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๐ Menโs net ๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ5:1 Upper-int Games ๐King's Cross ๐ถUpper Intermediate
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/49821
**Game Description:**
๐ฎ Warm up and game only setting.
๐ Positive environment.
30mins warm up
1.5 hrs game
balls provided for warm up
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Any questions pls reach out to your captain or the organisers ๐๐โโ๏ธ
**Rules**
\- point to 15
\- max 2 games in a row
\- 3 team of 6 players
\- modified games situation might be applied depending on situation \(5:1\, modified 5:1 or 6:2 etc\.\)
\*Privacy policy for games only sessions\*
By attending this game session, you agree to the following:
\* Video recordings/photos are allowed only during free game\* sessions
\* Attending implies consent to potentially being recorded by other participants
\* Any videos must only be shared via private links
\* Distribution limited to session participants only
\* Explicit consent required for any public sharing
\* Respect others' privacy and comfort
\*Please contact the co-organisers if you have any questions about the policy.
Black Arrows Badminton Club @ UEL Sports Dock
Come and join a friendly but competitive bunch of players each and every Tuesday at UEL Sports Dock. If love playing Badminton for fun or competitively then pay us a visit. Cost of session ยฃ12 (Payment must be made before the session ends. The details of bank transfer to be advised by email, once you RSVP.) Feather shuttles are used.
โข There is a large car-park at UEL (FREE 5.30pm onward).
โข Nearest DLR stations are Gallions Reach and Cyprus, then a 5 minutes walk to UEL Sports Dock.
โข Session are more suited for Intermediate to Club standard players, although we cater for all standards of play.
Simple "If"Rules:
โข If you want to attend, you must RSVP
โข If you want to bring a friend you MUST RSVP for them
โข If you do not RSVP, you will be turned away
If you RSVP and DO NOT attend you will be fined ยฃ20, unless you remove your RSVP at least 24hrs before the session start time.
Please respect the session limit, they are for your own good as over crowding means less games for you!
The organisers decision on all matters is final.
Important Note:
Your are responsible for your own well-being. Black Arrows Badminton Club or the management at UEL are not responsible for any injuries or loss of items.
๐คพ๐ป Social Dodgeball๐Bromley ๐ถ Mixed Ability
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/43452
**Game Description:**
Join us for a friendly game of Social Dodgeball in Bromley. We will be playing a mix of casual and fun games!
Find out more about PB Dodgeball here - www.pbdodgeball.co.uk
**Rules**
British Dodgeball Rules
No headshots
Rabble - Fitness Through Games!
A Rabble session is 1 hour of fun and social team games.
Each game disguises high-intensity intervals within the rules, giving you an effective, all-body workout without even realising it.
We play a bunch of different games at each session (like British Bulldog, Capture the Flag, Dodgeball, Frisbee and many more), and every class is different.
Sessions are open to all, no matter your sporting ability. Each game is explained before we start, so there's no need to have played any of the games before.
Come solo or bring friends! And stay at the end for the social part!
Who knew getting fit could be this fun?
**TO BOOK**:
It's essential that you book onto sessions via our website, using the link below; due to restrictions on games and preparation times we cannot accept walk-ins, or late arrivals.
[https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/](https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/)
Use the code **FREEPLAY** to get your first game free!
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We play every:
* Monday in Finsbury Park (19:00 - 20:00)
* Tuesday in Shoreditch Park (19:00 - 20:00)
* Wednesdays in Elephant & Castle (19:00-20:00)
* Saturday in Southwark Park (10:30 - 11:30)
* Saturday in Finsbury Park (11:00 - 12:00)
* Sunday in Clapham Common (12:00 - 13:00)
We hope to see you playing soon!
PS. We have a group of dedicated regulars, so numbers are usually much higher than meetup might suggest. Sign up at: [https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/](https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/)
**Love Rabble**
Cuban Salsa Class: Boxpark Croydon
Cuban Salsa class for all levels, no experience needed. Group animations for everyone to enjoy and be involved.
Location: Boxpark Croydon
Admin fee: ยฃ5
Writing together Session in New Cross (MESSAGE GRAIG for location)
**Message Graig in advance for location, usually a pub or beer garden in new cross**
Come along and join some fellow writers. We'll write together and chat together. Take two hours to get creative! All you need is yourself and a pen and paper (or laptop) :)
You can either work on your own project, or pick one of the provided prompts to fire your imagination.
