About us
Hemel Social is a friendly social & friendship group who welcomes all. Maybe you're new to the area, kids have flown the nest, had a change in circumstances or you just want to get out more, try new things or places & make some more friends. Join us if you want to meet new people, socialise, make new friends, have fun & try new things.
Don't be shy take the plunge & you'll soon make friends & have an improved & active social life. We hold multiple events every week.
Social activities could include meeting for coffee, drinks, eating out, pub nights, live music, dancing, theme nights, cinema, theatre, comedy, arts & crafts, day trips, race days, bowling, quiz nights, games, book club, walks, picnics, afternoon tea, escape rooms, disc/footgolf, bike rides, skating, trampolining, snowboarding or any other sports & leisure activities, museums, galleries, day trips, charity events and much more. Events can be daytime, evening, midweek or weekends in the local area or beyond. Members are also encouraged to host events. The more event hosts we have the more events there will be for you to attend. You don't have to host loads of events just once or twice a year would help. Contact one of the organisers if you are interested & want help with this.
Check the App or Website regularly so you don't miss any events
⚠️ All members are required to keep their RSVP's up to date & MUST change it to "Not Going" as soon as possible if they can no longer attend.
Don't be shy we're a nice friendly social group and when you're ready you might want to join our group of hosts & organise occasional events as well. Don't just sit at home on your own, come out, start making new friends & join in the fun.
⚠️ Member requests must have a photo of you & your name so we know who we are looking out for.
Pam & Karen
Featured event
Friday Night Drinks🥤🍻🍷🥃 ☕ Social & New Members Welcome Event at The Crabtree
Come & join us for a fun social evening & a few drinks either alcoholic or non alcoholic depending on your preference on a Friday night. There is no pressure to drink.
Everyone is welcome but we would love to see some of our newer members attend & meet a few of the hosts. The pub nights are good for moving round & mixing. If it's your first event leave a comment in the comments & let us know so we can look out for you & introduce you to a few people. Why not bring a friend or 2 along with you who might like to get out a bit more & make some new friends. Men & women of all ages are welcome to come along & join us. Don't be shy you'll find us very welcoming. Arrive as strangers & leave as friends. Please read the comments which some of our group members have left about their experience joining the group, coming along for the first time & the difference it has made to them.
There is an area reserved just for our group. As you walk into the pub, go towards the right hand side & past the end of the bar.
Turn right again & we are in the area the other side of the fireplace.
The pub is just a 4-minute drive from junction 8 on the M1. Head north-west on the A414 then at the roundabout, take the second exit onto Breakspear Way/A414. At the next roundabout, take the second exit onto St Albans Road/A414 and turn right onto Leverstock Green Road. Go through three roundabouts and you’ll find us on the left.
🅿️ Parking The pub has a car park or if full park in surrounding roads.
🚍🚆 Public Transport Information check the Intalink Journey planner https://www.intalink.org.uk/plan-your-journey
Website
https://www.emberinns.co.uk/nationalsearch/eastofengland/the-crabtree-hemel-hempstead
Upcoming events
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Practical Magic 2 🎬🍿 @ Cineworld Hemel Hempstead
Cineworld, Jarman Park, Hemel Hempstead, GBFilm is 18:40, if any of you want to meet from 18:15 in Starbucks please feel free to do so as I'm working until 6:30
We have booked the 18:40 screening seats J18 - J20.
Please check the comments to see what seats we've all booked. Once you have booked, RSVP & then post your seat numbers in the comments, so we know where all our group are sitting & can book seats near each other, either in the same row or in front/behind us.As with all our events please remember to keep your RSVP's up to date & change it to "Not Going" as soon as possible if you can no longer attend.
Website https://www.cineworld.co.uk/cinemas/hemel-hempstead/102
🅿️ There is plenty of free parking at this venue.
🚍🚆 Public Transport Information check the Intalink Journey planner https://www.intalink.org.uk/plan-your-journey
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Mid-week Quiz & Social @ Steamcoach - Boxmoor
The Steamcoach, 86 St John's Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1NP, GBEveryone is welcome & you don't have to be good at quizzes to attend. Enjoy a fun & social quiz evening. Maximum of 6 per team, so we will split into teams depending on numbers on the night. Cost is £2 per person, please bring cash with you. Cash prizes. The bottom bar area has been reserved for us from 8:00pm, if anyone fancies having dinner or drinks & a chat before the quiz. You can view the menu online to see what is on offer.
The quiz starts at around 8:15 & finishes at approximately 10:30.
As with all our events it’s a must that if you cannot attend that you change your RSVP as soon as possible if you can no longer attend. This applies on both the going list & the wait list where applicable.
🅿️ Parking
Parking is available on the road outside the pub or round the corner in Beechfield Road.
Google Parkopedia Hemel Hempstead & the venue postcode for details of public car parks, charges & opening times.🚍🚆 Public Transport Information check the Intalink Journey planner https://www.intalink.org.uk/plan-your-journey
Hemel Hempstead Train Station is also within walking of the pub & takes approximately 15 minutes.
It is also approximately 5 minutes walk from Station Road or 10/15 minutes walk from Marlowes or Riverside where the buses stop.
Website http://www.thesteamcoach.co.uk
Facebook page https://m.facebook.com/The-Steam-Coach-286597648018443
It is a friendly, pretty village – Real Ale & Craft Beer pub (with REAL home-cooked fodder... Yummy) overlooking the picturesque Boxmoor common cricket pitch. The pub has been in operation since the 1800's providing refuge for weary travellers. They pride themselves on impeccable service, familiarity, comfort and focus on the pleasure of eating and drinking.
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Rod Stewart Tribute Night @ The Three Blackbirds
Three Blackbirds, 194 Saint John's Road, Hemel Hempstead, GBCome & join us for this fun evening of a few drinks & Pete McCall as Rod Stewart .
As with all our events it’s a must that if you cannot attend that you change your RSVP as soon as possible if you can no longer attend. This applies on both the going list & the wait list where applicable. Please do not leave it until the last minute as it is unfair on the venues we have given numbers to.
Website https://rodstewartsongbook.com/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RodStewartSongbook
YouTube https://youtu.be/xkjDcfB9nAo?si=hfAf_UNcpfSWTUAe
🅿️ Parking
⚠️ Important Parking Info
The pub has a car park at the rear of the pub which you access via Anchor Lane. Please remember to enter your registration details on the console in the pub so you don't get a ticket! There is limited parking on St John's Road, some is free - some there are restrictions. There is also a car park on Cowper Road which is a few minutes walk away.Download the Parkopedia App for details of the nearest public car parks.
🚍🚆 Public Transport Information check the Intalink Journey planner https://www.intalink.org.uk/plan-your-journey
The pub is also in walking distance from Hemel Hempstead train station. And approximately 7-10 minutes from Station Road or 20 minutes walk from the town center where the buses stop at Marlowes or Riverside.11 attendees
Past events
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