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Soul Orchestral Band
We've got the songs, the charts, the enthusiasm and some of the people. All we need is more people and your enthusiasm and your song choices.
All the standard elements of a Soul band plus orchestral instruments. Exploring the best Soul songs and the best arrangements - especially those featuring strings (violin, viola, cello), French horn, flute, brass, woodwinds, percussion, background vocals.
Let's have fun learning and playing a bunch of great tunes from the Soul / R&B back catalogue. There will be well-known standards and lesser-known or even obscure gems chosen from anywhere in the entire history of R&B.
This is for: lead vocals, backing vocals, guitars, bass, drums, keyboards, trumpet, trombone, French horn, flute, baritone sax, tenor sax, alto sax, woodwinds, violin, viola, cello, percussion.
Visit the "Thursday" page of our new spreadsheet to see vacancies, current members, current repertoire, and to make and see suggestions for new repertoire:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Zb1cMKrOMDvxacsw9AoRRstkx-M7r_NIrF4tZJIREU0/edit?usp=sharing
We'll learn some classic tunes by ear and play them. You do not need to be able to read music. Support is given in learning the parts (this may sometimes include written charts / tab).
The workshop will be led by Andy Dummett.
Andy has been privileged to play with a number of Soul legends including Stax, Atlantic and Motown recording artists - Eddie Floyd, Solomon Burke, Ben E King, Percy Sledge, Edwin Starr, Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, the Memphis Horns, Steve Cropper, Teenie Hodges, Sam Moore (Sam & Dave), Leon Ware, Dorothy Moore.
Please check the studio's website for the latest Covid procedures:
https://www.huskystudios.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Husky-Studios-Coronavirus-COVID-19-customer-guide.pdf
Fees:
Per session (drop-in): £15
Your fees include the group's costs for rehearsal studio rental and hire of mic's, PA, bass amp, guitar amps and drum kit.
We will work towards a public performance.
See our Calendar (http://www.meetup.com/London-Institute-of-Rhythm-Blues-Meetup/events/) for all Events
http://www.meetup.com/London-Institute-of-Rhythm-Blues-Meetup/events/
To see details of individual Events (past and future), you can click through from the Calendar
4 week course !!LEARN TO TANGO. Friendliest class
• What we'll do: 1 hour of class followed by lots of free practice time!!
You will lear the basics of argentine tango, so by the end you can improvise your own dance.
The class is followed by 4 hs of social dance with some amazing live music!!
un mi ssa blé!!
Come and meet new people in the heart of Covent Garden in a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
New 4 week complete beginners course starting in March !!
Class only £10
Class and social dance Only £10
Much looking forward to see you there!
TANGO TERRA TEAM
• What to bring
comfortable clothes, sandals or shoes you can slide in the floor.
• Important to know
Bring your best you!
Thursday INTERMEDIATE+ @ GEORGE GREENS School (8:15pm - 10:10pm)
**Thursday - Intermediate+ @ George Green's**
Come and join our friendly badminton club for a fun and competitive doubles session at George Green’s School in Tower Hamlets!
🏸 **How it works**
* Book your spot here on Meetup – spaces are limited.
* Pay by bank transfer before the session – bank details are provided below.
* Bring your own racket and non-marking indoor shoes. Feather shuttles are included.
🎯 **Level**
This is an **Intermediate+ session**. You should be able to play clears, smashes, drops, drives, and net shots at the appropriate level and consistently in games.
All players **must be at the right level** for this session. Badminton levels vary between clubs, so we strongly recommend checking out our **Instagram page** to see what *we* class as **Lower Intermediate, Intermediate, and High Intermediate** before booking.
We always use the **first game as a level check**. If it becomes clear during that game that the standard isn’t the right match for this session, **you won’t be able to continue beyond that point**.
As a **small community club**, we’re unfortunately **unable to offer refunds** in these situations.
👉 Please **only book a session if you are happy to accept these conditions**.
💬 **Stay connected**
We have a club WhatsApp group for updates, photos, and extra playing opportunities. Message Peter on **07561 100 413** after you've played at your first session and we’ll add you!
📍 **Venue**
* Where: George Green’s School, 100 Manchester Road, E14 3DW (nearest tube: Island Gardens DLR).
* On arrival: Let reception know you’re here for the Tower Hamlets Badminton Meetup.
💷 **Price**
£12 per session, payable in advance.
