{"title": "Drop-In Idea and Start-Up Support - 17 November 2026", "start": "2026-11-17T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "London South Bank University", "address": "London South Bank University", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["society/business/entrepreneurship"], "description": "A drop-in session offering idea and start-up support. It is held by London South Bank University at the university in London. 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South Thames College organises it and presents its 16-18 courses, Apprenticeships, Higher Education and Adult Education courses, with tutors on hand to help find the right course. Staff will be available to support visitors with applying on the day, and only the potential applicant needs to register attendance. Visitors can also request a BSL interpreter or CSW by email with at least 10 working days' notice.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/south-thames-college-open-event-47451/", "official_url": "https://stcg.ac.uk/events/event/248-south-thames-college-open-event", "image": ""}, {"title": "Music Producers Drop In (15-17)", "start": "2026-11-10T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-24T00:00:00Z", "place": "Roundhouse", "address": "Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8EH London", "price": "£2 Drop In - no need to book", "price_from": "2.00", "price_to": "2.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["music/electronic", "diy"], "description": "Music Producers Drop In (15-17) is a drop-in session for young people aged 15–17 who want to explore music production, from absolute beginners to experienced bedroom producers. Run by the Roundhouse with experienced music production tutors, it offers practical introductions to Digital Audio Workstations, professional instruments and audio effects, studio time to build your own tracks, and one-on-one mentoring. You can also record, mix and push your signature sound to an industry standard, and meet like-minded collaborators including co-producers, songwriters, rappers and instrumentalists. No advance booking is needed; just come to the Roundhouse Studios front desk and pay £2 on arrival, with places first-come, first-served.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/music-producers-drop-in-15-17-64964/", "official_url": "https://www.roundhouse.org.uk/whats-on/drop-in-music-prod-15-17-au26/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/a38cb937010025caa617839c59bf889bc3b112999ffc75d6bed9cb4f32d47d18-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Age UK digital drop-in", "start": "2026-11-18T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Queens Park Library", "address": "666 Harrow Road London W10 4NE United Kingdom", "price": "Free to drop in", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["society/digital-skills"], "description": "A free digital drop-in offering one-to-one support for people aged 55 and over. A trained Age UK Westminster coordinator and volunteer help with smartphones, tablets or laptops, covering getting online, using apps, accessing online services and learning new digital skills. Short-term access to a device may be available during the session, and sessions take place upstairs with a chair lift available.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/age-uk-digital-drop-in-88084/", "official_url": "https://www.westminster.gov.uk/event/age-uk-digital-drop", "image": ""}, {"title": "Theatre Drop In", "start": "2026-11-04T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-12-09T00:00:00Z", "place": "Roundhouse", "address": "Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8EH London", "price": "£2", "price_from": "2.00", "price_to": "2.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["stage/theatre/improvisational-theatre"], "description": "Theatre Drop In is a weekly theatre session for 18–25 year olds, offering space to act, dance and explore performance while building confidence. Sessions cover a fresh focus each week, from improv and ensemble work to devising and cabaret, in a supportive, relaxed environment led by experienced facilitators including Phao May and Isaac Jordan, plus guest tutors, with guest tutors bringing expertise from different elements of theatre. No specific skills are needed, though it is most relevant to people who have done some theatre or dance before, and each session stands alone so you can drop in whenever you can. Join by coming to the front desk of Roundhouse Studios and paying on arrival; spaces are limited and first come first serve, so arrive at the latest fifteen minutes before the start to sign in.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/theatre-drop-in-64957/", "official_url": "https://www.roundhouse.org.uk/whats-on/drop-in-theatre-18-25-au26/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/9a123e2cd77730b739edeec6394c8844d0be50b37af769c98a3a0f80b1f32097-2000.webp"}]}