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IN PERSON STUDY & CONVERSATION GROUP - KNOWLEDGE OF THE HIGHER WORDS. HOW IS IT ACHIEVED ? WITH TREVOR DANCE **Knowledge of the Higher Worlds is an essential book for understanding Rudolf Steiner’s ideas. It contains practical exercises to set one on the spiritual pathway advocated by Steiner – a reliable and safe path based on a rational, scientific approach.** **You are warmly invited to join the study group.** **Further information: [email protected]** This group is run under the auspices of the Anthroposophical Society in Great Britain and small donations towards expenses are welcome. £ 3 / £2 .

The January book club is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. If you’re interested, read the book if you want to, and join us for dinner at Otto. A £5 deposit is required to book your place which will be deducted from your dinner bill. The booking will be under Olivia.

**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/upholstery-bring-your-own-chair-monday-eve-16/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/upholstery-bring-your-own-chair-monday-eve-16/) **⋆⋆⋆** KEY PROJECT: RE-UPHOLSTERING YOUR OWN CHAIR. Suitable for beginners and fun for advanced learners. This workshop is led by Krasmira Nikolova, an experienced upholsterer. We provide the use of all upholstery tools and equipment including compressed air staple guns. Basic upholstery materials that you require for your project will be moderately charged on a pay-as-you-use basis and will be dependent on each chair’s requirements. We can advise you on the purchase of your top fabric and we have a lovely library of fabric samples to help make up your mind. The Goodlife Centre sells all the basic tools and materials for use on projects worked on at home. This is a fantastic chance to up-cycle and personalise a family piece you have at home or a junk shop find and a great way to immerse yourself into the wonderful world of upholstery. The course is suitable for both beginners and those who have a basic knowledge but little experience who wish to extend their expertise. **Choosing a suitable chair** If you are a newcomer to upholstery, there are a couple of pointers to help you choose a chair to work on. Choose something that has one or two flat planes – a seat and a back – as curves and arms are more complex and take longer to achieve. The chair on the right was completed in about 12 weeks. If you are a complete beginner, you could bring something more simple such as an upholstered footstool. More experienced upholsters can bring more complex pieces. Your chair can be traditionally built or modern, but be aware that some modern pieces have been constructed using machinery and are difficult to recreate by hand. [Click here for a detailed PDF of suitable chairs.](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2r8UvbQtaH5RTVKUjlBdkhDX3c/view?usp=sharing) **Please email [email protected] with a photo of your chair prior to the course so we can answer any suitability questions and advise if your chair is suitable**. We have very limited storage at the centre, so we can only store smaller pieces during the course. Please make sure the total dimensions are less than 1000mm high by 750mm wide, with a depth of 750mm. Available on Monday evenings from 6:30pm to 9pm. The use of tools and machinery is included. All materials will be charged at nominal rates. Some materials will not be kept in stock but can be ordered. Approved projects can be stored at the centre. We cannot offer additional time to work on your project outside of workshop times.

£5 - Speaker & Debate: Speaker: Mr Hyatt, MA. Learn about history, the arts and architecture. Talk followed by Q & A, and discussion. Come meet people who share your interests or/and learn something new. Suiting the historical talks, the location is in a lovely 18th century church. This is advertised elsewhere also, so book today as there is a maximum of 25 seats for the "Purple room" we are in. This a new event so we are all new. Look forward to meeting you :-D

**Board Game Inventory** => **[Wing's'Wins Inventory](https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/352838/wings-n-wins-inventory)** **Venue website** => **[Duke of Hammersmith](https://drink.brewdog.com/uk/duke-of-hammersmith)** **MEMBERS ONLY OFFER - BURGER, FRIES & PINT FOR £12.95** No need to be a gaming expert - this is all about having fun. Grab a seat, there's something for everyone, and now you can enjoy our members only offer ALL NIGHT!! Whether you're a seasoned player or a first-timer, our Casual Games Night is the perfect opportunity to unwind, connect with friends, and relish in the joy of shared moments, and get yourself a good deal whilst your at it. So, kick back, make a move, and savor the leisurely enjoyment of a night where the only rule is to have a good time!! See you soon!!

