Budgeting Workshops London

Hand-building Pottery Workshop @ cave Pimlico

**Join our relaxed and sociable hand-building pottery workshop in the heart of Pimlico!** Perfect for beginners and those with some experience, each session starts with a short introduction to hand-building techniques before tutor Emma helps you bring your ideas to life. More experienced makers are welcome to work on personal projects with guidance as needed. **All clay, tools, glazing and firing are included. Once your piece is complete, choose a glaze colour and we'll fire it for you—ready to collect in around a month.** PLEASE BOOK VIE OUR EVENTBRITE PAGE TO SECURE YOUR SPOT: [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hand-building-pottery-workshop-cave-pimlico-tickets-1232164229379) We'd love to see you there! If you have any **questions**, email **[cavepimlico@gmail.com](mailto:cavepimlico@gmail.com)**.

An Introduction to Applied Improvisation

[CLICK HERE TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFO ](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1995168893870)\- £15 TICKETS **An Introduction to Applied Improvisation** Discover how improvisation can support confidence, creativity, communication, collaboration, listening and adaptability in this lively two-hour session with Dave Bourn. Through practical exercises, activities and accessible theory, you’ll explore applied improvisation without any pressure to be funny, perform scenes or produce clever ideas. Activities are carefully structured so everyone can participate at their own pace without being singled out or put on the spot. **Perfect for complete beginners and anyone wanting to refresh their core skills.** Dave is an improvisation practitioner, trainer and university tutor with over 20 years’ experience. Adults 18+ only. **TICKETS**: £15.00 (inclusive of Eventbrite Booking Fee) **TIME**: 7pm till 9pm (occasionally classes can run over by 5-10 minutes) [NOTE: You will not be able to join if you are over 30 minutes late for the session.] **VENUE**: The Umbrella Rooms, (Room 4) 241 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8EH. **NEAREST STATIONS**: Tottenham Court Road, Holborn Station. [CLICK HERE TO BOOK £15 VIA EVENTBRITE](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1995168893870)

Fire your boss! (Link) - Currently only running on the first Sunday of the month

RSVP here - https://www.meetup.com/TheFFM/events/ and look for the next "Fire your boss!" event. If you want to achieve Financial Freedom in a secure safe way and make sure it is quick and effective, Follow the link to Take Action and Make it happen for yourself! RSVP here - https://www.meetup.com/TheFFM/events/ and look for the next "Fire your boss!" event.

East London Write Together

How To Manage Emotions Workshop

Samba Reggae Drumming Workshop - open to all levels!

Come along to the Maxilla to enjoy a drumming workshop open to all levels, whether you're beginning or an advanced drummer, you can learn how to play the authentic afro brazilian rhythms with Marcos Santana all the way from Salvador de Bahia! £10 Any queries call Marcos on 07772 470198 As featured in Time Out's "1000 things to do in London for under £10"! http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/f/8/c/event_243632652.jpeg

Design your own bear

Networking for founders, creators, freelancers + rebels ⚡

**Free monthly meetups for Rebels of all kinds, to connect, learn and share.** **Topic:** What No One Tells You About Raising Investment **Guests**: [Mark Gregson ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/markgregson1/)& [James Hennessy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-hennessy-59498341/) \- Founders of Juntos\. Founder-led networking events from founders, creators and successful business owners. There will be a fire side chat with opportunities to network before and after. No formal agenda, or dress-code (please wear *something* though). **Format:** 6:30pm - Doors Open & Networking 7:00pm - Fireside + Q&A 8:00pm - Networking *** Est. 2013, meetups active globally 🌍 🚀 This event is free thanks to our members (join here: dffrnt.so/join), our partners (dffrnt.so/partners), our hosts [Rachael](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rwelford/), [Vinay](linkedin.com/in/vinay-sharma-96432b9b/?skipRedirect=true), [Ken](linkedin.com/in/helloekow) and our generous hosting venue [Juntos](https://www.juntosoffices.com/). \-\-\-\- **Looking for a new co-working space?** Claim your free day pass & £100 off your membership (email BedfordRow@JuntosOffices.com). **Looking for an event space?** Gain 20% off your booking (Speak to a member of the team) **Want more from Dffrnt?** [Learn more](http://dffrnt.so/) or [join here](http://dffrnt.so/join).

