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Let's Save the UK! IN-PERSON session

Let's Save the UK! IN-PERSON session

Sat, Oct 17, 11:00 AM
From Let's Talk Politics
4.7

Join us for our very first in-person session! This week we're saving the UK What are the key political problems faced by the UK right now? What should we do about them? This is a non-partisan space that welcomes both Conservatives and Progressives and everyone in between. We are an open forum for a free exchange of ideas, whilst being vigilant against harm or cruelty.

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English Church Service at Inspire St James, Clerkenwell

English Church Service at Inspire St James, Clerkenwell

Sun, Oct 11, 3:00 PM
From Free English Conversation Class -- Inspire English
4.8

Everyone is very welcome to join us for tea and cake and the church service, which runs every Sunday. Hope you can join us! *PLEASE NOTE that this is NOT the English class.* The English class runs during the term: and classes are posted as separate Meetup events. Please sign up for the classes on the relevant Meetup. The classes run from 2:30 pm - 3:45pm. --- What happens in this event? Come and experience a Traditional English Church Service with Live Music and Singing. Enjoy Tea and coffee after the Church service. You will meet a friendly local community. Make friends from all over the world, people from diverse backgrounds and stages of life. What happens during the church service? You do not need to do anything, apart from sit, listen and observe. It is a great way to improve your listening skills and also to learn about what Christianity says about life and why we think it might be relevant. You will listen to live singing, prayer, a Bible reading, and hear a talk from someone explaining it. You are welcome to join at any time and leave before the service finishes if you do not feel you can stay. You will have time after the service to talk to us either about what you have heard or just anything you'd like to talk about, over a cup of tea or coffee and there is usually also a lot of cakes or snacks! Find out more about Inspire St James Church at: https://inspirelondon.org/ We hope to see you this Sunday!

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Un drink con Joe: Vieni a Conoscermi PrimaDelle Elezoioni!šŸ˜šŸ‡®šŸ‡¹āœØ

