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The Coin by Yasmin Zaher - Pints & Prejudice Book Club

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Book Club - The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

A heartwarming story told through a series of exchanged letters 💌 A perfect, autumnal read for this month’s book club 🍁

Tuesday club night session - Advanced players only

Hi all (Please note the session price is now £12.50) We are a small, competitive but friendly badminton club who are playing at Swiss cottage leisure centre in London on Tuesdays. We are opening up a few spots each week for advanced players only to attend our members club night session with a view hopefully to joining the club permanently. Any known members of other clubs that have no intention of joining the club who sign up will not be allowed to attend. We play on 4 courts at Swiss cottage leisure centre from 8-10pm. We play with feather shuttles and charge £12.50 per session. Please transfer your guest fee to our club account prior to attending and send an email to us at info@crescentbadminton.co.uk and pay it to the details below: The Crescent Badminton Club Sort Code: 40-05-33 Account Number: 11372297 We normally go to the pub after each session for a well-deserved beer! For any more information please contact info@crescentbadminton.co.uk or visit our Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/CrescentBadmintonClub](https://www.facebook.com/CrescentBadmintonClub) Please note that we do not accept any responsibility for personal injury, stolen or damaged property or any other damage occurred in our club sessions. Late Cancellations Penalty: Cancel after 30 hours before the event, ie 2pm on Monday. £6 fee will be added on the next visit. No Show Fees: Full fee £12.50 will be added to the profile on the next visit.

The Book Club in London

A relaxed London book club exploring the most influential book in history. Whether you think it’s rubbish, holy, or you’re simply not sure what to make of it, you’re very welcome. We meet for two hours at a time. Our reading list includes books from the Bible — as well as some of the books that didn’t make it into most Bibles. The Bible has shaped culture, law, art and ethics for centuries, yet many people are personally unfamiliar with it. Each evening is structured but informal. The group chooses the book or books to read, and discussion takes place in small groups. No lectures. No pressure. No need to prepare anything in advance. The aim is thoughtful, respectful conversation. Plenty of people feel they know quite a bit about the Bible, yet struggle to read it. This is a space to explore it thoughtfully and honestly — in good company. This club is for: • Curious thinkers • Skeptics • Christians with questions • Anyone who wants to make up their own mind Our only rules? Be curious. Be honest. Be kind. And enjoy yourself. It’s also a chance to find a bit of community along the way. Photos may be taken during the evening to share on the Meetup page or social media to help others see what the group is like. If you prefer not to appear in photos, just let the organiser know at any time. We meet in a private room on the second floor of the Duke of Sussex pub. When you arrive, get yourself a drink, ask for The Book Club, and come on up.

✨ Mayfair Social with Live Music & Burlesque

November Bingo Book Club : There are rivers in the sky by Elif Shafak 💧🌊✨

**There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak** 📖 496 pages (approx.) **Genre:** Literary Fiction • Historical Fiction • Magical Realism • Mythology **Trigger Warnings:** War and genocide • Religious persecution • Suicide and suicidal thoughts • Child abuse • Domestic violence • Alcoholism • Death and grief • Displacement • Racism • Poverty **Summary:** Across centuries and continents, three lives are connected by two great rivers, an ancient poem, and a single drop of water. In Victorian London, Arthur is born into poverty beside the polluted River Thames, but his extraordinary memory opens the door to a world of books and the lost history of ancient Nineveh. In 2014, Narin, a young Yazidi girl facing the loss of her hearing, travels with her grandmother through increasingly dangerous lands beside the River Tigris. In modern-day London, hydrologist Zaleekhah moves onto a houseboat while struggling with the breakdown of her marriage and questions about her future. As their stories begin to flow together, *There Are Rivers in the Sky* explores memory, identity, cultural erasure, displacement, and humanity’s complicated relationship with water. It’s a sweeping and emotional story about everything history tries to bury—and everything water remembers. *** **Join Our Book Club Bingo! 💧📚** For November, we’re diving into an ambitious story that flows across different centuries, countries, and lives. Expect mythology, forgotten histories, emotional journeys, and plenty of connections to uncover as we fill in our Bingo cards. **How It Works:** 💧 **Grab Your Bingo Card:** Filled with themes of water, memory, identity, mythology, displacement, hidden connections, and stories from the past. ✅ **Mark Your Cards:** Check off squares as we discuss recurring symbols, interconnected characters, historical discoveries, powerful quotes, and emotional moments. 🎉 **Shout “Bingo!”** Be the first to complete two rows, columns, or diagonals. 📚 **Win a Book:** Two readers will leave with a new addition to their TBR pile! Expect sweeping storytelling, multiple timelines, ancient mysteries, unforgettable characters, and lots to discuss about history, belonging, and the stories we choose to remember. 📍 The Dog on Surrey Street, Croydon 📅 Wednesday 11th November at 7:00 PM

