Meet new friends groups near Folkestone, G5

This is a casual meetup group for people to socialise, get to know a mixture of people with various interests, having good times and good conversations. Increase circle of friends, have fun, and be yourself.

An online space for people with experience of anxiety, depression or low mood. You might deal with these issues yourself or have someone in your life who does. There is no pressure to talk if you don't want to, you are welcome to come and just listen. **What happens:** 1. **Mindfulness -** A super-short mindfulness exercise to get us all chill. 2. **Check-in** \- We will each have a chance to check in and share our individual experience\. 3. **Open discussion** \- An open discussion about whatever takes our fancy\. 4. **Take-away** \- We each share one thing we will take\-away from the session\. 5. **Mindfulness** \- A short mindfulness exercise to help us leave all chill\. **Emotional safety guidelines:** 1. **Kindness** \- Support each other unconditionally\. Avoid offering well\-intended solutions or opinions on other people's wellbeing\. 2. **Inclusivity** \- Speak mindfully so that everyone can feel safe to share their unique experience\. 3. **Accountability** \- Share only if you feel safe\. We sometimes discuss triggering topics\, so do disconnect if you feel triggered or like you might become triggered\. 4. **Privacy** \- Do not share what you hear in this session\, or take any screenshots or recordings\. 5. **Community** \- This group belongs to all of us\. If you want to improve or change the group's structure\, feel free to share with the group or message me\. **How to connect:** * For the best meeting experience download the Zoom app from your usual app store. (It is free!) * You can also join using your web browser. (But the meeting experience from the browser is a bit rubbish sometimes.) * The meeting 'doors' will open about 10mins before the start time. * Click the online meeting link and you will be taken to a virtual waiting room. I will let you into the meeting. There is no password or passcode. **If you need help now, reach out** Contact a loved one, a qualified professional or your local emergency services. Helplines and crisis contacts: In an emergency: * Call 999 (or your local emergency services) * Go to your local Accident and Emergency department If you're in crisis and need to speak to someone: * Call NHS 111 (for when you need help but are not in immediate danger) * Contact your GP and ask for an emergency appointment * Contact one of the emotional support helplines on: www.findahelpline.com * Find a UK therapist here: https://www.bacp.co.uk/search/Therapists **Buy me a coffee?** If you like what I'm doing here and are able to help me out with the costs of running the group, consider following this link to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mirishalini UK-based: * [Mind.org.uk](https://mind.org.uk/) \- provides a helpline that you can call for free Monday to Friday\, 9am to 6pm\, as well as email and online chat support\. * [Samaritans.org](https://www.samaritans.org/) \- provides a helpline that is free to call 24/7\. * [Anxiety UK](https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/) \- offers a membership that provides access to a range of support services\, including counseling\, therapy\, and self\-help resources\. The cost of membership ranges from £12 to £50 per year\, depending on your level of income\. * [Frazzled cafe ](https://www.frazzledcafe.org/)- provides a safe and confidential space where people can speak openly without worrying about judgement amongst a group of peers who understand how it feels to be frazzled. International: * [7 Cups of Tea](https://www.7cups.com/) \- allows users to connect with trained listeners for free\. However\, to access therapy services\, you will need to upgrade to a paid subscription\. * [Talkspace ](https://www.talkspace.com/)\- an international online counselling service that provides users with access to licensed therapists online\. \(This service charges a fee from around $65 per week\)\. It's worth noting that some charities and organisations in your local area may offer free mental health support services. You may want to do some research to find out what is available in your area if you are looking for free resources. Please note that this information may be subject to change depending on the policies of each service or organisation at any given time. ____________________________________ I have recently taken on the group from Jess, who found and started this group. I really enjoyed it and missed it when it stopped, therefore I have decided to continue :)) Thanks so much to Jess for this wonderful ideas. And let's continue to be there for each other with an open ear :) Much love, Miri

We are part of the Oddfellows national friendship group and welcome anyone wanting to meet meet new people and widen their circle of friends. Most of our members are 50+, but we have a mix of couples and people on their own and a range of events to suit. We have a social program up and running, with events in Canterbury, Folkestone and Whitstable. We would be delighted to see you at our next events, and always feel free to bring a friend or anyone you think might be interested in becoming a member of the Oddfellows. Please do not hesitate to contact us, either through our Meetup page, or you can also find us on Facebook under the name Canterbury Oddfellows.

