This is a group for those that love to socialise and discover London history. London is a city so rich in history, with a pub on every corner, most of which have a story to tell, whether it's Samuel Pepys watching the city burn, or Jack the Ripper stalking his prey, let's get inside history, and enjoy a pint or two a long the way. If you love London History and you like a pint, (or even if you're new to the city and want to hang out with some cool people) this group is for you. ...we may even …

Welcome all avid fans of historical fiction! We meet every 6-8 weeks on a Monday evening in central London. Our current venue is the bar on the 5th floor of Waterstones Piccadilly. Just to clarify: the "London" in the group name relates to where the group is based. It doesn't relate specifically to London history. We are reading historical fiction set all over the world! ------------------------ Our next book discussion meetup will be on 3 June. We will be discussing "The Winter Palace" by Eva …

FREE guided walks discovering the secret history, mental health history, art and culture of East London. Discover green spaces you never knew were there and make new friends!

This is a group for the open-minded, the truth seekers, the people lovers. This is a society where friends can be made in the context of deep intellectual pursuits. Meetings will include, lectures, formal discussions, informal discussion, outreach to the homeless, museum visits and cultural restaurant visits. The society has sprung from the christian faith and welcomes all people groups of all ages of all religions. Currently the society is holding a course on Origins and African History called …

Explore on foot, discover enchanting landscapes and secret footpaths. All our country walks are tried and tested and we pick only the most stunning scenery for your carefully planned itinerary. Here at Country Walks we combine our passion for unspoilt landscapes with our history of providing a personal service and attention to detail that ensures you enjoy every single moment of your walking day. From a day’s walking in Surrey to a pleasurable trek across the Amalfi coast we organise and lead da …

This is a group for anyone visiting London or living in London who wants to enjoy London's amazing scenery, culture and history on a group walking tour that is interesting, fun, exciting and entertaining. London Walking Tours meet up group will be organising some great tours at a very affordable price, sometimes free! Let's get together and have some fun discovering London in the most healthy way, by walking its fascinating streets and sights.

For over45s, who are interested in exploring London's history & culture, then this is the group for you! We meetup 3-4 times a month to explore: art galleries, museums, historical buildings, and then meetup for a chat afterwards. Meetups in this group are generally free.

Arts and Wine Group has been created to learn about two subjects which go together perfectly: Arts and Wine A&W Group has devised a series of arts- and wine-inspired lectures that will include: Fine art and wine Opera and wine Literature and wine Architecture and wine It is your chance to learn more about the arts and wine and to meet like-minded people in a relaxed and informal – yet stylish – atmosphere. Joie de vivre at its finest! The events are oganised by Jane-Angela Arte - designer, art …

China has a long history, rich culture, popular types of cuisine and plentiful tourist attractions, providing a seamless integration of the scenic nature and human civilisation. We advocate the preservation, protection, accumulation and promotion of China's rich cultural legacy. We, Hyper China,  invites you to sample the diverse and tantalizing flavours of Chinese culture in London!

This is a group for anyone that think “food” is not just a way for "fill the gap" but a great way for understand cultures society’s and people. Traveling with us using the geography and history for understand "why" about the secrets beyond a traditional recipe or a seasonal product. This will be the space for "taste laboratory" Understand how recognise the quality in the food with our sense, will help us to rediscover a world of differences, respecting the environment and our own health.

A network group for all those museum, gallery, cultural and heritage professionals in London.

Hello All Art Lovers! Did you know that we stop in front of a painting ( if at all) for an average of only 16 seconds? did you know that our own, free, National Gallery is a true treasure trove of pictures which reflect every aspect of our lives today ( over 2,400 of them)? How would you like to stop, look, think and discuss the ways that paintings tell us their stories - stories we can all relate to, such as love, marriage, childhood, war, death, religion, animals, flowers, food and drink, fash …

This group is for people in and around London who are interested in a hands-on exploration of natural history and biodiversity through: - exploration of woodlands, wetlands and other natural areas; - attending natural history and biodiversity themed lectures, debates and documentaries; - visiting relevant museums and special exhibitions; - volunteering together on nature stewardship projects; - getting together socially to discuss nature and biodiversity with other like-minded people, learning …

Do you suffer from a deliciously strange and unhealthy obsession with food? Do you have an insatiable hunger for food knowledge and new tastes? Do exotic ingredients bring on ecstasies of experimentation? Do you wonder how the food experience flavours the food? How our ears speak to our tongue? Do flavour combos and textural contrasts endlessly collide in your mind? Does food history and the origin of ingredients consume your imagination? Do you have precious nuggets of knowledge to share? You …

Friendly events at Conway Hall on topics of interest to humanists, Atheists, Secularists on Liberalism, the History of Ideas Free Speech, freedom of expression, Human Rights, Moral Philosophy, Ethics, the History and Philosophy of Science, The Politics of Unbelief, the Psychology of Neuroscience and Consciousness, Evolution, Religion and public policy, and Contemporary ethical issues. Useful, events, lectures and debates in a friendly and social atmosphere. We usually head down to the local pub …

