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Hello there! - We'd like to welcome you to Free weekly meetings hosted by Stephen & Jake which take place at the: Creative Nature HQ, Unit TW-008, Harrington Way, Woolwich, London, SE18 5NR on Friday evenings from 6.00pm until 7.30pm Email: [stephenstockbridge@gmail.com](mailto:stephenstockbridge@gmail.com) Tel: 07951 772 566 With Sahaja Yoga Meditation we normally sit on chairs to achieve yoga, effortlessly & spontaneously. So there is no need for mats and no special clothing required. All across the globe, many are seeking new sources of energy. Meanwhile, the most transformative energy of all is hiding in plain sight, within us. It's natural, sustainable, and infinitely renewable. It's called inner kundalini energy. And everyone already has it — everyone!. It is often likened to an inner feminine or motherly energy which automatically knows about us and what is needed to help us restore balance and harmony within our subtle being. It works spontaneously, effortlessly, organically and cannot be paid for. Sahaja Yoga Meditation is a simple time-honoured technique that lets you tap into that energy and harness its power to become better balanced and better connected to yourself — emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually If you're having trouble juggling the challenges in your life, Sahaja Yoga Meditation might well help you manage stress, master your emotions and find solutions to your problems . You may enjoy better health, better focus, and a deeper understanding of the universe and your place in it. Meditation is not just for mystics and monks. Sahaja Yoga meditation is for everyone. Anyone can do it. It's that easy. But with the Sahaja Yoga experience, you'll quickly realise, it isn't your typical Meditations 'R Us type class. It's much more than just feeling peaceful and relaxed. Sahaja Yoga Meditation has many layers, varied and deep. Explore at your own pace, in your own way. Our volunteer experts are always available to help. Ready to plug into your inner energy? A Sahaja Yoga Meditation class is a great way to start. A few minutes of your life may be all it takes to connect to your inner energy and light the path to lifelong transformation. Sahaja Yoga is more than a temporary solution or quick relief — it is a journey, rather than a destination. It's all about energy — guaranteed pure and carbon neutral. You can never have too much of it. The best part? All classes are free. No strings, no catch. Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend, bring your self — all are welcome. We have a web site here in London too which you can visit for more info about weekly meetings: www.sahajayogalondon.co.uk (http://www.sahajayogalondon.co.uk/) Join us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/London.Free.Meditation) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/SahajL)

**School of Uke Xmas Party & 50th Ukulele Showcase** **One unhinged night marking 50 legendary parties** Ukes. Divas. Disco. Glam. From Blondie to Billie – our 50th blowout serves live covers, DJs, Xmas cocktails & hi-voltage party energy. 📅 **Fri 19 Dec, 8pm** 📍 **[@Strongroom](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Qvdm3XzdwhG83Bec7), Shoreditch** 🎟️ **Advance Tickets £10 or £15 on the door** It’s our end-of-year extravaganza and our **50TH SHOWCASE** — and we’re going all out! Join us for a festive, flirty, full-throttle night of music, sass and sparkle, featuring performances from our finest Ukulele Challengers, Seasonal Movers & Shakers, and Ukulele Bosses. 🌟 Think bold performances, big tunes, and even bigger vibes — at one of Shoreditch’s best party hot-spots. 🎶 Expect a high-glam, genre-spanning ride from **disco to dream-pop, jazz to garage, soul to Sabbath**, with uke-powered covers of: **Boney M, Billie Eilish, Blondie, Shakira, Olivia Dean, Diana Ross, Pixies, SZA, Lil’ Kim, Christina Aguilera, Black Sabbath, Al Green, and more…** 🪩 DJs bringing heat 'til late — spinning R&B, soul, disco and dancefloor semtex into the night. 🍸 Strongroom’s festive cocktail bar will be in full swing, with fairy-lit outdoor tables, heaters, and space to hang before and after the show. Mulled wine and mayhem! Strongroom’s got the perfect setup for pre-show hangs and post-show mischief. 👗 **Dress Code:** Think main character energy and bring your boldest winter looks — **disco sparkle** ✨ **velvet glam** 💜 **retro chic** 💅 or **full diva drama** 👠. Think **Diana Ross at Studio 54** 💃, **Blondie in faux fur** 🦓, **SZA in sequins** 🌟, or **Boney M gone rogue** 🪩🔥🚀 **Come snatched** 💅 **and unapologetically extra. Slay hard** 🔥, shine bright ✨, and steal the spotlight. 🎟️ **Advance Tickets £10 / £15 on the door** Let’s make this a night to remember. It’s our last party of the year, and our biggest yet. Come celebrate **FIFTY SHOWCASES** of music, magic and mischief. 🎶🎉🥂