Hacking Events This Week
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DevOps Society x Elastic London Hack Night
Roll up your sleeves: we're teaming up with DevOps Society for our very **first London hack night**! Come along with your laptop and get ready to win a prize ๐
๐ **Limited spots** available so make sure you got yours.
This time, weโre doing something a little different, a hands on hack night where youโll get stuck into real-world observability, OpenTelemetry. and AI-powered workflows.
๐ **Location**
Elastic office, Davidson Building, 1st Floor, 5 Southampton St, London, WC2E 7HA
Note: please use Exeter St entrance as the main entrance is closed after 6pm. The hack night will happen in the Galactus room.
This isnโt your typical meetup, youโll be building and exploring in real-time:
* Spin up a demo microservices app using Docker
* Connect it to Elastic Observability
* Explore logs, metrics, and traces using OpenTelemetry
* Build and interact with AI-powered observability agents using Elastic MCP + Claude
Whether youโre deep into DevOps or just getting started, thereโs something here for everyone.
**๐ ๏ธ You will need**
1. Your laptop!
2. The following software installed on your laptop:
3. โ[Docker](https://docs.docker.com/get-started/get-docker/?utm_source=luma)
4. [Docker Compose](https://docs.docker.com/compose/install/?utm_source=luma)
5. โ[Claude Code](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/desktop?utm_source=luma)
6. โ`kubectl` and `minikube` as per the [Kubernetes install tools guide](https://kubernetes.io/docs/tasks/tools/?utm_source=luma)
โ**Setup**
โThe full setup instructions for the hack night are available [here](https://github.com/carlyrichmond/devops-society-elastic-hack-night?utm_source=luma).
โ**Tools to be used**
* โ[Elastic Observability](https://www.elastic.co/observability?utm_source=luma)
* โ[Elastic Agent Builder](https://www.elastic.co/docs/solutions/observability/get-started?utm_source=luma#create-an-obs-serverless-project)
* โ[Elastic Observability MCP App](https://github.com/elastic/example-mcp-app-observability?utm_source=luma#quick-start)
* โ*Note: you will need a local Claude Code installation to use the MCP App*
**๐ Agenda**
6:00pm โ 6:30pm โ Networking on arrival with food and drinks provided by Elastic
6:30pm โ 6:50pm โ Challenge and tools demo
6:50pm โ 8:30pm โ Hacking time
8:30pm โ 9:00pm โ 5-minute lightning demos
9:00pm โ Close and networking at a nearby pub
๐๏ธ **Hosts & Sponsors**
Hosted by Steve Wade and Carly Richmond
โ ๏ธ **Heads-up:** we also have a [mirror event with DevOps Society on Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/devops-society/events/314769583/). To keep things tidy on our side, please make sure you only sign up on **one** of the event pages โ not both. Thanks!
Rock the Docs: Applying music theory and band dynamics to technical writing
The discotheque gets disco-technical at **Rock The Docs**!
This double headline bill sees **[Marco Spinello](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-spinello/)**, Technical Writer at [Booking.com](http://booking.com/) showing us how music theory can be applied to documentation, using examples from both his professional and creative life. Following this act, **[Jerry Bartlett](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-bartlett-content-pro-tech/)**, founder and principal at [Content Pro Tech](https://www.contentprotech.com/) will demonstrate how the fundamentals of technical writing can be applied to gathering and organising metadata for digital music libraries.
These presentations will cover:
*Why Git is like a metronome
- Why managing stakeholders is not unlike managing band members
*Why recording an album is not unlike delivering an MVP
- How metadata underpins the algorithms of streaming services
*How curating metadata is a key aspect of technical writing work
- The difference between descriptive metadata and management metadata
**Marco Spinello** tells the story of a disco band that shrank from eight members to a power trio, not unlike a company reorganisation with a built-in product pivot. Music and technical writing have more in common than meets the eye; music theory maps the territory like information architecture, a metronome enforces discipline like git, and song dynamics prevent the "wall of text" effect of very long, very dense docs.
**Jerry Bartlett** discusses how uploading his music collection to a NAS drive found him drawing on skills honed during his day job as a technical communicator, and working on striking a balance between the right level of granularity, while making sure to not have โtoo muchโ metadata.
This event is kindly hosted by [Wise](https://wise.com/).
