About us
Are you single in London and above 45? Then this is the right group for you. \
Apparently, singles live more fulfilled lives as they have better social connections, that’s if we are not Netflix addicted. Let’s get off that couch and meet others, we are after all interesting, fun and we have a lot to share. \
We are organising nights out, arts events, walks, festival attendance, pub outings, and lots more. \
Join and tell others at our age, the more people join, the more interesting the events will become. Please note, Meetup charges a significant fee to operate a group, so to keep the group running we will be charging for each participant per meet-up. Meet-up will also now charge a small fee in addition.
Please note
- Please ONLY sign up to events if you intend to attend. Late cancellations may result in you being removed from the group. We have a three strikes policy.
- We will always leave at the announced time of the event. Late comers who miss the group will be considered a no-show. Please make sure you plan your journey early.
- Please make sure to read the event description thoroughly, it will clearly say where you will find us. I will also post those infos in the communication part. Do not expect us to find you.
- I am not monitoring messages on the day of the event.
- We do not normally cancel events in this group but there may be circumstances where we feel we absolutely have to. If the cancellation is our fault, e.g. the organiser is ill, we will take your payment forward to a future event.
However, please be assured that we are not taking cancellations lightly and we will only result to that if it is absolutely necessary.
Please also take some time to read our group etiquette:
1. Let us know if you cannot make it
It is not fair to keep the organisers wondering whether or not you may show up. If you change your mind, please let us know either by changing your RSVP or by sending a text. However, cancellations should be no later than 2 days before the event to enable other people to plan their attendance. Please keep in mind that going forward, we will be removing everyone from the group who cancels at short notice twice. Removing you from the group will also result in you losing the pre-paid maintenance fee as that is non-refundable. If you had all intentions of attending but you find yourself not able to do so, text your organiser as soon as possible.
2. Respect and appreciation
In this group respect is key. That means respect for everyone who attends but also for the organiser of the event. Our events are mostly free of charge. Please consider that your organiser is running this event in their own time voluntarily and show them some appreciation. We are not a commercial group, we are doing this because we like it.
3. Only message members if they have agreed to it
Please do not contact members unless they have agreed to it. Please be considered and remember we are not a dating group but singles who want to spend time in each others company.
4. Participation for any event will be at your own risk
Your participation in any of our events is at your own risk. It is for you to assess whether you are fit enough to participate in any of our events.
5. Consider the volume of your communication
Our wonderful event organisers will provide you with all the information you need in the event description. You are of course welcome to clarify things with us but please consider the volume of your communication. We are organising these events because we enjoy it but we are expecting you to assume responsibility as well of course. Our job is to simply find the venue/event, to tell you about it and to welcome you on the day, that is why we are not charging.
Also, we cannot influence venue policies and externally organised events.
6. Be on time
Please try to be on time. It is not fair to expect the whole group to wait for you. We usually leave on time. If you have not arrived by then, you will have missed the event. We do not offer possibilities to join the group later or catch up with us unless you can do that without communication with the organiser. Please refrain from contacting the organiser after the meet up time.
7. Add a picture to your profile
Organising a meeting is difficult if we have to guess what someone may look like. If you don't have a picture on your profile please consider adding one to make our lives easier. I am currently only approving new members with a photo.
Upcoming events
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- £2.50
Free film at BFI Southbank; Deep Cover with short introductory talk
BFI Southbank, BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XT, GBA wonderful opportunity to visit the BFI Southbank (known previously as the National Film Theatre) to see a classic film with a short introductory talk by film critic Kambole Campbell.
Deep Cover is a 1992 American crime film starring Laurence Fishburne as a cop who goes undercover to bring down a Los Angeles drug cartel. Jeff Goldblum and Charles Martin Smith also feature.
The film received positive reviews, being likened by some critics to a modern film noir. It is also notable for its theme song of the same title, composed by Dr. Dre and released as his debut solo single, which also features then-newcomer Snoop Doggy Dogg making his studio debut.
This film is free for the over-60s, and I have obtained 4 seats for the first three over 60's to RSVP. After that, over 60's can still go free, but you need to book by phone or in person only, (if you try to book online normal matinee price applies). The box office number is 020 7960 2102 any time Monday to Saturday from 12pm to 7pm, or Sundays from 12pm to 6pm and you are booking for Monday 16 November 2025 14:00. Specific seats are not assigned, so we should all be able to sit together, whether you use one of my tickets or get your own.
Under 60's are very welcome to join us also and can book for this film online at the normal price of £8.50.
After the film, we can end with an optional tea, drink, or snack at the cafe within the BFI. This will offer a great opportunity to relax and chat socially after what should be an interesting afternoon.
Although the film is free (or £8.50 depending on your age), in addition a £2.50 group maintenance fee applies and is non refundable. Please note that Meetup now adds a small amount to this also.
As always, you are participating at your own risk.
As the film is ticketed and I have a limited number of tickets, we would appreciate it if you changed your RSVP no more than 2 days before the event should you find you can no longer attend. No shows or cancellations on the day may result in you being removed from the group.
3 attendees - £1.50
The Not-New-Books club
Pret (280 High Holborn), 280 High Holborn, London WC1V 7EE, London, GB📚 The Big Idea
Welcome! We are a community of readers aged 45+ who gather to discuss great books that have stood the test of time. We aim to choose books that should be readily available at your local library, or may even already be on your own shelf. Where possible, I'll provide a link to a YouTube audiobook. Let's work through our "I really must read that, one day" booklist, together.⏳ What We Read
We skip the brand-new releases. Instead, we dive into:- Modern classics from past decades.
- Hidden gems you may have missed over the years.
- Forgotten favorites worth re-reading with mature eyes.
- Biographies and histories that offer deep perspective.
🍷 Why Join Us?
- Life experience: Books that we read in our 20s can feel different, now.
- Less pressure: We're aiming to meet every six weeks, which should hopefully give us enough time to actually finish a book. I'll send out a few 'discussion prompts', a week before each meeting, to give us some food for thought.
- Real connections: This is a space to make genuine, lasting friendships with like-minded people who share your love of a good story.
🗓️ Our Routine
- When: Saturday, every six weeks at 2 PM.
2026: Oct 10th, Dec 5th,
2027: Feb 16, Mar 20, May 1, Jun 12, Jul 24, Sep 4, Oct 16. - Where: Currently at Pret in High Holborn, which has a quieter back room.
- Format: 15 minutes of settling in, 90 minutes of book discussion, followed by 15 minutes of voting for our next book.
You are welcome to nominate your favourite read, or we can randomly select one from The Guardian's "Readers' top 100 novels of all time" https://tinyurl.com/mwczm6d9
December's book is "The Parasites" by Daphne du Maurier
The Parasites is a novel by Daphne du Maurier, first published in 1949. The novel follows an emotionally entangled bohemian family, the Delaneys, who lead complex and frequently scandalous lives, and their strange relationships with one another. The book explores both their childhood and adult life, creating a circle seemingly closed to all outsiders. The world in which they live is sophisticated, gay, and sometimes tragic (from Wikipedia).Maria, Niall and Celia have grown up in the shadow of their famous parents - their father, a flamboyant singer and their mother, a talented dancer. Now pursuing their own creative dreams, all three siblings feel an undeniable bond, but it is Maria and Niall who share the secret of their parents' past affairs.
Alternately comic and poignant, The Parasites is based on the artistic milieu its author knew best, and draws the reader effortlessly into that magical world (from Goodreads).As always, please only sign up if you are planning to attend. The event is free but the usual £1.50 is a non-refundable maintenance fee and meetup will also charge you £0.60.
3 attendees
Past events
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