It's not about being perfect, it's about being yourself. We are bombarded daily with images of what a successful person should look like and many of us believe that if we want to succeed, we have to mold ourselves into ways of being that simply don’t fit us. If we learn to understand and accept ourselves more fully, in a way that allows us to unfold naturally rather than by force, then we cannot help but be charismatic when we speak! This group is experiential in nature, where we invite ourselve …

From Austen to Zola, by way of PG Wodehouse, George Orwell, Nancy Mitford, Bram Stoker, Ian Fleming, Roald Dahl, Daniel Defoe, John Updike, Muriel Spark, Angela Carter and PD James...anything you flipping well like! We are a group which celebrates classic fiction, not self-published novels. Discussions take place once a month. Lots of talking, recommending, swapping books and being opinionated.

We welcome those who work or are interested in all forms of media including Television, Radio, Newspapers, Periodicals, Film, books, print and new media platforms. This meetup group is for Media Professionals who have a strong interest in spirituality, alternative health, metaphysics, personal development and the general balance of Mind Body Spirit. Our mission is to support and empower those who wish to bring a more holistic understanding into Mainstream Media. Meetings are usually held on t …

This is a group for women in Hertfordshire with a love of books.  We'll meet once a month to talk books over a drink or two and make a few friends at the same time! There are no certain book type or genres set, we'll just read whatever we fancy!  Each book will be voted on the month before, so tell us your favourites and we will get them added.

We seek submissions UK wide from unpublished fiction writers (novelist ,short-story, playwrite, poem) We are giving you an opportunity to read an extract from a completed chapter to other would-be writers and the general public. If you are interested in taking part please complete form on main site. Maybe you are not a writer, but an avid reader and a lover of fiction books, come along to any event relax and listen.

Hi, Firstly allow me to give you a warm welcome to our group! Our site is all about having fun, getting out and about and meeting like-minded people to build genuine lasting friendships with. You can never have enough friends, and it’s always great to make new ones. Whether you’re new to the area, friends are all coupled up or you wish to simply have more chance to get out of the house and expand your social circle with like-minded people, this is the site for you! Whatever your background, ev …

Nourish Your Heart Mind Body And Soul This is a new meetup for like-minded people.  Meet and make new friends in the beautiful Hertfordshire area. The Healing Arts Practice is designed for exploration, learning, fun, and play.  Explore your own energy vibration, as well as open up a space for positive change to bring out the best of you much more consciously.  The meetup aims to inspire individuals to embark a journey of confidence, happiness, and vibrant health. Plenty of events will be organiz …

Do you live in either Crouch End or Stroud Green, or do you just love this part of North London? Would you like to make new friends who live nearby, or are you just thinking about widening your social circle? We are a very friendly group who like going out and socialising in our local area as we have so many great pubs, restaurants, parks and places of interest nearby, we are spoilt for choice! This group is open to both men and women, age is not important either, but a willingness to come along …

Are you angel of light, yes you are! Somehow you just started read these lines, this is not coincidence, perhaps do you miss love in your life, perhaps you are strong being who is giving power and hope to others, perhaps you are clairvoyant, then you know what I am talking about. Did you know that you are not alone? Some of us feel that we have some mission but we are not sure what it is and we are condemnet to find out what's that. Sometimes sombody comes to our life, he tells us what is our mi …

What is it? A group of like-minded people meeting to talk about life, the universe and everything. What happens? Together, we’ll come up with a topic to discuss based on a stimulus e.g. a picture, news story or object and then we’ll discuss it. You don’t have to be well read, and you are welcome to sit back and enjoy the debate if you don’t want to join in. It’s all about enquiry and the 4 Cs: Caring - being sensitive and charitable towards others’ ideas; Collaboration - Working together to get …

This book club is for all economics minded people in London! Our aim is to read and discuss one every month on a given topic. One supplementary objective is to discover new ideas, books, authors and schools of thought. To do so, members can vote on which book they want to read every month from a shortlist of books. For example in February 2013, we are reading 'Think, Fast and Slow' by Daniel Kahneman which was selected from a list containing Nudge and Animal Spirits. "Most people would sooner …

