About us
You are either new to meetup or have been on meetup for a long time and are tired of how the social activities have deteriorated in the other meetup groups in London.
We organise roughly about 4 socials in a month closer towards the weekends, so many people can join us after work in the city to mingle with each other. Our venues tend to be easily accessible by public transport.
Our social events tend to be catered towards to about 15 to 20 members at any given time, which gives members an opportunity to mingle with everyone present.
Here is how we will do things differently -
Ever since Covid has occurred the world has changed ways in how we function and operate.
Meeting people of various cultures has become difficult with various restrictions and with online events people rarely have the opportunity of meeting face to face.
We will always have hosts at all our events. You will always be greeted by someone
at all our events and introduced to others.
Click on the link to understand WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO SOCIALISE AT OUR MEETUPS!
We will minimise no shows by requiring attendees to pay a deposit in advance.
We will strive to attract a high quality membership who prefer higher quality
venues and events.
We will constantly request members to help us host events and take a lead on
activities so that we have energy and variety.
Click on the link to our website and have a look at our other cities that we host in -
www.fastfriends.co.uk
I very much hope that you will join us and create a vibrant social community
which is close-knit and high quality.
Upcoming events
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Fast Friending: Real Connections! (21-40/Latin Night Access/Bring a lady free)
The Cornerstone Pub, 1 Crockford Street, Port Melbourne, AUA relaxed social evening with a reserved space exclusively for our group—safe, comfortable, and welcoming!
Meet like-minded ladies and gentlemen, enjoy easy conversations, and make genuine new connections.
Your evening doesn’t end here—get entry to an exciting Latin Night starting at 10 PM.
Buy your Tickets - https://mel25thapril.eventbrite.co.uk
(Tickets help cover the cost of hosting the social, ensuring a great venue, and a well-organized event for everyone.)
*You can use any debit or credit card to purchase your ticket at PayPal checkout. It will ask you for your email address but that is only to send you a receipt. You do not need a PayPal account.
TICKETS:-
Early Bird - AUD 5 per person
Regular Ticket - AUD 10 per person
Cash at Meetup - If you do not purchase tickets in advance then you can pay AUD 15 cash to your host Janna when you meet her at the event.What's more?
- We have happy hours!
- If you’re feeling a little shy, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! You’re welcome to bring a lady friend along for free!
- Latin Night starting at 10 PM.Here’s how your evening will flow:
7:00 PM – Welcome
Arrive at 7:00 PM and be welcomed by your host, Janna, who will guide the evening and help with introductions. Feeling shy? Come a little early and she’ll ease you into small-group conversations. You’re also welcome to bring a lady friend along for free.
7:30 – 8:30 PM | Fast Friending
Chat with a new attendee every 3 minutes, ensuring you meet a variety of like-minded ladies and gentlemen.
After 8:30 PM | Open Mingling
Reconnect with those you enjoyed speaking to and continue meaningful conversations at your own pace
After 9.00 PM | Latin Night starting at 10 PM
Our hosted event wraps up at 9 PM—feel free to stay on and continue the evening with your new friends.
- Join the Latin Night starting at 10 PM and keep the good vibes going.- We have many groups in this city. Members of our other groups who RSVP are included as guests of the organisers in order to give you an indication of expected people.
- This evening is for ladies and gents in the 21 to 40 age group. While some will be at the younger end of this range there will also be others at the other end of the range and lots in-between! You will naturally gel with others of your own age range and so you will always find many attendees who fit your range.
- We are not a 'dating' group. We are focused on helping ladies and gents meet other like minded ladies and gents. You will generally find a good gender balance (maybe not perfect) at all our events.
Why do we have tickets?- Cover our costs - Our host is compensated for their time and work. We also pay meetup and have dedicated staff to manage our events, hosts, venues and communication.
- Group Safety - By securing your ticket we have a record and you contribute to a well organized evening where everyone is more committed and better behaved.
