Amateur Radio London

Ladies Evening walk around Cheam

We’ll meet outside Kent House, just by Cheam Station and head off at 6.30pm for a relaxed evening walk around Cheam, aiming to walk for at least an hour. We’ll follow a circular route, so we’ll always finish back at Cheam Station where we started. The pace will be comfortable and conversational — the idea is to get some fresh air and gentle exercise while having a proper chat and getting to know each other along the way. Please bring some water and wear a comfortable pair of trainers or walking shoes. Come as you are, enjoy the walk and the company, and hopefully make a few new local connections along the way.

London Matched Gay Professionals Speed Dating

An approachable virtual gay speed dating night for London singles held via Zoom. We are an inviting and inclusive group where neighborhood residents connect with authentic individuals nearby. Look forward to brief individual conversations, organized by age range, all while relaxing in your own space. Sign up here: [Reserve your place](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=510.0&productType=onlineSpeedDatingGay&city=London&groupurlname=weekly-amateur-radio-socials-and-chats&face_v=4.0) Selecting RSVP tells us you are interested. To participate in the sessions, please complete your registration at the link provided above.

CV FREQS - Sept Meet & Live Music Performances

We're back for another **CV FREQS** and gathering of modular minds and live synth performers on Sat 26th September, from 5pm to 11pm, at **[The Foundry Collective](https://www.thefoundrycollective.org/)**, an amazing creative hub and community space supporting local artists and grassroots talent in North Acton. Meet familiar faces of **[CV FREQS](https://cv-freqs.com)** and the **London Modular Synthesis** group, and make new friends over modular synths. Bring your modular rack, semi-modular, synths, drum machines, and DIY gear (and don't forget extension leads, patch cables, audio cable, small speakers and headphones!). Everyone at all levels is welcomed and this event is open to those who are not into modular (yet!). Schedule for the day is subject to change but expect: **17:00 - 20:00** Meet and greet, show and tell, talk modules, share patch ideas, collaborative jams, visual+music collaborations **20:00 - 23:00** Evening of live performances from EMOM community The area will be set up with a few tables for your gear. Table spots are allocated on a first come, first serve basis. We have access to a projector and [CHAU_AV](https://www.instagram.com/chau_av/) will be helping out with her amazing visuals. If you would like to showcase some visuals too, please bring your laptop! EMOM walk-ins are available. Entrance is **FREE** / pay-what-you-want, but please sign-up so we have a good idea of numbers. Donations taken at the door will go to **CV FREQS CIC** and reinvested to support venue hire, artists and technicians at future events. Food and drinks will be available to purchase from the well-stocked bar and kitchen at The Foundry Collective. Please show your support to them! **Important disclaimer** We will be sharing a public space with others at the The Foundry Collective community. **By attending this meetup, you agree that CV FREQS CIC, LMS meetup organisers, and The Foundry Collective are not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged equipment.** Attendees are solely responsible for setting up, monitoring, and supervising their own gear at all times. Please look out for each other and handle other people's instruments only with their explicit permission, and use power connections at your own risk. **Accessibility** We'll be at the ground floor at the same level as the door entrance. There will be flashing visuals and strobe lighting.

London Amateur Piano Meetup #79

Join Flamsteed (other group) Saturday evening observing (Blackheath)

