Meet new friends groups near Tonbridge, G5

Meetups for anyone creative in Kent whether you do painting, embroidery, photography etc. Come and chat to fellow creatives and feel free to bring something to work on if you get anxious about meeting new people!

**Greenwich Borough Friends Meetup Group** **Introduction** Greenwich Friends Meetup Group is a community based social group facilitated by the social networking portal MeetUp. Established in 2012 the group has members from within Greenwich and further afield. The primary aim of the group is to offer opportunities for members to attend social events in and around the Greenwich area. These events are held in public places and commercial establishments open to the public. The group does not have its own premises and does not hold events in private dwellings. The purpose of the Greenwich Friends Meetup Group is to be an open and inclusive social group and as such the group welcomes members regardless of background, beliefs, or circumstance and no restrictions are placed on membership. As a group we are proud to embrace a large and diverse membership.  Greenwich Friends Meetup Group is run by volunteers who are not professional event organisers. The group is not funded by any other organisation and all events are offered at no cost (Members are responsible for the purchase of their own tickets for any event such as theatre trips) and no charges are made for membership. To ensure that the group retains its open and approachable ethos a number of house rules and courtesies have been created to ensure that all members have a safe and enjoyable experience when attending one of our events. **General Conduct** 1.  Attending events. The group understands that members have busy lives and that things happen that mean it is not always possible for a member to attend an event for which they have signed up. All we ask is that people to change their RSVP on the Greenwich Friends Meetup page if they are unable to attend. This helps to host to manage the event more effectively and allows members on a waitlist to attend. 2.  Behaviour towards other members. As an open and diverse group it is to be expected that members will have differing opinions on a wide range of matters. While this is an interesting and valued aspect of the group, members must at all time respect the beliefs and values of all other members and refrain from making personal or abusive comments about other members. Any breaches of this behaviour could result in a member being barred from the group. To ensure that respect for members beliefs are upheld within certain events such as a topical debating forum a specific set of guidelines has been drawn up. See Debating Rules for details of these. 3.  Behaviour towards organisers/hosts. Greenwich Friends Meetup Group is run by volunteers who at all times aim to provide an enjoyable and sociable experience for members. The organisers are not responsible for the quality or content of events such as theatre productions or restaurant meals. These things are out of the group’s control. Hosts are always happy to receive constructive feedback from members on an event but negative and personal criticism of the group and it’s hosts is of very limited benefit and not in the nature of this MeetUp group. **Access Statement** To assist any members of the group with disabilities in accessing our events an access statement has been published to clarify the position of Greenwich Friends Meetup Group. This gives details with regard to access into events and support before, during and after these events. The statement covers issues concerning the responsibilities of the organisers and hosts with regard to members with disabilities and their corresponding responsibilities. For more detailed information please refer to the Access Statement on these pages. **Commercial Enterprise** The purpose of the Greenwich Friends Meetup Group is to provide opportunities to attend local social events in and around the Greenwich area. It is not a commercial organisation and is not funded or sponsored by any third party. Such external event are beyond the control of the group and the inclusion of advertisements could be construed as an endorsement of, or other form of support for, the event.  For this reason it has been agreed that this forum is not an appropriate platform for advertising commercial ventures of any kind regardless of their nature or purpose. Requests for such postings will be refused and any which are displayed will be removed. **Disclaimer** Greenwich Friends Meetup Group is an open and inclusive social group who welcomes all to become members. As the group meets in a wide variety of public locations the hosts and organisers cannot be responsible for the welfare, safety or access needs of any member who chooses to participate in any event organised by this group. While all reasonable steps will be taken to offer inclusive and accessible events ultimately not all events will be suitable for all members. Every member is responsible for their own health, safety, comfort, enjoyment and welfare and retains the responsibility for this throughout any event. Please also be aware that this disclaimer includes, incorporates and applies, where relevant, the whole of the Meetup.com term of service agreement which specifically states that members join Meetup and attend all Meetups at their own risk and cannot hold Meetup.com or its organisers and other members liable for damages.

