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Popping Up!: A (very informal) Inaugural Meeting
Sun, Aug 2, 1:00 PMLet's go see the British Library's Fairy Tales exhibition (https://events.bl.uk/exhibitions/fairy-tales) to break the proverbial ice, and then take the book chat to a nice pub/restaurant. Details TBC.
Social @ The Wallace Collection - museum GEM! plus Walk to Soho
Sun, Jul 26, 2:00 PM*** **🎨✨ \*\*Join Us for an Unforgettable Art Adventure at the Wallace Collection!\*\* 🖼️🎉** Get ready for a spectacular day filled with culture, connection, and pure excitement! We’re hosting a vibrant social gathering to explore the magnificent \*\*Wallace Collection\*\* in London, and we want YOU to be part of it! 🏛️😄 This isn’t just a museum visit—it’s a chance to dive into a world of art, history, and great company! 🌟 **\*\*About the Wallace Collection\*\*:** Nestled in the heart of London at Hertford House, Manchester Square, the Wallace Collection is a hidden gem that’s free to visit and bursting with treasures! 🏰💎 This world-class museum houses an extraordinary collection of fine and decorative arts, amassed by the Marquesses of Hertford and Sir Richard Wallace in the 18th and 19th centuries. From jaw-dropping paintings by masters like \*\*Rembrandt\*\*, \*\*Titian\*\*, and \*\*Fragonard\*\* (including the iconic \*The Swing\*) to exquisite French furniture, glittering porcelain, and a jaw-dropping armory of medieval and Renaissance weapons, there’s something to captivate everyone! 🗡️🖌️ The grand rooms of Hertford House itself are a masterpiece, offering a glimpse into aristocratic life with their opulent interiors. Whether you’re an art aficionado or just love a good story, the Wallace Collection’s intimate yet dazzling galleries will leave you inspired! **😍** **\- \*\*What’s Happening\*\*:** **\- 🕑 \*\*3:00 PM \- Meet & Mingle\*\*: We’ll gather just inside the museum’s entrance for a lively 15\-minute meet\-up\. Say hello\, make new friends\, and get pumped for the adventure ahead\! 🤝😊** **\- 🖌️ \*\*3:15 PM \- Explore the Collection\*\*: Wander through the museum’s stunning galleries at your own pace\. Marvel at sparkling chandeliers\, intricate Sèvres porcelain\, and paintings that tell tales of love\, war\, and beauty\. Don’t miss the Great Gallery or the quirky armory displays\! 🎨🔍** **\- 🕔 \*\*4:45 PM \- Reconvening\*\*: We’ll regroup outside the museum to share our favorite discoveries and soak up the post\-art buzz\. 🗣️✨** **\- 🚶♀️ \*\*5 PM \- Stroll to Soho\*\*: Together\, we’ll take a scenic walk to vibrant Soho\, heading to \*\*Waxy O’Connor’s\*\* \(14\-16 Rupert St\, London W1D 6DD\)\. This legendary Irish pub\, with its cozy nooks and lively atmosphere\, is the perfect spot for drinks\, laughs\, and more bonding\! 🍻🎶** **\*\*Why You’ll Love It\*\*:** Immerse yourself in a treasure trove of art and history, connect with fellow culture enthusiasts, and cap it off with a fun evening in one of London’s liveliest spots! 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Shanty Singing at the William Morris Pub
Wed, Aug 5, 6:00 PMFirst Wednesday of every month, upstairs at the William Morris Pub. Free entry and house drinks are half price between 6pm and 7pm. We sing three sets of eight songs, plus a few requests. We hand out chorus sheet books to all guests, and get 90% audience participation by way of them joining in singing the choruses. The pub has its own kitchen downstairs and cooks good quality reasonably priced food, which looks good and smells good, just like us. The pub is situated in picturesque Merton Abbey Mills on the River Wandle, only ten minutes walk from Colliers Wood tube station. Here is a link to a video of us performing there WM Wednesday link- Sept 2025 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQsN_BZZCEA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQsN_BZZCEA)
Camden Passage Islington Picture Hunt
Mon, Jul 27, 12:30 PMWe meet outside Angel Islington tube station. We mark up at Wetherspoon Highbury Corner. How are your detecting skills? Welcome to another of our many outside Picture Hunts this year. This time, the event will be centred around shop fronts, buildings and features around Camden Passage Islington antiques area. There’s no crossing of busy roads. If you’re new to Picture Hunts, check photos below and previous events for winners and clue sheets. Pkease aim to turn up for 1:00-1:30 when teams are being arranged. As usual, portions of the road are split up into four areas where teams search for the locations of photographed items in the street, buildings or shop windows, and then record where they found them. Picture Hunts are a great new way to get up to speed with slices of London history while sleuthing around the area. Everyone is presented with twenty partial photos of objects around an area. Your team mission is to find them. Some well known, some well unknown! This makes Picture Hunts more interesting and challenging, bringing out the best of your teams detecting skills. You will also have a map of the area. It will be sub-divided into four sections, P, Q, R, S. Each photo will come from one of these. Four players max per team, but the lower number teams get a point per player start from the biggest team. For example, four teams of one, two, three and four. Four player team, no advantage, (the biggest and theoretically the more knowledge between them, except it doesn't always work like that). Three player team, one point start. Two player team, two point start. One player team, three point start. Scores are always close and around the 15-20 points mark. How many players do you want in your team? There's a dilemma! The clipboard holder enters one of the letters to note its area location. Dead simple, right? 90 minutes to do the hunt. We have the usual prizes of chocolate, including some great new varieties. There is also an equal prize for the funniest team name. Names win prizes too! So there’s everything to play for. We mark up at White Swan highbury corner. Hunts are good fun and the proven experience so far is that members get to know each other better after working in teams as you all have to communicate. Great icebreakers. This is what Meetup is all about. Come and join us. There is a £7 cash/card charge for this event. Contact number on the day is 07422334411 if your transport is delayed. **If you can’t make it, please cancel using the “Edit RSVP Button”.** **Your consideration is greatly appreciated.**
