Community Gardens London

Senior Career in Banking and Technology

​**Senior Career in Banking and Technology: Fireside Chat with Vanessa Yiu, Chief Technology Officer for Group Technology Infrastructure at Deutsche Bank *(In Person in Central London & Online)*** ​An afternoon for professionals building careers in Banking and Technology, a candid conversation with a technology executive who has spent over 23 years at the most senior levels in Investment Banking. ​Hosted by The Journey Node in Central London ​**The Event** * ​What skills and capabilities matter most in banking and technology right now? * ​How do you shift perception to go from mid to senior-level? * ​How do you ask your manager for the right challenges and positioning for promotion? * ​How do you frame moving between companies so it strengthens your story instead of raising questions? * ​How do you articulate your value and get hired when your background doesn't directly match the job description on paper? ​**Join us for a Fireside Chat with Vanessa Yiu, Chief Technology Officer, Group Technology Infrastructure, Deutsche Bank** ​This is a candid conversation with someone who has navigated all of it at the highest level, across Goldman Sachs, UBS, and Deutsche Bank. ​Followed by open Q&A: ask her the questions you can't ask at work. ​**About Vanessa** ​Vanessa is the Chief Technology Officer for Group Technology Infrastructure at Deutsche Bank, where she leads technology strategy for the bank’s infrastructure platforms. She joined Deutsche Bank in November 2025 from UBS Group, where she served as Technology Fellow and Head of Core Engineering for their Group CTO division. ​Prior to Deutsche Bank, Vanessa spent nearly two decades at Goldman Sachs in progressively senior engineering roles across application infrastructure, global enterprise platforms and architecture, and identity and access management. ​Vanessa is a Fellow of The British Computer Society and holds a degree in Computer Science from the University of Cambridge. ​**Who this is for** * ​Early and mid-career professionals in technology, technology professionals in Banking, or in adjacent roles looking to move into technology roles in Banking * ​Women who want the real conversation, with peers who get it, and a senior woman who's lived it * ​Graduates exploring technology careers in Banking ​**Details** ​Saturday 8 August, 2-4pm Online tickets available. Online attendees receive a Zoom link closer to the event date. ​**The Journey Node Community** ​The Journey Node is a global life skills platform and community for professionals ready to upgrade with 1:1 and group programmes across 7 pillars of life *(Self-Discovery, Personal Finance, Communication, Career Essentials, Health, Relationships, Technology for Life Skills)*. ​We help people build the life skills they need to thrive while fostering meaningful connections within a global community guided by UK and internationally certified coaches and experts. Our senior coaches, advisers and specialists bring decades of experience working with S&P 500 companies and other leading global organisations. ​🌍[Join The Journey Node Global Community by @thejourneynode | Stan](https://stan.store/thejourneynode/p/join-the-journey-node-community-?utm_source=luma)

🏵️ Belgravia Gardens Insider's Tour & Sit Down Picnic Social

## *⭕ Please Direct Message the host-- Krysia to join our WhatsApp group if you intend to join this event.* **What To Expect & Important Event Info -** **:** Join us for a unique guided walking tour through some of Belgravia's beautiful private gardens, many of which are rarely open to the public! Led by a our community friend and member of the Grosvenor Gardening Team- Ralph, we'll explore the history, design and seasonal highlights of these elegant green spaces before finishing in the stunning Belgrave Square Garden! What to expect: • Guided tour with Grosvenor's Gardening Team • Access to beautiful private gardens • Relaxed walking and conversation • A welcoming, neuro-affirming atmosphere • Great opportunity to meet new people and enjoy London's hidden green spaces 🟩 **How to Join Us** *Please DM the event host to join our WhatsApp group if you intend to come. The event location is shared in WhatsApp 24 hours beforehand 🟩 For safeguarding, please use a clear, well‑lit headshot in your Meetup Profile Picture (no sunglasses, masks, heavy filters) **🧩 Accessibility & Community Values** Let us know any access needs (quiet seating, early arrival info, etc.) We keep a simple code: be kind, consent to sensitive topics, allow processing time, and avoid unsolicited advice Language note: Our community endeavours to avoid using any outdated or misleading terms as it relates to neurodiversity and we always encourage feedback from the community. Our wording will continue to evolve with your input and to the best of our ability. 📍📍📍📍 **IMPORTANT** 📍📍📍📍 All applicants who wish to attend our events* **must join our WhatsApp group to receive the event location, which will be shared 24 hours in advance.*** Tags : Autistic Adults Social Meetup \| Asperger's Social Group for Professionals \| Autism Spectrum Adults Social Gathering \| Autism Meetup Low Support Needs \| Low Support Needs Autism Meetup \| Autistic Adults Social Events \| Neurodiverse Adults Social Events \| Social Group for High\-Functioning Autism Adults \| Meetup for Autistic Adults in Full\-Time Employment \| Networking for Autistic Adults in Full\-Time Work \| Autistic Professional Networking \| Autistic Adults in Work Community \| Autistic Community \| Socializing for Adults on the Autism Spectrum \| Meetup for Autistic Adults \| Meetup for Autism \| Autism Meetup \| Social Events for Autistic Adults \| Mental Health & Development Conversations for Autistic Adults \| Autistic Professionals Building Community \| Autism Spectrum Social Group for Professionals Autistic Adults Socials and Networking \| Autism and Asperger's Social Group for Adults in the Workplace \| Autism Spectrum Social for Career\-Oriented Adults \| Autistic Adults Socials and Networking \| Group for Socialising with Autistic Professionals \| Low Support Needs Autism Social \| Autism Meetup for Employed Adults \| Professionals with Autism Social Group \| Adults with Autism Social Group \| Autistic Social Connection Events \| Adult Autism Spectrum Social \| Low Support Needs Autism Social \| Meetup for Neurodiverse Adults with Autism \| Late Diagnosed Adults Social Group \| Meetup for Neurodiverse Adults \| Meetup for Neurodiverse Adults \| Meetup for Late Diagnosed Autistic Adults in London \| Neurodivergent Adults Socialising Meetup \| Late Diagnosed Autistic Adults Meetup \| Neurodiversity Social Meetup \| Neurodiversity Social Events \| Social Meetup for Neurodiverse and Late Diagnosed Adults

