Meet new friends groups near Topsham, D4

This is a relaxed meet up group for people who’d like to meet up, socialise and take part in chilled activities during the day on weekdays. Activities will be anything from a tea, or a coffee at a beachside cafe, to live music at lunchtime. There’ll also be short walks in nature, photography, art and drawing. It’s mainly an opportunity to meet new people during the week and enjoy the outdoors.

Welcome to South Devon Friends! We are a vibrant Meetup group dedicated to building friendships from the local area. Our members share a love for all things funny, delicious, and creative. Join us for evenings of laughter, new experiences, good food, drinks, captivating live music and comedy shows. Let's connect, have fun, and make memories together. Can't wait to meet you at one of our upcoming events :)

Dear Fellow Members, This is a group for all the young at heart people who want to get together\, meet new friends and join in the many activities that Exmouth and those who live in the Triangle between Sidmouth\, Exeter \|& Tiverton have to offer\. For example\, quizzing\, walking\, water\-sports\, dining\, dancing\, bowling\, cinema\, jazz nights\, \.\.\. open to suggestions\. Singles\, Couples\, Half a Couple\, just come along and you will be welcome\. Please note this is a friendship group not a dating agency\. The group has been running for Six years\. It is your opportunity to enjoy the company of others\, make new friends and have a good time\. We are a very friendly bunch\. We don't charge a fee but if you sign up please attend an event otherwise your membership will expire after 6 months\.\, don't be nervous\.\.\. we all had a first time\. Please put your photograph on your profile to enable others to recognise you\. I am always looking for event organisers so if you have a good idea for an event let me know and you can organise\. Any event you attend is at your own risk. Please be respectful to all members and to staff of venues or activities, and always change your RSVP if you find you can no longer attend an event. You will be sent terms and conditions of membership when you join. If I have not received a reply from you within one week I will remove you from our membership. I will automatically remove members who have not participated in events for 6 months after acceptance Please note if you belong to 10 or more meetup groups or are outside our catchment area (You will find plenty of meetups in your area, check them out) you will be declined. This is a wonderful group of people and look forward to meeting you when you join us. Linda x

Welcome to The Brunch Bunch! A social group for women aged 25-35 who are looking to make connections with like-minded girlies in our local community. Whether you’ve just moved to the city or are simply looking to expand your social circle, our group offers a friendly and laid-back environment to meet new people. Our goal is to create a supportive space where women can come together for coffee, brunches, and fun activities & build genuine friendships. Whether you're a foodie, a fitness enthusiast, or just enjoy good conversation over a cup of coffee, there’ll be a variety of meet-ups, and hopefully group outings to larger social gatherings, giving you plenty of opportunities to connect. Who We’re Hoping to Meet: Friendly, open-minded women who are excited to make new friends and share their experiences. If you enjoy good conversation, new adventures, and supporting other women, this is the group for you! What We’ll Do at Events: * Meet for coffee or brunch at local spots * Explore fun activities like hiking, yoga, or crafts classes * Plan outings to local events, festivals, or weekend trips * Share stories, interests, and experiences in a supportive and positive environment

We're changing the group slightly to bring you a lot more, and varied, events and activities. This meetup group is now run as ChangeMakers and we're opening it up to other organisations and groups that work in different areas of sustainability. So Green Drinks will post its events here as usual, but you'll start seeing a lot more from other groups too. **Green Drinks Exeter** \- Social Meetups for Nature Lovers Green Drinks is a relaxed and fun social for anyone that loves the environment, nature, or wildlife. We're a very friendly bunch and **the event is hosted, so you will be greeted and introduced to others**, so **please don't worry be put off if you’re coming on your own.** And there’s no need to RSVP (although that does help me, Vipul, identify you) you'll very quickly make new friends and settle in. 😊 **Please note, you don't need to register or be a part of this group - it's open to all.** The main event is an evening social, every third Friday, where you can join fellow lovers of nature and wildlife for a friendly, agenda free, relaxed evening of drinks (food if you like) and free-flowing conversation with new friends. You can pop in any time after 19:00, officially we will end at 22:00 but many of us stay on until 23:00 and some, of the hardier, venture on to another venue afterward. We'd love to meet you and do encourage your friends, family, or colleagues to join us. We have a second event, a Green Drinks Walk, on the fourth weekend of every month – a fabulous way to meet new people and enjoy some of the beautiful sights and sounds of Devon. We try to make these accessible by public transport, for the obvious green reasons, and also not too major a hike so it should be suitable for most people. P.S. Green Drinks is not part of any political Party and, more importantly, there are no actual green drinks

