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**We don’t do boring Wednesdays and so this week, we’re hugely excited to be hosting our latest sports & fitness social to spice up your midweek.** Yep that’s right - for this latest social, we’re excited to be heading back to Rise Climbing, near Canning Town for our **latest Social Bouldering Night,** exclusively for 20s and 30s. If you’ve never been bouldering before, it’s perhaps the most social form of free climbing and one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Unlike other forms of rock climbing, bouldering is free from ropes and harnesses and instead offers soft, safety mats and low walls to encourage climbers to explore their physical limits in a safe environment. But it’s not just a great work out for your body, the venue offers a range of wall challenges of varying design and difficulty that will test your problem solving skills, as well as your creativity, technique and balance. And it is the challenge element that makes bouldering one of the social sports around at present, as it is great spark for conversation in your shared attempts to take on the range of climbing routes on together. Best of all, we’ve been able to organise this **bouldering session, along with shoe hire and a free induction, all** **for just 10.85pp!** And after the bouldering, they'll be an option to head to a nearby pub so you can get a drink, share experience and get to know your fellow climbers a little better. It should be a really enjoyable night and we'd love to see lots of you there but sadly, these places are very limited and so we will be offered on a first come, first serve basis. And so if you are keen to join, please do RSVP as soon as you can! **\- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \-** **WHERE/WHEN WE WILL MEET** Venue - Rise Climbing, Unit 6, Caxton Works, Hoy St, London E16 1ZA Location: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/A4WeBXwKstoiamGb6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/A4WeBXwKstoiamGb6) Closest Tube stations: Canning Town (10 min walk), Royal Victoria (10 min walk) Meet Time - 7:30pm (N.B. Please arrive no later than 7:45pm, so we can start on time) Finish time: 10:00pm \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- **JOIN THE COMMUNITY** Set up in November 2021, the project was set up to help 20s and 30s in London meet, connect and hopefully build life-long friendships. To help make this happen, we also host all kinds of events from free social walks, games evenings, day trips, social events, activity nights to picnics. To learn more about our community or to follow us on social media, please follow one of the links below. **Website - [https://friendship-project.co.uk](https://friendship-project.co.uk/)** **Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship](https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship)**

**This month:** What if moral action makes you inconvenient rather than heroic? Over a single morning, this story strips away comforting myths about bravery and exposes the loneliness of resolve. A philosophical exploration of moral courage, social conformity, and the price of refusing to look away. **Can you guess this classic film?** (hint in the event title) **Or come and find out on the day!** This year’s films all revolve around the theme of “**choice**” – plenty of opportunity for philosophical exploration! Details of specific films will be revealed closer to the time of each event. 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. The screening starts at 6:30 pm (or at 6pm for longer films) 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).

