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Practise Public Speaking at Bloomsbury Speakers London (Toastmasters)

This is our regular club meeting with prepared speeches, speech evaluations and "Table Topics" - a chance to practice impromptu speaking. Please arrive from 6:35pm for a prompt 6:45pm start. **Guests are always welcome and it's completely free**, but we do request that you buy drinks at the bar on arrival and during the break to support the venue. ABOUT BLOOMSBURY SPEAKERS Hello! Bloomsbury Speakers is a fun and friendly Toastmasters club near Farringdon in central London. We meet twice a month to improve our communication and public speaking skills by practising in a safe and supportive environment. New guests are always welcome and it's completely free. No need to book in advance (other than to receive a helpful reminder) - just show up on the evening! TYPICAL MEETING AGENDA A typical meeting agenda is as follows: 6:35 Doors open - meet and greet 6:45 Welcome from Club President 6:50 Introductions from Toastmaster and other meeting roles 7:00 Prepared Speeches (from club members) 7:40 Guest Introductions (a quick hello from the guests) Short break for refreshments 8:00 Speech Evaluations (of earlier speeches) 8:15 Table Topics (impromptu speeches of 1-2 minutes each) 8:35 Table Topics Evaluations 8:40 Reports and General Evaluation (of the meeting) 8:55 Awards (best speech, best evaluator, etc.) and announcements 9:00 Meeting close - retire to the bar! COME ALONG TO FIND OUT MORE! Visit our website for more information: https://www.bloomsburyspeakers.org.uk Toastmasters has helped thousands of people overcome nerves and improve their speaking confidence. Come along and find out how! Find your voice at #BloombsurySpeakers!

School of Docs: Graduating in Technical Writing

Technical writing is a discipline which calls to people from all kinds of industries and backgrounds. People in software and API developer roles, product managers and hardware engineers have all found themselves graduating into tech writer roles, but what about people who’ve literally graduated with a degree in this discipline? This September, Write The Docs London is proud to present **School of Docs: Graduating in Technical Writing**, which sees [Dr. Ann Marcus-Quinn Ph.D](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-marcus-quinn-22aa883/), Associate Professor in Technical Communication and Instructional Design at the University of Limerick and [Gareth Brinn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gareth-brinn-389740197/), MA and Documentation Manager at Gravitee give presentations on taking – and making – the scholarly route to technical writing. Speaking remotely from Limerick, Dr. Ann will open the event, and will discuss UL’s online Graduate Certificate programme in Technical Writing and the MA in Technical Writing and E-Learning, how they both were developed and structured. Gareth Brinn will then give his talk, ‘Five Years, One Discipline: From MA to Documentation Manager’ about his experiences earning his Masters qualification, and then working at Gravitee, how formal training holds up against product work in a professional environment. **🗒️ Agenda** **When:** Thursday, 17 September from 6:00pm **Where:** Unity, SE1 0LH **What:** **18:00 - 18:30** Arrival **18:30 - 18:45** Welcome & Housekeeping **18:45 - 19:15** Part 1: Developing a programme and university degree for technical writing **19:15 - 19:45** Break **19:45 - 20:30** Part 2: Five Years, One Discipline: From MA to Documentation Manager **19:50 - 20:00** Q&A **20:30 - 21:00** Networking **All times are approximate.** **📍 How to find us** Look for WTD signs and friendly organisers at the venue entrance. ✉️ 1st Floor, Unity, Union House, 182-194 Union St, London SE1 0LH 🌍 Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VMydeU7iNErTxpYi9 🗺️ What3Words: ///strut.noted.kept **📸 Photos** Please note that organisers may take photos during the event for the Write the Docs London community.

