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**Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned master, join Our Chess Enthusiast Group for Social Fun and Friendly Matches** **This is the perfect opportunity to socialise, make new friends, and engage in the intellectually stimulating and entertaining world of chess.** **Our chess group is a diverse and inclusive community, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and experience levels. We believe that chess is a game that transcends age and gender, uniting people in the pursuit of strategic brilliance and camaraderie. Whether you're a novice looking to learn the ropes or a grandmaster seeking challenging opponents, our group is the ideal place for you.** **When and Where We Meet** **We gather every Saturday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at a convenient and accessible location:** **Venue: 245 Hammersmith Road, London, W6 8PW** **Our chosen venue is not only a clean and safe space but also secure, ensuring that your chess sessions are enjoyable and worry-free.** **Additionally, there is an indoor cafe on-site, so you can relax with a refreshing beverage and delicious snacks between matches.** **What to Expect** **When you join our chess enthusiast group, you can look forward to a variety of chess-related activities:** 1. **Engage in chess matches with players of varying skill levels, providing a perfect opportunity to improve your game or showcase your expertise.** 2. **Connect with fellow chess enthusiasts who share your passion, fostering new friendships and a sense of community.** 3. **If you're a beginner, our more experienced members are always willing to offer guidance and tips to help you grow as a chess player.** 4. **We occasionally organise chess tournaments and special events, allowing you to challenge yourself and compete for prizes.** **Reserve Your Space** **Due to space limitations, we kindly request that you reserve your spot before attending our chess gatherings. This ensures that we can accommodate everyone and maintain a comfortable atmosphere for all participants. To reserve your space or inquire about the group, please reach out to us via email magdyelalfy@gmail.com** **While we do provide chess sets at our venue, we encourage members to bring their own if they have one. Personalising your chess experience with your preferred set can add a unique touch to your games.** **Join us at 245 Hammersmith Road, London, W6 8PW, and be a part of a vibrant and engaging chess community. Whether you're in it for the love of the game, the social interactions, or both, our chess enthusiast group offers a fantastic platform to indulge your passion for chess and make new friends along the way. We look forward to welcoming you into our fold and sharing the joy of chess with you.** **For reservations, Click attend on the meetup App.** **Come and make your next move with us – both on the chessboard and in your social circle!**

**5 Elements Constellation Workshop** Saturday 6 June 10 to 17:30h 5 Issue holder £140 and up to 11 Representatives £70 Future London events: **5 Elements Constellation workshop** Saturday 18 July Saturday 5 September 10 to 17:30h 5 Issue holder £140 and up to 11 Representatives £70 **Fire & Earth Elements Constellation Workshop** Saturdays 17 October & 7 November 10 to 17:30h Fee: £230 **5 Elements Constellation workshop** Saturday 12 December 10 to 17:30h 5 Issue holder £140 and up to 11 Representatives £70 Join us for this in person confidential and supportive constellation group experience. Constellation work allows us to work with the resonance field revealing hidden dynamics, entanglements and burdens that we unconsciously got involved in and make our journey forward in life less than it could be. The focus of the work is “Health” in the broadest sense of the word. I define this as a movement towards the true authentic self in a clear and objective way. For additional information and registration please send a message to: [info@emersonbastos.co.uk](mailto:info@emersonbastos.co.uk) **Future workshop dates:** Hastings 19 September 2026 5 Elements Constellation Workshop 10 to 530pm **5 Elements Immersive Constellation Retreat Holidays** Paros Island - Greece 23 to 27 September 2026 Aspa and I are delighted to offer this retreat again on the beautiful island of Paros. We’ll share 30 hours of group time across six sessions, thoughtfully scheduled to give you plenty of space to relax, explore, and enjoy the island. Every participant will experience all five elements, explored one at a time in small groups and have an individual constellation in the big group. The Info Pack is ready. If you considering joining us please contact Aspa Karabela to send you the Info Pack. In it you will find all the information related to the retreat. Aspa email is: [asmylon@gmail.com](mailto:asmylon@gmail.com) **5 Elements Constellation Workshop** Bucharest - Romania 21/22 November 2026 Daniela Lordache is organising this event: For additional information and registration please contact her on: [[ediordache@gmail.com](mailto:ediordache@gmail.com)]([mailto:ediordache@gmail.com](http://mailto:ediordache@gmail.com/)) **Agios Nikolaos - Crete - Greece** **Symptoms and Illnesses Constellation Workshop** Wednesday 28 October **Earth Element Constellation Workshop** Saturday 31 October 2026 For additional information and registration please send an email to: [info@emersonbastos.co.uk](mailto:info@emersonbastos.co.uk) You will find more information about the 5 elements constellation by scrolling down on the webpage below: [www.emersonbastos.co.uk/workshops/](http://www.emersonbastos.co.uk/workshops/) Emerson Bastos PGDip. Gestalt Psychotherapy MBACP (Accred) Constellation Facilitator ISCA Registered Shiatsu Practitioner/Teacher FwSS T

