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Valentineโs w/ Lovable | Vibe Coding Romance Night
This Valentineโs Day, skip the small talk and build something together instead! ๐ฅณ
PLEASE, JOIN THE WAITING LIST TO BE APPROVED
This is a special edition of our 2-hour vibe coding jam, sponsored by [Lovable](https://lovable.dev/), for singles and others who are open to meeting people in a low-pressure way. You donโt need to be a developer or have an idea. **You donโt even need to be single!**
Weโll team up in **small groups**, and **use AI tools** to **build an app**, or **experiment**. No pitching yourself. No awkward speed-dating questions. Just make something together and see if the vibe arises!
**Join our What'sApp Chat:** https://chat.whatsapp.com/BxLUpQMiXwo6d1vG7YSirT
**New to vibe coding? โจ**
No worries! We begin with a simple starter guide with example prompts and tips so even total beginners can dive in without stress.
**Who itโs for**
โขโ โ Singles whoโd rather build than swipe
โขโ โ People open to friends, collaborators, or more
โขโ โ Designers, GameDevs, Product folks, Artists, Sales, curious humans...
โขโ โ Anyone!
**How it works ๐**
โขโ โ Quick welcome + what โvibe codingโ means
โขโ โ A Valentine-themed challenge
โขโ โ 90 minutes of building with AI, chatting, helping, and experimenting
โขโ โ Switching up teams every so often, so you meet more people
โขโ โ Optional demos
โขโ โ Hangouts
**Opt-in badges to signal your vibe**
๐ Open to dating
๐ผ Open to friends
๐ป Just here to build
**What to bring:**
* ID to verify that you are 18+ ๐ชช
* Laptop! ๐ป
* Vibes โก
**What youโll leave with**
โขโ โ A funky project you made in one evening
โขโ โ New friends
โขโ โ Possibly a crush, but definitely a story
**Location ๐**
**Brewhouse & Kitchen Highbury**
2A Corsica St, N51JJ, London
๐ **No pressure, no gatekeeping.**
Come solo, or as a couple. Leave with something built, and maybe someone to build with again!
๐ This event is strictly for people who are 18+. We may ask to see your ID if you look younger, in which case you may be denied entry.
Founders Running Club :: London
**โFounders Running Club (FRC)** brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacerโpets, friends, family, are welcome.
โ9:15 Bag drop at the Regent's Bar and Kitchen, Regent's Park:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/MmZdAVM8yXT9euKc7
โ9:30 Warm Up starts at the Inner Circle & York Bridge, South Gate: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/qw45ehLmDQY7maMD6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/qw45ehLmDQY7maMD6)
๐๏ธ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022
๐ Now in 27 cities
๐
Running + Networking events + Community
**Join the community [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats)**
**Stay updated:**
**Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/)**
**Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/)**
**LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/)**
**Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC)**
**Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)**
๐ฌ๐ง๐ช๐ธ๐ซ๐ท๐ฏ๐ต๐ฎ๐น Alt-Valentine Language Exchange Social ๐ฉ๐ช๐ช๐ฌ๐ฐ๐ท๐ง๐ท๐จ๐ณ
No plans for this Saturday? Well that's no problem at all ๐ Join us at our global language exchange and social from 6pm, for an evening of relaxed conversation and perhaps some language practice too.
โญโญโญโญโญ Welcome to London's Highest Rated International Languages Exchange group with over 1400 reviews rated 5 stars โญโญโญโญโญ
๐ฌ๐ง๐ช๐ธ๐ซ๐ท๐ฏ๐ต๐ฎ๐น๐ฉ๐ช๐ฎ๐ณ๐ง๐ท๐ฐ๐ท๐จ๐ณ๐ช๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฐ๐บ๐ฆ๐บ๐ธ๐น๐ท๐น๐ผ๐ท๐บ๐ต๐ฑ
To learn more about us and our community visit [www.languages.london](https://www.languages.london/)
WHERE
The venue is The Craft Beer Co. in **Clerkenwell**, a really friendly pub with a great selection of drinks (especially beers!) including non-alcoholic options and **we have the whole first floor space exclusively for our event!**
The venue has excellent access to public transport via, tube, train and bus.
HOW WE DO IT
It's simple ....
