Documentary Screenings London

Train to Busan Film Screening

## Train to Busan Film Screening ## Get ready for a pre Halloween thrilling zombie ride with Train to Busan on the big screen—perfect for fans of intense action and scares! **📅 29th October 2026** **🚪 Doors: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the film- the venue has a bar area to arrive before the film** **🎬 Film starts: 8:00pm promptly - no ads!** **📍Close-Up Cinema, 97 Sclater St, London E1 6HR, UK** Join us for an in-person screening of the iconic film **Train to Busan**! Experience this acclaimed movie and immerse yourself in its intense storyline and captivating visuals. **Please note - snacks and water allowed in the screening - drinks must be purchased on site (there is a bar available before/after the screening).** **Venue has step free access + accessible toilets.**

"Naza" (2026) is the Doc

Come to this Meetup to watch new 2026 documentary "Naza", documentary awarded the Special Jury Prize at the 2026 Venice International Film Festival, at the Dochouse in Curzon Bloomsbury. This documentary film details the systems behind Israel’s calculated mass killings of Palestinian civilians in Gaza. A reportedly powerful and timely documentary where Israeli soldiers and intelligence officers blow the whistle, from rooftops in Tel Aviv. Reviews are extremely positive - https://www.metacritic.com/movie/naza/?ftag=MCD-06-10aaa1c Doc starts at 7.30pm Drinks & discussion following if we want to - Exmouth Market.

Doc in a Day - SCREENING for the theme “Status”

**Join us for our next screening** **event** showing the short documentary films created at our recent make a *['Doc in a Day'](https://youtu.be/LSqeANwrm7g)* 36-hour filmmaking competition! A few industry professionals will be there to give valuable feedback on the films screened, and will pick a winner and runner-up. **Format of the evening:** * 18:30 - Doors open * 19:00 - Intro to the night and judges * 19.15 - Films screened * Break / drinks * Judges feedback * Q+A with teams \*time permitting * Judges reveal the winner and runner-up! * Drinks and networking for the rest of the evening * 21.00 Close All are welcome to this event. It's usually the participants, the contributors, their friends, previous contestants coming to catch-up and people wondering what we do. **For further news/updates, follow us: [instagram.com/londocnet/](https://www.instagram.com/londocnet/)** You can watch the teaser trailer for 'Doc in a Day' [here](https://youtu.be/LSqeANwrm7g). Hope to see you there! LDN Team \*LDN is a team of volunteers and we appreciate your support.

A Twisted Weekday Tour of Film History 🎥

Join me for.... A Twisted Weekday Tour of Film History! 🎥 We'll meet between 2pm & 2.15ish, outside Farringdon train station \~ the tour will be between 2.15ish & 5.15ish. We will explore early film history, filming locations of various films across a century plus of cinema, & more! The tour is just £5 or Pay What You Feel. We will find somewhere vegan friendly to grab summut to eat along the way 😊

