Afternoon Activities London

Music in the afternoon

Nathan Persaud is always good value and will be entertaining us this afternoon. He has a wide repertoire of songs, mostly ones we know, and mostly from the second half of the last century, and a back story for a lot of them. He is mildly autistic which probably helps him remember the lyrics and is like that Duracell rabbit…..once he’s switched on he goes on forever. He’s always good value as an entertainer and his gigs are always well attended. There is no official charge for the afternoon, but I will be passing the tankard around and trying to use my charm to get at least a fiver from us punters. The cafe is a micro pub at night and a cafe with alcohol, should you choose, during day. No food is served, but there are sandwich shops around and a pizza joint next door. No one minds you bringing your own food.

INTRO TO WOODWORK – FLIP LID DOVETAIL BOX – 6 AFTERNOONS

**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/intro-to-woodwork-flip-lid-dovetail-box-6-afternoons-52/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/intro-to-woodwork-flip-lid-dovetail-box-6-afternoons-52/) ⋆⋆⋆ **Suitable for:** Confident beginners **Course length:** 6 weeks – afternoons **Dates:** See below for individual dates/times **Key tools:** Marking tools, hand saws, chisels, hand planes **Project:** Flip-lid dovetail box **Details:** An absorbing five-week course for confident beginners and an enjoyable learning experience for anyone with a little woodworking experience. Using a fusion of hardwood and softwood, this five-week course will teach you the fundamentals of woodwork and give you an opportunity to use classic hand tools; brass-backed tenon saws, sharp wood chisels and delicately honed vintage wood planes. This well-proportioned flip-lidded box is constructed of European redwood using a single dovetail joint at each corner and the fitted hardwood lid is attached to the base by a handmade ‘dowel’ peg hinge. The project will familiarise learners with many classic woodwork techniques and is taught with patience and enthusiasm by Andy Nicholl, who has devised this informative and challenging project. You will take home a treasure to treasure- and we hope it will enthuse you to learn how to make many handmade woodwork projects in the years to come. If your keyboard-weary hands have been needing the skill to fulfil and satisfy a yearning desire to create something you can hold, come and join us in our well-equipped and inspiring workshops and discover the wonderful world of woodwork. **Key skills:** * Measuring marking and cutting dovetail joints to make an accurate framed box. * Planing and shaping a hardwood lid to fit the softwood frame base. * Making and fitting a hardwood dowel joint to attach the frame base to the lid.

Let's play Croquet!

Intermediate setlist | 1-3pm July 11th, Vortex downstairs

update: full for all instruments **Please use this link to sign up and pay** https://tickts.co.uk/events/intermediate-setlist-1-3pm-july-11th-vortex-downstairs (Note you must already be accepted as a member of this group, otherwise your ticket will be cancelled) 1-3pm rehearsal, Vortex downstairs **Note the format change to 2 hours / downstairs / 3 songs. I suggest the group begin with an informal warm up tune at the start of the session before getting into the set list.** Note: ensure you've practised these songs before the session. This includes confidently playing the head if you are playing lead instrument, common motifs for comping instruments and any specific bass lines or rhythms. Listen to a few versions of each song. Ideally be able to play the melody even if you're on guitar or piano. Attendees would be expected to be comfortable playing at a novice session first before signing up. Please join one of the weekend afternoon open jams first to play a few songs with other in the group. full list of scheduled sessions: [https://www.meetup.com/Practice-Jazz-Jam-Sessions/events/](https://www.meetup.com/Practice-Jazz-Jam-Sessions/events/) **What is it** a pre-selected set of jazz standards for each session that you can prepare for in advance, and rehearse live with others in a friendly and welcoming environment. See below for this week's setlist. Location: Vortex downstairs The instruments are limited to up to: 1 drummer, 1 bass, 1 keys, 1 guitar, 3 lead instruments. The top of the description will indicate if there is an available slot for your instrument. Playing the melody, or "head" - the responbility is shared between horns players (e.g. sax, trumpet), guitar and piano. Feel free to discuss among the group before each song - different parts of the head or the starting / ending heads can be played by different players. Some melodies will better suit several voices at the same time, whereas others are sensitive to variations in how they are played and may prefer a single instrument at a time. **Tunes this week (July 11th)** * There is no greater love (Chad LB) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEQlaGVfESs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEQlaGVfESs) * Night and Day (Getz, Evans) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT3ZmSwXUSM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT3ZmSwXUSM) * Triste (Joe Henderson) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_W81MHzVykc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_W81MHzVykc) Everyone is encouraged to listen to a variety of recordings for each song, but please ensure you are familiar with the recordings provided as primary references. **Keys are not provided above.** The intermediate group is expected to be able to play in the key chosen by whoever is playing the head. Most of the time this will be determined by the sheet music they have access to, but could also be from a particular recording that they learned from. Feel free to ask in the comments if you're looking at narrowing down the key, but it could be played in any key on the day. **Preparing for the session** The chordal form of each song follow the iReal Pro app as a common reference, or you can use sheet music from Real Books. Resource for sheet music: [https://www.seventhstring.com/fbindex.html](https://www.seventhstring.com/fbindex.html) [http://therealbook.info/](http://therealbook.info/) Try to immerse yourself in the songs by listening to recordings by different artists on youtube, spotify etc. Learn the head (main melody) of the song if you can. Don't hesitate to let the band know you can play it so you can start things off **Equipment** there is a piano, drum kit (no cymbals or high hat clutch), bass and guitar amps, stands, and microphones. Drummers: please bring cymbals (none available for rental) and hi hat clutch **Vocalists** singers very welcome though usually I suggest you come to the intermediate sessions where you can pick your own song and key (as chances are many of the above are not in the right key for your range) **Cancellation policy** No refund will be provided if you can no longer make the session. If the session is cancelled, a full refund will be provided. \-\-\-\-\- any questions do get in touch!

