A range of Creative Workshops by some of the East Midlands' finest creative facilitators, all set in the beautifully restored Atkins factory in Hinckley, Leicestershire. We have sewing, comedy writing, pet illustrating, felt making, silk painting, face and body art, photography, drumming, painting and much much more. Visit www.beautyandutilityarts-creativeworkshops.com for more details and how to book. ttfn Katherine x

This Meetup group aims to explore some of the cultural aspects of life, and get people sharing experiences and getting thinking! We are a relaxed and friendly bunch, and we welcome new members to any of our events! We host: Monthly book group, held on the third Wednesday of each month. Monthly film group, a trip to The Broadway cinema held on the first Wednesday of each month. Nottingham Classics concerts. Book swaps, where you can trade your old books with other group members. Nottingham Café …

Being a multicultural city, Leicester has a lot to offer in terms of world cuisine, live/art house performances and colourful festivals. As for me, I enjoy a nice curry and film but it would be nice doing this experience with company who appreciate it. The purpose of the group is so that like minded cosmopolites can get together and enjoy a social meetup in a friendly setting. Anyone who would like to experience different culture and cuisines would be very welcome. Our members come from differen …

Fancy being a 'culture vulture' and meeting some new people? This group originally started off as a few friends just going out to gigs. We decided to branch out by doing other arts and culture stuff. It then seemed a good idea to open it up to others. So if you're interested in art exhibitions, concerts, gigs, theatre, club nights, comedy, restaurants, pubs, events, festivals and more then this group might be for you. :) PLEASE NOTE: This group relies entirely on members paying a nominal, one-of …

The group for anyone interested in Chinese culture or just looking to improve the health and spirit by following the traditional Chinese practice. The exercises are simple, slow and easy to do, so any age are welcome. We are also learn traditional internal martial arts - xing yi quan, which will help to compensate lack of activity due to deskwork or still practice. I started the group because being a group open many advantages like we can invite the Masters and practice the skills together, or v …

The Northern UK Young Chinese and International Cultural Club was originally established in Huddersfield, England and titled – “The Huddersfield Chinese Language and Cultural Exchange meetup group” where fantastic cultural exchange platform and social networking was offered to our members in order to bridge the cultural and personal communication between the East and the West. Now with the initial successful accomplishments in Huddersfield, organizer of the group has expanded its influence to th …

We are a vibrant, animated, diverse community. We love good quality fiction and many other aspects of the arts and popular culture. We love to socialise and new members are always welcome.. Our book discussion evening is always on the second Tuesday of the month, share views and gain new insights into our chosen book. This is a led discussion (but fairly informal). We discourage book snobbery and all views and opinions are respected. A list of our previous book choices can be found in the files …

Bringing music and art lovers together for gigs, concerts, art shows and random social gatherings. I expect most events will be in Leeds but i have no problems with them being anywhere in the country. It's up to you where we go. As far as live music goes, i think the best site for keeping track of upcoming concerts is Songkick  http://www.songkick.com - enter as many artists/bands/musicians as you like and Songkick will tell you when they're next playing. It should even email you to let you know …

Let's go see some of the great cultural offer available in Nottingham. This group will go to see plays, comedy gigs, classical music, opera, ballet and much else besides. We aim to cast a wide net to cover both amateur and professional, locally produced and touring productions. We may occasionally even go further afield - maybe Leicester Curve or Stratford-Upon-Avon.

Welcome to Future Artists Live, this is a group, forum and open space dedicated to creating a diverse and progressive relationship between artists and audience, between creative thinkers and business... its a live an active space for all you future artists to use as a tool to communicate and 'meet up' in. Why? Future Artists was founded by Mark Ashmore and Jenny Inchbald as there was a need for a new way of thinking when it came to digital and how this can be applied in the creative sector in b …

Birmingham is a great city, with a great black community. As a professional who moved here from London I created this group to embrace other black professionals in Birmingham and have fun. This is set to become one of the largest groups of Birmingham based black professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners. The group is here to enable us to meet new people and discover new places and events. So come and join in the fun. We focus on social events in Birmingham where professionals can meet, m …

For people who live in or around Banbury, North Cotswolds, South Warwickshire, etc, who would like to meet new people who are interested in arts, cinema, culture, books, writing, travelling, politics, theatre, or just good conversation. As well as the Banbury Social Network Meetup, I run two other meetups that usually meet in Oxford: The first is a Spanish meetup: http://www.meetup.com/The-Oxford-Spanish-Intercambio-Meetup-Group/ The other is an arts meetup: http://art.meetup.com/454/

This club is for anyone interested in meeting people from other countries and cultures. From international students to resident Oxfordians it doesn't matter how old you are, where you are from, or what language you speak. You could be English, Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Spanish it doesn't matter. There is just one important rule; you must speak to EVERYONE (not just hang out with the people from your country). Every person and every country is unique and amazing in their own way and this is you …

Welcome to the  CING Network! The Creative Industries Networking Group (CING) was formed in 2008 with a mission to support and facilitate the success of its creative industries members. We do this by engaging and representing the sector; providing development, training and promotion; and by securing commercial opportunities. The core of CING is its monthly networking events, held on the first Monday of every month. This is a chance to meet peers from across the sector, and to listen to inspirat …

A group for people in the creative industries in and around Ely, Cambridgeshire. A monthly, informal meetup for all those artists, designers, writers, musicians and creative folk who all live round here but somehow never meet face to face!

