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VANDOME CYCLES is resuming social cycling (learn to ride and rider development) at Jim Peters Stadium, Mayesbrook Park RM8 2BB every Wednesday from 2 September 2020 at 4pm. For more information and to make a booking email : info@vandomecycles.co.uk

Welcome to our April event. We're delighted to welcome [Alex Le Peltier](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-le-peltier/), Chief Technology Officer, Signapse and [Daniel Jones](https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieljoneseb/), Head of Product, re:cinq. **Alex** answers - “what if AI could sign for the entire world - in real time?” From Heathrow flight announcements to Netflix live streams, find out how Signapse is making accessibility possible at scale on AWS. **Daniel** answers - “how do you turn 100 developers AI-native in just a few weeks?” Daniel reveals the psychology, strategy, and surprising human side behind one of the most ambitious agentic coding rollouts in enterprise tech. A big thank you to our sponsors [The Scale Factory](https://rebrand.ly/scalefactory) and [Cloudscaler](https://rebrand.ly/cloudscaler)! **Programme:** 18:00: Arrival, registration 18:15: Talks start 20:00: Networking with food and a drink provided by the generosity of our sponsors. **Talk 1:** ***Real-Time Sign Language in the Cloud: Building Accessibility Infrastructure on AWS with Alex Le Peltier*** Accessibility is too often an afterthought - bolted on at the end, limited by budget, or simply impossible without a human interpreter in the room. Signapse is changing that. In this talk, Alex Le Peltier, CTO of Signapse, will show how a proprietary GenAI model hosted entirely on AWS is delivering real-time AI sign language at mass-market scale - from live flight announcements at Heathrow to Netflix live streams. By combining AWS infrastructure with custom and public LLMs, Signapse has built a platform that fills the critical gap where interpreters can't be present, freeing up scarce interpreter resources for where they matter most. **Alex** is a serial startup-er and tech leader with over 13 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. He’s passionate about understanding what challenges are faced by the deaf community and building innovative solutions that make a difference in people's lives. **Talk 2:** ***Agentic Coding For 100 Developers with Daniel Jones.*** How has a $3b Stockholm SaaS company transitioned 100 developers to AI-native development over a few weeks? Daniel shares how he helped Odevo with exactly this, but the answer might be more than you expect - it involves just as much discovery and psychology as it does training. Learn about the social and business prerequisites for such a transformation, the syllabus that enables developers to use multi-agent workflows, and how 'one-and-done' training is insufficient for this type of behavioural change. **Daniel** is Head of Product at re:cinq, an AI-native transformation consultancy, and a CTO Craft 100 member. He founded cloud consultancy EngineerBetter, spent six years helping banks, government and defence organisations deliver software faster, then scaled and sold the business. Now he focuses on agentic coding, AI-native engineering, and software factories - with a practical, engineer-first perspective: fix your path to production before you let agents anywhere near it. **Do you have a story to share?** If you are interested in speaking at one of our events, please check out our [call for papers here](https://awsuguk.org/call-for-papers/). We are advocates for greater inclusion & diversity in UK Tech and are especially keen to receive talk submissions from people in underrepresented groups. If you are interested in speaking at a future meetup but would like to discuss what to expect or need assistance, please contact our Inclusion & Diversity Lead Natalie Gray - graynataliej@gmail.com or DM her [@natjgray](https://twitter.com/natjgray) Check out our [website](https://awsuguk.org/) for more information about our community. Remember to follow us [@AWSUserGroupUK](https://twitter.com/AWSUserGroupUK) and on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aws-ug-uk) for the latest updates, and you can find videos of our past meetups [here.](https://awsuguk.org/our-videos/)

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/47248 **Game Description:** Labas team basketball run. LABAS team is currently playing in United London Basketball League and Essex D1. we also participate in many other tournaments and events. Just recently we won Sportas.co.uk winter Cup. Two teams with one sub rotation. Music and good level run 🏃‍♂️ **Rules** 2s and 3s. Games up to \*decided on the day\*, losers run suicides. Every player should be fair and sub as others. No violence will be tolerated.

**This House Believes AI Will Be A NET POSITIVE for Society** **What We Do** 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 weekly at venues across the capital. 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 [Debate London members](https://www.debate.london/plans "https://www.debate.london/plans") 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. **After Debate Social** After all of our debates we have a post debate hang-out. This is a chance for our community to get to know new people, explore new ideas and generally have more fun as a club! Come along and join us for a post-debate social! **Venue** Our venues serve drinks (alcoholic and soft drinks) as well as brilliant food. All can be ordered from the bar **Do not bring external food or drink into our venues you will be asked to throw it away or to finish it outside. - This is a venue rule which we need to follow.**

See https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cycling-group-tickets-433505435427 Booking required via organiser. Attempted bookings via Hubbub will not be processed.

### **HAPPINESS HABITS** **Use this link to signed up to the course:** **[https://actionforhappiness.org/course/happiness-habits-bromley-1/?utm=VL](https://actionforhappiness.org/course/happiness-habits-bromley-1/?utm=VL)** Attendance is only confirmed after signing up to the course via the link!!! This 6-week course has been developed by **Action for Happiness**, drawing on the wisdom of experts across many fields to cover the practical habits of living a happier life and spreading happiness to others. **Week-by-Week Breakdown:** **Week 1: Gratitude,** Wednesday, April 15, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM **Week 2: Self-Care,** Wednesday, April 22, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM **Week 3: Relationships,** Wednesday, April 29, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM **Week 4: Resilience,** Wednesday, May 6, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM **Week 5: Kindness,** Wednesday, May 13, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM **Week 6: Meaning,** Wednesday, May 20, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM *All timings are local time for the course location GMT* The course is**r un by local volunteers**a nd is offered on a donation basis—so please feel free to **give whatever you can** afford. Most people choose the suggested donation, but any amount is welcome, and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds. ### **ABOUT THE COURSE** **Happiness Habits** is a **secular, science-based program** for anyone looking to learn how to live happily and share that happiness with others. Each week focuses on a different theme—from gratitude and self-care to resilience and meaning. What you’ll do each week: * Watch **expert videos** that reveal the latest research and practical tips for happier living * Participate in **group discussions** and **mindfulness practices** that help you apply what you learn * Take home **self-chosen actions** to integrate these habits into your daily life Each week features exclusive content some of the world’s most trusted experts in the science of happiness: **Week 1: Gratitude** * *What can we learn about happiness?* Vanessa King - Head of Psychology, Action for Happiness * *How can we become happier?* Shawn Achor - Bestselling Positive Psychology Author **Week 2: Self-Care** * *How can we be kinder to ourselves?* Kristen Neff - Professor of Psychology, University of Texas * *How can we get the basics right?* Rupy Aujla - General Practice Doctor and Healthy Eating Expert & Darryl Edwards - Movement Coach and Author **Week 3: Relationships** * *Why are relationships important for our happiness?* Robert Waldinger - Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School * *How can we look after our Relationships?* Roxy Manning - Psychotherapist and Nonviolent Communication Expert **Week 4: Resilience** * *How can we be more resilient?* Tal Ben-Shahar - Positive Psychologist, Harvard University * *How can we be happy in dark times?* Maria Sirois - Positive Psychologist and Author **Week 5: Kindness** * *How can we become kinder?* Matthieu Ricard, Buddhist Monk and Author * *Why does kindness matter?* Chude Jideonwo - Journalist and Entrepreneur & Nipun Mehta - Founder of ServiceSpace **Week 6: Meaning** * *What makes life meaningful?* Gretchen Rubin, Bestselling Author * *What should be the purpose of our lives?* Jon Kabat-Zinn - Professor of Medicine, University of Massachusetts & Richard Layard - Economist, London School of Economics ### **WHO THE COURSE IS FOR** **This course is for anyone** interested in exploring how to create and share happiness—whether you’re: * **Rebuilding your well-being** after tough times * **Seeking the latest research** to dive deeper into happiness science * **Looking to connect** with like-minded people for mutual support * **Eager to help others** from family and friends to your wider community No prior experience is required. If you have a keen interest in boosting your own happiness or in helping others lead happier lives, this course is for you. *Please note: while the course is supportive and community-focused, it is **not** group therapy. If you’re experiencing severe challenges, we recommend seeking professional help.*

Join us for our weekly Fems and Thems Climbing Social, a welcoming space for women and non-binary climbers to connect, climb, and have fun! Whether you're new to climbing or a seasoned pro, this social is all about building a supportive community and celebrating our shared love for the sport. This is a relaxed, no-pressure environment designed to help you enjoy climbing while meeting like-minded people. Open to all women and non-binary folks aged 18 and over. Cost: £16 regular peak time entry at Bethwall Climbing centre (£2 registration fee might apply) + £4 rental shoes (chalk is provided Come solo or bring a friend – everyone is welcome! Let’s climb, chat, and share some good vibes. We can’t wait to see you there! For any questions or accessibility inquiries, feel free to contact us in advance.

With the weather being on our side this will be once again a ride focused on getting back in saddle after a long hibernation! Dust off the bike and lube that chain—we’re heading deep into the Hertfordshire single tracks this Sunday! If you’ve been looking for that perfect mix of technical precision and pure, unadulterated flow, this is where the magic happens. Steady pace ensuring that this ride is for **all** levels. Minimum age for adult supervised riders is 14yrs old, minimum age for unsupervised riders is 16yrs old.

Meet up fee £7 to be paid at the beginning of the meet up. Card or cash payments. Meeting at Mikis Paradise Cafe. Please bring your favourite Tarot deck.

Meet up fee £7 to be paid at the beginning of the meet up. Cash or card payments. @Alfies Antique Market. Alfayez entrance, ground floor, ROOM B04. Please bring your favourite Tarot deck.

Nipnip provide a free 'Doctor Bike' service each month.

Let's check out the Upcoming Horse Race Event at Worthington Hills Country Club with the Dublin-Rotary Worthington Club! Food will be served along with a cash bar! Cost is only $40.00 per Ticket plus a small fee: [Night at the Races - Dublin-Worthington Rotary - 2026 Tickets, Wednesday, Apr 22 from 6 pm to 9 pm | Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/night-at-the-races-dublin-worthington-rotary-2026-tickets-1980210210044?aff=ebdssbdestsearch) Purchase your tickets ASAP because they will stop selling them on April 7th. I haven't been to a Horse Race Event in awhile and feel that this will be an extremely fun and exciting opportunity! Horse racing is a thrilling sport. Worthington Hills Country Club is a Beautiful Club in Worthington, Ohio with Captivating Scenery and Prestigious Charm. Parking is FREE and widely available in the Large Parking Lot in front of Worthington Hills Country Club. We will meet at 6:00 PM the Main Front Entrance at Worthington Hills Country Club. Thanks and hope to see you come out!

We'll hike 3.4 miles on the Killdeer and Yellowlegs Trails - both out and back gravel trails. If we want more mileage we can repeat an out and back. Pace of around 3.5 mph, no one left behind and those who want to go faster sure can! As always optional lunch after. This is the second Metro Park in the lineup for me - with 21 to go (plus more are being added).

Count down to Derby! They have a fun filled day planned at [Crooked Can](https://crookedcanohio.com/). This event is so well-run and festive! 6pm - Hat Parade Competition 6:50pm - Kentucky Derby Race 7-10pm - Live Music Feel free to come by earlier with your kids and grandkids for family fun til 4pm. Then some **Fun n Games**: 4-6pm Adult Horse Race Game & Beer Puppeteers. **Family Time**: 1pm Kids Horse Craft; 2-4pm Wiener Dog Races (Excited to be having wiener dog races again. This is always a lot of fun for all. We will be having several heats and then a final competition. Must sign up ahead of time by emailing megan@crookedcanohio.com) **Setting**: The Center Street Market is a locally owned and operated community market located in historic Old Hilliard that is open 7 days a week. Local products with multiple vendors that offer local food, natural, organic food, desserts, pastries, coffee and unique shopping all inside of one building. Gathering tables are indoors and outside on their huge patio! Anchored to the market is the Crooked Can Brewing Company, an on-site hand-crafted beer (plus cocktails, ciders, wine).