Librarians

Do you want to meet new people in a relaxing chill atmosphere surrounded by new books? Do you dislike loud and smelly places like pubs and clubs? This is the event for you. Science and Philosophy Book Club is creating a new kind of meetup where people who love books and knowledge can meet new friends in a big book shop. We will explore around different sections of the book shop together as a group while making interesting conversations with each other. We will go to both fiction and non-fiction areas. If you feel shy and feel nervous to come alone, I will make sure you will feel comfortable and accomodate to your needs. I will help introduce you to others so you can go over the barrier of anxiety when approaching a new person. We will meet on the ground floor lounge area of Doubletree Hilton Hotel at 6 p.m. It is an amazing cosy bar with classy vibes. We will wait for everyone to show up while getting some drinks and socializing. At 7 p.m we will head to the Waterstones book store near Russel Square and UCL. After we explore the book store, we will come back to the hotel bar and stay there for the rest of the night. This event requires £3 donation to cover the venue fees. You can pay via cash or card. Thank you for helping the book club!

Connection has never been so important and we would like to invite you to come and partner dance with us every Saturday at Forró Family Forró (pronounced for-hor) is a passionate social partner dance from Brazil. Easy and fun to learn. We welcome complete beginners and experienced dancers. No need to bring a partner as we swap a lot during the class. Don't be shy, come and try something new and meet some great people :-) Timetable: 7pm to 8pm - Forró dance class (£10) 8pm to midnight - Forró social party! (£8 - £15 depending on event) SPECIAL DEAL FOR **FIRST TIME** MEET UPERS: \- Beginners Class from 7pm to 8pm \- Party from 8pm to midnight\! \- Brazilian Caipirinha cocktail\! **AND ALL FOR JUST £10!!!!** (worth £30 if bought separately) To get the deal, just purchase your **single class ticket** for £10 + booking fee, using [the link to our events](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/forrofamily?) and use the access code '**MeetUp**' (case sensitive). No need to bring a partner, just comfortable shoes and a positive attitude and you will love it! For more info, [visit our website](www.forrofamily.co.uk) or call Andy on 07799 144767 or email info@forrofamily.co.uk We also have an [instagram account](www.instagram.com/forrofamily) We are looking forward to meeting you on the dance floor!

Do you have spare books lying around your home? Do you want to read new interesting books for free while socializing with interesting people? This is the event for you. We will enjoy nice drinks and snacks together at a beautiful lounge bar in London. You can bring your books and exchange them with whoever has the books you want to read. Since this is a Science and Philosophy book club, it would be great for you to bring non-fiction books that are insightful and thought-provoking. If you want to bring fiction books that are scientifically or philosophically insightful, feel free to bring those as well. Since it is a social event, I encourage everyone to make deep meaningful conversations and make new friends. You can come alone or bring your friends with you. If you come alone, there is no need to be shy or scared. I will welcome you and introduce you to cool interesting people to speak with. Also feel free to come even if you forget to bring any books.

A weekly in-person night for drinks and conversation. This is a relaxed evening for chatting, meeting new women, and building real connections. Women come from their 20s to their 60s – some brand new, some regulars. It is usually half new members and half returning, so you will never feel like the only newcomer. Most arrive solo, and we make sure you will not feel it. If you are nervous, the WhatsApp group is the best place to start. Many women join there first, so by the time they come along they already recognise a few names. It is also used for daily chat between events, which makes it easier to feel part of things straight away. Table booking is under the name Jenny. **Register for the Event** You must sign up to attend: [thelcommunity.com/events/lesbian-offline-nights](www.thelcommunity.com/events/lesbian-offline-nights) **Join the Network** Private WhatsApp group: for full members only. Free to join when you [Become a Member](https://thelcommunity.com/register/) **Support the Case** We are building the UK’s first female-only lesbian venue. Southwark Council blocked our lawful application. We are now taking them to court in a landmark Equality Act test case. What happens here will decide whether councils across the UK can keep excluding women-only services, or whether they will finally be forced to obey the law. Pledge your support here:[ www.crowdjustice.com/case/first-female-only-lesbian-venue/](http://www.crowdjustice.com/case/first-female-only-lesbian-venue/) Keep an eye out for updates across our social channels. Everything will be posted here first: **Facebook**: [https://www.facebook.com/LCommunityHQ](https://www.facebook.com/LCommunityHQ) **TikTok**: [https://www.tiktok.com/@lcommunityhq](https://www.tiktok.com/@lcommunityhq) **Instagram**: [https://www.instagram.com/LCommunityHQ](https://www.instagram.com/LCommunityHQ) **X**: [https://x.com/LCommunityHQ](https://x.com/LCommunityHQ)

If you are Iranian living in London or you are interested in Iranian culture or simply don’t have anything better to do on Saturday afternoon than hanging out with some fine people for a drink and socializing. You are more than welcomed to join us for a drink. The main purpose of this event is finding some new friends and come out of your shell. After the drinking we will attend a restaurant in Central for some persian dining.

Salam, Wise, often funny, sometimes heart-breaking, Persepolis, a graphic memoir, tells the story of Marjane Satrapi's life in Tehran, growing up during the Iranian Revolution. Enjoy Iran!

**Lindsay River and Rev Adam Slate** On the shortest day of the year, we honour the ancient rhythm of darkness and light. The Pagan observance of winter solstice reminds us that even at the coldest time of year, the turning has already begun. We celebrate this cosmic promise of renewal, the quiet peace that this time of dormancy holds, and the hope that sustains us through winter's depths. Lindsay River is a long-time member of New Unity, and has been a pagan since 1975. She has followed different spiritual paths within that broad umbrella, taught workshops and classes, and trained individual seekers. In November 2025, she was initiated into the Anglesey Druid Order. *Kids Club programming is on break until 11th January 2026. All are welcome in the chapel!* Attend either online or in person at the Newington Green Meeting House, 39a Newington Green, London, N16 9PR (fully accessible). Go [here](https://www.new-unity.org/sundaygatherings) for more information and the Zoom link, and [here](https://www.new-unity.org/find-us) for directions to the Meeting House.

[Follow 👉this link👈 for more info, no tickets required ](https://www.wallacecollection.org/whats-on/exhibitions-displays/caravaggios-cupid/) Join us to visit Hertford House and its collection of painting, sculpture, furniture, arms and armour, and porcelain. We will start with the free temporary exhibition around Caravaggio's Cupid. We will visit the permanent collection afterwards, including 'The Swing' by Fragonard. The visit can take up to two hours, when you finish meet us at the cafe until 17:00 for social. See comments below for updates. Can't come? Change RSVP, free up space. No-Shows will be waitlisted on future events.

# **Band: Firefly Trace, caller Kenny Greer** Beginner lesson at 7:30, regular dancing begins at 8:00 **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 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. Please bring your own refillable water bottle.

We will be having an open discussion of the book "the Soul of an Octopus" by Sy Montgomery. [this is the amazon link for this book](https://a.co/d/1bRn8h4)

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

**We are expanding our creative programming opportunities with Queer Quills, a quiet writing and sharing space. Queer Quills features some prompts, supplies and friendly faces to help get some inspiration or feedback for your writing. Hope to see you there!**

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

Monday December 29th at 6PM we'll be meeting up dinner at the Pies & Pints at Easton. Feel free to bring guests. Sandwiches run about $15 and large pizzas run $20-30.