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Free Personality Analysis - Find Your Strengths and Weaknesses
You want to do your best!
You want to realise your potential!
You want to make the right decisions at the right time!
Obviously- you want to be a success!
Do you have all the skills in place?
Do you have areas in your life or personality that are weaker and you feel can stop you or hold you back?
Would you like a free personal consultation to help locate your strengths and weaker areas?
We can help you to maximise on your potential.
If you would like a free 1 hour consult then register now!
We have various times available for your own personal consultation
This is hosted at the Scientology Life Improvement Centre in London.
We use the Oxford Capacity Analysis test.
https://www.scientology-london.org.uk/personality-test/
Console & Chill: Meet, Play & Connect
I'll be bringing along a few consoles and games for everyone to enjoy. Looking forward to meeting fellow gamers, having some fun, and getting to know the group!
🏐Volleyball Sessions📍King's Cross📶Lower Intermediate
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/48630
**Game Description:**
Come and play in a Lower-Inter & Above indoor volleyball game on a Sunday 🙌 🚨
Be considerate & ONLY sign up to this game if you are at this level (sorry!). We have the right to cancel & refund you from this game if we think you're a beginner (you will be notified via email). This is nothing personal at all, we just need to ensure good quality games and rallies 🔥
**Directions:**
🚶♂️ 7 minute walk from King's Cross or Euston Station 🚿Changing rooms and showers available.
**Rules**
\- 3 teams of 6
\- Games up to 15 points
\- Max 2 games in a row Be positive and encouraging to all players 🧡
F1: Monaco Grand Prix 2026
Casual get-together to watch the F1 Race.
The location is Redwood.
WhatsApp Group Chat: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DGyMcSSe2rZCNjUUF8dHy1](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DGyMcSSe2rZCNjUUF8dHy1)
🏐 Volleyball Session 📍King’s Cross 📶 Mixed Ability
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/48645
**Game Description:**
Come and play in a 2-4pm Mid-Intermediate & Above indoor volleyball game on a Sunday afternoon 🙌
🚨Be considerate & ONLY sign up to this game if you are at this level (sorry!). We have the right to cancel & refund you from this game if we think you're a beginner (you will be notified via email). This is nothing personal at all, we just need to ensure good quality games and rallies 🔥
**Directions:**
🚶♂️ 7 minute walk from King's Cross or Euston Station
🚿Changing rooms and showers available.
**Rules**
\- 3 teams of 6
\- Games up to 15 points
\- Max 2 games in a row
Be positive and encouraging to all players 🧡
Sunday Afternoon Tea and a Film
SCIENTOLOGY **TOOLS** **FOR LIFE**
What if you had simple tools which you could use to improve your relationship with others?
What if a step-by-step procedure could help you achieve your goals in life?
What if you could learn the secret to mastering any subject you
wanted to master?
Come and find out!
Microsoft Events This Week
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Personality Testing & Consultation
\#\#\#\# Step 1: TAKE THE TEST
The Oxford Capacity Analysis identifies 10 vital personality traits that influence your entire future.
It is a factual, scientific analysis taken from your answers, and it takes about an hour to complete.
\#\#\#\# Step 2: GET YOUR RESULTS
After you complete the test, your personality analysis is generated and displayed. Within minutes your analysis will highlight your strengths and weaknesses—which personality traits to take advantage of and which need help.
\#\#\#\# Step 3: CONSULTATION
While the analysis graph shows distinct personality traits, it is the interrelationship of these traits that provides the greater picture of your personality.
We provide a complimentary consultation with one of our trained staff, who will give a detailed evaluation of your personality analysis.
In this one-on-one consultation, you gain a better understanding of your personality strengths and weaknesses, and establish the recommended path to your fast and lasting success.
Game Developer Meetup
A focused Unreal Engine coworking meetup for developers, designers, and artists to build projects, solve problems, share feedback, and collaborate in person — no talks or panels, just real hands-on game development.
