Organic, Raw, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free

[Eventbrite link here](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1991401571708?aff=oddtdtcreator) This event is run by 'Ve Social' A Small Independent Vegan Events company 🥰 Follow our Instagram: [@vesocialevents](https://www.instagram.com/vesocialevents/) or visit our website: [www.ve-social.co.uk](www.ve-social.co.uk) 🌱 **Dates and Mates** **A plant-based speed dating & friending night for 20s and 30s** Looking to meet new people — for romance, friendship, or both *Dates and Mates* is a relaxed, inclusive social night designed for folks in their 20s and 30s who are into connection, conversation, and veganism (or curious about it!). We’re blending **speed dating** and **speed friending**, so whether you're single, new in town, or just want to vibe with cool people, there's a space for you here. ### 🥂 What to expect: * **Algorithmic Match-Making**, with our compatibility quiz! * **Human bingo** to break the ice and get you mingling * **Come solo or bring a mate — either way, you’ll leave with new faces in your circle.**

Looking for a fun, relaxed way to play tennis and meet new people in London? Join us for a social tennis session at Victoria Park (Zone 2)! **Who is this session for?** We're looking for **2.0 level players**, ideal if you've played a few times, can rally consistently, serve at a basic level, and understand the basic rules of tennis. The session is all about enjoying the game together. We can rally, play friendly points, or decide on different games together once everyone arrives. **What's included:** • Free tennis balls (10+ balls provided each session) • Racket rental available (£2, unlimited use) **Why join?** • Friendly and relaxed atmosphere • Meet new people who enjoy tennis • Great for improving through casual match play • No coaching or pressure, just enjoy the game **Good to know:** • Social session (not formal coaching or competitive training) • Default 2–4 players per session • Photos/videos may be taken for social media sharing

Join me for an exclusive dining experience at the acclaimed Coal Office in King's Cross, where members of our group will enjoy **50% off food and drinks** for the evening. Coal Office, created by renowned chef Assaf Granit and designer Tom Dixon, offers a vibrant Middle Eastern and Mediterranean-inspired menu designed for sharing. Expect standout dishes such as freshly baked Kubalah Yemeni brioche, creamy Machneyuda's polenta, flavour-packed hummus, seasonal sharing plates, grilled meats, fresh seafood, and creative vegetarian options, all served in one of London's most stylish dining spaces. See Menu below https://coalofficestorage.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/11182252/Dinner-Menu-June-2026.pdf Usual Rsvp fee £3 and £20 deposit to be taken off bill. Non refundable

**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**™**.

**Its so great to welcome you back into the studio for our weekly drop in life drawing sessions** Our Covent Garden space is beautifully spacious and airy – with lovely high ceilings and light- a fantastic venue to add to our portfolio which we hope you will love As with all our drop in classes- expect professional tutors and models in an inspiring and unique space. With poses from 30 seconds to one hour- there is something for everyone. This is a general life drawing class with tuition for beginners and advice for those who are more experienced, all designed to encourage you to develop your own style and approach. **Please don’t come to class if you feel ill- you can rebook to another date- just email info@londondrawing.com** **Classes can be booked ahead via tickets below** **We also have drop in places available- cash or PayPal on the door** **[INFO AND TICKETS](https://londondrawing.com/tuesday-studio-in-person-tutored-life-drawing-sessions-2/)** Easels and drawing boards provided Materials available to buy, or bring your own- Paper 20p per sheet, charcoal 25p per stick **Tuesday Studio** **Every Tuesday** **7-9pm** **£15 / £10 students and under 25's** **Tickets in advance – or cash / PayPal on the door** **Venue:** 52 St. Martin’s Lane Charing Cross, London WC2N 4EA [https://westminsterquakers.org.uk/](https://westminsterquakers.org.uk/)

***N.B. Helps if you pre-order any food in the RSVP question; see [menu](https://www.soulbowl.cafe/menu/#cat_37).*** Join us for more board/card games at popular vegan restaurant **[Soul Bowl](https://happycow.net/reviews/soul-bowl-bistro-london-487469)** ([map](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7259623473078538957)\|[Google](https://www.google.com/search?q=Soul+Bowl+in+Leyton)\|[HappyCow](https://www.happycow.net/reviews/soul-bowl-london-487469)). Whether new to gaming, or a seasoned player, enjoy a relaxed afternoon of fun, great food, and meeting new people. Everyone's welcome — just bring yourself, and your game face! **Games Available include:** *(don't hesitate to bring anything you'd like to play)* * Bank Heist * Carcassonne * Catan * Codenames * Crystal Maze * Exploding Kittens * Monopoly * [Terraforming Mars](https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Terraforming_Mars_(board_game)) * Uno Flip * Uno No Mercy

**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! 📍 [Soul Bowl](https://www.soulbowl.cafe) - [622 Lea Bridge Rd, E10 6AP](https://maps.app.goo.gl/J5kGofPM5yp2HDy8A) *💬 [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 stations: **Walthamstow Central** and **Leyton Midland Road** ➡️ Find us at the back of the room. ♿️ **Step-free access** and a **wheelchair-accessible toilet** are available. 🐶 **Dog-friendly venue**, so furry friends are welcome too!

