Meet new friends groups near Burton-on-Trent, M9

Welcome to the Nottingham New Technology Meetup Group! This group is for anyone interested in new and emerging technologies, from virtual reality to artificial intelligence, blockchain to 3D printing. Whether you're a seasoned tech professional or simply curious about the latest innovations, this is the place to connect with like-minded individuals, share knowledge, and explore the cutting-edge of technology. Join us for networking events, workshops, and talks from industry experts. Let's come together to inspire, learn, and shape the future of technology in Nottingham!

A chance for people to meet new friends in an open and friendly environment

Introduction - This is a group for members looking to meet people, socialize and generally have a good time. From bars, clubbing, dining to hiking we have all sorts of events and your ideas are welcome. Just join up and come along. Profile photo - All members are required to have a name and photo on their profile. Profile photo should be a clear photo of yourself without sunglasses or face coverings. We must be able to recognise you from your photo. Group policies - Kindness and respect are important so treat others how you wish to be treated.  Note - any members who are seen to be causing distress to other members are at the risk of being removed from the group. Any suspected fake or menace profiles will receive a kind request to update their profile. Failure to comply will result in the removal of the profile. Leadership - All events set up in Nottingham Friends are to be booked under the group name and not an individual. The group enables large gatherings, the group has a brand therefore the group deserves to be named and promoted. This helps to build confidence in venues across all bookings made by event organisers of the group.

A group with regular organised walks geographically designed to lead you around picturesque landscapes and monumental landmarks. Each walk is described in detail and often includes a map of the route, approximate miles and skill level. The leader offers historical knowledge about your guided route. Country and Urban walks, local and not so local, circular, linear. Coach trips are arranged too which are always a day to remember and add to the variety of the walking events. These coach trips offer you the choice to do the organised walk or you can go off and explore the location and join up with the walkers later. UK seaside resorts and cities are among the many favourites destinations. Please wear suitable clothing as the weather can be changeable. Walking boots, waterproof jacket are a must, layers are good as easier to be comfortable. Sunscreen, a change of socks perhaps, water bottle, snacks, a charged phone. By joining the group you are accepting full responsibility for your own health and safety. The group is a non profit organisation and each person is a part of a group of friends. Please don't attend walks if you do not feel fit and well. Each person is totally responsible for their own actions. If that policy doesn't suit then don't join. Each person joins events at their own risk. There are no qualified staff or First Aiders. The group is merely a group of friends who share a common interest in walking and the great outdoors. You must accept that the group, event organisers and hosts are not liable for your safety and wellbeing. Each person attending the events are equal and take responsibility for themselves. If that policy doesn't suit then don't join. Each member is expected to treat the fellow members with respect and kindness and any distress caused to other members could lead to immediate removal from the group. The group is free to join, there is no expectation to pay anything. Members are welcome to contribute voluntarily a couple of pounds a year which will go towards the running costs of the group. This would be greatly appreciated as meetup isn't free. Any surplus funds will be donated to a Wildlife charity of your choice and spent on savoury treats on occasions for you to enjoy. Profile photo - All members are required to have a name and photo on their profile. Profile photo should be a clear photo of yourself without sunglasses or face coverings. We must be able to recognise you from your photo. Enjoy the events and stay safe.

Join like minded friends over 40 for fun activities, food, holidays and opportunity to make new friends, get out of the house, be sociable, exercise, natter and extend your horizons beyond the four walls! Smaller groups to allow for a chin wag, fix the world and enjoy new experiences in a friendly and safe environment.. and anyway who couldn't just use more friends? Cover photo appreciated. Accounts inactive for 12 months will be deleted.

The group is looking for new organisers, please reach out in case you are interested😊 Join the group if you like going out for drinks 🍺, walking in the park 🌸, meeting new people 😊, going on adventure! This group does not tolerate any bullying, abuse or harassment of group members. If you are reported of such behaviour you will be notified and removed from the group. Each member is responsible for his/her own WhatsApp chat in case any chat is created, organisers cannot take any responsibility. thank you!

Welcome! This is a Social Group to provide you with an opportunity to my meet new people & make new friends by attending various informal, fun, social events.

This is a group for anyone looking to widen their social circle, have fun, meet new people and feel safe. The activities are varied which include meals, local / longer walks, theatre, coffee catch ups, cycling, music events, cinema, bowling and much more. Suggestions for new events are also welcome. We also welcome anyone wanting to host an event and we are happy to support new hosts to list these events. We charge a yearly subscription fee of only £4, which is to cover our meetup subscription cost (Payment details sent on joining). ............................... Group / event rules and information: • Members are over 18 years of age • Members are required to have a clear / recent and recognisable photo for their profile ( without anyone else in the picture, or without sunglasses) . This is so you would be recognisable at events. • Members are required to use their first name and a second name or initial. • Only RSVP yes if you genuinely intend to attend particularly as events have limited capacity, and keep your RSVP up to date. • In the event of 3 'no shows' without changing your rsvp to no, you may be removed off the group. This is due to hosts dedicating their time looking out for people on the event list. • Any queries or concerns please message the host before the event or message the organizer or co organizer rather than adding concerns on discussion / events pages. • Inappropriate behaviour, language or misuse of public or private messages will not be tolerated within the group and members will be removed from the group. Please join and let's make some new friends.

