Ancient Rome

Following our critically acclaimed productions of OTHELLO, MACBETH and TWELFTH NIGHT the Acting gymnasium's Saturday workshop returns to Theatre Deli on Saturday 28th March with a new imagining of Shakepeare's CORIOLANUS. Plenty of superb roles available!! WE WILL PERFORM THE SHOW FROM 6TH-11TH JULY AT NETWORK THEATRE WATERLOO. Set in a post-apocalyptic landscape, Coriolanus, a fierce and proud Roman general, earns fame after defeating Rome’s enemies, especially at Corioli. Despite his military success, he despises the common people and refuses to flatter them for political gain. Urged to seek public office, his arrogance alienates citizens, leading to his banishment. In anger, he allies with his former enemy Aufidius and marches against Rome. As destruction looms, his mother, Volumnia, pleads with him to spare the city. Moved by her words, he relents, choosing honor over revenge. His decision saves Rome but seals his fate, as he is killed for betraying his allies in return. [Email:actinggymnasium@gmail.com](mailto:Email%3Aactinggymnasium@gmail.com) \- if you'd like to get involved\.

**SOLD OUT!** **Join us at the Roman Amphitheatre in London’s Guildhall Yard on Saturday 20th June for ‘London’s Roman Amphitheatre Tour: discovery, function and form’.** **Archaeologist Dr Andrew Lane will guide us on an extended tour of one of the most important buildings in Roman London.** **Find out about the discovery of the amphitheatre, what remains of the structure and what really happened in London’s oldest sporting venue.** **Read more about the tour here:** [London’s Roman Amphitheatre tour](https://www.thecityofldn.com/event/london-roman-amphitheatre-guided-tour/) After the tour, we’ll visit **Guildhall Art Gallery** for their free exhibition **‘Underground (and Surface)’ by Jock McFadyen with Jem Finer.** **Step into the sensory world of London’s Tube in Guildhall Art Gallery's immersive exhibition by Jock McFadyen RA and Jem Finer of The Pogues.** **Read more about the exhibition here:** [Underground (and surface) ](and%20surface) **MEET DETAILS for Saturday 20th June:** **FROM 1:15pm: MEET AT COTTI COFFEE BANK - CHEAPSIDE ST (optional)** Address: 72 Cheapside, London EC2V 6EN **2pm: TOUR STARTS AT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE** Address: Guildhall Yard, London EC2V 5AE **3pm: ENTER GUILDHALL ART GALLERY** Address: Guildhall Yard, London EC2V 5AE **4:30pm-Late: PUB SOCIAL at YE OLDE WATLING (optional)** We'll head to a local pub for a social chit chat over drinks. Address: 29 Watling St, Greater, London EC4M 9BR **TICKETS:** **You will need to purchase your own ticket for the tour.** **Please book** [HERE](https://guildhall-art-gallery.myshopify.com/products/tour-of-londons-roman-amphitheatre) and choose Saturday 20th June at 2pm. Ticket: £7.50 You will need to book a FREE ticket for the exhibition at the Guildhall Art Gallery as well. Please book [HERE](https://guildhall-art-gallery.myshopify.com/products/general-admission-underground-and-surface) and choose Saturday 20th June at 3pm. **GETTING THERE:** [Plan your visit](https://www.guildhall.cityoflondon.gov.uk/find-us) **EVENT WHATSAPP GROUP:** Please join the event WhatsApp group to help you find the group on the day. The link will be posted in the Event Comments 48 hours before the event, for those on the confirmed going list. *NB* *Joining this WhatsApp group will make your phone number visible to other members in the group.* **PLEASE READ:** LoMAZ events are run by volunteers. This event has an attendee limit as we prefer a smaller, friendlier group. If you RSVP but can no longer attend, please change your RSVP as soon as possible, **otherwise you will be marked as a 'no show'.** We remove members from the group who: * repeatedly sign up for events then 'no show'. * repeatedly change their RSVP to 'No'. * are on the event waitlist or have not RSVPd but turn up anyway. Please see the [About Us section](https://www.meetup.com/london-museums-a-z-for-30s-40s/) for more information about the group and how it works. **Thank you for your interest in the group & being part of LoMAZ.** 📸 Follow LoMAZ on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/londonmuseumsatoz/) Image credit: "2025-01-31 Roman Amphitheatre London - 04" by Amanda Slater is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this licence, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/?ref=openverse.