Bank transfer details:
**Badminton Go Ltd**
Sort code: 60-83-71
Account: 78644858
(Use your name + date as ref)
ARGENTINE TANGO COMPLETE BEGINNERS AND SOCIAL(MILONGA)
COME AND IMMERSE IN THE WORLD OF TANGO. MASTER THE BASICS FROM SCRATCH, NO NEED TO BRING A PARTNER.
MORE THAN 20 YEARS MAKING LONDON DANCE TANGO !! Live music and much more
Parkview Badminton family presents
War on the courts 🔥🏸 🪶🫛, no beginner
PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME OF 3Hrs. 19.:00- 22:00PM
PLEASE MAKE PAYMENT AT TIME OF BOOKING. PAYMENT BY BANK TRANSFER, DETAILS BELOW. NO CASH PAYMENTS_. Your space is not guaranteed until payment is received.
Welcome back....Please note our sessions have now returned to Park View. Thankyou to all those members old and new who continued to come and support and play fantastic games of badminton. We welcome you all back.
**Please note moving forward the sessions will be pay before play, regardless of whether you pay online or cash in person**
Join us for friendly, competition badminton with like-minded enthusiasts. We have sole use of four courts. Players do not have to attend for the entire duration however the price is the same. Please note we limit the amount of attendees to 24 so that everybody gets a fair number of games. Play is from 19:00pm to 22:00pm
The cost is £15 per session, which includes feather shuttles.
Please pay via bank transfer to the following account:
L Samuels
Sort code: 040004
Account number: 99854842
Please include your name and date as reference.
If you do not show without notice we reserve the right to charge a full non-attendance fee and persistent offenders may be blocked from our club. So please be thoughtful and let us know in good time if you cannot attend.
**Rules of attendance/Disclaimer**.
Park View Badminton Club exists purely to offer an opportunity for like-minded players to exercise, play and socialise together and nothing more.
All attendees should consider the club as an informal gathering of people who will train together in a loosely structured format.
The club is operated and managed by a number of volunteers in their free time and these volunteers cannot accept any responsibility for any events that occur at the club.
If you have any medical conditions that could affect you, it’s your responsibility to make the
club aware of these. Neither the club nor Park View School will take responsibility for any injury, loss or damage that might arise as a result of participation in club activities. Effective warmup and stretches should be undertaken before play to avoid injury and appropriate clothing and footwear is to be worn whilst playing at all times. Every person attending the club must take full and complete responsibility for their own actions. Know your limits!
The club does not discriminate against any attendees of ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, religion or beliefs, sex or disability except as a necessary consequence of the
requirements of safely training and participating in the required sport.
All attendees are expected to behave with mutual respect and in a way that does not endanger others or bring the club into disrepute. Not complying with this may result in suspension or termination of attendance.
Any matters of concern should be directed to the administrators via email
(parkviewbclub@gmail.com).
Viola Events This Week
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Life Drawing - E2 - The Long Pose Class (Skill Level Beginner - Advanced)
**Friday 21st**
**Friday E2**
**7-9pm**
IN PERSON & ONLINE
The Garrett Centre
117 Mansford St
E2 6LX
One of London's only drop-in Long Pose classes, set in our main studio space, providing all the equipment you might need, the format for this class is a single pose for the evening, with three short warm up poses to get you started. We also serve hot vegan food in the break, just as we do on Wednesday, so perfect if you arrive hungry. Expect a calm and relaxing atmosphere, lots of time to explore your drawing practice and tutored support.
Real Life Drawing - Long Pose - Every Friday - 7pm:
Dear Friends
This is our legendary Friday Long Pose class - Each week we work with London's best models, providing you with tuition if you want it, and leaving you in peace if you prefer that. There is food and great company, this is the class for you if you would like to connect with a community of like minded artists. We will make you feel welcome and always have a good word to say about your work, even if you don't. That is what this group is all about, community, friendship and art, come and join us.
