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Chess Events Today
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🏸Badminton: Level-Wise Game📍Brady 📶 Mixed Ability
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/47883
**Game Description:**
This is for the ones who set the alarm, debated cancelling, and showed up anyway.
We’re here to get better at badminton, at meeting people, at making the most of the time we’ve got. Every session is a challenge. Every session is a good time.
And every session ends at the pub.
Life’s short. Play. Meet. Repeat.
**Rules**
\- Double Play
\- 1\.30 hours level wise play
\- 30 minutes mixed levels play
\- No Entry after 19:10
Shuttle : Mavis350
Japanese Wellness Session
Do you feel lost, stuck, or disconnected from your life?
Inspired by Japanese philosophy such as Ikigai, a calm grounded Japanese lady will guide you to find clarity, balance, and meaning.
experience a Japanese wellness session that nurtures balance, purpose, and inner harmony.
"Sessions for Adults" - Open to all ages
Date / Time
(Maximum 30mins. Drop in anytime)
Every Thursday 4:00-6:00pm
SUGGESTED DONATION £2
For any inquires
WhatsApp 07453660984
🏐Pre-Intermediate Coaching📍Clapham 📶Lower Intermediate
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/48164
**Game Description:**
All first timers must attend a ‘coaching for all ‘session and get an invite from an eligible staff member prior to joining open games. Alternatively, submit a video of yourself in a game situation at https://www.littlegiantsvc.com/games-player-application and ask to be assessed. Club has the right to refuse entry without a refund if protocol has not been followed.
These are 'GAMES ONLY' sessions, suitable for players who are regularly playing volleyball and are familiar with the rules of the game and can actually play in games. This means you want to play and have fun, but take the games quite seriously. You know the rules of the game, and can use both hands to set, attack and defend with the goal of keeping the ball in the air. Intermediate players can improve their level through regular training and get invited to move to advance sessions. If this is your first time playing with the Giants, we recommend you attend a coaching session first to learn the rules.
Please note that our Open Sessions take place in different locations throughout London. Please view: https://www.littlegiantsvc.com/locations for more information. In addition, for all indoor sessions, there are no bicycles allowed in the building including the folding ones. There are locking racks outside the building. At this time, no fans or additional members of the household not playing volleyball are permitted to watch or attend the indoor sessions.
\* To all those that attend our sessions, please note that we do have under age members either in attending or subscribed to our club. Thus we kindly ask that all members conduct themselves with this fact in mind, and all such behaviour should be representative of this. For transparency this includes but is not limited to prohibited action such as the exchange of personal information/contact information.
DISCLAIMER: Please be aware however that if you turn up late then it will be down to the discretion of management or the person in charge of the session if you should be allowed entry, a refund may not be issued however if entry is denied.
**Rules**
By booking this session, you acknowledge and agree to comply with our terms and conditions, privacy policies, and cancellation policy, which can be found below. Terms & Conditions at: https://www.littlegiantsvc.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy at: https://www.littlegiantsvc.com/privacy-policy
🏐5-1 Volleyball Session📍King's Cross 📶 Mid Intermediate
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/45851
**Game Description:**
Come and play in a Mid-inter ability volleyball games session on a Thursday evening in King's Cross 🏐
🚨YOU MUST be super comfortable with the 5:1 rotation & have excellent fundamentals to play in this session. Please note you must also know 2 different rotations and be willing to play in different positions🚨
We will cancel and remove you from the game if we don’t think you’re an mid-intermediate player (sorry!).
We want to have some great rallies but have fun also!
**Directions:**
🚶♂️7 minute walk from Euston or King's Cross station
🚿Showers, toilets and changing rooms available
**Rules**
\- 3 teams of 6
\- Games up to 15 points
\- Max 2 games in a row
Please be positive and encouraging towards all players 🧡
#WPLDN - April 2026: AI in Agency Workflows & Levelling Up in WordPress
Join us for another evening at #WPLDN. This month, Louise Towler shares what AI actually looks like inside a WordPress agency, day to day. We'll follow that with a hosted, room-wide discussion on levelling up in WordPress, what the wider shift happening around us means for the work, and what it asks of us as a community. Two sessions, both grounded in the world WordPress competes in, rather than the world inside it.