Following our critically acclaimed productions of OTHELLO, MACBETH and TWELFTH NIGHT the Acting gymnasium's Saturday workshop returns to Theatre Deli on Saturday 28th March with a new imagining of Shakepeare's CORIOLANUS. Plenty of superb roles available!! WE WILL PERFORM THE SHOW FROM 6TH-11TH JULY AT NETWORK THEATRE WATERLOO. Set in a post-apocalyptic landscape, Coriolanus, a fierce and proud Roman general, earns fame after defeating Rome’s enemies, especially at Corioli. Despite his military success, he despises the common people and refuses to flatter them for political gain. Urged to seek public office, his arrogance alienates citizens, leading to his banishment. In anger, he allies with his former enemy Aufidius and marches against Rome. As destruction looms, his mother, Volumnia, pleads with him to spare the city. Moved by her words, he relents, choosing honor over revenge. His decision saves Rome but seals his fate, as he is killed for betraying his allies in return. [[Email:actinggymnasium@gmail.com](http://Email:actinggymnasium@gmail.com/)]

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**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/oxy6ie6k/slow-dating-27-44-and-party-in-soho-zebrano-complimentary-glass-of-prosecco-happy-hour-karaoke-access-and-djs](https://www.fatsoma.com/e/oxy6ie6k/slow-dating-27-44-and-party-in-soho-zebrano-complimentary-glass-of-prosecco-happy-hour-karaoke-access-and-djs) Age range: 27-44 ( as a general guide) Join us for a fun and relaxed night of a slow dating and socialising in Soho! 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 speed dating we stay for socialising and partying! 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 speed dating there is nothing to worry about , we will be there to welcome you, put you at ease and explain you the process. Happy Hour till 8pm! Karaoke access after 11pm Complimentary Glass of Prosecco served after the speed dating in order to get you ready for the party The program of the night is 7:00-7:15 Registration 7:15pm-7:45pm First session of the Slow Dating 7:45pm-8:00pm Break-Socialising 8:00pm-8:45 pm Second session of Slow Dating 8:45pm Speed Dating finishes and Socialising starts- Complimentary glass of prosecco is served Dress code is smart/ elegant/ Smart Casual (smart dark jeans are fine but ripped jeans, sportswear, trainers/sportshoes and hats are not allowed). Zebrano Soho is a vibrant cocktail bar, restaurant, and nightclub in the beating heart of London’s most iconic entertainment district. Zebrano is more than just a venue – it’s a celebration of fun, flavour, and feel-good vibes. It offers amazing cocktails , great cuisine, multiple rooms and an outdoor rooftop terrace At Zebrano, we serve up delicious food, killer cocktails, and the best tunes in town – all in a space designed to make great nights unforgettable. Come for the vibe. Stay for the party. Leave with a story. For security reasons every guest must carry photographic ID with them (Driver’s License, European ID or Passport) independently of the age. Tickets are valid for entry till 11pm 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

Discover three powerful oracle decks with creator Letao Wang —exploring celestial deities, legendary figures, heroes, villains, and the stories that shape our inner worlds. ***Legends, Heroes, and Villains Oracle* bridges the gap between good and evil, past and present, offering profound guidance and timeless historical lessons against a backdrop of astrology to help you navigate life’s complexities.** Unveil the hidden spiritual and historical insights of some of the world’s most iconic figures! This stunningly crafted 36-card deck, accompanied by a comprehensive 152-page guidebook, brings to life the diverse stories of influential figures from ancient times to the modern era. Explore the lives of legends like Augustus Caesar and Eva Perón, heroes such as Nelson Mandela and Joan of Arc, and even villains like Fritz Haber and Joseph Stalin. Each card offers a unique perspective, blending their life experiences with astrological insights to guide you on your journey. Far more than a history lesson, this oracle deck is a powerful tool for spiritual growth and personal development. With every reading, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation of history—not just as a record of events, but as a wellspring of spiritual wisdom that transcends time. **The Oracle of the Mythic Heroes is an intuitive oracle deck with 40 cards and a 256-page guidebook that combines the ancient wisdom of the mortal heroes and heroines of Greek and Roman mythology with modern astrology and archetypes to guide you through your spiritual practice.** In a modern set of 40 illustrated oracle cards, 36 mortal heroes and heroines and 4 sacred creatures derived from Greek and Roman mythology come alive to share their wisdom. Instead of the more familiar gods and goddesses like Athena, Zeus, and Poseidon, you’ll find stories about humans like the beautiful Helen of Troy, the inventor Daedelus, and the musician Orpheus. Each hero connects to a zodiac sign, imbuing the myth with further archetypal and astrological meanings. Following each myth in the guidebook are real-life examples from the author’s spiritual counselling sessions and an exploration of the card’s teaching, helping you to interpret and apply the heroes’ historical lessons to your own life. Supplemental information such as the astrological planet, decan, and crystal are also included to give you more insight into each hero’s divine message. The beauty of this deck is how it moves beyond the worship of deities and offers a more humanistic approach to interpreting the guidance of the ancient realm. Take this as an invitation to expand your divination practice with Oracle of the Mythic Heroes and strengthen your connection to your inner hero or heroine. **The Oracle of the Celestial Deities 20-card deck and 152-page guidebook is an intuitive and inspirational oracular system that combines the ancient wisdom of the gods and goddesses of Greek and Roman mythology with modern astrology and archetypes to provide you daily cosmic guidance**. Journey beyond the spiritual wisdom of our earthly realm with the Oracle of the Celestial Deities, a deck of twenty cards depicting mythical deities derived from astrology, astronomy, and ancient Greek and Roman mythology. Designed in an art nouveau style, this oracle deck helps connect us with our higher selves and assists us in understanding the important lessons of life that are echoed in the ancient myths of old. This deck is unique in that it focuses on the astrological archetypes of planets, asteroids, and more, named for Greek and Roman gods and goddesses and a handful of creatures. From Venus, the goddess of love, and Saturn, the god of time, to Ceres, the goddess of harvests, and Vulcan, the god of the forge, readers of this oracle deck will learn and appreciate much from the gods’ choices and lives. Interpretations of the cards in the guidebook include a generalized reading as well as career and love readings for more specified questions. Oracle of the Celestial Deities is sure to appeal to fans of mythology retellings such as Madeline Miller’s The Song of Achilles and Rick Riodan’s Percy Jackson series.

