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1. Second Thursday Series

On the Second Thursday of every month (check this page for dates), you or anyone you know can join us at our Welcome to London event from 6:00pm - 7:30pm.

14 October 2010 - FIRST EVENT LAUNCH - with special guests Sue Ellson, Founder and Director of Newcomers Network from Melbourne, Australia and Heidi Sand-Hart, Author of 'Home Keeps Moving' (Lucky door prize - copy of the book, so please bring your own personal card - Expatriate Business Networking event starts at 4pm at the same venue)
11 November 2010
9 December 2010

2. Regular Host

Tim Porter
london@newcomersnetwork.com
M +44 7803 922 776
T +01737 824010

3. Venue

The Hampshire Bar and Restaurant
Radisson Edwardian Hotels
31 - 36 Leicester Square
London WC2H 7LH
Telephone +44(0)207 666 0902
http://www.radissonedwardian.com/hotels/gbhampsh/dinings

Come and join us for a conversation about something other than work! All ages and backgrounds welcome.

Please bring sufficient cash to pay for your own drinks and food (you don't need to buy a round of drinks for other guests). You may choose to purchase food items from the bar menu or invite other guests to join you at an alternative venue for dinner later in the evening. You do not need to order an alcoholic beverage.

Some guests remain until very late - you can stay as long as you like. If you would like a name tag, please arrive before 7:00pm.

It is an entirely self selected group - everyone who attends is looking to meet new people (whether you are a local, have moved to London recently or moved here some time ago).

4. Transport

See the Transport for London http://www.tfl.gov.uk website for public transport details.

Car parking in the city can be expensive.

5. Cost

There is no cost to attend this event

6. Refreshments

To be purchased by you on the night. You may like to bring some smaller notes and coins so that you can easily pay for your own refreshments.

7. This event is designed for

People who have moved to London, from the country, interstate or overseas. This includes expatriates, migrants, international students, British repatriates, people on work assignment etc.

People visiting London for work or pleasure. You can come on your own or with other people. You can stay for five minutes or five hours! Most guests usually arrive by 7pm.

In the past, this event has attracted both men and women, some single, some in relationships, some who have come on their own, some who have come with other people. Some people come on a regular basis and others only come once.

These people have moved to London from countries all over the world, and have spoken many different languages and had many different faiths. Some are Londoners who have returned to London after time overseas and others have lived in London a long time but still felt the need to connect with other newcomers (and share their wisdom and advice).

Whatever your story, you will be welcome at our events.

8. Event Description

This informal social event has been designed to help you meet other people who have moved to London.

You may like to bring your own business or personal card to share with other people you meet or a small notepad and pen if you are given information from others that you would like to keep.

We usually attract between 50 and 100 people each month. We encourage everyone to move around during the evening so it is easy to meet other people. Everyone is most welcome and you can continue to attend other Welcome to London events as frequently or as infrequently as you like.

These events are also held in other locations around the world and have been held in London every month since 14 October 2010.

9. On arrival

You can introduce yourself to Tim and he will introduce you to others. Tim will also give you a sticky label name tag.

10. Assistance received from

These events are sometimes hosted by other representatives of Newcomers Network - please visit this page of the website for the latest information.

You can contact Tim Porter directly via london@newcomersnetwork.com or telephone M +44 7803 922 776 or T +353 1 637 3927

11. Other events and information

At Newcomers Network Events and also at Newcomers Network Event Listings in London

You may like to connect virtually with people via the Newcomers Network London England United Kingdom Facebook Group

12. How to tell us you are coming

Alternatively, if you prefer, you can send an email directly to london@newcomersnetwork.com.

We look forward to meeting you! Several people attend on their own - so don't be shy - you can talk to anyone wearing a name tag or ask your host to introduce you to people.

You are more than welcome to share this information with other people you know.

If you forget to tell us you are coming, just turn up!

Past Events

See all previous London events here.