The 80's

Bored after a long xmas break ???? A great walk with Barrie, this time stories from Soho and Fitzrovia From Tin Pan Alley To Fitzrovia SOHO ON THE EDGES === Music, murder & the birth of Bohemia There are many walks around Soho including some of our own but there are areas on the outskirts of the 'unsquare mile' that often get missed. This walk fills those gaps.... From the remarkable music history of Denmark Street, onto Soho square and then Oxford street, and thats just the first half. We then venture north to what some call Noho but is of course much better known as Fitzrovia where bohemian London flourished from the early 1920s. You will also hear rare stories about The Beatles, an unsolved murder, an ancient Indian sect and the oldest music venue in the world. Also learn more about the Rockers than the Mods, where to buy a button and finishing with a gruesome murder. *After the walk come and see the Bond street xmas lights* This walk will take just over two hours and costs £14 cash on the day RSVP in the normal way...NOTE THE I3.00 START any questions or queries Please contact Barrie phone or text 07860 911393

TIMINGS Doors Open: 17:30 Tournament Starts: 19:00 Tournament Finishes: 22:30 Doors Close: 23:00 FORMAT & STRUCTURE Limited: Booster Draft Product: 3 x Avatar: The Last Airbender Play Boosters Structure: Swiss (3 rounds) non-DCI™-sanctioned REL: Regular Venue Capacity: 29 players ENTRANCE FEES Casual Play: Free Booster Draft: £28.00 Trading: Free PRIZES 9pts (3-0-0) - 4 x 'Universes Within' Play Booster 7pts (2-1-0) - 3 x 'Universes Within' Play Booster 6pts (2-0-1) - 2 x 'Universes Within' Play Booster 3pts (1-0-2) - 1 x 'Universes Within' Play Booster 0 pts (0-0-3) - 0 x 'Universes Within' Play Booster

A pre new year's celebration 🎉 Join us for a Girls, gays and theys and Facedown mash up to warm you up for NYE. This is our third facedown and as usual we are meeting for pre drinks around 9pm simmons bar in kings cross. Then we are off to Facedown for a night of emo, pop punk and metal! The club starts at 10pm but we will decide when we move on on the night. It's a very short walk from Simmons to Scala so no taxi or public transport will be required. Tickets for Facedown can be purchased from the Dice events app. Join our WhatsApp group chat for updates and to connect with fellow attendees and members. Looking forward to seeing everyone 🖤 Important note: BRING YOUR ID!!!! Regardless of age, your ID will be required to be scanned on entry. They will refuse entry if you do not have it 😢