This is a small friendly group , in Folkestone and surrounding areas for anyone aged over 40, who want to make new friends and have fun and socialise in a friendly and relaxed way in the company of other like-minded people Singles and couples welcome , if you are new to the area meetup is a great way to meet and make new friends We hold a variety of events during the, evenings and weekends, walks, quizz night, drinks, meals out, craft days, cinema, bingo, book club, dancing, music, days out, occashional weekend breaks We welcome our members to put forward ideas and host events, so whether you have a specific event in mind, or think we’re missing a type of function , we’d love to hear from you. If anyone would like to host day time events I.e. coffee meet up or lunch meets please message admin. Terms & Conditions. Having a relaxed atmosphere is important to all our members, and for the interests of the group as a whole we ask everyone who joins to agree to the below:  1) Please upload a recent profile photo to help people attending events to recognise you. All membership requests without a photo will be declined  2) If you RSVP to an event and then can’t attend, please change your response. That helps organisers know who to look out for, and on events with limited numbers allows someone else to attend. We reserve the right to revoke membership after three no-shows where no notice has been given. 3) Yearly membership is £10. Membership fees will be requested Two weeks after you joined the group and for existing members every year. 4) Membership fees will be used for paying the website's fees and not to make a profit. 5) Guest Policy The same guest can attend our events twice, after that they have to become a member. or you can make a contribution of £10 annually for a visitor's Pass you will be able to invite ONE visitor (it does not have to be the same person each time) to any event for a year.  6) By joining this group, you accept Terms & Conditions and Disclaimer.  Disclaimer You participate in activities and use services at your own risk. No liability or responsibility is accepted by the event organiser or the group owner for any injury, illness, damage, loss, accident, expense, or any other claim arising from involvement in any activities or provision of any services howsoever suffered, even in circumstances where we conduct or the provision of services. We do not accept any liability for direct or indirect losses, arising from any such injury, illness, damage, loss accident, or expense including consequential loss or economic loss however caused.

Hello! This is a group for anyone who is a resident of East Kent aged between 25-49 and who would like to make new connections in a welcoming, inclusive and friendly atmosphere. Come along for some good times, good vibes and ultimately good friends ☺️ Look forward to welcoming you! There will be a wide variety of events, from dining out in town to hiking in the country, from party nights with late nights to day trips with early mornings. Just not in that order obviously 😅 Here’s to some fun times together 🥳

Welcome to Monty's English Language Conversation Group! This group is for anyone interested in British culture, ESL, English for specific purposes, English conversation and different cultures. Whether you want to practise your English speaking skills in a fun and interactive environment or you are an English teacher looking to help out and connect with fellow educators, this group is for you. Join us for engaging conversations, cultural exchanges and immersing yourself in the English language. Let's expand our language skills together and make new friends along the way! All levels are welcome. We look forward to meeting you :)

www.career-coaching-for-teens.uk Most of us will spend over 80,000 hours working during our career. That’s around 40 hours a week for 40 years! So how you spend your time at work is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. Choose wisely, and not only will you have a more rewarding and interesting life, but you might also be able to make a difference to the world and our most pressing problems. Most career coaching programmes are to help with landing different jobs, but these workshops about what career to aim for in the first place.  Most people just rely on conversations with parents, teachers and friends. We believe that a decision so important needs a much more scientific and research-focused approach working with experts in the business of career advice, guidance and coaching. During our research in designing this new programme we have found that much of the traditional advice like: “go with your gut”, “keep your options open” and “just follow your passion” simply does not work. Our approach has come up with many questions that hopefully help you to find what you are good at and how to be more successful. Our current programme is divided into 4 standalone 90-minute workshops, which are delivered face-to-face to a small group and in a classroom setting. There is a requirement to carry out approximately one hours’ worth of ‘homework’ in between the weekly classroom sessions. The workshops take place in Sandgate. The 102 bus runs between Dover and Lydd via Hythe, Sandgate and Folkestone every 15 minutes. For more information and/or to reserve one of only **8 spaces** available on the workshops contact: Kathryn Lammas, Facilitator Coach, Lammas Success Coaching Email: [kathrynlammas@hotmail.com](mailto:kathrynlammas@hotmail.com) Tel: 07375 099173