* *Please note: TO OBTAIN THE LINK FOR JOINING OUR MEETINGS, PLEASE MESSAGE ME, CAPRICE JACKSON, THE GROUP ORGANISER. We will send you a few simple questions first, so please allow enough time.* *** **A very big welcome to our friendly Queer and inclusive writing group!** **We meet every week on Monday evenings (UK time) and have been going since 2018.** **Here's the schedule of the group:** 7.30-9.00 Say hi and personal writing time 9.00-9.30 Discussion\* The aim of the group is to provide a shared and safe space for people who regard themselves as part of the Queer community to write together. It is intended for you to work on your own writing, whatever form that takes. You can drop in and drop out as you wish. \* The discussion is open and can take different directions. Typically, it focuses on writing: sharing of work, asking and answering questions, and so on. Taking part is optional. Very best wishes, Caprice PHOTO: *Snow in Scotland; taken by a friend.*

Radical Faeries and Queer Spirits gather in south London at the solar festival of Imbolc, the day before the Imbolc Full Moon in Leo. Sun and Moon energies synchronising here make this a powerful turning point as we approach the end of the year of the wood snake (getting ready for the fire horse) and the end of Neptune and Saturn's time in Pisces, these two planets also lifting our consciousness into the fire territory after the challenging water journey that's been peaking these past months as the spirit prepares us for incoming new vibrational fields. Imbolc is the halfway point between winter solstice and spring equinox, from this point the promise of magic is in the air, days are longer and the Aquarian spirit flows forth strongly. Imbolc is the festival of Brigit, the maiden goddess and is associated with divination, poetry and fire. A time to dress up and pray! Leo Full Moon is where we get to uniqueness we each bring to the Aquarian collective consciousness. So also a good time to dress up and play! Take a break from hibernation, come pray, play and warm yourself in queer love ritual - your host Shokti is also celebrating his birthday on this night! (I had a low key 60th so let's make some noise on my 61st!) Drumming, dancing, social. Dress to express your Faerie spirit! We gather from 7 to set up the space and cast circle around 8pm, then drum, dance and socialise through the evening There are lots of drums and percussion to use. you can also bring your own. also welcome to bring snacks to share and your own liquid refreshments donation requested to cover venue hire. £5/£10 as you can afford, cash on door or PayPal to [PayPal.Me](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/shokti) NOTAFLOF - No One Turned Away For Lack Of Funds. YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR EMAIL ANNOUNCEMENTS OF THESE CIRCLES AND OTHER RELATED EVENTS AT [QUEERSPIRIT.NET ](https://queerspirit.net/)

**Join fellow Airflow enthusiasts and leaders at Salisbury House for an evening of engaging talks, great food and drinks, and exclusive swag!** **We'll start you off with a deep dive into the Airflow 2026 survey results, and finish off with a community member presentation on the Apache TinkerPop provider.** **PRESENTATIONS** ***Talk #1: The State of Apache Airflow® 2026*** * **Speaker**: [Ash Berlin-Taylor](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashberlin-taylor/), Director of Airflow Engineering at [Astronomer](https://www.astronomer.io/) & Apache Airflow PMC Member Apache Airflow® continues to thrive as the world’s leading open-source data orchestration platform, with 30M downloads per month and over 3k contributors. 2025 marked a major milestone with the release of Airflow 3, which introduced DAG versioning, enhanced security and task isolation, assets, and more. These changes have reshaped how data teams build, operate, and govern their pipelines. In this session, our speaker will share insights from the State of Airflow 2026 report, including: * Latest trends in how teams are using Airflow today * What’s next for the project and ecosystem * A discussion of emerging best practices and evolving use cases Join us to hear directly from a leader in the community and discover how to get the most out of Airflow in the year ahead. ***Talk #2: Building the Apache TinkerPop Provider for Airflow*** * **Speaker**: [Ahmad Farhan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/atfarhan/), Data Engineer Graph databases are powering everything from recommendation engines to fraud detection, but integrating graph operations into modern data pipelines has often required custom code and workarounds. Earlier this year, Ahmad built a new Apache TinkerPop provider for Airflow, making it easier than ever to orchestrate Gremlin queries, manage graph workloads, and connect Airflow to TinkerPop-enabled systems. In this session, you’ll learn: * What the TinkerPop provider does and why it matters for graph-based workloads * How to run Gremlin queries and manage graph jobs directly within Airflow * Real examples from the development process, including design decisions and lessons learned * How this provider opens the door for new use cases in graph analytics and data engineering Join us to explore how Airflow and TinkerPop can work together to streamline graph workflows and unlock new patterns in modern data pipelines. **AGENDA** * **5:30-6 PM:** Arrivals, networking, food & drinks * **6-7:05PM:** Presentations * **7:05-8PM:** Networking