Afternoon Coffee @ Natural History Museum

*** **Afternoon Coffee Social at Natural History Museum followed by \|Museum Exploration** Join us for an unforgettable day bursting with good vibes 😄, great company 🤗, and a sprinkle of adventure ✨ at the world-renowned Natural History Museum in South Kensington, London! 🏛️ Nestled in the heart of the city’s museum district, this iconic institution, housed in a stunning Victorian Romanesque building since 1881, is a treasure trove of natural wonders 🌍. With over 80 million specimens spanning billions of years, from dinosaur fossils 🦖 to sparkling gems 💎, the museum is a global leader in scientific discovery and a must-visit for explorers of all ages! 🌟 Kick off the afternoon with us at the vibrant **Garden Kitchen** ☕, just outside the museum’s **East Gate** 🚪. We’ve reserved a sunny table ☀️ near the café entrance, perfect for soaking up the atmosphere while sipping on expertly crafted coffee or tea 🍵. This is your chance to connect with new friends and share lively conversation 🗣️ amidst the lush greenery of the museum’s outdoor space—no need to enter the museum itself to join the fun! 🎉 After our café meetup, we’ll venture into the museum in small, friendly groups to explore its awe-inspiring exhibits 🕵️‍♂️. Marvel at the towering Diplodocus skeleton in the Hintze Hall 🦕, uncover the mysteries of the Earth’s past in the geology galleries 🌋, or lose yourself in the interactive wonders of the Darwin Centre 🔬. Whether you’re a science enthusiast, history buff, or simply curious, the museum’s breathtaking displays will ignite your imagination! 🚀 No tickets? No worries! 😎 Entry to the Natural History Museum is free 🎟️, but if you’d like to secure a spot or have any questions, I’ve got a set of tickets reserved just in case—reach out to me on WhatsApp (check the comments below for details) 📱. Bring your enthusiasm, a sense of wonder, and let’s make this a day to remember! 🎊 📍 **Meeting Point:** Enter through the **East Gate** 🚶 and head to the **Garden Kitchen** outside (no need to go inside the museum). Look for our sunny table ☀️ near the café entrance. 💬 **Contact:** WhatsApp me for tickets or details (see comments) 📲 Let’s create unforgettable memories at one of London’s most spectacular landmarks—see you there! 🥳 ### Support Our Amazing London Event Hosts! **🙌** Our incredible crew of hosts is the heartbeat of London’s buzzing meetup scene, bringing people together for unforgettable experiences that spark connection, growth, and fun! 🌟 From museum adventures to flirty dating mixers, these rockstar hosts pour their energy, time, and passion into creating events that level up your social and communication skills. But hosting isn’t easy—it takes resources, effort, and heart. 💖 Please consider supporting our hosts with a donation to keep the good vibes flowing and help us make London the ultimate social hub! 🚀 Below, meet our hosts for this event and see how you can chip in to fuel their amazing work. **Zen & The Meetup Groups** *The Visionary Social Connector* Zen, our AI guru with 25 years in the game, founded these meetups to transform his own social skills and now helps others do the same. From sparking in-person networking to coordinating epic events, Zen’s passion for connection is unstoppable. Help him keep the momentum going! Support Zen: Donate to cover event planning tools, venue bookings, and more. **[Donation Link](https://paypal.me/Zenswalks)** **Instagram**: [https://www.instagram.com/zensocietyofexplorers/](https://www.instagram.com/zensocietyofexplorers/) **⚠️ For anyone having trouble RSVPing to our events using the App, you need to uninstall it and use the website instead. The app is broken.** **Our WhatsApp group:** [See private comment below] **You must introduce yourself on the whatsapp group when you join the whatsapp group or you will be removed.** IMPORTANT: Once you have joined the group READ the Whatsapp Group Description for the rules. These include: ASK permission in-person or using the @ tag before DM unless in THE DM ROOM whatsapp group. Do not promote other events, paid or free. Do not post or invite to other groups. DISCLAIMER ON MEETUP PAGE APPLIES. Host and Organiser and "Zen" is not responsible in any form for anything that arises from use of these groups. **Attendee Numbers & Guest Lists:** We have this event listed on two groups and the guest list includes attendees from both. You can see the list of attendees here: [https://www.meetup.com/london-social-exploration/events/](https://www.meetup.com/london-social-exploration/events/) [https://www.meetup.com/london-socials-for-singles/events/](https://www.meetup.com/london-socials-for-singles/events/) **Disclaimer**: By attending this event you agree that your safety is your own responsibility. By attending any event you agree that the organiser/host is not responsible or liable for the safety of any member, or any member’s guests. By attending the event you accept our policy. This event will be held in conjunction with a non-singles meetup group