Free Public Speaking: Beginners to Advanced – Central London Toastmasters

🎤 **Join Our Free Public Speaking Class in Central London** * 🌟 Are you struggling with public speaking or experiencing anxiety about it? * 👉 Attend our in-person public speaking class, suitable for beginners to advanced speakers, absolutely FREE as a guest! *You don't need to speak - just observe and learn, or participate if you feel ready.* **Why Attend Our Public Speaking Class?** * 💪 **Overcome Public Speaking Fear** Central London Toastmasters is the premier weekly public speaking club, offering a relaxed and supportive environment. Practice in a safe space where no one judges you, and start your journey to becoming a confident speaker. * ✨ **Become a Charismatic Speaker** Enhance your public speaking skills and develop the charisma you've always wanted. Impress your colleagues with smooth, polished presentations and wow your friends with newfound confidence and storytelling abilities. * 💼 **Improve Business Speaking Skills** Our meetings are friendly and informal, making them the perfect starting point for building confidence in public speaking. Many of our members began with anxiety, but now speak with total confidence. As a guest, you’ll see firsthand how warm and welcoming our club is, and you can chat with members about their experiences. * 🏆 **Develop Leadership Skills** Public speaking is not just about presenting; it's also about leading. Our club provides opportunities to take on leadership roles, helping you to develop crucial skills like team management, decision-making, and strategic thinking that can benefit your personal and professional life. 📅 **Location and Time** * 📍 Location: Cittie of Yorke pub, Holborn * ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Feel free to arrive late and quietly take a seat) 🔄 **What to Expect at Our Meetings** * The meeting is divided into two halves, each lasting approximately 50 minutes, with a 10-minute break. * 🎯 First Half: Members participate in impromptu speeches, and guests are invited to introduce themselves by name. * 📈 Second Half: Members deliver prepared speeches followed by evaluations. * After the meeting, we enjoy drinks and informal chats, providing a great opportunity to network and learn more about the club. 🎟️ **Interested in Becoming a Member?** Membership includes access to our online course, Pathways, guiding you step-by-step through your public speaking journey. A full year’s membership, covering 50 weekly meetings, is just £168, plus a one-time £30 registration fee. **💬 Testimonials from Our Members** * **“Toastmasters transformed my life!”** "I went from fearing public speaking to leading meetings at work. This newfound confidence even earned me a promotion!" – **Alexander** * **"A warm and supportive club!"** "From the first meeting, I felt welcomed. The constructive feedback boosted my confidence both in public speaking and daily life." – **Sarah** * **"Overcoming my fear was easier than I thought."** "The support here made my sales presentations more impactful and less stressful. It's been a game-changer for me professionally." – **David** * **"A fun and rewarding experience."** "I look forward to every meeting. The sessions are engaging, and I love the socializing afterward." – **Lucy** * **"I've grown as a speaker and leader."** "Taking on roles in the club has sharpened my leadership skills, making me more effective at work." – **James**

THE COACHING CLUB August 2026

A relaxed opportunity to both coach and be coached 😊 Bonny is collaborating with a range of coaches to bring coaching to **everyone**. Why? Full story [here](https://experimentsingroupwisdom.substack.com/p/create-the-event-you-wish-existed). In brief: * Coaching can be life enhancing, inspiring, creative, and fun * Everyone can learn coaching skills * Having the experience of both coaching and being coached is doubly valuable * Peer-to-peer connections are special :-) **At THE COACHING CLUB, we will:** * Learn a new skill * See how it works in a short demo * Practice in pairs * Shuffle the pairs (several times) * Reflect together Bonny (and occasional co-hosts) will guide a process, but you will also receive a tiny booklet for illustration (a Zine by [LESS STRESS PRESS](https://www.instagram.com/lessstresspress)) 👀 **NOTES ON THE GENERAL ATMOSPHERE:** Although we’ll be learning new skills we'll also be aiming to have an enjoyable evening, with good humour and fun. This will be less like school and more like a thoughtful and interactive evening in a pub. **WHO SHOULD COME:** Everyone! We believe that the more perspectives, the richer the experience. This group is not about being experts, it is about thinking creatively together and learning new ways to create space for one another. **WHERE WE’LL MEET:** The Fitzroy Tavern, Charlotte Street, W1T 2LY. We will be upstairs in the "Private Dining Room". Please ask at the bar if you can't find us. **YOUR HOST:** **Bonny** has lots of experience in community building (e.g. [Thought Experiments in Pubs](https://www.meetup.com/thought-experiments-in-pubs/?eventOrigin=home_groups_you_organize)) and facilitating peer support spaces (e.g. Intentional Peer Support, Hearing Voices Network, Open Dialogue, Talk4Health). She is also training as a coach. She wants to bring her past experience and newfound skills together to create this new kind of event. In addition to The Coaching Club, Bonny is offering free and reduced cost sessions sessions while in training - [www.bonnyastor.com/coaching](https://www.bonnyastor.com/coaching) **MORE INFO & LINKS:** [SUBSTACK](https://experimentsingroupwisdom.substack.com/) \- newsletter and reflections [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/experimentsingroupwisdom) \- occasional visual updates on this event and others [WEBSITE](http://www.alltogether.one/) \- everything else [WHATSAPP GROUP](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KWv2l3LvYn8BoEpYPD01hU?mode=gi_t) \- stay in the loop **#coaching #creativity #inclusivity #openmindedness #community #newskills**