Trip to Kew Garden

The day is a chance to visit a famous London landmark/ famous park! Free for first TWO people who confirms to join me. Otherwise tickets are £22 online/ £24 at the door. Come join other plant enthusiasts for a day trip Itinerary: 10AM - Meet outside Kew garden Feel free to drop in and join at any point in this session. You can bring a friend, just let me know. :-)

Picnic at Cannizaro House Gardens

Stoneleigh: Monthly Worcester Park Vegans Social

Join **[Worcester Park Vegans](https://www.facebook.com/groups/WorcesterParkVegans)** monthly potluck social, held in **[Stoneleigh Community Library's](https://www.stoneleighlibrary.org.uk/)** [Community Room](https://www.stoneleighlibrary.org.uk/room-hire/). A chance to meet other vegans and the vegan-curious. Tea and coffee making facilities available, please bring vegan-friendly nibbles to share. Suggested **£3pp** contribution on the day helps cover £16 room hire. Additional attendees via [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Pipppehh/events) and [WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IGYjIX3lwaaAnwVQrZAT1Z).

🎲Games At The Pub - Make Some Friends At The Walthamstow Board Game Meetup!

Join our weekly Walthamstow Meetups and play some games with us! **💜Everybody Welcome:** We meet up every week to play a bunch of modern board games, card games and party games in pubs. If you would like to get involved, RSVP to the event. You can bring games with you if you like, although not a requirement. 🌱**Something For Everyone:** Whether you're a seasoned board game veteran or just starting out, you're welcome. No previous experience necessary, we go through the rules before playing. We play a range of games, from lighter card and party games to epic strategies. **📌Where:** We meet at the **The Village Club** in Walthamstow, which is a 10 minute walk from Walthamstow Central underground station.. When you arrive please press the buzzer to gain entry. Just say you are joining the board game group. Come say hello and the event hosts will get you settled in. The Village Club is a member's club but you can attend our board game evening without becoming a member. As the space will stay open for the use of our group the expectation is that you will buy a drink or two to cover the cost of the bar staff. If you so wish you have the option of joining the club in future for £10 a year. ⌚**When**: * **18:30** \- Arrival & Game Sign Up * **19:00** \- Games Begin * **23:00** \- Venue Closes If you arrive after games begin, you may have to wait until the next game starts. If you are running late on the night, please do let us know. **👥Community** **Hosted:** We'll always get folks involved, but you can join the community and sign up for games in advance! Many games played on the night get organised ahead of time. Come join the fun at **https://discord.gg/mHZSKq2** 📸**Photos:** Help us satiate the algorithm-beast, upload photos of your favorite games and consenting participants! When taking photos please do make sure that people in the photos are comfortable to appear in them. **💫Food** 🍴 Drinks are available and crisps. You can order food to be delivered if you wish.

London Society WALK - Holland Park

Have you ever wanted to be immersed within either the city or nature in the form of a walk and socialise at the same time? If so, this may be the right walk for you. Welcome to another one of the WALK events where you have the opportunity to explore all the scenic routes I’ll execute whether there’s nature within, whether we get immersed within the city and feel great about yourself.

