Meet new friends groups near Durham, D8

A group of people looking to travel to Soouth Korea, learning the language or/and would like to learn new culture. Kpop,Kbeauty and Kdrama enthusiast welcome but please be aware that not everyone might be aware of the latest. Practice Korean/Hangul and English via reading, writing as well as speech.

Expand your friendship circle and have a great social life with like-minded people that want to do what you want to do.  Newcastle’s Premier Social Group. 35+ .   Founded - March 2009.    No set agenda, just an opportunity to make new friends at various events such as walking, cycling, restaurant/pub meals, live bands, cinema outings, weekends away, holidays abroad, pub/club nights and much more. Life is more fun together.    Ethos of New Friends in Newcastle and Mission Statement - Bringing people together, making new friends and doing so many fun things with great company..............  Join us -  [https://www.meetup.com/New-friends-in-Newcastle/](https://www.meetup.com/New-friends-in-Newcastle/)  See our group reviews-    [https://www.meetup.com/New-friends-in-Newcastle/about/comments/?op=all](https://www.meetup.com/New-friends-in-Newcastle/about/comments/?op=all)  [ ](https://www.meetup.com/New-friends-in-Newcastle/about/comments/?op=all) Like us on Facebook -    [https://www.facebook.com/New-Friends-in-Newcastle-North-East-143554655809480/?ref=hl](https://www.facebook.com/New-Friends-in-Newcastle-North-East-143554655809480/?ref=hl)  [ ](https://www.facebook.com/pages/New-Friends-in-Newcastle/143554655809480?ref=hl) Although many events are centred around Newcastle-Gateshead, many events are held outside this metropolis. Members from the surrounding Cities of Sunderland and Durham are also most welcome! Feel free to put forward suggestions and ideas for events. We look forward to meeting you. 5 day free trial period - Take a look at our website join us on our events 5 day free trial period from date of  membership being approved . Membership - £10.00 per year -Membership dues are paid within 5 days of joining. 

Welcome to The Friend Group Meetup! Our group is all about making new friends from all over the world and enjoying weekend, weekday, and evening adventures together. Whether you're a hobbyist, want to learn golf, play a friendly basketball match in the park, or just enjoy bowling, this is the perfect group for you. Join for weekend fun, activities, games nights and more. Let's connect, explore, and make lasting friendships in a fun and welcoming environment! **FAQs** * **What is The Friend Group?** A casual social club we’ve started because we believe there are people out there—like us—who might have moved to a new city or just have a smaller social circle and want to meet new people. We’re all about creating fun, laid-back space where you can connect with others without the pressure of networking events or large groups. * **Why are the group hangouts small?** There are already some great, well-established groups in Newcastle, like [Come Together Newcastle](https://www.meetup.com/come-together-newcastle/?eventOrigin=event_home_page), that already do an amazing job of bringing larger groups together for all kinds of events. The Friend Group is just another option—something for people who might not find it easy to come out of their shell in bigger settings. By keeping our groups small, we make it easier for everyone to get to know each other and feel comfortable. We also want hangouts to intentionally be a shared experience, so keeping things small the best format for that. * **Why does the first event cost £40?** The £40 fee for our first event covers everything: £36 goes directly to the event itself ([Gimme All You Got Package](https://booking.lane7.com/newcastle-booking/#activitiesbox)), and £4 helps with props and meetup page contributions. Any extras from the event goes towards keeping our Meetup page up and running. * **Why Do You Want The Group to Be Self-Sustaining?** Good question! While I’ve covered the initial costs for 6 months to get the group going, it’s really important that The Friend Group can support itself in the long run. If just one person keeps covering the costs and then can’t anymore, the whole group would have to close, which would be a bummer for everyone. ***The idea here is simple: if you enjoy the hangouts and get something out of the group, you chip in a little to help keep it going. If you’re not attending hangouts, no worries—you don’t have to pay.*** This way, the group stays flexible and fair for everyone, and we can keep bringing people together. * **How Are Future Hangouts Planned and Budgeted?** This first event is a bit of a test to see if people like the idea of smaller, more shared experience type activities. If it works, great! If not, we’ll tweak things based on what you all think. We’re planning to do test variety of events to fit different interests and budgets - friendly basketball games in the park, art classes, potlucks, etc. That way, you can pick and choose what works best for you. * **Is the Group Free to Join?** Yes, it’s totally free to join The Friend Group! Once you’re in, you can decide which events to attend based on what you like, your budget, and your schedule. There’s no pressure to come to every hangout—just join in when it feels right for you. * **Can I Get Involved with Organizing?** Absolutely! We’re just getting started, and we’d love to have more people involved. Whether you want to help plan events, manage finances, or just lend a hand, please let me know. The more people pitching in, the better this group will be. But i'm mindful that this is a new group so please feel no pressure. * **How Will Financial Transparency Be Handled?** Meetup has a pretty cool feature where we can track all the transactions and expenses. We’ll also keep receipts for anything we spend, so it’s all transparent and easy to see. This way, everyone knows exactly where the money’s going, and those who contribute can feel confident that it’s all being handled openly and fairly.

