Hindi Singing

**THE NEW YEAR - RESTARTING ON 6 JANUARY 2026** New members welcome. We are a 4 part choir with a life-affirming, humanist focus. We're a friendly bunch, and the singers in your section will help you get started and feel welcome. New members will be able to borrow printed music. We do perform both formally and informally, and our varied repertoire supports this. For regular attendees, please print out your music, which is available in the [members section of our site](https://london.humanistchoir.org/groups/library/buddydrive/). If you need access, contact Laurence. ([members@london.humanistchoir.org](mailto:members@london.humanistchoir.org)). For more information see the [Join Us](https://london.humanistchoir.org/join/) page , or listen to the choir on our [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@LondonHumanistChoir). We always allow potential members to try us out for a couple of weeks. We do not hold auditions. By all means message with any queries. **Term Dates (6 a year) AUTUMN/WINTER 2025** * NEXT TERM - Tuesdays 6 January to 12 February inclusive. * Draft repertoire to follow.

**Amplify Her is a live event supporting women in the music industry.** Amplify Her is a thriving community committed to empowering women in the music industry. Come join us for a refreshing drink, connect with like-minded music professionals and leave inspired. Let's embrace some joy, release the self-imposed pressure, and simply enjoy each other's company. As music professionals, we navigate through ups and downs, and here, we've created a space to foster a community—supporting one another, growing together and forging ahead. Our mission is clear: to cultivate a community of female music industry professionals who not only uplift each other in advancing their careers but also champion the cause of gender equality. Together, let's move forward and make a lasting impact. [Make sure to grab your ticket on our website, so that you receive a QR code to use upon arrival.](https://www.amplifyher.co.uk/event-details/cocktail-meeting-london-2026-02-10-18-00) **Follow us on:** [https://www.instagram.com/amplify_herLive/](https://www.instagram.com/amplify_herLive/) [https://www.amplifyher.co.uk/](https://www.amplifyher.co.uk/) [https://www.linkedin.com/company/amplifyher/](https://www.linkedin.com/company/amplifyher/)

**🏸 Tuesday Badminton Session: 8-10 PM at QMSC Victoria** 📍 **Queen Mother Sports Centre (Everyone Active), Victoria, SW1** Hi Everyone, **RSVP Required:** Everyone attending the session must RSVP in advance, whether you’re a member, returning player, or joining us for the first time. Members can also confirm attendance by email or text if preferred. ----- ## 💰 SESSION FEE: £14 **💡 Why Pay More? Join as a Member Instead!** **Annual Membership: £450** = just **£8.65/session** (Save £278 per year vs pay-as-you-go!) **3-Month Trial: £155** – test the waters before committing **Student/U25/Unemployed: 20% OFF** all memberships 👉 **[View Full Membership Benefits & Join](https://www.sidsbadmintonclub.org.uk/membership.php)** **What You Get as a Member:** ✓ Premium feather shuttles included ✓ Priority access to both venues (Victoria & Richmond) ✓ League team eligibility ✓ Member WhatsApp group & social events ✓ This is a **membership-first club** – join the community! ----- ## 🏸 SESSION DETAILS **Venue:** Queen Mother Sports Centre (Everyone Active) 223 Vauxhall Bridge Road, Victoria, SW1V 1EL *(5-minute walk from Victoria Station)* **Skill Level:** Lower Intermediate Ladies (C+) | Intermediate Men (B) and above *(No beginners or improvers at Tuesday sessions)* **What’s Included:** • Premium feather shuttles provided (Yonex, Yehlex, Victor) • MatchMaking App grades your skill level based on wins/losses – see how you rank! • 5 courts available for play • Players grouped by skill level • Last 30 mins (when scheduled): grade-based competitive groups on allocated courts ----- ## 💳 PAYMENT **Cash preferred** – pay organisers **at the beginning of session** (correct change appreciated) **Bank transfer available** (**NOT for first-timers**) **First-timers:** You must pay at the start of the session and register on our MatchMaking App ----- ## 📋 IMPORTANT INFORMATION **Cancellation Policy:** Cancel **24 hours before** or you’ll be charged the full £14 session fee. Outstanding fees **must be cleared** before attending your next session. This helps us run sessions efficiently. **Parking:** Free from 6:30 PM (single yellow lines) and 7:00 PM (single red lines) on Tuesdays. Please check local signage before parking. **Not Sure About Your Level?** Attend your first session – we’ll help assess if it’s the right fit for you! **Liability:** Sid’s Badminton Club is not responsible for personal property loss or injury. ----- **Questions?** 💬 Text us on Meetup 📧 Email: info@sidsbadmintonclub.org.uk 📝 Or use our [Contact Form](https://www.sidsbadmintonclub.org.uk/contact.php) 🌐 Visit: [www.sidsbadmintonclub.org.uk](https://www.sidsbadmintonclub.org.uk/) **Looking forward to seeing you on court!** *Sid’s Badminton Club – Competitive play since 1981* !​​​​​​​​​

