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Wine Not? is a women-only gathering before the Balancers Saturday social. Most attendees come solo, so it’s an easy and welcoming place to meet people and settle in before the night gets busier. London can make meeting new people feel awkward, especially if you're coming alone. This early social creates a comfortable environment where you can chat, laugh, and get to know a few friendly faces first. Expect a relaxed atmosphere, a few light games, and plenty of time to connect naturally. At **7.30 pm the main Balancers social begins**, and the room fills as over **150 people usually join the night**. Wine Not? naturally flows into the rest of the evening, so you’re welcome to stay and enjoy the full experience. Coming solo is completely normal. Our hosts will be there to help everyone feel comfortable, included, and connected from the start. **Check out our past events here:** **[https://www.instagram.com/_balancers/](https://www.instagram.com/_balancers/)** **Want to stay in the loop? Join our WhatsApp community: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/IJKXDkwUTlmDsYTOCIUg7O](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IJKXDkwUTlmDsYTOCIUg7O)** *Remember, our pillars are Openness, Respect, Kindness and Authenticity. Attendance at this event is subject to our [Code of Conduct](https://www.balancers.app/code-of-conduct) and [Terms of Service](https://www.balancers.app/term-of-service). By joining, you may receive emails about Balancers events and community updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.*

## Walk With Pawla @ Hampstead Heath Join us for a relaxed, friendly dog group walk through one of London’s most beautiful green spaces This walk is all about connection — for both dogs *and* humans. ## WALK DETAILS **Walk Start:** Hampstead Heath Station *(We’ll meet just outside the station — look out for Pawla staff)* **Walk Route:** A scenic walk through Hampstead Heath, passing **Parliament Hill**, and finishing at **Kenwood House**. **Walk Duration:** Approx. **40–50 minutes** at an easy, relaxed pace **Walk Finish:** Kenwood House *(A great spot to chat, take photos, and let the dogs enjoy the space)* ## ABOUT THE WALK This is a **social dog walk**, designed to be calm, welcoming, and inclusive. Whether you’re coming alone or with friends, you’ll find it easy to chat, connect, and enjoy the walk together. ✔ Friendly dogs welcome ✔ No pressure, no rush ✔ A mix of walking and socialising ✔ First-timers very welcome We’re also giving out **free healthy dog snacks** during the walk ## PHOTOS & VIDEOS (FRIENDLY NOTICE) Pawla staff will be taking **photos and short videos throughout the walk** to share in the **Pawla community group chat** and on our **social channels**. By attending, you’re happy to appear in casual event content. If you’d prefer not to be filmed, just let a Pawla team member know on the day — **no problem at all**. ## COST **Free to attend** Just RSVP so we know numbers ## ️ WEATHER The walk will go ahead in normal weather conditions. If there’s extreme weather, we’ll post an update on the event page on the morning of the walk. ## FRIENDLY DISCLAIMER This is a **community-led social walk**, not a professional guided tour or training session. Please: * Dress appropriately for the weather * Wear comfortable shoes * Keep dogs under control and be mindful of others * Be aware of uneven paths, other walkers, cyclists, and wildlife By joining the walk, you take part at your own discretion and accept the usual risks associated with outdoor walking in public green spaces. Above all — **be kind, relaxed, and enjoy the walk** ### Follow Pawla Come hang out with us in our **WhatsApp community** — it’s where all the fun happens **Join WhatsApp:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KeiAO9uyS0aLY1QHSWbx7a](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KeiAO9uyS0aLY1QHSWbx7a) Follow & explore Pawla: **Official website:** [https://www.heypawla.com/](https://www.heypawla.com/) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/pawla.uk/](https://www.instagram.com/pawla.uk/) TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@pawla.uk/](https://www.tiktok.com/@pawla.uk/)

