Meet new friends groups near Tadcaster, 45

We meet once a month to discuss the social, political, economic and environmental impacts of technology. Our goal is to slow down and question the techno-solutionist narrative* which has permeated all aspects of life. This means examining the unintended harms and potential losses that occur when adopting new technologies, and thinking about alternative approaches that promote a humane and equitable future for all. A selection of short readings (usually three) will be assigned to the group each month to aide and guide discussion. You do not need to be someone working in tech to join the group, you just need to be someone who is living in technologically mediated world. This, by virtue of existing and reading this, means you! *Techno-solutionism = the idea that given the right code, algorithms and robots, technology can solve all of humanities problems. More information here: https://www.tict.io/courses/course-one/course-five

Meet like-minded people in your local area for shared interests - coffee, meals, walks, book club, cinema, theatre, day trips, weekends away home and abroad, fun! This group is for all ages, single or attached, anyone who wants to improve their social life and make a new friend! A £2 contribution is requested for the first couple of events to give you the opportunity to see if the group is right for you. There is then a £25 annual subscription. We have been running for just over a year and everyone is lovely and extremely welcoming to new members.

We are a diverse international community of 18-30 year olds with a mutual love for food, meeting new people and having new experiences! This group is ideal if you’ve recently moved to Leeds, want to meet new people and feel at home. You are so welcome to the Table if you are 18-30, a undergrad, student, graduate, young professional or simply find yourself in Leeds and want to make some new friends! The group is run by Christians. You don’t have to be a Christian to come thought! All faiths and backgrounds welcome. We started the group because of our mutual love of meeting new people, learning about new cultures and helping people feel at home. Alongside our socials and activities, we host some more spiritual events where you can explore some of deeper questions of life, meaning and faith. We’re looking forward to meeting you! Check out what we’ve been up to in Manchester @tablemcr on instagram. See ya soon Love Paul and Bethanie

Walking group will be taken over by a new organiser soon.

**PLEASE READ!!** Hi and Welcome! My name is Martin and I have many years experience of leading walks through the wonderful Yorkshire landscape. I have led a wide variety of walks ranging in distance from 3-12 miles with groups of varying sizes. The Group itself was launched in April 2019 and I run it on a full-time basis. As of Jan. 2024, I have led 500 walks since the Group was launched and all walking routes are recce'd. The aim of this Group is to provide a range of walking options covering weekday and weekend walks including short half-day walks of up to six miles (on weekdays), evening walks during the lighter months and weekend walks of normally 7-10 miles but occasionally longer. Each walk will finish with an optional tea room or a nice pub! The walks take place in a wide variety of locations within Yorkshire’s borders including our two National Parks, the Wolds, Howardian Hills & the East Coast, Nidderdale & the general areas of Harrogate, Leeds & York plus more besides! My walks are led at a steady pace: not too fast, not too slow. **WHO IS THIS GROUP SUITABLE FOR ?** \* Adults who are reasonably fit and healthy and can walk at a steady (not slow) pace. \* Sorry but dogs are not permitted on any walks. **GUESTS:** \* Members can bring along a guest providing they have added them to their own RSVP. \* Please ensure you keep your ‘guest RSVP’ up to date, just as you would for your own RSVP. \*Late withdrawals (48 hours or less before the walk) should be avoided, if at all possible. \*Your guest should be made fully aware of the walk details/pace and be comfortable with this.   \*If a guest wishes to attend a second walk, they must join the Group before doing so, remembering that their profile should include their name, location (village or nearest town) and a clear, recognisable photo of themselves. **WALK FEES** There is no joining fee or annual membership fee, you simply pay a small fee each time you attend a walk: £3 per walk for the longer walks, with a lower fee of £2 charged on walks of less than six miles. Fees are payable in cash at the start of the walk. From the monies taken, I have to cover all Group costs including those accrued in both leading the walks and doing the recce's as well as ongoing charges for operating the Group's website. You will also note that the variety of walks on offer cover a wider geographical area than is the norm. **CAVEAT** I have no formal walk leader or first-aid qualifications and the Group does not have insurance. When you RSVP for any walk, you accept that you remain responsible for your own safety at all times. You are required to respect the walk leader and be mindful of the safety of others. Please keep to the pace of the Group and don't go off ahead even if you think you know the route. **PLEASE NOTE:** It is the responsibility of individuals to consider bringing first-aid supplies with them as none will be provided by the Walk Leader. **ADDITIONAL SERVICES** Members may request copies of the walks I lead, for their own use. I'm happy to provide copies using my own printer for a fee of £2/£3 per copy, dependent on how much printing is involved. This fee reflects the high cost of printer ink! **OTHER INFO** **1: Pre-conditions for Membership** \* The application process requires a clear, recognisable photo of yourself, your name and location (town/village). \* Please ensure your Meet-Up settings are correctly set up, in order that you may receive BOTH Group e-mails & notifications that are sent out by myself (as the 'Organiser'). In order to do this, go into your Meet-Up profile and ensure the appropriate boxes are ticked. Please note, you may find that you are unable to make amendments via a mobile phone. \* Its possible to customise your settings so for instance, you can receive comms. from myself (as Group Organiser/Owner) whilst blocking all other Meet-Up comms. You can also have different settings for individual Meet-Up Groups. **2: Reasons for Cancelling Membership** \* Registering for a walk and not turning up. If you change your mind or are unable to attend a walk, simply change your RSVP. Group policy is that two 'no-shows' results in membership being cancelled although each 'no-show' will be considered on its individual merits.   \* The membership database will be monitored and managed on an ongoing basis to ensure the membership numbers reflect those who are attending walks. New members will generally be given three months to attend their first walk.   \* If your membership is cancelled, you are free to reapply for membership at any time, if the reason for cancellation is simply down to not registering for any walks during a specific period of time. However, you will only be able to rejoin once for this reason!

