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Tour of the Barings Bank Art Collection & Archive! (Full Members only)
Wed, Oct 7, 4:45 PMCome along on Wednesday 7th October for a tour of the Barings Bank art collection and archive! **About the collection & Barings Bank** Barings Bank was a British merchant bank based in London, and the world's second oldest merchant bank. It was founded in 1762 and was owned by the German-originated Baring family of merchants and bankers. The bank collapsed in 1995 after suffering losses of £827 million resulting from poor speculative investments, primarily in futures contracts, conducted by its employee Nick Leeson, working at its office in Singapore. The story was turned into a film called *'Rogue Trader'*, which came out in 1999. The Dutch bank ING, purchased Barings Bank in 1995 for the nominal sum of £1. The purchase included Barings extensive art collection and historical documents going back to its formation in 1762. We will have a 2 hour curator guided tour of the art that ING purchased from Barings. It is situated in the companies hallways and meeting rooms. **Please note: there is a limit on how many people we can take on the tour, so I will randomly draw 20 names out from the list of RSVP's 10 days before the visit. I will then let you know.** **Its only open to Full Members only.** **Cost** Tour cost is £7 donation per person (payable by cash or credit card on the day). The charge goes to ING's charities ([DKMS](https://www.dkms.org.uk/) \- a blood cancer charity & [Greenhouse Sports](https://www.greenhousesports.org/) \- a sports coaching charity\)\. Could you also please bring some photo ID on the day please for when we enter the building. The bank offers free wine and nibbles when we arrive. **Afterwards** Afterwards we will head to 'The Counting House' pub, 50 Cornhill for a chat over a drink. If you can, please come to the pub afterwards, as its a great way to meet others after the visit. Please note, we only wait outside the station for 10 minutes after the advertised meeting time, so please be early or on time. If you can't see us outside the station, please text. Look out for the red & blue 'London Cultureseekers' group sign. Hope to see you there! Robert 07905 901 834 (text only) ***On the day, if you can’t make the trip, just change your RSVP to No or text me to say you can’t make it.*** ***Please don’t post any messages in the comments that you can’t make it, as this generates spam for everyone else.*** ***Please make sure you are aware of the group rules here before RSVPing - [https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/523578875/Group_Rules/](https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/523578875/Group_Rules/)***
Trent Park - House of Secrets
Sat, Oct 10, 1:00 PM[Follow 👉this link👈 to book your ticket before RSVP](https://trentparkhouse.org.uk/pages/tickets) Trent Park House of Secrets in London is a new museum which reveals the incredible story of the WWII ‘Secret Listeners’ - a story which remained hidden for over 70 years. The museum occupies two floors of Trent Park House, following the meticulous restoration of one of London’s grandest houses. On the ground floor, visitors will journey through magnificently restored and furnished rooms that were the backdrop to Sir Philip Sassoon’s socialite and political world, where he hosted some of the most influential statesmen, journalists, royalty and politicians in the 1930s. Walk There: From 14:00 Visit: 14:30 to 16:00ish Cafe: Until 17:00 Walk Back: 17:00 *See comments below for update*
FREE Jazz, Blues and Rock - 4 bands
Tue, Oct 13, 6:00 PMFour bands. One night. From Latin jazz and big-band classics to blues and original blues-rock — a full evening of live music at TAM. 🎺 Elephant in the Room A lively jazz ensemble mixing classic jazz with Latin rhythms and plenty of groove. Having played at TAM several times before, Elephant in the Room return for another set of warm, energetic jazz. 🎸 John’s Blues Busters A six-piece band bringing guitars, vocals, brass, keyboards, bass and drums together for a journey through blues-inspired music from the 1950s onwards. 🥃 Whiskey Widow Turning up the volume with original material, Whiskey Widow blend blues influences with the grit and energy of rock. 🎷 Bromley Jazz Collective Bromley Jazz Collective bring classic jazz arrangements to life with the scale, swing and energy of a full big band. *See comments below for update*
The 90s: Art and Fashion