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Agenda**
**When:** Thursday, 18 June, from 6:30pm
**Where:** Wise, 65 Clifton Street, London EC2A 4JE
**What:**
**18:30 - 19:00** Arrival
**19:00 - 19:15** Welcome & Housekeeping
**19:15 - 19:20** Short introduction to Wise
**19:30 - 20:00** Rocks the Docs by Marco Spinello
**20:00 - 20:30** Jerry's presentation
**20:30 - 21:00** Networking
**๐How to find us**: Please head to Wise, 65 Clifton Street, London EC2A 4JE, from 6:30pm onwards -- one of the friendly Write The Docs London team will be checking guests in.
๐ **Google Maps**: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/r6zdmeDKhyAbLbaf7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/r6zdmeDKhyAbLbaf7)
๐ **What3Words**: [///lift.send.curiosity](https://what3words.com/lift.send.curiosity)
๐ท **Photos:** Please note that the organisers may take some photos for the WTD group.
Wednesday evening gaming @ Blackheath Newbridge Club, 22 Charlton Rd, SE3 7HG
Whether youโre old or new to the club, we would love to have you join us! We are situated in the main bar area and have tables suitable for games taking 4-6 players.
We encourage you to discuss any games you would like to play, or will be bringing in the chat. Please note we do not have a stock of games. We rely on members bringing their own games.
โฉParking is available on some nearby streets. There is also some limited parking outside the venue.
โฉAttending members will be asked to pay ยฃ1 per Meetup (card/contactless only) to the club organisers. The fee helps pay for our Meetup subscription and venue memberships.
โฉWe also have a Facebook group - Greenwich and Blackheath Board Games and Beer Club โ Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/518361051653429/)
Let's Discuss... Penal System
We all want 2 things from justice. We want the guilty caught and held, so the rest of us are safe. We also want to be sure we never crush someone who did nothing wrong. But we can't have both. Lean toward catching every criminal, and innocent people get swept up. Lean toward protecting the innocent, and some dangerous people slip through. Benjamin Franklin landed on one side: better a hundred guilty go free than one innocent suffer. The trouble starts when those hundred are real, and they're out.
What is prison actually for? to punish, to protect us, or to fix people?
When a sentence is short, is that mercy or is that punishment of the victim?
Which mistake can you live with: jailing the innocent, or freeing the guilty?
Can a court really say "innocent until proven guilty" after the public already decided?
*Please do your own research and share resources related to this topic in the comments below.*
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Enjoying the discussions? Please consider donating, it keeps us running.
๐ Donate here: [https://examinedlife.uk/donation/](https://examinedlife.uk/donation/)
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**Join our Telegram group chat**
Stay connected between sessions: [https://t.me/+o9T9DL5u6AcwMmRk](https://t.me/+o9T9DL5u6AcwMmRk)
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**About the session**
The Examined Life "Let's Discussโฆ" session is an open, welcoming discussion, no prior reading or expertise required.
Format:
* **13:15** Free-flowing group discussion on the topic
* **14:00 (ish)** We split into smaller groups for deeper conversation on what interests you most
* **16:00** Official end of the meetup. Most attendees stay on and keep chatting until around 18:00
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Please update your RSVP if plans change, it helps us plan and frees up spots for others.
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**Artwork:** Interrogations in Jail 1720 by Alessandro Magnasco.
Who's Going to Save Us From the Energy Use of AI? You Are.
"Climate change: I say the debate is over. We know the science, we see the threat and we know that the time for action is now" - Arnold Schwarzenegger
Forget Skynet. Right now, AI's greatest threat to humanity is its demand for electricity. Anne Currie, co-author of O'Reilly's Building Green Software, will talk about why the energy demand from AI has exceeded anything we've seen before in tech; how that demand can and is being met using efficiency and flexibility by forward thinkers like Google and DeepSeek; and what you can do from your own desk that might have global impact on both the AI and the renewable power revolutions.
Anne will be joining us remotely.
Check out the Green Software Brighton [website](https://greensoftwarebrighton.co.uk/) for links to previous talks.
Arrive from 18:00 for pizza and drinks. Talk will start at 18:30. We always head for a drink and a chat locally afterwards too.
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***Thank you to Runway East for use of their space to host our events and to Silicon Brighton and the Green Software Foundation for supporting us.***
Life Coaching Session- Free!
Claim your free life coaching session by RSVPing to this event! And I will contact you directly.
We have amazing life coaches who can help you in different areas of your life!
No matter what is going on, we understand that sometimes it can all be very overwhelming and feel like you have no idea what to do!
Come and speak to one of us so get some help!
