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Sutton Curated Conversations For Local Professionals
**✨ Date Night on Zoom for Sutton Singles Mutual Matches After**
As a participant, you'll engage in short one-on-one Zoom rounds with compatible Sutton singles sorted by age and personality, as a welcoming host takes care of everything.
Prior to the event, you take a quick personality and preferences survey — those answers are used to pair you intelligently with Sutton locals, so you walk in with the right people already lined up.
When the session ends, we share who chose whom — without any awkward one-way messages — and you follow up whenever it suits you.
**Age-grouped registration — select yours:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=501.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Sutton&groupurlname=genuine-bonds-formed-over-weekend-brunch&ar=18-32&face_v=4.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=501.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Sutton&groupurlname=genuine-bonds-formed-over-weekend-brunch&ar=30-46&face_v=4.0)
- **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=501.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Sutton&groupurlname=genuine-bonds-formed-over-weekend-brunch&ar=40-58&face_v=4.0)
- **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=501.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Sutton&groupurlname=genuine-bonds-formed-over-weekend-brunch&ar=55+&face_v=4.0)
**⚠️ Confirmation needed:** This rsvp is not enough to hold your place in the rounds, so register through your age group link above and complete the personality quiz — places close once the group is full so sign up early, and the registration is what actually counts, not the RSVP.
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**Ideal if you are:**
- Returners around Sutton done with unread messages and dead-end conversations and want to talk to real people tonight.
- Professionals based in Sutton getting away from swiping left and right with no results and want to meet real locals without the faff.
- Women and men calling Sutton home moving beyond the app treadmill that goes in circles and are looking for real connection.
- Daters in the Sutton area fed up with swiping with nothing to show for it and are ready for a genuine first impression.
- Those in the Sutton area who have given up on swiping with nothing to show for it and want to talk to real people tonight.
**How the evening works**
1. **Lock in your place** – by tapping the link for your age group, then fill in the personality matching questionnaire, because registration closes once spots fill.
2. **Get online** – via your Zoom registration link at the right time, no Zoom account is needed — just click the link, and a friendly host manages everything once you are on.
3. **Rotate through dates** – quick back-to-back rounds with age-matched Sutton locals paired by quiz, while a host ensures every round feels natural, because the format is built so every round is worth having.
4. **See your results** – we share mutual match results after the session closes, as your data only goes to someone who matched you back, and the next step is entirely in your hands.
**Quick Details**
- **Format:** Live via a live hosted call with back-to-back private rounds per pair, quiz-and-age matched for every single round.
- **Where:** No venue required — on any internet-connected device, all tech requirements are camera mic and Wi-Fi, and you just pick your most comfortable spot and join.
- **Host:** A real human host takes care of all the logistics from beginning to end, giving the whole session a relaxed and easy feel — from opening to close everything is taken care of.
- **Vibe:** Relaxed short conversations with genuine Sutton singles, and the conversation always feels more real than an app date.
- **Duration:** Most sessions run for an hour and change from first round to last, and you will barely notice the time.
💡 **Worth knowing:** test your camera and mic before the event, because the first impression starts before the first word, and a few minutes of prep makes a big difference to the whole evening.
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✨ Done with apps — start here — book your spot above and you are completely set as soon as you are ready. See you on the other side. 🌈 ✨
Women and non-binary iOS/Swift developers coffee morning
Inviting all women and non-binary NSLondoners to a relaxed Sunday morning coffee social ☕️😌
Feel free to bring an app or code project to show and talk about, but no pressure if you’d rather just come along for a chat and to meet others in the community!
Please RSVP on Meetup if you’re planning to come. Looking forward to seeing you there!
All attendees are expected to follow our [code of conduct](https://nslondon.com/coc.html).
May Supper Club
Our beloved Sunday Supper club at one of our all time favourite venues.
MEAL VENUE:
The Bhel Poori House AKA Indian Veg...............
@ 92/93 Chapel Market, Angel, N1 9EX · London.
Angel Underground Station, Northern Line OR Bus: 472.
If driving, there is free parking in and around White Lion Street and Penton Street (but do watch out for Khan's tax theft "ULEZ" scam)
Brief run down, It is an all you can eat Indian buffet for £12 last event..
THEY ONLY TAKE CASH....... (please bring small notes and change :-) )
(drinks & non-buffet deserts extra )
Free event hosted by Mike
Any questions? Please don't hesitate to ask and it would be great to see you all on the 31st.
