Blood Drives London

Her Sound in Bloom

**Her Sound in Bloom** is an in-person networking event in London for women aged 35 and over who work in music or are finding their way into it. **We’re not ageing, darling — we’re blooming! 🌸** Your voice deserves to be heard, and your creativity deserves space to grow. Organised and led by **singer-songwriter and entrepreneur Freya Alley**, 'Her Sound in Bloom' brings together women aged 35 and over to meet, share experiences and support each other in music. Whether you’re an established artist, returning after a break or finding the courage to begin, you are welcome here. **Dress up, put your lipstick on and join us in full bloom for a beautiful evening in London — just because we deserve it! 💋** Join us for relaxed networking and honest conversations about creativity, confidence, ambition and pursuing music on your own terms. Meet potential collaborators, make new friends and connect with women who understand the journey. **I have big dreams and plans for us!** This first event is just the beginning, and I can’t wait to see the friendships, collaborations and opportunities we’ll create together. Let’s start a ***movement*** and break the stereotypes about age and music. There’s no “too late” to create, take the stage or chase your dreams, and together, we’ll make room for more women to be seen, heard and celebrated. A little wisdom, a little mischief and absolutely no expiry date on your dreams. **London venue to be confirmed, depending on the number of attendees.** **We’ve got experience, we’ve got stories— and we’ve still got plenty to say / SING.**

Blood on the Clocktower @Three Crowns, Stoke Newington

🩸 Blood on the Clocktower is a game of murder and mystery, packed with bold lies, sharp logic, and just enough chaos to keep everyone guessing. **Walk-ins are welcome.** **Please note that the event is NOT limited to 10 attendees.** For anyone new to the group, a quick note: being on the **waiting list** does not mean you can’t attend on the day. The event is currently capped at 10 people because the Meetup app limits attendance numbers on the free subscription plan. As always, our events are completely free, we don’t ask for donations or charge for attendance, but unfortunately the app restrictions mean we have to keep the listed capacity limited. 🧠 Beginner-friendly, queer-friendly, and neurodivergent-friendly. Want to know how it works? 🎥 Watch this intro video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-aZP47Nm9g&t=58s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-aZP47Nm9g&t=58s) Want to see the chaos in action? 👀 Watch real games here: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Xhk7UmR9Qs&list=PLQBGXhGots83LIf1qY4Zg0Mp9qU1Kr2Hv](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Xhk7UmR9Qs&list=PLQBGXhGots83LIf1qY4Zg0Mp9qU1Kr2Hv) Come for the mystery. Stay for the lies. Trust no one. 😈🕰️

Blood On The Clock Tower Friday Night

Friday Blood on the Clocktower! Join us for a free evening of bluffing, deduction and suspiciously confident accusations. We’ll kick things off with a social deduction game to warm up, then get into Blood on the Clocktower. New to the game? No problem, we’ll explain the rules as we go. When: Friday, 6:00–11:00 pm Cost: Free Come along, meet the group, and see if you can spot the Demon before the town runs out of time.

Blood On The Clocktower - Beginner and advanced players welcome!

New and Experienced Players Welcome! 🤗 Ever played Werewolf, Mafia or Secret Hitler? Well this game is like that but on steroids! 😈😇 Ever watched The Traitors and wished you could have a turn? Well now you can! Suitable for complete beginners, experienced veterans and everyone in between, we Play **'Blood on the Clocktower'** a game where you never know who you can trust... A great way to meet new people in a fun interactive way, at a bar serving food and drinks Continue reading for a general description of the game: Blood on the Clocktower is a bluffing game enjoyed by 5 to 20 players on opposing teams of Good and Evil, overseen by an experienced Storyteller. During a 'day' phase players socialize openly and whisper privately to trade knowledge or spread lies, culminating in a player's execution if a majority suspects them of being Evil. At 'night' time, players close their eyes and some are woken one at a time by the Storyteller to gather information, spread mischief, or kill. Use all your powers of deduction and deception to survive this game of murder and mystery. The game will be fully explained at the event. However if you'd like to learn more now watch: [https://youtu.be/M-aZP47Nm9g?feature=shared](https://youtu.be/M-aZP47Nm9g?feature=shared)

Let's Go F1 Drive!! -Official F1 E-Kart Experience!

