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**Chelsea Library** 🕓 **Time:** Thursday, 5:30-6:30pm 💷 **Cost:** Free 👥 **Who can join:** Everyone! Kids aged 6+, families, students, and adults — all welcome. Join the discord Channel: https://discord.gg/ggGXtxs2 *** ### What to Expect * Friendly games & casual matches * A welcoming, intergenerational community atmosphere *** ### ♟️ About Us This club is part of the **RBKC Chess Community**, a grassroots community project promoting learning, friendship, and mental well-being through chess. Come play, learn, and connect — your next great move might be more than just on the board!

January's Book: The Cut Throat Trial by the Secret Barrister writing as SJ Fleet. It is one of the biggest trials of the year. Three seventeen-year-old boys are accused of the brutal murder of an elderly teacher on New Year's Eve. Each boy denies it. Each points the finger at the other two. But they can’t all be innocent. The three defence barristers have only one job: to persuade the jury that their client is not guilty. But they’re up against a prosecutor who needs to win the case, no matter the cost. Because when the game is murder, the competition is deadly. Launching a brilliant new voice in crime fiction, a criminal barrister with an incomparable insider’s knowledge, The Cut Throat Trial is the most gripping thriller of the year. 'A sharp legal thriller that grips you from the first page . . . a thrilling page turner' - Mason Cross, author of The Killing Season 'A deviously plotted, whip-smart courtroom thriller that oozes tension' - Neil Broadfoot, author of Falling Fast 'Astute, empathetic, and satisfyingly twisty' - Sarah Vaughan, author of Anatomy of a Scandal The meeting starts at 7:15. At 7:30 pm we will break up into small groups. Those familiar with the CLH Book Group meeting know how this works: in each group we take turns introducing ourselves and giving our 1 minute thoughts on the book. It's important not to go over a minute and not to interrupt other people's minute so that everyone gets a chance to participate. After this first round, each group discusses for another 20 minutes or so. We then shuffle the groups so as to talk to as many different people as possible and in the new groups repeat our introductions and 1 minute thoughts. We'll do this a couple of times before coming all together at the end in one last big group. While we are very social and welcoming, the book group's primary focus is on discussing books. Feel free to turn up if you haven't managed to finish this month's book but note that the group works best when we have all read at least half of the book and are prepared to share our opinions. *** £3 per person to attend. If it's your first time, come and try us out for free! If you prefer, you can [pay online, by clicking here](https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZWCNRJ25BDL96). We encourage dialogue, debate and sharing of information on our site but ask people to keep their comments cordial. Any views expressed here are those of the individual posting them and may not reflect those of CLH.

Join our Thursday badminton session from 8 to 10 pm at Tiffin Sports Centre, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6RL! We will have 3 courts for 2 hours. *Please note from 2026 our session fee is now £9.50 due to rising costs of shuttles* 
The session is casual but not suitable for beginners, unfortunately. If you have any questions, please message me Please RSVP before joining the session! **The session fee will still be due in the event of a no-show or cancellation made less than 48 hours before the event, and must be paid before joining any future session.** The session fee is £9.50 for 2 hours. Please make payment to the details below:
Business Account: Lancers Badminton Club
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Account number: 27109375 *We take video recordings of our sessions, and by joining, you agree to be filmed. The video recordings may be used/posted on our social media and tournament campaigns. If you do not want to be recorded or your clips used, please let us know before the session.*

The MILDMAY CLUB, Newington Green Hackney based publisher, Indie Novella, are hosting a monthly in-person Peer Editors Group in Stoke Newington, London. This is open for anyone working on a novel who is looking for a supportive group to provide advice and help to take it forward, be it if you’re struggling with writer’s block or you’re looking to submit to a literary agent and want to bounce around some ideas. The format will be in two parts. The first hour will be led by Indie Novella editor and author, Damien Mosley, focusing on a specific writing related topic. The first week at the Mildmay Club this will be the challenges of structuring our novel and we can discuss issues we face regarding plotting or where to begin or share examples which inspire us. The second hour each month will be dedicated to peer reviewing a sample of our writing. Authors Rose Diell and John McMenemie spoke of the importance of Writing Circles in helping writers develop at Stoke Newington Literary Festival and as such we hope this monthly space will allow writers to convene and share their experiences. Those interested please do come along. We do review one of the group's work each month and we can add you to the email list if you email [info@indienovella.co.uk](mailto:info@indienovella.co.uk).