📅 **Date:** Thursday, 30 April 2026
⏰ **Time:** 6:00 PM BST
🎟️ **Cost:** Free (Registration Required)
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**Session 1: How we're integrating AI into our agency workflow**
🤝 **Speaker:** Louise Towler ([Indigo Tree](https://indigotree.co.uk))
Everyone's talking about AI transforming the way we work. But what does that actually look like inside a WordPress agency, day to day? Louise will share what Indigo Tree has been doing over the past year, integrating tools like Cursor, Sourcery, Claude, and Teamwork's MCP into real client work and reporting workflows. How they approached the change management, what genuinely saved time, what created more work than it solved, and what they're still figuring out.
Louise is the Founder and Managing Director of Indigo Tree, a digital agency trusted by businesses and non-profits across the UK. With over 30 years of experience in software and website development, she leads a team of developers, designers, and digital marketers delivering high-performance WordPress websites, content strategy, and technical SEO. A regular conference speaker and recipient of a Women in Innovation Award, Louise is passionate about creating websites that are inclusive, fast, and sustainable.
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**Session 2: Levelling up in WordPress, a hosted discussion**
🤝 **Host:** Dan Maby
The world WordPress operates in is shifting quickly. Clients expect more. Competition is sharper. AI is reshaping the work, the pricing, and what people are willing to pay for. "Good enough" isn't what it used to be, and the bar for working professionally in WordPress is moving up, whether we like it or not.
So what does that mean for us? What does levelling up actually look like for agencies, freelancers, product builders, and everyone in between? And what does it mean for WPLDN, a community that has, if we're honest, often looked inward at the tool rather than outward at the world WordPress competes in? If the ground is moving, the conversations we have when we come together probably need to move with it.
A hosted, room-wide conversation about the wider shift and what it asks of us, both professionally and as a community. Less about the tool, more about the work, the market, and what we want from the room we're standing in.
Bring an opinion!
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**Schedule:**
🔹 **6:00 PM** – Doors Open & Networking
🔹 **6:30 PM** – Welcome & Session 1: Louise Towler
🔹 **7:30 PM** – Short Break & Networking
🔹 **7:45 PM** – Session 2: Discussion Hosted by Dan Maby
🔹 **8:30 PM** – Social & Wrap-Up
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**📢 RSVP Now!**
Whether you're deep in AI tooling or still working out where it fits, whether you've been in WordPress for fifteen years or fifteen months, there's something here for you. Free pizza, excellent company, and post-event socials at a local bar afterwards. We'll see you there! 🎉
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**Venue Information**
**The Bridge** is a charity supporting women to make positive choices and encouraging improvements to fitness, health, and wellbeing. The venue features a plant-based café (supplied by Girls Who Grind Coffee) and is just a 5-minute walk from London Bridge Station.
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[DreamHost](https://www.dreamhost.com/partners/wpldn/), [PodcasterPlus](https://www.podcasterplus.com/?utm_source=wpldn&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=partnership), [Mollie](https://www.mollie.com/gb/integrations/woocommerce), and [Kinsta](https://kinsta.com/)
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If you're interested in being a featured speaker at an upcoming event, we'd love to hear from you at [https://wpldn.uk/speak](https://wpldn.uk/speak).
**🎥 - Media Release Terms**
By attending, you understand and accept that portions of the event may have audio/photo/video-recorded and/or live-streamed and may be used by the organisers. You agree that the organisers have the right and permission to use and publish such media for any purpose in any format, including online and offline, now and ever after, without further compensation, permission, or notification. You understand that all official recordings from the event are the exclusive property of the organisers, available under the Creative Commons AttributionShareAlike license for general use, and you do not ask for nor expect compensation or notification of the use of official recordings or photographs in which you appear or speak. Please inform an organisational team member at the event's start if you do not wish to appear in photos or videos.
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London Volleyball Games & Social
To find the exact location see below:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/XYB2ch1E2hjFVr6Q9?g_st=ac
Look for orange net-yellow ball
At the first time of your attendance, ask the orgoniser to add you to our great WhatsApp group.?
We orgonise more games via WhatsApp
Enjoy playing in a socially mixed team, so please be positive and encouraging towards all players. Most importantly, this is a session to play some fun games and meet some nice peopl
Please familiarise yourself with the rules of the game below ⬇
[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLZ44KBWEb](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLZ44KBWEbo)
Chess Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Weekly Women Social Chess
Join the London Women Chess Club (LWCC) for our weekly social chess session in a friendly, supportive and inclusive environment. Whether you are completely new to chess, returning after a break, or already playing competitively, you are very welcome.
LWCC is an ECF award-winning community initiative dedicated to encouraging more women and girls to play chess, build confidence, and progress into competitive play if they wish.
We are proud to see new members joining every month, with many progressing into league matches and tournaments.
What to expect
* Friendly social games
* Opportunities to improve your chess
* Informal group coaching and guidance to help members progress
* Information about tournaments and league opportunities
* A respectful and supportive environment
* A growing community of women supporting each other through chess
Who can join
* Women and girls of all levels
* Complete beginners are very welcome
* Players returning after a break
* Competitive players looking for a supportive community
How to join LWCC
To help us maintain a safe and well-organised community, we ask new members to complete our short membership form before joining our WhatsApp community.
[Membership registration](https://form.jotform.com/241453653475359)
[Group Coaching ](https://pci.jotform.com/form/241475449120353)
Our WhatsApp group is shared with registered members so we can keep communication relevant and maintain a positive environment for everyone.
About London Women Chess Club
London Women Chess Club is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) focused on making chess more accessible to women and creating a positive pathway into competitive chess.
We collaborate with libraries, chess organisations and the English Chess Federation to build a strong and sustainable women’s chess community in London.
[Instagram!](https://www.instagram.com/londonwomenchessclub) \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/london-women-chess-club/)
Chess@Hammersmith - London
**Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned master, join Our Chess Enthusiast Group for Social Fun and Friendly Matches**
**This is the perfect opportunity to socialise, make new friends, and engage in the intellectually stimulating and entertaining world of chess.**
**Our chess group is a diverse and inclusive community, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and experience levels. We believe that chess is a game that transcends age and gender, uniting people in the pursuit of strategic brilliance and camaraderie. Whether you're a novice looking to learn the ropes or a grandmaster seeking challenging opponents, our group is the ideal place for you.**
**When and Where We Meet**
**We gather every Saturday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at a convenient and accessible location:**
**Venue: 245 Hammersmith Road, London, W6 8PW**
**Our chosen venue is not only a clean and safe space but also secure, ensuring that your chess sessions are enjoyable and worry-free.**
**Additionally, there is an indoor cafe on-site, so you can relax with a refreshing beverage and delicious snacks between matches.**
**What to Expect**
**When you join our chess enthusiast group, you can look forward to a variety of chess-related activities:**
1. **Engage in chess matches with players of varying skill levels, providing a perfect opportunity to improve your game or showcase your expertise.**
2. **Connect with fellow chess enthusiasts who share your passion, fostering new friendships and a sense of community.**
3. **If you're a beginner, our more experienced members are always willing to offer guidance and tips to help you grow as a chess player.**
4. **We occasionally organise chess tournaments and special events, allowing you to challenge yourself and compete for prizes.**
**Reserve Your Space**
**Due to space limitations, we kindly request that you reserve your spot before attending our chess gatherings. This ensures that we can accommodate everyone and maintain a comfortable atmosphere for all participants. To reserve your space or inquire about the group, please reach out to us via email magdyelalfy@gmail.com**
**While we do provide chess sets at our venue, we encourage members to bring their own if they have one. Personalising your chess experience with your preferred set can add a unique touch to your games.**
**Join us at 245 Hammersmith Road, London, W6 8PW, and be a part of a vibrant and engaging chess community. Whether you're in it for the love of the game, the social interactions, or both, our chess enthusiast group offers a fantastic platform to indulge your passion for chess and make new friends along the way. We look forward to welcoming you into our fold and sharing the joy of chess with you.**
**For reservations, Click attend on the meetup App.**
**Come and make your next move with us – both on the chessboard and in your social circle!**
Backgammon at Gest on 3 May, Euston Sq St. Social Dinner n Drinks - 20pc off
Date/Time: Sunday 3 May 2026, 3 – 8pm (and likely a few hours beyond!)