With this particular walk, we will be walking through the entirety of Holland Park. What was once rural Kensington has become a beautiful local landmark which has not only survived WW2 but also offers the beautiful elements of nature including a Kyoto Garden. After this walk, we may do an aftermath within the area. We’ll let democracy decide. My fellow explorers, if you enjoyed the event, I’m more than happy to accept any donations which of course are optional but will go a long way to help me unlock and deliver even more exciting and engaging events and resources: https://www.paypal.me/calvinjoy

Starting point: Holland Park
Ending point: Holland Park station
Walking length: 2 miles
Duration: 1 hour +
Required clothing: Smart casual, comfortable shoes and a jacket in case it gets cold
Departure: 20 minutes after the meeting time.

WHAT - Walk through Holland Park
WHERE - Holland Park
WHEN - 6:30pm - 9pm
MEETING POINT - Outside Holland Park Station
NEAREST STATION - Holland Park Station
REQUIREMENTS - Just your good behaviour is all and whatever is listed above for the walk. Disclaimers: Please be on your best behaviour and respect one another. This group doesn’t tolerate any misbehaviour and misconduct. Should such a thing take place, you will be removed. If you ask a question that either already has the answer to it or doesn’t relate to the event at all, I won’t respond. Whenever an event takes place, I will cut off contact 20 minutes after the event commences. If you message even 1 minute after the cut off time, I won’t be available as I’m conducting the event. There will be photography and videography by myself so if you are photo conscious and/or do not want to be in the video, do kindly inform me and I’ll try my utmost best to not involve you in the picture. Let’s all be responsible but please be aware you come at your own risk. Do be mindful of your possessions, belongings and most importantly, your safety. The ‘London society of explorers’ accept no risk of liability at this event.

Woolwich: Weekly FoodCycle FREE Lunch

***They*** *say there's no such thing as a free lunch, but they're wrong!* **[FoodCycle](https://foodcycle.org.uk/who-we-are/)**'s lovely volunteers use [unwanted food](https://cityharvest.org.uk/about-city-harvest) to produce three course, [meat-free recipe](https://foodcycle.org.uk/recipes/) (tell them you're vegan) **[community meals](https://foodcycle.org.uk/community-meals/)** across [England](https://foodcycle.org.uk/find-a-meal/), that are free to all. [FoodCycle Woolwich](https://foodcycle.org.uk/location/foodcycle-woolwich/) ([map](https://maps.app.goo.gl/XVEi9poq68YRxQX86)\|[video](https://youtu.be/5VEIsN1aCk4)) is every Friday (with rare exception; I'm notified by text), at **[Woolwich Common Community Centre](https://www.wccc.org.uk/)**'s accessible [main hall](https://www.wccc.org.uk/gallery?pgid=l3le3lp7-1daa7232-8086-4a0d-82cb-1c2a7887d105). I sometimes help the Hosting team, and have met a few other vegan [volunteers](https://volunteer.foodcycle.org.uk/opportunity/a1dQs000000fmvPIAQ), inc. chef and fellow [SE18 Vegans](https://www.facebook.com/groups/SE18Vegans) member John, who has a vegan daughter like me :-) P.S. You can bring food containers, in case of leftovers.

Rambling Fox Art Workshop & Vegan picnic at Muswell Hill 😊🎨🌳

Join me for relaxing Art Workshops at London parks and pubs! THIS WEEK; We'll gather 2.30pm>2.45ish, outside The Mossy Well Wetherspoons, Muswell Hill ( local buses; 43, 134 )\~then we will walk down the hill & turn right walking along Parkland Walk, to the viewpoint ; no worries if you run later, we'll be there at least 3hrs, or if you don't find us, we'll be in the pub beer garden. Bring, or buy enroute, Vegan picnic stuff to share, or eat at the pub later, 😎 & its hot, so indeed bring plenty of water 😎 Explore your creativity no matter what your skill \~ we'll take inspiration from our surroundings, each other, I'll provide tips, advice, and a few art postcards from my own collection for inspiration 😊 Just £5 suggested donation, or pay what you feel ; I provide all the Art materials, just bring your imagination 😊 \~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Details \~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Each week, the workshops will be at different locations, a park in warm weather, a pub in cold/rainy weather 😊 Generally they'll be in the late afternoon into the evening, occasionally from around lunch time 😊 See you soon 😊

London Society WALK - Morden Hall Park

Have you ever wanted to be immersed within either the city or nature in the form of a walk and socialise at the same time? If so, this may be the right walk for you. Welcome to another one of the WALK events where you have the opportunity to explore all the scenic routes I’ll execute whether there’s nature within, whether we get immersed within the city and feel great about yourself. 

With this particular walk, we will be walking through Morden Hall Park from start to finish. During this walk, you get immersed within nature and familiar with the park itself but most importantly, you have the opportunity to feel healthy and stress free after this walk and possibly the opportunity to form friendships. 

