Networking groups near York, J7

city centre weekly referral network to turbo boost your business contacts We are opening our first meeting welcoming businesses of all types. We have limited places in the network for different business sectors so snap your place up and be part of something to change the face of Leeds' business Economy WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Cleaners Caterers Painter and decorators Stationary and crafts Printers Solicitors Property agents Copyrighters Network marketing advisors Fire and safety Recruitment consultants Performance coaches Accountants Handymen only 2 per sector If you own businesses in any of these sectors and wish to be part of turning the economy in Leeds around please drop us a message to enquire further and book your place.

A warm welcome to The York Photography Network! Our vision is to create a community with an interest in any aspect of photography, with the emphasis on meeting people through practical activities in a collaborative and supportive environment based around regular meeting nights. We welcome photographers, smartphone users, videographers, models and make-up artists, or anyone else who's interested, with any level of experience from absolute beginner through to professional. We're calling it a "network" to emphasise the collaborative and informal nature, just come along and join in as and when you like. There is no fee, only a suggested donation of £2 per person on the door. We also have a [Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/YorkPhotographyNetworkGroup), or follow us on Instagram @yorkphotographynetwork or [VERO](https://vero.co/yorkphotographynetwork). The activities are really just an excuse to get together, make some new friends and above all get shooting! If you'd like any more information then please get in touch at info@yorkphotographynetwork.co.uk See you soon, Steve E (Organiser) [https://yorkphotographynetwork.co.uk](https://yorkphotographynetwork.co.uk/).

Informal monthly Meetups for anyone interested in talking, learning, buying, saving, spending, getting paid with, eating and drinking all things Bitcoin. Whether you mined it 10 years ago or just heard about it 10 minutes ago, feel free to join in. No altcoins, no photos, no exceptions.

Welcome to our Meetup group for aspiring entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts! Join us to learn the secrets of starting an online business through effective networking and business strategies. Our meetings will cover a wide range of topics including technology & society, creating a successful business, instructional technology, internet online, and web technology. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and gain invaluable insights into the world of online business. Let's embark on this journey together and unlock the keys to entrepreneurial success!

Welcome to SEO York on Meetup!

Our group is about Search Engine Optimisation, Website Performance and anything to do with Internet Marketing. Our meetup events are open for general networking with like-minded people in and around the SEO and Digital Marketing industry. Anyone can come along and get free advice and web marketing tactics.

We have a really friendly, close knit and engaged community, who provide over the shoulder support and suggestions for everything you need to get your website generating good traffic and quality leads.

So if you're a small business, startup, huge enterprise looking to switch tactics, or anyone looking for SEO and Marketing advice, join our group and come see us at our next event!

Hello and welcome to York International Language Exchange, THE group to expand your language abilities, meet new friends, and help others with their language learning. We are part of the [www.languagexchanges.com](www.languagexchanges.com) network, which hosts language exchanges and language courses in cities across the UK. Check our upcoming weekly events in the city centre, and also stay in contact with other language learners in York via: • Our Whatsapp groups: [https://languagexchanges.com/whatsapp/](https://languagexchanges.com/whatsapp/) • Our active Facebook group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/yorklanguageexchange](https://www.facebook.com/groups/yorklanguageexchange) • And our email newsletter:[ ](http://eepurl.com/dvq3cL)[http://eepurl.com/dvq3cL](http://eepurl.com/dvq3cL) **PS** We are a friendly and open group, and ask our members to treat others with respect at all times. Please do not contact any members in private without their consent first. If you have any questions or would like to get in touch, email [info@languagexchanges.com](mailto:info@languagexchanges.com)

* *We are new!* **York Cyber Security & Tech** is a community for those who are passionate about **cyber security** and **cutting-edge technology**. Whether you’re an *executive senior leader*, *cyber security expert*, *platform engineer*, or *just beginning your journey* exploring areas like cloud-native technologies, AI, DevOps, security regulations, or product security, this group is for you. Our goal is to build a **collaborative community** in York and surrounding areas where discussions on cyber security, cloud technologies, and tech innovation take centre stage. We focus on practical **solutions**, **strategies**, the **industry**, and the evolving role of **technology within businesses**. This group is perfect for: * **Tech leaders and decision-makers** with an interest in and/or responsibility for cyber security and technology innovation. * **Technical professionals** interested in exploring how security and technology integrates into cloud-native systems, regulated environments, and innovation. * **Businesses and innovators** keen to understand cyber security and its impact, and the latest technology topics. *Join us* to network, share insights, attend talks, or *talk yourself*! **York Cyber Security & Tech** is where the technical and business community comes together.

