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🌟 GET A SOCIAL LIFE 🌟 Most members attend solo, you won’t feel out of place.
Social Events • Day Trips • Travel • Experiences
Welcome to Get A Social Life a friendly, inclusive community for people who want to get out, connect, and actually enjoy life, not just scroll through it.
This group is for like-minded adults who enjoy:
✨ Socialising
✨ Great conversations & laughs
✨ Exploring new places
✨ Dining out, events & experiences
✨ UK day trips, coach trips & weekends away
✨ Occasional overseas travel
Most members attend solo, so if you’re coming on your own — you’ll fit right in.
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### What makes this group different?
- Warm, welcoming atmosphere
- No cliques
- Well-organised events
- A mix of local socials and travel experiences
- Friendly host who actually shows up and hosts
I’ve been organising events and trips for over 10 years, including UK breaks, European trips and long-haul travel, and I also run host on other Meetup groups, so you’re in experienced hands.
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### TRAVEL & DAY TRIPS
From coach day trips and UK getaways to international travel, this group is about sharing experiences, discovering new places and making memories together — without the stress of planning alone.
Upcoming events include:
• Coach & day trips
• UK weekends away
• Theatre & comedy nights
• Pop-up events
• Dining & social meetups
• Occasional overseas trips
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### FOOD, EVENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
Most of our events require a contribution or prepayment. This helps secure venues, confirm numbers and ensure a smooth experience for everyone.
Prepayment also helps avoid no-shows and keeps events fair for attendees and venues alike.
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### WHO THIS GROUP IS FOR
✔️ Adults looking to socialise
✔️ People open to meeting new faces
✔️ Solo attendees welcome
✔️ Friendly, respectful vibes only
If you’re looking to expand your social circle, enjoy great experiences and meet people naturally — you’re in the right place
Please join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/geta.sociallife/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1563212443940759
Also follow this link to join our Get A Social Life WhatsApp group: For up dates on events https://chat.whatsapp.com/IcWKFkGs2Cp5xrtCnzaT3z?mode=gi_t ADMIN ONLY, so no continuousness messaging which can be so annoying and often missing vital messages
Looking forward to meeting you 😊
All the best from your host Toyin x
Featured event

Cotswolds Day Coach Trip: Visit Bourton-on-the-Water, Bibury & Stow-on-the-Wold
I love visiting the Cotswolds, lets escape from the hustle and bustle of city life together. Never been to the Cotswolds? This is the perfect opportunity
Join us for a relaxed day coach trip from London exploring three of the most beautiful villages in the Cotswolds, Bourton-on-the-Water, Bibury and Stow-on-the-Wold.
Expect stunning scenery, charming streets, cosy cafés and great company. Most people attend solo, so you’ll feel welcome from the moment you arrive.
No rushing. No pressure. Just a lovely day out and a change of scenery.
Limited Early Bird seats available, so book early.
Did you know the Cotswolds spans 6 counties across south-central England.
- Gloucestershire – the heart of the Cotswolds (Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bibury)
- Oxfordshire – includes towns like Chipping Norton
- Warwickshire – northern edge of the Cotswolds
- Worcestershire – western stretches and countryside
- Wiltshire – southern areas (near Bath border)
- Somerset – small southern section of the Cotswolds
We first visit
### Bourton-on-the-Water
Often called the “Venice of the Cotswolds”, this postcard-perfect village is famous for its low stone bridges, charming cottages and the River Windrush. Ideal for scenic walks, cafés and photos.
Then onto
### Bibury
Home to Arlington Row, one of the most photographed streets in England. A small, peaceful village with beautiful stone cottages and a lovely riverside setting.
Our final stop
### Stow-on-the-Wold
A historic market town known for its spacious square, independent shops, cosy cafés and traditional pubs—perfect for a relaxed lunch and wander.
Day Trip | Very Solo-Friendly
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## ITINERARY
## Meeting Point
Find us at our usual meeting spot, Please meet by the coach bays on Tothill St SW1H 9NQ which is only 2 minutes walk from St James Park tube station. Close to Costa Coffee and Pret Manger
### 7.45am Meet for Registration
### 08:00 – Depart London Prompt
Sit back, relax and enjoy the scenic journey to the Cotswolds.
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### 10:30 – Bourton-on-the-Water (2hrs)
Often called the “Venice of the Cotswolds”, Bourton-on-the-Water is famous for its low stone bridges, charming cottages and the River Windrush flowing through the village.
