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Join us for lunch at this friendly restaurant on Jenny's ...
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As your new Activities Secretary I intend to host a number of events to promote the club's ...
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The Open Mic at The Cobden in Camden High Street is hosted by IVC member Paul Danson. This is a ...
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Groups Shared With: Thames Valley IVC, Simply Social IVC

We shall again be meeting in one of our favourite meeting-places for a reasonably-priced meal and ...
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We will go on a tour of three pubs in Greenwich town centre, one of them being new. We can eat at ...
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Pilates is not difficult - it strengthens your core and tones you up. Mixed Ability means that Joy gives choices for each exercise to suit your ability. Ideally you should have a pillow and a ...
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Like to share your love of books with others? Join members for a couple of hours as we share our opinions of this month's selected book and decide on what to read in the coming months. We take ...
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We hold two pub evenings a month on the first and third Wednesdays, with all the other Wednesdays being Zoom pub evenings. We also have a monthly quiz on the last Wednesday of the month, during the Zoom evening, at about 9pm. The quiz uses five themes chosen by one of our members, with both the themes and the theme organiser being different for each month, but with all members each asking one question per theme on each of the themes.

This means that tonight is an actual pub evening.

We are meeting at the Moon and Stars in Penge High Street, near the Sainsbury supermarket. The pub is a Wetherspoon establishment so we all know what to expect! Look for the IVC name on one of the tables. We usually try to sit towards the back of the pub, possibly in one of the booths on the right hand side.

The newly refurbished big pool at the Porchester Centre is reserved exclusively for IVC from 20.15 to 21.00 on Wednesdays.  We can usually get access to the changing rooms from about 20.00.  Afterwards we meet at a nearby pub.    Do not pay on entry but pay our treasurer afterwards.  Queensway, Bayswater and Royal Oak stations are all nearby.  

Nina leads an informal Zoom chat on the topic of What's in the News. Topic to be announced.

Bring along a drink and be ready to join a friendly debate. This is a well supported event with folks ...
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Groups Shared With: Basingstoke Friends, Norwich & Norfolk IVC, Thames Valley IVC, Association of IVCs (AIVC)

This style of Pilates is Pilates with stretch (Flex or resistance) bands. These bands can be purchased online. Ideally you should have a pillow and a pilates or yoga mat to lie on - but the ...
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Green Gym is a scheme  that combines some gentle warm up exercises with nature conservation work - which is also healthy exercise. Free hot drinks, biscuits and bananas ( a Green Gym tradition) ...
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A very popular evening of friendly chat, a pub quiz, live entertainment and sharing music videos.

A great way to start the weekend. We get together online every Friday for a virtual pub evening ...
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Groups Shared With: Basingstoke Friends, Norwich & Norfolk IVC, Thames Valley IVC, Simply Social IVC, Association of IVCs (AIVC)

Following two summers in which large social events were not possible we plan to mark our 75th ...
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The next virtual meeting of the French Linguists Group will again be on the 4th Tuesday of the month and French speakers of all levels are invited to join for a chat and general conversation.  

We will use Zoom and the link is https://zoom.us/j/3053410295.  Password is 0eeU9A.  Please contact John in advance to confirm these details.

A bientôt.

Pilates is not difficult - it strengthens your core and tones you up. Mixed Ability means that Joy gives choices for each exercise to suit your ability. Ideally you should have a pillow and a ...
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Greenwich & Lewisham MYN invite you to join them for a great evening of food and ...
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We hold two pub evenings a month on the first and third Wednesdays, with all the other Wednesdays being Zoom pub evenings. We normally have a monthly quiz on the last Wednesday of the month, during the Zoom evening, at about 9pm. The quiz uses five themes chosen by one of our members, with both the themes and the theme organiser being different for each month, but with all members each asking one question per theme on each of the themes.

This means that tonight is a Zoom pub evening but incorporating a quiz.

Contact Roland in advance, preferably by e-mail, so that he can send you a link to click on at the start of the meeting. Please note the different arrangements for the first and third Wednesdays of the month.

We have the newly refurbished big pool exclusively for IVC for 45 minutes from 8.15.  We can usually get access to the changing rooms from about 20.00.  Please follow guidance from pool staff on safety rules.  There is a block booking for IVC so you pay our treasurer after swimming. Afterwards we will meet at a nearby pub.  Bayswater, Queensway and Royal Oak stations are nearby.  Please let Bob Wharton know if you are coming (07528 198150).

YOU'RE INVITED TO THE NEW UEA LASDUN LECTURE

What is the intersection of medicine and the humanities? At our first London-based event in over two years, we will explore this emerging field of research with a very special panel event.