Netflix's Louis Theroux documentary: The Manosphere, misogyny & mental health

**\*Important info\*. Tickets can only be bought on our Ticket Tailor page. See further info here:** [Select tickets – What did Louis Theroux's Netflix documentary get wrong? The manosphere, misogyny & mental health – Star of Kings Pub](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/conn8cting/2393825/r/meetup1) **What you'll learn:** **Understanding the Landscape** What exactly is the manosphere and its major subgroups How has the manosphere community evolved from earlier dating, self-help and men’s rights spaces towards more extreme grievance-based environments? **Clinical and Psychological Dimensions** What's the psychological appeal of manosphere content for some boys and young men? Why might shame be a central mechanism in manosphere recruitment, identity formation and isolation? What's the relationship between rejection, humiliation, loneliness, sexual status anxiety and misogynistic belief formation? How can you differentiate red pill, black pill and incel-related narratives? **Risk Management and Engagement** How can you recognise signs that manosphere content may be influencing a young person’s worldview, relationships or risk profile? What are the key practical, shame-sensitive approaches to intervention, education and safeguarding? **\*Important info\*. Tickets can only be bought on our Ticket Tailor page. See further info here:** [Select tickets – What did Louis Theroux's Netflix documentary get wrong? The manosphere, misogyny & mental health – Star of Kings Pub](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/conn8cting/2393825/r/meetup1) **The Speaker** **Dr Damon Parsons** Dr Damon Parsons is a forensic psychiatrist at Broadmoor Hospital - England's oldest high-security psychiatric hospital. Dr Parsons serves as a ward doctor and honorary research fellow. He has a longstanding academic and clinical interest in the intersection between mental health and the digital world. Dr Parsons is the founder of CEAR (Cyberpsychiatry Education Awareness Research), an initiative dedicated to understanding how online environments shape mental illness, identity, and behaviour. His work is informed by both clinical expertise and lived experience. He has been a vocal advocate for the development of cyber-psychiatry as a distinct sub-field. His research has addressed topics including online radicalisation, incel ideology and the impact of influencers such as Andrew Tate. Dr Parsons has delivered talks and training sessions for a wide range of national and international bodies, including the American Psychiatric Association, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA). **\*Important info\*. Tickets can only be bought on our Ticket Tailor page. See further info here:** [Select tickets – What did Louis Theroux's Netflix documentary get wrong? The manosphere, misogyny & mental health – Star of Kings Pub](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/conn8cting/2393825/r/meetup1) **The Agenda** **18:30-19:30 - Arrivals & structured networking/ice-breakers** Arrive, mingle and grab drinks. You'll have more time than ever before to meet others. You'll be moving between tables in small groups discussing intriguing discussion/ice-breaker questions (optional). If you want to meet like-minded professionals you're welcome to join. This part of the event's ideal for anyone who works (or aspires to work) in psychology, neuroscience, education, healthcare or related fields. **19:30-20:20- 'TED style' talk** Learn something new. You'll get printed handouts from the Powerpoint slides. Ticket holders will get a recording of the talk after the event (subject to agreement from the speaker/capacity in our team). **20:10 - 20:40 - Q and A** Question time - the chance to ask your questions about this topic and anything else you'd like to know with our expert speaker. **20:40 - 22:00 - Networking mingle** Informally meet our speaker and other likeminded people, continuing conversations, drinks, sharing knowledge and reflections. Whether you've got a personal or professional interest, anyone who wants to connect with young professionals is welcome to join! This is a great way to expand your social and professional network. **\*Important info\*. Tickets can only be bought on our Ticket Tailor page. See further info here:** [Select tickets – What did Louis Theroux's Netflix documentary get wrong? The manosphere, misogyny & mental health – Star of Kings Pub](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/conn8cting/2393825/r/meetup1) **The Venue** **You'll have exclusive use of the private 'Green Room' (upstairs) at the Star of Kings pub** \- just a 5 minute walk from Kings Cross train/tube station\. Further details about the pub can be found [here](https://starofkings.co.uk/). This pub has a lovely array of craft beers, cocktails and soft drinks. The pub recently updated its menu to include a range of burgers from award-winning 'Filthy Buns'. You'll also be a short stroll from a number of restaurants around Kings Cross. One of the few traditional pubs in Kings Cross, the Star of Kings boasts a large beer garden and classic arcade games downstairs. **FAQs – Pub psychology events** **Who attends these events?** **This event is open to anyone regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender.** Many attendees have a professional interest working (or aspiring to work) in psychology, neuroscience, healthcare, counselling, wellness and wellbeing, education or related fields. You're also welcome to come along if you have a personal interest in the subject matter. This is an ideal way to expand your social and professional network.**.** **Will you sell tickets on the door?** No! All our tickets are sold before the event **so please don't arrive on the day without a ticket as you'll be turned away.** Pub psychology events are popular and tend to sell-out. Please get a ticket in advance! **I’m not sure if I’ll arrive in time after work. Should I still come?** Yes! If you have a ticket, please come whenever you can (ideally before the talk begins). For pub psychology events, **most talks begin 1 hour after the scheduled start time.** This gives you time to settle in, network with others and grab a drink or food. **Please double check the event agenda on Ticket Tailor (the platform we use to sell tickets) as times vary depending on the event.** **Will I be able to network?** Yes! You're welcome to come along if you've got a personal or professional interest and/or want to meet new people. Based on feedback, we’ve added loads of new opportunities for mingling. Many people attend alone and please do reach out if you want to be introduced to anyone or need support. For pub psychology events, we recommend arriving early for ice breakers. We’ll also have a pub psychology quiz arranged in groups and there’s always a friendly group of us who’ll stay for drinks afterwards. **Can I come just for the talk?** Absolutely! If you'd prefer to come along for just the expert 'TED style' talk (skipping the networking/mingling bits) you're more than welcome to arrive later and before the talk begins. Please keep in mind all seats are unreserved. **Are you on social media?** Yes - we are! Join our Whatsapp group to hear about the latest events: [WhatsApp Group Invite](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IBZS0yBYGdJIbLgZ21xc26) You can also follow us on [Instagram: @Conn8cting](https://www.instagram.com/conn8cting/) **About us** Want to learn about psychology, neuroscience and healthcare while meeting like-minded people in London? You're in the right place. Exclusive educational talks and mingling events for professionals. Conn8cting 'TED style' talks are ideal for anyone with a professional or personal interest in the topics and want to meet likeminded people. Our talks cover every topic you can think of. From the psychology of laughter, happiness, decision-making and regret to psychosis, narcissism, incels, addiction and psychopaths. You'll learn interesting stuff delivered by experts, in-person. Learn something new, meet someone new.🧠

