We are a group dedicated to Science Fiction, Fantasy, Comics and general geek/nerd interests in the Manchester region. All are welcome, and we have monthly socials, trips to the cinema, days out and everyone is welcome to suggest an event. Feel free to join our [url=https://www.facebook.com/ManchesterSciFi]Facebook page[/url], and don't be shy about befriending other members!

Welcome to the "Free Thinkers Group." This group is aimed at anyone who has a deeper interest in life, themselves and reality. It’s for people who are into alternative topics that wouldn’t normally be talked about in mainstream society. The aim is to be a fun social group, a chance to get together with like minded people to talk and spread awareness about alternative subjects and to make new friends! The group is for anyone interested in a wide range of topics from… spirituality (any path or per …

The Greater Manchester Skeptics run the Manchester Skeptics in the Pub events, which are held twice each month. A bunch of Mancunian skeptics get together in the pub to discuss science - sometimes with a guest speaker, sometimes without but always with plenty of alcohol! You don't have to be a member to come to our events, everyone and anyone is welcome. If you're in Manchester, come along! Speaker : We'll have a guest speaker over on the second Thursday of each month. This is usually held at 8P …

Learn how to code. Want to know what programming and computer science are all about? Then look no further! We will do a bit of everything: web design, data visualization, front- and backend development, and much more! So...if you are hoping to learn new skills, get creative, or just try something different, then sign up now and get involved!

The Head Tub is for discussions, events and socialising... Do you like discussion and debate? We hold discussions on a wide variety of topics, as suggested by members, on philosophy, science, psychology, history, politics, economics, current affairs and much more. The Inklings group reviews novels and literature. We attend and/or review films, gigs, concerts, the theatre, talks and exhibitions. The Jam Session night is for random discussion on any topic Walking is always popular, so we do tha …

Do you like thinking? :-) Would you like to meet other people for some collective thought and discussion, for an adventure into our minds, debating philosophical ideas or whatever takes our fancy? Do you enjoy reading popular philosophy / psychology / science books? Would you like to talk about some of the books you have read, or plan to read? Then join Manchester Armchair Philosophers and meet-up with other like-minded people in an informal environment to chat over a pint in a quiet local pub.

A space for girlgeeks in Birmingham and the West Midlands to come together, share experiences and encourage each other to become visible in their area of work be it IT, Media or Science. Men are welcome to our meetups are guest of a girlgeek.

Leeds Skeptics is a friendly group of rationalists and critical thinkers who like to get together to talk and be skeptical about things like homeopathy, creationism, psychics, aliens, alternative medicine, conspiracy theories, and what's going on in "real" science, medicine etc. More importantly we like to do this "in the Pub." We meet once a month, on the third Saturday, in a city centre venue. Our meetings consist of a round up of the latest skeptics news, a main talk and plenty of debate an …

A chance for Bedfordians interested in technology to get together (probably in a pub) and chat. Likely topics: gadgets, operating systems, gadgets, cameras, the internet, gadgets, space stuff, cool new science, maker projects, inventions, apps, data and gadgets.

Starbase Leicester is a social hub of people from all walks of life, that enjoy anything and everything Science Fiction and Fantasy related. If you're into books, movies, gaming, roleplaying, steampunk, writing, conventions, anime/manga or anything else inbetween, you'll be able to find someone to talk to at one of the many social events that we hold each year. We love meeting new people, making new friends and having fun at the same time, something which we've been doing as a group since 2005. …

Each month we host a talk - usually by a notable scientist or skeptic - in a relaxed and friendly manner. In a pub. The subjects of the talks will vary considerably but they will typically be about a common belief that either cannot be justified by the available evidence, or that can actually be demonstrated to be false by the available evidence. The talks are followed by an informal Q&A / discussion and that is followed by more beer. Because we're in a pub. We usually hold these talks on the fo …

Skeptics in the Pub (or Sceptics in the Pub, if you prefer) are groups which meet and converse in the UK and beyond, usually gathering once every month. The event was founded in London, UK by Dr Scott Campbell in 1999, for all those interested in science, history, psychology, philosophy, investigative journalism and how to examine extraordinary claims of all types. A speaker (or number of speakers) is invited each month to present a topic of interest, which is followed by a discussion in a relax …

This Meetup group is hosted by the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University (UK). We teach Raja Yoga as a way of experiencing peace of mind and a positive approach to life. In addition, we provide a number of events, talks, workshops and seminars for people from all religious and cultural backgrounds to explore their own spirituality and learn life skills of reflection and meditation, derived from Raja Yoga. This has helped thousands of people across the UK develop inner calm, clear thinking an …

Tech Wednesday is a monthly tech meetup for the Birmingham area. Do you want to meet with like-minded individuals in the digital tech industry? Looking to collaborate with the cream of Birmingham's burgeoning tech community? Like coffee? Like talking tech? Then Tech Wednesday should be right up your street. Each month we also have 'Show 'n Tells': a couple of tech startups/people with side projects from the region will be demoing their stuff to the group for feedback and discussion. If you want …

YTTRP aims to bring Roleplayers from all over Yorkshire (and beyond) together to play a variety of Table-Top games, be it Board Games, Pen & Paper RPG's or anything else which sounds like a good idea! Sister-group to Strathclyde Table-Top Roleplayers (http://www.meetup.com/table-top/) and under the Roleplayers United (https://www.roleplayers.eu) umbrella, of which STTRP were a founding member, Yorkshire Table-Top Roleplayers hope to achieve a similar level of success.

