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**HURRY - Tickets going fast!** [Reserve your spot here](https://cgconnect.chaos.com/pages/07b704e3-uplift-london-educate-participate-connect) Join us in London from 2pm on **Wednesday 6th May** for **Uplift London**, an inspiring afternoon and evening dedicated to the art and future of 3D visualisation and creative content industries. **3D London,** in partnership with **Chaos** and **Elmtec** brings together creative minds, technical experts, and passionate storytellers for an unforgettable experience built around learning, sharing, and connecting. ## **A full day of inspiration, innovation, and connection across visualisation, design, and creative technology.** Join **3D London, Chaos, Creative Lighting** and **Elmtec** for the third edition of our yearly gathering in London! [Reserve your spot here](https://cgconnect.chaos.com/pages/07b704e3-uplift-london-educate-participate-connect) **UpLift London** brings together a vibrant mix of artists, designers, and creative technologists for a day that’s as much about people as it is about ideas. Expect inspiring talks, honest conversations, real-world workflows, and opportunities to share your work – where creativity connects with opportunity, and new directions start to take shape. ## **What is UpLift London?** UpLift London is more than an event – it’s a shared space for creative growth. Across **three dedicated tracks**, the day is designed to balance inspiration, practical knowledge, and meaningful connection. Expect a mix of: * Engaging talks and discussions * Creative insights * Hands-on exploration and expert guidance * Opportunities to connect with the community [Reserve your spot here](https://cgconnect.chaos.com/pages/07b704e3-uplift-london-educate-participate-connect) ## **Why attend?** * Discover new approaches to creative storytelling and visualisation * Learn smarter, faster workflows used by professionals * Gain practical insights you can apply immediately * Connect with a forward-thinking creative community * Explore opportunities for growth, collaboration, and visibility From presentations and panel discussions to portfolio reviews, the Ask & Discover Corner, and the Education space for emerging talent, the day is designed to support both **creative growth** and **professional development.** If you’re looking to learn something new, feel inspired, and reconnect with the community, **this is the event for you**. **When:** From **2:00 PM**, Wednesday **6th May 2026** **Where:** **The White Rabbit Studio** **Food & Drink:** Pizza and drinks provided for all attendees **Spaces:** Limited to keep the experience personal – early registration is highly recommended! [Reserve your spot here](https://cgconnect.chaos.com/pages/07b704e3-uplift-london-educate-participate-connect)

***Enter the live meeting room here: [https://discord.gg/5wgxtr4c2u](https://discord.gg/5wgxtr4c2u)*** ***Download the engine here: [https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/download](https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/download)*** Welcome to the **Unreal Engine Workshop!** In each session we'll tackle essential game design discussions, then transition into hands-on project creation. Participants will build and expand their skills continuously as we explore every aspect of game development. From basic blueprints and interactive mechanics, to advanced rigging, animation, environment design, and lighting, we'll work our way up to creating small complete games. We encourage experimentation and peer teaching, so whether you're a beginner or experienced developer looking to deepen your expertise, our sessions provide a supportive environment to learn, create, and innovate together in Unreal Engine 5.

Please read the full description! **Spanish Conversational Club** **Club de conversación en ESPAÑOL** **How does it work?** The Spanglish club is for all people wanting to improve their Spanish outside of a class room. Depending on numbers, there are going to be groups of max 6 people, the groups will be Beginners (A2), Intermediate and Advance. Each group will have a Spanish native speaker who can help you with your Spanish :) We will first meet our table amig@s and socialise, then we will make a fun and interesting activity for you to have a better Spanish speaking experience. Please book only if you are 100% sure to attend as there will be other Spanglishers waiting for you. **Where? Time?** Royal Festival Hall Riverside Bar Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX 19:30 to 21:00 **Google Maps:** **[https://maps.app.goo.gl/8ZY6zDymAM7M6Lju5](https://maps.app.goo.gl/8ZY6zDymAM7M6Lju5)** **Note:** We will be at the front of the Riverside Bar. Although, this might change depending on tables’ availability. Please look for Spanglish Flag/t-shirt or simply call us +447870776718. We don’t have a private area, we’ll be at a public space. There will be public noise. You can join the **Whatsapp [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LSUpj7m1tCZ2Vj86dmJR76](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LSUpj7m1tCZ2Vj86dmJR76)** for the latest updates. **How much does it cost?** £10 Your attendance is confirmed once you have booked in this website and paid in our online store. Store: **[https://www.spanglish-lc.com/page/events](https://www.spanglish-lc.com/page/events)** FREE for Native Spanish Speakers. Únete! No pagas por el evento :D **Why should I come?** You should come if you want to be immersed in a Spanish conversation with native speakers for 90 mins and more! You should also come if you want to make new friends and learn about different cultures at the same time. **Can we have a drink during the session?** Of course, it is all about feeling comfortable and we all know that a drink help us with fluency, there is a coffee shop and a bar at the center. **Can I suggest topics or just make an open suggestion?** Of course, just bring your suggestions to the session or send us an email. Your event planner will ensure your suggestion has the right execution. We are here to help and provide you guys with the best environment possible for you to have fun and improve your Spanish speaking. **Note:** This event is not suggested for beginners A1 Zero Spanish learners. Please get in touch if you need some lessons. **Suggestions or Qs** Just drop me a WhatsApp, message or email. Our events are advertised on different platforms. For this event we expect around 20 people. **[Whatsapp](https://wa.me/message/VHD2GRUCYYBDP1),** Calls or MSNs **[+447870776718](https://wa.me/message/VHD2GRUCYYBDP1)** **Instagram** and **Facebook** as **[@spanglishlc](https://www.instagram.com/spanglishlc/)** We have more events and great teachers to enhance your learning, check all our **[events](https://www.spanglish-lc.com/events), [courses](https://www.spanglish-lc.com/learning)**[ ](https://www.spanglish-lc.com/learning)and **[teachers.](https://www.spanglish-lc.com/learning)**