\~ When you arrive please collect your personalised language badge from us, **BEFORE** you order your drinks. We'll be waiting to give you a warm welcome ๐
\~ Please wear your badge during the event and return it before you leave.
\~ Start meeting the community and having fun, lots of fun!
Confirm your place to attend. There's a small fee of ยฃ2, which you can pay when you arrive.
Please buy something from the bar to support the venue, who kindly offer us a dedicated space.
๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ป๐ณ๐ง๐ฌ๐ต๐ธ๐ธ๐ช๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฆ๐บ๐จ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ฑ๐จ๐ด๐ญ๐บ๐ฟ๐ฆ๐น๐ญ๐ต๐ช๐ง๐ด๐ณ๐ฌ๐ช๐ฌ๐ณ๐ฟ๐จ๐ญ
**WHO**
Languages in London events are organised for our community - being social, making new friends, building cultural bridges and always very relaxed. Our weekly events in London have the highest number of languages and countries represented.
Note - This is **not** a dating event.
Our events are open to Internationals, Locals, Expats, Students, Travellers..... Everyone!
This is the event for a truly global community and for citizens from around the World ๐
Is this the Intercambio you've been looking for? Want to practice your ingles, espanol , 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 love, bring your family, friends and colleagues ๐
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.
These are real events with real people. We aren't one of those groups that fill our events with fictitious attendees๐ป
We want to remain the **BEST** language events group in London, being the biggest isn't our focus.
**No-shows at our events are always removed from the group.**
**Inactive members are also 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, Slovakian, Estonian, Danish, Finnish, Turkmen, Latvian, Lithuanian, Nepali, Yoruba, Filipino, Thai, Albanian, Croatian, Serbian, Ebo, Gaelic, Icelandic, Afrikaans, Tamazight, Tagalog, Creole, Malagasy, Mongolian, Tok Pisin and more... you get the idea!
๐ท๐ด๐ฌ๐น๐จ๐ฟ๐ณ๐ด๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ซ๐ฎ๐จ๐พ๐บ๐พ๐ช๐ฌ๐ง๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ท๐ฐ๐ช๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฆ๐น๐ณ๐ฉ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐พ
**SUSTAINABLE** ๐๐ณ
Like you, we really care about our planet.
We never use paper stickers or wristbands as they can't be reused or recycled and can even damage your clothing โน๏ธ
The Solution? Our personalised and completely reusable Languages in London badges! ๐๐
So, please make sure you return your badge to us, 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 down๐
**SAFE SPACE FOR EVERYONE** ๐ฎโโ๏ธ
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 ๐ธ
**SPREAD THE WORD** ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฌ
If you enjoy our events, please tell your friends and colleagues and help us grow **your** community, thank you โฅ๏ธ
Join our community - [www.languages.london](https://www.languages.london/)
We're looking forward to welcoming you at Languages in London ๐๐๐
๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ต๐ง๐ฉ๐ต๐ญ๐ฆ๐ช๐ฆ๐ฑ๐ง๐ช๐ฎ๐ช๐ฒ๐น๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ด๐ฑ๐น๐ฑ๐ป๐ช๐ช
South Bank Walk: Waterloo to Tate Modern (Saturday)
A relaxed Saturday morning walk along Londonโs South Bank โ from Waterloo to Tate Modern.
Weโll meet outside Waterloo Station and follow the river east, passing street performers, book stalls, and some of the best views of St Paulโs and the city skyline. The route is short and easy (around 1.5 miles), with plenty to look at and talk about along the way.
This is a low-pressure, conversational walk โ a chance to enjoy the city and meet new people without awkward small talk in a noisy bar. If the group feels like it, we can grab a coffee or step into Tate Modern at the end.
All welcome. Just bring comfortable shoes and curiosity.
Meeting point: Outside Waterloo Station at the Victory Arch (main exit), near the large archway. Iโll be there from 12.45 pm.
