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Social events in London

* London International Meetup

Are you studying or working abroad in London, or are you a British person who is interested in meeting people from other countries? Then join the monthly London International Meetup. You can register for the next event at this website: http://esl.meetup.com/2. This social group is organised by the author of this website (Mark).

* International Students Meetup

The International Students Meetup is for full-time students at universities, colleges or language schools in the London area. It provides a chance to meet students from different places, and to take part in events or activities (taking advantage of special group student rates where possible). You can register at this website: http://exchangestud.meetup.com/46. This social group is organised by the author of this website (Mark).


* Other Meetups

The following is a list of some of the most popular international meetups in London, for people from many different countries:

Meetup Name
Link
London New Friends, Fun and Food Meetup
London Girls Meetup
London Singles Meetup
Backabush Xplorers - Hiking & Outdoor Adventure Meetup
West End Club Meetup

The following is a list of some of the most popular meetups in London which are for people who are either from a certain country or for people from another part of the world who are interested in a certain language / culture:

Nationality
Meetup Name
Link
Chinese
London Chinese Language Meetup
Danish
London Danish Language Meetup
French
London French Meetup
 
London French Rendez-vous Meetup
German
London German Language Meetup
Italian
London Italian Language Meetup
Japanese
London Japanese Language Meetup
Spanish
London Spanish Language Meetup

These are some of the meetups for expatriates who want to meet other expatriates from their own country:

Nationality
Meetup Name
Link
American
London Expat American Meetup
Canadian
London Expat Canadian Meetup
German
London German Expats Meetup


* London Irish Network

A social activities club in London for people from Ireland, people with an Irish connection, or people who simply have an interest in Irish culture (you do not have to be Irish). There are weekly activities in the following areas: music, theatre, clubs, pubs, restaurants and country walking. There are also occasional weekends away and trips abroad. For details, see: http://www.londonirish.org.uk


* Euroclub

Club organising conversation evenings in the main European languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Russian) in a quiet wine bar or café, plus walks, meals and other social events.
For details, see: http://www.euroclub.co.uk


* Socially Speaking

Social club organising weekly language parties (near Liverpool Street) and other social events.
For details, see: http://www.sociallyspeaking.com


* LTRC (London Theatre & Restaurant Club)

A social group in London organising daily events such as theatre trips, meals, free cinema nights, free comedy, social parties at bar and pubs and games nights. For details, see: http://www.ltrc.co.uk


* London IVC

A social activities network in London. On most days there are events you can join which are organised by members.
For details, see: http://www.londonivc.com


* Entertaining London

A social club (arts, theatre, restaurant, sports and leisure activities) for people in their 20's or 30's in London.
For details, see: http://www.entertaininglondon.com


* Gordon's International Friends in London

Gordon Beal organises a regular programme of social activities in London: international students are welcome to attend these.
For a list of these events, see: http://www.gordonbeal.com


* LondonX

LondonX organises social events in London for people aged 18 to 30s. Students are welcome. The main events are weekly meetings in a West End bar (there is a charge for these). There are also weekly meetings in a coffee shop for girls only (these events are free). For details, see: http://www.londonx.co.uk.


* London Friends

London Friends organises free international social gatherings in London for people aged 18 to 40. Meetings take place in a variety of different locations across London . For details, see: http://www.londonfriends.org.


* City Socialising (formerly the Social Service)

A new commercial service organising social events in London. Fees need to be paid to the organisers before attending an event.
For details, see: http://london.citysocialising.com


* My Expanded Circle

My Expanded Circle organises social events in London. New members can try it free for the first month, but after that there is an annual subscription charge (you can receive a 20% discount if you enter "ukstudent" as the Promo Code when you subscribe). For details, see: http://www.myexpandedcircle.com


* MY Occasions

MY Occasions is a company which organises social events in London, including speed dating, French/English language exchange events, concerts and party evenings. Tickets can be booked online (each event has a charge). For details, see: http://www.myoccasions.co.uk


* CLOG (Central London Outdoor Group)

CLOG is a club for people in London who are interested in outdoor activities, and also organises social events in central London.
For details, see: http://www.clogweb.org.uk


* London Adventure Group

A London-based club which organises a programme of weekend trips involving activities such as hiking, cycling and water sports.
For details, see: http://www.londonadventuregroup.org


* Metropolitan Walkers

A walking group for people in their 20s and 30s who live in London. It's part of the Ramblers’ Association.
For details, see: http://www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk


* Saturday Walkers' Club

Saturday Walkers' Club. People meet up on a Saturday or Sunday (and sometimes midweek) to follow one of the walks listed within the "Time Out" book of country walks. For details of this week's walks and how to join them, see: http://www.walkingclub.org.uk.


* Rotaract Club

Rotaract clubs are for people aged 18-30. As well as taking part in social and sports events, members also get involved in activities to support the community or charities. Rotaract is an international organisation, with clubs throughout the world. In London there are currently the following clubs:
Harrow: http://www.ealingrotaract.org.uk/harrow
Ealing: http://www.ealingrotaract.org.uk
Westminster: http://www.rotaract.org.uk/westminster
[ there are also clubs in other parts of the UK: http://www.rotaract.org.uk; the international website is: http://www.rotaract.org ]

If you are over 30 you can join a Rotary club: http://www.rotaryinlondon.org
[ there are also clubs in other parts of the UK: http://www.ribi.org; the international website is: http://www.rotary.org]
Rotary clubs in some areas also organise Interact clubs, which are for people aged 14-18.


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