**Address: 210-212 Southwark Park Road, London SE16 3RX** **Doors Open 11am Event starts 6:30pm-10pm** **Player Capacity: 16 players** Welcome to our Digimon Casual Night! If you would like to come earlier you can communicate with our community from our Discord to play some early games. This evening is for practicing and playing casually or simply enjoying the game of Digimon. You get a promo pack for the evening and if that is what everybody wants, we can run a constructed tournament! For the tournament you get a promo pack and a booster pack for an additional £7. Prizing will be given to players who achieve a positive record. Please sign up to Bandai+ to register for the tournament or ask a member of staff on registration for help. Make sure to **buy your ticket [here](https://www.thebrotherhoodgames.co.uk/digimon-events)** to secure your seat. If you haven't already, please join our Instagram, YouTube and Discord Server for news about upcoming events, announcements, and social interaction with your fellow players! *The Brotherhood Games Discord* https://discord.com/invite/SJaQXyeNXx

**LOLCHOIR SPRING TERM 2026** [Sessions on Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:30pm] **From March to May** (9 dates in total) \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- March: 4, 11, 18, 25 April: --, 8, 15, 22, 29 May: **6** \* Recording on last session We are very excited to start our Spring Term 2026 after a short break from our End of the Year concert in December 2025! Everything is ready for a term with a great selection of varied and beautiful tunes. During our sessions we will learn several songs from the Latin American and Spanish Folk tradition. You **don't** need to speak the language to sing it. Lyrics are provided. We will be exploring different rhythms, styles, melodies and themes with the selected tunes for this term. The learning process is done by ear. Lyrics & translations are provided as well as audio guide files and occasional scores if at all used. ☛ SESSIONS: IN PERSON & ONLINE (Hybrid) Most people are joining the sessions in person but the option of joining online via Zoom is still available since the pandemic. \* Link will be provided on request. ☛ We meet on Wednesdays from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. * The learning process is done by ear. * Lyrics & translations are provided as well as audio guide files and scores (depending on the tune) * ☛ FEE: People contribute with £12 or £9 (concessions) per session with PayPal, Bank Transfer, etc. *[Little promotion: £100 when paying for the 9 sessions upfront]* ☀️ PAYMENT LINK: http://www.menjuramusic.com/payment.html or 🌀 REGISTER & PAYMENT LINK: (if you haven’t registered before) http://www.menjuramusic.com/choirs-reg-and-payment.html ☛ WHERE When in person, we meet at a community centre near Chancery Lane or Farringdon Station. Allen Hall Portpool Lane London, EC1N 7AA \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Thanks everyone for taking the time to read this far! Please get in touch if you have any question, comment, suggestion, etc., or even if you just want to say hello. I look forward to seeing you on this Wednesday! Best wishes, Camilo 😊 facebook.com/menjuramusic facebook.com/lolchoir

Join OverBoard to play the brilliant social deduction game Blood on the Clocktower in person at the brand new board game cafe Otter Chaos in Brixton. If you haven’t heard of Blood on the Clocktower before it is an evolution of classic party games like Mafia/Werewolf where a hidden evil team takes on the good team by lying and killing. The good team has a few tricks up their sleeve but will have to work together to deduce who the evil doers are in their midst. **This is a beginner friendly event so no experience with the game is necessary.** Please note that a gaming cover charge of \~£5 will be payable by each attendee to the venue so that we can make use of the space. We also encourage you to buy food and drink from the bar so we are supporting the business (I can highly recommend their pizzas!) If you want to know more about the rules of the game check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-aZP47Nm9g