London Tech Connector® | Technology, AI & Innovation Networking London

**Kindly note that this is a paid event and the average number of attendees for our events is 60-70 people. You can register on [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-tech-connector-technology-ai-innovation-networking-london-tickets-1998899040840?aff=meetup](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-tech-connector-technology-ai-innovation-networking-london-tickets-1998899040840?aff=meetup)** Connect with founders, tech professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators using technology to grow their businesses. ## **🚀 What Is London Tech Connector®?** London Tech Connector® is a professional networking event bringing together founders, entrepreneurs, technology professionals, innovators, investors, executives, and business leaders interested in the technologies shaping the future of business. Taking place on **22nd September** at **Home House Studio**, this event provides an opportunity to connect with ambitious people building companies, adopting emerging technologies, and exploring new ways to innovate and grow. Whether you're leading a business, launching a startup, investing in technology, exploring AI, or looking to understand how the latest innovations can help your organisation, London Tech Connector® offers a welcoming environment for meaningful conversations, fresh ideas, and valuable new connections. ## **🎯 Who Should Attend?** * Entrepreneurs & Business Owners * Startup Founders * Technology Professionals * AI, Product & Innovation Leaders * Investors & Venture Professionals * Executives & Decision Makers * Consultants & Digital Transformation Specialists ## **🤝 Why Attend?** * Meet founders, entrepreneurs, investors, and technology professionals * Discover how emerging technologies are transforming businesses * Explore collaboration, partnership, and investment opportunities * Exchange ideas, insights, and practical experiences * Expand your network within London's technology and innovation community ## **📍 Event Format** * Friendly and professional networking * Open conversations and introductions * Diverse mix of founders, entrepreneurs, investors, executives, and technology professionals * Business-focused discussions around innovation, AI, and emerging technologies * Premium networking in the heart of Mayfair ## **📅 Event Details** **Date:** 22nd September **Time:** 5:00 PM **Venue:** Home House Studio **Bonus Networking:** Attendees are welcome to remain for the wider London Connector® networking event following the meetup. ## **✨ About London Connector®** London Tech Connector® is part of the London Connector® event series, bringing together founders, entrepreneurs, investors, executives, consultants, and professionals through premium networking experiences across a wide range of industries and communities. ## **📲 Exclusive WhatsApp Networking Group** All attendees receive access to a private WhatsApp group on the day of the event, making it easy to introduce yourself, connect with other attendees, and arrange meetings before the event begins. ## **📸 Event Disclaimer** Photos and videos may be taken during the event and used for marketing and promotional purposes.

SOLD OUT • ZINE MAKING with LESS STRESS PRESS: cultivate creativity

This event is full. Join the **[WAITLIST](https://thoughtexperiments.kit.com/waitlistlessstresspress)** and we'll let you know if a place becomes available. A special event to share the creative practice of zine making 💭✍️✂️🎨📖 IN A NUTSHELL, zine making creates opportunities to: * spend time exploring ideas * hone in on something you love or care about: a cause, a message, a skill, a place (the possibilities are endless) * get creative with collage, drawing, writing, printmaking (etc.) * produce compelling and unique booklets that you can print cheaply and share with friends and strangers offline After lots of creative brainstorming of their own, Bonny and Ellie have landed on zine making as the perfect way to both open up space for playful, low stakes creativity, and focus their minds on bite sized projects. You will soon be able to see some of their zines [here](https://www.instagram.com/lessstresspress). They’re excited to share with you! **IN THIS WORKSHOP, we will:** * Introduce the practice * Share some examples: brief history of zine making, LessStressPress examples * Get to know each other’s interests * Brainstorm using collage and scribbles: get into a low stakes, creative headspace * Use a template to plot our zines: 2 covers and 6 pages of content * Design our first zines (everything is possible with analogue materials, but if you love digital design, bring a laptop) * Sharing circle * **Optional finale:** * Visit the print shop visit together * Print copies of our new zines * LESS STRESS PRESS Pop Up: hand out copies of our new zines to strangers :-) **BY THE END OF THE DAY, we'll have** * learned a new practice to spark creativity and clarify thinking * met a new group of people and learned about the things they care enough to make a zine about * had some thought provoking conversations * produced our own original zines, ready to share :-) **NOTES ON THE GENERAL ATMOSPHERE:** Although we’ll be learning a new practice we'll also be aiming to have an enjoyable day, with good humour and fun. This will be less like school and more like a relaxed hang out in a café with an additional creative twist. **WHO SHOULD COME:** Everyone! We believe that the more perspectives, the richer the experience. This group is not about being experts, it is about thinking creatively together and learning new ways to develop and communicate ideas. **WHERE WE'LL MEET:** We'll be meeting in a beautiful little creative studio in Stoke Newington. The exact address will be provided to attendees directly. **[SUBSTACK](https://experimentsingroupwisdom.substack.com/)** \- newsletter and reflections **[WHATSAPP GROUP](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DcSICl49X509EFdGBo3hKg)** \- stay in the loop **[INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/lessstresspress)** \- see what we look like \(content coming soon 😅\) **[WEBSITE](http://www.alltogether.one/)** \- everything else **#creativity #inclusivity #openmindedness #creativepractices #community #newskills #zinemaking**