THE TRIP IS NOW FULL, IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND, ADD YOURSELF TO THE WAITING LIST AND I WILL CONTACT YOU IF A PLACE BECOMES AVAILABLE. Come along on Saturday 20th June for a coach trip visiting two places along the Solent in Hampshire! **About the trip** The Solent is a strait of water in Hampshire between the mainland and the Isle of Wight. Its a natural harbour that has been used for over 1000 years and has lots of history. It is where Henry VIII's flagship; the Mary Rose sank in 1547 (was raised in 1982), the Mayflower left for the New World in 1620 and where the Titanic left for its maiden voyage in 1912. We will be visiting two places along the Solent: **Southampton Old Town** Southampton Old Town is at the top of the Solent. Southampton is a modern place, so we will only be visiting the old town, which has a medieval wall, a historic Tudor House, several other medieval buildings and a castle. We will be walking through the old town and finish at the Sea City Museum, where we will also stop for lunch. The Sea City Museum, which tells the story of the history of the area and also has a seperate exhibition on the Titanic which left Southampton on its maiden voyage in 1912. We will then pick up the coach and visit the resting place nearby of a person who survived the Titanic sinking and has since been immortalised in history for what they did on board. **Hythe** Hythe is to the west of the Solent and with its waterfront, boasts fantastic views across the Solent and especially of the majestic cruise liners which come into the Port most days. The village centre with a pretty Georgian High Street offers a range of pretty shops and pubs. **Entry** Entry to the Sea City Museum in Southampton Old Town is £9 per person (payable on the day by cash, credit card, Paypal or bank transfer). The museum visit is optional. **Coach seating** * If you wish to reserve a seat on the coach in advance, after you pay please look at the seating plan in the photos [here](https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/35995026/534355361/) and then email me - [general@cultureseekers.org](http://general@cultureseekers.org), with the seat number/s you wish to reserve. Its first come first served. * The seat you sit on when you board the coach is yours for the day. If you wish to change seats on the coach during the day, you will need to get permission from the individual who is seated there. **Cost** Cost is £27 per person for Full Members and £33 per person for everyone else. After you RSVP: You will need to make payment (its not automatic), so either: \- send a bank transfer: TSB Bank plc\, sort code: 77\-66\-65\, account no: 00030809\, Account name: Cultureseekers \- Pay via credit card at \([https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QDOWSSXO](https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QDOWSSXO)) \- go to PayPal \- [https://www.paypal.com/uk/](https://www.paypal.com/uk/), then click on 'Pay & Get Paid‘, then click on 'Send Money’, put in the email address: [general@cultureseekers.org](mailto:general@cultureseekers.org) in the 'Send Money' box, then 'Next' and then enter the amount to pay. Click 'Next', then 'Goods & Services', then 'For Friends & Family', then 'Continue' Once you RSVP and then pay, I will confirm your place. You have 3 days to make a payment, if no payment is received within 3 days, your place will be offered to the first person on the waiting list. **Become a Full Member** To become a Full Member (£14 a year) either: \- Pay cash at an event \- Pay via Bank Transfer \(email me – general@cultureseekers\.org for details\) \- Pay via credit card on the day or in advance \([https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QLAX8AUI](https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QLAX8AUI)) \- go to PayPal \- [https://www.paypal.com/uk/](https://www.paypal.com/uk/), then click on 'Pay & Get Paid‘, then click on 'Send Money’, put in the email address: [general@cultureseekers.org](mailto:general@cultureseekers.org) in the 'Send Money' box, then 'Next' and then enter the amount to pay. Click 'Next', then 'Goods & Services', then 'For Friends & Family', then 'Continue' Benefits of becoming a Full Member [here...](https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/531979527/) **Food & drink** Its up to you whether you wish to bring your own food and drink or purchase items whilst we are there. If you can't see us on Tothill Street, please text. Please note, we only wait for 10 minutes after the advertised meeting time, so please be early or on time. The coach has to leave at a specific time. Look out for the red and blue 'London Cultureseekers' group sign. Hope to see you there! Robert 07905 901 834 (prefer text) or email: [general@cultureseekers.org](mailto:general@cultureseekers.org) ***On the day, if you can’t make the visit, just change your RSVP to No or text me to say you can’t make it. Please don’t post any messages in the comments that you can’t make it, as this generates spam for everyone else.*** ***Please make sure you are aware of the group rules here before RSVPing - [https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/523578875/Group_Rules/](https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/523578875/Group_Rules/)***

