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The Brownswood Set - Writing Group
We are a group of writers of all kinds of work - novels, short stories, academic work, scripts, poetry, flash fiction, and more.
We meet once a week, on Tuesday evenings, predominantly in order to write but also to talk about what we are working on. The standard format of the group is heads-down writing until around 1940, then whatever else anyone wants to do or talk about.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of what you are writing.
[The Brownswood](https://thebrownswood.co.uk) is a fantastic local pub, located close to Clissold Park/Highbury/Stoke Newington/Finsbury Park. It has a large - and quiet - upstairs area.
Please grab something to drink/eat from the bar, and join us upstairs at 1800.
[271 Green Lanes, London, N4 2EX](https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/The+Brownswood/@51.5639546,-0.0948438,608m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!3m8!1s0x48761c7893476fc5:0x9ba8e21a1cf2fee9!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d51.5639546!4d-0.0926551!16s%2Fg%2F119x6mkyr?entry=ttu).
* Tube: [Manor House](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Manor+House+Station,+Green+Lanes,+London/The+Brownswood,+271+Green+Lanes,+Finsbury+Park,+London+N4+2EX/@51.5675099,-0.099653,1216m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761b89bd91cc59:0x392f2396b4532b!2m2!1d-0.0965018!2d51.5711189!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761c7893476fc5:0x9ba8e21a1cf2fee9!2m2!1d-0.092655!2d51.5639516!3e2?entry=ttu) (Piccadilly line), [Finsbury Park](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Finsbury+Park+Station,+Station+Pl,+Finsbury+Park,+London+N4+2DH/The+Brownswood,+271+Green+Lanes,+Finsbury+Park,+London+N4+2EX/@51.5635898,-0.1044051,1216m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761b9b2b4d19dd:0xc061583facc2ae39!2m2!1d-0.1058553!2d51.5646425!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761c7893476fc5:0x9ba8e21a1cf2fee9!2m2!1d-0.092655!2d51.5639516!3e2?entry=ttu) (Piccadilly and Victoria lines)
* Overground: [Canonbury](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Canonbury,+Wallace+Rd,+London+N1+2PG/The+Brownswood,+271+Green+Lanes,+Finsbury+Park,+London+N4+2EX/@51.5563195,-0.1017644,2433m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761c82f2cf823d:0x79587280293ef16!2m2!1d-0.0920922!2d51.5486853!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761c7893476fc5:0x9ba8e21a1cf2fee9!2m2!1d-0.092655!2d51.5639516!3e2?entry=ttu), [Harringay Green Lanes](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Harringay+Green+Lanes,+London/The+Brownswood,+271+Green+Lanes,+Finsbury+Park,+London+N4+2EX/@51.5705266,-0.1058508,2432m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761b8b3971e23f:0xef5cf25ed3f59caa!2m2!1d-0.0979994!2d51.5771902!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761c7893476fc5:0x9ba8e21a1cf2fee9!2m2!1d-0.092655!2d51.5639516!3e2?entry=ttu), [Stoke Newington](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Stoke+Newington+railway+station,+London/The+Brownswood,+271+Green+Lanes,+Finsbury+Park,+London+N4+2EX/@51.5640471,-0.0930668,2432m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761c67a8c80565:0xd116f4b1ef01e4e5!2m2!1d-0.07286!2d51.56523!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761c7893476fc5:0x9ba8e21a1cf2fee9!2m2!1d-0.092655!2d51.5639516!3e2?entry=ttu)
* National Rail: [Finsbury Park](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Finsbury+Park+Station,+Station+Pl,+Finsbury+Park,+London+N4+2DH/The+Brownswood,+271+Green+Lanes,+Finsbury+Park,+London+N4+2EX/@51.5635898,-0.1044051,1216m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761b9b2b4d19dd:0xc061583facc2ae39!2m2!1d-0.1058553!2d51.5646425!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761c7893476fc5:0x9ba8e21a1cf2fee9!2m2!1d-0.092655!2d51.5639516!3e2?entry=ttu)
* Bus routes: [106](https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/106/), [141](https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/141/), [341](https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/341/?direction=inbound)
* On-street cycle racks are located outside the pub.