This House Believes That Marriage Should Be a Five-Year Renewable Contract **Why Are We Having This Debate** Love is in the air, Valentine's Day is around the corner and despite Taylor Swifts recent engagement, marriage rates are at their lowest here in the UK since the 1970s. The number of people looking for a serious relationship has increased, with several dating apps showing over 45% of using are looking for their special someone. But, with a culture that increasingly shows commitment as a price to pay for a relationship not the reward of a loving life well spent we ask - should marriage get an update and stop looking for perfect now and forever, and instead accept people will only ever be perfect for right now! **Articles** **[UK Marriage Rates Predicted To Fall To 28% - Russell-Cooke](https://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/news-and-insights/news/uk-marriages-predicted-to-decline-to-historic-lows-by-2050 "https://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/news-and-insights/news/uk-marriages-predicted-to-decline-to-historic-lows-by-2050")** **[Online Dating Stats, Serious Relationships In Highest Demand - Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/health/dating/dating-statistics/ "https://www.forbes.com/health/dating/dating-statistics/")** Come along and have your vote! **What To Expect** 3v3 panel debate where our members explore the strongest arguments for a given topic. A debate should tell the audience what they need to know and not just what the speakers think. If you feel the same way, then we want to meet you. Debate London is the year-round series of free public debates held across London. The series is run by Debate London, a social enterprise that helps its members to advance their personal and professional development by teaching them how to debate. All of our speakers are club members who have agreed to defend a particular perspective the audience need to hear, rather than just share their own personal opinion. After presenting the point of view assigned to them, the audience are then given the floor to cross-examine them and share their own position. The only time we hear what the speakers really think is at the end of the debate when they tell us where they really stand and whether this changed at all while learning how to defend the perspective assigned to them.

Sunflowers play noisy psych rock and they play it loud! And, in this case, for free. What else are you going to do on a Tuesday night in midwinter? Charlie Don't Surf: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT1vv8_1Wmk Castle Spell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnOpQbkWNTg Off the new album, Workworkwork: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykPwH5HVK7U Show details [here](https://dice.fm/event/g56axa-sunflowers-10th-feb-the-shacklewell-arms-london-tickets?pid=ba9399ca&_branch_match_id=1533644188969696808&utm_medium=partners_api&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXz8nMy9ZLyUxO1UvL1Q%2B0SDE2SkxOTUs0N7UvyEyxTUq0NLa0TE5UqytKTUstKsrMS49PKsovL04tsnXLBIrlVwAATWQetEkAAAA%3D). Doors open at 7.30pm so let's meet then, get one in the bar and head in afterwards.

London's Friendly Book Club's pick for February is **The Bandit Queens** by **Parini Shroff**. Geeta's no-good husband disappeared five years ago. She didn't kill him, but everyone thinks she did--no matter how much she protests. But she soon discovers that being known as a "self-made" widow has some surprising perks. No one messes with her, no one threatens her, and no one tries to control (ahem, *marry*) her. It's even been good for her business; no one wants to risk getting on her bad side by *not* buying her jewelry. Freedom must look good on Geeta, because other women in the village have started asking for her help to get rid of their own no-good husbands...but not all of them are asking nicely. Now that Geeta's fearsome reputation has become a double-edged sword, she must decide how far to go to protect it, along with the life she's built. Because even the best-laid plans of would-be widows tend to go awry. 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.

Every Thursday evening, at Gospel Oak Methodist Church, Agincourt Road, London NW3 2NT, our choir tries out new material and practises songs in 4 - 8 part harmony under the direction of our superb Musical Director Ben Cox, and accompanist, Jonathan Taylor. The next gathering is Thursday 12th February from 7.30pm - 9.30pm. So come along and sing with us, as a taster. Let us know you are coming via our website contact form - see www.taketwenty.co.uk or by emailing info@taketwenty.co.uk so we can be sure to have copies of music for you so you can join in.

