Outdoor activities groups near Stafford, M9

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This Group has been setup to organise all types of meetups & events to bring people together and connect with each other through activities such as Language Exchange, Workshops & Masterclasses, Sporting Activities, Dining, Treks, Excursions and other Activities. We do not want to be limited by what we want to organise as long as it helps connect people. Part of the Activities International Group which was started in the beautiful Spanish sea resort of Alicante, Spain to help bring together the local community through various meetups & events. After successfully running that meetup for over a year we decided to expand to other cities across Europe. All meetups and events are planned taking into account the Health & Safety guidelines of the local region. Join us on  Telegram: [https://t.me/birminghamactivities](https://t.me/birminghamactivities) WhatsApp [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FY3A224bdHv3RDvWDok328](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FY3A224bdHv3RDvWDok328) FaceBook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/BirminghamActivities](https://www.facebook.com/groups/BirminghamActivities)  Instagram [http://instagram.com/BirminghamActivities](http://instagram.com/valenciaactivities) We will be setting up and organising meetups in :  [Alicante](https://www.meetup.com/alicanteactivities), [London](https://www.meetup.com/londonactivities/), [Berlin](https://www.meetup.com/berlinactivities/), [Birmingham](https://www.meetup.com/g/birminghamactivities), [New York](https://www.meetup.com/newyorkactivities/), [Amsterdam](https://www.meetup.com/amsterdamactivities/), [Lisbon](https://www.meetup.com/lisbonactivities/), [Barcelona](https://www.meetup.com/barcelonaactivities/), [Valencia](https://www.meetup.com/valenciaactivities/) & [Malaga](https://www.meetup.com/malagaactivities/)

**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 our Outdoor Adventure Group! This group is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who love walking, camping and exploring the great outdoors. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or just starting out, this group is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, discover new trails, and share unforgettable experiences in the great outdoors. Join us for day and evening walks, weekend camping trips and more.

A great platform for meeting new friends. If you are at a loose end and want to make new friends then pop along. Please note this is not a dating group. For Men & Women any age any race or religion, sexuality. Our group is based around social activities such as Dining & Drinking, Music also Physical activities such as Walking, Hiking, Cycling, Water sports and Vacations.

Welcome to the Midlands walking group. Are you passionate about the great outdoors, hiking through picturesque landscapes, and connecting with fellow nature lovers? If so, you've come to the right place! Our community is dedicated to fostering connections among individuals who share a deep appreciation for adventure and exploration. While hiking is at the core of our activities, we also offer an array of other exciting adventures and are always open to your suggestions. We're not an exclusive club, and our leaders are not certified mountain guides; we're simply a group of like-minded individuals coming together to embrace the wonders of nature. Our typical hikes span around 10 miles, so it's essential to arrive well-prepared with suitable footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, and enough provisions for the day ahead. Our walks are categorized based on their level of challenge: 1. Easy: These leisurely-paced walks are perfect for newcomers to hill walking. While they're not overly strenuous, you should still be fit enough to cover the distance within the allocated time. Plus, most of these hikes conclude with a well-deserved stop at a local pub! 2. Moderate: If you're physically fit and can maintain a consistent, moderate pace for around 5 hours, you'll enjoy our moderate-level hikes. Expect some tricky or steep sections, muddy slopes, and the like. This category encompasses the majority of our adventures. 3. Challenging: For those in excellent shape, our challenging hikes involve steady pacing for up to 16 miles, steep climbs, and fewer breaks. You may even encounter some thrilling scrambles and mild peril along the way. 4. Experienced Only: These hikes are designed for seasoned mountaineers who relish a formidable challenge. They're not recommended for first-timers, and participants must be in peak physical condition. Please bear in mind that when you join one of our walks or activities, you assume full responsibility for your actions and participate at your own risk. The routes we plan are typically not pre-walked, so patience with our organizers is appreciated if footpaths aren't precisely where they should be! Our adventure destinations are typically within a 90-minute drive from Birmingham, with occasional trips that venture further afield or even entire weekends away. Don't drive? Some of our hikes are accessible by public transport, and we'll make sure to mention this when applicable. However, due to the remote nature of some of our destinations, we can't always guarantee convenient transportation. If you're interested in joining a walk but lack transportation, feel free to post on the event page to see if any fellow participants from your area are willing to offer a lift in exchange for a fuel contribution. Please note that we reserve the right to remove individuals from the group if they repeatedly fail to show up for events without giving at least 6 hours' notice on 3 separate occasions. We value commitment and a sense of community in our group, and this policy helps ensure a positive experience for all.

socialising group for anyone over 50 enabling to meet like minded people for meals and social activities days out and holidays. THIS IS NOT A DATING SITE. If you have joined and not paid membership. Not attended any events you will be removed after 6 weeks.

