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Join us in the upstairs room of Craft Beer Co Brixton for our next practical workshop, focused entirely on **the querying process**. Querying can be one of the most intimidating parts of the writing journey, so, **in this interactive session, we’ll walk through the full process step by step,** from researching agents and preparing your query package to sending queries, handling responses, and understanding what happens if you receive an offer of representation. We’ll cover: * How to research and choose the right agents * What makes a strong query package (query letter, synopsis, sample pages) * How querying works in practice, including requests, rejections, and offers * What to expect once you sign with an agent and go on submission **The workshop will include discussion and a hands-on exercise**, with the opportunity to draft or refine a pitch and get feedback from the group. This session is **open to writers at any stage**, whether you’re planning ahead, actively querying, or just curious about how the process works. **This session will be led by one of our own members, Karin Robinson! Karin is an agented author of science fiction and fantasy, with one novel currently on submission and another going out to editors shortly.** She was a semi-finalist in the Spring 2025 Writers of the Future award and was shortlisted in the 2024 I Am In Print novel prize for Science Fiction and Fantasy. Her short fiction has been published in 100 Foot Crow, Trembling With Fear, Sci Fi Lampoon (forthcoming issue) and in the anthology Lesbians in Space 2: Sapphics Strike Back. She lives in London with her husband, daughter and two very spoiled cats.

**HIYA** We’re a supportive community, and I’m here to organise this Meetup space. I’m enjoying seeing it growing and becoming a regular place for people to get-together. I also invite likemindeded people with shared interests from society. I hope this develops into a fully fledged, shared, literacy lounging experience - wether I’m here or not! **INTRODUCTION** Join us for some focused coworking writing or reading time. All experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing and reading done and meeting other literacy enthusiasts. **EARLY ARRIVALS** (around 6:45pm) When you show up, find the Literacy Lounge area to the far right and settle in. Take some time to chat with your fellow writers before the start of the session if you like. **START OF SESSION** (around 7pm) I’ll set timers for our no-talking and focused writing sessions (write, break, write, end). **END OF SESSION** (around 8:30pm) Afterward, there’s time to hang out. Perhaps chat and get to know each each other. Everyone tends to talk about their successes and challenges as writers/readers or similar interesting topics. If we don’t have time to stick around, no worries! We’re here every week anyway!! **CLOSURE** (before 9pm) Pleasure ensure you’ve paid for your orders with the waiters. This venue requires everyone to leave by 9pm the latest. **FORMAT** A note about the format: We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers andd readers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft. **VENUE** This is a hybrid venue, with a restaurant, lounge, and outdoors seating. The seating has been strategically placed for inclusive social gatherings and for welcoming guests (please keep them positioned). It has an extensive menu of breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, deserts, hot and cold beverages and alcohol - for you to purchase and enjoy during your stay. A waiter/waitress will come over to take our orders. **LOCATION & TRAVEL** Megan's is located within a commercial and residencial complex, with four portals to arrive and leave - two are located on Upper Street opposite St Mary's Church Yard, the other two are around the sides. This venue is just a few minuets walk from the nearest bus stop, and about 10 minutes walk from the main tube and train stations, which is located in between Angel, Highbury and Islington. **PARKING YOUR CAR** You can pay to park your car upto 6:30pm, although it’s free parking afterwards Monday-Friday: located on adjacent roads (make sure you read the signs for parking guidelines). **INTERNET USAGE** For the WiFi name/password: a Megan’s sign-in link will appear on your computer’s browser. **ABOUT ME** I create from lived experience—woven with threads of self-care, healing, and the quiet power of connection through talk, touch, and silence. I’m here to hold space and I try to greet each soul who enters, though I may not be able to linger with everyone - even though how much i’d love to get to knoww everyonee. Still, know you’re warmly welcomed. See you soon! With compliments, Sara x For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com)

