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**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/47108 **Game Description:** Drills and Games for Lower Intermediate level on a smaller court. **Rules** Respect all participants and have fun! Everyone plays all the time, no waiting around.

**RSVP INFORMATION:** RSVP for the following week’s Wednesday evening session opens every Thursday at 12:00 noon. *Tip: Set a reminder so you don’t miss your spot!* 😉 **CONFIRMATION AND PAYMENT:** Please confirm your place by making an online payment via bank transfer at least 48 hours before the session starts:

 **Cost:** £15 - 3 hour session **Account name:** Edward Cheng **Account number:** 30786473 **Sort code:** 60-83-71 **Payment reference:** Meetup username and date of session **SESSION DETAILS:** **Time:** 7pm to 10pm (3 hours) **Courts:** 4 **Cost:** £15 per session (includes feather shuttles) **Level:** Intermediate and above only A reasonable standard of play is expected. This session is designed for regular players with a few years of experience - no beginners, please. If you are unsure whether your level is suitable, feel free to message the organisers. **Type of Play:** We play doubles in a friendly yet competitive environment. During the first two hours, games are organised using a rotation system. If you have any preferences, i.e., mixed games, level-based games, or specific partners, feel free to speak with the organisers. The final hour is open play, where you are free to join any court. Please be considerate of others waiting and rotate fairly. *(First-time players: Please check in with the organiser on arrival.)* **Facilities & Equipment:** Water fountain, toilets, and changing rooms are available on site. We do not provide rackets for borrowing or hire, and we do not recommend sharing equipment. Please bring your own racket. **\*\*VENUE LOCATION & PARKING DIRECTION:** This session will be held at **Royal Greenwich Trust School**. **Use post code SE7 8LP** . You will need to **go around to the back of the school** to enter through the gate. 1.Getting to the Entrance: The easiest place to get here and park is on “Eastmoor Place” road, the small road that runs alongside Moore Park, and directly behind “Royal Greenwich Trust School”. (See photos) Look for the blue gate with a buzzer. 2.Entering the school: Press the buzzer, and you will be let in through the blue gate. 3.Reaching the Badminton Hall inside the school: Once you enter the building, the sports hall is located on the first floor at the far end. If you need assistance, please ask at reception. **ATTENDANCE & SESSION POLICY:** To ensure smooth running of sessions and fairness to all members, we kindly ask everyone to follow these attendance rules: * Please only RSVP if you are confident you can attend the session. * **You may cancel your spot up to 24 hours** **before** the session starts without incurring any charge. This also allows players on the waitlist to take your place. * Cancellations within 24 hours or no-shows will be subject to the full session fee. * Always check Meetup shortly before the session to confirm your spot. * If you are on the waitlist and can no longer attend, please remove yourself as soon as possible to give others a chance and to avoid any potential fees. * Only players confirmed on the attendance list will be allowed to join the session. Those not on the list may be turned away at the door. * Important: If you do not attend without prior notice, we reserve the right to charge a full non-attendance fee to cover the cost if your spot cannot be filled. Persistent no-shows may result in removal from the club. * Shuttlecocks: Please do not use the game shuttles for warming up. Always return used shuttles and take a new one when needed. * Photos & Videos: From time to time, the club may take photos or short video clips for social media to promote the club. Players are also welcome to record themselves for personal game analysis. If you have any concerns about being photographed or filmed, please speak to the host so we can take appropriate action. **Disclaimer** The 4U Badminton Club are not responsible for any injuries or loss of items. At **4U Badminton Club,** our commitment is to ensure that you have an enjoyable evening. As a non-profit club with tight finances, we ask that you honour your RSVP and commit to playing. If you have any questions, please feel free to speak with any of the 4UBC organisers.