\ **NOTE: THIS IS NOT A DATING SITE.** We are a group for those who wish to meet new friends and socialise. ***“We are not a dating site”*** Lots of events going on. We will meet to decide on future events. Meets are whenever anyone wants to meetup! Evening’s daytime and at weekends for a variety of activities. Come and join! We have grown as a group very quickly and are a very friendly, great to join in for a coffee bite to eat. Let me know what you want to do? It’s everyone’s group. Only good if you come to events. Please note that we have many requests to join our group and so regularly review our members list so any members who don't attend any meets over 3 months will be deleted. **Please:-** visit the group first within 5 weeks of joining! Membership is £10 per year. Please fill in profile and add an up to date picture or yourself! :-) Also first initial of your surname.

Welcome to Stoke & NuL 20s/30s/40s+ group. A place where I hope you can escape from the worries of this world and make some new friends and awesome memories along the way. If you wish to be part of this new exciting venture then please join us. For this group it's £3 entry via Payal to stokenul.meetup@gmail.com. What this group will be all about: • Use fees not only for Meetup membership renewals but also opportunity for the fees to be reinvested into the group for the good of everyone including discounts and benefits. • More diverse events including family friendly events catering to all backgrounds from health and fitness, fun activities, days out, nights out and weekend getaways. • Open policy for those wanting events up or to be event organisers. Anyone is welcome to be an event organiser. • Mental Health support where needed. This is something I've been thinking about for a while since last year trying to set up voluntary Mental Health volunteers for anyone that needs to speak with someone about their struggles. We aim to leave any politics behind although please note any issues with members will be noted and dealt with in line with meetup policy rather than personal views of the person. Only immediate action will be taken if there is abusive or violent nature involved. I hope to see you all soon! 😊

Join us on Wednesdays 7:00pm - 8:30pm - at the Wheelhouse, 41 high street, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 1QZ.  PARKING:  Midway car park for £1 in the evenings, less than 2 mins walk to Wheelhouse.  Alternatively, you can find free car parking spaces at ''Wilson street, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 2BZ'' ... 4 mins walk to Wheelhouse. Achieve Yoga & enter into a state of ‘thoughtless awareness’. This community group was started in Nantwich/Crewe & Stoke - Newcastle under Lyme to invite all those who might be interested in learning to meditate and for those who actually want to achieve Yoga. Many are curious as to what meditation or yoga actually is and what's it all about?  The meetings aim to provide that insight and know how. 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. The charity offers free bespoke classes that 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.  Sahaja Yoga free meditation classes help attendees to achieve a deep state of peace and spiritual awareness in life. Try Sahaja Yoga meditation classes and see for yourself the improvement to your mental, physical and emotional state.  Learn and experience… \- Simple meditation techniques\. Guided meditations to help reduce stress and achieve the peace of true meditation\. 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.