Join us **the night before Elastic{ON} London** for an exclusive meetup, a perfect warm-up to the big day ahead! This is your chance to connect with the Elastic community, mingle with fellow attendees, and get energized for a full day of presentations at Elastic{ON} London. Don’t miss out! Register for the meetup and make sure you’ve also signed up for [Elastic{ON} London](https://www.elastic.co/events/elasticon/london) as well to experience a full day of learning and networking! 📅**Date and Time:** Wednesday, February 25, from 6:00-8:30 PM 📍**Location:** Davidson Building Address: 1st floor, 5 Southampton St, London WC2E 7HA Note: please use Exeter St entrance as the main entrance is closed after 6pm **Agenda:** * 6:00 pm: Doors open; say hi and eat some food * 6:30 pm: #Talk 1 - Re-thinking significant term discovery Mark Harwood - Ex-Elastic Core Developer and Lucene committer * 7:00 pm: Q&A * 7:10 pm: #Talk 2 - From Specs to Play: How I Built a Generative AI Game with Elastic + Microsoft AI Mike Richter - Principal Partner Solution Architect at Microsoft * 7:30 pm: Q&A * 7:40 pm: Networking and event wrap-up * 8:30 pm: Event close If you’re a long-time Elastic user or just starting your journey, this is the perfect opportunity to share ideas, meet new people, and get inspired. Invite your friends and RSVP on this page! **⚡️ Interested in giving a talk? ⚡️** Have you ever considered presenting on your Elastic use case? We welcome 5-10 minute lightning talks, 45-minute deep dives, and everything in between. If you're interested, please submit via our [CFP](https://sessionize.com/elastic-meetups/) or send us an email at [meetups@elastic.co.](http://meetups@elastic.co./)

**Details** Join us at Berkeley Square Speakers, Mayfair’s premier public speaking and leadership club! Join us for an energising morning of public speaking, learning, and connection. Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or completely new to the world of public speaking, we offer a warm and welcoming environment where you can develop your communication and leadership skills. With over 25 years of experience helping professionals and individuals alike, we are committed to empowering people with confidence, communication, and presentation skills. **What to Expect at Our In-Person Meetings:** *Impromptu Speaking (Table Topics):* Build confidence with fun and challenging on-the-spot speaking exercises. *Prepared Speeches:* Be inspired by members delivering impactful speeches on diverse topics. *Constructive Feedback:* Receive actionable advice from expert evaluators to refine your skills. **Attend this session to:** *Conquer Public Speaking Anxiety:* Practice in a safe and supportive environment. *Learn from Experts:* Receive constructive feedback from seasoned speakers. *Build Confidence:* Enhance your professional and personal communication skills. *Join a Community:* Meet like-minded individuals who value growth and self-development. **Why Choose Berkeley Square Speakers?** *Proven Excellence:* Our members include International and District-level champions who share their expertise to help you grow. *Friendly & Professional:* We strike the perfect balance between a supportive atmosphere and a high standard of professionalism. Award-Winning Club: Recognised as a President’s Distinguished Club for over 15 years running. *Perfect Location:* Our in-person meetings are conveniently held at Grosvenor Chapel, just a short walk from Green Park and Bond Street tube stations. Whether you’re preparing for an important presentation, a wedding speech, or simply want to improve your confidence in everyday conversations, Berkeley Square Speakers is here to support you. 📍 Location: Grosvenor Chapel, South Audley Street, Mayfair, London W1K 2PA 🕖 When: Every Wednesday morning at 7:15 AM Come and experience the transformative power of in-person learning and connection. Guests are always welcome, and you’ll even have the opportunity to join in with our impromptu speaking sessions (if you are feeling brave)! Take the first step toward becoming the confident speaker and leader you aspire to be—join us this Wednesday! For more information about our Club, please visit our website: [http://berkeleysquarespeakers.toastmastersclubs.org/](http://berkeleysquarespeakers.toastmastersclubs.org/)