If you've any queries, you can message me through MeetUp - please don't contact the pub directly.
I hope to see you soon, Adam.
The sun- source of life and destruction
Join me for a short presentation where I will be lookingking at the topic of the sun. The sun gives us light to live, what is our inner light and how does that shine?
Advanced Strings Session: Tuesdays 6-8 PM - For 2 hour attendees
**About Session**
**Advanced**
**4 courts for 2 hours**
**High grade tournament shuttles (speed 77-78)**
**£12 (bank transfer)**
Please sign up to **ONLY ONE** of the 2 concurrent Tuesday sessions (this is the 2-hour Tuesday session). Players signing up here will leave at 8 PM as the courts will be reduced to two from 8 to 10 PM
Non-members should message the organizers their full-name via WhatsApp (Adrian Rabe, +447410463483) to arrange tryouts. Guests allowed but members will be prioritized over guests. Please message Committee members if you would like to add on a guest.
Break the strings on 2 racquets, or break a racquet during the session and your session is *free*. Take a photo of the broken strings or racquet **DURING** the session, upload, and tag Broken Strings on Instagram to get the fee waiver.
Cancellations < 24 hours before the event will be penalized the full fee. Please message organizer via WhatsApp for late cancellations or for potential slots.
We will be discreetly speaking to players who may be struggling with the level of the session.
**Free parking available within the school.**
Note that the School will be opening and closing the gate **10 minutes before** and **10 minutes after** the beginning and end of the session. If you are locked out, please contact the organizers or other members to help let you in.
Photographs and video recordings may be made during the session. Signing up to the session would **include consent for these recordings to be made and used by the club on its social media and other platforms.**
**DO NOT PLAY** if you have fever, cough, colds, or other symptoms.
Advanced Strings Session: Tuesdays 6-10 PM - For 4 hour attendees
**About Session**
**Advanced**
**4 courts for first 2 hours**
**2 courts for remaining 2 hours**
**High grade tournament shuttles (speed 77-78)**
**£14 (bank transfer)**
Please sign up to **ONLY ONE** of the 2 concurrent Tuesday sessions (this is the 4-hour Tuesday session). Courts will be reduced to two from 8 to 10 PM
Non-members should message the organizers their full-name via WhatsApp (Adrian Rabe, +447410463483) to arrange tryouts. Guests allowed but members will be prioritized over guests. Please message Committee members if you would like to add on a guest.
Break the strings on 2 racquets, or break a racquet during the session and your session is *free*. Take a photo of the broken strings or racquet **DURING** the session, upload, and tag Broken Strings on Instagram to get the fee waiver.
Cancellations < 24 hours before the event will be penalized the full fee. Please message organizer via WhatsApp for late cancellations or for potential slots.
We will be discreetly speaking to players who may be struggling with the level of the session.
**Free parking available within the school**.
Note that the School will be opening and closing the gate **10 minutes before** and **10 minutes after** the beginning and end of the session. If you are locked out, please contact the organizers or other members to help let you in.
Photographs and video recordings may be made during the session. Signing up to the session would **include consent for these recordings to be made and used by the club on its social media and other platforms**.
**DO NOT PLAY** if you have fever, cough, colds, or other symptoms
Poetry Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Poetry London Social at the South Bank Centre
This event is a **poetry social**, a chance to meet poets and share your poetry and poetry thoughts informally.
Please be aware this is not our regular session of around the table poetry sharing, but a **chance to chat and connect with other London poets**. That said, you are of course welcome to read and perform your poetry for those who want to hear it. Just be aware there can be some background noise in the area where we meet.
There will be some tables and chairs set up for us **outside the poetry library on the fifth floor**. Coffee and tea are available in the cafe on the ground floor. Also be aware there may be some external noise from the nearby children's library and south bank centre members attending events.
If you have not attended our group before, please introduce yourself to David, the organiser.
