MSL Membership System Events

Doorstep Help Volunteers: Voluntary Opportunity (28/06/2026, 00:00)

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:41:06 +0100

Project: Sunday Socials
Volunteering Hours: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Venue: Holborn House, 35 Emerald Street
Dates: Last Sunday of each month

Session Description:
Sunday Socials is a monthly event aimed at reducing social isolation. We offer a free creative activity and lunch for adults and older adults from the local community.

Volunteer Role:
Volunteers support with food preparation, setting up, and cleaning up after the session. We also encourage volunteers to actively participate in the activity, engage with community members, and contribute throughout the event. Tasks may include helping participants with simple creative tasks (cutting, pasting, drawing), making tea or coffee, or simply chatting and offering companionship during the session.

Application Requirements:
No previous experience is necessary—just enthusiasm, a willingness to get involved, and an interest in supporting the emotional and creative wellbeing of participants.

To express interest:
Please contact Sudiksha with a short message outlining why you’d like to volunteer and your availability.
Email: sudiksha@holborncommunity.co.uk
Phone: 020 7405 2370 (option 1 or 3)

Holborn Community Association: Voluntary Opportunities (31/05/2026, 00:00)

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:41:06 +0100

Doorstep Help Volunteers , the information summarised:

Location: Home of Befriendee, remote with phone calls, or Millman Street Community Centre where needed

Hours: one hour a week minimum with further details as agreed with coordinator

Volunteer Role:

Older, often house-bound people are matched with trained volunteers who visit them, usually on a weekly basis, to offer friendship and support with light practical tasks.

Session Description:

Full training will be provided, expectation of DBS and training. Volunteers are in no way expected to perform personal care tasks, befriending is aimed solely at chats and support with light practical day to day tasks.

Doorstop Help Referral Form 55+

Email: declan@holborncommunity.co.uk

Call: 07484036879 / 02074052370 (option 2).

http://holborncommunity.co.uk/doorstep-help/

Sunday Socials Project Volunteering role, the information, summarised is:

Volunteering Hours: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Venue: Holborn House, 35 Emerald Street
Dates: Last Sunday of each month

Session Description:
Sunday Socials is a monthly event aimed at reducing social isolation. We offer a free creative activity and lunch for adults and older adults from the local community.

To express interest:
Please contact Sudiksha with a short message outlining why you’d like to volunteer and your availability.
Email: sudiksha@holborncommunity.co.uk
Phone: 020 7405 2370 (option 1 or 3)

https://www.holborncommunity.co.uk/volunteering/individuals-arts-activities/

Lulias-Solon Colloquium on the Geopolitics of Food at the UN FAO (07/07/2026, 17:00)

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:25:29 Z

The Dean will host a short Colloquium at the FAO in Rome, Italy on Tuesday 7 July and Wednesday 8 July 2026 on the Geopolitics of Food

The group will be welcomed by Meran Lukic (Leader of Emerging Partners and IFIs at FAO) and senior FAO Directors to discuss donor mobilisation in global hunger projects together with broader issues of food sustainability.

On the first evening the group will meet with Rome-based alumni of the College for a tour of the city and will interact also with senior executives from the World Food Programme.

Selected Members are responsible for their own travel to and from Italy and for any related visas or insurances they may need, but all other programme costs including overnight shared accommodation, an introductory pizza party and lunch at the FAO is provided.

THIRTEEN (13) Member places are available, TEN have been finalised due to very late cancellation and the difficulty of altering UN security access lists at a late stage

Selected-

Gaston Sola
Navittra Gunasagarun
Riqi Zhang
Femi Bankole
Abhishek Sudke
Mia Emad
Shreyasi Halder
Priyanka Chinniah
Haruka Iwasa
Pablo Sebastian Diaz

TĀTOU: Fiafia Night (05/07/2026, 19:00)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:20:57 +0100

Wrap up Pasifika Fest UK 2026 with an incredible island-style party! Fiafia night will be a dazzling showcase of Pacific dance, music, performance, community and pride, with performances from UK based dance groups, as well as the internationally-acclaimed Ura Tabu.