We are a group of writers of all kinds of work - novels, short stories, academic work, scripts, poetry, flash fiction, and more. We meet once a week, on Tuesday evenings, predominantly in order to write but also to talk about what we are working on. The standard format of the group is heads-down writing until around 1940, then whatever else anyone wants to do or talk about. Everyone is welcome, regardless of what you are writing. [The Brownswood](https://thebrownswood.co.uk) is a fantastic local pub, located close to Clissold Park/Highbury/Stoke Newington/Finsbury Park. It has a large - and quiet - upstairs area. Please grab something to drink/eat from the bar, and join us upstairs at 1800. [271 Green Lanes, London, N4 2EX](https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/The+Brownswood/@51.5639546,-0.0948438,608m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!3m8!1s0x48761c7893476fc5:0x9ba8e21a1cf2fee9!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d51.5639546!4d-0.0926551!16s%2Fg%2F119x6mkyr?entry=ttu). * Tube: [Manor House](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Manor+House+Station,+Green+Lanes,+London/The+Brownswood,+271+Green+Lanes,+Finsbury+Park,+London+N4+2EX/@51.5675099,-0.099653,1216m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761b89bd91cc59:0x392f2396b4532b!2m2!1d-0.0965018!2d51.5711189!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761c7893476fc5:0x9ba8e21a1cf2fee9!2m2!1d-0.092655!2d51.5639516!3e2?entry=ttu) (Piccadilly line), [Finsbury Park](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Finsbury+Park+Station,+Station+Pl,+Finsbury+Park,+London+N4+2DH/The+Brownswood,+271+Green+Lanes,+Finsbury+Park,+London+N4+2EX/@51.5635898,-0.1044051,1216m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761b9b2b4d19dd:0xc061583facc2ae39!2m2!1d-0.1058553!2d51.5646425!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761c7893476fc5:0x9ba8e21a1cf2fee9!2m2!1d-0.092655!2d51.5639516!3e2?entry=ttu) (Piccadilly and Victoria lines) * Overground: [Canonbury](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Canonbury,+Wallace+Rd,+London+N1+2PG/The+Brownswood,+271+Green+Lanes,+Finsbury+Park,+London+N4+2EX/@51.5563195,-0.1017644,2433m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761c82f2cf823d:0x79587280293ef16!2m2!1d-0.0920922!2d51.5486853!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761c7893476fc5:0x9ba8e21a1cf2fee9!2m2!1d-0.092655!2d51.5639516!3e2?entry=ttu), [Harringay Green Lanes](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Harringay+Green+Lanes,+London/The+Brownswood,+271+Green+Lanes,+Finsbury+Park,+London+N4+2EX/@51.5705266,-0.1058508,2432m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761b8b3971e23f:0xef5cf25ed3f59caa!2m2!1d-0.0979994!2d51.5771902!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761c7893476fc5:0x9ba8e21a1cf2fee9!2m2!1d-0.092655!2d51.5639516!3e2?entry=ttu), [Stoke Newington](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Stoke+Newington+railway+station,+London/The+Brownswood,+271+Green+Lanes,+Finsbury+Park,+London+N4+2EX/@51.5640471,-0.0930668,2432m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761c67a8c80565:0xd116f4b1ef01e4e5!2m2!1d-0.07286!2d51.56523!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761c7893476fc5:0x9ba8e21a1cf2fee9!2m2!1d-0.092655!2d51.5639516!3e2?entry=ttu) * National Rail: [Finsbury Park](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Finsbury+Park+Station,+Station+Pl,+Finsbury+Park,+London+N4+2DH/The+Brownswood,+271+Green+Lanes,+Finsbury+Park,+London+N4+2EX/@51.5635898,-0.1044051,1216m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761b9b2b4d19dd:0xc061583facc2ae39!2m2!1d-0.1058553!2d51.5646425!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761c7893476fc5:0x9ba8e21a1cf2fee9!2m2!1d-0.092655!2d51.5639516!3e2?entry=ttu) * Bus routes: [106](https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/106/), [141](https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/141/), [341](https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/341/?direction=inbound) * On-street cycle racks are located outside the pub. If you've any queries, you can message me through MeetUp - please don't contact the pub directly. I hope to see you soon, Adam.

**London's first multi-sensory aerial relaxation experience with live ambient music, gongs, aromatherapy and aerial hammocks. An Oasis of Calm in our Busy Lives.** # Aerial Relaxation Pods - Sound Journey Gong Bath Meditation in Hammocks ### **ABOUT AERIAL RELAXATION PODS™** London's first **multi-sensory aerial relaxation experience with a short guided meditation, live ambient music: gongs, crystal bowls, vocals, other live instruments and nurturing electronica, aromatherapy eye pillows and scents, sky-blue silky aerial hammocks** to soothe your stresses away and lift your spirit! **A very unique, next level sound journey experience!** *"An oasis of calm in our busy lives."* Londoners stressed out by their busy lives can now turn to Aerial Relaxation Pods™ to transform their tension to calm, and restore the body’s natural healing wisdom. ***(please confirm all dates / times / venue via eventbrite. Not all dates are correct on meetup!)*** **PLEASE NOTE:** Please book via eventbrite. There are very limited spaces, and no sales on the door. an RSVP here on meetup is not a ticket! **For more information and bookings:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aerial-relaxation-pods-sound-journey-gong-bath-meditation-in-hammocks-tickets-84883457707?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aerial-relaxation-pods-sound-journey-gong-bath-meditation-in-hammocks-tickets-84883457707?aff=oddtdtcreator) *“Our pods are here to help Londoners relax. As a former teacher myself, I am fully aware of just how busy and stressed a lot of people are. And most of us just don't find the time to unwind. Our **Aerial Relaxation Pods** are going to help you alleviate stress, providing time & space to allow your body to deeply rest, harmonising your nervous system. You’ll feel rejuvenated and refreshed after one session.” -* Seth Newman, co-founder of Aerial Relaxation Pods**™**.

