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All Saints Badminton Club

Bristol, B7

Welcome to the All Saints Badminton Club! Whether you're a returning player or a seasoned pro, this is the perfect group for anyone who loves to play badminton and stay active. We play doubles every Tuesday evening and are looking for new players to join. We are an open and welcoming club that generally plays to an intermediate standard, so unfortunately cannot accept beginners. Join us for a great workout, meet like-minded individuals, and enjoy the fast-paced, exciting world of racquet sports with the All Saints Badminton Club!
25 members Ā· Public

Bristol All Sports

Bristol, B7

Bristol All Sports

If you are into All Sports, love to cheer on your team with a great bunch of people over a few pints, enjoy Super Sunday, 6 Nations, ODIs, the odd bike ride or picnic on the Downs for a game of rounders, or even fancy trying some plogging, then this is the sports group for you. Everybody welcome, we even include Man U fans, though we draw the line at L......oh, go on then, Liverpool fans are welcome too! Venues are usually in town (All Stars, Drawbridge, BSB, Birkett Tap, etc but after lockdown who knows. All suggestions for venues and events welcome.

654 members Ā· Public

Bristol & South West Adventure Sports

Bristol, E6

Bristol & South West Adventure Sports

Welcome to Bristol & South West Adventure Sports! (previously known as "Bristol & South West Extreme").

Are you looking to meet new people in the area, whilst trying your hand at something totally different and outside of your comfort zone? Then this is the group for you! We're famed for organising lots of fun and adventurous activities - from wakeboarding and surfing, to kayaking trips, climbing and abseiling, clay pigeon shooting, trips to goApe, go-karting, race driving and stunt driving, sky-diving, bungee jumping, flying trapeze, walks, regular social nights (down the pub), and even trips abroad. And many, many more. So, throw caution to the wind, and join up today!

We're by far the most active group in the area for this kind of thing, so have always got something coming up. Take a look at our calendar for past and future events, read some reviews, and check out our videos and photos, to get a flavour of what we're all about.

Hope to welcome you to an event soon :-)

Cheers

Matt

8964 members Ā· Public

Water Sport Enthusiasts (Bristol & SW)

Bristol, B7

Water Sport Enthusiasts (Bristol & SW)

A group for anyone who wants to try their hand at fun activities on the water both local to the Bristol area and surrounding region.   I have a love of the outdoors and being active so I wanted to bring together anyone with an interest in watery based fun, that be surfing, swimming, coastal walks and liquid refreshment (a few drinks in the pub).

This group will also be a source of info on water related sport opportunities and natural phenomena.  All skill levels are welcome and there will be a range of ability based events.  The group will have a chilled social side too for getting together to have drinks/meals and planning.  

Looking forward to having fun and getting out on the water with you!

2656 members Ā· Public

Play Social Sports in Bristol šŸšŸø āš½ļø šŸ€ šŸŽ¾

Bristol, B7

Play Social Sports in Bristol šŸšŸø āš½ļø šŸ€ šŸŽ¾
Follow us on Instagram! @sportas.uk Play social sports from badminton to basketball to volleyball in Bristol and meet new people! Sportas exists to make it as easy as possible for you to play meet other in your city through social sports. Come and join in for some fun and meet some great people! There are sessions available for people of all abilities. If you want to try volleyball for the first time or already play and wan more practice, this is the right place for you. You can find different games to play at a location & time that suits you. To play in any Sportas game you MUST book & pay for your spot on: [www.sportas.co.uk](www.sportas.co.uk) We also have a mobile app which makes the whole booking process alot quicker. Here are the links to download the app.
420 members Ā· Public

