Vegetarian

**Geekstraveganza** is a fun, friendly gathering for good company, tasty vegan food, and board/card games! We’ll have plenty to play, but feel free to bring your own. 🎟️ **Free entry**, just RSVP! 🗓 **Thursday** 5 March 2026 🕡 from 18:30 📍 [Pulse & Pickle CIC](https://pulseandpickle.org/) - [34 High St, E17 7LD](https://maps.app.goo.gl/W2fN2t8b6kGQruPv7) *💬 [Group chat](https://londonvegannetwork.netlify.app/Geekstraveganza) in the **London Vegan Network** community on WhatsApp* 🤓 Everyone’s welcome — regulars are happy to teach, and hosts can introduce you or suggest games. **Drop in anytime**; new games start as people arrive. 🤤 The venue hosts us for free, so please grab some food or drinks from the **100% vegan kitchen and bar** to support them. 🚉 Closest station: **St. James Street**, Weaver Overground 🐶 **Dog-friendly**, so furry friends are welcome too!

**IMPORTANT:** To RSVP and discover the location you will need to register on the **WeMeet app** [here.](https://www.weroad.com/wemeet/events/london-borough-of-islington/dinner-new-friends-flavours-of-sri-lanka-24d8cf3b-bdea-4727-9e79-6bc1b1aa682c) **An adventurous dinner where you discover new flavours and new people at the same table.** **How does it work?** **🗓️** RSVP to secure your spot 📍 Dinner location revealed via WeMeet app notifications **24 hours before** ✔️**Confirm your spot** 18 hours before so others know who to expect Let the others know where you are when the event starts through our check in process 💰 Expect to spend between £20–30 👤 Virtual host: Shape your evening however you want 📅**Meet the group** at your WeMeet table **What to expect:** **🍣 Discover new cuisine:** Explore new flavours and get out of your comfort zone **🤝 Meet new people:** Relaxed, no-pressure social dining where spontaneous connections happen naturally. **✨ Memorable evening:** Share stories, laughs, and a great meal with fellow adventurers. Limited spots - book yours and get ready to share more than just a meal!

Дорогие друзья! Я приглашаю вас на встречу для практики русского языка как иностранного 🎉 📍 Где: Southbank Centre 🕖 Когда: каждый четверг в 19:00 💷 Стоимость участия: £5 В отличие от нашей традиционной встречи в пабе, это занятие будет более структурированным: • вы получите раздаточные материалы (handouts); • мы будем обсуждать интересные темы, делиться мнениями, дебатировать и играть — всё на русском! 🇷🇺 Эта встреча идеально подойдёт для тех, кто владеет русским языком на среднем уровне и выше, и хочет улучшить разговорные навыки в живом и увлекательном формате. Приходите — будет весело, полезно и по-русски! 😊

**London's first multi-sensory aerial relaxation experience with live ambient music, gongs, aromatherapy and aerial hammocks. An Oasis of Calm in our Busy Lives.** # Aerial Relaxation Pods - Sound Journey Gong Bath Meditation in Hammocks ### **ABOUT AERIAL RELAXATION PODS™** London's first **multi-sensory aerial relaxation experience with a short guided meditation, live ambient music: gongs, crystal bowls, vocals, other live instruments and nurturing electronica, aromatherapy eye pillows and scents, sky-blue silky aerial hammocks** to soothe your stresses away and lift your spirit! **A very unique, next level sound journey experience!** *"An oasis of calm in our busy lives."* Londoners stressed out by their busy lives can now turn to Aerial Relaxation Pods™ to transform their tension to calm, and restore the body’s natural healing wisdom. ***(please confirm all dates / times / venue via eventbrite. Not all dates are correct on meetup!)*** **PLEASE NOTE:** Please book via eventbrite. There are very limited spaces, and no sales on the door. an RSVP here on meetup is not a ticket! **For more information and bookings:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aerial-relaxation-pods-sound-journey-gong-bath-meditation-in-hammocks-tickets-84883457707?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aerial-relaxation-pods-sound-journey-gong-bath-meditation-in-hammocks-tickets-84883457707?aff=oddtdtcreator) *“Our pods are here to help Londoners relax. As a former teacher myself, I am fully aware of just how busy and stressed a lot of people are. And most of us just don't find the time to unwind. Our **Aerial Relaxation Pods** are going to help you alleviate stress, providing time & space to allow your body to deeply rest, harmonising your nervous system. You’ll feel rejuvenated and refreshed after one session.” -* Seth Newman, co-founder of Aerial Relaxation Pods**™**.