Come along on Sunday 21st June for lunch before the guided walk. **About the event** Once a month at lunchtime before the guided walks, we will be having lunch in a local cafe or pub in the area the walk is in. It's a chance to chat and get to know people in the group in a quiet relaxed setting. Each month's place will be in a different part of London and different cafes or pubs. The lunches are open to all, whether you come on the walk or not. Lookout for the 'London Cultureseekers' group signs on the tables when you get to the pub. Its a Wetherspoons pub. Hope to see you there! Robert 07905 901 834 (prefer text) or email: [general@cultureseekers.org](general@cultureseekers.org) ***On the day, if you can’t make the visit, just change your RSVP to No or text me to say you can’t make it. Please don’t post any messages in the comments that you can’t make it, as this generates spam for everyone else.*** ***Please make sure you are aware of the group rules here before RSVPing - [https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/523578875/Group_Rules/](https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/523578875/Group_Rules/)***

**Join us at the Herstorical Tours ‘Southwark Hysteries: Solstice Special’ theatrical walking tour on Sunday 21st June!** The somewhat raunchy “time-travelling” tour guide Lydia, who is a “real” Roman woman, will show us around Southwark’s streets, introducing us to the famous historical women, goddesses and sordid past of one of London’s most intriguing districts. This theatrical walking tour around Southwark and Bankside is around 2 hours long. If you liked “Horrible Histories” as a kid, you’ll love this tour! **Read more here:** [Southwark Hysteries walk description ](https://www.herstoricaltours.co.uk/event-details/southwark-hysteries-solstice-special-2026-06-21-16-00?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio) **MEET DETAILS:** **FROM 3:15pm: MEET AT STARBUCKS LONDON BRIDGE (optional)** Address: 54 Tooley St, London SE1 9SP **3:45pm: HEAD OVER TO START OF WALK** **4PM: WALK STARTS at the top of the steps at Southwark Cathedral,** exact address in email sent to attendees by Herstorical Tours. **Please note the walk will start promptly at 4pm and it’s being led by an external tour guide.** **6:15PM-Late: PUB SOCIAL (optional)** We'll head to a local pub for a social chit chat over drinks. Address: Location organised by Herstorical Tours **TICKETS:** **You will need to purchase your own ticket for this event on Sunday 21st June.** **Please** [book here](https://www.herstoricaltours.co.uk/event-details/southwark-hysteries-solstice-special-2026-06-21-16-00) and choose the 4pm slot. Ticket: £23.06 Concessions ticket: £19.99 ✨No tickets available on the day - you must pre-book using the link above! ✨ **GETTING THERE:** **TUBE/TRAIN: London Bridge** **BUSES: 47, 343, 381** **EVENT WHATSAPP GROUP:** Please join the event WhatsApp group to help you find the group on the day. The link will be posted in the Event Comments around 48 hours before the event, for those on the confirmed going list. *NB* *Joining this WhatsApp group will make your phone number visible to other members in the group.* **PLEASE READ:** LoMAZ events are run by volunteers. This event has an attendee limit as we prefer a smaller, friendlier group. If you RSVP but can no longer attend, please change your RSVP as soon as possible, **otherwise you will be marked as a 'no show'.** We remove members from the group who: * repeatedly sign up for events then 'no show'. * repeatedly change their RSVP to 'No'. * are on the event waitlist or have not RSVPd but turn up anyway. Please see the [About Us section](https://www.meetup.com/london-museums-a-z-for-30s-40s/) for more information about the group and how it works. **Thank you for your interest in the group & being part of LoMAZ.** 📸 Follow LoMAZ on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/londonmuseumsatoz/) Image credit: "Here Comes The Sun" by ljcybergal is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0. To view a copy of this licence, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/?ref=openverse.