20% off food and drink for our group
First-timers: please see notes below on the Meetup fee, bringing boards, etc ☺️
Dear Backgammon Lovers,
We had a great turnout last time with around 26 backgammoners arriving at Gest.
We’re now delighted to announce yet another gathering at Gest, literally just next to one of Euston Square's tube exits.
Gest has become a favourite spot for our lively and friendly backgammon gatherings, offering us more space and a relaxed atmosphere, with warm and welcoming staff.
Social Backgammon
Whether you’re a seasoned player or completely new, everyone’s welcome. Our Sunday afternoon offers a mix of friendly competition, laughter and the occasional lucky double six. Add alongside this, the food, drinks and easy conversation, and you’ve got the makings of a relaxed afternoon rolling dice into a fun evening.
20% off food and drink
In order for us to be at Gest, we must each order at least one drink, possibly two, and if possible one of their meals - I can highly recommend their chicken burger. This will help us to maintain such a generous deal in a comfortable atmosphere.
Gest has generously offered our group 20% off food and drink for this event.
About Our Backgammon Group
Our group started in June 2015 and has now run more than 400 official meetups plus over 200 informal gatherings. With nearly 2,200 members, we’re the largest backgammon group in the UK, and we're known for our warmth, humour and friendliness. We typically meet fortnightly on Sundays, with around twenty or so regulars along with new players each time.
Everyone is welcome, whatever your level.
Dinner, drinks and playing time
We usually sit down for a relaxed group meal around 6pm, but you’re free to order whenever it suits you. Many people arrive early, stay late, and dip in and out of games between food and drinks.
RSVP
Please RSVP as soon as you can, as it really helps with planning, especially at this popular venue.
Bring your own board
If you have a backgammon board, please bring it. If you don’t, just post a note on the Meetup page or message me and we’ll match you up. It’s always fun to see the variety of boards people bring along.
Meetup fee
£4 per person. This small contribution helps pay Meetup, cover tip, admin, hosting and other organisational costs that keep the group running smoothly.
Etiquette
Let’s keep things friendly and respectful over the board, and please thank the lovely Gest staff for hosting us. If anything crops up during the event, just have a quiet word with me.
Backgammon rules
We play under international backgammon tournament rules, with one or two minor exceptions. Full details are on our Meetup page.
Contact
If you need help finding the venue or have any questions, call or text me on 07956 263451.
Please avoid sending Meetup messages within two hours of start time, as they may not be seen in time.
Looking forward to rolling dice and sharing another brilliant Sunday with you all – and to celebrating the New Year at Gest for the fifth time.
Best wishes,
Chris Sattaur 🤗
🏐 3 Hours Volleyball Session📍 King's Cross 📶 Upper Intermediate
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/46048
**Game Description:**
Only sign up if you are Upper Intermediate/ Advanced Level Player and Knowlegeable of 5:1 Rotations. You will be ask not to join the game if you do not qualify from the criteria stated. Organizer have the right not to refund your money. Its not personal though.
Our goal is to have a good time, enjoy the company of friendly people and play some competitive games.
Remember "Every Serve is a Point"
**Rules**
5:1 Rotations
15 Points
6 Players per Team
Café sketching session ☕✏️
Get ready to bring your sketchbook and art supplies for a chilled café sketching session!
No matter your skill level lets grab a coffee and unleash our creativity into our sketchbooks. There's no formal guidance, you'll be free to get on with your own drawings/personal art projects while being able to connect with other local artists.
You're welcome to join in on the group conversations or quietly get on with your art studies whatever your preference.
A few basic drawing supplies (pencils, colouring pencils, erasers etc) will be provided but please bring your own sketchbook / tablet / paper / something to draw on!