Now the weather is improving come and join us.
Harrow Meaningful Meetups For Single Locals
**🪷 Zoom Speed Dating for Harrow Singles from Your Couch**
Throughout the event, you'll participate in rapid one-on-one Zoom dates with Harrow locals selected for your age range by quiz results, while everything stays on track thanks to a live host.
Prior to the event, there is a brief matching questionnaire to fill in — we use those answers to identify compatible Harrow singles for your rounds, giving the whole evening a better shot at real connection.
After all the rounds, we send out mutual matches — with privacy guaranteed for all non-mutual picks — and it is yours to follow up without any rush.
**Select your age group to secure your place:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=501.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Harrow&groupurlname=genuine-bonds-formed-over-weekend-brunch&ar=18-32&face_v=4.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=501.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Harrow&groupurlname=genuine-bonds-formed-over-weekend-brunch&ar=30-46&face_v=4.0)
- **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=501.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Harrow&groupurlname=genuine-bonds-formed-over-weekend-brunch&ar=40-58&face_v=4.0)
- **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=501.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Harrow&groupurlname=genuine-bonds-formed-over-weekend-brunch&ar=55+&face_v=4.0)
**⚠️ Do not skip this:** Rsvping here does not hold your place in the event, so use the link for your age range, complete sign-up, and submit the personality questionnaire — capacity is intentionally small so get in early, and both are needed — the RSVP alone counts for nothing.
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**Who it is for:**
- Singles across Harrow fed up with app fatigue and empty match queues and are ready for something that feels natural.
- Singles near Harrow done with the app treadmill that goes in circles and are ready for something genuine instead.
- Daters in the Harrow area who are tired of unread messages and dead-end conversations and value real conversation over curated profiles.
- First-timers living in Harrow moving on from matches that ghost after two messages and need a better way to meet people.
**Here is how the evening goes**
1. **Pick your age group** – by tapping the link for your age group, then take the brief personality quiz, since your spot is held only once this is done.
2. **Join Zoom** – by clicking the Zoom link at the event start time, no app is required since Zoom runs in your browser, and a friendly host manages everything once you are on.
3. **Do the rounds** – timed one-on-one speed dates with Harrow locals in your personality-matched group, while the host runs the clock so you can focus on the conversation, and the people in your rounds were sorted specifically for you.
4. **See your mutual connections** – mutual connections are confirmed and sent after the session, as privacy is guaranteed for all non-mutual selections, and then the rest is yours to decide entirely.
⭐ *"Finally something that is not swiping — real conversations with real people"* – Harrow single
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✨ Harrow singles worth meeting are in this event — pick your age group and sign up and the evening takes care of itself while places last. The host will see you shortly. 🍀 ✨
🏸Social Doubles - Sporting DLLM📍SilvertownTown 📶Mixed Ability
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/48735
**Game Description:**
Social fun mixed and beginner friendly badminton session based in East London.
Founded in 2024 delivering weekly badminton sessions 🏸
Please note even if session isn't full, there will attendees coming internally :)
Find more about us at @sportingdllm (IG)!
**Rules**
Mixed doubles up to 21!
always be friendly, respectful and match each other levels. We all started somewhere!
London Authentic Community Networking For Singles
**🎯 Online Dating Rounds Hosted for London Locals Curated Matches**
On the night, you'll rotate through quick private Zoom rounds alongside personality-matched London locals in your age group, while everything stays on track thanks to a live host.
On completing your sign-up, a quick compatibility quiz is part of registration — we use those answers to pair you intelligently with London locals, so your conversations have a better chance of going somewhere.
Once the rounds end, we reveal your mutual connections — but only if the feeling was mutual — and from that point you call the shots.
**Choose your age range below:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=501.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=London&groupurlname=genuine-bonds-formed-over-weekend-brunch&ar=18-32&face_v=4.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=501.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=London&groupurlname=genuine-bonds-formed-over-weekend-brunch&ar=30-46&face_v=4.0)
- **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=501.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=London&groupurlname=genuine-bonds-formed-over-weekend-brunch&ar=40-58&face_v=4.0)
- **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=501.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=London&groupurlname=genuine-bonds-formed-over-weekend-brunch&ar=55+&face_v=4.0)
**⚠️ Important:** An rsvp on this page is not a confirmed spot, so tap your age group link above, register fully, and complete the personality matching quiz — numbers are intentionally limited so register early, and that combination is your actual confirmation.
