Clothing Swaps London

👗 Women’s Clothing Swap — Bring a Friend +1 🌿

A small, relaxed afternoon for women to swap clothes, meet new people and enjoy good company over tea. ☕️✨ Bring **at least 3 clean clothes in good condition** that you no longer wear and give them a new home. Swap, chat, enjoy some tea and meet new people in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. 👗 Women-only clothing swap 🤝 Meet new people & make new connections ☕ Tea, food & drinks 🌿 Private garden in East London 💬 Relaxed, friendly and pressure-free vibes **Bring a friend +1 — your friend comes FREE!** 💕 Please bring only **clean clothes in good condition**. 💷 **£10 contribution** to cover food, drinks and hosting costs. 📅 **27 September** ☕ **Tea time** 📍 **Private location in East London — location will be shared privately with confirmed participants.** If it rains, we'll move inside to the living room. 🌧️🏡 **Good vibes, clothes swapping and new connections. 🌸**

Book Swap Meetup 📚📚📚

Basic Ideas: 🌞 📚☕ Any books sitting there collecting dust? Some holiday gifts? Or it’s a book that has changed your life that you want to share? Feel free to bring book(s) to discuss or swap, we usually have more books than people in the end, so feel free to pop along just to have a chat as well. Aiming for every 4 weeks book swap meetup. Note: The event is free to attend, so the only cost for you will only be buying a drink at the location, so coffee/tea/beer etc.

FREE UPCYCLING AND TRANSFORMATION OF SECOND-HAND CLOTHING (IOD)

**\*FREE FOR MEMBERS, JOIN WHEN YOU ARRIVE!\*** Come and join us at the **Living Room Club Glengal Groove** on Fridays between 1 p.m. and 3 pm to upcycle second-hand clothes. We gather for creative transformation and upcycling of second-hand clothing items and materials to sell in our cafe. The income from this project supports our Homeless Project in Soho. For further information, please contact Neide on 07585560345

LATIN KRAZY SALSA AND BACHATA LESSONS @ SWAY + PARTY NIGHT

**Hi everyone** **WELCOME TO LATIN KRAZY THURSDAYS MEETUP EVENT** **Now** **DOWNSTAIRS** **@ SWAY BAR ,** **EACH THURSDAY FROM 7PM YOU CAN GRAB A BOOTH TO MEETUP BEFORE AND AFTER CLASSES TO CHAT AND MAKE FRIENDS** **( please bring photo ID for club entry )** **FREE ENTRY TIL 9PM** **WE HAVE SALSA AND BACHATA CLASSES FOR JUST** **£8.00 1 CLASS OR £10.00 X 2 CLASSES** **A DISCOUNTED PRICE FOR MEMBERS** **THURSDAY NIGHT DANCE CLASSES TIMETABLE** **7.30pm – 8.30pm** **SALSA ROOM x 3 levels = Beginners / Improver and Cali** **BACHATA ROOM =** **Bachata with Brandy - General Level** **8.30pm – 9.30pm** **SALSA ROOM = x 3 levels = Beginners 2 / Improver 2 and Cali Style** **BACHATA with Brandy** **General levels both hours** **Teachers** **SALSA = Karin ,Nadeem, Sami** **Bachata = Brandy** **Come and buy your ticket on the night, no need for a partner,** **no need to have danced before.** **£12.00 1 hour /£14.00 2 hours )** **£8.00 /12.00 students and NHS workers. ( must show I.D)** **INCLUDES CLUB NIGHT !** **PLUS Club night to follow, hosted by Miss Latin K and** **TOP UK DJ playing all the best in Salsa , Bachata, Merengue, Reggaeton and More** **Plus Bachata from Dominican Republic in our very own Bachata Room** **with Dj De La Cruz** **It's a party night every week.. Latin Krazy the hottest night in the UK.** **Dress Code Smart casual , no baseball caps,** **LOOK OUT FOR THE SHOWS, COMPETITIONS AND MORE** **UK'S NO 1 SALSA / LATIN NIGHT.** **Salsa dancing in London UK.**