Distance: \~1.5 miles
Pace: Easy / social
Duration: Around 1.5โ2 hours
Doctor Bike
Vandome Cycles are providing drop in bike check/repair sessions:
โข Barking Riverside Bike Hub IG11 0FJ: Opening Times: Every Mon & Thu 3pm-7pm and Sat: 9am-5pm
โข The Fiddlers, Dagenham, RM8 3HH: Every Saturday 10am โ 2pm
Creative Wellness Cycling Club (Members only)
Weekly cycling club open to members of that club only. Membership enquiries to creativewellnesswon@outlook.com
Coders Events This Week
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Basildon Tech Meetup
Join us on the 3rd Sunday of the month in Basildon Town Centre for a monthly social meetup for those interested in all things tech.
Over 18s only.
We'll be upstairs at Orleto Lounge in the middle of the town centre - next to the new cinema.
Food and drink is available:
[https://thelounges.co.uk/orleto/](https://thelounges.co.uk/orleto/)
Tech Nation cited Basildon as one of the top locations in the UK for e-commerce investment locations.
Check out our hackathon and the other events at Basildon Creative Tech Festival 2024 here:
[https://creativetechfest.co.uk/hackathon-projects](https://creativetechfest.co.uk/hackathon-projects)
[https://creativetechfest.co.uk/tech-meet-talks-networking](https://creativetechfest.co.uk/tech-meet-talks-networking)
[https://creativetechfest.co.uk/basildon-tech-meetup](https://creativetechfest.co.uk/basildon-tech-meetup)
We also meet monthly in Southend and Chelmsford to work on projects with occasional talks and networking.
(See our events on Meetup and [https://www.southendtech.co.uk](https://www.southendtech.co.uk) for further details.)
We look forward to seeing you.
๐ฌ๐ง๐ช๐ธ๐ซ๐ท๐ฏ๐ต๐ฎ๐น COVENT GARDEN! Language Exchange & Social ๐ฉ๐ช๐จ๐ณ๐ง๐ท๐ฐ๐ท
IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ!
๐ฌ๐ง๐ช๐ธ๐ซ๐ท๐ฏ๐ต๐ฎ๐น๐ฉ๐ช๐ฎ๐ณ๐จ๐ณ๐ง๐ท๐ฐ๐ท๐ช๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฐ๐บ๐ธ๐จ๐ด๐บ๐ฆ๐น๐ท๐ท๐บ๐ฆ๐บ
**Join us for our Sunday International Language Exchange and Social!**
The event starts at 4pm and will be hosted at Craft Beer Co. in **COVENT GARDEN** ๐๐ป๐ฅ
โญโญโญโญโญ Welcome to the Highest Rated International Language Exchange group in London,๐ with 1300+ reviews rated 5โญโญโญโญโญ
www.languages.london
WHEN & WHERE
**This event takes place at Craft Beer Co Covent Garden on Sunday afternoon.** You are spoilt for choice with public transport options including lots of tube, train and buses close to the venue.
**The address is 168 High Holborn, London WC1V 7AA**
https://maps.google.com/?cid=12246258418147807722&entry=gps
**HOW WE DO IT**
It's simple ....
1\. When you arrive have your Meetup confirmation visible on your phone\. **Collect your personalised language badge BEFORE ordering your drinks.** We'll be waiting to give you a warm welcome ๐
2\. Pay the ยฃ2 event fee\. You can do this by cash or contactless card / phone\.
3\. Wear your badge during the event and always return it before you leave โป๏ธ
......Start meeting the community and having fun...lots of fun!
Please ensure you buy something from the bar to support the venue, who kindly offer us a dedicated space.
๐ต๐ฑ๐น๐ผ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ป๐ณ๐ง๐ฌ๐ต๐ธ๐ธ๐ช๐ฎ๐ฑ๐จ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ฆ๐ญ๐บ๐น๐ญ๐ต๐ช๐ง๐ด๐ณ๐ฌ๐ณ๐ฟ๐จ๐ญ
**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.
This is the event for a truly global community and for citizens from around the World.
Is this the Intercambio you've been looking for? Want to practice your ingles, espanol , 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 love...Bring your friends ๐
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 ๐ป
**Community members that no-show at our events and inactive members 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, Slovakian, Estonian, Danish, Finnish, Turkmen, Latvian, Lithuanian, Nepali, Yoruba, Filipino, Thai, Albanian, Croatian, Serbian, Ebo, Afrikaans, Tamazight, Tagalog, Creole, Malagasy, Mongolian, Tok Pisin and more... you get the idea!