Sat, Nov 21, 2:00 PM**Join us for an exciting Art Exhibition hosted by the Black Art Enthusiasts Collective.** **This is not a free event details on how to purchase tickets below.** **The 90s: Art and Fashion:** Curated by fashion industry game changer Edward Enninful OBE, whose lived experience of the decade informs the exhibition *The 90s: Art and Fashion* examines a defining period in which a groundswell of creativity changed the face of British culture. As Britain began to emerge from recession, a new dawn of optimism, freedom, and rebellion was ushered in, epitomised by a new generation of diverse creative talent. Seen through Edward Enninful’s eyes, this sense of opportunity resulted in art, design, fashion and photography fusing into one potent cultural force, signalling an audacious renewal of British spirit. The exhibition explores how long-held hierarchies were dismantled, with high art and pop culture feeding into one another, and reflects both the energy and the challenges of the decade, looking at the enduring influence of key figures who emerged during this time. After exploring the exhibition we will have a discussion after. [Purchase tickets here](https://shop.tate.org.uk/ticket/date?cgid=375284) **Please arrive promptly at 13.45 pm to go in at 2pm**
Mayfair Art Gallery Crawl & Social (FREE)
Thu, Oct 1, 5:30 PMHi All, There is a few free late art gallery evenings in Mayfair - so I thought to create this mellow low key event to see this. Lets meet at the Gagosian Galery https://gagosian.com/exhibitions/2026/this-is-still-not-a-pipe-the-afterlife-of-magritte/ We can visit the following galleries in crawl... 1\. Gagosian 2\. Heidi 3\. Goodman 4\. David Zwirner\, End at the Goats Tavern - top floor dinning area for a social and reflection plan on google maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/U9VgQXTyxwzVJvXVA The event is free - I would like a pint of orange juice or a £1 donation if you like the event as a good gesture. Cheers I will be dressed in a White Shirt, black trousers inside the first gallery - will write in the comment
Free £25 ticket - Saatchi Late, Sloane Square (Gallery + Pub)
Fri, Oct 16, 4:00 PMFOCUS Asian Contemporary Art is a global platform presenting diverse artistic voices from across Asia and the Asian diaspora. FOCUS showcases the evolving landscape of Asian contemporary art while connecting artists, galleries, collectors, and institutions. The edition in London, taking place from 15 – 18 October, is centered around the theme ‘Cultural Dialogue’ with editions in Paris and New York. It explores how different artistic perspectives, shaped by diverse cultures, histories, and experiences, can come together to create new forms of global resonance. FOCUS aims to build an international ecosystem where art, culture, and institutions create opportunities for new connections across borders and industries. ‘Cultural Dialogue’ reflects this vision, positioning contemporary art as a catalyst for cross-cultural connection, engagement, and transformative collaboration.. \*\*\* Grab free tickets to Focus Art Fair's Mid October Late @ Saatchi, as one of the world's leading art galleries welcomes us to this years Focus late. (Ticket worth £25) // Tickets will be handed out to London Arts & Culture members by the focus art team at the entrance to Saatchi so be sure to RSVP. // After Saatchi Gallery, we visit a nearby bar to discuss the exhibits and art on display at the Gallery :) The event is free to attend. \*\*\* Schedule 5pm: Anyone wanting to meet early, we will be at the venue from 5pm to issue free tickets. 6pm : Group meets to attend the Saatchi Late. 9-12 : We progress to a nearby pub/bar. Being in one of London's trendiest spots, Chelsea's pubs & bars are just a stone's throw away. Get to know one another, discuss the exhibits on display & socialise further with London's Culture Seekers, Artisans & Bohemians at this weeks Museum late! \*\*\* Meeting 6pm : We meet just inside the entrance gates to the Saatchi. Keep an eye on the photos section below which will be updated on the day of the event with pictures of the meeting location. Also keep an eye on comments. My number will be displayed on the evening of events. \*\*\* 6pm-6.15pm : If you are late, don't worry, the group will remain at the meeting point, making acquaintances and introductions. :) \*\*\* Extra Info : Keep an eye on the comments. I will post our new location every time we move to a new area in the Museum. My number will be displayed in the comments section, on the evening of events
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