Club Gold membership is for individuals seeking to enrich their lives with meaningful, exclusive social experiences. Join us in embracing a curated social calendar and make new friends along the way. Club Gold is run by experienced Event Hosts who will warmly welcome you to other like minded members. Ticket and Travel We offer an exclusive door to door ticket and travel service to London theatres, Enjoy hassle 'free' travel from the comfort of a local pick up point with other club members. Our theatre ticket and travel event include the cost of both travel to and from London and your theatre ticket. For most of these theatre trips the ticket alone would cost the same as our ticket and travel service. There is no longer the need to travel and socialise alone. More Gold Events We also invite you to fine dining for foodies, 5 Star Venues, concerts, afternoon teas, spa events as well as organised day excursions, Ascot here we come! Step into the exclusive Club Gold membership at just £47 per year. Why not purchase a Club Gold membership for someone you love, the gift that keeps on giving. Contact Liz or Gerrie on the Club Gold Line 07 ........ https://www.facebook.com/groups/897192661524053/?mibextid=oM

Canterbury Social Connections is a social group where you can meet new people, try new activities or get more people involved in the activities you enjoy. The group is designed so that any member can 'host' an event, so there are always new types of events on the schedule. Its free to be a member, and to attend events, we just ask that active members make a donation to the running costs every 3 months. Some members host regular events, including pub quizzes, walking, trail running, book club, meals out, badminton sessions, film club, drinks nights, music gigs, board game events and many more. Whether you've just moved to the area, or have been here for a while and are looking to expand your social circle; come along to an event, meet some like-minded people and experience some adventures! New members are welcome at every event - we were all new once! Once you've been to your first meetup with the group, if you want to host your own event, message one of the event organisers. **Facebook** [https://www.facebook.com/canterburysocialconnections](https://www.facebook.com/canterburysocialconnections)

C++ on Sea is an international C++ conference taking place by the sea, in the UK. Our venue is in Folkestone, Kent, near the entrance to the channel tunnel with stunning views across the English Channel. New for 2024: we're running two pre-conference workshop days, as well as our usual three-day main conference. And we're back to four tracks! Check back here, subscribe to our RSS feed, or register by email for updates, to keep up to date.

Join our Travel Club and enjoy a great range of short breaks and days out with a difference across the UK and Europe! REAL Socialising is one of the friendliest travel clubs you will find in South-East Kent. We pride ourselves on making sure you have a memorable experience for all the right reasons when you travel with us….Join our Facebook page and read some of the great comments! We offer an annual calendar of events, days out with a difference and great value short breaks, as well as ticket-only events. We include complimentary days out as part of our short breaks. If those days out involve visiting places of interest, we pass on group rates directly to you! We welcome suggestions for new places to visit from our members too…if you’ve experienced a really great place, then tell us about it, we love to plan visits to new places and share with our members. We can only confirm our excursions subject to reaching the minimum number of people booking, so please help spread the word and we hope to see you for some REAL Socialising soon!

**Welcome to the 25-45 in Canterbury, Folkestone & Thanet Meetup Group!** **About Us** Our group is for anyone between 25 and 45 who would like the opportunity to get out and meet new people in Canterbury, Folkestone and Thanet, and the surrounding East Kent area. Our events include walks around the countryside and coast, pub quizzes, drinks evenings, meals out, trips to attractions and more. New members are always welcome at any of our events. We pride ourselves on being friendly and welcoming to all. It can seem intimidating at first to meet a bunch of strangers, but just remember every one of our existing members was once in the same position so they know what it's like and can appreciate the benefits that Meetup has brought to them. **Stay Connected** We look forward to meeting you in person at an event soon! If you have any questions feel free to message one of the group Co-Organisers. [James](https://www.meetup.com/members/341357586/) [Kim](https://www.meetup.com/members/290814196/) [Gavin](https://www.meetup.com/members/286672833/) [Ester](https://www.meetup.com/members/183688936/) We also have several Whatsapp groups to help members stay in touch with each other. The links for these will be supplied on your Welcome message or please ask a group Co-Organizer for the details. Please also check out our Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/25to45incanterburyfolkestonethanet **Get Involved** Members are also most welcome to organise their own events. Please contact one of the group Co-Organisers if you wish to become an Event Organiser to host events. You will play a key role in the success of this group! **Group Rules** To ensure everyone has a great experience, we ask all members and event organisers to adhere to the following rules: * **RSVP:** Please keep your RSVPs up-to-date. If you can no longer attend, please change your RSVP status as soon as you can so that the event host is aware. This allows others to take your spot if the event is full. * **Be punctual:** Arrive on time, especially for events with set schedules such as meals out, where the host may have booked a table at a certain time, or walks where the aim is for everyone to depart on the walk together. If you're running late, please try your best to let the event host know. * **Respect and politeness:** One of this group’s benefits is you can meet and connect with people from a range of diverse backgrounds. Treat everyone with kindness and respect. Any harassing or threatening behaviour will not be tolerated and will result in removal from the group. Please reach out to a group Co-Organiser if you have any concerns. * **Focus on friendships:** Although we fully encourage people to find lasting and meaningful relationships here, whether they be romantic or otherwise, this group is not a dating site and has been set up for the purposes of making friends. Please be mindful of your behaviour to ensure everyone feels comfortable. **Contribution to Costs** The group is free to join and, unless specified, the events are free to attend. We don't run the group for profit, but it does cost us money to have the group on Meetup and we also purchase various bits of equipment for some of the events. Therefore, once a year we kindly request a small contribution, suggested at £6 from each active member. You will hopefully agree it is quite a bargain for what the group offers. Thank you for joining our community. We’re excited to meet you and hope you enjoy our events!