The Women Writing Women Book Group will meet once a month in Central London to discuss novels written by women about women, the clue is kind of in the name! We are open to men and women who are interested in lively literary debate, want to meet some new interesting people and have some fun. We aim to read anything written by a female author across any literary period, but hope to focus on slightly less well known works: more along the lines of the Virago list than Jane Austen's output. While we …

This is a group for people wishing to learn how to massage, or expand on their current massage skills, without any of the seriousness of formal, academic learning. We will play whilst learning. We will be serious about learning though will not take ourselves seriously. Learning will light-hearted and easy going - the best way! Yet it is my intention to train those, who are committed and dedicated, to a high level of skill, equal to and beyond formal courses. I plan on starting with small groups …

Acting and reading plays. Amdram.

I am new to all of this - but don't let that put you off...I live in the Amersham area and was struggling to find any groups that met regularly that were in my immediate local area - so here I am creating my own! Not having been in the area too long, I am just looking for the opportunity to meet some new people and take 'any excuse' to get out socialising in some of the areas mentioned. The meetups will be relaxed and informal, but a good chance to get a variety of people together. If I get much …

Loughton creative arts and reading groups runs a variety of meetings throughout the month meeting at The Blossom Centre in Loughton (off Rectory Lane) Groups include: knitting and crochet group (2nd Monday of the month) and Book club (4th Thursday of the month) More to follow! We meet to create, chat, discuss, drink tea and eat home made cakes!

This book group will meet once per month, during the evening of the 3rd Monday of the month at 7:30pm. The location will move around each month but will usually aim to be in a gastro-pub so that you have the choice of dinner and a variety of beverages. We will discuss a book that has been turned into a film. While I suspect the discussion will focus mostly on the book, I hope that the conversation will also encompass the movie too: which medium best told the story? What was the most successful a …

This group is for people who love to write, from short stories, poetry, to novels. This is a group for people who want to network and have a fun evening. Talk about their work and can share it with other members of the group, we will have writing sessions

Hello there! This English class is open to anyone who would like to improve their English. When? -every Friday at 11am Where? -at Harris and Hoole coffee shop, opposite Southgate Station. Click here for a map: http://goo.gl/maps/4jd0e Who? -All ages and abilities How much? -It's a free English class, run by Emmanuel Evangelical Church in Southgate (http://northlondonchurch.org/) There will be a 20% discount on all purchases during the class! There will also be an opportunity to read the Bible in …

Let's get together for an affordable, inspiring activity in central London. This group will meet once to twice a month and our focus will be languages through poetry (mainly English, French, Italian and Spanish). We will read - both in English and the poet's original language - carefully chosen poems that will surely uplift us and enliven the intelligence of the mind and body. We will present a brief bio of each author and all group members are welcome to read the poems to the group. Questions, …

Are you in the process of turning your manuscript into an ebook or about to make the decision? Do you find the whole process quite daunting and lonely? Would you like to share tips and advice on file conversion and social media while meeting writers also based in the Cambridge area? Then come and meet with us for a cup of tea/coffee and a discussion on how we can set up a friendly, collaborative, supportive and fun group to help us all create and promote our ebooks.

This is a monthly meet up group that  caters to men and women of color of Caribbean decent in the 40+ age bracket  living in Hertfordshire or surrounding areas who wish to meet others ladies& gentlemen within the area........ Its great being married but I need my Sisters and brothers Im sure you could do with meeting likeminded people.... as there's not many to be had in Hertfordshire so..As a group we thought we would open this group up to you guys as there is always a difference of opinion bet …

I am looking to create a group where people who have a fear of public speaking and social anxiety can come together to practice speeches, readings or anything they wish to help improve confidence with public speaking and being in groups. I have been to a few things that have helped but have also not been quite right for what I need so I thought of starting a new group. Some groups are too far away; many courses are very expensive and only include one day practice which I feel wouldn’t benefit me …