**RSVP TO ATTEND THIS EVENT. ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE TO ATTEND THIS EVENT..** **Welcome to Socialite Connections – Business Networking: BioTech Startups, Investors, Innovators, Professionals** Join us for an exciting evening designed to connect with people in **BioTech Startups, Investors, Innovators, Professionals**. Prepare to dive into the cutting-edge world of biotechnology innovation at the most anticipated event of scientific minds and entrepreneurial spirits! This event is a transformative experience that will reshape the future of healthcare, sustainability, and technological advancement. You must book a ticket via the link: https://fatso.ma/3dER Book here via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-networking-biotech-startups-investors-professionals-tickets-1976568129483?aff=oddtdtcreator **We start the event at 6.00pm with a warm welcome.** Having an open-minded approach is ideal, as it will enable you to establish new connections. We have hired the private room. **The Coach House, Piccadilly -** Ideally located sandwiched between Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus, The Comedy Piccadilly is split over four floors. Head on over ever Friday and Saturday, as they host the Piccadilly Comedy Club, a brilliant evening full of laughs. **Event Schedule** **18:00 – 20:30 \| When you arrive\,** your name will be checked off the guest list, you will be given a name badge and you will be introduced to each other. **19:00 – 19:30 \| One Minute Elevator Pitch:** All attendees will be given the opportunity to introduce themselves to everyone in the room to talk about your startups or ideals. (Pitch starts at 19.00pm sharp, please dont be late) **19:30pm \- 20:30 \| Network & chill: I**t will be a free form event where guests can mingle amongst each other in a relaxed environment, when the pitches are finished. **Why Attend?** Socialite Connections is connecting the future of Innovation with **Biotech Professionals.** Connect with industry leaders who are literally designing tomorrow's medical and technological solutions. Discover breakthrough innovations that have the potential to solve global challenges Gain direct access to potential investors and strategic partners Learn from real-world success stories and cutting-edge research Position yourself at the forefront of biotechnological advancement **One Minute Elevator Pitch:** All attendees will be given the opportunity to introduce themselves to everyone in the room talk about your startups or ideals. (Pitch starts at 19:00pm sharp, please dont be late) **Who Should Attend** This event is the perfect opportunity to network, gain insights into the latest technological trends, and forge valuable partnerships. **Visionary Startup Founders, Pioneering Investors, Research Professionals,** **Technology Innovators, Healthcare Entrepreneurs, Fintech innovators, Startup founders, tech entrepreneurs, Digital innovators, Tech start-ups, Investors in the tech space, IT and Technology Professionals, Cybersecurity Experts, IT Managers and Leaders, Software Developers, Working Professionals.** **Tickets are limited to just 40 attendees.** We like to make sure everyone gets the opportunity to talk to each other. You must book a ticket via the link: https://fatso.ma/3dER Book here via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-networking-biotech-startups-investors-professionals-tickets-1976568129483?aff=oddtdtcreator You are invited to join the dedicated Whatsapp group for the event and start networking before the actual event. Register now to secure your spot and be part of this transformative networking experience! **Tickets need to be bought online in advance to attend this event. Tickets are not available at the door.** **Refund policy: There is no refund at this event. Your ticket can be reassigned to another person of your choice.**

*This is a group for deep conversation, making friends, discussing philosophy, (good) music, art, poetry, experiences, politics, and building a strong community in London. Bring a little artifact of your own or of others.* We are going to **meet** inside the **Barbican Centre** to split off into groups. Outside the concert hall at level -1 as seen in the picture. **18:30 - 20:30** is the club time, but people can and will **stay longer** for more chatting, and to talk about other groups for you to join. I may just wonder off earlier if I am bored. Keep talking amongst yourselves. **For updates, conversation and our whereabouts on the day check the WhatsApp:** https://chat.whatsapp.com/LyRmJUaqN5zLJ2x21nIo04

Having just discussed Rachel Joyce's book, we will head to the Theatre Royal Haymarket to see the musical adaptation of her novel. Since we have bought tickets in advance, spaces are limited and RSVPs are not open. Please contact me via message if you are interested in coming along.

