Bird Watching

Are you looking for a relaxed, social way to enjoy wine without the snobbery in the heart of West Norwood, perfect for locals? Am no wine expert, yet love bringing people together from all walks of life for great conversations, fun, great vibes and meeting new people. Am excited to be organising a simple but fun well-structured wine & cheese tasting. Most of our members attend events solo, so please do join us we are a friendly bunch. Join us for a **guided but casual wine & cheese tasting**, designed for curious drinkers, food lovers, and anyone who enjoys good conversation in a friendly atmosphere. Depending how it goes we may organise a monthly event as we explore a new theme, tasting **4 carefully selected wines paired with 4 complementary cheeses**, plus a welcome drink and tasting extras. No wine knowledge needed — just bring your palate. ### What’s Included ✔ Welcome sparkling wine ✔ 4-wine tasting flight includes ✔ 4 curated cheese pairings ✔ Bread, crackers & accompaniments ✔ Tasting card to guide you ✔ Relaxed, social hosting Socialising Meeting new people Coming out of your comfort zone Making new friends **Examples of wine on the day** 1. **Sparkling** – Prosecco or Cava 2. **White** – Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay 3. **Light Red** – Pinot Noir 4. **Full Red** – Malbec or Côtes du Rhône **Paired with examples of chesses on the day** | Soft & creamy | Brie, Camembert | | ------------- | --------------- | | Fresh | Goat’s cheese | | Semi-hard | Comté, Gruyère | | Hard & aged | Cheddar, Manchego | | Blue (optional) | Stilton, Gorgonzola | ### Format * Mingle & welcome drink * Guided tasting in rounds * Group discussion & voting * Social time at the end ### Perfect For • Friends • Solo guests • Couples • Wine beginners • Food lovers • Anyone who enjoys sociable evenings ### Tickets Non refundable unless cancelled **£30 early bird** **£35 standard** Limited spaces — booking essential. *** ## Background music, for get social vibes, mingle and get chatting ### Social Finish * 90s & 00s feel-good (lightly) * Motown classics * Easy danceable grooves **Venue** My Pop Events 4 Knights Hill SE27 0TY London Email contact@getasociallife.co.uk My number just in case 07957320516

**Who We Are** Early Bird Speakers is one of London's best public speaking club for beginners and experienced speakers alike. Our fast-paced, engaging meetings help members develop confidence and refine their speaking skills in a supportive environment. **What to Expect** Each meeting follows a structured format with three key segments: * **Prepared Speeches** – Members deliver speeches based on projects that enhance skills like storytelling, persuasion, and vocal variety. * **Impromptu Speaking (Table Topics)** – Participants practice thinking on their feet with 1–2 minute speeches on surprise topics. * **Evaluations** – Constructive feedback is given to foster continuous improvement. **Why Join Us?** * A **diverse and welcoming** community, including professionals, entrepreneurs, artists, and more. * **Energetic and engaging** sessions designed to make learning enjoyable. * A **structured yet fun** experience that builds confidence and skill. * Optional **post-meeting coffee or breakfast** for networking and socialising. * Each meeting is attend by 30-50 people **Whether you’re terrified of public speaking or already confident at the mic,** this club is the place to grow. From first-time speakers to experienced presenters — everyone has something to gain here. **Meeting Details** 📍 **Where:** Freemasons' Hall, 60 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5AZ 🕖 **When:** Every Thursday at 7:00AM - 8:45 AM (Please try to be on time as reception downstairs will close shortly after the meeting has started) Join us for free as a guest! Feel free to sign up on Meetup or **simply show up on Thursday.** Whatever your speaking ability, you'll find a warm and supportive atmosphere to grow your skills. 📩 **Questions?** Send us a message on meetup, visit [www.earlybirdspeakers.com](http://www.earlybirdspeakers.com/) or e-mail us on membership@earlybirdspeakers.com