Join us for an exclusive **Cocktails & Conversation evening at NYX Hotel Holborn**, home to the stylish rooftop lounge **Sabine** — a vibrant glass-walled space with panoramic views across London’s skyline. **Tickets Must Be Booked in Advance here:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rooftop-mixer-dancing-holborn-25-44-tickets-1986979503182?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rooftop-mixer-dancing-holborn-25-44-tickets-1986979503182?aff=oddtdtcreator) For the entire evening, the venue will be **open exclusively to our guests from 8:00pm**, creating the perfect setting for relaxed introductions, effortless conversation, and stylish mingling in a sophisticated yet sociable atmosphere. With the space reserved just for our group, you can be confident that **everyone there is single and genuinely looking to meet new people.** **What to expect** 🥂 **Welcome drink on arrival** (8:00–8:30pm) 🎶 Soft music at the start of the evening to keep the atmosphere warm and social 💬 Friendly C&C hosts subtly make introductions and help conversations flow 👥 **100 stylish guests**, all there for the same reason — to meet like-minded people in a relaxed, elegant setting that feels far removed from apps or awkward mixers. As the evening unfolds, the energy gradually lifts. Later in the night, a **DJ takes over**, the music turns up slightly, and the atmosphere evolves from relaxed mingling into a lively Saturday-night rooftop party — giving you the option to stay, dance, and enjoy the rest of your evening with your new connections. **Good to know** ✨ **Age guide:** 25–44 (approx) 👗 **Dress code:** Smart, stylish, and Saturday-night ready 🪪 Photo ID may be required by the venue As always, Cocktails & Conversation events are about **quality over quantity** — beautiful venues, well-matched guests, and an atmosphere where mixing and mingling feels natural, relaxed, and genuinely enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you for an evening that begins with conversation… and ends with cocktails, music, and dancing above the London skyline 🍸✨ **Tickets Must Be Booked in Advance here:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rooftop-mixer-dancing-holborn-25-44-tickets-1986979503182?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rooftop-mixer-dancing-holborn-25-44-tickets-1986979503182?aff=oddtdtcreator)

Come and play 2 hours of improvers/intermediate level badminton with us at the fantastic sports hall at La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School in Balham/Clapham, playing with Yonex 600 plastic shuttlecocks on 4 badminton courts. You need to book your place on our website using a bank card, PayPal, or Apple Pay. Note that we manage bookings and post updates on the booking page on our website, not on meetup: [https://playfit.co.uk/w/badminton/](https://playfit.co.uk/w/badminton/) If you have any questions or want to block book 3 months at a discounted rate then contact us here: Whatsapp: [https://wa.me/message/WMVRULBIR7TJA1](https://wa.me/message/WMVRULBIR7TJA1) Email: [https://playfit.co.uk/w/contact](https://playfit.co.uk/w/contact) Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed about our badminton sessions, new locations and get exclusive offers: [https://playfit.co.uk/newsletter](https://playfit.co.uk/newsletter)

Join us for a day filled with laughter and great conversations with friends at The REAL Over 40s meetup group. Unwind with a drink in hand as we enjoy a pit-stop before the next week ahead. This social gathering is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, share stories, and create lasting memories. We meet at table 45. See you there 👍 P.S There are always atleast 15 to 20 people show up regardless of rsvp numbers.

*Etre ici est une splendeur* de Marie Darrieussecq est la biographie de Paula M. Becker. (160 pages) Réfléchi, saisissant et nécessaire. Un livre sur une artiste qui devient une œuvre d’art en soi, et qui attire l’attention sur la persistance de l’altérité et de l’exclusion dans lesquelles évoluent les femmes artistes. Intéressé à la lecture en espagnol, en anglais ou à la littérature perse ? : -www.meetup.com/gaia-books -www.meetup.com/gaia-libros -www.meetup.com/persian-culture -French Art Group (envoyez-moi une demande) -Instagram: @persian_culture_

Made in 2022 this simply sensational romantic drama is brilliantly written and directed by Mia Hansen-Love. Starring Lea Seydoux who plays Sandra a widowed 30 something single mother to an 8 year old daughter and her own father is becoming increasingly ill due to a degenerative illness. In dealing with her father's affliction Sandra meets and has an affair with a married man.

