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As part of their annual open day, the Marx Memorial Library will be opening it's doors to free May Day feature tours; visit the room where Lenin worked in exile 1902-1903 and have a peek at their displays including the International Brigade British Battalion banner. Whilst the event will start from 11 we will be there from 1 for a tour of the exhibits following the key note speeches. Accessibility: MML's Grade-II listed, 18th century building currently has no lift and has various other issues with accessibility, including no step-free toilets. For accessibility queries, please email (info@marx-memorial-library.org.uk) or call 020 7253 1485.

Have you ever wanted to be immersed within either the city or nature in the form of a walk and socialise at the same time but for Charity? If so, this may be the right walk for you. Welcome to the first CHARITY WALK event where you have the opportunity to not only explore the scenic routes I may create but also partake in this for charity. 

With this particular walk, it is in association with ‘The Cinnamon Trust’ charity organisation that specialises in aiding the terminally ill & elderly as well as their pets by offering their support and ensuring both parties don’t feel the sorrow from departing from one another. The walk is a long one where it starts from Greenwich and finishes at Battersea. At the same time, we’ll be passing through certain points of interests and many other beautiful parks. If you want to find out more about ‘The Cinnamon Trust’ and/or if you want to donate to help an elder person, terminally ill person and pet, feel free to check it out at https://cinnamon.org.uk/about-the-trust/ 

Starting point: Greenwich
Ending point: Battersea
Walking length: 8 miles at most
Duration: 3 hours +
Required clothing: Smart casual, comfortable shoes and a jacket in case it gets cold
Departure: 20 minutes after the meeting time. 

WHAT - Charity walk
WHERE - Greenwich to Battersea
WHEN - 2pm - 8pm
MEETING POINT - Near the Cuttysark Ship
NEAREST STATION - Cuttysark for maritime Greenwich station REQUIREMENTS - Just your good behaviour is all and whatever is listed above for the walk. Maybe bring your ID if we do an aftermath. PRECAUTIONS - This is quite a long walk so do be sure if you want to partake in the walk.

 Disclaimers: Please be on your best behaviour and respect one another. This group doesn’t tolerate any misbehaviour and misconduct. Should such a thing take place, you will be removed. If you ask a question that either already has the answer to it or doesn’t relate to the event at all, I won’t respond. Whenever an event takes place, I will cut off contact 30 minutes after the event commences. If you message even 1 minute after the cut off time, I won’t be available as I’m conducting the event. There will be photography and videography by myself so if you are photo conscious and/or do not want to be in the video, do kindly inform me and I’ll try my utmost best to not involve you in the picture. Let’s all be responsible but please be aware you come at your own risk. Do be mindful of your possessions, belongings and most importantly, your safety. The ‘London society of explorers’ accept no risk of liability at this event.

**Viendrez-vous assister à notre réunion Toastmasters?** Nous nous rencontrons "en mode Hybride" au coeur de Londres et tout le temps "en distanciel". Eh oui, que vous soyez basé.e au Royaume-Uni, au Maroc, aux Etats-Unis ou encore en France pour ne citer que quelques lieux, vous pouvez rejoindre notre cohorte internationale de francophiles et francophones "en ligne" via ZOOM :) 👀 REJOIGNEZ-NOUS !! Au programme de la soirée, vous aurez : * **des discours préparés** de 5 à 7 min délivrés par les membres de notre club Experience French Toastmasters, * **des évaluations,** * **des discours improvisés** de 1 à 2 min sur un sujet dévoilé le soir même, * **du feedback pour tout le monde :)** émanant des participants et également du grammairien, du gardien du temps et de l'évaluateur général. *(Note: It is all about **speaking and practising**, communication and leadership. We learn by speaking in front of an audience, taking on roles, getting feedback, and improving. We do recommend our club to people who are already fluent in French and in English.* *We LEARN by SPEAKING in FRONT of PEOPLE, TAKING ON ROLES, GETTING FEEDBACK, and IMPROVING.* Vous pouvez assister à quelques unes de nos réunions en tant qu'invité, avant de vous engager... C'est gratuit ! Ensuite, quand vous nous rejoignez **en tant que Membre**, vous suivez le programme éducatif Pathways de Toastmasters International. Venez prendre une part active dans le déroulement de nos réunions et le club. Venez vous amuser avec nous ! **Rejoignez le Club :)** **Nos frais d'adhésion sont extrêmement abordables.** C'est clairement une occasion à ne pas manquer ! Au plaisir de vous accueillir au club, A très bientôt :)

## **May Supper Club The Hidden Cost of Being Impressive 🕯️ \| ADHD London** A small number of seats are released on Meetup. Most places are filled through private invitations. This listing offers limited access. *** ADHD Supper Club is a hosted dinner experience for thoughtful, curious people drawn to depth, neurodiversity, and real conversation. Created for those who feel out of place in typical social spaces — but highly perceptive within them. *** ## May Theme **The Hidden Cost of Being Impressive** Before you arrive, take a moment with this: **Where in your life are you performing well… but living badly?** *** ## Your Ticket Includes ✨ A seat at a curated table ✨ Direct access to Anna for a guided, thought-provoking conversation ✨ Carefully selected guests ✨ A hosted, intentional experience *** 📍 Location shared after booking 🍽️ Food and drinks ordered separately at the venue *** **ADHD Supper Club** Where neurodiverse minds meet, eat, and connect.

Most details are now in the event photo. This is the annual Petts Wood May fair. Expect music near the daylight inn, stalls of street food and general ‘merch ‘ (new slang word!) , a parade and the crowning of the May queen. Let's meet at Costa to watch the parade and then take it from there.

Join us at **Hito Coffee**, a specialty coffee space inside Big Belly Bar & Comedy Club, for a relaxed and social **Spanish–English Language Exchange** ☕ Whether you’re learning, fluent, or just curious, this is a space to meet new people, practice both languages, and enjoy real conversations in a welcoming atmosphere. We’ll keep things easy and natural—switching between Spanish and English throughout the session so everyone gets a chance to speak and connect. 💸 **Entry** **£5 (includes one drink ☕)** 👉 **To secure your spot, please complete payment here:** https://square.link/u/C12OCpT8 **Your booking is only confirmed once payment is completed.** Limited spaces available — unpaid RSVPs may be released. ### 🌍 **What to expect** * Friendly, social environment * Meet locals & internationals * Practice Spanish & English naturally * Great coffee + good energy ### 📍 **Location** Hito Coffee Inside Big Belly Bar & Comedy Club South Bank, London ### ☕ **Why Hito** We’re more than coffee—we’re about connection, community, and conversation. This is not a class, it’s a shared experience.

**​Founders Running Club (FRC)** brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. ​9:15 Bag drop at the Regent's Bar and Kitchen, Regent's Park: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MmZdAVM8yXT9euKc7 ​9:30 Warm Up starts at the Inner Circle & York Bridge, South Gate: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/qw45ehLmDQY7maMD6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/qw45ehLmDQY7maMD6) 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 27 cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats)** **Stay updated:** **Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/)** **Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/)** **LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/)** **Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC)** **Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)**

“وهذا القلب الذي يطلب فجأة ما لا ينال ، غريب هذا القلب غريب” “And this heart that suddenly desires what it cannot attain ,strange, this heart, strange” In one line, Radwa managed to depict the puzzling feeling when you unexpectedly long for something you know you cannot have. Especially when this desire arises without warning! Join us in May for a deep dive into this fascinating novel by Radwa Ashour . This meeting will be a special one as it is the 1st birthday of our book club 😍🥳🎉 English pdf :https://amzn.eu/d/0dKpNW5F English hard copy :https://www.waterstones.com/book/granada/radwa-ashour/kay-heikkinen/9781649033765 Arabic hard copy :https://amzn.eu/d/0eYXO1ae Arabic Pdf : https://archive.org/details/20200221_20200221_1629/mode/1up

## Details Curious about public speaking or want to improve your communication skills? Networking events make you feel anxious? Join a Cass Toastmasters club meeting at Bayes Business School at 18.15, ready to start for 18.30 sharp each second and fourth Monday of the month. Through interactive sessions guests will have the opportunity to observe and learn more about Toastmasters educational methods and how its members practice to improve communication and learning public speaking in a supportive and friendly environment. And if they feel comfortable test their skills with a small practice exercise! Guests are welcomed! If you want to attend or have any questions, feel free to contact us at [bayestoastmasters@gmail.com.](http://bayestoastmasters@gmail.com./) We hope to see you there!

