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Language Exchange, Cultures & Travel Drinks
Hello!, 你好!, नमस्ते!, こんにちは! ¡Hola!, مرحباً!, Olá!, Bonjour!, Привет!, , ہیلو!, ሰላም!, สวัสดี!, Xin chào!, ہائے!, Halo!
1. **Practice, exchange** and **learn ANY language.**
2. **Explore world's cultures** and **travel tips.**
3. **Your NAMETAG:** get it at our Welcome Desk, add: **Languages you speak \| Languages you're learning\.**
**WHERE:** frontside **'Central Bar'** inside **Royal Festival Hall**. At High tables. Can't find us?: 078 76 800 100.
**CULTURES:** share your favorite Instagram culture videos
**TRAVEL**: show your favorite moments, past travels, or next adventures. Sharing is caring.
**PEOPLE:** Mix of internationals and locals. All ages
**LANGUAGES:** All proficiency levels welcome
**WANNA DANCE?** There's a FREE Salsa event happening in parallel
**HUNGRY?** Pop to World Cuisines Food Market behind Festival Hall
**MOTTO:** Meet new people, connect and make friends
FREE language learning. FREE culture exchange. FREE salsa. Just bring yourself and good vibes
**Want to Co-Organise?** Volunteer co-organisers welcome to Help with Nametags. Ping us
50% OFF (£5)! Summer Boat Singles Party at Tattershall Castle (Embankment)
Hostess: Layla
\*This event is a collaboration with other meetup groups and social networks and it will be well attended
\*To attend this event you need to buy a ticket from
[https://www.fatsoma.com/e/f56teumx/summer-boat-singles-social-and-party-at-tattershall-castle-embankment](https://www.fatsoma.com/e/f56teumx/summer-boat-singles-social-and-party-at-tattershall-castle-embankment)
Summer is here so which is a better place for socialising and partying than a boat with London Eye views?
You are bound to be enchanted by the charm of the Tattershall Castle and its river views. We are going to start the night by socialising, mixing and mingling and getting to know each other while enjoying spectacular
views of the major London's attractions like Big Ben and London Eye.
Then, we will move to the club section and dance the night away!
You are welcome to arrive solo- most people do- or with friends, our hostess Layla will be there to welcome you, make you feel comfortable and act as the perfect glue among those who wish
to. Attendees from past events always feel welcome and
energised after our events. Our reputation says that we make
the best events in London - so come and check by yourself!
Whether you are looking for a partner or just to meet and connect with other people who are at the same phase of life, this the event for you! You never know who you meet in this evening and that is the beauty of it! You may find a friend forever, a party buddy, a partner in crime or a partner in life!
Since this is a mix and mingle and not a speed dating there is no age range- in a social pool everybody is welcome and you can choose to speak to whoever you fancy.
Connect with like minded people and open your social circle, enjoy chatting about anything and everything, with those you like, for as long as you like while sipping on amazing cocktails.
If you find somebody who you think you have a connection with dare to ask their contact details right then and there... you like the old times ;)
Oh! and you don't need to ask the awkward
question: 'so are you single?' because they all will be!
Tattershall Castle on the Victoria Embankment, is a boat bar that hosts some sophisticated yet rockin' the boat club nights on weekends, offering some spectacular views. The boat is docked so you can move in and out anytime you like.
The program of the night is as follows
7:00pm-11pm Singles Mix and Mingle with Background Music
11pm-2am We move to the club section and it is time for dancing
Tickets are valid for entry till 10pm.
How to find us: When you arrive please ask to be directed to Marianna's Events area/ Layla Any issue on the night feel free to contact Layla: 07377544606 or Marianna: 07949526733
Dress code is smart/ elegant (smart dark jeans are fine but ripped jeans, sportswear, trainers/sportshoes and hats are not allowed).
For security reasons every guest must carry photographic ID with them (Driver’s License, European ID or Passport) independently of the age.