Join me for relaxing Art Workshops at London parks and pubs! THIS WEEK; We'll gather 3-3.15pm-ish, outside the main entrance of St Mark's Church, Myddelton Square, Islington ( nearest tube ; Angel \~ nearby bus 467 to stop Pentonville Road, one stop after Angel, then take the first street on the left ) , then we'll take the short stroll into the garden & pick a nice place to set up 😊 Latecomers, the garden is small, so we'll be easy to find with art stuff on grass 😊 Bring, or buy enroute, Vegan picnic stuff to share 😎 Explore your creativity no matter what your skill \~ we'll take inspiration from our surroundings, each other, I'll provide tips, advice, and a few art postcards from my own collection for inspiration 😊 Just £5 suggested donation, or pay what you feel ; I provide all the Art materials, just bring your imagination 😊 \~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Details \~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Each week, the workshops will be at different locations, a park in warm weather, a pub in cold/rainy weather 😊 Generally they'll be in the late afternoon into the evening, occasionally from around lunch time 😊 See you soon 😊

Join me for relaxing Art Workshops at London parks and pubs! THIS WEEK; We'll gather 3-3.15pm-ish, outside the main entrance of St Mark's Church, Myddelton Square, Islington ( nearest tube ; Angel \~ nearby bus 467 to stop Pentonville Road, one stop after Angel, then take the first street on the left ) , then we'll take the short stroll into the garden & pick a nice place to set up 😊 Latecomers, the garden is small, so we'll be easy to find with art stuff on grass 😊 Bring, or buy enroute, Vegan picnic stuff to share 😎 Explore your creativity no matter what your skill \~ we'll take inspiration from our surroundings, each other, I'll provide tips, advice, and a few art postcards from my own collection for inspiration 😊 Just £5 suggested donation, or pay what you feel ; I provide all the Art materials, just bring your imagination 😊 \~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Details \~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Each week, the workshops will be at different locations, a park in warm weather, a pub in cold/rainy weather 😊 Generally they'll be in the late afternoon into the evening, occasionally from around lunch time 😊 See you soon 😊

Join me for relaxing Art Workshops at London parks and pubs! THIS WEEK; We'll gather 3-3.15pm-ish, outside the main entrance of St Mark's Church, Myddelton Square, Islington ( nearest tube ; Angel \~ nearby bus 467 to stop Pentonville Road, one stop after Angel, then take the first street on the left ) , then we'll take the short stroll into the garden & pick a nice place to set up 😊 Latecomers, the garden is small, so we'll be easy to find with art stuff on grass 😊 Bring, or buy enroute, Vegan picnic stuff to share 😎 Explore your creativity no matter what your skill \~ we'll take inspiration from our surroundings, each other, I'll provide tips, advice, and a few art postcards from my own collection for inspiration 😊 Just £5 suggested donation, or pay what you feel ; I provide all the Art materials, just bring your imagination 😊 \~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Details \~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Each week, the workshops will be at different locations, a park in warm weather, a pub in cold/rainy weather 😊 Generally they'll be in the late afternoon into the evening, occasionally from around lunch time 😊 See you soon 😊

Looking for a fun, relaxed way to play tennis and meet new people in London? Join us for a social tennis session at Victoria Park (Zone 2)! **Who is this session for?** We're looking for **2.0 level players**, ideal if you've played a few times, can rally consistently, serve at a basic level, and understand the basic rules of tennis. The session is all about enjoying the game together. We can rally, play friendly points, or decide on different games together once everyone arrives. **What's included:** • Free tennis balls (10+ balls provided each session) • Racket rental available (£2, unlimited use) **Why join?** • Friendly and relaxed atmosphere • Meet new people who enjoy tennis • Great for improving through casual match play • No coaching or pressure, just enjoy the game **Good to know:** • Social session (not formal coaching or competitive training) • Default 2–4 players per session • Photos/videos may be taken for social media sharing

***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.

Join us for the Summer edition of [Nature Loving Fest](https://www.facebook.com/events/1575999320350910/), a small, thoughtfully curated outdoor gathering celebrating vibrant vegan eats, handmade goods, and the fullness of the season. Formerly known as our Vegan Pop-Up, this gathering continues to grow as a space rooted in nature, community, and intentional living. Expect around 20 + local vendors offering refreshing seasonal vegan dishes, small-batch bakes, handcrafted goods, and earth-conscious products. This is a welcoming space to slow down, connect, and enjoy the warmth and abundance of summer. Come support local makers, share good food, and celebrate the height of summer with us. Admission is Free.

Our next much-awaited **COLUMBUS** meetup is **Tuesday June 30th from 7-10 pm EST at ACE OF CUPS**. Meet patients, cultivators, processors, dispensary managers/staff, physicians, home growers, educators, activists, nonprofits, artists, attorneys, business owners, writers, students, and supporters to network, share our knowledge, collaborate, support each other and make new ones! Hope you will be there too! Save the date and pass the word. **Please RSVP** so we know who is coming and how many to expect. Find us to say hi and we will introduce you to others. We should be easy to spot. (The happy-looking group wearing cool nametags! See photos from our past events.) Sign in, grab a name tag, start your own bar/food tab, meet old friends and make new ones! Everyone is welcome. SEE YOU THERE!

