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Hampstead & Highgate: September Meeting

ConsciousCafe invites you to the September meeting of the Hampstead and Highgate ConsciousCafe group. Date: Monday, September 14 Time: 6.30 – 8.30 PM (doors open 6:15 pm) Venue: Lauderdale House, Waterlow Park, Highgate Hill, London N6 5HG Admission: £10 includes refreshments *If you cancel up to 48 hours before the event we will return your payment or give you a credit.* We will be exploring the topic, *What is Enough?* The discussion will be facilitated by Helen Avery. ConsciousCafe is a global network of conversation circles and live and online events where curious, thoughtful people come together to explore life’s bigger questions in a welcoming, non-judgmental space. There are no gurus here – just real people sharing wisdom, experiences and inspiration. Whether you’re passionate about personal growth, spirituality, wellbeing, sustainability, or simply enjoy meaningful conversation over a cup of coffee, you’ll feel at home. What to expect on the night: \- A warm welcome and introductions \- A short\, guided opening to set the tone \- Facilitated circle discussion on our chosen topic \- Plenty of time to connect with like\-minded souls \- Tea\, coffee\, and biscuits ConsciousCafe is run by volunteers so please book ahead on the ConsciousCafe website so that we know how many people to expect and will have enough refreshments for everyone. Together we are creating a supportive community where we can grow, reflect and celebrate conscious living. Feel free to forward this invitation to anyone you think would love to join us – most people hear about ConsciousCafe through word-of-mouth. If you have any questions please email Judy@consciouscafe.org. We look forward to meeting you. **[BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE](https://consciouscafe.org/event/hampstead-and-highgate-september-meeting/)**

London Matched Gay Professionals Speed Dating

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Badminton - East Ham WED

🏸 **Badminton Game Session – All Levels Welcome!** **Session Fee: £7.50** we have booked two courts 🎟️ **Book Your Place** Spaces are limited, so please book in advance using the link below: [https://evenzoa.com/events/00981d51-4976-4e16-9438-9161c715a1f6](https://evenzoa.com/events/00981d51-4976-4e16-9438-9161c715a1f6) 💬 **WhatsApp Group** Please join our WhatsApp group [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CGkUfeksUaa3AdDP0u4Lec](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CGkUfeksUaa3AdDP0u4Lec) for the latest information, including court details and session updates: Join us for a friendly and relaxed badminton session at **East Ham Leisure Centre**! 🏸 We’ll have plenty of games with regular player rotation, so everyone gets a good chance to play. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate player, or more experienced, you're welcome to join us. 🏸 **Shuttles** We use **iBadder Gold feather shuttles** for our games. ✅ **Please Note** * Please arrive on time * Bring your own racket if possible * Spaces are limited, so advance booking is recommended 📍 **Location** **East Ham Leisure Centre** E6 2RT 🚇 **By Tube:** East Ham Station, then walk towards Barking Road. 🚗 **By Car:** Limited free parking is available on-site. 🏸 Come along, meet other badminton players, enjoy some friendly games, and have a great session! **Disclaimer:** By joining a SkillUp Badminton Club event, participants take part at their own risk. SkillUp Badminton Club is not liable for injury, loss, or damage, except where liability cannot legally be excluded. Please follow all venue and safety rules.

🔭NASA Confirms Life on Mars: View With Wine, Music & Telescopes ☾P Date☽🪐

If you're looking for sensational headlines - this group is defo not for you! But seriously - 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 (99% of stars have exoplanets orbiting - some similar to Earth )? And nah I didn't make it up - unless you live in hibernation or have zero idea about our greatest endeavours - you'll know **NASA really did find the best evidence to date of ancient life on Mars.** This follows scientific verification of the biological signatures of microbe life discovered on Venus a few years ago So we'll defo take a look at the red planet as well the majestic rings of **Saturn** and it's potential life harbouring moon, the international space station, 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 cutting edge big picture science related stories. 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! 👽 **====Free Astronomy Club =====** 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 that you have nothing in common with / share passio**ns** then there are other groups that easily 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. **====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:** on work nights - unless I have a important 9AM deadline for a client presentation or something - most of us usually head our way back to Camden for another drink till about 1am - yes even on a skool night. 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/](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](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 (Amateur Musical Astronomer)

