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A pre new year's celebration 🎉 Join us for a Girls, gays and theys and Facedown mash up to warm you up for NYE. This is our third facedown and as usual we are meeting for pre drinks around 9pm simmons bar in kings cross. Then we are off to Facedown for a night of emo, pop punk and metal! The club starts at 10pm but we will decide when we move on on the night. It's a very short walk from Simmons to Scala so no taxi or public transport will be required. Tickets for Facedown can be purchased from the Dice events app. Join our WhatsApp group chat for updates and to connect with fellow attendees and members. Looking forward to seeing everyone 🖤 Important note: BRING YOUR ID!!!! Regardless of age, your ID will be required to be scanned on entry. They will refuse entry if you do not have it 😢

🌌Ever look up like I do 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 big questions; How it all started, our evolution and place in it, and where else in the cosmos other complex life might exist (almost every star you see at night has planets orbiting with up to **20 billion habitable exoplanets** easily in our galaxy alone!)? 🪐🌟🌟🌟 🌍Then RSVP to view the potential life harbouring moons of **Jupiter**, the 3I Atlas **interstella** **Comet** ☄️(estimated to be 8+ billion years old), the famous **Orion Nebula** where stars like our sun were born, the majestic rings of **Saturn**, the international space station, the Tau Ceti star system with **2 Earth like planets** orbiting in the habitable zone, remnants of **supernova** witnessed by our early ancestors plus a range of other fascinating celestial wonderments (comets, star systems, galaxies) over drinks and engaging chats and banter this Dec fully hosted by me - a passionate amateur astronomer and former global Journalist covering big picture stories including cutting edge science related ones. 🚀In between observing - we'll have **drinks and engaging chats** on all astronomy related topics for those inclined (Astrobiology, SETI/Femi Paradox, cosmology, space exploration, exoplanetology, astrophysics, paleontology etc) as well as non space chatter and banter too. No doubt I'll hear the usual jokes we've all heard hundreds of times before! If those don't make you laugh, then my impersonation of Los Angeles ET will! 👽 **======= 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 £22b 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, DJin Astronomer

Whether you have never drummed before, a beginner, or a skilled drummer, the workshop is open to all. We have such fun and play gigs in and around London as well as Penge. Gigs include local community events/festivals, support charities at the London Marathon or Royals Parks Run, fundraisers, and wider festivals. We also play with our associated group ,Tribo, from West London, where you have a chance to play at the Notting Hill Carnival every year. Come, join in some Brazilian vibes, and develop drumming skills you didn't know you had! First session FREE and £12.50 per session after. It's a drop in so no pressure. For people who are interested in: drumming, Brazilian drumming, samba reggae, samba. Please visit: www.pengenistadrummers.org

**IMPORTANT:** To RSVP you will need to register on the **WeMeet app** [here.](https://www.weroad.com/wemeet/events/london/coffee-new-friends-a-sip-of-the-world-53769cbc-fcf8-453b-9473-6e7c4c1984bc) Looking for an easy plan after work that doesn’t end at 1AM? This is your excuse to slow down, grab a coffee, and meet new people, all before sunset. No loud music, no dress code, just good vibes, nice chats, and the perfect way to break the routine midweek. Every month we meet in a different café: always a cool spot, sometimes with coffee beans from faraway places, sometimes with that perfect matcha or chai. It’s like a little trip without leaving the city, through flavours, stories, and new faces around the table. ✨ **Why join?** – Enjoy cafés with a little twist – Meet people in a chill, no-pressure setting – Do something different with your afternoon 📌 **How it works:** – We reveal the café **the day before via WeMeet** – You usually spend around £4-8 (unless you go wild on cake) – **Virtual** **host:** you're the main characters of the evening An easy plan for curious minds (and caffeine lovers).

TIMINGS Doors Open: 17:30 Tournament Starts: 19:00 Tournament Finishes: 22:30 Doors Close: 23:00 FORMAT & STRUCTURE Limited: Booster Draft Product: 3 x Avatar: The Last Airbender Play Boosters Structure: Swiss (3 rounds) non-DCI™-sanctioned REL: Regular Venue Capacity: 29 players ENTRANCE FEES Casual Play: Free Booster Draft: £28.00 Trading: Free PRIZES 9pts (3-0-0) - 4 x 'Universes Within' Play Booster 7pts (2-1-0) - 3 x 'Universes Within' Play Booster 6pts (2-0-1) - 2 x 'Universes Within' Play Booster 3pts (1-0-2) - 1 x 'Universes Within' Play Booster 0 pts (0-0-3) - 0 x 'Universes Within' Play Booster

