Girls Having Fun

Ping Pong is all about Beer, Bragging rights and making Buddies! Come along to the Ping Pong Social at Bounce Shoreditch to unwind, meet likeminded people and of course show off your whiff whaff skills! This event is crafted to serve both serious Table Tennis players with lots of challenges & tournaments, as well as the social players with tailor made games for singles, couples, colleagues & friends. With music playing and drinks flowing you will be able to choose from a variety of creative and quirky games including Ping Pong Tournaments, Social Doubles, Round Pong, Weapon Pong etc. There will be prizes for winners that include bottle of Prosecco & Medals and free entry to future events. We are usually by tables 15,16, 17 this is where you should meet us. However, if we change the tables or if you can't find us for whatever reason, please call/text host Vin and/or ask at reception for us, and you will be directed to us. Experience includes: \~ 4 Hours of Ping Pong Entertainment Tournament for Beginners, Intermediates, Experts (Prosecco for the Winner) \~ Quirky Social Ping Pong games with Fancy Prices for beginners \~ Fun Vibe to socialise in UV lit up exclusive Ping Pong venue FREE entry to our next Beer Pong event for winners

**ADVANCED BOOKING IS REQUIRED via [www.silverfit.org.uk/canadawater](www.silverfit.org.uk/canadawater). Meet Up is a means for promotion and *not a way to sign up* to this session.** **Fun, fitness sessions with Silverfit Charity for the over 45s!** **Activity**: Fun, Fitness Classes (indoor) **Venue:** Decathlon, 9 Maritime St, London SE16 7FU - upstairs studio **When:** Mondays **Instructor:** Viv **Meet at 1.15pm**, class from 1.30pm-2.30pm **What does the class entail?** A fun, fitness, circuit-style class which provides an all-body workout as you tackle a sequence of exercises designed to get you fitter and stronger. * **Have fun -** the variety of exercises and camaraderie makes the workout fun and keeps you motivated throughout the workout * **For everybody -** the class is structured so you work to your limits * **Burn fat -** awake your metabolism and burn the fat * **Increase your core strength -** works your abs and all your core muscles *** For more information about this session please email the Project Manager at - **info@silverfit.org.uk** Learn more about **Silverfit Charity** on our website [www.silverfit.org.uk](http://www.silverfit.org.uk/)

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/44655 **Game Description:** 🧡Come and join us for a casual friendly & social badminton session in Archway. This venue consists of 4 courts in total. 🚨Directions🚨 📍Enter via Thornbury Square road and walk all the way downhill. (Note: you won’t be able to enter through the school!) 🚶‍♂️10 minute walk from Archway or Highgate tube stations (Northern Line) 🚗 Free car parking on site 🚿 Showers, changing rooms, water fountain & toilets are available in **Rules** 🏸The session is for mixed ability players so please be positive and encouraging to all players. We highly encourage you to read the rules for classic doubles prior to the session so we can run the games smoothly. 👯‍♀️We play doubles for the whole time and keep rotating courts so everyone gets to play with each other. We use Yonex Mavis 300 Nylon Shuttle cocks. We also have a few spare rackets.

We’re doing a little after-work catch-up in central 💛 They serve cocktails, wine, coffee, and lots of great food, so come for a quick one or stay for dinner! We’ll be meeting at Caravan in Covent Garden – drinks or dinner, whatever works for you ☺️ Good conversation, good energy, and a cosy, feel-good evening with other London women in their 20s and 30s!

Midweek workouts for working girlies 🏋️‍♀️🎀🪩 Calling all working girlies who want to move their bodies, feel confident, and bring ✨main character energy✨ to their Wednesday gym session 💗💅 This is a social, supportive, pressure free gym meetup where we show up together, hype each other up, and romanticise going to the gym after work 🫧🌸💓 We will meet up, go in together, warm up, then do our own workouts (weights 🏋️‍♀️, cardio 🏃‍♀️, classes 🧘‍♀️ whatever your vibe is that day). This is NOT a coached class just girlies training alongside girlies 💕🫶🏽 💖 Please come with your own workout plan in mind whether that is something you already follow, a note on your phone, or just a general idea of what you want to do. This keeps the session relaxed and stress free ✨🩰 ✨ Expect 💗 good vibes only 🪩 mutual hype and encouragement 🎀 zero judgement 💓 soft but strong energy 🧃 at least I showed up wins 📍 Important bits please read 💕 💖 This meetup is not affiliated with Gymbox 💖 All attendees must have their own active Gymbox membership or valid guest pass to enter 💖 Unfortunately, I cannot provide gym access or coaching 💖 We will meet outside first and then head in together 🕖 When and where 🗓 Wednesdays ⏰ 19:00 📍 Gymbox Ealing 🏋️‍♀️🎀 Whether you are lifting heavy, walking on the treadmill, or just there for the ✨vibes✨ you are welcome 💗🩰 Come alone. Leave feeling strong, confident, and slightly obsessed with yourself 💓🪩💅 Girl Pop Energy Only 💖✨

A good day to meet new people and have some fun. We will be in a Bar near Covent Garden. Details to follow shortly. The gig is an excuse to have a good time. Any new members who wish to contribute to leading the play are welcome. We all been to weddings and got the Candy wrong. one or two wise guys will go through the routine and the rest will follow. You will be better at weddings after this. Please join as participant and learn it so that you can teach us. Lets have a big laugh and make friends. The date may change depending on availability of ket Candy men.

