Celtic Culture

[Pay What You Can for your 18:30 ticket through this link before RSVP](https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2026/event/project-a-black-planet-the-art-and-culture-of-panafrica) ***MEET BY THE EXHIBITION ENTRANCE/TICKET CHECK*** Explore the impact of Pan-Africanism on artistic and cultural production from the 1920s to the present, through over 300 works – from paintings and installations to posters, journals, and film. The term Pan-Africanism refers to a broad spectrum of political and philosophical movements advocating anti-colonial resistance and transnational solidarity amongst peoples of African descent. While it has long been recognised as a galvanising force in 20th-century global history, Project a Black Planet is the first major exhibition to consider both its influence on visual art and culture, and the critical role of artists in shaping Pan-African visions. Followed by social at the Barbican Centre. *See comments below for updates*

Take a whirlwind journey into the wondrous world of the fungal kingdom in this visually stunning book by interdisciplinary artist and biodesigner Kit Ondaatje Rolls. Discover fungi’s far-reaching impact on the fabric of life on Earth – and beyond – through mycology, folklore, art, and activities. More than peculiar organisms underfoot, fungi are catalysts of ecological, cultural and spiritual renewal across the globe. Entwining modern science and ancient wisdom – and ancient science and modern wisdom – this book digs deep into the mycological heart of life on Earth. Complemented by fascinating photography and art in many forms, this transformative book invites you to personally connect with the fungal world: Discover the close relationship between fungi and death, how decay becomes new life and the historical practices of midwives and witches who commune with fungi. Connect with the divine, with mushrooms as “light-filled herbs” which can cleanse, purify and elevate consciousness. Journey from soils to seas to skies: Learning how global networks and food webs are connected by fungi. Listen to the lessons mushrooms teach: From providing medicine and inspiration for many civilizations, to teaching us to embrace paradox and uncertainty. Interact with these fascinating organisms: Build a living psychedelic sanctuary; learn how to read a tree; create your own medicinal mushroom extracts and so much more! This volume features 30 short stories, each entangling the life of a human and a fungus, with each tale ending with a recipe or experiment from notable figures in the fungi community. Entangle yourself in the myth, madness, medicine and malaise of these creatures to deeper your connection with yourself, others, and the world around you.

**Nihao! Looking for a relaxed after-work social with Asian culture trivia, Mandarin-English conversation, and friendly people?** Join us for an easy-going Thursday evening at Loong Express in Fitzrovia. We will start with an Asian Culture Kahoot Quiz in small teams, then move into relaxed food, drinks, and Mandarin-English culture chat. The quiz will include light questions about Asian and Chinese culture, including food, festivals, language, films, music, places, customs, travel, and everyday life. No expert knowledge is needed. The point is to laugh, guess, learn a few surprising things, and meet other culture-curious people in London. After the quiz, we will open up a casual conversation session. Mandarin learners can practise simple phrases, Mandarin speakers can meet English speakers, and people who are mainly here for culture, food, travel, or socialising are very welcome too. This is not a formal class and nobody will be put on the spot. We will use simple colour stickers to help people find conversation partners: ⚪ White sticker = learning Chinese 🔴 Red sticker = speaks Chinese Come alone or bring a friend. Expect quiz rounds, conversation breaks, optional language practice, drinks, food, and a friendly after-work atmosphere. **What to expect** 🎮 Asian culture Kahoot quiz: Light trivia about Asian food, festivals, language, films, music, places, customs, and fun facts. 👥 Small teams: Come alone, with a friend, or join a team when you arrive. 🗣️ Mandarin-English social: Practise Mandarin or English if you want, in a relaxed, no-pressure setting. ⚪🔴 Colour sticker matching: White = learning Chinese; red = speaks Chinese. 💬 Chitchat, food, and drinks: Time to chat, order food or drinks, and meet new people. 🏆 Friendly prizes: Small Loong Express vouchers for the quiz winners and participants. **Food & drinks** 🐉 Loong Express has drinks, snacks, and food available to order onsite. Since they kindly host our meetup, we encourage everyone to order something during the evening if they can — a drink, tea, snack, or meal is a lovely way to support the venue while enjoying the quiz. Food and drinks are ordered separately from the event. **Who this is for** You are warmly welcome if you are: curious about Asian or Chinese culture; looking for a relaxed Thursday night after work; new to London and hoping to meet friendly people; interested in food, language, travel, pop culture, or cultural trivia; learning Mandarin, speaking Mandarin, or simply curious about Chinese language; mainly here for culture, food, travel, or easy social conversation. No prior knowledge of Asian culture or Mandarin is needed. Just bring your curiosity and a phone for Kahoot. **RSVP & attendance** Please update your RSVP if you can no longer attend, so someone else can take your spot. **About the host** Hosted by **London Chinese Culture Meetup**, a friendly London community for people curious about Chinese culture, language, food, games, travel, and new friends. London Chinese Culture Meetup is supported by **Nihao Serica**, **a London-based China travel and culture brand**. From time to time, we share useful China culture and travel notes for anyone curious about exploring China more deeply.