For general enquires or difficulties with your ticket booking feel free to e-mail us at benetoupromotions@gmail.com or call Marianna on: 07949526733
The Full address of the venue is
Tattershall Castle, Kings Reach, Victoria Embankment, London, SW1A 2HR, United Kingdom
🇬🇧🇪🇸🇫🇷🇯🇵🇮🇹Outside?☀️🤔🤞 Global Language Social 🇩🇪🇧🇷🇨🇳🇰🇷🇪🇬
PLEASE **READ the event information below**
**🇬🇧🇪🇸🇫🇷🇯🇵🇮🇹🇩🇪🇮🇳🇨🇳🇧🇷🇰🇷🇪🇬🇺🇸🇷🇺🇦🇺🇵🇱**Join us on **Friday** for our always popular global language exchange and social.
We"re **Languages in London👇**the Highest Rated 🏆 international language exchange group in London with 1700+ reviews rated 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
TO ATTEND THIS EVENT YOU **MUST:**
🔘 Have your Meetup confirmation visible on your phone when you arrive.
🔘 Collect & wear your languages badge as soon as you arrive BEFORE buying your drinks
🔘Pay the £2 event fee. **The event fee is £6 if you arrive after 8:30pm**
Then, start meeting the community and having fun...lots of fun!
[www.languages.london](www.languages.london)
**WHEN & WHERE**
We're returning to The Craft Beer Co, St Mary Axe.**
**Address: 29-31 Mitre Street, London, EC3A 5BU**
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/49HnHGap8hQMbQNWA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/49HnHGap8hQMbQNWA)
**HOW WE DO IT**
It's simple ....
✴️When you arrive please collect and wear your personalised languages badge. We'll be waiting to give you a warm welcome 😃
✴️Wear your badge during the event and always return it before you leave ♻️
✴️You're expected to buy something from the bar to support the venue, who kindly offer us a dedicated space.
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**WHO**
Languages in London events are organised for our community - being social, making new friends, building cultural bridges and always very relaxed. We have the largest number of languages and countries represented in our weekly language exchange and social events in London.
This is** not **a dating event.
Our events are open to Internationals, Locals, Expats, Students, Travellers...Everyone!
Are you an 18 to 24 year old? Come and explore our events.
Our events are for a truly global community and citizens from around the 🌎 It's your international language hub in London 💂
Is this the Intercambio you've been looking for? Want to practice your ingles, espanol,p francais, italiano, Deutsch, portugues or other European languages? Asian languages? Or maybe prefer to only speak English ....that's just fine.
**All languages and all fluency levels are welcome **Spread the word...Bring your friends, colleagues and family 💚
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The creator and organiser of** Languages in London - Girish**, will always be visible at the event and there to support you and help with introductions, if you prefer.
We want to remain the BEST language events group in London, being the biggest isn't our focus.
These are real events with real people. We don't fill our events with inflated numbers and fictitious attendees 👻
**⚠️Inactive community members and those that "no-show" at our events are regularly removed from our group⚠️**
**LANGUAGES**
Here's a selection of some of the languages that our community speak or have been practicing ... English, Spanish (incl Latin American), French, Italian, Portuguese (incl Brazilian), German, Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese), Russian, Korean, Hindi, Turkish, Arabic, Ukrainian, Polish, Hebrew, Swedish, Bulgarian, Vietnamese, Hungarian, Bengali, Dutch, Catalan, Farsi, Greek, Urdu, Welsh, Romanian, Norwegian, Czech, Slovak, Estonian, Danish, Finnish, Turkmen, Latvian, Lithuanian, Nepali, Yoruba, Filipino, Thai, Albanian, Croatian, Serbian, Ebo, Afrikaans, Tamazight, Tagalog, Creole, Malagasy, Mongolian, Tigrinya, Tok Pisin and more... you get the idea!
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**SUSTAINABLE **🌎🌳
Like you, we really care about our planet.
