11:00 am, January 18 2026
Backyard Comedy Club, Bethnal Green
Speaker: Jude Geoghegan
Poet: Leilah King
Guest speaker: Jude Geoghegan
Join us on Sunday 18th January for an inspiring talk from footballer and coach Jude Geoghegan, national winner of the Disability Pathway Coach of the Year award 2025.
With personal experience of Spina Bifida and an extraordinary story of resilience, Jude has created inclusive football opportunities for young people with disabilities and is currently an ambassador for BBC Children in Need. He’ll share how sport changed his life and how coaching became his platform for the kind of community change we love to support here at Sunday Assembly!
Guest poet: Leilah King
We will also have some spoken word from half-Iranian queer footballer and coach, mental health advocate, and stand-up poet, Leilah King.
Our singalongs
As usual, there will be four pop songs performed by our Sunday Assembly London band and reflecting today’s theme. You’ll find out which ones at the assembly, or you may spot clues on our social media closer to the time.
The lyrics will be projected on screen and everyone’s welcome to sing (and dance) along.
About Sunday Assembly London
Sunday Assembly London is your regular and reliable stop for a welcoming, accessible and inspiring Sunday community, where you can hear talks and poetry, sing songs and make new friends.
Stay after for tea, biscuits, and chat in the Backyard Comedy Club. Then join us for a local meal, picnic, or a drink and card games at the pub.
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