The Bible

Hi! If you would like to setup a Bible study but are timid to walk into a church building or be surrounded by a lot of people, we understand. To set up a one-on-one (or a small group if you and a friend or loved one want to talk together), please message us and we can setup a time. We are mainly available on Sunday nights, Monday nights, and Tuesday nights, but we will work around your schedule. Your questions and curiosities matter :) You can also dm me on Instagram (@lydiastodd) to setup a time and place. We live in Haringey area but are willing to travel to meetup with you at a coffee shop closer to you. Just let us know!

Bethnal Beats @ The Beehive is our poetry performance night! Whether you want to perform or just enjoy some poetry and cheer on others - it is set to be a fun night. We will open the doors at 7pm and kick off at 7.30pm. Drinks will be available from the bar. So come along, bring some friends and feel the bethnal beats. If you would like to perform at the event please contact James, one of the organisers!

**Come and meet new people in London with our friendly 20s/30s community!** We’ll be meeting in a favourite restaurant of ours. Whether you're new to London or just looking to meet some new people, you are really welcome to join us. We have a reputation of being a very friendly group. **Wood-oven Turkish restaurant** in Barking, focuses on simple, well-made food and a comfortable atmosphere. The open oven sits at the centre of the space, filling the room with the smell of freshly baked bread, grilled meats, and slow-cooked dishes. The setting is warm and casual, with natural wood, soft lighting, and a steady background buzz that makes it easy to settle in. The menu highlights classic Turkish flavours — mezze to share, oven-baked pide, and charcoal-style grills — all made with care and without fuss. 😰**Coming solo or feeling nervous about attending?** You’re not the only one! Around 80% of our guests come solo and about half are attending their first Table event. 🥳**Our hosts are there to break the ice, introduce you to others and make sure no one feels left out.** We’re sure that within a few mins you’ll be feeling at home. **You can Expect** * A laid-back evening of fun and socialising. * A warm, welcoming vibe * Easygoing conversation * A chance to make new connections with locals, students, young professionals, and internationals * Tasty food and drink Table events are hosted by Christians, but everyone is welcome — whatever your beliefs or background. **We’re all about creating a friendly space where people can connect and have meaningful conversations.** **Some Practicalities** * If you can no longer make it, please try to give us 24-48hrs notice. * The age range for this event is 18-39. * Once you confirm your attendance, DM will be sent a week before the event. Reply to secure your spot for the event. * Please note, Paul is the meetup organiser and the hosts at the event will be Grace and Ashly. * This event is based in Barking, you're welcome whether you're based in East London or further afield. 📸**Photos & Videos** These may be taken in the event to capture the fun. If you would prefer not to be included, just let a team member know and we’ll happily accommodate! Any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Paul! We’re looking forward to seeing you soon.🙏

Starting the year strong and healthy 🏃🏽‍♀️ By reading about nutrition so we can make positive and new changes in the new year by reading the critically acclaimed Ultra Processed People by Chris van Tulleken. You can find us on the Foyles 5th floor cafe where the month’s book will be on the table.

Archetypal Coaching offers a transformative approach to personal growth, blending ancient Greek astrological foundations and dream work with modern coaching techniques, somatic awareness, and Jungian active imagination. Astrological archetypes illuminate the roots of struggles and highlight potential resources, while dreams act as a focused lens, bringing attention to issues that require immediate exploration. The approach explored within this book emphasizes interactive dialogue with archetypes and symbols, using embodied imagination and somatic awareness to guide clients in creating a personal symbol that embodies their inner process and potential, echoing Jung’s concept of the transcendent function. Supported by six in-depth case studies and numerous examples, the author outlines a holistic framework for integrating astrology and dream work into coaching, emphasizing personal growth and treating archetypes as dynamic tools for creativity and self-discovery. This book will appeal to established coaches, counsellors, and therapists interested in integrating archetypal work into their practice, as well as students of Jungian psychology, coaching, art therapy, astrology, and related fields.