**£ COST - BOOKING TICKETS & DROPPING IN:** JOIN US IN PERSON OR ONLINE
**IN PERSON: £13**
This is a drop in class, but buying a ticket means you can simply drop in without needing to worry about paying on the night, use the link bellow to book:
https://bookwhen.com/londonlifedrawing_livestream
**ONLINE:** **£8**
These sessions are streamed via Zoom making it possible for you to join us where ever you are, we have a warm online community and this is the perfect way to keep drawing throughout the week even if you cant make it to a class. You can book to join online by using the same link and selecting **Zoom Online Ticket**
https://bookwhen.com/londonlifedrawing_livestream
**SCHEDULE & POSE LENGTH:**
6.45 pm > arrival
7.00pm > We start drawing at 7pm with 3 poses of 5mins each and follow this with a single pose for the rest of the evening We have a 15 min break at 8pm and the session ends at 9pm:
> > 7pm start
> > 3 x 5 min pose
> > Long Pose
> > 8pm break (15 min)
> > Long Pose
> > 9.00pm session ends
**DRAW MORE PASS:**
If you have a Draw More Pass - HOWEVER OLD - please select that ticket option in Bookwhen - this will give you a free booking confirmation - bring a print out or screen shot of the booking to the session along with your Draw More Pass - if you have any difficulties please call Adrian on 07966925723
**BUYING A DRAW MORE PASS :**
The Draw More Pass makes our classes the most affordable in London and it's incredibly versatile. The Pass enables you to drop into our classes in person or online, any time you want to. You don't have to come back every week, instead choose your times and just turn up, they never expire - you can buy a Draw More Pass in any class or via our website:
[https://www.adriandutton.com/shop](https://www.adriandutton.com/shop)
When you buy a pass online you will receive a PDF, simply screen shot this or print it out and bring it to any session and we will exchange this for a PASS, also, as soon as the transaction is made you will be listed to receive our link emails for online sessions:
5 sessions: £52.50
10 sessions: £100
20 sessions: £190
50 Sessions: £400
About the venue. **The venue opens at 6.30pm** our classes take place in the Lower Ground Floor The Garrett Centre - This is fully wheelchair accessible via a ramp to the space and has wheelchair accessible doors and amenities
Nearest tube: Bethnal Green (central line).
**Directions (see map below):**
Tube/train: approx. 8 minutes walk from Bethnal Green Tube (Central Line) and 12 mins. walk from Hoxton & Shoreditch overground stations.
Buses:
Nrs. 8, 388, D3 - stop Pollard Row.
Nrs. 26, 48, 55 - stop Hackney Road.
Nrs. 106, 254 - stop Old Ford Road.
Nr. 309 - stop York Road.
When walking/cycling, there is a footpath behind the Tesco's on Bethnal Green Road that will get you there faster (see highlight on map above). If driving you will need to go via Hackney Road and turn left on Mansford St, follow to the end of the Street where you will see the Garrett Centre on your left. Parking is free after 6.30 in the surrounding streets and directly in front of the centre, however, you should note that the thick white lines denote no parking areas, only use actual parking bays.
**Bikes:** please bring your bikes down to the basement, we are currently able to offer secure space in one of the rooms of the centre.
To view a BBC film taken at the Bethnal Green Life drawing class, see below: You can watch the BBC film of Rhod Gilbert's Work Experience' made at our life drawing class here: https://vimeo.com/120288888 (http://vimeo.com/ziplinecreative/review/78714935/a64159a7bb)
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Sunday 4 HOURS: 2 to 6 PM
**About Session**
**Advanced**
**4 courts for 4 hours**
**High grade tournament shuttles (speed 77-78)**
**£14 (bank transfer)**
Please sign up to **ONLY ONE** of the concurrent Sunday sessions (this is the 4-hour Sunday session).
Non-members should message the organizers their full-name via WhatsApp (Adrian Rabe, +447410463483) to arrange tryouts. Guests allowed but members will be prioritized over guests. Please message Committee members if you would like to add on a guest.
Break the strings on 2 racquets, or break a racquet during the session and your session is *free*. Take a photo of the broken strings or racquet **DURING** the session, upload, and tag Broken Strings on Instagram to get the fee waiver.
Cancellations < 24 hours before the event will be penalized the full fee. Please message organizer via WhatsApp for late cancellations or for potential slots.
We will be discreetly speaking to players who may be struggling with the level of the session.
**Free parking available within the school**.
Note that the School will be opening and closing the gate **10 minutes before** and **10 minutes after** the beginning and end of the session. If you are locked out, please contact the organizers or other members to help let you in.
Photographs and video recordings may be made during the session. Signing up to the session would **include consent for these recordings to be made and used by the club on its social media and other platforms**.
**DO NOT PLAY** if you have fever, cough, colds, or other symptoms
Friday LOW INTERMEDIATE+ @ GEORGE GREENS School (7:15pm - 9:10pm)
**Friday - Lower Intermediate+ @ George Green's**
Come and join our friendly badminton club for a fun and competitive doubles session at George Green’s School in Tower Hamlets!
🏸 **How it works**
* Book your spot here on Meetup – spaces are limited.
* Pay by bank transfer before the session – bank details are provided below.
* Bring your own racket and non-marking indoor shoes. Feather shuttles are included.
🎯 **Level**
This is a **Lower Intermediate+ session**. You should be able to play clears, smashes, drops, drives, and net shots consistently in games.
