Meet new friends groups near Herne Bay, 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.

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 :)

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.

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)

This group will focus on events in Faversham that I think might be fun to go to (or possibly a very short train ride away!). Suggestions for events always welcome. I love Faversham but haven’t met that many people so am keen to make some new friends who might be feeling the same way. If you are new to Faversham I would recommend the Facebook Group FavershamMatters (a group that varies from “Kids these days” to “Thanks for finding my keys!”). This often has more functional events like Repair Cafe, Umbrella Cafe etc.

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

**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!

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.

Kent Socialites (KS) is one of the most active  meetup groups in Kent. If you are looking to widen your circle of friends, meet new people and participate in diverse and many affordable activities in Kent, then KS is for you.  Events include walks, night outs, day / weekend trips to Europe, comedy nights, live music, competitions, arts and more. We even have the occasional fancy dress event and pub crawl. You are sure to find something of interest ... if not, then why not suggest one? Members are encouraged to host their own events and some family events are sometimes added.  We rarely cancel an event; maybe less than a handful in 4 years. We certainly don't cancel an event for uneconomic reasons or if the event isn't attracting many rsvps. The organisers are a dedicated group and when an event is published, they really want to attend it. The group is very friendly and is aimed at the 40s - 50s age group, but younger and older members are more than welcome..Whilst we are not a Singles or Dating site, it would be good to have more gender balanced events. All we ask is that you are not a compete 'plank', or a moaning Minnie.  **Remember KS is a SOCIAL GROUP, not a dating site.**  SOME RULES: The group is fairly relaxed ... with few rules, however **we do insist your profile includes a clear photo of yourself and that you live in Kent.** A clear photo is for the safety of all members.  Additionally it is essential that Event Organisers and other members are able to recognise you when you attend events. It is important that members live in Kent to keep the group active and member driven, not relying on a small number of local organisers.  Non-Kent dwellers are most welcome to attend events as guests of members whom they know. We reserve the right to refuse membership where we consider that membership may be to the detriment of the values of Kent Socialites.   We also reserve the right to withdraw membership if any member has 3 'No shows' where they have not turned up for events and not given sufficient notice of cancellation to the event host. We reserve this right even if that member has paid their KS fees. No shows are inconsiderate towards the other members as they waste everyone's time when a whole group could be kept waiting for someone who hasn't changed their rsvp. We reserve the right to withdraw membership if Membership Fees have not been paid. FEES: The membership fee is only £5 per annum and covers the Meetup fees and expenses of running the club.  All remaining monies raised are donated to a charity chosen by the KS members.  KS has donated over £7,000 to charities in the past 4 years.     Our FaceBook Group is here - [https://www.facebook.com/groups/KentSocialites/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/KentSocialites/) So what are you waiting for? Sign up now! Jump on board and we are sure this group will work for you.

I recently moved to Faversham, love reading and would like to meet others who do as well. Looking at this as an opportunity to make friends and create a connection to this lovely town. If you don’t like the book - hopefully you’ll like the people!

A million welcomes into our little corner of the Meetup community, a place to meet likeminded womxn and non-binary people in the ever so brilliant Kent! This group welcomes all womxn and non-binary people who like womxn and non-binary people! Whatever sexuality you identify as, from lesbian-bisexual-pansexual-queer-gay this group is inclusive. We are also age, ability, race, cultural identity and everything else you can identity as inclusive. We never tell you how to look or identify to attend an event or restrict you narrowly to just identifying as 'lesbian'. Occasionally we might run an event which is specifically targeted as part of our community and if we do that we will always tell you why (an example might be an event centred around black, asian and ethnic minority members, dating for a specific group or for vegans); this is never to exclude you but to connect an even more marginalised membership of our community or where members might share a very specific common interest. We are super friendly, always welcoming to our new and regular members, and no matter who you arrive with or arrive alone, you will most definitely leave with new connections and awesome people to hang out with at future events or meet with outside of the group. I know how daunting it can be to come to your first event. Will anyone talk to me? Will I connect with other members? Will the ground open and swallow me right up? I promise after the first few minutes of nerves, you'll have been greeted by one of our lovely hosts and be made to feel part of the furniture. If you are super nervous please alert your host in advance and I recommend to always arrive at the start when it's slightly quieter and you can get more individual attention from your host. With the sharp decline of bars for queer womxn and non-binary throughout the UK, Meetup really is the best way to network and make new connections. Events will be varied, including food, film, drinks, art (although right now during Covid-19 times were are much more restricted to meeting online). If you would like to organise an event get in touch! We are always looking for diverse hosts who are representative of our awesome community. PLEASE READ To enable us to build a great community please treat any events you sign up to as if you were meeting a friend; unless you have an emergency (sometimes life gets under your feet!), make sure to turn up on time and give plenty of notice if you are unable to attend. It is only courteous. Imagine if you arranged to meet a friend and you never showed up... that friendship wouldn't last long! Please note this is a group for adults (18+) PLEASE DONATE Meetup currently charges organisers $180/year to maintain these event pages on their platform. If you can, please donate just a few pounds to the group host via PayPal (PeachMeetup@gmail.com) when you join to help cover these fees. Those with access to a steady, living income or other wealth are encouraged to donate more. Please do not be deterred from attending if financial hardship prevents you from donating.

This is a class for people to improve their Guitar skills. I have lots of experience as studio musician from Bollywood to Hollywood and want to share my knowledge with the people in my area. 50% OFF your 1st 4 weeks of membership (which includes up to 16 hours of lessons) [Click here for details](https://www.myguitarclub.com/) Welcome to the Guitar Club, where we combine learning, socializing and performance opportunities. Born out of the lockdown, we recognized the need for a place where guitar enthusiasts could come together to learn and grow, while also enjoying each other's company. Our club meets in pubs, providing a friendly and relaxed environment where lessons are followed by socializing over a pint or two. But it doesn't stop there. We go beyond the club meetings by organizing gigs and recording studio sessions based on the demand of our members. These opportunities allow you to showcase your skills and collaborate with fellow musicians, making the Guitar Club a comprehensive platform for all aspects of your guitar journey. Join us today to become part of a community that offers both social engagement and exciting performance experiences. We have some new courses starting on the 20/09/2023 and we have limited spaces, so be sure to book your place now. Details of our courses can be seen on our new website: www.myguitarclub.com

Discuss Literary fiction, and occasionally distinguished or relevant films with an emphasis on British, and especially, American, canonical texts. I have lived in both cultures and find that my British friends often miss critical things when reading American texts because they don't consider the difference in culture, history, and how the connatation of words differ, especially when sharing the same annotation in British and American English. Likewise, I am sure that I miss critical things about English texts and would like to learn what insights British readers, informed by their own history and culture, have to offer on American and British Literary Texts. I cannot join a book group in America because of my work hours. I will have to attend most meetings remotely, except during my frequent and extended trips to Canterbury, but am open to a hybrid if someone can work out how to have some members appear in person and some online. I work nearly every day from between 18:00 GMT or 21:00 GMT to between 6-9:30 GMT, meaning I can't join any club in America. Let's see what works best for others the group, but I can generally manage times in the afternoon or early evening.