Join us on February 25th for talks from engineers at **Nebius, Fireworks AI,** **Together AI** and **Cerebras** \- four companies working on distinct approaches to AI infrastructure\, from cloud\-native training platforms to custom silicon\. Topics: * **Nebius** \- Tips and tricks for Training High\-Performance Speculators by Filipp Fisin * **Fireworks AI** \- LLM evaluations and closing the benchmark\-to\-production gap by Shaunak Godbole * **Cerebras -** Technology underpinning the fastest inference by Dmitry Gaynullin * **Together AI** \- Road to 5M Sequence Length: Breaking Memory Barriers in Context Parallelism by Max Ryabinin If you’d like to give a talk or become a partner for one of the upcoming meetups, message [https://www.linkedin.com/in/fedorshabashev/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fedorshabashev/) or [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirzharov/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirzharov/) In the meantime, you can watch the previously recorded talks: [https://youtube.com/@londonpytorchmeetup](https://youtube.com/@londonpytorchmeetup) Please subscribe to our channel! ❤️

Join us for a weekly session of friendly and focussed writing time. From 6pm every Friday. We'll be at the Auberge pub, across road from Waterloo. See full location info for how to find us. There'll be a sign at our table. \*(Please also see access info, further down.) ...... * We shut up for 1 hour of scheduled focus time - 6.30 to 7.30. ...Then time to chat or carry on at your preference. This is for writing of any description or experience level. Somewhere to get on with your own work, and connect with new people. Most importantly to not feel isolated in your pursuits, however big or small. If you're looking to further your writing interests; and for a comfortable social space; ...or just need somewhere to sit and focus before you go home on a Friday - you're welcome to stop by. Please RSVP to give us an idea of who is coming / how many. ........ **6:00pm - 6:30pm** * Find our table and grab a seat. Plus any food or drink. * We'll take 5-10 minutes to say who we all are, and welcome anyone new. * (No need to say what you're working on, but feel welcome to). **6.30pm - 7.30pm** * No talking. One hour. * You can leave the table at any point. * Anyone arriving late feel free to find a seat, we'll give you a silent wave. You won't get glared at! **7.30pm** Once 'Shut Up' time is over: * You are welcome to head off straight away, no pressure to stick around. * You are welcome to stay to chat with other members, as late as you wish. * Or you're welcome to just keep writing - if you're in the zone, no need to stop just because others have. The time is for you, to get the most benefit. . **FACILITIES / ACCESS** Mobility access is limited: There is a step to enter pub (one entrance only) - Venue will provide ramp at request, for step-free entry. Toilets are on ground floor. \*However there is no accessible or private toilet space. Apologies. (The closest are in the main station concourse nearby.) Do enquire if you would like more information before attending. **FOOD** There is food served all evening / including vegan options. You're welcome to eat whilst writing. **WI-FI** There should be working Wi-Fi, if you need it! **DOG-FRIENDLY** Dogs also welcome. . If you have additional queries about access, or other requirements, just message us via Meetup or contact the Auberge directly. . **A note about the format** We don’t host readings and feedback. (But we can signpost to events that do). Whether you're writing for a professional goal, academic project, private thoughts and wellbeing, or purely casual enjoyment, (or still deciding!) - don't worry we won't be asking each other to share details. You can just arrive, make yourself comfortable with anything you need, and get on with whatever you decide. No-one will be reading your work or judging if you've met targets. We don't set group goals and deadlines: we're just here to help each other with our own - where needed. Or to switch off and talk about something else completely, if you need that instead! This is a social event and aimed at bringing new people together, not just a co-working space. **Respect** Please also note our Code of Conduct: [www.shutupwrite.com/code-of-conduct](https://www.shutupwrite.com/code-of-conduct) ...and be aware this is an informal event open to adults of all ages and backgrounds. We expect everyone who attends will treat each other with appropriate respect and awareness, and feel able to interact comfortably. Any concerns don't hesitate to raise them with us. For a full view of events, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://www.shutupwrite.com).

