Sports & Hobbies groups near Darwen, H2

Our Wealth is Health Financial Coaching group values self-empowerment through financial education. Our meetups focus on financial wellbeing and the development of financial literacy through educational workshops to help you secure a healthy financial future. Whether you are a seasoned investor or just starting out, this group is for anyone looking to improve their financial literacy and take control of their wealth. Connect with like-minded individuals and make steps towards a healthier and wealthier future!

Follow us on Instagram! @sportas.uk Play social sports from badminton to basketball to volleyball in Manchester 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. iOS: [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sportas-play-casual-sports/id1605677585](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sportas-play-casual-sports/id1605677585) Android: [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sportas.app&pli=1](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sportas.app&pli=1)

Our English Language Lab is designed for pre-intermediate/ intermediate and pre-advanced students, who wish to develop their communication skills in a small group, practising English in a dynamic but relaxing and friendly way.

These sessions will help you gain more vocabulary, improve your fluency and confidence and use your skills effectively in real-life situations. They are structured around:
- conversation about everyday topics such as sports, arts, lifestyle choices, hobbies, global issues etc.
- improving pronunciation
- improving intonation
- increasing fluency
- enriching vocabulary
- correcting common grammar/syntax mistakes
- paired activities (mini scenarios, games) 

Public sessions are led by a Kristina, a QTS UK qualified school teacher and modern languages tutor, who has been working as a teacher in local schools, adult education colleges and as a private tutor for over 15 years. Private sessions are taught by language tutors, native or native-like speakers, who are university graduates and professional school teachers.

All international students or professionals are welcome.

So, come along, meet other people and improve your English, while having fun.

 Please contact Kristina or Golden Lotus Skills4life by email for more details.

St Helens Makers is a place for the tinkerers, artists, creatives, crafters, and techies within the St Helens area to meet and discuss their projects with like-minded people. We'll hold regular events online and within St Helens. The aim is to eventually have a physical makerspace within St Helens that provides facilities for people to work on projects, share ideas, and utilise tools and equipment that they may not be otherwise able to access. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, a beginner, or just curious to find a new hobby, there is something for everyone.

FourSeasons Outdoors is an all things outdoors club. We offer different opportunities and experience in the outdoor environment, these can include; hiking, local walks, water sports, cold water theropy, family days out, retreat, socials meetup and much more. Our core mission is to bring out the best in you! By trying new adventures and challenging yourself to be a better version of yourself.

FourSeasons Outdoors is an all things outdoors club. We offer different opportunities and experience in the outdoor environment, these can include; hiking, local walks, water sports, cold water theropy, family days out, retreat, socials meetup and much more. Our core mission is to bring out the best in you! By trying new adventures and challenging yourself to be a better version of yourself.

Welcome to Rammy Mountain Bikers! We meet regularly and offer a variety of rides to suit all abilities. From beginner cross country rides to more adventurous challenging off road rides. Our aim is to provide a friendly and supportive atmosphere in which to enjoy our sport, with all the benefits of riding in a social group. As well as regular rides, we also arrange days out to Trail centres, weekend trips away in the UK as well as overseas. We welcome new members to join us but please be aware our ride leaders are not instructors and do not hold any formal qualifications. We will always help and support each other when needed, and will never leave a group member behind, but all riders must accept that mountain biking is a dangerous sport, and that individual riders are responsible for their own safety. Rammy Mountain Bikers, its organisers, hosts and leaders will not be held liable for any injury or loss incurred. Rides will each have one or more designated hosts, who will be familiar with the route. Ride descriptions will give details as to how technically difficult the ride will be, if you are in doubt please contact the ride organiser, it is important you only sign up for rides that are within your capabilities. **PARTICIPATION STATEMENT & ACCEPTANCE OF RISK** When signing up to join one of our rides you agree and accept the following: * **MOUNTAIN BIKING IS A DANGEROUS ACTIVITY WHICH CARRIES A RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY** * **RIDE ORGANISERS DO NOT NECESSARILY HOLD ANY MOUNTAIN BIKING QUALIFICATIONS NOR ARE THEY INSTRUCTORS, MENTORS OR TECHNICAL EXPERTS** * **ALL RIDERS ARE INDIVIDUALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN ACTIONS AND SAFETY** * **RIDERS WILL AT ALL TIMES CONSIDER THE SAFETY OF OTHER PERSONS AND  ACT  ACCORDINGLY TO AVOID DANGER TO OTHER RIDERS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC** * **SELF RELIANCE AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY ARE CENTRAL TO THE WAY RAMMY MOUNTAIN BIKERS OPERATES** * **Further requirements** * Riders must be 18 years of age or older * Approved cycle helmets and knee protection must be worn- No helmet no ride * Suitable bikes: Appropriate quality full suspension or hard tail mountain bikes and E-Bikes (With pedals that have not been modified in any way) Rammy Mountain Bikers and Ride Leaders will not be liable for any direct or indirect loss, damage or injury arising from or in connection with mountain biking activity. **\*\*\* Joining Process \*\*\*** **You will have a month to try a ride. If you wish to join the club you will be asked to pay a years membership of £12. Membership runs from May to May each year.** Managing this group is a voluntary task, so when you do pay your membership fee it covers: • Meetup's fees for the meetup group • As many rides as you would like to join throughout the year **\*\*\* PLEASE NOTE THAT BY JOINING A RIDE YOU ARE RIDING AT YOUR OWN RISK AND AGREEING TO THE AFOREMENTIONED CONDITIONS\*\*\***