Free 3 course vegetarian Community Meal Every Tuesday 7pm in East Ham

🌌Coffee Chats: Life, The Universe, and Everything 🤔☕

When you look up at the stars, what is the first thought or instinct that goes through your mind? Do you ever ponder: Did a Creator set our world in motion, or is the universe a random cosmic event? What are the chances of not just you existing right now but the entire universe itself? Time is precious. Here we cherish non-boring chats and interactions that are fully engaging, soulfully enriching, inspiring, and leave you a bit wiser than when you arrived. In that spirit today’s fully hosted laid back social coffee chat will offer a perfect haven for naturally inquisitive and curious **independent thinkers** drawn to the mysteries of life, the universe and the unknown. An adrenaline caffeine infused fun afternoon of thought-provoking causal chats exploring interconnected topics spanning **philosophy** (epistemology aspects)**,** **neuroscience**, **cosmology** and **theology** over a mug of sweet coffee or Chardonnay if that's what brings out your sharp debating skills Whether you've studied philosophy, cosmology or theology, identify as an atheist, or simply feel a deep sense of wonder about existence, you are welcome. You don't need an in-depth background in science or philosophy - just an open mind, your own stories, and a willingness to explore life's biggest questions. I'll also share the best real world evidence we have on whether the all might God exists! Chaired by a former Reuters journalist & published empirical researcher (I recognise statistical causality and significance don't make something true) - exploring topics in pursuant of the "truth" since a teenager. There'll be no strict structure - a relaxed friendly space to openly chat, exchange ideas without judgement, but I'll preside to promote inclusivity and zone in on specifics to avoid people digressing onto unrelated tangents to ensure particpants derive maximum utlity and engagement from attending **==== Sample of conversational threads ===** might include: 1. Many say that because God is an invisible force, he cannot be seen, and so no physical evidence can prove his existence. Yet, while we cannot directly see quarks, black holes, or dark matter, we know they exist in reality via inference through quantum mathematics, particle accelerators, and gravitational lensing and waves. None of that can be said about belief in God which is based just on blind faith. So, is anyone who declares there is proof of God delusional, or simply mistaken about what constitutes empirical evidence? 2. Despite the fossil records, the detection of cosmic microwave background radiation from over 13.8 billion years ago and radiometric isotope dating with half-lives exceeding the biblical timeline, many **religions refuse to answer questions on** dinosaurs, evolution, space and the age of the universe. When the first physical evidence of exoplanets was confirmed, the Vatican - realising that other life in the galaxy was highly likely - issued media statements proclaiming if we found aliens that would not contradict the existence of god. Was this because the foundation of their belief system was threatened? 3. So imagine we are not random and a wonderful, powerful, almighty God created the entire universe. Then why doesn’t this God help children in a pediatric oncology ward? A deity that promises you a heaven tomorrow in echange for suffering today, but only if you believe in Him? What kind of caring snake oil salesman god promotes transactional marketing? Yes, many great philosophers such as Hume and Kant have tackled the contradiction, and the only explanation is surely that the universe operates on indifferent physical and biological laws rather than divine governance? 4. The probability that we exist today through evolution is 100%. This is backed by genetics (our DNA/RNA traces back to a single common ancestor and are \~ 98.8% identical to chimpanzees), fossil records spanning millions of years, and real-time evolution constantly observed in living things. But what is the probability that the universe we live in right now came about by chance?" 5. Based on the precision of cosmological natural laws that govern our universe - such as gravity, Dark Energy, and the ratio of gravity to electromagnetism - the odds are estimated at less than 1 in 10^{120}, i.e practically zero - suggesting our world could of been fine tuned. But what if an infinite number of universes exist with different laws? It then becomes a 100% certainty that at least one would have the right conditions for life, and we simply happen to live in that one? Does the discovery of quantum superposition or 'disappearing neutrons' (9 second neutron lifetime discrepancy) imply these **parallel universes** actually exist? 6. Clinical prayer trials including **Cochrane** meta-analyses reviews show zero statistical evidence of divine intervention effects in randomized controlled trials testing the impact of third-party prayer on patient recovery, mortality rates or re-hospitalization **Cochrane Systematic Review:** Comprehensive meta-analyses 7. Is God just a man-made, artificial ideological construct invented to build empires and control people, similar to a tyrannical state? Both Christianity and Islam are guilty of terrible acts, as evidenced by centuries of Islamic imperial domination prior to the Crusades, where hundreds of thousands of Christians and members of other faiths were killed 8. If **Elon Musk** is right and that we live in a simulation created by an alien civilization or runs as a computer software, who created our creators? At what point does the chain of causes have to stop at an uncaused "base reality"? 