**🧘 CONSCIOUS FRIENDS** Transform your life with a conscious lifestyle, practices and Spirituality! This group is about weekend conscious transformational experiences. You will find a range of events and retreats but all focus on inner transformation, healing, personal, spiritual growth and conscious connection. Heal from past life experiences, awaken your power & vitality, live your truth, discover your soul's gifts and purpose, live life as heaven on earth and so much more! **This group is for** Spiritual people seeking to meet and other similar like-minded individuals. For those interested in personal, spiritual growth, connection, healing & transformation. **Why was this group set up?** \- Immersive experienes are more transformational than a single on off event \- Mainly in\-person experiences which are more impactful than online \- Make new deep heart connections with other like\-minded conscious people \- To make transformational experiences affordable and accesible \- There was no one place to discover transformational experiences in the UK WEBSITE: [https://consciousweekend.flyah.co/](https://consciousweekend.flyah.co/) TELEGRAM GROUP: [https://t.me/+Eeql5isjDko0ZDA6](https://t.me/+Eeql5isjDko0ZDA6)

We're a group of people aged over 50 based in Southwark who like to meet up and have fun. We meet up in different places across the city, but many of our group meet ups are in Southwark, London. Please join us if you are over 50 and would like to be a part of a friendly, close knit community.

You should join us if you want to widen your circle of friends and have fun. Most of our members are 50+ but we are open to anyone and aim to have a wide variety of social events in Maidstone, Marden and the surrounding areas.

There will always be other people attending above the numbers shown on this group and we do have other activities that are not necessarily on here. We want to bring together like minded people that want to get more enjoyment out of life and perhaps make a few friends along the way:)

We are part of the Oddfellows, a Friendly Society that has been bringing people together to enjoy the social side of life as well as being there in times of need since 1810 - why not join us and give us a try...

A group to make friends and enjoy music and social events in London and Kent. I'll be looking to host lots of different events throughout the Kent and London areas. Events will be music, festivals, cafes, bars, walks, sightseeing and much more.

The purpose of this group is to connect people who love to make new friends, socialise and travel - making memories, adventures and friendships is what we're all about!

Welcome to this very friendly Meetup group. We host friendly social events such as comedy nights, quizzes, breakfasts, coffee get-togethers, music and dancing events, dinners and drinks, bowling etc. From time to time we will include other events to provide a variety. We will keep events in and around Maidstone, and within a maximum radius of 10 miles of Maidstone. There is a £5 annual joining fee for new members joining the group, and for current members, which will be due for renewal on 1st August each year. Payment must be made within 4 weeks of your joining request being accepted to remain a member. Payment should be made to: T cooper 20-27-94 80181102 Please ensure you quote your name as the reference and when joining the group, use your first and last name so that payment can be matched to your joining request. We ask that members ensure they have a clear current profile photograph of themselves so that event hosts, and members, can easily recognise you. This group aims to give us a chance to meet up for some interesting conversations to enrich our lives, and form valuable friendships, and help us learn more about how the world works, as well as having fun. We also ask that members are courteous to each other. Some events, though not many, require a limited number of attendees, so please be sure when accepting an event that you want to, and intend to attend. We realise that circumstances may change closer to the date of the event, so if after accepting you find you are unable to join it, please ensure you change your RSVP to not attending as this will give others a chance to take the place and will also save event hosts looking out for you unnecessarily. Some events may require a deposit to be paid, as an example dinners, so in these instances please be sure to pay the host as soon as possible after accepting. Our intention is always to make everybody welcome and to feel included as part of the group, and we all want to have fun, and belong to a relaxed and friendly social group, so hopefully you decide it’s worth £5! We look forward to welcoming you to Maidstone Friends Food and Wine.

Welcome to the Kent Art Collective, a Maidstone-based community of artists and art enthusiasts who come together to get creative & make new friends. As well as weekly life drawing classes, we also host workshops, exhibitions, and other events throughout the year! Keep your eyes peeled 👀 www.kentartcollective.co.uk Find us on insta: @kentartcollective Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kentartcollective

We are a group of young professionals who have moved to Tunbridge Wells in recent years and enjoy going for a drink and meeting new people in the area.

Calling all business owners, entrepreneurs, freelancers, startups and business professionals in Sevenoaks. Join us. 

The Sevenoaks Business Network has launched to provide a friendly, informal environment in which to professionally network, learn from each other and make great new contacts. 

There'll be opportunities to; 

• Find new clients/suppliers

• Learn New Skills 

• Attend FREE seminars and workshops

• Improve your Business Pitching Technique 

• Make new friends

• and have a couple of coffees/beers/glasses :-)

Event's will take place in a number of locations, all within easy reach of Sevenoaks town centre.

