We're a friendly group of adult men and women of all ages and from all walks of life, some of whom work, study or live in North London or the City but many who don't. Our ages range from early twenties to late thirties but we accept (and have) adult members of all ages. Although we're new to Meetup, Islington Book Club is a successful reading group which has run under the same leadership since January 2008. We meet in Islington (near Upper Street) at 7.30pm on the last Monday of each month to dr …

The Islington and Highgate meetups are merging because both clubs are merging to one at the Highgate club. Therefore we will be closing the Islington meetup soon. Please join the Highgate meetup group http://www.meetup.com/Singing-in-Highgate/ and say hello to our members there. Highgate Club is open on Monday evenings at 8pm.at Lauderdale House. The club is friendly and suitable for all levels of singing. There are performing opportunities including solos & duets. You can also become a singing …

We meet on a bi monthly basis at a venue in Islington to debate, discuss and dissect the chosen novel for that month. Some excellent locations to choose from in Islington. Previous books chosen have include "The New York Trilogy", "God of Small Things and "Confederacy of Dunces". Members recommend a book then everyone votes, the book chosen for the following month being the one with the most votes. All Islingtonian bookworms welcome!

Meet fellow Property professionals near you! Come to the local Islington Property Networking Meetup to discuss properties on and off of the open market, auctions, agencies, legal contracts, best available mortgages, managing properties,  Buy-To-Let (BTL), property financing or to find solutions any property related questions you may have. Although it is FREE to join our Meetup attending any of our events is more like a local (N1 N5, N7, N19 C1) membership offering heap of benefits if you are se …

This group is all about bringing together people that love to make and to get them making in a fun and social environment. We run regular craft sessions from our Islington shop and make anything from lampshades to jewellery. We also run taught sessions on things like crochet, embrodiery and knitting. Sessions cost around £15 per person and always include the materials needed to come away with your very own finished master piece and refreshments (wine!). We generally run a session each week. Find …

The idea is simplicity itself - just getting together a few people interested in seeing plays and other theatrical performances, and independent / interesting films, in Islington and Hackney (and, once in a while, sneaky jaunts further afield). For each outing there will be plans to have something to eat or drink beforehand or afterward - you're welcome to join in but it's not compulsory! Key places will be: • theatres - the Almeida, the Arcola, the Red Lion, the King's Head, the Rosemary Branch …

LIFE DRAWING every WEDNESDAY evening (ALL YEAR ROUND) from 6.30-9pm. Untutored sessions - just drop in and draw! A different model every week, and sometimes two. Short poses and longer poses every session. Islington Arts Factory, 2 Parkhurst Road. Easels and drawing boards supplied. New members welcome. £10 per session, £5 students/concessions (IAF £1 a day membership not included)

Part of the 'In with the Old' community of makers and artists on Amwell Street, Islington - this group gets all of its members involved in all sorts of fun and social photography themed events. These events include: - Photography themed trips around the city lead by our resident photographer - Photography themed workshops covering both theory and practical elements - Photography courses - current course on offer is a beginners digital photography course there is something for everyone - all you …

This is a French group for gay people. Anybody is welcome but be warned there will be a whole lot of French-speaking involved (some would say "Duh"). The idea is to bring together gay people that have a love for French in common (or that have French as their mother tongue). Native French, beginners, intermediate, advanced, fluent, you are all welcome. We will be meeting the second Friday of each month – around 7 pm - at a lovely bar called The Islington, 1 Tolpuddle Street, London (Islington). W …

Had a bad day at work / got the Monday blues / getting in the mood for the weekend or simply just want a beer after work ? You know the feeling when all your friends have plans and at the last minute you find yourself without any but am desperate to have a beer/wine one particular evening - well this is a group being set up for all those of you who nodded yes to that question. It's primarily being set up for people living around the Islington area but non-Islington folk are welcome to join but t …

Singing in Highgate Club is a place for people who are passionate about singing, performing & socializing. You can enjoy group singing and will have the opportunity to sing solo when you gain some experience.  The club is opens to all levels of singing and no musical skill is required. There is no audition either. The repertoire is based on songs from Broadway & West End musicals such as Les Miserables, Cabaret, Chicago, Oklahoma and the Andrew Lloyd Weber famous musicals.  The club put on shows …

Meetup for Gay Bears of London and around. The meetup will take place in Angel (Islington), London. The bar will probably be "The Islington", on Tolpuddle Street. The setting is really nice and cosy and it is close the Angel Station and lots of buses stop close by. Are invited any bears and bear enthusiasts for a nice evening together. Hope to meet you soon!

Are you looking to improve your sign language skills or to meet other sign language users in a friendly relaxed environment? If you are then come along to our Sign Club tomorrow night (and every other Tuesday) 7pm-9pm. We always have a deaf sign language tutor there and all are welcome regardless of signing ability, we hope to see you there. Admission £5, Consessions £2.50, complementary refreshments are provided. Femaura 1st Floor 431 Caledonian Road Islington London N7 9BG

we are a group of spiritual people who meet to do meditation and creative visualisation to focus on goals. We also do a reiki share. Anyone is welcome, from beginners to advanced practitioners.

ARE YOU READY? Are you ready to go beyond your fears to uncover who you really are? Are you serious about taking the quantum leap into your immense potential? Are you willing to let go of old patterns that limit you? Are you prepared to do what it takes to change and transform your life? Are you open, eager and willing to embark on this remarkable adventure into yourself, which means letting go of your old ideas about who you think you are? JuicyWoman Experience is a monthly group for women who …

Hello, We are a group of enthusiastic and lively teachers of English as a second language. We are qualified and professional. We enjoy helping newcomers improve their English in a friendly and motivating environment. We currently run Conversation Club sessions from Monday to Thursday. But let us know if you would like sessions put on which concentrate on other areas such as: Listening, Grammar, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, CV writing and Vocabulary - and we can organise a Meet Up! We hope to …

Cost: One hour - £10.00, second hour £5.00 This weekly class is open for anyone to join at anytime, from absolute beginners to people who are more experienced with the Djembe. Every week I share some fundamental techniques and hand patterns that groove the “muscle memory” into the natural ways of expressing rhythm. I have a large repertoire of multi-layered rhythms, some traditional African, some I have developed over the years of running on-going classes. Each usually has a basic rhythm that be …

A CONSCIOUS CLUBBING EXPERIENCE... DANCING YOGA... AN ACTIVE/MOVING MEDITATION... LIBERATION FROM TOO MUCH THINKING... MEDICINE FOR THE BODY AND SOUL... http://www.tribalheart.co.uk This technique uses music, movement, the body and breath as anchors to  experience a deep sense of 'LETTING GO' on all levels. The invitation is to journey inside, move beyond the thinking mind, get 'out of the head' and into the body naturally. This state of being grounds and centers us so we can enjoy life more fu …

I want to invite you to a celebration of the human voice. When you speak, when you hum or say a vowel, in short when you make a SOUND, all your fibers vibrate, every single cell in your body, 5 trillion of them, which is really something! If you don’t believe it take my word for it ;) ALL your cavities vibrate. Your voice is YOUR SOUND, unique, like a snowflake, and using it is your divine birthright. We wish to encourage you to reconnect and rediscover the truth and the purity of a harmonious s …

This meetup is for anyone wanting to attend the worlds best and longest running alternative club night, Slimelight. Whether your a long time veteran, a curious first-timer or just looking for new people to go with this group will welcome you with open arms, so sign up now and let's support Slimes and help keep it running for another 25 glorious years.

Do you want to improve your English and meet new people? English Language Exchange is for people who want to improve their with English native speakers  and meet other people who want to do the same. Native English Speaker? This group is a great opportunity to meet interesting people from all over the world and enjoy a cultural exchange! All nationalities are welcome, and your English level is not important - you will not be alone! English Language Exchange meetups aim to improve your listenin …

WELCOME TO THIS CRAFT GROUP WHO: We are a craft group whose members enjoy knitting, crochet, sewing and needlecrafts in all forms. Our members also enjoy many other interests so bring along whatever craft you are doing. WHAT: We are an active group and hold meetings at least twice a month. If members want to suggest craft meetings the site is set up do this. Meetings can be sit down making and chatting meetings or events like exhibitions, craft fairs and crawls (check out past meetings for ex …

Headlines may be dominated by the Global Financial crisis, hurricanes and terrorist plots, but at the same time a new movement is quietly sweeping across the globe: There has never been a better time to be alive! At our events you can learn about this new movement through an authentic transmission of Evolutionary Enlightenment, the newly emerging form of contemporary spirituality developed over 25 years by spiritual teacher, philosopher and cultural pioneer Andrew Cohen and his students. Learn h …

London Communicators is one of London's most established Toastmaster's Clubs.  We have been running since 1998 and we have helped hundreds of people learn how to speak in public, conquer their fears, develop their leadership skills and yes, have fun on a Monday evening! Becoming a good speaker does not happen by chance, it happens when you make an active decision to commit to developing one of life's most feared but rewarding skills. Picture it now: you are calm, confident, you are being yoursel …

Navadina is a diverse and energetic new choir in the heart of Islington. Our goal is to perform eclectic provocative programmes of music in wide ranging styles and from diverse cultures. No singing experience is necessary, but be prepared to open your mouth and open your mind. We practice in the New Unity Unitarian Church** but we're not affiliated with any particular church or religious organisations. We sing a variety of music old and new and are always welcome to suggestions. We rehearse ever …

Live in North London, near Finsbury Park / Harringay / Camden, Islington, or prepared to travel a bit? Feel like getting a good few beers (or your preferred tipple) down your neck of the woods with some like minded people? Then join up here - just looking for some down to earth types, who are looking for a good drink in good company for a good laugh - Mostly in pubs, possibly a few late ones (with optional boogie on occasion, and in North (occasionally Central) London in the areas mentioned. Gen …

For those who are serious about having fun with badminton, this is the place for you! The London STEP UP Badminton is a coaching-based badminton meet up for from complete beginners to match players. According to the coach’s evaluations and as you attend sessions regularly, members are given a "title" to match their achievements. Categorisations may shift according to the standard of all members. We train on Monday evenings at Sobell Leisure Centre in Islington, North London. "Titles" go like thi …

For anyone of any age who loves going to see great shows in London with good company. Theatre / Comedy / Dance / Concerts / Gigs / Opera / Classical Music / Devised shows etc. Latest Updates Hi Fellow Theatre Lovers. Please take a few moments to complete this opinion poll: Your Opinion Matters Shows Recently Added 4000 Miles @ The Print Room, Nottinghill. 1st June @ 3.30pm – Caroline is Hosting. Seat are £20. Please book direct. 3 Theatre Lovers attending Ladykillers 17th July @ 7.30pm – R …