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Fictions by Jorge Luis Borges

Join us as we discuss Fictions by Jorge Luis Borges over a pint (or several...)! New members are always welcome. **Description:** The most popular anthology of Jorge Luis Borges's short stories, Fictions is a wildly original and influential collection of fantastic tales. Jorge Luis Borges's Fictions introduced an entirely new voice into world literature. It is here that we find the astonishing accounts of 'Funes the Memorious', the man who can forget nothing; 'Pierre Menard, Author of the Quixote', who recreates Miguel de Cervantes's epic word-for-word; a society run on the basis of an all-encompassing game of chance in 'The Lottery in Babylon'; the mysterious world of 'Tlön, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius' which seems to be supplanting our own ; and the 'Library of Babel', which contains every possible book in the whole universe. Here too are the philosophical detective stories and the haunting tales of Irish revolutionaries, gaucho knife fights and dreams within dreams which proved so influential (and yet impossible to imitate). This collection was eventually to bring Borges international fame; over fifty years later, it remains endlessly intriguing. Jorge Luis Borges (1899-1986) was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A poet, critic and short story writer, he received numerous awards for his work including the 1961 International Publisher's Prize (shared with Samuel Beckett). He has a reasonable claim, along with Kafka and Joyce, to be one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. 'One of the most memorable artists of our age' Mario Vargas Llosa

Tuesday club night session - Advanced players only

Hi all (Please note the session price is now £12.50) We are a small, competitive but friendly badminton club who are playing at Swiss cottage leisure centre in London on Tuesdays. We are opening up a few spots each week for advanced players only to attend our members club night session with a view hopefully to joining the club permanently. Any known members of other clubs that have no intention of joining the club who sign up will not be allowed to attend. We play on 4 courts at Swiss cottage leisure centre from 8-10pm. We play with feather shuttles and charge £12.50 per session. Please transfer your guest fee to our club account prior to attending and send an email to us at info@crescentbadminton.co.uk and pay it to the details below: The Crescent Badminton Club Sort Code: 40-05-33 Account Number: 11372297 We normally go to the pub after each session for a well-deserved beer! For any more information please contact info@crescentbadminton.co.uk or visit our Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/CrescentBadmintonClub](https://www.facebook.com/CrescentBadmintonClub) Please note that we do not accept any responsibility for personal injury, stolen or damaged property or any other damage occurred in our club sessions. Late Cancellations Penalty: Cancel after 30 hours before the event, ie 2pm on Monday. £6 fee will be added on the next visit. No Show Fees: Full fee £12.50 will be added to the profile on the next visit.

October Book Club 'Yesteryear' by Caro Claire Burke

Tuesday Badminton 8-10 pm - All Levels @St Aloysius College, Finsbury/Archway

**🏸 APBC – Tuesday Social Session (Non-Profit) - First time RSVPs should confirm by paying at least 24 hrs before the session, else will be removed** Join us every Tuesday from **8:00–10:00 pm** for **fun**, **Non-Profit**, and **social badminton**. We’re a mixed-ability group, ranging from beginners to intermediate+ players (depending on the week), so you should get good, competitive games regardless of your level. Due to school exams this session we play on 4 **courts**, use feather shuttles, and limit attendance to ensure everyone gets a fair amount of court time. ⸻ **💷 Cost & Payment** **£12** per person for the 2-hour session (includes feather shuttles). **Reduced rates** for members - enquire at one of our in-person events if interested. Payment is requested in advance via bank transfer: ***Name: Alexandra Palace BC*** ***Account no: 72351055*** *** Sort code: 60-15-20 * **Bank: NatWest** * **Reference: 'Your name AS IT APPEARS ON MEETUP & session date E.g.: Rohith Boora -070126** ⸻ **✅ Strict RSVP & Cancellation Policy** We want everyone to have a great evening and enjoy their time at the club. As we are a **non-profit club with limited funds**, we kindly ask that if you RSVP, you are committing to attend. * **Please cancel at least 24 hours before the session if you can no longer make it, so your spot can be offered to someone on the waitlist.** * **No-shows without notice will be charged the full session fee on a future visit.** * **Repeated no-shows will result in removal from the group.** ⸻ **🎒 What to Bring** Please bring your own racket, as we don’t usually have spares available. If you’re attending for the first time and are struggling to source a racket, please contact one of the organisers in advance and we’ll can try to get you a spare ——— **Disclaimer:** Alexandra Palace Badminton Club or Organisers or Stoke Newington School & Sixth Form can accept no liability for any loss or injury, however sustained, while taking part in club activities. If you want to cover yourself against injury to yourself or others, please make sure you have the appropriate insurance. In the interest of health and safety, proper footwear is a must in this club which means no casual footwear and no barefoot on the court.