***Make sure you understand how payment works before signing up (details below)!*** It's too dark to play weekday pickup ultimate outside in the winter, so we've booked a venue to play frisbee indoors! As this is indoors, sadly space is limited (18 people) and it also costs money (£8.50 per session). We'll be playing 2 hours of super casual 5v5 pick-up games. As always, all skill levels/experience are welcome! We're happy to teach if you're happy to learn. You just have to be ready to run around a lot :) ***Signup*** Signup will open to the week before each session (at 20:30 when the previous session ends!) - there will be a waitlist if we reach capacity, just sign up and meetup will automatically move you to "going" when someone drops out. ***Payment*** * £8.50 per session Account details are as follows: Hans Erik Crefcoeur 04-29-09 32058497 Please use your name **as it is on meetup** as the payment reference. If you have not paid by **3pm the day before**, we reserve the right to remove you from meetup to allow someone else from the waitlist to attend. **IMPORTANT:** Please keep your RSVP up to date on meetup (even if you are on the waitlist, as a drop out will automatically move you to "going") - don't be a no show and stop someone else from playing! ***Location*** We're playing in the main sports hall of All Saints Catholic High School. ***Other details*** * Afterwards we always head to a pub and have a drink or two :) * Frisbee is a non-contact sport, but the occasional bumps can happen, we're all playing at our own risk In terms of equipment, as it's an indoor basketball court, please bring: * indoor, non-marking shoes (like most trainers) * a light **and** a dark top (for splitting into teams) * water

🐺 ***All-Night Movie Marathons Are Just a Few of Our Favourite Things. And this time, we’re diving into the entire Twilight saga! 🧛*** **👋 Hey guys,** get ready for a full night of sparkly vampires, werewolves, and all the Twilight drama you can handle at the **Prince Charles Cinema.** We’ll meet first at the**Victory House** **Wine Bar** (next to the cinema) for a quick get-together before heading over to the cinema together. **We’ll be sitting in Row E from seat 1 onwards, but feel free to pick any seat you like.** Then we’ll have endless coffee, popcorn, and some chocolatey snacks to keep us going until sunrise. In between films, we’ll chat at the bar, share our **[Letterboxd](https://letterboxd.com/movieroadhouse/)** scores, and just have a great time together. In a nutshell, the **Twilight saga** is about a young girl who moves to Forks, Washington, falls in love with a vampire, and navigates a passionate but dangerous romance complicated by rival werewolves. **Expect a world of rain, brooding looks, sparkly vampires, and topless werewolves that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat until dawn.** So, whether you’ve ever been “bitten” by a vampire or you’re just curious what all the Twilight fuss is about, get ready to survive the night with us. **Let’s do this!** **Tom, Nick & Jonny** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 👉 **HEADS UP** * If you ***sign up*** but later can’t make it, please 🙏 **just drop us a quick message** (or change your RSVP) — it really helps with planning. And follow us **[@thehideoutmax](https://www.instagram.com/thehideoutmax/)** on **Instagram** — for fun updates! 🗓 **SCHEDULE BREAKDOWN** * **8:30 PM:** Pre-Drinks Meet & Greet (Victory House Wine Bar) * **8:40 PM:** PRINCE CHARLES Cinema (Screen 1) * **9:10 AM:** Survival Review 📱**STAY CONNECTED** * Join our WhatsApp or Telegram groups (available by request), or hop onto our **[WhatsApp Channel](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDvGuK0AgW8KPxOnG2V)** or **[Telegram Channel](https://t.me/thehideoutuk)** for quiet updates without the chat. Whatever you prefer! 🎬 **PLOT DETAILS** * A teen who moves to Forks, Washington, and falls in love with a vampire, sparking a passionate but dangerous romance complicated by rival werewolves and supernatural threats. [Saga Trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOh9CgfMro4) 🎟️ **TICKET INFO & PRICES** * **Price:** From £24.25 * **Members Price**: From £26:75 * **Tickets**: [Prince Charles Cinema](https://princecharlescinema.com/prince-charles-cinema/booknow/31623706/) 📍**VENUE ADDRESS** * **Victory House Wine Bar:** 14 Leicester Pl, London WC2H 7BZ * **Prince Charles Cinema:** 7 Leicester Pl, London WC2H 7BY 🔊 **HOW WE ROLL** * Have fun, be respectful, and no abuse of any kind * Three-time no-show limit (applies after your first attended event), please update your RSVP if your plans change * This group is for over-18s only 🌐 **FOLLOW US ONLINE** * [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thehideoutmax/) * [Letterboxd](https://letterboxd.com/movieroadhouse/) * [WhatsApp News Channel](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDvGuK0AgW8KPxOnG2V) * [Telegram Channel](https://t.me/thehideoutuk) * [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8lKPsVlDHcEnh3N6G6MQsw) * [Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/hideoutmax) * [Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehideoutlondon) * [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jonnyhideout/) (Jonny) * [Threads](https://www.threads.com/@jonnyhideout) 🫂**OUR MEETUP CLUBS** * [Movie Roadhouse London](https://www.meetup.com/movieroadhouse) * [Music Roadhouse London](https://www.meetup.com/billpophot100/)

