People and Families of Epilepsy

✨ **Looking for something deeper than swipes and small talk?** Join a room full of open-minded, and genuinely relationship-oriented singles — all ready to connect through laughter, conversation, and meaningful chemistry. ### 💘 What Makes This Night Different Forget the awkward speed dating tables or random bar meetups. This event is built for **connection through play** — a carefully designed night where every activity helps you meet, talk, and spark attraction in a relaxed, natural way. We’ve blended **fun social games** and **flirty trivia challenges** to help you discover real compatibility — not just surface-level attraction. You’ll laugh, team up, share stories, and maybe find that spark that makes your heart race. ❤️ ### 🌍 A Multicultural Experience London is a global city — so is our guest list. We welcome singles from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds, all in their **20s and 30s**, who share one goal: 💬 *building a genuine, lasting connection.* Expect an inclusive and respectful environment, full of inspiring people who value curiosity, kindness, and emotional intelligence. ### 🎲 What to Expect * 🧩 **Interactive games & connection challenges** designed to bring out chemistry * 🧠 **Playful trivia rounds** that reveal personality and spark laughter * 💬 Structured mingling — you’ll get to talk to everyone * 🍸 **Welcome icecreamm included** with your ticket * 🎁 Mini surprises throughout the evening * For recurring attendees, please note that we frequently refresh our game portfolio, so that you will always play something new each time. ### 💎 Why You’ll Love It This isn’t about flirting for attention — it’s about meeting people who are genuinely aligned with what you’re looking for. Our team carefully crafts the environment so you can be yourself — confident, relaxed, and open to real connection. Whether you leave with a new relationship or new friends, you’ll walk away smiling, knowing you’ve spent the night connecting meaningfully. \*1. Please note that we will be taking **photos and videos** throughout the event for promotional purpose. \*2. The ticket is **10 pounds** and it should be paid in the restaurant. \*3. Please add my **WhatsApp: +44 7487 832243** in case you cannot find me. I will put a toy on the table for you to spot me. \*4. People who come in two will have a **20% discount**. \*5. Please order something at the venue to support the venue. \*6. Free tickets will be given out to ladies until gender balance is achieved.

Join us for a heartwarming family gathering where children of all ages, along with their furry dog friends and beloved grandparents, are warmly welcomed with open arms! **Place:** Republic.London Sandpit **Where:** Sandpit Outside East India DLR station, next to Tesco Express **Time:** 3 pm to 5 pm **Cost: £1** (Just pay for the adult, this decreases the chance of no shows) This special event invites parents to come together with their kids to have a fun play time in the sand pit! Let’s gather, unwind, and delight in watching our children play, laugh, and make memories together!

Friday night Brazilian zouk dance class followed by socialising, drinks and practice dance. A fun dance class 7.30-9 pm where you'll meet lots of first-time dancers and get to know everyone before dancing the night away and socialising. There is a discount for the beginner's class! No experience is required, and you don't need to bring a partner, as partners change regularly to enable everyone to get to know each other. Most people come by themselves and make new friends! After the class, the club night goes on till midnight with DJs and a bar. The venue is hired out exclusively for the people who come for dance classes and practice. The cost is usually £15 but if you're on the guestlist for meetup it's only £10 for the whole evening. Make sure your name is on the guest list!