All players **must be at the right level** for this session. Badminton levels vary between clubs, so we strongly recommend checking out our **Instagram page** to see what *we* class as **Lower Intermediate, Intermediate, and High Intermediate** before booking.
We always use the **first game as a level check**. If it becomes clear during that game that the standard isn’t the right match for this session, **you won’t be able to continue beyond that point**.
As a **small community club**, we’re unfortunately **unable to offer refunds** in these situations.
👉 Please **only book a session if you are happy to accept these conditions**.
💬 **Stay connected**
We have a club WhatsApp group for updates, photos, and extra playing opportunities. Message Peter on **07561 100 413** after you've played at your first session and we’ll add you!
📍 **Venue**
* Where: George Green’s School, 100 Manchester Road, E14 3DW (nearest tube: Island Gardens DLR).
* On arrival: Let reception know you’re here for the Tower Hamlets Badminton Meetup.
💷 **Price**
£12 per session, payable in advance.
Bank transfer details:
**Badminton Go Ltd**
Sort code: 60-83-71
Account: 78644858
(Use your name + date as ref)
Saturday INTERMEDIATE+ @ MULBERRY SPORTS Centre, 1-Hr (11am - 12pm)
**Saturday - Intermediate+ (1 hour) @ Mulberry**
Come and join our friendly badminton club for a fun and competitive doubles session at Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre in Whitechapel!
This standalone session is **£6.00**, or just **£3.00** if you’re also attending the 9:00–11:00 or 12:00–14:00 session on the same day.
**How it works**
* Book your spot here on Meetup – spaces are limited.
* Pay by bank transfer before the session – bank details are provided below.
* Bring your own racket and non-marking indoor shoes. Feather shuttles are included.
**Level**
This is an **Intermediate+ session**. You should be able to play clears, smashes, drops, drives, and net shots consistently in games.
All players **must be at the right level** for this session. Badminton levels vary between clubs, so we strongly recommend checking out our **Instagram page** to see what *we* class as **Lower Intermediate, Intermediate, and High Intermediate** before booking.
We always use the **first game as a level check**. If it becomes clear during that game that the standard isn’t the right match for this session, **you won’t be able to continue beyond that point**.
As a **small community club**, we’re unfortunately **unable to offer refunds** in these situations.
👉 Please **only book a session if you are happy to accept these conditions**.
💬 **Stay connected**
We have a club WhatsApp group for updates, photos, and extra playing opportunities. Message Peter on **07561 100 413** after you've played at your first session and we’ll add you!
**Venue**
* Where: Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre, Anthony Street, E1 2TX (nearest tube: Whitechapel).
* On arrival: Let reception know you’re here for the Tower Hamlets Badminton Meetup.
**Price**
£6.00 per session (or £3.00 if you’re also attending the 9:00–11:00 or 12:00–14:00 session), payable in advance.
Bank transfer details:
**Badminton Go Ltd**
Sort code: 60-83-71
Account: 78644858
(Use your name + date as ref)
Viola Events Near You
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CBusData - Discover the Power of Window Functions
Window functions have nothing to do with the Windows operating system but provide a “window” to a result set when used in SQL queries. They are powerful, set-based methods to view data in unexpected ways. Window functions provide easy, set-based solutions to solve some common problems:
* Using running totals
* Performing operations in intervals
* Identifying data gaps and islands
* Performing aggregates without losing detail
Many people are confused by window functions and do not know how to use them properly. This session will explore window functions, how they work, and how to use them. Demonstrations with several examples will solidify how window functions can simplify queries and make them more powerful.
Contra dance March 21 (First Unitarian Universalist Church) note new time!
# **Band and caller TBA**
Beginner lesson at 1:30, regular dancing begins at 2:00 pm
NOTE THAT WE ARE TEMPORARILY DANCING IN THE AFTERNOON INSTEAD OF EVENING. Dance with us in the afternoon then you can still go out in the evening!
**Sponsor: All Soles Contra and Square Dancing, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus OH 43214**
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 1:30 - 2:00, followed by dancing 2:00 - 430. 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.
Please bring your own refillable water bottle.
Shut Up & Write!® East Side Columbus
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, March 25 at Streetlight Guild.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
**SCHEDULE:**
6:45ish - Quick introductions
7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour
8:00 - The End
**OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
**BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild!
**WHAT SHOULD I BRING?**
Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you!
**OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:**
* **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space!
* **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels.
* **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay!
* **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.



