๐ท๐ด๐ฌ๐น๐จ๐ฟ๐ณ๐ด๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ซ๐ฎ๐จ๐พ๐บ๐พ๐ช๐ฌ๐ง๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ท๐ฐ๐ช๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฆ๐น๐ณ๐ฉ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐พ
**SUSTAINABLE** ๐๐ณ
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 โน๏ธ
The Solution? ...Our personalised and completely reusable Languages in London badges! ๐๐
So, please make sure you return your badge to us, 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 down๐
**SAFE SPACE FOR EVERYONE** ๐ฎโโ๏ธ
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 if know you'd rather not be included, we respect your choice ๐ธ
**SPREAD THE WORD** ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฌ
If you enjoy our events, please tell your friends and colleagues and help us grow **your** community, thank you โฅ๏ธ
Join our community - https://www.languages.london/
We're looking forward to welcoming you at Languages in London ๐๐๐
๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ต๐ง๐ฉ๐ต๐ญ๐ฆ๐ช๐ฆ๐ฑ๐ง๐ช๐ฎ๐ช๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ด๐ฑ๐น๐ฑ๐ป๐ช๐ช๐ฐ๐ญ๐จ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ณ๐จ๐บ
5K in Hyde Park + coffee at Mercato (Sun, 15th February)
Anyone curious about tech is welcome to join this social run with Solana Run Club.
We'll run 5K at an easy, conversational pace (no competition!)
Bring your water bottle, a smile and dress for the weather ๐
โ๏ธMeet at the drinking fountain, not Marble Arch: [find on map](https://maps.app.goo.gl/sW4WEFBgvz8Pie5K9)
**๐ฌ** **Join the group chat and find useful info**: [solanarunclub.com](https://solanarunclub.com)
**10:00 - 10:10**: meet + warm-up at [drinking fountain](https://maps.app.goo.gl/M9RnbveZZerVM7LN7) ([///noisy.demand.keeps](https://w3w.co/noisy.demand.keeps))
**10:10 - 10:40**: run 5k, easy pace ([route](https://solanarunclub.com/route/))
**10:40 - 12:00**: coffee, drinks and food at [Mercato Mayfair](https://maps.app.goo.gl/LWBihpvaeqKEmrqY8)
โโโโโโโโโฑ๏ธ Please arrive on time as messages can't be monitored during the run. Running late? Join us at Mercato.
โโโโโ๐Bag drop-off is available at Mercato Mayfair. Just tell staff you're a Solana Run Club runner, or ping Alex on the group chat.
๐ Tube connections:
\- Central: Marble Arch
\- Elizabeth: Paddington\, Bond Street
\- Jubilee: Bond Street
\- District/Circle/H&C: Edgware Road
\- Bakerloo: Paddington
\- Victoria: Oxford Circus
\- Piccadilly: Hyde Park Corner
Mandarin Learning Games ่ฏญ่จๅญฆไน ๆธธๆ๏ผ
3rd Sunday of every month, unleash your inner language ninja with our fun Mandarin learning games! Get ready to ditch stale textbooks and rote memorisation, and watch your language skills truly skyrocket!
These monthly gatherings are designed for you to:
* **Boost Conversational Confidence:** Engage in lively, real-time communication that feels like play, not practice.
* **Sharpen Your Listening Skills** as you navigate thoughtfully designed game scenarios and interact with fellow learners.
* **Expand Your Vocabulary:** Effortlessly pick up new words and phrases, enabling you to express yourself with precision and richness.
* **Retain More, Stress Less:** Experience the power of learning through fun, making new vocabulary and grammar stick with less effort!
**What Makes Our Language Games Special:**
Unlike traditional lessons, our sessions are a unique blend of structured fun and effective learning:
* **Immersive & Interactive:** We transform language concepts into engaging, team-based games that facilitate natural conversation and active participation.
* **Relaxed & Supportive Environment:** Forget competition! Our classroom setting is designed to be comfortable and non-intimidating, encouraging everyone to experiment and learn at their own pace.
* **All Levels Learn Together:** You'll consolidate what you already know while effortlessly picking up new vocabulary from our well-facilitated activities.
* **Expert Guidance:** Our experienced tutor provides active language support, ensuring every activity is both enjoyable and highly effective for language improvement.
* **Suitable for All Levels!** (For beginners: if you have more than 20 hours of Mandarin learning, you're good to join us!)
**Session Details:**
๐๏ธ **When:** 3rd Sunday of every month
โฐ **Time:** 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
**๐ฐ Price:** ยฃ10 - [Tap for Easy Payment](https://monzo.com/pay/r/china-unbound_eTW5aAZoqiDQ3p) (To secure your spot, please complete payment when you RSVP)
Join us, and accelerate your road to fluency today! We can't wait to welcome you.
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**Take your Mandarin beyond the event.** ๐ค If youโre looking for a bit more structure to go along with your conversation practice, letโs chat! We're offering **FREE 1-on-1 advice sessions** to help you find the perfect learning path. Get a professional assessment of your level so you can study with confidence. **No commitment** required. [Book your Free Session](https://eu.bigin.online/org20070515371/bookings/course-advice)
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**China Unbound** is the best place to learn practical Chinese for adults.
While most schools prioritise grammar and writing, China Unbound empowers you to confidently converse, understand, and actively apply Chinese in real-world situations. Join us and discover a fun, fast, and personalised way to master Chinese!
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**Hear From Our Learners:**
"The Language games session provides a well-structured and immersive way of learning. Even as a beginner I am able to practice all aspects of the language and have learnt a lot whilst having fun!" - Jeremy Smithers
"The Sunday games session is in a classroom environment but relaxed with organized team-based games designed to facilitate conversation. Itโs a good way to consolidate what you know and pick up some new vocab. The folks who attend vary massively in ability so itโs not competitive, but more a chance to learn from people who are more advanced and help along newbies. I recommend it!" - Mark Mansell
**FAQ ๅธธ่ง้ฎ้ข::**
**What if I donโt feel my Chinese is good enough to join?**
Donโt worry, our hosts will be on hand to offer support and help you participate. Many are also group exercises, so you can lean on stronger members too.
**What games will I be playing?**
You'll be diving into a variety of engaging and interactive language activities specifically designed to match your proficiency level! Think fun, familiar formats like Articulate, and creative role-play scenarios.
Our games are carefully designed (by us!) to intensively develop your speaking and listening abilities, providing you with comprehensive language input.
In addition, every game is expertly facilitated by our experienced tutors. They provide real-time support and guidance, ensure activities are well-structured for optimal learning, and offer clear explanations and consolidation of any new vocabulary or concepts that emerge. It's learning through play, with expert support!
**Iโm not into games, is it still for me?**
Yes!! Think of it as immersive practice, not gaming. Even if youโre not a gamer, you will enjoy learning Mandarin this way! Our activities are designed to boost your vocabulary, pronunciation, and fluency in a natural and engaging way.
**Are there any discounts for Chinese lessons for members?**
Yes, you can use code MEETUP10 for your exclusive ยฃ10 discount on our [Chinese courses](https://china-unbound.co.uk/personal/) site-wide!
๐Explore The Night Sky + Post Pub Drinks๐ญ(Subject to Weather)๐ช
๐Ever look up and marvel with insatiable curiosity at both the beauty and wonder of the **universe?** That wild sobering thought that somewhere in the chaos of creation - the emergence of life - the universe became **conscious** enough to look back and ask the existential questions; How it all started, our evolution and place in it, and where else in the cosmos other complex life might exist (we know almost every star you see has planets orbiting with up to **20 billion habitable exoplanets** easily in our galaxy alone!)? ๐ช๐๐๐
๐Then RSVP to view the potential life harbouring moons of **Jupiter**, comets, the famous **Orion Nebula** where stars like our sun were born, the majestic rings of **Saturn**, the international space station, well known star fields, remnants of **supernova** witnessed by our early ancestors, multi-star solar systems (think the double sun in Starwars), the Tau Ceti star with **2 Earth like planets** orbiting in the habitable zone, plus a range of other fascinating celestial wonderments (comets, galaxies) over drinks and engaging chats and banter this Jan fully hosted by a passionate amateur astronomer and former global Journalist covering big picture stories including cutting edge science related ones.
