Have you always asked yourself: What is this thing called life? Why am I here? Where do we come from? Is this all there is, or is there more? When your loved ones die do you break your heart wondering: How is it that one day, my father, mother, brother, sister, child is here, the next, they are gone, and it is as if they never where here. What happens to them after life. And is this life truly worth living in the end? THE ESSENES HAVE THE ANSWER!!! Here, you will find answers to these questio …

We welcome those who work or are interested in all forms of media including Television, Radio, Newspapers, Periodicals, Film, books, print and new media platforms. This meetup group is for Media Professionals who have a strong interest in spirituality, alternative health, metaphysics, personal development and the general balance of Mind Body Spirit. Our mission is to support and empower those who wish to bring a more holistic understanding into Mainstream Media. Meetings are usually held on t …

OperAmore, London Centre of Italian Opera project www.operamore.com Our plan is to create a centre of promoting Italian culture in the United Kingdom by means of Italian opera - one of the most representative and widely known artistic expressions of the Italian cultural identity. OperAmore will offer: -meetings and talks before and after opera performances, aperitifs, dinners and parties in which famous singers and musicians will be the guests of honour, - group outings to opera-related eve …

Enjoy a drink? Share a passion for the alternative stuff in life? Cult film? Comics and Graphic Novels? Alternative Music? Sci-fi? Or just the alternative scene? Whether you're a fan of any of that, an aspiring creative looking to network a little, or just sounds like your kind of people and you enjoy a drink, look no further: This is just a straightforward regular social drinks session to meet some likeminded folk and have a laugh. I've been running other nights for a good few years, but though …

We seek submissions UK wide from unpublished fiction writers (novelist ,short-story, playwrite, poem) We are giving you an opportunity to read an extract from a completed chapter to other would-be writers and the general public. If you are interested in taking part please complete form on main site. Maybe you are not a writer, but an avid reader and a lover of fiction books, come along to any event relax and listen.

Do you want to expand your social circle? Make new friends? Share common interests and hobbies? Open yourself to new experiences? Transform your social life? My Social Calendar is a vibrant and fast-growing women’s social and networking group, dedicated to discerning and intelligent women looking to socialize and make new connections in sophisticated, fun and friendly environments. As well as hosting afternoon teas, fine dining, cocktail evenings and social events in some of London’s most presti …

Welcome! Feeling Knowing Being introduces how regular meditation with a gentle positive expectation establishes a deeply grounded sense of self confidence and self esteem that is absolutely assured and inevitable. Aims: These sessions aim to de-mystify meditation, and describe what it is and how simple techniques offer profound benefits that are absolutely accessible by anyone, requiring no prior experience. Feeling Knowing Being offers meditation techniques derived from many forms of practice, …

London is a place to love, a place to do amazing things and a place to meet incredible people. This group is all about events that combine these three elements in a social, fun and less ordinary way. Each event will be handpicked from my own varied interests and will reflect my enthusiasm for making the most out of every day and enjoying London life to the maximum! Intrigued? Interested? Read on! What sort of events? A taste follows… CREATIVE STUFF Street Photography, Night Photography, Sh …

Random meetup. Inspired by Luke Rhinehart's book 'The Dice Man.' http://dicelife.com/

Vocal Tai Chi is a form of freestyle, contemplative singing that is rooted in principles and basic practice of Tai Chi. It has been uniquely developed by composer-vocalist Jenni Roditi. The simple but profound art of vocal improvisation provides a new space for people in Vocal Tai Chi workshops to enter into the process from wherever they are along the path of music, voice, improvisation, breath, body and energy work. Whether you are an experienced 'singer' or a beginner, VTC offers a creative …

Hypatia refused to be categorized or adhere to society’s norms; moreover she was passionate in her pursuit of knowledge. This is a group which shares her enthusiasm, where new friends can be made and the dialogue is rich and lively. We’re an East London non-fiction book group for women with some life experience under their belt who want more intellectual stimulation than the usual novel on the best seller’s list. We’re opinionated but not closed-minded, mature but young-at-heart. We respect what …

Hello, this group is aimed to people which love Classical Music & Opera. Our group's feature is to organize music events especially aimed to meetup and other social networks member. We will organize also: -meetings and talks before and after performances, -aperitifs, dinners and parties in which famous singers and musicians will be the guests of honour, -group outings to opera-related events such as book and CD presentations and art exhibitions See you at an event soon! Angelo

This book club is for all economics minded people in London! Our aim is to read and discuss one every month on a given topic. One supplementary objective is to discover new ideas, books, authors and schools of thought. To do so, members can vote on which book they want to read every month from a shortlist of books. For example in February 2013, we are reading 'Think, Fast and Slow' by Daniel Kahneman which was selected from a list containing Nudge and Animal Spirits. "Most people would sooner …

The Women Writing Women Book Group will meet once a month in Central London to discuss novels written by women about women, the clue is kind of in the name! We are open to men and women who are interested in lively literary debate, want to meet some new interesting people and have some fun. We aim to read anything written by a female author across any literary period, but hope to focus on slightly less well known works: more along the lines of the Virago list than Jane Austen's output. While we …

Let's get together for affordable activities in our neighborhood like social gatherings, sports and games, picnics, book clubs or just networking events etc. This a place where there is something for everyone. Whether you are a single or couple or a family, we organise events for every one.

