What we’re about
I come across many people who are retired, possibly disabled, or on a hamster wheel; people who are really looking for some more purpose or enjoyment in life.
We definitely all need to have something that we can look forward to each day.
I currently run another Meetup group https://www.meetup.com/over-40s-social-group-essex-eastlondon/ mainly doing long green walks on a Saturday (ignore the ‘Over 40s’ bit, its not crucial). All of us have made really good friends on the group, and we all love our days out, but that’s just one day per week and one activity. Some members do arrange other stuff during the weekdays, but it normally involves a fair bit of out-and-about, which is not what everyone is looking for.
So, I have this idea to provide an additional platform for people to be able meet new friends and share a wider range of passions. Come along to my get-togethers, make new friends, find those people who share your interests, and maybe start some new sub-groups for various activities.
Art, various board games, card games, book groups, film clubs, yoga, sci-fi, needlework, cinema, ten-pin bowling, swimming, outdoor sketching, movie nights, chess, playing music, enjoying music, crafts, dancing, gardening, poetry, singing, writing, theatre, coffee mornings, flower arranging, fitness, photography, quizzing, are many examples of activities you may be interested in. I’m sure there are lots more to add.
If we get enough members, I will find a pub for the first event that will give us our own space This will be somewhere within shooting distance of Chigwell. If the group does get established, I’ll look at spreading it’s geographical wings, and halls may be a possibility.
Come and find your kindred spirits, those who love what you love.