- Management - Tickets help us better manage attendee group size, book suitable space and activity.
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ABOUT fastfriends.co.uk -We have connected members successfully for the past 10 years in over 30 cities (operating as Expatsclub, MeetConnectDevelop and fastfriends.co.uk).
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You can contact our founder Dan on +447715705005 with any questions or ideas.
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Here are some videos which will give you some guidance and comfort to make your attendance more productive.
Secrets of socializing at our meetups - http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing
How to make new friends - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs
How to make people like you at our socials - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI5 attendeesFast Friending: Real Connections! (21-40/Happy Hour/Bring a lady free)
La Di Da, 577 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, AUHas it been just you and your phone lately? It’s easy to feel connected yet still feel alone. Digital interactions can’t replace the warmth of eye contact, real laughter, and meaningful conversations. True connection happens when we step away from our screens and show up as ourselves — present, open, and engaged.
At Fast Friending, we create spaces where real relationships begin — just genuine conversations and shared moments. Because nothing compares to meeting face-to-face, discovering common ground, and walking away with a connection that truly feels real.
You will need to buy a ticket for attending -
https://mel2ndmay.eventbrite.co.uk*You can use any debit or credit card to purchase your ticket at PayPal checkout. It will ask you for your email address but that is only to send you a receipt. You do not need a PayPal account.
TICKETS:-
Early Bird - AUD 10 per person
Regular Ticket - AUD 15 per person
Cash at Meetup - If you do not purchase tickets in advance then you can pay AUD 20 cash to your host Nina when you meet her at the event.What's more?
- We have happy hours!
- If you’re feeling a little shy, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! You’re welcome to bring a lady friend along for free!- We will meet at 7.00 pm when you will be welcomed by your host Nina. She will manage the evening and also help you make connections.
If you are a bit shy or anxious then please come early. Nina will help you meet other members in a small group and help you settle down and get comfortable. All attendees are also welcome to bring a lady friend along with them for free. This will make it a lot less stressful for you as you will always have your friend alongside.
Our venue for the evening - La Di Da is spacious, has comfortable seating and not very noisy. We have a reserved area where our members can meet each other in a supportive environment.
- From 7.30 to 8.30 pm, we will start 'Fast Friending' where our host Ivy will ask you to speak to a different attendee every 3 minutes. You will be able to meet lots of ladies and gentlemen and not be limited to only those sitting or standing next you.
- After 8.30 pm you will have time to interact with those you have met as well as others.
- We are not a close knit tight group. Our evenings are warm and comfortable for members attending for the first time and those coming alone. You will not feel alone!
- We have many groups in this city. Members of our other groups who RSVP are included as guests of the organisers in order to give you an indication of expected people.
- This evening is for ladies and gents in the 25 to 50 age group. While some will be at the younger end of this range there will also be others at the other end of the range and lots in-between! You will naturally gel with others of your own age range and so you will always find many attendees who fit your range.
- We are not a 'dating' group. We are focused on helping ladies and gents meet other like minded ladies and gents. You will generally find a good gender balance (maybe not perfect) at all our events.
Why do we have tickets?- Cover our costs - Our host is compensated for their time and work. We also pay meetup and have dedicated staff to manage our events, hosts, venues and communication.
- Group Safety - By securing your ticket we have a record and you contribute to a well organized evening where everyone is more committed and better behaved.
- Management - Tickets help us better manage attendee group size, book suitable space and activity.
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ABOUT fastfriends.co.uk -We have connected members successfully for the past 10 years in over 30 cities (operating as Expatsclub, MeetConnectDevelop and fastfriends.co.uk).
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You can contact our founder Dan on +447715705005 with any questions or ideas.
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Here are some videos which will give you some guidance and comfort to make your attendance more productive.
Secrets of socializing at our meetups - http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing
How to make new friends - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs
How to make people like you at our socials - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI2 attendees
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