Meet new friends groups near Tunbridge Wells, 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!

A group for local ladies and gentlemen wishing to meet up for events that they would rather not go to alone. Please note we are not a dating group . If you are unable to attend, please change your RSVP so that others may attend. We ask that members are respectful to the entire group as no bullying or harassment will be accepted Membership is available at £10.0 valid 1.10.24 to 30.9.25.

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

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!

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!

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. 

Fed up with doing everything on your own? Then join us – we are a social group for singles in their 50s and 60s (and young 70s) who would like to get out and make new friends and do things as part of a group.  We welcome ideas from members but we are are planning regular pub together's as well as meals out, bowling, barn dancing, cinema and anything else that takes our fancy. We are a social group NOT a dating group. That means that we ask that if you want to get to know other members, come to our events. Please **do not** send messages to other members that you don't know. Any members sending unsolicited messages will be removed from the group. This is a group for people who are *single* and *living in East Sussex*. We welcome members from outside East Sussex who are likely to attend a meeting, but please don't join if you live a long way away (and please note we are Sussex ENGLAND!) Look forward to meeting everyone and having some very social fun times together! Allison and Annie

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.

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!**

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!

Hi all, I have organised a charity ball for Tunbridge Wells Mental Health Resource to help raise money for all the amazing work they do locally, which is a charity very close to a lot of our hearts.  This will be a super fun black tie dinner & dance event held at the high rocks on Saturday 14th October. There is also the chance to win some amazing prizes from the raffle and auction throughout the night where all money will go to the charity. Tickets are £65pp and include a lovely 3 course meal, drink on arrival, half a bottle of wine followed by a dj/disco dance floor which will run until 1am. I really hope you can make it as it will be an amazing evening raising money for a great cause. Please feel free to also get your friends involved too. Hannah x  

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

You can find daily online meetings via this link: https://www.sahajayogalondon.co.uk/events/zoom-yoga-meditation-online/ Additionally you are invited to learn meditation via one of our free online platforms @ - http://www.wemeditate.co/live - Here we host Online Guided Meditations @ 7pm Tuesdays & Thursdays Want to experience it now – Experience Self Realisation now – Guided Meditation https://www.sahajayogalondon.co.uk/articles/experience-your-self-realisation-online-now/ Achieve Yoga & enter into a state of ‘thoughtless awareness’. Hello there! We'd like to welcome you to our FREE weekly Sahaja Yoga Meditation meetings in Sevenoaks hosted by Philippa mainly during term times.  You are welcome to text me or call on 07845 012 170  to find out where we are locally, as we often meet locally - out of term time - and/or to check the next meeting date. With Sahaja Yoga Meditation we normally sit on chairs to achieve yoga, effortlessly & spontaneously. So there is no need for mats and no special clothing required. 
Fun You Tube Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCb4QdVzvb0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCb4QdVzvb0) 
 We are all volunteers of a Charity organisation and have many years of experience in offering free Sahaja Yoga Meditation classes. All across the globe, many are seeking new sources of energy. Meanwhile, the most transformative energy of all is hiding in plain sight, within us. It's natural, sustainable, and infinitely renewable. It's called inner kundalini energy. And everyone already has it — everyone!. It is often likened to an inner feminine or motherly energy which automatically knows about us and what is needed to help us restore balance and harmony within our subtle being. It works spontaneously, effortlessly, organically and cannot be paid for. The classes are designed to help those attending get into a genuine meditative state, which can be felt tangibly. It is quite effortless and spontaneous. The free classes feature introductory talks, video's, practical workshops and general question and answer opportunities, making them perfect for seekers trying to establish a state of yoga, and they are available across London most evenings and throughout the UK. The idea is that you don't do yoga - you Achieve Yoga! Sahaja Yoga Meditation is a simple, time-honored technique. It helps those who enjoy it, reduce stress and increase wellness and health holistically. It brings better focus and helps people become more centered and better balanced. Anyone can do it. Founded by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, Sahaja Yoga Meditation is a world wide movement for peace and self awakening. All the meetings and classes are free of any charge. Each week we go through simple meditation techniques, often with guided meditations to help reduce stress and achieve the peace of true meditation. We share tips on how to help stay in balance during the day and how to meditate at home. The meditation is based on connecting with the inner chakras (energy centres) and balancing the subtle body. The tradition and aims of meditation are explained which in essence is to be in the present with no mental activity or thoughts about the past or the future. Occasionally there are 1 day retreats to help those interested, deepen their individual experience and hear advice and tips from those who have been practicing for some time. It’s ultimately all about getting into ‘thoughtless awareness’, a natural state of being. 10 Reasons to try-out Sahaja Yoga Meditation in Sevenoaks in 2020 It’s easy. You don’t have to spend years living in the mountains to achieve enlightenment. You don’t have to give up anything or spend weeks in silence. You don’t have to learn mantras or wear special clothes or even try to clear my mind. The meditation simply happens spontaneously. The classes are easy and fun, and as long as you keep up your daily ten minutes of meditation you find you are able to achieve a deep and peaceful meditation on a regular basis. It’s free. 
You don’t pay for your meditation. There are no catches, and there are no hidden expenses. If you missed attending classes one week, it doesn’t matter. You just picked up the classes again when you could manage it. It is simply the generosity of spirit of other Sahaja Yoga meditation practitioners that allows Sahaja Yoga to be taught to whomever desires it, at no cost. You can see results. 
You feel relaxed and you feel a deep sense of calm. Now you can also feel your chakras (energy centres) and through the meditation techniques learnt along the way you can understand the vibrations of your own energy centres. If you feel unwell you meditate and use the techniques you’ve learnt to heal your chakras, and you can then feel the centres clearing, and as a consequence your health improves. It’s all-inclusive. 
All the major religions and their core teachings are acknowledged and respected in Sahaja Yoga. No one’s spiritual journey is right or wrong. And through meditation the wisdom of all the great gurus and saints is easily revealed and understood. In fact, you’ll find that since you’ve been meditating you’ll come to understand and appreciate the teachings of great teachers such as Lao Tse, Buddha and Mohammed. You’re your own boss. 
You meditate and introspect at your own pace. You don’t have to keep up with others, or feel pressured into doing things you’re not comfortable with. You are your own teacher, your own guru, your own master. This technique of meditation empowers you and enables you to help yourself. You don’t have to rely on anybody else. Of course, there are many people who practice Sahaja Yoga Meditation who can teach you a great deal about the Yoga & meditation and its various techniques. However, all that you need is ultimately within you. It’s everywhere. 
Sahaja Yoga Meditation is practiced in almost every country in the world. So, no matter where you travel you can always locate a local Sahaja Yoga Meditation programme that you can attend. Whenever you get the chance, and no matter where you are, You try to link up with other Sahaja Yoga practitioners and enjoy a collective meditation. (Meditating with others is a much deeper and more powerful experience than meditating alone.) It’s portable. 
You don’t need to take anything with you to meditate: no mats, no potions, no special clothing or books. You can meditate anywhere – in a quiet room or on a noisy bus; at the beach or watching a movie. Thoughtless awareness (the state of meditation) is easy to achieve if you keep meditating daily, and it can be achieved in almost any situation. It makes sense. 
Everything you’ll learn will make sense. There is a lot of common sense in Sahaja Yoga meditation, and even though not everything was known to you (for example, the chakras and their respective qualities), once you have a chance to learn more about the meditation, it feels very natural and comfortable. Everybody does it. 
When you begin a hobby or join a new group, you often find that there are particular types of people who are in the group with you. For example, some groups attract younger people, others older folk; some groups have a lot of people who are wealthy, or people who live in a certain part of town. In Sahaja Yoga you will find people from every walk of life, from every demographic – male and female, young and old, rich and poor, every shape, size and colour, with varying interests, languages and beliefs. You don’t have to be a certain type of person to do this meditation. It is one of those rarities: something for everybody. You feel good. 
Without fail, every time you sit down to meditate you feel better. Whether you manage to have a deep meditation or not makes no difference, and as a consequence your family and friends are reaping the benefits. So there you have it......ten reasons......the eleventh in case you needed one, is that there are FREE weekly meetings across London in Anerley, Balham, Camden, Chelsea, Covent Garden, Ealing, Greenwich, Hackney, Hampstead, Harrow, Hounslow, Leytonstone, Norwood, Streatham, Swiss Cottage, Walthamstow, Watford. Attend a Free Sahaja Yoga Meditation weekly Meeting