**What this is** A relaxed, social pool night for lesbian and bisexual women, designed to make meeting people feel natural rather than forced. Pool gives everyone something to do, which makes conversation easier, especially if you’re arriving on your own. You don’t need to be good at pool and it’s not competitive. Some women play properly, some mostly chat, some do a bit of both. All of that is normal here. The games run for around an hour and a half, and most people stay on afterwards for drinks. It’s an easy, sociable evening rather than a structured or intense event. Women usually range from their 20s through to their 60s. Most weeks it’s a genuine mix of new faces and returning women, so you won’t be the only person coming for the first time. Most people come on their own. That’s normal here, and it doesn’t feel awkward or cliquey once you’re there. Hosts are present throughout and help things settle naturally. If you’re feeling nervous, you won’t be the only one. Many women feel that way before their first event and end up staying longer than they expected. **Important** This is a female-only lesbian space. That boundary is clear and upheld at events. If that doesn’t work for you, this won’t be the right event. **Event details** 📍 Hurricane Room, King’s Cross 🕒 Friday 20th February · 7:00 pm 🎱 Pool games for around 1.5 hours, drinks afterwards **Tickets** £16 per person. This includes pool table hire, venue entry, and hosting. Places are limited so the night stays calm and social. We have six tickets remaining. If you’re planning to come, it’s best to book sooner rather than later. Book your ticket here: [www.thelcommunity.com/lesbian-pool-night](https://thelcommunity.com/february-female-only-lesbian-pool-night/) **Meeting point** Please come to the main bar or waiting area when you arrive. We’ll be there to greet you and get everyone settled before heading to the tables. Please arrive ten minutes before the event begins so we can arrange teams and start smoothly. **How to attend** You must book in advance to attend. RSVPing on Meetup helps others feel comfortable coming too and keeps you updated if anything changes. **Staying connected** If you’d like to stay connected between events, you can also join the wider L Community network and private WhatsApp groups by registering here: [https://thelcommunity.com/register/](https://thelcommunity.com/register/)

**🎟 Ticketed Event - You must BOOK your spot on our website by paying £25 to secure your spot 🎟** Looking to escape the city and immerse yourself in nature? Our fully guided, women-only day hikes offer the perfect chance to explore awesome landscapes, connect with like-minded adventurers, and discover the great outdoors—all within easy reach of London. Whether you're trekking through rolling hills, lush woodlands or tranquil river banks, these hikes promise fresh air, epic views, and a rewarding day in the countryside. We're offering three different hikes: The Wendover Loop, Balcombe Loop or Epping Forest hike! So join us on one (or all!) of these fantastic walks and let nature work its magic—leaving you refreshed, inspired, and connected. **🌿 Location** 🦉 **Balcombe Loop (17km) A Scenic Escape around the Ardingly Reservoir** Leave the city behind as we hike through woodlands and farmland, making our way towards the Ouse Valley Viaduct and around the banks of Ardingly Reservoir, a haven for nature lovers. Wrap up your adventure with a relaxing café or pub stop before heading home. 📍 Balcombe Train Station ⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM Easy to moderate Comfortable pace (3-4 km/hr) **✨ Why Join Us?** ✔ Fully guided hikes - book your spot, then just show up and enjoy the adventure ✔ Women-only walks, fostering connection and camaraderie ✔ Explore stunning countryside without the hassle of planning ✔ Unplug, recharge, and embrace the great outdoors Each route is easily accessible by train, so you can ditch the rat race and dive straight into nature with minimal effort. Come along and discover just how much wild beauty exists just outside London! 📅 Limited Spots Available—Reserve Yours Now! **Full Event Details: [Guided Hikes and Wildlife Walks UK](https://www.gutsygirls.co.uk/guided-hikes-and-wildlife-walks)** Ticketed Event - You must BOOK your spot on our website by paying £25 to secure your spot. **🔒 Gutsy Girls Ltd is a fully insured travel company.** **✅** If you'd like to join our adventures, you must book via our website. We don't monitor the comments on Meetup events. **➡️** Book Your Spot **[HERE](https://www.gutsygirls.co.uk/guided-hikes-and-wildlife-walks)** **🐻 Why Gutsy Girls?** Gutsy Girls connects women through outdoor adventures, nature, and sports. Whether you're new to adventure or a seasoned explorer, we offer fun, friendly and supportive environments where every woman feels welcome. **🙌 Solo Adventures Welcome** Designed for solo travellers—90% join alone and find lifelong friends. If solo travel sounds daunting, don't worry! Our team ensures your journey is seamless, stress-free, and unforgettable. **⭐️ Highly Recommended** Don't just take our word for it; we've been recognised by the Guardian, The Times, and Stylist and more! Check out our 5-star reviews on **[Trustpilot](https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/gutsygirls.co.uk)** **🌍** Check out more of our adventures **[here](https://gutsygirls.co/3ITdPMN)** Follow us on **[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/gutsygirls_/)**

