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We hold two pub evenings a month on the first and third Wednesdays, with all the other Wednesdays being virtual pub evenings. We also normally have a monthly quiz on the last Wednesday of the month, during the virtual pub evening, at about 9pm, where a different member of our group prepares the questions to be used each month. This means that tonight is a virtual pub evening but incorporating a quiz. Contact Roland in advance, preferably by e-mail, so that he can send you a link to click on at the start of the meeting. Please note the different arrangements for the first and third Wednesdays of the month.

Scarecrow in a Garden of Cucumbers is a musical comedy that follows aspiring actress Eve Harrington, as she moves from Kansas to the big city of New York, embarks on a series of misadventures and meets a collective of crazy local characters. Oh, and she happens to be played by a trans actress, a pretty big deal then as it still seems to be now. It stars Warhol acolyte Holly Woodlawn\* and features guest spots from Bette Midler, Lily Tomlin and David Marguiles (the mayor in Ghostbusters). The easy comparison would be John Waters, but to my eyes this looks like it has more in common with the kind of subversive, chaotic early 70's urban comedies made by Milos Forman (Taking Off) and Brian de Palma (Hi, Mom!). It's a rare screening of an obscure cult movie which looks like a hoot IMO, and besides, it was either this or Swingers at the PCC. Anyway, this is a Bar Trash movie, which means a 20 minute-plus intro, an intermission, spot quizzes and an air of outrageous campness throughout. It's not for everyone, but I really appreciate the unusual film choices and passion that goes into this (not to mention the opportunity to watch a movie in a bar). And it's only a fiver including booking fee! Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oZwy-Dc7Hk Tickets: https://www.genesiscinema.co.uk/event/106842 The event kicks off at 8.45pm but we can meet a little earlier, say 8.15pm, in the bar to grab a drink and get a decent seat. \*Immortalised in the first line of Walk on the Wild Side

**Read this before you RSVP.** This workshop is for a **very specific type of person.** You are a **non-native professional in London.** You can do your job in English. You can join meetings, present slides, speak to clients. But when it really matters - **presenting to senior leadership, negotiating with clients, interviewing for a promotion, speaking to investors** \- you know your English does not sound as **clear, confident or natural** as you want. In your native language you feel **sharp, credible and relaxed.** In English you sometimes feel **flatter, more tense and less convincing.** You might notice that: * You have to repeat yourself in important meetings. * People interrupt you or talk over you. * You slow down or overthink your words when you are under pressure. * You worry that your **accent, pronunciation or rhythm** makes you sound **less senior** than your actual level. If that sounds like you, **this workshop is for you.** I'm Michael Roberts. I grew up with a **speech impediment in English**, so I know what it is like to be judged on how you sound instead of what you mean. After fixing it and learning multiple languages, I created the **British Accent Method** to help non-native professionals and pilots speak **clear, confident English in high-stakes situations.** This is **not** a general English class. It is not about more grammar or more vocabulary. It is a **practical, focused session** where you will: * **See** how your current pronunciation and rhythm affect your credibility when you speak English. * **Hear** which sounds, weak forms and stress patterns make your English harder to follow in fast meetings and presentations. * **Discover** how native speakers use English rhythm to sound natural and in control, and how you can copy that **without losing your identity.** * **Practise real phrases from your professional life** with live feedback. We'll look at situations like: * Presenting to **senior leadership or a board.** * Explaining complex ideas to **non-technical stakeholders.** * Handling **difficult questions** in English. * Introducing yourself and your work in a way that sounds **confident, not rehearsed.** You will leave this workshop with: * A **clear understanding** of what in your current pronunciation and rhythm is holding you back in high-stakes situations. * **Two or three specific changes** you can start using immediately to sound clearer and more senior. * A **simple plan** to keep improving after the event. This workshop is for non-native professionals in London in fields such as **finance, consulting, tech, law, medicine, engineering, academia and entrepreneurship.** If you already speak English well, but you know that **how you sound is not yet matching your level of expertise, this is for you.** If you only want free general English practice or casual conversation, **this is not the right event.** **Format:** * Small group. * Short teaching sections. * Live examples and practice. * Time for questions about your specific situations. If you read this and thought **'this is exactly my problem'**, reserve your place and I will see you there.