**PGT Reels: Scottish Reeling in London Teaching & Social Session** If you love the energy of a ceilidh, reeling is the perfect "level up." Welcoming complete beginners and experienced dancers alike to our fortnightly teaching & social evenings in South Kensington. Join our friendly community of around 80 mostly young professionals who come as much for the social side as the dancing — it's the perfect midweek mix of learning something new, meeting great people, and having a brilliant night out for only £9 (drinks & snacks included!). **No experience or partner needed** — every dance is fully taught beforehand and committee members are always on hand to help. Within minutes you'll be setting and spinning with the rest of us! **The details:** 📍 Marlborough Primary School, Draycott Avenue, SW3 3AP Close to South Kensington, Sloane Square and Knightsbridge tube stations (Piccadilly & District lines). ⏰ Doors open 7pm for 7:15pm start, but absolutely fine to arrive anytime. We finish at 9:30pm but many continue socialising at the pub next-door. 🎟 £9 on the door (card only) 🍷 Wine, cordial, and snacks included — with time to refuel between dances so you can chat make friends, and maybe join us for a trip to the pub afterwards. 👟 Dress code is casual — just wear comfortable shoes you can move in (no high heels please!) Come along and give it a try — we'd love to see you there! See our Instagram page for what to expect: [https://www.instagram.com/pgt_reels/](https://www.instagram.com/pgt_reels/)

Here is a recap of how the Club works: 1\. We meet every six weeks or so in or near the National Theatre\. 2\. We vote in advance and pick two articles from a short list to read before we meet\. Usually one relates to politics/current affairs and the other to history\, culture or science\. 3\. We talk about each one for around half an hour and the beauty of Article Club is that we can think more deeply about the broader themes of a topic\, and how well the article gets to grips with them\. 4\. We each give a score out of 10 for the articles that have been discussed\. 5\. We set the date for the next Article Club and sometimes adjourn to the pub\. I will post in the comments a Google form that you can use to vote for the articles you would like to read and discuss at this event. The point of Article Club is to challenge ourselves to read a diverse range of articles, share them with like-minded people and deal with our anxiety that we aren't reading books. Article Club was set up by Ross Bailey in 2015 who did a fantastic job at running it. Ross was followed by the equally fantastic Claire Ferraro and I (Alistair Baker) have been in the chair for the past eight years. OUR NEXT MEETUP: ARTICLE CLUB #77 Thursday 2nd July 2026 - 7:30pm to around 9:15pm. We sit on the soft round seats in the Lyttelton Theatre bar on the first floor.

We are delighted to announce that manifesto have kindly agreed to host the Umbraco London July Meetup at their offices in Whitechapel, and are very kindly providing us with food and drinks. **Please register and sign up in advance** so that we can give a list of attendees to reception and comply with their building regulations. [manifesto](https://manifesto.co.uk/) is a company that uses and champions Umbraco CMS, particularly within the context of digital transformation and sustainability, including being Certified B Corp. We are welcome from 18:30 onwards, we shall look to get started around 18:45. We'll finish by 21:00 when we take the conversations to a local pub. \-\-\-\-\-\- **\*\* AGENDA \*\*** **#1** **Welcome and Latest News** Peter Cooper from manifesto with Lotte, Ravi and Richard from Umbraco London **#2 Codegarden 2026: One Umbracian's Experience** John Seto will be sharing his highlights from Codegarden 2026 - what he learned, what inspired him, and what it means to be part of the wider Umbraco community. He'll also be talking about his experience of the Green Track, a community initiative encouraging contributors to travel to Codegarden by greener means, with free tickets awarded to those selected by Umbraco HQ. **#3** **manifesto RazorKit** by Nurhak Kaya and Pete Cooper At manifesto, we have created a new component-driven development experience specifically for [ASP.NET](http://ASP.NET) Core Razor and Umbraco applications. This approach allows us to develop, test, and document our UI components in isolation within a live application through an interactive preview environment, eliminating the need to navigate through the entire application flow. In this talk, we will provide hands-on details about this approach and discuss its benefits for both development teams and clients. \-\-\-\-\-\- If you realise you can't make it please be sure to change your RSVP to No in case there are people on the waiting list. \-\-\-\-\- If you would like to contribute to our meetups please in touch by email (hello@umblondon.co.uk) - we are always looking for people to give talks, or London-based Umbraco agencies to host us for the evening. Please read the [Code of Conduct](https://bit.ly/UmbLondonCodeOfConduct) for all our events.

