Community Support London

The Weight Loss Collective

**Weight Loss Collective – Weekly Group** **Our weekly Weight Loss Collective group is about so much more than getting weighed.** **Each week, we come together in a friendly, supportive environment to help you stay motivated, build healthier habits and understand what really influences your weight and wellbeing.** **You’ll receive practical support around nutrition, mindset, behaviour change, cravings, food noise, movement, confidence and real-life challenges. We also look beyond the number on the scales, celebrating progress such as inches lost, improved fitness, increased strength, better energy, clothes fitting differently and feeling more in control around food.** **There’s no judgement, no expectation of perfection and no “good” or “bad” foods. You’ll be supported to find an approach that works for your lifestyle and helps you create changes you can maintain.** **Come along each week for support, encouragement, learning, accountability and a community of people working towards their own goals.** **Your journey. Your choices. Your progress.**

🎄Xmas Cards To Elderly in Care Homes

We will be writing Christmas cards with warm festive messages to elderly people in residential care homes. Many people in residential care do not receive regular visits and Christmas can be particularly isolating. This small act of kindness can help them to not feel as lonely during the Christmas period. Join us, and send some smiles across the miles to those who need them most. I’ll provide the Xmas cards and all the writing material you will need to brighten someone’s day. All you need to bring is your wonderful self! If it’s your first time, don't worry, I’ll have guidelines and inspirational suggestions. \*\*\* POLITE REMINDERS\*\*\* * If you click to attend but then can’t come, PLEASE change your RSVP to say you are no longer attending. This will then allow your space to go to another volunteer who can come instead. * This is a safe and respectful gathering. So please remember to always act respectfully and to be mindful of each other's boundaries. \*\*\* HOW TO FIND US \*\*\* We will be in Paul’s, which is just opposite Earls Court tube station. Look for the table with lots of stationary on it!

October's Peer Support Meeting

**We are back!!** A gentle, peer-led space for reflection, connection, and exploring your relationship with your body. You’re welcome to share, listen, or simply be, whatever feels right. No preparation needed. If you’ve ever felt disconnected, frustrated, or curious about your body, this space is for you. ✨ Safe, supportive, and inclusive ✨ Optional reflective practices ✨ Come as you are **Getting started** * Please fill out our referral/information form on the link only sharing what feels comfortable. [Referral form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1qJVUdguoDoijB5CaFscrkjdBBqnP4VLN2O7Xj7IZWf18sA/viewform?usp=preview) * We’ll arrange a brief, informal chat to get to know you and answer any questions. * You can attend as much or as little as you like, just remember to book your space before each session. If you’re new, you’re warmly invited to arrive at **6:15pm** for a gentle welcome. Curious to learn more? [https://compassionatebodies.carrd.co/](https://compassionatebodies.carrd.co/) [linktree](https://linktr.ee/compassionatebodies) Donations welcome!

Balancers Community Volunteering - Clothing Distribution

Hi Balancers, We believe community is about more than meeting new people. It's also about showing up for those who need support. As part of our ongoing partnership with Refugee Community Kitchen, we're inviting you to join us for a different kind of volunteering session. This time, we’re joining **Refugee Community Kitchen (RCK)** at their Goodge Street service to provide essential clothing to people who need it. 👕 **HOW IT WORKS** We’ll meet at **6:00 PM in front of the Dominion Theatre**. From there, we’ll cross the road to Primark and split into small groups. Each group will be given a few essential clothing items to find and buy. Once we’re done, we’ll walk about **5 minutes to Goodge Street**, join the RCK service and distribute the clothing while their team serves food. ♻️ **HAVE CLOTHES YOU DON’T USE ANYMORE?** You’re also welcome to bring a **small amount of clean, good-condition clothing** that you no longer use and would be happy to donate. Please only bring a few items, as we have **very limited storage space** and may not be able to take large bags of clothes. **🍻 AFTER VOLUNTEERING** For anyone who wants to stick around, we’ll head to a nearby pub for a drink after the session. A chance to relax, chat and get to know each other a little better. 💷 **CHIPPING IN** We’ll collect contributions from the group and use the full amount to buy the clothing that evening. If you can, **bring some cash** — but there’s absolutely no pressure to contribute much. Even **£1 helps**, and you’re just as welcome to volunteer regardless of how much you contribute. 💬 **Join our Volunteer WhatsApp group for updates and coordination:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hzm7P7Tr0QD92MnwmpHTVK?s=cl&p=a&ilr=1](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hzm7P7Tr0QD92MnwmpHTVK?s=cl&p=a&ilr=1) 🤝 **NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED** We’ll explain everything on the day. Just bring yourself and be ready to help. **Good to know:** 📍 Meet: In front of the Dominion Theatre ⏰ 6:00 PM 👕 Primark is directly across the road 🚶 Goodge Street is around 5 minutes away As always, Respect, Kindness and Authenticity come first. We’re there to support people with dignity and without judgment. Let’s keep showing what our community can do when we act with heart. See you there 💛