Free time to:
• Take photos
• Stroll along the river
• Visit cafés, tea rooms & gift shops
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### 13:30 – Bibury (45 mins - 1hr)
Home to the iconic Arlington Row, one of the most photographed streets in England. Small, peaceful and full of character.
Free time to:
• Explore Arlington Row
• Enjoy the riverside setting
• Take postcard-perfect photos
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### 15:00 – Stow-on-the-Wold (2 hrs)
A lively historic market town with independent shops, cosy cafés and traditional pubs—perfect for a relaxed late lunch or afternoon wander.
Free time to:
• Grab lunch or coffee
• Browse independent shops
• Explore the market square
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### 17:00 – Depart Cotswolds
Relax on the coach as we head back to London after a full and enjoyable day.
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### 20:00 – Arrive back in London (approx.)
PLEASE NOTE TIME MAY CHANGE ON THE DAY DUE TO TRAFFIC AND COACH GUILDLINES ETC
### Price £55 Non Refundable unless cancelled minus PayPal fees
### 1st 10 people discount price £45
### A further discount next 10 people price at £50
## WHY JOIN?
✔️ Ideal if you’ve never visited the Cotswolds
✔️ Relaxed pace – no rushing
✔️ Very solo-friendly (most attend alone)
✔️ Stunning scenery & great company
### ✔️ What’s Included
- Return coach travel from London
- Friendly host on the day
- Visits to Bourton-on-the-Water, Bibury & Stow-on-the-Wold
- Free time to explore at your own pace
- Meeting new people
- Socialising
- Coming out of your comfort zone
- Getting A Social Life
### ❌ What’s Not Included
- Food & drinks
- Entry to attractions (if any)
- Personal expenses
WHAT TO BRING
✔️ Comfortable walking shoes
✔️ Light jacket or hoodie
✔️ Small backpack
✔️ Water bottle
✔️ Snacks
✔️ Phone & power bank
✔️ Cash / card for lunch
✔️ Positive vibes
COACH RULES & TRIP TERMS
(Use this for booking confirmation or waiver)
- This is a group day trip, timings must be respected
- Please return to the coach on time at every stop
- No loud music or disruptive behaviour on the coach
- No refunds unless trip is cancelled.
- Organiser not responsible for personal belongings
- Route & timings may vary due to traffic or weather
Any question please ask, hope you can make it, would be great to meet you all. Oh just to note i am not a tour guide, trying to keep cost low, i organise the trips finding the best coach prices for us to have a great day out of London.
Already coming? Invite one friend (or another solo explorer!)
Social Media & Photos
We love capturing the day! Group photos may be shared on Meetup and Instagram. If you’re camera-shy, just step aside during group shots
Follow us:
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My number just in case 07957320516
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Upcoming events
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66% OFF (£5)! BIG Singles Social at Home Grown Members Club! All ages!
Home House Studio, 44 Great Cumberland Pl, Greater London, GBHostess: Layla
*This event is a collaboration with other meetup groups and social networks and it will be well attended
*To attend this event you need to buy a ticket from
https://www.fatsoma.com/e/a8rveyou/big-singles-social-at-home-grown-members-club-all-ages-welcome
Join us to socialise like a royal, in an elegant and relaxed singles mix and mingle while enjoying luscious cocktails at the most exclusive venue!
The event will not have any loud music, making the environment perfect for meaningful long conversations that will allow you to connect with the other attendees and get to know them!
Whether you are looking for a partner or just to meet and connect with
other people who are at the same phase of life, this the event for you!You never know who you meet in this evening and that is the beauty of it!
You may find a friend forever, a party buddy, a partner in crime or a
partner in life!Since this is a mix and mingle and not a speed dating there is no age range- in a social pool everybody is welcome and you can choose to speak to whoever you fancy.
Connect with like minded people and open your social circle, enjoy
chatting about anything and everything, with those you like, for as long as you like while sipping on the best cocktails in town made by award-
winning mixologists.If you find somebody who you think you have a connection with, dare to
ask their contact details right then and there... like the old times ;)Oh! and you don't need to ask the awkward question: 'so are you single?'
because they all will be!You are welcome to arrive solo- most people do- or with friends, we will
be there to welcome you, make you feel comfortable and act as the
perfect glue among those who wish to. Attendees from past events always feel welcome and energised after our events. Our reputation says that we make the best events in London - so come and check by yourself!Home Grown is the private members’ club, not open usually to the public, set in a stunning six story Georgian building in the heart of Marylebone and part of the Home House Collection which exudes quality, sophistication and style.