9. Similarly if God created the universe then as my philosophy professor once rightly postulated: "If God created Adam, who created God Lucas?" Yep - that inconvenient flaw **debunks every fairytale religion** out there - night as well believe witchcraft practised by Harry Potter at **Hogwarts** is real! Proponents will argue before god there was nothing. So how you get something from nothing? If god came out of nothing then why can't the universe? 10. Does the fact that 15% of people who have had NDEs report they were in hell prove God exists? Could pleasant experiences of happiness be purely endorphin-driven? If a morphine antagonist is given instead, could that evoke a demonic experience? 11. If a wise supreme intellectual entity of genius created the universe, then why has it been so easy for us mortal humans to crack the code of life? We can create species in a lab, including human cells. Surely a God would have made it impossible to decode our own biological source code by creating life using physical laws that defy human comprehension? And what if we humans, through AGI, build a synthetic intelligence that surpasses our own collective cognitive abilities? Surely this upends religious narratives, suggesting creation is not a top-down divine miracle, but an evolutionary ladder? 12. What existed before the **big bang**? I believe our reality is the product of a black hole - what astrophysicts term as white holes. What you reckon? 13. We know there are trillions of galaxies and planets in our universe. James Webb has found early black holes just 1 million years after our universe was born that make no sense. Dark matter and massive empty space for life only to exist on our planet - really? 14. The mobile or laptop you are using to read this is mostly **empty space**. The solid bits [the nucleus and electrons] take up less than 0.00000000001% of an atom's volume - held open by invisible energy force fields [electromagnetism]. Yet, without this "empty" space, nothing would exist because complex molecules that we we are made of like carbon and DNA could not form. Does this perfect engineering point to intentional design, or just natural physical emergence? 15. If a higher intelligence or God did create our universe, what could the purpose and motive be? Love, connection, artistic expression, or simply exploring what complex systems can do? 16. Evidence of reincarnation and cellular memory in organ transplants in clinical settings has been reported, but these ideas are rejected by major religions because they are incompatible with scriptural tenets regarding any afterlife. Is this because religions are just rigid ideological inventions governed by sacred texts written by human prophets communicated to by a God that created billions of species yet miraculously happen to speak the same language as them? Why would a cosmic universe creator not reflect universal cosmic truths rather than specific cultural, linguistic, and biological biases of ancient humans? 17. Has a profound personal experience, a mystical moment, or a sense of awe in nature ever made you feel connected to something higher? How do our personal experiences shape what we believe compared to logic or science? 18. If God created a universe with purpose of life then why did he not protect it throughtout the Earth's evolution where it could of vanished without any trace? Data on five mass extinctions prove it. Maybe we are just lucky anomalies, not the plan...... **So, does God exist?** I take all real-world data on the points above (empirical parameters across medical trial data, fine-tuning (physical cosmology), molecular biology /cellular genetics [likelihood of observing complex, self-organizing DNA and RNA under natural evolution versus divine creation], natural evil, divine silence, and quantum cosmology) to create **THE GOD EQUATION.** The model estimates the **probability of a God at a maximum of 2.47%!** (Estimated using Bayesian Probabilistic Inference and Occam's Razor) ***Is this ulimate "truth"?*** Both in my journalism days and in my consulting work applying advanced empirical research techniques to answer difficult questions - it becomes clear the truth is often elusive. No matter how much we triangulate evidence - we can only provide part answers. As George Box once said "All models are wrong, but some are useful" What we think we know and reality diverge leading to that great **paradox of knowledge.** And as the boundary between knowns and unknown converge, we end up with cognitive dissonance and more questions. In that spirit - every credible philosopher & scientist acknowledges - we'll never get to the complete truth but could **a** balanced approach guided by Immanuel Kant's pragmatism and Aristotle's deductive reasoning at least be a starting rationale framework? **=== RENDEZVOUS POINT ===** We will meet in the outside back garden of this lovely posh Islington pub. 10 mins walk from Highbury & Islington station. Ask for me by name or I will post in commrents exactly what table we are at. I'll be wearing a **Starwars identifier** and will share mobile hotline just before event start and table number/location. Lucas - The Unenlightened Desperately Seeking Answers