**Rebel Meetups are on a mission to connect a generation of humans who challenge the status quo.** Our completely free networking events were created so that you can connect, share and learn with like-minded entrepreneurial folks – founders, creators, freelancers and rebels of all kinds! Over the past 10 years, our community has built businesses of all sizes (totalling a value of over £100m) that continue to deliver a lasting, genuine global impact. \*\*\* LOVE our mission? Here’s how you can help us grow: **Spread the word** \- invite a friend to your next event and follow us on socials\, let’s build this together\! **Host an event** \- our superstar hosts become the go\-to person in their local community for all things business\. If you want to connect community while building your personal brand\, then **[apply here to become a host.](https://airtable.com/apptAM71iATTHtPvw/shrpaypa017zXAjVl)** **Lend a venue** \- do you own a bar\, coworking space\, or office and want to fill it with awesome people who will go on to become your biggest advocates? **[Let’s chat](https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-moss/).** **Become a sponsor** \- get your brand in front of a global audience of business leaders and decision\-makers who are building the companies of tomorrow\. **[More info here.](https://pitch.com/v/rebelliosco-82vzs7)** \*\*\* Rebel Meetups is part of Rebellious Co, an organisation founded with the mission to develop the next generation of business leaders and democratise entrepreneurship through accessible experiences. We are powered by our partner organisations, Newblood and Dffrnt. Dffrnt is a membership community for those looking to unlock their own super-skills, in their business or career. Through our content, community, and events, we help you develop the interpersonal and soft skills that up-skill you and propel you to the heights you want to operate at. **[Find out more and sign up here.](https://dffrnt.so/)** **For the Rebels 👊**

Are you a female wishing to meet new friends, expand your current social network or just meet new people in general to share some fun time with? Then maybe this is the group for you! This group was created for females in the Harrogate and other surrounding areas to come together, chat and make new friends in the process.

Please note the following:

1.  Please make sure that you have a current photo of yourself and use your first name, not a nickname.  It is hard to identify members at events when we only can go by a picture of their children or pets.  

2. Respect and consideration for others is priority so if you RSVP for a meet up please do attend. I understand that due to unforeseen circumstances one may need to cancel but if you could please change your RSVP and inform the organiser/host it would be much appreciated.

3. Unfortunately, on previous occasions, venues/tables have been organised and booked, and some members haven't attended on the day. As such, members will still be charged £1 for a 'no show' on that date. If you can't attend please advise and change your status prior to the day of the event.

4. Member activity is monitored monthly and no shows and or inactive members will be removed.

5. The MeetUp website charges a fee each month to run, and so to stay active there is a small fee of £1 at each event towards the cost of running the website, and is very appreciated!

Take care and look forward to meeting you soon.