Join us for a CMG Discount Tuesday event to see the hilarious, action-packed and absolutely-bonkers-looking sci-fi-action-comedy, GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE! The film follows a man from the future who recruits diners at an LA restaurant to help combat rogue AI. Here’s a description, trailer and our plan for this event: GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE: A man from the future arrives at a diner in Los Angeles where he must recruit the precise combination of disgruntled patrons to join him on a one-night quest to save the world from the terminal threat of a rogue artificial intelligence. The film is directed by Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean series) and stars Sam Rockwell, Haley Lu Richardson, Michael Peña, Zazie Beetz, Asim Chaudhry, Tom Taylor, and Juno Temple. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkFW7BZyqkI EARLY BUZZ AND REVIEWS: Early reviews have been stellar with the film earning a 94% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes! “It offers laughs, thrills, and it’s a thinker; you will not be disappointed.” It’s a “laugh-filled yet incredibly dark and poignant fever dream that pleads for a safer AI tomorrow” and director Gore Verbinski's “command over utter chaos is nothing short of marvelous!” PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:20pm showing and meet in the bar area between 5:45 and 6:00pm! A smaller theater so advance ticket purchase as soon as possible is advised! (If we fill it up, we can sometimes persuade them to move it to a larger theater.) One you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments below. Should be a fun one, Dan

**Our February novel is: Julia by Sandra Newman** **This month is a classic, dystopian, fiction, literary fiction, women’s fiction, and science fiction novel. The book is 394 pages in print and 14 hours and 20 minutes on audiobook.** **An imaginative, feminist, and brilliantly relevant-to-today retelling of Orwell’s 1984, from the point of view of Winston Smith’s lover, Julia, by critically acclaimed novelist Sandra Newman.** Julia Worthing is a mechanic, working in the Fiction Department at the Ministry of Truth. It’s 1984, and Britain (now called Airstrip One) has long been absorbed into the larger trans-Atlantic nation of Oceania. Oceania has been at war for as long as anyone can remember, and is ruled by an ultra-totalitarian Party, whose leader is a quasi-mythical figure called Big Brother. In short, everything about this world is as it is in Orwell’s 1984. All her life, Julia has known only Oceania, and, until she meets Winston Smith, she has never imagined anything else. She is an ideal citizen: cheerfully cynical, always ready with a bribe, piously repeating every political slogan while believing in nothing. She routinely breaks the rules, but also collaborates with the regime when necessary. Everyone likes Julia. Then one day she finds herself walking toward Winston Smith in a corridor and impulsively slips him a note, setting in motion the devastating, unforgettable events of the classic story. Julia takes us on a surprising journey through Orwell’s now-iconic dystopia, with twists that reveal unexpected sides not only to Julia, but to other familiar figures in the 1984 universe. This unique perspective lays bare our own world in haunting and provocative ways, just as the original did almost seventy-five years ago.

Columbus libraries: [https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3262835](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3262835) Location: [Knotty Pine Brewing](https://www.knottypinebrewing.net/) [Menu, scroll to the bottom](https://www.knottypinebrewing.net/menus-1) Book summary: Adunni is a fourteen-year-old Nigerian girl who knows what she wants: an education. This, her mother has told her, is the only way to get a "louding voice" -- the ability to speak for herself and decide her own future. But instead, Adunni's father sells her to be the third wife of a local man who is eager for her to bear him a son and heir. When Adunni runs away to the city, hoping to make a better life, she finds that the only other option before her is servitude to a wealthy family. As a yielding daughter, a subservient wife, and a powerless slave, Adunni is told, by words and deeds, that she is nothing. But while misfortunes might muffle her voice for a time, they cannot mute it. And when she realizes that she must stand up not only for herself, but for other girls, for the ones who came before her and were lost, and for the next girls, who will inevitably follow, she finds the resolve to speak, however she can--in a whisper, in song, in broken English--until she is heard