Salam, Dustan! ‘Kiarostami takes meta-narrative gamesmanship to masterful new heights in the final instalment of his celebrated Koker trilogy. Unfolding behind the scenes of the shooting of the previous film in the series, *[And Life Goes On](https://www.closeupfilmcentre.com/search_results/keyword/and+life+goes+on)…*, [Through the Olive Trees ](https://www.closeupfilmcentre.com/search_results/keyword/through+the+olive+trees) traces the complications that arise when the romantic misfortune of one of the actors—a lovelorn young man who pines for the woman cast as his wife even though, in real life, she will have nothing to do with him—creates turmoil on set and leaves the hapless director caught in the middle. An ineffably lovely, gentle human comedy steeped in the folkways of Iranian village life, this Pirandellian pastoral peels away layer after layer of artifice as it investigates the elusive, alchemical relationship between cinema and reality.’ – Janus Films We’ll meet at 8pm before the film starts and after the screening for a chat and drinks at the cinema. Reservation link for the 8.15pm screening: [https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/close-up-cinema/e-qgvobz](https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/close-up-cinema/e-qgvobz) Do you speak French and would like to be part of a reading group and other events in French? [https://www.meetup.com/gaia-livres/](https://www.meetup.com/The-London-French-Club/) Do you speak Spanish and would like to be part of a reading group in Spanish? [https://www.meetup.com/gaia-libros/](https://www.meetup.com/London-Spanish-Club/) Or join my eclectic English book club: [https://www.meetup.com/gaia-books](https://www.meetup.com/gaia-libros/) instagram: @persian_culture_ -Whatsapp group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/EZk35ZbJZ6W6wwyHyuxoS2](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EZk35ZbJZ6W6wwyHyuxoS2)

Hi! If you would like to setup a Bible study but are timid to walk into a church building or be surrounded by a lot of people, we understand. To set up a one-on-one (or a small group if you and a friend or loved one want to talk together), please message us and we can setup a time. We are mainly available on Sunday nights, Monday nights, and Tuesday nights, but we will work around your schedule. Your questions and curiosities matter :) You can also dm me on Instagram (@lydiastodd) to setup a time and place. We live in Haringey area but are willing to travel to meetup with you at a coffee shop closer to you. Just let us know!

BPA \| The Poetic Mind Seminar \- What in Me is Dark? Paradise Lost and Psychoanalysis Sat 31 Jan 2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Hybrid - In-person and online, NW5 3NT https://www.tickettailor.com/events/britishpsychoanalyticassociation/1911131 Saturday 31st January 2026 11am - 1pm WHAT IN ME IS DARK? PARADISE LOST AND PSYCHOANALYSIS Prof Orlando Reade Chair David Howell Morgan Hybrid – In-person and online 89 Prince of Wales Road, NW5 3NT & Online via Zoom This talk will explore the key psychological insights of John Milton’s Paradise Lost and describe its influence on psychoanalytic thinkers including Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, and Melanie Klein, as well as the controversial clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson. Traversing the inner landscapes of Satan, Adam, and Eve, it will reveal how Milton’s epic thinks about dreams, envy, temptation, guilt, and reparation. Orlando Reade is the author of What in Me is Dark: The Revolutionary Life of Paradise Lost (2024). He studied English at Cambridge and Princeton, where he received his PhD in 2020. He writes about contemporary culture and politics for publications including The Financial Times, The New Statesman, and The Nation. He is currently Assistant Professor of English at Northeastern University London. The Poetic Mind Seminar

Hey Terrible Footballers! We play in Regent Park. See the map above or follow the below whatsapp link. Leave a message and someone will respond on Saturday night. Sometimes we have openings as late as that and this is when final list is finalised.So feel free to add your name to the waitlist. Everyone is welcome! That means every skill level, gender, sexuality etc. Just gotta be over 18! No one gets upset if we miss a pass.... or the ball altogether! Skills vary from old semi-pro players all the way to never kicked a ball. We weren’t fibbing when we said inclusive. Please bring a BLACK and WHITE tshirt. Please aim to arrive at 10:15 (ideally 10:15am to help out in the setting up) as we want to kickoff at 10:30. (If you arrive late after kick off, you may have to wait around half hour for the next half). Please sign up early (during the week if possible), check the meetup page for the week and our Whatsapp group for any last minute changes. Follow this link to join us on whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HLps3JK0kSmHR2vuJj1VDu The game will normally go ahead come rain or shine if we have the numbers. Some important information: • Age 18+ • Terrible Football meet-ups are extremely popular but unfortunately we have limited spaces. If you end up on the waiting list, please wait and see if a spot becomes available. We will have to check who has RSVP-ed if too many show up and will have to turn people away if they’re not on the list. • Please show up on time! If you have RSVP-ed but don’t show up on time, we will have to give your spot to someone else! If you show up after we have started playing, and no one else has taken your spot, you might still be asked to sit the first half out in order to prevent confusion. There is nothing worse for organisers than people showing up late! • As mentioned above, we don’t charge, however, if you are a regular, we do ask you to donate some money once or twice a year for the upkeep and new equipment. For any questions, please contact one of the organisers. See you there! TFC Team