Live at the coast or just love being here? Want to expand your social circle by our gorgeous coastline? Why not come and join our small, warm and friendly group to get out and about at the coast and make new friends. Group number are kept low to allow proper integration of members and to ensure everyone feels welcomed. We’re open to people of all ages. We organise coffee and conversation, nights out, meals, live music, theatre, walks, day trips etc. The majority of our events will take place around our beautiful North East coast - Tynemouth, Cullercoats, Whitley Bay Area. There is an annual membership fee of £10 which is payable **in March each year.** Members who volunteer to host events and do so regularly minimum 4 a year) will not be charged an annual membership fee. Thank you for your help running the group. Anyone who is interested is hosting please let me know. All payments should be paid into the following account: Bank: Monzo Name on Account: Friends at the Coast (business account) Some may see it as Tania Hutchison trading as Friends at the Coast Sort Code: 04-00-03 Account Number: 23870223 * ***Please use your name as reference and quote* FEES *so I can check.*** OTHER RULES RSVP COURTESY PLEASE keep your RSVP up to date. This is always important so hosts know who we’re looking out for also where spaces are limited. It’s unfair to members on the waiting list to say you’re taking a place and not turn up. Also if you’re on the waiting list and someone drops out you will be automatically added as an attendee in chronological order (the app does this automatically) So please keep an eye out and again change your RSVP if you can no longer attend. Members who repeatedly RSVP and do not attend may be removed from the group. HEALTH AND SAFETY All members are responsible for their own safety while on activities with Friends @ The Coast. Please take sensible precaution, wear appropriate clothing and ensure you have the right level of fitness for activities. Please also be kind and look out for others who may need help. By attending events you accept that you do so at your own risk. Neither Friends @ The Coast nor the event organiser/host are responsible for your health, safety or wellbeing. We reserve the right to request covid vaccinated guests only at some events if necessary for health and safety reasons. DRUGS and SMOKING Illegal drug use is strictly forbidden on Friends @ The Coast events. If you are found using drugs you will be removed from the group. Smoking is permitted outside as per UK legislation. Please do not smoke in near proximity to other group members unless they have expressed it’s ok to do so. ZERO TOLERANCE We operate a zero tolerance approach to antisocial behaviour of any type. No bullying, no harassment, no discrimination etc. Please be courteous and treat each other with kindness. Please report any unwanted behaviour to me and it will be addressed as a matter of urgency. Members found breaking this rule will be immediately removed from the group. ###