Learn & Play Riichi Mahjong Sunday Afternoon Session

Japanese Riichi Mahjong is a fun game for 4 people but beware it is very addictive ;-)Beginners are welcome. Our hosts and regulars will be glad to show you the basics to get you started on this fun game. IMPORTANT PLEASE READ The board game cafe charges per session are food and drink minimum spend requirement of £15 plus £6.50 cover charge. The Library Pot menu https://librarypot.uk/menu/ **Please don't bring any food or drink to be consumed on the premises.** Sorry no bicycles or buggies of any type inside. DISCLAIMER: By joining in on any of our Meetup activities you agree and accept, that, by the simple act of attending, you are fully responsible for your own safety & well-being and that you will not hold the Host/s responsible in any way for any injuries or other loss that you may suffer.

Lets Go Bowling!!! - 2 Games of Bowling and a Drink!!

Another Bowling Night! Our most popular event! We are going to Hollywood Bowl at the popular O2 for a 2 Games of bowling as a group with a free Drink In two hours we will aim to get a couple of games in with 7 people per lane. **Free Drink included** Free Drinks from the bar which include: Bottles of beer/ cider, Selection of draft beers, wines, cocktails, non- alocholic beer and cider, soft drinks in bottles and on tap, glass bottled mineral water. I have reserved 5 lanes for 7 players in each lane. So 35 people maximum! **Location** Hollywood Bowl Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX, United Kingdom **Schedule** 6:55pm - Arrive at Hollywood Bowl (Meet at main reception) 7:10pm - 9:30pm - 2 Games of Bowling and a Drink 9:30pm + After Social at the Bar **Cost** This Meetup includes 2 Games of Bowling and a Drink. Total Cost is £25 Can pay by Paypal: or Bank Transfer: Message me for my details You can pay on Stripe here: Let me know when payment is made. Total of **35 X Spots** Available so RSVP and make the Payment Quick (I will let you know when all the spots are full in the title so feel free to make payment) Chris3