**Fundamentally by Nussaibah Younis** ***Shortlisted for Women's Prize 2025*** *"By normal, you mean like you? A slag with a saviour complex?'* Nadia is an academic who's been disowned by her puritanical mother and dumped by her lover, Rosy. She decides to make a getaway, accepting a UN job in Iraq. Tasked with rehabilitating ISIS women, Nadia becomes mired in the opaque world of international aid, surrounded by bumbling colleagues. Sara is a precocious and sweary East Londoner who joined ISIS at just 15. Nadia is struck by how similar they are: both feisty and opinionated, from a Muslim background, with a shared love of Dairy Milk and rude pick-up lines. A powerful friendship forms between the two women, until a secret confession from Sara threatens everything Nadia has been working for. \*\*\* Chapters & Conversations is a space for fiction lovers to connect over great stories and lively chats! Whether you’re into literary fiction, contemporary novels, or fantasy worlds, we’re here to explore it all together. We’re hoping to meet fellow bookworms who enjoy getting lost in a good story and are open to sharing thoughts, laughs, and recommendations. At each event, we’ll dive into a chosen book, chat about characters, themes, and twists - above all, it’s about community, curiosity, and a shared love of reading! Stasia and Yana:)

**Grade 🥾🥾🥾 Level 3/5** —— **📖SUMMARY:** 24km \(15mi\) \| Ascent: 116m \| Max Elevation 42m 🚆**Train:** Return ticket **London Waterloo** **⇆** **Shalford (Surrey)** 💡For the journey back to London, we will use the **same** ticket but from **West Byfleet**) ⛳️ **Meeting Point:** **2 Options** **1-** London Waterloo station Ticket Office \| **08:45** (Train is at **09:07**) **2-** Shalford \(Surrey\) outside train station \| **10:00** *⚠️*This is a **Point-to-Point (not circular)** Hike **🏁** **Hike** **start:** **Shalford** \(Surrey\) train station \| **10:10** **🔚** **Hike** **finish:** **West Byflee**t \| approx\. **17:00** —— 🚊 **TRAIN TICKET INFORMATION:** I would recommend you get **🎟️Sunday Out Return** ticket London Waterloo ⇆ Shalford (Surrey) with a *Network Railcard* is £12.05 (instead of £18.10). * **➡️ Outbound:** London Waterloo **09:07** **→ 10:01** Shalford \(Surrey\) \| with 1 change 🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏾‍♀️ 5 min at Guildford * **⬅️ Inbound:** West Byfleet **Any Off Peak Return* (same ticket) *→** London (Travel is allowed via any permitted route) 💡If you’d like to join other hikers using a **Network Railcard,** please arrive earlier so we can organise small groups. Note that each card can cover up to 4 people. ℹ️Visit **[National Rail](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/)** for details —— **📕ABOUT:** **A calm, steady walk with plenty of time to breathe, chat and take it all in 🌿. No one gets left behind and no one’s in a hurry 😇** \- You will meander through open meadows and quiet country lanes before joining the peaceful towpaths of the **River Wey Navigation**. - Along the way, the route passes **historic locks**, narrowboats gently bobbing on the water, and the soothing sounds of cascading weirs. \- One of the standout moments of the journey is the sight of **Newark Priory**, a haunting twelfth century ruin set against wide, open fields. It is a vivid reminder of the area's medieval heritage. \- With abundant wildlife and ever changing riverside views\, this trail offers a perfect balance of natural beauty and historical intrigue\. —— **🌟HIGHLIGHTS:** * **Bowers Lock and Historic Oak:** As you approach Bowers Lock, look out for a 300-year-old oak tree, a silent witness to centuries of river history. Informational boards nearby provide context about the area's significance * **Newark Priory Ruins:** Between Papercourt and Walsham Locks, catch glimpses of the evocative ruins of Newark Priory across the fields. Though on private land and not directly accessible, the view is a poignant reminder of the region's rich past. * **Walsham Lock and Pyrford Place:** Crossing the bridge at Walsham Lock, you'll notice an unusual building on the opposite bank, part of Pyrford Place. This structure is reputed to have been used by Elizabeth I and John Donne * **Pyrford Lock and The Anchor Pub:** A popular spot for walkers. —— 💷 **COST: Free** This hike is completely free to join but participants need to purchase their own transport tickets. —— **🎒WHAT TO BRING:** * 1-2L Water * Packed lunch and snacks * Comfortable walking/hiking shoes * Weather-appropriate clothing (layers, waterproofs, hat, sunscreen) * Optional: trekking poles, camera —— *✅***WHO CAN JOIN:** • ‍‍ Our hikes are open to adults aged 21 and over. • For safety reasons, we’re not able to include children. • We love animals, but pets (including dogs) can’t join our hikes. —— **🚨RSVP & ATTENDANCE**: RSVP only if you plan to attend. Please cancel as early as possible if you can no longer make it so others can join. A no-show means you RSVPed but did not attend or cancelled just before or after the start time. Repeated no-shows or late cancellations without a valid reason may lead to removal. Reliable regulars who end up on a waitlist may message the host for priority consideration. —— **☯️STAYING TOGETHER:** A dedicated back marker is not always present, so please keep others in sight and avoid moving too far ahead or falling too far behind. Faster walkers should wait at junctions. The hike leader will pause at key points to regroup and reduce the chance of anyone becoming separated from the group. —— ⚠️ **DISCLAIMER:** By joining, you confirm that you have read and accepted the group policy on the About page. You are responsible for your own safety, and neither the host nor the group can be held liable for injury, loss, or damage.