Join us for some fun, competitive, but friendly games at our 4-court sports hall. We use Hybrid Kawasaki Kong 500's during the 3-hour session. **PAYMENT** * **Session Fee: £12** * We are cashless, kindly pay the session fee **by midnight** on the night before the session. You are welcome to pay early! You can even pay when you book! See our About page for the full process. * If no payment is received, you will be removed and may even be liable for a late cancellation fee if your spot is not taken. * Please use **“your meetup name + date of event”** as payment reference * **Account name:** Thomas Lam * **Sort code:** 04-00-03 * **Account number:** 7478 8608 **LATE CANCELLATION OR NO-SHOW** * **All** **no-shows or late cancellations** (24 hrs or less) will be charged if your spot is not taken by someone else - you will have a title next to your name with the amount and date owed. * Members with 2 no shows/late cancellations will be removed from the group unless outstanding payment is received * **The late cancellation policy** is set up to discourage last-minute cancellations and therefore applies with or without the presence of a waitlist * **Note:** If you are on the Waitlist and a spot becomes available, you will automatically be bumped onto the On list provided the event has not yet started. It is your responsibility to **remove yourself from the waitlist** if you can no longer make it to avoid being charged a no-show if someone cancels late. **PLAYING** * Please wait to be marked off before entering the hall. * Sessions are to finish promptly on the hour by school requests. * If you finish a match with 5 minutes to go, please start packing up instead of starting a new game. **RACKET HIRE** * Please note that we won't be hiring out rackets, so kindly bring your own racket. **PARKING** * There is parking available, but it is now paid parking. Parking is opposite the entrance. Please check the signs for parking payment instructions. **TRACK & TRACE** * We will collect your phone number on-site. Your phone number will also be used in case of fire to contact you if you have not made it to the fire evacuation areas. You can see maps at the venue. We are excited to see you guys on the court! Team LSBC

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/45812 **Game Description:** Come and play in a lower-inter ability volleyball games session on a Wednesday evening in King's Cross 🏐 This session is not for beginners. Please be considerate & only sign up to this game if you’re a Lower-INTERMEDIATE player or above. If you’re a beginner please sign up to a mixed ability session❗️ **Directions:** 🚶‍♂️7 minute walk from Euston or King's Cross station 🚿Showers, toilets and changing rooms available **Rules** \- 3 teams of 6 \- Games up to 15 points \- Max 2 games in a row Please be positive and encouraging towards all players 🧡

Badminton Wednesday is a fun, friendly weekly session for badminton enthusiasts who are looking for regular competitive sessions. Our sessions are for players who can compete at intermediate to advanced level. We provide hybrid feather shuttles and games are organised to maximise competition and allow players to rotate partners. We have access to 4 courts and attendees must wear the appropriate footwear and clothing. Venue: School 21 Pitchford Street London E15 4RZ General Play: Costs for general play is £10 for a 2 hour session from 8pm - 10pm. Racquet hire: If you wish to hire a racquet, hire cost is £5 + £20 returnable deposit when the racquet is returned to us in it's original condition. We operate a pay and play policy so we ask that all members make payment either in advance or when you arrive for your session - see payments details below. Payable by cash or bank transfer to Christopher Butcher Monzo Bank Account Number : 73518191 Sort code :04-00-04 Please include your name and session day as reference eg Julie220223 Disclaimer: Shuttlers and School 21 do not accept any responsibility for any breakage, loss or injury during the session. The venue is based in Stratford, East London and offers male and female changing rooms, shower facilities and onsite parking. Please do not attend this session if you have not joined the event on the Meetup group as demand is high and games cannot be guaranteed if you turn up without joining the event. If you RSVP to join an event and cannot attend the session, we kindly request that you amend your RSVP as soon as possible so that the spot is made available to other members on the waitlist. We at Shuttlers look forward to welcoming you to the group. Members can contact Chris on 07565 790725 or Julie on 07956 957696 if you require further information.

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/47251 **Game Description:** 👟 Drills led by experienced players who also join the session. 💪 Intense volleyball skills practice for individuals. 🎮 Drills and game setting. 🌟 Positive co-learning environment for rapid improvement. 🏐 Access to 18 volleyballs. Rules \- point to 15 \- max 2 games in a row \- 3 team of 6 players \- modified games situation might be applied depending on situation \(5:1\, modified 5:1 or 6:2 etc\.\) \*Privacy policy for drills and games sessions\* You may not record any footage or take photos during the session unless explicitly authorised by the organisers.