Are you looking for a relaxed, social way to enjoy wine without the snobbery in the heart of West Norwood, perfect for locals? Am no wine expert, yet love bringing people together from all walks of life for great conversations, fun, great vibes and meeting new people. Am excited to be organising a simple but fun well-structured wine & cheese tasting. Most of our members attend events solo, so please do join us we are a friendly bunch. Join us for a **guided but casual wine & cheese tasting**, designed for curious drinkers, food lovers, and anyone who enjoys good conversation in a friendly atmosphere. Depending how it goes we may organise a monthly event as we explore a new theme, tasting **4 carefully selected wines paired with 4 complementary cheeses**, plus a welcome drink and tasting extras. No wine knowledge needed — just bring your palate. ### What’s Included ✔ Welcome sparkling wine ✔ 4-wine tasting flight includes ✔ 4 curated cheese pairings ✔ Bread, crackers & accompaniments ✔ Tasting card to guide you ✔ Relaxed, social hosting Socialising Meeting new people Coming out of your comfort zone Making new friends **Examples of wine on the day** 1. **Sparkling** – Prosecco or Cava 2. **White** – Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay 3. **Light Red** – Pinot Noir 4. **Full Red** – Malbec or Côtes du Rhône **Paired with examples of chesses on the day** | Soft & creamy | Brie, Camembert | | ------------- | --------------- | | Fresh | Goat’s cheese | | Semi-hard | Comté, Gruyère | | Hard & aged | Cheddar, Manchego | | Blue (optional) | Stilton, Gorgonzola | ### Format * Mingle & welcome drink * Guided tasting in rounds * Group discussion & voting * Social time at the end ### Perfect For • Friends • Solo guests • Couples • Wine beginners • Food lovers • Anyone who enjoys sociable evenings **PLEASE RSVP ONLY ONCE YOU HAVE MADE PAYMENT, IF YOU RSVP WITHOUT MAKING PAYMENT YOUR RSVP WILL CHANGE TO NOT GOING.** **PLEASE PAY VIA LINK AT GET A SOCIAL LIFE MEETUP BELOW** [Wine & Cheese Tasting In West Norwood , Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 7:00 PM | Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/passionate-about-travelling-food-and-events/events/313006555/?eventOrigin=notifications&notificationId=%3Cinbox%3E%2112493109-1769101236069) ### Tickets Non refundable unless cancelled **£30 early bird** **£35 standard** Limited spaces — booking essential. *** ## Background music, for get social vibes, mingle and get chatting ### Social Finish * 90s & 00s feel-good (lightly) * Motown classics * Easy danceable grooves **Venue** My Pop Events 4 Knights Hill SE27 0TY London Email contact@getasociallife.co.uk My number just in case 07957320516

**Welcome to StitchUp** – a welcoming social group that embraces individuals of all skill levels, providing a shared space for crafting in a social setting. **Bring your current project**, whether it's knitting, quilting, embroidery, or any other textile craft. Work on your project or piece while having a chat with us. Some people knit, some people mend or just join the conversations. If you are starting new, I’m sure we can give you tips, but generally this is not a class or workshop and you will have to bring your own materials. Also keep in mind that we sometimes don't have a table, so something that requires table space might be difficult to do. **Background** – StitchUp began among friends with a shared love for textile crafts, evolving into a thriving group with regular meetups. Unfortunately, the group faced a decline during the COVID-19 pandemic but we would now like to revive these regular meetings in a social, in-person setting. **Tickets** – There is a small ticket price to partially cover the costs for the use of this platform. I do not earn any money from this. Extra money will go back into the group.