๐In between observing - we'll have **drinks and engaging chats** on all astronomy related topics for those inclined - space exploration, Fermi Paradox, Astrobiology, Cosmology, paleontology, SETI/Drake Equation (I have my own augmented version giving more realistic estimates of likely alien civilisations!), exoplanetology etc as well as non space chatter and banter too. No doubt we'll hear the usual jokes we've all heard before! If those don't make you laugh, my impersonation of Los Angeles ET will! ๐ฝ
And to help set the mood and make the night feel even extra galactic, Iโll put my DJ hat to play some spaceโthemed tunes and songs about the stars!
**======= Joining Astronomers Group & Telescopes =======**
I'm able to take a limited number of people (please only RSVP if you can make it) to join my friendly informal relaxed London amateur astronomers' club that have been for over a decade with their regulars made up of up to about 150 people. As there will be people attending from this private Astronomers group as well as others from one of my other groups - the total attendees will be far higher than rsvps here and the public liability insurance only covers a max number of people - hence I need to impose strict limits on attendance.
Over the years we have enjoyed numerous social evenings of stargazing and thought provoking chatter with people of all ages and varying levels of astronomy knowledge - so complete beginners that are genuinely curious about the universe are very welcome. If you are just looking to meet generic randoms then there are others groups that will better cater for that. The world renowed **BBC Television Sky at Night** also attended our events pre covid and interviewed some of us for it's show that aired on BBC1 in Feb 2019. BBC **Radio London** (94.9 FM / digital) were there Aug 2023 to cover our meteor shower event broadcasting live to millions of Londoners for 3 hours
You don't need a telescope as you will be able to view through scopes belonging to me and other club members (as long as you behave responsibly and don't temper with expensive equipment). If you have your own telescope/binoculars feel free to bring along and I can help you setting it up if you're a newbie
**==== Food & Drinks With Seating From Warm Indoor Cafe ====**
Alcoholic beverages (wine, beer, cider only), hot drinks and food/snacks will be available to purchase from an indoor cafe at the observation point which Regent's park keep open exclusively for the astronomers group so please don't bring your own drinks
**==== ITINERARY =====**
We will meet outside Camden Station. After a short wait for anyone delayed, I will escort everyone to our observation point in the local park 15 minutes walk away and brief you in terms of what to expect, observing etiquette, tips, equipment handling and take any questions you have - weather general or astronomy/cosmology related.
**After Drinks:** Unless I have a very important 9AM Thursday deadline for a client presentation or something that I'm still gonna be writing 2 mins before start - most of us usually head our way back to Camden for another drink. If so - I will annouce the pub when we leave the park
**==== What Can You Expect To See (this time of year)? ====**
* Orion Nebula
* Jupiter and 4 moons
* Meteors
* Andromedia Galaxy
* Saturn, rings & moon
* Star clusters such as the Pleiades & Owl Cluster etc
* International Space station fly by
* Venus & Mercury
* Binary & tripple star systems (think planet *Tatooine in* Starwars!),
* Neptune
* Uranuus
* Mars
* Our moon
* A look towards the galactic centre where that supermassive ยฃ22b Labour black hole sits (Sagittarius A)
More here from Jodrell Bank Observatory/Astrophysics Centre:
[http://www.jb.man.ac.uk/astronomy/nightsky/](http://www.jb.man.ac.uk/astronomy/nightsky/)
Guide to viewing the cosmos for beginners:
[https://phys.org/news/2018-05-universe-distant-starstips-cosmology-backyard.html#jCp](https://phys.org/news/2018-05-universe-distant-starstips-cosmology-backyard.html#jCp)
**===Weather Dependent=====**
The event is subject to clear skies forecasts on the night so if on the actual afternoon of the event the weather forecasts looks unsuitable beyond doubt then I will postpone so please check the event status on the day of the event . If this event is still listed here at 5PM on the day, it will be going ahead at the designated day and time!
Happy Stargazing
Lucas Skywalker - The Singin, Dancin, DJ-in Astronomer
FREE BACHATA CLASS & FREE ENTRY AT BAILANDO SUNDAYS - Be at one Regent ST
Kick off your week with music, movement, and great vibes. Come solo or with friendsโno partner needed!
