What we’re about
We host a variety of regular events e.g.meals, drinks, walks, cinema and theatre trips, days out and craft activities - all events are hosted by members who volunteer to support the running of the group. Anyone can be a host so if you have an idea for an event , let us know. The group is non- profit making and is run by a voluntary leadership group whose role is to oversee the group run successfully.
Group members come from different backgrounds & bring individual differences, so kindness & mutual respect are things we value highly. We ask that everyone treats everyone else with kindness and respect and that any form of bullying, disrespect or offence to others is something we won't tolerate.
Membership fees - are £5.00 per year and renew each July. Membership fees are non refundable.
Keeping the group active - the group's purpose is for people to get out and about and make new friends. To do this, we need people to be active members and to attend events.
Managing the finances- event hosts will decide if they want to collect deposits fir events and to collect these. It is also up to their discretion as to whether deposits are refundable. This information should be made clear in the event details. In terms of the membership fees, we need to collect enough to cover the running costs of the platform. The organisers and event hosts do not make any financial gain from the group.
Restricting numbers at events - this is at the discretion of the host. We know it can be frustrating when you can't get on events so we ask you keep a regular check for events and use the waitlist option as places do become available.
Cancelling off events and no shows- we understand that at times you won't be able to make events you had planned to attend. In these circumstances please let your host know that you can't make it or if you have pre-booked a meal and need to cancel late then call the restaurant and cancel your place yourself rather than rely on the host to do it. Don't forget to remove your name as attending as there may be people on the waitlist.
Bringing guests- here we need to consider other members and the impact on them. If event numbers are restricted, it may mean members can't get onto events. Guests are therefore welcome on all our walks or events that are not number restricted but for all other events, we have decided that guests will not be able to attend.
Dealing with issues- talking to people is the way we will deal with any concerns or issues, just as you would with friends outside the group. If you ever feel uncomfortable in the group , please do reach out and talk to one of the leadership team who will seek to support you in getting things resolved. If we are aware of any behaviour within the group that is causing upset for anyone else, we will act as needed and do reserve the right to end the membership. However, this will only be done after a resolution cannot be reached.
Making decisions- the leadership team will meet regularly and any decisions relating to the group will be made jointly by them.
Keeping everyone safe- health & safety and data privacy settings direct from Meetup.