Café Philo is a way of meeting interesting, inquiring people who enjoy talking about life's big issues and conundrums in a convivial atmosphere in the Bristol and Gloucestershire areas. Yes - it's a Bristol postcode mentioned, but we also get together in Cheltenham & Gloucester. We meet regularly in cafés, pubs and other suitable venues to discuss all manner of philosophical topics. Some are profound, others are decidedly not. Our discussions are non-party-political and free of religious or ideo …

We are ordinary people who ask extraordinary questions, such as 'Who am I?' and 'What is my purpose in the world?' We meet one evening each week in three ten-weekly terms and spend the evening seeking answers in Eastern and Western philosophies, mostly Advaita Vedanta and Plato. So if you enjoy discussing deep things with people of like mind, and practising spiritual exercises to bring peace to our busy days, do join us.

Informal meetings for people with an Integral mindset to discuss ... anything that takes our fancy! Having an "Integral mindset" probably means being familiar with Integral Philosophy (Ken Wilber etc.) - but it's not mandatory. Provided you have an open mind with wide-ranging curiosity, you'll certainly feel at home. Our website: http://OxfordIntegral.org

A rare opportunity to meet with people interested in existentialism

A Thoroughly Western Teaching Your life is a mystery. Every child is born with a connection to this mystery but we are pulled out and away from it by the world of relating, achieving, aggression, information and knowledge. We all came into life to try and get something and most people spend their whole life chasing this something outside of themselves through experience. But if you have suffered enough from this endless outer pursuit for happiness and fulfilment then it can be very helpful to m …

The group meets the last Friday of each month. It is held at Veged Out Community Cafe, 7 Fletcher's Walk B3 3HJ. The aim of the group is to have a discussion around a topic selected by the participants the month before. The group is open to anyone of any faith or no faith to come and say what they think. The only rule is that you're prepared to listen to what other people think even if you completely disagree....

My mission is to bring together and connect different positive and creative people in order to encourage collaborations, share skills, ideas and knowledge, banish isolation and raise self-esteem, motivate and inspire and generally improve people’s lives. You are warmly invited to our POSITIVE LIVING GROUP A weekly meeting in Verwood for people to come together for an inspirational or thought-provoking talk with lively discussion and all sorts of tea (herbal or builders bottom) and coffee (with b …

Jeśli chcesz poznać nowych ludzi, poszerzyć horyzonty myślowe, porozmawiać w luźnej atmosferze, albo zasięgnąć porady od inych osób na emigracji to nasze "Spotkania przy kawie" są idealną ku temu okazją.

This is a group for people who know there is a spiritual aspect to life and a spirit world who wish to meet and make friends with like minded souls with a positive outlook who are also interested in healing and spiritual wellbeing. We might gather in pubs, cafes, parks, and when enough people join specially hired venues as well as beautiful outdoor locations. You might have already experienced meditation or want to explore this as another dimension in your life. We might share stories and knowle …

If you love historical fiction, why not join the Bristol and South West branch of the Historical Novel Society? It is open to members and non-members of the HNS and there's no obligation to join the Society. There's no charge for meetings (although a small admin/venue hire charge might have to be made). Activities could include book group reads, talks from local writers and historians, visits to sites of literary/historical interest, writers' circle, writers' workshops etc. The HNS is a literary …

Philosopher's Cafes are bringing philosophy back to its original intention of providing food for thought for people in everyday life and encouraging them to lead, more examined lives. Socrates practiced philosophy in the marketplace, taking on all comers, willing to discuss anything with anyone, anytime. This is the tradition of the philosopher's cafe. If you’re tired of being given your opinions, fed up with tabloid culture and no-brainer movies, you’ve got 157 channels and nothing worth watchi …

Hello and welcome to Merthyr Hwyl. We are starting a fortnightly meet up of like minded individuals who are passionate about creating positive social change in our local communities. We seek to identify issues within our communities and work together in creating imaginative responses to some of the challenges they face. The initiatives and projects we work on will be fulfilling, worthwhile causes and act as a great learning experience for those involved. So lets see exactly what we can make happ …

This is a group for people wishing to discuss the big questions of life such as "is there life after death", "hope beyond hell", "is there a purpose to suffering". No question is off limits. All welcome of any religion or none.

Calling on all lovers of epic change of our time to please come together in our little numbers and plan effectively towards political emancipation from stagnancy especially in foreign countries that need help. It is a group to showcase your hidden talents and encourage the dying masses. We could arrange for picnics around the neighborhood and other social activities to chase the boredom around . . . It shall be fun!!! Looking Forward to meeting you.

The Reading Room offers you the opportunity to feel enriched through the academic study of Literature in a comfortable and homely environment. Professional, scholarly seminars and lectures are delivered by lecturers passionate about their subject. Courses take place at Greenbank, a beautiful Devon country house. Here you will explore texts from engaging and stimulating new perspectives, take part in discussion with new people, and form ideas you perhaps hadn’t considered before. The Reading Room …

This group is created for newbies and renowned to be and more renowned writers who wish to join a group of people rather like minded and creative to put together idea and why not stories whether there are factual or fictional. There is no age limit nor creativity limit to join this group, any person from any gender and/or background are welcome. It's the place to be to liberate your freedom of expression. The groups does not accept any liability for any injuries which could result from cause and …

Welcome to All We Wish For! We facilitate various types of events bearing in mind that "having fun doesn't have to feel like wasting your time". We are all capable to create, creativity requires passion, vision and problem solving skills, as well as a healthy dose of self esteem, which is why, our workshops and activities are design to empower people, opening space where positive energy can flow and creativity can take place. Ideas + Healthy mind set + Respect = Great Network = Successful Busine …

We are a meetup interested in all things psychological, psychotherapeutic and to do with mental health. We will be organising short talks on topics of interest and sharing expertise, knowledge and experience. The meetings are for anyone interested in psychology be they a practitioner, student or just interested in what makes people tick. Meetings will take place in the ‘Gin parlour’ (i.e. upstairs) at the Jekyll and Hyde (28 Steelhouse Lane • Birmingham • B4 6BJ) Meetings are free of charge alth …

For those interested in Personality theory, and especially MBTI. We'll meet up in Bath and Bristol alternatively!

Seeing if there is interest in starting a popular discussion group with meetups for coffee and chats. Could also have walks, country pub meets, events etc. If there is enough interest I could get a blog together...

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 …