What we’re about
Are you looking for social networking and fun times at social events involving music, adventure, dancing, walking, culture, networking and the outdoors. This is also the group for enjoying dining out and nightlife with singles as well as couples and professional networking in Sydney.
Sydney can be lonely place. It can be even more isolated if you are single, a bit older or if you are new in the city and do not have any friends or social network in the city.
We want to bring together like minded people who prefer to socialize at fun (and at times unusual) events, ideally in relatively quiet locations including bars, restaurants and parks where people can meet each other and establish connections and friendships beyond mere acquaintances.
Our meet-ups are carefully organised to ensure we are small enough in number so that we remember most names and exchange numbers with many by the end of it. We will also try and maintain a reasonable balance between women and men at our events. We will strive to offer a comforting and warm group which is international in outlook with a high degree of sensitivity and warmth.
You may be single, attached, married, separated or a grand dad! (this is not a group exclusively for singles either and couples are very welcome!) Please be open to new friendships and experiences. We could go to bars, restaurants, cruises, trips, concerts, sports events, holidays, dances and parties, yoga etc. and so the meet-ups will be diverse.
Click on the link to have a look at some of our past events - Photo Album
Here you can see everyone from different cultures and races meeting and having a great time and this is what we tend to achieve everytime we host!
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 and this results in not getting the right opportunity to meet in person.
We will always have hosts at all our events. You will always be greeted by someone
at all our events and introduced to others. (Warm & welcoming hosts to help you
mingle!)
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. No
shows are misleading and not fun for organisers nor for members.
We will not disguise organisation costs in opaque ticket prices, commissions from
bars or inflated set menu prices.
We will instead ask for a small charge of a few pounds to help us manage the group and its activities. (Very Transparent)
We will strive to attract a high quality membership who prefer higher quality
venues and events. We will not be driven by happy hours, free food etc...(as all
of these are eventually balanced out by much higher prices later)
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 -
https://meetconnectdevelop.com/
I very much hope that you will join us and create a vibrant social community
which is close knit and high quality.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Fast Friending: Meet like-minded ladies & gents! (21-45/Bring a lady free)Cheers Bar, Sydney
Looking to make new friends in the city? We’ve created the perfect opportunity for you! Our Fast Friending social is designed to bring together like-minded ladies & gents who are in your age group and share similar values and interests, making it effortless to connect!
Book tickets now & save money -
https://syd12thjuly.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.
EVENT COST:
Early Bird - A$ 10 per person
Regular Ticket - A$ 15 per person
Cash at meetup - If you have not purchased your ticket in advance then you can pay A$ 20 cash when you meet Shelly at the venue.This event is designed for everyone looking to expand their social circle, whether you're new to the city or simply ready to meet new people!
What's more?
- If you’re feeling a bit anxious or shy, don’t worry! Feel free to bring along one of your lady friends for free to make it easier to attend. You’ll have company and won’t feel alone, making it easier to relax and enjoy the experience!'Fast friending' is our fun and quick way to help you make new connections quickly with both ladies and gentlemen. These are people in the age group of 21 to 45 and so you will be on a similar wavelength. Naturally you can always choose who to speak with based on your preference!
Shelly, your host will be there to welcome you warmly into the group and also help you with introductions! We welcome locals and internationals both!
Here’s how our Fast Friending works:-
- We will meet at 7.00 and have time to get settle down and get a drink.- From about 7.40 to 8.40 we will run the fast friending system. Half of the group (mixed gender) will stay in a fixed place and the other half of the group (mixed gender) will be asked to rotate. During these intervals, each pair of people will get the opportunity to talk to each other.
- Shelly will be hosting the evening and she will organize the fast friending process. She will indicate when you should move to the next person.
- From 8.40 onwards we will stop the system and people will have to chance go chat and interact with those they have met as well as others.
If you are a bit shy or anxious then please come early. Shelly 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 - 3 Wise Monkeys 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.
- 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 21 to 45 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!
- We are not a dating group. Our events are not organised to manage your dating life. Our group is created to help ladies and gents meet other like minded ladies and gents. Please do not attend our event if a perfect gender balance is important for your enjoyment of our meet-up.
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.
ABOUT fastfriends.co.uk -
We have connected members successfully for the past 10 years.Here are some videos which will give you some guidance -
How to make people like you at our socials - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI
Why you should attend our evenings - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjwGBXzJE8