Hacking Events Near You
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NSCoder Night
We've moved to guild.host Look for us there.
https://guild.host/events/buckeye-cocoaheads-nscoders-tcbrk5
BrowserStack QA Meetup | Columbus (July 9)
**Hello Columbus!**
**The community is buzzing and growing well. We are thrilled to bring our fourth BrowserStack QA Meetup on Thursday, July 9th!**
We are creating a space for deeper insights, meaningful connections, and a vibe you won't want to miss.
**What to expect:**
* **Connect:** Network with Columbus' top engineering and QA minds.
* **Learn:** Real-world tactics and trends you can use immediately.
* **Enjoy:** Food, drinks, and great community spirit.
**Agenda**
* **Two Roads Diverged in a Wood: Docker Compose vs. Kubernetes** by **[Doug Reeder](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pdouglasreeder/)**
**RSVP Essential:** Space is limited, and we want to ensure a great experience for everyone. **RSVP now to secure your spot!**
๐ **Venue:** Leading EDJE, 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017
๐ **Free Parking:** 6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017
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**Date & Time:** July 9, 6:00 PM
**Stay Connected!**
Want to continue the conversation beyond the meetup?
Join our **BrowserStack Discord Server** to get updates, connect with fellow QA professionals, and be part of an ongoing discussion. **Donโt miss outโclick below to join!**
๐ [\[](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW)**[Join the BrowserStack Discord Server](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW)**[\]](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW)
**A Few Notes:**
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This is an **in-person event**
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**RSVP does not guarantee a seat** โ A confirmation email will be sent one day before the event.
**TALK ABSTRACT:**
Docker Compose and Kubernetes are two of the most popular tools for running containerized applications. Their feature lists are similar. Architects and senior developers need to know how their different paradigms lead to unexpectedly different experiences in production.
Psychic Development Series II - Pueo Group
Private Group. Closed to the Public
Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy.
In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected.
The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve.
I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia
Happy Hour on the Green: Celebrating Fathers, Friends & Family
Happy Hour on the Green โณ
Join Black Love & Friends for a laid-back evening at Topgolf as we celebrate the fathers, father figures, brothers, uncles, mentors, friends, and positive male role models who enrich our lives and communities.
This isn't a golf tournamentโit's a social gathering designed to bring great people together for conversation, connection, laughter, food, drinks, and a little friendly competition.
Whether you're a father, celebrating a father, bringing your brother, cousin, friend, or simply looking for a fun Saturday evening, you're welcome to join us.
No golf experience is necessary. Come for the happy hour, stay for the company.
Expect:
โข Topgolf games for all skill levels
โข Food and drinks available for purchase
โข Networking and socializing
โข Great music and positive vibes
โข A welcoming atmosphere for singles, couples, and friends
Bring someone special or come solo and meet new people.
Let's raise a glass to the men who lead, support, inspire, and show up for the people they love.
COhPy Monthly Meeting
**Improving Office in Franklinton**
Physical location:
Improving Office
330 Rush Alley Suite #150
Columbus, OH 43215
Schedule:
6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages.
6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s).
Topic: This month Chris Pazsint will be talking about Agentic Coding. How does one use CLI Based Agents, and Agentic IDEs such as Cursor, Kiro, Antigravity? How to include agentic coding plugins for IDEs you already love such as Visual Studio Code.
We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com
Lessons To Help the Introvert to Extrovert!
Do you feel introverted when you are in a group setting? Are you shy?
Do other people have more fun than you do? There are simple life hacks you can use to improve your connection to others and improve your social life.
Talking is one thing. Truly connecting is altogether another. It's the whole experience of connecting with people and forming relationships.
It includes the joy, understanding, and love formed among people.
* In our meetings, you will learn:
* A simple life hack to increase your liking and tolerance of other people, or even of yourself!
* How to become more interested and enjoy conversations with people.
* How to be comfortable in social settings.
* How to be yourself
* How to become more extroverted and,
* How to make connections with people.
Feeling lonely, isolated, or bored? This local meeting is exactly what you need! Come join us!
Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to the local event. We look forward to seeing you there.
This group is created by the Dianetics and Scientology life improvement center.
Columbus Code & Coffee 87 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you!
**What to Expect at the Intro Circle**
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Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup:
* Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics
Round 1 - (7 secs max):
* Your name
* What you're working on
* What you can help others with
Round 2:
* Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too.
Round 3:
* Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool.
After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!






