WHO IS READY FOR GAMES? (now with added videogames) *What is the vibe?* This is a social with games.... The games are all easy to play (nothing too serious) so come along even if you just want to socialise In general. This is open to *everyone* under the LGBTQIA+ Umbrella and allies. *Boardgames -* Giant jenga Codenames Uno Monopoly go Connect 4 Sushi go Chamelon Blokus Azul Just one Exploding kittens Please bring your own too if you wish. *Videogames -* Mario Kart World Mario Party Jamboree Overcooked 2 Street fighter 6 Smash Bros Ultimate Streets of rage 4 Super Mario 3d World Super Mario Wonder Wii Sports Just Dance TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES Resident evil 5 (Coop) Retro games - GCN, NES, MEGA DRIVE, N64 AND SNES *How to attend* As always if you have meetup please RSVP but if you dont have meetup yet you are free to just turn up. Checkout this Meetup with LGBTQ+ London: https://meetu.ps/e/NQhq1/CLkL7/i The event starts from 7pm where there will be a table with nametags which are self service. A host will be present until 7:30 for Introductions. After this time if you need a host please approach us (we will be playing games/chatting to others) *The space* We have a large amount of space so plenty of room for everyone. Videogames/Giant jenga can also be played whilst standing too. Plenty of options *How the event works* Hosts are present to welcome people but there are no gamesmasters. Everyone finds a spot, finds a game and just gets on with it. There are instructions 😀. *Location* Betty & Joans 9 Hewson Wy, Elephant Park, London SE17 1JS *Time* 7pm onwards (Usually finishes 10:30/11pm) *Food* Venue does not serve food but you are welcome to bring in food or deliveroo. *How to be a good gaymer?* Playing a game and see someone on their own? Invite them In a conversation and see someone is new? Invite them into the chat Respectful of games - after playing games please return as you saw them as we are run by donations. I will post when I arrive and it is all set up via @⁨⁨Event Chat⁩⁩ but the chat will be locked. All info is provided here. _____________________________ Please Rsvp if you plan to come and also join our Whatsapp. https://chat.whatsapp.com/JFBV5gaLGA2CNUbeZwi34C If the link does not work please Dm mark or leave a comment. __________________________________ Dont forget we run all events for free but there are many costs to running a meetup and Social group. Send your yearly donations to the following. Name: Mark Geer Account number: 03450947 Sort code: 04-00-04 Reference- donate thanks a lot

Ease into 2026 with an **evening** that feels less like a formal event — and more like the best house party you wish you’d been invited to. We’re taking over **House Party**, a six-storey private members’ club in the heart of Soho, designed to feel like a nostalgic 80s house party where all the best evenings happened. Think playful rooms, unexpected corners, and social spaces made for conversation, laughter, and connection. **Buy your ticket here:** [ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-year-90s-house-party-tickets-1978623869256?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-year-90s-house-party-tickets-1978623869256?aff=oddtdtcreator) **What to expect:** ✨ **Exclusive use of the venue from 7:00–8:00 PM** for our Cocktails & Conversation guests — the perfect window to meet other singles, explore the space, and settle into the evening. After 8pm the space opens to the public, but we will have a room reserved for our guests. 🎮 Six floors to explore, featuring foosball, arcade machines, and interactive games throughout — this is mingling, but with personality. 🍕 Pizza and chicken available to order on the evening — relaxed, nostalgic, and exactly what you want at a house-party-style gathering. 🍹 A specially curated **mocktail menu** for anyone embracing Dry January — because great evenings aren’t defined by alcohol. 🎶 A fun, lively atmosphere that encourages easy conversations, playful interactions, and moving naturally between rooms as the evening unfolds. This is a **social, feel-good way to start the year** — no pressure, no late-night chaos, just great people, playful energy, and an easy return to London life after the holidays. Whether you’re coming to meet someone new, reconnect with your social side, or simply enjoy a brilliantly curated **evening** among like-minded singles, this is the perfect January re-entry. **Dress code:** Social, playful, and relaxed — come as your most confident self. **Arrival:** From 7:00 PM **Exclusive access:** 7:00–8:00 PM - Arrive by 9pm for guarenteed entre **Please bring photo ID** **All ages are welcome** — this one’s for the young at heart **Buy your ticket here:** [ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-year-90s-house-party-tickets-1978623869256?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-year-90s-house-party-tickets-1978623869256?aff=oddtdtcreator)