## Welcome to the Yoga Music Mantra, Vocal Sound Healing Singing Taster Come join us at the **Golders Green Quaker Meeting House** for a soothing and rejuvenating experience on **Wednesday February 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM** (Europe/London timezone). Unwind and relax with the harmonious blend of **yoga music**, **mantras**, and **vocal sound healing**. Let the healing vibrations guide you to a state of peace and tranquility. No prior experience is necessary - just bring an open heart and a willingness to explore the power of sound and music in healing. This session is perfect for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Open your heart and come heal! Tickets - Yoga Music Mantra Vocal Sound Healing Singing Choir – Free Taster Evening Pay what you can – minimum £5, nothing at all, or £15 (the suggested donation). Just drop me a message before you buy so I know who’s coming and we keep the list tidy.

Sing West Side Story! Starts week of 5th January 2026 There will be more than 20 adults singing with you! ADULTS: every 2nd Friday 7.30-9.30pm (or attend Monday evenings in a different venue - email us) CHILDREN aged 6-11, Wednesdays, 4.30-5.30pm SOLOISTS sought Rehearsals near Chalk Farm tube, London NW3 CONTACT maestromattheww@yahoo.co.uk in advance SEE londonclassicalchoir.com

The Golden Hinde was the first English Ship to sail around the world, captained by Sir Francs Drake in the Elizabethan era. Besides hearing us, and joining in singing the choruses, you can also explore the ship. And for your further convenience, there is an on board bar with wine and beer at pub prices, and a flushing WC or two. We have always had top class guests who were lively and all of whom joined in singing the choruses, Below is also a link to a couple of videos on YouTube of us singing in this the ship, if you want to take a look and have a listen. The ship is currently in dry dock undergoing hull maintenance, and you can reach it by going to London Bridge Underground station, and from there it's five minute walk walk through Borough Market. And, by the way, when it was first built, this ship sailed from Devon to San Francisco, and from there onto Japan, where is starred in the original film production of Shogun [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grEsDWy2vBg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grEsDWy2vBg) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9i3rAvEt5nY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9i3rAvEt5nY) And below is the ticket link on Eventbrite. Tickets are £10 plus 10% booking fee [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shanty-singers-of-colliers-wood-on-the-golden-hinde-tickets-196602679807](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shanty-singers-of-colliers-wood-on-the-golden-hinde-tickets-1966026798077) ``` ```

# **Band: Old Possum's Menagerie; Caller: Richard Ades** Beginner lesson at 1:30, regular dancing begins at 2:00 pm NOTE THAT WE ARE TEMPORARILY DANCING IN THE AFTERNOON INSTEAD OF EVENING. Dance with us in the afternoon then you can still go out in the evening! **Sponsor: All Soles Contra and Square Dancing, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus OH 43214** 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 1:30 - 2:00, followed by dancing 2:00 - 430. 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. Please bring your own refillable water bottle.

Come check us out! You will have a wonderful time! The music and friendships are life-changing!

Join us for an interactive Bombay Gin Cocktail Class at TownHall — a fun, social experience designed to bring people together over great drinks, great food, and great conversation. During the class, you’ll learn how to craft several different Bombay Gin cocktails, guided by a master mixologist in a relaxed, high-energy setting. This isn’t a lecture — it’s hands-on, engaging, and built to spark connection, laughter, and good vibes. Whether you come solo or with friends, this experience makes it easy to meet people, enjoy expertly crafted cocktails, and unwind mid-week. ✨ What’s Included (A Ton 😁) • Multiple Bombay Gin cocktails • Interactive cocktail instruction • Food & appetizers sponsored by TownHall • A lively, social atmosphere 🍸 Sponsored by Bombay Gin 🍽 Food & appetizers sponsored by TownHall Must be 21+ to attend $20 fee per person 

Salsamante Dance Academy will be at Swerve Every Tuesday Night to share the Rhythm & Energy of Bachata & Salsa. These are Beginner Level lessons to get you comfortable and understand the two dances. Spread the Good News to all. Swerve Dance & Fitness Complex 640 Lakeview Plaza Blvd A, Worthington, OH 43085 Bachata 7pm-8pm Salsa 8pm-9pm $15 - One Lesson $20 - Both Lessons