ANSARI QADIRI RIFAI SUFI ORDER (AQRT) - UK TUESDAY ZIKR/MEDITATION The Ansari Qadiri-Rifai Sufi Order (London branch), under the guidance of Shaykh Taner Vargonen Ansari, is pleased to invite men and women, regardless of your faith or beliefs to our weekly Tuesday zikr. We are a Sufi order whose origins started with two great Saints of early Sufism: Shaykh Abdul Qadir al Geylani and Shaykh Ahmed er Rifai. Our Tradition is one of inclusiveness and of welcoming. This tradition has passed down to us through the current Spiritual Guide of the Order: Shaykh Taner Vargonen Ansari, who now resides in New York and is helping establish Sufism in the West. Come, Come whoever you are, wanderer, worshiper, lover of leaving. Our's is not a caravan of despair. Come even if you have broken your vows a thousand times, Come, come yet again. (Mevlana Rumi) Sufism is the spiritual/ mystical path of Islam. During the Zikr (the ceremony of remembrance) we practice some simple movements accompanied by frame drumming, hymn singing and chanting. In Zikr, each member of the group effaces him or herself in the remembrance of God using the energy of the entire group synergistically for the development of all. We start at 19:15 with the group zikr for about one hour. We welcome everyone who comes in peace. The Zikr is free but a donation to help with the venue hire would be greatly appreciated. We hope to see you soon. Please contact : Rita on 07941 653337 ([email protected]) or Reeyaaz on 07875 569921 ([email protected]) if you want any information about our Sufi order or Sufism in general.

"Arise, arise, arise! Arise from your place of snow and ice..!" we chant, , as we invoke the Virgin Goddess Bride. Come Celebrate IMBOLC ceremony in the woods with us \`London Woodland Witches'. * **Please RSVP if you plan to attend. So we can bring correct amount of ritual items for magical working. Thanks** * **You can offer cash fee at start of ritual, or book in advance via our Eventbrite page. link in comment section!** In Pagan & Magical traditions, Imbolc is the time when the Crone/ Winter Goddess loosens her grip on the land, so that the ice melts and waters flow again. It is when the Goddess Bride (Brigid) \`returns’ to us, having spent time in deep caverns of the Earth, resting & regenerating (supposedly after giving birth to the SunChild)! Her path is lit by candles, symbolising the return of light and warmth which is imminent. Bride is a Goddess of poetry, inspiration, healing, knot-magic and weaving. As she returns to us, Brigid brings the gifts of 3 flames - purification, Creativity and Healing! In this Ceremony, we create a sacred altar with statues, candles, inecnse, magical charms, arts.crafts & decorations, adding wooden logs & foliage we find in the woods, and plenty of LED lights! We light a path to the altra area with small candles and string lights. We \`Call on the Goddess' with a group invocation (read, line by line and repeated), , and a choosen young lady, wearing a crown of lights, walks along to altar, and taking on the symbolic role of Brigid. She may then read some poetic words we have prepared and printed out. .. as a symbolic Blessing given by the \`Goddess Brigid' to the gathered people. This ritual event starts in the evening.. So bring torch lights for later. Or better still, bring a lantern for the circle and altar and to walk in the woods. **Magic:** We will be briefly using flaming torches (yes real ones, carefully) for all attendees to pass between flames as a magical act of purification. There will also be a group healing chant, followed by magic . Please RSVP if you plan to attend. So we can bring correct amount of ritual items for magical working. Thanks \*\* **Venue:** Queen's Woods, High gate, London (N6 5UU). These events are held in a public Open woods, with rough terrain, and in natural weather conditions . **Meeting point: (please read this carefully)** * Queen's Wood, High Gate. These events are held in a public Open woods, with rough terrain, and in natural weather conditions . * Gather at The entrance to Queen's Woods . (Queen's wood Road, N6 5UU) . * Google map ref: 51.580240, -0.142252 Ritual Team member will come meet you, collect cash fees, and lead all into the woods, to our ritual space. **Woodland safety --** * If you feel unwell (even if it's just cough/ cold) please stay at home. There will be plenty of other socials that you can attend in the future. * The woodland terrain is unevent, at places quite steep, full of roots, fallen logs. We veer off the foot paths and into actual woods for ceremony. It is mostly unsuitable for anyone with breathing issues, heart conditions or mobility issues. * Those attending with any mobility issues must being your own Carer/ support. * There are **no formal toilets** nearby or cafe etc. (all are about 15-20minute walk). **What to bring?** * Ritual items (optional): Moon crowns, flower crowns Ritual cloaks, capes, masks; lanterns, candles in jars.. * Torch light for safe walking at night. * Warm clothing & rain-coats/ outdoor shoes or boots (and ankle covered socks! ). * Small ground sheet to sit on for social. * Your own Cups/chalice to drink from. **\-\- FEASTING & SOCIAL \-\-** Please **bring food & drinks to share** (optional)...example: bread, butter, putting bread, cheese, small picnic food, soft drinks, wine. If there are unopened food items, please share them out and take them home. . **Tidying up**: please Take any rubbish out to bins on pavements. **\-\- POLICY / GUIDELINES \-\-\-** * The Woodland terrain is NOT suitable for those with mobility issues. * NO Drugs, NO filming or photos during ritual ! * No children allowed. * **Inclusivity**: We are inclusive of all race, pagan beliefs, genders, sexuality, LGBTQP+ * All attendees are responsible for their own well-being and Health & safety. **Contacting Organiser:** Please send us a private message if you need more info. Please avoid last minute/ day enquiries as our team get busy preparing for this big event. We look forward to welcoming you & sharing our magic with you. Bright Blessings -Mani & London Woodland Witches . **\-\-\- Our social media \-\-\-** **Facebook** [www.facebook.com/groups/LondonWoodlandWitches](www.facebook.com/groups/LondonWoodlandWitches) **Instagram** [https://www.instagram.com/Mani.WoodlandWitch/](https://www.instagram.com/Mani.WoodlandWitch/)