Thornbury Pickleball Group Novices

Thornbury, E6

Thornbury Pickleball Group Novices
The novices club is a club for people with little or no experience in Pickleball. We are currently seeing a high level of interest and are operating a waitlist to join. All prospective members who are new or newish to the game must complete an introduction session whereby we go through the basic rules, strokes and positioning for an hour and then play for an hour. This session costs Ā£9 to include paddle hire. These are usually at the weekend and subject to our and court availability. If you are an experienced player i.e. been playing regularly at another club for at least 6 months you may not need to attend the introduction session. Once this is complete you would be added to the waitlist. All events will take place in Thornbury so people from this locality or its surroundings will be given preference. All ages welcome (over 18's).Ā  No experience necessary as we offer tuition re the rules and how to play. It is easy to pick up the basics. Ā We welcome players of all abilities. Sessions are Ā£5.50 per two hour session for members and Ā£7.50 for non-members for evening and weekend sessions.Ā  Ā£4.50 per two hour session for members and Ā£5.50 per two hour session to non members for off peak sessions (daytime). Paddles are available for hire at Ā£1 per session from the club.Ā  Balls are provided. By joining this Meetup group you are not actually joining the Thornbury Pickleball Club to do that you need to attend a number of sessions, complete a membership form and pay a fee - this is subject to availability of spaces at the club Please ensure you wear sports kit with non marking shoes. If you cant come after booking please send us a private message to advise us and remove yourself from the event. If you cancel within 48 hours of the event you will be expected to still pay as we have comitted to the courts by then and uneven numbers reduces the value of the event for others. We are a friendly bunch and we hope you will try out this new sport which is a lot of fun.
27 members Ā· Private

Bristol Social Activities.

Bristol, B7

Bristol Social Activities.
=====> Do you live in Bristol and looking to meet new friends?? Then this group is for you!! šŸ„³ Activities including : Eating & Drinking, Cinema, Quiz Nights, Pubs & Clubs, Coffee Mornings, Various Sporting Activities, Arts and Crafts ,plus much more. There are no Fee's for this group, free drinks for the Hosts and Organiser are optional.
2086 members Ā· Private

Bristol Floorball Meetup Group

Bristol, B7

Bristol Floorball Meetup Group
Love floorball or fancy trying a new sport? Join us in Bristol for some fun and competitive games! Whether you're a seasoned player or completely new to the sport, our group is open to all skill levels. Enjoy a great workout in a friendly and supportive environment. Don't miss out on the opportunity to join our vibrant floorball community in Bristol!
32 members Ā· Public

Bristol City Korfball Club

Bristol, B7

Bristol City Korfball Club
Korfball is a true mixed-gender team sport with similarities to netball and basketball ("Korf" meaning "basket" in Dutch). Teams of eight (four women four men) compete to outscore each other. We aim to provide a welcoming environment for people who are keen to learn a new sport and and hopefully make some new friends on the way, with a healthy social side to the club. We are keen to recruit both women and men who are looking to get involved competitively! We train and compete all year round, outdoors in the summer and indoors during winter. For beginners the first 2 sessions are free! For reference we train: * MAIN SEASON (Sep-Mar): Mondays (team training) and Wednesdays (tailored for beginners) 7:30pm-9pm at City Academy, Bristol, BS5 9JH * SUMMER SEASON (May-Aug): Wednesdays (all welcome) on 7pm-8.30pm typically on Clifton/Durdham Downs, Bristol (usually set up near the water tower - roughly ///buck.barn.gravy) For more info please check out www.BristolCityKorfball.co.uk
112 members Ā· Public

Private Bristol Badminton Meetup Group

Bristol, B7

Members only of Badminton club --- This group is for event management purpose only, do not joint if you are not a known member of the club. \-\-\-\- Welcome to the Private Bristol Badminton Meetup Group! This is the perfect platform for badminton enthusiasts in Bristol who are passionate about the sport. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn or a seasoned pro seeking friendly matches, this group is for you. We organize regular meetups where members can connect, improve their skills, and have a great time together. Join us now and be part of a vibrant community of badminton lovers who share the same enthusiasm and love for the game. Let's smash and have fun!
1 members Ā· Public

Activities For The Extroverted Introvert

Bristol, B7

As an introvert I can find it difficult to meet new people but I also crave making the most of life and doing all kinds of activities, while hoping I'll build good connections along the way. Unfortunately my friends are useless for this stuff so I've made this group for likeminded people who want to get out there and experience anything from food to sporting events, to water sports activities and more.