We don't like single use paper name tags, stickers or wristbands as they can't be reused or recycled and can even damage your clothing ☹️
The Solution?.Our personalised and completely reusable Languages in London badges! 👍
So, please make sure you return your badge before you leave the event. We'll sanitise it (anti bacterial & disinfectant cleaners) and use it again & again & again. Thanks for helping us do the right thing and keep our costs down🙏
**SAFE SPACE FOR EVERYONE **👮♂️****
We don't tolerate prejudice or harassment of any kind, at any time. Be polite and respectful to everyone else and they will reciprocate. Let's keep the space safe, welcoming for everyone and free of any political agendas. Please report any concerns to the Organiser immediately.
Please look after your belongings, the venue is a public place.
We may take photos or video at the event for future promotional use. Let us know if you'd rather not be included, we respect your choice 📸
**SPREAD THE WORD** 🗣️💬**
If you enjoy our events, please tell your friends and colleagues and help us grow your** community, thank you ♥️
Join our community - [https://www.languages.london/](https://www.languages.london/)
We're looking forward to welcoming you at Languages in London 😊👋
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Tarot Practice @Mikis
Meet up fee £7 to be paid at the beginning of the meet up.
Card or cash payments.
Meeting at Mikis Paradise Cafe.
Please bring your favourite Tarot deck.
Mouthpiece Connect IRL
Join us on Friday 12th June at Kiosk N1C, Coal Drops Yard, for the first-ever Mouthpiece Global IRL link-up.
Mouthpiece Global is a platform dedicated to documenting, preserving and celebrating the culture and craft of grill making around the world.
For one day only, we’re bringing that community into a physical space.
Explore a curated space featuring a library of grill maker work from across the globe, discover new creators and connect with fellow creatives, collectors and makers
Whether you’re an established jeweller, an emerging grill maker, a collector, artist, or simply curious about the culture, this is an open invitation for everyone!
**Opening time; 3pm - 10pm**
*LIVE ART DEMO* By Artist Ellise
💸 **Free**
Come Through.
Meet people.
Stay for 10mins or 3hours 🤷🏾♀️
Shanty time
**Who does love a shanty singalong. Tom**
Tonight hog eyed men are at the liberal club and will be belting out a few numbers. the hat will go round with a suggested donation of £7 per person. Non members of the club will also be expected to pay a further £1. Not bad for a rip roaring evening. Drinks are very reasonable too and, if you’re interested in that sort of thing, the venue has been awarded something by CAMRA….im a lager and Prosecco girl myself!
Celtic Culture Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Folklore Inspired Creative Session
**Do you ever feel the pull to be creative, but don’t know how to start, or even what you want to make?**
**Do you ever get a flash of inspiration, but never have the time or energy to follow it through?**
**Do you worry that you have to become technically skilled before you have the 'right' to make art?**
**If you answered yes to any of the above, then this event is for you!**
As children, we create all the time. We sing, draw and write as part of our normal lessons. We make sandcastles, secret dens, friendship bracelets, invent ball games and make up elaborate storylines for dolls and action figures. We don’t fear failure because the point isn’t to succeed, but to express ourselves and have fun. In fact there’s a whole branch of folklore called childlore!
But as adults, it can become hard to connect with that creative instinct, whether that’s due to time, energy, cost or self-doubt.
So for this event, we’ll be taking time and space to connect with what inspires us and flex our creativity just for the fun of it. Skill and experience levels don’t matter (although those who are skilled or experienced are welcome!)-what matters is remembering what creative inspiration feels like to you personally, and pursuing it to create something authentic to you.
To do this, we’ll be emulating artists across millennia in using folklore as inspiration. A collection of folklore genres will be supplied, each containing a collection of prompts, and you will be picking a piece of folklore that speaks to you on that day and creating a piece of art based on your own interpretation of your prompt.