TOITŪ Visual Sovereignty: Jamie Tahana (05/07/2026, 17:30)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:13:07 +0100

In 2020, Oscar-nominated producer and director Chelsea Winstanley documented the story behind a groundbreaking Māori art exhibition, Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary Māori Art, curated by artist Nigel Borell at Auckland Art Gallery.

The film, TOITŪ Visual Sovereignty not only pays homage to contemporary indigenous art but asks who has the authority over that presentation within institutions. It showcases some of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most accomplished artists in their pursuit of sovereignty over a four year period leading to the worlds most prestigious contemporary Art event, the Venice Biennale.

Ahead of the UK premiere, journalist, broadcaster and co-author of Pūtātara: Revolutions in Māori Art Jamie Tahana will present a spellbinding talk on contemporary art in the Pacific and shares scintillating clips, specially prepared by Winstanley from this seminal film.

Community Workshop: Gafa Arts Collective (05/07/2026, 17:00)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:44:40 +0100

Join Gafa Arts Collective for a free workshop blending Sāmoan culture, storytelling, creativity and contemporary arts.

🌺 Community Workshop: Gafa Arts Collective 🌺
📍 Festival Lawn
🆓 FREE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP

What happens when culture and contemporary creativity meet?

Join Gafa Arts Collective, a London-based Sāmoan arts collective working across theatre, opera and cultural storytelling, for a unique interactive workshop celebrating Pacific creativity and expression.

Known for breaking down the boundaries between what is considered traditional and contemporary, Gafa creates spaces where culture can be explored, shared and reimagined in exciting new ways. Expect storytelling, creativity, participation and plenty of Pacific flair.

🌴 Led by one of London's leading Sāmoan arts collectives
🎭 Explore culture through contemporary arts and storytelling
✨ Interactive, creative and welcoming
🤝 Open to all ages and experience levels

Whether you're Pacific, culturally curious, or simply looking to try something new, this workshop offers a chance to experience culture as a living, evolving art form.

Creative. Cultural. Unmistakably Pacific. 🌊✨🌺

Tatau to Tattoo: Marks of Mana / Talanoa with Su'a Tyla Vaeau (05/07/2026, 15:30)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:39:13 +0100

Su'a Tyla Vaeau is a master tatooist, the first woman to be gifted the sacred ‘au from one of Samoa’s leading tattooing families, the Sa Su’a’s. Tyla will introduce Lisa Taouma’s award-winning film that explores the ancient traditions, cultural resurgence and powerful stories - one of which is Tyla’s own - of female tatau across the Pacific. She’ll then hold a discussion about tatau, identity, and the responsibility of carrying a family’s story on your skin.

Haka Mai with Ngāti Rānana (05/07/2026, 13:30)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:36:18 +0100

Haka is one of the most recognisable expressions of Māori culture in the world, but it is far more than a pre-match challenge on the rugby field.

Join Ngāti Rānana for an immersive introduction to haka, exploring its history, purpose and enduring significance within Māori culture. Participants will learn the fundamentals of haka, including movement, rhythm, expression and storytelling, while gaining a deeper understanding of the values and traditions that sit behind it.

The workshop will culminate in learning Ka Mate, the iconic haka made famous by the All Blacks and recognised around the world.

⚫ Learn the basics of haka
🌿 Discover the meaning and history behind the practice
🗣️ Explore storytelling, expression and collective energy
🏉 Learn the legendary Ka Mate haka
🤝 Open to all experience levels

Whether you’re completely new to haka or looking to deepen your understanding, this is a powerful opportunity to connect with one of the most important living traditions of Māori culture.

Learn the story. Feel the energy. Stand as one. ⚫✨🌿

Decoding Pacific Languages: Dr. Keao NeSmith (05/07/2026, 12:30)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:33:07 +0100

What do Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Ia Orana and Aloha have in common?

Join renowned Hawaiian language scholar Keao NeSmith for a fascinating exploration of the languages that connect the Pacific.

Internationally recognised for translating the Harry Potter series into ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, Dr. NeSmith has dedicated his life to the revitalisation and study of Indigenous and Pacific languages. In this special presentation, he will reveal the remarkable connections between ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, Reo Tahiti and Te Reo Māori, uncovering the shared words, histories and cultural knowledge that continue to unite Pacific peoples across vast distances.

Through stories, language and scholarship, this session offers a unique opportunity to see the Pacific through a different lens — one that highlights just how connected our islands, cultures and peoples truly are.