Come along for a relaxing start to the weekend to have a drink and a chat as well as to enjoy getting out. This is a great way to catch up with friends, meet new people and to discuss what has happened in the week. Please do be considerate and keep your RSVP updated; after two no shows you will be removed from the group.

We are here to support local people who either run a small business or wish to set one up. We are qualified career and business support coaches and are running group coaching workshops this autumn to get people on their path to running a successful business, with a twist! As part of the programme you get a one week's sole use of our cute little shop on Sandgate High Street for free, to test out your new business idea (worth £125 in itself). So get ready to ask your questions in the chat box as Kathryn tell you all about this unqiue offer. Don't miss it! PS Even if you don't have a business idea yet come along and we will show you how to identify one :)

**[Swift Craft](https://swiftcraft.uk)** is a brand new Swift developers' conference in the UK. In a theater, set in the coastal cliffs of Folkestone overlooking the English Channel, this is an event with more than just UIViews! With international experts to engage, educate and entertain us, we put the focus back on the craft of writing Swift code. What you can expect: **Workshops**: 21 May 2024 **Tutorials**: 22 May 2024 **Main conference**: 23–24 May 2024 **\*\*\*TICKET INFO\*\*\*** Reach out to us to enquire about the latest prices as we often do flash sales, promo codes and special discounts for groups of people. We are also keen on supporting young people getting into the industry, so the student prices for the conference are currently at an all-time low of £50! **info@shavedyaks.com**

**DIY Disasters? Wallpaper Woes? Patchy Paintwork?** An opportunity for people in the Folkestone, Hythe and Sandgate area to meet a master decorator and gain his Top Ten Tips on home decorating, wallpapering and painting techniques. Steve has been a professional decorator for nearly 50 years, starting his apprenticeship in 1977. During the nineties and noughties he trained over 1,000 students during his teaching career at a large adult education college in East London. You won't find a more knowledgeable painter and decorator in the UK today! So why not come along to our showroom in Sandgate to pick his brains and get all your questions answered. It won't cost you a penny!! We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Join us and you'll discover new friends and a varied, active social life. EVENTS Our events include; short and longer scenic walks, meals out, regular pub quizzes, live music gigs, cinema trips, theatre visits, bike rides, river trips and exploring Kent's heritage. We like to listen to our members and will add suitable events on request, so there is something for everyone. WHO WE ARE We refer to ourselves as the “Rebels” as we rebel against any stereotype given to us as we grow older, and we want to attract like-minded people.  So, if you are over 50, have a CT postcode, and want to make new friends, why not come along and join in. SUBSCRIPTIONS and IDENTITY We like Meetup Profile photos that allow others to recognise you at events. We ask new members to pay the £3 Subscription from their own bank account into the group's joint account. (If you prefer to pay cash, you'll need to show the Organizers some form of photo ID). CODE OF CONDUCT … applicable to Members and their Guests. Many of our members have made lasting friendships through our events. Let's keep that happening harmoniously through respect and kindness to each other. • Have equal respect for others, regardless of race, culture, religion, politics, disability, gender, identity and lifestyle. • Disrespectful criticism of others is unacceptable. • Have respect for others’ privacy: don't spread confidential information. • Remove any online photos promptly if anyone photographed requests that. • Have respect for people’s space and safety: do not make unwelcome intrusions. • Harassment in any form will not be tolerated. If you experience or witness anything inappropriate, please inform the Event Host or raise it with the Group’s Organiser or Co-Organiser. Breaching our Code may lead to removal from the Group.

Hola Espanolistos! This group is for learners of the Spanish language to practise their skills in a friendly and relaxed environment and meet fellow Spanish-language enthusiasts. We have a weekly group on Saturday night, so come along and join us. Nos vemos pronto!