A most beautiful 10 mile circular walk in Bedfordshire taking in delightful Woburn with over 200 listed buildings, Woburn Abbey and many glimpses of all the wildlife at Woburn Deer Park and also Woburn Safari Park ! Let's go with the flow ! Things to bring : packed lunch, water, snacks etc and waterproof jacket and walking shoes/boots/trainers. Train : 9.56am from Euston arrives at Woburn Sands at 10.56am with a change of train at Bletchley. For group train tickets : meet in front of Platform 8 at Euston at 9.30am Train ticket: Return to Woburn Sands Or you may decide to drive. Walk starts by 11.05am. Meetup fee £5 payable in cash or in advance by bank transfer. You should have adequate and appropriate insurance for this type of activity and be able to walk 2.5 miles per hour. We will stop for a drink towards the end of the walk. The train back will most likely be at around 5.15pm. Please only post photos of others with their consent. My no is 07714250849.

You can expect a friendly introduction to the sport, but in all honesty you will dive in at the deep end to learn UWR. Please bring swimwear and an open mind and expectation to have fun. We can lend an UWR hat, snorkle, mask and fins. Although if you have them already it is better to bring your own. Expect to swim, dive to 4m depth, hold your breath longer than you thought you could, be involved in drills and games. It is full contact and you will be wrestling other players to take the ball and pass to your team or score a goal. Please get on touch with questions or intent to attend prior to session so that we can support with kit etc.

## 🥾 **Mid week wander, Vauxhall to Victoria Walk** Join us on a friendly **urban adventure through London’s iconic landmarks and hidden green spaces**. Starting from **Vauxhall Underground Station**, we’ll wander through **Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens** and **Archbishop’s Park**, then cross the **Westminster Bridge** for skyline views of Big Ben and the **Palace of Westminster**. We’ll pause in **Deans Yard** beside **Westminster Abbey**, stroll through the serene **College Garden**, **St John’s Gardens**, and **Millbank Gardens**, then follow leafy paths through **Pimlico** and the **Churchill Gardens Wildflower Meadow**. The route continues via elegant **Warwick Square** before finishing at **Victoria Station**, just in time for an optional celebratory drink at **The Willow Walk Pub**. A relaxed, social 10 km stroll, perfect for meeting like-minded Londoners. *** ### 🕘 Schedule & Meeting Info **Start:** 18:30 – Vauxhall Underground Station (Lambeth Place Exit) **End:** Victoria Station (optional drinks at The Willow Walk Pub) **Distance:** 10 km **Duration:** ≈ 3 hours **Grade:** Beginner 🥾 **Pace:** Relaxed and social, with plenty of photo stops *** ### 🎒 What to Bring ✅ Comfortable walking shoes or trainers ✅ Warm layers & waterproof jacket – winter weather can change quickly ✅ Water & snacks ✅ Contactless or Travelcard for travel *** ### 💬 What to Expect Join a welcoming community of Londoners, expats and solo adventurers for this easy, social walk through historic and scenic parts of London. No hiking boots required — just bring good vibes and festive cheer! 🧭 Led by qualified and insured GO London Hiking leaders experienced in group management and urban navigation. *** ### 📲 Stay Connected 📱 WhatsApp: 07968585224 📩 Mailing List: [Go London](https://www.golondonhiking.co.uk/contact) 🌐 Website: [www.golondonhiking.co.uk](https://www.golondonhiking.co.uk) 🎟️ Eventbrite Page: [GO London Events](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/go-london-hiking-17576718759) 📸 Instagram: [@golondonhiking](https://www.instagram.com/golondonhiking/) 👍 Facebook Page: [Go London Adventure](https://www.facebook.com/GoLondonAdventure/) 👥 Facebook Group: [Go London Hiking](https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoLondonHiking/) ### London, London urban hike, guided walk London, Vauxhall to Victoria walk, South Bank walk, Westminster Bridge walk, London parks walk, New Year’s Eve things to do London, London social walk, meetup hiking group, GO London Hiking, walking events London, outdoor social London, winter walk London

Discover tango in a truly magical setting at St Matthew’s Church. An open-level class where music, movement and connection meet. No partner needed — just curiosity and a desire to dance. Come explore tango beyond steps, in a warm, welcoming space where the embrace leads the way.