Welcome to The 3 D's - this is an in person group for men and women looking to explore diverse dating opportunities with a discerning eye. Whether you're interested in meeting new people, expanding your social circle, or finding that special someone, this group is for you. Join us for our new meet-up events, engage in interesting discussions face to face, and come along to connect with like-minded individuals in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Over 50+ with the D for Diversity relating specifically to Neuro-diversity, with events that will follow in due course. Let's embark on this journey of discovery and see where it leads us!

**WE ARE NOT JUST A MEETUP GROUP !** We are a social club that has been running for over 35 years, where we make new friends, meet old friends and try new activities, using meetup to arrange our events. **\*\*Membership Fee \*\*** Unlike most groups on here, we charge a membership fee, (currently £10 per year)., which gives us the ability to underwrite and organise events such as dances, holidays, coach trips, etc. It enables us to cover our meetup fees and public liability insurance, and even to subsidise some events. **What we do -** We have a very broad range of events and activities, ranging from pub nights, meals, dancing and theatre trips through to Abseiling, Cycling, Canoeing, Archery, Walking and a book club. We welcome and encourage members to introduce us to new things. We have been holding about 400 events most years. **HOW TO JOIN -** You **must** have a recent head and shoulders only "passport style" photo and your profile must show your first name AND surname, or your application will be rejected. Once accepted you will be given Introductory membership free for a max of 3 months, during which time we ask you to attend 4 events to meet us and see what we're about. After 4 events, you can apply for Full membership. **How we operate -** A committee of elected members deal with the admin and finance of the club, but the events are run for and by the entire membership. **We all joined to meet people - Come along and meet us**

**Welcome to Large Outdoors!** We’re absolutely delighted that you’ve chosen to step into a world of new friendships and unforgettable adventures with **Large Outdoors**. Whether you’re seeking **[walking weekends](https://www.largeoutdoors.com/weekend-adventures)**, **[adventure holidays](https://www.largeoutdoors.com/walking-adventure-holidays)**, or sociable **day walks**, we’ve got something for everyone who loves the outdoors. At **Large Outdoors**, we pride ourselves on making your experiences fun, safe, and convenient. All our trips are led by professional, paid guides, ensuring you’re in expert hands every step of the way. We take care of all the logistics, so you can focus on enjoying the stunning scenery and making new friends. There’s no need for a membership—simply explore our range of adventure trips and choose the ones that appeal to you most. Whether you’re interested in **[wild swimming](https://www.largeoutdoors.com/wild-swimming)** in Scotland, walking holidays at iconic spots like the **Giant’s Causeway** and the **[Scottish Islands](https://www.largeoutdoors.com/scotland)**, or just a sociable day walk, there’s an adventure waiting for you. ### Important Information While we use our 14 **Meetup groups** to share trips and promote upcoming adventures, all bookings must be made through our website at [www.largeoutdoors.com](http://www.largeoutdoors.com). You’ll also find more trips, additional dates, and the latest news on our website, so be sure to check it out! Please note, we **do not use the RSVP function** on Meetup for bookings, so the platform may show no attendees, even if the trip is fully booked. Looking to connect with others before your trip? Join our **[Friends of Large Outdoors Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/largeoutdoors)**, where you can arrange car shares or meet fellow adventurers ahead of time. ### Get in Touch If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to contact us: * **Web:** [www.largeoutdoors.com](http://www.largeoutdoors.com) * **Email:** [hello@largeoutdoors.com](mailto:hello@largeoutdoors.com) * **Phone:** 01653 740 400 We can’t wait to welcome you to your first **Large Outdoors** adventure—it’s the start of what we hope will be many memorable experiences!

Welcome to the Yoga and Retreats Meetup! Our group is perfect for anyone who wants to enrich their yoga practice, try different yoga styles, and participate in rejuvenating wellness retreats and workshops. Whether you're just starting or a seasoned yogi, this group offers a chance to meet new friends, enjoy revitalizing retreats, and deepen your understanding of holistic health and well-being. Join us for fun-filled classes, workshops, and retreats focused on alignment, relaxation, and self-discovery! Together, let's unite in supporting one another on our journey to inner peace and self-care. Join us now... Namaste.

