Intermediate Guitar

Badminton matchplay session for players of intermediate+ standard. Friendly people playing competitive games! Feather shuttlecocks provided. Session price £13 Central sports discount : CHUCKLE5

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/47484 **Game Description:** ❄️ UPPER INTERMEDIATE VOLLEYBALL – SWEAT GUARANTEED! 🔥🏐 ⚠️ LEVEL: UPPER INTERMEDIATE & ABOVE ONLY Not suitable for beginners. You should be confident with: • 5-1 Rotations, Overhand serving, Sustained rallies, Controlled passing & attacking 💥 FAST-PACED SESSION – REAL GAME PLAY Designed for players who want maximum touches, high intensity, and competitive rallies. 🏐 SKILL DRILLS (15 mins) Sharpen your game with focused drills: • Controlled hitting • Target serving 🎯 • Consistent passing 👐 • Receive & defence 🛡️ 💡 Bring a volleyball if you can — more balls = more reps! 🚗 Free street parking 🚿 Changing rooms available 📍 Need help finding the venue? ➡️ Message us on the Sportas app ➡️ Join our WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Il0SMD1Ged89ReoyiZ5IPH?mode=gi_t 🎥 Session Recording Notice Sessions may be recorded for training and shared online. By attending, you consent to being filmed. 📺 Watch & support: https://youtube.com/@shashikiran2119?si=Q6JPQP9gXy6ncS1H 🔥 Built for players who know the game — Come ready to compete, improve, and sweat 😥 Rules 🏐 Important Game Rules & Expectations 📌 Skill Level – Please Read ⚠️ Upper Intermediate & Above Only ❗ Important: If a player is unable to follow rotations or shows a lack of understanding of the 5–1 system, and this impacts the game, they may be asked to leave the session without a refund. ⏱ Game Format • 3-hour session • 3 teams (max 18 players) • Games played to 15 points ⚖️ Team Balancing Teams may be rotated or reshuffled during the session to ensure balanced, competitive games. 🤝 Session Type This is a social volleyball session for mid-intermediate and above players (18+). ℹ️ Open Session Notice This is an open session, so player levels can’t always be assessed in advance unless we’ve played together before. If you’re ever unhappy with the level or balance, please speak to the organiser — we’ll always do our best to keep the session fair, fun, and enjoyable for everyone

**Marcina Arnold Quintet** **Groove, soul and World-Class Musicianship** **3 April ’26 20:30 Doors 17:30** **@ Toulouse Lautrec SE11 4RN** **£15 [>> BOOKINGS <<](https://toulouselautrec.co.uk/etn/marcina-arnold-quartet/)** Experience the electrifying artistry of **Marcina Arnold Quintet**, led by one of the UK’s most compelling and versatile vocalists. Celebrated for her rich tone, emotional depth and commanding stage presence, **Marcina Arnold** moves effortlessly across genres, reflecting her vibrant multi-ethnic heritage and deep-rooted musical influences. Following the release of her acclaimed 2025 album *Evolution,* a bold and groove-driven statement, Marcina brings a powerful live show that blends spellbinding storytelling, hard-hitting groove and lush harmonies. This special performance will feature inspired interpretations of jazz classics alongside a selection of Marcina’s original compositions, delivered with soul, sophistication and fire. Expect an evening of musical depth, rhythmic drive and moments of pure vocal brilliance. **[LISTEN TO THE STUNNING ‘EVOLUTION’ BY MARCINA ARNOLD RELEASED MARCH 2025](https://marcinaarnold.bandcamp.com/album/evolution)** **About Marcina Arnold** Marcina Arnold is recognised as one of the UK’s finest contemporary vocalists. Equally at home in jazz, soul, blues and Latin-infused repertoire, her performances are marked by authenticity, emotional intelligence and technical finesse. With the release of *Evolution*, she has further cemented her reputation as a powerful songwriter and performer whose work resonates across audiences and genres. Band lineup **Marcina Arnold** – Vocals & Guitar **Pharoah Russell** – Drums **Mussinghi B. Edwards** – Tenor Saxophone **Piano / Keys** – Daniel Hewson **Bass** – Eric Appapoulay Want 20% off? Become a Toulouse Lautrec [MEMBER](https://toulouselautrec.co.uk/membership/) today. *Note: For a reserved table with the London Loves Jazz MeetUp group bookings must be confirmed by bookings in advance of the gig directly with the venue. For a comprehensive list of jazz gigs subscribe to* ***[Jazz London Live](https://www.jazzlondonlive.com/)*** *which lists over 5,000 gigs annually in 250 venues.*

