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Black Cat Music and the TUC presents. An evening ofSolidarity and Song, bringing together trade unionists, MP's and anyone else who wants to sing a tune to raise money for MAP A special event to enjoy music and raise funds for a good cause featuring Paul Nowak Matt Wrack Dave Ward Michael J Sheehy Ella Spencer Picket Line Poetry Martin Furlong and Warren Hobden Annette Mansell-Green and Gawain Little Paul Ray-Burns And hosted by James Hodder with more to be added This will be in the upstairs room at the Betsey and is mainly unreserved seating

Grieving is a uniquely human emotion – or is it? Is the apparent attachment of elephants or orcas to the bodies of dead relatives a sign of grief, or simply an instinctive behaviour without emotional implications? Why do some people seem able to handle grief so much better than others? And how close are we to finding a pharmaceutical ‘cure’ for grief…and if we find it, should we use it?

One of the most remarkable artists of her generation, Evelyn De Morgan, is returning to Guildhall Art Gallery this year in a major exhibition that premieres two newly restored artworks. In collaboration with the De Morgan Foundation, Guildhall Art Gallery will present ‘Evelyn De Morgan: The Modern Painter in Victorian London’, from 4 April 2025 to celebrate the work of an extraordinary artist who flew in the face of convention. While exhibiting her paintings in London, a selection of Evelyn De Morgan’s work was included in a ‘Collection of the British School who Have Flourished during Her Majesty's reign’ at Guildhall Art Gallery in 1897. More recently, one of her paintings was featured in the gallery’s ‘Enchanted Interior’ exhibition in 2020. Evelyn De Morgan’s richly coloured canvases, featuring beautifully draped figures laden with messages of feminism, spirituality, and the rejection of war and material wealth, won her many high-profile admirers, including Oscar Wilde, Sir Charles Dilke MP, and the Pre-Raphaelite painter, William Holman Hunt.

When death occurs, the state has a duty to investigate. Every death must be registered locally with a cause of death. And now, more than any other country, all deaths are double-checked, with coroners having a significant role in over 30% of them, explaining the unexplained and reporting to prevent future deaths. This lecture explains: Who are coroners and what they do When an inquest must take place How coroners arrive at a just conclusion and The benefit to the health and welfare of the nation in death investigation

Step into the UK's only chocolate bar, The Chocolate Cocktail Club, and discover the sweet side of mixology. Guided by expert bartenders, you'll craft two decadent chocolate cocktails in this 90-minute immersive class. It's the perfect blend of indulgence and sophistication, making your Saturday a whole lot sweeter! Get your tickets now for Cocktail Making At The Chocolate Cocktail Club in London!

SNEAK Summer Sessions take over XOYO every Tuesday night with a mix of House, Tech, and Bass, bringing fresh energy and legendary vibes to Shoreditch. Known for its killer lineup of DJs and epic drink deals, SNEAK is your go-to midweek rave. Whether you're a dancefloor regular or just need to shake up your week, this party promises summer energy, every week.