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**What you can expect**
1. **Complete registration** – through the age-specific link above, then finish the compatibility quiz, as both are needed to secure your spot.
2. **Click into Zoom** – at the event start time via your Zoom link, it runs in your browser so setup takes seconds, and a host is live and will walk you through everything.
3. **Meet your matches** – live one-on-one video rounds with London locals selected for your age group, as the host keeps everything smooth and well-timed, because every conversation has been set up to feel natural.
4. **Find your matches** – once the event closes we share mutual match results, since non-mutual choices are never shared with either party, and you reach out whenever you feel ready.
**Ideal if you are:**
- Daters calling London home who have had enough of swiping left and right with no results and are ready for a genuine first impression.
- Members near London fed up with swiping with nothing to show for it and want to talk to real people tonight.
- Individuals from the London area wanting to escape matches that fade out before meeting and are ready for something that feels natural.
**Event Details**
- **Format:** Online and live through a private Zoom session with host-managed video rounds throughout, paired by age bracket and quiz results throughout.
- **Where:** No travel required — on whatever device you prefer, just a webcam and a good internet connection, and any quiet space where you can focus for 90 minutes works.
- **Host:** A capable host runs the whole show so you do not have to think about format, freeing you up to be fully present in each round — from first round to final result it is all managed for you.
- **Duration:** Total time is around an hour and a half end to end, and it moves quickly.
⭐ *"Did not think I would enjoy it but — the matching was spot on"* – a London local
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✨ London singles worth meeting are in this event — secure your place via the link above and all the logistics are covered right now. See you on the other side. 🔥 ✨
Systemic & Family Constellations IN-PERSON Full-Day Workshop with Illi Adato
**You are invited to join a deep healing group process that extends beyond us as individuals into the wider 'field' of historical/ancestral influences, where our family's past traumas are seen, acknowledged, and attended to, so that they do not limit our well-being today.**
In these **short videos, our facilitator Illi Adato** explains the key aspects of the Systemic and Family Constellation approach to therapy and healing:
[https://www.facebook.com/LondonFamilyConstellations/videos](https://www.facebook.com/LondonFamilyConstellations/videos)
We shall meet at The Kailash Centre in St. Johns Wood, London NW8 for this month's group session, **open to all**.
Issue Holder and Representative spaces are available:
**For Representative (Participant) Booking £45:**
**[https://calendly.com/illiadato/in-person-constellations-representative](https://calendly.com/illiadato/in-person-constellations-representative)**[ ](https://calendly.com/illiadato/in-person-constellations-representative)
**For Issue Holder (Client) Booking £175:**
If you wish to attend as an Issue Holder at this workshop and have your own Constellation done please email your request to: [ih@londonconstellations.uk](ih@londonconstellations.uk)
**Please Note:** There are limited issue holder spaces available, please book early to avoid disappointment and wait for a confirmation email of your booking.
This workshop provides a perfect opportunity to experience the deep and insightful Systemic Constellations process. A unique and powerful therapeutic method for self-exploration, understanding core behaviors, removing blocks, and reintroducing movement and growth. It is used as a major resource in working through trauma and it can assist in depression treatment.
To read comments from participants in previous workshops click this link [https://bit.ly/33Asprs](https://bit.ly/33Asprs)
**WHAT ARE SYSTEMIC CONSTELLATIONS?**
The Systemic Constellations method is a unique therapeutic process of exploration of the forces that move us in life. Such forces often appear as difficulties or a sense of being 'stuck' in life, affecting our behavior, relationships, career, health/wellbeing, or even financial circumstances. This method provides a three-dimensional ‘map’ of one’s life as it is at present. It is a simple yet powerful way to explore entanglements and blockages in our personal life and in our family history. The method brings awareness and clarity into personal challenges by focusing the client on the root cause of such difficulties. Constellations provide an opening for a positive life shift and present ways for deep healing processes to occur.
**WHAT HAPPENS IN A CONSTELLATION SESSION?**
In Constellations work the ‘client’ is referred to as the ‘Issue Holder’.
The method uses workshop participants as ‘Representatives’ to stand in for key people in the client’s life such as family members, colleagues, partners, ex-partners etc., sometimes ‘abstract’ concepts such as an emotion, country of origin, religion, or destiny are also represented. All participants are invited to take part as Representatives. Workshop participants often report (see reviews: [https://bit.ly/33Asprs](https://bit.ly/33Asprs)) experiencing profound insights into their own lives by simply witnessing the process, regardless of how they choose to take part.