The session is aimed at beginners and intermediate level players who have either never played tennis previously or would like to improve on their game. Join our 2 hours session which will consist of warm up followed by drills focusing on technical skill coaching and will include Forehand / Backhand / Volley and Serve. Finally you get to play each other refining your skills and techniques and ultimately having fun. Rackets can be borrowed please let me know if you need a racket in advance. You need to make a payment 48 hours before the session. If you cannot attend the session please provide 48 hours notice. Should you wish to cancel. This will allow other players on the waiting list the chance to attend the session. If severe weather conditions prevent the session you will have credit for your next session. If there is less than 6 players unfortunately the session will not go ahead. If you have any questions contact me by either through this email. hmasoudi@email.com or call/text me on 07901662457 £ 30 per player per session. H. Masoudi Sort code 40-03-33 Account number 31344609 The session is with less than 12 players is run by one main qualified coach.

In this event, we will discuss about a science or philosophy book chosen by London Science and Philosophy Book Club. The attendees will be divided into groups and each of them will focus on a chapter in the book. This month we will discuss about a fascinating book called The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel. If you haven't read the book, it's no problem. I will bring you up to speed with the discussion materials. We will meet in a nice lounge area at 6 p.m for introductions. Please come on time so you will not miss out on valuable discussion midway. If you end up in the waitlist, feel free to show up. Book Description: Doing well with money isn't necessarily about what you know. It's about how you behave. And behavior is hard to teach, even to really smart people. Money – investing, personal finance, and business decisions – is typically taught as a math-based field, where data and formulas tell us exactly what to do. But in the real world people don't make financial decisions on a spreadsheet. They make them at the dinner table, or in a meeting room, where personal history, your own unique view of the world, ego, pride, marketing, and odd incentives are scrambled together. In The Psychology of Money, award-winning author Morgan Housel shares 19 short stories exploring the strange ways people think about money and teaches you how to make better sense of one of life's most important topics. Agenda: 6 p.m to 6:30 p.m: Introduction and Socializing 6:30 p.m to 9:30 p.m: Book Discussion 9:30 p.m to late night: Drinks, Dinner or Feel free to go home

In this textile jewellery making workshop in London, you’ll make your own silk rose choker necklace using textile flower-making techniques. Learn how to shape treated silk organza into rose petals, assemble them into a textile flower, and turn the finished rose into a wearable choker with suede cord and metal fastening.This class is suitable even if you have no previous experience with textile flowers or jewellery making. You'll be guided. through the process step by step, from preparing the petals to finishing the choker. **What to expect:** * Work with treated silk organza to create natural-looking petals. * Shape and assemble a textile rose by hand. * Finish the piece with suede cord, toggle clasps, and jewellery hardware. By the end of the class, you’ll leave with a finished textile rose choker necklace and a practical understanding of how textile flowers can be used in contemporary accessories.