Unapologetically Childfree @ Mercato Metropolitano, London, UK

🎉 **Hey London & Southern England Childfree Friends!** 🇬🇧 📅 **Date:** last Saturday of the Month 🕖 **Time:** 15h/3 PM - Whenever 📍 **Location:** Mercato Metropolitano, 42 Newington Causeway, SE1 6DR I'm so excited to announce that even though I'm back in Portugal, the Londoners are keeping the childfree meetup momentum going—something I’m incredibly thrilled about! 🥳 **This is an ongoing monthly meetup without me physically present and run by y'all**, and I couldn't be prouder of our community! 👯‍♀️✨ **Event Details:** * 🤝 **Who:** This meetup is for **childfree individuals, meaning anyone who doesn’t have or wants kids**. It’s the perfect opportunity to find like-minded people, share stories, and build lasting friendships. Whether you're a local or just passing through, everyone is welcome! 🫶❤️ * 🍕 **What:** Dinner, drinks, and great company at Mercato Metropolitano, an iconic market in London known for its vibrant atmosphere, diverse street food, craft beer, and artisanal shops. With plenty of food and drink options, there’s something for everyone—**including vegan and vegetarian options!** 🍻🍽️ * 📍 **Where:** Mercato Metropolitano offers plenty of space for large groups, making it the ideal spot for our gathering. You can explore its variety of stalls or simply relax and enjoy the evening. [Website: MercatoMetropolitano](https://mercatometropolitano.com). * 📓 **Please Note:** The meetup is free, but you'll be responsible for any food or drinks you purchase during the event. 💸 * 🎉 **Why You Should Join:** If you're ready to enjoy a casual evening with people who share the childfree lifestyle, this is the perfect opportunity. Our meetups are all about having fun, connecting with new people, and building a supportive community. 💫💬 * ⏰ **Arrive & Leave:** Feel free to arrive and leave as it suits you. Come for the entire evening or just pop by for a drink—no pressure! 🍷✨ * 📱 **Join the WhatsApp Group:** Stay in touch with the group and make it easier to connect on the day of the event. It’s also a great way to keep the conversation going afterward. 🔗 (You just need jump on my email list and you'll get access to all the Unapologetically Childfree™️ WhatsApp Groups: [https://maggiedickens.com/childfree-group-chat](https://catharticcounseling.com/childfree-group-chat)) **Unapologetically Yours** 🫶 **Maggie Dickens** **Host of the Unapologetically Childfree Community + Podcast** **Instagram: @MaggieGetsREAL** 📣 🚨 **Important: Event Participation Agreement** This Event Participation Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between Maggie Dickens, owner of the Unapologetically Childfree™️ Community ("UCC"), and the Participant ("Participant"). By attending the event, the Participant agrees to the following terms: 1\. Disclaimer of Affiliation and Liability 1.1 No Affiliation with Third-Party Vendors: The UCC has no affiliation with third-party vendors at the venue. Participation in any activities or purchases from vendors is at the Participant's own discretion and risk. 1.2 No Financial Remuneration: No member of the UCC receives financial compensation from third-party vendors, and this is subject to change without notice. 1.3 Waiver of Liability: The Participant agrees to waive all liability and hold Maggie Dickens and the UCC harmless from any claims or damages arising from participation, including physical injuries, property damage, or financial loss. 2\. Voluntary Participation and Assumption of Risk 2.1 Participation is entirely voluntary, and the Participant assumes all risks, including any injuries or losses. 3\. Photography and Marketing Consent 3.1 The Participant consents to being photographed or recorded during the event for marketing purposes. 3.2 The Participant grants the UCC the right to use their likeness for promotion without compensation. 4\. General Provisions 4.1 The Participant is responsible for any costs incurred during the event. 4.2 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and can only be modified in writing. 4.3 This Agreement is governed by applicable laws.

