Our Object The establishment of a system of society based upon the common ownership and democratic control of the means and instruments for producing and distributing wealth by and in the interest of the whole community. Who We Are The Socialist Party is like no other political party in Britain. It is made up of people who have joined together because we want to get rid of the profit system and establish real socialism. Our aim is to persuade others to become socialist and act for themselves, or …

We're slowly making our way through the Guardian's list of 1000 novels everyone must read, which covers novels about love, crime, comedy, family and self, state of the nation, science fiction and fantasy, and war and travel.  We work our way through the categories each month, and invite members to nominate books from the list. Once nominations have been received, all members vote for their choice. The book club is for people living in and around Chiswick, as well as those who don't mind travelli …

We love listening to interesting stuff. From String Theory to Seventeenth Century Scandal and everything in between. We're foodies at heart, love the New Yorker, dabble with Freakanomics and have been known to indulge in a bit of RadioLab. There is just so much out there and finding it might be quite overwhelming. Also, the cool people making these amazing audio bytes (Audio/Podcast producers) need hints on making their programmes, what their listeners really thought and maybe some inspiration …

Join us to get inspiration, keep yourself motivated and discuss the craft of great story telling. Exchange ideas, get feedback on your work and meet others devoted to creative writing.  This group welcomes creative writers of all abilities.  Maybe you've been writing for a while, or perhaps you'd like to write more frequently but can't keep the momentum going. We meet to write, discuss our writing in progress, read and share our work.  We have workshops where we discuss "How To" books that inspi …

'Vedanta' means the 'end of knowledge'. It presents the philosophy of life and living to combine continual action with enduring peace. Vedanta is the digest of knowledge laid down by sages and thinkers from time immemorial. It belongs to one and all with no distinctions whatsoever. Swami Parthasarathy, the founder of the Vedanta Academy and its chapters worldwide, has translated subtle philosophic themes into practical application for business and living. He is a best selling author, corporate r …

We are a commons education group based in London, established as a Community Interest Company under UK law. What is the Commons? “The social and political space where things get done and where people have a sense of belonging and have an element of control over their lives, providing sustenance, security and independence... Commons are organized around resources that are collectively owned or shared between or among populations. These resources are said to be held in common and can include eve …

Let's eat and drink at great venues, meet new friends who live nearby and enrich our minds at the same time!  This group has a local focus and is designed for people living in the vicinity of Hampton Court/Teddington. We'll read one book a month and then meet up at a regular time to discuss it. We'll meet at an interesting, new local restaurant, pub or café, or at people's homes if they're willing to make it festive with a few snacks and drinks! Book selection will rotate among the members, and …

Women Aloud London is a group for women who enjoy socialising and making new friends. For those that enjoy reading and discussing books, we have regular book clubs. We'll also do a social get together each month as well - food, drink, cultural etc. More details about the book club: Please join up if you want to read thought-provoking books, have a lively discussion over a drink or two, and make new friends along the way. We meet once a month at a venue in Central London. Here are some of the boo …

"Instead of the modernist quest for meaning in a chaotic world, the postmodern author eschews, often playfully, the possibility of meaning, and the postmodern novel is often a parody of this quest. Postmodern authors also tend to celebrate chance over craft, and further employ metafiction to undermine the writer's authority. Another characteristic of postmodern literature is the questioning of distinctions between high and low culture through the use of pastiche, the combination of subjects and …

Although, this group started as a small dinner party group for professional Gujjus, aged 35++yrs living in london with an aim to meet broad minded, well achieved/ambitious, sophisticated Gujaratis in London and celebrate our wonderful cuisine.....it has now evolved into fun people who enjoy Indian food, cinema, literature, art and culture. We try to meet at least once a fortnight.

Hi and welcome to Fulham's Book Club! My name is Maja, I just recently moved to Fulham and really like it... so do I like reading. I personally would like to meet interesting people to talk with, about interesting books, but also to make new friends in Fulham. For the beginning I think we're just meeting for some drinks and deciding on a book to read, and then let's take it from there :) Any questions/suggestions/ideas very welcome! Looking forward to some nice meetups. Warm regards, Maja

We are a group dedicated to ascending peaks and enjoying panoramic views. We organise hikes in the hills around the country and abroad - occasionally going away on several days hiking trips. For each day's hike we generally aim to achieve at least 1000ft in total accent and at least 12 miles distance. In the modest peaks in the south east this will mean linking several hills together which will sometimes lead to lengthier walks. On trips to the national parks we will endeavour to choose challeng …

Spooky London Pubs is a meetup social group visits Haunted London pubs to discuss horror and supernatural subjects, like ghosts, horror films and other spooky things. We visit pubs around London with dark and interesting histories and learn more about them ... and have a few laughs and scares along the way. London is an amazing city with thousands of years of terrifying stories to tell. There is no better way to find them out than over a pint and a packet of crisps! Our meetup group includes peo …

Calling all you ladies in Richmond, Twickenham, Whitton and Hounslow. Anybody not included in this list is also very welcome! Are you writing secretly at home? Do you want to be published? Do you feel alone in your passion for literature, arts and creativity? Do you want to meet other women who share a similar passion for books and writing? Then let's meet and share our experiences. Let's help each other get published. With support and new friends we can motivate each other. Writers of all genre …

The Bill Hicks Ride gives anybody and everybody the opportunity to partake in whatever venture takes our fancy and flies with it. We plan seasonal events, for those living, visiting, breathing London, on both sides of the river, with the occasional getaway outside the city limits !! We are a unique & eclectic crowd touching on activities and topics encompassing the macro and the microcosm. We find that enjoying life is not just a priority, but mandatory, so follow the bubbles and join in the fun …

I think it's about time that Wimbledon Village had its own book club. What I have in mind is a group that comes together to discuss books, probably mostly fiction but with a little other stuff thrown into the mix and meeting over coffee, or food, or drinks in a local cafe, restaurant or bar. There may be the occasional 'other event' like a 'meet the author' or a theatre trip, but with books and friendly discussion at the core. At great way to make new friends or cement friendships too. If you'd …

Calling all Authors and freelance book industry professionals! Hi everyone! The Autharium meetup group is going to be pretty awesome, we are pulling together some special guests, some excellent authors and freelance publishing professionals. This is your event to mingle with like minded folks, find support and even help others with their books. If you are an established or new author or publishing industry professional this meetup is for you - you might even win a cool Autharium T-shirt. What i …

Appel à tous qui aiment la langue française! Que vous soyez débutants et que vous souhaitez développer votre confiance pour parler couramment le français dans des situations quotidiennes ou lors des voyages en France ou dans  les pays francophones . Tout le monde peut maîtriser le français. Il est très facile avec la pratique. Ne baissez surtout pas les bras! Par exemple regarder des films en français et en écoutant les chansons pop françaises améliorent le vocabulaire et les prononciations. Ré …

A publishing professional who has represented writers for years as Commissioning Editor at Amazon and Head of Writers' Services for Bloomsbury and The Writers' & Artists' Yearbook, I’ve learnt a few integral things along the way, and wanted to share that knowledge with fellow writers on the way up. So, here’s the service I’ve come up with: [u]Creative Writing Camp[/u] Regular marathon writing sessions [Bootcamp] with all the energy of writing in company but without the group drama or competing …

This is a club for reading and writing in London and surrounding areas. We will meet regularly to exchange books and literature, we will have writing workshops and the organizer will share information with everyone in the group.

Lesbians of all ages are wonderful ... aren't we?! But sometimes we have to accept that some of us are getting on a bit, and want to relax with our feet up in cosy slippers and have a nice cup of tea while we draw our pensions ... NOT!! This group is for lesbians of over 45-ish who don't want to slide into life's autumnal background ... but nevertheless wouldn't be comfortable if all of our social lives consisted of clubbing-type activities. It is for women who enjoy socialising from time to tim …

This group for lesbian women meets monthly at The Regent pub, two minutes walk from Balham tube/BR, on the second Thursday of the month. We discuss topics covering everything from deal breakers and flirting to the relationship between our best friends and our girlfriends, and our feelings about our mothers. It's a friendly and inclusive group and when there is a high level of attendance, women will be divided into smaller groups so that everyone can have their say.

This is a group for any new generation writer interested in getting published. All genres are welcome. We started this group to meet other writers and to find creative ways of overcoming challenges that face many of today's writers. We will invite publishers or literary agents to most of our meetings, so hopefully we can facilitate the recognition of new talent from our midst. Looking forward to meeting everybody.”

Do you love food, wine, good chats, meeting people and reading? Then The Battersea Spanish Food & Book Club is the perfect place for you! Come and join us every month for 1,5 hrs of guaranteed fun. We will discuss a book by a Spanish or Latin American writer and will pair the discussion with food and drinks from the country of origin of the writer. So if we are reading Vargas Llosa we will have Peruvian ceviche and Cusqueñas; García Márquez, empanadas and arepas; Almudena Grandes, wine and tapas …

Do you have a mature, sophisticated taste for cinemas, theatres, and like other social activities with similar people? Are you bored of usual, aimless chat? Want to do fun things and have conversations that make you think? Are you just curious to learn from others, or do you have something interesting (For e.g. your most recent book!) to share with an inquisitive group that encourages intellectual thinking? If so, this group is yours! This group is for people who have a quest for knowledge, and …

This is a group for writers who are already planning or writing their first or latest novel. It's a chance to read aloud - between 400 and 1000 words - and to get informed and positive feedback. It's also an opportunity to ask questions about, and to discuss, the process of writing.

We are getting together to share our ideas and our books. A meeting for authors and those who work with authors, publishers, copy editors - we meet up and help each other to get our books out into the wide wide world.

Less than 20% of people who purchase personal development books get past the first chapter. Less than 1% of people actually use the material in these books to improve their lives in the way that they intended to use it. I am sure we can all relate to this? Well I certainly can! Is it the book that didn't work or we didn't make it work?! :) For the last few years I have been working with a group of incredibly committed individuals to understand why this is and put solutions in place for us all to …