This art can be anything, from poetry to sketching, sewing to architecture, make up, set design, tattoo art, songwriting, fashion, game design or event planning-whatever your prompt inspires you to create!
You can choose to do several pieces or spend the whole session on one. Paper and pencils will be provided, but please feel free to bring other materials so long as they are not disruptive to the people or environment around us (eg no liquid paints, musical instruments, etc).
Please note: this is not a technical lesson! No specific creative skills will be taught, as the aim is connecting with your own personal creative process. But you are welcome to take your pieces home with you to hone your skills.
If there are specific areas of folklore that you would like to see prompts for we would love to include them! Please feel free to message Kathy with your ideas :)
(This is a free event, so we ask that you please keep RSVPs updated to ensure that as many people as possible who want to come are able to. Cancellations with less than three days’ notice may be removed from the group to prevent wasted spaces in future. Many thanks for your understanding!)
Southbank: Languages | Cultures | Travel Tips | Drinks
Hello!, 你好!, नमस्ते!, こんにちは! ¡Hola!, مرحباً!, Olá!, Bonjour!, Привет!, , ہیلو!, ሰላም!, สวัสดี!, Xin chào!, ہائے!, Halo!
* **Practice, exchange** and **learn ANY language.**
* **Talk about world's cultures** and **travel tips.**
* **Your NAMETAG:** break the ice, get it free from Organizers. add: **Your languages** \| or \| **Your Name**
**WHERE:** Left-hand-side. High tables. Inside **'BFI Southbank' -** **British Film Institute**. Can't see us?: 078 76 800 100.
**CULTURES:** share your favorite Instagram culture videos
**TRAVEL**: show your favorite travel pix, past travels or next adventures. Chatting breaks the ice.
**PEOPLE:** All ages, all races.
**LANGUAGES:** All proficiency levels welcome. **Just English?** Also good
**WANNA DANCE?** There's a FREE Salsa event happening in parallel
**HUNGRY?** Pop to World Cuisines Food Market behind Festival Hall
**MOTTO:** Meet new people, connect and make friends
FREE language learning. FREE culture exchange. FREE salsa. Just bring yourself and good vibes
**Want to Co-Organise?** Volunteers welcome to Help with Nametags! Ping us
Another Thought 2026
One for the ravers & dancers! This is an all day and evening electronic/dance music festival held at several venues around Blackhorse Lane and along the Blackhorse Beer Mile.
Set times: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZahKBCiC4n/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Stage splits: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXy-N0-iHHC/?igsh=bHhqbHJwaGducTJ6
Venues:
* 40FT Brewery
* Caribbean Eatery
* Big Penny Social
* East London Brewing Co.
* Exale Brewing
* Pretty Decent Beer Co.
* Signature Brew
Please note that tickets are required in advance, currently £39.50:
[Another Thought 2026 at Blackhorse Lane Multiple Venues, London · Tickets](https://ra.co/events/2381579)
Day trip by train - to historic St. Albans!
Come along on Saturday 13th June to visit the historic city of St. Albans!
**About St. Albans**
St. Albans sits 22 miles north of London along the old Roman road of Watling Street. The Romans named it Verulamium. It was the second-largest town in Roman Britain and one of the most important. It was later destroyed in the Iceni revolt led by Boudica in AD 60/61 (along with London & the then capital Colchester) and rebuilt after.
In medieval times, the town grew up on the hill to the east of the former Roman settlement around the Benedictine foundation of St. Albans Abbey. The abbey church was built where Alban (later St. Alban) was executed by the Romans in the 4th century. Alban, became the first British Christian martyr.
Today, the 'Cathedral and Abbey Church of St. Alban' is 84 metres (276 ft) long, with much of its present architecture dating from Norman times, it became a cathedral in 1877 and is the second longest cathedral in the United Kingdom (after Winchester).
Basically St. Albans is three cities in one, the Roman one in the park, the medieval one around the abbey and the modern one around the train station.