Time for us to do another escape room as a group. We will be venturing out to Greenwich for Houdini Escape Rooms (Voted Trip Advisors #1 Escape Room in the World) for Friday Night Escape Rooms for the below: -Escape From Alcatraz -Escape From Titanic Following this we can head to local pub for a debrief #### Escape From Alcatraz FRAMED FOR A CRIME YOU DIDN'T COMMIT, WILL YOU PROVE YOUR INNOCENCE? The year is 1952, you have been convicted of multiple murders that you claim you're innocent of. With only an hour to go before your execution, surely it's too late for your brother to finally prove your innocence and save your life? ​Can you escape your prison cell in the infamous Alcatraz before the guards come to take you to the electric chair? #### Escape From Titanic THE QUEEN OF THE OCEAN IS ABOUT TO EXPERIENCE DISASTER! On April 10th 1912 the largest ship ever build left Southampton on her maiden voyage. She was called the ship of dreams, transporting people to New York in the height of luxury. ​Just 4 days into the journey disaster struck as she collided with an iceberg. On board, as first class passengers, with the impending doom; what would you do to escape the ill-fated ship? **Location** Hodini's Greenwich 161 Greenwich High Road, London. SE10 8JA Please enter via Davy’s wine vaults and make yourself known to the bar staff. One of our Games Masters will be alerted and will come and collect you. Nearest station/DLR - Greenwich **Cost** Cost is £35 to reserve your place and you can pay using paypal below: https://paypal.me/MeetupSaltyYoga or Message me for Bank Transfer If you can let me know which game you would like to play. There are only 6 X spots for Alcatraz and 6 X Spots for Titanic (Note they are at same time so can only do one). 12 spots in total. See the comments below to see availability as more people RSVP. **Schedule** 12:30pm - 1:00pm - Meet at Escape Rooms and get ready 1:00pm - 2:00pm - Escape Rooms 2:00pm + Debrief down local pub \*Note those later than 1:00pm will miss the briefing, if later that 10 mins later may not be able to play the game Any other questions just message me Chris

Join the SPX6900 neighbourhood Coffee, chats, and strategies to overthrow the global financial system with SPX6900 Yep! That’s right. You read that correctly. SPX6900 is taking down the system and we’re doing it with a digital asset. It is a cryptocurrency and is being called the next Bitcoin Like early days Bitcoin, the financial opportunity is huge Unlike Bitcoin we have integrity to take down the system - not make it worse We’re a huge community online but we want to make real life connections and help grow a brand new real life rebellion Whether you plan to come regularly or are just curious, everyone is welcome. SPX6900 is a movement to flip the SnP500 - aka drain liquidity from the global corrupt financial system - this is the next iteration of Occupy Wall Street and GameStop We use crypto currency technology as the vehicle for our rebellion Check out this video by one of our community members: https://youtu.be/ngGL4pUasX4?si=hn8EHaIljBeSHpQ4 THIS IS THE THE HOPE THIS IS THE REVOLUTION

Connection has never been so important and we would like to invite you to come and partner dance with us every Saturday at Forró Family Forró (pronounced for-hor) is a passionate social partner dance from Brazil. Easy and fun to learn. We welcome complete beginners and experienced dancers. No need to bring a partner as we swap a lot during the class. Don't be shy, come and try something new and meet some great people :-) Timetable: 7pm to 8pm - Forró dance class (£10) 8pm to midnight - Forró social party! (£8 - £15 depending on event) SPECIAL DEAL FOR **FIRST TIME** MEET UPERS: \- Beginners Class from 7pm to 8pm \- Party from 8pm to midnight\! \- Brazilian Caipirinha cocktail\! **AND ALL FOR JUST £10!!!!** (worth £30 if bought separately) To get the deal, just purchase your **single class ticket** for £10 + booking fee, using [the link to our events](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/forrofamily?) and use the access code '**MeetUp**' (case sensitive). No need to bring a partner, just comfortable shoes and a positive attitude and you will love it! For more info, [visit our website](www.forrofamily.co.uk) or call Andy on 07799 144767 or email info@forrofamily.co.uk We also have an [instagram account](www.instagram.com/forrofamily) We are looking forward to meeting you on the dance floor!

**On Friday 2nd January, we're excited to be kicking off another year of social fun with our latest Friday Night Bowling Social.** Yep that's right... we'll be heading back to one of the best value activities in the whole of London, Duckpin Bowling at Brewdog in Waterloo for an evening of bowling and social drinks. If you've never heard of Duckpin Bowling, it is a variant of traditional bowling that's seen incredible growth of popularity over the last few years. The rules of the game are very similar to standard bowling, with bowlers trying to knock down pins in the fewest rolls over 10 frames. However, with lighter balls, shorter lanes and smaller pins, with Duckpin Bowling you'll need even more precision and skill to get a strike. **Best of all, it is one of the cheapest Bowling experiences in the whole of London at just £8.35pp!** Places are limited though and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis and so if you would like to join us for this, please RSVP as soon as possible! **\- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \-** **WHERE/WHEN** To start the night, we will be meeting nearby at the Thirsty Bear pub in Waterloo at 7:30pm to give you a chance to meet and with your fellow bowlers. However, we'd kindly ask that you arrive **no later than 8:10pm,** so that we can head over together in time for the experience. **Meet Point** \- Thirsty Bear\, 62 Stamford St\, London SE1 9LX \([https://goo.gl/maps/35TPL864JuAS1ev39)](https://goo.gl/maps/35TPL864JuAS1ev39) **Closest Tube stations**: Southwark (5 min walk), Waterloo (10 mins walk) **Start Time:** 7:30 PM **End Time:** 10:30 PM **\- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \-** **JOIN THE COMMUNITY** Set up in November 2021, our community project was set up to help Londoners in their 20s and 30s meet, connect and hopefully build life-long friendships. To help make this happen, we also host all kinds of events from free social walks, games evenings, day trips, social events, activity nights to picnics. To learn more about our community, follow us on social media or buy us a coffee, please follow one of the links below. **Website - [https://friendship-project.co.uk](https://friendship-project.co.uk/)** **Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship](https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship)**