# ECSTATIC RAVE with Ecstatic Dance London No booze, No Shoes, No Chit Chat, Move However You Wish!! Please note: an RSVP here on meetup is not a ticket. To reserve your place, please book via eventbrite, thank you x **For booking and more info:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/120615336719](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/120615336719?aff=oddtdtcreator) ### If you would like to receive 15% discounted tickets, please sign up to our mailing list! **Mailing list sign up:** [https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london](https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london) **Saturday night ecstatic dance with awesome sound system, mesmerising visuals, raw vegan cacao, positive intention setting ceremony 7PM-9:45PM & complimentary fruit social 9:45PM-10:15PM** Best Saturday night out and no hangover! The Sober ReLOVEution! We are super excited to be offering Ecstatic Dances with Live Percussion & Cacao Ceremonies on Saturday nights! ***Ecstatic Dance London - Pioneers of Ecstatic Dance in the UK since 2009*** You are invited to join us for these freestyle, expressive dance & moving meditation sessions. An Evening of Ecstatic Dance with No Alcohol, No Drugs - Just Music, Amazing Rhythms and Cacao! This is a unique sober Saturday night dance in London! ### **WHAT TO EXPECT:** \- Next\-level\, conscious\, inspiring and diverse dance music journey with live percussion\! \- A unique conscious clubbing experience\! \- A beautiful\, sacred\, heartfelt\, fun & safe space for you to dance freely in\. \- Yummy\, velvety tasting raw vegan cacao drink and intention setting ritual\. \- Superb sound system\! \- Vibrant people who love to dance and love music\! \- Optional fruit social to nourish you after the dance\. Best Saturday night out and no hangover! No prior experience of dance necessary. All welcome. We also offer limited free crew space, scroll down to find more info and crew sign up form. ### 💜 **ALL UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS, MAILING LIST & CREWING.** **Website: [https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events/](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events/)** **Linktree:** [https://linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon](https://linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon) **Instagram:** [https://www.instagram.com/ecstaticdance_london](https://www.instagram.com/ecstaticdance_london) **💛FREE CREW SPACES:** We'd be very happy to hear from you if you'd like to help us in exchange for a free ticket! Requirement - you need to have attended at least two indoor events before you can join the crew. [Please complete the sign up form ](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S2I2tnQA0YOv_RmSbRYcLHW8fEUkTmUtQibWk8XX6zs "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S2I2tnQA0YOv_RmSbRYcLHW8fEUkTmUtQibWk8XX6zs")and we'll be in touch: [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S2I2tnQA0YOv_RmSbRYcLHW8fEUkTmUtQibWk8XX6zs/edit](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S2I2tnQA0YOv_RmSbRYcLHW8fEUkTmUtQibWk8XX6zs/edit) **If you have any questions, please send us an email to: [info@ecstaticdancelondon.com](mailto:info@ecstaticdancelondon.com "mailto:info@ecstaticdancelondon.com")**

Join the London Women Chess Club (LWCC) for our weekly social chess session in a friendly, supportive and inclusive environment. Whether you are completely new to chess, returning after a break, or already playing competitively, you are very welcome. LWCC is an ECF award-winning community initiative dedicated to encouraging more women and girls to play chess, build confidence, and progress into competitive play if they wish. We are proud to see new members joining every month, with many progressing into league matches and tournaments. What to expect * Friendly social games * Opportunities to improve your chess * Informal group coaching and guidance to help members progress * Information about tournaments and league opportunities * A respectful and supportive environment * A growing community of women supporting each other through chess Who can join * Women and girls of all levels * Complete beginners are very welcome * Players returning after a break * Competitive players looking for a supportive community How to join LWCC To help us maintain a safe and well-organised community, we ask new members to complete our short membership form before joining our WhatsApp community. [Membership registration](https://form.jotform.com/241453653475359) [Group Coaching ](https://pci.jotform.com/form/241475449120353) Our WhatsApp group is shared with registered members so we can keep communication relevant and maintain a positive environment for everyone. About London Women Chess Club London Women Chess Club is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) focused on making chess more accessible to women and creating a positive pathway into competitive chess. We collaborate with libraries, chess organisations and the English Chess Federation to build a strong and sustainable women’s chess community in London. [Instagram!](https://www.instagram.com/londonwomenchessclub) \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/london-women-chess-club/)