Let’s start the new year with a proper **Italian Apericena** in the heart of London with free buffet 🍷🇮🇹 Join us for a relaxed and social evening at **Amalfi Lounge**, a beautiful Italian venue in Covent Garden, perfect to meet new people, enjoy good food and have great conversations. Amalfi Lounge is a small, intimate and welcoming Italian restaurant with atmosphere, perfect spot for a **pre-theatre apericena** or a **post-theatre drink with free buffet**. This is a **social apericena**, not a sit-down dinner: the focus is on sharing, chatting, drinking well and enjoying Italian food in a friendly atmosphere. 🍽️ Food A rich Italian apericena selection, including (some items may be added in the next few days): • Bruschette • Focaccia (pesto, mozzarella & garlic) • Italian cold cuts & cheeses • Pizza slices (Margherita, Diavola, Ortolana, Salsiccia & Friarielli) • Arancini • Grilled vegetables, snacks and homemade bread 🍸 Drinks A wide selection of classic Italian and international drinks, including: Aperol Spritz, Campari Spritz, Limoncello Spritz, Negroni, Americano, Bellini, Mimosa, Prosecco DOC, wines, beers and soft drinks. 💷 **Prices** • £15 first drink • £10 from the second drink onwards (Please note: many of these cocktails are usually sold at £10 without food.) ⏰ Time & Groups 🕕 6:00 – 11:00 pm (last drink) Buffet from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. 👥 **Limited number of participants** (around 25 people) to keep a relaxed and social vibe. 📍 Venue **Amalfi Lounge** 59 Endell Street London WC2H 9AJ (Covent Garden / Holborn area) If you love Italian food, good drinks and social events, **this apericena is for you** 🇮🇹✨ Feel free to invite friends and come ready to socialise! 👉 Please make sure to sign up to the event on Internations or send a DM to Daniele on WhatsApp: 07733 273626 #ItalianApericena #ItalianInLondon #InternationsLondon #CoventGarden #ItalianFood #AperitivoTime #SocialEventsLondon #MeetNewPeople

**RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW** Techno + EDM + Deep House infused Ecstatic Dance - a movement meditation, to get off your phones, out of your head and into the present moment!
with Ecstatic Dance London **For booking and more info:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1979888447644?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1979888447644?aff=oddtdtcreator) **🌙 SATURDAY NIGHT ECSTATIC RAVE: RIGHT HERE - RIGHT NOW!** Ecstatic Movement Journeys through Sound, Rhythm & Ritual 7:00PM–9:45PM Dance \| 9:45PM–10:15PM Fruit Social
Ecstatic Dance London \| Tufnell Park **Plus ECSTATIC DANCE SPRING RETREAT 2026** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1976731914368?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1976731914368?aff=oddtdtcreator) Each Saturday night, we open the doors to a new sonic adventure, RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW, is an opportunity to set your body in motion to the activating and expowering sounds of EDM/Techno/Deep House
Every session is a unique genre-specific experience, yet all follow the same timeless flow, the ecstatic wave, a rise and return through the natural rhythms of our human energy: building from the cacao ceremony to the wild euphoric peak, then softening back into grounded peace and ending with a relaxation phase. **✨ What to Expect:** \* 🎶 Next-level, ecstatic dance journey! \* 🥁 Live percussion to ignite the dancefloor and merge rhythm with movement \* 🍫 Heart-opening cacao ceremony & positive intention setting to begin the night \* 🔊 Awesome sound system & mesmerising visuals for full sensory immersion \* 💃 A sacred, safe, and playful space to dance freely, express, release & connect \* 🍉 Complimentary fruit social afterwards to nourish & unwind together \* 💫 The best Saturday night out — and no hangover! No alcohol. No drugs. Just pure music, movement, and magic.
Join London’s longest-running ecstatic dance community- Ecstatic Dance London, pioneers of the UK’s Sober ReLOVEution since 2009. No experience needed — all welcome.
 ✨ Limited free crew spaces available — scroll below for info & sign-up. **～ UPCOMING INDOOR EVENTS - JANUARY 2026～** \* 10 Jan — Ecstatic Disco: Funk / Disco / House - [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1978854485034?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1978854485034?aff=oddtdtcreator) \* 17 Jan — Prana Mystic: Indian / Middle Eastern Dance Music - [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1978881813775?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1978881813775?aff=oddtdtcreator) \* 23 Jan — Cacao Dance Tribe: Afro-House & World Beats - [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/498619222517?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/498619222517?aff=oddtdtcreator) \* 24 Jan — The Ritual: All-Day Transformational Dance Gathering - [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1978822519424?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1978822519424?aff=oddtdtcreator) \* 24 Jan — Tantric Trance Dance Ritual: Blindfolded Tantric-Shamanic Dance Journey - [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1979177399881?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1979177399881?aff=oddtdtcreator) \* 24 Jan — The Gathering: Human Connection Ritual - [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1979177663670?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1979177663670?aff=oddtdtcreator) \* 24 Jan - Shamanic Bass Temple: an Ecstatic Shamanic Dance Experience - [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1979177718835?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1979177718835?aff=oddtdtcreator)