(pictured: the south elevation of the British Museum: the sculptures in the pediment represent 'the progress of civilisation') If, after they start on London’s streets this September, you book an autonomous ‘Zoox, and say, 'Holborn', the chances are you'll be taken to the tube station, at Kingsway. On this walk we're going to learn about robotic taxis, buses, and delivery vehicles, where they’re operating, and how they could change the public realm, in Holborn, the first local area to expand outside the City of London, now densely populated with pedestrians, lorries and bikes. In the 1900’s, Holborn was the smallest of the Metropolitan Boroughs, but had a population density of 30K people per km2, twice that of the current most densely populated borough, Tower Hamlets. Plus, as we walk the 2 km, clear across the diminutive borough, from Farringdon to Tottenham Court Road, we’ll see how London local administration started, before maps, from areas defined only by posts, based on churches (vestries, parishes and single-purpose district boards) to Metropolitan Boroughs, and today’s London Boroughs, an ongoing process of amalgamation leading to larger units, following a falling population, and sometimes leading to mismatched places. For example, the location of ‘Holborn’, like the constantly-shifting magnetic North Pole, has wandered, as the area it administered grew, now over a mile west from the lower River Fleet, then known as ‘The Holbourn’, where it was first used. After the Metropolitan Borough was created in 1900, its Town Hall, Offices, Post Office, Library and Swimming Pool were even further west, and not even in one of the several Holborn church-based parishes. We’ll meet at Farringdon Station and start at the site of the Holbourn Bridge, a crossing the open ditch that flowed into the Thames 700m to the south. The path of the ancient ‘Holbourn Hill’, which climbed the west side of the valley, is now occupied by the modern ‘Viaduct’. Both arrived at the parish church of ‘St Andrew Holborn’, on this site since the 1200’s, rebuilt by Wren in 1690, his largest, gutted in WW2 and repaired in 1960. For centuries, this local Church of England was the basis of local administration, which mostly consisted of regulating sanitation and hygiene, and the relief of the poor. After Holborn Circus comes the street called ‘Holborn’, broad and still climbing, but only 250m long, bringing us to the old site of the Holborn ‘Bar’, the boundary of the City of London, at Gray’s Inn Road, still marked by 2 City Dragons, and the highest point in the City of London. Then ‘High’ Holborn, sometimes described as ‘sterile’ and ‘a desert’, now lined with unoccupied office buildings, but showing glimpses on both sides of the swathe of lawyers’ precincts, which extend down to the Thames. Our ‘Zoox’ drops us near Kingsway, then it, and we, calmly and safely, use the ‘Pedestrian Scramble’ (aka: ‘all-way’ or a ‘Barnes Dance’) crossing. As we do, we leave the last vestige of the influence of the original parish of St Andrew. From this point we are in Bloomsbury, and yet here is the original Borough Public Library (originally called 'St Giles') , later extended in 1908 to form a Town Hall for the new Metropolitan Borough, and the Oasis Sports Centre, opened as the ‘Bloomsbury Baths and Washhouses in 1852, and rebuilt and reopened in 1902 as the ‘Holborn Baths’. London being a treasure storehouse, there are masterpieces we must see in passing: · the hardly-ever-looked-at north elevation of Sir John Soane’s over-touristed House and Museum · a surprise as it suddenly jumps out in narrow Great Russell Street, the south elevation of Robert Smirke’s 1842-7 British Museum: ‘the Erechtheion recreated’\*. Still amazing that we have, right here in Holborn, an almost exact copy of a temple from the Acropolis. · St George, Bloomsbury Way, (1716-31), ‘ the most grandiose of London’s 18th Century church fronts’\*\*, and Hawksmoor’s last building, has a hidden-away tower which was originally the entrance. · a ‘masterpiece’, but of planning policy: the Roof Garden of the Post Building, from which we may see all of Holborn\*\*\* · Central St Giles, by Renzo Piano, which surrounds an achingly minimal central space, whose purity seems to be a psychic remembrance of unspeakably awful, impenetrable ‘rookery’(=slum), which occupied the site until deliberately eliminated by new road schemes in the 1840’s. · now edging, by ageing, into masterpiece status, Richard Seifert’s Centre Point, said to have been designed by one of his associates. The walk will end at the world’s very first ‘Pizza Express’ at 10 Dean Street W1D 3RW. \* Amazon’s autonomous taxi brand. Launch date as currently expected. The taxi could also be an Uber ‘Wayve’, or an Alphabet ‘Waymo’. \*\*Summerson, ‘Georgian London’ & Pevsner, ‘The Buildings of England’, 1952-2002 \*\*\*please bring photo ID for free admission to the Roof Garden by