***This group is for anyone who wants to meet new and old friends for varied social activities. Including dining out at new and established restaurants and cafes, meeting for drinks and chat at pubs and clubs. Visiting places of interest on day trips, weekends away and holidays. Plus many more!*** ***From 1st January 2023 the subscription fee will be £10 pro rata for 1 years membership of the group, payable one month after joining the Group. This will enable new members to attend events before committing to our group. We are a NON PROFIT making group The charge helps cover the costs paid to Meetup as well as sundry operating expenses incurred by the Organisers, any surplus will be used to either, offer discounted subscriptions, supplement an annual group party or donate to local charities etc*** ***Age limits - there isn’t one, but the members are predominantly characters who have, and continue to, live life to the full! ( suggested suitable for 50+)*** **Please read information below before joining an event:** **Events where a booking is not required:** 1. **If you join the RSVP list to attend an event and a booking is not necessary i.e. drinks only, please amend the RSVP as soon as possible if you can no longer attend.** 2. **In this way, the Organiser is not looking for you.** 3. **Also members who are on a wait list or were unable to attend due to number limitations can then rsvp.** 4. **Repeated cancellations and ‘No shows’ are monitored automatically and this may result in being removed from the group.** **Restaurant and Event Bookings** **The amount of time spent organizing restaurant and event bookings can be quite considerable.** **This includes contacting venues and restaurants multiple times to amend reservations because numbers have changed.** **This can also have an impact on future bookings with the restaurant and venues where seats have been held and cancelled at the last moment.** **We recognise that things can happen from time to time which are far more important than attendance at events, but a committed balance must be engaged which not only takes this into account but also acknowledges that Organisers and Hosts have a busy personal life outside of this group. Therefore the following will now apply:** 1. **A Deposit will always be needed for restaurant and certain event bookings - see the event page for details.** 2. **Deposits will be paid within 48 hours of joining the booking or members may be moved to " Not Going " if there is a wait list** 3. **Deposits will NOT BE REFUNDED if the your place on the event can not be filled.** 4. **Please take this into account when deciding the right time to join the booking and pay the deposit.** 5. **Annual Membership Fees: This will be £10 per annum and will be due on 1st January of each year payable pro rata after one month of joining the group.** **We will continue to remove those who have not, either viewed the group page or attended any events for over 6 months, on the basis that they do not intend to join an event. They may however reapply if they can give a guarantee to start attending! This will continue to be a small group of members who wish to actively take part in our events.** “DISCLAIMER” uh Neither the Organisers, their representatives or Meet Up can accept responsibility for your safety or any losses by taking part in any event organised by the Social Friends ( Newcastle & North East ) group. By taking part in any of our events you accept that you do so entirely at your own risk!

**Are you; looking to meet new people? Widen your social circle? Looking to participate in a range of divers activities? Looking to try new things? Then join this NEW social group aimed** **at people aged 35-55, based primarily in the Newcastle and surrounding areas. We will organise a range of exciting events to cater for a variety of interests including; Meals Out,** **Drinks, Cinema, Heritage Theatre, Arts & Culture, Day Trips, Walks & Tours as well as more quirky events such as Pop Up venues,** **Murder Mystery, Live Music and Concerts!** **There are currently no member ship, joining or event fees so Sign Up and come to one or all of our first events to try for yourself!** ***( n.b. Some events may require a deposit to secure places at the venue! )***

This is a social group for people 30+ And I’ve combined this with my singles group. Everyone is welcome if they think it's the group for them Most events are held in and around Newcastle but anyone in surrounding areas is welcome to join and anyone is welcome to host events in another area. We also have had events in Durham and Sunderland. There are always new people at every event and so you won't be the only new one and if you're apprehensive, just look out for the host or post a message on the comments section of the event when you will be arriving and we'll look out for you. This is a private group so only other members are allowed to see your profile and you may restrict certain information being shown. • Meet new people • Make new friends -Relationships • Widen your social circle • Most events are free unless otherwise mentioned. I know times are tough financially and I’ve removed membership fees Three reasons why a membership fee is charged: 1) You know that all members are actively part of this group so you're more likely to see them at our events. 2) A sense of community as members contribute both financially and with their time to organise events. 3) Meetup fees which it costs to use the Meetup.com platform.  I am not going to pick up the cost of running this group myself If you have any ideas for events anywhere in Sunderland, North/South Tyneside or Durham or anywhere in between, whether it's meals, drinks, walking,hiking, shows or if there is something that you want to do but don't want to do it alone, please message me and if you would like to host them yourself, you can become an event organizer. Please be aware that all members are required to have a clear, recognisable photograph of themselves on their profile. This is to ensure the safety and comfort of our members and to allow everyone to recognise group members when attending events. It is also not permitted to message other members that you have not met in person first or with inappropriate messages. Failure to comply may lead to your removal from the group.  Please note: If you RSVP for an event but cannot make it, please let us know. If you fail to let us know and don’t change your RSVP then you are likely to be removed from the group.

Join us for an exciting evening of language exchange and cultural discoveries! Whether you're a beginner or fluent in a language, come practice with native speakers and enthusiasts while enjoying a refreshing drink. Expand your linguistic skills, make new friends, and immerse yourself in different cultures. Our meetups are open to anyone interested in languages and cultures, so come join us for a fun and educational experience. Let's sip and chat our way to a better understanding of the world around us!

