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**It's back! By popular demand, we’re excited to be heading for round three... with our latest Ceilidh Night!** Yep on the back of our last two amazing experiences - we've organised another lively Scottish folk music, fast-paced dancing, and a room full of friendly faces 💃 And as always, we’ll start the evening at a pub in Camden, giving you the chance to grab a drink and get to know some of our community a little better, before heading over together to the main event. We’ll start the evening at a pub in Camden, giving you the chance to grab a drink and get to know some of our community a little better, before heading over together to the main event. At the Ceilidh, you’ll be guided through simple steps by an expert caller who keeps things light, energetic, and totally beginner-friendly. And with all the spinning and swapping partners, it’s not only a brilliant way to shake off the work week - it also burns as many calories as a full-on gym session 🔥 Once the dancing wraps up, there’ll be time to cool off, share the experience, and grab a drink with your new friends. Best of all, while Ceilidhs can cost over £25 in the city, we’ve secured an amazing discount, **making the whole night just £10.35pp.** This high-energy evening was incredible fun last time and so well-worth joining us for this one! **\- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \-** **WHERE/WHEN** To start the event, we will be meeting at a pub for social drinks **from 6:45pm.** However, we'd ask you arrive **no later than 7:15pm,** so that we can head over to the venue together in time for the start of the night. Starting Pub - The Camden Eye, 2 Kentish Town Rd, London NW1 9NX ([https://maps.app.goo.gl/D2oC7h2cr26cfvP59](https://maps.app.goo.gl/D2oC7h2cr26cfvP59)) Closest Tube Stations: Camden Town (3 min walk), Camden Road (5 min walk) Finish time: 10:30PM **\- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \-** **JOIN THE COMMUNITY** Set up in November 2021, our project was set up to help 20s and 30s in London meet, connect and hopefully build life-long friendships. To help make this happen, we also host all kinds of events from free social walks, games evenings, day trips, social events, activity nights to picnics. To learn more about our community or to follow us on social media, please follow one of the links below. **Website - [https://friendship-project.co.uk](https://friendship-project.co.uk/)** **Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship](https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship)**

Join us for a fun-filled evening of laughter and friendship at our South Asian Comedy Night & Social Hangout! * Step 1: Book the comedy show [here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brown-sauce-comedy-club-asian-comedy-night-ft-maria-shehata-london-tickets-1986004534023?aff=erelexpmlt) * Step 2: Meet and chat at 7:00 at Collab Tower (the comedy venue). There's a little bar and hangout area while we wait for the show * Step 3: Go to the show at 7:30 and have a great time. There may be after-drinks, but it depends on how people are feeling. This event is the perfect opportunity to meet new friends who share your love for comedy and explore the vibrant South Asian community in our city. Whether you're a comedy enthusiast or simply looking to unwind and make new connections, this event promises to be a memorable experience. Come prepared to laugh, mingle, and create lasting memories with fellow South Asians who appreciate the power of laughter in bringing people together. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to enjoy a night of comedy and camaraderie!

**Best place to be Every Friday in London for some raw Stand Up Comedy.** This group is for people who wanna have a laugh, make new connections, be inspired or simply have a fun night in London. **Meetup Details:** Doors open at 6:30pm. Early birds are guaranteed the best seats. Plus all Meetup Members are guaranteed Happy Hour for the entire show ;) **When:** Every Friday, mark it in your diary...tell a friend. **Where:** Located in Camden (near Mornington Crescent) at Kiss The Sky Bar, 11 Camden High Street NW1 7JE. **Grab your tickets at:** https://freakyfridayscomedy.eventbrite.com Looking forward to seeing you all! **Remember to Follow us on Instagram for Weekly Updates: @freakyfridays69**