🌊 Discover the links between Pacific languages
📚 Learn from one of the world's leading language experts
🌺 Explore culture, migration and identity through language
🗣️ Hear the stories behind the words we share

Whether you're a language enthusiast, cultural practitioner, student or simply curious about the Pacific, this promises to be one of the most fascinating conversations of the festival.

One ocean. Many islands. Countless connections. ✨🌴🌊

Community Workshop: Kōhanga Reo o Rānana (05/07/2026, 11:00)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:22:47 +0100

Designed especially for tamariki and their whānau, this interactive workshop introduces the art of traditional Māori weaving in a fun, welcoming and hands-on environment.

Led by Kōhanga Reo o Rānana, London's Māori language nest for children, participants will explore the role weaving plays in Māori life, culture and storytelling before having the opportunity to create something of their own.

🌿 Learn about traditional Māori weaving practices
🧺 Get hands-on and create your own woven piece
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for children and families
🌺 Discover Māori culture through creativity and play

Whether you're Māori, Pacific, or simply curious to learn, this is a wonderful opportunity for young people to connect with culture, creativity and community.

Learn, weave, create and have fun together. ✨🌿🧺

KaiKōrero: Mat Blak (05/07/2026, 11:30)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:25:59 +0100

Join major Māori chef Mat Blak for an inspiring and deeply personal discussion about food, identity and cultural connection.

Mat Blak is a Māori chef who has well and truly made a name for himself in London, working at some of the city’s major restaurants for some of the biggest names, now carving his own path as he blends fine dining with his passion for Māori ingredients and food. Join Mat as he reflects on his identity, the importance of food for community, and his ongoing reclamation of identity.

Wairua in Waiata - Sharing Song (05/07/2026, 10:00)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:19:14 +0100

Start Sunday in song, learning a beautiful Māori waiata and New Zealand Sign Language as one community.

🎶 Wairua in Waiata – Sharing Song 🎶
📍 Great Hall
🆓 FREE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP

Begin the second day of Pasifika Fest UK in the spirit of connection, reflection and community.

Join Mana Arts Co for a special communal workshop where performance, learning and spirituality come together through the Māori waiata "Wairua Tapu" (Sacred Spirit). Participants will learn both the waiata and accompanying New Zealand Sign Language, creating a powerful shared experience that welcomes everyone to take part.

🌿 Learn a beautiful Māori waiata
🤟 Explore New Zealand Sign Language through song
🤝 Connect with others through music and community
✨ A meaningful and uplifting start to your Sunday

No singing experience is required. Just bring an open heart and a willingness to join in.

One song. One community. One spirit. Let's begin the day together.

Fale Pasifika Marketplace (05/07/2026, 10:00)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:16:33 +0100

Throughout both days of the festival, come and check out our marketplace, Fale Pasifika, and meet some of our talented artists, makers, designers, creators, and businesses. It’s designed to be somewhere between a bustling town market, curated gallery, and village gathering space.

FIFA World Cup 2026 (29/06/2026, 00:00)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:19:43 +0100

If a match takes place during Maeve's opening hours (Monday to Saturday: 8.00pm–11.00pm; Sunday: 8.00pm–10.30pm), you can watch the game in the Large Common Room at WGH (If events are not running in the room via the internal or internal event departments).

For access to equipment (cables, remotes, extension leads) you must speak with the Head of the Football Society and Members' Council Social Chairs, you will need to use your own laptop.

We will also screen selected matches in Freddie's. For late-night matches, we will, where possible, keep Freddie's open after catering service has ended so that Members can continue watching the games. However, this may not always be possible, particularly when the space needs to be cleaned and prepared for breakfast service the following morning. This is most likely to affect matches kicking off at 4.00am and 5.00am.

Please note that outside food and drink are not permitted while catering services are in operation, including during dinner service and bar opening hours.

If you are using Freddie's outside normal operating hours, we ask that you help keep the space tidy by disposing of rubbish in the bins provided or taking it back to your room. We also ask that you are considerate of other Members who may be sleeping, studying, or preparing for examinations.