Free bi-weekly event - Inside Plug and Taps Enjoy getting a drink, sitting with like-minded people, and splitting into teams. We discuss three big questions within an hour surrounding different insightful topics. Then we re-group and discuss the ideas together. Topics change each session. Doesn’t require any previous knowledge of philosophy. Any and all people and opinions welcome. Official time is from 7pm-9pm but all are welcome to stay longer. We'll be upstairs and I'll be sporting the Philosophy Playground t-shirt when you come and find us! (Donations appreciated)

The best ladies social group in the Ribble Valley! 😃 25-45 ish age range. Ribble Valley- Whalley, Billington, Langho, Wilpshire, Clitheroe, Clayton, Great Harwood and beyond. We all know making new friends gets that bit harder as we get older. If that sounds like you, or if you’re new to the area, or simply looking to widen your social circle, we’d love to meet you for: Brunch 🥞 Lunch 🍱 Dinner 🥘 Drinks 🍹 Nights-out 💃🏻 Cinema dates 🎥 Gigs 🎸 Shoppping 🛍 Walks 🐕 Trips 🏙 Sport🤸‍♂️ ..not all at the same time.

Hello and thanks for passing by and checking out our meet-up group. Let us introduce ourselves, we are Mark and Lorraine, founders of RVSP, the Ribble Valley Social Pursuits Meet Up Group. We are both keen walkers but also enjoy running, cycling, climbing, skiing and playing football, tennis, badminton and the odd swim. We also enjoy a bit of fun with good food, the odd drink, a bit of culture and most importantly, meeting new people like you. We aim to be a social group hosting a variety of activities both outdoors and indoors for people in their 30’s and 40’s and 50s in and around the Ribble Valley, Trough of Bowland and West Pennine Moors area. We will also venture out further afield to the Lakes, Dales, Snowdonia and Peak District from time to time. As well as doing a variety of sporting activities, we also aim to relax and do a wide range of social events from nights out to sightseeing trips. We also want your input so if you have any suggestions then we’ll be really happy to hear from you. As we have to pay for using the meet-up facility, we will charge a small rate of £1 per person to anyone who wishes to join any of our events, with many of our socials free to attend. For more information on what we have in store, just have a look at our upcoming events diary…. Hope to see you soon, Thanks.

**Hi,** **Thanks for looking at our meetup group.** We are a community group that based around the **Wigan & Leigh & surrounding** areas. It's a social group not a dating group. We offer wide range of events, and always will try something new. We appreciate good music and a good film. We dine, we drink we try have a great time meeting old and new friends. We set this social group up to help enjoy having social life instead being all alone looking at four walls. We always make you feel welcome and safe.. We are out to enjoy ourselves just have a laugh and are not scared of laughing at ourselves but we always have a good time. **We are a bunch of friendly people always looking to welcome new people, if you think you good at dancing or quizzes or laughing with us your the person we want to meet.** **It's really simple to join just click the request to join button and we will do the rest. Just make sure picture is just a portrait picture of just yourself, please no pets, children or something that the host will not be able to recognise on any event you attend and this private only to group members.** ***If you have a question message me and i promise to reply.*** *By the way its free to join so hit **request to join button** and get ready to meet some new friends* *We try to put events on 2 month in advance so plenty notice given to organise various events you may like to come too.* Our events include: Cinema, Variety of Meals, Tribute Bands, Quizzes, Walks, Comedy Nights, Sports Events and Theatre and much, much more. Come and join us, we are a bunch of friendly people always looking to welcome new people and who knows you might enjoy yourself and probably end up having a great social life. Once you join you wonder while you didn't do it sooner.