Would you like to make new friends and have fun times in and around Durham? Cinema trips, Sunday lunches, drinks, delicious dinners, live music events, country walks and much more! We're a relaxed and friendly bunch and we'd love you to join us. Ladies from any area and all ages welcome. Some small print. There is a £5 joining fee which has to be paid within 7 days of joining the group and an ongoing subscription of £5 to be paid in June and December.This is to cover costs of running the site. Monies via PayPal or in cash to an event organiser prior to due date. We also ask that your profile picture is an up-to-date photo of yourself. We don't really have any rules other than general common decency to others in the group (we are all adults), but would ask that members give a minimum of 24 hours notice, by changing RSVP, if they can't attend a meet up. NB. Any behaviour that is deemed inappropriate could result in you being removed from the group.

We’re back! This is a group for woman who would like to get out and about more, meet new people and make some new friends. I would say Durham is the central location for the group but meetups with also be planned outside of this. For example, I like to go to the Metro Centre for cinema trips to make a day out of it. And I also want to get out and about in Newcastle a bit more so expect a few meals to be planned there. The main thing I will bring to the group is meeting up for nice lunches, trips to the cinema or a combination of both! I also enjoy going out for walks (of the leisurely kind!) along the coast and other beautiful places, and exploring castles, old building and new places – I may also add a bit of this to the group to see if anyone fancies tagging along. As the group develops and I gather more ideas, I will look to expand the range of events further. In addition to this, I’m also open to members planning events however there is absolutely no obligation to do so! If you’d rather just come along for good food, chat and company then the more the merrier! For those who are interested in organising events, there will be some ‘rules’ for lack of a better phrase – see below for more details! With regards to ‘rules’ for members, all I ask is that if you commit to attending a meetup, you try your best to make it. I completely understand that emergencies happen and anxiety can get the best of us – believe me I’ve been there! If you’re unable to make something you’ve signed up for, for whatever reason, please drop me a message or leave a comment on the meetup event as soon as possible. I don’t require details, just letting me know you won’t be attending is sufficient. No shows will not be tolerated. Neither will changing your RSVP (without a comment or message) within 48hrs of an event or once an event has been booked (e.g. a table has been reserved). Honestly, it’s just common curtesy to let me know if you are no longer coming. If this groups sounds like some you might be interested, please do join and come along to event if you can! I look forward to meeting you! Katherine x Rules for Event Organisers • You must attend at least one meetup event prior to becoming an organiser so the group and I can get to know you. • You can plan up to two meetups per month. • Ensure that any meetups you plan do not conflict with any already scheduled on the group. • Ensure that any meetups are for members only – please don’t enable bring a guest. • Ensure any preparation for the meetup is done in a timely manner e.g. booking a table, gathering money to book an event. • Keep attendees up to date on the organisation of the meetup – where to meet you, at what time, how to contacted you if needed (you can give your number out if you want to or download the meetup app) • If something unexpected occurs and you are unable to make the event – inform your attendees as soon as possible. Also drop me a message in case I am available to step in. • I reserve the right to revoke the ability to organise event at any time

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.

Newcastle Ladies that Lunch is a social group for women in the North East who want to make new friends and have fun. We organise regular meals out and coffee mornings, daytime events and some evenings. Most venues are in and around Tyneside and Wearside which have easy transport links. There is an annual membership fee of £10 payable within the 1st week of membership, renewal by September 1 annually. Meetup is a worldwide non-profit making organisation and all membership fees go to help run the our group and the website. The group Organiser pays a half yearly fee to HQ. We may ask for non-refundable deposits on events where table bookings have to be made or a deposit is required.  If you're wanting to respond to several events at the same time, you can pay all at once. RSVP as usual then note which dates you're paying for on the transaction. If you would like days out, walking, cinema trips, theatre, photography, dog walking, pamper days, swimming, shopping etc, please contact Organiser (Sue Nicholson), or any of the leadership team, to arrange. The group can only prosper if members join in, attend events and suggest different things to do.    An up-to-date photograph is obligatory and it has to be a photo of you. 