On the surface of things, these two subjects might seem unrelated. Join us to hear three leading UEA academics – Professor (and author of The Language of Kindness: A Nurse’s Story) Christie Watson, Dr Harriet Cooper and Professor Sally Hardy – give their insights into how medicine and the humanities converge to create a more holistic approach to healthcare.
 
What better place to host such an event than The Royal Institution of Great Britain, London. A venue with huge cultural and historical significance – and at the forefront of introducing new teachings in science to the public. It truly is a spectacle within itself and one not to be missed.

And – if that wasn’t enough – you will have the chance to see the work of recent UEA graduate, Dr Lena Ibrahim. Now working as an academic junior doctor at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, she began creating beautiful portraits of NHS staff to unwind after a stressful shift. A fantastic example of how medicine and the humanities can overlap in practice.

The event is open to all and will be followed by a Q&A and drinks reception. Read on for registration information.

Can't make it on the night? A recording of the event will be made available on our UEA Public Events YouTube channel the day after the event for you to watch and share.

REGISTER TO ATTEND
Register now to attend the event in-person at the iconic The Royal Institution of Great Britain, or online via YouTube.

IN-PERSON REGISTRATION
Register for your place to join us for the in-person event at The Royal Instituion of Great Britain, London. Follow the link below to book your place and any guest tickets you may require. There will be a cash bar for any early arrivals.

Attend in London

LIVE-STREAM REGISTRATION
If you are not able to make it to London, or you would rather join us online, use the link below to register your place for the live online event. Further details about how to join will be shared with you nearer the event date.

Attend Online

Nina leads an informal Zoom chat on the topic of What's in the News. Topic to be announced.

Bring along a drink and be ready to join a friendly debate. This is a well supported event with folks ...
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Groups Shared With: Basingstoke Friends, Norwich & Norfolk IVC, Thames Valley IVC, Association of IVCs (AIVC)

I will be leading a return bird watching weekend on the Norfolk coast for a North London nature ...
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This style of Pilates is Pilates with stretch (Flex or resistance) bands. These bands can be purchased online. Ideally you should have a pillow and a pilates or yoga mat to lie on - but the ...
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A very popular evening of friendly chat, a pub quiz, live entertainment and sharing music videos.

A great way to start the weekend. We get together online every Friday for a virtual pub evening ...
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Groups Shared With: Basingstoke Friends, Norwich & Norfolk IVC, Thames Valley IVC, Simply Social IVC, Association of IVCs (AIVC)

Basingstoke IVC Science Cafe invite you to this free Royal Institution talk titled "Modelling the incomprehensible (Discourse)"

Discover how high-performance computing can help us comprehend the world around us.

ADVANCE BOOKING IS REQUIRED FOR THIS TALK.

Please register for the event via this link: 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/modelling-the-incomprehensible-discourse-tickets-334370971577

SUMMARY

Scientists have always used models. Since the ancient Ptolemaic model of the universe through to renaissance astrolabes, models have mapped out the consequences of predictions. They allow scientists to explore indirectly worlds which they could never access.

Join Sir Richard Catlow as he explores how high-performance computing has transformed the way comprehend our world. From testing hypotheses at planetary scale to developing a personalised approach to supercharging the fight against Covid.

In the first Discourse since the pandemic interruption, Sir Richard explores systems beyond our imagination with specially developed demos and historical objects from our collection.

This is a theatre event, where the speaker and audience in our theatre are joined by an online audience. For Theatre attendees, the address is 21 Albemarle Street, London, W1S 4BS.

TIMING
The doors will open at approximately 6.45pm, with a prompt start at 7.30pm. There will be a brief question/answer period after the talk.

Latecomers will be admitted to the gallery.

This popular Fullers pub features a live jazz band with guest performers from the floor on the ...
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This is a fabulous Open Mic hosted every month by IVC friend Rob Thom at the Green Note Cafe. It ...
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We hold two pub evenings a month on the first and third Wednesdays, with all the other Wednesdays being Zoom pub evenings. We normally have a monthly quiz on the last Wednesday of the month, during the Zoom evening, at about 9pm. The quiz uses five themes chosen by one of our members, with both the themes and the theme organiser being different for each month, but with all members each asking one question per theme on each of the themes.

This means that tonight is an actual pub evening.

We are meeting at the Elm Tree pub in Elmers End. This is an Irish pub and is between Elmers End Green and Elmers End tram stop/South-Eastern railway station. Parking is free in the nearby side-streets and in the pub car-park. There are quite a few bus routes in the local vicinity. Most members will be eating here tonight and the meal prices and menu are typical for this type of pub.

Look for the IVC name on one of the tables. We usually try to sit towards the back of the pub on the right hand side, in the restaurant area.