**Hi,** **Thanks for looking at our second meetup group. Aim at 18 to 30s** We are a community group that based around the **Wigan & Leigh & surrounding** areas. It's a social group not a dating group. We offer wide range of events, and always will try something new. We appreciate good music and a good film. We dine, we drink we try have a great time meeting old and new friends. We set this social group up to help enjoy having social life instead being all alone looking at four walls. We always make you feel welcome and safe.. We are out to enjoy ourselves just have a laugh and are not scared of laughing at ourselves but we always have a good time. **We are a bunch of friendly people always looking to welcome new people, if you think you good at dancing or quizzes or laughing with us your the person we want to meet.** **It's really simple to join just click the request to join button and we will do the rest. Just make sure picture is just a portrait picture of just yourself, please no pets, children or something that the host will not be able to recognise on any event you attend and this private only to group members.** ***If you have a question message me and i promise to reply.*** *By the way its free to join so hit **request to join button** and get ready to meet some new friends* *We try to put events on 2 month in advance so plenty notice given to organise various events you may like to come too.* Our events include: Escape Rooms, Laser Tag, Tribute Bands, Quizzes, Coffee/Beverage, Comedy Nights, Sports Events, Table Top Games and much, much more. Come and join us, we are a bunch of friendly people always looking to welcome new people and who knows you might enjoy yourself and probably end up having a great social life. Once you join you wonder while you didn't do it sooner.

We are a group for males interested in naturism who would like to socialise with other naked men. Our aim is to hold events in the area from  Manchester up to the Lancashire/Cumbria border.,and as far as Derbyshire. We hold social evenings in members homes and other venues. There is also a naturist swim at Levenshulme Acadia Sports Centre, Yew Tree Avenue, M19 3PH every Thursday evening 7.00pm until 8.30 pm, at a cost of £5.00. On any one evening the numbers of swimmers are limited to 30 so admission will be on a first come first served basis and late comers may not be admitted if there are already 30 attenders.  **New members must show a photo when they join,** but please remember that this is a naturist group and photos must not show semi ,or full erections. and please no photographs concentrating,on the genitals alone ,these are deemed inappropriate.The photo is to identify you when attending events. PLEASE NOTE WE ARE A U.K. BASED GROUP AND ONLY ACCEPT MEMBERS FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A MEMBERSHIP FEE OF £5.00 payable when you join and due annually on the 1st of January this can only be paid via the meetup website not via the Meetup mobile app how to pay:- Click on your members profile, then onto your profile this should then be your full profile page click on the red box that says pay membership and this will initiate the payment process via pay pal

Decks & Dice is a board game group based in Prestwich. Our aim is to provide events where you can either play, or discover, your favourite board games in a great environment with other likeminded tabletop fans. We play modern board games such as Catan, Ticket to Ride, Pandemic and more! Don't worry if you're not sure about how to play, we'll always try to have someone on hand to help you learn. We have two meetups every month in Prestwich - one is a free event at The Church Inn aimed at casual gaming and discovering the hobby if you are new to it, and the other is a paid event hosted at Buzzin' Meeples, Prestwich's newest dedicated board gaming venue. All you need to do is come with the games you want to play, or just turn up and we'll sort you out with a game! Check the individual meetup event to find out where and when in Prestwich they are being held. So if you're looking for a place to play your favourite game, or are curious about the rise in popularity of board and card games, look us up!

MWUG, the Manchester WordPress User Group is run by the WordPress co-founder, Mike Little with support from group members. We are a friendly, supportive bunch from in and around Manchester, UK, who use the open source web publishing software WordPress to blog, design and develop websites. We love sharing technical and marketing expertise to help others achieve what they intend through WordPress. We run as a collective, with various events from co-working, discussions, picnic in the park to talk sessions. We actively encourage members to reach out, propose and/ or help organise events. We welcome all interest whether you are a keen programmer, entrepreneur or hobby blogger wanting to maximise the potential of your WordPress blog.