**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/traditional-and-modern-lampshade-making-77/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/traditional-and-modern-lampshade-making-77/) ⋆⋆⋆ If you aspire to the luxury and elegance of lampshades that ooze class like a dowager, this is the workshop for you. Even if you have never stitched in your life, Ian McQueen’s relaxed and friendly style of tuition will have you wishing you had taken to the sewing needle years ago. Ian is a City and Guilds trained craftsman who makes elegant traditionally built fine lampshades for interior designers and high-end shops. Some are sophisticated – lined with silk so light glows through, some are dramatic statements bejewelled with vintage adornments. All are hand stitched -not glued – so that they retain their shape and structure to give years of pleasure. During a one-day workshop, you will select a wire frame and transform it into a bespoke home accessory for all to admire in your home. We use a 10-inch diameter Drum shade and a 12-inch diameter straight Empire frame. You can select fabric from a few fabrics we have available but we recommend you bring along 1 metre of fabric to match your colour scheme. If you want to walk on the wild side, bring any fabric you want to give new life. Students have even transformed an old pair of jeans into a striking shade. The process is fun but meticulous so there is sometimes only the time to complete the stitching on one lampshade in a day. This will depend on your speed. What you will take home is some of the historical skills used by milliners and upholders. (They were the stitchers who hung the tapestries on medieval walls.) As well as the know-how and route to suppliers you will learn how to make your own lampshades at home. The tutor can demonstrate how to make simple trims in the same fabric. No special machinery is required and only a little help from a simple sewing machine is available at the centre. It does not matter if you have never used a machine before. Choices- 1. Make a firm drum lampshade. Using a supplied frame, you will learn how to stitch reinforced fabric onto a frame using a traditional stitch. 2. A pleated or unpleated lampshade. The lampshade fabric is stretched or folded directly onto a ‘Straight Empire’ frame. The lampshade can then be lined with a contrasting fabric. The use of all tools and materials are included. We have additional assorted frames for sale, as well as a small range of vintage trimmings for you to make more lampshades at home. Suitable for beginners. Enjoyable for all.

The session is aimed at beginners and intermediate level players who have either never played tennis previously or would like to improve on their game. Join our 2 hours session which will consist of warm up followed by drills focusing on technical skill coaching and will include Forehand / Backhand / Volley and Serve. Finally you get to play each other refining your skills and techniques and ultimately having fun. Rackets can be borrowed please let me know if you need a racket in advance. You need to make a payment 48 hours before the session. If you cannot attend the session please provide 48 hours notice. Should you wish to cancel. This will allow other players on the waiting list the chance to attend the session. If severe weather conditions prevent the session you will have credit for your next session. If there is less than 6 players unfortunately the session will not go ahead. If you have any questions contact me by either through this email. hmasoudi@email.com or call/text me on 07901662457 £ 30 per player per session. H. Masoudi Sort code 40-03-33 Account number 31344609 The session is with less than 12 players is run by one main qualified coach.

As part of the London Festival of Architecture, we are hosting a Stained Glass workshop led by stained glass expert Roger Hands, who has been running his his own stained glass studio in Haringey for the past 15 years. Roger will discuss the Chapel’s unique windows by Edward Burne-Jones, William Morris, and Henry Holiday, while explaining the entire process of creating stained glass windows from start to finish including some history about this ancient craft which dates back to the 3rd century. . Participants will also have the opportunity to create their own designs using cardboard and colouring materials. This hands-on session offers a chance to experiment with colour, pattern, light, and storytelling, while exploring how this ancient craft continues to inspire artists and designers today. This is a donation based event. Suggested donation £10. Give what you can. We are registered charity

**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/carpentry-for-beginners-step-up-low-wood-stool-2-sundays-12/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/carpentry-for-beginners-step-up-low-wood-stool-2-sundays-12/) ⋆⋆⋆ **Course:** Make a Step Up Stool **About:** Learn how to measure and mark timber accurately, use a chisel and a vintage ‘Granny’s tooth’ hand router to cut out grooves to house the legs into the sides of the stool. This course is another charming project from our a cherished Edwardian instructional woodwork manual, ‘Carpentry for Beginners’. The projects in the book are perfect for learning basic woodwork skills and we have refined the instructions to incorporate a modern craft construction. This classic ‘child’s stool’ is a handy ‘hop up’ you can use if you have shelves you can’t reach at home and small ones can reach the sink by standing on it. It measures 40cm x 22cm x 26cm high. We use a redwood pine wood that releases a heady and uplifting scent when cut, chiseled and planed. Even if you have never used any tools, a professional cabinet maker will teach you the processes you will need to take home a future heirloom along with a very special sense of satisfaction that comes with crafting by hand. You will learn how to measure and mark timber accurately, use a chisel and a vintage ‘Granny’s tooth’ hand router to cut out grooves to house the legs into the sides of the stool. By the time you have finished your useful step up stool, you will have become familiar with many of the basic woodworking hand tools and increased your confidence to go on and do more general woodwork at home.