Дюны Северного моря и национальный парк Norfolk Broads — неповторимое и особенное путешествие, которое обязан совершить каждый, хоть раз в жизни😍! Мы отправляемся на **побережье северного Норфолка**, которое славится первозданной природной красотой. Возможно, именно поэтому его облюбовали **тюлени🦭**, обитающие здесь круглый год. Грациозные в воде и немного неуклюжие на суше, с трогательными мордочками, огромные самцы, изящные самочки и крохотные детеныши🦭 — весь пляж просто усыпан животными, а воздух наполнен их криками. Ещё местечко **Horsey Gap** прославилось тем, что в 2015 году на его пляже родились первые в мире официально зарегистрированные тюлени-двойняшки. Вы можете наблюдать за морскими созданиями со специально оборудованных смотровых площадок или отважиться и подойти как можно ближе. Но не стоит забывать, что на суше тюлени чувствуют себя уязвимо, а потому необходимо обращать внимание на обозначения огороженных участков, созданных ради безопасности как людей, так и животных. Нас ждет потрясающее зрелище, которое подарит море впечатлений, эмоций и множество замечательных фотографий📸. После неспешной прогулки мы пообедаем в пабе🍲 [Nelson Head](http://thenelsonhead.com/) и отправимся в крупнейший водный заповедник Европы – Национальный парк **Norfolk Broads**. Его площадь составляет 303 квадратных километра, а ландшафт состоит из сплетения 7 рек и более 60 озер. Парк славится птичьими заповедниками, в которых можно увидеть сов (сипуха), выпь, зимородков. Для детального исследования Norfolk Broads предусмотрены пешие маршруты, велосипедные дорожки, аренда лодок и катеров, в том числе для рыбалки. Мы совершим прогулку на **речном круизном лайнере⛴️**, продолжительностью полтора-два часа. Во время путешествия вы можете наблюдать с верхней палубы за прекрасными пейзажами заповедника, а также виднеющимися то тут, то там небольшими церквушками, старинными домиками с соломенными крышами, амбарами и ветряными мельницами, которые стали своего рода визитной карточкой этих мест📸. Кроме того, есть большая вероятность встретиться с «хозяевами тростниковых зарослей» – выдрами, оленями, зайцами и множеством птиц🕊️. Если спуститься в гостиную на нижнюю палубу лайнера, можно прекрасно отдохнуть за чашкой чая или кофе с десертом в полностью укомплектованном баре. Небольшие размеры нашего очаровательного лайнера позволяют ему изучать самые отдаленные уголки многогранной Англии. Находясь в графстве Норфолк, получаешь удовольствие от самого факта пребывания в этом удивительном и прекрасном месте, полном архитектурных, исторических и природных достопримечательностей. 📝План поездки: 📍**08:45 Встреча** у отеля **[Ibis London City Hotel](https://goo.gl/maps/ucQmtxqwjZs)**, 5 Commercial St, E1 6BF (рядом со станцией Aldgate East Station) 📍12:00 — 13:00 Артезианское кафе [The Galley Horning](https://www.thegalleyhorning.co.uk/), домики с соломенными крышами и прогулка вдоль реки 📍13:00 — 14:30 Речной круиз по Norfolk Broads ([от £10](http://www.southern-comfort.co.uk/public-river-trips)) 📍14:30 Отправление и предзаказ еды в [Nelson Head](http://thenelsonhead.com/) 📍15:00 — 15:30 Обед, по желанию можете взять еду с собой и устроить пикник на дюнах 📍15:30 — 16:45 Прогулка вдоль дюн Северного моря (Horsey Gap) в поисках тюленей 📍16:45 Отправление 📍19:45 London, Aldgate East Продолжительность путешествия зависит от погодных условий и дорожных пробок. *** 🎁Включено в бронирование: ⚜️Аудиогид на русском ⚜️Тур-менеджер, говорящий на русском и английском языках ⚜️Транспорт, организация мероприятия ⚜️Профессиональный водитель с курсами IAM/RoSPA ⚜️Администрация и помощь во время путешествия ⚜️НДС и все налоги, комиссия платежной системы (карта/банк/PayPal) *** 🙅🏼‍♀️Не включено: ❌Входные билеты: цены указаны в плане путешествия ❌Питание во время путешествия: индивидуальный выбор ❌Трансфер в место встречи и после завершения поездки ❌Остановки автобуса для посадки/высадки пассажиров по пути следования ❌[Страховка](https://www.coverwise.co.uk/) в случае травм, потери багажа и личных вещей, отмены тура в последнюю минуту ❌[Evebus Club](https://evebus.com/ru/evebus-club/) – переносы броней без потерь, [выбор посадочного](https://evebus.com/ru/seating-plan) места ❌Экскурсовод: £20 с человека при условии набора группы от 6-ти участников *** 🎒Что взять с собой: ✅Сапоги ✅Воду/еду по желанию ✅Фотокамеру и зарядку для телефона ✅Хорошее настроение 🙂 ✳️Обо всем остальном мы позаботимся. Поэтому просто явитесь в указанное время и место и наслаждайтесь поездкой😉! 📩Этот тур, как и все путешествия Evebus, может быть организован в частном порядке! Для участия в индивидуальных поездках, пожалуйста, обращайтесь на info@evebus.com с пометкой «Тур на заказ».