Join in, we look forward to meeting you!

A really warm welcome to Travel Buddies!

We are a small independent company that specializes in bespoke group travel as we feel experiences are better shared and there is so much to gain from travelling together.

We started up in 2013 and have 4 groups in the UK which meet for social events, the chance to meet other members, get involved and talk travel.

We plan trips all over the world, from weekends away in Europe to long haul trips in far off destinations, and have had amazing experiences worldwide whilst making great new friends and sharing unforgettable moments together. 

If its adventure that you crave, culture, relaxation or doing something completely different  there are  trips to suit every type of traveller and every budget. 

We hope to see you at a meet up soon and look forward to travelling with you and making more unforgettable memories

We’re a social group for people in and around the West Kent area (Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Hildenborough, Southborough, Pembury, Hadlow, etc).

We arrange social events and evenings for people who love to meet others for a laugh and chat. Our events include walks, meals, music, quiz nights, theatre, cinema, comedy nights, house and gardens visits.

There are no Meetup fees and people of all ages - single, divorced, couples - are welcome.

WE DO ASK THAT, FOR SECURITY AND SAFETY REASONS, YOU PUT UP A FULL PHOTO OF YOUR FACE - NO SUNGLASSES.. 

So come and join us at an event soon, have fun and make new friends. We’re looking forward to meeting you.

(Please note that we operate a "three strikes" rule for No Shows, that is, people who RSVP to events and then don't turn up. As the group has grown more successful and numbers have swelled, No Shows have become a major problem. Be aware that if you do not show up to three events, you will be removed from the group.)  

REMINDER: When you sign up for Meetup.com, all members of Meetup must agree to their Terms of Service . Section 5.2 specifically releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings. 

Exciting news! From Saturday 12th October our drop-in Life Drawing class will be meeting in our new home- The Village Community Hall, Little Mount Sion. This friendly drop-in class will be from 12 to 2pm, with beginners - as well as more seasoned artists- very much welcomed. Some materials will be provided as well as coffee/ tea. A really relaxing way to start your weekend.

**Come along and meet friendly outgoing people in the local area.** We will be going for drinks, food, films, comedy nights, gigs, salsa, book club, walks, festivals, SUP days out and various other activities in and around the Maidstone area. We will also arrange days and nights out in many other parts of Kent with the occasional trip to London. This group is ideal for Kent based professionals aged approx 30-50 years old, whether you're new to the area or find that all your friends don't go out anymore and you want to meet some new outgoing, friendly people with similar interests. Any event suggestions are always more than welcome and anyone wishing to become part of the organiser team please feel free to discuss at a Meet Up or send a message. **We look forward to welcoming you to the group!** * This group is not run for profit but it does incur a high subscription charge so in order to keep the group running and offer great events for the future we do ask that you contribute £12.50 annually to help keep this great social group alive. * New members will have the chance to attend 1 meet up for free (within 2 months of joining) before paying their £12.50. * Please make sure you have a clear up to date photo of your face on your profile so that we can recognise you at events and to help maintain the safety of the group. * Please keep your RSVPs up to date, especially for limited number events such as meals, so the host isn't looking out for you and to allow another member to attend. * Continual no-shows will be removed from the group. * Please note that this is not a dating group. * Please do not private message another member if you have not met in person. Obviously if relationships develop naturally in person that's great but please be mindful of your approach, we want people to feel comfortable coming to our events. * Any inappropriate messages towards any of our members will not be tolerated and will result in a ban from the group and will be reported to the Meet Up admin. * If you're nervous about attending a meet up, please remember that we have all been the there and felt the anxiety of the first meet so we do our best to welcome anyone who is new. The thought is much worse than the reality, and you will be so glad you made the decision to join. Please feel free to message the host of the event you are wanting to join to express any nerves before attending an event. * Be courteous and respectful to others. Have fun, make great friendships and gain an active social life again!

Welcome to the new meetup group, like before the group will be posting events, throughout the year, this is a group for word and mouth if you think someone you might know might fit in please feel free to invite them along so they can see how the group works. This group is not just for me to host but for any member who would like to host an event, it takes the pressure of me a bit, the group will still be holding lunches once a month, evening events and outdoor events, if any member can think of events outside the box please feel free to mention what you would like to host. I feel we have a good selection of friends that already gel together and would like to grow a bit more but not to many, this group will be made private not in the public domain from the start Looking forward to the year with this new group.

