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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Our book group based in Reading Berkshire has now been going for almost four years. We are always open to new members. So if you're local and love reading, come along! We normally meet once a month on the last Tuesday of the month. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends!

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 …

This is a group for both fledgling and experienced local writers to share work and ideas. Alongside a glass of wine or coffee, we will have some fun writing exercises and hopefully some guest authors to stimulate discussion. Whether you dabble in poetry, writing online, are attempting to complete a novel or children's story - come along to meet some friendly folk and feel inspired.

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 …

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 …

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

How does it work? The Guildford Book Group meets once a month to discuss books and socialise in Guildford Surrey. The books are chosen by a vote, from nominations by the members. Come along, share your favourite book, or simply the one you're currently reading with other people. The meetings are on a Tuesday and Wednesday evening at the end of each month. We’ve been meeting since 2003 Where do we meet? We always meet in a public venue rather than members' homes as some book groups do. This is a …

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 …

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 …

This is an opportunity for London writers (novelists, poets, Orwellian journalists) to get together in conducive surroundings to have a drink and to discuss plots, characters, literary techniques, writing styles and methods, and to discuss the styles and writings of novelists we love. As members get to know each other, if they want to share drafts or excerpts of what they're writing that would be great too - hence the title draft soc. With a relaxed setting and a friendly group of people I'm hop …

This friendly and informal group is for like minded people to meet up once a month to discuss books of different topics. Each member of the group who attends a meet will have the chance to pick a book so that we have a balanced selection of topics. Its just an excuse to socialise, talk about books, catch up to drink coffee or wine and if you're good....some cake even! Come find out ;)

This group is for seasoned creative professionals who love "future media" in cultural heritage to TV and literature to radio and everything in between. Creative professionals are bursting with ideas that change our world for the best and this supportive group is all about helping you turn them into reality. This group is the perfect forum for exploring your concepts and moulding them into your next big thing. You're networking with likeminded creatives and supported by Toby Mildon the Big Ideas …

Ever wondered what the author was thinking when they wrote a novel? We have created a meet up just for those who want to meet the author and then read their book with the knowledge of the objective and goals. Welcome to The Tea Box’s new Noveltea Book Club – a unique new way of meeting to discuss some of your favourite books from our local community of Authors – with niche to best-selling books on the agenda over the term. The Author will Introduce you to there book and then two weeks later afte …