Public Speaking Practice Saturday (FREE for first timers)

Come and get the chance to speak in a supportive and friendly environment. Public Speaking will boost your confidence and give you more power to speak and to be listened to in both your personal and professional life. **What makes this public speaking session different from others you ask?** There is a strong emphasis on self-expression, creativity, trial and error, and most importantly, speaking practice! **What will you gain from this event?** * Gain confidence by overcoming your fear of public speaking * Learn to think on your feet with our Impromptu speaking format * Get feedback and improve your public speaking with a real audience * Tips and opportunities to practice: body language, voice, tone, pitch, uses of stories, use of pauses, humour, etc... **Here's how it works:** \*I may choose to change the format from time to time based on numbers, and to practice different aspects of public speaking in order to keep it challenging\* You will put your name in a hat/bowl and when your name is chosen, you will be asked to perform. You will speak for 2 minutes on a random topic given by the audience. This is called an impromptu speech. We will do 2-3 rounds of speaking followed by a feedback session at the end of the workshop. **Public Speaking suggestions:** TIP: Give your impromptu speech the following 3 sections below. 1. Introduction ("Today, I'm going to talk about....") 2. Body ("Here is my personal experience....") 3. Conclusion ("So, my key message is ....") Each speech is to be 2 minutes long. Audience size 20-25 people. You're not obligated to speak, although I may strongly encourage you to do so. **What to bring:** Yourself only- There are no mandatory necessities which you must bring. **Dress Code:** There is no dress code. It is best practice however, that you wear the attire for the occasion which you are practicing for. **Where to find us:** **Closest underground stations:** Angel Underground Station - 5 minutes walk away **Steps Studios Angel** **259 Goswell Road** **EC1V 7AH** Should you have any problems locating the venue, please feel free to contact me before the start of the event. The event is wheelchair accessible. **\*Please note we start and end strictly on time\*** \*You will be refused entry beyond 4:10pm, so please reschedule if you should not make it\* **EVENT DURATION:** 3:45pm - Registration :: 4:00pm - Event start - 6:00pm - End **\*This event is FREE - for first timers only\* -** **FIRST TIMERS PLEASE NOTE:** You MUST book a free "First timer" ticket through Eventbrite and present this on attendance. Failure to do so means that you will need to pay £18. This is a measure intended to keep control of the number of students attending the event. **Cost: £18 per session** **First-timers only discount: £45 for 5 sessions**. Please speak to the organiser for registration. (These can be used within 60 days and you can attend any of our public speaking practice sessions on any day.) **Payment methods:** Cash in hand, Card reader, or Pay on www.veespeak.co.uk ***Marketing and email subscription disclaimer:*** *We value your privacy, and would never we will never share or sell your details to a 3rd Party.* ***Email Subscription:*** *By signing up and attending our events you explicitly agree to be contacted by email from Veespeak's marketing team regarding our newest courses, discounts, and upcoming events. You can always opt-out if you feel the information shared is no longer relevant to you.* We may take pictures or record sections of the workshops for training and quality purposes. We will never use this information without your prior consent. **Website & Social Media:** *Website: [www.veespeak.co.uk](http://www.veespeak.co.uk/)* *Instagram: @veespeak - [https://www.instagram.com/veespeak](https://www.instagram.com/veespeak/)_* *Facebook: @veespeak - [https://www.facebook.com/veespeakps/](https://www.facebook.com/veespeak/)* *Linkedin: @veespeak - [https://www.linkedin.com/company/veespeakps](https://www.linkedin.com/company/veespeak)* *Meetup Group: [https://www.meetup.com/veespeak](https://www.meetup.com/veespeak)* **Contact Information:** Email: hello@veespeak.co.uk Contact No: 07713 123321 Valentin Todorov - Organiser