Some examples include:
- Eating out
- Surfing / Kayaking
- Rock Climbing / Bouldering
- Track Days / Go Karting
- Theme Parks / Safaris
- UK Exploration / Holidays Abroad
- Assault Courses / Shooting Experiences
- Waterparks & anything water related!

As you can see many of the activities will incur a cost and some of them will be quite expensive whereas others will be cheap or free.

Finally let's have some fun and hope to meet many new faces :)

738 members Ā· Public

Bristol Classic Cars Meetup Group

Bristol, B7

Bristol Classic Cars Meetup Group
Many of us have a fascination for classic, vintage, veteran cars as well as a wide range of sports cars, motor racing. Throughout the year there are many motoring events that we go to. I am listing some of the events I go to where Meet Up folk are welcome to come and meet up. Am I easy to find? I believe I am the only person locally with a Morris Minor with a yellow bonnet and yellow boot.
24 members Ā· Public

Diverse - South West Autism Groups 16+

Bristol, E6

Diverse - South West Autism Groups 16+

Diverse UK is a social and support network for those aged 16+ that identify as Autistic. 
Our aim is to help reduce social isolation and encourage healthy relationships with those of similar interests by facilitating different group events. 

Areas that we cover in the South West are; Bristol, Bath, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. 
Health care professionals, support workers, social workers, friends, and family members are all welcome to attend.


Due to the current restrictions we are not able to hold any face to face group events.


The Diverse Monthly Online Pub Quiz and The Diverse Yoga Videos are proving to be popular. 


Click on the events section on the main Diverse fb page for details, or scroll down on the main feed to access and join in.


Prior and post pandemic we facilitate lots of monthly group events such as; a live music & nightclub event, pub social & board games, bike ride, cinema, walking, creative writing, art's & crafts, gaming, climbing, bowling, gig's and festivals and many more to come in the near future.....


If you have any ideas about a hobby or a group event that you would like to try or attend or even create then please email Marie@diverseuk.org 

Ownership of this Meetup group has been passed onto the Marie Wastlund & Harry Jones The Social Project Manager's of Diverse UK formerly known as The Bristol Asperger Social Group.

Mr David Preston has made a very generous Ā£550 donation to cover the cost of running the Meetup group for the next 3 years. 

To be added to our monthly newsletter mailing list please email Marie@diverseuk.org.

415 members Ā· Private

The Bath and Bristol RPG Meetup Group

Bristol, B7

The Bath and Bristol RPG Meetup Group
Way back when in 2007 I came to the South West and noticed a lack of a website for Roleplayers to set up games and generally meet up with like minded folk. SoĀ I set up this meetup group. Its been a while and over 700 members later its been a bit of a success.. The ideas and reasons for this meetup are still the same, to meet like mindedĀ people whoĀ share the same hobby, to set up and run or play in games locally (and further as we haveĀ groups inĀ Chippenham, the deepest darkest parts of the South West and even over in Wales) and when all else fails to justĀ get together and have a drink or two and share those moments in games that are special to us. Hopefully this site will be the one for you, get on the message boards and ask to join games, set up new games or justĀ come to a pub meetup to chat and meet the rest of us. Enjoy...Ā Ā  Also if you're new, please tell us a bit about yourself. Ā  How often do you game? Ā What games do you like? Ā What area of Bristol are you from? Ā What are you looking to find in the community? Just a quick link to our newish Discord channel https://discord.gg/W9zXTpzaqc come and join us....
1245 members Ā· Public

Mountain Biking Bristol

Bristol, B7

Mountain Biking Bristol

A group intended to be a meeting point for riders who already have some experience, reasonable fitness and basic technical skills besides love for the sport as well as meeting others of similar interests. 

Riding will happen more often around Ashton Court/ Leigh Woods but also in South Wales, Forest of Dean, North Wales and more. 

 Riders of different levels of fitness are welcome but there will be no 'family' rides, only grades BLUE and ABOVE (see bellow) will be organised. Our rides are not suitable for children!