F1® DRIVE - London, you're in the driver’s seat of the capital's most thrilling experience. Engineered with F1 technology, it's time to test your skills across three exciting track layouts from behind the wheel of bespoke F1® inspired karts, featuring DRS technology, engine sounds and an 18cm LED steering wheel display. We are going to do the Elite Session (Ultimate F1 Experience) as this is the only session where we can have a race. With a 15 minute practice and a race which includes: * Grand Prix™ Race Format * 15-minute practice and qualifying & 15-minute Race * Grid start for race with F1 starting lights * Receive instant lap times * Podium presentation for the top 3 * ## THE TRACK Length: 500m Turns: 17 2 DRS zones Half a kilometre of tight and technical chicanes plus a long start-finish straight with 80% of the circuit taken flat out. Will you be the last of the late brakers as you race to claim the tight hairpins? **Location** F1 Drive, Tottenham Experience Store, High Rd, London N17 0AP. **Schedule** 1:15pm - Arrive at F1 Drive (Note we have to be there 45 minutes early - to prepare)\* 1:30pm - 2:00pm - Receive briefing for F1 Drive and get ready 2:00pm - 2:30pm - 15 minute practice and 15 minute race and Podium Celebrations (allow up to 1.5 hours for experience) 2:30pm - 3:00pm - Changed and meet at reception 3:00pm + Go for Brunch for debrief (Will confirm place) - Optional **Cost** The Total cost for the Elite F1 Sessions which is an exclusive race for Meetup is £75 ONLY. We will need a £30 deposit to hold your place with final £45 due 2 weeks before: https://buy.stripe.com/9AQ6oR4hu0uE6Lm5n1 Note this is just for 15 Places Only. This is exclusivity for the Meetup! See you on the race track Chris Ps. see some FAQs below: **FAQs** Q - Do I need a driving license or have to have done Go Karts before? A - No Q - Can I wear glasses? A - Yes, but will need to remove to put helmet on first then can add them after Q - Do you have changing rooms and lockers A - Yes Q - Do I need to buy Balaclava and Gloves A - No these will be provided as part of the booking as well as the race suit and helmet https://www.tottenhamhotspurstadium.com/f1-drive-london/

Singles Party in Shoreditch with Complimentary Drink ! Happy Hour!

Host: Van \*This event is a collaboration with other groups and social networks and it will be well attended \*To attend this event you need to buy a ticket from [https://www.fatsoma.com/e/lyz2vi0x/singles-social-party-in-shoreditch-with-complimentary-drink-happy-hour-all-ages](https://www.fatsoma.com/e/lyz2vi0x/singles-social-party-in-shoreditch-with-complimentary-drink-happy-hour-all-ages) Single people mixing and mingling, partying and dancing in the heart of Shoreditch, while keeping their eyes open trying to spot that special one that will make their heart jump Whether you are looking for a partner or just to meet and connect with other people who are at the same phase of life, this is the event for you! You never know who you are going meet in this evening and that is the beauty of it! You may find a friend forever, a party buddy, a partner in crime or a partner in life! Since this is a mix and mingle and not a speed dating there is no age range- in a social pool everybody is welcome and you can choose to speak to whoever you fancy. Connect with like minded people and open your social circle, enjoy chatting about anything and everything, with those you like, for as long as you like If you find somebody who you think you have a connection with, dare to ask their contact details right then and there... like the old times ;) Oh! and you don't need to ask the awkward question: 'so are you single?' because they all will be! You are very welcome to attend alone or with friends. We will be there making introductions, helping break the ice,, and act as a glue in the group. We have a reserved area/table where we can mix and mingle, so that everybody can relax and feel comfortable and we get to know each other. and then we are going to move on the dance floor! Simmons Shoreditch is a quirky cocktail bar bringing an off- kilter addition to the streets of the East. Just off Shoreditch High Street, this gem is notorious for a late-night party or 5. Its eclectic playlist and beautifully bonkers interiors set it apart from its peers. Famed for its rogue aesthetic, it really has it all. We're not joking. Bringing a new meaning to 'Everything but the kitchen sink,' this bar even has that. Its DJ plays from a built-in Kitchen Disco. Spinning disks that span decades with a playlist that's sure to keep you on the dancefloor until the early hours. Blaring neons, skull disco balls and waltzer-style booths all add to the charm! The program of the night is as follows : 7:00pm-9pm : Singles mixing and mingling 9pm: The music goes up and it is time for dancing. Everyone arriving before 9pm receives a token for a complimentary drink ( you can choose between beer, prosecco or non alcoholic) Happy Hour till 9pm! Dress code is smart/ elegant/ Smart Casual (smart dark jeans are fine but ripped jeans, sportswear, trainers/sportshoes and hats are not allowed). For security reasons every guest must carry photographic ID with them (Driver’s License, European ID or Passport) independently of the age. If you wish to be welcomed and introduced to other people by the hostess please arrive before midnight How to find us: When you arrive please ask to be directed to Marianna's Events area/ Van. Any issue on the night feel free to contact Van: 07587546857 For general inquires or difficulties with your ticket booking feel free to e-mail us at benetoupromotions@gmail.com or call Marianna on: 07949526733 How to connect with us: Like and follow our facebook page: [https://www.facebook.com/mariannaland](https://www.facebook.com/mariannaland) Join our facebook group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/453202104877514](https://www.facebook.com/groups/453202104877514) Follow us on twitter: [@Mariannasevents](http://mariannasevents/)