The Queens Pub in Crouch End! You're invited to join us for an evening of great company, and movie talk at our upcoming Pub Social in the heart of Crouch End. It's an opportunity to unwind and mingle with fellow members of the North London Film Club. Please RSVP to ensure we have an idea of numbers attending. I'll book tables for the evening under David. Feel free to bring friends or anyone interested in joining the group. Make sure to update the RSVP if you can’t make it. That’s very helpful! How to find us: We usually get the three high stool tables along the bar that can be seen in the photo. Come along and be a part of the fun! See you there! Join our Whatsapp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CqLyvsscZ8QCCtHAy9LrwI The link will take you to a waiting room where you write your Meetup username. Once verified, you’ll receive the link to the main WhatsApp group. Date: 17th of April! Time: 7pm until late! Location: The Queens! Address: 26 Broadway Parade, London N8 9DE

We will be meeting at The Racketeer! We will divide into smaller groups to discuss this month's book. It will be very obvious when you arrive to the pub, where our group is, but please feel free to give me a call if you are struggling to find us. For new members, shoot me a message on meetup and I will send through my phone number!

We use MeetUp to advertise our shows. Please grab your tickets through the [LINK](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hoopla-comediasians-and-friends-tickets-1982179989708). # 💃 Super excited for our special Comediasians & Friends show as part of Hoopla's 20th anniversary celebrations 🥳 # Guaranteed mischief 😉 in both short and long form improv and also a jam featuring YOU 🫵 (only if you want to of course) 🎭🎹🫶 Come party with us at our home away from home \-\-\- Grab your tickets through the[ ](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hoopla-comediasians-and-friends-tickets-1982684108541?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl)[LINK](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hoopla-comediasians-and-friends-tickets-1982179989708)[.](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hoopla-comediasians-friends-lunar-new-year-special-tickets-1980857992579) *Ticket:* £8.75 + BF *Time: **Doors open 7:45 pm** / Show at 8pm* *Where: Hoopla Impro, 96 Snowsfields Road, London Bridge, SE1 3SS.* *Tube: London Bridge.*

WOODLAND TRAILS, LAKES. STUNNING BLUEBELL DISPLAY. **WALK START POINT: Snaresbrook Station**\- CENTRAL LINE\. Look for Ken with the Kens Events/Meetup Flag/Badge outside the Central Line Station\. WALK ROUTE: Snaresbrook,Leyton Flats, Hollow Pond, Bush Woods, Chalet Woods, Wanstead Forest, Wanstead Station. WALK DISTANCE: Approx 4.5 miles. WALK END POINT: Wanstead Station- CENTRAL LINE WALK STOP OUT POINT: None **COST of EVENT**: **All of the walks on this group are only £5 each to attend. Payment is not collected before the day of the event to allow you maximum flexibility. Why pay more on other groups for overpriced walks with no afterwalk socialising!!** **The walk is free for holders of the Ken's Events Membership Card.** ENJOY UNIQUE HEALTHY WALKS IN STUNNING GREEN SPACES OR ALONG WATERWAYS IN LONDON. STRENGTHEN NEW FRIENDSHIPS IN A PUB SOCIAL AFTER THE WALK. **Scroll down to see Disclaimer and Notice of Risks.** BREATHE FRESH AIR: Give up the city streets for a day and improve your overall fitness levels on a green walk. Explore and enjoy London's abundant and sometimes secret green spaces, forest areas and surprising surrounding countryside. Meet new people and make some new friends. Walking is a great social activity. Visit parts of London, unknown to most people, that you would not otherwise have a reason to see. **Social Event**: Our walks are social walks, where the emphasis is on meeting new people, enjoying nature, healthy exercise, and fresh air. Our walks are not interrupted with running commentaries or historical lectures, although occasionally features of significance may be pointed out. As such our walks will be continuous with few stops and it is your responsibilty to keep walkers ahead in view and to follow the direction of the walk. We always end the walk at a pub with a convivial atmosphere where the socialising can continue. *Be sure to join us in the pub for the whole experience!* COST of EVENT: Free on production of a Kens Events Membership Card. Otherwise a £5 meetup organiser's contribution will be collected from attendees who are unable to show the Ken's Events Membership Card. WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK? For a list of future walks go to[ http://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/](https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/) Please post no pre-event messages unless you are posting something relevant for the whole group and only post photos of other members with their consent. Kens Events also has a Facebook Page, Instagram and Twitter accounts. [http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events](http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events) Instagram Page [Kenswalks](https://www.instagram.com/weekendgreenwalks/) Twitter [@KenEvents](http://www.twitter.com/KenEvents) Kens Events also has a Facebook Group that you can join. [http://www.facebook.com/groups/Kensevents](http://www.facebook.com/groups/kensevents) RAIN POLICY: Light rain is not usually a problem . However if torrentail rain is forecast, please check back to this webpage on the day of the event around 3 hours before the start for the latest update. Unfortunately no large dogs and small children are permitted on these walks. **NOTICE of RISKS applicable for all walks:** Please dress appropriately for weather and terrain conditions. Only wear good sturdy shoes, with ankle support, and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit for this walk and able to walk for at least 8 miles. This walk is suitable for the average experienced hill walker. Expect some hills. Do not attend this walk if you do not fit that description or if you have a medical condition (especially heart and/or lung conditions) that may impact upon your capability of completing the walk. These walks are city walks and countryside walks where all the usual risks of injury during such walks apply resulting from interactions with road traffic, joggers, cyclists, e-scooters,other members of the public, animals (farm, domestic and wild), plants (allergic reactions), uneven surfaces, including portruding tree roots and potholes and there may be low overhanging branches. In these walks we cross busy roads, use towpaths alongside water, bridlepaths, country lanes and sometimes ill defined paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Some tracks may be muddy and slippery, and conditions may be wet and icy. The walk leader is not and does not purport to be a professional guide, or a medical professional, but is instead a like minded individual who also enjoys hill walking and who is familiar with the intended route. Do not attend this walk unless you accept and consent to the above risks. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself. **DISCAIMER** All Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here [https://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/](https://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/) to find out more about Kens Events/Walks and click on 'read more' to see full disclaimer.