This session is right next to the poetry library, so a perfect opportunity to browse and share published poetry with others as well. Make sure to be quiet when inside and using the library.
Bethnal Beats @ The Beehive
Bethnal Beats @ The Beehive is our poetry performance night!
Whether you want to perform or just enjoy some poetry and cheer on others - it is set to be a fun night.
We will open the doors at 7pm and kick off at 7.30pm. Drinks will be available from the bar.
So come along, bring some friends and feel the bethnal beats.
If you would like to perform at the event please contact James, one of the organisers!
Poetry For All
Dear Poetry enthusiasts,
Newham Poetry Group focuses on amplifying marginalised voices, supporting young locals, LGBTQ+ individuals, migrants and people from the global majority. We know poetry has the potential to change not only individuals' lives but also communities.
**Full programme** available at [www.newhampoetrygroup.com](http://www.newhampoetrygroup.com/).
We have a maximum capacity of 20 participants per session, so book early to secure your spot.
**Event details**
Location: Stratford Library, 3 The Grove, London E15 1EL
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm
Our sessions are free of charge. However, we welcome donations.
Light refreshments are provided.
We look forward to welcoming you to our poetry sessions and creating meaningful experiences together.
Paradise Lost
BPA \| The Poetic Mind Seminar \- What in Me is Dark? Paradise Lost and Psychoanalysis
Sat 31 Jan 2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Hybrid - In-person and online, NW5 3NT
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/britishpsychoanalyticassociation/1911131
Saturday 31st January 2026 11am - 1pm
WHAT IN ME IS DARK? PARADISE LOST AND PSYCHOANALYSIS
Prof Orlando Reade
Chair David Howell Morgan
Hybrid – In-person and online
89 Prince of Wales Road, NW5 3NT & Online via Zoom
This talk will explore the key psychological insights of John Milton’s Paradise Lost and describe its influence on psychoanalytic thinkers including Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, and Melanie Klein, as well as the controversial clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson. Traversing the inner landscapes of Satan, Adam, and Eve, it will reveal how Milton’s epic thinks about dreams, envy, temptation, guilt, and reparation.
Orlando Reade is the author of What in Me is Dark: The Revolutionary Life of Paradise Lost (2024). He studied English at Cambridge and Princeton, where he received his PhD in 2020. He writes about contemporary culture and politics for publications including The Financial Times, The New Statesman, and The Nation. He is currently Assistant Professor of English at Northeastern University London.
The Poetic Mind Seminar
January Book Club: Midnight’s Children by Salman Rushdie
Hi everyone, in January our theme is authors/ books from South Asia and the chosen book is Midnight’s Children by Salman Rushdie. Synopsis below:
'A wonderful, rich and humane novel... a classic' Guardian
Born at the stroke of midnight at the exact moment of India's independence, Saleem Sinai is a special child.
However, this coincidence of birth has consequences he is not prepared for: telepathic powers connect him with 1,000 other 'midnight's children' all of whom are endowed with unusual gifts. Inextricably linked to his nation, Saleem's story is a whirlwind of disasters and triumphs that mirrors the course of modern India at its most impossible and glorious.
*WINNER OF THE BOOKER AND BEST OF THE BOOKER PRIZE*
**A BBC BETWEEN THE COVERS BIG JUBILEE READ PICK**
See you on 29th 🍷
Steph & Christina
Imbolc - Cacao, Rose and Sound Ceremony - With Gayatri
**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.
Poetry Events Near You
Connect with your local Poetry community
📜Offline Women Poetry Reading
Reservation opens Sat, Jan 31 · 9:00 PM
Step away from the screens and join us for our Offline Women Read Poetry.
This is a dedicated, phone-free, quiet space where you can disconnect from digital distractions and reconnect with the beauty of words.
This beautiful gathering was created and will be hosted by Angie, one of our most consistent members of Offline Women. Join our warm community to read poetry out loud together.