Have you ever wondered what mysteries lie out there outside the earth? If so, this may be the right event for you. Welcome to the London Society’s first stargazing event where all of this is possible. thanks to ‘The Baker Street Irregular Astronomers’, we’ll be able to gaze at the mysteries through their telescopes pin pointed at their discoveries made. With this particular event and during the evening, we should be able to gaze at Jupiter near the stars ‘Castor’ & ‘Pollux’ including its 4 moons, Uranus near the Plediades star cluster, Lunar x & Lunar V optical illusion, the leo triplet consisting of the M65 & M66 galaxies and the NGC 3628 hamburger galaxy, M81 Bode’s galaxy, the M82 Cigar galaxy, the M101 pinwheel galaxy and the Virgo cluster. Here is the itinerary for the evening: 7:15pm - 7:30pm: Await the members 7:30pm - 8pm: Depart to the destination 8pm onwards: Gaze at the mysteries through the telescopes and the naked eye. I don’t accept donations for this event as this is completely free rather if you do enjoy this event, feel free to give the group who provided their telescopes a follow on Facebook at https://m.facebook.com/groups/132196206819659/?locale=en_GB and one day, you might go on your own accord or gain knowledge on outer space. WHAT - STARGAZING
WHERE TO MEET - Outside Camden Town Station
WHEN - 7:15pm - 10pm
NEAREST STATION - Camden Town station
REQUIREMENTS - Just your good behaviour is all
 Disclaimers: Please be on your best behaviour and respect one another. This group doesn’t tolerate any misbehaviour and misconduct. Should such a thing take place, you will be removed. Whenever an event takes place, I will cut off contact 20 minutes after the event commences. If you message even 1 minute after the cut off time, I won’t be available as I’m conducting the event. There will be photography and videography by myself so if you are photo conscious and/or do not want to be in the video, do kindly inform me and I’ll try my utmost best to not involve you in the picture. Let’s all be responsible but please be aware you come at your own risk. Do be mindful of your possessions, belongings and most importantly, your safety. The ‘London society of explorers’ accept no risk of liability at this event.

Get ready to bring your sketchbook and art supplies for a chilled café sketching session! There'll also be a movie hangout afterwards! You're free to just attend the sketching session. If you'd like to come to the movie hangout, scroll down for more info. No matter your skill level lets grab a coffee and unleash our creativity into our sketchbooks. There's no formal guidance, you'll be free to get on with your own drawings/personal art projects while being able to connect with other local artists. You're welcome to join in on the group conversations or quietly get on with your art studies whatever your preference. A few basic drawing supplies (pencils, colouring pencils, erasers etc) will be provided but please bring your own sketchbook / tablet / paper / something to draw on! After the sketching session at approx 5:15pm, we will make our way to The Garden Cinema in Covent Garden for 6:30pm to see the Wes Anderson film ***The Grand Budapest Hotel.*** The film starts promptly at 6:30pm - approx 8:20pm. I've booked seat D7 so make sure you book a seat in or around row D! [Link to buy your ticket](https://www.thegardencinema.co.uk/film/the-grand-budapest-hotel/) Hope to see you there 👋 (Also please feel free to join even if RSVPs are full!)

