Amateur Radio London

Ladies Evening walk around Cheam

We’ll meet outside Kent House, just by Cheam Station and head off at 6.30pm for a relaxed evening walk around Cheam, aiming to walk for at least an hour. We’ll follow a circular route, so we’ll always finish back at Cheam Station where we started. The pace will be comfortable and conversational — the idea is to get some fresh air and gentle exercise while having a proper chat and getting to know each other along the way. Please bring some water and wear a comfortable pair of trainers or walking shoes. Come as you are, enjoy the walk and the company, and hopefully make a few new local connections along the way.

Out of Auto - Beginners / Refreshers

PUT AN END TO AUTO! Learn to use your camera properly and get the shots you want by choice and not by accident! Attending this small group workshop will give you a strong understanding of the essentials needed to get the results you're looking for. This session will include theory and practical exercises so that by the end of this session you will feel confident that you'll know how to get the best out of your camera. THIS IS THE END OF AUTO! WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: * The important dials and buttons on your camera * Exposure triangle: Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO * Focusing * Histogram * White Balance * Depth of Field * Metering * And much more... **PAYMENT OPTIONS** * **PayPal via RSVP** * The Meetup transaction fee will be added. and you'll automatically be added to attend * **Send £30 via PayPal** to \*\*[creativebeansproductions@gmail.com**](http://creativebeansproductions@gmail.com%2A%2A/) with no extra fee. * Send us a text or comment below and we will add you to the event attendee list. EXPERIENCE Beginners / Refreshers EQUIPMENT * Any camera * Any lens OTHER ESSENTIALS * A fun and experimental attitude! TRAVEL As usual check TFL website for any issues that may delay your journey. CONTACT Alex 07956 264049 **TRAVEL WEEKENDS** **BERLIN - Oct 2026** **[https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa/events/315327782](https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa/events/315327782)** **VENICE - Oct 2026** **[https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa/events/313109095](https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa/events/313109095)** **VALENCIA - Jan 2027** **[https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa/events/315327518/edit/](https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa/events/315327518/edit/)** **MONTHLY EVENTS** **[www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa/events](http://www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa/events)**

London Amateur Piano Meetup #79

Doc in a Day | Filmmaking Challenge

**NOTE: Kick off location will be announced closer to the event and will be in a Zone 1 location with easy transport links!** Doc in a Day is a **filmmaking challenge** where participants **create short documentary films in 36 hours.** This is about learning through practice in a friendly and fun environment. We aim to screen all of the films submitted, where you can catch up with the other participants and documentary film professionals give feedback on each film, announcing a winner and runner-up. Prize: \- The winning film you've made :\) \- The winning official crest/laurel to add to your film and promotion \- The new friends and industry contacts you would have made *\* We also usually organise a visit to a documentary production company for the winning teams, so they can pitch an idea and gain industry insights. **But at the moment this is not guaranteed,** it would be a bonus - we're currently trying to source a company to visit.* *** WHY 'DOC IN A DAY'? * Create a short doc, build your portfolio * Make meaningful industry contacts * Get feedback and learn from experienced professionals * Improve your skills and practise with new kit * Have a blast collaborating with like-minded people *** HOW THE COMPETITION WORKS Saturday 10:00 – Gather to network and **create teams.** Come alone, with a friend or a ready-made crew! Our organisers also help form teams. 11:00 – We pull a **theme** from a hat (also published here, in the event WhatsApp group, Instagram and Facebook). Recent examples include 'Truth', 'Change' and 'Thrill'. 11.01 – **Go, go, go!** Get planning, shooting and editing your films. Sunday 23:00 – Deadline for submissions (via a dedicated WeTransfer link) Around a week or two later 19:00 – ***Screening event***, where you can catchup with the other participants and documentary film professionals give feedback on each film, announcing a winner and runner up. *** ENTRY COST £20 early bird (recommended as limited spaces available) £25 on the day The cost covers both the competition and the screening event. *** Some people come to this competition with years of experience and professional equipment; others make their very first doc this weekend. Past and present organisers of the event even give it go. **Doc in a Day is designed for EVERYONE!** You can watch all the previous Doc in a Day films on our [Youtube channel](https://bit.ly/2Pw7afo). See you there! The LDN Team