Location: Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Rd, London SE1 5UJ There will be 24 hours cancellation policy. If you can't make it please update your RSVP 24 hours before the session. Anytime under 24 hours and you will be responsible for paying for the session. The session fee is £15 per 3 hours make a payment to: Monzo Personal account Alvin John Rompe Sort code: 04-00-04 acct number: 29786770

Come and join us at this popular Friday evening meditation class, at the School of Meditation in West London. Meditations are accompanied by short, profound spiritual readings and discussion, and no experience is required. A wonderful way to start your weekend....we hope to see you there!

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/46816 **Game Description:** Intermediate Mixed Volleyball Games 🏐 Come get some quality court time with structured play and plenty of reps! We’ll have a minimum of 6 balls we ready, so no waiting around for touches—you’ll get plenty of swings, passes, and sets. We kick things off with about 30 minutes of warm-up drills (hitting lines, passing, serving, and maybe a few fun variations) to get everyone moving and dialed in. After that, we’ll jump into full games—fast, competitive, but always friendly. This session is intermediate level: you should be comfortable with the basics (serving, passing, hitting, and rotations). Expect good rallies, steady tempo, and a chance to sharpen your skills while still keeping it social. Come ready to play, improve, and have fun with a great group of teammates! **Rules** FIVB Rule Set

**This event is for badminton players of high intermediate to advance level skills, or players with club or league experience. This club is not suitable for beginners, improvers or low intermediate.** Venue: Queensbridge Sports Centre E8 3XW. 2hours 40minutes feather shuttles. Cost £14 For more information please message EVENT HOST OR CO ORGANIZESRS. **Enquiries: Sian: 07307875359 (I may be working if no answer please text me)** **PLEASE RSVP and complete payment for your session by 7 PM the evening before to confirm your spot. Thank you for your cooperation!** **NEW PRICE £14** **Pay: Zahra Ali** **Sort: 60-83-71 Account: 47645380 select: Business Account** Please state your meetup name as payment reference to assist matching your payment. Thank you **IMPORTANT INFORMATION** This club is for players of high intermediate to advance level playing doubles badminton. You must have competent racket skills, good level of consistency, sound understanding of tactics and strategies, footwork skills and know how to rotate around your partner on court. To maintain the quality of games, event spaces will be prioritised to players of advance level **if / when** there is a long waitlist. This also means there is possibility of players who already RSVP may be moved on to waitlist and admitted when spaces become available. This is to maintain competitive game standard and we appreciate your understanding on this matter. Games may be arranged by organiser or by players mutually pairing evenly to ensure the games are competitive. Please be courteous to those waiting the longest. **Please RSVP in good time to avoid disappointment.** If your plans change, please update your RSVP to "NO" as soon as possible or not less than 24 hours. This would allow other members adequate notice to plan for attendance of any vacant spots. Cancellations less than 24 hours before the event or no show, will be charged the whole fee whether or not the slot was filled. **How to get to Queensbridge Sports Centre:** If you are driving, please avoid driving through any of the big wooden flower pots. You may get a fine if you drive through them. Please stick to the main Roads: Kingsland Road, Dalston Lane, Graham Road, Whiston Road, Queensbridge Road, and then Richmond Road then Holly Street. Nearest over ground: Dalston Junction station and Haggerston station. Then 5 minutes walk. Buses; 30, 38, 56, 76, 149, 236, 242, 243, 277 all stops are within 10 minutes walk. Parking is free on Weekends outside the sport centre on Holly street and adjacent streets. Parking Restrictions are Mon-Fri 8.30am-6.30pm Your are responsible for your own health and safety. Please ensure you have appropriate sports wear and stretch / warm up before play. This club is not responsible for any injuries or broken rackets that may arise from play. You are reminded to keep your belongings safe as the club is not responsible for any lost or damaged property. We may take videos or images during the session. By joining this event, you grant HBC permission to take videos or images and to use them in any media including, without limitation, in printed publications, presentations, promotional material or online, in their original format or edited or altered in any way. Thank you for your support.

Due to the weather this week we'll be meeting at Pirate Studios, Notting Hill. My genres are: rock, blues, folk, singer-songwriter but anything goes. For jamming, we'll pick a chord progression, something not too complicated and then we take turn to improvise melodies on top of it (both guitar solos but also vocalising). Intermediate level and above ideally but any level welcome but you should probably be able to play some chords (to get the most out of it). Other things we will do: 1. We can play songs - whoever wants to, not going to go round the circle forcing people to play. The songs can be either originals (your own songs) or known songs. 2. We can chat about music or other things 3. Have a drink - bring your fave drink (wine, beer, non-alcoholic) 4. Food goes too (bring your own) When we've had enough, we say goodbye and go home. People can leave early too if they've got other stuff to do or the whole thing is not their vibe (no hard feelings). The studio costs a bit to hire so contributions towards that are welcome!

**Update: full for all instruments and vocals** *Please only sign up if your instrument (or vocals) is not indicated above as full for this session.* full list of scheduled sessions: https://www.meetup.com/Practice-Jazz-Jam-Sessions/events/ **What is it** The novice rehearsal sessions provide an opportunity for people who are relatively new to jazz, to play in a friendly, low-pressure environment. With a short set list that attendees can prepare in advance, it becomes a little less daunting to play and get the most out of practising in a group. See below for this week's setlist. Please sign up before attending. Already full for your instrument? Please check back every other Wednesday, when new sessions go live. If you keep not being able to get a spot, please message the organiser (Xie). Location: Vortex downstairs **Who's it for** Anyone who has practised following the forms (chord progressions) of jazz tunes - maybe on their own at home - and would like to build up playing experience, expand repertoire and practice performing with other musicians. There are various introductions on how jazz jams work - see e.g. https://jazznightschool.org/pages/jam-session-basics You don't need to get all these details right for these novice practice sessions. The set list format should offer opportunities for those at different levels of developing their playing. While at the beginning one might struggle to follow/comp the chords or play through the melody, it gets easier over time and one can start to develop approaches to improvisation, harmonise lead lines, add intros/endings, work on communication between band members, and even listen to recordings together and pick up specific arrangements. Bass players are expected to be able to play a walking bass line on swing tunes, and simple bossa lines for bossa novas. Playing the melody, or "head" - the responsibility is shared between horns players (e.g. sax, trumpet, violin), guitar and piano. Feel free to discuss among the group before each song - different parts of the head or the starting / ending heads can be played by different players. Some melodies will better suit several voices at the same time, whereas others are sensitive to variations in how they are played and may prefer a single instrument at a time. **What it's like** A relaxed and welcoming atmosphere - please put aside any worries of making mistakes if you’re thinking of joining us for the first time. To ensure the group is accessible for those at different levels, I ask that each novice session should work on only the below four songs of the set list, unless each and every attendee feels they prefer to move on. Each novice session is limited to up to: 1 drummer, 2 bass, 2 keys, 2 guitar, 3/4 lead instruments. Always use the top of the description to see if there is an available slot for your instrument - please do not try to work this out yourself by looking at the other attendees' instruments. **Tunes this week (Sat Apr 4)** * Bags' Groove in F (warm up) (Emmet Cohen) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uICkruoxRv0 * Poinciana in D (Scott Hamilton) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h3RWVeTlGM * Summertime in Am (Chet Baker) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y3FfjESXpU * Have you Met Miss Jones? in F (Stan Getz) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4aFcaAwOPU Everyone is encouraged to listen to a variety of recordings for each song, but please ensure you are familiar with the recording provided as a primary reference. (Note the recordings provide stylistic reference, but may not be in the key listed, with the latter based on common real books) **Tune preview - next novice session (Sat Apr 11)** * All of me in C (warm up) (Sonny Stitt) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psUdIsccV9M * Little Sunflower in Dm (Ray Blue) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLu-rl2hNgo * Girl from Ipanema in F (Garbis Dedeian) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM3pp8bEPFE * Too close for comfort in C (Getz, Mulligan) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1LFemXQ2sI (try harmonising lines) **Preparing for the session** The chordal form of each song follow the iReal Pro app as a common reference, or you can use sheet music from Real Books. Resource for sheet music: https://www.seventhstring.com/fbindex.html http://therealbook.info/ Try to immerse yourself in the songs by listening to recordings by different artists on youtube, spotify etc. Learn the head (main melody) of the song if you can. Don't hesitate to let the band know you can play it so you can start things off **Playing well together** The rehearsal groups are often quite large for a jazz ensemble setting. Please follow the below arrangements, which are designed to help the group be mindful of each other's volumes, and to build good habits for playing as a group * Every tune should be played at least twice. Swap the bass, piano and guitar players between the two renditions (if there are two attending) * Only one guitarist should comp - i.e. play chords - for each rendition (both guitarists can solo, and comp without amplification) * After each rendition of the warm up tune, the whole group should take a moment together and help each other to check on volumes, including: \*\* Can everyone hear themselves? \*\* Are the drums too loud? \*\* Can everyone hear the bass? \*\* Is the guitar comping too loud? \*\* Is the piano loud enough? (staff at the office can turn this up) \*\* Feel free to revisit volumes after subsequent songs * For any song, if at least two people in the group feel it would be better, the guitar and piano should share the choruses for comping (instead of comping together) - e.g. guitar comps the first time through the head, then piano, then guitar, etc. **Equipment** there is a piano, drum kit (no cymbals or high hat clutch), bass and guitar amps, stands, and microphones. Drummers: please bring cymbals (none available for rental) and hi hat clutch **Percussion** Percussionists are welcome to join with their instruments, alongside the drummer. Feel free to sign up to any session, even one that says "full for all instruments" at the top, unless it explicitly mentions "full for percussion". **Vocalists** Singers are welcome, however please note that the songs have fixed keys, and some of the repertoire are likely not in the right key for your range. If you are an experienced singer, it may be possible to arrange sessions with repertoire catered to you - to explore this, please first come to the "Afternoon Open Jams" so I can get a sense of your singing. **Observing** Would you like to attend a session without playing/singing, to get an idea of the format or to get a sense of what to practise first at home? You can sign up as usual to any novice session, and send me a message that you'd like only to watch the session. When you feel ready, the fee paid can be carried over toward any future session where you join to play or sing at the rehearsal. **Cancellation policy** Please try to make it to any session you sign up to, as the jams are organised around a particular mix of instruments. However, if things do come up and you can no longer make a session, please send a message to the organiser, Xie, as soon as possible. Places are non-refundable if your plans change, but if you provide over 1 week notice it may be possible to carry over the fee for a future session. \-\-\-\-\- any questions do get in touch!