Secret Film Screening Series: Border as Method

Join LCC for the first screening in **Border as Method**, a six-part series on borders, bordering, and borderlands. Taking up Mezzadra and Neilson's provocation that "the border has inscribed itself at the center of contemporary experience," the series asks us to think beyond the border as a line between two sovereign states. Across six films, we will encounter the border in multiple material and discursive forms. Each film in the series will build on questions raised by the last, followed by an open discussion. **The films themselves are secret.** We won’t publish the titles in advance, but guesses are welcome. Our first screening is a landmark 1970s film about Palestinian displacement and border crossings post-1948. Come for the mystery; stay for the discussion. Looking forward to meeting you and hearing your thoughts. _ Please note, we are committed to making every one of our events welcoming and safe for everybody. Our spaces are non-partisan, but not apolitical. Racism, sexism, antisemitism, classism, forms of discrimination based on sexual preference or gender identity are not tolerated. If you are a victim of bigotry or harassment at any of our events, please raise this with an organiser, who will act appropriately. We broadly follow this code of conduct: [Anarchist Code of Conduct](https://anarchistcode.com/anarchist-code-of-conduct/view.php)

Un drink con Joe: Vieni a Conoscermi PrimaDelle Elezoioni!😏🇮🇹✨

**Ciao a tutti gli italiani di Londra! 👋** Sono Joe, uno dei candidati di **Moving Forward – Democrazia Bene Comune**, e voglio incontrarvi di persona… senza discorsi lunghi, senza noia e soprattutto **senza cravatte**! Ci vediamo per bere qualcosa insieme e fare quattro chiacchiere in totale relax: 😄 **Chiacchiere, risate e un po’ di “come funziona davvero il Comites”** spiegato in modo semplice ed energico. # Comites Londra: larga partecipazione per “Moving Forward”. Il 18 la presentazione di programma e candidat **LONDRA -verra'** presentata sabato 18 ottobre, con un largo numero di sottoscrizioni di cittadine e cittadini, la lista **“Moving Forward - Democrazia Bene Comune”** per le elezioni del **Comites di Londra** che si terranno il prossimo 4 dicembre. “Moving Forward – Democrazia Bene Comune” è una coalizione civica della comunità italiana **progressista, democratica e antifascista** nata dall’incontro di cittadini, associazioni, movimenti e partiti uniti da valori di civismo democratico, solidarietà sociale, europeismo, internazionalismo e ambientalismo e dalla convinzione che i Comites rappresentino uno strumento fondamentale di partecipazione democratica e integrazione per le comunità italiane all’estero. La lista è composta da **venti persone** con storie, competenze ed esperienze di **attivismo al servizio della comunità italiana a Londra,** nel Sud dell’Inghilterra e in Galles: artisti, ricercatrici e ricercatori, interpreti, mediatori culturali, operatori di patronato e professionisti del no profit e altri settori. Il capolista è FEDERICO VARESE , docente presso l’Università di Oxford, esperto di criminalità organizzata e corruzione. “Da oltre dieci anni Moving Forward è forza di innovazione, laboratorio di integrazione e scintilla di progresso nel Comites di Londra – tra PARTECIPANTI il presentatore della lista ed ex consigliere Andrea Pisauro e i consiglieri uscenti Anna Cambiaggi, Germana Canzi e Golam Maula Tipu -. Abbiamo difeso i diritti degli italiani e degli europei dopo la Brexit, promosso ricerche all’avanguardia sulla mobilità della