We're slowly making our way through the Guardian's list of 1000 novels everyone must read, which covers novels about love, crime, comedy, family and self, state of the nation, science fiction and fantasy, and war and travel.  We work our way through the categories each month, and invite members to nominate books from the list. Once nominations have been received, all members vote for their choice. The book club is for people living in and around Chiswick, as well as those who don't mind travelli …

If you want to gain motivation, confidence and a zest for life, Life Clubs are for you. Our weekly 90-minute workshops are a fun way to access expert personal-development guidance without the high price tag. Each week we focus on a different topic – like confidence, balance or organisation. You’ll gain self-knowledge and inspiration, and learn practical tools to help you get more out of life. Our Clubbers start businesses, get fit, find love (for themselves as well as others!) and achieve things …

This group was started for all people who love the cinema and want to support a good local independent cinema. If you like cinema without popcorn, where the film starts at the advertised time, and like to have a drink and a chat with other cinema goers after the viewing, then this is the goup for you. The main night will be a Monday,  since they only charge £5.00...but others dates can be scheduled if you wish to host one.....please feel free. We sometimes go for a curry afterwards, since we te …

Hi Everyone, Have you ever wondered why you feel the way you do? Is there a simple explanation for why some days you can leap out of bed and other days you want to hide under the Duvet? MoodMapping helps you understand your moods! It is unique, it is new and Dr Liz Miller, who hosts the London MeetUps has written about it in her new book MoodMapping. This group is to encourage people to find out more about MoodMapping and for people who have been to a workshop and want to stay in touch, to keep …

Ever wondered what the author was thinking when they wrote a novel? We have created a meet up just for those who want to meet the author and then read their book with the knowledge of the objective and goals. Welcome to The Tea Box’s new Noveltea Book Club – a unique new way of meeting to discuss some of your favourite books from our local community of Authors – with niche to best-selling books on the agenda over the term. The Author will Introduce you to there book and then two weeks later afte …

Let's eat and drink at great venues, meet new friends who live nearby and enrich our minds at the same time!  This group has a local focus and is designed for people living in the vicinity of Hampton Court/Teddington. We'll read one book a month and then meet up at a regular time to discuss it. We'll meet at an interesting, new local restaurant, pub or café, or at people's homes if they're willing to make it festive with a few snacks and drinks! Book selection will rotate among the members, and …

Although called Caversham Critics, this book group is open to all friendly Reading based fiction lovers. We shall explore old and modern classics, contemporary fiction, and perhaps even pretend to be judges by comparing our notes on the shortlists for the big literary prizes. We meet monthly in a pub in central Reading. We are a friendly bunch and we generally stick around for some post-book banter and a few drinks too. So don't be shy: if the club sounds like your cup of tea, don't hesitate, jo …

Are you are looking for a likeminded group of people who want to take their lives to the next level? Yes? Then we are the group for you! http://www.facebook.com/groups/LondonBookAndBreakfastClub/ We organise a myriad of regular events: - Saturday morning breakfast Club @Wholefoods: Win valuable prizes with quizzes focusing on areas of personal development, fitness and nutrition - Monthly workshops covering a variety of topics from confidence to finance, relationships and nutrition - Regular Book …

Hi and welcome to Fulham's Book Club! My name is Maja, I just recently moved to Fulham and really like it... so do I like reading. I personally would like to meet interesting people to talk with, about interesting books, but also to make new friends in Fulham. For the beginning I think we're just meeting for some drinks and deciding on a book to read, and then let's take it from there :) Any questions/suggestions/ideas very welcome! Looking forward to some nice meetups. Warm regards, Maja

How does it work? The Guildford Book Group meets once a month to discuss books and socialise in Guildford Surrey. The books are chosen by a vote, from nominations by the members. Come along, share your favourite book, or simply the one you're currently reading with other people. The meetings are on a Tuesday and Wednesday evening at the end of each month. We’ve been meeting since 2003 Where do we meet? We always meet in a public venue rather than members' homes as some book groups do. This is a …

This club is for women in East Surrey who want to meet other friendly women in the local area.  Our Meetups include trips to the coffee shop, breakfasts, dinners, book clubs, walks in the park, shows at the cinema/theatre, arts and crafts, pub nights, etc.  Whether you’re new in town or just looking to make new friends, this group is for you. Women of all ages and backgrounds are welcome!  All that's asked of you is to join in and try to come to a Meetup within the first few months of being a me …

We're about MATES not DATES! FOR PEOPLE WHO... GET UP, GET OUT AND JUST DO IT! FRESHMATES was created to put the balance right, so you can meet, connect and build long term, meaningful friendships with genuine, fun-loving, like-minded men and women who have a real zest for life. We host a fabulous range of activities and events so you can get out there with a great bunch of mates and try something new, something different and definitely exciting! Whether you’re single, married, divorced, widowed …

SUMMER "CHAMPIONS LEAGUE STYLE" FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT - TEAMS WANTED YOU CAN PLAY FOR ONE OF OUR 4 TEAMS IF YOU DON'T HAVE YOUR OWN TEAM! It's that time of year again, where we will be hosting the best 6 aside tournament in London & the UK. Is your team the BEST in South London? Why don't you come down and prove it and let your feet do the talking? Is your team a dark horse? Do you want to get to the final by parking the bus and playing chess with your opponents? Is your team, an average group of …