\*\*\*UPDATE\*\*\* THANK YOU for the GREAT response to our CMG 17th Anniversary Party! Should be another FUN anniversary event! We currently have a few un-paid RSVP’s and a pretty good waiting list. So, in fairness to all and to ensure we have an accurate RSVP count for the restaurant and theater, here’s our plan for finalizing the RSVP list for this event: If you are RSVP’d and have already PRE-PAID, you are ALL SET! Look forward to seeing you on the 19th for what should be a GREAT day and a FUN time together! If you are RSVP’d but have NOT yet Pre-Paid (or reached out to make arrangements), please do so by Thursday, July 9th. If I don’t hear from you before then, all unpaid RSVPs will be moved to the Waiting List and remaining spots will be filled first-come, first-served. If you are on the Waiting List, be sure to check back on Fri, 7/10 and if you are moved to the RSVP list, please make payment as soon as possible to guarantee your spot! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-ORIGINAL ANNOUNCEMENT\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Join us for a CMG Special Event you won’t want to miss: The Columbus Movie Group’s 17th Anniversary Party with THE ODYSSEY + BRAVO! Always a fun and memorable event, this year we’re combining a DELICIOUS meal in Bravo’s Banquet Room and a CMG Exclusive Private Screening of what’s certain to be one of the BEST films of the year: THE ODYSSEY! Plus, a great group of Movie Group friends to enjoy it with, and more! Here are complete details for this event: THE ODYSSEY: The film is an adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic that follows Odysseus, the Greek king of Ithaca, and chronicles his long and perilous journey home after the Trojan War as he attempts to reunite with his wife, Penelope. The film is written/directed by Chrostopher Nolan and the ensemble cast includes Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Zendaya, Jon Bernthal, Mia Goth, Benny Safdie and Charlize Theron. Early buzz is strong for what should be an excellent epic film! TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_bKjZeJBBI MEAL PLAN: Meet at the Lennox Bravo between 1:45 and 2:00pm and we’ll be dining their upstairs Private Banquet Room! Just let ‘em know you’re with the Movie Group! Our meal includes \ \*bread \* unlimited soft drinks / tea \ \*choice of soup or salad \* choice of selected entree (including vegetarian/vegan options) \* dessert! Added perks: Door prizes and a little something for everyone as we celebrate 17 years of good movies, good friends and good times together! See meal details and options below. BRAVO MEAL DETAILS. All meals include: \* Freshly-baked focaccia bread \* Unlimited Soft Drinks, Coffee and Tea. (Pay-as-you-go Bar Drinks Also Available) \* Soup or Salad. Choices include: • Wedding Soup: Classic Italian Wedding soup with orzo, meatballs, spinach & Parmesan • Chopped Salad: Chopped greens, cucumbers, red onions, tomatoes, olives, feta, red wine vinaigrette (Vegetarian or Vegan w/out Feta) \* Choice of Entrée. Options include: • Chicken Marsala: Grilled chicken, marsala sauce, mushrooms, garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables • Pasta Bravo: Grilled chicken, rigatoni, mushrooms, roasted red pepper cream sauce • Pasta Bravo w/out Chicken: Rigatoni, mushrooms, roasted red pepper cream sauce (Vegetarian) • Eggplant Parmesan: Crispy breaded eggplant, marinara, mozzarella, herb linguine (Vegetarian) • Mediterranean Vegetable Salad: Entrée Salad with grilled seasonal vegetables, orzo, farro, sweet garlic vinaigrette, balsamic reduction (Vegetarian or Vegan w/out Feta) • Spaghetti Pomodoro: House-made tomato compote and basil (Vegetarian or Vegan w/out Parmesan) \* Plus, Dessert, Door Prizes and a little something for everyone to celebrate our CMG 17th Anniversary! MOVIE PLAN: We’ll be seeing a CMG-Exclusive Private Screening of THE ODYSSEY immediately following the meal at 4:00pm. We’ll head to the theater together immediately after the BRAVO portion of the event. Exact screen number will be confirmed/announced closer to the date of the event. HOW TO GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT: Seating is limited and prepayment required to RSVP. Don't miss out -- please RSVP and pre-pay as soon as possible to guarantee your spot! All-inclusive pricing of $55 per person includes: salad, bread, entrée, beverages, dessert, tax, tip + private screening and a little something-something to take home with you! Prepayment via VENMO (@Daniel-Bezon), ZELLE (Daniel Bezon), or cash/check at any event between now and the Anniversary Party. If either payment option requests a phone number or if you’d like to mail payment, just send me a private message offline and I’ll send you the phone number and/or address. Look forward to seeing you there for what should be another fun and memorable event, Dan

Come join us for lunch together at Bendi Wok, one of my favorites!