**So, you're looking for a new active hobby to get involved in and you're not sure where to start. Or perhaps you're already an avid rock climber, dancing across the walls with grace and are simply looking for others with whom to share the experience.** Whatever your reason, and whatever your level,[ Greater Manchester Rock Climbing ](http://www.meetup.com/Greater-Manchester-Rock-Climbing/)is here to provide you with a chance to get active, meet new people, and have some fun! Currently, the venue for the group will be [Rock Over Climbing](http://www.rockoverclimbing.co.uk/) **in Manchester**, one of the North West's premier world class bouldering centres. The reason for this is that it's central to Manchester so highly accessible for all members, it provides excellent climbing routes for all levels and we have established an excellent relationship with the staff who work there. At each Meetup, we will introduce ourselves, and make sure you feel welcome and at ease, especially if this is your first time climbing! **Beginners are usually split up into small groups and assigned to an experienced climber to ensure that we maximise climb time for your first time.** We usually climb for two hours, although if there is a large amount of us, we will more than likely split into smaller groups and spread out across the centre, so that we all get a good amount of climbing time. Once beginners are comfortable with what they have learnt, it is expected that you will progress to climb with our more experienced members. However, members are never forced to climb with a particular group and are always welcome to remain with beginners until they feel comfortable to move on. **After the climb, we often go for a post-climb meal and/or drink** depending on who is available, and this provides everyone with a great opportunity to discuss the routes they've done with other climbers, as well as socialise in an informal setting. We encourage ALL new members to attend this if they can as it gives you an excellent opportunity to get to know more of our members in a social setting and provides a familiar face the next time you attend. **Prices for first time climbers at Rock Over are £13 plus £3 shoe hire for a total cost of £16. (Concession £12 and £3 for NHS/Students)** **HOWEVER...** If after your first session you wish to become a regular member of our group and believe you will be attending our sessions throughout the year, **you can pay an optional fee of £10** which will provide you with your own Official Membership, as well as allow you to access the following benefits at Rock Over Climbing: **£8.50 climb with £1 shoe/chalk hire. Any day. Any time. This provides you with a substantial reduction on entry fee and shoe hire for 12 months from your date of purchase, meaning if you plan to climb more than twice in 12 months, you'll save more money in the long run!** Membership sign up is available on **gmrockclimbing.com** but payment will be handled by the [Group Organiser ](http://www.meetup.com/Greater-Manchester-Rock-Climbing/members/56727072/)to every session, so speak to them and *not* Rock Over staff. You will be able to access this offer **for 12 months from the day you purchase your membership**, at which point you will have to purchase a new annual pass if you wish to continue to access the deal. To access the above benefits, please speak to an organiser (usually Glenn) who will inform staff of your sign up, but if you have any issues getting in with membership, please show staff the gmrockclimbing pass so that they can see you are a member with us. If you have **any questions** about the group, or any suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us on the Meetup app. **Even if it is just to say hello or inform me that you're looking forward to the next event! However, I suggest new members to look at the event details for our Sunday climb as this answers many questions that you may have.** You can also check our[ FAQ's page ](http://www.meetup.com/Greater-Manchester-Rock-Climbing/files/)which may answer some of your initial questions. :) We look forward to seeing you at the next climb! Glenn, Tom, Lucia, Fes, Nat, Ragha, Alex, and Kim. **DISCLAIMER: By joining Greater Manchester Rock Climbing Meetup Group you agree to take full responsibility for your own actions when taking part in our hosted events and also when climbing on the walls. Any injury that you sustain as a result of taking part in one of our events is your own responsibility. Greater Manchester Rock Climbing Meetup takes no responsibilities for any injuries or accidents that occur in this manner.** Please note: Rock Over have the right to withdraw from the membership offer at any time, however unlikely. Your membership with us will still be in place but there may be a period where no offers are active with rock climbing organisations.

Finding new friends in a large city can be pretty daunting, so we’re here to help with that! We want to help create beautiful new friendships, create a safe environment in MCR where women can come together to have fun experiences and find people with similar interests, whether that’s sport, art, music, food, travel etc. Join our group and meet friends for life 💕

Hi and welcome to the Lancashire metal detecting group. I'm Michael, and originally from Lancashire, Burscough I decided to start up a metal detecting group, as I've always had an interest in anything old with history to it. I started the hobby a couple of years ago, so I'm fairly new to detecting and it would be great to find like minded people who have the same interest. When started I purchased the Simplex detector and headed to the beach after work. Unfortunately for me I had my steel toe cap boots on and almost dug up most of the beach. :D A lesson learnt , don't make the same mistake! This is a group for anyone interested in metal detecting, outdoor activities, exploring and living life to the fullest. There are no charges for joining the group, and no charge for the attending. Feel free to message me any questions or concerns you may have and if I'm not up a mountain with no signal I will reply as soon as I'm back down :)

This is a group to bring together solo travellers from all over UK (and beyond) who want good company for their ski holidays. Many of our members are single but others have partners at home who do not ski. We usually have about 8 ski holidays , we aim to have a minimum of 30 guests on each trip but the maximum in Courchevel is always higher , that way you can always find ski buddies of your ability and apres buddies too! . Some holidays include lessons whilst others are guided & some have neither so you can choose the holiday that suits you best no matter what your ski ability is.