Thank you for visiting the Durham Walking Group, however the group is currently CLOSED to new members. Due to the success of the group we are currently not accepting any new member requests, as we have now reached our ‘target membership’. We will review our membership quarterly, so please check back with us from time to time, as places may become available. We're a friendly group of walkers who love to explore the countryside around Durham and the surrounding counties. We always demonstrate respect and care for each other.   Most of our walks will be at a moderate pace and range from 5 to 10 miles,  and last 3 to 6 hours including breaks and lunch. An annual fee of £5.00  payable by PayPal is required by each applicant before being accepted into the group. This covers the “Meetup” annual group subscription fee and group admin costs. The "Meetup" Paypal link for the payment can be found You can also use the Paypal "Scan, Pay, Go" £5.00 QR Code found Payment can also be made directly using PayPal or by BACS, many members prefer this methods, as the Meetup PayPal link is pretty tricky to find. **Direct Banking (BACS) Details:** *Please remember to use your profile name as a reference* **Email for direct Paypal payments:** *Please remember to use your profile name as a reference* A confirmation direct message will be sent for all payments received. You will need good hiking boots and socks, waterproofs, hat, gloves, sunglasses, sun cream, walking poles (if required), a packed lunch (for longer walks) and plenty of water. We walk all year round so remember to dress appropriately for the weather. Please ensure you have a profile picture so we can recognise you on the walk. This should be a recent photo of yourself that includes your face and does not include any other people - adults or children. If you are a member of another group your photo should be brought across automatically, remember you can have a different picture in each group you join, by updating your profile pic within the group. If you put yourself down for a walk, please remember to change your RSVP  if you are unable to attend, to give other people a chance. Repeated 'no shows' without giving any notice **WILL BE** removed from the group. Occasionally well behaved dogs are allowed on our walks, this will be clearly stated in the event description. Our dog policy can be found and read [here](https://docs.google.com/file/d/1MXBhlEiUeVITF1kqZfQISTRB8xXpFvc3/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=msword). Our walk leaders are volunteers without formal qualifications and we don't have insurance. You walk with the group at your own risk and agree to our terms and conditions found [here](https://docs.google.com/file/d/1t_y2mXCwABFMp4wYZ87zjcmhtNA4ocLk/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=msword) You are responsible for your own safety at all times. We ask that you respect the event host, and other members, and remain mindful of the safety of others and always stay with the group. You can find some answers to frequently asked questions [here](https://docs.google.com/file/d/1KWUx8OJNq6AYfoRt82bQWtkJwOcanFrm/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=msword) We look forward to meeting you. Caroline /Steve (Organisers)

Do you want to make the world a brighter place? Do you want a stronger voice to make a bigger difference? Are you entrepreneurially minded? We are creating new Toastmasters Clubs for coaches, speakers, entrepreneurs, and others who want to make an impact. If you are interested in helping make an impact and improve your leadership and communication skills whilst doing so, this meeting you’ll see what a Toastmasters meeting is like and decide if you want to become a member of our awesome organization. Meet at St Marys Hall, Felling Bypass Heworth NE10 0PA 18.15 for 18.30 start We look forward to seeing you Unsure what Toastmasters is all about? Then check out this resource: [https://www.toastmasters.org/membership/why-toastmasters](https://www.toastmasters.org/membership/why-toastmasters)

Welcome to The Bishop Auckland Social Seekers (Something for Everyone) group. So first of all we are coming close to the end of our first 6 months as a group and what a 6 months this has been!! When we set up our group, we never imagined how successful it would be, even to the point where we thought that we would never get to 25 members let alone the 62 we have today and are grateful to each and every one of you for your continued support. As we are now looking at the next 6 months, we just wanted to go over a couple of things that we as organisers have encountered and that we feel would improve the experience for all 😊 We would ask that all members regularly check the site not only for new events, but to check on events that they are already booked on. Especially when booking tickets for popular events, we may require payment in advance and quite quickly once tickets are released for sale. We do not have contact details for all members and therefore our only means of communicating details to members is through the meet up site. It's also important to check in case timings/meet up points etc have changed, and saves disappointment for all involved in the event. Meals are pre-booked for events well in advance and although it can be frustrating to not be able to get onto some events, it isn't acceptable to turn up to events on the day, especially if there is a waitlist. We have chosen to restrict numbers to 10 on these events as it is manageable for us as organisers, and some of the venues are small and cosy, and could cause embarrassment for the host and the venue if they cannot fit extra on the night. However, 10 is what we as organisers have personally chosen to implement but other hosts are welcome to manage their events ad they see fit 😊 We know that life happens and are not overly concerned with people who have to drop off events last minute. It would be helpful if you could message the host of the event prior to dropping off an event though, as this means we can monitor and confirm places with venues. There are occasions, however, that monies for deposits have to be taken prior, venue dependant, and can be non-refundable. As much advance notice as possible for non-attendance would be gratefully appreciated in these cases to allow places to be opened up to other members. If an event is fully booked, please do put your name on the waitlist as places do become available and we can then add you on. We have recently had an instance where a member has been removed from the group due to inappropriate behaviour. We would just like to gently remind everyone that offensive and inappropriate behaviour towards organisers or other members, will not be tolerated by the group. We wanted to set up this group for people to come along, meet new people, experience new things and hope to develop friendships and have a good time along the way. We aim to showcase the different types of restaurants and cuisines in our local area and possibly find new places which none of us have been or it has been a long time. Book and Cinema clubs are both popular and whilst the book club was started by a previous member it still carries on and we have all read different genres that what we would, it gives a new perception to what there is out there. In a similar vein we started the cinema club to enable people to join together to enjoy seeing films that they may not have have looked at before and also someone to go to the cinema with. As we now enter our second 6 months we feel that there are many more activities that could be of interest to our members and welcome and are open to any suggestions from you to help get more out of the group. Please feel free to step forward and host any events that you may find locally, just let us know what you'd like to do and we will put on for you. Once again, many thanks for your continued support and we look forward to another fantastic 6 months with many more shared experiences and a life well lived 😁

**Welcome to** **North East Culture & Conversation**! 👋 This is a new social group for meeting and mingling with potential new friends in lovely locations, and bonding over shared interests. It’s aimed at the **20s, 30s and 40s** age range. Here you’ll find **coffee** gatherings, **board game** meets, **dinners**, a **cake** **club** offering convivial chatter for those with a sweet tooth, and some fun **days out** too. From time to time, we may offer some **cocktail** events and **parties** to bring everyone together, as well 🍸🍷🥳. Our **Adventures in Art** 🖼️ events centre around not just visiting museums and galleries, but also **trying out new creative skills** such as life drawing and pottery painting. There are other cultural activities to try out too, such as **theatre trips** and **live music events**. For those who enjoy cross-stitch, crochet or knitting with a side of chitchat, come and join our **Stitch and B\*tch**🪡🧵😉 … We host **two book clubs** \- one for fiction and one for non\-fiction \- take your pick or try both\! We also offer **film club** events from time to time, which skew towards foreign, cult and indie movies. It’s great if you want to engage in thought provoking discussion! 📚🎬 Sometimes we attend **talks and lectures** too, on various subjects: science, history, psychology, classics and more! It’s a great opportunity to learn something new and explore ideas together 🤓. Our events are primarily based in **Newcastle** and the surrounding areas, but sometimes we’ll venture a little further afield for day trips and some special adventures! If you’re interested in helping out with hosting in **Durham**, **Sunderland** or **Northumberland**, let us know as we’d love to branch out to offer events for young people there as well. If you have any ideas for new events, too, we are certainly open to suggestions ☺️. We do ask that members use their **first name** rather than an initial on their profile, and recommend using a **recognisable photo** of themselves. We are all here to meet with new people face to face! Clarity about who you are when you show up helps both the organisers and the members 😊. The group is fuelled on the values of **friendliness, kindness and mutual respect**. We are all adults, so let’s act like it 😉! **Bigotry, harassment and abusive behaviour won’t be tolerated**. We aim to foster a pro-social environment, so try to be considerate of your fellow members. **Now let’s have some fun** 🤩!

Welcome to The Durham Music Social! I started this group because I wanted a space where musicians of all types can meet up and jam out. Creativity and socialisation are the goals here, so if you want to have a laugh and make some noise (or listen to other people make noise), please come along!

The purpose of this group is for software developers across the North East (from Newcastle to Teesside) to come together regardless of technology stack and share knowledge and best practice for other teams. The aims are: * Create an awareness of other development teams across the region * Share practices, approaches and technologies between those teams * Host varying formats of events to enable those teams to meet Events will sometimes involve technical talks from speakers in the region or short introductions from teams around the region, and always an opportunity to talk with other developers! This group is aimed at software developers of all skill levels and team leads, but there's no vetting at the door :)

We aim to create a welcoming community that connects locals, migrants, refugees and everyone else who has landed in Newcastle. Through weekly language exchanges and other events we promote friendship, learning and helping each other.