We follow the grading system suggested by the mountain biking industry as described by the following sites:

http://www.mbwales.com/en/content/cms/Trail_Search/Trail_Grading/Trail_Grading.aspx

https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/knowledge/training/article/izn20130802-Mountain-bike-trail-centre-grades-0

In our own words:

ā€¢ Blue -  Regular pace with time to catch breath, challenging but guaranteed to raise a smile.

ā€¢ Red - Steady pace, technical elements, reasonable distance/ duration.

ā€¢ Black - Fast paced and very technical, and or long distance. 

Important: this group hasn't got any intention of being or acting as a cycling club. It is simply a meeting place for people who want to ride in the company of other cyclists. Therefore it is important to understand that all riders must be responsible for their own health, safety and well being as well as being prepared for dealing with common situations typical of the activity like change in weather, mechanical problems, flat tyres, etc.Mountain Biking is a hard sport not free of risk  and this group cannot be deemed responsible for the exacerbation of any medical condition as well as any crash or accidents that might occur during our rides.

1597 members Ā· Public

Gutsy Girls - Bristol and Bath

Bristol, B7

Gutsy Girls - Bristol and Bath

Gutsy Girls is a community for women seeking adventures, taking on new challenges, facing fears and having incredible experiences together.

We host a wide range of women-only events, weekend retreats and holidays to connect like-minded women. Discover new sports and activities in a supportive, non-intimidating and fun environment to push your boundaries and discover a new fearless you!

**Important to note, all our events are paid events. You must secure your spot by booking in via our website. RSVPing does not secure your place**

If you have any questions about our events, weekend retreats or holidays, please fire me an email at bookings@gutsygirls.co.uk

Check out our website: https://www.gutsygirls.co.uk

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gutsygirls_/

1795 members Ā· Public

Fact Not Fiction

Bristol, B7

Fact Not Fiction
This is the group for Bristol book-lovers who prefer fact to fiction! Perhaps itā€™s science that floats your literary boat. Or history. Or nature. Or sport. Or travel. Or food. Whatever your preference, we offer a friendly environment to come and explore and enjoy everything the wonderful world of non-fiction has to offer. [Important note: there is one NF category we donā€™t cover ā€“ and thatā€™s overtly political material. Thereā€™s too much division around as it is, and this group is intended to offer some respite from it!] In reality, the book is just an excuse to spend a couple of hours a month in the company of lively, curious peopleā€¦ We will have early evening meetups once a month at locations around central Bristol. We discuss the book of the month, have a few drinks, choose the next title, then go off into the night feeling enlivened and enlightenedā€¦ Please sign up and be in at the start of what I hope will be a fascinating ride.
73 members Ā· Public

Henbury Intermediate Badminton Wednesday Meetup Group

Henbury, E6

Henbury Intermediate Badminton Wednesday Meetup Group
Hello, We are the Henbury Badminton club. Our club gathers every Wednesday evening, rain or shine, at the Henbury Leisure Centre from 7:30pm to 9:30pm, all year-round. We are a small but friendly club. With our current membership ranging from 8 to 12 players over 2-courts, we are eagerly seeking new intermediate level members to join our ranks. Whether you're a seasoned player or possess a intermediate skill level, you'll find a welcoming atmosphere and like-minded individuals ready to engage in thrilling matches. We provide flexible payment options. You can choose to pay as you go Ā£6.50 per session. Alternatively, you can opt for our quarterly payment plan, which offers a discounted rate. The main key-points to our payment policies are as follows: 1. **Payment Upon RSVP**: To address the challenge of managing no-shows, we kindly request all pay as you go members to make payments as soon as you RSVP to our events, or as you move from the waiting list to the attendee list. Your timely payments greatly contribute to the success of our gatherings and help maintain the integrity of our community. 2. **Payment Deadline**: Please ensure payment is made 24 hours before the scheduled event. Members who have not paid by this deadline will be automatically removed from the attendee list. 3. **Cancellation More Than 24 Hours Before the Event**: If you decide not to attend despite having already paid, and you notify us more than 24 hours in advance, no refund will be issued. However, you will receive a "credit" that can be used for a future event without additional payment. 4. **Cancellation Less Than 24 Hours Before the Event**: If you decide not to attend despite having already paid, and notify us less than 24 hours before the event, neither a refund nor a "credit" will be provided. 5. **To pay**, please use the following bank details, and add your name to the payment reference: Account: HENBURY BADMINTON CLUB Bank: Lloyds Sort Code: 30-91-91 Account Number: 43098068 For those who crave a more competitive edge, we also participate in league matches. We look forward to meeting you and playing matches, laughter, and the joy of this fast-paced sport :) See you soon! Notes for younger people (under 18) According to Meetup rules, members need to be at least 18 years old. While family groups are more than welcome to join us, anyone under the age of 18 attending a session must be accompanied by an adult.
211 members Ā· Public