Welcome to Derby Sociable’s.  We are a Derby based social activities group for **adults** and aim to organise a variety of events that will appeal to a wide range of interests. Based in Derby and surrounding area, we regularly meet with the same aims: to relax, have fun and plenty of laughs! Our hosts create a variety of events, open to all members. These include breakfasts; cinema trips; country walks; social dinners; afternoon teas; theatre visits; pub quizzes; book club; live bands; Christmas Markets; craft fairs; charity events; Christmas dinner the list is endless. **We hope to see you at a Meetup soon!** **MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS** **Who can Join Us** We are open to everyone singles and couples alike, however please be advised we are NOT a dating agency. Anyone joining this group to message members they have not met before will be removed. **Members**  Everyone uses their **real name**, first name will do and secondly, please load a **recent clear head and shoulders** recognisable picture of yourself only (i.e. no one else in the photo and no sunglasses please.) on your profile as this helps us recognise each other at events, anyone without a photo of themselves, using a joke photo, unclear photo or photo deemed inappropriate will be removed. **Location** Must live within 25 mile radius of Derby Derbyshire, UK or if further afield at the organisers discretion. **Participation** We aim to make this **active** group filled with members who want to attend Meetups.  Members will be removed if they have not attended a Meetup within 12 months of joining and have not attended 3+ Meetups in the last 2 years. If you have not visited our group on Meetup for over a year you may be removed without notice.  **Age** Must be over 18 years of age at the time of joining **Membership is FREE** \- However\, if a particular Meetup event incurs a charge\, this charge will be passed on to the members attending on a non\-profit basis\. There will be a **fundraising event each year** to raise funds for the group’s subscription fees.  **All money raised from members will be accounted for and placed in an account solely for Derby Sociable’s in my name (Diane Schofield Organiser).  I run this organisation with transparency and trust.** **EVENTS**  Hosts organise and post events for the benefit of the group giving up their own time, so please respect hosts and other members by following the simple rules regarding events below, we just ask that members be courteous please. **RSVP's -** Meetups are open to all members so if you want to attend please **RSVP "YES"** and just turn up. Please doesn’t turn up without RSVP'ing "YES" as there maybe number restrictions plus the host wants to know in advance who will be attending. There is no need to **RSVP** "**NO"** to an event unless you have previously said "**YES"** and need to change to "**NO**". It is courteous and polite to keep your **RSVP's** updated that includes if you are on the waiting list.  Members who repeatedly do not turn up to Meetups they have "**RSVP'd**" to and do not let the host know otherwise (**No Shows**), maybe removed from the group without notice. **NO SHOWS:** 3 'no-shows' and we will remove you from the group (first time this happens you will have chance to re-join, but if it's persistent we may permanently remove you) - sorry about this, but it's something which frustrates both the hosts and the other people coming out to enjoy themselves. Some events may have a wait list and a **no show** could prevent a member from attending. **Gate crashing**: An event with limited numbers and a waiting list, or at the event hosts discretion will be treated in the same way as a no-show and will be reflected in your profile as a no show. Both are disrespectful to hosts and other members. **Banned Member**: Any member that has been removed from Derby Sociable’s and has been added as a guest to an event, which they attend, will be removed from the event. The person, who brought the guest, will also be removed as a member of Derby Sociable’s **Courtesy**: Be respectful but have fun - remember with lots of people you will naturally form friendships with some more than others, but the group is about getting out, meeting new people and being open and sociable with everyone. **EVENT HOSTS** We encourage as many members as possible to be event hosts as we believe it will make a more vibrant group with a wide and diverse mix of events making the group interesting.  If you would like to be a host for Derby Sociable’s please get in touch with Diane Schofield, Organiser for Derby Sociable’s. We request all hosts to be aware of new members on an event and make them feel comfortable and welcome, as we know it can be quite daunting for some people to join an established group of friends. Event Hosts will not be allowed to put on an event, removing them has a host and replacing themselves with just a member **who has not been accepted as an event host by the Organiser.**  If this happens the event will be removed.  Reoccurrence of this will mean the Event host being removed as a Host. **EVENT PAYMENTS** **In general Event Hosts may have an event were there’s a deposit or payment involved.**  **Please remember only the Organiser Diane Schofield can take collection of all members’ payments regarding any event, unless this has been agreed otherwise.** **DISCLAIMERS** Derby Sociables specifically DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES and assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage or financial loss suffered by any person as a result of taking part in events or activities organized by event hosts. Derby Sociable’s assumes or undertakes NO LIABILITY for any loss or damage suffered as a result of participation in events or activities. **PARTICIPATE AT YOUR OWN RISK:** Consult a doctor before performing any physical exercise or activities.  It is your responsibility to evaluate your own medical and physical condition and to independently determine whether to perform, use or adapt any of the exercises or activities at our events. Any exercise program may result in injury. By voluntarily undertaking any exercise or activity at our events, you assume the risk of any resulting injury. **Photography**: Photos can be taken at events and shared under the Meetup Group. If this is unacceptable to you, as a member, it is your responsibility to let the event host know you do not wish to appear in photographs and we ask that event hosts respect the request and ensure your request is honoured. **MEMBERSHIP:** Derby Sociable’s  Group Organiser Diane Schofield reserves the right to deny new members membership to Derby Sociable’s or to terminate an existing membership if it is deemed that continued membership will be detrimental to the wellbeing of the group, or that a member's behaviour has caused offence to any other members or member. The Group's Organiser decision will be final. Attendance of events will be deemed as acceptance of these terms and conditions. Updated: 02/01/2024