Are you one of those people who say "I don't know much about art but I know what I like" ? Wouldn't you prefer to be able to say " I do know much about art and I know why I like it" ? Do you love art but sometimes feel secretly guilty for not 'getting it'? Do you ever stroll through a gallery and feel you should be gaining much more from your experience? Do you end up leaving the gallery more tired and confused than enlightened or inspired? It doesn't have to be like that. In a regular …

This is a group for people that like or are interested in the Mexican culture: food, art, mexican spanish, history and people. Everyone interested in "all things Mexico" is welcome to JOIN. We will have different activities every month: dinning, language exchange, travelling tips networking, mexican handcrafts and more!!! Mexico is a rich country with an interesting history, really unique traditions and friendly people, did you know that people in Mexico are mostly happy??? JOIN today and add a …

This is a group for everyone and anyone who is interested in fashion, costume, body adornment, history and design from the African Diaspora. We will have regular monthly meetings where we'll meet to go to exhibitions, lectures, seminars and screenings. There is a wealth of costume and fashion information within the African Diaspora it is our aim to bring the joy and colour to the masses. Come join us to delve into the under discovered world of African Diaspora history and dress.

MY SOCIALISING - The new group the competition tried to shut down! This newly relaunched Meetup Group is called 'MY SOCIALISING' a name which reflects the nature of the group, in that the members themselves create the events! SOCIALISING IN THE CITY?  THIS IS AN ACTIVITY THAT ABSOLUTELY EVERYONE IS FREE TO PARTICIPATE IN! This is a group for anyone interested in meeting friendly and easy going people in order to celebrate all the great things about your city, whether it be London or any other c …

OneSpirit Brixton London ~ Live Ecstatic Dance + Kundalini Movements + Sacred Solfeggio Sound Bath or Kundalini Yoga + Drumming + Dream Dance ~ and always LoveBeam Gaia Meditation & Om + Social with Cafe ♥ ✰✰✰ Each week of the month the OneSpirit gathering is different so please check event descriptions ❀ OneSpirit is a regular natural high gathering to meet, connect, ecstatic dance, celebrate, journey, explore, shift and uplift in Brixton, LONDON, UK ... The Time Is Now! 2012!!! Profound time …

The Science Fiction Book Club meets in central London on the 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month & is open to Men & Women who enjoy discussing the themes & issues found in Science Fiction Novels. We read, meet & discuss character-led Sci-Fi novels for grown-ups at the more literate end of Science Fiction spectrum. Anything from Atwood to Zelazny that helps us become 'Well Read in SF'. Our books are usually from the 60's onwards & can include anything from Alternate History, Cyberpunk, Dystopian Sci- …

The original fun way to learn the essence of photography, see and capture this iconic city with a professional photographer. See London from a professional's eye and learn: Your camera functions. Photographic techniques. Creative hints and tips. Depth of field, composition, speed and so much more! See the best views of London's iconic attractions. We would like to run up 4 walks every month to choose from. From the beginner, enthusiastic amateur to professional, we pride ourselves on getting y …

For: Lovers of Asian cinema, be it retro Kung Fu or latest award winning arthouse or just your average cinema goer who want to know more about Far East Films What we like to do: Gather, talk, drink, watch films, some are pre-release, some are current, some are undiscovered gems, and others might be classics that are worth seeing again. Tell each other about things we discovered or news of films in production worth talking about. Enjoy ourselves!

For people who really want to catch that new band but not as the random standing by themselves at the back of the bar... Intention is to keep it to small gigs with entry < £10 of a variety of genres - including but definitely not limited to indie/alternative/acoustic/rock/folk/singer-songwriter/jazz/swing/electronica/hip-hop. Join in to go see bands you like and perhaps some you may not otherwise have happened across! Will try and include myspace links where possible so you can try before you bu …

A Warm Welcome to the LPBW Platinum Club! The London POSITIVE Black Women Platinum Club is a group for positive and intelligent women who explore life, the universe and everything! 1.  What's the Ethos of LPBW Platinum Club? The pursuit of positivity and a rational mind-set is the raison d'etre and mission of this sista-hood, and do join us if you see these as part of your goals in life too.  There are a lot of people out there, but this group is for beautiful individuals that would like to gr …

This group is for people with a zest for exploration and adventure, both in the outer and inner worlds! Life is a wonderful adventure to be enjoyed:) I believe the greatest lesson we can learn is how to feel good inside ourselves, when we have mastered this we can share this wonderful gift with others. Meetups and events will cover: How to raise your level of consciousness, heal yourself and really increase your quality of life through meditation, lucid dreaming and astral travel. Exploration o …

We are a group of Osho's lovers who meet regularly on a monthly basis (at Syncronicity yoga studio - Clapham North) to practise meditation and share Osho's vision. We have been deeply touched by Osho and transformed by his powerful meditation techniques and we are delighted to share these effective and enjoyable tools for inner transformation. Osho is a rebel and he has brought an authentic revolutionary approach to meditation. He introduced activity (in the form of dance, celebration, laughter …

Visit English Heritage sites around London whether you have the English Heritage or not. To become a member visit http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/support-us/join/annual-membership/ Annual membership is £48, otherwise you pay per visit with varies from free up to £14.