Thank you

**Welcome!...** *I have been going to 'Here and Now' groups for 20 years and continue to be enthusiastic about how the situation provides me with the opportunity to be surprised, to get to know myself, to relate instead of switching off, and to connect with myself and others in unexpected ways. I hope you'll join me in a group meeting soon. Below are some more details about what's on offer here.* *Richard Mills* **This group provides a space for people to come together and relate authentically with each other in the 'Here and Now'.** The invitation is to: • Stay in the here and now, to stay present, and notice your thoughts and feelings.Try to avoid talking about ‘there and then’. • Say anything you like • This is an exploratory group with no fixed agenda: allow space for the unexpected. • Experience a group of equals where there is no leader to show you what to do. (The group will be peer-led, and once the group meeting has started I (Richard Mills, your host and group organiser) am an equal participant.) Group meetings have a beginning and an end time, plus time for a break, but other than that have **no structure**, so as to allow an open space for the participants to use as they wish: there is no set task or division of roles. The experience will be both **interpersonal and intra-personal**. This means that there is an element of relating to others in the group, so it's inter-active, but it also provides an opportunity for internal reflection, about how you are, in the moment. The invitation is to avoid saying "What do you do?", "Where do you live?" etc. and instead to explore **"What's really going on for me/you, right now?"** At times there may be silence in the group broken only when someone feels moved to speak. This group is for those wishing to be part of a supportive environment whilst **making authentic connections with others.** **This group is not a therapy group,** and you are responsible for your own wellbeing. The group is not suitable for people who are very emotionally fragile or disturbed, nor for anyone whose life is in chaos. Having said that, **it should be fine for you as long as** you welcome the opportunity to reflect on how you are in the present moment, and can tolerate the fact that we won't know what will be said. Whilst it may help you if you have had some experience of group-work, this is not essential. **Please read the warning at the bottom of this page.** **The Benefits** I can’t talk about the benefits that you will get, as we are all unique. But I can tell you about the benefits for me: • Authenticity • Aliveness • Getting in touch with myself…feeling ‘connected up’ • Getting in touch with others…connections • ‘Uncertainty training’ • The ability to wait • Getting feedback from others • Self-knowledge For more detail about that, see the page called 'The Benefits of Here and Now Groups' in the section marked 'Pages' - the link is towards the top of this page. **Venue** The group will be held in a private secure location, usually Room 6 Oakwood House, 637 Roundhay Road, Oakwood Leeds LS8 4BA See [www.richardmills.co.uk](http://www.richardmills.co.uk) for directions. **The Guest House (by Rumi)** This being human is a guest-house Every morning a new arrival A joy, a depression, a mean-ness, some momentary awareness Comes as an unexpected visitor Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they're a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture Still treat each guest honourably. He may be clearing you out for some new delight. That dark thought, the shame, the malice, meet them at the door laughing, and invite them in. Be grateful for whoever comes, because each has been sent as a guide from beyond. **Further opportunities for Here and Now groups** I first found out about these groups in the CCI co-counselling network where I go to 3 or 4 residential events each year, and I go to one or two Here and Now groups each time. To find out more visit **[www.co-counselling.co.uk](http://www.co-counselling.co.uk)** **WARNING** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- This group is not suitable for absolutely everyone, and may not be suitable for you if: * You rarely smile at anyone You feel that the world is against you Your accommodation and work and social live are all in a state of chaos Your behaviour is significantly extreme Eye contact feels almost unbearable Your life has big highs and lows, over which you feel you have little control You frequently experience overwhelming despair If it is your first time at one of these meetings and you are in any doubt please phone me, Richard Mills, on 07984002495

LeedsJS is a JavaScript community-based in Leeds, UK. We get together regularly to talk about the latest tools and trends. LeedsJS is an inclusive group that welcomes all levels and abilities. If you are a keen JS developer or aspiring JS developer then this group is for you. At our events, we have 2 short talks and plenty of time for networking often with food and drinks provided.

Leeds BA Community provides an opportunity for Business Analysts (and those interested in the BA role) close to the Leeds area, to exchange ideas and experiences about business analysis. Events include insights, talks from guest speakers on topics around business analysis, networking opportunities, and a good old-fashioned chat over a drink or two.