Speed Dating with DateScore™ @ Box Piccadilly (Ages 23-45)

To book your tickets please go here - [https://dateinadash.com/events/london/piccadilly-circus/speed-dating/24Sep2026-8209/](https://dateinadash.com/events/london/piccadilly-circus/speed-dating/24Sep2026-8209/) **Looking to meet genuine singles in London without the endless swiping, ghosting and dating app frustration?** Join us at Box Piccadilly for our flagship speed dating event and meet up to 15 local singles aged 23-45 in one fun and sociable Thursday night. Located in the heart of London's West End, just moments from Piccadilly Circus, Box is home to one of the busiest and most popular speed dating events in the capital. Week after week, this event attracts a fantastic crowd of young professionals and sociable singles looking to meet face-to-face in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Throughout the evening you'll meet up to 15 singles through a series of short 4–5 minute dates. It's long enough to discover whether there's chemistry, but short enough to keep things fun, natural and pressure-free. Unlike traditional speed dating events, DateinaDash combines face-to-face introductions with attendee photos, smarter matching and DateScore™ — our unique system designed to help create better dating experiences over time. As our flagship event, Box Piccadilly often attracts one of the largest and most diverse groups of singles anywhere in London. Whether you're new to speed dating or a regular attendee, you'll enjoy a lively atmosphere and plenty of opportunities to make meaningful connections. For many members, events like this are the start of their DateScore™ journey. Following the event you'll review the people you met, submit your matches and provide feedback on your dates. As your DateScore™ develops, you'll unlock personalised insights, smarter recommendations and access to selected Premium, Elite and VIP events. Once the speed dating has finished, many guests stay on for drinks and continue socialising with fellow attendees. The venue's vibrant atmosphere makes it easy to carry on conversations long after the final date has ended. Why spend weeks messaging online when you can meet up to 20 local singles face-to-face in a single evening? ✔ Meet up to 15 singles in one evening ✔ Our flagship London speed dating event ✔ One of the busiest events in the DateinaDash calendar ✔ Popular with young professionals aged 23-45 ✔ Prime Piccadilly Circus location ✔ Start building your DateScore™ profile ✔ Attendee photos and smarter matching ✔ Stay afterwards for drinks and socialising ✔ Friendly hosts and a lively atmosphere ✔ A fantastic event for first-time speed daters If you're looking for a fun Thursday night, the chance to meet lots of like-minded singles and one of the best speed dating experiences in London, we'd love to welcome you to Box Piccadilly. Book early — this is one of our most popular events and regularly sells out in advance.

CV FREQS - Sept Meet & Live Music Performances

We're back for another **CV FREQS** and gathering of modular minds and live synth performers on Sat 26th September, from 5pm to 11pm, at **[The Foundry Collective](https://www.thefoundrycollective.org/)**, an amazing creative hub and community space supporting local artists and grassroots talent in North Acton. Meet familiar faces of **[CV FREQS](https://cv-freqs.com)** and the **London Modular Synthesis** group, and make new friends over modular synths. Bring your modular rack, semi-modular, synths, drum machines, and DIY gear (and don't forget extension leads, patch cables, audio cable, small speakers and headphones!). Everyone at all levels is welcomed and this event is open to those who are not into modular (yet!). Schedule for the day is subject to change but expect: **17:00 - 20:00** Meet and greet, show and tell, talk modules, share patch ideas, collaborative jams, visual+music collaborations **20:00 - 23:00** Evening of live performances from EMOM community The area will be set up with a few tables for your gear. Table spots are allocated on a first come, first serve basis. We have access to a projector and [CHAU_AV](https://www.instagram.com/chau_av/) will be helping out with her amazing visuals. If you would like to showcase some visuals too, please bring your laptop! EMOM walk-ins are available. Entrance is **FREE** / pay-what-you-want, but please sign-up so we have a good idea of numbers. Donations taken at the door will go to **CV FREQS CIC** and reinvested to support venue hire, artists and technicians at future events. Food and drinks will be available to purchase from the well-stocked bar and kitchen at The Foundry Collective. Please show your support to them! **Important disclaimer** We will be sharing a public space with others at the The Foundry Collective community. **By attending this meetup, you agree that CV FREQS CIC, LMS meetup organisers, and The Foundry Collective are not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged equipment.** Attendees are solely responsible for setting up, monitoring, and supervising their own gear at all times. Please look out for each other and handle other people's instruments only with their explicit permission, and use power connections at your own risk. **Accessibility** We'll be at the ground floor at the same level as the door entrance. There will be flashing visuals and strobe lighting.