Ease into 2026 with an **evening** that feels less like a formal event — and more like the best house party you wish you’d been invited to. We’re taking over **House Party**, a six-storey private members’ club in the heart of Soho, designed to feel like a nostalgic 80s house party where all the best evenings happened. Think playful rooms, unexpected corners, and social spaces made for conversation, laughter, and connection. **Buy your ticket here:** [ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-year-90s-house-party-tickets-1978623869256?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-year-90s-house-party-tickets-1978623869256?aff=oddtdtcreator) **What to expect:** ✨ **Exclusive use of the venue from 7:00–8:00 PM** for our Cocktails & Conversation guests — the perfect window to meet other singles, explore the space, and settle into the evening. After 8pm the space opens to the public, but we will have a room reserved for our guests. 🎮 Six floors to explore, featuring foosball, arcade machines, and interactive games throughout — this is mingling, but with personality. 🍕 Pizza and chicken available to order on the evening — relaxed, nostalgic, and exactly what you want at a house-party-style gathering. 🍹 A specially curated **mocktail menu** for anyone embracing Dry January — because great evenings aren’t defined by alcohol. 🎶 A fun, lively atmosphere that encourages easy conversations, playful interactions, and moving naturally between rooms as the evening unfolds. This is a **social, feel-good way to start the year** — no pressure, no late-night chaos, just great people, playful energy, and an easy return to London life after the holidays. Whether you’re coming to meet someone new, reconnect with your social side, or simply enjoy a brilliantly curated **evening** among like-minded singles, this is the perfect January re-entry. **Dress code:** Social, playful, and relaxed — come as your most confident self. **Arrival:** From 7:00 PM **Exclusive access:** 7:00–8:00 PM - Arrive by 9pm for guarenteed entre **Please bring photo ID** **All ages are welcome** — this one’s for the young at heart **Buy your ticket here:** [ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-year-90s-house-party-tickets-1978623869256?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-year-90s-house-party-tickets-1978623869256?aff=oddtdtcreator)

**SPECIAL NOTICE!!...** **We have now managed to secure a NYE venue... (\*\*NEW VENUE\*\*)** **ELECTRIC DREAMS** take you into 2026 with their unique mix of 80s electronic and alternative music, together with some contemporary electronica. This is a one-off event to be held at **THE STAR BY LIVERPOOL STREET** (not our regular, monthly venue, The Star of Kings) 94 Middlesex Street, London E1 7EZ (it should be the "Glam Palace" Function Room - to be confirmed) Ring in the New Year to the sound of Big Ben chimes with a great party atmosphere. There will also be a number of free giveaways on the night. **FIRSTLY**... Please say **"HELLO"** on the door as you walk in and you will be introduced to other meetup members –**POSITIVE** feedback is appreciated. **ELECTRIC DREAMS** is a long running, very well established friendly and sociable club night for all fans of the electronic / alternative 80s. Meet new like-minded friends and dance the night away to club classics. Expect to hear the likes of Depeche Mode, The Human League, La Roux, OMD, Japan, Ultravox, PSB, Soft Cell, Blancmange, Goldfrapp, Visage, Blondie, Duran Duran, The Cure, NIN, Daft Punk, Adam Ant, Ladytron, Fischerspooner, Erasure, New Order, Joy Division, Yazoo, Eurythmics, Gary Numan, Pet Shop Boys, La Roux, David Bowie, Alphaville, Devo, Talking Heads, Roxy Music, Japan, Simple Minds and so much more!! **Open from 9pm - 2am** **\*\*\*\* SPECIALLY DISCOUNTED ENTRY FOR STUDENTS - 50 PER CENT OFF IN ADVANCE \*\*\*\*** The Star by Liverpool Street is only 10 mins. walk from Liverpool railway station in the heart of The City of London. **Door time: 9:00pm, Start time: 9:00pm** 18 and over ONLY £10 in advance from Eventbrite (or much more on the door) and ONLY £5 for students in advance – so get in quick before the tickets run out as this is going to be popular. We look forward to seeing you on NEW YEAR'S EVE for a special meetup with like-minded music appreciators. Feel free to mix and socialise. The Star by Liverpool Street is at 94 Middlesex Street, London E1 7EZ VERY CLOSE TO LIVERPOOL STREET RAILWAY STATION – ONLY 10 mins WALK!!