We organise guided historic pub crawls, visiting the oldest and most atmospheric inns and taverns in York. The pubs our local guides will take you to are full of great stories and characters and will be a mix of popular pubs and hard-to-find locals. Anyone interested in a fascinating evening finding out about local history, enjoying some social banter whilst supporting local businesses is welcome to join! Discover some brilliant pubs, with options to visit other cities and their pubs too!

We are a diverse international community of 18-30 year olds with a shared love for food+drink, meeting new people and enjoying new experiences. This group is for you if you want to meet new people in York and feel at home. Maybe you’ve just moved to York? Maybe you’ve lived here for a while but just want to feel a bit more connected. Maybe you want to get out of your comfort zone, make new friends and try something new. There’s a place for you at the Table! We are 18-30 year olds, undergraduate, postgraduates, young professionals, studying/employed/unemployed - a friendly and welcoming community gathering around Tables all over the city. This group is hosted by Christians. You don’t have to be a Christian to come though! All faiths and backgrounds are welcome. We started this group because of our mutual love of meeting new people, learning about new cultures and helping people feel at home, away from home. Alongside our socials, meals, home gatherings, hikes, walks and activities, we host events with a spiritual focus where you can explore some of the deeper questions of life, meaning and faith. Look forward to seeing you soon! Check out what we’ve been up to in Manchester and Leeds @tablemcr on instagram. Love Paul and Bethanie