**A Call to Magic for Global Safety** Come join me in a special ritual, when the moon is still waxing in the sign of Leo, to make a sacred circle and call upon one of the fiercest goddesses in myth and legends. Sekhmet the Lion-headed warrior Goddess. Normally in our Sekhmet rituals at Leo new moons, we invoke and calm her rage and thirst with beer and wine. This time, however, on a waxing leo full moon, we shall invoke her and petition her to vanquish warmongering tyrants. The how and where and when - we leave to the wisdom of the warrior Goddess! **Wars are nothing new -** sadly! But now, a dark force is rising fast in the western world - and some tyrrants have managed to unravel centuries of peace, and driven by whims and egos, they theaten to instigate a new wars! Many people would think this will pass. Others will say its all Fated. More will say there are lessons to be learnt and we must not interfere! Evil wins and when good people do nothing. And while politicians are paralysed and very measured in their reactions, can we Witches and magicians really afford to sit and wait? Come stand in a ritual Circle - and Call this warrior Goddess Goddess to stop these Tyrannt.! **RITUAL what to expect** \-\-\-\- * We start with a brief **pathworking** \- a guided visualisation for stillness and energy opening\. This is followed by **consecration** where each person is blessed with consecrated water & incense. Then a **magic circle** is cast with a wand, and visualisation of a protective bubble / sphere around us. **Elements** Air, fire, water, earth are called in east, south, west, north. We raise **group energy** with easy chants while circling around or infront of the altar. * Then call on \*\* **Goddess** \*\* energies. Sometimes a titual team member (or a selected attendee) plays the role of the Moon Goddess. 4-5 ladies may be asked to take on Goddess-support roles, circling the Goddess and using Goddess related chants to raise energy. * We then have a moment for some **magic/ spell working**. This varies each time. **Feasting & social:** We finish the ceremony with communal blessing of all the food & drinks people brought, share some thoughts/ feed-back, then close circle and feast. **Duration:** 7.00pm for meeting by Millennium Bridge. Ritual held by riverside. Event ends around 9.30pm. **\* FREE EVENT \*** **Ritual Venue & Meeting point** * Gather on the pavement-steps under the the Millennium Bridge (south bank side, near Tate Modern Gallery) . One of our team member will be there with a Lantern to meet you all! We walk down to river bank, set up altar and start ceremony. * Riverside These events are held in a public area by Thames shore, about 5-10meters away from water's edge. There are concrete steps going down from pavement to rivershore. Our rituals are planned on date/ time where tide is low. **What to bring?** * Ritual items (optional): Moon crowns, flower crowns Ritual cloaks, capes, masks; lanterns, candles in jars.. * Torch light for safe walking at night. * Warm clothing & rain-coats/ outdoor shoes or boots (and ankle covered socks! ). * Small ground sheet to sit on for social. * Your own Cups/chalice to drink from. **\-\- POLICY & GUIDELINES \-\-\-** * The Rivershore venue is NOT suitable for those with mobility issues. * NO Drugs, NO filming during ritual ! No children allowed. Our events are for members' personal, magical, spiritual purposes only! * Inclusivity: We are inclusive of all race, pagan beliefs, genders, sexuality, LGBTQP+ * All attendees are responsible for their own well-being and Health & safety. We look forward to sharing our magic with you. Please send us a private message if you need more info. Bright Blessings -Mani & London Woodland Witches \-\-\- **About Wicca:** Wicca, a moder form of Witchcraft religion, was established by Gerald Gardner in late 1950's in England (Gardnerian Wicca), then Alex Saunders (Alexandrian Wicca) with promient contributions from High Priestesses Doreen Valiente (mother of moder wicca) and Maxine Sanders. Wicca has a format of creating sacred space, consecrations, calling 4 elements, energy raising, then invoking Horned Good & moon Goddesses, followed by ritual magic! Wiccans celebrate the 13 full moons (esbats) and the 8-fold seasonal sabats - Imbolc, Spring, Beltane, Midsummer, Lammas, Autumn, Samhain, Yule. **About the Organiser :** Mani is an author, teacher, initiated Witch & High Priest, with 30yrs of Wicca & magical experiences. Since 2004, he has been working more and more in Woods, holding rituals, covens and workshop in nature. Mani has a Physics B.Sc degree, some training in Transpersonal Psychology & counselling, and blends a little Hindu & Shamanic practices into pagan rituals. **Our facebook group** [www.facebook.com/groups/LondonWoodlandWitches](www.facebook.com/groups/LondonWoodlandWitches) **Instagram:** [http://www.instagram.com/Mani.WoodlandWitch](http://www.instagram.com/Mani.WoodlandWitch "http://www.instagram.com/Mani.WoodlandWitch")