Killing PostgreSQL By 50,000 Parameters & A PostgreSQL 19 Whirlwind Tour

On 12 November we will be gathering again for some Postgres and a pint. We'll have the following folks presenting: * Greg Clough from DRW with Death by 50,000 Parameters * Jonathan Katz from Databricks with A PostgreSQL 19 Whirlwind Tour We're proud that [ClickHouse](https://clickhouse.com/cloud/postgres) is sponsoring and helping make this event happen! **Mark your calendars and come along!** We are a very informal bunch, so hoping to see you and your colleagues there! We do need to know the numbers, so please register if you are planning on coming. **WHERE** The Star of Kings 126 York Wy, London N1 0AX **WHEN** Thursday, 12 November from 18:30. **PROGRAMME** 18:30 Welcome 19:00-19:45 **Death by 50,000 Parameters: How pg_stat_statements Can Knock Over Your Patroni Cluster** by Greg Clough from DRW 19:45-20:00 Food and bar snacks 20:00-20:30 **A PostgreSQL 19 Whirlwind Tour** by Jonathan Katz from Databricks 20:30 It's a pub, so we'll stay and hang out a bit longer — but feel free to leave whenever you prefer! **TALKS** **Death by 50,000 Parameters: How pg_stat_statements Can Knock Over Your Patroni Cluster** *[Greg Clough](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gclough/), [DRW](https://www.drw.com/)* Think an observability extension can’t take down high availability? Think again. We’ll break down an edge-case production post-mortem where dynamic queries with tens of thousands of parameters caused pg_stat_statements hash table saturation, exclusive lock stalls, and cascading health check timeouts in Patroni (pre-4.1.4). Learn the mechanics behind the stall and how to protect your HA topology against similar blind spots. **A PostgreSQL 19 Whirlwind Tour** *[Jonathan Katz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jkatz05/), [Databricks](https://www.databricks.com/overview)* What's new in PostgreSQL 19? Quite a bit, and there's features for everyone who uses Postgres - app developers, DBAs, administrators, and more. In this presentation, we'll review new features in PostgreSQL 19, including new performance improvements that speedup reads from storage, better support property graph and bitemporal, and jsonpath queries, more OAuth capabilities, new monitoring data, and much more. We'll explore how these new capabilities build on previous PostgreSQL features, helping you understand how they fit into your daily usage. \*\*\* **Thanks again to** [ClickHouse](https://clickhouse.com/cloud/postgres) **for making this event possible.** \*\*\* THE OFFICIAL BITS The meet-up abides by [PostgreSQL Code of Conduct](https://www.postgresql.org/about/policies/coc/). Postgres, PostgreSQL and the Slonik Logo are trademarks or [registered trademarks of the PostgreSQL Community Association of Canada](https://www.postgresql.org/about/policies/trademarks/), and used with their permission.

🎄Xmas Cards To Elderly in Care Homes

We will be writing Christmas cards with warm festive messages to elderly people in residential care homes. Many people in residential care do not receive regular visits and Christmas can be particularly isolating. This small act of kindness can help them to not feel as lonely during the Christmas period. Join us, and send some smiles across the miles to those who need them most. Stop by for all of it or even if just for an hour! I’ll provide the Xmas cards and all the writing material you will need to brighten someone’s day. All you need to bring is your wonderful self! If it’s your first time, don't worry, I’ll have guidelines and inspirational suggestions. \*\*\* POLITE REMINDERS\*\*\* * If you click to attend but then can’t come, PLEASE change your RSVP to say you are no longer attending. This will then allow your space to go to another volunteer who can come instead. * This is a safe and respectful gathering. So please remember to always act respectfully and to be mindful of each other's boundaries. \*\*\* HOW TO FIND US \*\*\* We will be in Paul’s, which is just opposite Earls Court tube station. Look for the table with lots of stationary on it!