Welcome to our friendly group for people 50 or over who are looking to make new friends. We are based in Leeds and have members from all over Yorkshire. Our objective is to bring together people who are looking to broaden their circle of friends and socialise a bit more. We organise a wide variety of events, so there's always something for everyone or ask if you have some ideas. Don't suffer from loneliness at home when you can join us and have fun! If you’d like to try us out before paying the £5 annual membership fee, you are very welcome to attend one of our coffee mornings free of charge. **Please be courteous to others!** We understand that things can and do happen at the last minute so if you’re going to be late or unable to attend, please amend your RSVP as soon as possible to let your host know and / or allow someone on the waiting list to go instead. We don’t tolerate no shows and will remove members who don’t make their apologies more than once. If you’re feeling unwell, please don’t show up and pass along your germs to others! We are a social group and not a vehicle for advertising your products or business. Memberships are cancelled if you contravene these rules or have not attended any event for six months. To join, please **make sure your profile photo is a clear, recent, face-only without sunglasses (just like a passport photo)**. This helps our hosts easily identify you at events. As there are multiple people who go by a common first name only, **we need to be able to distinguish you from others**. So, we ask for something that uniquely identifies you such as a surname. For the same reason, the initial won’t be sufficient but a throw in another letter (which doesn’t have to be the second one) or a number and we’d be happy! For example, please don't name yourself "Paul", or "Paul G", but “Paul Grant”, "Paul G24" or "Paul G - York". The cost of 2024’s annual membership is £5, payable to your host at your first event of the year. Please note that we may not be able to action Requests to Join immediately as we fit in our volunteering for this group amongst other commitments (full time work as an example!). Thank you for considering joining our group. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Welcome to easelescape's Paint n' Sip Events in York! 🎨✨🥂 From Paint Your Pet specials to Bottomless Bubbly Celebrations, easelescape welcomes you to join our rapidly growing community in York. Hosting a variety of painting themes each month, our events offer individuals the chance to meet new friends, express their creativity, and bond over a glass (or two) of bubbly. ✨🥂 Our events require absolutely no previous painting experience and are guided by our extremely talented artists who will help guide you through your painting step-by-step and ensure you leave with a piece you're proud of!🧑‍🎨 We believe in the power of art, passion, and prosecco! Our goal is to give every participant the best experience possible and the freedom to take what they like from the class. Whether it's learning a new artistic skill, meeting new friends, or just enjoying the bubbly - we don't mind - we're here for YOU! ✨🥂 So join our community today and we'll see you at our next event in York with a glass of bubbly in one hand and a brush in the other! 🎨✨🥂

Friendly group for friendly people of all nationalities and ages who like to socialise, make friends and have fun, fun, fun :))) *This is a closed group so not everyone can see our events. To join decide what you would like to attend then apply with a recent facial picture :)*

**Announcement: In-person socials** **New Social is about fostering meaningful connections within a community. To ensure a vibrant and engaging experience for all, in-person social events will commence once a minimum of five members is reached. Only request to join this group if you will able to attend the in-person socials and are a gen z adult.** Welcome to New Social, a private social club in the heart of Leeds where creatives, entrepreneurs, professionals, and dreamers get together to meet and connect. Born from a love for good company and great vibes, New Social is where Leeds comes to relax, mingle, and socialise. The venue, located in a food market and beer hall, is the perfect environment to unwind after a long day, featuring indie food vendors and beer on tap. Hosted in industrial-style speakeasy, the clubroom is equipped with essential facilities including an accessible entrance, and, direct access to the bar. At its core, New Social is about building a strong, active community. Whether you're a local or new to town, you'll find a welcoming space to network, catch up with old friends, or make new ones. Details Commencing on Monday, June 10th with 60 places available for gen z adults. Currently, in-person socials are priced at £10 per social will be held once a week on Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm. Future plans entail events every weekday evening with a membership option equal to to £5 per social, once there is an established community. There is also an free online social from 7:00pm to 7:30pm on Tuesdays via Zoom. Don't miss out, join New social—life's too short for boring nights in. In-Person Schedule 7:00pm...Start of social 7:30pm... Announcements 8:30pm... Last call 9:00pm... End of social

Let's meet new people, make friends and speak languages 😉 ATTENTION: Depending on the city, we do not systematically organize language groups. Our events are focused on international meetings. 🍕/🍺 You are required to buy at least a drink if the event is happening in a private place (bar, café, restaurant, hostel, etc.)

Hello and welcome to York International Language Exchange, THE group to expand your language abilities, meet new friends, and help others with their language learning. We are part of the [www.languagexchanges.com](www.languagexchanges.com) network, which hosts language exchanges and language courses in cities across the UK. Check our upcoming weekly events in the city centre, and also stay in contact with other language learners in York via: • Our Whatsapp groups: [https://languagexchanges.com/whatsapp/](https://languagexchanges.com/whatsapp/) • Our active Facebook group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/yorklanguageexchange](https://www.facebook.com/groups/yorklanguageexchange) • And our email newsletter:[ ](http://eepurl.com/dvq3cL)[http://eepurl.com/dvq3cL](http://eepurl.com/dvq3cL) **PS** We are a friendly and open group, and ask our members to treat others with respect at all times. Please do not contact any members in private without their consent first. If you have any questions or would like to get in touch, email [info@languagexchanges.com](mailto:info@languagexchanges.com)