Un drink con Joe: Vieni a Conoscermi PrimaDelle Elezoioni!šŸ˜šŸ‡®šŸ‡¹āœØ

Sun, Oct 18, 5:00 PM
From CityZen
4.4

**Ciao a tutti gli italiani di Londra! šŸ‘‹** Sono Joe, uno dei candidati di **Moving Forward – Democrazia Bene Comune**, e voglio incontrarvi di persona… senza discorsi lunghi, senza noia e soprattutto **senza cravatte**! Ci vediamo per bere qualcosa insieme e fare quattro chiacchiere in totale relax: šŸ˜„ **Chiacchiere, risate e un po’ di ā€œcome funziona davvero il Comitesā€** spiegato in modo semplice ed energico. # Comites Londra: larga partecipazione per ā€œMoving Forwardā€. Il 18 la presentazione di programma e candidat **LONDRA -verra'** presentata sabato 18 ottobre, con un largo numero di sottoscrizioni di cittadine e cittadini, la lista **ā€œMoving Forward - Democrazia Bene Comuneā€** per le elezioni del **Comites di Londra** che si terranno il prossimo 4 dicembre. ā€œMoving Forward – Democrazia Bene Comuneā€ ĆØ una coalizione civica della comunitĆ  italiana **progressista, democratica e antifascista** nata dall’incontro di cittadini, associazioni, movimenti e partiti uniti da valori di civismo democratico, solidarietĆ  sociale, europeismo, internazionalismo e ambientalismo e dalla convinzione che i Comites rappresentino uno strumento fondamentale di partecipazione democratica e integrazione per le comunitĆ  italiane all’estero. La lista ĆØ composta da **venti persone** con storie, competenze ed esperienze di **attivismo al servizio della comunitĆ  italiana a Londra,** nel Sud dell’Inghilterra e in Galles: artisti, ricercatrici e ricercatori, interpreti, mediatori culturali, operatori di patronato e professionisti del no profit e altri settori. Il capolista ĆØ FEDERICO VARESE , docente presso l’UniversitĆ  di Oxford, esperto di criminalitĆ  organizzata e corruzione. ā€œDa oltre dieci anni Moving Forward ĆØ forza di innovazione, laboratorio di integrazione e scintilla di progresso nel Comites di Londra – tra PARTECIPANTI il presentatore della lista ed ex consigliere Andrea Pisauro e i consiglieri uscenti Anna Cambiaggi, Germana Canzi e Golam Maula Tipu -. Abbiamo difeso i diritti degli italiani e degli europei dopo la Brexit, promosso ricerche all’avanguardia sulla mobilitĆ  della comunitĆ  italiana e lavorato su temi importanti per la nostra comunitĆ  come multilinguismo, ambiente, memoria e legalitĆ . Abbiamo portato le esigenze della comunitĆ  nelle istituzioni britanniche ed europee, con attenzione al supporto alla disabilitĆ  e al benessere psicologico delle persone che espatriano. Abbiamo lavorato duramente per un Comites più aperto, trasparente e accessibile al servizio della più grande comunitĆ  italiana in Europa.ā€ I rappresentanti della lista hanno poi aggiunto che la loro volontĆ  ĆØ quella di ā€œcontinuare a modernizzare e rendere più solidale e inclusivo il Comites di Londra, difendendo i diritti dei cittadini per rafforzare il senso di comunitĆ . Moving Forward per noi vuol dire andare avanti ispirandosi a valori di civismo, partecipazione e solidarietĆ . Democrazia Bene Comune significa prenderci cura delle istituzioni e farle funzionare per tutte e tutti, valorizzando il contributo della comunitĆ  italiana alla vita sociale, culturale ed economica del Regno Unito. Il capolista Federico Varese aggiunge che ā€œnel futuro la lista continuerĆ  ad interpretare il concetto di italianitĆ  in modo aperto e inclusivo e si impegnerĆ  nell’attenzione e nella cura di connazionali, nell’ampliare i servizi consolari e aumentare i corsi di lingua e culturaā€. Il 18 ottobre, alle 18.00 presso il DoubleTree Hotel di Londra, verranno presentati programma e candidati della lista. šŸ—³ļø **Parleremo delle elezioni** e di come possiamo farci rappresentare meglio nel Regno Unito. L’idea ĆØ semplice: dopo la presentazione ci vediamo ancora nel locale, ci prendiamo un drink al banco, ci presentiamo, ci raccontiamo un po’ di vita a Londra e vediamo se vi va di sostenermi per rappresentare la nostra comunitĆ . *(Nota: l'evento ĆØ un momento d'incontro per parlare e bere qualcosa e conoscersi, per questa presentazione siamo stati aiutati da ZEN un amico inglese e non solo che sostiene tutte le persone di buona volontĆ ).h ttps://www.meetup.com/cityzenlondon* Niente propaganda pesante, solo buona compagnia, energia positiva e un sorriso. programma ora disponibile sul sito grazie a tutti quelli ci hanno lavorato! [https://movingforward2014.uk/programma-2026/](https://movingforward2014.uk/programma-2026/) **i comites sono un organo di rappresntanza per gli italiani gli eletti non ricevono nessun compenso ne rimborsoe quindi totalmente volontario** Portate un amico, un cugino o pure il coinquilino che dice sempre *ā€œma cos’è sto Comites?