Sunday Italian Boat Experience – Members Special (2 for 1) This Sunday, we’re inviting our Meetup members to a relaxed Italian experience on board the Dolce Vita boat. To welcome new guests and celebrate the community, we’re offering a limited 2-for-1 food experience. Bring a friend and enjoy authentic Italian food freshly prepared on board: – Lasagna or Pizza Focaccia – Italian tasting selection – Homemade tiramisù One menu paid = one menu offered (same value) Drinks not included This is not just food — it’s a social, laid-back experience on the canal with great vibes and great people. ⏳ Limited availability (members priority) 💷 Pay on arrival 📍 Regent’s Canal – King’s Cross area

Hello Girlies ! Come join me for this magical afternoon Tea experience. Price £70pp please see menu below : https://afternoontea.co.uk/media/vgdl2gb0/adultsmenu.pdf Please note : £3 non refundable RSVP £20 towards the bill

Join us for an exclusive **Cocktails & Conversation evening at NYX Hotel Holborn**, home to the stylish rooftop lounge **Sabine** — a vibrant glass-walled space with panoramic views across London’s skyline. **Tickets Must Be Booked in Advance here:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rooftop-mixer-dancing-holborn-25-44-tickets-1986979503182?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rooftop-mixer-dancing-holborn-25-44-tickets-1986979503182?aff=oddtdtcreator) For the entire evening, the venue will be **open exclusively to our guests from 8:00pm**, creating the perfect setting for relaxed introductions, effortless conversation, and stylish mingling in a sophisticated yet sociable atmosphere. With the space reserved just for our group, you can be confident that **everyone there is single and genuinely looking to meet new people.** **What to expect** 🥂 **Welcome drink on arrival** (8:00–8:30pm) 🎶 Soft music at the start of the evening to keep the atmosphere warm and social 💬 Friendly C&C hosts subtly make introductions and help conversations flow 👥 **100 stylish guests**, all there for the same reason — to meet like-minded people in a relaxed, elegant setting that feels far removed from apps or awkward mixers. As the evening unfolds, the energy gradually lifts. Later in the night, a **DJ takes over**, the music turns up slightly, and the atmosphere evolves from relaxed mingling into a lively Saturday-night rooftop party — giving you the option to stay, dance, and enjoy the rest of your evening with your new connections. **Good to know** ✨ **Age guide:** 25–44 (approx) 👗 **Dress code:** Smart, stylish, and Saturday-night ready 🪪 Photo ID may be required by the venue As always, Cocktails & Conversation events are about **quality over quantity** — beautiful venues, well-matched guests, and an atmosphere where mixing and mingling feels natural, relaxed, and genuinely enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you for an evening that begins with conversation… and ends with cocktails, music, and dancing above the London skyline 🍸✨ **Tickets Must Be Booked in Advance here:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rooftop-mixer-dancing-holborn-25-44-tickets-1986979503182?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rooftop-mixer-dancing-holborn-25-44-tickets-1986979503182?aff=oddtdtcreator)

We have never until now featured Zinfandel, the ubiquitous California grape with the Dublin Wine MeetUp Group. At its best Zinfandel, is rich, voluptuous, with great depth of red and blue fruits. Jammy and hedonistic are common descriptions Each person should bring one bottle of an quality Zinfandel wine; be creative and quality conscious, with some bottle age if possible. Turley, Martinelli, Biale, Seghesio, Ridge, Hartford Bedrock, Carlisle, Klinker Brick, Frog's Leap, and anything from the Rockpile vineyard is likely to be very good to great. The Prisoner wines began as a Zinfandel blend. Also bring a protein based appetizer to share and **a wine glass for your personal use.** Cheese and meats are best with these wines. There will be a gas grill behind the clubhouse to grill. We’ll gather at the Oak Creek clubhouse, where the Dublin Wine Group, hosted by Thom and supported by Timothy, will take it from there. Come join us for a fantastic mix of great wine, food, and even better company! The evening wraps up at 10 PM. **Please pay $10 at the door per person to cover the cost of the room rental and for the tableware, napkins, water and cups.** 🍷 **6:46 PM – Dublin Wine Group Social** 📍 **Oak Creek Clubhouse** **9005 Oak Village Blvd, Lewis Center, OH 43035** View on Maps (https://maps.apple.com/place?address=9005%20Oak%20Village%20Blvd,%20Lewis%20Center,%20OH%20%2043035,%20United%20States&coordinate=40.158011,-83.003901&name=Oak%20Creek%20at%20Polaris&place-id=I8D83B59D441EDD9B&map=explore)

Over 50 CINCO de MAYO HAPPY HOUR - FLIGHTS N TACOS!!! Join us for a fun and relaxed Over 50 Happy Hour on Friday, May 1st from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Giant Eagle Grandview Yard Event Center! (upper level) **Plenty of free parking**. The event center is huge! Pics are in the comments. Over 50 CINCO de MAYO HAPPY HOUR!! – Flights n Tacos Let’s join together for a fiesta! (Invite friends - we have lots of room!) • Taco Bar • Margarita and Beer tasting • Complementary chips and salsa • Margs/cocktails at the bar for purchase • Festive Band/Music Margaritas/Mexican Beer Tasting + Taco Bar: Optional - For $15.00 per person you can also get 4 Margarita or beer) Get ready for a fun evening filled with live music, great conversation, and a lively crowd of 50+ singles and friends looking to mix, mingle, and enjoy the night. Whether you come solo or with friends, you’ll quickly feel the welcoming, social vibe. Enjoy happy hour at the bar until 6 PM, or take part in the special Cinco de Mayo experience featuring margarita flights and delicious Mexican bites. It’s the perfect setting to relax, meet new people, and celebrate in style. Our private upstairs space gives us plenty of room to connect, laugh, and enjoy the energy of the night. Come when you can, stay as long as you like — the best conversations (and the most fun!) tend to build as the evening goes on. No agenda — just great people, live music, and a Cinco de Mayo celebration you won’t want to miss!

Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia

Details Let's join together for a fiesta! (Invite friends - we have lots of room!) Taco Bar Margarita and Beer tasting Complementary chips and salsa Margs/cocktails at the bar for purchase Freshly prepared snacks in the deli for purchase Festive Band/Music Margaritas/Mexican Beer Tasting + Taco Bar: $15.00 per person (covers 4 Margarita or beer samples and one pass thru the Taco Bar) Where: #MarketDistrict (Grandview Yard) location. The party room (our private space) will be decorated with both patios open! Adjoining upstairs area also open for over flow and mingling. After Party: Sometimes, we head to a venue to hear live music afterwards. LDNL is at Black Swan in Hilliard tonight! Wear your bright colors and cheerful !Salud!

In *City Lights*, Chaplin's Little Tramp meets a blind girl selling flowers who mistakes him for a wealthy man. When he learns that an operation may restore her sight, he sets off to earn the money she needs to have the surgery. He also befriends an alcoholic millionaire who only recognizes him when he is drunk. When the blind girl and her grandmother fall behind in the rent and face eviction, he tries working and even enters a boxing competition to raise the money they need. Regarded as Chaplin's masterpiece, *City Lights* has been ranked on more than seventeen "100 greatest movies of all time" lists. Orson Welles cited it as his favorite picture. *City Lights* is available for streaming on Amazon Prime, Hulu, HBOMax, Tubi and PlutoTV. The Columbus Library lists three copies on blu-ray and eight copies on DVD. Watch the movie on your own, then join us upstairs at East Market to discuss the film. If you want more, *Unknown Chaplin* is a three-episode lost-footage documentary available on Youtube. It covers his time on *City Lights* beginning at the twenty-six minute mark of episode two: https://youtu.be/f8960Uc15hI?t=1558