**Join us for a visit to The Fleming Museum - home of Penicillin !** (PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU READ THE ACCESS INFORMATION - STAIRS ONLY AND ARRIVAL / TIMING INFO) St Mary's Hospital is home to the Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum. Fleming discovered the antibiotic penicillin at St Mary's Hospital in 1928, a breakthrough that revolutionised medicine and earned him a Nobel Prize. Visitors to the free museum can see Fleming's laboratory, restored to its 1928 condition, and explore the story of Fleming and the discovery and development of penicillin through displays and video. **MEET DETAILS:** **2:00pm - Meet at Museum.** 2.15pm - Enter Together for our guided Tour by the curator. Please note, the front door has to be manually opened by the host/ curator at the museum - so if you are late and our tour has started - you may not be let in ! ( I won't be answering my phone / the door to you, so I can enjoy the talk too!) **Address:** St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London W2 1NY (Can be found on google maps ( - corner of Norfolk Mews/ Praed Street) Unsure of tour length atm - 4 rooms and a Video **Later: PUB SOCIAL (Optional/ tbc)** Venue tbc within whatsapp group for attendees only. (Heads up- when I get confirmation from the curator re tour length - we might not be able to host a 'formal' LoMAZ pub gathering - just for practical host personal reasons! will confirm asap) **TICKETS:** No tickets needed at the venue - this is a free tour organised only for LoMAZ members. I’d really like to get at least 10 of us there, as the curator is opening especially for us, **[GETTING THERE](https://museumofthemind.org.uk/visit):** **Tube**. Paddington (District, circle, Hammersmith and City, Bakerloo, Elizabeth Line , Edgware Road (District, circle, Hammersmith and City), Lancaster Gate **Train**. GWR/ Heathrow Express to Paddington **Bus** \- Lots \! See Google [Maps](https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Alexander+Fleming+Museum/@51.5150902,-0.1806199,15.5z/data=!3m1!5s0x48761ab2fd10778b:0xcb1d2d23d66b3708!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x48761ab2f0c6f23f:0x32c0c1d97c2e7cb3!2sSt+Mary's+Hospital!8m2!3d51.5175558!4d-0.1742676!16zL20vMDQ5ejlk!3m5!1s0x48761ab3046cb1b9:0x68b8f2d37d222a32!8m2!3d51.5171108!4d-0.1731131!16s%2Fg%2F11h1ttqsh?hl=en&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTEyMy4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) **ACCESS INFORMATION** 4 flights of stairs - with **NO LIFT**. The curator has stressed this every time I’ve been in touch! **EVENT WHATSAPP GROUP:** **If you are on the 'Going' list only,** please join the event WhatsApp group to help you find the group on the day. **The link will be shared in the Event Comments below the week before the event** *Joining this WhatsApp group will make your phone number visible to other members in the group.* **IMPORTANT NOTE:** * LoMAZ events are run by volunteers. We have an attendee limit to help the host manage the event. We prefer a smaller, friendlier group. * Once all the spaces are taken, Meetup adds you to the Waitlist. If someone drops out, waitlisted attendees are automatically moved to the 'Going' list by Meetup in order of priority. * **If you can no longer attend, please change your RSVP to 'Not Going' as soon as possible.** Then someone on the waitlist can take your place. **We remove members from the LoMAZ Meetup group who:** * **RSVP as ‘Going' but then do not show up three times in a row.** * **RSVP as ‘Going' but then change their RSVP to 'No' five times in a row.** * **Are on the Waitlist or who have not RSVPd, but turn up anyway.** **Thank you! — The LoMAZ Admin Team** [📸 ](https://www.instagram.com/londonmuseumsatoz/)**[Follow LoMAZ on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/londonmuseumsatoz/)** Image credit:

Join me for relaxing Art Workshops at London parks and pubs! THIS WEEK; We'll gather at the back of the pub, near the beer garden windows, between 3.45 & 4pm, & then pick a table to set up at \~ latecomers, look for art stuff on the table 🎨 ( nearest tube to pub; Holborn ) 👣😊🍻 Explore your creativity no matter what your skill \~ we'll take inspiration from our surroundings, each other, I'll provide tips, advice, and a few arty magazines and more, from my own collection 😊 Just £5 suggested donation, or whatever you can afford ; I provide all the Art materials, just bring your imagination 😊 \~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Details \~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Each week, the workshops will be at different locations, a park in warm weather, a pub in cold/rainy weather 😊 Generally they'll be in the late afternoon into the evening, occasionally from around lunch time 😊 See you soon 😊