After this walk, we can do an aftermath if you wish. We’ll let democracy decide. My fellow explorers, if you enjoyed the event, I’m more than happy to accept any donations which of course are optional but will go a long way to help me unlock and deliver even more exciting and engaging events and resources: https://www.paypal.me/calvinjoy 

Starting point: Morden Hall Park
Ending point: Morden Hall Park
Walking length: 2 miles
Duration: 1 hour +
Required clothing: Smart casual, comfortable shoes and a jacket in case it gets cold
Departure: 20 minutes after the meeting time. 

WHAT - Walk through Morden Hall Park
WHERE - Morden Hall Park
WHEN - 6:30pm - 9pm
MEETING POINT - Outside Morden Station
NEAREST STATION - Morden Station
REQUIREMENTS - Just your good behaviour is all and whatever is listed above for the walk. Disclaimers: Please be on your best behaviour and respect one another. This group doesn’t tolerate any misbehaviour and misconduct. Should such a thing take place, you will be removed. If you ask a question that either already has the answer to it or doesn’t relate to the event at all, I won’t respond. Whenever an event takes place, I will cut off contact 20 minutes after the event commences. If you message even 1 minute after the cut off time, I won’t be available as I’m conducting the event. There will be photography and videography by myself so if you are photo conscious and/or do not want to be in the video, do kindly inform me and I’ll try my utmost best to not involve you in the picture. Let’s all be responsible but please be aware you come at your own risk. Do be mindful of your possessions, belongings and most importantly, your safety. The ‘London society of explorers’ accept no risk of liability at this event.

FREE Walk - Richmond Riverside & Park Walk

Join us for a steady circular walk that combines Richmond’s royal parkland, peaceful riverside paths and one of London’s most celebrated viewpoints. This easy loop starts and finishes at Richmond Station and follows a mix of broad park trails, quiet residential streets and the scenic Thames Path. We’ll keep a steady, comfortable pace suitable for anyone confident with moderate distance and light elevation. Please note - this is a pre-lunch walk and we shall aim to finish before 2pm. ### **📍 Meeting Details & Distance** * **Meeting Point:** Outside Richmond Station * **Meeting Time:** 10:00 AM * **Start Time:** 10:15 AM (sharp) * **Distance:** Up to 15 km (circular) * **Difficulty:** Easy ### **🌿 What You’ll See** As we enter Richmond Park — the largest of London’s Royal Parks — expect wide open grasslands, ancient oak trees and the chance to spot red and fallow deer roaming freely. The route passes historic lodges and open viewpoints before reaching Pembroke Lodge, where you’ll enjoy sweeping views across the Thames Valley. We then descend towards the river and join the Thames Path for a calm stretch along the water. This part of the walk features classic Richmond scenery: leafy riverbanks, elegant homes and the arches of Richmond Bridge. ### **🧭 Important Notes** * Please stay with or behind the walk leader to keep the group together. * This is a **voluntary group activity** — you are responsible for your own safety and for ensuring your actions do not harm people, wildlife or the environment. * Please be respectful to fellow walkers and considerate of shared paths. * Be respectful to wildlife (especially the deer — no approaching to avoid incidents). * Please read our **About Us** page if you haven’t already: [https://www.meetup.com/free-hiking-outdoor-fitness-and-social-activities](https://www.meetup.com/free-hiking-outdoor-fitness-and-social-activities) * Bring **good shoes**, snacks, 2 litre water, and a positive spirit. ### **🍻 After the Walk** We’ll finish at a pub in Richmond, where those who wish can join for a drink or/and lunch. ### **📱 Contact** If you have any issues finding us or lost - **07830374629 (WhatsApp)**

Rambling Fox Art Workshop & Vegan picnic, at Muswell Hill😊🌳🍻🎨

Join me for relaxing Art Workshops at London parks and pubs! THIS WEEK; We'll gather 2.30pm to 2.45ish, outside **The Mossy Well** Wetherspoons, Muswell Hill ( local buses; 43, 134 ) \~ then we will walk down the hill & turn right walking along **Parkland Walk**, to the viewpoint ; no worries if you run later, we will be there at least 3hrs, or if you don't find us, we'll be in the beer garden of The Mossy Well later 😊 Bring, or buy enroute, Vegan picnic stuff to share, or eat at the pub later 😎 & its hot, so indeed bring plenty of water 😎 Explore your creativity no matter what your skill \~ we'll take inspiration from our surroundings, each other, I'll provide tips, advice, and a few art postcards from my own collection for inspiration 😊 Just £5 suggested donation, or pay what you feel ; I provide all the Art materials, just bring your imagination 😊 \~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Details \~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Each week, the workshops will be at different locations, a park in warm weather, a pub in cold/rainy weather 😊 Generally they'll be in the late afternoon into the evening, occasionally from around lunch time 😊 See you soon 😊