Welcome fellow music lovers! This group is for anyone who loves watching live music in the Guildford area, whether it be rock, funk, soul, folk, blues, indie, jazz... you get the idea! This is an exciting, fun and friendly group, you don't need to be a music expert. Just appreciate good music and a good night out! There are a wealth of fantastic local venues and artists in Guildford and the local area to choose from so I hope you will enjoy this group. Please feel free to suggest events if we ha …

London Non-Fiction Books & Brunch Club While we can all give thanks to Grazia magazine for honing our WAG spotting talents and keeping us updated every time Cheryl Cole leaves the house with lipstick on her teeth, for those of us who also enjoy reading non-fiction books, it can be hard to find the right book club outlet. The purpose of this book club is to provide a relaxed, fun and social environment for women who enjoy reading non-fiction. Ideally, members will be: - between 28-38; - intereste …

Calling all you ladies in Richmond, Twickenham, Whitton and Hounslow. Anybody not included in this list is also very welcome! Are you writing secretly at home? Do you want to be published? Do you feel alone in your passion for literature, arts and creativity? Do you want to meet other women who share a similar passion for books and writing? Then let's meet and share our experiences. Let's help each other get published. With support and new friends we can motivate each other. Writers of all genre …

I think it's about time that Wimbledon Village had its own book club. What I have in mind is a group that comes together to discuss books, probably mostly fiction but with a little other stuff thrown into the mix and meeting over coffee, or food, or drinks in a local cafe, restaurant or bar. There may be the occasional 'other event' like a 'meet the author' or a theatre trip, but with books and friendly discussion at the core. At great way to make new friends or cement friendships too. If you'd …

Calling all Authors and freelance book industry professionals! Hi everyone! The Autharium meetup group is going to be pretty awesome, we are pulling together some special guests, some excellent authors and freelance publishing professionals. This is your event to mingle with like minded folks, find support and even help others with their books. If you are an established or new author or publishing industry professional this meetup is for you - you might even win a cool Autharium T-shirt. What i …

Here's a group for all fans of BBC Sherlock as well as other representations of Sherlock Holmes, including the Granada series, the films and, of course, the books.

Our book group based in Reading Berkshire has now been going for almost four years. We are always open to new members. So if you're local and love reading, come along! We normally meet once a month on the last Tuesday of the month. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends!

This friendly and informal group is for like minded people to meet up once a month to discuss books of different topics. Each member of the group who attends a meet will have the chance to pick a book so that we have a balanced selection of topics. Its just an excuse to socialise, talk about books, catch up to drink coffee or wine and if you're good....some cake even! Come find out ;)

This group is intended for G. K. Chesterton enthusiasts to come together to discuss his words and works. Prior knowledge/reading of Chesterton is desired, but not necessary. Come along to discuss or discover G. K. Chesterton for the 100th... or 1st time.

Do you love food, wine, good chats, meeting people and reading? Then The Battersea Spanish Food & Book Club is the perfect place for you! Come and join us every month for 1,5 hrs of guaranteed fun. We will discuss a book by a Spanish or Latin American writer and will pair the discussion with food and drinks from the country of origin of the writer. So if we are reading Vargas Llosa we will have Peruvian ceviche and Cusqueñas; García Márquez, empanadas and arepas; Almudena Grandes, wine and tapas …

Calling all geeky girls!! Yes you!! All types of geeks welcome... music geeks, fangirl geeks, domestic goddess geeks, retro geeks, film geeks, literary geeks... Let's meet up and share our geekiness. Do fun geeky things together... craft nights, see a new film, go to a gig, discuss the latest addition of 'Morning Glories', share recipes or review books... and anything else we fancy!!

Clear Books provides online accounting for small businesses. We make accounting easy, straight forward and as pain free as possible with our clear and simple software. We do more than that though ... we also host an awesome network of small businesses from various industries! The Clear Books community is made up of our inspiring customer base who are looking to connect with like minded entrepreneurs and businesses! You don't have to be a Clear Books customer to come along to this event as this e …

We are a group of friends who, having met through a meet up group, decided to set up our own collective to share lots more fun times together. This group is for people who want to meet new people and build friendships whilst enjoying a variety of activities. It’s where your ideas count and you can contribute to what’s on offer or just enjoy taking part. Activities will be varied, as we are an eclectic but respectful group of individuals. Activities on offer will include quiz nights, meditation, …

This is a new start up- meet up group. I like to meet up with other people who like herbs, herbarlism, western herbal history, old herbalists, growing herbs and making herbal home made products and also those who do grow their own herbs and enjoy doing so and also a group of people who would like to help me set up herbal balconies within lambeth area project as this is my aim to promote herbs within the community of lambeth and then go further afield etc. I so far have worked, studied alone and …

This is a group for aspiring writers in south-west London. The Novel Coach runs fiction writing courses, led by acclaimed novelist, poet and playwright Kevin MacNeil, an experienced creative writing tutor. Our first course, Find The Novel In You, is starting in New Malden on 29 May and running for 12 weeks. It will provide you with the tools you need to get started and keep going. Classes will focus on finding your voice, plotting, character, dialogue and other essential components of fiction wr …