Public Speaking Practice Thursdays

Come and get the chance to speak in a supportive and friendly environment. Public Speaking will boost your confidence and give you more power to speak and to be listened to in both your personal and professional life. **What makes this public speaking session different from others you ask?** There is a strong emphasis on self-expression, creativity, trial and error, and most importantly, speaking practice! **What will you gain from this event?** * Gain confidence by overcoming your fear of public speaking * Learn to think on your feet with our Impromptu speaking format * Get feedback and improve your public speaking with a real audience * Tips and opportunities to practice: body language, voice, tone, pitch, uses of stories, use of pauses, humour, etc... **Here's how it works:** \*I may choose to change the format from time to time based on numbers, and to practice different aspects of public speaking in order to keep it challenging\* You will put your name in a hat/bowl and when your name is chosen, you will be asked to perform. You will speak for 2 minutes on a random topic given by the audience. This is called an impromptu speech. We will do 2-3 rounds of speaking followed by a feedback session at the end of the workshop. **Public Speaking suggestions:** TIP: Give your impromptu speech the following 3 sections below. 1. Introduction ("Today, I'm going to talk about....") 2. Body ("Here is my personal experience....") 3. Conclusion ("So, my key message is ....") Each speech is to be 2 minutes long. Audience size 20-25 people. You're not obligated to speak, although I may strongly encourage you to do so. **What to bring:** Yourself only- There are no mandatory necessities which you must bring. **Dress Code:** There is no dress code. It is best practice however, that you wear the attire for the occasion which you are practicing for. **Where to find us:** **Closest underground stations:** Angel Underground Station - 5 minutes walk away **Steps Studios Angel** **259 Goswell Road** **EC1V 7AH** Should you have any problems locating the venue, please feel free to contact me before the start of the event. The event is wheelchair accessible. **\*Please note we start and end strictly on time\*** \*You will be refused entry beyond 7:10pm, so please reschedule if you should not make it\* **EVENT DURATION:** 6:45pm - Registration :: 7:00pm - Event start - 9:00pm - End **\*This event is FREE - for first timers only\* -** **FIRST TIMERS PLEASE NOTE:** You MUST book a free "First timer" ticket through Eventbrite and present this on attendance. Failure to do so means that you will need to pay £18. This is a measure intended to keep control of the number of students attending the event. **Cost: £18 per session** **First-timers only discount: £45 for 5 sessions**. Please speak to the organiser for registration. (These can be used within 60 days and you can attend any of our public speaking practice sessions on any day.) **Payment methods:** Cash in hand, Card reader, or Pay on www.veespeak.co.uk ***Marketing and email subscription disclaimer:*** *We value your privacy, and would never we will never share or sell your details to a 3rd Party.* ***Email Subscription:*** *By signing up and attending our events you explicitly agree to be contacted by email from Veespeak's marketing team regarding our newest courses, discounts, and upcoming events. You can always opt-out if you feel the information shared is no longer relevant to you.* We may take pictures or record sections of the workshops for training and quality purposes. We will never use this information without your prior consent. **Website & Social Media:** *Website: [www.veespeak.co.uk](http://www.veespeak.co.uk/)* *Instagram: @veespeak - [https://www.instagram.com/veespeak](https://www.instagram.com/veespeak/)_* *Facebook: @veespeak - [https://www.facebook.com/veespeakps/](https://www.facebook.com/veespeak/)* *Linkedin: @veespeak - [https://www.linkedin.com/company/veespeakps](https://www.linkedin.com/company/veespeak)* *Meetup Group: [https://www.meetup.com/veespeak](https://www.meetup.com/veespeak)* **Contact Information:** Email: hello@veespeak.co.uk Contact No: 07713 123321 Valentin Todorov - Organiser