For this walk we'll be talking about Simone Weil's book **The Need for Roots** and walking around the beautiful Little Venice area and along Regent's Canal. *"What do humans require to be truly nourished? Simone Weil, one of the foremost philosophers of the last century, envisaged us all as being bound by unconditional, eternal obligations towards every other human being. In The Need for Roots, her most famous work, she argued that our greatest need was to be rooted: in a community, a place, a shared past and collective future hopes."* (back cover notes from The Need for Roots) You don't have to read the book to attend but if you do then you'll get more out of the walk: **The Need for Roots** https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0241467977 **Please read the following notes carefully and check the meeting point location details before attending!** This is a walking discussion group with handouts with quotes and questions provided as a starting point. The only rule is to keep all discussion friendly and constructive and be respectful of other attendees. No dogs please as they can be distracting in the group discussion. **Please arrive early: we wait a maximum of 15 minutes at the meeting location and once we have left it will be very difficult to find us.** The walk will go ahead no matter the weather so do dress appropriately and bring an umbrella if needed. There is a £5 fee for this walk to contribute towards the meetup.com fees and other costs. If you are a student, unemployed or retired then you can attend for free. You can pay in cash or card on the walk or online with this link: [https://pay.tide.co/products/philosophy-kfDyHrXZ](https://pay.tide.co/products/philosophy-kfDyHrXZ)

***Please read the whole description before signing up.*** TF Clapham is a friendly environment of people looking to play casual, free football. We welcome all genders, ages(over 18), skill levels etc.. It doesn't matter if you are semi-pro or have never played a day in your life, everyone is welcome. **PLEASE READ:** Terrible football always has a wait list for Clapham. We have a lot of regulars who have been enjoying our group for years. If you sign up and can not make it, you must drop out by 8pm Friday. If you drop out later you will be taken off any games you sign up to play the next week. If you cannot make it but are on the waitlistist, please drop out before midnight aswell. If you are put through to play and dont show up, the same rule applies. We are strict on these rules as we like the games as even as possible, plus someone else could have made it off the wait list! You have to join the whatsapp group for the exact location. We play between the skate park and band stand. **Set up:** Clapham is set us as two pitches, each with a 10 aside game. We make 4 teams of 10(as evenly as possible skills wise) and play three 30 minute games. Each team will face one another by the end. **GAME RULES:** 1\. Rotate keeper every 10 minutes\. Everyone must go in 2\. No slide tackles\. 1 warning only\. This is due to it being casual and varied in skill level\. 3\. Be inclusive\. Pass to everyone and be positive\. Anyone who says anything rude to another player will be warned once and then asked to leave\. We recommend you wear plastic studs(metal are not allowed) or AstroTurf boots. Shin pads are optional but most people don't wear them. We have colour bibs so please wear what you want in those regards. What’s app group where we share location, please add yourself: YOU WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED INTO THE WHATSAPP CHAT IF YOUR NAME ON WHATSAPP CANNOT BE FOUND ON MEETUP TF MEMBERS LIST. https://chat.whatsapp.com/BrtaWJ9R8zh8daFfkYU08D

***This is a paid workshop and tickets are available [here](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/workshop-mind-best-friend-or-worst-enemy-tickets-1979808410250?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1%2Ajpshm5%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2AMTY5NjIxOTc5My4xNzY4MjIzNjMw%2A_ga_TQVES5V6SH%2AczE3NjgyMjM2MzAkbzEkZzEkdDE3NjgyMjM2NTckajMzJGwwJGgw)*** Life can be very difficult, and many people see themselves as victims of random and unfortunate circumstances. However, we do play a role in what happens to us and few realize the importance of our mind in this process. It not only colours our experiences of life, it even causes them. Knowing how our mind works allows us to take responsibility for our life and to become creators rather than remain victims. The mind is also a very important key to building a sustainable future. Many of the problems we are facing today as humanity are caused by our own actions. In order to change the way we act, we literally need to ‘change our mind’. As Albert Einstein said: *“The world we have created is a product of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.”* This workshop will explore the mind and mind-related topics such as consciousness, imagination, creativity and meditation. It will also look at collective mindsets and paradigm shifts throughout history. Sabine Leitner is the director of the New Acropolis School of Philosophy in London and has a background in classical music, philosophy and psychology.

