What we’re about
Group of chilled Mancunians looking to meet up, with no extra fees.
We have Facebook Groups: Lovely Friends (public) & WoW [EU] (gaming).
New in town? Looking to make some friends? Need recommendations for reliable lounges & restaurants? Interested in casual events? Join when you like, late arrivals welcome, as are early leavers!
With an encyclopedic knowledge of the city centre, we know the best spots for afternoon teas, brunches, coffees, chilled co-working spots, delicious meals and relaxing walks.
With direct affiliations with many local venues, bar staff, bouncers, managers and more, we fully support the hospitality industry wherever possible and recognise the hard work they put in to keep this city alive.
Venue recommendations & event ideas welcome via Discord (like WhatsApp with no numbers and less spam). By attending our meetups you consent to photos being taken of you and posted to here and Discord.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Adventure Time with Numpty @ Kersal MoorlandsSalford Crescent, Greater Manchester
Here we go again. These events are different from our others.
This is us exploring and looking for ways to get to stuff.Kersal Wetlands and Moor are difficult to reach.
They're inside the city, but not near transport or car parks.Plan is to start at Salford Crescent railway station.
Personally, I'll walk there from St Peter's Square (2.5 km).Train: 20 mins Piccadilly to Salford Crescent, 10 from Victoria.
Car: 5 min walk to Irwell Place Car Park (420 spaces).
Buses:- 8 from Bolton / Farnworth / Pendlebury / Shudehill
- 35 & V1 from Leigh / Astley / Worsley / Piccadilly Gardens
- 36 & 37 from Bolton / Highfield / Swinton / Piccdly Gdns
- 38 from Hulton / Walkden / Piccadilly Gardens
- 50 from Sal Quays / Princess St / Rusholme / E. Didsbury
- 67 & 100 from Cadishead / Irlam / Eccles / Shudehill
From there we'll explore riverside parks, wetlands and lakes:
- Peel Park
- River Irwell
- Kersal Wetlands
- Kersal Dale
- Kersal Moor
- Prestwich Golf Club (5.5 km) - has a cafe
- Drinkwater Park
- Clifton Viaduct
- Prestwich Clough
- St Mary's Park
- Bury New Road Bus Stop (11.5 km):
95: Every 30 mins back to Salford
97: Every 15 mins back to Victoria & ShudehillAdvise decent footwear. Mostly pavement but mud possible.
Umbrella almost inevitably. Snacks in case the golf club's shut.Trains tend to be buses, traffic can be slow so aim to be early.
This might be a one-off if we decide it's too complex / boring.
Discussions and photos will be on Discord as usual. - Meals @ Yes (Pizza)YES, Manchester
Yes is a bar just south of Oxford Road Station spread over 4 floors.
They have a roof-terrace that gets loud and a beer garden which isn't.We're going for the beer garden. It's not step-free on the sides.
There's heaters on both sides as well (and we've checked; they work).In addition to cheap drinks they also handcraft pizzas.
£ 5.50 - 7.50 for a 16" depending on toppings and base.Tram: 7 min walk to St Peter's.
Train: 5 min walk to Oxford Road, 15 min walk to Piccadilly.
Bus: 15 min walk to Piccadilly Gardens.Photos and discussions will be on Discord as usual.
- Walks @ Manchester City Centre to Media CityWhitworth Locke, Civic Quarter, Manchester
This is a picturesque 5 km route and tends to be quite peaceful.
45% Tow Path, 50% along the River Irwell and 5% on roads13:00 - Start at Whitworth Locke by the Canal / NCP Car Park
14:30 - Arrive in Media City outside the Lowry
15:00 - Leave Media City outside the Lowry
16:30 - End at Whitworth Locke by the Canal / NCP Car ParkTrain: 5 min walk to Oxford Road, 10 min to Deansgate/Piccadilly
Tram: 5 min walk to St Peter's Square
(also a Tram Stop in Media City for those unable to walk back)Explore while we pause for drinks at Alchemist or chips at Turtle Bay
Mossy paths and no railings in parts so wear sensible shoes.
It's Manchester so an umbrella would be useful. Pets allowed 😊Photos and Discussions will be on Discord as usual.
- Holidays @ Isle of ManPiccadilly Station, Greater Manchester
The Isle of Man is a peaceful island off the coast of Liverpool.
I have family on the island and have visited extensively.Almost nothing here is step-free and some rain is guaranteed.
I'm just posting what I'm doing:Outward - Tue 11/06
- Train: 11:07 Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street (50 mins)
- Walk: 12:00 Lime Street to St Nicholas Place (30 mins)
- Ferry: 13:30 Liverpool to Douglas (3 hours)
Return - Fri 14/06
- Ferry: 15:00 Douglas to Liverpool
- Walk: Liverpool Docks to Lime Street Station
- Train: Liverpool Lime Street to Victora
Ferry costs £ 25.00, Douglas Hotels - tend to fill up early.
I'm in the Sefton but most are < £ 100 per night.Stuff to do? These are my favourite places:
Manx Electric Railway links to east-coast landmarks and trails:
- Dhoon Glen - Waterfall fern trail down to a beach
- Laxey Wheel - Ludicrously oversized working waterwheel
- Groundle Glen - Fairytale wooded waterfall valley
- Ballaglass Glen - Stream-hopping wooded fern glen
- Glen Mona - Clifftop coastal walk into Ramsay
- Snaefell Mountain - £ 30 taxi, walk up & take a tram down
- Douglas, Laxey & Ramsay - Fishing towns with beaches
Manx Steam Railway links to south coast landmarks and trails:
- Castle Rushen - Picturesque castle over the harbour
- Silverdale Glen - Leafy forested valley and boating lake
- Peel Castle - Expansive ruined castle on its own mini island
There are a few other areas only accessible by Taxi:
- Glen Helen - Wooded gardens with bridges over waterfalls
- Glen Mooar - Clifftop walks with waterfall pools and valleys
- Archallagan - Forest of a Thousand Trails (pictured)
- Jurby Motor Museum - 500 vehicles (cars bikes hovercraft)
If you want to come with, you're welcome to book your own stay.
If not, you'll find photos and discussions on Discord as usual ^^