It's Humanity that counts! Come and meet other local Humanists here in Liverpool, people who believe in the basic OK-ness of human beings and who live their lives without reference to supernatural or mystical beliefs. The Liverpool Humanist Group was founded in October 2005, and is affiliated to the British Humanist Association and the National Secular Society. We organise events and activities of interest, with the aim of encouraging debate around issues related to Humanism, and in creating a s …

DNAdigest is a charity created to shake up genomics research: loads of DNA sequencing data is being generated, but not enough data is being shared between researchers, a fact which is a huge barrier for the advancement medical research. With our not-for-profit organisation DNAdigest we are proposing a technically simple and elegant solution that to a great extent will solve the problem of secure data sharing for research. Our biggest challenge is not the implementation of the solution, but to en …

The First Deed of Maraenalda Orlkestinorsdaughter Maraenalda was the daughter of Orlkestinor, son of Arlagin, who was one of Snorri’s two sons. She had four brothers and three sisters. Her father, Orlkestinor, and brother, Mastorlanth, were killed by the Karandolings in the fight at Grylding Vale. In the Weeping Fight her brothers Hedurorl the Strong and Barolar the Honest were killed by Ortossi Hendrikson of the Karandolings. Her sisters Marana the Shepherd and Ernald Fyrdsister were killed by …

This is a discussion group for anyone interested in the Indigo Children phenomena. You might be an Indigo, a Crystal, a Rainbow etc or be the parent of one. I am a PhD student at the University of Cambridge looking into contemporary spiritualities and the New Age and I would like to meet other people to discuss this topic in the Cambridge/Cambridgeshire area.

Satellite Applications Catapult will be a base for space related hackathons at the newly refurbished HQ in Didcot. We will be hosting events lasting 2 days, in which a large number of people meet to engage in collaborative computer programming: This 48-hour hackathon is to build new web and mobile services revolving around satellite data. Solutions can range from predicting natural disasters, Climate change, anything you can think of to tantalize the judges, using a wealth of satellite data. Cat …

This monthly group aims to inspire individuals aged 30+ to feel confident, healthier, happier, and more in control of their lives by developing a more positive mindset and belief system leading to action and positive changes. We will be doing this by studying and applying aspects of positive psychology such NLP (neuro linguistic programming) and age-old wisdom such as Science of Getting Rich, How to Win Friends and Influence People, Yoga, Law of Attraction, Secrets of Relationships, to mention a …

I've been studying sociology since 2002, finally completing my Ph.D in 2012. During that time, I saw a need for more social groups that bring sociologists together, and allow them to talk about their research and network with other like minded individuals. I found the Ph.D journey to be intellectually fulfilling, but at times rather isolating. So, I've decided to set this group up with the aim of allowing students and academics to come together and talk about their work. This group is open to al …

Discover the Max Meditation System™ and learn the art of true meditation. This system was developed by Dr. Gudni Gudnason who has traveled the globe for more than 35 years exploring the phenomena of the mind and the nature of the world’s people. During his travels, he acquired the knowledge of ancient meditation methods from prominent teachers in India and Tibet. The Max Meditation System is a fusion of the ancient techniques of Yoga with the modern science of psychology and Neuro-Linguistic Pro …

The Manchester Quantified Self meetup (#QSelfUK) is modeled on the Bay Area Quantified Self Show & Tell meetings started in 2008 by Gary Wolf and Kevin Kelly in the Bay Area. Your host for the Manchester meetup is Ian Forrester (@cubicgarden) Aiming to be a regular show and tell for people who take advantage of various personal self-tracking tools and methods to gain more knowledge about themselves, others and the world around them. Come share what you are doing and learn from others. Topics inc …

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 …

What will the future be like? Why do bald dogs have bad teeth? Can the economy grow forever? What is a good life? What does sustainability mean? Tell me, who is Ptolemy? What's 'the alternative'?  How many bankers does it take to change a lightbulb? Can vegetables be exciting?  If you're interested in a little bit of everythinque, please join us.

A group for anyone interested in exploring Big Questions over a cup of coffee or a pint - rationally and passionately. The Cambridge Humanist Group is a welcoming and diverse community of atheists and secularists. We are committed to good company, a good life without religion and good governance. We hold a pub social at the Free Press the 1st Tuesday of every month, run Sunday coffee mornings at CB2 Bistro, hold monthly discussions and various social events throughout the year. We campaign in de …

The Law Of Attraction Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life Are YOU Ready? Everything you have in your life right now exists because you are already using the law of attraction. You are ALREADY perfect at attracting things into your life. However, these may not be the things you actually want!! The Law Of Attraction states that like attracts like. So positivity attracts positive events, and negativity attracts negative events. What we focus on is what we get. Focus on “I’m always ill” and that …