Tuesday Badminton 8-10 pm - All Levels @St Aloysius College, Finsbury/Archway

**🏸 APBC – Tuesday Social Session (Non-Profit) - First time RSVPs should confirm by paying at least 24 hrs before the session, else will be removed** Join us every Tuesday from **8:00–10:00 pm** for **fun**, **Non-Profit**, and **social badminton**. We’re a mixed-ability group, ranging from beginners to intermediate+ players (depending on the week), so you should get good, competitive games regardless of your level. Due to school exams this session we play on 4 **courts**, use feather shuttles, and limit attendance to ensure everyone gets a fair amount of court time. ⸻ **💷 Cost & Payment** **£12** per person for the 2-hour session (includes feather shuttles). **Reduced rates** for members - enquire at one of our in-person events if interested. Payment is requested in advance via bank transfer: ***Name: Alexandra Palace BC*** ***Account no: 72351055*** *** Sort code: 60-15-20 * **Bank: NatWest** * **Reference: 'Your name AS IT APPEARS ON MEETUP & session date E.g.: Rohith Boora -070126** ⸻ **✅ Strict RSVP & Cancellation Policy** We want everyone to have a great evening and enjoy their time at the club. As we are a **non-profit club with limited funds**, we kindly ask that if you RSVP, you are committing to attend. * **Please cancel at least 24 hours before the session if you can no longer make it, so your spot can be offered to someone on the waitlist.** * **No-shows without notice will be charged the full session fee on a future visit.** * **Repeated no-shows will result in removal from the group.** ⸻ **🎒 What to Bring** Please bring your own racket, as we don’t usually have spares available. If you’re attending for the first time and are struggling to source a racket, please contact one of the organisers in advance and we’ll can try to get you a spare ——— **Disclaimer:** Alexandra Palace Badminton Club or Organisers or Stoke Newington School & Sixth Form can accept no liability for any loss or injury, however sustained, while taking part in club activities. If you want to cover yourself against injury to yourself or others, please make sure you have the appropriate insurance. In the interest of health and safety, proper footwear is a must in this club which means no casual footwear and no barefoot on the court.

Friday Intermediate & Experienced player session

The Sobell Badminton club Friday sessions start from 7.30pm, finishing at 10pm. All bookings & payments via the better UK app ( OR this link: https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/london/islington/sobell/sobell-badminton) when possible and IN ADVANCE. £7.30 for members and £11.15 for non-members. Once you have installed the Better App (choose Sobell as the default sport centre) and from the homepage : go via “Book activities”--> "Adult group sessions"--> choose the required date (of a Friday or Sunday session) to book a place!

Addison Exiles Weekly Club Night

Welcome to our regular club night session for intermediate level players and above! Sessions cost £10 for Members, and £12 for Guests; please contact an organiser to discuss becoming a Member. Session are held at: Twyford Sports Centre Twyford Crescent Acton W3 9PP We have 3 courts from 8pm to 10pm. Only high quality feather shuttlecocks are used. Shower/change room facilities are available. A water fountains is available outside the venue, though we recommend bringing your own water in case it is not available. We sometimes head to the local pub (The Red Lion & Pineapple) after the session, and all are welcome to join. **Payment Information** We accept either cash or bank transfer payment using the details below: Amount (Adults): £10 (Members) / £12 (Guests) Amount (Juniors): £5 (Members) / £7 (Guests) - (must be accompanied by adult) Acc Name: The Addison Exiles Badminton Club Acc No: 50229160 Sort Code: 30-90-89 Reference: Your Name **RSVPs** Each session has 18 places, and a waitlist is available. Please be conscientious of players on the waitlist and change your RSVP if you can no longer attend. No shows will be charged in full. We reserve the right to turn away anyone who has previously not turned up and hasn’t paid. If you’re signing up to a session for the first time, please note that a committee member will assess your playing level and make a recommendation for future sessions. **Directions** Free parking is available on site, behind the main building. Bus options: 207, 218 Nearest National Rail Station: Acton Central Nearest Tube Station: Acton Town / Ealing Common We look forward to seeing you at the session!

Sobell Badminton Club: Advanced

We hold our weekly club night at Sobell Leisure Centre: \- Tuesdays 7pm\-10pm \- Courts 1a\-1d \- Sobell Leisure Centre\, Tollington Rd\, London N7 7NY\. We are a friendly, competitive club for players at high intermediate to advanced / league standard. Not suitable for beginners or lower intermediates. We are always looking for new competitive players. The club has a regular attendance of around 25 players, and will be participating in the Middlesex league in ladies' doubles, Open doubles and mixed doubles in the 2025/26 season. We play doubles or mixed doubles only, with top quality feather shuttles. Please RSVP if you like to attend, or don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions. Guest Fee is £17 for the 3-hour session. Enquire for our membership options. Please be prepared to pay by bank transfer or cash. The club reserves the right to charge the full fee for non-attendance or if you withdraw later than 4 hours before the start of the session (if your space cannot be filled by another person on the wait list). For new joiners: Please be prepared to pay after your first few games during the session. You can also join our WhatsApp community if you wish - feel free to ask us to add you at a club session. Bank details: Sobell Badminton Club / Account 43745220 / SC 230580

Wednesday Improver & Lower Inter @ Balham / Clapham (7pm-10pm ) INVITE ONLY