**Leeds Sports & Wellness Group** A friendly and inclusive social group for people of all ages and abilities who are interested in fitness, sports, and making connections within the Leeds community. We offer a variety of activities, including badminton, yoga, and other sports, and we meet regularly to play, learn, and socialize. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, we'd love for you to join us! Why Join? * Have fun and meet new people * Get exercise and improve your fitness * Learn new skills * Play in a supportive and inclusive environment * Be part of a community of people who are passionate about sports and wellness Join us today and start your journey to a healthier and happier you!

Welcome to the AI Meet-up North, the go-to community for artificial intelligence professionals and enthusiasts in Northern England. We bring together individuals, businesses and startups, passionate about the full spectrum of AI technologies — from cutting-edge large language models and generative AI to traditional machine learning and deep learning solutions, such as natural language understanding, speech recognition, synthetic speech and beyond. Whether you're deeply involved in designing, building, or managing AI solutions for your business, or startup, or if you're a hobbyist delving into the world of AI for personal projects, our forum is the perfect place for you to share your work and learn from others. Our mission is simple: to create a space where those who are passionate about AI can connect, share insights, collaborate and learn. We believe in the power of community to foster learning, innovation, and best practices in working with various types of AI technologies. Join us at the AI Meet-up North and be part of an inspiring community, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible with artificial intelligence.

The York LGBT Forum was established in 2006, to act as a strong and unified voice for the local LGBT+ community. We achieved charity status in 2015. We also represent other minority groups who fall under the LGBT+ umbrella. Whilst the Forum works within the York and North Yorkshire area, it isn’t exclusive to York. We have recently started to work internationally.

We hold regular events and get-togethers which provide opportunities to meet new people, gain support and have fun. Anybody is welcome to join this Meetup group and we can arrange a buddy if you are anxious about attending on your own. We look forward to meeting you!

We are an exciting new group, focusing on new events, to see live music! 💃 Meet new people, make new friends, enjoy live music in fantastic venues in and around Leeds. 🕺 If you like to dance and socialise within a great atmosphere, then we are the group for you! 🍻🎙️🎶

**We are all about data!** Data York is a data and database-oriented user group based in York, UK. We primarily focus on (but are not limited to) Microsoft Data Platform, Azure and Microsoft SQL Server technologies. We started in 2019 and are part of the [York Developers Tech Community](https://www.yorkdevelopers.org/). If you are working with databases and data-related technologies, pop in (or join us online) for a chat, have your questions answered and meet new folks. Join the discussion on our [LinkedIn Group](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14107588/)

Welcome to Art lovers Selby. We are looking to create new connections, wellbeing support and friendship whilst enjoying arts and crafts, In a safe and comfortable environment. We will be meeting at the communitea centre Abbey walk in the Sainsbury retail park. We will be doing arts and crafts, trips out to art galleries, the odd pub crawl in the name of Art and adventure, wine tasting evenings looking at the various bottle designs. Basically a group to have fun, make new friends.

A warm welcome to The York Photography Network! Our vision is to create a community with an interest in any aspect of photography, with the emphasis on meeting people through practical activities in a collaborative and supportive environment based around regular meeting nights. We welcome photographers, smartphone users, videographers, models and make-up artists, or anyone else who's interested, with any level of experience from absolute beginner through to professional. We're calling it a "network" to emphasise the collaborative and informal nature, just come along and join in as and when you like. There is no fee, only a suggested donation of £2 per person on the door. We also have a [Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/YorkPhotographyNetworkGroup), or follow us on Instagram @yorkphotographynetwork or [VERO](https://vero.co/yorkphotographynetwork). The activities are really just an excuse to get together, make some new friends and above all get shooting! If you'd like any more information then please get in touch at info@yorkphotographynetwork.co.uk See you soon, Steve E (Organiser) [https://yorkphotographynetwork.co.uk](https://yorkphotographynetwork.co.uk/).