**Fitzrovia – “the best place to live in London”** This social walk, led by volunteer Robert Hall, is presented by Central London Humanists for everybody who is seeking a more assured path in life. Humanists believe we have just one life to be lived rationally and well, with compassion for others. This event is a guided walk of +/- 2 hours pointing out places of interest. We will be walking 3.5 Km / 2.15 miles. Find out why The Sunday Times named Fitzrovia the best place to live in London. Certainly many famous people have lived there given the plethora of Blue Plaques. There will be a few offbeat fascinating facts about possibly the grandest building we pass – The British Museum; but there is competition for the grandest building in Russell Square. There will also be “a great architectural feature” – but not all agree. We’ll meet several “trailblazing women who empowered women in male-dominated trades”. You’ll also find out why, despite being an atheist, your walk leader attends a church most Sundays. **Date:** Saturday 20th June 2026 **Time:** 2 pm with a prompt departure at 2.15 pm **Place:** Meet adjacent to exit from Tottenham Court Road underground station on south side of New Oxford Street. Exit 3 from the station. It is strongly suggested you find us using: [https://what3words.com/movie.stem.bunk](https://what3words.com/movie.stem.bunk) or the What3Words app. The nearest toilets are at various cafes or pubs in the surrounding area. **Finishes:** About 4.15 pm at The Jack Horner, 234-236 Tottenham Court Road W1T 7QN. The pub is convenient for Goodge Street or Tottenham Court Road underground stations. The walk is led by Robert – 07981963681. He can be contacted for further information but please note he won’t be able to respond to messages or calls after the walk has started. **The formal bit:** These walks are not suitable for dogs, sorry. CLH events are 18+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you have signed up but find you can't attend, please change your RSVP on Meetup (it’s very easy to do) as soon as possible so that a more accurate number of attenders can be estimated. You are responsible for your own actions and safety; there is no liability on the walk leader or CLH for anything that may happen on the walk. You must be able to keep up with the walk leader at 4 Km/h (2.5 mph) for 5 Km (3 miles). It is participants' responsibility to safely cross roads. Where appropriate, pedestrian controlled lights will be used and obeyed unless it is obvious that the whole group can cross safely. When the group stops at a point of interest, please be mindful not to block pavements so members of the public can pass by safely. Don’t forget this is the UK and it may rain at any time! The walk will go ahead whatever the weather unless conditions are dangerous so please bring clothing for all seasons. **A donation of £3 to Central London Humanists would be appreciated.** The majority of Central London Humanists events are free, but we welcome a £3 contribution per head. This helps towards the running and organising of events, as well as various admin expenses. If you can't attend and would still like to contribute, or would prefer to pay online, please **[click here](https://square.link/u/M2B7tJT4)**[.](https://square.link/u/M2B7tJT4) Anyone who is interested in Humanism and Central London Humanists may wish to consider becoming a member: * If you wish to register as a full member of CLH (no membership fee) please register on our website: [https://centrallondonhumanists.org.uk/signup](https://centrallondonhumanists.org.uk/signup) * If you wish to join Humanists UK and support its work to promote humanism in British life, please go to: [Humanists UK – Think for yourself, act for everyone](https://humanists.uk/) We encourage dialogue, debate, and sharing of information, but ask people to keep their comments cordial. Any individual's views expressed (most definitely including the walk leader!) do not necessarily reflect the views of the group at large.

In June, we celebrate the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. Historically the beginning of agricultural harvest season, humans across the world have been celebrating this day for millenia. This year the Museum of the Home are running week-long folklore exhibition What the Folk? with a variety of events and we will be joining them for their Solstice Late! We will meet beforehand in nearby St Mary's Secret Garden (check comments on the day for exact location within the park) for a picnic and to soak up the midsummer rays, so bring whatever food and drink you like (plus sunscreen!) and we'll mosey over to the museum for the event at 5pm! (This is a free event, so we ask that you please keep RSVPs updated to ensure that as many people as possible who want to come are able to. Cancellations with less than three days’ notice may be removed from the group to prevent wasted spaces in future. Many thanks for your understanding!)