**WHY DOES THIS WORK?**
Scientific research shows that the experiences of your ancestors can determine your behavior today and affect future generations.\*\* Recent scientific research into DNA reveals that a component named epigenetics is embedding the effect of a traumatic experience by altering the genetic structure. It means that some of our behavior patterns can be attributed to traumatic events in your family history. This notion has always been one of the guiding principles of Systemic / Constellations Therapy, a form of work that is dedicated to exposing and dealing with issues emerging from our family system.
Our group provides a **safe space** where deep personal work is done and where maintaining confidentiality and respect for each other's privacy is paramount.
**\*\* DNA research paper and news article links:**
Discover - Grandma's Experiences Leave a Mark on Your Genes [https://bit.ly/3dLwEkK](https://bit.ly/3dLwEkK)
BBC News - "Memories" pass between generations [http://bbc.in/1dNShPe](http://bbc.in/1dNShPe)
**Facilitated by Illi Adato** MA Lon\. Inst\. SQHP\. Crt\(HYP\)\. Crt\(COACH\)\. C\-h\-a\-n\-g\-e\.co\.uk \- Systemic\, Organisational & Family Constellations member of ISCA \| Hypnotherapy Senior Member GHR \(UK\) & IHF \(USA\) \| Tune\-In Counselling \| Advanced NLP Therapeutic Specialist™ \|
Looking forward to another moving encounter!
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💬**Personal one-to-one counseling** can be combined with group work.
**Book here: [https://calendly.com/illiadato/1st-personal-session](https://calendly.com/illiadato/1st-personal-session)**
**VIDEO COURSES**
📌 Watch anytime \| 📩 Instant access after payment
Find all the videos here:
https://www.meetup.com/london-family-constellations/events/
**Becoming a Bridge - Working with Death As a Key Resource In Constellations** £19
Explore the transformative power of death in Systemic Constellations with Illi Adato in this recorded 1.5-hour video course. Designed for facilitators, practitioners, and those drawn to deep experiential learning, this session offers practical insights into holding space for loss and transition.
**Constellations, Systemic Principles & How They Affect Us - Video Crash Course** £6
Explore the hidden forces shaping your life with this **recorded mini-course** by Illi Adato. Learn the **Orders of Love**, uncover deep-rooted patterns, and experience a guided **HypnoConstellations™** process for personal healing.
Have questions? Reach out: office@londonconstellations.uk
BioInformatics Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Luton Local Dating For Verified Profiles
**💝 Speed Dating on Zoom for Luton Locals Host Guided — From Home**
Round by round, you'll cycle through focused short video rounds with Luton locals in your age group matched for you, with a live host coordinating every round.
When booking your spot, there is a short quiz about your personality and preferences — those results are used to pair you with compatible Luton locals, making every round feel more natural from the first minute.
Once the event finishes, we let mutual matches know — keeping your selections private otherwise — and you connect at whatever pace feels right to you.
**Select your age bracket to claim a spot:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=501.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Luton&groupurlname=genuine-bonds-formed-over-weekend-brunch&ar=18-32&face_v=4.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=501.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Luton&groupurlname=genuine-bonds-formed-over-weekend-brunch&ar=30-46&face_v=4.0)
- **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=501.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Luton&groupurlname=genuine-bonds-formed-over-weekend-brunch&ar=40-58&face_v=4.0)
- **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=501.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Luton&groupurlname=genuine-bonds-formed-over-weekend-brunch&ar=55+&face_v=4.0)
**⚠️ Spot not held yet:** An rsvp on this page is not a confirmed spot, so register through the age group link, complete the form, and take the two-minute personality quiz — capacity is restricted so act soon, and this is not optional — both steps are required.
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**The process**
1. **Register** – by clicking the link for your age range, then complete the short matching survey, because registration and quiz together hold your seat.
2. **Hop on** – by clicking the Zoom invite at the event time, works anywhere with a camera and internet, and everything from that point is handled by the host.
3. **Have your dates** – short timed video rounds with compatible Luton singles in your bracket, with the host managing every round transition, as the work of finding compatible people was done for you.
4. **Receive your matches** – once the event closes we share mutual match results, and everything non-mutual stays confidential between you and us, and you reach out whenever you feel ready.
**Best suited to:**
- Daters near Luton leaving behind shallow connections that never lead anywhere and value real conversation over curated profiles.
- Locals locally in Luton finished with app fatigue and empty match queues and want real chemistry over profile photos.