In person meetup to critique work submitted by members.

This is a live session at The Mitre in Greenwich. The purpose of this meeting is to provide and receive critique on submitted extracts of members' creative writing, whether they're working on a novel, screenplay, poetry, a memoir or short story, etc. We share our extracts via email ahead of the meeting to give us all a chance to read the work in our own time and reflect upon it so as to be able to provide useful critique. If you want to submit an extract mail me at gpatrick66@hotmail.com to book a slot. If you are new to the group we ask that you participate in at least two of the Wednesday critiquing sessions before you submit work for review so that you get to know us and have a good understanding of how we operate. This will help you to get the most from a critique of your own work. Extracts should be approx 3,000 words and the full document (extract plus blurbs, questions etc) should not exceed 3,500 words in total. Extracts must be mailed to me (gpatrick66@hotmail.com) at the latest by 9pm on the Saturday before the session so that I can share your work with the rest of the group. We have a limit of 4 extracts per session to give adequate time to review work properly. Feel free to give guidance on any specific areas on which you would like feedback. E.g. Plot, pacing, structure or character development etc. (If you have not received the extracts by the Sunday before the session, mail me.) The group is friendly and relaxed, so please don't feel nervous about sharing your work! We will normally review extracts according to the order in which they are sent to me but if you need a particular slot let me know when you submit your extract and we will try to accommodate that. Please note that all phones MUST be switched to silent mode for the duration of the meeting.

THE 7AM SUMMIT: meet while the city sleeps for a tiny adventure, community & ☕

Meet fellow early birds. Get a big dose of nature: wild sky, abundant green space, and occasional wildlife. And then warm up in a nearby cafe. Conversations fuelled by early morning light and coffee tend to be good ones. **The plan:** * meet at 7AM at the top of **PRIMROSE HILL** * take in the view for a little while (depending on how cold it is) * walk to a local café on Regents Park Road * warm up with coffee Become part of our community of regulars, or just drop by for a one off experience. We meet frequently to create and sustain community. New people are always welcome :-) **[WHATSAPP GROUP](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DPkYXvrP6IhFrSRDiQACLC)** to keep up to date **[INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/thesunriseclubetc)** to see what these meetups look like **[SUBSTACK](https://experimentsingroupwisdom.substack.com/)** for the newsletter and occasional extras **[WEBSITE](http://www.alltogether.one/)** for all other groups We will be easy to find because we will be at the top of the hill looking out for early birds. If you would like to further support these meetups, please [subscribe to our substack](https://bonnyastor.substack.com/) and [follow us on instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thesunriseclubetc/) :-)

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coffee & writing first meet!

The first meet! 📚✍🏽 Grab your notebook, pens or laptop (or all three) and get ready for a casual writing session for you to focus on your latest project. We'll meet inside the cafe at 11am and write for the first hour or so to give people focused time, then after than feel free to chat, share ideas, get feedback on work or do whatever. There's no strict rules and no pressure to share your own writing. I've limited the attendee count as this is my first time doing this and I'm not sure how many people will fit in the cafe. If the group grows then we will seek out venues that fit the size. I am a published author myself so I'm very enthusiastic about everything to do with writing and books and happy to chat to anyone about it too! Looking forward to seeing you all ✨✍🏽🗒️📚