This is the most iconic old school hip-hop NYE celebration in the city 🎇 Get ready to step into a time capsule where the beats were heavier, the lyrics hit harder and the dance-floors stayed packed till the lights came on. We’re taking it back to when hip-hop ruled the streets and shaped the culture, all night long. 🎉 EXPECT👇 ▪️The best DJs spinning 90s and 00s hip-hop classics ▪️Timeless anthems from Tupac, Biggie, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Missy Elliott, Salt-N-Pepa and more ▪️An electric crowd that lives and breathes the culture ▪️Big countdown moments inside one of London’s most iconic venues A night to celebrate the music, the culture and the people that made this era unforgettable 💫 Tickets: £25 Admin fee: £3 More info: https://dice.fm/event/wwl3bx-gin-and-juice-old-school-hip-hop-nye-2025-31st-dec-the-steel-yard-london-tickets

Ease into 2026 with an **evening** that feels less like a formal event — and more like the best house party you wish you’d been invited to. We’re taking over **House Party**, a six-storey private members’ club in the heart of Soho, designed to feel like a nostalgic 80s house party where all the best evenings happened. Think playful rooms, unexpected corners, and social spaces made for conversation, laughter, and connection. **Buy your ticket here:** [ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-year-90s-house-party-tickets-1978623869256?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-year-90s-house-party-tickets-1978623869256?aff=oddtdtcreator) **What to expect:** ✨ **Exclusive use of the venue from 7:00–8:00 PM** for our Cocktails & Conversation guests — the perfect window to meet other singles, explore the space, and settle into the evening. After 8pm the space opens to the public, but we will have a room reserved for our guests. 🎮 Six floors to explore, featuring foosball, arcade machines, and interactive games throughout — this is mingling, but with personality. 🍕 Pizza and chicken available to order on the evening — relaxed, nostalgic, and exactly what you want at a house-party-style gathering. 🍹 A specially curated **mocktail menu** for anyone embracing Dry January — because great evenings aren’t defined by alcohol. 🎶 A fun, lively atmosphere that encourages easy conversations, playful interactions, and moving naturally between rooms as the evening unfolds. This is a **social, feel-good way to start the year** — no pressure, no late-night chaos, just great people, playful energy, and an easy return to London life after the holidays. Whether you’re coming to meet someone new, reconnect with your social side, or simply enjoy a brilliantly curated **evening** among like-minded singles, this is the perfect January re-entry. **Dress code:** Social, playful, and relaxed — come as your most confident self. **Arrival:** From 7:00 PM **Exclusive access:** 7:00–8:00 PM - Arrive by 9pm for guarenteed entre **Please bring photo ID** **All ages are welcome** — this one’s for the young at heart **Buy your ticket here:** [ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-year-90s-house-party-tickets-1978623869256?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-year-90s-house-party-tickets-1978623869256?aff=oddtdtcreator)