**Welcome, wonderful women,** Our body is our first home, our lifelong companion from the very beginning of life to the very end. And yet, how often do we pause to really listen to her? To understand the subtle signals she sends, the wisdom she carries, and the stories she holds? This circle\* is an invitation to reconnect with our body, to honour her, and to explore the messages she quietly communicates. We will begin the space with a **gentle, nourishing somatic yoga**\*\* practice guided by Barbara, a yoga teacher with a deeply soft and intuitive approach. This is about slowly arriving in the body, opening, and sensing from within - all movements can be adapted, and you are very welcome to move in a way that honours your body, including if you are working with physical limitations. From there, we will move into the circle, into reflection, sharing, and deeper listening. Through gentle exercises, mindful awareness, and guided reflection, we will tune into the rhythms of our nervous system, begin to notice what our bodies are truly communicating, and reconnect with the intelligence that lives within us. **What to expect:** \- A soft somatic opening with an experienced facilitator \- Exploration of how your body speaks to you \- Reflection and sharing in a safe\, expansive circle \- Connection in supportive sisterhood Whether you are curious, seeking alignment, or simply longing for a deeper relationship with yourself, you are welcome exactly as you are. This is a space where nothing needs to be performed or fixed. A space where your body is not judged, but met. A space where your experience is welcome. **Suggested contribution:** £25\*\*\* Please give what feels aligned with your circumstances. Advance-booking recommended. **Practical information:** Dress comfortably. Journals welcome. Mums with babes in arms (up to 6 months) are welcome. Come home to yourself. Come meet your body as your truest companion. Come soften, open, and listen - together. We can’t wait to hold this space with you ✨ *If you have any questions about the space, you’re very welcome to reach out.* *\*These Women’s Circle events are intentionally created for cisgender women.* *\*\*Somatic yoga, grounded in gentle awareness and slow, exploratory movement, invites a feminine, receptive approach that honours intuition and inner sensing. It fosters deep mind–body attunement, supporting emotional release and greater bodily resilience through curiosity and compassionate attention.* *Yoga teacher: Barbara Heck* *[be-unique-yoga.co.uk](https://be-unique-yoga.co.uk "https://be-unique-yoga.co.uk")* *\*\*\*It is at the centre of my heart to make these spaces available to all women; hence, the event is donation-based, with a suggested contribution of £25 to help cover the costs. If you're able to contribute, please consider the suggested donation amount. However, please know your presence is most valuable. Additionally, if you're in a position to support another Sister's participation, I encourage you to pay it forward. Your kindness can make a meaningful difference in someone else's experience. Thank you for your support and generosity. Together, we can create a space where all sisters feel welcomed and supported.*

with a class of wine for the first 6 people Are you welcome to enjoy adrink to have new conversation. to meet new people and find your holidays or flat mate can you come along or with your friends . * te event is free for star you must take a drinks from the bar For more information and booking send text messages at WhatsApp 7958 485070 panos or meetup

