About us
Welcome to the Abingdon Social Circle 🥳
We’re a friendly community dedicated to helping people in Oxfordshire connect and build meaningful social lives. Whether you’re new to the city or simply looking to expand your circle of friends, you’ll find a warm, inclusive space here.
Our Approach 🧭
The Abingdon Social Circle isn’t a service that arranges social lives for you; instead, we provide the platform and opportunities for you to create them yourself. Our main event is the Meet & Greet—a relaxed Saturday afternoon gathering—that brings together both familiar faces and new members. This is the perfect space to share your passions and start building connections.
Beyond our hosted events, we facilitate a WhatsApp Community where regular members can organise their own spontaneous gatherings and keep the conversation going.
Why We Do This 💪
We know from personal experience that building a social circle can be challenging. We host these events to bridge that gap and provide a home for those in Oxfordshire who are still looking for their community. We provide the starting point—you bring the conversation, and together, we help each other thrive.
What makes the Abingdon Social Circle unique to other social events? ⭕
Our community is built on a social model, so we aren’t interested in making grand, exaggerated claims about being the "biggest or best" in Oxfordshire just to inflate our numbers for a profit; instead, our genuine goal is to help residents across Oxfordshire build authentic social lives through our dedicated WhatsApp community. We want quality over quantity! While we maintain firmer boundaries than other groups, these are intentionally designed to prioritise safety and transparency. By requiring recognisable profile photos and insisting on accurate RSVP updates, we actively discourage "troublesome" individuals and significantly decrease the frustration of an inaccurate number of attendees.
Community Guidelines & Expectations 🤝
We believe in creating a space that is welcoming for everyone. To keep our events enjoyable and well-organised, we ask that all members:
Show mutual respect and kindness to everyone in the group.
Adhere to our community rules, which apply to all members regardless of how long they have been attending. You can find these rules listed at the bottom of this page.
Joining the WhatsApp Community 📱
Whilst anyone is welcome to join, to ensure safety and familiarity, access to the groups is reserved for members who have attended at least one in-person event. For security, we request that everyone's WhatsApp profile features a clear, recognisable photo and your real name. If your details do not provide this, you will need to verify your identity to Kevin, in person, before gaining access to any of its sub-groups. You can join the community by clicking here.
Costs & Support 💰
All events organised by the Abingdon Social Circle are completely free to attend. However, as there are annual costs associated with running this group, we occasionally open a window for voluntary donations. While contributing is entirely optional, your support is vital to keeping the group active and sustainable for everyone.
Group Rules 📝
These are the policies in place for the group:
1. Be Respectful of Others 🙏🏼
We’re a diverse bunch, and although you will meet plenty of like-minded people, you might not vibe with everyone. Remember, we expect total mutual respect. If you disagree with someone, keep it civil. Harassment—whether at an event or online—will not be tolerated.
2. Appreciate what Organisers do ❤️
Please keep in mind that we aren’t a business. Our organisers are volunteers who put in their own time because they love the community. We’re here to have a good time right alongside you, so a little appreciation goes a long way!
3. Keep Your Profile Transparent 🤳🏾
To ensure the safety of members at our events, everyone must have a clear, valid photo of themselves on their profile. This isn't personal—it’s a group-wide security measure to help us know exactly who we’re hanging out with.
4. Manage Your RSVP's Accordantly ✅
Accuracy matters! "No-shows" and "gatecrashers" make planning difficult and can lead to overbooked venues or unnecessary costs. If your plans change, please update your status. Members who consistently skip out or show up unannounced, without good reason, will be removed from our group.
5. Let the Hosts Lead 🤐
Each event has a specific plan curated by the organiser. To keep things running smoothly, please don't try to hijack or redirect the itinerary. If you have ideas for extra activities, feel free to suggest them for after the official event has wrapped up.
6. No Unauthorised Promoting 🙅🏻
We love seeing the community grow, but please don't advertise outside events or activities in our space without asking first. If you have something you’d like to share that fits our vibe, reach out to Kevin for the green light.
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