Inverleith Park Meetup

Hi everyone,

Let's meet up at Inverleith Park for some sunshine and good vibes (are we still saying that? Maybe some of our younger members can let me know. I have now joined the 30s club, after all 👵).

Inverleith Park Meetup

• Grab a coffee and a snack (and something comfy to sit on) and let’s meet up in Inverleith Park.
• There are also table tennis tables at this park. You can't book them, but feel free to bring your own paddles & table tennis balls if you have some - just in case the tables are available.
• I’ll arrange a couple of ice-breaking challenges, and then we can enjoy chatting with new friends.
• As this is an outdoor-only event, please note that if there’s a downpour we will need to reschedule (I would love to be able to control the weather but that’s still a skill I’m working on). Hopefully, this won't be a problem but you never know in Edinburgh!

Schedule
11am: Meet in Inverleith Park (by the table tennis tables to the side of the tennis courts. Botanic Gardens entrance).

11.15am: Ice-break challenges

11.45am: Hang out with your new friends and (hopefully) enjoy the sunshine.

1pm: End of event. Feel free to stay on with new friends.

IMPORTANT: This is a litter-free event. Please make sure you take all your rubbish with you, plus another item of rubbish that's not yours. Thank you!

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Who is this event for?
This event is for anyone who lives in Edinburgh, East Lothian and the surrounding areas in their 20s and 30s.

That includes people of all backgrounds, faiths, abilities and identities.

Who is this event not for?

• Anyone who is just looking to date and not interested in friendships.

This group is specifically for people who want to make new friends.
I hope everyone feels very comfortable in this group, but if anyone makes you feel uncomfortable, please tell me and we will sort it out ASAP.

• People who are too cool for school

This group is all about being kind and meeting new people. When you attend one of our Meetups, it's important to be open to a whole range of people who might have different interests to you.

Cliques are a big no. See someone standing alone? Not in this house. Please help us to make everyone feel as comfortable and welcome as you would like to be.

Event tips

• Feeling a bit nervous about attending an event? Don't worry, that's totally normal. Remember, everyone is there for the same reason as you: to make new friends!
• Try to meet lots of different people. Aim to speak with at least three new people when you're at an event - and if you've been to one of our Meetups before, don't speak exclusively to people you've already met.
• Ask questions! The best way to make great connections is to show interest in other people. Don't just talk about yourself - even if you're the most fascinating person ever, one-sided conversations are a total snooze-fest. Find out about the other person's interests, work, life experiences, pets... you're guaranteed to learn something interesting.

Accessibility

• If you have any accessibility requirements, please let me know and I will do all I can to accommodate them. If there's a way I can make these events more accessible for you, please tell me if you're comfortable doing so.

Hope to see you soon!

Beci x