Join me for a new regular walk... **The Gardens of South London & Vegan Delights** \~ Nature, food & Walking 😊 We'll gather from 11.30am to 11.45ish, outside Kennington station \~ Bring, or buy, vegan picnic food to share 😊 ( if too chilly, we'll find somewhere vegan/vegan friendly to have lunch ) We'll explore gardens and parks, picnic in a park, and afterwards, walk as far we like, maybe including the Thames. See you there 😊 \~\~\~ DETAILS \~\~\~ Each month we'll explore the gardens & parks of South London, have a vegan potluck picnic lunch, or find a vegan or vegan friendly place in colder weather, and later, weather permitting, head down to the Thames via Vauxhall or Bermondsey. The route may vary slightly each month and we may go west or east down the Thames later. Latecomers, we can meet you by the café in Kennington park, or I may post a restaurant name or pub we may be in. Looking forward to exploring South London & enjoying vegan delights 😊

Join me for a new regular walk... **The Gardens of South London & Vegan Delights** \~ Nature, food & Walking 😊 We'll gather from 11.30am to 11.45ish, outside Kennington station \~ Bring, or buy, vegan picnic food to share 😊 ( if too chilly, we'll find somewhere vegan/vegan friendly to have lunch ) We'll explore gardens and parks, picnic in a park, and afterwards, walk as far we like, maybe including the Thames. See you there 😊 \~\~\~ DETAILS \~\~\~ Each month we'll explore the gardens & parks of South London, have a vegan potluck picnic lunch, or find a vegan or vegan friendly place in colder weather, and later, weather permitting, head down to the Thames via Vauxhall or Bermondsey. The route may vary slightly each month and we may go west or east down the Thames later. Latecomers, we can meet you by the café in Kennington park, or I may post a restaurant name or pub we may be in. Looking forward to exploring South London & enjoying vegan delights 😊

***They*** *say there's no such thing as a free lunch, but they're wrong!* **[FoodCycle](https://foodcycle.org.uk/who-we-are/)**'s lovely volunteers use [unwanted food](https://cityharvest.org.uk/about-city-harvest) to produce three course, [meat-free recipe](https://foodcycle.org.uk/recipes/) (tell them you're vegan) **[community meals](https://foodcycle.org.uk/community-meals/)** across [England](https://foodcycle.org.uk/find-a-meal/), that are free to all. [FoodCycle Woolwich](https://foodcycle.org.uk/location/foodcycle-woolwich/) ([map](https://maps.app.goo.gl/XVEi9poq68YRxQX86)\|[video](https://youtu.be/5VEIsN1aCk4)) is every Friday (with rare exception; I'm notified by text), at **[Woolwich Common Community Centre](https://www.wccc.org.uk/)**'s accessible [main hall](https://www.wccc.org.uk/gallery?pgid=l3le3lp7-1daa7232-8086-4a0d-82cb-1c2a7887d105). I sometimes help the Hosting team, and have met a few other vegan [volunteers](https://volunteer.foodcycle.org.uk/opportunity/a1dQs000000fmvPIAQ), inc. chef and fellow [SE18 Vegans](https://www.facebook.com/groups/SE18Vegans) member John, who has a vegan daughter like me :-) P.S. You can bring food containers, in case of leftovers.

***N.B. [VEGANS AND VEGETARIANS ONLY](https://www.vegansociety.com/go-vegan/definition-veganism) please DO NOT attend if you're not vegan or vegetarian! Team event, with guests going via WhatsApp too; please join any waitlist, in case someone drops out.*** **[THE FRIZZLE QUIZZLE](https://theoldfrizzle.co.uk)** pub quiz is every Sunday from 8pm, with team '**Vegan work it out**' ([WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HE0ZYn0j7nm57ToF3mZR4O)\|[FB](https://facebook.com/groups/162749524100603/?multi_permalinks=2063484967360373)) and vegan grub (VG) on the [menu](https://theoldfrizzle.co.uk/menus). General knowledge questions, spot the intro, music round, mystery voices, TV themes, picture round, puzzles, and more. **£2.50** on the day to take part, first place gets **£75**, second £50, third £25, plus win drinks! Cashless pub, kitchen closes 8:30pm.