Join us for a weekly session of friendly and focussed writing time. Every Friday from 6pm. You'll find us inside Waterloo station: The Victory is on Balcony level, above main concourse. (Go to far north east end). There will be a sign at our table. ...... - We shut up for 1 hour of scheduled writing time - 6.30 to 7.30. Then time to chat or carry on at your preference. This is for writing of any description or experience level. Somewhere to get on with your own work, and connect with new people. Most importantly to not feel isolated in your pursuits, however big or small. If you're looking to further your writing interests; for a comfortable social space; ...or just need somewhere to sit and focus before you go home on a Friday - you're welcome to stop by. Please RSVP to give us an idea of who is coming / how many. ........ **6:00pm - 6:30pm** - Find our table and grab a seat. Plus any food or drink. - We'll take 5-10 minutes to say who we all are, and welcome anyone new. - (No need to say what you're working on, but feel welcome to). **6.30pm - 7.30pm** - No talking. One hour. - You can leave the table at any point. - Anyone arriving late feel free to find a seat, we'll give you a silent wave. You won't get glared at! **7.30pm** Once 'Shut Up' time is over: - You are welcome to head off straight away, no pressure to stick around. - You are welcome to stay to chat with other members, as late as you wish. - Or you are welcome to just keep writing - if you're in the zone, no need to stop just because others have. The time is for you, to get the most benefit. . **FACILITIES / ACCESS** The venue has step free access, via elevator and escalator, from main station concourse. Toilets are at far rear. Including private accessible toilet. **FOOD** The pub is also a restaurant. Food served all evening / including vegan options. You're welcome to eat whilst writing. **WI-FI** There is working Wi-Fi, if you need it - just sign in with your email. **DOG-FRIENDLY** Dogs are also welcome. . If you have additional queries about access, or other requirements, just message us via Meetup or contact The Victory directly. . **A note about the format** We don’t host readings and feedback. (But we can signpost to events that do). Whether you're writing for a professional goal, academic project, private thoughts and wellbeing, or purely casual enjoyment, (or still deciding!) - don't worry we won't be asking each other to share details. You can just arrive, make yourself comfortable with anything you need, and get on with whatever you decide. No-one will be reading your work or judging if you've met targets. We don't set group goals and deadlines: we're just here to help each other with our own - where needed. Or to switch off and talk about something else completely, if you need that instead! This is a social event and aimed at bringing new people together, not just a co-working space. **Respect** Please also note our Code of Conduct: [www.shutupwrite.com/code-of-conduct](https://www.shutupwrite.com/code-of-conduct) ...and be aware this is an informal event open to adults of all ages and backgrounds. We expect everyone who attends will treat each other with appropriate respect and awareness, and feel able to interact comfortably. Any concerns don't hesitate to raise them with us. For a full view of events, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://www.shutupwrite.com).

Experience the love and purpose found in Jesus come join us at 4pm at the Vale Gospel Hall.

Connection has never been so important and we would like to invite you to come and partner dance with us every Saturday at Forró Family Forró (pronounced for-hor) is a passionate social partner dance from Brazil. Easy and fun to learn. We welcome complete beginners and experienced dancers. No need to bring a partner as we swap a lot during the class. Don't be shy, come and try something new and meet some great people :-) Timetable: 7pm to 8pm - Forró dance class (£10) 8pm to midnight - Forró social party! (£8 - £15 depending on event) SPECIAL DEAL FOR **FIRST TIME** MEET UPERS: \- Beginners Class from 7pm to 8pm \- Party from 8pm to midnight\! \- Brazilian Caipirinha cocktail\! **AND ALL FOR JUST £10!!!!** (worth £30 if bought separately) To get the deal, just purchase your **single class ticket** for £10 + booking fee, using [the link to our events](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/forrofamily?) and use the access code '**MeetUp**' (case sensitive). No need to bring a partner, just comfortable shoes and a positive attitude and you will love it! For more info, [visit our website](www.forrofamily.co.uk) or call Andy on 07799 144767 or email info@forrofamily.co.uk We also have an [instagram account](www.instagram.com/forrofamily) We are looking forward to meeting you on the dance floor!