Pizza afternoon.

Join me at W4RM for some delicious pizza (other food is available) in this unassuming place dubbed "the best pizza in Chiswick". 63 Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick, W4 1RP - on the corner by the green about 200 yards from Turnham Green tube station. [https://stayw4rm.com/](https://stayw4rm.com/) We can go after somewhere nice to have a cuppa/drink as Chiswick has so many great places.

Sutton 💫 Relaxed Video Speed Dating for Singles Speed Rounds

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🇬🇧🇮🇹🇮🇳🌞 PICNIC - No.4! 🌳🥪🧃🇪🇸🇩🇪🇺🇸🇨🇳🇫🇷🇧🇷🇷🇺🇰🇷🌏

**⚡ TO ATTEND THIS EVENT PLEASE READ ALL THE INFORMATION BELOW 👇⚡** Yes, it's time for our next (the 4th) **Languages in London** PICNIC & international language social 🌞🌳🧺🍓🥪🥂🌏 👇👇 ⚠️⚠️ **IMPORTANT** YOU MUST JOIN OUR WHATSAPP **(BROADCAST)** GROUP TO ATTEND THIS EVENT. READ THE DETAILS BELOW👇👇 ❇️ Note: This event is for **Languages in London community members** and their guests. **You'll need to have a Meetup confirmation** to attend this event and be in our WhatsApp group, to be updated of our exact location on the day of the picnic ❇️ Just like all our other events expect to meet a truly diverse and international 🌏 group of people, for a fun and social afternoon. Lots of people, lots of languages and lots of memorable conversations! **📍The Venue - we're going to be in Hyde Park** and we'll be there from 2pm 🕑 on Saturday afternoon. Our **exact location 🧭** will be confirmed on Saturday afternoon shortly before 2pm via our group WhatsApp "Broadcast" message. To join our WhatsApp group read the instructions further below. **📝 What to bring** - For yourself (and to share if you would like to), food / snacks, drinks, picnic mats / blankets and perhaps games to keep you even more entertained\! We hope to be in a shaded area\, as its going be a warm day, but prepare accordingly with drinking water\, sunscreen\, hats\.... umbrella! 🔘 To attend this event there's a small **£1 contribut**ion per person, which you can pay when you arrive. You can pay by card / phone or cash (bring correct amount) 🔘 **Post Picnic**! We will head over to a local pub for some extra hydration 🍻🍷 **🌳Remem**ber \- The park is a public space\, look after your belongings\. Be courteous to other visitors to the park\. Please remove your food leftovers and rubbish \(drinks cans / bottles\, food wrapping etc\) and dispose of them considerately🚮🗑️ **⚠️⚠️IMPORTANT - How to join our Picnic WhatsApp group and what is a Broadcast message?** 🔒To respect the privacy of all of our community members your WhatsApp information is not visible or shared with anyone else. 📢 **A WhatsApp Broadcast** is a feature that lets you send the same message to multiple people at once, but each recipient receives it as a private chat. Unlike a WhatsApp Group, recipients cannot see each other or reply to everyone. ▶️ To join our Picnic WhatsApp group there are just 2 steps and you must complete both. Step 1 - Send a Message to Girish via your MeetUp account "Send Message" or "Chat" feature. Include your first name and mobile number, and request to be added to the "Languages in London Picnic" WhatsApp Group. Step 2 - You will receive a response from our WhatsApp confirming your that you've been added to the picnic group. **Then you need to add our WhatsApp mobile number to your own phones contacts list. This is required by WhatsApp so you can receive a Broadcast message and it isn't blocked as a spam message. If you don't follow this step you WILL NOT** **receive the message confirming our location in Hyde Park**. Finally, please don't post your mobile number in the Meetup group chat. For your own privacy this will be removed. **Still have questions?** Please make sure you've read and followed the instructions above if you'd like to join us at the picnic. If you still have a question, send me a message via MeetUp or post a message in the Meetup picnic event group chat. I'll respond to any messages on MeetUp until 11am on Saturday. Looking forward to another memorable get together, closer to nature, in one of London's most iconic locations! Girish ☺️