The Badminton Collective Stratford Club Night Training and Games
Thu, Jul 30, 6:00 PMThe session is Every Thursday 7PM till 8PM. This is for all levels, so after the training you will be able to play games and use what you have learnt. Just like the saying practice makes perfect. Any queries on what levels you may be or just any questions please don't hesitate to contact us. PARKING: Parking is available and Free onsite. (The postcode is E15 3PA) This at the previous address on New mount Street. Press the buzzer and they will let you in. PAYMENT: We are accepting bank transfer rather than cash payments. In 2 days in advance to confirm your attendance. Bank Details: Name: The Badminton Collective Ltd Sort Code: 60-83-71 Account Number:69874292 Reference your name and date of the session. £15 for Training and Games IMPORTANT NOTES: We shall be starting at 7PM sharp so if you miss the start you'll have to just catch up I'm afraid. How to get there. If you use the provided postcode it will take you to the front of the school. By all means message me if you are having troubles. There is now a water fountain so please bring a bottle to fill up, this is in the main building while they fix the one near the sports Hall. The Badminton Collective and School 21 are not responsible for any injuries or loss of items.
Thames Foreshore Visit - Wapping (Full Members only)
Sun, Aug 2, 8:30 AMRunning through the heart of London; the River Thames has played a central role in the history of the city, and when the tide is low, the capital’s longest archaeological site is revealed. Come along on Sunday 2nd August to explore its history! **About the foreshore** I will be your guide as we will be going down to the Thames foreshore at low tide, where we will have about 1h 30mins to have a look around for objects before the tide comes in. I will tell you more about foreshore, the industry in the area and will be on hand to identify and date objects you find. Most objects you can spot sitting on the foreshore after being washed in on the tide (its eyes only, we are not allowed to dig or scrape the foreshore surface). You will find everything from bits of pottery, clay pipes, bottles, animal bones to ship items. Most of the things we find are from the Medieval to the Victorian period or you might be lucky and find something Roman or older. **The Thames Foreshore is private land, so before we go down, I have to give everyone a short talk on health & safety on the foreshore. As per the conditions of my group permit, you will need to be present for this, if you are late, I won't be able to accommodate you.** **Footwear** The foreshore is very stony and at this location, a bit muddy (especially around the stairs), so please wear sensible shoes (preferably walking boots/shoes or wellington boots). Plastic gloves and bags will be provided. **Cost** This is for Full Members of the group only and will be free. **Become a Full Member** To become a Full Member (£14 a year), either: \- Pay cash at an event \- Pay via Bank Transfer \(TSB Bank plc\, Sort code: 77\-66\-65\, Account no: 00030809\, Account name: Cultureseekers) \- Pay via credit card on the day or in advance \([https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QLAX8AUI](https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QLAX8AUI)) \- go to PayPal \- [https://www.paypal.com/uk/](https://www.paypal.com/uk/), then click on 'Pay & Get Paid‘, then click on 'Send Money’, put in the email address: [[general@cultureseekers.org](mailto:general@cultureseekers.org)]([mailto:general@cultureseekers.org](http://mailto:general@cultureseekers.org)) in the 'Send Money' box, then 'Next' and then enter the amount to pay. Click 'Next', then 'Goods & Services', then 'For Friends & Family', then 'Continue' Benefits of becoming a Full Member [here...](https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/531979527/) We will be finished by about 11:30am. **Afterwards** After we will head to the 'The Turk's Head' pub, 1 Green Bank (in the outdoor seating area) for a chat over a drink. Please note, we only wait at the meeting point for 10 minutes after the advertised meeting time, so please be on time or early. If you can't see us at the station, please text. Look out for the red & blue 'London Cultureseekers' group sign. Hope to see you there! Robert 07905 901 834 (prefer text) or email: general@cultureseekers.org ***On the day, if you can’t make the trip, just change your RSVP to No or text me to say you can’t make it.*** ***Please don’t post any messages in the comments that you can’t make it, as this generates spam for everyone else.*** *Please make sure you are aware of the group rules here before RSVPing - [https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/531979527/](https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/531979527/)*
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