We also have summer beach club holidays including all water sports plus mountain biking tennis etc usually in June & September

**Welcome to FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIAL! 🎉** Ready for an upbeat evening out in Manchester? Join us to connect with vibrant new faces, engage in lively chats, and potentially build lasting friendships! 🍻 Be it showcasing your skills in pool, darts, table tennis, or bowling, we’ve got a range of fun-filled activities lined up for you! We're proud to be a leading social group in Manchester, offering a variety of events to suit all tastes. Fancy a night of laughter at a comedy show? 🤣 Or perhaps a film night, where we share popcorn and opinions? 🍿 From gourmet dining experiences to casual sports meet-ups, there’s something for everyone in our group. We now have a WhatsApp group for our meetup crew! 📱 It's a cool way to keep up with all our activities, get the latest news, and chat about fun stuff. Want in? Just click the link below and you'll be part of the gang in no time. It's a great spot to plan more meetups or just hang out online. [https://chat.whatsapp.com/EMPaoDg7Wht50hY5QVcQaE]( We now have a WhatsApp group for our meetup crew! 📱 It's a cool way to keep up with all our activities, get the latest news, and chat about fun stuff. Want in? Just click the link below and you'll be part of the gang in no time. It's a great spot to plan more meetups or just hang out online. [https://chat.whatsapp.com/EMPaoDg7Wht50hY5QVcQaE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EMPaoDg7Wht50hY5QVcQaE) A gentle reminder: We're all about good vibes and respect: any form of racism, sexism, or other 'isms' are strictly off-limits. Stay respectful and positive, or you'll be as out of place as a lone chip on Manchester’s streets! Come along to our regular meet-ups, which happen more often than the elusive sunny Manchester day! Dive into the fun, share a giggle, and make some unforgettable memories together! Best wishes, FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIAL 🐝✌️

Hi/Asalaamu Alaykum lovelies 👸, I hope this you are well. My name is Alisha and this is a safe and welcoming place for Muslim girls of all ethnicities and backgrounds to could come together and share experiences, build healthy friendships and feel like they belong. I made a few changes to the group, namely changing the name to Muslim Females meet N Greet 🤗🥳! I officially gone all social media-fide and opened up a Muslim Females Meet N Greet account where you can get up-to-date on upcoming events, get notified, recommend ideas and see what we got up to in past events. As the new year approaches I'm hoping to build this platform with beautiful memories and be able to connect with you all in one place. Below is the link, go check it out and give it a follow ❤️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muslimfemalemeetngreet?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== If the link doesn't work, search for Muslim Females Meet N Greet and you should be able to see it 😄 Rules for this community It is important that you confirm that you are attending these events by RVSPing on the meetup app. I also require a message via meetup app or Instagram ahead of the arranged meetup to ensure that you will be attending. If in the event you are not able to come please notify me 24 hours before and update your RVSP. If no update has been given then I will be expecting you at the event. If you don't turn up and RVSP shows you are attending and no update has been given from you via messaging (I will also be messaging individually to check your whereabouts) and this happens over 3 separate occasions I will have to remove you from the group. Please ensure you are kind, considerate and polite when you are meeting with us and communicating with others. I'm building a safe environment for Muslim girls to meet and have a wonderful time. If kindness is not shown warnings will be given privately and subsequently if the behaviour continues it will lead to being removed from the group. If an event is requires payment please ensure you make a payment the same time you RSVP. This is also the same for booking onto a planned event, for example, booking tickets to a theatre. Please do this as soon as you decide to attend as bookings are taken up quickly and you are not guaranteed a place if you haven't booked. A message from me It’s difficult to find a group of people with similar values and mindsets especially as a Muslim woman today. It can be a real struggle if you are new to a place or feel out of place in the communities you are already a part of, so it is a great opportunity to build wholesome relationships or just to belong in a supportive social circle. Also, be organising trips abroad across Europe 🇪🇺 for short weekend breaks and short stays around UK 🇬🇧. Alongside, spa trips, restaurants meals, theartes, cinemas and brunches etc. Even if you are not a Muslim but feel that this would be a great community to be a part of then please do not hesitate to join! I am happy to take any feedback and suggestion on events and work we can do e.g. charity work, reading club, sports etc. Looking forward to having you join and seeing you at our next meetup event! Alisha