### ECSTATIC DANCE LONDON presents: ## 🌎CACAO DANCE TRIBE: **Afro House & World Beats Ecstatic Dance + Cacao Ceremony** **(DJ & live percussion set)** **Friday Night \| 7:45PM–10:15PM** **Fruit Social: 10:15PM–10:45PM** **Tufnell Park, London** Immerse yourself in an **ecstatic dance journey** infused with **Afro House rhythms, world beats, and live percussion**. Move freely, connect deeply, and let the music take you on a powerful journey of embodiment, release and ecstasy. We’ll open the evening with a dance movement warmup, then shift to a **heart-opening raw vegan cacao ceremony** and positive intention setting ritual, tuning in together before the main dance Wave begins. **Please note:** an RSVP here on meetup is not a ticket. To reserve your place please book via eventbrite. Thank you x **🎫Tickets:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ecstatic-dance-london-cacao-dance-tribe-wellness-rave-cacao-ceremony-tickets-498619222517](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ecstatic-dance-london-cacao-dance-tribe-wellness-rave-cacao-ceremony-tickets-498619222517) **🌟 Join the Mailing list for EVENT UPDATES & DISCOUNTS:** [https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london](https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london) **📣Join our WhatsApp Community:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/IuJVuQiUmENDJGD7bhYRZr?mode=ems_copy_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IuJVuQiUmENDJGD7bhYRZr?mode=ems_copy_t) **✨Follow us on Instagram:** [https://www.instagram.com/ecstaticdance_london?igsh=MXFmdm01NzRtd2xndg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr](https://www.instagram.com/ecstaticdance_london?igsh=MXFmdm01NzRtd2xndg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr) **What to Expect?** ✨ Uplifting **Afro House**, **Brazilian grooves**, and **organic world rhythms** 🥁 **Live percussion** bringing fire and soul to the dancefloor 🍫 **Raw ceremonial cacao** to open your heart and elevate your energy 💃 Freestyle, expressive movement & moving meditation 🍉 **Optional fruit social** afterwards to nourish and connect No alcohol, no drugs, just rhythm, breath, and community. This is one of London’s most loved **sober Friday night dance experiences**, where you can shake off the week’s stress and celebrate life through movement. ### About Cacao Dance Tribe Founded in 2017, **Cacao Dance Tribe** was one of the world’s first **Cacao Ceremony + Ecstatic Dance** events, originally held in Camden. After a pause during the pandemic, we’re thrilled to have **revived the tribe in Tufnell Park since 2023,** co-created by the **Ecstatic Dance London** community, pioneers of the UK’s sober dance movement since 2009. No dance experience needed — everyone is welcome. We also offer limited **free crew spaces** — scroll below for details and sign-up. **Music Vibe:** Afro House \| World Beats \| Brazilian \| Organic Rhythms

Join Neurospicy Columbus at the Stauff's for coffee and then a stroll through the Book Loft nearby! This will be a friendly chat for like minded individuals with Autism and/or ADHD (or somewhere on the Neurodiverse Spectra).

This month we’ll be reading Long Live Evil by Sarah Rees Brennan

Join us for a special afternoon celebrating books, conversation, and community. **Who:** Jessica Strawser in conversation with Thirti Umrigar **When:** Sunday\, February 1 \| **2:00 p.m.** **Where:** Auditorium, Main Library 96 S. Grant Ave. **Event Schedule** **1:00 p.m.** – Library doors open & book sale begins (hosted by Prologue Bookshop) **2:00 p.m.** – Jessica Strawser in conversation with Thirti Umrigar **2:45 p.m.** – Audience Q&A **3:00 p.m.** – Book sale & author signing Come early to check out the books, settle in for the author talk, and enjoy a laid-back afternoon with fellow book lovers. We’d love to see you there!

Join us as we get together to see the steamy-romance-period-drama, WUTHERING HEIGHTS. Director Emerald Fennell gives us her take on the romance between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw from the classic Emily Bronte novel. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film tells a passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw. The film is directed by Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman, Saltburn) and is loosely based on the classic novel by Emily Bronte. It stars Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, Alison Oliver, Owen Cooper and Hong Chau! TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fLCdIYShEQ PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet inside the lobby area about 30 minutes before the show begins. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but early arrival is advised! Be sure to mention you’re with the Movie Group for admission and concession discounts! And, after the movie, don’t miss the best part of the night – food and drinks at the nearby Rusty Bucket! Complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Join us as we get together for something dark, humorous, twisted, violent and thrilling: SEND HELP! Rachael McAdams and Dylan O’Brien star in this film that follows a worker and her boss stranded on an island following a plane crash and their attempts to survive. Here are details, trailer and a plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Two office colleagues find themselves stranded on a deserted island after they are the only survivors of a plane crash. They must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it is an unsettling and darkly humorous battle of wills and wits to make it out alive. The film is directed by Sam Raimi (the Evil Dead franchise, the Toby Maguire Spider-Man trilogy) and stars Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4wiXj9NmEE PLAN: Details for this event have already been confirmed! Please purchase your ticket for the 7:15pm showing and meet in the lobby area between 6:45 and 7:00pm! Tickets just $5.50 and advance purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments below! Pre-show bite at nearby El Vaquero at 5:30pm! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan