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🏐 Advanced Volleyball Game📍 Waterloo 📶 Advanced
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/44962
**Game Description:**
Advanced mixed volleyball session, includes initial warm-up drills, followed by games.
**NOTA BENE**
the entrance to the sports hall is via Hatfields
**Rules**
Members and all players are expected to show good sportsmanship, friendly behaviour, and help with the smooth running of the sessions, including timely attendance, setup and tidy up of courts
if you need to cancel get in touch we might be able to offer you another session.
london.volleyball.blue@gmail.com
FREE English lessons happening today at 1.50pm in Central London
Free English lessons in London taught by our trainee teachers!
**[Register Here](https://www.dcteachertraining.com/london-free-english-lessons)**
Location: St Giles London Central, 154 Southampton Row, WC1B 5JX
(Nearest Tube: Russell Square)
Levels available each day:
A1 / Elementary
A2 / Pre-intermediate
B1 / Intermediate
B2 / Upper Intermediate
All lessons 13:50 - 16:00
(Lessons for adults only - 18 years+)
We can't wait to welcome you to the English lessons!
⚽Football Game - 6 aside📍Stratford 📶 Advanced
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/45306
**Game Description:**
Come and play in a top quality competitive 8 aside football game in Stratford 🔥
🚨Important- The pitch can also allow for 5, 6 & 7 aside so don’t worry if there are less numbers, the game is still happening 🔥
**Directions:**
🚶♂️7 min walk from Stratford International DLR station.
📍Pitch 1. Pitch nearest to entrance.
🚗 Paid car parking on site.
**Rules**
\- No aggressive behaviour \- No slide tackles \- Change keeper every 6 minutes \- Please be respectful to all players\.
The Badminton Collective Newham Improvers+ Club Night
DETAILS
The session is Monday 7PM till 9.55PM.
All 4 courts will be available for games.
Players are requested to finish the games by 9.50PM and leave the premises by 9.55PM.
This session was previously for all levels however we have now changed this to a non beginner session.
We pride our sessions that everyone plays with everyone to keep it a friendly and fun session. We also understand that there is a need for being competitive and we welcome that also.
Registration and Payment:
Please click the link below to our new booking system.
https://tbc.shuttlestats.app/sessions
£14 per session.
**Important information**
Notes to be aware of that when warming up please don't use the game shuttle and please return the old shuttle for the new shuttle
Parking is available for free onsite
There is a water fountain so please bring a bottle to fill up
If you have any questions please contact us. Also we love to hear your views, so please drop us a line with your thoughts and suggestions in messages
Photographs / Video
As a club from time to time we post clips, pictures on social media to promote the club. We are also aware that players would like to video themselves to analyse their games. So if you have any concerns over that, please bring it to the host's attention, so that appropriate action can be taken
Disclaimer
The Badminton Collective and Royal Docks Academy are not responsible for any injuries or loss of items
Intermediate session @ Crystal Palace NSC
**Check Updates [6/1/26]**
* For the foreseeable future, the session will now be games only, due to the venue reducing our session to 6 courts only!
* The Collctiv payment link now closes at 10am Mon (unpaid bookings will be withdrawn and need to rebook via AutoPay)
* Strict Adherence to Late Cancellation & Refund/Credit policy
**See instructions for booking inc Payment Links below!**
**\*Intermediate Games** \- this session is suitable for lower Intermediate players and above\!
**HOW TO BOOK**
* **RSVP on Meetup** and follow options below (if not your booking is void even if you have paid)
**HOW TO PAY**
* **Click Link >>> [COLLCTIV*](https://pay.collctiv.com/monday-intermediate-cp-games-only-24506) to Pay until 10am Mon!**
* \*Contributions toward the Collctiv App is optional (untick it to pay £10 only)
* **Book Early to Save Money!** After 10am (AutoPay) payments made via Meetup/PayPal (fees inc)
* **[Click Here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pMsg6dATGes2pM59YuuzQBXabl882VvvXeDby0Y2usc/edit?usp=sharing)** to see full details regarding Collctiv
**SESSION DETAILS**
* 18 players Max, 3 Courts used (out of 6)
* Feather Shuttles Provided. Bring your own racket
* **Time** \- 8\.00pm till 10\.00pm
* **Cost** \- from £10 per person \(book early to avoid a booking fee\)
* Cancellation, No Show & Refund Policy! (see T&C's Below)
1. **Updates & Notifications**
Make sure to have your meetup notifications on, but you may also want to join our below for further updates and specific info
Click here > **[Join the WhatsApp channel for updates/notifications](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LYNr3QXv8Pg48NXSu02UKA)**
**TERMS & CONDITIONS**
* **You must RSVP on MEETUP, and then book & pay as instructed!**
* If you plans change and you cannot attend, update your RSVP immediately!
* **[Click Here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/12WmILk6X9dwgf_W0Cm6kgswKeW4ovHDTN8TBvN4Gq10/edit?usp=sharing)** to view details for Full Details
By RSVPing for this event you confirm you have read and agree to our T&C's
**Dress Code, Well Being, Conduct & Equal Opportunity:**
Please ensure that you wear suitable clothing and footwear for indoor sporting activity. Ensure than your jewellery is also kept to a minimal, and avoid wearing large ear rings, chains or bracelets/bangles.