I live in St. Albans and know it very well, so I'll be your guide for the day. I will show you the medieval and Roman parts of the city, plus tell you about Alban.
**Aprox Itinerary**
9:46am - catch train
10:09am - arrive at ‘St. Albans City’ station and exit via platform 1 and walk into the city centre
10:30am - start the guided tour around the city
12:45pm - stop for lunch - bring your own food, eat in a local café, a pub or the Saturday market has lots of food stalls
2:00pm - guided tour of the cathedral
3:00pm - continue the tour of the town, visiting the Roman town remains and the Roman Mosaic Hypocaust
4:30pm - freetime: lots of nice shops here, head back to the station or visit one of the many old pubs in St. Albans (The White Hart is one of the oldest, dating from 1470)
**Train tickets**
Trains going back at: 4:07pm, 4:27pm, 4:37pm, 4:57am and the same times past each hour.
Some trains are fast and some are stopping. A fast train takes 21mins and a stopping train takes 35mins.
GroupSave train tickets (3for2) which we will purchase on the day when you arrive in groups of 3 work out at £8.40 each.
**If you are meeting us at St. Albans City Station, we will see you outside the main entrance, platform 1.**
**Cost**
The tour of St. Albans is free for Full Members and £7 per person for everyone else (payable by cash or credit card on the day).
The tour of the cathedral is £10 per person (payable on the day by cash or credit card). Visiting the Roman Hypocaust is free.
You can decide to do all three, just one or your own thing.
**Become a Full Member**
To become a Full Member (£14 a year), either:
\- Pay cash at an event
\- Pay via Bank Transfer \(TSB Bank plc\, Sort code: 77\-66\-65\, Account no: 00030809\, Account
name: Cultureseekers)
\- Pay via credit card on the day or in advance \([https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QLAX8AUI](https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QLAX8AUI))
\- go to PayPal \- [https://www.paypal.com/uk/](https://www.paypal.com/uk/), then click on 'Pay & Get Paid‘, then click on 'Send Money’, put in the email address: [general@cultureseekers.org](mailto:general@cultureseekers.org) in the 'Send Money' box, then 'Next' and then enter the amount to pay. Click 'Next', then 'Goods & Services', then 'For Friends & Family', then 'Continue'
Benefits of becoming a Full Member [here...](https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/531979527/)
Please note, we only wait at the station for 10 minutes after the advertised meeting time before boarding, so please be early or on time.
If you can't see us at the station, please text.
Look out for the red & blue 'London Cultureseekers' group sign.
Hope to see you there!
Robert
07905 901 834 (prefer text)
***On the day, if you can’t make the visit, just change your RSVP to No or text me to say you can’t make it.***
***Please don’t post any messages in the comments that you can’t make it, as this generates spam for everyone else.***
***Please make sure you are aware of the group rules here before RSVPing -*** ***[https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/523578875/Group_Rules/](https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/523578875/Group_Rules/)***
Asian Culture Social Dragon Boat Festival Edition @ Loong Express
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**Ever wondered what's inside those pyramid-shaped parcels at the Chinese restaurant?**
Come and make them yourself! This Dragon Boat Festival, we're hosting a hands-on zongzi making workshop at Loong Express — one of the most fun ways to experience Chinese culture, no language skills or cooking experience required.
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**🏮 A little bit of history**
The Dragon Boat Festival (端午节, Duānwǔ Jié) falls on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month and is one of the most celebrated dates in the Chinese calendar. It honours Qu Yuan, a beloved poet and statesman from ancient China who drowned himself in protest against a corrupt government. According to legend, the local people were so grief-stricken that they rowed out on the river throwing parcels of rice into the water — hoping to keep the fish away from his body. That's how zongzi were born.
More than 2,000 years later, the tradition is still very much alive. Every Dragon Boat Festival, families across China gather to wrap sticky rice in lotus leaves, pack them with fillings, tie them with string, and steam them to perfection. It's a labour of love — and today, you're going to try it yourself.