A most wonderful 7 mile circular walk through the wild yet beautiful Epping Forest incorporating delightful High Beech. Using your oyster card you can either take the 10.31am train from Liverpool Street that arrives at Chingford train station at 10.58am or you may drive to Chingford and park very near the station. The walk shall start at 11.15am. Please bring packed lunch, water, snacks etc plus waterproof jacket and walking shoes/boots/trainers and sunhat,suncream and sunglasses. You should be able to walk 2.5 miles per hour. Please only post photos of others with their consent. My no is 07714250849..

📏 **Key Info:** • Distance: 14 miles (22km) • Grading: [Intermediate/Challenging](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/HikeGradings.pdf) • Ascent: 580m • Hiking time: 5.5 to 6.5 hours • Cost: £32 (includes guided hike + return train) • Refunds: Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you follow our [[Resale Process](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/FAQ.pdf)] and your place is rebooked, we’ll issue a refund. • Toilet Breaks: On the train, at the mid-afternoon stop, and at the end pub 📍 **Meeting Point** • Location: Victoria station. Meet between WHSmith (no 34) and Nero Express (no 29) - [MAP](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/StationPhotos/Victoria.jpg) & [photo](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/StationPhotos/VictoriaPhoto.jpg) • Time: Meet 8:20am, leave 8:40am for the 8:54am train • Return: 7:36pm arrival back in London (you’re committed until then) 🌟 **Highlights** • Hike the **most spectacular coastal trail in Southern England** — the famous Seven Sisters • A great physical challenge with options to self shorten if needed • Enjoy **breathtaking cliff-top views** for much of the hike • Pass **Birling Gap** and the iconic **Belle Tout Lighthouse** • Finish in **Eastbourne — England’s sunniest town** • Explore the **South Downs National Park** — the newest in the UK 🥾 **Hike Description** This is Outdooraholics’ most popular hike, a dramatic and exhilarating journey across the chalk cliffs of Sussex that we have been leading for over 12 years. The **Seven Sisters** are a spectacular series of gleaming white chalk cliffs formed at the end of the last Ice Age by glacial meltwater. Erosion has since created an “eighth sister,” and today the cliffs stand as one of England’s most iconic landscapes. We begin in the coastal town of **Seaford**, home to a Napoleonic-era **Martello Tower** built in 1810 as part of a chain of 103 coastal defences against French invasion. From here, the trail climbs onto the cliff tops, where for much of the day we walk high above the sea, treated to endless coastal views and fresh sea air. Our route follows the **South Downs Way**, passing through **Birling Gap** and past the striking **Belle Tout Lighthouse**, famously moved 17 metres inland in 1999 to save it from falling into the sea. The final highlight is **Beachy Head**, a dramatic beauty spot with sheer chalk cliffs dropping into the sea below. We finish in **Eastbourne**, statistically England’s sunniest town, where we celebrate our coastal adventure with refreshments in a local pub. 🧭 **Guide:** • Leader: [LYUBAVA](https://www.outdooraholics.co.uk/MeetTheOutdooraholics.pdf) • Contact (hike day only): 07883 405294 🍽️ **Food:** • Bring a packed lunch • Pub visit after the hike (drinks optional) 🎒**What to Bring** • Hiking boots/shoes • Water (2 litres minimum) • Packed lunch • Waterproofs (jacket and trousers) • Hat and gloves if cold • Train tickets are arranged – just meet us at the meeting point ⚠️ **Safety** Your guide is a trained hike leader and Outdoor Activity First Aider ❓ **Want to Know More?** • [New to Our Trips?](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/new_to_our_day_hikes.pdf) (perfect for first-timers, answers “what to expect”) • [About Us](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/about_us.pdf) (who Outdooraholics are, credibility, history) • [FAQs](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/FAQ.pdf) (covers common queries) 📲 **Explore More &** **Stay Connected** [Day hikes list](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/hikesbygrade.pdf) 👣 [Calendar - All trips](https://www.meetup.com/outdooraholics/events/calendar/) 📖 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/outdooraholics/) 📸 [Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/Outdooraholics) & [Photos group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/Outdooraholics) 📄 **Terms and Conditions** By signing up or attending you agree to our [Terms and Conditions](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/TermsConditionsOutdooraholicsHikingUK.pdf) **Cliffs – danger** There are sheer drops off the cliffs and some of these soft chalk cliffs are crumbling at the edges with chunks regularly falling and no fencing in place. Please keep at least 3 metres away from the edges. If you fall, or the ground at the edge of the cliff collapses it will almost certainly be fatal. © Outdooraholics Hiking UK Ltd 2026 E & OE