SuperPlay Regents Park 🌲 Exciting Outdoor Games! 🥎 Get fit, make friends! ❤️
**SuperPlay** is an **exciting outdoor gameplay meetup**, featuring big games like Capture the Flag, Finch and Blind Assassin! These games are funny, social and tactical 🎈 perfect for making new friends as well as **challenging your mind and body!**
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**📍 LOCATION/HOW TO FIND 📍**
Travel to Great Portland St or Regent's Park Underground Station and walk 3mins around Park Square and towards Regent's Park. Cross over Outer Circle Road and walk into Regent's Park up the tree-lined path (The Broad Walk) for 3mins. When you see the Lions with Wings, turn right and follow the path ahead
Map (Event Location): **[https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ljy9oyXgL5uhwnx99](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ljy9oyXgL5uhwnx99)**
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All games and activities are **optional** and there's no pressure to compete - this is just a fun way to get some exercise and **make friends for life!** ❤️
Our Gameplay Meetups are **100% FREE** and open to everyone (kids are allowed if accompanied by an adult). We are LGBTQ+ friendly and encourage everyone to be who you are - **we love you for you!**
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**❤️ Support PlayCulture!** If you are loving our free gameplay meetups please consider supporting us on Patreon! **[patreon.com/playculture](https://www.patreon.com/playculture)** or drop us a one-off donation here **[playculture.com/donate](https://www.playculture.com/donate.php)**
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**REVIEWS**
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*The whole experience was great for the soul. I have made new friends who are now my go to activity buddies. I highly recommend it to your inner child!* \- AnonymousFox
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*I think for a lot of us it was more than just play, it was a safe space to be ourselves and to have fun. I enjoyed meeting like-minded people who love playing as much as me!* \- Anita
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*Fresh new games and great people with a relaxed atmosphere that was both action packed and laid back. I felt like a kid again!* \- AnonymousSquirrel
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*I had so much fun! Definitely a very welcoming environment with lots of great people. It was a great way to unwind/de-stress - AnonymousGoat*
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**🚀 WHAT HAPPENS AT OUR MEETUPS? 🚀**
Your friendly game leader will explain how the games work and lead a little warm up, then game-on! At the end of the meetup we get food and chill until the foxes are out
**⚡ WHAT IF I DON'T KNOW HOW THE GAMES WORK? ⚡**
Relax! Our games are very simple and we always explain everything you need to know - beginners very welcome!
**🎈 CAN I BRING MY FRIEND? 🎈**
Yes please! Just select additional tickets if you are bringing someone with you
**🥾 WHAT TO BRING** 🌊
\- Trainers and comfy clothes that you don't mind getting a bit muddy\!
\- Bottle of water
**❤️ MORE INFORMATION 🤔**
Visit [www.playculture.com](https://www.playculture.com) for more info
**📷 PHOTOGRAPHY 🎥**
Please note that we may film or take photos at our events, either for promotion or for our YouTube channel. By attending our events you agree to feature
**📢 REMEMBER 📢**
These events are free-to-attend social meetups organised by passionate people. You are responsible for yourself and for your own safety. By attending you are agreeing to our terms (available here: [playculture.com/disclaimer](https://www.playculture.com/disclaimer)) Take care out there in the big wide world, and let us know if anything is troubling you **❤️**
⚽Casual 6 aside📍Canary Wharf📶 Mixed Ability
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/45755
**Game Description:**
Come and play in a casual 6 aside game on a Sunday afternoon ⚽️ It’s a beautiful pitch with larger goals 😍
💦 Showers, changing rooms, water fountain and toilets available.
**Directions:**
🚶♂️1 minute walk from Poplar DLR station
🚗 No designated car parking
**Rules**
\- Change keeper every 6 minutes
\- Classic 6 aside rules
\- No slide tackles\, play safe
\- Respect everyone on the pitch
🏐Women’s Only - Volleyball Game📍Canary Wharf 📶 Mid Intermediate
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/49765
**Game Description:**
🎮 Warm up and game only setting.
🌟 Positive environment.
\*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 means consenting 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.
**Rules**
\- point to 15
\- max 2 games in a row
\- 3 team of 6 players
\- modified games situation might be applied depending on situation \(5:1\, modified 5:1 or 6:2 etc\.\)
🏀 OT 🏀@New City Fitness📍Hoxton 📶 Mixed Ability
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/47958
**Game Description:**
We are back after a long summer of refurbishment at the New City College for some more Basketball😎🏀🎊🥳
Come and play in a 2 hour full court mixed level basketball scrimmage 🏀
All abilities all gender are welcomed.