Book Club’s Fifth Birthday

It's that time of year again! Time to raise a glass and celebrate our 5th anniversary! Whether you've been here since our first meeting or just joined recently, we'd love for you to be part of the celebration. Come share your favourite book club moments and help us toast to many more years of reading together! We’ve booked the general area at the Player’s Social Cocktails & Games Bar in Spitalfields from 7pm till 9pm with shuffleboard, darts and foosball and general hang out afterwards. Extras like food can be bought at the venue. Bring your cheer and competitive spirit and contentious opinions about the books we’ve read!

Intermediate & Above 3hrs £15

Location: Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Rd, London SE1 5UJ There will be 24 hours cancellation policy. If you can't make it please update your RSVP 24 hours before the session. Anytime under 24 hours and you will be responsible for paying for the session. The session fee is £15 per 3 hours make a payment to: Monzo Personal account Alvin John Rompe Sort code: 04-00-04 acct number: 29786770

The Book Club in London

A relaxed London book club exploring the most influential book in history. Whether you think it’s rubbish, holy, or you’re simply not sure what to make of it, you’re very welcome. We meet for two hours at a time. Our reading list includes books from the Bible — as well as some of the books that didn’t make it into most Bibles. The Bible has shaped culture, law, art and ethics for centuries, yet many people are personally unfamiliar with it. Each evening is structured but informal. The group chooses the book or books to read, and discussion takes place in small groups. No lectures. No pressure. No need to prepare anything in advance. The aim is thoughtful, respectful conversation. Plenty of people feel they know quite a bit about the Bible, yet struggle to read it. This is a space to explore it thoughtfully and honestly — in good company. This club is for: • Curious thinkers • Skeptics • Christians with questions • Anyone who wants to make up their own mind Our only rules? Be curious. Be honest. Be kind. And enjoy yourself. It’s also a chance to find a bit of community along the way. Photos may be taken during the evening to share on the Meetup page or social media to help others see what the group is like. If you prefer not to appear in photos, just let the organiser know at any time. We meet in a private room on the second floor of the Duke of Sussex pub. When you arrive, get yourself a drink, ask for The Book Club, and come on up.

Addison Exiles Weekly Club Night

Welcome to our regular club night session for stronger intermediate level players and above! Sessions cost £10 for Members, and £12 for Guests; please contact an organiser to discuss becoming a Member. Session are held at: Twyford Sports Centre Twyford Crescent Acton W3 9PP We have 2 courts from 8pm to 10pm. Only high quality feather shuttlecocks are used. Shower/change room facilities are available. A water fountains is available outside the venue, though we recommend bringing your own water in case it is not available. We sometimes head to the local pub (The Red Lion & Pineapple) after the session, and all are welcome to join. **Payment Information** We accept either cash or bank transfer payment using the details below: Amount: £10 (Members) / £12 (Guests) Acc Name: The Addison Exiles Badminton Club Acc No: 50229160 Sort Code: 30-90-89 Reference: Your Name **RSVPs** Each session has 12 places, and a waitlist is available. Please be conscientious of players on the waitlist and change your RSVP if you can no longer attend. No shows will be charged in full. We reserve the right to turn away anyone who has previously not turned up and hasn’t paid. If you’re signing up to a session for the first time, please note that a committee member will assess your playing level and make a recommendation for future sessions. **Directions** Free parking is available on site, behind the main building. Bus options: 207, 218 Nearest National Rail Station: Acton Central Nearest Tube Station: Acton Town / Ealing Common We look forward to seeing you at the session!