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**🍃 What we'll be making**
Zongzi are parcels of glutinous (sticky) rice wrapped in lotus leaves and steamed until soft and fragrant. They come in sweet and savoury versions depending on the region, and the fillings vary endlessly across China. Today we'll be making a classic savoury zongzi with:
* 🍃 Lotus leaves
* 🍚 Glutinous rice
* 🥚 Salted egg yolk
* 🥩 Pork
* 🌹 Red dates
* 🍬 Sugar
Everything is provided — just bring your appetite and your curiosity.
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**📋 How the session runs**
**11:00am** — Welcome & introduction to the Dragon Boat Festival, its history and traditions
**11:20am** — Step-by-step zongzi making class led by an experienced teacher. You'll learn how to soak and layer the leaves, portion the rice, add the fillings, fold, wrap, and tie — the full process from scratch. Each person will make **3 zongzi**.
**12:30pm** — Your zongzi go into the professional kitchen to be steamed while you relax and mingle
**1:00pm** — Sit down and eat what you made! Any zongzi you can't finish are yours to take home.
**Optional:** Stay on after the workshop and enjoy lunch at Loong Express restaurant.
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**👌 Perfect for you if…**
* You're curious about Chinese food culture and want to go beyond just eating it
* You're looking for a social, fun activity to do with friends or to meet new people
* You want to properly celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival
* You've never tried making Chinese food from scratch and fancy giving it a go
No experience needed. No Chinese language skills needed. Just turn up!
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**⚠️ A few things to know**
* Places are strictly limited to 30 people — this event tends to fill up fast
* Please arrive on time as the class starts promptly at 11:00am
* Zongzi contain glutinous rice, pork, and egg — please check the ingredients against any dietary requirements before booking
* Wear something you don't mind getting a little sticky!
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We can't wait to celebrate with you. See you at Loong Express! 🐉
Poetic Empowerment Workshop
**The Poetic Empowerment Workshop, led by Anniwaa Buchie, invites participants to explore poetry as a space for voice, reflection, and connection. Through poetry, gentle movement, discussion, and reflective writing, participants build self-expression, creativity, and confidence in a supportive environment. Sessions include sharing meaningful poems or lyrics, group activities, and writing original work, with a focus on how poetry helps us feel, connect, and grow rather than formal analysis.**
Anniwaa Buachie is an award-winning Ghanaian-British actress, writer, director, and producer whose work centres on storytelling across poetry, theatre, film, television, and audio. Her creative practice explores themes of identity, migration, memory, and the cultural connections between Africa and Great Britain.
Anniwaa stars in the BBC series Phoenix Rise and received an AudioFile Earphones Award for narrating The Teller of Secrets by Bisi Adjapon. Her voice work includes major international productions including Archer and Marvel’s X-Men ’97, while her screen work has appeared on platforms including STARZ. In 2022, she won Best Lead Actor at Australia’s Short + Sweet Film Festival.
As the founder and former artistic director of Golden Delilah, Anniwaa championed bold Black female-led storytelling through theatre and performance. She has collaborated with Emmy Award-winning writer and Jamaican Poet Laureate Kwame Dawes on the films Moon Over Aburi and February Light, both exploring diasporic histories and poetic narratives across continents.
Alongside her performance work, Anniwaa is deeply passionate about arts education and community engagement. She created Speak Up!, an online arts programme for young people in Los Angeles, designed to encourage creativity, self-expression, and dialogue through the performing and visual arts.
**This is a donation based workshop. Suggested donation £10. Give what you can, We are a registered charity**
Q is for… Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration
*“I don't wait for inspiration. I'm not, in fact, quite sure what inspiration is, but I'm sure that if it is going to turn up, my having started work is the precondition of its arrival.”* - Quentin Blake
**Join us at the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration on Sunday 14th June!**
Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration is the UK’s only permanent place for illustration, opening Friday 5th June 2026.