**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/gardening-in-small-spaces-house-plants-8/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/gardening-in-small-spaces-house-plants-8/) ⋆⋆⋆ Perfect for beginners. ‘Purple thumbs’ are welcome. For everyone who wishes to learn about plants but doesn’t want to set off on a full-time training course Your space may be a balcony, a tiny front yard, a windy terrace or a dim space in front of a basement window. Do you want to start growing plants but don’t know how? Are you mystified why plants hate you? If you want to begin gardening, you may not know where to start, these sessions with professional gardener Jane Rogers, will instil confidence and drip-feed you with enough knowledge to watch your green fingers grow. This half-day workshop is designed to demystify the reasons that your plants don’t thrive and how to choose the best plants for your type of space. As Jane explains the selection process for your type of terrain, you will construct a flowerpot with individually mixed soil and a seasonal selection of plants to take home. Dig into the wonderful world of gardening – we offer advice and tips for busy people who don’t have a lot of time to care for their new green friends. Jane Rogers is a busy professional gardener and has led many workshops including long and short courses at Kew Gardens, London.

**� Meet Columbus Singles Tonight – Hosted Speed Dating on Zoom** This online speed dating format leans into the human side: strong hosting, repeat attendees, and a sense that the event is part of a growing community. Genuine conversations with real locals — all from your living room. Each round is a brief one-on-one Zoom chat with a Columbus local paired by age and personality. A host keeps the pace comfortable. **Pick your age group and sign up:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=refined-journeys-for-local-single-hearts&ar=18-32&face_v=15.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=refined-journeys-for-local-single-hearts&ar=30-46&face_v=15.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=refined-journeys-for-local-single-hearts&ar=40-58&face_v=15.0) **⚠️ Your RSVP doesn't guarantee a place.** Click your age group link below, register, and take the personality quiz to lock in your spot. Limited places. --- 🎯 **Especially useful for:** - Anyone who likes connecting online before meeting face-to-face - First-timers new to speed dating - People re-entering the dating scene after a break 🧭 **How the session runs** 1. **Sign up** – Tap the link for your age range above. 2. **Fill in the matching quiz** – Helps us find your ideal matches for the evening. 3. **Join on Zoom** – Click the link, jump on, and the host handles the rest. 4. **Speed date** – One-on-one rounds with personality-matched Columbus locals. 🗂 **Quick details** - **Format:** Zoom video session – short timed rounds - 🔥 **Location:** Online from home – no need to go anywhere - **Host:** Live host handling rounds and introductions --- ✨ One Zoom call, genuine conversations, real matches. See you there. 🫶 ✨ Lean version: fewer words, same core offer. Concise by design so people can decide quickly. 🤝 **Community angle** - The host keeps the pace clear and the room welcoming - The atmosphere is guided, social, and easy to join - The community matters as much as the session itself That community angle is deliberate: better conversations, more familiar faces, and stronger momentum over time.

If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php I look forward to seeing you there. Mark Vonder Haar

**Welcome to the Women’s Columbus Bogleheads® Sub-Group** This sub-group is for **women who want to learn and discuss finances in a safe, supportive space**. For those interested in moving towards financial independence and retirement by learning investment basics, choosing your 401(k) investments, minimizing taxes, and more. We’re a local chapter of **Bogleheads®**, following a long-term, practical investment philosophy: [Investment Philosophy](https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy): https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy [Bogleheads Forum](https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php): https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php No question is too small, and no experience is too simple. Share, ask, and learn — at your own pace, without judgment, in a group of like-minded women. Let’s build confidence and knowledge **together**!