CLOTHES MAKING & ALTERING WORKSHOP

**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/clothes-making-altering-workshop-eve-6-11-weeks-2/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/clothes-making-altering-workshop-eve-6-11-weeks-2/) **⋆⋆⋆** Do you want to jump into making your own clothes but have never used a pattern? Do you wish to copy a beloved piece of clothing? Would you like to learn how to adjust your own pattern to fit just you? Learn how to take body measurements, read and alter a commercial pattern to fit, lay out and cut fabric and construct a finished garment to a high standard using one of our Janome 525s or Bernina 1008 series sewing machines. During the sessions of this small group of learners you will gain confidence and improve any sewing skills you already have. If you have never used a machine, we can guide you through making a simple garment from a purchased pattern. Bring your own pattern or use one of our small selection. If you have sewing experience but want to start creating your own patterns, you can learn how to create a bespoke piece of clothing. You can also bring a piece of clothing to alter or fix. We supply the basics and the calico you will use to make a ‘toile’ (an inexpensive mock up) to save you ruining your chosen final fabric. Along the way, talented tutor and seamstress will teach you lots of techniques and tips to ramp up your sewing passion. This is a perfect class if you have been teaching yourself so far, or if your last project was made a long time ago at school. **Suitable for:** Suitable for beginners, enjoyable for those with experience. A good level of English and basic math skills are useful. **Next start date:** Check our website for more dates: [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/clothes-making-altering/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/clothes-making-altering/)

CLOTHES MAKING & ALTERING WORKSHOP

**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/clothes-making-altering-workshop-eve-6-11-weeks-2/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/clothes-making-altering-workshop-eve-6-11-weeks-2/) **⋆⋆⋆** Do you want to jump into making your own clothes but have never used a pattern? Do you wish to copy a beloved piece of clothing? Would you like to learn how to adjust your own pattern to fit just you? Learn how to take body measurements, read and alter a commercial pattern to fit, lay out and cut fabric and construct a finished garment to a high standard using one of our Janome 525s or Bernina 1008 series sewing machines. During the sessions of this small group of learners you will gain confidence and improve any sewing skills you already have. If you have never used a machine, we can guide you through making a simple garment from a purchased pattern. Bring your own pattern or use one of our small selection. If you have sewing experience but want to start creating your own patterns, you can learn how to create a bespoke piece of clothing. You can also bring a piece of clothing to alter or fix. We supply the basics and the calico you will use to make a ‘toile’ (an inexpensive mock up) to save you ruining your chosen final fabric. Along the way, talented tutor and seamstress will teach you lots of techniques and tips to ramp up your sewing passion. This is a perfect class if you have been teaching yourself so far, or if your last project was made a long time ago at school. **Suitable for:** Suitable for beginners, enjoyable for those with experience. A good level of English and basic math skills are useful. **Next start date:** Check our website for more dates: [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/clothes-making-altering/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/clothes-making-altering/)

Fashion Connections: Women CEOs, Leaders & Innovators

**Welcome to Socialite Connections - Fashion Connections: Women CEOs, Leaders & Innovators** Step into a room of ambitious women shaping the future of fashion, luxury, retail and creative business. Fashion Connections brings together female CEOs, business owners, senior executives, decision-makers, entrepreneurs and innovators for an evening of meaningful introductions, new relationships and commercial opportunities. Whether you are looking to meet potential clients, develop strategic partnerships, discover new suppliers, collaborate on exciting projects or simply expand your circle of influential business contacts, this event provides the perfect setting to make valuable connections face-to-face. **The Anthologist -** Located in the heart of the City, on Gresham Street by Bank station, The Anthologist is a gorgeous bar & restaurant with a cosy outside seating area. We are ready to welcome you with delicious travel inspired dishes, gorgeous spritzes & bubbly. **Event Schedule** **18:00 – 21:00 \| Welcome & Warm Intro:** Your name will be checked off the guest list, you will be given a name badge and you will be introduced to each other. **19:30 – 20:00 \| One Min Pitch:** All attendees will be given the opportunity to introduce themselves to everyone in the room. **20:00 \- 21:00 \| Informal Networking:** It will be a free form event where guests can mingle amongst each other in a relaxed environment, when the one minute pitch is finished. **Why Attend?** **Meet influential women in fashion and business** – Connect face-to-face with CEOs, Directors, entrepreneurs and decision-makers. Meet potential clients, partners, suppliers and collaborators. **Expand your professional circle** – Build relationships with ambitious women from across fashion, luxury and retail. Exchange knowledge, industry insights and experiences with people working across the sector. **Build valuable collaborations** – Find women whose expertise, products or services could complement your own business. Introduce yourself and your business to a relevant audience in a professional setting. **Develop relationships that go beyond the event** – Turn introductions into genuine professional connections and future opportunities. Meet, talk business and build relationships in a relaxed and sophisticated environment. **If you are serious about growing your business, expanding your network and meeting the right people, this is a room worth being in.** **Who Should Attend?** **This event is designed for ambitious women working across fashion, luxury and retail, including:** CEOs, Directors and business owners Fashion entrepreneurs and brand owners Fashion designers and creative business owners Luxury retail professionals and decision-makers Buyers, consultants and industry specialists Marketing, PR and branding professionals Stylists and image consultants E-commerce and retail specialists Fashion technology and innovation specialists Investors, advisers and business consultants Women looking to build new business relationships and opportunities **Whether you are established in your career or growing your own business, this is an opportunity to meet like-minded women, exchange ideas and explore new commercial opportunities.** **Photos/videos** may be taken for promotional purposes. You will be added to our whatsapp group on the day of the event.