We are a member led group, aiming to help you make new friends and improve your social life. Welcoming active, 40+ Singles throughout the Southwest, with branches in Exeter, Weston and Wells & Mendip. Each branch will have a regular drop in session, where we socialise and plan future events. Exeter Branch meets weekly on Tuesday at 7.30pm. Wells and Mendip Branch also meet on Tuesdays, alternating between afternoon coffee or evening. Weston meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday. New members are encouraged to attend these social gatherings, before deciding whether the group suits them. Feel free to hit "Join Group". We will then message you with details of the venue and arrange to welcome you on a mutually convenient date. Your submission to join the Meetup group will be approved once we have met and you feel the group is right for you. There are currently no membership fees, but this will be reviewed annually. Individual tickets are typically purchased by members attending events and not the host. Events include walking, eating out, theatre, music, dancing and sports. Come and try something new or find new friends to keep you company at your favourite event. As a member-led organisation, events are hosted by members and not an organiser or coordinating group. Members are encouraged to host at least one event annually to ensure the calendar stays busy. For further information go to https://www.spasinglesocialgroup.co.uk/

Hi, a very warm welcome to the Teignmouth and District Social Meet-up Group for everyone aged 50 and above. If you are looking to meet-up, make new friends and have fun then you’re in the right place! The group is free to join. As the group has now expanded to 200 members we are only accepting people who live in the following postcodes:- EX1 to EX9 and TQ1 to TQ14 Bit about me….I’m Trevor and have lived in Teignmouth for the last 20 years. Now semi retired working three days a week. I’m looking to make new friends in the area and enhance my social life. I have been a member of meet-up groups attending and organising over 130 events. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU READ ALL OF THE NOTES BELOW BEFORE JOINING THE GROUP The group is not a dating site, singles and couples are welcome to join. I do understand that relationships may evolve between members which is great but the purpose of the group is for friendship and companionship. Events that we will be hosting all year round include walks (doggies welcome) National trust visits, dining (restaurants, pub lunches, picnics etc) visits to attractions, live music, dancing, cinema, theatre, bowling, crazy golf, sporting events, horse racing, quiz nights, boat trips, sea fishing (my passion) weekends away and many more! As I’m semi retired I will need helpers so why not become an organiser and host your own events within the group? I will always welcome ideas from members for new events. I do understand that it can be daunting attending an event for the first time, rest assured you will be warmly welcomed by me and other members and I’m happy to meet you prior to the event if you wish? Housekeeping, Anyone aged 50 plus are eligible to join. Membership of the group is free, you only pay for events that you attend. I pay a monthly subscription to the meet-up organisation for hosting the group. When joining the group please put your name and a photo of yourself on your profile so we can all recognise you. Everyone is responsible for their own health and safety when attending events as well as your own dogs when applicable. All organisers are holding events for friends and do so voluntarily. I have no qualifications or liability insurance. YOU ATTEND ALL EVENTS AT YOUR OWN RISK. All members of the group and staff at event venues need to be treated with respect and kindness. Unacceptable/inconsiderate behaviour, inappropriate messaging, racism, sexism, ageism, extremist views or gossiping will not be tolerated! Anyone breaking these rules will have their membership withdrawn. Always change your RSVP if you can no longer attend an event. Members who persistently sign up for events and then withdraw will have their membership withdrawn. Three no shows without changing your RSVP will also result in your membership being withdrawn. Members not attending any events for a period of three months will have their membership withdrawn. This group is for people who want to meet-up, have fun and make new friends. For some of the events a deposit may be required by the venue, organisers will collect this by bank transfer. I will update the above information as things change and the membership grows. Kind regards Trevor.

For people who would like to go out walking. Walks will generally be between 3 and 8 miles, and will be possible to get to by public transport. A chance to meet new people whilst exploring Exeter and the surrounding area. Members taking part in walks do so at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety. All welcome including well behaved dogs.