🌌Ever look up and marvel with insatiable curiosity at both the beauty and wonder of the **universe?** That wild sobering thought that somewhere in the chaos of creation - the emergence of life - the universe became **conscious** enough to look back and ask the fundamental questions; How it all started, our evolution and place in it, and where else in the cosmos other complex life might exist (we know almost every star you see has planets orbiting with up to **20 billion habitable exoplanets** easily in our galaxy alone!)? 🪐🌟🌟🌟 🌍Then RSVP to view the potential life harbouring moons of **Jupiter**, comets, the famous **Orion Nebula** where stars like our sun were born, the majestic rings of **Saturn**, the international space station, well known star fields, remnants of **supernova** witnessed by our early ancestors, multi-star solar systems (think the double sun in Starwars), the Tau Ceti star with **2 Earth like planets** orbiting in the habitable zone, plus a range of other fascinating celestial wonderments (comets, galaxies) over drinks and engaging chats and banter this Jan fully hosted by a passionate amateur astronomer and former global Journalist covering big picture stories including cutting edge science related ones. 🚀In between observing - we'll have **drinks and engaging chats** on all astronomy related topics for those inclined - space exploration, Fermi Paradox, Astrobiology, Cosmology, paleontology, SETI/Drake Equation (I have my own augmented version giving more realistic estimates of likely alien civilisations!), exoplanetology etc as well as non space chatter and banter too. No doubt we'll hear the usual jokes we've all heard before! If those don't make you laugh, my impersonation of Los Angeles ET will! 👽 And to help set the mood and make the night feel even extra galactic, I’ll put my DJ hat to play some space‑themed tunes and songs about the stars! **======= Joining Astronomers Group & Telescopes =======** I'm able to take a limited number of people (please only RSVP if you can make it) to join my friendly informal relaxed London amateur astronomers' club that have been for over a decade with their regulars made up of up to about 150 people. As there will be people attending from this private Astronomers group as well as others from one of my other groups - the total attendees will be far higher than rsvps here and the public liability insurance only covers a max number of people - hence I need to impose strict limits on attendance. 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 then there are others groups that will better 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 **==== Food & Drinks With Seating From Warm Indoor Cafe ====** Alcoholic beverages (wine, beer, cider only), hot drinks and food/snacks will be available to purchase from an indoor cafe at the observation point which Regent's park keep open exclusively for the astronomers group so please don't bring your own drinks **==== ITINERARY =====** We will meet outside Camden Station. After a short wait for anyone delayed, I will escort everyone to our observation point in the local park 15 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:** Unless I have a very important 9AM Thursday deadline for a client presentation or something that I'm still gonna be writing 2 mins before start - most of us usually head our way back to Camden for another drink. If so - I will annouce the pub when we leave the park **==== 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 Labour 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 - The Singin, Dancin, DJ-in Astronomer