Learn how seller finance and notes can create cash flow and new deal opportunities with 40-year investor Eddie Speed **FREE TICKET** 🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-structure-real-estate-deals-using-seller-finance-and-notes-tickets-1984826171509?aff=cicmeetupapp Most real estate investors only know one way to make money: Buy the property. Fix the property. Rent it or sell it. But there’s another side of real estate that can create cash flow, flexibility, and opportunity without only focusing on owning more property. At this month’s Columbus Investors Club, Tiffany and Josh High are sitting down with Eddie Speed - a real estate veteran with 40 years of experience who has closed more than 50,000 note deals. He has spent decades helping investors understand how to structure deals through seller finance and notes, and how to think more like the bank instead of just the buyer. This will be a practical conversation around a part of real estate most people have heard about, but very few truly understand. If you’ve ever wanted to know how to create more opportunities in deals, generate cash flow in a different way, or understand how seller finance actually works in the real world, this is a night you want to be in the room for. You’ll walk away thinking about deals differently, seeing new possibilities, and understanding how creative structuring can open doors that traditional investing alone can’t. **What You’ll Learn** * How seller finance works in real estate deals * How notes fit into real estate and create opportunity * How to structure deals more creatively * How investors generate cash flow by focusing on the payment * How to think like the bank instead of only focusing on owning the property * How this strategy can create flexibility in today’s market **Open Q&A - Ask Eddie Anything About** * Seller finance and how to use it in real deals * How notes work in a practical, beginner-friendly way * Creating cash flow without only relying on rentals * Structuring deals that others might miss * How experienced investors think differently about financing * Common mistakes investors make when they only focus on the property **Why You Should Be in the Room** Because the investors who win in the long run know how to do more than just buy houses. They know how to structure.They know how to create terms.They know how to see opportunities other people miss. This is the kind of conversation that can expand the way you think about real estate entirely. Come ready to learn, ask questions, take notes, and connect with people who are serious about growing in this business. **Reserve your free seat now - and be part of the conversation.** Grab your spot here ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-structure-real-estate-deals-using-seller-finance-and-notes-tickets-1984826171509?aff=cicmeetupapp

**💖 Virtual Speed Dating – Columbia Singles, Curated by Personality** This online speed dating format leans into the human side: strong hosting, repeat attendees, and a sense that the event is part of a growing community. Meet Columbia singles from home. We sort the matching, you just turn up. Quick, hosted rounds on Zoom with Columbia singles paired to your age group and personality. No awkward pauses — just natural conversation. **Register under your age group:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=464.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbia&groupurlname=spark-new-gay-friendships-every-night&ar=18-32&face_v=15.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=464.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbia&groupurlname=spark-new-gay-friendships-every-night&ar=30-46&face_v=15.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=464.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbia&groupurlname=spark-new-gay-friendships-every-night&ar=40-58&face_v=15.0) **⚠️ Important: RSVP ≠ registration.** To join, pick your age group below, sign up, and finish the personality quiz. Spots are limited. --- 👥 **Best for:** - Anyone curious about speed dating in a relaxed setting - Introverts who shine in one-on-one conversations - People re-entering the dating scene after a break 📍 **Event snapshot** - **Format:** Virtual on Zoom – hosted and well-structured - **Location:** Your space – couch, desk, wherever suits you - **Host:** Friendly host guiding every round **How the event unfolds** 1. **Sign up** – Tap the link for your age range above. 2. **Complete the quiz** – Short personality quiz so we can match you well. 3. **Hop on Zoom** – Join the call and your host will walk you through it. 4. **Meet your matches** – Cycle through short chats with compatible Columbia singles. ⭐ *"So much better than apps. Actual conversations with real people."* – Columbia attendee **Frequently Asked Questions** **What happens after?** Mutual matches are sent out after the event. **What's the personality quiz for?** **Do I need experience?** **Do I need anything besides Zoom?** --- ✨ Real people, real conversations — all from your home. 🥰 ✨ Compressed version with the essentials only. Concise by design so people can decide quickly. 🤝 **Community angle** - The host keeps the pace clear and the room welcoming - The community matters as much as the session itself - Repeat attendees help create familiarity and momentum The long-term goal is a room people want to come back to, not a one-off event people forget about.

Dinner and dancing