**What is Pleasure and Why it matters**? **[Coffee Matters](https://coffeematterslondon.com/ "https://coffeematterslondon.com/") and [Tara Yoga Centre](https://tarayogacentre.co.uk/ "https://tarayogacentre.co.uk/")** share the same passions – *bringing people together and savouring the simple pleasures of life.* Exactly. What is pleasure? Can it be found on the bottom of a nice cup of tea or a sweet cake? Or is **pleasure an essential part of being alive quietly shaping our state of happiness, connection, and meaning**? Yet, across many spiritual and cultural traditions, it has often been viewed with suspicion, restraint, danger and prohibition. This misconception exists for a reason. **Pleasure can be a double-edged sword**: it can distract us, pull us into excess, or make us chase short-term gratification. But it can also be a powerful and beneficial ally — a way to soften our body, open our senses, and relax us into a deeper awareness that reaches beyond our usual habits and limitations. In this talk, **we’ll explore the art of pleasure with curiosity and freedom**. Together, we’ll contemplate our **personal relationship with pleasure**, examine some of the beliefs we’ve inherited, and consider how pleasure can be **cultivated and enjoyed** rather than avoided and indulged unconsciously. Through discussion and reflection, we’ll explore simple ways of inviting more pleasure into everyday life — not as an escape, but as a meaningful practice that supports balance, living in a present moment, and a feeling of fulfilment. Join us over a cup of tea, cake or a delicious brunch, in vibrant heart of Shoreditch on **Saturday 24th January at 1pm**, for a relaxed talk that will dive into an important topic in life that **really matters**.

Always an overachiever, David Bayer didn't settle for being Number Two in just about anything. Whether a runaway entrepreneurial success as a teenager, the leading online director for Ducati with over $70 million in sales, or as an early mid-life crisis overachiever with at least three wildly self-destructive behavioral addictions, whatever David did, he did it wholeheartedly. Not surprisingly then, when it came to facing his failures and determining his next course of action, David sought health and healing with the same full-strength effort he had previously used to bring about his own ruination. Seeking to learn from the best of the best, David's pursuit of tangible, practical, actual change from the mind and emotions, outward, brought a new passion--that of encouraging others to learn from his mistakes and to be able to strive after and achieve healing and success in their own lives. We are reading *A Changed Mind*, by David Bayer, and can't wait to enjoy the group discussion on **Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 6:30 pm**, at True Food Kitchen 4052 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219. Come join us! Get your tickets on EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/manage/events/1978437853879 Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1390625182655746

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

**How to take control of your subconscious and harness its power!** Join us for an eye-opening lecture where the speaker will break down complex ideas in a clear and practical way. You’ll gain insights into: ✅ The true definition of the subconscious ✅ How it generates unwanted emotions ✅ Its real purpose and function ✅ What determines the pressure it exerts on you And the most important topic: **How do you take control of your subconscious!** But this isn’t just another lecture where you sit and listen passively. It’s interactive and engaging—you can ask questions at any time. 📅 Reserve your spot now! Seats are limited, so don’t wait too long to sign up. Location: 1266 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation

Dale Gnidovec, Curator of the Orton Hall Museum of Geology at The Ohio State University, will be presenting a program he has wanted to share with us for a long time: Plate Tectonics. His description of his program: Continents on the move - Nothing in Earth history makes sense without moving continents - it tells us why mountains, volcanoes, minerals, and fossils are where they are. This talk examines the evidence for continental drift, why it was disbelieved, and explains how the more-encompassing theory of plate tectonics was developed and eventually proven. Dale is an energetic, incredibly knowledgeable, and very entertaining speaker and this will be another wonderful program by Dale. Hope to see you there! Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

An evening of food/casual drinking, sharing stories about our careers, new knowledge, hobbies, and current interests! Street parking is available along N High St., alternatively parking is also available at the Goodale Parking & Vine St. Garages Excited for our first meet!

Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process. Fast track • Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell). • Show up and try it out. • Complete application, etc. later. Normal process • Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/). • Attend orientation in advance. • At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility. • Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM. • Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895). The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014. Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.

Join us as we get together to see the steamy-romance-period-drama, WUTHERING HEIGHTS. Director Emerald Fennell gives us her take on the romance between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw from the classic Emily Bronte novel. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film tells a passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw. The film is directed by Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman, Saltburn) and is loosely based on the classic novel by Emily Bronte. It stars Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, Alison Oliver, Owen Cooper and Hong Chau! TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fLCdIYShEQ PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet inside the lobby area about 30 minutes before the show begins. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but early arrival is advised! Be sure to mention you’re with the Movie Group for admission and concession discounts! And, after the movie, don’t miss the best part of the night – food and drinks at the nearby Rusty Bucket! Complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan