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FYI THIS IS A NEW GROUP 6OCT2024. IT WILL BE HERE ON TRIAL UNTIL END OCT. AFTER THAT THE ORGANISER WILL ASSESS WHETHER TO KEEP IT GOING. SO PLEASE JOIN RIGHT NOW IF IT INTERESTS YOU, AS THAT WILL KEEP THE GROUP ALIVE! A welcoming group for people to try health and wellbeing activities as part of an encouraging community. And for providers to provide free/low cost samples. In person meets in Hertfordshire and Bucks, and Beds, including activity tasters of things like meditation, equine therapy, healthy meals, talks from professionals on various men's/women's health and wellbeing topics, fun fitness activities, nature time, art, music, and dancing etc. If you want to try something, or offer something, let us know. This is a positive group for adults.

The Grafana & Friends Cambridge meetup group hosts regular events centered on open source monitoring and observability with Grafana and complementary technologies. Some events feature presentations, while some are more laid back and meant to foster group discussion. Either way, there will be snacks and stickers. We’re always looking for speakers and hosts! Fill out[ this form](https://grafana-labs.typeform.com/community?typeform-source=www.google.com) and we’ll reach out to you about presenting or hosting. Interested in becoming a[ Grafana Champion](https://grafana.com/community/champions/)? Speaking at a meetup is a great way to make your application stand out! We're also often looking for community organizers- the people responsible for coordinating presentations and meetups for the group. Learn more and apply [here](https://grafana.com/community/meetups/). If you have a technical question, check out our [support forums](https://community.grafana.com/). We also have a [community slack workspace](https://join.slack.com/t/grafana/shared_invite/zt-1q9snh9hz-5SSiselFsuM2PeLzni4ddw) where you can connect with the Grafana community on a variety of increasingly specific topics.

We are making this group so we can make some friends from all over the world and locally. Anyone interested in travel, exchanging stories/experiences making new friends and having fun this is the place for you :D. We are open to trying lots of different types of events. From languages exchanges to dance parties. Let's have fun together! If you have any suggestion for events or want to host one, please message us!

This is a group for anyone living in or around Bedford who wants to meet new people and boost their social life. Everyone's welcome including parents with children as we can arrange both day time and evening activities so there's hopefully something for everyone. All event and venue ideas are welcome! Can we please ask that members include a photo of themselves just so we can recognise and welcome you when you join us at a meet up...Thanks!

Meet new people make new friends and do many things. Games nights, brunches, dinners, drinks, quizzes, summer and winter activities and so much more! Join us if you have just moved to the zone or if you had lived all your life here and want to meet new people! 🎉 Join also our WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/K48bz5TINDWDevLr30RwjM

Welcome to the Bedford Ladies' Brunch Meetup Group!! This group is for the local ladies of Bedford and nearby areas, who want to meet new people, network, and have fun over a few cocktails, delicious food and great music at Bedford's new high-street hot-spot, Mist! Whether you want to sip on a Cosmopolitan & taste our new food menu in the Cocktail Lounge area downstairs, enjoy a Shisha on the sun-capturing (and also heated!) Roof Terrace, or show us your best moves in our main club room... whatever your preference, we've got you! Keep an eye on this page for all of our Brunch listings and all of the latest happenings here at Mist. The team at Mist look forward to welcoming you soon!

Mingles is a social mixer event for anyone in the Hitchin/ Bedford area looking to connect with new people for friendship and community. Whether you’re a digital nomad passing through, a recently divorced local starting again, or a relocator trying new things, take the plunge and join us to boost your social circle. Low pressure fun, no forced eye contact across a table, just lighthearted banter and hopefully a new friend or two. Our aim is you’ll no longer need us soon. This is our launch event so get out the house and give us a try! Friendly hosts run an easy icebreaker, then you stay and get a drink from the bar to mingle. Spaces limited, book your place now…

**Inviting Motorbike riders, new or experienced from the South East of England and beyond to join in a new group to meetup, socialise and tour/ride out across the country** Whether you have a 125cc, a 600cc or an 1800 cc workhorse, we invite riders with a variety of bikes to come and meet like minded enthusiasts to head out on short to long rides with coffee breaks in between A great opportunity for anyone to get involved in a greater sense of community, meeting new people, new perspectives and embarking on adventures. **Objectives** \- Encourage safe motorcycling with a mixture of enjoying the free road \- Improve motorbike skills\, maneuvering and awareness by learning from others \- Connect with and meet new people\, inspiring connections and community spirit \- Explore new places in the UK\, challenge your comfort zone and get people talking \- Have fun\! I myself am very new to motorcycling and believe that there is something unique about riding and connecting with other motor-heads - there is a common appreciation for awareness, looking out for each other and human interaction which makes the experience of owning and riding a motorbike ever more fulfilling Created 8 January 2022 following a shortage of active motorcycle groups in the vicinity **Requirements:** * Conscientious and passionate riders * Appropriate motorcycle protective gear * A Motorbike * Desire to learn or pass on experience First meetup penciled in for Saturday 26 February in Welwyn Garden City towards the Chilterns Weather permitting, we like to ride!

We are a board gaming group in Bedford. We offer a chance to meet new people who share an enjoyment of board games. We're about having a bit of fun and spending an enjoyable and sociable time doing what we like best; which is ...obviously... gaming.

Come and enjoy your first meet-up with us for free. After that, we charge £2 on Wednesday nights and £1 on Friday night sessions. The money goes to covering our meetup fees, room hire and any spare goes towards games that can be won or used by members of the group. Tea and coffee is provided on Wednesdays and you can / should buy drinks at the bar on our Friday meets. <br>

If you're not a die-hard gamer, don't worry! We have plenty of games to start you off gently.... and are currently running some extra introductory sessions to lead you in gently. Our regular members tend to bring a good selection of games with them...but do try and sign up if you are coming so that we can cater for the right amount of people.

We never play Monopoly, Scrabble, Cluedo or Backgammon ;-) Chances are however that if you like those, you'll be blown away by the modern games that we adore. We don't have favourite games that get played every single week as we enjoy playing a wide variety of stuff...from quick 5 minute filler games to complex all-evening strategy games and everything in between. Worker placement, area control, deck building, hand management, take-that, tile placement, competitive or co-operative...we really do cater for most board game tastes. Don't worry if you don't know the rules. They will be run through at the start of the game. <br>

Any questions or worries? Just send us a message...we will happily answer any queries. We are a friendly bunch so don't be scared ... come and have some gaming fun!

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*Welcome to my group.* *I have experience in running a group for 4 years & hosting events for 10 years which will aid me to running a successful group.* *I welcome new people to this group along with the people I have got to know me over the years through Meetup.* *Meetup changed my life for the better 12 years ago when I first joined a group. I done things I never thought I would do, visit places I could only imagine about & made life long friends.* *I am the only person organising events in this group so your never get confused on who you pay for what events and get a more personal touch.* *There are a variety of events from Sunday lunch to holidays and everything else in between.* *We are a very friendly group of people and like to make new members feel very welcome and relaxed, especially on there first few events when it can be a very nervous in meeting new people.* *The yearly membership fee is £10.00, which is due 1st April of each year.* *If joining my group from 1st October the fee for new members is £6.00* *and if joining my group from 1st January the fee for new members is £3.00 which takes you up to April 1st when new year membership is collected.* *New members can try events for first month before paying for fee. This gives you a chance to try without committing to the year ahead. I will message you once the that time is up for your decision to stay or leave.* *Please contact me for payment details.* *Unfortunately failure to pay fee in the time allocated it will result in you being removed from group.* *This payment not only pays for the Meet up company that charges every 6 months but to make sure all our members are active paying members.* *All I ask is all members have a up to date photo* *of their face only & surname or initial of surname next to their first name in seen profile.* *Age range is from 40+ and no health restrictions...* *I will not be questioning your covid status, instead I trust you to do the right thing & stay away from events if you have any symptoms of covid, colds or flu.* *Now let's have fun, experiences & best of all make friends!*

This is a Meetup for people from all walks of life to meet and make new friends whilst enjoying the fabulous local scenery and walking at a comfortable pace. The majority of the group are 45 plus but there are no limits or restrictions.  Our aim is to walk at approximately 2.5 to 3 miles an hour, enjoying a mix of walks, which will vary from the relatively easy to more challenging. For those who have not walked with a group before, it is important you feel confident with your mobility and fitness, as we are not able to assess people before we start. If you are in any doubt please contact your GP before joining the group. We reserve the right to exclude at any time if you are not of adequate fitness.  Dogs are not permitted on any of our walks.  Sensible walking boots or shoes should be worn and appropriate clothing for the weather expected on the day.  We aim to stop for breaks so it's always a good idea to have a snack with you and essential to carry enough water as hydration is extremely important.  Each walk will display the start location and time, distance and expected duration. Please arrive in adequate time put your boots on and prepare yourself for a walk of a number of hours and miles. It is respectful to other walkers to not keep them waiting to start the walk. During the walk, please do not walk ahead of the leader and as we do not have a fast pace on these walks, we do ask that walkers try to stay within reasonable distance of the walkers ahead of you, 10 to 20 feet at most. As a very friendly group we usually go to a local pub or tea shop for a chat and a chance to get to know everyone. It is essential that every new member has a facial photo (OF THEMSELVES ALONE) on their application profile to permit organisers and other members to recognise you on your first walks - your application WILL BE DECLINED if you can not be recognised from your photo. Please also be aware that while you may change your profile picture at anytime, it must still conform to the requirements as indicated, i.e. a clear recognisable facial photo. We accept no liability or responsibility for safety on these walks, each member joins on the understanding they are responsible for their own safety. We are not qualified leaders or walkers, or able to offer first aid support, and therefore can offer no assurances. Walking can carry risks, especially across open fields and uneven terrain, and each walk is undertaken with full acceptance of these conditions by each member.  A charge may be made to cover the costs of hosting the Meetup site and out of pocket expenses such as maps and petrol costs for reccies, but as this is a non profit group, any remaining funds will be used for the benefit of club members.

This group is to bring a group of girls together that just want to have fun, socialise and get out and about! It can be hard when you are new to an area, or your long term friends just don’t have time that they used to. This is a good way to get to know new people and build new friendship groups. We would like to arrange lots of fun events whether it be brunches, nights out, walks or other activities and will always be open to suggestions. We will try and move the event locations around to keep it new and interesting and help with people that live in the surrounding areas. Looking forward to getting something booked in and to meet you all!

This is a group for those who love socialising and/or walking, talking. Please note you dont have to be a walker to join this group, you can join just for the socials if you want to, or visa versa you can join just for the walking aspect or you can enjoy both. Ages 18+. Have you always wanted to explore the smaller villages of Hertfordshire, but just never got around to it? Do you want to get out in the fresh air every now and then? Do you already enjoy walking, but want the opportunity to meet new and interesting people at the same time? Walks will usually be on relatively level terrain and a brief description of the walk will be given in the announcement. Participants are asked to be ensure that they fit enough for the walk and are wearing appropriate clothing and foot-ware for the prevailing weather conditions. Or if you are more of a social animal who enjoys nights out, eating, drinking, quizzes, cinema, music events, basically all things social then this group is just for you! If you like walking too then doubly so! As well as the walking events this group will hold social events which we hope you will enjoy. As you are aware, MeetUp charge a subscription fee, which we have to pay (as the group organisers) in order to keep the group going.  * Therefore we will be collecting an annual membership fee every May of £5.00.  Please remember to use the **Friends and Family option** if paying by PayPal. This group is not run to make a profit and the fees charged are purely to cover the mounting MeetUp costs. Thank you for taking the time to read this and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us or any of the other organisers. We look forward to seeing you on a future event. Regards Colin and Sharon

Welcome to this Meetup group, for people who live in Luton, Dunstable and the surrounding areas, who’d like to take part in social activities on a regular basis, meet new friends and lead an active social life. Our typical members range in age from 20s to 60s, but there are no constraints on age (as long as you’re over 18)! We aim to discover unique and unusual local activities and events, together with regular, more traditional Meetups like meals, theatre trips, live music and walks. Our aim is to create a balanced social calendar for single people and couples alike :-)   Most of our events take place in the three counties but sometimes we venture further afield to London.   Our walks are led at a decent pace but we don’t frantically march you from start to finish; our emphasis is more on being sociable rather than just clocking up the maximum distance in the minimum time. We like to be able to maintain a conversation as we walk and you won’t get left behind if you stop to tie your shoelace! Previous Meetups have included a Mad Hatters Tea Party, a Ukulele Jam, a Butterfly Walk, Trampolining, a Narrow Boat Cruise and many more.   We’re always looking for new ideas, so please share with us your thoughts for future events.     PROFILE PHOTO To join this group, you must be easily recognisable from your profile photo. Please note we can’t accept photos from linked social media accounts if your face is not clearly visible. MEMBERSHIP DONATION We are asking members to make a voluntary membership contribution – for example a few pounds per year - to cover the cost of having this group on the Meetup site. (Sadly it’s not a free service to the Organisers!) This can be done by PayPal to: **lutondunstableactivities@gmail.com** Please choose the option for paying friends & family, not a business, so no PayPal fees are deducted. ... or in person when you attend an event. (PS We don't read any emails sent to that Gmail address, it's just for PayPal!) Your member donation also covers your membership of our sister group on Meetup – Luton Cineworld Cinema Lovers, so you can head over to join that group too if you enjoy films! ACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR POLICY This group has an Acceptable Behaviour Policy. Please take a moment to familiarise yourself with it. The policy can be seen here: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U_FoXKK3c6PS6kg7-FD1AFr1J_bOYXhIgj9vScGQkPg/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U_FoXKK3c6PS6kg7-FD1AFr1J_bOYXhIgj9vScGQkPg/edit?usp=sharing) In short, we don’t tolerate harassing behaviour towards other members and such behaviour may lead to your removal from the group.   We also ask you to bear in mind that this is neither a dating site nor a mental health support group. Although there are many wonderful Meetup groups dedicated to these two purposes, our group is about friendship, fun and light-hearted conversation.   People come to our events to escape the stresses and strains of their daily life rather than examine and discuss them at length. Whilst numerous romances have actually blossomed from people meeting at our events, our members are unlikely to respond favourably if you just start randomly messaging them through the site with your best chat up lines!     ATTENDANCE OF EVENTS   In addition, we ask that all members keep in mind the fact that our Event Organisers are hosting their events completely voluntarily, in their own time and we need to make the events as straightforward as possible for them to run!   The absolute basic requirement of all members is therefore to ensure that you keep your RSVPs up to date. If you put your name down to attend an event and later cannot make it, please either change your RSVP to ‘No’ ahead of the event or if the event has already started, write a comment in the event to let the host know you are no longer coming.   Occasionally certain events where reservations have been made at venues will require a non-refundable deposit for this reason.   You may be removed from the group for repeated “No Shows” or last minute drop outs. RISK DISCLAIMER Please note that all members take part in all activities solely at their own risk should any personal loss, accident, illness or physical injury occur during an event. RECEIVING OUR EVENT NOTIFICATIONS Please check your Profile settings to ensure you’re opted in to receive emails from our Organiser. We only send occasional emails regarding important communications. Meetup will also email you to notify you when we list new events. Having problems receiving our emails? Try this: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fZp2y92M86CNW2GVhg10_sllu8Lxc6Krfmq1EElmYE8/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fZp2y92M86CNW2GVhg10_sllu8Lxc6Krfmq1EElmYE8/edit?usp=sharing)

Welcome to Bedford MeetUp Group! We are a social group and we welcome friends of all ages.  Emphasis is put on enjoying ourselves by getting out and about; laughing, dancing, listening to music, walking, eating and drinking etc, together.  We are not a singles dating site; we are a social group.  We do however realise that relationships develop from friendships. We want to host a variety of events, so please feel free to make suggestions.  If there’s something you’d like to do and we can at least find one other person to go with you, we consider it mission accomplished! Lifts and travel to events can be shared, so please don’t be afraid to ask.  Just post a comment on the event to see if anyone can help. This is a private arrangement between yourselves. Every Tuesday evening, we have a walk and a drink, in Bedford.  This is ideal for new members.  If you are nervous, about attending any event, please direct message Jane or Allan and we will chat with you and make sure you are welcomed and supported throughout the event.  You may also bring a friend to events, but you need to remember to add your friend, as a plus one, on the event page. **Membership** •      New members should pay £5 joining fee please, via PayPal to: janehmacdonald@gmail.com. This helps our community group pay annual fees to Meetup. * You will need an up-to-date photo of yourself to join the group.  This is so the hosts of the event are able to recognise you.  •      For events with restricted numbers, it is important that you don’t put your name down as attending, unless you are you are able to attend.  Likewise, if your circumstances change and you are no longer able to attend an event, please alter your attendance to ‘Not Going’ as soon as possible, so that another member can take your place. •      If you have a complaint about anyone in the group, please contact an organiser privately via direct message.  Anyone who cannot behave in an appropriate manner will be removed from the group.   The friendly, caring and welcoming culture of this group is very important to all of our members.

If you are an outgoing and sociable woman living in or around Letchworth or Baldock and would love to meet other ladies in the same area, have some fun and laughs and a good night out then this is the group for you!

The aim is to connect like minded women and create a friendly atmosphere so that everyone feels welcome, you can get to know new people that you maybe wouldn't have met otherwise and just have a great time!

The events will consist of a variety of different places to meet and things to do and a chance for everyone to get involved with new ideas for meet ups.