Ahoj Żeglarze, sympatycy żeglarstwa i dobrej zabawy! Zapraszamy serdecznie na pierwszy Bal u Żeglarzy! Tworzymy legendę! Po raz pierwszy spotykamy się nie na wodzie, nie przy wodzie, nie w sztormiakach ani innych ubraniach ochronnych. Tym razem spotykamy się w Sali balowej restauracji Łowiczanka w budynku POSK. Jest nas wielu żeglarzy w Londynie i całym UK. Chcemy łączyć wszystkich zainteresowanych żeglarstwem i kulturą marynistyczną, abyśmy mogli spędzić czas wspólnie – tym razem grając, śpiewając i tańcząc na parkiecie przy muzyce i DJ’u. Będzie bar pełen różnych kolorowych napojów 😉 i wyśmienity darmowy zimny bufet dla chętnych. Na pewno będzie wiele opowieści z historiami z rejsów z lat poprzednich i planów na rejsy na najbliższy rok. A najważniejsze … będziemy my wszyscy razem i będziemy świętować nowy rozpoczynający się rok. Gorąco zapraszamy i czekamy na Was!!! Nie może Was tam zabraknąć! Co? Bal u Żeglarzy „Piraci i Syreny” Gdzie? Restauracja Łowiczanka, POSK 238-246 King Street, W6 0RF Kiedy? Sobota, 31 stycznia, godzina 18.00 Mile widziane kostiumy i stroje tematyczne! Liczba miejsc ograniczona – kto pierwszy ten lepszy 😉 Z żeglarskim pozdrowieniem. Ahoj! Zapisy: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ykplondyn/2013623 Kontakt i info: Jacek 077 0373 7512 [email protected]

ANSARI QADIRI RIFAI SUFI ORDER (AQRT) - UK TUESDAY ZIKR/MEDITATION The Ansari Qadiri-Rifai Sufi Order (London branch), under the guidance of Shaykh Taner Vargonen Ansari, is pleased to invite men and women, regardless of your faith or beliefs to our weekly Tuesday zikr. We are a Sufi order whose origins started with two great Saints of early Sufism: Shaykh Abdul Qadir al Geylani and Shaykh Ahmed er Rifai. Our Tradition is one of inclusiveness and of welcoming. This tradition has passed down to us through the current Spiritual Guide of the Order: Shaykh Taner Vargonen Ansari, who now resides in New York and is helping establish Sufism in the West. Come, Come whoever you are, wanderer, worshiper, lover of leaving. Our's is not a caravan of despair. Come even if you have broken your vows a thousand times, Come, come yet again. (Mevlana Rumi) Sufism is the spiritual/ mystical path of Islam. During the Zikr (the ceremony of remembrance) we practice some simple movements accompanied by frame drumming, hymn singing and chanting. In Zikr, each member of the group effaces him or herself in the remembrance of God using the energy of the entire group synergistically for the development of all. We start at 19:15 with the group zikr for about one hour. We welcome everyone who comes in peace. The Zikr is free but a donation to help with the venue hire would be greatly appreciated. We hope to see you soon. Please contact : Rita on 07941 653337 ([email protected]) or Reeyaaz on 07875 569921 ([email protected]) if you want any information about our Sufi order or Sufism in general.

