Young Widows and Widowers

\*\* Please RSVP - this helps the venue plan ahead and ensure enough space is reserved for us \*\* Hey everyone! Are you a young professional in your 20s/30s looking to meet other LGBT young professionals? Then we hope to see you at the upcoming Tuesday drinks! Most people come to these drinks by themselves, and half of the people are first-timers, so these evenings are great to meet new people in London. We have tables reserved on the top floor (loft) of The Yard bar in Soho. Go into the Yard, turn left, and head upstairs. Just ask the bar for the tables reserved for the "Meetup". We usually have the tables opposite to the bar. Many have noticed that it can be difficult to meet up with the LGBT community once you leave university or come to a big new city such as London. For this reason we've decided to start organising drinks for young professionals, intended for those who love to have a drink with like-minded people after a busy day of work. Do spread the word, and bring friends, colleagues and family! Frequently Asked Questions: It's my first time and I'm coming alone, should I be nervous? No, you found the right event! Almost everyone joins these drinks alone and there are always a bunch of first timers. Just grab a drink and say hi to those around the reserved tables and you'll be absolutely fine :) I cannot make it at 7.00pm, can I come later? Yes, definitely! There will always be one of the organisers present from 7.00pm onwards, but most people just join whenever they can. There is no official 'start' so to say, and it usually stays busy till around 10pm-11pm. For first timers it can be easier to mingle if you come before 8pm, when it's not that busy yet. How often are the drinks and where are they held? We have drinks every two weeks from 7.00pm at The Yard Bar in Soho. Sometimes we organise other events such as big nights out, pub crawls and picnics. Just keep an eye on the Meetup page. Is there a dress code? Nope, not at all. Just wear whatever you want. Is there a cost? Only for whatever drinks you buy at the bar. That said, if you enjoy the Meetup, we would really welcome any cash donations to help cover our costs for running the events. However, you will never be directly asked for any money from any of our team. Are the Tuesday drinks for networking? No, the drinks are super casual, and not intended to find your new dream job. We have people from all different professional backgrounds, so it's always cool to hear what others are up to. I don't drink alcohol, can I come? Of course! Since it's on a Tuesday many take it easy, so you won't be an outlier. If you have any questions don't hesitate to pop any of our organisers a message. Looking forward to meeting you all! Xx The young LGBTQ+ professionals team Xx

London's Friendly Book Club's pick for June is **Yesteryear** by **Caro Claire Burke**. Natalie lives a traditional lifestyle – and has the social media accounts to prove it. Her charming farmhouse on her working ranch is artfully cluttered, her husband is a handsome cowboy, her homemade sourdough boules are each more beautiful than the last. So what if there are nannies and producers and industrial-grade ovens behind the scenes? What Natalie’s followers don’t know won’t hurt them. Then, one morning, Natalie wakes up in a strange, horrible version of reality. Her home, her husband, her children—they’re all familiar, but something’s off. Is this a hoax? A reality show? A test from God? Natalie knows just two things for sure: this isn't her perfect life, and she must escape, by any means possible. [[Now being adapted into a major film starring Anne Hathaway.]] Please only RSVP if you think you'll be able to make this event. **We host three sessions per book, you only need to attend one.** Everyone is welcome! Grab your copy and join us for a relaxed and engaging discussion.

BOOK YOUR TICKET 👉🏼 [HERE](https://itsadate.club/event/speed-dating-in-old-street-5/). Single? Aged 30–45? Ready to meet new people? Perfect — this event is for you! Join us for 15 fun, fast-paced dates with like-minded singles all looking to make genuine connections. Expect great conversation, a relaxed atmosphere, and an effortless way to meet people face-to-face. The semi-private mezzanine at Old Street Tavern provides the perfect setting for your event — a cosy and intimate yet energising environment, ideal for introductions to 30 like-minded single guests. Stylish yet relaxed, the venue attracts a fun crowd of locals and professionals alike, all looking to meet someone new. So, if that sounds like your kind of evening, this one’s for you! Our host will be at the venue ready to welcome you at 19:30. Please arrive on time for registration, to grab any drinks from the bar, and receive a summary of how things will work. You will be given an optional name sticker, a pen, and note card to keep track of everyone you’ve met. Ladies will be seated on tables adequately spaced, discreetly numbered, and arranged in a comfortable area of the venue. When speed dating commences, gents will join ladies for 5-minute dates to get to know one another. Your host will notify all guests at the end of each date, signalling for gents to move to the next table in ascending numerical order. During table rotations you will have a moment to record on note cards your feelings towards the previous date and intention to reconnect, for your reference only. Mid-way through the evening, your host will indicate a 15-minute comfort break to use the rest room, head to the bar, or socialise with new connections. Dating will then resume for the second half of the evening. At the end of the speed dating the bar will remain open for more socialising. You can then access the event listing in your dashboard to enter feedback on dates and await your matches. If you have any questions on the event or how things will work, please get in contact with James on 07517 065 492 or [james@itsadate.club](mailto:james@itsadate.club).