Your health and safety in important to us, so if needed please seek advice from your doctor before playing any sports.
You are also responsible for warming up/cooling down stretches to reduce the risk of strains/ injuries. Please understand that you play at your own risk as Crossfire Badminton Club will not be held responsible for any injuries incurred.
We welcome players of all backgrounds, and treat everyone equally with respect. This is also expected from our participants. If you fail to do this, you may be asked to leave the session, or even banned from future sessions
We look forward to seeing you at our session soon!
🏐Volleyball Sessions📍Brixton 📶 Mid Intermediate
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/50736
**Game Description:**
Please be aware that our sessions are also on our own mobile app. Therefore, the number of participants you currently see may not reflect the total number of participants. To participate in this session, your first step is to attend one of our coaching sessions and receive approval from one of our experienced coaches. Our game is designed for players who possess a strong understanding of the sport and are eager for a more challenging experience. With fast-paced rallies, strategic plays, and a competitive atmosphere, you'll have the opportunity to refine your technique, enhance your agility, and strengthen your teamwork. This environment provides the perfect platform to elevate your volleyball skills and strive for victory. Join our vibrant community of passionate volleyball enthusiasts and prepare to showcase your talent on the court. Let's come together to play, learn, and excel in this exhilarating intermediate-level volleyball game!
**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. Participation in this session requires prior approval from one of our coaches during our coaching sessions. Kindly be aware that booking this session without a pre-existing invitation may lead to potential denial of entry, with no refund available. Terms & Conditions at: https://www.littlegiantsvc.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy at: https://www.littlegiantsvc.com/privacy-policy Cancellation Policy: Bookings are non-refundable, non-transferable and non-exchangeable. This includes tournaments, volleyball camps, monthly memberships, 1-on-1 and 1 to 6 trainings & team membership fee. Social sessions are exchangeable if we are contacted within 24 hours prior to attendance at a social or coached session to transfer payment to your preferred date(within 30 days of the original booking) Little Giants VC will contact you in the event of postponement or cancellation to work with you.
Chess Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
AUTISM SPECTRUM/ASPERGER'S SYNDROME COFFEEHOUSE CHESS CLUB
Do you love chess?
Would you like to meet like-minded people?
Are you interested in improving your chess skills?
If your answer is yes to any of the above, join us! You're welcome here :)
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♘ AUTISM COFFEEHOUSE CHESS CLUB ♘
Hi! We are the Autism Coffeehouse Chess Club, as run by our manager Georgie. We host coffeehouse chess meetups in South West London, to bring together chess enthusiasts on the autism spectrum and/or with Asperger's syndrome.
Play chess with us on July 11th at 1pm! We will be based at the Local Here Coffeehouse in Fulham.
We are a friendly and relaxed group, eager to play chess with like-minded individuals.
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A TYPICAL CHESS CLUB MEETUP GOES AS FOLLOWS:
5pm: you arrive (with or without a chess board - we provide chess boards, though if you want to bring your own chess board you are welcome to!)
5:05pm: Georgie introduces you to the club members and you get settled in.
5:15pm: Chess games start! Each person has a choice to play or watch. Each game lasts around 30-45 minutes.
6pm: Break for a drink or a snack.
6:10pm: Another round of chess games with discussion at the end!
6:55pm: We finish up!
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If you love chess and you want to meet like-minded individuals, join us!
This chess meetup will be at Local Hero Coffee Shop on 340 Fulham Road from 1pm-3pm.
Hope to see you there!
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Ps. if you are joining us, click 'going'. Message Georgie for any questions.
Join our group to stay updated with new chess meetups!
AUTISM SPECTRUM/ASPERGER'S SYNDROME COFFEEHOUSE CHESS AFTERNOON
Do you love chess?
Would you like to meet like-minded people?
Are you interested in improving your chess skills?
If your answer is yes to any of the above, join us! You're welcome here :)
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♘ AUTISM COFFEEHOUSE CHESS CLUB ♘
Hi! We are the Autism Coffeehouse Chess Club, as run by our manager Georgie. We host coffeehouse chess meetups in South West London, to bring together chess enthusiasts on the autism spectrum and/or with Asperger's syndrome.
Play chess with us on July 7th at 1pm! We will be based at the Local Here Coffeehouse in Fulham.
We are a friendly and relaxed group, eager to play chess with like-minded individuals.
♔ ♕ ♖ ♗ ♘ ♙♔ ♕ ♖ ♗ ♘ ♙♔ ♕ ♖ ♗ ♘ ♙
A TYPICAL CHESS CLUB MEETUP GOES AS FOLLOWS:
5pm: you arrive (with or without a chess board - we provide chess boards, though if you want to bring your own chess board you are welcome to!)
5:05pm: Georgie introduces you to the club members and you get settled in.
5:15pm: Chess games start! Each person has a choice to play or watch. Each game lasts around 30-45 minutes.
6pm: Break for a drink or a snack.
6:10pm: Another round of chess games with discussion at the end!
6:55pm: We finish up!
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If you love chess and you want to meet like-minded individuals, join us!
This chess meetup will be at Local Hero Coffee Shop on 340 Fulham Road from 1pm-3pm.
Hope to see you there!
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Ps. if you are joining us, click 'going'. Message Georgie for any questions.
Join our group to stay updated with new chess meetups!
Friendly Chess in Russell Square
A laid-back lunchtime of friendly chess in the charming surroundings of Russell Square, Bloomsbury (or in The Atrium Cafe of The Imperial Hotel across the road, if it rains). Whether you're new in town and looking to meet new people, craving some social games, or live/work/study nearby, all are welcome.
Chess sets are available to borrow, and there are optional food/drinks from the cafe next to the chess tables. Please don't bring outside food/drinks (other than water), and buy something if you use a cafe table (no need when using the chess tables, which have boards printed on them).
This will be a unhosted event - if you're the first to arrive, please borrow a chess set from the cafe, set it up at one of the chess tables, and wait for others to arrive.
Feel free to write in the event to confirm you're going and encourage others to come along. Most of those attending are from other social media groups, so numbers are usually higher than they appear here.
Have fun! :)
ChessFest + Pub Social
London ChessFest + Pub Social
Join us for a day out at London ChessFest in Trafalgar Square!
ChessFest is the UK’s largest free chess festival, bringing together more than 20,000 chess enthusiasts for a fun, friendly day of chess in the heart of London. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned player, there is something for everyone, with plenty of opportunities to play, learn, watch and meet fellow chess lovers. (ChessFest)
You can expect to:
*Play casual games on the hundreds of chess boards available.
* Challenge titled players and watch grandmaster simultaneous exhibitions.
*Try giant outdoor chess sets.
* Watch entertaining living chess performances and blindfold chess exhibitions.
*Have a go at speed chess and chess puzzles.
* Meet other members of the London chess community in a relaxed, social atmosphere.
We’ll meet at 1:00 pm and spend the afternoon exploring the festival together until around 5:00 pm. Feel free to arrive later or leave earlier if that suits you.
Afterwards, we’ll head to The Clarence, Whitehall for drinks and more chess chat from 5:00 pm onwards.
This event is free to attend—just bring yourself (and your chess enthusiasm)! We look forward to seeing you there.
Weekly Women Social Chess
**LWCC at ChessFest – No Library Session This Sunday**
Dear all,
Please note that **there will be no London Women Chess Club session at the library on Sunday 12th July**, as we will instead be taking part in **ChessFest in Trafalgar Square**.
We are delighted that **London Women Chess Club will have a table at ChessFest**, so do come along and find us there! ChessFest is a wonderful free outdoor chess festival open to all, with lots of exciting activities throughout the day, including simultaneous displays, giant chess, puzzle competitions, performances, free lessons and much more.
**ChessFest**
**Sunday 12th July 2026**
**12:00pm – 7:00pm**
**Trafalgar Square, London**
At the moment, we expect to be based **on the upper level near the Information Tent**, as in previous years, but the **final location of our LWCC table will be confirmed and updated here and on our Instagram later**.
If you are planning to come, do pop by and say hello, bring your friends and family, and help us spread the word about women’s chess in London. We would love to see you there and celebrate chess together in the heart of London.
Warm wishes,
London Women Chess Club
[Instagram!](https://www.instagram.com/londonwomenchessclub) \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/london-women-chess-club/)
🏐 Drills Only - Volleyball 📍 Canary Wharf 📶 Lower Intermediate
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/49804
**Game Description:**
👟 Drills led by experienced players who also join the session.
💪 Intense volleyball skills practice for individuals.
🎮 Drills and game setting.
🌟 Positive co-learning environment for rapid improvement.
🏐 Access to 18 volleyballs.
**Rules**
-Drills only session
-high repetition
-high quality drills
Chess Events Near You
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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 Boardgame Saturday 7/18
Join us for a great day of gaming at CABS!!! Your first visit is FREE!!!
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 Friday 7/10
BACK TO CABS!!! Come to CABS Friday 7/10 & Saturday 7/11 - return to CABS as we come back from Origins and the 4th of July Holiday Break.
Come play the new games added to the library at Origins!!!
Level One Tuesdays (Bachata & Salsa Dance Lessons)
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Salsamante Dance Academy will be at Swerve Every Tuesday Night to share the Rhythm & Energy of Bachata & Salsa.
These are Beginner Level lessons to get you comfortable and understand the two dances. Spread the Good News to all.
Swerve Dance & Fitness Complex
640 Lakeview Plaza Blvd A, Worthington, OH 43085
Bachata 7pm-8pm
Salsa 8pm-9pm
$15 - One Lesson
$20 - Both Lessons
CABS Boardgaming Saturday 7/11
BACK TO CABS!!! Come to CABS Friday 7/10 & Saturday 7/11 - return to CABS as we come back from Origins and the 4th of July Holiday Break.
Come play the new games added to the library at Origins!!!
CABS Saturday Boardgaming 7/25
CABS Saturday Boardgaming 7/25 - your first visit is free. Join us for day of boardgaming !!! We have 2250+ games onsite for playing ...




