Flamsteed is a formal (famous!) astronomy society based in Greenwich that runs regular events. This is one of their stargazing observing meets thats open to the public (not all are), on Blackheath Common. **Weather may alter plans** to Sunday if not good enough ([See their public events list](https://www.flamsteed.info/public-events)), but it will be on Saturday or fallback to Sunday evening (if not cancelled) depending on the best forecast viewing. So **DO** double check the event schedule on their website (or Facebook event) in the day or so ahead - or their [twitter](https://twitter.com/Flamsteed)(X)/[facebook](https://www.facebook.com/FlamsteedAS) to see whether Friday or Saturday is chosen - weather can cause cancellations! Show up with or without a telescope/binoculars/other equipment; its usually been a smaller crowd of a handful of people, especially on the coldest nights, and just occasionally (in my experience/what I've heard) not quite as friendly to newcomers/minority groups, but there are also likely to be some very knowledgeable people there who've been committed amateur (or even pro) astronomers for a while. They're further East than we usually meet, but still our side of the river so I will post their events sometimes, when open to the public (many of their other events are members-only). These meetings are usually attended by several of their members and others, who bring telescopes and binoculars along and are generally keen to share views through them/explain what you can see. A few of their members are also members of this group. To find out more about the society and joining to gain access to other events and their member benefits (including loan equipment I believe), see their [website](https://www.flamsteed.info). **Getting there** The meeting point is just round the corner on the grass next to Prince Charles Street/off Talbot Street (they have a page [about it](https://www.flamsteed.info/blackheath-observing)). \* Public Transport/Walking Nearest train stop: Blackheath station; only a 5-10minute walk to the meet location up the hill a bit and onto the common (turn left out of the station). \* Driving? Parking might be available on (or near) Prince Charles Street. Try not to blind the group with your headlights as you approach, it takes minutes to build up good night vision but less than a second to ruin it. Beware parking restrictions for the residential area, Talbot Place is a cul-de-sac and there is a barrier restricting vehicle access to some parts. **To expect once there** In good weather, you can expect anywhere from a handful to around 10 (bit of a guess) telescopes of many shapes and sizes set up, all with owners keen to share views and to learn from each other. Ask and they will usually be only too happy to explain what to expect or what each tool is best for. There'll be some binoculars, astro-photography too occasionally, people from beginners to (often) experts in at least one subject area. Ask nicely and join queues if they form around the more impressive scopes. If unfamiliar/first time, ask for advice to get the best use (eg. firstly: don't touch the scope at all, as a tiny jog will make the view shimmy around for a few seconds - just hold your eye next to the eyepiece, you might need to move your eye around a bit to find the view; ask/find owner if view empty/seems out of focus - keep your fingers off any glass and don't try to clean/wipe anything). **The Organisers** Flamsteed run this event, who are a proper astronomical society; I (your meetup group organiser, John) may sometimes also attend their meetings, but you should not rely on finding me there. Its not as well attended as the Baker Street Irregulars group in Regents Park, but there are a higher ratio of serious astronomers and astrophotographers in the group (due to requiring a subscription). **Why Go?** More of a trek than our own meets, the skies here are quite clear, a reasonable horizon. There are often very experienced astronomers attending, but numbers vary. You can find out more about the Flamsteed society from its members. There's always at least a handful of people and scopes there. Another great way to learn more and find out what sort of equipment different people have and why/how they use it, and to compare views. Dress warmly (warmer than you expect, if you're not used to standing still in big open spaces with clear skies for an hour or two at night), maybe bring a flask of hot drink. Guidance provided! No telescope/binoculars? There are usually several telescopes/binoculars that members/attendees will share views through and explain if asked. More Info: This event's page on their website: [flamsteed.info/event-details/blackheath-observing-event-saturday-19-september-weather-back-up-sunday-20-september-2026-09-19-20-00](https://www.flamsteed.info/event-details/blackheath-observing-event-saturday-19-september-weather-back-up-sunday-20-september-2026-09-19-20-00)

Speed Dating with DateScore™ @ Box Piccadilly (Ages 23-45)

To book your tickets please go here - [https://dateinadash.com/events/london/piccadilly-circus/speed-dating/24Sep2026-8209/](https://dateinadash.com/events/london/piccadilly-circus/speed-dating/24Sep2026-8209/) **Looking to meet genuine singles in London without the endless swiping, ghosting and dating app frustration?** Join us at Box Piccadilly for our flagship speed dating event and meet up to 15 local singles aged 23-45 in one fun and sociable Thursday night. Located in the heart of London's West End, just moments from Piccadilly Circus, Box is home to one of the busiest and most popular speed dating events in the capital. Week after week, this event attracts a fantastic crowd of young professionals and sociable singles looking to meet face-to-face in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Throughout the evening you'll meet up to 15 singles through a series of short 4–5 minute dates. It's long enough to discover whether there's chemistry, but short enough to keep things fun, natural and pressure-free. Unlike traditional speed dating events, DateinaDash combines face-to-face introductions with attendee photos, smarter matching and DateScore™ — our unique system designed to help create better dating experiences over time. As our flagship event, Box Piccadilly often attracts one of the largest and most diverse groups of singles anywhere in London. Whether you're new to speed dating or a regular attendee, you'll enjoy a lively atmosphere and plenty of opportunities to make meaningful connections. For many members, events like this are the start of their DateScore™ journey. Following the event you'll review the people you met, submit your matches and provide feedback on your dates. As your DateScore™ develops, you'll unlock personalised insights, smarter recommendations and access to selected Premium, Elite and VIP events. Once the speed dating has finished, many guests stay on for drinks and continue socialising with fellow attendees. The venue's vibrant atmosphere makes it easy to carry on conversations long after the final date has ended. Why spend weeks messaging online when you can meet up to 20 local singles face-to-face in a single evening? ✔ Meet up to 15 singles in one evening ✔ Our flagship London speed dating event ✔ One of the busiest events in the DateinaDash calendar ✔ Popular with young professionals aged 23-45 ✔ Prime Piccadilly Circus location ✔ Start building your DateScore™ profile ✔ Attendee photos and smarter matching ✔ Stay afterwards for drinks and socialising ✔ Friendly hosts and a lively atmosphere ✔ A fantastic event for first-time speed daters If you're looking for a fun Thursday night, the chance to meet lots of like-minded singles and one of the best speed dating experiences in London, we'd love to welcome you to Box Piccadilly. Book early — this is one of our most popular events and regularly sells out in advance.