**Welcome to Exeter's 20s and 30s Meetup!** We are excited to have you as part of the group. The purpose of the group is to just connect similar aged and like-minded people in (or around) Exeter to make new friends and try new things.🥳 We do all sorts of things such as pub events, meals, walks, bowling, comedy nights and attend other locally ran events. We are always open to new suggestions so just let us know what you would like to see! \-\-\- OUR GROUP GUIDELINES: Please read and follow these guidelines to ensure that everyone has a blast: • **Be kind and respectful-** Behaviours such as bullying, harassment, discrimination etc. are unacceptable 🌈 • **Profile pics and names-** All members to have a clear profile picture and their full first name shown to help recognise each other at events 👤 • **RSVPs matter-** If you can no longer make an event, please update your RSVP to "Not Attending". If you fail to do this you may be marked as a 'No-Show' depending on the event 🚫✋ • **Deposits and cancellations-** For events where a deposit is required, if you cancel last minute and cannot find a replacement, the deposit will go towards event costs or to keep our group thriving! 💸 To keep things fair and fun, we operate on a three-strike rule. Any member that gets three strikes might be removed. And for serious stuff, we reserve the right to take immediate action. **Looking forward to seeing you at an event soon! 😊**

Back to basics dating. Let's rid ourselves of the technology and get out into the wild! For like-minded adults, ages 30-50, who are looking to make interesting connections face-to-face! Ditch your phone, get your wellies on, mutts in the boot and let's get chatting! **RULES OF THE GROUP:** **Please read the following rules. We want you and everyone else to enjoy their time within this group and following these rules will help towards achieving that** 😊 • Please be respectful to each other. Behaviours such as harassment, bullying, discrimination etc are unacceptable and will be dealt with accordingly. If a member is experiencing any of these issues, then please contact the organisers of the group so that we can help. • All members are to have a clear profile picture and full first name (we need to know you're a real person!). If you don't have these when signing up to an event, your RSVP will be updated to not attending. • Direct messaging to another member in the group is only allowed if you have met that person at an event and have consent to contact them. • Please keep your RSVP updated. If you find you can't attend, please update us! We hope you enjoy Old Skool Dating and the get-togethers we organise! We really just wanted to provide events where we can all meet new people, have interesting conversations with like-minded individuals, and get out in the fresh air... and if you do happen to find the love of your life, well, bonus!

Hey, Welcome to our big friendly outdoor social group for anyone interested in getting outside and having fun with like-minded people doing fun activities and making new friends.  We do all sorts all year-round. Think walking, kayaking, climbing, bouldering, hiking, wild swimming, picnics, camping, cycling, surfing, paddleboarding, basically you name it - we do it! If we don't do it, you can join and host it! All skill levels are welcome and we try to mix things up to keep everyone happy. The meets are hosted not taught or led by any of us even though we are obviously happy to support any newbies etc. Everyone who takes part in any of the activities does so entirely at their own risk and must stick within the limits of their ability and comfort - we just bring everyone together for good company! The vibe will always be relaxed and welcoming, so please bring a smile and leave the ego at home. The age range and outdoor focus mean that we have plenty in common = good times. Come and explore Devon with us... Woo-hoo! **RULES OF OUR GROUP:** Please read the following rules, we want to make sure you and everyone else enjoys their time with us and abiding by these rules will be a great help towards achieving that. * Please be respectful to, and mindful of, each other. Behaviours such as bullying, harassment, discrimination etc. are unacceptable and will be dealt with accordingly. * If a member is experiencing any of these issues, then please contact the event organiser or group leadership team so we can help. * All members to have a clear profile picture and full first name (We need to know that you’re a real person!). If you do not have these when signing up to an event then your RSVP will be updated to not going. * Members will be expected to keep their RSVP updated. If you cannot attend, please update us or you will be recorded as a ‘No Show’. Repeated no-shows will be subject to our three-strike rule. * Direct messaging to other members is only allowed if you have met that person at an event and have their consent to contact them. We operate on a three-strike rule and any member that gets three strikes will be removed. For serious incidents we reserve the right to remove members immediately. Again, these rules are in place to ensure everyone is safe, comfortable and having fun so thank you for reading them

Hi and welcome to Exeter Socials! The social meetup for all ages and for anybody wanting to meet and make friends and enhance their social lives. We host a wide range of events all year round including evening and daytime socialising, dining out, film and theatre, comedy and live shows, concerts and festivals, singing and dancing, walks, exhibitions, card and games nights, badminton, scrabble, food fairs, exercise and keep fit, inspirational talks and discussion evenings, murder mystery evenings, coffees and chats, picnics, pub quizzes and more.. If you can't see anything for you but have some ideas, please feel free to contact the organisers who will be more than happy to host an event for you or become an organiser yourself. If joining a new social group seems daunting don't worry, you'll always be made to feel welcome and comfortable, bring along a friend if it helps. It's a relaxed group and home to a wide range of personalities and interests. Most events are free, but we do ask active members to pay £5 a year to help towards group running costs..   Look forward to seeing you..!