This week’s **Yay!-DHD Social** is at \*\*Mercato Metropolitano (\*\*42 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6DR), which is large, gently heated space (thankfully!) full of snack/dinner options you’ll think about ordering for an unnecessarily long time before choosing something you immediately defend as “the right call, actually”. This is Yay-DHD: a midweek social that reliably attracts people with ADHD, people who suspect they might have ADHD, and people who’ve simply noticed that most socials feel like admin with drinks. You do not need a diagnosis to attend, everyone is welcome! **What to expect:** Starts at 6.15pm, ends around 10pm, obviously come and go as you please. We are a social group, so fairly easy going and chatty. Don't worry if you're a newbie, we all were once and I (Kieran) know it can be nerve wracking to attend for the first time - It will be ok! We’ll be eating, drinking, talking, interrupting ourselves, losing the thread, finding a better one, and occasionally stopping mid-sentence because someone else’s food looks more interesting. Some people arrive straight from work looking mildly haunted. Others drift in later having almost stayed home. Everyone will, at some point, forget what they were saying. Mercato is ideal for this sort of thing. There’s movement, background buzz but not noisy, and enough going on that wandering off mid-conversation looks deliberate rather than rude. If you go quiet, it just seems like you’re thinking. If you leave early, nobody questions it — they’re too busy choosing between eight cuisines. If you’ve been scrolling Meetup wondering which event requires the least amount of social performance, this is probably the one. We’ll be there from 6.15pm spread across tables, quietly judgemental about food choices (including our own), and relieved it’s Wednesday and not Thursday. *** **A quick note on boundaries:** Yay-DHD is a space where people feel safe and at ease. Not everyone is looking to connect beyond the event or pursue anything romantic, so please be mindful of that and respect boundaries at all times. Obviously, we want friendships to develop, so perhaps give it some time and consideration before asking if someone wants to stay in touch. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- For you robots out there: \| ADHD \| LONDON ADHD \| ADHD SOCIAL\| MAKE NEW FRIENDS \| LONDON \| 42 Newington Causeway\, London SE1 6DR

Lets have a get together mid week.... We used to have a successful meetup here on Tuesdays so I am going to give it another whirl and see how it goes As you know this is a Wetherspoons so good prices!!!! Conveniently situated 2 mins walk from Elizabeth line, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Circle Line and Thameslink Come along and joins us, as I say the more the merrier.. PLEASE CAN YOU SIGN UP IF ATTENDING

**It's landed. Another Sunday and we’ve got your weekend sorted again with another Social Walk and Pub trip, exclusively for 20s and 30s.** For our latest Sunday walk, we’ll be hiking through some of the most stunning parts of SW London - from Battersea Park to Waterloo. Before heading off on the hike, as always - you'll be allocated a group for a mix of light-hearted games to help you break the ice and get to know your fellow walkers a little better before we set off. After the games and once everyone is warmed up for the walk, we’ll set off on our 2hr (approx) stroll from Battersea Park. After exploring a bit of the park, we’ll take a scenic route along the River Thames, enjoying views of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and the London Eye. We’ll then finish up in Waterloo and when we make it to the pub, we'll then be dusting off our **large collection of Board Games for you to enjoy.** From classics like Exploding Kittens, Codenames, Dixit and many more - we've got a range of great games to keep the fun going with your new friends. It should be another great afternoon but as always - we will be having to cap numbers for this event and so do make sure you nab your place as soon as you can! **\- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \-** **WHERE/WHEN WE WILL MEET** Meet Point - Battersea Park Bandstand, Battersea Park Rd, London SW11 4NJ ([https://maps.app.goo.gl/JuKsdHAHdkHA2G9J9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/JuKsdHAHdkHA2G9J9)) Closest stations: Battersea Park, (10 min walk) Queenstown Road (15 min walk). Destination: The Thirsty Bear, Waterloo Meet Time - 2:00pm Finish time: 5:00pm (approx) Pub Finish time: 7:00pm-8:30pm (Approx) **Route: [https://www.komoot.com/tour/2782929432](https://www.komoot.com/tour/2782929432)** **\- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \-** **JOIN THE COMMUNITY** Set up in November 2021, the project was set up to help young adults meet, connect and hopefully build life-long friendships. To help make this happen, we also host all kinds of events from free social walks, games evenings, day trips, social events, activity nights to picnics. To learn more about our community or to follow us on social media, please follow one of the links below. **Website** - **[https://friendship-project.co.uk](https://friendship-project.co.uk/)** **Instagram** - **[https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship](https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship)**