The 1937 *Country Walks* describes Ivinghoe Beacon as a "bare but shapely northern spur of the Chilterns, and much of the wooded hill-country to the south and east of the Ivinghoe ridge is National Trust property, where one may roam at will on the open greensward and in rough beechwoods." From its summit, almost 800ft high, stretch views across the Chilterns, the Quainton Hills and the Dunstable Downs. Ivinghoe village inspired Walter Scott to name his knight *Ivanhoe.* An ancient windmill sits in a field. The King's Head, a hospitable 15th-C inn retains its oak beams and broad fireplaces. In the church the roof is of grandeur, and look out for the distorted faces on pews, the work of medieval craftsmen. So greet 2026 with chivalry: *Off we go, to Ivinghoe!* Outward Travel: Take the train departing 9.54 AM from London Euston to TRING. An off peak day return is £14.70 with Groupsave or Network card. Beforehand from 9.30 AM the organizer will be easy to spot near the ticket office in the station wearing yellow to act as a focal point for people arranging group tickets. Walk start: 10.35 AM from Tring rail station. Bring a packed lunch. Village/pub stop for drinks. Circular walk. As always in the winter months a torch is advisable just in case. *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/ *What to bring* * Plenty of water, 1-2 litres recommended * Enough snacks and packed lunch to keep you energized along the walk * Extra snacks and an extra packed lunch just in case * Rainproof (ideally waterproof) clothing, sturdy shoes/boots you don't mind getting muddy Feel free to ask any questions in the comments section! IMPORTANT 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/ TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATION, INSURANCE 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.

**This month’s book: The Old Man and the Sea ** For information on the meetup location, please join the WhatsApp group! 🗺️ Interested in reading and discussing more literature that explores thought-provoking themes? Keen to try out more classics, books that have philosophical themes, or books that explore the human condition or question the meaning of life, the universe and everything (no, this is not a Hitchhiker’s Guide fanclub)? 🌍 Our book club aims to get together like-minded autistic individuals **from the original Adults on the Spectrum group** to do just that! Please note that you must be a member of the original group to join this group! 💫 Each time a new book is chosen, it will be advertised on the main group. This is so that existing members of the book club can either join or choose not to join, and gives the opportunity for others to join who might be interested! A maximum of 10 people per book club meeting can join. 🤓 Meetups will be held centrally in a quiet location such as a cafe that can accomodate the group’s size. 📍 **Please only select attending if you have read the book (or will haveve finishedhed It by the event date). **☝🏼 If you are interested in joining this month’s book club, please RSVP if you’re already in the WhatsApp group or message me on WhatsApp so I can add you! 📬

This is an invitation for dancers of any style & novices alike, to expand your personal expression within your own dance. Make the music bounce into the 3D, get supernatural, & ride the groove. Express yourself by developing your Dance Toolkit to include illusions, gesture, glides, popping techniques, pelvic & torso rotations, accents, and more. Where rhythm, waving, beats, and isolations meet. Load up on funk, flavor, and spice. Your teacher: BIO- Fayzah is a life long dancer, having trained in classical dance from an early age. She later had a full professional dance career out of New York City, where she danced in several Dance Companies, and toured worldwide as an invited solo artist. Fayzahs love for different types of music led her to discover the dance styles that sprung from these musical genres, including various world music, funk styles, african, and latin, to name some. Being of mixed race and ethnicity, and having grown up in three different continents speaking multiple languages, informed her global perspective, as well as coming from a family with a strong artistic lineage. Fayzah's genre bending dance classes are brought to you after many dedicated years of learning several dance styles in their pure forms, before mixing. Traveling to, and living in the countries of origin where these dance styles came from, has brought her additional understanding and appreciation. Aside from dance, she is an accredited Self Development & Wellness educator. At times this combines with dance, and other times presented as separate educational content. She loves guiding her class participants in bringing out their own unique expression.