This is a meet up group for genuine, friendly and professional people of all ages that enjoy meeting regularly around Exeter, Devon to chat over a meal, coffee or similar social event at favourite and new venues and out and about, which I hope we can enjoy finding together. In this private group, members need to be active by keeping in touch with RSVPs, updating them promptly with 48 hours notice of changes, participating regularly to enjoy meeting at events within 6 months, paying their own bills please and avoiding no shows.  New members will need to pay the current £6 membership fee for a year and hopefully longer if enough new joiners grow the group to cover the 6 monthly group subscription, but otherwise renewal may be needed. Non active or disrespectful members will also have their status reviewed accordingly, to maintain a safe and positive group experience, so please apply to join in regularly with respect for others ensuring the group maintains positivity and growth for our continued enjoyment. For an enhanced joining or renewal fee of £8 membership of all 3 of my groups is possible, so to include Exeter Drinking Buddies and my Exeter Fun with a Film Club, with the benefit of more events plus exemption from additional fees on attendance.

An fortnightly event for writers of all abilities to get inspiration, encouragement and support with their creative endeavors. Beginners welcome. Meetings for this group are currently suspended and will resume at a new venue soon. Dates and the location to be confirmed.

An invitation to cultural leaders, artists, creative technologists and those interested in Art, Creative Technology and Exeter to attend informal get-togethers.

We envision the Exeter Art and Creative Technology Network meetings to take place 4 times a year. These meetings will give opportunity for people to get to know each other better, to welcome new people and help them plug into Exeter quickly, to share what we are all up to, to share knowledge and expertise, whilst also making us more able to;

• Support and challenge each other and to spot and support new talent – making us all better
• To spot and develop opportunities for great projects, working together
• To make all of our work more visible in the city – to each other and to others
• To position this area of work as an opportunity for the city

This is a group for those in their 20's & 30's based in Newton Abbot and the surrounding area (Bovey Tracey, Teignmouth, Dawlish, Ashburton, Buckfastleigh etc.) to meet new people, enjoy fun activities and experience more of what their area has to offer. Newton Abbot 20's and 30's hosted their first event in 2018 and has since put on events ranging from pub quizzes and walks to drinks events - and even goat yoga... The COVID pandemic saw things slow down for a couple of years, but the group is now looking forward once more, searching for a diverse range of activities to offer and aiming to serve the local community to its fullest potential. The majority of our events are held in and around the Newton Abbot area (including the neighbouring towns mentioned above), but we also look to make use of the wider Teignbridge area, and further afield where possible, to be able to offer new and exciting events. Typical events we host, and might look to put on in the future, include; * Walks * Drinks events * Meals out * Movies / shows * Seasonal events (e.g. Easter parades, Christmas events) * Music festivals / concerts * Something a bit different! You name it - from crazy golf to night pottery, we're willing to give it a go... * And more, we're always up for suggestions... **Group values** Finally, we aim to operate on a set of 'common sense' values that define who we are and the type of experience we want to provide to members; **Kindness & respect** \- It goes without saying\, treat others how you would like to be treated\. The recipe for any successful event is for all involved to feel safe\, respected and comfortable\. We reserve the right to take action against anyone displaying threatening\, harassing or hostile behaviour against others\, in order to ensure a positive & inviting environment for all\. **Openness & inclusion** \- On a similar note\, we want this to be a group serving all the local community\. Everyone should feel welcomed and able to express themselves at our events\. With this being said\, 'family' events are difficult for us to cater for and we would therefore advise that the group is realistically best served for single entities \(or couples\) looking to meet new people and enjoy a good time\. **Honesty & creativity** \- We are always looking to hear the views of our members and their ideas for new and exciting events\. The weirder the better \(well\, within reason\.\.\.\)\. Everyone's contribution makes the group a richer place to be\. By the same card\, we also welcome suggestions regarding what the group doesn't do so well\, or how we could improve\.\.\. Whether you're a Newton native or just arrived here last week and are wondering what's on, we look forward to seeing you soon...