#WPLDN - September 2026: Walking the Talk & Lean Coffee

Join us for another evening at #WPLDN, and this month we're leaving the slides at home! We'll start with a relaxed conversation with Kinsta's Marcel Bootsman about the WordPress ecosystem, life inside a hosting company, and what it takes for businesses and communities to back each other. Then it's your turn with Lean Coffee, where the room sets the agenda and the best conversations win. 📅 **Date:** 24 Sept 2026 ⏰ **Time:** 6:30 PM BST (doors from 6:00 PM) 🎟️ **Cost:** Free (Registration Required) **Session 1: Walking the Talk: In Conversation with Marcel Bootsman** 🤝 **Speaker:** Marcel Bootsman ([kinsta.com](https://kinsta.com)) Marcel has seen WordPress from almost every angle: agency owner, WordCamp organiser, long-time community contributor, and now part of the team at Kinsta. In this relaxed conversation with Dan, he'll talk about how that path shaped his view of the WordPress ecosystem, what things look like from inside a hosting company, and what it takes for businesses and communities to back each other. There are no slides, and nothing is asked of the audience, just an open chat between two people who have spent years walking the talk. **Session 2: Lean Coffee** 🤝 **Facilitator:** Dan Maby ([show.fm](https://show.fm/?ref=meetup)) Lean Coffee is a conversation with no fixed agenda. Everyone writes the WordPress topics they'd like to discuss on sticky notes, the room votes, and we work through the most popular ones in short timed rounds, voting to carry on or move to the next topic. You can take part as much or as little as you like. Writing a sticky note or casting a vote counts, and nobody will be put on the spot. **Schedule:** 🔹 **6:00 PM** – Doors Open & Networking 🔹 **6:30 PM** – Welcome & Session 1: Marcel Bootsman 🔹 **7:30 PM** – Short Break & Networking 🔹 **7:45 PM** – Session 2: Lean Coffee 🔹 **8:30 PM** – Social & Wrap-Up 📢 **RSVP Now!** Whether you want to hear how things look from the hosting side, or you've got a WordPress question you've been dying to put to the room, this is an evening shaped by the community, for the community. Secure your free spot today! We'll see you there! 🎉 \-\-\- **Venue Information** **The Bridge** is a charity supporting women to make positive choices and encouraging improvements to fitness, health, and wellbeing. The venue features a plant-based café (supplied by Girls Who Grind Coffee) and is just a 5-minute walk from London Bridge Station. \-\-\- **Massive thanks to our sponsors who make these free events possible:** [Filter](https://filter.agency/), [Kinsta](https://kinsta.com/), [Mollie](https://www.mollie.com/gb/integrations/woocommerce), and [show.fm](https://show.fm/?ref=meetup) \-\-\- If you're interested in being a featured speaker at an upcoming event, we'd love to hear from you at [https://wpldn.uk/speak](https://wpldn.uk/speak). **🎥 - Media Release Terms** By attending, you understand and accept that portions of the event may have audio/photo/video-recorded and/or live-streamed and may be used by the organisers. You agree that the organisers have the right and permission to use and publish such media for any purpose in any format, including online and offline, now and ever after, without further compensation, permission, or notification. You understand that all official recordings from the event are the exclusive property of the organisers, available under the Creative Commons Attribution­ShareAlike license for general use, and you do not ask for nor expect compensation or notification of the use of official recordings or photographs in which you appear or speak. Please inform an organisational team member at the event's start if you do not wish to appear in photos or videos.