When it opens in Clerkenwell, London, the three galleries in a former waterworks will showcase the breadth and dynamism of illustration through regularly changing exhibitions.
Visitors can explore their free spaces, including public gardens, displays and an illustration library. A café serving fresh food in historic surroundings will also be on offer as well as a shop stocked with unique illustration gifts.
**Read more here:** [Museum website ](https://qbcentre.org.uk)
**MEET DETAILS FOR SUNDAY 14 JUNE:**
**FROM 1:15pm: MEET AT QUENTIN BLAKE CAFÉ (optional)**
Address: Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration, 1 Myddelton Passage, London EC1R 1AG
**2PM: ENTER THE MUSEUM**
Address: Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration, 1 Myddelton Passage, London EC1R 1AG
**4:30PM-Late: PUB SOCIAL AT THE GEORGE AND MONKEY (optional)**
We'll head to a local pub for a social chit chat over drinks.
Address: 68 Amwell St, London EC1R 1UU
**TICKETS:**
**You will need to purchase your own ticket for this event.**
**Please book Sunday 14th June** [HERE](https://tickets.qbcentre.org.uk/events/21c73b1e-3dc3-71fa-0513-4dbe1c8a6d43?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio) and choose the 2pm slot (or thereabouts).
If you don’t want to donate, scroll down on the booking page to find the non-donation ticket options.
Ticket: £15
Ticket with Art Pass: £7.50
Museum Association Members: £6
**GETTING THERE:** [Visit us museum page](https://qbcentre.org.uk/your-visit)
**EVENT WHATSAPP GROUP:**
Please join the event WhatsApp group to help you find the group on the day. The link will be posted in the Event Comments 48 hours before the event, for those on the confirmed going list.
*NB* *Joining this WhatsApp group will make your phone number visible to other members in the group.*
**PLEASE READ:**
LoMAZ events are run by volunteers. This event has an attendee limit as we prefer a smaller, friendlier group. If you RSVP but can no longer attend, please change your RSVP as soon as possible, **otherwise you will be marked as a 'no show'.**
We remove members from the group who:
* repeatedly sign up for events then 'no show'.
* repeatedly change their RSVP to 'No'.
* are on the event waitlist or have not RSVPd but turn up anyway.
Please see the [About Us section](https://www.meetup.com/london-museums-a-z-for-30s-40s/) for more information about the group and how it works.
**Thank you for your interest in the group & being part of LoMAZ.**
📸 Follow LoMAZ on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/londonmuseumsatoz/)
Image credit: "Matilda" by moedermens is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this licence, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/?ref=openverse.
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Contra dance June 20 (First Unitarian Universalist Church) note new time!
# **Saturday, June 20, 2026**
**Beginners’ Session 1:30 to 2:00 PM**
**Dancing 2:00 to 4:30 PM**
**Band: Gem City Revelers**
**Caller: David Mould**
**You are invited to join us for dinner at Olive and Lime (in the church’s back parking lot) after the dance.**
**Location: First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Road, Columbus, OH 43214.**
**Cost is $10 for adults, $5 ages 12-25.**
**New to dancing? A beginners’ session, from 1:30 to 2:00 PM, will get you started. You will learn some basic figures that will be repeated in the afternoon’s dances. All dances will be taught and no partner is needed. Dancing is from 2:00 to 4:30 PM.**
**Please bring your own refillable water bottle.**
**All Soles Dance upcoming dance dates are, as follows:**
**July 25, 2026–Summer Potluck and Dance**
**No August Dance**
**September 26, 2026**
**October 17, 2026**
**November 21, 2026**
**December 19, 2026**
**Visit our website at: https://firstuucolumbus.org/connection/all-soles/**
Saturday Mornings @ East Market
Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating.
Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator.
Per what this group is about:
"Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."
Sunday Brunch
Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

