- Returners within Luton finished with the app treadmill that goes in circles and want to try something that actually works.
- Anyone across Luton who no longer want swiping with nothing to show for it and want actual face-to-face conversation.
- Members calling Luton home finished with swiping left and right with no results and are after something more than a swipe can offer.
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✨ Meet Luton singles from home — click your age bracket and sign up and we will set the rest up for you right now. The evening starts the moment you register. 🌙 ✨
COASTAL £5 WALK: 🌳🌲🌿 HASTINGS to BEXHILL on SEA
COSTAL WALK followed by SOCIALISING with CHEAP FOOD and DRINKS in a convivial pub atmosphere.
**WALK START POINT: HASTINGS Station** (National Rail). Look for Ken with the Kens Events/Meetup Flag/Badge outside the station.
WALK ROUTE: Hastings Station to Bexhill on Sea primarily along the coast.
WALK DISTANCE: Approx 5 miles.
WALK END POINT: A large pub in Bexhill on Sea (The Picture Playhouse) near Bexhill Station
WALK STOP OUT POINT: Always close to bus routes.
**After today's (Sunday 31 May) walk, some members will return to Hastings and stay overnight at the Travelodge in Hastings, in order to join our 7 mile (approx.) circular Saxon Shore Way hike and Hastings Country Park on Monday 1st June.**
BREATHE FRESH AIR: Give up the city streets for a day and improve your overall fitness levels on a green or coastal walk.
**Social Event**:
Our walks are social walks, where the emphasis is on meeting new people, enjoying nature, healthy exercise, and fresh air. Our walks are not interrupted with running commentaries or historical lectures, although occasionally features of significance may be pointed out. As such our walks will be continuous with few stops and it is your responsibilty to keep walkers ahead in view and to follow the direction of the walk. We always end the walk at a pub where the socialising can continue. *Be sure to join us in the pub for the whole experience!*
COST: Free for members (who show their Ken's Events Membership card). For others there is a £5 fee for this event.
Scroll down to bottom of page to see disclaimer and notice of risks.
WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK?
For a list of future walks go to[ http://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/](https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/)
Please post no pre-event messages unless you are posting something relevant for the whole group and only post photos of other members with their consent.
Kens Events also has a Facebook Page, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
[http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events](http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events)
Instagram Page
[Kenswalks](https://www.instagram.com/weekendgreenwalks/)
Twitter
[@KenEvents](http://www.twitter.com/KenEvents)
Kens Events also has a Facebook Group that you can join.
[http://www.facebook.com/groups/Kensevents](http://www.facebook.com/groups/kensevents)
For weekday and evening walks join Ken's Weekday and Evenings Walking Group. [(https://www.meetup.com/KENS-WEEKDAY-EVENING-WALKS/)](https://www.meetup.com/KENS-WEEKDAY-EVENING-WALKS/)
RAIN POLICY: Light rain is not usually a problem . However if torrentail rain is forecast, please check back to this webpage on the day of the event around 3 hours before the start for the latest update.
Tell your friends you are going!
Unfortunately no large dogs and small children are permitted on these walks.
**NOTICE of RISKS applicable for all walks:**
Please dress appropriately for weather and terrain conditions.
Only wear good sturdy shoes, with ankle support, and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit for this walk and able to walk for at least 8 miles. This walk is suitable for the average experienced hill walker. Expect some hills. Do not attend this walk if you do not fit that description or if you have a medical condition (especially heart and/or lung conditions) that may impact upon your capability of completing the walk.
These walks are city walks and countryside walks where all the usual risks of injury during such walks apply resulting from interactions with road traffic, joggers, cyclists, e-scooters,other members of the public, animals (farm, domestic and wild), plants (allergic reactions), uneven surfaces, including portruding tree roots and potholes and there may be low overhanging branches.
In these walks we cross busy roads, use towpaths alongside water, bridlepaths, country lanes and sometimes ill defined paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Some tracks may be muddy and slippery, and conditions may be wet and icy. The walk leader is not and does not purport to be a professional guide, or a medical professional, but is instead a like minded individual who also enjoys hill walking and who is familiar with the intended route.
Do not attend this walk unless you accept and consent to the above risks. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself.
**DISCAIMER**
All Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here
[https://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/](https://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/)
to find out more about Kens Events/Walks and click on 'read more' to see full disclaimer.
Explore Christianity & enjoy Lunch
**Do you enjoy discussing life's big questions?**
Then this group is for you! Open for three weeks only.