The big pool at the Porchester Centre is reserved exclusively for IVC from 20.15 to 21.00 on Wednesdays.  We can usually get access to the changing rooms from 20.00.   Follow guidance from pool staff on Covid protection and safety.  Do not pay on entry because we have already paid for a block booking; pay our treasurer on exit.  Afterwards we meet at a nearby pub.  Underground stations are nearby (Queensway, Bayswater and Royal Oak).

This is one of the best Open Mic clubs around at the moment and attracts a good crowd and plenty ...
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We hold two pub evenings a month on the first and third Wednesdays, with all the other Wednesdays being Zoom pub evenings. We normally have a monthly quiz on the last Wednesday of the month, during the Zoom evening, at about 9pm. The quiz uses five themes chosen by one of our members, with both the themes and the theme organiser being different for each month, but with all members each asking one question per theme on each of the themes.

This means that tonight is a standard Zoom pub evening.

Contact Roland in advance, preferably by e-mail, so that he can send you a link to click on at the start of the meeting. Please note the different arrangements for the first and third Wednesdays of the month.

The big pool at the Porchester Centre is reserved exclusively for IVC from 8.15 to 9.00 every Wednesdasy evening.  We get access to the changing rooms from 8pm onwards. Do not pay at the desk but please pay our treasurer afterwards (because we have paid for a block booking). After swimming we meet at a nearby pub.

Peter Howe of Birmingham IVC has organised this week-long holiday open to members of all ...
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This will be a tasting of Spanish wines from the Duero and Ebro valleys, Galicia and ...
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Quarterly Policy meeting.  Observors are welcome to the meeting.  Alternatively do come ...
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We hold two pub evenings a month on the first and third Wednesdays, with all the other Wednesdays being Zoom pub evenings. We also have a monthly quiz on the last Wednesday of the month, during the Zoom evening, at about 9pm. The quiz uses five themes chosen by one of our members, with both the themes and the theme organiser being different for each month, but with all members each asking one question per theme on each of the themes.

This means that tonight is an actual pub evening.

We are meeting at the Moon and Stars in Penge High Street, near the Sainsbury supermarket. The pub is a Wetherspoon establishment so we all know what to expect! Look for the IVC name on one of the tables. We usually try to sit towards the back of the pub, possibly in one of the booths on the right hand side.

Join Merseyside IVC in Tenby (South Wales) for the Summer Solstice. It is a low-stress mid-week ...
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We hold two pub evenings a month on the first and third Wednesdays, with all the other Wednesdays being Zoom pub evenings. We normally have a monthly quiz on the last Wednesday of the month, during the Zoom evening, at about 9pm. The quiz uses five themes chosen by one of our members, with both the themes and the theme organiser being different for each month, but with all members each asking one question per theme on each of the themes.

This means that tonight is a standard Zoom pub evening.

Contact Roland in advance, preferably by e-mail, so that he can send you a link to click on at the start of the meeting. Please note the different arrangements for the first and third Wednesdays of the month.

We hold two pub evenings a month on the first and third Wednesdays, with all the other Wednesdays being Zoom pub evenings. We normally have a monthly quiz on the last Wednesday of the month, during the Zoom evening, at about 9pm. The quiz uses five themes chosen by one of our members, with both the themes and the theme organiser being different for each month, but with all members each asking one question per theme on each of the themes.

This means that tonight is a Zoom pub evening but incorporating a quiz.

Contact Roland in advance, preferably by e-mail, so that he can send you a link to click on at the start of the meeting. Please note the different arrangements for the first and third Wednesdays of the month.

A three night trip to explore the fascinating city of Bristol. Advance booking means some hotel ...
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This is a holiday offered by Leena Rennie from Birmingham IVC.

I have booked my flight from ...
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A weekend in Durham including the Durham Miners Gala. 

Durham is a beautiful old city that ...
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Groups Shared With: Basingstoke Friends, Norwich & Norfolk IVC, Thames Valley IVC, Simply Social IVC, Association of IVCs (AIVC)

A friendly and relaxed tour of some nice pubs near Euston station. The Doric Arch manages old ...
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Monthly Exec meeting.  Observors are welcome to the meeting.  Alternatively do come to ...
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Edinburgh Festival Sat Aug 6th to Aug 13th 2022.

Join us at the world's greatest entertainment festival. After a terrific week at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival every year since 2014 we will ...
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Groups Shared With: Basingstoke Friends, Norwich & Norfolk IVC, Thames Valley IVC, Guildford and Surrey IVC (Formerly WSIVC), Simply Social IVC, Association of IVCs (AIVC)

Ride the Lights! In Blackpool. 

A 5 day holiday staying at St Annes on Sea 

The ride ...
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