Hosting our event at Home Grown members club, with its home away-from-home atmosphere, is everything you could possibly want on a Saturday evening
This is a unique opportunity to visit the venue which should not be missed!
How to find us: When you arrive please come on the first floor . Any issue on the night feel free to contact Ana: 07801038091 or Marianna: 07949526733
Please Note:
-Tickets need to be bought online and are not available at the door-Tickets are valid for entry till midnight
-Dress code: Smart/ Elegant/Glamorous ( ripped jeans, t-shirts, hoodies, sportwear, sportshoes or trainers are not allowed)
-A valid proof of ID (European Passport, Driving License, or Passport) is required upon arrival independently of the age for security reasons
For general inquires or difficulties with your ticket booking feel free to e-mail us at benetoupromotions@gmail.com or call Marianna on: 07949526733How to connect with us:
Like and follow our facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/mariannaland
Join our facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/453202104877514Follow us on twitter:@Mariannasevents
73 attendees
BIG SUMMER SINGLES EVENT MAX 250 in LONDON! With DJ + PARTY! + SPEED DATING* 💖
The Saint Bow Lane, The Saint Bow Lane 1 Bow Churchyard London EC4M 9DQ, London, GBHi Everyone!
Book now for BIG Summer Singles Event in London! 💖
Sat 6th June
contactsingles.co.uk
With Intro Service & Icebreaker* Followed DJ + Party!
*Icebreaker = Speed Dating! (Optional)Come and meet that someone special to share your life with💖
Our events are also a great way to make new single friends!Ideal summer venue The Saint, Bow Lane, EC4M 9DQ
1 Bow Churchyard, London EC4M 9DQ
With it's Central London location, great outdoor terrace, stylish trendy bar and interior; it is perfect for this type of event.
Exclusive bar and access to the outside terrace and large courtyard 🌞Once you book this event, please post your RSVP beside the event for June 6th 2026. This will help you to be found after the event.
We are taking Max 250 for this BIG singles event.
You need to book via payment link on our site contactsingles.co.uk
Text full name with YEAR of birth to 07809 709099 once you book.We will be reaching max numbers at this BIG event and you will need to book early, as we always sell out for all of our events throughout the year.
Please avoid being added to a waiting list!Arrival from 7pm The DJ + Party throughout the night, until 12pm.
We will be giving everyone wrist bands to wear at this busy event so we know you are registered whilst you are re entering the venue.
Tickets are £19.95 for the singles party June 6th.
Booking link for Sat June 6th at Stylish Venue: The Saint EC4M 9DQ is on our website contactsingles.co.uk . Once booked you need to text full name with YEAR of birth to 07809 709099 to complete registration.
Everyone who books can write their names and contact details on the cards provided by us at the venue (if you wish), which you can then pass on to anyone you would like to stay in touch with after the event.
We have the most cosmopolitan mix of sociable singles from London and the surrounding counties. Why not come along and maybe meet that someone special to share your life with! Our events are also a great way to make new single friends.
If female and coming alone we can put you in touch with other ladies on the female networking who are also coming alone (and/or at the event). We send these contacts before the event.
See you soon!
Maria x
Contact Singles
07809 709099
contactsingles.co.uk*Icebreaker: Optional Speed Dating - Further details emailed once ticket purchased.
Bookings come via promotions on Skiddle, Eventbrite, All Events, Facebook, Instagram (contact.singles) and our other Meet Up groups apart from this one. Contact Singles started in 1994 and members are also kept informed about upcoming events.248 attendees
Singles Social &Party, Soho, Comp Drink, Hap Hour! Djs, Karaoke, Rooftop Access
Zebrano Soho, 18 Greek Street, London, W1D 4DS, GBHostess: Anna
*This event is a collaboration with other meetup groups and social networks and it will be well attended
*To attend this event you need to buy a ticket from
Single people socialising and partying in the heart of London, while keeping their eyes open trying to spot that special one that will make their heart jump
You are very welcome to attend alone or with friends. We will be there making introductions, helping break the ice,, and act as a glue in the group.
We have a reserved area/table where we can mix and mingle, so that everybody can relax and feel comfortable and we get to know each other. and then we are going to move on the dance floor!