**Christianity explored** is an informal and relaxed three-week discussion group. We will read a short book (21 pages) from the famous book, the Bible and have discussions. It's for anyone who wants to think about the meaning of life.
**If you are open-minded and want to discuss life questions from a new perspective, then come join us!**
Come ready to listen, ask, laugh and enjoy socialising and chatting in a relaxed environment at our beautiful venue free of charge.
No knowledge of Christianity or the bible is required to attend. **You can ask any questions**, or simply sit and listen. You will not be asked to read, pray or speak. Join us if you would like to meet others and be part of this three-week reading group.
Dates: Every Tuesday for three weeks
Venue: Inspire St James Church, EC1R 0EA
\*\*Lunch will be provided from the lovely Noodle Brat restaurant \*\* £5 donations suggested.
Look forward to see you!
High Intermediate & Above LEBC 3-hrs Doubles Session
***Important that you turn on your Meetup Notification for messaging!***
**New fees from 17 January 2026**:
* Doubles Session Fee (3 hours): £14.00
* Late Cancellation Fee (4–24 hours’ notice before session start): 50% of full fee
* No-Show Fee (less than 4 hours’ notice or failure to attend): 100% of full fee
* ***Late cancellations or no-shows will also incur a fee, regardless of waitlist status***
**Payment**:- £14 (for 3hrs of badminton)
* This can be made by cash on the day
or by bank transfer to
**Sort Code: 23-05-80**
**account: 55411069**
Name: **London East Badminton Club**
Please ensure that you use your **Meetup name** and the **session date** as **reference**. This is so we can match the payment to you...thanks.
**About the session**
This session is for **High Intermediate and advanced players** looking to challenge themselves with competitive play using high-quality feather shuttlecocks. If you're a beginner, improver or intermediate player, we warmly invite you to join our other sessions tailored to your skill level and schedule. Come elevate your game in a dynamic and engaging environment!
Please note, games must end promptly just before 5:00 PM
The venue is approx. 10 mins walk from Leyton Station (turn left as you exit station and then make a right at Drapers Field towards Temple Mill Lane).
If you're coming from Stratford Station, walk through Westfield towards Waitrose. Take the exit on the right called Celebration Avenue. Follow the road for several minutes and you will come to the entrance of the school on Temple Mill Lane which is on the right hand side. Still can't find it, call me on 07545 596305
If you are driving, there is a car park opposite the school. ***Please check parking fee*** There are also places in Leyton area that you can park for free. Please check road signages for timings.
Simple "If" Rules:
* If you want to attend, you must RSVP
* If you want to bring a friend you MUST RSVP for them
* If you do not RSVP, you will be turned away
Please respect the session limit, they are for your own good as over crowdedness means less games for you!
**Important Note:**
Event is for **18 years and above only** to comply with Chobham Academy's safeguarding policy. You are responsible for your own safety and belongings. London East Badminton Club and Chobham Academy management are not liable for any injuries, lost items, or other incidents.
Rabble - Fitness Through Games!
A Rabble session is 1 hour of fun and social team games.
Each game disguises high-intensity intervals within the rules, giving you an effective, all-body workout without even realising it.
We play a bunch of different games at each session (like British Bulldog, Capture the Flag, Dodgeball, Frisbee and many more), and every class is different.
Sessions are open to all, no matter your sporting ability. Each game is explained before we start, so there's no need to have played any of the games before.
Come solo or bring friends! And stay at the end for the social part!
Who knew getting fit could be this fun?
**TO BOOK**:
It's essential that you book onto sessions via our website, using the link below; due to restrictions on games and preparation times we cannot accept walk-ins, or late arrivals.
[https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/](https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/)
Use the code **FREEPLAY** to get your first game free!
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We play every:
* Monday in Finsbury Park (19:00 - 20:00)
* Tuesday in Shoreditch (19:00 - 20:00)
* Wednesdays in Elephant & Castle (19:00-20:00)
* Saturday in Southwark Park (10:30 - 11:30)
* Saturday in Finsbury Park (11:00 - 12:00)
* Sunday in Clapham Common - Exact Location is here : https://what3words.com/drums.yards.early
We hope to see you playing soon!
PS. We've got a group of dedicated regulars, so numbers are often much higher than Meetup might suggest. Sign up at: [https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/](https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/)
**Love Rabble**
Outdoor Coffee Chat: Sprituality, Consciousness & The Unknown
Time is precious. Here we cherish non-boring big picture chats and interactions that are fully engaging, soulfully enriching, inspiring, and leave you a bit wiser than when you arrived. In that spirit (mind the pun!), today’s fully hosted laid back social coffee chat will offer a perfect haven for the inquisitive and curious **independent big picture thinkers** drawn to the mysteries of life, the universe and unknown.
An adrenaline caffeine infused fun afternoon of thought-provoking causal chats exploring spirituality/consciousness and related interconnected topics spanning **philosophy,** **neuroscience**, **parapsychology,** **paranormal.** **cosmology** and **noetic sciences** over a mug of sweet coffee (or amazin value Chardonnay!)
Chaired by me - a former Reuters journalist & published empirical researcher exploring spirituality topics in pursuant of the "truth" since a teenager, there'll be no strict structure - a relaxed friendly space to openly chat, exchange ideas & experiences without judgement, but I'll preside to promote inclusivity and zone in on specifics to avoid people digressing onto unrelated tangents to ensure like all of our events - particpants derive maximum utlity and engagement from attending.
We’ll touch on everything from the limits of scientific understanding to exploring the unexplained using practical fun exploratory divination practices drawing on elements of **psychology, metaphysics, epistemology** and **statistical** **probability** of rare events as we do so.
Whether you're a practicing "spiritualist", a curious skeptic, or just someone who loves deep conversation on **life’s big questions**, you’ll hopefully walk away more enlightened with some practical tips you can start applying and inspired to explore more!
As well as illuminating chats to guide self-reflection, obviously no sprituality event woul be complete without practical tools so there'll be FREE Tarot & I-Ching readings, demonstrations of meditation method to activate super powerful gamma brain waves, and pyschic tests for a bit of fun, laughter & intrigue!
**Sample of conversational threads** might include: Are we mere organisms pursuing biological survival or does consciousness exist beyond neurons firing in our brains? What explains peoples' paranormal experiences? What would reality look like If our brains were limitless? Declassified CIA files show that as as well as mind control experiments, the US govt employed mediums and remote viewers. If all mumbo jumbo then why? Is Nirvana just a fantasy of deluded people? Does everything happen for a reason?
To clarify - we define spirituality here as an exploration of consciousness, Donald Rumsfeld's unknown unknowns and undiscovered aspects of reality, NOT religion. After all, as my philosophy professor once rightly postulated to me: "If God created Adam, who created God Lucas?" Yep - that inconvenient flaw **debunks every fairytale religion** out there including the oldest religion of them all - paganism - so why is witchcraft still practised outside of **Hogwarts** today?
I may also share the latest peer reviewed empirical evidence surrounding **paranormal** and **consciousness** phenomena.
**=== POTENTIAL CONVERSATION STARTERS ===**
1. Does consciousness survive death or is Cambridge Astrophysics Professor Brian Cox right in asserting if **ghosts** existed then particle accelerators at CERN would have already detected ghost molecules making Ouija boards kids play? Are Poltergiests 100% hoax? Brain scans indicate thalamocortical circuits in our brain (pathways in the parietal cortex & central lateral thalamus) drive **consciousness -** so how can spirit/mind live on after **brain death**?
2. Is **synchronicity/coincidence** simply randomness disguised in the eye of the beholder or can what Einstein called “spooky action at a distance" (quantum entanglement) explain it? Molecular Biologists have shown that just like plants - our cells give off resonant frequencies between 10 & 180 kilohertz - could this be a source of non-verbal communication like telepathy?
3. Given **neuroscience**'s infancy with much yet undiscovered - could mediation help access functions outside of our BAU alpha & beta brain wave states? Can **Kundalini yoga** boost **DMT** (dimethyltryptamine) naturally vs drugs like ayahuasca, mushrooms, LSDand if so by what mechanism? Do the artifically created neural signatures using magnetic stimulation observed during mystical experiences debunk them? Is the Maharishi Effect real?
4. Are clairvoyants and mediums just good people readers or are they really able to access time and space in non-linear ways? Is Tyler Henry the real deal or just faking it? Was **Abraham Lincolm** precognizant when he dreamt his own fatal assignation?
5. The laws of statistical probability, Drake Equation & common sense tells us there is other non-microbial life out there. So what explains the Fermi Paradox? Was that 1976 WOW signal aliens? How about the recent strange bahaviour of Boyajian's star or Oumuamua/Atlas interstella object that has just entered our solar system?