Join us for a heartwarming family gathering where children of all ages, along with their furry dog friends and beloved grandparents, are warmly welcomed with open arms! **Place:** Republic.London Sandpit **Where:** Sandpit Outside East India DLR station, next to Tesco Express **Time:** 3 pm to 5 pm **Cost: £1** (Just pay for the adult, this decreases the chance of no shows) This special event invites parents to come together with their kids to have a fun play time in the sand pit! Let’s gather, unwind, and delight in watching our children play, laugh, and make memories together!

Come and join us at this popular Friday evening meditation class, at the School of Meditation in West London. Meditations are accompanied by short, profound spiritual readings and discussion, and no experience is required. A wonderful way to start your weekend....we hope to see you there!

Location: Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Rd, London SE1 5UJ There will be 24 hours cancellation policy. If you can't make it please update your RSVP 24 hours before the session. Anytime under 24 hours and you will be responsible for paying for the session. The session fee is £14 per 3 hours make a payment to: Monzo Personal account Alvin John Rompe Sort code: 04-00-04 acct number: 29786770

Sound Healing Gong Meditation with Medicinal Tea, refreshments, and discussions.[ ](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gong-bath-meditation-sound-healing-events-london-tickets-1905303657529?aff=oddtdtcreator)**[Get tickets on Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gong-bath-meditation-sound-healing-events-london-tickets-1905303657529?aff=oddtdtcreator)**[ ](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/574497155457?aff=oddtdtcreator)or £20 cash at the Door We are holding regular sound healing gong bath events at the church fortnightly. Come to an evening of a beautiful sound journey where you travel through your inner landscape. A performance that puts you into a deep meditational state that will enable you to relax, de-stress, and heal mentally & physically. We will provide guided meditation and sound healing, including the Gongs, singing bowls, and flute. We will be providing herbal medicinal teas and snacks after the sound healing session all in comfortable and intimate surroundings to socialize and discuss spiritual values and ideas \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- LOCATION Leytonstone United Free Church 55 Wallwood Road, Leytonstone, London E11 1AY **[Google Maps](https://goo.gl/maps/eW872eUKhvL1E3aG8)** +44 (0)20 8518 7725 \*see more below in location details \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- TIMES Doors Open 7:15 PM Doors Close 8:00 PM Session End 9:30 PM Duration 2hrs 45Mins \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- DATES 2025 -2026 JULY Friday 18th July 2025 AUGUST Friday 1st August 2025 SEPTEMBER Friday 12th September 2025 Friday 26th September 2025 OCTOBER Friday 10th October 2025 Friday 24th October 2025 NOVEMBER Friday 7th November 2025 Friday 21st November 2025 DECEMBER Friday 5th December 2025 Friday 19th December 2025 JANUARY 2026 Friday 9th January 2026 Friday 23rd January 2026 \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- EXTRA DATES COMING SOON \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- SCHEDULE Duration: 2hrs 45mins 7:15 PM: Doors open and gathering 8:00 PM: Doors shut, performance start. 9:00 PM: Performance end. 9:30 PM: Socialise & make new friends 10:00 PM End \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- LOCATION DETAILS Leytonstone United Free Church 55 Wallwood Road, Leytonstone, London E11 1AY **[Google Maps](https://goo.gl/maps/eW872eUKhvL1E3aG8)** 020 8518 7725 Church 10 minutes walk from Leytonstone Station Underground Station down Fairlop Road to the roundabout joining Wallwood Road. The Church is on the right \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- Nearest Transport Zone 3 East Central Line - Leytonstone Give us a call to have access through the main door 07810863620 Mark 07789986523 Paul \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- THE GONG BATH! Mark & Paul Cummings are Gong performers who work together to bring you a sonorous experience. The virtue of two people playing the gongs allows for a binaural experience, that extends one's consciousness so much further. Our audience has described their experiences’ as Mystical, Cosmic, Ethereal, Unworldly, Dreamlike, Ancestral, Healing, Time traveling & Profound. They also offer a practice where one can promote self-healing through meditation. Sessions are usually followed by group sharing of experiences and guidance for well-being . \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- PREPARATIONS Bring warm clothes mats and blankets. The premises have central heating \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- ACCESSIBILITY Car park & wheelchair access and lift. Seating available \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- SUBSCRIBE Keep up to date with our latest news and events **[Subscribe](https://cummingstwins.art/subscribe)** FACEBOOK **[Mystery School of Sound](https://www.facebook.com/themysteryschoolofsound)** EMAIL **[mysteryschoolofsound](mailto:mysteryschoolofsound@gmail.com)**