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/47648 **Game Description:** We’re opening up \*\*2 courts at Somerstown \*\* for a fun \*\*King of the Court–style tournament\*\*. Here’s how it works: 🏐 \*Format\* \- 2 matches at the same time \- Winners move to \*\*Court A\*\*\, losers referee the next round before playing again \- Teams rotate based on match results \- Matches are \*\*game to 15\*\*\, aiming for \~8 rounds total \- Max \*\*3 consecutive wins\*\* on Court A \(after that\, the challenger stays regardless of result\) 🌈 \*Rules\* \- Men’s net height \- Resting teams help with refereeing 🚩 \- Court A videos uploaded to Balltime\.ai for rewatching 🎥 and highlights editing\. 💸 \*Sign Up Options\* \- 👥 \*Team signup\*: £80 per team \(team of 6\-7\) \- 👤 \*Solo signup\*: £14 per player * transaction fee and platform fee💸 Rules -Winner stays on (maximum 3 consecutive games in court A) \- game to 15 cap on 15 -Court winners move on to play each other in the next round -Men’s net -Teams rotate as referees when not playing -6 teams total, with 6–7players per team \*Privacy policy for games sessions\* By attending this game session, you agree to the following: \* Video recordings/photos are allowed only during the games \* Attending means consenting to recordings by the organiser which will be shared via private links \* Distribution limited to session participants only \* Explicit consent required for any public sharing \* Respect others' privacy and comfort \*Please contact the co-organisers if you have any questions about the policy.

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/47642 **Game Description:** Come and play a Mid-Intermediate & Above volleyball session at UEL SportsDock🏐 ❗️Please be considerate & only sign up to this game if you’re an MID-INTERMEDIATE player or above. If we think you are a lower-intermediate/beginner player we will cancel and refund you from the game.❗️ 💦 Water fountain, showers and changing rooms available on site 🧭Directions: 🚶‍♂️2 minutes walk from Gallions Reach DLR station **Rules** Social or 5:1 rotation 3 teams of 6 Games to 15 points Max 2 games in a row Have fun and be encouraging!

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/45466 **Game Description:** Come and play in a Lower-intermediate & above volleyball session in Balham 🔥 ONLY sign up to this session if you’re a LOWER-INTERMEDIATE player or above. If you are a beginner player please don’t sign up to this game, we will cancel and refund you from the game (sorry!). **Directions:** 🚶‍♂️3 minute walk from Balham station (Northern Line). From Balham tube station turn left onto Chestnut Grove road. Walk to the mini roundabout and take a left onto Boundaries Road. After a short walk just past the football pitch​​​​​​​​​​​​​,​​​​​​​​​​​​​ there will be a big green gate on your right. Follow the building around and the sports hall is to your left opposite the hockey pitch. Rules \- 3 teams of 6 \- Games up to 15 points \- Max 2 games in a row \- Please be positive and encouraging to all players 🫶