**Bonjour et bienvenue à bord.** Tunbridge Wells Francophiles -the French Conversation Group has **been in existence for over ten years** and continues to grow and evolve. You will find a warm and inviting group with Members traveling from all over Kent, Sussex, and Surrey to attend our Meetup. We are a very informal, friendly, and jolly group – so please do not be afraid to come along. We will be looking forward to meeting you.  In terms of fluency, **there is a mixture of conversational standards within the Group but, it is preferable to have a minimum level of conversational French** to be able to join in with the discussions, as beginners may struggle. However, this group is by no means intended to be just for those who speak French perfectly: it is also about meeting people and making friends with a mutual interest in France, and things French. Everyone helps each other improve their spoken French in a positive and helpful way that builds confidence in speaking a foreign language. Regardless of your ability, you are very welcome. We meet on a **Monday evening for conversational French** at a restaurant in Tunbridge Wells **every two weeks.** The restaurant has been selected because it has a pleasant ambiance, a good menu at reasonable prices, and is located **near the centre of Tunbridge Wells**, so people can either walk or drive there. Most people have dinner, but some just join us just for a drink and a chat. **We start around 19.30**  and we speak conversational French for most of the evening but when the coffees arrive, we switch back to speaking English for the last 20 minutes or so. We usually finish around 22.00 and at most meetings, we get between 10-18 attendees. Some people are regulars who come to every meetup and others on an ad-hoc basis. We also organise other activities such as going to the Trinity Theatre in Tunbridge Wells to see French films or the occasional day trip to France.  We always welcome suggestions from members for other things to do. To cover our fixed costs, such as payments to Meetup head office for the cost of running the website and other incidental costs, **we charge a one-off joining/ membership fee of £5.00 plus a rolling £10.00 subscription charge to cover 5 meetings**, which you then renew to pay for another additional 5 meetings. However, we only ask for payments after your first visit. Please come along and see if our group is for you. If it is and you want to join, then we will ask you for the subscription. We ask that you come to a meeting within the first two months of joining which gives you four opportunities to join us in this period. If you do not come within this period, we will cancel your application but you are very welcome to re-apply and then come when it is convenient for you. **All payments are made by Internet banking** for simplicity. We are a not-for-profit group and after covering our running costs and maintaining a healthy surplus to pay for the next year’s subscription to HQ, we return all excess surpluses back to the regular Members of the Group, usually at Christmas. All funds are accounted for.  **How to join?** Please complete the application form. We require that you post a photo of yourself on your profile. It must show your face as it helps us recognise you on your first visit, so we can meet and greet you. Also, so we can help you on your first visit by seating you next to someone with a similar standard of spoken French, please indicate your level of fluency. If you do not know your level of spoken French, advice is given on this website. [https://www.france-langue.com/french-levels/](https://www.france-langue.com/french-levels/Finally,) Finally, the Group has also agreed that Members cannot use the Group as an opportunity to sell goods or services. **What next?** When we have received your application, please come along to a meeting to see if the group is for you. There is no charge for attending your first meeting. Then if you wish to join us you will need to make your payment of £15.00, you will then have access to the programme of meetings/events. The £15.00 is made up of a one-off joining /membership fee of £5.00 combined with your first subscription of £10 for 5 meetings. After 5 meetings, you then pay again for additional meetings.  Finally, If you would like any further information about our group, please email:  **maggie123meet@gmail.com** or **gareth.meetup@gmail.com**  **Quotes from attendees about Tunbridge Wells Francophiles** These are just some of the comments that we have received about the Group. Carol ***“Thanks to everyone who came along for making it such a fun evening”.*** Marcus ***“A pleasure. Nice to see everyone; good food”.*** Brian ***“I really enjoyed last night. Great to make the acquaintance of new members plus spending time with "old" friends. The group goes from strength to strength”.*** Alan ***“Good fun”*** Jean ***« Really enjoyable evening and my guest enjoyed it too and wants to join us again.”*** **It's a very informal, friendly, and jolly group - don't be afraid to come along!**