This Walsall group is based mainly in the Walsall North and many of the events will be in and around this area, with the occasional events going into Wolverhampton, Wednesfield, Cannock. Please do not feel offended if your request to join is not be approved if you belong to an excessive amount of groups or you live outside the 5 - 10 miles distance from your location to the North of Walsall or your application does not have an up to date photograph. This group is aimed at single people, divorced, widows but (sorry no couples) who are 55 years young or over. But please note this is not a dating group and is open to all genders. So if you enjoy meeting, socialising and making new friends, attending a variety of events which includes meals out, theatre outings, day trips, coach holidays, cinema, live music and much more then this is the group for you. The group is friendly and welcoming and there is a need to be mutually respectfully to all members, if the ethos of the group is breached then the member will be removed immediately. The group needs to expand its horizons and interest and actively encourages every member to take an active part and any member is able to put an event on. To try and keep the group to active members, there is a subscription fee of £5.00 every six months, which goes towards the administration costs incurred in running the group. Payments will need to be paid by bank transfer and details will be sent when an application to join is made. Please note that the group has many request to join. So, a regular review is made so that any member who has not attended an event in 3 months will be removed. Member of the group is expected to attend at least one event within 4 weeks of joining and please note there is no refund on the membership fee. If you RSVP to an event you are attending, then later you find you are unable to attend. Please change the RSVP as it helps the organisers to manage the event more effectively. It also means that if someone who is on the waiting list can now attend. It is a must that all members need to add an up to date photograph to their profile. A membership will be rejected if there is no photograph. This make it easier for an organiser to identify new members when the attend an event.