2nd Sunday of every month, join us for a relaxed and fun language exchange, where meaningful conversations flow as freely as delicious coffee and tea! This isn't just practice; it's **accelerated progress** in a supportive setting, designed to quickly boost your **Mandarin, Cantonese and English** skills. **How We Make It Effective & Enjoyable:** * **Perfect Groupings:** We carefully match you with native speakers and learners at a similar level, ensuring comfortable and productive conversation practice. * **Forget awkward silences!** We provide fun, engaging discussion topics to spark lively chats and keep the conversation flowing. * **Maximise Your Practice:** Rotate between groups if you wish to connect with more people and strengthen your conversation skills! * **Expert Support:** Our experienced tutor is always on hand to help. 👌 **All levels welcome!** Native speakers and learners alike. 💛 Please support the cafe by buying a drink or snack while you are here - they've kindly let us use the space. We can't wait to welcome you! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Take your Mandarin beyond the exchange.** 🤝 If you’re looking for a bit more structure to go along with your conversation practice, let’s chat! We're offering **complimentary 1-on-1 advice sessions** to help you find the perfect learning path. Get a professional assessment of your level so you can study with confidence. **No commitment** required. [Book your Free Session](https://eu.bigin.online/org20070515371/bookings/course-advice) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **China Unbound** is the best place to learn practical Chinese for adults. While most schools prioritise grammar and writing, China Unbound empowers you to confidently communicate in Chinese in real-world situations. Join us and discover a fun, fast, and personalised way to master Chinese! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **🤘 FAQs:** **I'm learning Chinese, are the sessions suitable for beginners?** Yes! Come and speak as much or as little as you like, or just come and listen! There is no pressure! **Are there any discounts for Chinese lessons for members?** Yes, you can use code MEETUP10 for your exclusive £10 discount on our [Chinese courses](https://china-unbound.co.uk/personal/) site-wide! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 每个月的第二个星期天，来加入我们，享受一场轻松又有趣的语言交流体验！在茶香与咖啡的陪伴下，开启一场自然流畅、充满收获的双语对话。 这不仅仅是练习，而是一种更快提升你英语水平的高效方式。我们为你打造一个轻松友好、真正有用的语言环境，让你的口语交流能力飞速进步！ **我们如何让语言交换高效又好玩：** * **精准匹配，聊天不尴尬**：我们用心将你和母语者或相近水平的学习者配对，确保每一次对话都轻松自在又高效实用。 * **话题有趣，轻松破冰**：拒绝冷场！我们提前准备了有趣又实用的聊天话题，让你一开口就停不下来，交流自然顺畅。 * **灵活轮换，提升更全面**：想多练一点？欢迎自由选择是否换组，认识更多人、接触不同语言风格，快速提升真实沟通能力。 * **专业老师现场支持**：我们的资深语言导师会在现场提供实时帮助，确保你在交流中不断进步、有信心开口！ **活动详情：** 🗓️ **时间**：每月第二个星期日 ⏰ **时段**：下午 2:30 - 4:30 💰 **费用**：免费参加 不只是练语言，这里还有文化的碰撞、朋友的陪伴和成长的喜悦。现在就来加入我们，开启你的高效交流之旅吧！ **🤘 常见问题解答：** **我最后会不会一直说中文而一无所获？** -不会，因为我们的“快速聊天”模式鼓励大家用中/英文交换来交流。 **会员有折扣吗？** 有，欢迎你跟你学中文的朋友分享代码**Meetup10**，他们会获得10镑的独家折扣！

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/43585 **Game Description:** Mixed nationality and gender players play volleyball in our club for 10 years every Tuesday & Thursday from 8pm-10pm in upper intermediate and advance level. **Rules** Respect each other, focused on your own play and progress, be kind and cheer your team mate.

**Thursday - Intermediate+ @ George Green's** Come and join our friendly badminton club for a fun and competitive doubles session at George Green’s School in Tower Hamlets! 🏸 **How it works** * Book your spot here on Meetup – spaces are limited. * Pay by bank transfer before the session – bank details are provided below. * Bring your own racket and non-marking indoor shoes. Feather shuttles are included. 🎯 **Level** This is an **Intermediate+ session**. You should be able to play clears, smashes, drops, drives, and net shots at the appropriate level and consistently in games. All players **must be at the right level** for this session. Badminton levels vary between clubs, so we strongly recommend checking out our **Instagram page** to see what *we* class as **Lower Intermediate, Intermediate, and High Intermediate** before booking. We always use the **first game as a level check**. If it becomes clear during that game that the standard isn’t the right match for this session, **you won’t be able to continue beyond that point**. As a **small community club**, we’re unfortunately **unable to offer refunds** in these situations. 👉 Please **only book a session if you are happy to accept these conditions**. 💬 **Stay connected** We have a club WhatsApp group for updates, photos, and extra playing opportunities. Message Peter on **07561 100 413** after you've played at your first session and we’ll add you! 📍 **Venue** * Where: George Green’s School, 100 Manchester Road, E14 3DW (nearest tube: Island Gardens DLR). * On arrival: Let reception know you’re here for the Tower Hamlets Badminton Meetup. 💷 **Price** £12 per session, payable in advance. Bank transfer details: **Badminton Go Ltd** Sort code: 60-83-71 Account: 78644858 (Use your name + date as ref)