"Aprons Only" cooking class!

Devil Wears Prada 2

Lesbian Speed Friending – Meet Women in Real Life (LIMITED SPOTS)

**What this is** In-person speed friending night for women who want to meet other women without apps or awkward small talk. Tickets are £14 and must be booked in advance at thelcommunity.com/sf You’ll have short one-to-one chats that rotate every few minutes, followed by time to stay and talk with anyone you click with. Most women come on their own. That’s normal here. The format takes the pressure off and makes it easy to settle in, even if you’re a bit nervous at first. This is friending first. Anything else happens naturally. It’s a standing event with short conversations, followed by open social time. You don’t need to prepare anything or know what to say. You won’t be put on the spot, and you won’t be left awkwardly standing around. If you’ve been wanting to meet more women in real life, this is a good place to start. Most speed friending events have around 25 women attending. **How to attend** You must register in advance to attend. Register here: [www.thelcommunity.com/speed-friending/](https://thelcommunity.com/speed-friending/) **Arriving and support** The booking is under the name Jenny. If you’re nervous, arriving alone, can’t find us, or have any difficulty at all, you can message at any point — days before, on the day, or during the event. If it helps, we can have someone come outside to meet you. **WhatsApp Jenny** WhatsApp only (calls or messages): **+44 7591 386019** Normal calls or texts won’t go through on this number. **Important** This is a female-only lesbian space. That boundary is clear and upheld at events. If that doesn’t work for you, this won’t be the right event. **Staying connected** Registering for an event is separate from joining the wider community. If you’d like to stay connected between events, access the private WhatsApp group, and join the wider network, you can register here: [www.thelcommunity.com/app](www.thelcommunity.com/app)