what ever happened to....GOING UP WEST ! The West End has much less meaning these days, most people just say going into town. To be honest a trip into town does not have the glamour that used to be be conjured up by the thought of a trip Up west. Today we are going to visit some sites and try to re capture the atmosphere of The West End as it was back in the day. These were the days before teenagers emerged and made much of the west end their own with their coffee bars and discotheques. Back in the day the West End meant shopping in the many great department stores, then maybe tea at a Lyons corner house or a visit to the hairdresser. On special nights it meant putting on one's best clothes for a table at a Cabaret club, the occasional treat of a theatre ticket or big screen cinema, or maybe a meal out in a restaurant, all thought of as big nights out. Not like today when wearing a shirt and tie is laughable and scruffiness is quite acceptable. Lets journey back to to those days when the whole world wanted to visit The West End of London The days when one could feel a king or a queen for the day and it was a privilege to be able to go Up West. The cost of this tour is £14 cash on the day Any questions or queries contact Barrie on 07860 911393 or bazaway@aol.com **JOIN OUR 45+ NOT GRUMPY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY** **[https://www.facebook.com/45plusnotgrumpy/](https://www.facebook.com/45plusnotgrumpy/)**

Join us for a top-reviewed comedy-drama and the latest from director Bradley Cooper, IS THIS THING ON! The film is based on a true story follows a middle-aged man in a struggling marriage who seeks in purpose as a stand-up comedian. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: As their marriage quietly unravels, a faces middle age and an impending divorce. He seeks new purpose in the New York comedy scene while trying to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether or not love can take a new form. The film is directed by Bradley Cooper (A Star Is Born, Maestro) and stars Will Arnett, Laura Dern, Andra Day, Christine Ebersole, Sean Hayes and Bradley Cooper. TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4jx0Xgc_Pc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4jx0Xgc_Pc) BUZZ: The film is earning an 89% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which calls it “another terrific relationship study from Bradley Cooper and an ideal platform for Will Arnett's dramatic chops.” Following its world premiere at the NYFF, critics called it “a warm and hilarious comedy-drama” and “one of the most memorable and heartfelt films you’ll see all year!” PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet inside the lobby area about 30 minutes before the show beings. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but be sure to mention you're with the Movie Group for admission and concession discounts. Possible post-show get-together at the nearby Rusty Bucket! Complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

**Caller: Gaye Fifer** **Band: Hot Coffee Breakdown** **Big Scioty Contra Dance** **temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/) Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Snacks to share are always welcome!

Join us as we kick the New Year with a fun Happy Hour and your choice of two fun, new films! Option 1 is the biographical-musical-docu-drama, SONG SUNG BLUE, which stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson in the story about a real-life couple and Neil Diamond Tribute Duo. Option 2 is the comedy-action-adventure ACACONDA, which stars Jack Black and Paul Rudd as part of a group of friends remaking a favorite movie from their youth. Here’s a complete description, trailer and our plan for this event: SONG SUNG BLUE: The film follows Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, who experience success and heartbreak in their musical journey together. Not a tribute to Neil Diamond, but a tribute to a Neil Diamond Tribute Band! The film is based on the 2008 documentary of the same name and is directed by Craig Brewer. It stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, along with Michael Imperioli, Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, Hudson Hensley, Fisher Stevens and Jim Belushi. Critics call the film, “a crowd-pleaser with a ton of heart!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCM0Ztp3o1o ANACONDA: In this action-thriller-comedy-adventure, a group of friends going through a mid-life crisis head to the jungle to remake a favorite movie from their youth but encounter “unexpected events.” The film is directed by Tom Gormican and stars Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Selton Mello, Daniela Melchior, Thandiwe Newton and Steve Zahn. The film is a reimagining of the 1997 original. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMsFsfrPNaw PLAN: We’ll kick off the event with a pre-show Happy Hour at nearby Bravo! We’ll confirm the details and exact meeting time once we get the showtimes, but planning for 5 to 5:30pm for the Happy Hour and a 7pm-ish showing of both films. For the movies, we’ll meet inside the lobby area about 20 minutes before showtimes! Once showtimes are announced, advance ticket purchase is advised. Once you have yours, please list your Movie of Choice and seat number in the Comments below. Complete details will be confirmed and announced as the date gets closer. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Let's have lunch at Uptown Westerville's newest restaurant. Ampersand is owned by the same couple who owns Asterisk. They are known for ramen, rice bowls, teriyaki and small plates.