Please check out a video from my previous session to have a rough idea of level of play below.
https://youtu.be/DfLOW5N8DM8?si=HC50JEJjxPcJPCEM
Video of the session will be posted on YouTube
Join my WhatsApp group for future updates and join the community of 600+ ballers below.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/EtHAq8ycmea9EwtvgTsQPo
**Directions:**
📍New City Fitness - Hoxton. Enter via Redvers Street
🚶♂️3 min walk from Hoxton overground station
🚿 Showers and changing rooms available
**Rules**
\- Maximum 3 teams of 6 \(1 sub per team\)
\- 4 minute clock\. Winning team earn 2 pts\, losing team got zero\. Tied game will see each team awarded 1 point\.
\- Max 2 games in a row
\- Call your own fouls\, be honest and respect the call\. Shoot for it if there is a disagreement\.
\- The team with the most points will play in the finals\.
\- 2nd seed will face 3rd seed team in a knock out style “Play in” game\. 2nd seed will have an advantage against 3rd seed so every win matters in the group stage\.
\- two 4 mins final games\, 1st seed to start the ball with the game\.
\- if after two games there is a 1:1 tie\, we play the last game\- the final game\. I will explain the rule should we reach this ultimate stage 😎
Microsoft Events Near You
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Microsoft Build - Columbus Edition!
We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio!
The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us!
And yes, there will be free food. So please RSVP for a head count!
ServiceNow Knowledge 26 Recap + Topgolf Happy Hour
Couldn't make Knowledge? Or want to debrief the dancing robots or Autonomous Workforce? Join us for a Knowledge '26 recap, insights sharing, a couple rounds of golf, and fun at Topgolf. As always, drinks and food will be provided. More details to come — mark your calendar, RSVP, and save your spot today!
Microsoft Build //localhost:louisville
On Thursday, June 18, 2026, we will meet in the 700N Conference Room at 700 N Hurstbourne Pkwy for a special Louisville .NET Meetup as we host **Microsoft Build //localhost:louisville**. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the presentation will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. TEKsystems will provide food, so please RSVP to help us plan appropriately.
The session will also be streamed at **[https://twitch.tv/TaleLearnCode](https://twitch.tv/TaleLearnCode)**.
This month, we’ll dive into the most important announcements from **Microsoft Build 2026**. Chad Green will present a curated, developer‑focused walkthrough of the new capabilities across .NET, Azure, AI, developer tooling, and platform updates. We’ll explore what these announcements mean for architects and developers, how they fit into real‑world solutions, and which changes you can start applying immediately in your projects.
**Important:** To participate fully, please RSVP in **both** places:
* **Louisville .NET Meetup** (this page)
* **Microsoft Build //localhost:louisville registration**: [https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27112/](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27112/)
After the session, we’ll head to Brick House Tavern to continue the conversation over food and drinks.
June 2026 AWS Columbus - Topic to be announced
Topic to be announced.
**THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/
**DIRECTIONS**
Franklin University
Fisher Hall
300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8
Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map.
NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
Introductory Microgame meet
This is a chance to set up & play some of your old favorite games, and maybe learn some new ones.
Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code - Alan Barber
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge.
**Abstract**
*Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code*
Visual Studio Code is one of the most widely used development environments today, and much of its flexibility comes from its extension ecosystem. Extensions allow developers to customize the editor with new features, integrations, and workflow improvements tailored to their needs.
In this session, we’ll cover what extensions are and the different types available, including full extensions written in TypeScript or JavaScript, along with lighter-weight extensions such as color themes, language packs, language support, code snippets, and keymaps. We’ll also look at practical reasons a developer might create an extension, from automating repetitive tasks to adding custom tooling.
The session includes a hands-on walkthrough of creating a new extension, testing it locally, and understanding the basic project structure. We’ll close with a brief overview of how extensions are packaged and published to the Visual Studio Marketplace and other distribution options.
**YouTube Link**
TBD
QA or The Highway 2026
QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry.
This is a ticketed event please register here:
https://www.qaorthehwy.com/
Featured Keynote Speakers:
**Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\.
**Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.





