comunità italiana e lavorato su temi importanti per la nostra comunità come multilinguismo, ambiente, memoria e legalità. Abbiamo portato le esigenze della comunità nelle istituzioni britanniche ed europee, con attenzione al supporto alla disabilità e al benessere psicologico delle persone che espatriano. Abbiamo lavorato duramente per un Comites più aperto, trasparente e accessibile al servizio della più grande comunità italiana in Europa.” I rappresentanti della lista hanno poi aggiunto che la loro volontà è quella di “continuare a modernizzare e rendere più solidale e inclusivo il Comites di Londra, difendendo i diritti dei cittadini per rafforzare il senso di comunità. Moving Forward per noi vuol dire andare avanti ispirandosi a valori di civismo, partecipazione e solidarietà. Democrazia Bene Comune significa prenderci cura delle istituzioni e farle funzionare per tutte e tutti, valorizzando il contributo della comunità italiana alla vita sociale, culturale ed economica del Regno Unito. Il capolista Federico Varese aggiunge che “nel futuro la lista continuerà ad interpretare il concetto di italianità in modo aperto e inclusivo e si impegnerà nell’attenzione e nella cura di connazionali, nell’ampliare i servizi consolari e aumentare i corsi di lingua e cultura”. Il 18 ottobre, alle 18.00 presso il DoubleTree Hotel di Londra, verranno presentati programma e candidati della lista. 🗳️ **Parleremo delle elezioni** e di come possiamo farci rappresentare meglio nel Regno Unito. L’idea è semplice: dopo la presentazione ci vediamo ancora nel locale, ci prendiamo un drink al banco, ci presentiamo, ci raccontiamo un po’ di vita a Londra e vediamo se vi va di sostenermi per rappresentare la nostra comunità. *(Nota: l'evento è un momento d'incontro per parlare e bere qualcosa e conoscersi, per questa presentazione siamo stati aiutati da ZEN un amico inglese e non solo che sostiene tutte le persone di buona volontà).h ttps://www.meetup.com/cityzenlondon* Niente propaganda pesante, solo buona compagnia, energia positiva e un sorriso. programma ora disponibile sul sito grazie a tutti quelli ci hanno lavorato! [https://movingforward2014.uk/programma-2026/](https://movingforward2014.uk/programma-2026/) **i comites sono un organo di rappresntanza per gli italiani gli eletti non ricevono nessun compenso ne rimborsoe quindi totalmente volontario** Portate un amico, un cugino o pure il coinquilino che dice sempre *“ma cos’è sto Comites?”*. Ci vediamo lì… e chi arriva per primo sceglie il posto migliore! 😏🇮🇹✨ A presto, https://moving-forward-kit.lovable.app/candidato/stefano-rosatelli **Introduzione iniziale di Stefano :** * Vive nel Regno Unito da quando era giovanissimo. * Lavora nel mondo dell’arte e dello spettacolo. * Ho aiutato a mettere in salvo alcune persone durante l’attacco terroristico a London Bridge (2017). * [https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/london-terror-attack-witness-armed-himself-with-extinguisher-and-kitchen-knife-as-he-took-refuge-in-a-restaurant-a3556556.html](https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/london-terror-attack-witness-armed-himself-with-extinguisher-and-kitchen-knife-as-he-took-refuge-in-a-restaurant-a3556556.html) * \*\*\*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\*\*\* **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. 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LONDON FILM FESTIVAL 2026: Sweet Milk Lake @ NFT3, BFI Southbank

LONDON FILM FESTIVAL 2026: Fjord @ Royal Festival Hall

Film Club: Complicity, One Choice at a Time (secret film)