Ocd & Intrusive Thoughts Support Group

This group is for individuals aged 18-40 who struggle with OCD and intrusive thoughts. The aim of the group is to provide a confidential and non-judgemental space for people to share their experiences with OCD, and to share information about OCD treatment (particularly if this is something that is not accessible to you) as well as support each other on our recovery journey! A formal diagnosis is not required. The meet up will have this general structure: 1. Introductions and catching up on how the last two weeks have been 2. Group discussion - either on a pre-planned question or a topic of choice by the group members **Group rules** * Please arrive on time! * Confidentiality - what is said in the group is not spoken about outside the group * No talking over others * **Please only click attending if you are definitely planning on attending so that we have an idea of numbers** \- MUST have a ticket to come \(new space rules\) * **If you can no longer attend, please click 'can no longer attend' so that your space can be given to someone on the waitlist** The group will take place at Hope in the community located on the first floor of the Gordon Hospital. Closest station Pimlico on the Victoria line. Bloomburg St, London SW1V 2RH

Un drink con Joe: Vieni a Conoscermi PrimaDelle Elezoioni!😏🇮🇹✨

**Ciao a tutti gli italiani di Londra! 👋** Sono Joe, uno dei candidati di **Moving Forward – Democrazia Bene Comune**, e voglio incontrarvi di persona… senza discorsi lunghi, senza noia e soprattutto **senza cravatte**! Ci vediamo per bere qualcosa insieme e fare quattro chiacchiere in totale relax: 😄 **Chiacchiere, risate e un po’ di “come funziona davvero il Comites”** spiegato in modo semplice ed energico. # Comites Londra: larga partecipazione per “Moving Forward”. Il 18 la presentazione di programma e candidat **LONDRA -verra'** presentata sabato 18 ottobre, con un largo numero di sottoscrizioni di cittadine e cittadini, la lista **“Moving Forward - Democrazia Bene Comune”** per le elezioni del **Comites di Londra** che si terranno il prossimo 4 dicembre. “Moving Forward – Democrazia Bene Comune” è una coalizione civica della comunità italiana **progressista, democratica e antifascista** nata dall’incontro di cittadini, associazioni, movimenti e partiti uniti da valori di civismo democratico, solidarietà sociale, europeismo, internazionalismo e ambientalismo e dalla convinzione che i Comites rappresentino uno strumento fondamentale di partecipazione democratica e integrazione per le comunità italiane all’estero. La lista è composta da **venti persone** con storie, competenze ed esperienze di **attivismo al servizio della comunità italiana a Londra,** nel Sud dell’Inghilterra e in Galles: artisti, ricercatrici e ricercatori, interpreti, mediatori culturali, operatori di patronato e professionisti del no profit e altri settori. Il capolista è FEDERICO VARESE , docente presso l’Università di Oxford, esperto di criminalità organizzata e corruzione. “Da oltre dieci anni Moving Forward è forza di innovazione, laboratorio di integrazione e scintilla di progresso nel Comites di Londra – tra PARTECIPANTI il presentatore della lista ed ex consigliere Andrea Pisauro e i consiglieri uscenti Anna Cambiaggi, Germana Canzi e Golam Maula Tipu -. Abbiamo difeso i diritti degli italiani e degli europei dopo la Brexit, promosso ricerche all’avanguardia sulla mobilità della comunità italiana e lavorato su temi importanti per la nostra comunità come multilinguismo, ambiente, memoria e legalità. Abbiamo portato le esigenze della comunità nelle istituzioni britanniche ed europee, con attenzione al supporto alla disabilità e al benessere psicologico delle persone che espatriano. Abbiamo lavorato duramente per un Comites più aperto, trasparente e accessibile al servizio della più grande comunità italiana in Europa.” I rappresentanti della lista hanno poi