This is a book club that focuses on queer literature, from the trashy to the highbrow.  We read long tomes, graphic novels, short stories and even non-fiction, whatever takes our fancy. The aim of the group is to celebrate non-normative gender and sexuality, bring queer culture to life, learn about queer history and make new friends. You don’t have to identify as anything to join this group. We usually meet on the last Wednesday of every month. Each meetup we discuss the chosen book, have a fre …

Have you ever had your friends roll their eyes at you when you (again) wanted to discuss why a book ended the way it did or why it was written in such an odd way? Would you like to be moved out of you comfort zone and read books you would never have picked off the shelf yourself? Do you like to meet new people and chat for ages over a cup of tea on a Sunday afternoon? If you can answer yes to all of these questions, you should join this book club! The books we read will be determined by proposit …

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- …

We are having a <> at 7pm on the March 5th in Central London & you are invited. So if you are curious, seriously interested or just fancy meeting up with some fellow fantasy readers, now is the time... There will be nibbles and a full selection of all the books from our past, present & future reading list. Everyone is welcome! The Fantasy Book Club meets in central London on the third Tuesday of the month and is open to both men & women who enjoy discussing the themes and issues found in Fantas …

London Project Productions2011 (Filmmaking) (New London No Budget Film Production Crew) The purpose of No Budget Film Production Crew is to create short films under 30 minutes as a means of learning the whole process from pre-production / production / post production. If you're interested in learning any of the following skills; you should join. producer production assistant director cameraperson camera assist sound mixer sound assist boom operator lights art department make-up electrical hookin …

Welcome to the FEMALE FORMULA - London (attraction, seduction, dating, relationship & self-improvement, PUA alternative) Female Formula \Fe"male\fr. L. \For"mu*la\ noun ; 1. A method to attract beautiful women through a holistic life change of oneself. Why Game is not enough We have guys come to us who have read ' The Game' tried a few things, seen some initial success at approaching women but ultimately hit a brick wall. They spend their lives in game, hoping to finally reach the promised la …

Writing can be difficult and lonely. Sometimes we need to get out and away from our own distractions and excuses. Pubs, cafes and parks are nice but wouldn't it also be good to be part of a group of writers? So let's work quietly together, gently encouraging each other to soldier on, and minding each others things when we have to go to the loo... THE IDEA Is simple. We are a group of serious writers that meet somewhere comfortable and write for 2, 3 or 4 hours straight. Each person works on th …

Wip Comics – Originally known as Graphic Novels and Comics, Critique and Collaboration Meetup was established by Michal Ingram in July 2011 who came up with the idea of bringing comic creators together for the purpose of collaborating and giving each other feedback. The intention for this group is for those attending to do any of the following: discuss an idea for a Graphic Novel/Comic story, whether from an artist or a writer's perspective (or if you are doing both). The overall aim is for yo …

We are a group of women intersted in making short films, feature films, dramas about and for women (often with a lesbian audience in mind) focussing on portraying an alternative, more powerful, image of women. Not only the guys can kick arse, save the world and  ride off into the sunset. Come help us: "Rewriting our history and our future though fiction!". You do not need to be an expert in any particular area of film making just interested, keen and with the right attitude, motivation and commi …

Welcome to a new and exciting style of book club! Our sister club, The Cambridge Wine & Dine Book Club, has been so much fun and wonderfully popular, and we hope to reproduce that success here in our great city. Like books and book-discussion? Like food and drink? Like meeting new and interesting people? This club is for you! We'll discuss the book-of-the-month over a glass of wine and a bite to eat at one of the countless wonderful (and often reasonably priced) restaurants the Mother City has t …

This is a group for those interested in collaborating and thought sharing within the fields of big data and analytics. We aim to create a global community to lead the Big Data revolution. All skill levels are welcome. With a vast amount of data now available, understanding and managing this data is crucial. Meetups will feature in-depth discussions, war stories and sharing best practices. The first two hours will consist of short presentations and discussions followed by an hour of drinks and ne …

This group is for anyone who wants to join us in celebrating the life, legacy and work of Stephen R Covey, who sadly passed away on 16th July 2012. You may have read "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" or one of the many other revolutionary and truly transformational books he authored. Do you want to express your appreciation or love for Covey? Do you have any stories you would like to share about how Covey has helped you? Do you want to learn about Covey and the principle-centred way of l …

Over two days we will WRITE -STORY BOARD-ACT-and FILM -and end up with a DVD of a film you have made. By using a green screen and state of the art software which that allows us over two days to create a story of any genre horror,action,comedy even musical, -that would be a brave one- and be able to set it in any time or place and make a short film, using a camera, which is used in many of todays Hollywood films. NO EXPERIENCE necessary we will give you help with the structure and you will work t …

Are you a fiction writer in need of a serious critique group to help you get your writing to the next level? Are you aiming to publish your work and you like to feedback before submitting it? This group is aimed for writers who would like contructive critiques on their short stories or unpublished novels, and is open to writers of any genre.  Each meetup will be based around groups of four people, each sharing their work using a structured approach to ensure that each participant gets relevant p …

The Conception Club was set up to provide an exclusive forum for those people who attended the excellent 'Original' writing course run personally by Maggie Hamand and Naiome Wood at the Groucho Club which ended on the 17th November 2012. It aims to provide a space in which to discuss creative writing ideas, give and receive support and generally keep in touch for people already personally acquainted during the course. It may in future open up to current or ex-attendees from other Groucho writing …

This is a group for anyone interested in sports analytics and performance analysis. All skills levels are welcome. There will be in-depth discussions, war stories and sharing best practices. With the margins between success and failure both on and off the field being drawn on increasingly narrow lines, it is essential for franchises and governing bodies to invest in analytics to identify key areas where they can gain an advantage over competitors; from training and in-game analysis to fan engage …

Would you like to work alongside other writers who can be called upon for coffee, inspiration and support if needed? This group is for all types of writers - journalists, novelists, screenwriters to name just a few - who would benefit from starting each week with a concentrated burst of a few hours' work, plus the ability to meet other writers and chat with them about their work. Writing can be quite isolating sometimes and this group is meant to try and enable people to get to know other writer …

A warm welcome to Big Data / Data Science / Data Analytics Jobs! With Data growing at such an exponential rate, organisations are flocking to find solutions of how to manage their Critical Data. This has created a new breed of expertise that is in somewhat short supply. This group aims to bring together a community with a common interest in analysing, understanding and monetising Big Data, create opportunities for those who are able to do so and solve a few problems for Organisations’ who are no …

Join Walk This Way Do you a) work in London? b) like meeting new people? c) want something mildly diverting to do after you've finished for the day? If the answer to any or all of these is yes, come for a walk after work, presented by Irene - London event experts. Meet people, take a short walk to explore the local area and hear some funny stories from London’s history, then go to the pub. That's what we do, every couple of weeks. http://www.meetup.com/WalkThisWay2013

This group is for anyone who is a creative who wants to write for any genre, use social media more effectively, market their creativity authentically, but have been procrastinating about ... 'Getting Started'. We run cost effective interactive workshops with experienced tutors, networking sessions to bring you up to speed with what tools you need make progress, and will hook you into a wider network of creative practitioners, online advice, free events and approachable industry professionals who …