Join us for another evening at #WPLDN, where we're tackling two vital topics for every WordPress professional! This month, we're exploring the future of WordPress accessibility documentation and hearing a candid story of business survival when AI disrupted traditional traffic sources. Whether you're building inclusive websites or rethinking your business model in the age of AI, these sessions offer practical insights you can act on immediately. 📅 **Date:** Thursday, 26 February 2026 ⏰ **Time:** 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM ⬅ **EARLIER TIME** 🎟️ **Cost:** Free (Registration Required) *** **Session 1: WordPress' accessibility documentation is getting a major overhaul. What's new?** 🤝 **Speaker:** Rian Rietveld ([rianrietveld.com](https://rianrietveld.com/)) Rian is an experienced web accessibility specialist from the Netherlands who has consulted for WordPress agencies and written guidelines for the Dutch government on accessible web forms and applying WCAG. Currently, she focuses on teaching and writing documentation, including a major update to WordPress' accessibility resources. During 25 years of working as a web accessibility specialist, Rian noticed the biggest hurdle to creating an accessible web is the lack of knowledge. People struggle to find reliable information, code patterns, rules and testing methods. Together with Joe Dolson, she started working on the WP Accessibility Knowledge Base: up-to-date, well-maintained information about delivering accessible work and proper testing. With clear do's and don'ts, practical examples, and easy-to-follow documentation. Find out about their progress, how you can contribute, and how the documentation on make.wordpress.org will benefit from this project. *** **Session 2: When AI Killed My Traffic, Humans Saved My Business** 🤝 **Speaker:** Rodolfo Melogli ([Business Bloomer](https://businessbloomer.com)) Rodolfo is an author, WooCommerce expert and WordCamp speaker who has worked as an independent WooCommerce freelancer since 2011. His goal is to help entrepreneurs and developers overcome their WooCommerce nightmares. He loves travelling, chasing tennis and soccer balls and, of course, wood-fired oven pizza. For years, traffic was the engine of Rodolfo's business until it wasn't. AI changed discovery faster than he expected, and the impact was immediate. This talk tells the story of having to pivot fast: moving away from dependence on search and toward owned relationships. He'll share how building and nurturing communities, both online and offline, became the new foundation. What worked, what failed, and what he'd do differently today. If your WordPress business relies on visibility you don't control, this talk offers a realistic look at what happens when that visibility disappears and how to recover. *** **Schedule:** 🔹 **6:00 PM** – Doors Open & Networking 🔹 **6:30 PM** – Welcome & Session 1: Rian Rietveld 🔹 **7:30 PM** – Short Break & Networking 🔹 **7:45 PM** – Session 2: Rodolfo Melogli 🔹 **8:30 PM** – Social & Wrap-Up *** **📢 Help Us Grow the Community!** Know someone who'd benefit from these sessions? Share this event with your colleagues, clients and WordPress friends! #WPLDN thrives because of word-of-mouth from people like you. Tag us on LinkedIn with #WPLDN or simply forward this page to someone who should be here. The more, the merrier! *** **📢 RSVP Now!** Don't miss this chance to level up your accessibility knowledge, learn survival strategies for the AI era, and connect with London's WordPress community. Secure your free spot today and join us for post-event socials at a local bar afterwards. We'll see you there! 🎉 \-\-\- **Venue Information** **The Bridge** is a charity supporting women to make positive choices and encouraging improvements to fitness, health, and wellbeing. The venue features a plant-based café (supplied by Girls Who Grind Coffee) and is just a 5-minute walk from London Bridge Station. \-\-\- **Massive thanks to our sponsors who make these free events possible:** [DreamHost](https://www.dreamhost.com/partners/wpldn/), [PodcasterPlus](https://www.podcasterplus.com/?utm_source=wpldn&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=partnership), [Mollie](https://www.mollie.com/gb/integrations/woocommerce), [hosting.com](https://hosting.com/), [20i](https://www.20i.com/wordpress-hosting), and [Kinsta](https://kinsta.com/) \-\-\- If you're interested in being a featured speaker at an upcoming event, we'd love to hear from you at [https://wpldn.uk/speak](https://wpldn.uk/speak). **🎥 - Media Release Terms** By attending, you understand and accept that portions of the event may have audio/photo/video-recorded and/or live-streamed and may be used by the organisers. You agree that the organisers have the right and permission to use and publish such media for any purpose in any format, including online and offline, now and ever after, without further compensation, permission, or notification. You understand that all official recordings from the event are the exclusive property of the organisers, available under the Creative Commons Attribution­ShareAlike license for general use, and you do not ask for nor expect compensation or notification of the use of official recordings or photographs in which you appear or speak. Please inform an organisational team member at the event's start if you do not wish to appear in photos or videos.