Greetings and welcome to The Crypt Here is a place for those with an interest in all vampiric aspects - culture, romance, films, literature and history to name a few - can express themselves, explore the culture and come together. Come, enter, and join your fellow Dwellers...

ABOUT CAMCREATIVE CamCreative embraces a diverse group of interests which includes graphic  and web design, media of all kinds, literature and publishing, visual arts, multimedia, performing arts and general culture bringing together a mix of large and small firms. Please come and join us on the last WEDNESDAY of each month. We have on average around 30 + people turn up to meet and chat about all things creative with a wide and diverse group of friendly people. We start at 7.30pm and around 8 …

This group is for anyone wanting to engage in city life and make lots of new friends!!!! This is a fast growing city with many new bars and restaurants and cultural events. Post in the suggestion area any ideas you have and I will check it out! Please join no matter what your age, gender, colour or relationship status and lets have a truly great mix of people and ages.

This is a group for anyone who wants to speak Spanish together - whether you're a native speaker or whether you're learning. The aim is to have fun whilst enjoying all things Hispanic (language, food, wine, cinema, dancing, art etc.), all in Spanish of course! Speakers of all levels are welcome. If it would interest anyone we could also perhaps do an English-Spanish intercambio session as well, for Spanish speakers to improve their English, but predominantly this group is for those who want to c …

If you'd like to book a tour, please visit our sister site for bookings at http://bookwhen.com/iloveoxford Contact Details: Alasdair on  07955 482637, tours()iloveoxford.com ABOUT TOURS: I Love Oxford Walking Tours offers Oxford city and Oxford university guided historical walking tours. Call us ahead to pre-book a private tour. Our guides speak various languages and many of us are actors and teachers. Tours last about 60-90 minutes and introduce Oxford's main sights and almost ten colleges plu …

This group is open to all ages and aims to organise a variety of events that appeal to a wide range of interests. If you live in or near Nottingham and want to meet new friends and have some fun days and nights out then do join us. I can promise you will meet some great people, make new friends and enjoy yourself. We have strong links with Nottingham Culture & Café Scientifique and Nottingham Gig Buddies with whom we share many members; so why not join as many as you like and have a packed socia …

The aim of this group based in Stamford, is to have a diverse range of friendly meet ups such as concerts@ the Exchange & Arts centre etc, cinema visits, restaurant nights and some more adventurous meetups like kayaking,karting, rock climbing, white water rafting, bike rides,wkds away or any other ("sensible") activities members wish to suggest!Enjoy your passions in life more in good company whilst having fun with the bonus of expanding your social circle,broadening your horizons and enjoying n …

This is a new group set up to hangout with open minded, socially concious, boho-ish women who are not over girly....who like beer/coffee, the latest bars, cinema, art, music, dance, local events, eating out, walking, nature and travel. Would like to create non-pretentious casual hangout for women - attending events, meals or just meeting for coffee in a supportive, friendly and open environment. Come and see what you think.

The purpose of this group is to speak Spanish and have fun whilst enjoying all things Hispanic (language, food, wine, cinema, dancing, art etc.) with fellow aficionados! We are meeting more or less regularly, at least once a month, and trying to have a variety of activities in Leamington Spa, Warwick, Stratford, Coventry, ... in the area. The group is open to Spanish speakers of all levels but is not intended to be a class. Come along and have a go. We have a good mix of learners and native spea …

About Us Oxford Escapes aims to be Oxford’s and Bucks most friendliest and relaxed walking and hiking group, delivering walks suitable for both experienced walkers and those new to walking in groups. Join Oxford escapes to discover, explore and do more. We deliver dynamic and fun walks, tours and holidays around Oxford, throughout the UK and at times further afield. Oxford is a wonderful town, but it is always enjoyable to escape from time to time, and if you live in Oxford, High Wycombe, Aylesb …

It is a group of Polish artists that are based in Manchester and beyond. You could be a filmmaker, photographer, video editor, animator, graphics designer or even web master. Whoever you are - you are welcome to come around and talk about your ideas and work you've done. Plus - you will have a chance to speak in your native language with fellow natives. Feel free to bring friends with you, even if they are not necessarily from Poland - we all can speak in English too after all. Manchester has a …

At our events you can learn, through an authentic transmission of Evolutionary Enlightenment, about this newly emerging form of contemporary spirituality developed over 25 years by spiritual teacher, philosopher and cultural pioneer Andrew Cohen and his students. Learn how to practice meditation, the art and science of stillness, in order to access an unshakeable confidence in life. And understand the profound difference between meditation for Enlightenment versus freedom from stress. Each eveni …

This is a meetup group for people that would like to make new friends, share in some fun whilst enjoying the pleasure of learning new skills and being creative. You don't have to be skilled at any particular craft but if you have specialisms/ talents or just interests and ideas of your own then feel free to bring them along.