Musical Amy Walking Tour With House Wine & Jade Tunes

"Every bad situation is a blues song waiting to happen” she said. How else do you think she wrote those lyrics? Immerse yourself with us fellow music lovers into the heart of Amy's beloved musical home - Camden - enshrined with devoted artwork and Amy melodies that still linger today. Led by a life long DJ, song writer and musicologist, we'll retrace her footsteps on those world famous musical hall of fame littered Camden streets that will give glimpses into her extraordinary journey from a retro music loving teenager to five Grammy awards - many told effortlessly by her lyrics and rich blend of eclectic music genres Infused with deep expressive vocals, storytelling and emotional depth yet witty lyrics, her addictive music merged elements of soul, reggae, rhythm n blues, rock n roll, hiphop and of course jazz - creating a distinctive contemporary sound that could easily fit into the 30s musical Jazz era yet still sound different from all the autotuned mainstream which she despised nearly as much as the Spice Girls themselves. Many fakes wearing their **Fuck Me Pumps** tried to imitate her but failed miserably (though I have to admit I do like a few Duffy tracks!). And on that distinct voice George Michael: "Amy was, in my opinion, the most soulful vocalist this country has ever seen" In her own words paraphrased "Camden Town ain’t gonna be burning down baby" during this musical escapade. Without giving away too much- it will be led by a life long music person entwined with the local Camden music scene since a kid. We'll visit iconic spots central to both her life and the long music history of Camden itself including venues where she performed, her homes, the market and that section that got burned down in the fire, and lastly mutiple areas showcasing artwork in her honour. But it would be no real tour without visiting and avin a drink in the musical rock n roll pubs where she gigged, worked behind the bar, hung out and drank her unquie signiture cocktail. From what I remember (we were all heavily toxicated by 4AM [**what is it about men eh?**] but we never went **Rehab**) those were crazy times and **round midnight** I'll share some stories. We'll rock out to some Amy tunes later - weed free - in one of her favourate "Irish" boozers where she also did one of her first ever gigs - maybe I'll play **a song for you.** It is said that the most talented and unique people in the world are some of the most flawed - that was certainly true in her case but it wasn't always that way, Like many of us working class North Londoners, she had a very ordinary humble "street" upbringing infused with **best friends** and music but there was more; undiluted creativity, intense emotional depth and a rare unpretentious humble non-materialistic brassy personality to boot. But as a former British Prime Minister famously said "events, dear girl, events" conspired ultimately to lead to her young death that befell great iconic artists before her including Monroe, Elvis, Prince and Whitney. She was only 27 but in a superficial fickle world that like many deep people she was not meant for, it was almost inevitable.. As Roxy Music's Bryan Ferry who she was a fan of once sung: "Love is a Drug". Indeed; we'll visit the house where that most dangerous aphrodisiac potion in the world took it's final and most potent toll ending with the sound of her last ever musical heart beat... We will finish in a late night bar with a DJ, young energetic friendly singing and dancing party crowd. So if you love music then will be lit. I will send out my number to attendees half an hour before the event in case of issues finding us. Desperately needing Rehab: Lucas

Saturday Social | Salsa Edition | Expand Your Circle

🚨 Spoiler alert: We built the space we couldn’t find. A place where you can show up alone, say hi first, and meet new people naturally. If you’re ready to expand your circle, you’re in the right place. You can check us out on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/_balancers) 📸🚨 **Balancers x Rueda Libre is back! 💃🕺** We’re teaming up once again with the incredible Rueda Libre community for another Balancers Social Night: Salsa Edition. We’ll start the evening the Balancers way, bringing people together through conversation, before Rueda Libre brings their vibrant energy to the floor with a fun, beginner friendly **Salsa Cubana lesson**, followed by social dancing. Here\`s the plan: **7:30 PM – Conversation Spark** We'll kick off the evening with a fun conversation activity designed to make meeting new people feel natural. No awkward introductions—just a simple way to get everyone talking from the moment they arrive. Once the activity finishes, the evening becomes more relaxed. Grab a drink, keep chatting, or challenge someone to a game of Uno, Jenga or Beer Pong before the salsa lesson begins. **9:15 PM – Salsa Lesson** Time to come together for a fun beginner-friendly Salsa Cubana session led by our friends at Rueda Libre. Whether you've never danced before or already know a few moves, this is simply another fun way to meet people, laugh together, and step outside your comfort zone. **10:00 PM – Social Dancing & Mingling** The lesson is over, but the social continues. Keep chatting, dancing and meeting new people as the night flows naturally with Salsa Cubana music and a relaxed social atmosphere. **11:30 PM – After Party** For those who want to keep the night going, we'll head to a venue nearby for the after party. ⚠️ Please bring ID if you plan to join the after party. ✨ Pro tip Try to arrive by 7:30 PM to enjoy the full experience. 🔹 Many people come alone. That’s completely normal here. 🔹 Our hosts are on the floor helping people meet and get involved. 🔹 Most attendees join through our app, so the Meetup “Going” list represents only a small portion of the actual crowd. [📲 Download our app](https://onelink.to/balancers) You can connect with people you meet, access ticket deals, track rewards and see the photo gallery from the night. 💬 Join our [WhatsApp Community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HYbCWaNidNV9aYK3TW9WGm) for last-minute updates and reminders. *Our pillars are Openness, Respect, Inclusivity, Kindness and Authenticity.* *Attendance at this event is subject to our [Code of Conduct](https://www.balancers.app/code-of-conduct) and [Terms of Service](https://www.balancers.app/term-of-service). By joining, you may receive emails about Balancers events and community updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.*