aggiunto che la loro volontà è quella di “continuare a modernizzare e rendere più solidale e inclusivo il Comites di Londra, difendendo i diritti dei cittadini per rafforzare il senso di comunità. Moving Forward per noi vuol dire andare avanti ispirandosi a valori di civismo, partecipazione e solidarietà. Democrazia Bene Comune significa prenderci cura delle istituzioni e farle funzionare per tutte e tutti, valorizzando il contributo della comunità italiana alla vita sociale, culturale ed economica del Regno Unito. Il capolista Federico Varese aggiunge che “nel futuro la lista continuerà ad interpretare il concetto di italianità in modo aperto e inclusivo e si impegnerà nell’attenzione e nella cura di connazionali, nell’ampliare i servizi consolari e aumentare i corsi di lingua e cultura”. Il 18 ottobre, alle 18.00 presso il DoubleTree Hotel di Londra, verranno presentati programma e candidati della lista. 🗳️ **Parleremo delle elezioni** e di come possiamo farci rappresentare meglio nel Regno Unito. L’idea è semplice: dopo la presentazione ci vediamo ancora nel locale, ci prendiamo un drink al banco, ci presentiamo, ci raccontiamo un po’ di vita a Londra e vediamo se vi va di sostenermi per rappresentare la nostra comunità. *(Nota: l'evento è un momento d'incontro per parlare e bere qualcosa e conoscersi, per questa presentazione siamo stati aiutati da ZEN un amico inglese e non solo che sostiene tutte le persone di buona volontà).h ttps://www.meetup.com/cityzenlondon* Niente propaganda pesante, solo buona compagnia, energia positiva e un sorriso. programma ora disponibile sul sito grazie a tutti quelli ci hanno lavorato! [https://movingforward2014.uk/programma-2026/](https://movingforward2014.uk/programma-2026/) **i comites sono un organo di rappresntanza per gli italiani gli eletti non ricevono nessun compenso ne rimborsoe quindi totalmente volontario** Portate un amico, un cugino o pure il coinquilino che dice sempre *“ma cos’è sto Comites?”*. Ci vediamo lì… e chi arriva per primo sceglie il posto migliore! 😏🇮🇹✨ A presto, https://moving-forward-kit.lovable.app/candidato/stefano-rosatelli **Introduzione iniziale di Stefano :** * Vive nel Regno Unito da quando era giovanissimo. * Lavora nel mondo dell’arte e dello spettacolo. * Ho aiutato a mettere in salvo alcune persone durante l’attacco terroristico a London Bridge (2017). * [https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/london-terror-attack-witness-armed-himself-with-extinguisher-and-kitchen-knife-as-he-took-refuge-in-a-restaurant-a3556556.html](https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/london-terror-attack-witness-armed-himself-with-extinguisher-and-kitchen-knife-as-he-took-refuge-in-a-restaurant-a3556556.html) * \*\*\*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\*\*\* **Some Tips:** 1. **Let’s all commit to updating our RSVPs if plans change**—it helps us plan better and ensures great attendance for everyone. If you RSVP “yes” but don’t attend and don’t update your RSVP, you may be removed from the group to keep things fair. No stress, though—you can rejoin for a small £10 fee! Just send me a DM, and I’ll share the PayPal details to get you back in. 2. **Turn Up on Time at the start!** This helps the quality of the event and helps you. 3. If you are struggling with the **app**, use the web page instead, that's what I use. 4. **Attendee Numbers & Guest Lists:** We have this event listed at least on two groups and the guest list includes attendees from all. You can see the list of attendees here: [https://www.meetup.com/zensingles/](https://www.meetup.com/zensingles/) [https://www.meetup.com/cityzenlondon/](https://www.meetup.com/cityzenlondon/) [https://www.meetup.com/LoveLife](https://www.meetup.com/LoveLife) 5. **Join our** **social media**: **Instagram**: [https://www.instagram.com/cityzen.london/](https://www.instagram.com/cityzen.london/) **X:** [https://x.com/CityZenLondon](https://x.com/CityZenLondon) 6. **Our WhatsApp group:** [See private comment in the comments section below]. We have a few rules including no ads, no DMs unless recipient is in the "Direct Messaging List" or risk removal and £10 rejoin fee. 7. **Support Our Amazing London Event Hosts! 