Film screening and philosophical discussion. A young man leaves the safety of home in search of adventure, freedom and a life less ordinary. What follows is a series of choices: some impulsive, some self-serving, some made under pressure, and some whose consequences become clear only when it is too late. But when does a choice really count as free? How much responsibility do we bear for decisions made in ignorance, fear, excitement or dependence on someone more powerful? Can we excuse ourselves by saying that we did not know what we were getting into? And once our choices have entangled us in a situation we no longer control, what choices remain? **Can you guess the film?** Or come and discover on the night! Pre-explore via RationalGrid.ai [here ](https://rationalgrid.ai/g/philosophical-themes-in-the-last-king-of-scotland-09be9b?node=2)(spoiler alert!) - optional. This year’s films all revolve around the theme of “**choice**” – plenty of opportunity for philosophical exploration! PFA Film Club hosts free screenings of thought-provoking films, followed by a discussion about the raised philosophical issues, for general public. In 2026 meetings are held every third WEDNESDAY of the month at the Cafe of St. Hilda's East Community Centre, 18 Club Row, London E2 7EY. The nearest station is **Shoreditch High Street** on the Overground. This screening starts at 6:00 pm (longer film) and we need to vacate the building by 9:00pm. We offer complimentary light refreshments during the event. For the most up-to-date schedule of the upcoming film club events, visit our [website](http://pfalondon.org/#rec767601373).

R is for Renoir and Love Exhibition at the National Gallery, London

**Join us at the Renoir and Love Exhibition at the National Gallery.** Discover Renoir’s gift for showing love, friendship, and everyday emotion in this Impressionist exhibition. See couples waltzing in the summer air and lovers stealing a glance, families sharing a quiet moment and friends raising a glass, all through the eyes of an artist unmatched in capturing the complexities of how people connect. Experience Renoir at his peak in the 1860s to 1880s, experimenting with style and theme to become an innovator of Impressionism. Walk with him through Montmartre in his iconic painting 'Bal au Moulin de la Galette' (1876) from the Musée d’Orsay, Paris, on display in the UK for the first time. Explore the sun-dappled gardens and swirling dance halls of Paris through 40 paintings, brought together from collections across the world. Linked through friendship and love, enjoy the tenderness and joy of some of Renoir’s most modern, uplifting and admired paintings. **Read more here:** [https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/renoir-and-love](https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/renoir-and-love) **MEET DETAILS:** **FROM 2:00pm: MEET AT ESPRESSO BAR (optional)** Meet in the Espresso Bar on the ground floor (Level 0, Annenberg Court) of the National Gallery, located in the heart of the Gallery, near the Portico Entrance (i.e. main entrance). Address: Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN Look out for the LoMAZ sign on the cafe table and host/s who will be wearing LoMAZ badges. **2:30pm: ENTER THE MUSEUM/EXHIBITION** Address: Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN **4:30pm-Late: PUB SOCIAL (optional)** We'll head to a local pub/ coffee for a social chit chat over drinks. *Location tbc 48 hours before event* **TICKETS:** **You will need to purchase your own ticket for this event.** **Please book the 2:30pm time slot (or thereabouts).** **Please book here:** **[https://my.nationalgallery.org.uk/events?k=Renoir&view=calendar&startdate=2026-10-01&queueittoken=e_generalsale~ts_1789059793~ce_true~rt_safetynet~h_42cec9bf6f66ccec195f2d7fa49e032db34cb687d631eef0b992d4b0b2b488fcand](https://my.nationalgallery.org.uk/events?k=Renoir&view=calendar&startdate=2026-10-01&queueittoken=e_generalsale~ts_1789059793~ce_true~rt_safetynet~h_42cec9bf6f66ccec195f2d7fa49e032db34cb687d631eef0b992d4b0b2b488fcand)** Ticket: £25 Ticket with Art Pass: £12.50 Members: free, no need to book **GETTING THERE:** **[https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/visiting/plan-your-visit](https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/visiting/plan-your-visit)** **EVENT WHATSAPP GROUP:** Please join the event WhatsApp group to help you find the group on the day. The link will be posted in the Event Comments 48 hours before the event, for those on the confirmed going list. *NB* *Joining this WhatsApp group will make your phone number visible to other members in the group.* **PLEASE READ:** LoMAZ events are run by volunteers. This event has an attendee limit as we prefer a smaller, friendlier group. If you RSVP but can no longer attend, please change your RSVP as soon as possible, otherwise you will be marked as a 'no show'. Please see the **[About Us section](https://www.meetup.com/london-museums-a-z-lomaz/)** for more information about the group and how it works. **Thank you for your interest in the group & being part of LoMAZ.** 📸 Follow LoMAZ on **[Instagram.](https://www.instagram.com/londonmuseumsatoz/)** Image credit: Tiia Monto, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