A casual Thursday night writing session in Crouch End, North London, for anyone who is looking for writing accountability and to make some likeminded friends! Writers of all levels, backgrounds and genres are welcome, whether you’re working on a novel, a screenplay, a short story, or something else entirely, feel free to join for some focused writing, editing, or plotting time. This group is purely for accountability and quiet writing time, nobody will see what you’ve written and we don’t host critiques or readings (this is part of the Shut Up and Write! ethos). Time: 7pm-9pm Venue: 26 Broadway Parade Crouch End, London N8 9DE Exact timings: 7-7.15pm Welcome/introductions 7.15-8pm Silent writing #1 8pm-8.15pm Break 8.15-9pm Silent writing #2 9pm End of session/social time I look forward to writing with you! Your host, Anna :) **Other Important Details:** WiFi name/password: [PLEASE INCLUDE DETAILS] Travel / Parking info: [PLEASE INCLUDE DETAILS] For our full event schedule, visit https://shutupwrite.com.

**Kindly note that this is a paid event and the average number of attendees for our events is 60-70 people. You can register on [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/legal-connector-event-london-lawyers-legal-professionals-legaltech-tickets-1980567517761?aff=meetup](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/legal-connector-event-london-lawyers-legal-professionals-legaltech-tickets-1980567517761?aff=meetup)** London’s premier Legal Connector® event for lawyers, legal pros & LegalTech innovators to network, collaborate, and explore new opportunitie The **Legal Connector®** is London’s premier networking event for lawyers, solicitors, barristers, legal professionals, LegalTech innovators and entrepreneurs seeking to hire legal professionals. Join us for an evening designed to help you build meaningful connections, explore collaborations, and stay ahead in today’s fast-moving legal landscape.This event is ideal for professionals seeking clients, partners, hiring opportunities, or cutting-edge legal solutions. ### **Who Will Attend** * **Barristers:** Advocacy and litigation specialists * **In-House Counsel:** Corporate lawyers managing legal affairs * **Regulatory & Compliance Experts** * **Mediators & Arbitrators** * **Legal Consultants & Advisors** * **Investors in LegalTech:** Angels & VCs funding legal innovation * **Academics & Law Students** * **Policy Makers & Government Representatives** * **Real Estate & Property Professionals** * **Financial & Wealth Management Experts** * **Company Directors, Entrepreneurs & Business Owners:** Seeking legal expertise * **Legal Professionals:** Solicitors and lawyers looking to expand their network and client base ### **Why Attend** * **Build Meaningful Connections:** Meet key players in the legal industry * **Discover Innovative LegalTech Solutions** * **Gain Industry Insights:** Learn about trends, challenges, and best practices * **Explore Collaborations & Partnerships** * **Enhance Your Professional Development** ### **Benefits of Attending** * **Targeted Networking** with professionals who actively seek legal services * **Increased Visibility** for your expertise * **Partnership Opportunities** with firms, startups, and advisors * **Knowledge Sharing** on practical legal and commercial challenges #### **Your hosts for the night will be:** 🎤**[Crystal Stewart](https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-stewart-6542a23b/ "https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-stewart-6542a23b/")** is a family solicitor and owner of family law firm Stalwart Solicitors. She assist clients on all aspects of private family law to include divorce , matrimonial financial matters , children matters and protective orders ( domestic abuse). Crystal delivers legal services flexibly in order to empower clients . 🎤**[Pedro Camilos](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedrocamilos/ "https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedrocamilos/")** is a qualified solicitor specializing in corporate,commercial, and property law, with expertise in acquisitions, development, and leasing. He combines legal and commercial insight to deliver strategic solutions, advising private clients and large property funds while actively engaging in London's legal and business communities. 🎤**[Vanessa White](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-white-332a03287/ "https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-white-332a03287/")** is an Accredited Relationship and Divorce Master Coach, with a specialism in domestic abuse. She uses her learned expertise alongside her lived experiences to give insights & strategies to emotionally and practically support clients facing a broad range of challenges in the area of relationships, separation and divorce, helping them to redefine, rebuild and recover. ### **Special Promotion – Limited Offer (10 Complimentary Tickets)** We are currently offering **10 complimentary tickets**, reserved strictly for solicitors who meet the following criteria: ✔ **Minimum 5 years of experience** as a fully qualified solicitor ✔ **Specialisation** in an area of law not yet represented at the event*(At the time of writing, we already have: 1 Property Law solicitor + 1 Family Law solicitor.)