Sutton 💫 Relaxed Video Speed Dating for Singles Speed Rounds

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SOLD OUT • ZINE MAKING with LESS STRESS PRESS: cultivate creativity

This event is full. Join the **[WAITLIST](https://thoughtexperiments.kit.com/waitlistlessstresspress)** and we'll let you know if a place becomes available. A special event to share the creative practice of zine making 💭✍️✂️🎨📖 IN A NUTSHELL, zine making creates opportunities to: * spend time exploring ideas * hone in on something you love or care about: a cause, a message, a skill, a place (the possibilities are endless) * get creative with collage, drawing, writing, printmaking (etc.) * produce compelling and unique booklets that you can print cheaply and share with friends and strangers offline After lots of creative brainstorming of their own, Bonny and Ellie have landed on zine making as the perfect way to both open up space for playful, low stakes creativity, and focus their minds on bite sized projects. You will soon be able to see some of their zines [here](https://www.instagram.com/lessstresspress). They’re excited to share with you! **IN THIS WORKSHOP, we will:** * Introduce the practice * Share some examples: brief history of zine making, LessStressPress examples * Get to know each other’s interests * Brainstorm using collage and scribbles: get into a low stakes, creative headspace * Use a template to plot our zines: 2 covers and 6 pages of content * Design our first zines (everything is possible with analogue materials, but if you love digital design, bring a laptop) * Sharing circle * **Optional finale:** * Visit the print shop visit together * Print copies of our new zines * LESS STRESS PRESS Pop Up: hand out copies of our new zines to strangers :-) **BY THE END OF THE DAY, we'll have** * learned a new practice to spark creativity and clarify thinking * met a new group of people and learned about the things they care enough to make a zine about * had some thought provoking conversations * produced our own original zines, ready to share :-) **NOTES ON THE GENERAL ATMOSPHERE:** Although we’ll be learning a new practice we'll also be aiming to have an enjoyable day, with good humour and fun. This will be less like school and more like a relaxed hang out in a café with an additional creative twist. **WHO SHOULD COME:** Everyone! We believe that the more perspectives, the richer the experience. This group is not about being experts, it is about thinking creatively together and learning new ways to develop and communicate ideas. **WHERE WE'LL MEET:** We'll be meeting in a beautiful little creative studio in Stoke Newington. The exact address will be provided to attendees directly. **[SUBSTACK](https://experimentsingroupwisdom.substack.com/)** \- newsletter and reflections **[WHATSAPP GROUP](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DcSICl49X509EFdGBo3hKg)** \- stay in the loop **[INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/lessstresspress)** \- see what we look like \(content coming soon 😅\) **[WEBSITE](http://www.alltogether.one/)** \- everything else **#creativity #inclusivity #openmindedness #creativepractices #community #newskills #zinemaking**

In person meetup to critique work submitted by members.

This is a live session at The Mitre in Greenwich. The purpose of this meeting is to provide and receive critique on submitted extracts of members' creative writing, whether they're working on a novel, screenplay, poetry, a memoir or short story, etc. We share our extracts via email ahead of the meeting to give us all a chance to read the work in our own time and reflect upon it so as to be able to provide useful critique. If you want to submit an extract mail me at gpatrick66@hotmail.com to book a slot. If you are new to the group we ask that you participate in at least two of the Wednesday critiquing sessions before you submit work for review so that you get to know us and have a good understanding of how we operate. This will help you to get the most from a critique of your own work. Extracts should be approx 3,000 words and the full document (extract plus blurbs, questions etc) should not exceed 3,500 words in total. Extracts must be mailed to me (gpatrick66@hotmail.com) at the latest by 9pm on the Saturday before the session so that I can share your work with the rest of the group. We have a limit of 4 extracts per session to give adequate time to review work properly. Feel free to give guidance on any specific areas on which you would like feedback. E.g. Plot, pacing, structure or character development etc. (If you have not received the extracts by the Sunday before the session, mail me.) The group is friendly and relaxed, so please don't feel nervous about sharing your work! We will normally review extracts according to the order in which they are sent to me but if you need a particular slot let me know when you submit your extract and we will try to accommodate that. Please note that all phones MUST be switched to silent mode for the duration of the meeting.

Feedback session in New Cross (message GRAIG for location.)