Please enjoy the matches responsibly and keep noise to a reasonable level, particularly during late-night and early-morning games. Duty Managers will monitor the use of the space and reserve the right to close Freddie's at any time if these expectations are not adhered to. You must also respect the guest policy, especially outside normal operating hours.

For the latter stages of the tournament, from the Quarter-Finals onwards, we will explore the possibility of keeping Freddie's Bar open until the latest permitted licensed trading hours.

Information on which games will be shown, together with the relevant locations, will be published alongside the weekly catering updates via the Feast App and Square, so please keep an eye on these communications. This week's schedule can be found at the bottom of the email.

SCHEDULE:

Robinson Dean's Colloquium on Trusts and Trustability (27/07/2026, 17:00)

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:53:12 +0100

The Rt Hon The Lord Richards, Justice of the UK Supreme Court and Elspeth Talbot-Rice KC, Treasurer of Lincoln's Inn and Head of Chambers at XXIV Old Buildings.

Some of the finest legal minds in the country will discuss issues of the fiduciary. The Colloquium is open to all, not just lawyers. EIGHT (8) Member places are available, and recruitment will take place in April 2026.

Members are responsible for their own travel to and from Prague, and for any visas or insurances they may need, but all other programme costs, including two night's free shared accommodation and most meals, are paid for by the programme.

The Colloquium is being made possible by the generosity of Mr Keith Robinson, a Trust lawyer.

Selected

Raiff Andrews
Matthew Holland
Jorge Garcia Arias
Solomon Higgs
Anushay Zehra
Palwalsha Siddiq
Kamun Thakar
Cynthia Okoli

Hamlet, reworked by Christos Lazari (04/07/2026, 19:30)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:24:06 +0100

Join us for Hamlet at The Brunswick Centre - an experimental, immersive interpretation of Shakespeare’s masterpiece by Christos Lazari.

Ages 13+

Location: 38A Brunswick Square

Every day from 4th - 7th July

This is a free event, but places must be reserved via the link in our bio

Pressured to avenge his father’s murder and reclaim the family business, Hamlet must choose between becoming the man his father destined him to be and the man he wants to be.

Through immersive staging, audiences are guided through three distinct spaces, pulled into an intimate, surreal, and unhinged descent into Hamlet’s unravelling psyche.

Get your free tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hamlet-the-brunswick-centre-4-7-july-2026-tickets-1991384926923?fbclid=IwY2xjawSrMo9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFTNVEzdjMxbWhNcWFXYlRJc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgnZB3WJ3zWjYQB7jM4p-97LDeNHnGooFFBPoQV9JnB50GoWMlkQhzVLlI18_aem_Tmc0s3MoZOyEz1mbbBj1lA

Robinson Dean's Colloquium- ‘Ultimate Decision-making in Constitutional Law: Approaches to Constitutional Law, Interpretation of the Constitution and the Role of Judges.’ (10/07/2026, 13:00)

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 16:48:02 +0100

'Ultimate decision-making in constitutional law: approaches to constitutional law, interpretation of the constitution and the role of judges.’

The Dean convenes a Robinson Colloquium on Judging and Decision-making in Rome. Led by College Fellow The Rt Hon The Lord Sales, Justice of the UK Supreme Court, and Professor Larry Kramer, Vice Chancellor of the LSE, this Colloquium will examine important judicial decisions and challenge underlying principles. This will be a highly interactive course.

EIGHT (8) Member places are available, it is expected that half will be allocated to those studying Law, but all may apply.

The Colloquium will begin in central Rome at 1pm on Friday 10 July 2026 and conclude in central Rome at 12pm on Sunday 12 July 2026.

Selected Members are responsible for their own return travel costs to Rome and for any related visas or insurances they may need. Other costs are fully funded by the generosity of KLH Robinson BCL (Oxon).

At the invitation of His Eminence The Abbot Primus of the Benedictine Order, the Colloquium will convene at The Pontifical Athenaeum of Sant' Anselmo on the Aventine Hill. This is a very rare privilege!

Selected

Nithya Vysnavi
Karen Chow
Rachna Gautam
Yifan Jia
William Maurency
James Monaghan
Bill Cao
Raiff Andrews

The Orangery, Member tour and dining exclusive discount. (27/12/2026, 00:00)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:28:34 +0100

Member Discount at The orangery on select toura and dining, subject to availability.