Badminton matchplay session for players of intermediate+ standard. Friendly people playing competitive games! Feather shuttlecocks provided. Session price £10 cash £13 card Central sports discount : CHUCKLE5

**Saturday - Lower 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 a **Lower Intermediate+ session**. You should be able to play clears, smashes, drops, drives, and net shots 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** £11 per session, payable in advance. Bank transfer details: **Badminton Go Ltd** Sort code: 60-83-71 Account: 78644858 (Use your name + date as ref)

Untutored session live from the Candid Skylab One long pose The Skylab life drawing studio is open to artists to paint or draw a life model £30 - full day (11-4pm / 1h lunch break 1pm-2pm) £15 half day (11am-1pm or 2pm-4pm) Painters please bring your own materials **Drop In** or book online More info here: https://www.candidartslondon.com/shop/life-drawing-book-your-in-studio-zoom-places-here/2 The classes are running simultaneously on Zoom Zoom tickets here https://www.candidartslondon.com/shop/zoom-life-drawing-classes/2 £7 / £14

**You are warmly invited to join us for this Envisioning Playshop:** **ENVISION 2026: Shape Your Vision. Ignite Your Path - Guided Meditation & Creative Flow Dojo Playshop** **More info & Tickets:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1975225236855?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1975225236855?aff=oddtdtcreator) For **Winter Solstice 2025**, we're creating a dedicated space to dream, shape and articulate your vision for the year ahead. This workshop is rooted in the Creative Flow Dojo® approach, practices that help us enter that “optimal" flow state experience where clarity, creativity and courage meet. Throughout the session, you'll be learning how to cultivate the inner conditions that allow inspiration to arise. Expect guided visualisation, embodied imagination, and practical tools to carry forward into daily life. **This is part of our all-day WINTER SOLSTICE GATHERING on December 20th. culminating in MEDICINA: Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony - Musical Vibes: Global Bass/Tribal Dub/Folktronica/Shamanic Soundscapes** **For more information:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1974879916994?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1974879916994?aff=oddtdtcreator) **💙PLUS- NYE 2025!! - SOBER RAVE & CONSCIOUS CLUBBING. JOIN US FOR OUR NEW YEAR'S EVENT:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1968273191099?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1968273191099?aff=oddtdtcreator) **⋘ ─ ∗ENVISION 2026: Shape Your Vision, Ignite Your Path ∗ ─ ⋙** **11:45AM–2:30PM (no entry after 12pm)** **ABOUT THE WORKSHOP** This session is rooted in the Creative Flow Dojo® approach. Whether you’re longing to meet a partner, reshape your career, take bold new steps, establish healthier routines, or simply feel more connected to yourself and your life vision, this workshop supports you in uncovering your heart-felt intentions for 2026. **What is the Creative Flow Dojo®?** * Creative Flow refers to that optimal body–mind state where clarity, ease, intuition and performance align. * The Dojo is the learning space, a dedicated container for exploration, repetition, growth and mastery. Most of us have tasted moments of “creative flow,” those sometimes rare moments when everything clicks and we feel intimately connected to the best of ourselves. This workshop explores how to enter that state consciously and with intention. And we're excited to be sharing some of the Creative Flow Dojo's unique practices with you! Throughout the playshop, you’ll learn how to unfold the inner and outer conditions that support generativity, how to shift into a positive flow state where creativity, resilience and presence come online. ENVISION is a space to pause, listen, and chart the year ahead with clarity. This workshop is an anchor point at the turning of the year: a chance to name what matters, align with your deeper intentions, and step into 2026 with more confidence, focus and energy. If you’re ready to make 2026 a year of heartfelt clarity and meaningful change, join us for ENVISION and begin shaping your next chapter with purpose.