Amateur Drama Classes

Join me for a fun Drama class every Monday evening from 6:30 pm- 8:30pm at the Omnibus Theatre in Clapham Common. The class helps with confidence, developing awareness of yourself and others, connecting and to simply having fun. No experience is needed. We'll do relaxation exercises, games, improvisations, storytelling, and a bit later on we'll start working on character and text. There will be a little showcase at the end of the year. £10 pounds for the trial class to be paid before or after class. Different payment options if you decide to join. In order to reserve a place, please contact me at catherine@thebrightdaycompany.net. For more info: https://www.thebrightdaycompany.net/about I look forward to seeing you!

THE SUNRISE CLUB: meet while the city sleeps for a tiny adventure, community & ☕

It's Sunrise Season again :-) Watch the sunrise in the company of other people who are up for tiny adventures. Warm up and carry on conversations in a nearby cafe afterwards. (Conversations fuelled by early morning light and coffee tend to be good ones.) **The plan:** * meet at 7AM at the top of **PRIMROSE HILL** * sunrise is at 7:05AM * 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 We meet frequently to create and sustain community. New people and visitors are always welcome :-) We will be easy to find because we will be at the top of the hill looking out for early birds. Relevant links: **[INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/thesunriseclubetc)** to see some beautiful skies & 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 **[WHATSAPP GROUP](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DPkYXvrP6IhFrSRDiQACLC)** for occasional announcements Looking forward to seeing you! Bonny :-)

#WPLDN - September 2026: Walking the Talk & Lean Coffee

Join us for another evening at #WPLDN, and this month we're leaving the slides at home! We'll start with a relaxed conversation with Kinsta's Marcel Bootsman about the WordPress ecosystem, life inside a hosting company, and what it takes for businesses and communities to back each other. Then it's your turn with Lean Coffee, where the room sets the agenda and the best conversations win. 📅 **Date:** 24 Sept 2026 ⏰ **Time:** 6:30 PM BST (doors from 6:00 PM) 🎟️ **Cost:** Free (Registration Required) **Session 1: Walking the Talk: In Conversation with Marcel Bootsman** 🤝 **Speaker:** Marcel Bootsman ([kinsta.com](https://kinsta.com)) Marcel has seen WordPress from almost every angle: agency owner, WordCamp organiser, long-time community contributor, and now part of the team at Kinsta. In this relaxed conversation with Dan, he'll talk about how that path shaped his view of the WordPress ecosystem, what things look like from inside a hosting company, and what it takes for businesses and communities to back each other. There are no slides, and nothing is asked of the audience, just an open chat between two people who have spent years walking the talk. **Session 2: Lean Coffee** 🤝 **Facilitator:** Dan Maby ([show.fm](https://show.fm/?ref=meetup)) Lean Coffee is a conversation with no fixed agenda. Everyone writes the WordPress topics they'd like to discuss on sticky notes, the room votes, and we work through the most popular ones in short timed rounds, voting to carry on or move to the next topic. You can take part as much or as little as you like. Writing a sticky note or casting a vote counts, and nobody will be put on the spot. **Schedule:** 🔹 **6:00 PM** – Doors Open & Networking 🔹 **6:30 PM** – Welcome & Session 1: Marcel Bootsman 🔹 **7:30 PM** – Short Break & Networking 🔹 **7:45 PM** – Session 2: Lean Coffee 🔹 **8:30 PM** – Social & Wrap-Up 📢 **RSVP Now!** Whether you want to hear how things look from the hosting side, or you've got a WordPress question you've been dying to put to the room, this is an evening shaped by the community, for the community. Secure your free spot today! We'll see you there! 🎉 \-\-\- **Venue Information** **The Bridge** is a charity supporting women to make positive choices and encouraging improvements to fitness, health, and wellbeing. The venue features a plant-based café (supplied by Girls Who Grind Coffee) and is just a 5-minute walk from London Bridge Station. \-\-\- **Massive thanks to our sponsors who make these free events possible:** [Filter](https://filter.agency/), [Kinsta](https://kinsta.com/), [Mollie](https://www.mollie.com/gb/integrations/woocommerce), and [show.fm](https://show.fm/?ref=meetup) \-\-\- If you're interested in being a featured speaker at an upcoming event, we'd love to hear from you at [https://wpldn.uk/speak](https://wpldn.uk/speak). **🎥 - Media Release Terms** By attending, you understand and accept that portions of the event may have audio/photo/video-recorded and/or live-streamed and may be used by the organisers. You agree that the organisers have the right and permission to use and publish such media for any purpose in any format, including online and offline, now and ever after, without further compensation, permission, or notification. You understand that all official recordings from the event are the exclusive property of the organisers, available under the Creative Commons Attribution­ShareAlike license for general use, and you do not ask for nor expect compensation or notification of the use of official recordings or photographs in which you appear or speak. Please inform an organisational team member at the event's start if you do not wish to appear in photos or videos.