**Date - Tuesday 16th June 2026** **Title - Docklands & The Isle Of Dogs** **Description - Please read carefully!** This year the London Hike will start at Canary Wharf and consist of a walk around the Docklands district and the Isle Of Dogs. We will be waterside for a large proportion of the walk, although it also includes some off road trails through the largest urban farm in Europe (where we will see sheep, pigs, geese and ducks), parkland, and the newly gentrified Millwall! Expect stunning modern architecture, some period buildings, superyachts, bridges, a tunnel, and numerous historic buildings. We will gather at the start point, (read the instructions carefully, at 12:00 / noon / midday) for a four hour trundle with stops. Lunch (BYO) will be our first stop in some delightful gardens, then afternoon tea in a lovely park, (with cafe facilities and a toilet), overlooking Greenwich. We will ‘rest a while’ with a cold beer, (or coffee), afterwards, in a pub with a large interior and a huge waterside garden area. As we will be a big group, and so we don’t lose anyone, please keep up and between the walk leader and the back marker, who will be in radio contact with each other. I will advise which route and train nearer the time which we will be using to get to the start point efficiently & comfortably from Brighton. If you wish to join us on that journey please let me know and be at the railway station in Brighton in good time. If you need to alter your RSVP please do so at the earliest opportunity **Distance -** 11.3 km / 7.0m approx **Pace -** Inclusive & Moderate **Elevation -** 51m up & 31m down **Start time -** 12:00 - 16:00 approx., depending on pace. **Meeting Point -** Start / Finish Time 12:00 / 16:00 Estimate **Meeting Point** Canary Wharf - Crossrail Place - Top of the escalator from the Elizabeth Line at See also photos. As there are a number of exits please familiarise yourselves with the location in the annotated photos. What 3 Words: ///leaves.reader.joined [https://w3w.co/leaves.reader.joined](https://w3w.co/leaves.reader.joined) Google Map Reference: Crossrail Place Canary Wharf , United Kingdom **Getting There** ***Public Transport*** Thameslink train from Brighton to Farringdon, then the Elizabeth Line to Canary Wharf. (Efficient & Comfortable) Other routes are available '**Difficulty Level, Hazards, & Conditions** Water and masses of people. Please take extra care of your belongings, albeit Canary Wharf is Rolex friendly! **Guidance** **Who We Are & How We Do Things** **Acceptance Of Risk** By RSVPing to an event you agree to having had the opportunity to have read all the following & to agree to abide by the guidelines. You accept that any activity such as walking comes with its own dangers & challenges and on that basis you accept responsibility for your own health & safety & will not compromise that of others. You agree that the Organisers and walk leader can be in no way held responsible for any injury incurred to you, your guests, or your or their dogs, in the course of the walk. **Our Ethos** We are an inclusive social hiking group with walkers of all abilities, fitness levels, and health statuses, whose walks are accessible by public transport. We walk at an inclusive but moderate pace & like to stay together. Should we concertina, we will regather, allowing people to get their breath back before moving on, particularly on the climbs. Please treat others as you would wish to be treated yourself. There is ONE walk leader per walk to avoid confusion. We run group walks, we start together, walk together, lunch together & finish together. **Cancellations & Delays** If you can't attend an event you have signed up for, please change your RSVP status to ‘Not Going’ as soon as possible, so no-one waits unnecessarily for you. If you are going to be late, please message. Some Walk Leaders will provide their phone number if requested as Meetup messages can be delayed. Not changing your RSVP status or informing the walk leader may result in your being removed from the group. **Leaving A Walk** If you have to leave a walk early, even for a short period, ensure the Walk Leader knows and has acknowledged that. **Becoming Ill Or Injured** If you become ill or injured during a hike, kindly inform the walk leader, or ask another walker to do so for you. **Kit & Provisions** Be appropriately clothed, booted, equipped & prepared for emergencies and have sufficient & appropriate drinks, food & snacks with you. **Pet Parents & Four Legged Members** Dogs are important members of our group and always very welcome, however on a lead around livestock please, for everyone's benefit. **Weather** The weather forecast can change, so keep an eye on Event Chat and messages in case the weather prompts a cancellation. **Finally** **Have Fun!**