Join us on Wednesday 6th May for our next AI Exchange event, hosted by AWS at their Holborn HQ. Here's what's on the agenda: **[Nova Intelligence](https://www.novaintelligence.com/)** are tackling a problem that doesn't get talked about enough, most AI agents simply weren't built to work with enterprise software like SAP. Their talk discusses how they have solved that, and what it looks like when AI works as well in the enterprise world as it does everywhere else. **[WeBuild-AI](https://www.webuild-ai.com/)** are making the case that bigger isn't always better. Their talk breaks down how small language models, through distillation, fine tuning and low rank adaptation, can deliver the same results as larger models, at a fraction of the cost. **[AWS](https://aws.amazon.com/)** are tackling the question underneath all the others, not how to use AI, but what it's doing to the human mind. Their talk explores how cognition is shifting, which human traits become more valuable as AI takes on complexity, and what genuine human AI partnership actually looks like. As always, doors open at 6:30pm and talks start at 7pm sharp. We have a tight capacity for this event, so please RSVP as soon as you can to secure your space. **Agenda:** **[Marcello Urbani](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcello-urbani-4730b75/?skipRedirect=true) @ [Nova Intelligence](https://www.novaintelligence.com/)** "**Bringing Agentic AI to the SAP Ecosystem"** Most enterprise software wasn't built with AI agents in mind — and mainstream agents weren't built for enterprise software. SAP is the sharpest example: code lives in the system, not a filesystem, and git-based workflows simply don't apply. Nova closes that gap — an agentic assistant that speaks SAP natively. This talk covers the mismatch problem, how we designed Nova around SAP's environment, and what it looks like when an AI agent finally works as well on SAP as it does on mainstream systems. Bio: Marcello is a software engineer with over two decades in the SAP ecosystem, most of them building DevOps tooling at Basis Technologies. Last year he joined Nova Intelligence to focus on AI applied to SAP systems. An active open source contributor, he is best known for abapfs, a VS Code plugin that enables ABAP development directly in the editor. **[Adel Rahimi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adelr/) @ [WeBuild-AI](https://www.webuild-ai.com/)** "**Small Language Models: Practical AI for the Real World"** Large language models have dominated the AI conversation, but a quieter revolution is underway. In this talk, we'll explore the rise of small language models and why they matter now more than ever, from reduced infrastructure costs to data sovereignty and the ability to run AI on-premise or at the edge. We'll dive into the techniques that make small models punch above their weight, including distillation, quantisation, fine-tuning and low-rank adaptation. Whether you're navigating regulatory constraints, working with limited compute, or simply looking for a more practical path to production AI, this session will give you the tools to think smaller and smarter. Bio: Adel is a Principal Engineer at Webuild-AI. He has a decade of experience in building and scaling AI and ML solutions at different industries and different company sizes, ranging from series A to unicorns and more recently he was a Sr. AI Engineering Manager at Procter & Gamble. He has also published several research papers in the areas of AI Explainability and NLP and is an advocate of safe and explainable AI. **[Elliott Almeida](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliott-almeida/) @ [AWS](https://aws.amazon.com/)** **"The Cognitive Partnership: How AI is Reshaping Human Intelligence"** This session explores the profound psychological transformation at the intersection of human cognition and artificial intelligence. Moving beyond tactical implementation, we examine how AI is fundamentally altering our cognitive identity and which human psychological profiles naturally thrive in AI collaboration. Drawing on the "Missing Middle" philosophy and the tension between cognitive offloading and scaffolding, we investigate the paradox of augmentation: as AI handles increasingly complex cognitive tasks, what uniquely human capacities become more valuable? We hope to see you there for another great AI filled evening! **Sponsors...** The AI Exchange is brought to you in partnership with[ LinuxRecruit](https://www.linuxrecruit.co.uk/) and[ AWS.](https://aws.amazon.com/) LinuxRecruit is building the next wave of Tech Unicorns in Europe. Whether you're hiring or exploring your next opportunity, [get in touch](https://www.linuxrecruit.co.uk/jobs). The types of roles we have currently are across Founding Engineers, Engineers across Product, Software, AI/ML, Data and Platform Infrastructure/DevOps.

**Please note~ RSVP will open one week before each event. This is to avoid no shows. If you are unable to attend please mark yourself as ‘not going’ so someone else can attend in your place. Thank you. ** It's a board games club with a twist! We have a variety of games to play as well as the usual titles and favourites like Secret Hitler, Exploding Kittens and Uno so come on down if this sounds like fun to you! The games will be easy to understand as well, so don't worry about your level of board game experience! And remember to BYOBG (bring your own board games) if you have any that you would like to share :) We will meet inside TCR Bar for around 1pm. We will be seated in the boths at the back of the bar. Food and drinks are available from the bar. It would really help the venue if you could make a small purchase from the bar. Thank you.