ā€*. Ci vediamo lì… e chi arriva per primo sceglie il posto migliore! šŸ˜šŸ‡®šŸ‡¹āœØ A presto, https://moving-forward-kit.lovable.app/candidato/stefano-rosatelli **Introduzione iniziale di Stefano :** * Vive nel Regno Unito da quando era giovanissimo. * Lavora nel mondo dell’arte e dello spettacolo. * Ho aiutato a mettere in salvo alcune persone durante l’attacco terroristico a London Bridge (2017). * [https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/london-terror-attack-witness-armed-himself-with-extinguisher-and-kitchen-knife-as-he-took-refuge-in-a-restaurant-a3556556.html](https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/london-terror-attack-witness-armed-himself-with-extinguisher-and-kitchen-knife-as-he-took-refuge-in-a-restaurant-a3556556.html) * \*\*\*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\*\*\* **Some Tips:** 1. **Let’s all commit to updating our RSVPs if plans change**—it helps us plan better and ensures great attendance for everyone. If you RSVP ā€œyesā€ but don’t attend and don’t update your RSVP, you may be removed from the group to keep things fair. No stress, though—you can rejoin for a small Ā£10 fee! Just send me a DM, and I’ll share the PayPal details to get you back in. 2. **Turn Up on Time at the start!** This helps the quality of the event and helps you. 3. If you are struggling with the **app**, use the web page instead, that's what I use. 4. **Attendee Numbers & Guest Lists:** We have this event listed at least on two groups and the guest list includes attendees from all. You can see the list of attendees here: [https://www.meetup.com/zensingles/](https://www.meetup.com/zensingles/) [https://www.meetup.com/cityzenlondon/](https://www.meetup.com/cityzenlondon/) [https://www.meetup.com/LoveLife](https://www.meetup.com/LoveLife) 5. **Join our** **social media**: **Instagram**: [https://www.instagram.com/cityzen.london/](https://www.instagram.com/cityzen.london/) **X:** [https://x.com/CityZenLondon](https://x.com/CityZenLondon) 6. **Our WhatsApp group:** [See private comment in the comments section below]. We have a few rules including no ads, no DMs unless recipient is in the "Direct Messaging List" or risk removal and Ā£10 rejoin fee. 7. **Support Our Amazing London Event Hosts! šŸ™Œ** Our incredible crew of hosts is the heartbeat of London’s buzzing meetup scene, bringing people together for unforgettable experiences that spark connection, growth, and fun! 🌟 From museum adventures to flirty dating mixers, these rockstar hosts pour their energy, time, and passion into creating events that level up your social and communication skills. But hosting isn’t easy—it takes resources, effort, and heart. šŸ’– Please consider supporting our hosts with a donation to keep the good vibes flowing and help us make London the ultimate social hub! šŸš€ Below, meet our hosts for this event and see how you can chip in to fuel their amazing work. **Zen & The Meetup Groups** *The Visionary Social Connector* Zen, our AI guru with 25 years in the game, founded these meetups to transform his own social skills and now helps others do the same. From sparking in-person networking to coordinating epic events, Zen’s passion for connection is unstoppable. Help him keep the momentum going! Support Zen: Donate to cover event planning tools, venue bookings, and more. **[Donation Link](https://paypal.me/Zenswalks)** \*\*\*\* **Disclaimer, Liability Waiver & Media Consent** By attending this event, you acknowledge and agree to the following: **Organiser Identity** – The organiser operates under the community name **ā€œZENā€**, which is used as an alias for privacy and branding purposes. By joining, you understand that ā€œZENā€ refers to the organiser and/or designated hosts of this event. **Assumption of Risk** – You understand and accept that participation in any social, recreational, or group activity involves inherent risks, including but not limited to personal injury, illness, property damage, or other unforeseen incidents. You voluntarily choose to attend at your own sole risk. **Personal Responsibility** – You are solely responsible for your own safety, health, wellbeing, and personal belongings at all times. It is your responsibility to exercise good judgment, act responsibly, and take appropriate precautions before, during, and after the event. **No Organiser Liability** – The organiser, hosts, volunteers, and the community known as **ZEN** accept no responsibility and shall not be held liable for any injury, loss, damage, accident, theft, or any other issue that may arise as a result of your participation. **Guests** – If you bring guests, you accept full responsibility for their conduct, safety, and understanding of this disclaimer. **Independent Event** – This event may be held in conjunction with other social or non-singles meetup groups. ZEN is not responsible for the actions, behaviour, or arrangements of any third parties. **Media Consent** – By attending this event, you consent to being photographed, filmed, or recorded. You grant ZEN and its organisers the irrevocable right to use such images and recordings for promotional, marketing, social media, and community purposes without compensation or further approval. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, it is your responsibility to inform the organiser in advance and to remove yourself from areas where filming or photography is taking place. **Acceptance of Terms** – By attending, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accepted this disclaimer. You release ZEN, its organisers, hosts, volunteers, and members from all claims, demands, or causes of action, whether known or unknown, arising out of your participation or the use of photography/videography captured at the event. Your attendance at this event signifies your full acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree, you should not attend.