**May I wish you all a most warm welcome to - Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire Activity and Social Group (HBASG).** HBASG's Main aim is for all its highly valued members to have an absolutely fabulous time. Meet people in the Hertfordshire + Beds areas and make new friends and as valued individuals, live life with even more fun 😀. Events HBASG now run include Fine Dining, Music, Cinema, Bowling and “Specialist events” such as Picnics, Short Walks, BBQ’s, Flying/Gliding, Ballooning, Gardens, Comedy & Hosted holiday events + We have in fact now run for many years a most "Fabulously Inclusive “ HBASG community for the benefit of ALL of the Hertfordshire & Beds Area :) \*\* To cover the ever increasing running costs incurred from the Meetup Franchise (meetup.com) **HBASG** now charges from June 2021 + a small **BI-ANNUAL FEE of £6 (** but with **NO LIMIT’s** to the events you can attend. :) All this for the cost of one drink...What Great Value :) \*\* Please feel free “literally” to have a browse around at our fun filled events calendar via your PC or mobile phone and perhaps even download the www.meetup.com APP ! This group is run by Hugh as the Group Owner & Main Organiser. However HBASG is also a team effort with some great Event Hosts, and many others who kindly put forward their own kind ideas, and/or help host specific events and also aid Hugh with some Planning and Group Event(s) and administration(s). Although …. more help is always kindly needed/appreciated.     We wish /need ALL OUR MEMBERS to be active/interactive. However we fully appreciate that some newcomers may have some reticence at attending their first event(s). Please don't be shy :) ..We are indeed a fab and introductionally friendly group ! If you feel a little stressed and a little less than intrepid…..Please feel free to private message any of our event host(s) (and/or me ….Hugh) and kindly request we arrange a meeting point either close(r) to or within any HBASG venue(s) actual locale. Our band of happy Event Hosts will always be pleased to help meet and greet you, but can only do so if you are able/willing to turn up in timely fashion at the events planned venue(s) and posted start time(s). If, for any reason you have to alter your attendance plans…..Can you as a courtesy, kindly ensure you inform the event host(s) of any such changes by posting a kind comment on the event board. \*\* If it's on the same day as the event, or the event has already begun, please kindly message the host directly (by text if they have given out their phone number), as they may not be able to see the event comments due to lack of internet at the venue. HBASG Hosts /Organisers usually permit people to bring guests to almost all events, however some are limited to …”Members only”. Kindly note that :- Events are for adults over 18 only unless the event states 'Children Welcome Event '. Guests should be over 18 as well. Please confirm with the event host(s) if you are in any way unsure of the age limitations per event. And now for the “Fiscal Admin etc “  1. The bi-annual fee for HBASG is only £6 which I think you will perhaps agree is.... A GREAT DEAL :)  2. However once you have attended a few events you may wish to donate £1 to £3 perhaps per event towards the events running costs For those who are not yet aware, Meetup Ltd (based HQ in the USA) charge every Meetup Group Owner/Organiser a fee of over $150 every 6 months to run their group on Meetup [https://www.meetup.com/pricing/](https://www.meetup.com/pricing/). To recover these meetup costs, HBASG usually organise a few very specialist fun events during the year and then charge a few pounds extra per person. This coming year (2024+) we will also be requesting occasional additional event funding’s via voluntary contributions – Say an amount we suggest of say …anything from £1 up to say £10. (Example Hugh actually also run “Green Minded Singles and,,,,generously provides(d) £40+ to the BHS Group, but also pays its own full fees of over $150 + per 6 months …Running for the benefit of members areas - HBASG !) Kindly note that If enough “voluntary funds” are received that go over the HBASG Meetup running cost fees. Any additional funds received will be put aside for the next subscription running cost period J and /or be utilised for running of other fun events such as our fabulous picnics and providing non-alcoholic drinks etc at Gliding/Flying /Picnic/Party EventsLlarger HBASG participation events. Meantime….We thank you for your ongoing support and we look forward to seeing you soon at future HBASG Events ! Often Asked Questions :- Q1) When you expectantly have 1000+ members. What happens if everyone contributes, what will you do with any received profit(s)? A1) There are currently less than 950 currently actually "active" members. If contributions go over $240 then we will utilise funds received for next years membership fee’s and/or conduct event discounting if a charge is deemed necessary to cover such future event cost(s). Q2) Why have you asked for Voluntary contributions and membership fee(s) ? A2) HBASG is run by Hugh. Hugh firmly believes like some others that, charging large group membership fee(s) can make Meetup Groups far too business orientated. This was not what was originally intended by the originators of “Meetup.com” i.e To create Fun Membership Groups …..For people to mutually enjoy events with ! Note :- Meetup USA Ltd began with “good intentions” after the US 9/11 attacks to bring “Impacted families/friends “ together in mutual support …….after such a terrible day ! However Meetup is now a major US company making Million dollar profits via charging us the Meetup group owners/organisers $260 + a year. Clearly we are giving “absolutely free” to HBASG members our own considerable amount of valuable time and efforts. We would therefore appreciate being able to recoup at least some of the subscription fees we are bi-annually charged by Meetup.com for the benefit of all group members. Q4) How do I make any donations to HBASG ? A4) either by contacting Hugh Direct (or any event host/organiser) to provide a voluntary payment. Please contact Hugh direct - If you need his HBASG - BACS account details or for any other reasons, questions or concerns you may have.

A fun relaxed group to meet new people, make some friends and enjoy new experiences. This is a friendly and inclusive group offering a variety of events. If like me you work from home, work alone or have just moved here it may be hard to meet new people. Open to anyone in their 20's and 30's. Events will include dining, out, after work drinks, weekend social activities. Don't be shy come along! This is not a dating group! It's primarily to make friends and connections. Do not message any members without their consent. Any inappropriate behaviour will result in immediate dismisal from the group. WhatsApp group chat https://chat.whatsapp.com/K48bz5TINDWDevLr30RwjM Meetup costs £180 a year to run, so if you enjoy coming to these events please send a donation to help cover the costs PayPal.Me/kobrien123