Join WQC for our monthly Queer Birding outing at Shale Hollow Park! No gear or experience necessary. March 29 from 9-10:30 a.m. (Location/event may change if weather does not cooperate.) Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOAdQlIaKro1dFCgfp26IcwsaxQjzbYMZVQ7mLg3dViQDrsQ/viewform

Join us for a casual chat over coffee & tea at Grandview Grind! Come out and meet some new people, enjoy your favorite drink, and make some new friends!

LICKING COUNTY LIBRARY Author & Artist Julie Zickefoose Saturday, April 11, 2026 1 p.m. Licking County Library 101 W. Main St. | Newark, Ohio Julie Zickefoose: Author, Painter, and Bluebird Extraordinaire Zickefoose is an American nature book writer, naturalist, bird artist, and blogger. She lives in Ohio on an 80-acre wildlife sanctuary, which she said inspires much of her work, including her 2012 novel, The Bluebird Effect: Uncommon Bonds with Common Bird, and NATURAL GARDENING FOR BIRDS The novel is illustrated with 320 of Zickefoose’s colored paintings, life sketches, and drawings, and it was one of Oprah’s 2012 book club reads.

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Crimson Cup Coffee Shop - Clintonville](https://www.crimsoncup.com/about/location/clintonville)!

Join us as we get together for an Arthouse Movie Friday event to see the A24 dark comedy /romance / psychological-thriller, THE DRAMA! The film stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as a happily engaged couple whose relationship is challenged when one discovers unsettling truths about the other. Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film follows a happily engaged couple whose relationship is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails. The film comes from A24, is written/directed by Kristoffer Borgli stars Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Mamoudou Athie, Alana Haim, Hailey Gates and Zoë Winters. QUICK WORD OF WARNING: The film hasn’t screened for critics yet and most of the details are being kept tightly under wraps. But, early buzz (possibly promotional) says the film is a brilliant psychological thriller/romance but also provocative, twisty and some contains occasional uncomfortable viewing! I love the cast and trailer, so look forward to seeing for ourselves! ZENDAYA-PATTINSON TRIFECTA CHALLENGE: Robert Pattinson and Zendaya will star in THREE movies together this year, including THE DRAMA, Christopher Nolan’s THE ODYSSEY this Summer and Denis Villeneuve’s DUNE: PART THREE at Christmas! TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zmKcUa4Xxk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zmKcUa4Xxk) PLAN: We’ll plan for 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 30 minutes before showtime! Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but early arrival is advised. Possibly post-movie get-together at the nearby Rusty Bucket! Complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Take care and look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Let’s meet and wander the galleries and enjoy a spring evening out downtown! Meeting place and approx route, tba. *Fearure photo by Chalk Goblin