… Taking a reading means you'll read your work for 10-15 minutes and then given critique/discussion from around the table. It sounds a lot scarier than it is, trust me! Most members are either working on short stories or a first novel but we welcome any creative writer seeking advice and encouragement. We end each evening with drinks in the bar so everyone gets an opportunity to socialise, chat and network with other members. Cost: It’s free to join us but we charge a nominal fee to attend meeting …

The Political Animals are a book discussion group who meet up in Central London every 8 weeks or so to have a  few drinks and talk about our reading in political and moral philosophy. For previous sessions we've read everything from philosophy of science to critiques of humanism and modern capitalism - we've taken on contemporary thinkers like Tony Judt, JK Galbraith,  and John Gray as well as classics like J.S. Mill, Nietzsche, Machiavelli, Marx, Weber, Popper, Hayek and Sartre. We try to ke …

A group for women to network and share ideas. And to improve photographic skills through education. This meetup is open to beginners as well as experienced photographers. The group meets once a month. we offer: • Photo competitions and critiques • Gallery exhibitions • Field trips • Social events

Meet with others in your local area who love and create Art. CoolTan Arts believes mental wellbeing is enhanced by the power of creativity. All forms of Art, including painters, photographers, sculptors, conceptual artists, performance artists, filmmakers, graphic designers, etc. to discuss techniques, share critiques, and offer gallery/exhibiting advice. Participate in fun, make, create, indulge and join our arts walk. Come along, get involved, share your skills. Inspire, imagine, create!

We're a group for London's creative writers to read their work and get constructive feedback in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. At our meetings we have six reading spaces per meeting. Taking a reading means you'll read your work for 10-15 minutes and then given critique/discussion from around the table. It sounds a lot scarier than it is, trust me! Most members are either working on short stories or a first novel but we welcome any creative writer seeking advice and encouragement. We end each ev …

London ICT4D Meetup is an informal networking opportunity for people with an interest in the use of Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D). Regular attendees include folk from international development agencies, CrisisCommons, FrontlineSMS, IT journalists, ICT4D academics and various 'geeks with critiques'. This is an open group which anyone is welcome to join and we actively seek to include new members from the Crisis Mapping community, the Standby Volunteer Task For …

We are a women only writing group based in London hoping to ignite female writers interested in fiction and/or non-fiction. Whether you're based in the city or visiting, we want to lend our diverse group of ears and offer our invaluable time towards making whatever you're working on the best it can be, through nurturance and through constructive, yet rigorous feedback. Let's create a space where women and their work are valued and respected intellectually. We want bold, passionate women ready to …

… WHAT WE ARE NOT * We are not a critique group. Your work will not be reviewed. * We are not a social group. People work in silence. * We are not a workshop or a place with teachers/mentors. People are busy with their own work. WHAT YOU NEED Bring your unfinished project e.g. novel, short story, screenplay, poem etc. Bring pen & paper, computer or whatever you like using. If it's electronic please check the battery will last because venues might not have power sockets available. AFT …

I decided to start the London voice Over Group, because there appear to be so few resources we can use to better our skills that could be 'freely' given, ie., constructive critiques of each other's voice work, etc. Though there are internet sites which offer script reading, and indeed competitions, like Edge Studios, there is nothing quite like the energy and enthusiasm of a group who can listen to each others work, be inspired and supported by actually meeting up regularly as a group of like m …