\*Disclaimer: All are welcome. Students, professionals, non professionals, business owners, curious cats. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Come along to the Corner Corner venue, located just a few minutes walk from Canada water, for a few hours to meet friendly faces, work on your personal projects, or just come and share what passion projects you are all working on. Feel free to bring your laptop, tablet, sketchbook, and notes on the day. Whether you work in Animation, Art, Design, Film, Games development, or storytelling, you are welcome to come along. We love being around diverse creatives who want an opportunity to showcase their talents. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to socialise with like-minded people and to get friendly feedback on their work. All backgrounds are welcome to join us, even if your just curious about Animation/Art/Storytelling \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* I Look forward to seeing you there.

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Kon’nichiwa! Finally a chance to explore Japan for an amazing 2 week experience of futuristic and ancient cities with activities which will blow your mind. Experience the ancient temples, shrines and traditions which add to the culture of the country and indulge in all of the food and arcade fun as we get the best out of Japan seeing the key sights in a 2 week (14 Night) Trip. What’s included in the package: \*Accomodation - Shared Room/Own Room for 14 night stay across 4 different hotels \*All Breakfasts \*Airport Pickup and Transport around Japan and Cities \*All 18 activities as listed below (Including guided day trips to Nagano, Mt Fuji and Nara) What’s not included: \*Flights to Japan \*Other Meals and Expenses \*Optional activities not listed below **18 Activities Included and more:** \*Tokyo Guided Tour with local: Temple, Shrine Visits, Key Areas \*Sushi Making Class \*Team Lab Planets Immersive Experience \*Nagano Day Trip - inc Snow Monkeys, Hot Springs and more \*Mt Fuji and Hakone Day Trip - Many Views of Mt Fuji and more \*Osaka City Tour - Osaka Castle Tour and more \*Karaoke Night \*Universal Studios Entry Ticket and Travel \*Tea Ceremony X 2 in Osaka and Kyoto \*Mino Forrest Walk with Waterfall \*Overnight stay in Buddhist Temple with meditations, night temple walk and morning prayer meditation \*Geisha night tour of Kyoto \*Bamboo forest trip \*Golden Pavilion temple visit \*Bowling Night \*Nara Daytrip - Nara Park, Temples and Shrines \*Fushimi- Inari Visit \*Samurai Sword Weilding Experience \*NOTE - We will have 3 X Day Trips as above so a total of 7 locations in Japan we will visit **7 Places we will visit in Total** **TOKYO** \- 5 Nights \(Including Day Trip to **NAGANO** and **HAKONE**), **OSAKA** \- 3 Nights\, **KOYOSAN** temple stay - 1 Night, **KYOTO** \- 5 nights \(Including Day Trip to **NARA**) We will arrive in Tokyo and check into our hotel with some time to rest after the long travel, we will then check out the local area and head to Asakusa to experience the old Tokyo atmosphere immersing ourselves in some Tokyo Culture and grab some food. **Day 2 - Tokyo Day Tour: Temples and Key Areas** We will do a day tour starting late morning by a local guide who will take us to see the sights such as: Senso-ji Temple, Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Shibuya Crossing and after head to Shinjuku for some food and checking out one of the tiny bars. **Day 3 - Sushi Class and Electric CIty** Today we will head to a Sushi Class to make our own Sushi we can have for lunch and after that we can check out the fabulous Team Lab Planets immersive experience. After that we will check out the Electric City to experience the arcades, maid cafes and Japanese phone booths. **Day 4 - Nagano (Day Trip)** Our first full day out as we check out the amazing Nagano, where we will see the famous snow monkeys of Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Visit the Zenko-ji Temple, explore the charming hot spring towns of Shibu Onsen and Yudanaka and take a dip in the many hot springs and more. **Day 5 - Mt Fuji/ Hakone (Day Trip)** A memorable day trip as we head to the Majestic Mt Fuji on a private tour as we stop at various spots for the best views of Mt Fujia and lakes including in front of the iconic Chureito Pagoda. We will also explore the many amazing landscapes in the town of Hakone. **Day 6 - Arrive in Osaka - Mino Forest Walk and Tea Ceremony** Our final morning in Tokyo before we head to our next destination by Bullet Train to Osaka. After dropping our bags off we will head to Mino Forest for a trail walk and to see an amazing waterfall, on our return we will finally embark on the popular tea ceremony. Then explore the area which is known for it’s food and nightlife where can do some Karaoke in the evening! **Day 7 - Osaka Tour** Today we will have a guided tour of Osaka including the famous Osaka Castle with a tour, Markets with time for shopping. Later heading to the canal area of Dotonbori known for some of the best food in the country. **Day 8 - Universal Studios Japan** Today is a day of fun as we head to one of the worlds famous theme parks Universal Studios, with the recent addition of Super Mario World, in the full day we will explore all the areas such as Jurassic Park in this Hollywood Themed theme park to ride the many rides and see as man shows as possible and ending with