\*\* please note you require a recent profile photo to join this group. This is for safety of all group members & to allow recognition at events \*\* Looking to meet & socialise with local people who enjoy getting out and attending a variety of events. Are you an adrenalin junkie who doesn't get the opportunity to participate in sports. Do you enjoy long country walks having a social drink afterwards, listening to live music from local bands? I have created this small friendly active social group for those in their 40's & 50's (or close to that range) and who live in and around the Maidstone area. We are not a dating group. Most of our members are single people who want to socialise with like minded people. Member numbers will remain under 150 therefore there may be a delay in your join request being accepted. Priority will be given to those who are new to Meet Up & not members of multiple groups. Meet up charge a six monthly subscription fee to run the group therefore members are required to pay a £5 annual membership if they decide to return after attending the first event. I ask members to acknowledge that booking & admin fees that occur when booking various events. Your contributions will ensure the group is able to continue providing fun friendly social interactions. The events that require booking in advance please can I request prompt payment is made via bank transfer to secure your place. Some events will have a maximum number. This is for a variety of reasons including parking or venue limits. These details will be included in the event listing. I will try to find events to meet all budgets as some sporting activities can be quite expensive. Please ensure if you do RSVP to an event and you cannot go please ensure you change your status or drop me a quick message. Failure to show at two events which you have RSVP'd will lead to removal from the group. ANY MEMBER WHO SENDS UNSOLICITED MESSAGE TO ANOTHER MEMBERS INBOX WILL BE REMOVED. WE ARE NOT A DATING SITE. All non active members will be removed from the group after a period of 12 months inactivity. We need active members to keep the group running. Feel free to message with any local event suggestions

Hello and welcome to Mid Kent Social. We are a broad-based social group for those of age 50+ whose members generally live in the Maidstone & Medway areas – but that’s not a prerequisite for joining! However, it is our area of interest for our events though we do plan visits & walks further afield. MKS is for all those who want to get out and make friends, and join in events which you may not get to hear about otherwise. So no staying indoors staring at four walls! Now you can enjoy a variety of events, safely and unpressured, in the company of like-minded people. These range from short walks around a town centre or River with coffee and cake after, through to country rambles, theatre and cinema on occasions, Some events will be free of charge, although others may incur entrance and/or travel costs. Where deposits/payments are needed for events, this will be clearly stated in the event listing. Organisers are happy to hear suggestions for potential future events from members. You can attend one meet up within the first month before paying the membership fee to see what we are about and what future events we have on the calendar. On occasion you may wish to bring a guest to an event but please check with an organiser first. Our membership year is 1st Sept - 31st Aug. This must be from your personal account so as to reference your subscription. The Group account for payments is: Mrs J E Kirby Sort: 60 05 29 Acc No: 22013989 We have only two conditions for membership: - Firstly, a clear very recent (within 6 months) full head & shoulders picture of YOU only (not your kids, doggie or a nice tree.....!) is required to remain in the group. This can be updated as often as you like. This is both so the event host can recognise you when you arrive at an event, and for your personal safety that you also know who is at the event. If you’re not happy with walking into an event on your own for the first time, we can arrange for the host to meet you outside. Secondly, we ask that all new members attend a MeetUp within a month of applying to see if the group suits you.. It is important that you are sure you can attend and change your RSVP to not going so others perhaps on a waitlist can go. Failure to turn up 3 times without notice or RSVP change could result in removing your profile. So if you’d like to expand your social life, come and join us! We look forward to welcoming you. **PLEASE BE AWARE FAKE PROFILES FOR PHISHING PURPOSES ARE ILLEGAL AND WILL BE REPORTED BEFORE BEING REMOVED**

Tonbridge Maker Space brings together a vibrant collection of hobbyists, innovators, engineers, and creators of all kinds. Launched in 2021, we're dedicated to nurturing a network where skills and knowledge are exchanged freely. Our community thrives on exploring technology, sparking new ideas, and embracing continuous learning. While we don't have a permanent workshop yet, we convene at different locations, typically on the last Wednesday of each month. These meetups are perfect for those who love to connect, collaborate, and create with an array of tools and shared experiences, from laser crafting to 3D printing. Your first meeting is on us, so you can get a taste of what it's like to be part of our dynamic group. Joining as a full member unlocks the potential to tap into a rich resource network. To understand the concept behind maker-spaces, visit the wikipedia page on hackers-paces. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hackerspace Or better yet, come to one of our meetups and experience the synergy first hand!