**Schedule (This Sunday):**
โข 6:00PM โ Free Bachata Taster
โข 6:30 PM โ Bachata Classes (3 Levels)
โข 7:30 PM โ Salsa Classes (3 Levels)
โข 8:30 PMโ11:30 PM โ FREE Social Dancing (Salsa, Bachata, a touch of Kiz)
**What to expect:**
โข Friendly teachers, clear level splits, and lots of practice time
โข Great music and a welcoming crowd for all levelsโabsolute beginners to improvers
โข Central location, easy transport, and good vibes all night
**Why social dancing is good for you:**
Social dancing is a fun workout that boosts your cardio, coordination, and postureโwithout feeling like โexercise.โ It reduces stress, fires up your brain with musical timing and footwork patterns, and improves confidence through gentle challenges and quick wins. Dancing with different partners builds connection, empathy, and communication skills (you literally learn to โlistenโ with your body). Itโs also an incredible way to make friends and feel part of a communityโone song at a time.
Good to know:
โข No partner or experience required
โข Wear comfy shoes, bring water, and arrive a bit early for level check-in
โข Classes start right on timeโdonโt miss your warm-up!
Price: ยฃ10 one class ยฃ15 two classes
6:00 PM class is FREE intro to bachata
RSVP now so we can plan levels and floor space. See you on the dance floor! ๐๐บ
Doctor Bike
Vandome Cycles are providing drop in bike check/repair sessions:
โข Barking Riverside Bike Hub IG11 0FJ: Opening Times: Every Mon & Thu 3pm-7pm and Sat: 9am-5pm
โข The Fiddlers, Dagenham, RM8 3HH: Every Saturday 10am โ 2pm
Coders Events Near You
Connect with your local Coders community
Columbus Code & Coffee 83 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you!
**What to Expect at the Intro Circle**
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Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup:
* Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics
Round 1 - (7 secs max):
* Your name
* What you're working on
* What you can help others with
Round 2:
* Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too.
Round 3:
* Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool.
After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!
NSCoder Night
Bring your work or your hobby, hang out, and code with us.
Follow @buckeyecocoa for more information.
COhPy Monthly Meeting
**NEW LOCATION: Improving Office in Franklinton**
Physical location:
Improving Office
330 Rush Alley Suite #150
Columbus, OH 43215
Schedule:
* 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages.
* 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s).
See the handy Parking Map - we recommend street parking.
[Street Parking Map](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1u2A4fLNlxwLJn0KA_hKc8bnFlFHLvsHBDh-_8wzX_tk/edit?usp=sharing)
We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact centralohpython@gmail.com
Ohio Paper Folders January folding session Feb 15th
Our monthly meeting will be Sunday Feb 15th 1-4 PM
This will be held at 4049 Garrett W Dr, Columbus, 43214
This is off of Olentangy River Rd, north of Riverside Hospital. This is the home of one of our members.
Everyone is welcome - beginner to expert. This is a casual folding session. People will teach a few models.
TBD
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
**Abstract**
TBD
**YouTube Link**
TBA
Sip & Read: *Founder Edition* Meetup: Book/Venue TBD
Calling all founders, CEOs, lawyers, doctors, and entrepreneurs to join our special *Founder Edition* of Sip & Read meetup event. Let's sip on fine wine and discuss our first book **The 5AM Club- Own Your Morning Elevate Your Life, by Robin Sharma**. We will pair this book with our favorite wine at **Wine on High** and engage in thought-provoking discussions on startup businesses and entrepreneurship, and network with like-minded individuals in a cozy book club setting.
Come prepared to discuss this month's book. At the end of each book club meeting, we will take next book and venue suggestions from the participants for the next meeting.
Whether you are a book lover, women entrepreneur, or a content creator, this event is perfect for sharing ideas and insights with other funders and founders in the entrepreneurial world. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together. Sign up now to reserve your spot!
*Fun fact! This meetup was established in 2015 and had over 1,000 members. I had to shut down operations while attending law school, but we're back!!*
DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
**New Dojo Location!**
**Draft Day Columbus**
1130 Dublin Road
Columbus, OH 43215
We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works
Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead.
We're looking for topic suggestions and people interested in presenting at our monthly meetings. To this end we've set up a survey form at [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc)




