* If you meet the criteria and would like to request one of the complimentary tickets, please contact **Duccio** directly: 🔗 **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/in/duccio-zambrini📱 **WhatsApp:** 07789 740193 ### **Event Details** ⏰ **Starts at 6 PM**👔 **Dress Code:** Office attire or smart casual(No T-shirts or trainers. Collared shirt required for men.)👥 Our team of fellow solicitors will be on-site to facilitate meaningful, high-quality introductions. ### **⚠️ Event Disclaimer** Photos and videos may be taken during the event for use on our social media channels and promotional materials.If you prefer not to appear in any media content, please inform the event host upon arrival and we will respect your preference. London’s premier Legal Connector® event for lawyers, legal pros & LegalTech innovators to network, collaborate, and explore new opportunitie The **Legal Connector®** is London’s premier networking event for lawyers, solicitors, barristers, legal professionals, LegalTech innovators and entrepreneurs seeking to hire legal professionals. Join us for an evening designed to help you build meaningful connections, explore collaborations, and stay ahead in today’s fast-moving legal landscape.This event is ideal for professionals seeking clients, partners, hiring opportunities, or cutting-edge legal solutions. ### **Who Will Attend** * **Barristers:** Advocacy and litigation specialists * **In-House Counsel:** Corporate lawyers managing legal affairs * **Regulatory & Compliance Experts** * **Mediators & Arbitrators** * **Legal Consultants & Advisors** * **Investors in LegalTech:** Angels & VCs funding legal innovation * **Academics & Law Students** * **Policy Makers & Government Representatives** * **Real Estate & Property Professionals** * **Financial & Wealth Management Experts** * **Company Directors, Entrepreneurs & Business Owners:** Seeking legal expertise * **Legal Professionals:** Solicitors and lawyers looking to expand their network and client base ### **Why Attend** * **Build Meaningful Connections:** Meet key players in the legal industry * **Discover Innovative LegalTech Solutions** * **Gain Industry Insights:** Learn about trends, challenges, and best practices * **Explore Collaborations & Partnerships** * **Enhance Your Professional Development** ### **Benefits of Attending** * **Targeted Networking** with professionals who actively seek legal services * **Increased Visibility** for your expertise * **Partnership Opportunities** with firms, startups, and advisors * **Knowledge Sharing** on practical legal and commercial challenges #### **Your hosts for the night will be:** 🎤**[Crystal Stewart](https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-stewart-6542a23b/ "https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-stewart-6542a23b/")** is a family solicitor and owner of family law firm Stalwart Solicitors. She assist clients on all aspects of private family law to include divorce , matrimonial financial matters , children matters and protective orders ( domestic abuse). Crystal delivers legal services flexibly in order to empower clients . 🎤**[Pedro Camilos](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedrocamilos/ "https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedrocamilos/")** is a qualified solicitor specializing in corporate,commercial, and property law, with expertise in acquisitions, development, and leasing. He combines legal and commercial insight to deliver strategic solutions, advising private clients and large property funds while actively engaging in London's legal and business communities. 🎤**[Vanessa White](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-white-332a03287/ "https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-white-332a03287/")** is an Accredited Relationship and Divorce Master Coach, with a specialism in domestic abuse. She uses her learned expertise alongside her lived experiences to give insights & strategies to emotionally and practically support clients facing a broad range of challenges in the area of relationships, separation and divorce, helping them to redefine, rebuild and recover. ### **Special Promotion – Limited Offer (10 Complimentary Tickets)** We are currently offering **10 complimentary tickets**, reserved strictly for solicitors who meet the following criteria: ✔ **Minimum 5 years of experience** as a fully qualified solicitor ✔ **Specialisation** in an area of law not yet represented at the event*(At the time of writing, we already have: 1 Property Law solicitor + 1 Family Law solicitor.)* If you meet the criteria and would like to request one of the complimentary tickets, please contact **Duccio** directly: 🔗 **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/in/duccio-zambrini📱 **WhatsApp:** 07789 740193 ### **Event Details** ⏰ **Starts at 6 PM**👔 **Dress Code:** Office attire or smart casual(No T-shirts or trainers. 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**We will be at The Mitre pub in central Greenwich.** This meetup is free and casual. We just sit around for a few hours and write together. Bring a laptop, or use a pen and paper or clay tablet and stylus if that's what works for you. The structure of the session is roughly: 2pm: chat 2:20–3:25: writing time 3:25: chat/coffee break 3:40–4:45 writing time 4:45: chat But our Saturdays are very casual, so feel free to drop in and out. **Our Saturday sessions sometimes rotate location. We're going to stick with the Mitre for now, but do check the location of the specific meetup before signing up. If you arrive later, you may need to ask the bar staff to show you through to the room.**