ā¤ā€šŸ”„Bristol Positive Vibes & Social Events (18 to 40)ā¤ā€šŸ”„

Bristol, B7

ā¤ā€šŸ”„Bristol Positive Vibes & Social Events (18 to 40)ā¤ā€šŸ”„
I have created this group with the intent to organise social events where people can mingle and get to know each other in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. I will offer a diverse range of events to ensure everyone is given the opportunity to participate in something that they really enjoy doing so be prepared for a proper pub crawl or a night out at the club, gigs, drink and chat gatherings in the afternoon, walks with some great scenery, picnics in the park, barbeques, sport activities and more. Simply come along and make new friendships in a relaxed group where individuals from all countries of our beautiful planet can share their experiences and hopefully create a bond with one another which can then lead to even greater adventures and will open your world to new possibilities. When people come together magic happens, I have personally seen this happen in my life countless times so if you are a bit shy or introvert I would strongly encourage you to come out of your comfort zone and join this group as you may make some truly nice and unexpected acquaintances. This is a public group however in order to become a member you will be required to be aged between 18 and 40 and ideally have a profile picture which shows your face so that I know who you are and I can greet you warmly when you turn up at the event. Any aggressive behaviour as well as any extreme views that may make any participants or myself uncomfortable will be deemed as unacceptable. The individual will be banned on the spot and reported to MeetUp. I look forward to having great fun with you all šŸ™Œ DISCLAIMER: The groupā€™s host/organiser will not be held responsible for any loss, injury, damage or anything of negative nature occurred as a result of the groupā€™s activity and events.
3551 members Ā· Public

Gay Outdoor Club

Bristol, B7

Gay Outdoor Club
The [Gay Outdoor Club](https://www.goc.org.uk/) operates throughout Great Britain, and provides a wide range of outdoor and indoor sports and recreational activities for everyone in the LGBTQI+ community. Our 1,800+ members enjoy [over 500 events each year](https://www.goc.org.uk/events/). Activities include walking, cycling, swimming, skiing and mountaineering, boating and camping, weekend and overseas trips, arts & culture, history & heritage and social events. GOC is a members club and a charity ā€“ no one is paid for their role in it, and no-one makes a profit from it. The club consists of [about 40 local & specialist groups](https://www.goc.org.uk/groups/). Members can join as many of these groups as they wish, and have access to all events of all groups around the country. [Membership ](https://www.goc.org.uk/shop/membership/)costs just Ā£17 per year, following a 4-month free trial. We use this meetup group to welcome newcomers at monthly online social events, and at just a few of the many events organised by our different groups around the country - to enable you to meet GOC and some of our members, and to encourage you to join as a member yourself. As a newcomer you are welcome to attend\* up to three welcome events free via the meetup group. After that you are invited to join as a member via [our website](https://www.goc.org.uk/shop/membership/), where you can join any of our groups and book any of all their events. Alternatively, start your trial membership now via [our website](https://www.goc.org.uk/shop/membership/), and you are welcome to join all of our groups and events for free right away for 4 months! What are you waiting for? See you outdoors, or perhaps online first... -- **\*If you RSVP "yes" and then cannot attend after all**, please remember to change your RSVP to "no". Each "yes" will count toward your three welcome events.
327 members Ā· Private