*Please ensure that you have READ THE SUBMISSIONS before attending the session. Contact Graig in advance for the submissions document and the exact location in NEW CROSS.* This session will focus on FEEDBACK for members' writing. We ask that people attend two meetings before submitting their own work. Read, read, read- and be ready to give thoughtful and detailed feedback at our meeting! We aim to finish at 10 each session, but several of us will often continue to socialise with a drink or two.

🔭NASA Confirms Life on Mars: View With Wine, Music & Telescopes ☾P Date☽🪐

If you're looking for sensational headlines - this group is defo not for you! But seriously - do you look up and marvel with insatiable curiosity at both the beauty and the wonder of the **universe?** How it began, our place in it, how life evolved and where else in the cosmos other non-microbial life might live (99% of stars have exoplanets orbiting - some similar to Earth )? And nah I didn't make it up - unless you live in hibernation or have zero idea about our greatest endeavours - you'll know **NASA really did find the best evidence to date of ancient life on Mars.** This follows scientific verification of the biological signatures of microbe life discovered on Venus a few years ago So we'll defo take a look at the red planet as well the majestic rings of **Saturn** and it's potential life harbouring moon, the international space station, Tau Ceti star with **2 Earth like planets** orbiting in the habitable zone, remnants of **supernova** witnessed by our early ancestors plus a range of other fascinating celestial wonderments (comets, star systems, **galaxies**) over drinks and engaging chats and banter this Sept fully hosted by me - a passionate amateur astronomer and former global Reuters journalist covering cutting edge big picture science related stories. In between observing - we'll have **drinks and engaging chats** on all astronomy related topics for those inclined (Astrobiology, SETI/Femi Paradox, cosmology, space exploration, exoplanetology, astrophysics etc) as well as non space chatter and banter too. No doubt I'll hear the usual jokes we've all heard hundreds of times before! If those don't make you laugh, then my impersonation of Los Angeles ET will! 👽 **====Free Astronomy Club =====** Over the years we have enjoyed numerous social evenings of stargazing and thought provoking chatter with people of all ages and varying levels of astronomy knowledge - so complete beginners that are genuinely curious about the universe are very welcome. If you are just looking to meet generic randoms that you have nothing in common with / share passio**ns** then there are other groups that easily cater for that. The world renowed **BBC Television Sky at Night** also attended our events pre covid and interviewed some of us for it's show that aired on BBC1 in Feb 2019. BBC **Radio London** (94.9 FM / digital) were there Aug 2023 to cover our meteor shower event broadcasting live to millions of Londoners for 3 hours You don't need a telescope as you will be able to view through scopes belonging to me and other club members (as long as you behave responsibly and don't temper with expensive equipment). If you have your own telescope/binoculars feel free to bring along and I can help you setting it up if you're a newbie. **====ITINERARY=====** We will meet outside Camden Station. After a short wait for anyone delayed, I will escort everyone to our observation point in the park about 15-20 minutes walk away and brief you in terms of what to expect, observing etiquette, tips, equipment handling and take any questions you have - weather general or astronomy/cosmology related. **After Drinks:** on work nights - unless I have a important 9AM deadline for a client presentation or something - most of us usually head our way back to Camden for another drink till about 1am - yes even on a skool night. I will annouce the pub to all on the walk back. **===What Can You Expect To See (this time of year)? ====** * Orion Nebula * Jupiter and 4 moons * Meteors * Andromedia Galaxy * Saturn, rings & moon * Star clusters such as the Pleiades & Owl Cluster etc * International Space station fly by * Venus & Mercury * Binary & tripple star systems (think planet *Tatooine in* Starwars!), * Neptune * Uranuus * Mars * Our moon * A look towards the galactic centre where that supermassive £22b black hole sits (Sagittarius A) More here from Jodrell Bank Observatory/Astrophysics Centre: [http://www.jb.man.ac.uk/astronomy/nightsky/](http://www.jb.man.ac.uk/astronomy/nightsky/) Guide to viewing the cosmos for beginners: [https://phys.org/news/2018-05-universe-distant-starstips-cosmology-backyard.html#jCp](https://phys.org/news/2018-05-universe-distant-starstips-cosmology-backyard.html#jCp) **===Weather Dependent=====** The event is subject to clear skies forecasts on the night so if on the actual afternoon of the event the weather forecasts looks unsuitable beyond doubt then I will postpone so please check the event status on the day of the event . If this event is still listed here at 5PM on the day, it will be going ahead at the designated day and time! Happy Stargazing Lucas Skywalker (Amateur Musical Astronomer)