Hello everyone, For February Vandoos, we shall be heading to The Barrowboy & Banker at London Bridge! A popular pub in London Bridge, The Barrowboy & Banker serves fresh ales, craft beers, a seasonal menu, and pies in stunning surroundings near Borough Market. Located right beside London Bridge Station and just across the bridge from Monument Station, the pub is easily reached by the Jubilee, Northern, Circle, and District Tube lines, City Thameslink, and National Rail lines. Be on the lookout for the Meetup mascots when you arrive. See you soon! David Mathews Leader - The London Canadian Expat Meetup Group About the London Vandoos The Vandoos is a group of like-minded and unlike-minded Canadians who get together on the 22nd of each month (or near about) at a selected London pub to meet new people and catch up with old friends. Guests and "honourary" Canadians are always welcome. The London Vandoos was originally formed as a Yahoo group and is the social arm of Network Canada. Past Network Canada President Dave Mathews organizes the monthly Vandoos Meetups. The evenings are very similar to the Monthly Monday night wings event... without the wings! The venues are announced roughly six to eight weeks prior to the event. Keep the 22nd of each month circled, something will be happening around that date! Hope to see you at a Vandoos gathering soon! http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/3/4/d/600_446853613.jpeg The London Expat Canadian Meetup Group is dedicated to providing a harassment-free meetup experience for everyone. Our Code of Conduct outlines the standards and behaviours that help to shape and strengthen our community group. All event participants are expected to uphold these high standards, ensuring fellowship within a community of Canuck-minded people. For further information, please go to https://www.meetup.com/London-Canadian-Expat/pages/22410148/Code_of_Conduct/

\***Enjoy some golden hour drinks while meeting globally minded new friends, and enjoy chill chats at one of London's best rooftop bars. A perfect moment to enjoy good atmosphere, warm vibes and new connections!**\* **What to Expect:** • A relaxed social at a beautiful venue where you can easily make new friends. • 20s & 30s: young professionals, uni students, creatives, internationals. • Solo newcomers, returning members, and plus-ones are all welcome. • Our hosts and/or regulars will help you settle in! We always encourage diverse, inclusive and equal representation at our events ❤️ **NEW TO MEETUP OR WORLD CITIZENS?** We're one of London's longest-running Meetup groups; since 2012 we help the international community connect in a safer and more genuine space, focusing on meaningful discussions and cultural exchange. **DETAILS FOR THIS EVENT:** This is an informal social with a few short structured group discussions **When:** Wednesday until late **Where:** Pergola on the Wharf, Crossrail Pl, E14 5AR **Venue dress code:** smart or smart casual **Closest stations:** Canary Wharf *(Elizabeth Line exit is closest)* **Cost:** Pay for your own drinks and food - the venue expects everyone to consume some drinks and/or nibbles **Hosts:** We have a rotating team and the actual host of each event varies. Our regular members can also help you out with basic matters. * **\*Our 3 simple rules\*** 1. Be respectful and courteous. Any harassment, creepy or abusive behaviours will not be tolerated. 2. Be present and participate actively. No bystanding/lurking around, phubbing (using phones during the event), interrupting or covert selling. 3. Drink responsibly. Alcohol is no excuse for bad behaviour. *Please also respect any venue rules.* **\*Our other weekly events\*** * Tuesday and Friday evening socials every week * Afternoon cafe' in Chelsea every Saturday * Outdoor fun (hiking, kayaking, etc) every Sunday * Pub quiz every month * Dining, cultural and travel activities on-demand **WE NEED YOUR HELP!** We're all volunteers, so if you enjoy organizing activities or events in your spare time, while meeting great people every week, send a message to our team account "TP"! **DISCLAIMER:** We are a 100% volunteer-run team. Though we have high standards in planning, this is a private informal activity so we cannot be liable for any damage or inconvenience. However, we put safety and comfort first. We take all complaints seriously, and take severe action against any harassment, verbal or non-verbal, and anti-social behaviour, towards our guests or team members. We collaborate with the police when needed. We take photos and videos which may include you to help promote the community in line with GDPR Data Protection law, as well as stock photos from Pexels or Unsplash. We may restrict or prioritize guests at our own discretion for safety, quality and logistics reasons. While our team's decisions may not be perfect we ask that you follow our decisions first and raise any disputes to discuss with us later and privately. By attending you understand, agree with and respect all terms of this disclaimer.