**SOLSTICE TO SOLSTICE – A 6-Month Transformational Journey** **One Saturday a Month • Dec 2025 → Jun 2026** **JOIN US FROM SOLSTICE TO SOLSTICE** Step into a 6-month cycle of movement, breath, ritual and dance. Book a single day, a season, or walk the full path. **More info & booking:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1975843291473?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1975843291473?aff=oddtdtcreator) ⸻ **ABOUT "SOLSTICE TO SOLSTICE"** Solstice to Solstice is a modern 6-month rite-of-passage from Winter Solstice to Summer Solstice. Each gathering is a full day of movement, breathwork, ritual, connection and ecstatic dance. Across six months, you’ll build emotional resilience, deepen body awareness, strengthen boundaries, unlock creativity, and reconnect with your natural vitality. Each gathering offers tools to release stress, regulate your nervous system, expand your relational confidence, and reconnect with joy through movement, breath and ritual. Participants often describe feeling clearer, softer, more alive, and more connected to themselves and community. **How can you join?** • One Day Pass – book the exact date(s) you want • 3-Month Bundle – choose any 3 dates (consecutive or non-consecutive) • Full 6-Month Pass – attend the entire journey All events are alcohol-free, drug-free, phone-free and open to all levels. ⸻ **DATES** **All events run approx 11:45am–10pm** • Sat 20 December 2025 — **Winter Solstice Gathering** • Sat 24 January 2026 — **The Ritual** • Sat 21 February 2026 — **The Big Love Experience** • Sat 21 March 2026 — **TRYBE®** • Sat 25 April 2026 — **Rebellious Spirit** • Sat 23 May 2026 — **The Ritual (Return)** • Sat 20 June 2026 — **Summer Solstice Gathering** ⸻ **WHAT HAPPENS EACH MONTH** **Each gathering follows a 3-part structure:** **1\. Morning Workshop \(11:45am–2:30pm\)** Depending on the month: Creative Flow Dojo® / Tantric Trance Dance / Bioenergetic Alchemy / TRYBE® Trance Dance / Rebellious Spirit Movement / etc. Sessions include: guided creativity, shamanic trance dance, bioenergetics, emotional release, embodiment, movement meditation. **2\. Afternoon Workshop \(3:30pm–5:45pm\)** A mix of Conscious Connections practices, Ritual Breathwork, Bioenergetic Breathwork, inner-work processes or relational embodied practices. **3\. Evening Ecstatic Dance \+ Cacao \(7pm–9:45pm\)** A no-talking, phone-free ecstatic dance with cacao ceremony. Featuring different genre events. Always includes: cacao ceremony + optional fruit social. ⸻ **THE THEMES MONTH BY MONTH** DEC — Winter Solstice: Envision 2026 + Ritual Breath + MEDICINA JAN — The Ritual: Tantric Trance Dance + Ritual Breath + SHAMANIC BASS TEMPLE FEB — The Big Love Experience: Bioenergetic Alchemy + Breath of Love + MY ECSTATIC ODYSSEY MAR — TRYBE®: Shamanic Trance Dance + Rage Ritual™ + PRANA MYSTIC APR — Rebellious Spirit: Embodiment + Bioenergetics & Breathwork + RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW MAY — The Ritual (Return): Tantric Trance Dance + Ritual Breath + SHAMANIC BASS TEMPLE JUN — Summer Solstice: Trance Dance + Breathwork + MEDICINA