We are a friendly, local writing group for people of all abilities. We meet fortnightly to share our writing, give and receive feedback, and support each other in our writing goals. We also offer guided exercises and free writing sessions. We love chatting about writing, publishing, and books. We are always looking for new members to join our group.

Hi fellow artists and developers! This group is for anyone interested in the field of games software development.. From digital art, 3D modelling, animation, games design and programming, to marketing and distribution.. Everyone is welcome of all skill levels from interested hobbyists to seasoned professionals. It's a new meetup, so the format is yet to be decided, but will most likely be oriented around meeting people with similar interests, sharing ideas, discussing skills and technologies, and showcasing ongoing projects..

Hey everyone, This is a group for likeminded people in their 20's and 30's, but if that strays a bit, we are not checking. Our values are what is most important (see further below). The area we organise activities within stretches from Exmouth, up to Exeter, and back along the coast to Torbay. Our organisers are located throughout these areas to take advantage of local knowledge and to help build a local presence. Sometimes, we may venture outside our home area however for daytrips further afield! The types of activities we do typically include: walking, cycling, water based, picnics, beach days, and more. It will continually evolve, in part based on seasonal preferences, but also the ideas and input from organisers and others. Sometimes we are spontaneous with activities, organising them at short notice, sometimes we plan a bit ahead for everyone's convenience! We are most active, for now at least, at the weekend. If you want to know more, share your ideas, or even take a more active role in helping to run the group, please reach out to the organisers to make this known! This group will be most successful with as many contributions from everyone as possible! SOCIAL MEDIA We are on Facebook and Instagram to help people find us, who may not be aware of Meetup. Its also a place where we can be a bit more interactive with all members, so do join the groups. Links are here: * [https://www.facebook.com/share/MGhE6V4LVvssi8Au/?mibextid=K3](https://www.facebook.com/share/MGhE6V4LVvssi8Au/?mibextid=K3) * [https://www.instagram.com/exmouthexetermeetupsocial?igsh=NTM](https://www.instagram.com/exmouthexetermeetupsocial?igsh=NTM) OUR VALUES: This platform / group, plus our events staying true to these values, we believe is an AMPLIFIER for enabling people to create meaningful new connections, and perhaps even long term new friendships. * **A**ccessible (public transport is available) * **M**eaningful (help build a community of friends) * **P**eople focused (help people get to know each other) * **L**earning opportunities (enable people to try new things) * **I**nexpensive (zero or low cost focused) * **F**un (give people a reason to smile) * **I**nclusive (offer a range of activities for different interests / locations) * **E**ngaging (promote group wide interactions) * **R**elaxed (create a comfortable and safe place for everyone) **No one should be lonely when there are so many likeminded people out there to spend time with.**

Moments of Mindfulness started running drop in sessions at the Barn, Highfield Farm in March 2016. Since then we have started to build a small group of regulars who come every fortnight. Those who come range from newcomers to mindfulness and meditation, wanting to check out what it's about, through those who have may have completed a MBSR/MBCT mindfulness courses, to people who have practiced for years. What we all have in common is the knowledge that whilst mindfulness meditation is simple, it is not easy, and anyways it is much nicer and easier to practice as part of a friendly group. We meet every other Tuesday online at 6.30pm. New Members always welcome! More info at momentsofmindfulness.com

Hello! Welcome to our group, as it says on the tin we are a bunch of outdoors loving folk who want to take part in adventures big and small. We are focused on having fun with like minded people and the opportunity to make friends. Adventures are better when you have someone to share them with :) We host a range of activities based orotund a love of the outdoors, adventure and fun times. All skill levels are welcome and we travel around Devon and beyond. Our events are hosted rather than taught session or led events, the hosts have been Meetup members themselves and we are here to support everyone the best we can. Our membership fees are purely to cover the cost of the Meetup subscription. Most of our events are free to members with some exceptions where additional materials, tickets, fees or qualified instructors are needed. We hope you will come adventuring with us soon and look forward to greeting friends old and new