🙌** Our incredible crew of hosts is the heartbeat of London’s buzzing meetup scene, bringing people together for unforgettable experiences that spark connection, growth, and fun! 🌟 From museum adventures to flirty dating mixers, these rockstar hosts pour their energy, time, and passion into creating events that level up your social and communication skills. But hosting isn’t easy—it takes resources, effort, and heart. 💖 Please consider supporting our hosts with a donation to keep the good vibes flowing and help us make London the ultimate social hub! 🚀 Below, meet our hosts for this event and see how you can chip in to fuel their amazing work. **Zen & The Meetup Groups** *The Visionary Social Connector* Zen, our AI guru with 25 years in the game, founded these meetups to transform his own social skills and now helps others do the same. From sparking in-person networking to coordinating epic events, Zen’s passion for connection is unstoppable. Help him keep the momentum going! Support Zen: Donate to cover event planning tools, venue bookings, and more. **[Donation Link](https://paypal.me/Zenswalks)** \*\*\*\* **Disclaimer, Liability Waiver & Media Consent** By attending this event, you acknowledge and agree to the following: **Organiser Identity** – The organiser operates under the community name **“ZEN”**, which is used as an alias for privacy and branding purposes. By joining, you understand that “ZEN” refers to the organiser and/or designated hosts of this event. **Assumption of Risk** – You understand and accept that participation in any social, recreational, or group activity involves inherent risks, including but not limited to personal injury, illness, property damage, or other unforeseen incidents. You voluntarily choose to attend at your own sole risk. **Personal Responsibility** – You are solely responsible for your own safety, health, wellbeing, and personal belongings at all times. It is your responsibility to exercise good judgment, act responsibly, and take appropriate precautions before, during, and after the event. **No Organiser Liability** – The organiser, hosts, volunteers, and the community known as **ZEN** accept no responsibility and shall not be held liable for any injury, loss, damage, accident, theft, or any other issue that may arise as a result of your participation. **Guests** – If you bring guests, you accept full responsibility for their conduct, safety, and understanding of this disclaimer. **Independent Event** – This event may be held in conjunction with other social or non-singles meetup groups. ZEN is not responsible for the actions, behaviour, or arrangements of any third parties. **Media Consent** – By attending this event, you consent to being photographed, filmed, or recorded. You grant ZEN and its organisers the irrevocable right to use such images and recordings for promotional, marketing, social media, and community purposes without compensation or further approval. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, it is your responsibility to inform the organiser in advance and to remove yourself from areas where filming or photography is taking place. **Acceptance of Terms** – By attending, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accepted this disclaimer. You release ZEN, its organisers, hosts, volunteers, and members from all claims, demands, or causes of action, whether known or unknown, arising out of your participation or the use of photography/videography captured at the event. Your attendance at this event signifies your full acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree, you should not attend.