The Venue is a room in Lauderdale house set on the entrance of the magnificent Waterlow park in Highgate (nearest tube is Archway, on the northern line. Waterlow park is less then 10min walk up highgate hill) A very beautiful location to be after such a energizing and emotionally cleansing experience! Doors open 0830am Instructions 0900am Meditation -915am-1015am (no admission after 915am) There is a cafe downstairs for you to drink, eat and connect together afterwards or you may feel drawn to wander alone into the majestic park, soaking up the beauty of the trees, lakes and landscape...whatever is right for you! Active meditations were designed by Osho with us westerners in mind. It can be challenging with our hectic lifestyles, full of stimulus to just sit down and switch off into silence. How many times have you heard people say' I just can't meditate, my mind is too busy, my body cannot be still etc...' Active meditations were designed by Osho to use the body and breath first, enabling us to 'empty our vessel ' through physical movement. By doing this we release pent up emotions and tension in the body so that we are more able to reach inner stillness, silence and meditation. We will commence with the dynamic meditation for a series of weeks then rotate to try other active meditations designed by Osho. What is the dynamic meditation? A complete work out for mind, body and soul; It is the mother of all emotional cleansers!! More detailed instructions for new comers given at 845am(optional attendance if you know this meditation well). Meditation starts 9am sharp. Doors will have to close then. This technique is in 5 stages that flow together beautifully to make up the complete meditation. It is done with the eyes closed so no need to feel self conscious; no one is looking at you! Stage 1)chaotic breathing. Completely takes you out of the mind, energizes, detoxifies and oxygenates the body in preparation for the next stage Stage 2)Catharsis-emptying your vessel! How often will you get the the opportunity to release on such a spectacular level. Your endorphins will be flying as you act out, scream, cry, shout, play madness as best you can. Doing this regular will release stress and tension on all levels; It could keep you sane:) Stage 3)''Hoo'' phase. Grounding the energy Stage 4)Silence...drop inside and really experience the witnessing self. Meditation will come easily now. Stage 5)Dance. Celebrate your experience like a new born you Meditations will start at 9am (running for one hour )on Saturday mornings. New comers please arrive at 845am if you want to go over the instructions... Cost is on a sliding scale depending on your wage or situation- £20/15 (please pay by cash, paypal or eventbrite. Correct money if paying cash please) https://paypal.me/moveandmeditate?locale.x=en_GB https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/osho-dynamic-meditation-tickets-164956387997 If money is a problem please speak to Tara, all are welcome This meditation can be done alone but the more the merrier for a real energy blast. I know it's early but get up and JOIN IN!!! Trust me you will feel amazing afterwards.... Ideally this is best done on an empty stomach(certainly not a full one). As I said there is a cafe downstairs so you won't go hungry or you can always picnic in the park! Come alone or come with friends. Bring a bottle of water and an open mind! FREE PARKING ON HIGHGATE HILL SATURDAYS :0 Additional info:- Lauderdale House Waterlow Park Highgate Hill London N6 5HG Lauderdale House is a white house behind the gates to Waterlow Park on Highgate Hill. It's on the left hand side heading north up from Archway tube, ( just past St Joseph’s Church on the corner of Dartmouth Park Hill). It faces Highgate Hill and is easily visible from the pavement, backing onto Waterlow Park.

Why is it that some people cope with difficulties so well while others don’t? As the saying goes: It’s not what happens, it’s how you handle it that matters. And the thing that makes all the difference is, resilience. Resilience is your personal toolkit that helps you to thrive in uncertainty and the ever changing world. This session explores how to: * not let adversity or setbacks overwhelm you * build your energy and resilience * thrive under pressure and challenges **This is a free 60-minute in-person seminar.** **If you would like to make a voluntary donation, please click** [here.](http://%5Bhttps//www.innerspace.org.uk/donations/%5D(https://www.innerspace.org.uk/donations/) "\[https://www.innerspace.org.uk/donations/\](https://www.innerspace.org.uk/donations/)") \* I consent to my submitted data being collected and stored. We will process your personal data in line with the GDPR requirements and always store it securely and use it only for the purpose for which it has been collected. We will not pass on your details to any third parties without your consent.

Come check us out! You will have a wonderful time! The music and friendships are life-changing!

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

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

ASH is Atheists, Skeptics and Humanists of First Unitarian Universalists of Columbus Ohio TBD Snacks are usually available, and you are welcome to bringing something to share!