Go Ape!! Treetop Challenge @ Cockfosters

Go Ape is Finally here! This is an outdoor adventure which runs tree top ropes courses. You are FULLY equipped with a harness, ropes and a safety briefing before you start and given a practice ground-level experience before you're let loose to roam the treetops. There is staff nearby to assist if required. You don't need to be strong and muscle-ripped, as long as you can pull yourself a long a rope, you'll be fine. **Location** This will be at the Cockfosters Location, which is the London location most secluded in nature, feeling like you are in the middle of a forest whilst being not too far from the tube station. This course is great for guiding you in as it starts low and builds up. Once the confidence is soaring you’re all set for the highest course in the South East which is also home to the longest and fastest zip wire in London and two big Tarzan Swings. **Schedule** 11:15am - Meet and Brief in front of Go Ape 11:30am - 3:00pm - Tree Top Adventure (Slots at 11:30, 12, 12:30, 1pm)\* 3:00pm - 3:45pm - Debrief / Tea/ Coffee /late lunch 3:45pm + We will look to go for a walk and explore Butterly Meadows \*We have differenet slots, if people can aim to arrive from 11:15am so can assign slots, let me know if you can only make later slots, otherwise will be assigned earlier **Cost** Total Cost of this Meetup is £45 Only To attend this Meetup you will just need to make a deposit of £15 and final £30 payment the week before the event once we confirm. If you can make the deposit here: https://buy.stripe.com/3cIcN440Ab80aRd9N04ZG3U Spots are between 12:30pm and 1:30pm for up to 30 people

Afternoon Tea

Learn & Play Riichi Mahjong Sunday Afternoon Session

Japanese Riichi Mahjong is a fun game for 4 people but beware it is very addictive ;-)Beginners are welcome. Our hosts and regulars will be glad to show you the basics to get you started on this fun game. IMPORTANT PLEASE READ The board game cafe charges per session are food and drink minimum spend requirement of £15 plus £6.50 cover charge. The Library Pot menu https://librarypot.uk/menu/ **Please don't bring any food or drink to be consumed on the premises.** Sorry no bicycles or buggies of any type inside. DISCLAIMER: By joining in on any of our Meetup activities you agree and accept, that, by the simple act of attending, you are fully responsible for your own safety & well-being and that you will not hold the Host/s responsible in any way for any injuries or other loss that you may suffer.

Afternoon drinks and nibbles.

Join me for a cuppa/drinks and nibbles in the beautiful Clermont "Platform 7" hotel bar. It's a perfect location as it is attached to Charing Cross station. Please do not sign up and forget about this - if you no longer intend on going please cancel your place as I have to give a rough number of people.

30s Ladies Day Trip to Wrest Park

**Hi ladies! 🌸** **If you’re into arts, architecture and adventure and are up for a day trip to a beautiful palace - an architectural heritage of the British culture, then…** **Join us this Saturday at Wrest Park House & Gardens — also known as the “British Versailles” for its grand scale and elegant French-style landscape design. Expect sweeping formal gardens, canals, statues, and peaceful walking routes, plus a beautiful historic house to explore.** **The entire journey plus the train ticket we will buy are added in the screenshot to this post.** **📍 Meeting point: London Bridge Station - 10 AM** **🕙 Train departs: 10:20 AM (please make sure to buy your train ticket in advance)** **🚆 We’ll travel to Flitwick, then take the Bus 200 to Wrest Park (tickets can be bought on the spot).** **🏛️ We’ll explore the house first, then stroll through the gardens together before heading for a quick lunch.** **Lunch at the cafe or we can do a picnic:** **At Wrest Park there’s usually:** **• A café on site (hot drinks, snacks, light lunches depending on season)** **• Outdoor picnic areas in the grounds** **🔁 Return journey:We’ll head back from Wrest Park to Flitwick by Bus 200, then take a train from Flitwick back to London. Trains run regularly throughout the afternoon (roughly every 20–30 minutes), so we can decide together on the day depending on how long we want to stay. —- We will buy tickets in advance to get the OFF peak.** **📅 Saturday 4th July** **🕛 Wrest Park entry / start: 12:00 PM** **🎟️ Please book your entry ticket here: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/wrest-park/#** **Looking forward to seeing you all there!** **Lumi**