LoMAZ Extra: Bloomsbury Folklore Club (Vampires & the Undead) (Dracula Daily)

Monthly folklore club in the heart of London. An informative talk with music, storytelling plus Q&A. This month's talk is about Vampires . Doors at 6.30pm. **If sold out, join** the **mailing list on this page: [www.connectionwithwonder.com/calendar](www.connectionwithwonder.com/calendar)** **Join George and Vanessa for an informative talk with storytelling and Q&A. Expect folklore, music, myth and magic! Everyone is welcome.** **A different topic is covered every month.** These events are thoughtful, including and kind. A reading & listening list will be provided. Folklore Fun in WC1! **About George** George is co-founder and creative director of [Connection With Wonder](http://www.connectionwithwonder.com/). He runs “[South East London Folklore Society](https://cunningfolkmusic.com/upcoming-events/south-east-london-folklore-society/)” a series of packed-out monthly talks on a variety of magical subjects. [For children, he tells stories ](https://londondreamtime.com/george-hoyle/)with a focus on inclusion and child-led interaction. Music is the heart of his creative life. His songwriting credits include ten solo albums and several top ten hits. His musical project for Crossways Community centre was performed at The Globe Theatre. Since 2020, he has worked on an ongoing [story-into-song project](https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=K8IvhcZhMmI) with Romani storyteller [Richard O’ Neill MBE and University of Sunderland](https://richardthestoryteller.weebly.com/). In 2024, he received a grant from the Arts Council to develop his classical scoring. In 2026, his first album, Leisure Noise, was re pressed and re-released **About Vanessa** Vanessa’s trailblazing story performances for adults have led to a partnership with Time Out London, a TEDx talk in Stormont NI and many TV /radio performances. She’s co-founder and lead storyteller of [Connection With Wonder ](https://www.connectionwithwonder.com/). [Her C.V. ](https://londondreamtime.com/winter-solstice-storytelling-by-the-river-and-on-the-battersea-barge/)includes ground-breaking collaborations with dozens of major museums, cultural institutions, publishers, film makers, artists, academics, scientists and unique individuals. She’s even [had a school classroom](https://londondreamtime.com/surrey-square-primary-school/) named after her! She is programmer and host of [Space for Storytelling](http://connectionwithwonder.com/space-for-storytelling/), a free professional training provision in central London. **MEET DETAILS:** **FROM 6.30pm: MEET AT Waterstones (downstairs)** 82 Gower Street WC1E 6EQ Look out for the host in the downstairs bar, Downstairs at Dillon's, who will be wearing a LoMAZ badge and have a LoMAZ sign. Talk starts approx. 7pm. **8.30pm-Late: PUB SOCIAL (optional)** Let's have a drink in Downstairs at Dillon's, in the same venue. **TICKETS:** **You will need to purchase your own ticket for this event.** **Please book [here](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bloomsbury-folklore-club-vampires-the-undead-tickets-1987986527218?aff=ebdssbdestsearch):** You must download the Eventbrite app to access tickets, which are £11.55. **GETTING THERE:** ***Nearest Tube stations Goodge St and Euston Square.*** **EVENT WHATSAPP GROUP:** Please join the event WhatsApp group to help you find the group on the day. The link will be posted in the Event Comments 48 hours before the event, for those on the confirmed going list. *NB* *Joining this WhatsApp group will make your phone number visible to other members in the group.* **PLEASE READ:** LoMAZ events are run by volunteers. This event has an attendee limit as we prefer a smaller, friendlier group. If you RSVP but can no longer attend, please change your RSVP as soon as possible, otherwise you will be marked as a 'no show'. Please see the **[About Us section](https://www.meetup.com/london-museums-a-z-for-30s-40s/)** for more information about the group and how it works. **Thank you for your interest in the group & being part of LoMAZ.** Image credit: [https://unsplash.com/@niranjan_photographs](https://unsplash.com/@niranjan_photographs)