A friendly group for people who want to meetup for dinner, drinks and live music in South Derbyshire and surrounding counties. We are an offshoot of the fabulous Funky Cat Fish Club from Nottingham, spreading our paws into the countryside! \ Further events will be planned, day trips, weekends away and International jaunts courtesy of the EMA, our gateway to the world! \ If you want to expand your circle of friends then this group is for you. • Dining Out • Short Walks • Fri / Sat Nights Out • Day Trips / Weekends Away / Trips Abroad • Live Music Events We focus on having smaller meet ups so we can make friends and chat... Hope to see you out soon, and welcome to the Club! Vince

“It is only in adventure that some people succeed in knowing themselves – in finding themselves.” ― André Gide   I am Autumn Aldous a therapist and life coach and more importantly a world explorer. I have been exploring the world for more years than i would like to admit to ;) but now people are joining me. I am combining adventure, retreats with spiritulism and personal development, with the aim making people happier. Join us on one of my interesting, exciting and inspiring personal deveopment adventures either near and far Closer to home i run workshops too, you are welcome to pop along to one to meet me Please check out my website for past adventures, retreats and upcoming new exciting ones [https://howuk.co.uk](https://howuk.co.uk/)/ I am also here if you would like to talk to me in person about any of the upcoming events 07455757144, just drop me a message and i will get back to you asap look forward to meeting you xx “To travel is to live.” Hans Christian Andersen

Boards and Swords Hobbies is Derby's premier gaming centre and this gaming group is here to give you a chance to meetup with new people who play the games you love!

This group is for the less traditional and more social tabletop games such as: P for Pizza, Bang!, Carcassonne, Werewolf, Ticket to Ride, Azul, and Dixit to name a few. We regularly run 2 or more games at a time during each event so there is choice of what you join in with. Also there is often shorter games meaning we can change games during the night too so there should be plenty of variety for you to join in with. You are also encouraged to bring games with you if you have some that we can play because variety is always welcome! However you are also completely welcome to just bring yourself and have a nice evening of being social while playing some games ☺️ There is a £1 attendance fee per event, a PayPal link is provided in each event description with further instruction. This fee is to cover the cost of the event profile on Meetup. If at the end of the calendar year there is a profit earned from the attendance fees this will go towards a new game for the group and is to be chosen by regular attendees of the group. I look forward to meeting you at an event in the future. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- We do have a Discord server, it's a place for members to receive event related updates and also to chat within our community about all things games. Please feel free to find us here: [Burton Board Game Group Discord](https://discord.com/invite/UC2nhBum6K) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Event Cancellation Criteria: If there are three or less signed up to an event by 5:30pm on the day of the event then it shall be cancelled and refunds issued.

Join the Elite Connections Meetup Group for outdoor and indoor pub crawls, coffee shops, restaurants, getaways, and social gatherings for both ladies and men looking to meet new people and just unwind! Locations will be varied. Meet people who share your interests in eating, drinking, exploring new food places and adventures abroad and in the UK. Connect with others to talk about feelings, lifestyle coaching, self-empowerment, and encouraging creativity. We also focus on social interactions for those looking to build up their confidence, positive mindset, business growth, day trips, events, and learning to eat well and live well. Join us for a variety of activities that promote personal growth and connection with like-minded individuals. This is a safe space for everyone who just wants to unwind and have a good time to forget about work etc 😊 Please ensure you have a clear photo on your profile. This is a safe community so certain protocols like having a profile photo of members and good etiquette will need to be followed to protect the community members. Thank you for your understanding and support! ❤

Welcome! Book Club in Derby for Women 20-35 This is a group for women wanting to socialise and share a lunch/coffee over a good book discussion. Keeping it friendly and respectful at all times please. New faces are always welcome. Please RSPV if you are attending and cancel if not. Make sure you have a clear profile picture of yourself. The book for the month will be posted on the event page :)

This is a book club for people who love science fiction and fantasy.

Each month we will select 1,2 or 3 books for people to choose from, maybe in a particular genre or with something in common. The idea is to share our favourite books and authors with others and to discover new favourites. Be daring; boldly go where you have never gone before... We will then discuss the books and decide on next month's books.