We’re back at **Amalfi Lounge** for another relaxed and social **Italian Apericena Night** in the heart of Covent Garden 🍷🇮🇹 After our previous evenings together, we’re continuing the format: good drinks, authentic Italian food and a welcoming international crowd. Join us on **Friday 6 March** for a friendly after-work gathering in a cosy and intimate Italian venue, perfect for socialising and starting the weekend the right way. This is a **social Apericena Italiano**, not a formal sit-down dinner — the focus is on mingling, sharing and enjoying the atmosphere. *** ### 🍽️ FREE BUFFET (6:30 – 8:30 pm) Enjoy a generous Italian **free buffet**, including: • Bruschette • Fresh focaccia • Italian cold cuts & cheeses • Pizza slices (Margherita, Diavola, Ortolana, Salsiccia & Friarielli) • Arancini • Grilled vegetables, snacks and homemade bread *** ### 🍸 Drinks A wide selection of classic Italian and international drinks: Aperol Spritz, Campari Spritz, Limoncello Spritz, Negroni, Americano, Bellini, Mimosa, Prosecco DOC, wines, beers and soft drinks. 💷 Prices: • £15 first drink • £10 from the second drink onwards *** ### 📍 Venue **Amalfi Lounge** 59 Endell Street London WC2H 9AJ (Covent Garden / Holborn) A small and intimate Italian restaurant, ideal for a pre-theatre or post-theatre gathering in the West End. *** 👉 Please sign up on Internations or send a DM to Daniele on WhatsApp: 07733 273626 *** #ItalianApericena #InternationsLondon #ItalianInLondon #CoventGarden #FreeBuffet #SocialEventsLondon #MeetNewPeople #FridayVibes

Join us for a deliciously fun time at our Cheese Club! Each meeting is all about discovering new cheeses, exploring creative pairings, and enjoying great conversations. Parents, take a break and unwind in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Our Cheese Club is designed for families or parents to connect, learn about the world of cheese, and bond with other families. Every Saturday, 11.00am-12.00pm Silas: +44 7719 733103

**Harness the power of sound healing and join us for kirtan nights at Studio 108!** With a new warm, buoyant mood, Fridays Kirtan Fests are here to free you from the stress and pangs built up all week. Sing your heart out with sacred mantras from the East, to explore your deepest self through the divine language of Kirtan Yoga. **6:30pm Intro Kirtan:** Enter a safe space cultivated by sacred sound. Kick your shoes off, take a seat, and chant to your hearts content. **7:00PM Wisdom & Main Kirtan:** Hear from our in house kirtaneers about why we chant, how we chant, and where it all comes from ! Followed by an upbeat, warm kirtan. **8:00pm Veggie/Vegan Dinner:** Head upstairs for a delicious meal prepared by our international chefs, and cooked with love <3 . **Ticket Price** 🎟 (includes Dinner): Door price: General £17 \| *Student £14* Online \(Eventbrite\): General £14 \| *Student £10* **Where** 📍: 57 Theobalds Road, Holborn, WC1X 8SP **When** 📆: Every Friday at 6.30pm (Doors open at 6.15pm) [@studio108_ldn](https://www.instagram.com/studio108_ldn/) to stay up to date and find out more.

Join us for dinner at Neehee's! Neehee’s offers 100% vegetarian Indian street food **with many** **clearly marked vegan options** — including chaats, dosas, sandwiches, and more. It’s a great place to explore bold flavors and enjoy a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. **What to Expect:** * Friendly conversation with fellow vegans and plant-based food lovers * A welcoming space for longtime vegans and vegan-curious attendees Everyone is welcome, we look forward to seeing you there! ***Note:*** *If you find that you can no longer make it, please change your attendance status*

Join us for a fun Saturday evening starting with dinner at Ranchero Kitchen at 6:30 PM, where we’ll be supporting an immigrant-owned local business. Pupusas: Beans, Potatoes, Veggie Homemade juices: Passionfruit, Tamarind, Horchata, Pineapple-cashew After dinner, we’ll head to Skate Zone 71 from 8:00–10:30 PM for skating, music, and good vibes. Come hungry and ready to roll! 😋🛼 Locations: Ranchero Kitchen 984 Morse Rd Columbus, OH 43229 (Same plaza as Ohio BMV license bureau) Skate Zone 71 4900 Evanswood Dr Columbus, OH 43229

🌱 Vegan Dinner + Bowling Night 🎳 Join us for a relaxed vegan dinner at Loving Hut on Saturday, March 14 from 6:00–8:00 PM. We’ll enjoy delicious plant-based food, good conversation, and chill, friendly vibes. After dinner, we’ll head over for bowling at Holiday Lanes for some fun and laughs 🎉 ✨ All are welcome 🥗 100% vegan dinner 🎳 Bowling afterwards (optional) Come eat, connect, and enjoy a fun Saturday night together 💚 Locations: Loving Hut 6569 E Livingston Ave Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 Holiday lanes 4589 E Broad St Columbus, OH 43213

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. Keeping Monday for consistency but we can discuss if there are better days/times/locations!

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!