the firework show. **Day 9 - Koyosan Temple Stay** We head to the mountains to beautiful Koyasan, for a once-in-a-lifetime experience - staying overnight in a 1,000-year-old Buddhist Temple! We will be taught meditation by the monks, served their traditional food. The temple is set in beautiful grounds and Japanese style accomdation. Spend a peaceful night here bathed in the tranquillity of the temple. **Day 10 - Kyoto and Geisha Night Tour** Start the day with most Zen experience ever - watching the Buddhist monks perform their morning prayers and fire ceremony. After the ceremony the monks serve us breakfast, before we travel to the spiritual heart of Japan – Kyoto. We head to our final destination stay in Kyoto, this evening we head on one of Japan’s mysterious Geishas with a tour of the Gion district. **Day 11 - The Bamboo Forest and Kyoto Landmarks** Today is the day we check out the incredible Bamboo forest and other Kyoto sights such as the Golden Pavilion and Monkey Park. After that we can head to a sushi restaurant and check out the arcades in Kyoto. **Day 12 - Nara (Day Trip)** Today we had to Nara to see the famous Nara Park with the sacred deers, you can feed them and they also bow to you. We will also visit Kofuku-ji Temple, Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Grand Shrine to see they key highlights of Nara. **Day 13 -FREE DAY in Kyoto** Today you will be able to spend the day as you please to do what you wish in Kyoto or if you wanted to visit one of the surrounding areas or day tour in Japan. **Day 14 - Fushimi-Inari and Samurai Experience** Today we will head to the Fushimi Inari Shrine surrounded by its endless red Torii gates. Then the unique experience of being trained by a Samuarai Master. The sensei will teach you how to wield a traditional sword and then slice through bamboo mats like a real warrior. **Day 15 - Travel Home** We will check out of the hotel and catch the Bullet Train to Tokyo Airport where we will get our flight back home. **Accomodation** You will be staying at 4 different hotels, all breakfast included and you will have a room to share or own room at additional cost in a mixture of 3 star and 4 star hotels. You will be staying at: *APA Hotel Asakusa Eikme - Tokyo (5 Nights)* *Hotel Brighton City Osaka Kitahama -Osaka - (3 Nights)* *Temple Stay - Koyosan Shukubo Saizenin -Koyosan (1 Night)* *\*Note this will be only accommodation which will be sharing as a two only due to availability, we will aim to put people together same sex and someone can always sleep in the lounge area also so can keep sleeping rooms separate.* *Sometsu Fresca Inn -Kyoto (5 Nights)* **Visa and Entry Restrictions** No Visa needed from UK (Please Check if you have a different country of origin) **Requirements for trip** * In line with the values of the group, taking responsibility for themselves and ability to step out their comfort zone to learn new skills and give things a go, punctuality and to go with the flow of the group, whilst being able to do your own thing on free days without depending on others * Moderate levels of fitness for a couple of nature trail walks which are not challenging * Open minded and willingness to try new activities and experience a new culture **Flights** You will need to get your own flights to Japan, we recommend British Airways (only company who fly direct). We can head together on this one, but feel free to get your own flight and we can see you in Tokyo at the hotel (let me know flight arrival). **Outbound** \- Saturday 9th May \- British Airways LHR 09:20am -> HND 7:00am (Tokyo on Sunday 10th May) **Inbound** \- Sunday 24th May \- British Airways HND 1:05pm -> LHR 7:55pm (UK on Sunday 24th May) Approx cost ***-*** £1,100 (July 2025) Please wait until deposit sent, place confirmed and the minimum deposits for trip before buying flights. Also feel free to buy a flight to Tokyo, and heading back to Osaka on final day as alternative as we will be near that airport on final day **Other** * There will be an option to do Optional Activities such as Sumo wrestling, Go Kart street race (driving license), spa/ massages, other tea ceremonies and more. * Please note that the schedule may change slightly, an activity may change, also hotels depending on availability but expect activities and hotels of similar value. Expect up to 20% of trip to change at most - due to availability issues or to improve the trip * Full Documentation on every day will be provided a 2 - 3 weeks before the trip as well as a group Zoom call a week before to go through all the info. We will also provide a breakdown of activities and approx agenda 1 month before as well as set up a whats app group after the zoom call. Following the deposit feel free to email me for any questions about the trip. **COST** Total cost for the trip is **£2,050 ONLY** \- Option for your own Room is £300 extra \(Depending on availability \- also note for Koyosan Temple overnight stay you will share with one other\) Deposit of **£450** to hold your space, with final payment due 6 weeks before the trip. In order to come on this trip/pay the deposit you will need to drop me an email and we will need to either have a quick chat on the phone/ apply for the trip to check this trip is right for you (unless you have been on one of the trips before). For more details and to register email me at yourlondonlifecoach@gmail.com or message me on Meetup Messenger.