Hope to see you there
(Also please feel free to join even if RSVPs are full!)
Blood On The Clocktower at The Greene Man
New and Experienced Players Welcome! 🤗
Ever played Werewolf, Mafia or Secret Hitler?
Well this game is like that but on steroids! 😈😇
Ever watched The Traitors and wished you could have a turn? Well now you can!
Suitable for complete beginners, experienced veterans and everyone in between, we Play **'Blood on the Clocktower'** a game where you never know who you can trust...
A great way to meet new people in a fun interactive way, at a bar serving food and drinks
Continue reading for a general description of the game:
Blood on the Clocktower is a bluffing game enjoyed by 5 to 20 players on opposing teams of Good and Evil, overseen by an experienced Storyteller.
During a 'day' phase players socialize openly and whisper privately to trade knowledge or spread lies, culminating in a player's execution if a majority suspects them of being Evil.
At 'night' time, players close their eyes and some are woken one at a time by the Storyteller to gather information, spread mischief, or kill. Use all your powers of deduction and deception to survive this game of murder and mystery.
The game will be fully explained at the event.
However if you'd like to learn more now watch: https://youtu.be/M-aZP47Nm9g?feature=shared
🏐 Volleyball Games 📍 Poplar 📶 Lower Intermediate
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/48274
**Game Description:**
🎮 Warm up and game only setting.
🌟 Positive environment.
**Rules**
\- point to 15
\- max 2 games in a row
\- 3 team of 6 players
\- modified games situation might be applied depending on situation \(5:1\, modified 5:1 or 6:2 etc\.\)
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\*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 implies consent 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.
Chess Events Near You
Connect with your local Chess community
Columbus Chess Club
This is a time where players of all ages, and skill levels can gather and enjoy a nice Sunday full of Chess!
CABS First Friday Boardgaming 5/1
CABS First Friday of the month gaming!!! Door opens at 4pm and will go until the last game is played or the closer for the night needs their sleep.
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CABS Flea Market ! Saturday , May 16th
CABS Flea market - Come early to get the best bargains!!! Stay late to play your new games ...
In-Person Event: The Answers to Depression & Anxiety
This is an in-person meeting. At this meeting you will get answers to depression and anxiety. Find out the source of them and how to get rid of them.
Did you know that unwanted emotions like anxiety, depression, unhappiness, loneliness, hopelessness, anger, fear, or feelings of irritation don’t just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not due to a chemical imbalance in your brain from some nebulous chemical reaction "by chance".
Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you.
The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life.
Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life.
Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there.
This group is created by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation of Central Ohio and Church of Scientology of Central Ohio.
CABS Boardgaming Saturday, May 9th
Thanks for being a part of the CABS Meetup Group! We meet @ the COFFEE UNDERGROUND on Indianola Avenue. We play many different games @ CABS - bring your own or play one of the OVER 2000 in our library. What are your favorite games? What was the last game you played? Hope to see and game with you soon! Check us out on Facebook! Doors open early on Saturday Mornings at 10am and around 4pm on Fridays if you are interested in learning new / simpler games ... or new to the hobby or just want to check us out come in early just after noon and we will show you around before the crowd grows. Stay for a game or two, an hour or two or for the day! Your first visit is free and after that it's $5 a meeting or you can join for the year! It's Your Move
CABS Boardgaming Flea Market Saturday May 16th
***Open for gaming but restricted space for the flea market until 2pm....***
Thanks for being a part of the CABS Meetup Group! We meet @ the COFFEE UNDERGROUND on Indianola Avenue. We play many different games @ CABS - bring your own or play one of the OVER 2222 in our library. What are your favorite games? What was the last game you played? Hope to see and game with you soon! Check us out on Facebook! Doors open early on Saturday Mornings at 10am and around 4pm on Fridays if you are interested in learning new / simpler games ... or new to the hobby or just want to check us out come in early just after noon and we will show you around before the crowd grows. Stay for a game or two, an hour or two or for the day! Your first visit is free and after that it's $5 a meeting or you can join for the year! It's Your Move





