## [You're welcome to book your space directly via our website, here: https://www.writeandpint.com/events/the-unknown-spirit-chaos-and-creative-writing-food-drink-handouts-a-pub-quiz] ... ## Hello there! So, what do we mean when we say *spirit*? Is there meaning in the universe, or only stories we like to tell ourselves? Does God exist, or not, and what happens when certainty collapses? What do we do with chaos, doubt, nihilism, mystery, and the things we can't know for certain? This Write & Pint workshop invites you into **The Unknown**: the vast, unsettled territory where existential questions, spiritual longing, disbelief, myth, and imagination meet. Not to resolve these questions, but to **live inside them**, to test language against the ineffable, and create. Together, we’ll be touching on themes like: * Meaning, being, and time * God (or not), belief, disbelief, and doubt * Spirit (across traditions: Abrahamic, Buddhist, Taoist, mystical, and esoteric) * Chaos, nihilism, and creative destruction * Mystical atheism and radical unknowing * Conspiracy, esoterica, spaghetti monsters, little green men, and the stories we invent to survive/make sense 👽 This is, of course, a **creative writing day**, designed to help you generate new fiction and/or poetry through guided prompts and shared enquiry. ## What we’ll read Across the day, we’ll draw from a wide range of writers, poets, mystics, philosophers, and mythic traditions. These will be **short excerpts, fragments, and quotations** used as sparks for writing, not as material to analyse in depth. So, there will be **plenty of time to write**. The readings exist only to open doors. Texts may include brief passages or quoted lines from: ### Fiction, Philosophy & Cultural Thought * **Fyodor Dostoevsky** * **Sergey Nechaev** (via *The Master of Petersburg*) * **Albert Camus** * **J. M. Coetzee** * **Jacques Derrida** * **Simone Weil** * **Clarice Lispector** * **Anne Carson** * **Louise Glück** ### Mystical & Non-Western Traditions * **Rabia al-Adawiyya** * **Hafiz** * **Rumi** * **Kabir** * **Mirabai** * **Ryokan** * **Han Shan** * **Chögyam Trungpa** * Selections from the **Tao Te Ching** ### Folklore & Myth * **Amos Tutuola** * **Birago Diop** These voices allow us to move beyond certainty, beyond Western rationalism, beyond fixed belief, and into paradox, absence, longing, humour, terror, devotion, doubt, and not-knowing. ## What we’ll write You’ll be guided through a series of **creative writing exercises and prompts** designed to help you write fiction and/or poetry around *The Unknown*, whatever that means to you. There is **no pressure to share**, though you’ll be warmly invited to if you wish. As always, our intention is to gather **likeminded, creative, enquiring, compassionate people**, writers, readers, thinkers, believers, atheists, doubters, and question-askers alike. ## Schedule **11:00am** Arrive, order your tea or coffee, settle in, meet some friendly faces. **11:00–11:30am** Introductory writing exercises to familiarise ourselves with words, images, feelings, and intuitions around *The Unknown*. **11:30am–1:00pm** Short readings and quotations paired with creative writing prompts. **1:00pm** Lunch break: a Finch’s pub brunch. **2:00–4:00pm** More writing, more prompts, more exploration. You’ll leave with new material to take home, edit, and keep. **4:00–5:00pm** 🎉 **The Write & Pint Pub Quiz** A fun, light-hearted general knowledge quiz covering culture, films, literature, history, and society, a playful way to end the day together. ... If you have any question at all, about this full day workshop or any of our other events, you're very welcome to text or WhatsApp me on +44 (0) 7534 981 636. Cheers! Sean (A Write & a Pint).