Whether you are looking for a partner or just to meet and connect with
other people who are at the same phase of life, this is the event for you!You never know who you are going meet in this evening and that is the
beauty of it! You may find a friend forever, a party buddy, a partner in
crime or a partner in life!Since this is a mix and mingle and not a speed dating there is no age
range- in a social pool everybody is welcome and you can choose to
speak to whoever you fancy.Connect with like minded people and open your social circle, enjoy
chatting about anything and everything, with those you like, for as long as you likeIf you find somebody who you think you have a connection with, dare to
ask their contact details right then and there... like the old times ;)Oh! and you don't need to ask the awkward question: 'so are you single?'
because they all will be!Everyone arriving before 9pm receives a glass of prosecco (non alcoholic
option available as well)Happy Hour till 8pm!
Karaoke access after 11pm
Dress code is smart/ elegant/ Smart Casual (smart dark jeans are fine but
ripped jeans, sportswear, trainers/sportshoes and hats are not allowed).Zebrano Soho is a vibrant cocktail bar, restaurant, and nightclub in the beating heart of London’s most iconic entertainment district. Zebrano is more than just a venue – it’s a celebration of fun, flavour, and feel-good vibes. It offers amazing cocktails , great cuisine, multiple rooms and an outdoor rooftop terrace At Zebrano, we serve up delicious food, killer cocktails, and the best tunes in town – all in a space designed to make great nights unforgettable. Come for the vibe. Stay for the party. Leave with a story.
For security reasons every guest must carry photographic ID with them (Driver’s License, European ID or Passport) independently of the age.
Tickets are valid for entry till 11pm
How to find us: When you arrive please ask to be directed to Marianna's Events area/ Anna. Any issue on the night feel free to contact Ana: 07801038091 or Marianna: 07949526733
For general inquires or difficulties with your ticket booking feel free to e-
mail us at benetoupromotions@gmail.com or call Marianna on:
07949526733How to connect with us:
To see all our events please go to:
https://www.fatsoma.com/p/mariannas-events
Like and follow our facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/mariannalandJoin our facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/453202104877514Follow us on twitter:@Mariannasevents
32 attendees
Slow Dating (42-59) at Bocca Lounge, South Kensington
Bocca Lounge, 3 Cromwell Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2HR, London, GBHostess: Layla
*This event is a collaboration with other groups and social networks and it will be well attended
*To attend this event you need to buy a ticket from
https://www.fatsoma.com/e/e3e76262/slow-dating-42-59-at-bocca-lounge-south-kensington
Age range: 42-59 ( as a general guide)
Join us for a fun and relaxed night of a speed dating and socialising in South Kensington!
Speak with 15-20 people of the opposite sex for 5 mins each then select who you like and leave with the contact details of some potential lovers!
After the speed dating we stay for socialising so you speak more to the people who you like!
The next day you receive the next day the contact
details* of your mutual matches (people you have selected and they have selected you back) at your e-mail!We don't send you to date in a online platform...We send you to date in real life with confidence!
We run speed and slow dating events for more than a decade now and we are proud to say that they actually work!
People that meet in our dating events date after, some make long term relationships, and some move together and we even had some marriages !
If this is your first time attending a slow dating there is
nothing to worry about , we will be there to welcome
you, put you at ease and explain you the process.Bocca lounge, is a multi-faceted instagrammable gem located at the heart of south kensington, serving a wide varying choice of non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks to be accompanied with high-calibre shishas.
For those hungry bocca lounge serves also amazing Mediterranean cuisine!
The program of the night is
5:30-6:00 Registration
6:00pm-6:45pm First session of the Slow Dating
6:45pm-7:00pm Break-Socialising
7:00pm-7:45 pm Second session of Slow Dating
7:45pm Speed Dating finishes and Socialising starts
How to find us: Just come inside and ask for Marianna's Speed Dating / Layla. Any issue on the night feel free to call Layla: 07377544606
For general inquires or difficulties with your ticket booking feel free to e-mail us at benetoupromotions@gmail.com or call Marianna on: 07949526733
* By participating to the event you agree to have your details that you submitted to us passed to your mutual matches ( people that you will select on the form that will be given to you during the event and they will select you back).
*Our company is registered with ICO. so you contact details are safe with us
Please Note:
-Tickets need to be bought online and are not available at the door
-Dress code: Elegant/Smart/Office Attire/Smart Casual (
Smart jeans are alright but ripped jeans, t-shirts, hoodies,
sportwear, sportshoes or trainers are not allowed)-A valid proof of ID (Passport, Driving License, or National ID) is
required upon arrival independently of the age for security reasons23 attendees
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