Welcome! 😊 You can join us for a **unique experience** where you'll be allocated to a gathering/group **based on your interests** (more details on this below!). Come unwind, meet new people, and enjoy some drinks in a relaxed setting. Whether you're looking to make new connections or simply unwind after a long week, this event is perfect for you. **Here's how it works...** ✨ 1. **IMPORTANT:** To attend and be matched with a gathering, answer our quick, personality & interests quiz on [OkGather.com](https://OkGather.com) to become a member (*includes gatherings every week - you must be a member to attend*) 💭 🪄 2. We carefully match you with a gathering of amazing people 🫂 📍 3. We book the table for around 10 people in your gathering at a great venue & let you know **your** **venue** **& table details** (venues will be near the station mentioned in location section) 🥂 🎉 4. All you have to do is show up and have a great time! 🥳 If you have any questions, please email info@okgather .com It's the perfect way to meet people with similar interests and expand your network/social circle (while having a lot of fun!). Save your seat now at [OkGather.com](https://OkGather.com)

London's slowest pub crawl. A new pub every Thursday where everyone talks to each other. Because in 2026, you shouldn’t need to join a run club to meet new people. Turn up, grab a drink, talk to new people and see them again next week. Come solo or with friends. Stay for one drink or stay all night. **Coming along? Do these two quick things:** 1\. 📆 **[RSVP on CircleUp](https://circleup.space)** (not just meetup). Meetup only has some of the crowd, the full community is on CircleUp. 2\. 💬 **Join our [WhatsApp chat](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JSM3p9yjHpz0O92wEnKVk1)** to find the group & stay in the loop. **About [CircleUp](https://circleup.space)** Your social life. Sorted. Like a uni society for your 20s & 30s. We're your circle to show up, connect, and keep seeing the same faces. No cliques, no pressure, just a social scene you can step right into. 📆 **Most of our plans aren’t on Meetup. Browse the full calendar on [CircleUp](https://circleup.space).** **📸 See the vibe on our [Insta](instagram.com/circleup.uk).**

**IMPORTANT:** To RSVP and discover the location you will need to register on the **WeMeet app** [here.](https://www.weroad.com/wemeet/events/london/covent-garden-dinner-new-friends-flavours-of-vietnam-d5536056-ef70-4a31-ba73-64836ca23fdd) **An adventurous dinner where you discover new flavours and new people at the same table.** **How does it work?** **🗓️** RSVP to secure your spot 📍 Dinner location revealed via WeMeet app notifications **24 hours before** ✔️**Confirm your spot** 18 hours before so others know who to expect Let the others know where you are when the event starts through our check in process 💰 Expect to spend between £20–30 👤 Virtual host: Shape your evening however you want 📅**Meet the group** at your WeMeet table **What to expect:** **🍣 Discover new cuisine:** Explore new flavours and get out of your comfort zone **🤝 Meet new people:** Relaxed, no-pressure social dining where spontaneous connections happen naturally. **✨ Memorable evening:** Share stories, laughs, and a great meal with fellow adventurers. Limited spots - book yours and get ready to share more than just a meal!

Picked this other pub this time, super central and handy! let's have a few drinks and a chat, fellow travel enthusiasts! Spread the news! B

Hi folks! If you're in London and want more than just a pint, join the most spirited global meetup in town! Our attendees, mostly 20–30-somethings, meet every Thursday at 7:30 PM. [[Click this whatsapp group link to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H6yzqQw3ENWDLhMJdjjzgl)] Whether you're here for a semester, a startup, or a selfie at Big Ben, this is where friendships begin. It’s a place where locals and internationals come together to talk, laugh, and share the world through conversation. see u soon 😀

**On Friday 20th February, we'll be kicking off the weekend with a bit of competitive social fun... with our latest BOOM Battle Bar activity night.** Yep that's right, we'll be heading back to Aldgate to enjoy some of the best value activities you can do in London. To start the night, we'll be meeting at a nearby pub to give you a chance to meet your fellow 20s and 30s. We will then head over to Boom Battle Bar for an hour of adrenaline-fuelled Axe Throwing. At the venue, we'll have our own dedicated host who'll help us train up your technique, so you can start smashing those bullseyes. When the expert training is over, the host will then organise a fierce-but-friendly tournament, so you can put your new skills to the test against your new friends across a number of rounds. After this, we will be splitting into smaller groups and competing in a your choice of **Shuffleboard or** **Pool** \- depending on what takes your fancy\. Best of all - whilst this would cost over £40 at some venues, we’ve secured an amazing deal so this **whole evening is just £15.95pp!** It should be a great night with lots of competitive, social fun and so hopefully you can join us for this **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** **WHERE/WHEN** **Meet Point**: The Running Horse, 7 Piazza Walk, London E1 8FU ([https://maps.app.goo.gl/jdsMmh3n1zGjKQ288](https://maps.app.goo.gl/jdsMmh3n1zGjKQ288)) **Start Time**: 7:00pm (N.B. Please arrive before 7:25pm, so we can head over to the venue in time for the start of the activity.) **Finish time**: 10:00pm **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** **JOIN THE COMMUNITY** Set up in November 2021, our project was set up to help 20s and 30s in London meet, connect and hopefully build life-long friendships. To help make this happen, we also host all kinds of events from free social walks, games evenings, day trips, social events, activity nights to picnics. To learn more about our community or to follow us on social media, please follow one of the links below. **Website - [https://friendship-project.co.uk](https://friendship-project.co.uk)** **Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship](https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship)**

Thursdays just got smarter (and sassier). 🧠🍻 Join us at TownHall Short North for Trivia Night with Marquis—where the questions are fun, the competition is friendly, and the vibes are immaculate. Grab your crew, sip something good, and prove you know random facts you absolutely shouldn’t.

CABS Friday of our 1st Quarter Double Header 2/20 (We do one double header a quarter)

As you may or may not know--I didn't until late last year--Aristotle wrote extensively on "friendship" in the Nicomachean Ethics. After 69 years the concept of friendship still creates questions and uncertainty. I had close friends in high school and for a few years after high school but our interests diverged and people moved all over the country so it was hard to maintain connections. * So if I/you haven't talked with a friend for several years, are you still friends? Are we friends who meet at Drunken Philosophy or Omnipresent Atheists? * Can you be friends with someone with whom you have virulently divergent political views? Sartre and Camus could not. * Aristotle regarded friendship as essential to a good life, not merely an added "bonus." Do you agree? * In the Nicomachean Ethics (Books VIII and IX), he claims that wealth and power are meaningless without friends. Trump has wealth and power but seems to have no real friends, but wealth and power seem meaningful to him in perverted ways. Can you have meaning in your life without friends? * Do men and women view and maintain friendships in different ways? * Aristotle categorizes friendship into three types, based on what forms the bond: * **Utility**: Based on mutual benefit, but this type is fragile and ends when the usefulness ceases. * **Pleasure**: Based on shared enjoyment (e.g., humor, hobbies). Common among youth but fades as interests change. * **Virtue (The "Complete" Friendship)**: Based on mutual respect for each other's character and goodness. You wish good for the other for their sake, not yours. * **Key Principles of "True" (Virtuous) Friendship:** * **Permanence**: Virtuous friendships last a lifetime whereas those based on utility and pleasure are fleeting. * **Reciprocity**: Requires mutual goodwill; secret or unreciprocated affection does not qualify. * **The "Second Self"**: A true friend is "another self"—their virtue helps you understand and improve yourself. * **Time and Intimacy**: Deep ("complete") friendships are few, built on time and shared experiences. * **Self-Love and Friendship:** * Good friendship starts with being a friend to yourself. * They distinguish shallow egoism (chasing honors) from real self-love (pursuing virtue). * A virtuous person’s pleasant self-company allows them to be a stable, good friend to others. * Aristotle argues that one's social circle ultimately reflects one's character—a view with striking relevance today. Well--the Drunken Philosophy social circle certainly reflects good character!