At Unity of Columbus, our Youth and Family Ministry nurtures the spiritual growth of children and families through love, joy, and practical spiritual teachings. Each Sunday, children explore timeless spiritual principles through stories, creative activities, music, and group sharing in a safe and welcoming environment. Our program encourages children to discover their own inner light, express kindness, and develop a personal connection with God. Together, we celebrate diversity, cultivate understanding, and inspire each child to live with purpose and compassion. Parents and families are invited to join in this uplifting journey of learning, laughter, and spiritual connection.

Wouldn’t it be nice to find a way to overcome your feelings of anger so that you not only control them, but you no longer have the urge to lose your temper in the first place? And how about being able to shake off resentments, persistent annoyance, or even feelings of vengeance? We’d like to invite you to an event on how to overcome anger and resentment. We will show you why people have trouble controlling their temper and where resentment comes from. Flaring anger can ruin a meeting, a relationship, an opportunity, or just about any aspect of life. Worst of all, outbursts towards our family can create hurt that lingers throughout a lifetime. You want to have a civil conversation, and you’ve vowed that you wouldn’t lose your temper, but a few minutes later, the anger flares up. Maybe you’ve realized that being angry doesn’t get you what you want so you internalize it. Or maybe you avoid the knockdown, drag-out fights, but stewing in resentment is exhausting and takes an emotional toll. In this event we show you how to get to the root of your anger so that it stops being an issue to you. You’ll also learn why people harbor resentments and how to move on. Don't continue to struggle, make a difference in your life, and join us for this local event. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to the event. We look forward to seeing you there. This Meetup is sponsored by your local Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center.

We're collaborating with Westerville Queer Collective to gather supplies and pack care packages. Head over to their event page to [register](https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-wroejsfn/events/312453970/) officially. We’ll be assembling care packages with food, warm weather supplies, recreational items like books, and resource guides for local unhoused folks. Packages will then be delivered to HEER2SERVE, local nonprofit that has weekly “serves”, when they go out into local encampment areas and deliver needed items and food. Our care packages will be a part of that. WQC will supply containers and food items for the care packages. So this time we are primarily focusing on gathering donations for keeping warm, including up to 50 of the following items: Clean or new socks, hats, scarves and gloves Handwarmers Sanitizing wipes Lighters You are welcome to contribute items or just come and help pack. Leave a comment if you are bringing donations. We can also accept money donations through WQC.

Volunteer with Westerville Queer Collective and the Neurospicy Meetup to build care packages for local unhoused folks, which will be distributed throughout local camps and neighborhoods via Heer2Serve (501c3). Will you donate any items? If so, comment what will you bring Please make sure clothing items are clean and if you’re donating food, ready to be eaten without a stove or microwave. We expect to assemble around 50-100 packages, so if you’ll purchase items, please consider that amount (ie bulk individually packaged candies etc.). Fun and interesting book or entertainment item donation also welcome! Package assembly will take place on January 17th from 10-12 am. Location TBA but will be in Westerville, Ohio.

Happy New Year, all! I hope it is a great one for all of us. Let's welcome 2026 together! Our next much-awaited **COLUMBUS** meetup is **Tuesday January 20** **from 7-10 pm at ACE OF CUPS**. Meet patients, cultivators, processors, dispensary managers/staff, physicians, home growers, educators, activists, nonprofits, artists, attorneys, business owners, writers, students, and supporters to network, share our knowledge, collaborate, support each other and make new friends! Hope you can join us! Save the date and pass the word. **Please RSVP** so we know who is coming and how many to expect. Find us to say hi and we will introduce you to others. We should be easy to spot. (The happy-looking group wearing cool nametags! See photos from our past events.) Sign in, grab a name tag, start your own bar/food tab, meet old friends and make new ones! Everyone is welcome. SEE YOU THERE!

This is an all inclusive event to inform, support and help bring special needs families and the community together. Come and enjoy family and sensory friendly: games, activities, snacks, free stuff and more! Meets the 2nd Saturday of each month. Located at Village Chapel - 30 Circleville Avenue, Ashville, OH 43103.