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In the second meeting in May, we discuss Isabella Hammad's *Enter Ghost*. Published in 2023, the novel sees a 'woman reeling from a disastrous love affair finds love and hope in Shakespeare and Palestine.' 'The author of the bestselling *The Parisian* delivers a moving, thought-provoking story about family, resistance and reconciliation, as a London actress returns to her native Palestine to visit her sister and joins a production of Hamlet in the West Bank.' -Waterstones https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/183932814-enter-ghost We will hold our meeting at Caravan City (in the Bloomberg Arcade). Please join us for some delicious food as we dive into this intriguing novel. N.B. We will be charging an event fee of £3, non-refundable, to discourage no-shows and contribute to the running costs of the group. Please only sign up if you intend to come along as space is limited to make for an effective discussion!

Every Wednesday at 620 High Street, North Finchley, N12 0NU (Christ Church Hall) from 8pm to 10pm. Doors open at 7:45pm. Lessons are formatted in two sessions. In each session there will be 30 minutes teaching followed by 20 minutes practice. Pay at the door for £15 per lesson. You can also contact us at info@dreamofdance.co.uk to book for a block of 4 lessons at total of £52 Dances are arranged in 4 weeks rotations, with one Ballroom and one Latin dance in each week. Routines learnt will be revised with new challenging figures put in according to progression of skills in different dances. Come join us! Bus: Route 263 stops immediately in front of the church. Bus routes 82, 125, 134, 221 and 460 all stop at North Finchley calling at bus stops on either side of the Tally Ho triangle and at the new North Finchley Bus Station underneath the arts centre. Underground: The nearest Underground station is West Finchley on the Northern Line, which is about 10 minutes walk away. Alternatively travel to East Finchley Northern Line station and take the 263 bus.

Join us in discussing Gloria Don't Speak by Lucy Apps - Longlisted for the 2026 Women's Prize for Fiction. Gloria has a learning disability. She's nineteen, and there's nothing to do except wander the local parks, look for friendship and keep out of trouble - or go round Jack's. Jack needs Gloria's company, but he's unpredictable and angry at the world. After an act of violence, their friendship has to end. Now Gloria's on her own. But when she hears Jack's out of prison, her whole world is turned upside-down. Heart-breaking and beautiful, Gloria Don't Speak is an insightful portrait of a woman dealing with vulnerability, violence - and the desire for connection. Everyone is welcome, regardless of what they thought about the book; we love hearing all kinds of opinions! You can join even if it's fully booked. Hope to see you soon! You can also join our Instagram account here: [https://www.instagram.com/goodbook.bookclub?igsh=djlwMW9wYXg2anFt](https://www.instagram.com/goodbook.bookclub?igsh=djlwMW9wYXg2anFt)

The New Season Of 2026 Spitalfields Tea Dances are Back with a Bang to Celebrate Global Dance Day more Commonly known as International Dance Day . The First one Take Places From 29/04/2026. A free tea dance inside Spitalfields's market with the Covent garden dance orchestra. Come Rain or shine This Outdoor Dance always goes ahead with Great Quality as the Dance is Under Covers in Crispin Place Free dancing, tea and cakes from 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm. Many good dancers, who are friendly and will happily dance with newcomers. [) George Tudor Hart Says about this Dance "There's a nine piece dance orchestra in white tuxedos, an area of the floor sectioned off as a large dance floor and seats for around 120 people. Free tea and cakes are served at around 1.30 pm, The dancers are a mix of locals who many of whom have lived in Spitalfields for yonks, and visitors from other parts of London. The music is good, quicksteps are in abundance, and there's some, but not too much, sequence dancing. When I was there the crowd were friendly, all could dance and were easy and obliging when asked to dance to ask to dance. Several were very good dancers. The area was sheltered and tea and cakes were served efficiently, and with style in China cups, not styrophone. There are clean public loos within in the market. The stalls in the market are interesting and varied, Some good hat shops are there, and Tracey Ermine's shop is around the corner outside the market. This event is held every month on Wednesday afternoons from 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm on the They don't do it in the colder months after September " We do aim to list other events for us to go to. I Make a Suggestion to Make it easier for a meeting point That We meet Between 12.15 -12.30 pm Outside The Alfie Restaurant which used to be called Leon's ,before We Find Suitable Seats at Dance Late Comers can join us at The Dance By looking for The meetup sign we are sometimes near the Tea and Coffee tables, but nowadays we are by the Leon restaurant side opposite The Tea and Coffee Tables near the Band Please Note this is a lunchtime Dance So Please Spread The word and If You Can get time of during your lunch hour and work near by do join us. Below in the link is One of The Jive Songs That is Going to be played to give you a taste of What is to come. [https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify:track:3JBWPoi0BXqOdU5Xt5r334](https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify:track:3JBWPoi0BXqOdU5Xt5r334)