Pratica l'italiano passeggiando. > Ciao a tutti! > Se avete voglia di fare una chiacchierata in italiano in un modo rilassante ma anche dinamico, venite alla 'passeggiata italiana'. Si parte dalla stazione di Green Park e si passeggia facendo il giro del parco e chiacchierando del più e del meno. > Lo sapevate che secondo il filosofo greco Aristotele, passeggiare è un modo per stimolare l'intelletto e mettere in moto i nostri pensieri. > La combinazione movimento fisico e pratica linguistica favorisce la concentrazione e la memoria. > Parlare italiano mentre si passeggia può rendere l’apprendimento più piacevole e spontaneo. Inoltre, il continuo cambiamento dell'ambiente circostante offre sempre nuovi spunti di conversazione: possiamo descrivere e commentare ciò che vediamo e condividere osservazioni e idee.

Come along on Saturday 4th July to visit a 9th century church, a 17th century battlefield and two pretty towns in the county of Northamptonshire! **About the day** Northamptonshire is a landlocked county in the east Midlands. Its quite rural, with lots of farmland and market towns. It also has lots of pretty little villages with stone cottages and thatched roofs. The county has enough local stone buildings to rival the Cotswolds. **All Saints' Church, Brixworth** Brixworth is a historic village, primarily famous for housing All Saints' Church, one of the oldest and largest surviving Anglo-Saxon buildings in the UK. The church dates from the 9th century and is built of local stone and Roman stone, taken from nearby abandoned Roman buildings. **Naseby Battlefield** On the 14th June 1645, one of the pivotal battles of the English Civil War took place here. The Battle of Naseby was where a relatively unknown cavalry commander in the Parliamentary Army, a man named Oliver Cromwell, changed the course of history and routed the Royalist armies under Prince Rupert. **Oundle** Oundle is a quintessential English market town that sits at a bridging point on the River Nene and amidst the rolling countryside. The town has a medieval street layout lined with 17th-century Jacobean and Georgian stone buildings. Today it has many cafes, pubs and independent shops. **Uppingham** Uppingham is a market town with lots of honey coloured buildings and with its art galleries it has become a popular destination for art lovers. It also has lots of independent shops, including lots of antique shops. A little over 1 mile from the town are the earthwork remains of a medieval motte and bailey castle. **Coach seating** * If you wish to reserve a seat on the coach in advance, after you pay please look at the seating plan in the photos [here](https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/36017632/534585636/) and then email me - [general@cultureseekers.org](http://general@cultureseekers.org), with the seat number/s you wish to reserve. Its first come first served. * The seat you sit on when you board the coach is yours for the day. If you wish to change seats on the coach during the day, you will need to get permission from the individual who is seated there. **Cost** Cost is £27 per person for Full Members and £33 per person for everyone else. After you RSVP: You will need to make payment (its not automatic), so either: \- send a bank transfer: TSB Bank plc\, sort code: 77\-66\-65\, account no: 00030809\, Account name: Cultureseekers \- Pay via credit card in advance \([https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QDOWSSXO](https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QDOWSSXO)) \- 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' Once you RSVP and then pay, I will confirm your place. You have 3 days to make a payment, if no payment is received within 3 days, your place will be offered to the first person on the waiting list. **Become a Full Member** To become a Full Member (£14 a year) either: \- Pay cash at an event \- Pay via Bank Transfer \(email me – general@cultureseekers\.org for details\) \- 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/) **Food & drink** Its up to you whether you wish to bring your own food and drink or purchase items whilst there. If you can't see us on Tothill Street, please text. Please note, we only wait for 10 minutes after the advertised meeting time, so please be early or on time. The coach has to leave at a specific time. Look out for the red and blue 'London Cultureseekers' group sign. Hope to see you there! Robert 07905 901 834 (prefer text) or email: [general@cultureseekers.org](general@cultureseekers.org) ***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/)***