**Please make a reservation on [dayofus.com.](http://dayofus.com./) This is a paid event.** DayOfUs brings strangers together for unforgettable dinners. Every week, we curate group dining experiences at great local restaurants — you + five new faces. No awkward planning, no group chats that go nowhere — just good food, good vibes, and conversations that matter. ### **Here’s how it works:** 1. **Take our quick quiz** in the DayOfUs app to share your preferences. 2. **We match you** with a group of like-minded people. 3. **We book the restaurant** — you simply show up and enjoy. 4. **You leave with new friends** (and maybe a new favorite restaurant). ✨ **Not a dating app** – we’re all about human connection and building friendships. ### **Why Join Us?** * **Effortless** – We handle all the planning. * **Fresh every week** – New people, new restaurants. * **Personality-based matching** – Not just random pairings. * **Local & traveler friendly** – Whether you’re new in town or just looking to meet more people. **📅 This listing is for awareness only — bookings are made through our app or website.** ✅ **Join today and get 10% off your first dinner** with code: **MEETUP10** **Download the Day of Us app**: [App Store Link](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136 "https://apps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136")💻 **Or sign up on our website**: [dayofus.com](https://www.dayofus.com/?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable "https://www.dayofus.com?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable") Your registration does not include your individual food and drink purchases. You will pay for your own order. ## **FAQ** **Do I pay here on Meetup?** No — we don’t take bookings here. Please sign up through our app or website to join a dinner. **Is this a dating event?** Nope! Our focus is on genuine friendships and expanding your social circle. **Do I need to come every week?** Not at all. You join whenever you’re free and feel like meeting new people. **Refund Policy** Refunds are available when you cancel at least 48 hours before your scheduled dinner (handled through the app).

Hi folks! If you're in London and want more than just a pint, join the most spirited global meetup in town! Our attendees, mostly 20–30-somethings, meet every Thursday at 7:30 PM. [[Click this whatsapp group link to join]](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DCK576y0xM0E8snUNZ4QJZ) Whether you're here for a semester, a startup, or a selfie at Big Ben, this is where friendships begin. It’s a place where locals and internationals come together to talk, laugh, and share the world through conversation. see u soon 😀

Start the new year with your local IxDA pals. Join members of the Central Ohio UX and design community for our monthly breakfast.

**Caller: Gaye Fifer** **Band: Hot Coffee Breakdown** **Big Scioty Contra Dance** **temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/) Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Snacks to share are always welcome!

# Save the date! FUTURE MEETINGS! [](https://www.meetup.com/funandfood/events/299189211//attendees/) [Hosted By](https://www.meetup.com/funandfood/events/299189211//attendees/) [Dara T.](https://www.meetup.com/funandfood/events/299189211//attendees/) This listing is information only. Each event will be scheduled individually. ## DO NOT TRY TO SIGN UP ON THIS LIST! January 12 , 2025 - Greek epiphany: Blessing of the Waters, Mad Greek Restaurant February 9, 2025 - Valentine's Day in Germany, Hillgarten Beer Garden, Hilliard March 15, 2025, Indian Holi Festival, Aab India Restaurant April 6, 2025 - Chinese: Hanchi / Qingming Festival May 4, 2025 - Japanese Golden Week, Akai Hana Japanese Restaurant June 8, 2025- Hawaiian King Kamehameha Day, Ohana Grill Hawaiian Restaurant July 5, 2025, 60's Nostalgia: Dance to the Moonbats, JT's Restaurant (Fabulous pub food and great beer, as well as dancing music). They play British Invasion music. Dining Out Fun Times Make New Friends ## Photos (1) [See all](https://www.meetup.com/funandfood/photos/34336422) Add photos

First group meet up to end/start the New Year strong! Looking for a fun way to watch the big game and stay after for a toast to 2026? RSVPs are limited as the venue will be packed, but our group is promised VIP status.