion Nebula
- Jupiter and 4 moons
- Meteors
- Andromedia Galaxy
- Saturn, rings & moon
- Star clusters such as the Pleiades & Owl Cluster etc
- International Space station fly by
- Venus & Mercury
- Binary & tripple star systems (think planet Tatooine in Starwars!),
- Neptune
- Uranuus
- Mars
- Our moon
- A look towards the galactic centre where that supermassive £22b black hole sits (Sagittarius A)
More here from Jodrell Bank Observatory/Astrophysics Centre:
http://www.jb.man.ac.uk/astronomy/nightsky/
Guide to viewing the cosmos for beginners:
https://phys.org/news/2018-05-universe-distant-starstips-cosmology-backyard.html#jCp===Weather Dependent=====
The event is subject to clear skies forecasts on the night so if on the actual afternoon of the event the weather forecasts looks unsuitable beyond doubt then I will postpone so please check the event status on the day of the event . If this event is still listed here at 5PM on the day, it will be going ahead at the designated day and time!Happy Stargazing
Lucas Skywalker (DJ, Musician & Producer!)
