What we’re about
Welcome to the Oxford Social Circle!
We're a group focused on bringing people together in Oxford. We primarily host monthly Saturday afternoon meet-ups and evening social events. In addition, we have a WhatsApp community for members to connect and organise extra activities.
Who's it for? 🤷♀️
Anyone looking to make friends in Oxford is welcome! Whether you're new to the city or just looking to expand your social circle, you'll find a warm welcome here.
What can you expect from us? 🤔
We're here to connect and make friends just like you. We'll organise events and activities, but we're also participants. We aim to create a friendly and inclusive environment, but please remember we're volunteers, not professionals.
What's the goal? 💪🏻
Our goal is to help you meet like-minded people and build your own social network. The meet-ups and WhatsApp community are your platforms to do this. We encourage members to take the initiative and help use this to contribute to organising their own events too!
How much does it cost? 💰
Most events are free to attend. However, running the group does have costs, so we appreciate voluntary donations to cover these expenses. It's entirely optional, but your contribution helps keep the group running smoothly. These will be collected annually.
Can I join the WhatsApp group? 📳
Regular attendees are welcome to join the WhatsApp community, provided they agree to our group policies. Please speak to Kevin if you're interested.
Group Rules 📝
These are the policies in place for the group:
1) Be respectful of others 🙏🏼
You'll encounter diverse individuals, some of whom you may not connect with immediately. Instead of arguing, acknowledge your differences. Refrain from harassing members, whether in person or on social media, outside of events.
2) Appreciate what the organisers do ❤️
Please remember we are not a business and that all the organisers in the group are hosting events on a voluntary basis. The events we host are for ourselves to enjoy as much as you do.
3) Have a valid photo of yourself in your profile 🤳🏾
There have been multiple occasions where members have received inappropriate messages, all from members without photos. To help prevent this from happening, we ask all members to provide a photo of themselves.
4) Update your attending status correctly ✅
Not knowing the correct number of attendees can negatively impact the event. Excessive absences and/or gatecrashing events, without valid reasons, will lead to removal from the group.
5) Do not take control of events hosted 🤐
The organisers already have a plan for the event they are hosting. To prevent any difficulties, respect what the organisers have set up for you. Members are welcome to organise additional activities once the event is over.
6) Do not advertise your own activities in the group without permission 🙅🏻
Whilst we are happy to see additional events, they must apply to the group's structure. If you want to advertise any of your events, contact Kevin.
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