Join us for a French Adventure in Hampstead Heath!

**Are you a French speaker looking to practice your language skills in a beautiful outdoor setting?** Join us for a leisurely walk through the stunning Hampstead Heath. We'll chat in French, enjoy the fresh air, and take in the picturesque views. **What to expect:** * **French conversation:** Practice your language skills with fellow French speakers. * **Scenic walk:** Explore the beautiful Hampstead Heath. * **Friendly atmosphere:** Meet new people and make lasting friendships. **Please note:** * **Dress appropriately:** Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. * **Stay safe:** Be mindful of your surroundings and follow safety guidelines. **Respect the environment:** Please leave no trace. Please note that the number of attendees listed here might not reflect the actual number of participants, as the event is also advertised on other platforms. To help cover the costs of running the group and organising these events, we kindly request a small contribution. If you're on the guestlist, please disregard the "Paid/Unpaid" status. If you're on the guest list, your attendance is expected and your payment has been processed. If you couldn't attend the previous event and contacted me beforehand, you're automatically added to the next one. Otherwise, please let me know. Please note that **RSVPs close one day before the event**. **Looking forward to seeing you there!** The London French Language Group

Out of Auto - A Course for Beginners

PUT AN END TO AUTO! Learn to use your camera properly and get the shots you want by choice and not by accident! Attending this small group workshop will give you a strong understanding of the essentials needed to get the results you're looking for. This session will include theory and practical exercises so that by the end of this session you will feel confident that you'll know how to get the best out of your camera. THIS IS THE END OF AUTO! WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: * The important dials and buttons on your camera * Exposure triangle: Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO * Focus * Histogram * Depth of Field * Metering * White balance * And much more... **PAYMENT OPTIONS** * **PayPal via RSVP** * The Meetup transaction fee will be added. and you'll automatically be added to attend * **Send £30 via PayPal** to \*\*[creativebeansproductions@gmail.com**](http://creativebeansproductions@gmail.com%2A%2A/) with no extra fee. * Send us a text or comment below and we will add you to the event attendee list. EXPERIENCE Beginners / Refreshers EQUIPMENT * Any camera * Any lens OTHER ESSENTIALS * A fun and experimental attitude! TRAVEL As usual check TFL website for any issues that may delay your journey. CONTACT Alex 07956 264049 **TRAVEL EVENTS** **BERLIN - Oct 2026** **[https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographiclcp/events/315327778](https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographiclcp/events/315327778)** **VENICE - Oct 2026** **[https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographiclcp/events/313109097/](https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographiclcp/events/313109097/)** **VALENCIA - Jan 2027** **[https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographiclcp/events/315327517/](https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographiclcp/events/315327517/)** **MONTHLY EVENTS** **[www.meetup.com/londonphotographiclcp/events](http://www.meetup.com/londonphotographiclcp/events)**

Practice English with natives and language exchange