You are warmly invited to join us for our Summer Solstice Gathering - MEDICINA: Dancing with Trees + Conscious Connection + Ecstatic Dance & Cacao! **✨ MEDICINA: A Summer Solstice Portal ✨** Open Air Ecstatic Dance Gathering *"And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair" - Kahlil Gibran* Join us for a magical Summer Solstice celebration of movement, music, ritual, cacao, breath, connection and community. **📍 Central London Park** (full location given 24 hours before the event begins) **🗓️ Saturday, June 20th** \- 11:45am\-8:30pm Come for the whole day, or drop into individual sessions. **All are welcome.** No experience needed. **More info & booking:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1990374855773?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1990374855773?aff=oddtdtcreator) **🌞 MEDICINA: A Summer Solstice Portal** The Summer Solstice is the sacred turning of the wheel… the moment when the light reaches its peak, the Earth pulses with life, and something ancient within us is invited to awaken. **MEDICINA** is a full-day alchemical journey of dance, breath, meditation and embodied celebration… a space to ground, release, open, activate and remember the medicine of our own body, heart and spirit. Through bioenergetics, chi gong, conscious connection, cacao, ecstatic dance, medicine music and a nourishing fruit social, we gather to honour the Sun, the Earth, and the wild aliveness within. **🌿 SCHEDULE** **🌍 11:45am–1:45pm** **DANCING WITH TREES:** Bioenergetics, Chi-gong & Ecotherapy A transformational Nature-Connection workshop blending Bioenergetics, Chi Gong & Eco-Therapy Our video: https://youtu.be/kmshJsWxb9U?si=8pJ7KQMfm6SQaiJn **🧘 2:30pm–4:30pm** **CONSCIOUS CONNECTIONS: Boundaries, Platonic Healing Touch & the MUSH** A heart-opening session of relational practices, conscious connection and ritual space to deepen presence, trust and authentic expression. **✨ 6:00pm–8:30pm** **MEDICINA: Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony** An open-air Summer Solstice ecstatic dance journey with cacao ceremony, Global Bass, Folktronica, Shamanic Soundscapes, Medicine Music and community celebration. **🍉 8:30pm onwards** **Fruit Social** Ground, nourish, connect and integrate with fresh fruit and community vibes after the dance. **🜂 🜄 🜁 🜃 THE MEDICINA JOURNEY** **🜂 Ground** into the Body **🜄 Release** through the Earth **🜁 Activate** Imagination **🜃 Reclaim** yourself through wild, embodied, free-form movement and sound **🍓 Integrate** it all with a nourishing fruit social This is more than another dance event. It’s our Summer Solstice portal. A ritual of light. A celebration of life. A remembering of the medicine within. **✨ THE EVENING EXPERIENCE** Our all-day Summer Solstice event culminates in an open-air Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony featuring: 🌿 Ceremonial-grade cacao 🎧 Deep ecstatic dance journey 🌍 Global Bass/ Folktronica/Shamanic Soundscapes/Medicine Music 🍉 Fruit social & community connection Come dance on the Earth, beneath the Summer sky, and celebrate the longest day of the year in movement, music, ritual and joy. **PLEASE NOTE:** All sessions are weather permitting. In case of the rain forecast being 45% or more, we will cancel the dance at least 4h prior to the start, email all attendees and issue a full refund.

Join us for an epic 23-mile circular walk from the historic market village of Pewsey, as we celebrate the summer solstice by exploring some of Britain's most remarkable prehistoric landscapes and the highest point in Wiltshire. This strenuous but rewarding route takes us through the heart of the North Wessex Downs, linking together an extraordinary collection of Neolithic monuments, ancient trackways and sweeping chalk downland. Along the way we'll visit the world-famous stone circles of Avebury, pass the enigmatic mound of Silbury Hill, and explore the impressive ceremonial landscape surrounding West Kennet Long Barrow and The Sanctuary. The route also follows sections of the ancient Ridgeway, a track used for thousands of years, offering stunning views across the Vale of Pewsey and the rolling chalk hills of Wiltshire. A highlight of the day is the ascent of Milk Hill, which at 294 metres (965 feet) is the highest point in Wiltshire. From the summit, weather permitting, we'll enjoy panoramic views stretching across the Marlborough Downs, Salisbury Plain and beyond. Another memorable feature of the walk is the magnificent Alton Barnes White Horse, one of Wiltshire's most striking chalk hill figures. Carved into the hillside beneath Milk Hill, the gleaming white horse provides a dramatic reminder of the area's long connection with the chalk landscape and offers one of the most iconic views in the county. Expect a varied mix of grassy tracks, chalk paths, ancient byways and open downland, with plenty of opportunities to appreciate the area's rich archaeological heritage and outstanding natural beauty. The pace will be steady with regular regrouping stops, but participants should be comfortable walking long distances over undulating terrain. Distance: 23 miles (37 km)Ascent: Approximately 2,000 ft (610 m)Grade: strenuous Start/Finish: PewseyHighlights: Avebury, Silbury Hill, West Kennet Long Barrow, The Sanctuary, the Ridgeway, Alton Barnes White Horse, Milk Hill summit, and spectacular North Wessex Downs scenery. A full day of big skies, ancient history and some of the finest walking in southern England Please note this is a strenuous walk, we will have to walk at a good pace so please don't join if you are a beginner hiker or you don't have a good level of fitness Please note that we will be getting the first and last trains from London to Pewsey and back so the pace will be brisk. Please don't buy advance tickets for this trip, in case I have to reschedule Outward travel: Get the 08.35 train from London Paddington to Pewsey arrives 09:38. The return is the 20:44 train from Pewsey Walk starts at 09:40 from Pewsey station Walk ends at around 20:00 at Pewsey station Buy a day return to Pewsey. The cost is about £34 with a groupsave ticket Bring a packed lunch we will find a suitable picnic spot. There will be a pub at Avebury where we will stop for lunch *How to join* - The walk is entirely free of charge - You only arrange for your own travel and pub expenses - Understand our terms and conditions below (the "IMPORTANT" part) - Understand how to stay safe outdoors, as you will be responsible for yourself. See our quick safety tips [http://www.meetup.com/Free-Outdoor-Trips-From-London/about](http://www.meetup.com/Free-Outdoor-Trips-From-London/about/) - Please answer the RSVP question; Guests with missing or incorrect answers will be removed from the list *What to brin* - Plenty of water, 1-2 litres recommende - Enough snacks and packed lunch to keep you energized along the wal - Extra snacks and an extra packed lunch just in cas - Rainproof (ideally waterproof) clothing, sturdy shoes/boots you don't mind getting mudd - Spare sock - Walking poles and/or an umbrella :- - Yourself.. - ...and your camera - Cash for train ticke - Cash for pub at the end of the walk Feel free to ask any questions in the comments section IMPORTAN Please bear in mind this is a free of charge, self-guided trip with a hobby group. It is not organized by a business nor any entity with commercial purposes Any trip details, travel advice, route planning, instructions and other content in our group merely represent our shared personal knowledge, research and suggestions as outdoor enthusiasts. As this is no business, there is no "product", "service" or "package" and also no "tour guide", "operator" or "walk leader" Each participant is responsible for their own safety. Even if some of us are very experienced walking outdoors, nobody assumes responsibility for any kind of injury, damage or loss that may happen Despite this, we take extreme precautions and all trips we plan are very safe, fun, highly educational and popular. Our experienced members volunteer their time and effort to shape a pleasant and quality adventure for everyone :- By participating you acknowledge and agree with this disclaimer Here are our tips on staying safe during outdoor trips [http://www.meetup.com/Free-Outdoor-Trips-From-London/about](http://www.meetup.com/Free-Outdoor-Trips-From-London/about/) TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATION, INSURANC Although we provide detailed suggestions, each participant is expected to arrange their own travel - this gives everyone the freedom and choice. Anyone interested in travel or outdoor insurance should also arrange this on their own. As mentioned above we always take extreme precautions, but some people may still feel safer if covered As most of our trips are confirmed or postponed very close to the event date - heavily depending on the weather forecasts - we advise not to buy this until the last minute. People getting tickets from the same station are encouraged to meet early on the day to benefit from discounts such as GroupSave Any questions, feel free to ask below or send a private message