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 Free* English conversation class at International cafƩ

Free* English conversation class at International cafƩ

Sun, Oct 11, 1:30 PM
From Free English Conversation Class -- Inspire English
4.8

Discover the World at International Cafe! We are a group of Christian volunteers set out to create a friendly community that welcomes everyone! Come and practice speaking English with our English speaking volunteers. You will learn more about British culture and discuss life with NEW topics each week. We also include a Bible story at the end of our sessions. At International Cafe, we start our meet up with Tea & Coffee and continue in engaging conversations. Each week, we'll look at NEW topics about British culture and history, so you can learn and socialize. Best of all, it's a free event and open to everyone! So mark your calendars: šŸ•• Time: **Sunday at 2:30 PM** šŸ“ Address: ECIR OEA, Inspire at St James Questions? Text Organiser at 07708228436.

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TEiP @ LET'S BUILD TOGETHER COMMUNITY FEST: One night, many activities!

TEiP @ LET'S BUILD TOGETHER COMMUNITY FEST: One night, many activities!

Thu, Oct 22, 4:00 PM
From THOUGHT EXPERIMENTS IN PUBLIC (TEiP)
4.8

**Sixteen communities. Fifteen spaces. One night.** TEiP, roller skating, a runway show, tango, retro gaming, live poetry and craft workshops — every corner run by the people who love it. Wander between all of them, and find your people. **TICKETS:** https://lbttickets.netlify.app/ **DISCOUNT CODE:** LETSBUILDTEIP **N.B. you must get your tickets via the link above šŸ‘†** **TEiP @ LETS BUILD TOGETHER** We'll be kicking off different conversations about "COMMUNITY" using the tried and tested, laid-back, Thought Experiments in Public format. * 3 thought experiments (tiny stories that raise big questions) * Small groups of 3-5 people) * Shuffles every 20-30 minutes * Everyone welcome :-) the more perspectives, the richer the conversations We're so happy to be included in this vibrant collection of London's communities and look forward to checking out all the other events happening alongside us :-) **TICKETS:** https://lbttickets.netlify.app/ **DISCOUNT CODE:** LETSBUILDTEIP **N.B. you must get your tickets via the link above šŸ‘†** **TEiP LINKS:** TEiP NEWS - [Hear about everything first](https://thoughtexperiments.kit.com/) Substack - [Upcoming events and our evolving story](https://experimentsingroupwisdom.substack.com/) šŸ’Œ Instagram -[Scrapbook and thought provoking stuff](https://www.instagram.com/thoughtexperimentsinpubs) ā¤ļø Whatsapp - [Occasional announcements](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DapwAXpnOHO5DRYThobpe4) #CoProduction #Creativity #Community #TEiP #Inclusivity #Openmindedness #Community

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English Conversation CafƩ - Chelsea

English Conversation CafƩ - Chelsea

Tue, Oct 13, 9:00 AM
From English Conversation CafƩ Chelsea
5.0

Join us for a fun and engaging morning filled with conversations and connections with international friends at the English Conversation CafƩ in Chelsea. DOORS OPEN FROM 9:30AM A chance to meet new people, share stories and practice your English in a relaxed and welcoming environment. There will be a different topic every week for us to focus our conversations on. Every Tuesday morning - school term time only. Food and drink provided, free of charge! No need to bring anything, just yourself!

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