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/47634 **Game Description:** 🎮 Warm up and game only setting. 🌟 Positive environment. 30mins warm up 2.5 hrs game balls provided for warm up **Rules** \- point to 15 \- max 2 games in a row \- 3 team of 6 players \*Privacy policy for games only sessions\* By attending this game session, you agree to the following: \* Video recordings/photos are allowed only during free game\* sessions \* Attending implies consent to potentially being recorded by other participants \* Any videos must only be shared via private links \* Distribution limited to session participants only \* Explicit consent required for any public sharing \* Respect others' privacy and comfort \*Please contact the co-organisers if you have any questions about the policy.

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/47168 **Game Description:** 🏀 94 FEET – The Run 🔥 Multinational. Competitive. Focused on Growth. Welcome to 94 Feet — where hoopers from all backgrounds come together to compete, connect, and elevate. **Rules** 5v5v5 Games to 13 (3s and 2s) Winner stays on 18+ only

Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: Nothing yet. (You should volunteer). What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/

Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty. Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast. Look for us upstairs!

**Our April novel is: *The Hong Kong Widow* by Kristen Loesch** **This month’s novel blends gothic atmosphere with historical fiction and chilling horror, set against the haunting backdrop of China. The book is 368 pages in print and 10 hours and 42 minutes on audiobook.** In 1950s Hong Kong, Mei is a young refugee of the Chinese Communist revolution struggling to put her past in Shanghai behind her. When she receives a shocking invitation—to take part in a competition in one of the city's most notorious haunted houses, pitting six spirit mediums against one another in a series of six séances over six nights, until a single winner emerges—she has every reason to refuse. Except that the hostess, a former Shanghainese silent film star, is none other than the wife of the man who once destroyed Mei’s entire life. It is promised the winner will receive a fortune, but there is only one prize Mei wants: revenge. Decades later, the final night of that competition has become an infamous urban legend: The police were called to the scene of a brutal massacre but found no evidence, dismissing it as a collective hallucination. Mei knows what she saw, but now someone else is convinced they know what she did. She must uncover the truth about the last night she ever spent in that house—even if the ghosts of her past are waiting for her there. . . .

The Fellowship of the Star Schema: Transforming OLTP Data for Power BI One does not simply build reports on OLTP data. Join us on an epic journey from the depths of raw, normalized tables to the shining halls of a well-modeled star schema fit for Power BI greatness. We will demystify the differences between OLTP and OLAP, walk through star schema vs snowflake (and why Power BI has a clear favorite), and show you the compression differences between normalized and columnar storage that will make you never look at an OLTP model the same way again. We will cover the different types of dimensions, when to use them, and how to handle Slowly Changing Dimensions without losing your mind. You will leave knowing exactly how to identify a bad model, how to convert OLTP data into a clean star schema, and how to forge relationships that rule them all. Whether you are a data wizard, a curious hobbit, or somewhere in between, your models will never be the same.

Join us for a two mile trail hike alongside the Brookside Trail at Blendon Woods Metro Park. This trail is largely gravel and does include some hills and stairs. Hopefully we will see some wildlife while hike this scenic trail! Join us!

Join us for lunch at Cooper’s Hawk in Easton. If the weather is nice, we’ll enjoy lunch on their gorgeous patio!

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** GitHub Copilot is powerful, but what if you could scale from a solo AI assistant to an entire team of specialized agents working in parallel? This session introduces Squad: an open-source framework for multi-agent orchestration that lets you define teams of AI agents with specific roles, responsibilities, and expertise. We'll progress from Copilot basics to the Copilot CLI, explore how Agents add autonomy, and see how Instructions and Skills let you customize agent behavior. Then, the climax: a live demo where a Squad team of 3 agents (Lead, Developer, Tester) stands up and builds a working application in real-time, showcasing true multi-agent collaboration. Whether you're new to AI or exploring how to scale your use of Copilot, this session will show you what's possible when agents work as a team. **YouTube Link** TBD