The Old Faith Assembly meet in Ashdown Forest to continue a lineaged practice of the pre-Christian spiritual tradition of Britain. We gather monthly at the full moon for training and ritual prcatice. This is typically on the Saturday closest to the full moon. We also travel to other ritual sites in Kent and Dartmoor. Anyone interest in being part of a continued practice of the Old Faith is welcome to join this group. New members are welcome to join us for dinner in Wych Cross to see if this group is a good fit for them and vice versa. Our practice is based on a received tradition and we work with received written texts, in addition to our received oral tradition. We provide extensive training in our practice to all those who are accepted into the practice, which seeks to avoid New Age influences and to true to its Old Faith roots.

If you enjoy discussing the 'big questions' in life, you’ll love this group. We meet fortnightly in a pub in the Tunbridge Wells area to discuss a particular philosophy topic (previously agreed by group members), just for enjoyment, to have a challenging discussion, and for intellectual stimulation. Recent topics include ‘Clothes’, ‘Time’, ‘Freedom’, ‘What is a Good Life’, and ‘Numbers'. We have a table at the pub for six, which reflects current attendee numbers, although we'd be happy to grow. Meetings are free of charge, although discussion over dinner (paid for individually) makes a good social occasion, and is fair on the pub. No academic background or previous experience is necessary, just a passion for enquiry and interesting debate. Our main rules are: \- DO NOT BE A NO\-SHOW\. IF YOU SIGN UP\, TURN UP \- RESPECT OTHERS AND THEIR OPINIONS \- FOR SAFETY REASONS\, PUT UP A RECOGNISABLE PHOTO OF YOUR FACE\.

These meetings are for anyone who wishes to explore non-duality and awakening. At the meetings Richard will give an introductory talk which will be followed by questions, answers and discussion. Seeing non-duality is the recognition that our most basic assumption about our life, that we are separate, is simply an appearance. We may seem to be the subject of our life, moving through a world of other people and objects, but actually there is no separation, there is no subject and object, there is only seamless oneness. When this is seen, there is often a radically changed view of reality. Seeking ends and at last relaxation can take place. Richard is the author of four books about nonduality, including 'I Hope You Die Soon' and 'Non-Duality Questions, Non-Duality Answers'. He has been holding regular meetings about nonduality in London since 2005. He has also held meetings in Munich, Berlin, Paris, Prague and Tokyo. To find out more you can visit www.richardsylvester.com or watch videos on Richard's YouTube channel.