**Welcome to the North Staffs IVC Meet Up Group.** This group has been set up to give an introduction to the North Staffs Inter Varsity Club, a social and activities group for professional & like-minded people which has been going for over 60 years and has a wide range of social events and activities each and every month, all organised and hosted by our club members. Our Meet Up group will alert you to our weekly club nights and also one or two of the other events from the many which our full members can attend. Just a few words about our club – we have almost 80 active members, mainly in the 50+ age group. We're always looking for new members, whether singles or couples, to join us in having a great time. We have no limits on what we may do, and are always open to new ideas. You can make new friends, and have the chance to do new activities you may never have experienced before. Full members of North Staffs IVC arrange a number of events every month throughout North Staffordshire and further afield. There is a wide range to choose from and if there is something particular which you would like to do, you can become a member of the IVC and host an event yourself! Come along to one of our club nights for further information and a great welcome. The NSIVC is part of the Association of Inter Varsity Clubs, which has around 40 clubs nationally with a combined membership of over 3,500. This also gives us access to many of the events hosted by other AIVC clubs and carries further benefits such as insurance for the adventurous things we do. Further information about North Staffs IVC can be found on our website: [http://www.northstaffsivc.org.uk](http://www.northstaffsivc.org.uk) PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL NORTH STAFFS IVC MEMBERS ARE MEMBERS OF THIS MEETUP GROUP AND THEREFORE ATTENDANCE NUMBERS ARE INACCURATE AND ARTIFICIALLY LOW. **DATA PRIVACY POLICY FOR IVC CLUBS** **1\. About this Policy** 1.1 This policy explains when and why we collect personal information about our members, how we use it and how we keep it secure and your rights in relation to it. 1.2 We may collect, use and store your personal data, as described in this Data Privacy Policy and as described when we collect data from you. 1.3 We reserve the right to amend this Data Privacy Policy from time to time without prior notice. You are advised to check our website northstaffsivc.org.uk regularly for any amendments (but amendments will not be made retrospectively). 1.4 We will always comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) when dealing with your personal data. Further details on the GDPR can be found at the website for the Information Commissioner's Office. ([https://ico.org.uk](https://ico.org.uk/)). For the purposes of the GDPR, we will be the “controller” of all personal data we hold about you. **2\. Who are we?** 2.1 We are the North Staffs Inter Varsity Club. We can be contacted at **contact@northstaffsivc.org.uk** **3\. What information we collect and why\.** **Type of information** **Purposes** **Legal basis of processing** Member's name, address, telephone numbers, e-mail address(es). Managing the Member’s membership of the Club. The Host contact details for IVC Events. Performing the Club’s contract with the Member. For the purposes of our legitimate interests in operating the Club. Date of birth / age related information. Managing membership categories which are age related. Performing the Club’s contract with the Member. Reporting information to the AIVC. For the purposes of the legitimate interests of the AIVC to satisfy diversity compliance required by law. Photos and videos of Members. Putting on the Club’s website and social media pages and using in press releases. Consent. We will seek the Member’s consent on their membership application form and each membership renewal form and the Member may withdraw their consent at any time by contacting us by e-mail or letter. The Member’s name and e-mail address. Creating and managing the Club's online Membership Directory. Consent. We will seek the Member’s consent on their membership application form and each membership renewal form. The Member may withdraw their consent at any time by contacting us by e-mail or letter to tell us that they no longer wish their details to appear in the Membership Directory. Login credentials to the clubs web site. Performing the Club’s contract with the Member. For the purposes of our legitimate interests in operating the Club. Bank account details of the member for making payments to and receiving payment from the Club. Managing the Member’s membership of the Club, the provision of services and events. Performing the Club’s contract with the Member. The Member’s name and  e-mail address, whilst a current member and for up to 2 years after ceasing to be a member of the Club. Passing to the AIVC for the AIVC levies and to conduct surveys of Members and former members of the Club. See paragraph 5.3 below. For the purposes of our legitimate interests in operating the Club and / or the legitimate interests of the AIVC in its capacity as the national body. Name, e-mail address and telephone number of each Club Officer. Information published on Club’s website, in Club’s newsletter and other publications, in the Club’s marketing materials and made available to the AIVC, in each case as a point of contact at the Club. For the purposes of our legitimate interests in operating and promoting the Club. Name, e-mail address and telephone number of each Club committee member. Information published on Club’s website. For the purposes of our legitimate interests in operating and promoting the Club. **4\. How we protect your personal data** 4.1 We will not transfer your personal data outside the EU without your consent BUT we will inform you if the Club’s hosted services, website and/or email server are outside of the EU and therefore your data is held outside of the EU. 4.2 We have implemented generally accepted standards of technology and operational security in order to protect personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised alteration or destruction. 4.3 Please note however that where you are transmitting information to us over the internet this can never be guaranteed to be 100% secure. 4.4 We will notify you promptly in the event of any breach of your personal data, which might expose you to serious risk. **5\. Who else has access to the information you provide us?** 5.1 We will never sell your personal data. We will not share your personal data with any third parties without your prior consent (which you are free to withhold) except where we are required to do so by law or as set out in the table above or in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3 below. 5.2 We may pass your personal data to third parties who are service providers, agents and subcontractors to us for the purposes of completing tasks and providing services to you on our behalf (e.g. to print newsletters and send you mailings). We do this for the purpose of our legitimate interests in operating the Club and for performing our contract with you. However, we disclose only the personal data that is necessary for the third party to deliver the service and we have a contract in place that requires them to keep your information secure and not to use it for their own purposes. It is possible that third parties may themselves engage others (sub-processors) to process your data. Where this is the case, third parties will be required to have contractual arrangements with their sub-processor(s) that ensure your information is kept secure and not used for their own purposes. 5.3 We may also pass your personal data to the AIVC for the purposes of carrying out surveys when it is in the legitimate interest of the club and the AIVC to do so. The AIVC may use third parties to carry out the surveys but disclose only the personal data that is necessary for the third party to do so and will have a contract in place that require the third party to keep your information secure and not to use it for their own purposes. **6\. How long do we keep your information?** 6.1 We will hold your personal data on our systems for as long as you are a member of the Club and for as long afterwards as it is in the Clubs’ legitimate interest to do so or for as long as is necessary to comply with our legal obligations. We will review your personal data every year to establish whether we are still entitled to process it.   If we decide that we are not entitled to do so, we will stop processing your personal data 6.2 We will retain your personal data in an archived form in order to be able to comply with future legal obligations e.g. compliance with tax requirements and exemptions, and the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims. 6.3 We will securely destroy all personal financial information (banking details) once we have finished using it and no longer need it. **7\. Your rights**  7.1 You have rights under the GDPR: (a) To access your personal data. (b) To be provided with information about how your personal data is processed. (c) To have your personal data corrected. (d) To have your personal data erased in certain circumstances. (e) To object to or restrict how your personal data is processed. (f) To have your personal data transferred to yourself or to another business in certain circumstances. 7.2 You have the right to take any complaints about how we process your personal data to the Information Commissioner's Office. Web: [https://ico.org.uk/concerns/](https://ico.org.uk/concerns/) **Tel: 0303 123 1113. Information Commissioner's Office** **Wycliffe House** **Water Lane** **Wilmslow** **Cheshire SK9 5AF** **For more details, please address any questions, comments and requests regarding our data processing practices to Dannie Bonner, (dannie_bonner@hotmail.com).**