6. Could metaverse explain deja vu & reincarnation vs theories from the **psychology** literature (Mandela Effect?) or do we just live in a **simulation** as **Elon Musk** proposes?
7. **Stephen Hawking** once said: "The past, like the future, is indefinite and exists only as a spectrum of possibilities" If matter only manifests when observed as the double slit experiments shows, does that mean everything is consciousness? Does the discovery of *quantum superposition /* disappearing neutrons imply **parallel universes**?
8. Do NDEs suggest something beyond physicality? Were Steve Jobs final words "Oh wow. Oh wow. Oh wow" before he died (New York Times) visions of an afterlife or just neurochemical changes / drugs playing tricks?
9. Can photons omitted by our bodies explain auras that people see?
10. Given the irrefutable scientific evidence for evolution at both micro and macro scale, denying it is basically delusional as thinking the earth is flat. But could panspermia explain the origin of life
11. Could limits in our understanding of quantum physics, space and time explain paranormal experiences?
12. What existed before the **big bang** \- how do you get something from "nothing"? I believe our reality is the product of a black hole\. What you reckon?
***So how do we get to the "truth"?***
Both in my journalism days and applying the most advanced empirical research techniques in my client consulting work - it becomes clear the truth is often elusive. No matter how much we triangulate evidence - we can only provide part answers. "All models are wrong, but some are useful" George Box
What we think we know and reality diverge leading to that great **paradox of knowledge.** And as the boundary between knowns and unknown converge, we end up with cognitive dissonance and more questions.
In that spirit - every credible philosopher & scientist acknowledges - we'll never get to the complete truth but could **experimental methods** get us closer to it? A balanced approach guided by Immanuel Kant's pragmatism and Aristotle's deductive reasoning seems the most rationale framework here but are there any other methodologies? How about the **"spirituality"** toolkit?
**=== RENDEZVOUS POINT ===**
We will meet in the outside part of the cafe in Regent’s Park - I will post in commrents exactly what table we are at. I'll be wearing a **Starwars identifier** and will share mobile hotline just before event start and table number/location.
Lucas - The Unenlightened Desperately Seeking Answer
🎲 Sunday brunch & board games! Geekstraveganza @ The Veg Box Cafe
**Geekstraveganza** is a fun, friendly gathering for good company, tasty vegan food, and board/card games! We’ll have plenty to play, but feel free to bring your own.
🎟️ **Free entry**, just RSVP!
🗓 **Sunday** 31 May 2026 🕙 11:30 – 16:00
📍 [The Veg Box Cafe](https://thevegboxcafe.co.uk/london/) - [136 Marylebone Rd, NW1 5PH](https://maps.app.goo.gl/PkJhoX5qJpNNb3we8)
*💬 [Group chat](https://londonvegannetwork.netlify.app/Geekstraveganza) in the **London Vegan Network** community on WhatsApp*
🤓 Everyone’s welcome: regulars are happy to teach, and hosts can introduce you or suggest games. **Drop in anytime**; new games start as people arrive.
🤤 The venue hosts us for free, so please grab some food or drinks from the **100% vegan kitchen and bar** to support them.
🚉 Closest stations: **Baker Street** and **Marylebone**
➡️ Find us in one of the **seating areas upstairs** (or sometimes both!)
🐶 **Dog-friendly**, so furry friends are welcome too!
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June 2026 AWS Columbus - Topic to be announced
Topic to be announced.
**THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/
**DIRECTIONS**
Franklin University
Fisher Hall
300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8
Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map.
NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
**Latest Dojo Location!**
**Knotty Pine Brewing**
1765 W 3rd Ave,
Columbus, OH 43212
We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works
Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead.
We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community.
https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9
Azure CBUS June
Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!!
https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/
Wild Ohio: The Best of Our Natural Heritage. Jim McCormac
June 17, 2026: Worthington Library. Wild Ohio: The Best of Our Natural Heritage. Jim McCormac. Worthington, Ohio. 7 pm.
QA or The Highway 2026
QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry.
This is a ticketed event please register here:
https://www.qaorthehwy.com/
Featured Keynote Speakers:
**Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\.
**Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.
Columbus PHP: Monthly Meetup
Our monthly PHP meetup.
A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm
DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
**Latest Dojo Location!**
**Knotty Pine Brewing**
1765 W 3rd Ave,
Columbus, OH 43212
We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works
Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead.
We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community.
https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9



























