Join the Kindred community for The Café Episode, hosted by member Marionette. This gathering is designed to help you connect with your local Kindred community, swap travel and hosting stories, share tips, and ask questions about Kindred directly with fellow members. Whether you are a seasoned host, a curious traveler, or somewhere in between, you are welcome here.
🍴 Activity details
A recurring bi-weekly Thursday series of low-stakes social "episodes" in East London. Think of it as the first episode of a 90's sitcom, with coffee, good food, and the kind of conversations that make London feel a little smaller.
Episode 2: The Café Episode ☕
Welcome to Episode 2 of The Sitcom Series — a recurring bi-weekly Thursday hang where each gathering is a different "episode" of everyday city life. Think Friends, How I Met Your Mother, New Girl... except we're not actors, we're just trying to enjoy living in one of the best cities in the world a little more intentionally.
This episode is a relaxed café meetup where guests can drop by whenever works best—whether during a work break, after work, or while working from the café. Stay for a few minutes or a couple of hours; there’s no pressure. Whether you’re returning from the previous gathering or joining for the first time, everyone is welcome to be part of the scene.
No networking, no awkward introductions, and no pressure to stay the whole time—just good coffee, a shared table, and conversations that naturally unfold.
Bring yourself and one funny or memorable story from your week to share. The goal isn’t to meet as many people as possible, but to slowly build meaningful connections and become familiar faces in each other’s London lives, one episode at a time.
- Ticket cost: Free to attend. Everyone pays for their own pastry or drinks.
- What's included: A reserved table, warm conversation, and a relaxed afternoon with fellow Kindred members.
- How to Sign Up - Your spot is confirmed once you RSVP to this invite. _As seating is reserved, please only RSVP if you're able to attend, and kindly update your RSVP at least 24 hours before the event if your plans change._
📍 Where
- Batch Baby — Rose Lipman Building, , London N1 5SF
This gathering is part of Kindred’s ongoing effort to help members connect locally through simple, repeatable moments of togetherness. Hosting and traveling through Kindred is about trust, generosity, and real human connection, and this is a chance to experience that spirit in person.
Whether you’re brand new or have been part of the community for years, we’d love to see you there.
About the organizer
Kindred is a members-only home-swapping network built on a close-knit community. We make travel more affordable and accessible by allowing you to earn credits for hosting others, either through swaps or while you're away. No money is exchanged between members; everything runs on a simple credit system. Instead of overpaying for rentals while your home sits empty, we empower our members to explore their next destination conveniently and affordably, while fostering a trusted community of people who seek to live a travel-rich lifestyle. 🌎 Website: www.livekindred.com | 📲 Follow on Socials: @livekindred
About your host
✨ Marionette is a Kindred member based in London, somewhere around Islington. A lover of books, writing, and lingering over breakfast. She believes the best connections are built through ordinary moments shared with familiar faces. Inspired by the idea that London is already a sitcom waiting to happen, she created this series to bring people together over simple rituals, easy conversation, and the chance to slowly become part of each other's everyday story.
Quick FYIs:
- 📸 We love capturing memories together! Tag @livekindred on socials so we can share the joy. By RSVPing, you agree that photos or videos from the gathering may be shared on Kindred’s channels.
- _Please note: this event may be photographed or filmed for promotional purposes_
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