Friday Intermediate & Experienced player session

The Sobell Badminton club Friday sessions start from 7.30pm, finishing at 10pm. All bookings & payments via the better UK app ( OR this link: https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/london/islington/sobell/sobell-badminton) when possible and IN ADVANCE. £7.30 for members and £11.15 for non-members. Once you have installed the Better App (choose Sobell as the default sport centre) and from the homepage : go via “Book activities”--> "Adult group sessions"--> choose the required date (of a Friday or Sunday session) to book a place!

Mixer & after party in Kensington Members Club (arrive by 10pm)

Join 150 members and guests for an exclusive Cocktails & Conversation soirée at Gallery Club London, the award winning new members club transforming West London's nightlife. **🎪 Important: Meetup RSVP is not a valid ticket. All attendees must purchase a ticket via our link!** **Tickets available in advance only here:** [https://tickets.cocktailsandconversation.co.uk/events/cocktailsconversation/2439056/r/meetup](https://tickets.cocktailsandconversation.co.uk/events/cocktailsconversation/2439056/r/meetup) Created by the team behind Boujis and B London, Gallery has already been crowned Best New Nightclub 2025 and featured by Cosmopolitan UK as one of London's hottest new openings. From 8pm, enjoy exclusive access to the venue with a welcome drink for early arrivals. Mix and mingle with 150 like-minded singles in the elegant lounge over quiet music, while our hosts make introductions and make sure everyone feels welcome. From 10pm the club opens to the venue's own invited guests and world class DJs take over the Club Room. Join the party or stay mingling in the lounge. **What to expect:** 🥂 Welcome drink for early arrivals with the C&C app 💬 Hosted introductions and mingling in the lounge from 8pm 🎶 World class DJs in the Club Room from 10pm 🍕 Handcrafted late night slices from Carlo's Pizza **About Cocktails & Conversation:** We are London's premier social events community, dedicated to creating meaningful connections through expertly curated events. Our events attract ambitious, sociable professionals who value quality experiences and authentic connections. Dress Code: Dress to impress Age Range: All ages, most guests are in their late 20s to 40s Location: Gallery Club, Kensington High Street, W8 4PT Date: Saturday 24 October 2026 Time: 8:00pm onwards (entry by 10pm) Price: from £16.99 Physical photo ID essential **Book your ticket:** [https://tickets.cocktailsandconversation.co.uk/events/cocktailsconversation/2439056/r/meetup](https://tickets.cocktailsandconversation.co.uk/events/cocktailsconversation/2439056/r/meetup) Tickets must be purchased in advance via the link above. Meetup RSVP alone does not guarantee entry.

Sobell Badminton Club: Advanced

We hold our weekly club night at Sobell Leisure Centre: \- Tuesdays 7pm\-10pm \- Courts 1a\-1d \- Sobell Leisure Centre\, Tollington Rd\, London N7 7NY\. We are a friendly, competitive club for players at high intermediate to advanced / league standard. Not suitable for beginners or lower intermediates. We are always looking for new competitive players. The club has a regular attendance of around 25 players, and will be participating in the Middlesex league in ladies' doubles, Open doubles and mixed doubles in the 2025/26 season. We play doubles or mixed doubles only, with top quality feather shuttles. Please RSVP if you like to attend, or don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions. Guest Fee is £17 for the 3-hour session. Enquire for our membership options. Please be prepared to pay by bank transfer or cash. The club reserves the right to charge the full fee for non-attendance or if you withdraw later than 4 hours before the start of the session (if your space cannot be filled by another person on the wait list). For new joiners: Please be prepared to pay after your first few games during the session. You can also join our WhatsApp community if you wish - feel free to ask us to add you at a club session. Bank details: Sobell Badminton Club / Account 43745220 / SC 230580

Wednesday Improver & Lower Inter @ Balham / Clapham (7pm-10pm ) INVITE ONLY