The Revival - Why are you so Desperate to be Liked?

Blood on the Clocktower @OtterChaos

Join OverBoard to play the brilliant social deduction game Blood on the Clocktower in person at the brand new board game cafe Otter Chaos in Brixton. If you haven’t heard of Blood on the Clocktower before it is an evolution of classic party games like Mafia/Werewolf where a hidden evil team takes on the good team by lying and killing. The good team has a few tricks up their sleeve but will have to work together to deduce who the evil doers are in their midst. **This is a beginner friendly event so no experience with the game is necessary.** Please note that a gaming cover charge of \~£5 will be payable by each attendee to the venue so that we can make use of the space. We also encourage you to buy food and drink from the bar so we are supporting the business (I can highly recommend their pizzas!) If you want to know more about the rules of the game check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-aZP47Nm9g

CLH Book Group 📚 Life After Cars by Sarah Goodyear

November's Book: Life After Cars: Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the Automobile by Sarah Goodyear, Doug Gordon and Aaron Naparstek From the hosts of The War on Cars podcast, a searing indictment of how cars ruin everything—and what we can do to fight back When the very first cars rolled off production lines, they were a technological marvel, predicted to make life easier and better for all Americans; yet a hundred years later, that dream is running on empty. Instead of unbounded freedom, the never-ending proliferation of automobiles has delivered a host of costs, among them the demolition of our neighborhoods, towns, and cities to make way for car infrastructure; an epidemic of violent death; countless hours lost in traffic; isolation from our fellow human beings; and the ongoing destruction of the natural world. Globally, SUVs alone now emit more carbon than the nations of Germany, South Korea, or Japan. That’s why we need Life After Cars. Through historical records, revealing interviews, and unflinching statistics, Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon, hosts of the podcast The War on Cars, and former host Aaron Naparstek unpack the scale of damage that cars cause, the forces that have created our current crisis and are invested in perpetuating it, and the way that the fight for better transportation is deeply linked to the fight for a more equitable and just society. Cars as we know them today are unsustainable—but there is hope. Life After Cars will arm readers with the tools they need to implement real, transformative change, from simply raising awareness to taking a stand at public forums. It’s past time to radically rethink—and shrink—society’s collective relationship with the automobile. Together, let’s create a better Life After Cars. The meeting starts at 7:30. Shortly after 7.30, we will break up into small groups. Those familiar with the CLH Book Group meeting know how this works: in each group we take turns introducing ourselves and giving our 1 minute thoughts on the book. It's important not to go over a minute and not to interrupt other people's minute so that everyone gets a chance to participate. After this first round, each group discusses for another 20 minutes or so. We then shuffle the groups so as to talk to as many different people as possible and in the new groups repeat our introductions and 1 minute thoughts. We'll do this a couple of times before coming all together at the end in one last big group. While we are very social and welcoming, the book group's primary focus is on discussing books. Feel free to turn up if you haven't managed to finish this month's book but note that the group works best when we have all read at least half of the book and are prepared to share our opinions. *** £3 per person to attend. If it's your first time, come and try us out for free! Pay at the event with cash or card. We encourage dialogue, debate and sharing of information on our site but ask people to keep their comments cordial. Any views expressed here are those of the individual posting them and may not reflect those of CLH.

Translytical Task Flows - Trigger external actions within Reports through Fabric

Our next meetup is on Thursday 19th November in London. One of the big asks of Microsoft from the Power BI community since the tool was created, has been to write back data to the source, and trigger external actions. Microsoft have provided the answer to this through Translytical Task Flows, and Robbin join us to take us through how it all works. **Translytical Task Flows - Trigger external actions within Reports through Fabric.** We'll walk through a breakdown of what they are, where they reside, how to build them and more. Showcasing a range of use cases and the ease of building and maintaining them. **Agenda** 18:30 - Welcome, drinks, pizza & networking 19:00 - Main Session 20:00 - Close **Venue** Tenth Revolution offices in London. Aldgate House, 33 Aldgate High St, London EC3N 1DL Please provide your first and last name when registering for the event, as this is provided to building security to allow you entrance into the venue.