E17 Pop Up Restaurant Project will explore World Cuisine with skilled chefs invited to cook some of their favourite meals for you. Each fortnight we will be organising a Popup Restaurant in Walthamstow! Our initial line up will feature amazing food from Eritrea, Tibet, Szechuan, Louisiana, Mexico, Canton, Cambodia and Morocco. Members of our group get the first chance to secure a table and also be informed of any special offers first! E17 Pop Up Project has been set up to bring exciting cuisi …

We are a friendly and vibrant group of professionals who enjoy intelligent conversation and quality events that are varied and include; fine dining, prestigious networking receptions, film previews, book launches, talks/debates, afternoon tea, cocktails and sporting events to name but a few. If you have a zest for life and wish to expand your social network, then please join us, we look forward to meeting you! Meet up suggestions Please feel free to suggest meetups.  If however, you wish to orga …

Autism Resource Centre Meet other parents of children with autism spectrum disorder to talk and share strategies, treatments and support. Unite professionals and parents to provide platform for helping our kids • Opportunities for autism spectrum families to meet others • Opportunities for professionals and volunteers to offer services • A community lending library (Share resources DVD/Books/learning Aids) • Information about local services, training, workshops and resources • Organise a m …

We hold regular meetups and micro-conferences, inviting a host of prominent professionals in the world of web to share their experiences and offer guidance to those new to the arena. With a philosophy of simplicity and conciseness, nearly all talks are shorter than 20 minutes and refreshingly “data-light”. What do we talk about? Subjects vary depending on the speaker, but each talk is focused towards learners and encourages interactivity. We attempt to cover all areas of importance to those new …

We are a friendly group of people aged between 30 and 45 (in spirit if not in body) who hold meetings in interesting locations around East London. If you'd like to suggest a pub, bar, cafe or book then come and join us! We will organise a number of meetings per month, you can select as many as you like, obviously, the more meetings you attend, the more reading you will have to do!

Loughton creative arts and reading groups runs a variety of meetings throughout the month meeting at The Blossom Centre in Loughton (off Rectory Lane) Groups include: knitting and crochet group (2nd Monday of the month) and Book club (4th Thursday of the month) More to follow! We meet to create, chat, discuss, drink tea and eat home made cakes!

This is a group for anyone interesed in a local east end football team with a proud history. Who play entertaining passing football and a have a lively real ale stocked social club which is one of the best in the country If you dont want to have to book in advance, join a supporters club etc.. but just turn up and watch entertaining and sometimes frustating live football at a reasonable price in east london then this is the club for you.

This group is for anyone currently working through "May Cause Miracles" by Gabrielle Bernstein. We'll go through the book week by week and explore and discuss themes.

This is a group dedicated to those who identify with borderline personality disorder. We do not only talk about mental health, but also art, theatre, food, friendship… and life! Eggshells are delicate and very soft on the inside, yet they are at the same time extremely sturdy and resilient. Our regular meetings are strictly for people who identify with traits of borderline personality disorder. This is not a group for people/ students/ clinicians who are  'interested in knowing more about the d …

We are a friendly walking group based in Barnet, North London. We organise day walks twice a month on Saturdays or Sundays, evening walks on weekdays throughout the Summer and walking weekends twice a month staying in Youth Hostels. We also have an indoor social programme on Tuesday evenings at Discovery Hall in East Barnet throughout the year. Our full programme of events can be found on our website at www.northlondonoutdoorgroup.org. You can try out the group by joining us on any day walk or e …

This is a Mindfulness Meditation Workshop for anyone interested in learning Mindfulness, based on the (MBCT) model. Anyone can learn the skills and techniques of Mindfulness, its easy to learn and the results can be life changing. This 8 week workshop is also suitable for those who exprience stress, depresion and or anxiety. You will be guided through simple practices that will enable you to manage lifes ups and downs more effectively. To book your place on the next course or register your inter …

Ok here's the idea... A book group but for films! Every week we meet and choose a film to watch sometime in the next 7 days. We each then go away and watch it in our own time before meeting up the following week to discuss it (and life in general) over a few drinks. As this is a brand new group any suggestions for locations welcomed. The idea is we will pick films by consensus but will have to see what works best. Personally I like a wide range of cinema but interested in Art-house world cinem …

This is a group for anyone interested in Kindle publishing/marketing and other publishing options. I would like a group where people can share ideas and offer encouragement to other members. We'll meet once a week at a coffee shop where our laptops will welcome and the atmosphere will be relaxing. Looking forward to seeing you all.