**On Tuesday 16th June, we're excited to be hosting our latest FREE Board Games Night, exclusively for 20s and 30s.** Yep that's right - to mark Loneliness Awareness Week, we'll be teaming up with Costa Coffee once again to transform a regular cafe into a Board Games Cafe for the evening. For this, we've booked out the whole venue near Southwark and bringing our usual fantastic collection of some of the most popular games that you’ll be able to choose from. From classics like **Exploding Kittens** and **Codenames**, social deduction games like **Werewolf** and **Chameleon**, to party games like **Dixit** and **Scrawl**, you’re sure to find something you’ll love. On top of this, you're also welcome to bring your own games that you love or have been excited to play with a group, providing they are short, easy to learn and accessible games. Best of all, over the course of the evening, you'll be able to mix around, meet lots of friendly 20s and 30s - whilst playing a range of different games. So if you're looking to play some games, meet new people, and have a laugh then we'd love to have you join us for this. **\- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \-** **WHERE/WHEN** Venue - Costa Coffee, 42-48 The Cut, London SE1 8LP Closest Tube stations: Southwark (5 min walk), Waterloo (10 mins walk) Start Time - 7:00pm Finish time: 10:00pm \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- **JOIN THE COMMUNITY** Set up in November 2021, the project was set up to help those 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/)F**

Friendly book group Please remember to change your RSVP if you can't make it so someone on the waitlist can take your slot. New books chosen by popular vote and read 2 months later. We look forward to seeing you there!

**Welcome to LATIDO RUN CLUB 🧡** **After a great first run, we’re back for Week 2!** **Join us for a relaxed social run around Battersea Park. Whether you’re new to running or already love it, you’re welcome here.** **🏃 Social run (around 3–5 km)** **🏃 All paces welcome** **🏃 Come solo or bring a friend** **🏃 Friendly and inclusive atmosphere** **🏃 No pressure, just good vibes** **📍 Peace Pagoda, Battersea Park** **🕙 Saturday 10:00 AM** **Let’s run, connect and enjoy the morning together.** **✨ Run. Feel. Connect.**

Sunday Soul & Motown Chill, The Perfect End to Your Weekend! Looking to meet new people, escape your comfort zone and Get A Social Life. Meet new people to socialise with, make new friends and have a fun day out listening to great music with awesome vibes and of cause a glass of wine. Come wind down with us on Sunday afternoon! We bring you the very best classic Soul, Motown, 70s/80s grooves and Lovers Rock, smooth, warm, timeless music that everyone loves. **Our signature style:** NO loud DJ – music is played at the perfect volume: loud enough to feel the groove, quiet enough to chat, laugh and mingle comfortably with new people, no shouting over noise! ✅ EVERY TICKET INCLUDES 1 FREE DRINK, CHOOSE WHAT YOU LOVE:FRESH FRUITY SANGRIA (cold, refreshing – perfect after the hot weekend!)OR Wine / Beer / Soft Drink, whatever you prefer ✅ Cosy, intimate space ✅ Friendly, relaxed atmosphere, great way to finish the weekend ✅ Everyone welcome, whether you’ve been to our parties or this is your first time! **PLEASE DO NOT RSVP UNLESS YOU HAVE PAID, OR YOUR RSVP WILL CHANGE TO NOT GOING. PAYMENT TO PAY VIA LINK BELOW, CLICK ATTENDING** [Sunday Soul & Motown Chill, With Free Glass Of Wine , Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 3:00 PM | Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/passionate-about-travelling-food-and-events/events/314987673/?slug=passionate-about-travelling-food-and-events&isFirstPublish=true) **Price Non refundable Unless Cancelled Minus Booking Fees** £12 Per Person Early Bird £15 Per Person Standard £18 On The Door Spaces Limited – Book Early **Need further assistance please email contact@getasociallife.co.uk** **My number just in case 07957320516** 📌 Follow us for all events: Eventbrite For Notification → eventbrite.co.uk/o/get-a-social-life-41821806623 Instagram → @geta.sociallife Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/groups/1563212443940759 WhatsApp (admin posts only No Spamming) → https://chat.whatsapp.com/IcWKFkGs2Cp5xrtCnzaT3z

🌸 Aikido — Free Trial for Beginners! 🌸 Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art that focuses on harmony rather than force. It’s suitable for all ages, genders, and fitness levels, and anyone can start at their own pace. ✨ First class FREE! Perfect for beginners — we teach the basics step by step. Aikido helps improve posture, relieve stress, and develop effective self-defence skills. 🔹 Monthly fee: £30 🔹 Open to: beginners, students, working adults, and women 🔹 Training includes: body movement, breathing, throws, and safe falls 🔹 What to bring: comfortable clothes — no uniform needed for your first class Discover yourself and improve your balance, confidence, and calm through Aikido. Come and join us — visitors and trial lessons are always welcome!

Hi everyone, in June our theme was books set in or related to places we’ve recently travelled to. Dust Child was the winner! Synopsis below: Finalist for the 2024 Dayton Literary Peace Prize. From the bestselling author of The Mountains Sing, a richly poetic and suspenseful saga about two Vietnamese sisters, an American veteran, and an Amerasian man whose lives intersect in surprising ways, set during and after the war in Việt Nam. "Powerful and deeply empathetic. A heartbreaking tale of lost ideals, human devotion, and hard-won redemption. Dust Child establishes Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai as one of our finest observers of the devastating consequences of war, and proves, once more, her ability to captivate readers and lure them into Viet Nam's rich and poignant history."―Viet Thanh Nguyen, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sympathizer and The Committed In 1969, sisters Trang and Quỳnh, desperate to help their parents pay off debts, leave their rural village to work at a bar in Sài Gòn. Once in the big city, the young girls are thrown headfirst into a world they were not expecting. They learn how to speak English, how to dress seductively, and how to drink and flirt (and more) with American GIs in return for money. As the war moves closer to the city, the once-innocent Trang gets swept up in an irresistible romance with a handsome and kind American helicopter pilot she meets at the bar. Decades later, an American veteran, Dan, returns to Việt Nam with his wife, Linda, in search of a way to heal from his PTSD; instead, secrets he thought he had buried surface and threaten his marriage. At the same time, Phong--the adult son of a Black American soldier and a Vietnamese woman--embarks on a mission to find both his parents and a way out of Việt Nam. Abandoned in front of an orphanage, Phong grew up being called "the dust of life," "Black American imperialist," and "child of the enemy," and he dreams of a better life in the United States for himself, his wife Bình, and his children. Past and present converge as these characters come together to confront decisions made during a time of war--decisions that reverberate throughout one another's lives and ultimately allow them to find common ground across race, generation, culture, and language. Immersive, moving, and lyrical, Dust Child tells an unforgettable story of how those who inherited tragedy can redefine their destinies with hard-won wisdom, compassion, courage, and joy. See you there 🍹 Steph & Christina

**Business networking event for young entrepreneurs** Welcome to Perspectivv, a community of young entrepreneurs like no other! Unlike traditional networking events that lean towards a more formal approach, our events resemble more of a social setting as we believe this provides the most ideal atmosphere for young entrepreneurs to network with other like-minded individuals. We have a fast growing community and are constantly striving to provide an inclusive environment that attracts a diverse range of people no matter what stage they’re at in their entrepreneurial journey. So whether you're an established business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, business professional or simply just want to meet new people, this is the perfect opportunity for you to expand your network and make new connections. **Event details:** * Date: June 19th, 2026 * Time: 18:30 - 21:00 * Venue: Lucy Wong \| Fitzrovia * Address: 33-34 Rathbone Pl, London W1T 1JN Follow us on Instagram to join our community and stay up to date with all the latest from [@perspectivv_ltd](https://www.instagram.com/perspectivv_ltd/) Please be advised that tickets are sold on other ticketing platforms outside of Meetup. You can expect approximately 30-40 attendees at each of our events. *Kindly note that your attendance implies consent to feature in any event-related photos or videos used for promotional purposes.*

## Speed-Friending & Social Night In West Norwood Looking to meet new people and have a blast? Join our **Speed-Friending & Social Night** in the heart of **West Norwood**! It’s a chill, in-person event where you can make friends fast and enjoy great conversations. Whether you're new to the area or just want to expand your social circle, this night is all about fun vibes and good company. Don’t miss out on this awesome chance to connect and unwind! **Please Note This Is Not Speed Dating Event** Forget awkward networking or high-pressure dating events. Community Connect is a relaxed, hosted social evening designed specifically for neighbours to meet, chat, and find their "crew" for the summer. Whether you’re looking for a festival buddy, a gym partner, or just someone to grab a local pint with, this is the place to find them. **Price £10** **Non refundable unless cancelled** **PLEASE RSVP ONLY ONCE YOU HAVE MADE PAYMENT, IF YOU RSVP WITHOUT MAKING PAYMENT YOUR RSVP WILL CHANGE TO NOT GOING.** **PLEASE PAY VIA LINK TO GET A SOCIAL LIFE MEETUP HERE** [Speed-Friending & Social Night In West Norwood Includes a Glass Of Wine, Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 7:00 PM | Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/passionate-about-travelling-food-and-events/events/314736835/?slug=passionate-about-travelling-food-and-events&eventId=314736835) **What’s included** A Welcome Drink: beer, a glass of wine, or soft drink on us. Background music, so you can hear each other when communicating. Hosted Social: A 90-minute structured "speed-friending" session followed by open socialising **Coming alone?** Most people do! Our host will be at the door to greet you and introduce you to others as soon as you arrive. You’ll be making new friends by the end of the night. Tickets are limited to keep the evening intimate and meaningful. My number just in case is 07957320516 **Social Media & Photos** We love capturing the day! Group photos may be shared on **Meetup** and **Instagram**. If you’re camera-shy, just step aside during group shots Hope you can make it, would be great to meet you all.