**Saturday - Lower Intermediate+ @ George Green's** Come and join our friendly badminton club for a fun and competitive doubles session at George Green’s School in Tower Hamlets! 🏸 **How it works** * Book your spot here on Meetup – spaces are limited. * Pay by bank transfer before the session – bank details are provided below. * Bring your own racket and non-marking indoor shoes. Feather shuttles are included. 🎯 **Level** This is a **Lower Intermediate+ session**. You should be able to play clears, smashes, drops, drives, and net shots consistently in games. All players **must be at the right level** for this session. Badminton levels vary between clubs, so we strongly recommend checking out our **Instagram page** to see what *we* class as **Lower Intermediate, Intermediate, and High Intermediate** before booking. We always use the **first game as a level check**. If it becomes clear during that game that the standard isn’t the right match for this session, **you won’t be able to continue beyond that point**. As a **small community club**, we’re unfortunately **unable to offer refunds** in these situations. 👉 Please **only book a session if you are happy to accept these conditions**. 💬 **Stay connected** We have a club WhatsApp group for updates, photos, and extra playing opportunities. Message Peter on **07561 100 413** after you've played at your first session and we’ll add you! 📍 **Venue** * Where: George Green’s School, 100 Manchester Road, E14 3DW (nearest tube: Island Gardens DLR). * On arrival: Let reception know you’re here for the Tower Hamlets Badminton Meetup. 💷 **Price** £12 per session, payable in advance. Bank transfer details: **Badminton Go Ltd** Sort code: 60-83-71 Account: 78644858 (Use your name + date as ref)

THIS SESSION IS FOR INTERMEDIATE PLAYERS or higher NO BEGINERS If you do not meet the requirement you will be advised at the session and would be encourage to attend the Friday or Saturday sessions until you meet the requirement for this session. It's not about just winning your games, It's about playing with players at your level for true enjoyment. Please call me on 07545596305 if unsure We play with good quality Feather Shuttles Cost is £13 per session This can be made by cash on the day or by bank transfer to Sort Code 23-05-80 account 55411069 Name London East Badminton Club Please make sure that you use your meetup name as reference so I can match the payment to you. Simple "If" Rules: If you want to attend, you must rsvp If you want to bring a friend you MUST rsvp for them If you do not rsvp, you will be turned away **If you RSVP and DO NOT attend you will be fined £13, 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 crowdedness means less games for you! YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN WELL BEING.NO MEMBERS OF London East BADMINTON Club OR IT'S ORGANIZERS WILL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INJURIES TO YOU OR YOUR EQUIPMENT. ALL RESPONSIBILITIES LIES WITH YOU.

**Saturday - Intermediate+ (2 hours) @ Mulberry** Come and join our friendly badminton club for a fun and competitive doubles session at Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre in Whitechapel! **Extra Hour Option (11:00 – 12:00)** Book as space for the add-on session for **£6.00**, or just **£3.00** if you’re also booked into the 9:00–11:00 or 12:00–14:00 session on the same day. **How it works** * Book your spot here on Meetup – spaces are limited. * Pay by bank transfer before the session – bank details are provided below. * Bring your own racket and non-marking indoor shoes. Feather shuttles are included. **Level** This is an **Intermediate+ session**. You should be able to play clears, smashes, drops, drives, and net shots consistently in games. All players **must be at the right level** for this session. Badminton levels vary between clubs, so we strongly recommend checking out our **Instagram page** to see what *we* class as **Lower Intermediate, Intermediate, and High Intermediate** before booking. We always use the **first game as a level check**. If it becomes clear during that game that the standard isn’t the right match for this session, **you won’t be able to continue beyond that point**. As a **small community club**, we’re unfortunately **unable to offer refunds** in these situations. 👉 Please **only book a session if you are happy to accept these conditions**. 💬 **Stay connected** We have a club WhatsApp group for updates, photos, and extra playing opportunities. Message Peter on **07561 100 413** after you've played at your first session and we’ll add you! **Venue** * Where: Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre, Anthony Street, E1 2TX (nearest tube: Whitechapel). * On arrival: Let reception know you’re here for the Tower Hamlets Badminton Meetup. **Price** £12 per session (2 hours), payable in advance. Bank transfer details: **Badminton Go Ltd** Sort code: 60-83-71 Account: 78644858 (Use your name + date as ref)

Join us for lunch and meet our very successful group. We are each others sales team...always looking for referrals for our members. If you are looking for new clients, let us help you out! Bring your business cards and brochures to share with us. We have a speaker each week so that we can learn about their business. Because we have only one member per business, we have many of the spots filled. However, we are specifically looking for an estate attorney, a handyman/electrician, and an event planner. We have referrals for you! All visitors are welcome. Any questions contact [pmarchio@farmersagent.com](mailto:pmarchio@farmersagent.com)

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

Ciao a tutt\*! Let's meet Monday at 6.30pm at the Upper Arlington Library (Tremont Branch) in **Meeting Room A** to speak in Italian for 1 hour.

**Caller: Kim Thompson** **Band: Full Moon Country Dance Orchestra** **Clinton Heights Lutheran Church** **15 Clinton Heights Ave, Columbus, OH 43202** 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.

We meet at lunch each week and each meeting follows a fairly organized agenda. First all participants pass their business cards around. Then each member and guest is invited to give a one-minute overview of their company and what is a perfect referral for the week. We always have a 10 minute presentation from one of the members about their business in more detail. And finally we pass referrals. You're welcome to visit. Nobody is ever put on the spot. Bring plenty of cards!

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!