Hi and Welcome to Leeds Over 50's, I set up this group in September 2022 having recently moved to Leeds and being in need of making some new friends. I decided to set it up for those over 50 who would be interested in joining in with a wide range of activities. The group now has been a great success. Take a look at the past events to see the huge variety of things we have done so far. It's been great fun and I have been lucky enough to make some very good friends and met some fantastic people and I am very grateful to all who have joined in and come along to events. The group now has six additional organisers who have helped hugely to host events and come up with ideas for future events and I'm very grateful to all of you who have helped in growing the group and making it a success. The group is aimed at Over 50's but we have many members in their 60's+ and also some in their 40's so if you're in those age brackets you're welcome to join. We offer a wide range of events including food & drinks, live music, pub quizzes, walks, picnics, visits to local attractions and more adventurous stuff too! So if you like me are relatively new to the area or are just looking to make new friends and expand your social network then please join us and come along. We are also very happy for others to join us as organisers too or to come up with ideas for events so just drop the leadership team a message if you would like to add an event. **Joining Instructions:** 1\. Please ensure you have a recognisable picture of yourself on your profile\. 2\. When you request to join you will receive a welcome message and a link to the relevant bank details and/or PayPal to pay your membership fee which is required within 7 days and please add your name and Over 50's meetup as the payment reference\. 3\. Your membership will not be confirmed until your membership fee has been received\. Once paid please reply directly to the welcome message on Meetup or email me on cheryl\.411\.69@gmail\.com to let me know you have paid and the name the payment has been made under\. \(Do not email through meetup\)\. 4\. The annual membership subscription fee to cover Meetup costs is £3 for 2024 there will be no additional fees to pay unless they are ticketed events which you will need to pay for in advance or purchase your ticket separately\. 6\. For paid events the Paypal link will be added to that event and your place will be confirmed on receipt of payment\. If you do not have Paypal and wish to attend a paid event please message me for bank details\. 7\. For ticketed events where you will need to purchase your own ticket\, the link to buy your ticket will be posted within the event details\. 8\. Please do not click attending an event for a ticketed event until you have purchased your ticket\. 9\. We do not accept cash or cheques for membership fees or for paid events\. 10\. The Paypal link should you require it is below\, please click friends and family when paying subscription or for paid events so that Paypal do not deduct a fee\. https://paypal.me/cheryl41169t?country.x=GB&locale.x=en_GB **Housekeeping:** 1\. Please RSVP to events at least 24 hours prior to the event if you wish to attend so the host knows who is coming\. 2\. Please do not turn up to events when you have not RSVP'd\. 3\. Try to give at least 24 hours notice if you are unable to attend an event and amend your RSVP\. Understandably things happen but sometimes there are waitlists so the earlier you can change your RSVP the better as this will allow someone else to attend\. 4\. If you repeatedly RSVP and/or no show and/or change your RSVP at the last minute we will have no alternative but to remove you from the group\. 5\. Some events allow you to bring non\-member guests and this is shown on the event page\, however after 3 visits we would expect guests to also join the group\. 6\. We are not a dating site or a singles only group and couples are also welcome to join\. \(Caveat \- people are of course entitled to connect with each other if they are in a position to do so\)\. 7\. Any abuse\, racism or disrespect shown to another member will not be tolerated and you will be removed from the group immediately\. 8\. We ask that all members treat each other and the hosts of the group with respect\. 9\. We appreciate that not all events will suit everyone but we aim to offer a variety of events so that there will something on offer to all\. 10\. We know it can be daunting coming along for the first time\, hosts will always be happy to meet you and provide meeting/contact details\, so come along and have some fun\! Thank you all for your friendship and support, let's hope we can continue the success and hope to see you at an event soon! Cheryl :)

This group is open to everyone. For people who are new to Leeds or those that want to enhance their social lives. We schedule a wide variety of events all year round including evening and daytime socialising, visits to the theatre, dining out, concerts, day trips to other cities, exhibitions, group holidays, casual get-togethers, karting, bowling, quasar, walks, running away from/shooting zombies, murder mystery evenings and much more.

If you can't see anything you like but have some ideas or suggestions, either post it if you feel confident in hosting the event or contact one of the organizers who will be more than happy to host an event for you.

A lot of groups talks about membership fee. I accept donations however, as long as I am in charge of this group, it will be free for all members so please support the group by coming along to events, keeping your RSVPs up-to-date or posting an event of your own.

Don't forget to check out our Pages section on the site for any help.

Joining a new social group can be daunting, but we'll try to make you feel welcome and comfortable, bring a friend along if it helps. The group is relaxed and is home to a diverse range of personalties, tastes and interests.

We look forward to seeing you and feel free to like us on our Facebook page!

Leeds Tech Night is for tech professionals keen to expand their knowledge and network. Join our community of tech professionals and explore a variety of technical topics with our upcoming events. From mobile and cloud to software engineering and IT architecture, our events provide a platform for knowledge sharing and networking. Our sessions are designed to facilitate meaningful discussions with industry experts and like-minded peers. Whether you're looking to stay current with the latest tech trends or expand your skillset, our events offer valuable insights and learning opportunities.

Equal Experts is a global network of technology shapers. Engaging 3,000 consultants across 5 continents, we help create leading digital products and services. We decide with data, design for users, deliver at pace and scale sustainably. We only engage senior consultants. In years of experience, our people have twice the industry average. Low-ego and curious, they share knowledge with your teams and across our network. **What is Expert Talks?** Expert Talks provides thought leadership from the Equal Experts network on a variety of technology-based themes. These structured talks allow consultants and customers to talk about their experiences, ideas and inspiration. Whether you’re a technologist working in a similar environment, or a tech leader wanting to gain deeper understanding, it provides topics around data, product design, software delivery, and scaling teams. [Learn more about Equal Experts](https://www.equalexperts.com/) [Watch past Expert Talks](https://www.youtube.com/user/EqualExperts)