**Our May novel is: *The Quiet Librarian* by Allen Eskens** **This month’s book is set in the 20th century and mixes historical fiction with suspense and thriller elements. It also centers on women’s stories and relationships. The novel is 368 pages in print or 8 hours and 12 minutes on audiobook.** Hana Babic is a quiet, middle-aged librarian in Minnesota who wants nothing more than to be left alone. But when a detective arrives with the news that her best friend has been murdered, Hana knows that something evil has come for her, a dark remnant of the past she and her friend had shared. Thirty years before, Hana was someone else: Nura Divjak, a teenager growing up in the mountains of war-torn Bosnia—until Serbian soldiers arrived to slaughter her entire family before her eyes. The events of that day thrust Nura into the war, leading her to join a band of militia fighters, where she became not only a fierce warrior but a legend—the deadly Night Mora. But a shattering final act forced Nura to flee to the United States with a bounty on her head\*\*.\*\*

Join us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “create a better world” by helping serve those in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: FAITH MISSION – GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. For this event, our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces. PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for BRUNCH from 10:30am to 12:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 10:20am and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. LOCATION: Faith Mission – Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1 (in the back of the building), indicated in the attached map. On-site parking in the adjacent lot and street parking is available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing all of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please try to update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will not be eligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. Our Partner Agency for this event is Lutheran Social Services! A huge THANK YOU to all of YOU for volunteering at this (and any of our previous) CMG Gives Back events! Should be another good/fun/meaningful time together, Dan

We meet at lunch each week and each meeting follows a fairly organized agenda. First all participants pass their business cards around. Then each member and guest is invited to give a one-minute overview of their company and what is a perfect referral for the week. We always have a 10 minute presentation from one of the members about their business in more detail. And finally we pass referrals. You're welcome to visit. Nobody is ever put on the spot. Bring plenty of cards!

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

Join us for a cozy evening of books and conversation. 🗓 Tuesday\, May 12 \| 6:30 p\.m\. Hilliard Branch \| 4500 Hickory Chase Way Schedule 6:00 p.m. – Book sale opens 6:30 p.m. – Author talk 7:15 p.m. – Audience Q&A 7:30 p.m. – Book signing It’s a great chance to pick up a new book, hear an author’s perspective, and share the experience with a community of readers.

Ready for a night of music, laughter, and fun? Join us at Thunderwing Brewery for Music Bingo — a lively twist on classic bingo where songs replace numbers and good vibes are guaranteed! RSVP to secure your spot. Text Renee (614-257-9389). (Headcount needed to make sure staffing can accommodate the group) Arrive early to get a seat - **bring a camping chair for extra seating.** Often the brewery has food trucks or you can bring in your own food. Bonus - You can bring your dog!