Kon’nichiwa! Finally a chance to explore Japan for an amazing 2 week experience of futuristic and ancient cities with activities which will blow your mind. Experience the ancient temples, shrines and traditions which add to the culture of the country and indulge in all of the food and arcade fun as we get the best out of Japan seeing the key sights in a 2 week (14 Night) Trip. What’s included in the package: \*Accomodation - Shared Room/Own Room for 14 night stay across 4 different hotels \*All Breakfasts \*Airport Pickup and Transport around Japan and Cities \*All 18 activities as listed below (Including guided day trips to Nagano, Mt Fuji and Nara) What’s not included: \*Flights to Japan \*Other Meals and Expenses \*Optional activities not listed below **18 Activities Included and more:** \*Tokyo Guided Tour with local: Temple, Shrine Visits, Key Areas \*Sushi Making Class \*Team Lab Planets Immersive Experience \*Nagano Day Trip - inc Snow Monkeys, Hot Springs and more \*Mt Fuji and Hakone Day Trip - Many Views of Mt Fuji and more \*Osaka City Tour - Osaka Castle Tour and more \*Karaoke Night \*Universal Studios Entry Ticket and Travel \*Tea Ceremony X 2 in Osaka and Kyoto \*Mino Forrest Walk with Waterfall \*Overnight stay in Buddhist Temple with meditations, night temple walk and morning prayer meditation \*Geisha night tour of Kyoto \*Bamboo forest trip \*Golden Pavilion temple visit \*Bowling Night \*Nara Daytrip - Nara Park, Temples and Shrines \*Fushimi- Inari Visit \*Samurai Sword Weilding Experience \*NOTE - We will have 3 X Day Trips as above so a total of 7 locations in Japan we will visit **7 Places we will visit in Total** **TOKYO** \- 5 Nights \(Including Day Trip to **NAGANO** and **HAKONE**), **OSAKA** \- 3 Nights\, **KOYOSAN** temple stay - 1 Night, **KYOTO** \- 5 nights \(Including Day Trip to **NARA**) **Day 1** We will arrive in Tokyo and check into our hotel with some time to rest after the long travel, we will then check out the local area and head to Asakusa to experience the old Tokyo atmosphere immersing ourselves in some Tokyo Culture and grab some food. **Day 2 - Tokyo Day Tour: Temples and Key Areas** We will do a day tour starting late morning by a local guide who will take us to see the sights such as: Senso-ji Temple, Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Shibuya Crossing and after head to Shinjuku for some food and checking out one of the tiny bars. **Day 3 - Sushi Class and Electric CIty** Today we will head to a Sushi Class to make our own Sushi we can have for lunch and after that we can check out the fabulous Team Lab Planets immersive experience. After that we will check out the Electric City to experience the arcades, maid cafes and Japanese phone booths. **Day 4 - Nagano (Day Trip)** Our first full day out as we check out the amazing Nagano, where we will see the famous snow monkeys of Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Visit the Zenko-ji Temple, explore the charming hot spring towns of Shibu Onsen and Yudanaka and take a dip in the many hot springs and more. **Day 5 - Mt Fuji/ Hakone (Day Trip)** A memorable day trip as we head to the Majestic Mt Fuji on a private tour as we stop at various spots for the best views of Mt Fujia and lakes including in front of the iconic Chureito Pagoda. We will also explore the many amazing landscapes in the town of Hakone. **Day 6 - Arrive in Osaka - Mino Forest Walk and Tea Ceremony** Our final morning in Tokyo before we head to our next destination by Bullet Train to Osaka. After dropping our bags off we will head to Mino Forest for a trail walk and to see an amazing waterfall, on our return we will finally embark on the popular tea ceremony. Then explore the area which is known for it’s food and nightlife where can do some Karaoke in the evening! **Day 7 - Osaka Tour** Today we will have a guided tour of Osaka including the famous Osaka Castle with a tour, Markets with time for shopping. Later heading to the canal area of Dotonbori known for some of the best food in the country. **Day 8 - Universal Studios Japan** Today is a day of fun as we head to one of the worlds famous theme parks Universal Studios, with the recent addition of Super Mario World, in the full day we will explore all the areas such as Jurassic Park in this Hollywood Themed theme park to ride the many rides and see as man shows as possible and ending with the firework show. **Day 9 - Koyosan Temple Stay** We head to the mountains to beautiful Koyasan, for a once-in-a-lifetime experience - staying overnight in a 1,000-year-old Buddhist Temple! We will be taught meditation by the monks, served their traditional food. The temple is set in beautiful grounds and Japanese style accomdation. Spend a peaceful night here bathed in the tranquillity of the temple. **Day 10 - Kyoto and Geisha Night Tour** Start the day with most Zen experience ever - watching the Buddhist monks perform their morning