Fiction Feedback Workshop

In these regular writing workshops, we have three writers sharing a sample of their writing for immediate feedback, advice and encouragement. Critique is led and moderated by your host. You learn more by listening to the writing of others and the feedback their piece receives on the night than you can imagine. We've been running these sessions since 2010 and there's a reason they fill up so fast! Usually, we have a group of up to 15 writers attending. For people reading, pieces must be **3,500 words or less** as you'll have about 45mins for reading and discussion on your excerpt from around the table. Most people bring 3,500 words from their novel or a short story of all genres and styles. If you'd like to read, please **post a comment below**. ***You must have booked your place before making a request to read.*** If you are reading, **please bring enough printed copies (at least 10)** of your pages so members can make additional feedback/editing notes for you during the reading. All copies will be returned to you after the feedback has concluded. New members are always welcome in these groups. Most people come along to a few sessions before offering feedback, commenting or requesting to read but it's up to you. If you want to read right away, great, but if you want to come along and see how we roll first, that makes sense too. Again, you'll be surprised by how much you can learn from others by listening to the pieces and their feedback. After the workshop, most of us head to the bar for a social drink or two and extended conversation about the joys and woes of writing. **TICKETS:** £15.00 and please follow the steps to pay via PayPal when you RSVP. Williamson's have raised their hire fees and so ticket prices have to reflect that additional spend. It's also my role to organise and lead these sessions so ticket price incorporates my labour in hosting these sessions for you. Thanks for understanding. PLEASE NOTE: Refunds or credits will only be provided if the meetup is cancelled by us. We cannot offer refunds or credit for another session if you decide not to attend on the day. Please change your RSVP if you no longer plan to attend. We often have people on the waiting list and we'd hate for others to miss out. Location: **The Three Tuns,** 36 Jewry St, Aldgate, London EC3N 2ET. Closest stations are Aldgate, Aldgate East and Tower Hill. Try the official Meetup app to receive last-minute updates and notifications about our events as they happen to your phone. [Download it now](https://www.meetup.com/apps/). These workshops are hosted by me - Lisa Goll, Boss Lady at London Writers' Cafe - I'm a publishing professional with more than twenty years of working within the publishing industry. Added to that, I've been leading LWC feedback workshops for fiction writers since 2010 too. See more about [me on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisagoll/) or Insta me @LisasShare @LondonWritersCafe Question? Post a comment below.

Fiction Feedback Workshop for First Timers (and new members!)

**I invite anyone curious about our feedback sessions, to attend their first feedback workshop with other first-timers.** Our groups are friendly and welcoming but I know how hard it can be to enter a new community. This special workshop aims to give a space to brand new members - or those who've been a member for a while but haven't attended our feedback groups before now. This session will be a feedback workshop and a social so everyone who attends meets other writers and feels welcomed to our community. The group will be small at 12 max only but everyone, like you, will be there for the very first time. We will have two reading spots for those who are keen to share their work in a safe environment. **If you want to read, book your seat and comment on the page 'I'd like to read' and I'll confirm.** We only have two spaces in these first time sessions (usually it is three) to produce a slightly more relaxed format. Naturally, if you want to read right away, great! But if you prefer to come along and see how we roll first, that makes sense too. You'll be surprised by how much you can learn from others by listening to the pieces and their feedback. For reading, pieces must be of **3,000words** (or less) as you'll have about 40mins for reading and discussion from around the table. You'll read your pages to us at the table and hear the feedback it receives from around the group. We are always constructive and respectful and everything is moderated by your host. Most people bring an excerpt from their novel, short story or a script of all genres and styles. We focus on fiction writing only. No poetry. If you are reading, **please bring enough printed copies (at least 5-10)** of your pages so others can make additional feedback/editing notes for you during the reading. All copies will be returned to you after the feedback has concluded. I hope two of you will want to read but if most of you want to join and discuss aspects of writing; how do we start, what do others write, what's easy or hard for others, what's their process? etc. We can have a bit of a discussion instead. After the workshop, we'll gather for a social drink but no pressure to hang around. **TICKETS:** £15.00 and please follow the steps to pay via PayPal when you RSVP. This money covers the cost of organising, hosting and running our events and community. **NOTE: Refunds or credits** will only be provided if the meetup is cancelled by us. We cannot offer refunds or credit for another session if you decide not to attend on the day. Please change your RSVP if you no longer plan to attend. We often have people on the waiting list and we'd hate for others to miss out. Location: **The Three Tuns**, 36 Jewry St, Aldgate, London EC3N 2ET. Nearest tube stations are Tower Hill, Aldgate and Aldgate East. These workshops are hosted by me - Lisa Goll, Boss Lady at London Writers' Cafe. I'm a publishing professional with more than twenty years of working within the publishing industry. Added to that, I've led LWC workshops for writers since 2010 too. See more about [me on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisagoll/) or Insta me @LisasShare @LondonWritersCafe Question? Post a comment below.