**We don’t do boring Wednesdays and so on 25th February - we're back with another edition of midweek social fun, exclusively for 20s and 30s.** And for this latest activity night, we'll be visiting one of London’s most unique experiences… **Clays in Canary Wharf.** And as always - the evening will start with some social drinks at a nearby pub, so you can meet and connect with your fellow 20s and 30s, before heading over for the main event of the night. And if you’ve never heard of Clays before - it’s an immersive activity bar inspired by the sport of clay pigeon shooting, reimagined into a fun, social experience. The venue features a number of private booths, each with their own set of realistic “rifles” and tracking technology - designed to simulate a realistic clay shooting experience. And we'll be enjoying **90 minutes of fast-paced shooting action**, competing against each other in their range of multiplayer games - each designed to test your accuracy, speed and strategy. Your scores will be tracked over the course of the evening and we will be competing for the glory of being the greatest sharp shooters of the group. It truly is one of the enjoyable and one of the **best value activity bars in London at just £10pp** \- and so well worth giving a go\, if you've never been before\! Unfortunately these places are very limited and will be offered on a first come, first serve basis. So if you are keen to join, please do RSVP as soon as you can! \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- **WHERE/WHEN** We will be meeting at the venue for 7:15pm for social drinks ahead of the beginning of the experience. We'd kindly ask you **arrive no later than 7:40pm**, so we can head over together in time for the start of the experience. Meet Point: BrewDog Canary Wharf, 2 Churchill Pl, London E14 5RB ([https://maps.app.goo.gl/8LVK1uBbXuZCNM2G7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/8LVK1uBbXuZCNM2G7)) Nearest Tube Station: Canary Wharf (5 min walk) End Time: 10:00PM (approx) \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- **JOIN THE COMMUNITY** Set up in November 2021, the project was set up to help 20s and 30s meet, connect and hopefully build life-long friendships. To help make this happen, we also host all kinds of events from free social walks, games evenings, day trips, social events, activity nights to picnics. To learn more about our community or to follow us on social media, please follow one of the links below. **Website - [https://friendship-project.co.uk](https://friendship-project.co.uk/)** **Instagram - [https://instagram.com/great.friendship](https://instagram.com/great.friendship)**

A relaxed Sunday walk in nature with friendly people 🌿 No pressure, just connection and fresh air. Coffee after if you’d like ☕ Community-led this week — see you there!

The MILDMAY CLUB, Newington Green Hackney based publisher, Indie Novella, are hosting a monthly in-person Writing Group in Stoke Newington, London. This is open for anyone working on a novel who is looking for a supportive group to provide advice and help to take it forward, be it if you’re struggling with writer’s block or you’re looking to submit to a literary agent and want to bounce around some ideas. The format will be in two parts. The first hour will be led by Indie Novella editor and author, Damien Mosley, focusing on a specific writing related topic. The first week at the Mildmay Club this will be the challenges of structuring our novel and we can discuss issues we face regarding plotting or where to begin or share examples which inspire us. The second hour each month will be dedicated to peer reviewing a sample of our writing. Authors Rose Diell and John McMenemie spoke of the importance of Writing Circles in helping writers develop at Stoke Newington Literary Festival and as such we hope this monthly space will allow writers to convene and share their experiences. Those interested please do come along. We do review one of the group's work each month and we can add you to the email list if you email [info@indienovella.co.uk](mailto:info@indienovella.co.uk).

Join us as we get together to see SIRAT, an Oscar-nominated Best International Film from Spain that follows a father, accompanied by his son, goes looking for his missing daughter in North Africa. Here’s a description, trailer and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: A father, accompanied by his son arrive at a rave deep in the mountains of southern Morocco while searching for his daughter who vanished months ago at one of these endless, sleepless parties. As their search continues, the journey forces them to confront their own limits. The film is directed by Oliver Laxe and stars Sergi Lopez, Bruno Nunez Arjona and Richard Bellamy. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww-IXHXvS70 BUZZ & ACCLAIM: SIRAT has already won numerous awards, including 4 at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, along with the Chicago, Montclair and Toronto International Film Festivals! It also earned a whopping 11 nominations at the 40th Goya Awards, including Best Film and Director, and was nominated for Best International Feature Film and Best Sound at this year’s Academy Awards. The film is earning a stellar 92% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes which calls it “an unforgettable exercise in tension” and “a brutal reminder that the journey can be more important than the destination.” PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will confirm/announce details as the date gets closer. Once showtime is confirmed, advance purchase (via GFC website preferred) is advised! Once you have your ticket, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, you’re covered for the night! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Join us at Losing Weight in Columbus at Bloc Garten on a Saturday afternoon. This will be an active and engaging day, in lieu of our weekly check in. Why climbing you may ask? Because that's what I know best, and also since its and indoor sport, its great for a winter time hobby! Join us and find out what it's all about! We'll also do a brief check in to see how everyone is doing. 🚨🚨 Day passes cost 23$ + 7$ shoe rental fee for a total of 30$ 🚨🚨 [https://5.life/bg/](https://5.life/bg/)

We are a real world Martial arts group. \ Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \ Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \ We have been around a while. \ We are donation based. Every week we get together and work technical skills and live pressure testing. \ Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from altercations in the real world to the ring and some still compete in the cage. \ If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \ We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 inside the whetstone rec in the auditorium, center upstairs in classroom B or outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295 Saturday 1pm Wednesday 5:30pm From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \ \ You must have a free leisure card for the rec center and must be registered for our class specifically .\ Wear workout clothing \ Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \ WE HAVE GLOVES. \ Hope to see you soon :-).\ We are run off of donations. \ let me know if you have any questions :)

Join us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! For this event, we’ll help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents, wash dishes and clean surfaces at Fath Mission – Grant Kitchen. We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “Create a better world” by helping serve those in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: FAITH MISSION – GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. Our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces. PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for BRUNCH from 10:30am to 12:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 10:15am and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. LOCATION: Faith Mission – Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1, indicated in the attached map. On-site and street parking are available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: \* LSS Volunteer Guidelines: Uploaded to photos. \* Parking Map Info: Uploaded to photos. \* LSS Faith Mission Orientation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp46_6ay6iA \* Link with Additional Details / Info: https://lss.vomo.org/opportunity/faith-mission-grant-kitchen-2025 IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing the all of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With very few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will not be eligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. THANK YOU: This CMG Gives Back event provides an opportunity for YOU to get involved in helping others! Benefits go well beyond the help we give to others. Volunteering provides a wide range of personal benefits, including positive effects on mental and physical health, reduced stress/depression/anxiety, increased happiness and improved purpose, life-satisfaction and personal well-being! Plus, the opportunity to get involved, connect with others and help those in need. PARTNER AGENCY: This event is hosted by Lutheran Social Services (LSS), which serves thousands of people in need each day in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety and healing. LSS offers food through the LSS Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through LSS Faith Mission and LSS Faith Mission of Fairfield County homeless shelters, domestic violence services through LSS CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Join us for a night of board gaming with FANG (Fem All Night Gaming). **We are an all fem board game group** in Columbus, Ohio. No cis-men, please! We play modern hobby board games! If you're unsure what that is, we can teach you! We'll be meeting on the second floor of Giant Eagle in their cafe area. Giant Eagle has a lot of food and beverage options including their hot foods bars. You are also welcome to bring in any outside food.

Coffee and conversation at [Stauf's Coffee Roasters](https://www.staufs.com/) in German Village. Street parking is free on Sundays.