Anyone between the ages of 18 to 80 are welcome. All abilities and levels are welcome.
It’s a fabulous social night out, packed full of fun and laughter with lovely like-minded people AND you get to learn to dance! If you're also looking to get more active, our nights tick the fitness box without the gym.
Learn to dance in one night? Yes, one night is all it takes to learn a few basic moves to get you dancing.
Bring a partner or turn up on your own. The fundamentals class starts at 7:45pm.
During the classes we rotate everyone so you get lots of different dance partners and you get to dance with experienced dancers too - perfect way to bring on your dancing! Fixing with your own partner is also fine.
The one thing we are told is: 'I wish I'd tried it years ago'!
You don't need to bring a partner and you can start any week! Special offers available for discounted entry.
Classes EVERY Thursday at Aldridge Community Centre Middlemore Rd WS9 8AN Call Debbie on 07974250885 for more info.
Check out our 60 second video to find out more and join one of our meetups, we look forward to seeing you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=0HMijRSaRJQ

We are a group of people of all ages who enjoy getting together for a wide variety of social activities. We welcome new members. On joining we ask for a clear current photo so that we can recognise you at meet-up events. Suggestions for events are welcome and we encourage members to get involved in organising if they wish. This group is ideal for anyone over 18 who wants to widen their social network and meet new friends,

Welcome to Telford Socials. Please check you have the ‘chat’ option on, so that we can message you with joining details This is the group for you, if you like going to the cinema, ten-pin bowling, meals out, watching live bands or just meeting up for a drink. You don’t have to be single to join, just over 18. . There is an annual membership fee of £7 each year. The membership fee is paid in advance and is non-refundable. Payment is via an online payment link which is sent to you. Thank you in advance for paying promptly. There will be at least 3 events per month for you to RSVP Yes or No to, all we ask is that you stay active and reply. We ask all members to put a profile picture of them self on when they join, this helps us find you when you attend events. Also we ask all members to list their first name and surname (initial is acceptable) on their profile. Lastly we want all members to be active members and take part in events and look at event details each month. For any members who are completely inactive for 8 months or more, we will remove you from the group and you are more than welcome to re-apply when you are able to be more involved. Click on ‘Request to Join,’ now if you are interested. Group terms and conditions will be sent to you. **If you fail to pay your £7 membership fee, you will be withdrawn from the group.** Hope to see you soon! Code Of Conduct. [https://1drv.ms/b/s!AqXKsvxRSxE8h_JNcjDfYoT](https://1drv.ms/b/s!AqXKsvxRSxE8h_JNcjDfYoT)...

Meet other local Beekeepers to discuss the art and craft of this fascinating hobby! **IMPORTANT Read This:** **Terms of Attendance** **everyone attending the apiary must accept the following:** * the apiary is a **trip hazard** as it is on rough ground with access down uneven steps, so is only suitable for those who are safe on such terrain * you run the **risk of bee stings** anywhere in or near the apiary, and you should not attend the apiary if you are allergic to bee stings * if you use our protective equipment (eg bee suits), it is **your responsibility** to ensure it is in good repair and bee proof (report any damage); you should wear bee proof, loose-fitting trousers and bee proof footwear such as wellingtons * seek assistance from others to ensure you are free of bees before removing suits and leaving the apiary; ensure you do not take followers down the lane * you should not wear perfumes or scented deodorants * **bee disease risk** \- do not use your own hive tools or gloves \(we provide them\) * you must follow the instructions of the apiary team leaders * take care with **fire** when using smokers: if using the blow torch ensure no-one is nearby and extinguish it immediately after use; keep your veil away from naked flames as they are flammable and can cause serious burns; ensure that no burning material blows out of the smoker; empty used fuel into the metal bin and put on the lid; keep water nearby * be aware that **hazardous substances** are used in the apiary (particularly acetic, formic and oxalic acids) and these must only be handled by authorised personnel * if you feel unwell you must notify a team leader and move away from the hives to the steps * it is your responsibility to obtain **manual handling** training, as mishandling heavy hive parts can cause injuries * **children** should not attend without the express prior permission of the event organiser, and a parent/guardian must be present at all times We have regular weekly meetings at the Leek and Moorlands Beekeepers Association apiary during the active season, plus occasional visits to members apiaries. Newcomers are welcome to attend, and bee suits are available to borrow (on a first come basis) Those who attend regularly may wish to become members by paying the annual subscription of £5; this will give you voting rights and occasional text alerts about short notice events. Check out the North Staffs BKA website [www.northstaffsbees.org.uk](http://www.northstaffsbees.org.uk) PARKING: There is very limited parking by the apiary and we try to reserve it for those transporting heavy equipment or with mobility issues; please take care not to annoy our neighbours; there is a particular problem with Horsebridge Cottage at the end of Micklea Lane. Please park further up the roads and do not block entrances