This class offers an opportunity to learn simple and profound techniques to calm the body's stress response and reset the nervous system so that it is more relaxed, balanced and stable. We will work with the tools on our own and if desired, also offer support and consensual, healing touch in pairs. There will also be an opportunity to discover how the subconscious mind impacts the nervous system, our thinking and our behaviour and how we can work with the subconscious mind to live more freely. TRE® is one of the tools we'll explore. It uses simple and safe exercises that enable the body to access and release deep tension, stress and trauma patterns from the body. The exercises safely activate the natural and innate reflex of vibrating/tremoring/shaking in the muscles to release tension and calm the nervous system. When this movement happens in a safe and controlled environment, the body can find its way back into balance. This class is for you if: * you want to feel more connected to your body and less in your head * you are interested in learning a powerful technique that you can use for the rest of your life to manage stress and tension as nature intended * you want to let go of narratives, stories, limiting beliefs and find more freedom to be yourself For more information and to book, please click [here](https://www.outsavvy.com/event/17739/tre-tension-trauma-releasing-exercises-with-andy)

Um das schöne Wetter zu genießen, wir treffen uns spontan nächste Woche im gemütlichen Biergarten des Pubs Queen's Head, nicht weit weg von den U-Bahn Stationen Hammersmith und Kensington Olympia. Deutschprachige jeder Stufe herzlich willkommen. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Please note that you're attending the event at your own risk. The event organiser won't accept any risk or liability at this event.

Spend a evening with a group of wonderful ladies at this new branch of Tigermilk Check out the Sample [menu](https://tigermilkrestaurants.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Menu-Tigermilk-Spit.pdf) • £25 Deposit + £2 Participation & Admin fee per person is required from each participant within 2 days upon RSVP to secure their spot. PayPal link



[https://www.paypal.me/glamlondon](https://www.paypal.me/glamlondon) Please note that Terrace seating is not guaranteed The £25 deposit will go to your final bill when you attend the event.
The £2 participation & admin fee will contribute to the meet up group’s subscription fee and payment admin cost. Deposit & Participation fee are not refundable in any circumstance unless organiser cancels the event. • This event has limited spots, only sign up if you are able to attend . If any changes, please update your RSVP status so other members can take your spot

• We may take photos of the event, but if you are not comfortable being in photos, no pressure :)
We also have another Meet Up group “Lifestyle London” for all ages, cultures and and genders :
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**🪷 Zoom Speed Dating for Harrow Singles from Your Couch** Throughout the event, you'll participate in rapid one-on-one Zoom dates with Harrow locals selected for your age range by quiz results, while everything stays on track thanks to a live host. Prior to the event, there is a brief matching questionnaire to fill in — we use those answers to identify compatible Harrow singles for your rounds, giving the whole evening a better shot at real connection. After all the rounds, we send out mutual matches — with privacy guaranteed for all non-mutual picks — and it is yours to follow up without any rush. **Select your age group to secure your place:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=501.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Harrow&groupurlname=genuine-bonds-formed-over-weekend-brunch&ar=18-32&face_v=4.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=501.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Harrow&groupurlname=genuine-bonds-formed-over-weekend-brunch&ar=30-46&face_v=4.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=501.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Harrow&groupurlname=genuine-bonds-formed-over-weekend-brunch&ar=40-58&face_v=4.0) - **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=501.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Harrow&groupurlname=genuine-bonds-formed-over-weekend-brunch&ar=55+&face_v=4.0) **⚠️ Do not skip this:** Rsvping here does not hold your place in the event, so use the link for your age range, complete sign-up, and submit the personality questionnaire — capacity is intentionally small so get in early, and both are needed — the RSVP alone counts for nothing. --- **Who it is for:** - Singles across Harrow fed up with app fatigue and empty match queues and are ready for something that feels natural. - Singles near Harrow done with the app treadmill that goes in circles and are ready for something genuine instead. - Daters in the Harrow area who are tired of unread messages and dead-end conversations and value real conversation over curated profiles. - First-timers living in Harrow moving on from matches that ghost after two messages and need a better way to meet people. **Here is how the evening goes** 1. **Pick your age group** – by tapping the link for your age group, then take the brief personality quiz, since your spot is held only once this is done. 2. **Join Zoom** – by clicking the Zoom link at the event start time, no app is required since Zoom runs in your browser, and a friendly host manages everything once you are on. 3. **Do the rounds** – timed one-on-one speed dates with Harrow locals in your personality-matched group, while the host runs the clock so you can focus on the conversation, and the people in your rounds were sorted specifically for you. 4. **See your mutual connections** – mutual connections are confirmed and sent after the session, as privacy is guaranteed for all non-mutual selections, and then the rest is yours to decide entirely. ⭐ *"Finally something that is not swiping — real conversations with real people"* – Harrow single --- ✨ Harrow singles worth meeting are in this event — pick your age group and sign up and the evening takes care of itself while places last. The host will see you shortly. 🍀 ✨

If you are you interested on creating your own comic, but need help to put your vision together or do not know were to start then we may have the solution for you. Come talk shop with fellow creators, share experiences, ideas, techniques and tips to help each other grow and have a chance in the industry.

We will be meeting at The Racketeer! We will divide into smaller groups to discuss this month's book. It will be very obvious when you arrive to the pub, where our group is, but please feel free to give me a call if you are struggling to find us. For new members, shoot me a message on meetup and I will send through my phone number!

Check out what we do: [https://youtu.be/HSf4QTQpLQ0](https://youtu.be/HSf4QTQpLQ0) Dance West Coast Swing in Holborn on Thursdays. Learn the partner dance taking Europe by storm. Come and join our already well established class night. Danced to a range of music from contemporary to blues, you can find a class in many of the major cities in Europe or America - so it's a great way to combine dance, travel and socialising. The first class is FREE if you've haven't danced West Coast Swing before. No experience, no partner, no problem! Only one trial night allowed per person. After this it's pay per night. It's best to wear flat shoes, other than that come as you are! Doors open at 7.20pm, come early to register and so you don't miss the start of the class. Beginners class starts 7.30pm sharp! Don't be late otherwise you will miss the fundamentals of the dance. Here is the Facebook event - [https://fb.me/e/3bdhSXHW7](https://fb.me/e/3bdhSXHW7) If you would like to keep up to date with what's going on please like us on fb: [https://www.facebook.com/swingacademyuk](https://www.facebook.com/swingacademyuk) We also have the following classes: Tuesday WCS Covent Garden - [https://fb.me/e/4qvQkkEeM](https://fb.me/e/4qvQkkEeM) \- Please do not attend any classes if you have any flu like symptoms or are generally feeling unwell \- Wash and sanitise your hands regularly \- Although face masks are not mandatory please feel free to wear one throughout the night if you wish \- Please be respectful of other people's choices

**Hostess: Layla** \*This event is a collaboration with other groups and social networks and it will be well attended \*To attend this event you need to buy a ticket from [https://www.fatsoma.com/e/avr6zd42/slow-dating-37-54-in-shoreditch-happy-hour](https://www.fatsoma.com/e/avr6zd42/slow-dating-37-54-in-shoreditch-happy-hour) Age range: 37-54 ( as a general guide) Join us for a fun and relaxed night of a slow dating and socialising in Shoreditch! Αre you finding 4 mins too little time to decide if you wish to meet the other person again or not? Don't worry, come slow dating and have 6-8 minutes dates! Speak with 10-15 people of the opposite sex for 6-8 mins each then select who you like and leave with the contact details of some potential lovers! After the slow dating we stay for socialising so you speak more to the people who you like! The next day you will receive the contact details\* of your mutual matches (people you have selected and they have selected you back) at your e-mail! We don't send you to date in a online platform...We send you to date in real life with confidence!  We run speed and slow dating events for more than a decade now and we are proud to say that they actually work! People that meet in our dating events date after, some make long term relationships, and some move together and we even had some marriages ! If this is your first time attending a slow dating there is nothing to worry about , we will be there to welcome you, put you at ease and explain you the process. Simmons Shoreditch is a quirky cocktail bar, famed for its rogue aesthetic, bringing an off-kilter addition to the streets of the East. Just off Shoreditch High Street. Blaring neons, skull disco balls and waltzer-style booths all add to the charm! The program of the night is 5:30-6:00 Registration 6:00pm-6:45pm First session of the Slow Dating 6:45pm-7:00pm Break-Socialising 7:00pm-7:45 pm Second session of Slow Dating 7:45pm Speed Dating finishes and Socialising starts How to find us: Just come inside and ask for Marianna's Speed Dating / Layla. Any issue on the night feel free to call Layla: 07377544606 For general inquires or difficulties with your ticket booking feel free to e-mail us at benetoupromotions@gmail.com or call Marianna on: 07949526733 \* By participating to the event you agree to have your details that you submitted to us passed to your mutual matches ( people that you will select on the form that will be given to you during the event and they will select you back). \*Our company is registered with ICO. so you contact details are safe with us Please Note: -Tickets need to be bought online and are not available at the door -Dress code: Elegant/Smart/Office Attire/Smart Casual ( Smart jeans are alright but ripped jeans, t-shirts, hoodies, sportwear, sportshoes or trainers are not allowed) -A valid proof of ID (Passport, Driving License, or National ID) is required upon arrival independently of the age for security reasons

[Columbus library link to book](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3351321) Location: The Goat River South 219 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215 Street parking is free on Sundays [Menu](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/686d3ed16745133042482c5f/t/68ff654dbb03b96875430bde/1761568077220/all_brunch-20250311.pdf) Book summary: On a hot day in Bethlehem, a twelve-year-old Palestinian-American girl is yelled at by a group of men outside the Church of the Nativity. She has exposed her legs in a biblical city, an act they deem forbidden, and their judgement will echo on through her adolescence. When our narrator finally admits to her mother that she is queer, her mother's response only intensifies a sense of shame: 'You exist too much,' she tells her daughter. Told in vignettes that flash between the U.S. and the Middle East--from New York to Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine--Zaina Arafat's debut novel traces her protagonist's progress from blushing teen to sought-after DJ and aspiring writer.

Start your week the right way with Manic Mondays. Giving you an enjoyable Bachata lesson with a push of cool moves. The second hour has Beginner/Intermediate Salsa on 1. You must understand basic Salsa skills to participate. 730pm-830pm Bachata Cool Moves 830pm-930pm Salsa On 1 (Beginner/Intermediate) 15 for One Class 20 for Both Free Parking & Plenty of Dance Space. Viva Dance Columbus 2809 Festival Lane Dublin OH 43017

Join us for Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn! Fresh from a brief stay at a psych hospital, reporter Camille Preaker faces a troubling assignment: she must return to her tiny hometown to cover the unsolved murder of a preteen girl and the disappearance of another. For years, Camille has hardly spoken to her neurotic, hypochondriac mother or to the half-sister she barely knows: a beautiful thirteen-year-old with an eerie grip on the town. Now, installed in her old bedroom in her family's Victorian mansion, Camille finds herself identifying with the young victims—a bit too strongly. Dogged by her own demons, she must unravel the psychological puzzle of her own past if she wants to get the story-and survive this homecoming.

Join us as we discuss our June pick: Metal Slinger by Rachel Schneider! Book description: Even though she's not one of them, Brynn has spent her life among the Alaha, training to be a guard and waiting for the chance to attend the annual market hosted by the Kenta–the very same people who exiled her adopted community to a life at sea. Going to the market is a rite of passage eagerly anticipated by all young guards, but Brynn does not anticipate breaking a century-long peace treaty while there. Nor does she plan for the intense encounter with an enemy soldier that now threatens to unwind the fragile coexistence between their people–and everything Brynn once believed about herself to be true. Brynn's loyalty to the Alaha is tested when the truth of her identity is brought to light by this soldier who's taken an oath to bring her back to where she belongs. Narrowly escaping death on the violent high seas, Brynn's connection to the Alaha is further tested when she learns about the world of magic she's been denied. She was once certain of her fate and where she belonged, but the dark, knowing eyes of this stranger have her questioning everything, including her heart. Packed with knife fights and seafaring adventure, METAL SLINGER is the smash-hit start to the romantic fantasy duology, the Fire & Metal series

Big Ohio Book Con "A convention for book lovers all over Ohio (and beyond)! Author panels, signings, bookish vendors, meet & greets, and more!" Featuring more than 100 authors, more than 50 bookish vendors, and plenty of exciting activities throughout the event! Travel with fellow book lovers or meet us at the event. Park for free at the Medina Convention Center, 735 Lafayette Rd., Medina, Ohio 44256, then hop aboard one of the free shuttles whenever you’re ready for your next bookish adventure! The convention spans three neighboring locations, giving you even more to explore and enjoy.

If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php I look forward to seeing you there. Mark Vonder Haar