prayers and fire ceremony. After the ceremony the monks serve us breakfast, before we travel to the spiritual heart of Japan – Kyoto. We head to our final destination stay in Kyoto, this evening we head on one of Japan’s mysterious Geishas with a tour of the Gion district. **Day 11 - The Bamboo Forest and Kyoto Landmarks** Today is the day we check out the incredible Bamboo forest and other Kyoto sights such as the Golden Pavilion and Monkey Park. After that we can head to a sushi restaurant and check out the arcades in Kyoto. **Day 12 - Nara (Day Trip)** Today we had to Nara to see the famous Nara Park with the sacred deers, you can feed them and they also bow to you. We will also visit Kofuku-ji Temple, Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Grand Shrine to see they key highlights of Nara. **Day 13 -FREE DAY in Kyoto** Today you will be able to spend the day as you please to do what you wish in Kyoto or if you wanted to visit one of the surrounding areas or day tour in Japan. **Day 14 - Fushimi-Inari and Samurai Experience** Today we will head to the Fushimi Inari Shrine surrounded by its endless red Torii gates. Then the unique experience of being trained by a Samuarai Master. The sensei will teach you how to wield a traditional sword and then slice through bamboo mats like a real warrior. **Day 15 - Travel Home** We will check out of the hotel and catch the Bullet Train to Tokyo Airport where we will get our flight back home. **Accomodation** You will be staying at 4 different hotels, all breakfast included and you will have a room to share or own room at additional cost in a mixture of 3 star and 4 star hotels. You will be staying at: *APA Hotel Asakusa Eikme - Tokyo (5 Nights)* *Hotel Brighton City Osaka Kitahama -Osaka - (3 Nights)* *Temple Stay - Koyosan Shukubo Saizenin -Koyosan (1 Night)* *\*Note this will be only accommodation which will be sharing as a two only due to availability, we will aim to put people together same sex and someone can always sleep in the lounge area also so can keep sleeping rooms separate.* *Sometsu Fresca Inn -Kyoto (5 Nights)* **Visa and Entry Restrictions** No Visa needed from UK (Please Check if you have a different country of origin) **Requirements for trip** * In line with the values of the group, taking responsibility for themselves and ability to step out their comfort zone to learn new skills and give things a go, punctuality and to go with the flow of the group, whilst being able to do your own thing on free days without depending on others * Moderate levels of fitness for a couple of nature trail walks which are not challenging * Open minded and willingness to try new activities and experience a new culture **Flights** You will need to get your own flights to Japan, we recommend British Airways (only company who fly direct). We can head together on this one, but feel free to get your own flight and we can see you in Tokyo at the hotel (let me know flight arrival). **Outbound** \- Saturday 9th May \- British Airways LHR 09:20am -> HND 7:00am (Tokyo on Sunday 10th May) **Inbound** \- Sunday 24th May \- British Airways HND 1:05pm -> LHR 7:55pm (UK on Sunday 24th May) Approx cost ***-*** £1,100 (July 2025) Please wait until deposit sent, place confirmed and the minimum deposits for trip before buying flights. Also feel free to buy a flight to Tokyo, and heading back to Osaka on final day as alternative as we will be near that airport on final day **Other** * There will be an option to do Optional Activities such as Sumo wrestling, Go Kart street race (driving license), spa/ massages, other tea ceremonies and more. * Please note that the schedule may change slightly, an activity may change, also hotels depending on availability but expect activities and hotels of similar value. Expect up to 20% of trip to change at most - due to availability issues or to improve the trip * Full Documentation on every day will be provided a 2 - 3 weeks before the trip as well as a group Zoom call a week before to go through all the info. We will also provide a breakdown of activities and approx agenda 1 month before as well as set up a whats app group after the zoom call. Following the deposit feel free to email me for any questions about the trip. * **COST** Total cost for the trip is **£2,050 ONLY** \- Option for your own Room is £300 extra \(Depending on availability \- also note for Koyosan Temple overnight stay you will share with one other\) Deposit of **£450** to hold your space, with final payment due 6 weeks before the trip. In order to come on this trip/pay the deposit you will need to drop me an email and we will need to either have a quick chat on the phone/ apply for the trip to check this trip is right for you (unless you have been on one of the trips before). For more details and to register email me at [yourlondonlifecoach@gmail.com](mailto:yourlondonlifecoach@gmail.com) or message me on Meetup Messenger.