Spotkanie klubu Polish Your Polish - 4 wtorek miesiąca

🎙️🌟 Zaproszenie do klubu Toastmasters "Polish Your Polish"! 🌟🎙️ 🎉 Witajcie! Szukasz miejsca, gdzie możesz rozwijać swoje umiejętności wystąpień publicznych i odkrywać swoją siłę jako agent komunikacji? Pragniesz zostać pewnym siebie i wpływowym mówcą? Przyjdź do naszego klubu Toastmasters "Polish Your Polish"! ⏰ Godzina: 19:15 🏢 Lokalizacja: Ognisko Polskie, 55 Exhibition Rd, London SW7 2PG 🌟 Podczas tego spotkania będziemy odkrywać techniki, strategie wystąpien publicznych. Będziemy inspirować się, pracowac nad pewnością siebie i zdolnością do wpływania na innych poprzez słowo. 🎙️ Specjalni goście, doświadczeni mówcy i liderzy, podzielą się swoimi historiami i poradami, które pomogą Ci stworzyć własną, mocną obecność sceniczną. Będzie to okazja do nauki, wymiany doświadczeń i nawiązania cennych kontaktów z innymi ludźmi zainteresowanymi rozwojem osobistym. 🎉 Niezależnie od tego, czy jesteś początkującym mówcą, czy doświadczonym profesjonalistą, nasz klub Toastmasters zapewni Ci przyjazne i wspierające środowisko, w którym będziesz mógł rozwijać swoje umiejętności, zdobywać pewność siebie i zyskać nowe możliwości w swojej karierze i życiu osobistym. 💪 Dołącz do naszej społeczności silnych i inspirujących mówców, którzy pragną stać się doskonałymi agentami komunikacji. Zostań częścią klubu Toastmasters "Polish Your Polish" i odkryj swoją moc! 🌟 Przyjdź, poznaj naszą niesamowitą społeczność i stwórz swoją własną historię sukcesu jako pewny siebie mówca! Czekamy na Ciebie! Wstęp wolny. Do zobaczenia! Jeśli jednak wolisz uczestniczyć online, to będzie też możliwość uczestniczenia przez ZOOM: [https://zoom.us/j/114852430](https://zoom.us/j/114852430) Więcej informacji o klubie na naszej stronie: http://www.polishyourpolish.org.uk/ www.facebook.com/pyplondon www.instagram.com/polishyourpolishlondon www.linkedin.com/company/polish-your-polish-toastmasters Strona Ogniska Polskiego: [www.ogniskopolskie.org.uk](http://www.ogniskopolskie.org.uk/)

Great Conversations with Friends at the Pub

We love a good chat. Come and join us at Table 45

Practice English with natives and language exchange