**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/woven-sea-grass-stool/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/woven-sea-grass-stool/) **⋆⋆⋆** **Course: Woven Sea Grass Wood Stool** **Suitable for:** Suitable for beginners. **About:** This fast paced, but relaxing, one-day workshop will show you everything you need to know to complete a gorgeous beech wood stool to take home and enjoy. You’ll be sitting pretty by the end of the class and your new beechwood stool will be about 30cm x 30cm x 30cm, so easy enough to transport on the tube. A one-day workshop from 10.00am-5:00pm to learn how to weave a seagrass chair seat. Perhaps you have always wanted to know how to weave a seagrass chair seat? We have often been asked to help people learn the ways of basic seat weaving, so here is an opportunity to get to grips with your warp and your weft and take away a finished wood stool woven to gorgeousness with classic sea grass. During this one day workshop you’ll put in practice John Page’s seagrass weaving instructions so that you can make a seagrass stool of your own. This fast paced, but relaxing, one-day workshop will show you everything you need to know to complete a gorgeous beech wood stool to take home and enjoy. You’ll be sitting pretty by the end of the class and your new beechwood stool will be about 30cm x 30cm x 30cm, so easy enough to transport on the tube. This seagrass weaving workshop is totally suitable for beginners.

We will begin with a talk giving some background to the School of Sufi Teaching and our meditation practices. We will then sit together in meditation. Following this there will be an opportunity ask questions arising from your experience during the meditation. Doors will open at 10:15am. Please arrive before the start of the introductory talk at 10:30. Meditation will commence at 11:00am . The session should be completed by 12:30pm. The meditation will start promptly at 10:30 pm when the front door will be closed so as to ensure an undisturbed period of solitude. Location of Meeting **Entry is via the side door which is located in the side road between our building and the pub.** **Follow the plant containers.** 253 Globe Road London E2 0JD https://goo.gl/maps/6Ng5rhHKsLXe16jz6 Nearest Underground Station is Bethnal Green For individuals interested in learning more about Sufism, our practices and their transformational role on the individual we recommend reading **Click here** [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Turning-toward-Heart-Awakening-Contemporary/dp/1887752463](http://www.amazon.co.uk/Turning-toward-Heart-Awakening-Contemporary/dp/1887752463) **Turning Toward the Heart: - Awakening to the Sufi Way** **Forty Questions and Answers**

Join us as we discuss our June pick: Metal Slinger by Rachel Schneider! Book description: Even though she's not one of them, Brynn has spent her life among the Alaha, training to be a guard and waiting for the chance to attend the annual market hosted by the Kenta–the very same people who exiled her adopted community to a life at sea. Going to the market is a rite of passage eagerly anticipated by all young guards, but Brynn does not anticipate breaking a century-long peace treaty while there. Nor does she plan for the intense encounter with an enemy soldier that now threatens to unwind the fragile coexistence between their people–and everything Brynn once believed about herself to be true. Brynn's loyalty to the Alaha is tested when the truth of her identity is brought to light by this soldier who's taken an oath to bring her back to where she belongs. Narrowly escaping death on the violent high seas, Brynn's connection to the Alaha is further tested when she learns about the world of magic she's been denied. She was once certain of her fate and where she belonged, but the dark, knowing eyes of this stranger have her questioning everything, including her heart. Packed with knife fights and seafaring adventure, METAL SLINGER is the smash-hit start to the romantic fantasy duology, the Fire & Metal series

http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/a/9/6/600_348310902.jpeg Instructor - Crow, HPS Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642. Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online. Private Instruction ~ Closed to the Public ~ Initiated Members Only Please come prepared for ritual. Blessings ~ Crow

This is a time where players of all ages, and skill levels can gather and enjoy a nice Sunday full of Chess!

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

Start your week the right way with Manic Mondays. Giving you an enjoyable Bachata lesson with a push of cool moves. The second hour has Beginner/Intermediate Salsa on 1. You must understand basic Salsa skills to participate. 730pm-830pm Bachata Cool Moves 830pm-930pm Salsa On 1 (Beginner/Intermediate) 15 for One Class 20 for Both Free Parking & Plenty of Dance Space. Viva Dance Columbus 2809 Festival Lane Dublin OH 43017