Main Library, Meeting Room 2B Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen). Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. All backgrounds are welcome.

Join us as we get together to see your choice of two VERY different movies – one sweet and wholesome – the other a terrifying folklore horror! Option 1 is the fun whodunnit-action-comedy-mystery led by Hugh Jackman, THE SHEEP DETECTIVES! Option 2 is the top-reviewed supernatural-horror-thriller starring Adam Scott, HOKUM! Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: THE SHEEP DETECTIVES: Every night a shepherd reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand. When he is found dead, the sheep realize at once that it was a murder and think they know everything about how to go about solving it. The film is directed by Kyle Balda and take a look at this ensemble cast: Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau and Emma Thompson and the voices of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O'Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, Brett Goldstein and Rhys Darby. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyZI5oM6hWk HOKUM: In this film, a horror writer visits an Irish inn to scatter his parents' ashes, unaware the property is said to be haunted by a witch. It is written/directed by Damian McCarthy stars Adam Scott, Peter Coonan, David Wilmot, Florence Ordesh and Austin Amelio. Hokum premiered to rave reviews at this year’s SXSW Festival and is being release by Neon. It is earning a stellar 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which calls it, “A classic haunted house story enriched with atmospheric folklore and perfectly-timed shocks!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVCIK_MPyhc PLAN: For those seeing HOKUM, please purchase your ticket for the 7:00pm showing and meet inside the theater lobby at 6:50pm! For those seeing THE SHEEP DETECTIVES, please purchase your ticket for the 7:15pm showing and meet inside the theater lobby at 7:00pm! For BOTH films, we’ll plan for a pre-show bite at nearby El Vaquero! For those joining for dinner, we’ll meet at El Vaquero at 5:45pm! Should be a couple of fun movies and a good time together, Dan

Join us for the Columbus Animal Advocates spring social at Goodale Park! We'll be sharing delicious vegan cookout dishes, playing games, and socializing. Come out to meet CAA, learn more about what they do, relax, and enjoy the beautiful spring weather with other animal lovers.🐷🐮🌱 Just bring yourself, some friends, some lawn chairs, outdoor games if you want, and an appetite! The food was so good last time 😋 If you want to bring a vegan dish to share, you are welcome to, but it's not required. If you cannot find the group when you arrive, just message below and someone will come guide you to us. I hope some of you can come out to join!

IMPORTANT!!! THE DATE OF THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CHANGED TO SUNDAY MAY 17, 2026!!! A very unusual choice for his group... Unknown Number: High School Catfish is an American [true crime](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/True_crime "True crime") documentary film directed by [Skye Borgman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skye_Borgman "Skye Borgman") and released to [streaming](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streaming_media "Streaming media") on [Netflix](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netflix "Netflix") on August 29, 2025. The documentary explores the events and investigation into an unknown person [cyberbully](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyberbullying "Cyberbullying") and [harassing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harassment "Harassment") teenagers in [Beal City, Michigan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beal_City,_Michigan "Beal City, Michigan") using an unknown number via insults and sexual claims. It also explores the increasingly great impact of the harassment on the community, the eventual reveal of the culprit, and the trial that followed. IMPORTANT INFO: I strongly suggest not reading anything about it online before seeing it. It's best viewed with no previous knowledge. This documentary contains crude terminology and deals with cyberbullying, which may be a trigger for some folks. Please be ready to discuss the movie by 7PM. Thanks. Unfortunately, it is only available on Netflix. If you would like to attend but do not have Netflix, say so and maybe we can figure something out.

Join us as we kick off Summer Movie Season with a Happy Hour & a movie event to see the sci-fi action-adventure, THE MANDOLARIAN AND GROGU! The sci-fi action-adventure follows a lone bounty hunter and his apprentice Grogu (Baby Yoda) embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure. Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: In the film, Djarin and his apprentice Grogu are enlisted by the New Republic during a period where remaining Imperial warlords threaten the galaxy. The film is written/directed by Jon Favreau (the mastermind behind the early MCU films) and stars Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwild1rw7Aw HAPPY HOUR PLAN: For Happy Hour food and drinks before the show we’ll meet in the bar area at nearby Bravo at 5:15pm! We’ll have a section reserved for the group, so keep an eye out for us and we’ll keep one out for you! CMG Pro Tip: If you can, bring cash as it helps make for a quicker exit from the restaurant. MOVIE PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:45pm showing and meet in the lobby area at 6:30pm! Tickets on sale now and advance purchase as soon as possible is advised! Once you have yours, please list you seat number in the Comments section of this event. Happy Summer and See You Soon, Dan

**Online Speed Dating for Mature Columbus Singles** Live on Zoom. Real conversations. Local people who value genuine connection and traditional dating. **Pick your age group to register:** - Ages 18-32: [Click to Register](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=local-warmth-meetups-for-mature-souls&ar=18-32&face_v=2.0) - Ages 30-46: [Click to Register](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=local-warmth-meetups-for-mature-souls&ar=30-46&face_v=2.0) - Ages 40-58: [Click to Register](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=local-warmth-meetups-for-mature-souls&ar=40-58&face_v=2.0) - Ages 55+: [Click to Register](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=local-warmth-meetups-for-mature-souls&ar=55+&face_v=2.0) RSVP alone does not hold your spot. Register through the link above and complete the quick personality quiz. For mature singles who appreciate meaningful connections and are serious about finding the right person. Host-guided. All ages welcome. Mutual matches shared after the event.

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