Join us and work remotely together with like-minded UX folks. This is a last minute opportunity to get out at one of our favorites, [Junto](https://thejuntohotel.com/)! Plenty of seating is available in addition to a connected coffee shop and restaurant. I will be there 10-12 for sure, maybe longer. Feel free to come and go anytime during the day, and don't forget your charger and headphones!

The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event. Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Our March speakers are Molly Gaines and Zack Parrish, co-organizers of the Secular Education Association: They will share their story of how a small group of Ohio parents grew into a national organization tracking released-time religious instruction and other church–state issues in public schools. The presentation will cover SEA’s early wins and hard lessons, what we’re seeing nationally right now, and how local advocates can play a meaningful role in protecting public education. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the landscape — and practical ways to get involved. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

This meeting will be an open discussion about the book "an Immense World" by Ed Yong

Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel. Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger. Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life. Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.

**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 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** *Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit: From Intent to Implementation* Spec-driven development flips the traditional workflow on its head: instead of code being the source of truth, the specification becomes the backbone of design, collaboration, and delivery. In this session, we’ll explore how GitHub Spec-Kit enables teams to treat specifications as first-class artifacts—living documents that drive architecture, implementation, and verification. You’ll learn how Spec-Kit helps teams clearly express intent using structured, version-controlled specs that live alongside code. We’ll walk through a practical workflow that starts with defining system behavior and constraints, then progressively refines those specs into testable, automatable outcomes. Along the way, we’ll show how specs can reduce ambiguity, improve cross-functional collaboration, and make design decisions explicit before a single line of production code is written. This talk will cover: --What spec-driven development is (and what it isn’t) --How GitHub Spec-Kit fits into modern developer workflows --Using specs to align product, engineering, and AI-assisted development --Real-world examples of turning specs into implementations with confidence Whether you’re building greenfield systems, integrating AI into your stack, or trying to reduce costly rework, spec-driven development offers a scalable way to move faster without sacrificing clarity. Attendees will leave with concrete patterns and a clear mental model for adopting GitHub Spec-Kit in their own projects. **YouTube Link** TBA

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!!*