**If you have been removed from the group because you haven't paid the £2 renewal fee, and you still want to be a member, you will need to re-join and pay the joining fee.** A big, warm welcome from Sutton & Lichfield Friends. Whether you are looking to enjoy a new aspect to your social life, widening your existing social circle, or maybe meeting new friends, then we are definitely for you. We offer a wide range of events where, rest assured, you will be with like minded people. If you are maybe a little hesitant, then just hold onto the thought that we were all new to this once! Our group encompasses people from all walks of life, regardless of any individual's background or circumstances and we are always ready to welcome new members to come and participate in any of the events we offer. As with other Meetup groups, we do have a few guidelines outlining what we expect from our members. * A full face photograph is required in order for us to be able to accept you. This is to enable hosts to recognise you when you attend events. * Our annual membership fee is £3, payable within 10 days of being accepted to the group. Failure to pay within this time will result in your request being rejected. (Applicants that are members of excessive Meetup groups will also be rejected, because we like to keep the group to active members.) * Please check your diaries to make sure you are free and able to attend before adding yourself to an event. It could be that as a result of repeated failure to attend events with little or no notification, you may be removed from the group. * To avoid the above happening, we simply ask that you keep an eye on your RSVPs and make sure you are up-to-date. People on the waitlist will be interested in taking your place so it is important that all responses are current, this takes a matter of seconds to do. * We ask that should you find you are unable to keep your place then you remove yourself from the event at the earliest opportunity and let the host know, thus allowing the next person on the waitlist the chance to take your place. * If you opt to participate in an event that requires a payment direct to the host, these may include events such as meals and parties, etc., please make sure your payment is sent as soon as possible and in accordance with the requirements of the individual event. * In order to participate in 'paid' events you will need to be able to receive private messages from the event organiser to allow bank details to be forwarded to you, and the facility to be able to pay by bank transfer. * As event hosts are required to pay individual venues for allocated places in 'paid events' then any monies you pay are unfortunately non refundable. If you sign up to such an event and find that you are unable to attend, then where there is a person on the waitlist they will be given the opportunity to take your place and therefore a refund could be arranged. If there are no takers for the place, then unfortunately your payment is forfeit. While we already host a wide variety of events we always welcome other suggestions and will encourage and support anyone who is willing to host or to help host events.  If this interests you, contact one of the organisers or event hosts.  Likewise if you have any suggestions or comments about how to do things better we’d like to hear about it. Our full protocol is available on request. Caroline and Erica

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! ❤

We welcome women from Birmingham and surrounding areas, of African/Caribbean background who are looking to make new friendships. All ages are welcome 🤗 Creating a Sisterhood, a community that truly gets you that offers a safe and supportive space for Black women to connect. Making new friends can be tough, but by attending meetups and different activities, you can easily find and connect with other amazing Black women who share your interests and passions. BACKGROUND: We were first established on Facebook in 2020 over lockdown. We have since grown to a membership of over 1k. Please feel free to also check out our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/3142896242473563/?ref=share The success of this group comes down to our members and their engagement. The aim of the group is to help women make new connections whilst enjoying new experiences and activities. Activities can include a walk, brunch, afternoon tea, a comedy night, cocktail making etc. Suggestions for events are welcomed as well as encouraged. NO SHOW POLICY: Feel free to RSVP to events that take your interest. When you RSVP an event please be sure to update that RSVP in good time if you are no longer able to attend. Please note that this situation will be monitored.