### **June Necromancer’s Awakening \| Free Undead Mini Event** Step into the grave this June with Necromancer’s Awakening at The Arcane Foundry. Join us for a paint and sip experience where you’ll receive a free undead miniature and explore the dark forces of necromancy in Warhammer Fantasy and The Old World. Whether you’re new to the hobby or a seasoned painter, this event invites you to raise something from the dead and make it your own. Learn techniques for painting bone, decay, ghostly effects, and weathered armor while diving into the lore and battlefield role of undead factions. From shambling skeletons to cursed revenants, you’ll bring a lifeless model to unholy existence. All supplies are provided, space is limited, and the dead are waiting to rise.

**Pagans on the Patio! Summer/Fall Series** A casual gathering the first Thursday of each month. Time to relax, meet new people, and reconnect with old friends. There is no charge for the event itself and all are welcome but there are a few guidelines: 1. **You are expected to purchase food and/or drink to compensate the Cantina and our server.** 2. **No soliciting. Do not bring samples of your wares or brochures of your services.** 3. **Please respect the spiritual and political views of others that are present. No disruption of the peace.** In case of inclement weather, we will find seating indoors. I hope to see you there. Blessed be! \~ Cynthia ❤️---

Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.

Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you were quoted in *Truth in Comedy*, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**! The idea behind improvised comedy is to create entire scenes from scratch. A suggestion is taken from the audience and laughter is built on the spot. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway, Make Some Noise,* or *Wild 'n Out*; it can also be done in a longer way, to tell a complicated story, like *TJ & Dave*. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and FREE!) weekly comedy event, brings the games for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Afterward, many members will hang out in *Gresso's* itself and get to know each other. Not only is this a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, your public speaking, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and build relationships that will last a lifetime, and you do that while laughing your butt off! Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "*Yes, And*" that you'll have a blast!

Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia

**Welcome to the Women’s Columbus Bogleheads® Sub-Group** This sub-group is for **women who want to learn and discuss finances in a safe, supportive space**. For those interested in moving towards financial independence and retirement by learning investment basics, choosing your 401(k) investments, minimizing taxes, and more. We’re a local chapter of **Bogleheads®**, following a long-term, practical investment philosophy: [Investment Philosophy](https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy): https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy [Bogleheads Forum](https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php): https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php No question is too small, and no experience is too simple. Share, ask, and learn — at your own pace, without judgment, in a group of like-minded women. Let’s build confidence and knowledge **together**!

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Grandview Grind](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063534163841)!