Find your soulmate and keep them forever using the authentic folklore practices in this lovely giftable hardback with 100 two-colour illustrations. Packed with folkloric rituals, historical love spells and romantic divinations, this magical guide reveals the weird, wonderful and time-tested ways people have tried to attract love throughout history. Perfect for anyone longing to add a little magic to their romantic life. Discover: ✦ Love spells – Blow on a dandelion to make a wish or spin an iynx (spinner) to stir up passion. ✦ Plant-based power – Wear thyme to become irresistible or turn a bluebell inside out to test your crush’s feelings. ✦ Household divination – Drop egg whites into water to see your future lover or place pins in a candle to draw them in. ✦ Everyday enchantments – Use card oracles, poppet magic and signs and omens to guide your heart. Whether you’re love-lorn, love-curious or just love folklore, *Bring Me Love* is your perfect companion in the quest for true romance.

**Join Gayatri for the** **festival of Imbolc, a turn on the wheel of the year, with a Cacao, Rose & Sound Ceremony** *Theme:* Quickening of spring, purification, rebirth * We will begin with a warm welcome and introductions. * Together, we will share Cacao and Rose to deepen our connection with the Earth and open our hearts. * Through oracle cards, we will reflect on the year so far and explore our intentions for the seasons ahead. * Gayatri will then guide you on a meditative journey, accompanied by the healing vibrations of sound instruments. You are invited to relax and bathe in these frequencies. * Afterward, we will have time to share experiences in circle before closing together in gratitude. *** ### Benefits of Attending This ceremony offers a peaceful space to pause, reflect, and reconnect to the turning of the wheel. * **Open the heart and calm the mind** through ceremonial Cacao and Rose, supporting emotional warmth, inner peace, and gentle awakening of the senses. * **Reflect with clarity** using oracle cards to review the past year and set intentions for the returning light and the seasons ahead. * **Restore balance and presence** through a guided meditation accompanied by sound healing instruments that help release tension and realign energy. * **Feel supported in community** by sharing within a safe and compassionate circle, fostering connection and mutual understanding. * **Align with natural rhythms** of the Start of Spring Come and celebrate the Celtic festival of Imbolc, a moment to mark the passing of winter, the return of the light and all that we can find flourishing at this quieter time of year.