Private Substance Misuse Support Group

This group is a private substance misuse support group, for individuals who are experiencing difficulties in their relationship with drugs/alcohol. The group is facilitated by a trained and qualified Janus worker. This group is designed to offer support, encouragement and to provide a forum, that allows you to make informed choices. The objective of this group is to liberate you from the labels of addiction, dependency, illness sickness and "disease", replacing them with the more proactive terminology of choice, responsibility, self control and decision making. Janus does not use the 12 step model. It uses the Janus approach to working with substance use called "The Resonance Factor" http://bit.ly/Resonance_blog Hopefully you will find these groups informative, innovative and creative. Before entering this group could you contact CHRISTOPHER ROBIN on 07515663621 to discuss the finer details regarding payment and room number in the venue etc.

London Coffee and Chat. New Members Welcome

Creative Wellness Cycling Club (Members only)

Weekly cycling club open to members of that club only. Membership enquiries to creativewellnesswon@outlook.com

TEiP @ LET'S BUILD TOGETHER COMMUNITY FEST: One night, many activities!

**Sixteen communities. Fifteen spaces. One night.** TEiP, roller skating, a runway show, tango, retro gaming, live poetry and craft workshops — every corner run by the people who love it. Wander between all of them, and find your people. **TICKETS:** https://lbttickets.netlify.app/ **DISCOUNT CODE:** LETSBUILDTEIP **N.B. you must get your tickets via the link above 👆** **TEiP @ LETS BUILD TOGETHER** We'll be kicking off different conversations about "COMMUNITY" using the tried and tested, laid-back, Thought Experiments in Public format. * 3 thought experiments (tiny stories that raise big questions) * Small groups of 3-5 people) * Shuffles every 20-30 minutes * Everyone welcome :-) the more perspectives, the richer the conversations We're so happy to be included in this vibrant collection of London's communities and look forward to checking out all the other events happening alongside us :-) **TICKETS:** https://lbttickets.netlify.app/ **DISCOUNT CODE:** LETSBUILDTEIP **N.B. you must get your tickets via the link above 👆** **TEiP LINKS:** TEiP NEWS - [Hear about everything first](https://thoughtexperiments.kit.com/) Substack - [Upcoming events and our evolving story](https://experimentsingroupwisdom.substack.com/) 💌 Instagram -[Scrapbook and thought provoking stuff](https://www.instagram.com/thoughtexperimentsinpubs) ❤️ Whatsapp - [Occasional announcements](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DapwAXpnOHO5DRYThobpe4) #CoProduction #Creativity #Community #TEiP #Inclusivity #Openmindedness #Community

The Coffee 'n Cake ADHD Social | Small Group | Make New Friends

This is a smallish-group, quiet-ish meetup for ADHD brains who want to connect with their tribe. Everyone welcome. You don't need a diagnosis. Just need to be a good egg. We’re meeting at the **upstairs cafe** at the Picadilly Picturehouse Cinema.We will meet here because it’s one of those places where you can actually hear yourself think. Mostly. **The environment is**: relaxed, validating, welcoming It won't be like whispering to each other at the back of the class, more less sensory Armageddon. **What to expect** A small group. A quiet-ish venue where you don’t have to shout your personality into existence. Conversation that can be normal (well, probably far from normal 😅. There is no need to worry about trying to fit in, no need to mask. A soft landing. Come late, ease in, do a gentle hello, no one’s timing you. Low-pressure hanging out. If you want to chat, great. If you want to sit and decompress near other people, also great. **The unofficial theme** How to be social without being assaulted by: fluorescent lighting overlapping conversations surprise music that one table doing a full volume podcast recording next to you. **Important Note:** If you cannot make it, please put 'Can't go'. This ensures there's space for others who want to attend 🙂 ‐------------------------------------------------------ Boundaries (quick, clear, important) Yay!-DHD is a consent-led space. Some people are chatty, some are quiet, some are pacing themselves. Please don’t push for personal details, contact info, or continued connection if someone isn’t offering it. This isn’t a dating event. ‐------------------------------------------------------- For you robots out there: ADHD \| Low sensory meetup \| Inclusive \| AUDHD \| Make New Friends \| ADHD London \| ADHD Peer Support

Let's Save the UK! IN-PERSON session

Join us for our very first in-person session! This week we're saving the UK What are the key political problems faced by the UK right now? What should we do about them? This is a non-partisan space that welcomes both Conservatives and Progressives and everyone in between. We are an open forum for a free exchange of ideas, whilst being vigilant against harm or cruelty.