Please bring a favourite poem with you in a book or on a piece of paper. If your poem is only on your phone, we will give you paper and pens in the first five minutes to write it down so you can put your phone away. We will have the chance to gift these handwritten poems to each other at the end.
We will spend most of our time taking turns reading our poems out loud to the group. It is a simple, peaceful way to listen to each other and enjoy the rhythm of the words.
Leave feeling calm and refreshed, with the sound of shared poems still in your mind, and maybe a new favourite poem beautifully handwritten by a new friend as a keepsake.
Spots are limited to ensure the group remains small, intimate, and everyone has a great time connecting face-to-face.
Poetry London Social at the South Bank Centre
This event is a **poetry social**, a chance to meet poets and share your poetry and poetry thoughts informally.
Please be aware this is not our regular session of around the table poetry sharing, but a **chance to chat and connect with other London poets**. That said, you are of course welcome to read and perform your poetry for those who want to hear it. Just be aware there can be some background noise in the area where we meet.
There will be some tables and chairs set up for us **outside the poetry library on the fifth floor**. Coffee and tea are available in the cafe on the ground floor. Also be aware there may be some external noise from the nearby children's library and south bank centre members attending events.
If you have not attended our group before, please introduce yourself to David, the organiser.
This session is right next to the poetry library, so a perfect opportunity to browse and share published poetry with others as well. Make sure to be quiet when inside and using the library.
IN PERSON EVENT - POETRY EVENING
IN PERSON EVENT - POETRY EVENING
WITH BARNABY TOBIAS AND IAIA CHIESA
**Join us in the bookshop on the third Thursday of every month for the sharing of poems; either yours or another’s you admire. There will be some discussion around the poem and short tea break halfway through.**
**Iaia is a poet and activist, who’s published several volumes of poetry.**
**Barnaby is an actor and playwright, who’s worked for Netflix, RSC and written plays to critical acclaim.**
**Drop in event with no need to book.**
**Cash donations are welcome.**
**More Information:**
**[email protected]**
This group is run under the auspices of the Anthroposophical Society in Great Britain.
Bubblebath Open Mic Night
We invite you all, whatever your calling – musician, comedian, poet, artist, spectator – to join our bubbling melting pot of creativity at the Fiddler's Elbow in Camden.
On the first Tuesday of each month, gain respite from the busy streets of London by joining us in this inspiring space, where we celebrate all types of human creativity.
For any interested in performing, all slots are 7 minutes max. We platform all types of act (except bands), but **we** **do not tolerate racism, homophobia, sexism, misogyny, transphobia etc. We want to celebrate people, not cause harm.** Please be mindful of what you say and its impact.
For more info, please email [email protected].
If you are keen to take to the stage, sign up from 7pm and slots are 7 minutes. Email **[email protected]** for more info.
The night will kick off at 7.30pm and last until 10.15pm-ish.
The event is pay what you will, so that no one is prevented from joining, but we do have running costs (we pay for the sound technician & the Meetup subscription). Donations from those able to give are appreciated, so we don't end up out of pocket.
Join us to get your molecules jostling with excitement, inspiration and ideas.
And remember, if you like bubbles and baths, you'll love Bubblebath.
Kant’s Cave: Ursula Blythe - The Philosophy of Grief
**Ursula Blythe - The Philosophy of Grief: Love, loss, and the so-called human condition**
ATTEND IN PERSON OR ON ZOOM
Can Philosophy Inform Grief?
Death is part of the human condition, yet we tend to avoid the subject in everyday conversations and philosophical discourse. Engaging with Grief reminds people of their own inevitable losses and demise during their life-cycle. However, death remains a curious mystery where our sense of loss and confusion is somehow out of our control. This phenomena generates the concept and real-life experience of Grief itself.
As a starting point, it is important to understand or appreciate: Why we avoid the topic of Grief, particularly across Western cultures? Indeed, there are many social, psychological, and philosophical reasons for avoiding the discussion of Grief. As a prelude to my talk, I have signposted some significant examples of why we may avert discussions of Grief, as follows:
Emotional Discomfort:
Grief is an intensely painful and overwhelming emotion. Discussing it openly can make both the grieving person and others feel uncomfortable, as it forces an acknowledgment of vulnerability and mortality.