**Whether you’re from China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, or anywhere else across Asia — or you’re simply curious about Asian culture and looking to meet warm, interesting people — you are genuinely welcome here 🙋** This is our regular Sunday gathering for anyone who enjoys Asian culture, food, languages, games, travel stories, and good company. Think of it as your Sunday ritual: a relaxed, welcoming space to slow down, connect, share a little of your world, and learn something new. Each week has a light cultural focus, but the atmosphere stays easy and social. Some Sundays we explore Chinese names and Hanzi writing; other Sundays we play board games, practise languages, talk about food culture, share travel stories, or introduce tea, festivals, films, music, and everyday customs from across Asia. 🍱 **Bring your own snacks to share** Snacks are not provided by the organiser, but you are warmly encouraged to bring a small snack to share — something from your culture, hometown, or simply something you enjoy. It’s one of the easiest ways to start a conversation. *\*Loong Express also has food and drinks available to buy onsite. Since they kindly host our Sunday socials, we encourage everyone to support the venue by ordering a drink, tea, snack, or meal during the afternoon if you can.* 🗣️ **Language exchange** Practise Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Cantonese, English, or any language you’re learning in a relaxed, no-pressure setting. Native speakers and total beginners are all welcome. 🎲 **Board games & chitchat** Unwind with tabletop games, party games, Mahjong, or simple social games. You don’t need to know the rules before you come. 💬 **Free-flow conversation** Mingle, share stories, ask questions, make friends. No agenda, no performance — just a warm Sunday afternoon with curious people. ✍️ **Occasional cultural activities** Depending on the week, we may also include a light activity such as Chinese names, Hanzi writing, tea culture, travel prep, food stories, or a short culture quiz. **WhatsApp Community** Join our WhatsApp group to chat with members, suggest future activities, and get weekly event updates: [WhatsApp Community link](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KhKITDVOE0A21ytwHMsxfX?s=sh&p=i&ilr=4) **Time & place** 🕒 Every Sunday, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Loong Express 104 Great Portland St London W1W 6PE **A note on RSVP** If your plans change, please cancel your spot in advance so someone else can join. Some weeks include an opening activity, so late arrivals may miss the first part, but you’re still welcome to join when you arrive. **About the Host** Hosted by London Chinese Culture Meetup, supported by [Nihao Serica](http://nihaoserica.com/) — building cultural connections between the UK and Asia. While our meetup is focused on creating a warm local community in London, we’ll occasionally share China culture and travel notes for anyone curious about exploring Chinese cities, food, heritage, and local life. Come join us this Sunday at Loong Express. We’d love to meet you 🌈🥟🀄🍵

Let's meet for a day of Polish Culture at The Pantiles! We can meet at Tunbridge Wells train station at 11 and walk together to the Festival! See you there 🎉

Keep an eye on the weather and this event in case we need to change venue. I've also created this event on Facebook and we usually get others jump in last minute at the Assembly so there will be more people than are showing just on the guest list here.

We'll meet at Five Points, where they have a courtyard and serve food (61 Mare St, E8 4RG). Then onto Saint Monday (4 Warburton Rd, E8 3RR)-dark and brooding, but with a small courtyard. Having stocked up at an off license or at the two breweries, we'll sit in London Fields and watch the world go by. Feel free to bring a blanket, cool bag, nibbles - whatever you like! We may finish off at The Spurstowe Arms (68 Greenwood Rd, E8 1AB), where they serve cracking pizza and have a beer garden (the beers are...ok), or at The Dove (24-28 Broadway Market, E8 4QJ). Pray for sunshine : )

http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/a/9/6/600_348310902.jpeg Instructor - Crow, HPS Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642. Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online. Private Instruction ~ Closed to the Public ~ Initiated Members Only Please come prepared for ritual. Blessings ~ Crow

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

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."

The topic for July is "Shoes" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!