🏞️ Двухдневное путешествие, изюминкой которого станет **ночь в романтичном отеле-замке** 19 века на берегу океана — Camelot Castle. **ДЕНЬ 1. [Clovelly](https://www.clovelly.co.uk/)** — самобытная рыбацкая деревня, пропитанная насыщенной историей, которая началась с того, что поместье Clovelly стало подарком Вильгельма Завоевателя его жене, королеве Англии! Широкую известность эта деревушка получила лишь в середине XIX века. **Tintagel** — небольшая корнуоллская деревня, одно из самых популярных мест для туристов на юго-западе Англии. Большинство из них привлекают романтические руины одноименного замка, связанные с рассказами о короле Артуре и его рыцарях Круглого стола. В 1894 году предприниматель сэр Роберт Харви начал здесь строительство **Camelot Castle**. Замок, спроектированный ведущим викторианским архитектором, был завершен и открыт в 1899 году. Со дня своего открытия он был одним из самых популярных мест для отдыха. **ДЕНЬ 2. Воскресное утро советуем начать пораньше и встретить рассвет во время прогулки вдоль океана. По желанию можно посетить замок [Tintagel](https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/tintagel-castle), с территории которого открываются виды на бушующий Атлантический океан. После мы остановимся в Looe** — популярной курортной деревушке на юго-востоке Корнуолла с одноименной рекой, протекающей через центр города и разделяющей его на две части. Восточный Looe — главный туристический центр. Он представляет собой совокупность узких улиц с магазинами, кафе и пабами, ведущих к небольшому живописному пляжу. 📝 День 1 – Суббота: 📍06:45 Встреча у отеля Hotel Novotel London West, 1 Shortlands, W6 8DR (рядом с Hammersmith Station) 📍12:00 – 14:30 Деревня [Clovelly](https://www.clovelly.co.uk/), пляжи, водопад [The Clovelly](https://goo.gl/maps/yevyzV2MKqqc6YsB6), сады Clovelly Court Gardens, рыбацкий коттедж и музей Kingsley 📍15:30 Заселение в отель-замок 19 века [Camelot Castle](https://maps.app.goo.gl/KNjc7dhgmW96Qpp6A) 📍15:45 Свободное время: отель, ужин, закат на берегу океана (17:09), прогулка вдоль побережья к Rocks Valley/ [Merlin’s Cave](https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186245-d210118-Reviews-Merlin_s_Cave-Tintagel_Cornwall_England.html)/ Tintagel Waterfall по деревне Tintagel 📝 День 2 – Воскресенье: 📍08:30 – 10:00 Завтрак 📍10:00 – 11:00 Свободное время у замков [Camelot](http://www.camelotcastle.com/) и [Tintagel](https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/tintagel-castle) ([от £10.90](https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/tintagel-castle/prices-and-opening-times/), бронируйте заранее/с картой [EH](https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/join?_gl=1*10feuh4*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTkyNjI2MDE2MS4xNjk5Njg1NTc0*_ga_QK86RM1N34*MTY5OTY4NTU3My4xLjAuMTY5OTY4NTU3My4wLjAuMA..) бесплатно) 📍11:00 Отправление от отеля 📍12:30 – 15:00 Рыбацкая деревня Looe, южное побережье, пляж, музей Old Guildhall, кафе и рыбные рестораны 📍20:00 London, Hammersmith ✅ Включено в стоимость: ⚜️Аудиогид на русском ⚜️Тур-менеджер, говорящий на русском и английском языках ⚜️Транспорт, организация мероприятия ⚜️Профессиональный водитель с наградой RoSPA Gold ⚜️Администрация и помощь во время путешествия ⚜️НДС и все налоги, комиссия платежной системы (карта/банк/PayPal) ⚜️Размещение в номере с подселением Shared ❌Не включено: ❌Входные билеты: цены указаны в плане путешествия ❌Питание во время путешествия: индивидуальный выбор ❌Трансфер в место встречи и после завершения поездки ❌Остановки автобуса для посадки/высадки пассажиров по пути следования ❌Страховка в случае травм, потери багажа и личных вещей, отмены тура в последнюю минуту ❌Evebus Club – привилегии для участников программы, в том числе переносы броней без потерь ❌Гид-экскурсовод – вместо гида помощь водителя/тур-менеджера ❌Размещение в одноместном номере \*\*\* 🎒Что взять с собой: ☑️Воду/еду по желанию ☑️Ручную кладь до 10 кг: 40x25x20 см ☑️Фотокамеру и зарядку для телефона ☑️Мелочь для чаевых и отличное настроение ✳️Обо всем остальном мы позаботимся. Поэтому просто явитесь в указанное время и место и наслаждайтесь поездкой!

**An illuminating and entertaining talk exploring the themes of space and humanism in literature and reality** Humans live for stories, and we love seeing ourselves reflected in them. After all, fiction is often used both as metaphor and mirror of our society. Alfredo will talk about space and astronomy in the real universe and in the many imagined ones - and how that often overlaps with the expectation and representation of humanists. Following the talk, after a refreshments interval, there will be a Q&A, and we invite people to suggest their favourite fictional representation of a humanist and/or scientists for a lively debate on how we see ourselves and how the world sees us. **Speaker** Dr Alfredo Carpineti (he/him): is a queer Italian astrophysicist, science journalist, and social activist. He is the Senior Staff Writer & Space Correspondent for IFLScience where he has worked for 10 years, writing over 6,000 articles that have been read by millions. He is the author of the upcoming pop astronomy book Invisible Rainbows. He is the chair and founder of Pride in STEM, an award-nominated British charity dedicated to supporting and showcasing LGBTQIA+ in STEM and founder of the International Day of LGBTQIA+ People in STEM. Event being hosted by Central London Humanists who ask for a **£5 donation to attend** this talk, which can be paid on the door. (Or pay what you can afford.) **Our events are 18+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian**. We encourage dialogue, debate, and sharing of information, but ask people to keep their comments cordial. Any individual's views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of the group at large.

Lesbian Lore Trivia Game zoom Lesbians & Bisexual Women herstory trivia game 6 PM UK time 10 am Pacific drawn from [https://dykesandlesbians.wordpress.com/](https://dykesandlesbians.wordpress.com/) Join from the what's app link or the virtual meeting room link on https://thelcommunity.com/