Fear of Saying the Wrong Thing:
Many folks are unsure of what to say or how to support someone who is
grieving. They fear causing further pain or appearing insensitive which often leads them to avoid the elephant in the room!
Social Norms and Stigma:
Western culture often emphasises resilience and “moving on” quickly. So, open displays of intense emotions, especially prolonged sadness can be seen as a sign of weakness or an inability to cope, leading to avoidance of the subject.
Lack of Personal Experience:
If an individual has not experienced a significant loss themselves, they may struggle to empathise or appreciate the depth of another’s pain.
Pace of Modern Life:
Everyday life moves quickly, and there is often little time or space for the extended period of mourning that Grief requires. People may feel pressure to maintain normalcy and avoid “bringing down the mood” in social interactions.
In Philosophical Terms:
Traditional philosophy, particularly from the Stoics onward, has often focused on how to overcome or control emotions like ‘Grief’ through reason, rather than exploring its inherent value or meaning. The goal was often ataraxia (a state of freedom from emotional disturbance) which positions Grief as something to be managed, rather than discussed openly. Solomon (2007) states that the avoidance of Grief stems from a human disposition to: Shield ourselves and others from intense pain and the profound existential challenges that Grief presents.
On reflection, normative definitions explain Loss as the event of losing
something or someone. However, death remains a curious mystery here a sense of loss and bewilderment is out of our control known as the ‘process’ or ‘stages’ of Grief, which I will strongly argue against.
For me, Grief is nether inherently rational or irrational, as it a natural
emotional, mental, and physical response to the loss of a loved one. However, everyone’s experience of Grief is different, both culturally and individually. When endeavouring to “draw out meaning” from Grief. Perhaps it is very subjective in the early stages, and more objective in the later stages, which may generate a new understanding of Grief as a philosophical concept. In this talk, I will be drawing on the work of C.S. Lewis (1963), Robert C. Solomon (2007) and Michael Cholbi (2022), in order to assess if philosophy can actually inform our understanding and meaning of Grief.
**Ursula Mary Blythe** is a public philosopher, essayist, researcher, and someone who has experienced profound loss and grief in recent years.
This event is sponsored by the Royal institute of Philosophy.
Lecture and discussion! See you there?
For the full programme of events pls see [pfalondon.org](http://pfalondon.org)
🚀Explore The Night Sky + Post Pub Drinks🔭(Subject to Weather)🪐
🌌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
🟢 🌃🚶♂️Night Walk: To & View The Winter Lights Festival @ Canary Wharf
🌃 Join us once again for a night walk to Canary Wharf, where we’ll continue our route through the Winter Lights Festival.
Now in its 10th year, the Winter Lights Festival Showcases some of the acclaimed artists and studios from around the world.
📺 [Winter Lights Festival](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2lTdSgoYlp/?igsh=MXVvZ200bTZlbWdodg==)
🟢 WALK:
📏9km (5.6miles)
✨ +4km for the lights
📍Outside: **Canada Water** Station, Next to Sainsbury's. Follow the **Business Park Exit**.
⌚ Meet from 6:01pm. We start the walk at **6:21pm** sharp insh'Allah.
↪️ Starts: Canada Water Station (Jubilee line)
↩️ Ends: Canary Wharf (Jubilee line)
❔Q: Can I join you just for the Winter Lights? A: No, because it is often difficult to coordinate timings/arrival, the area can be very busy and we encourage the main walk.
🚻 Canary Wharf
🎒 What to bring: appropriate clothing/shoes (possible slippery areas when wet), water bottle, snacks to keep you going.
⛑️ You are responsible for your own safety and your own belonging at all times.
🗂️ "No shows" for previous events may be moved to the waitlist to prioritise reliable attendees / new joiners - ***when there is a waiting list, priority is given by attendance records / new joiners.***
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