What we’re about
I started Peterborough Friends in 2015. The group is now well established and about to enter its tenth year. We have over 200 members in their 20s to 80s. There are events to suits all ages such as walks, meals out, theatre, daytime cinema, parties and even holidays. If you are fed up of staying in, wasting your time on dating websites and social media or just bored then please give the group a try. Scroll through our calendar and see the many varied events planned for this year. If you are interested in an event then please sign up to it so that myself and the other members can look out for you. If an event is full you will go on a waiting list so may get a place later if somebody drops out.
Some events such as meals require a deposit. If you cancel up to the day of the event this is refunded. The deposits are to ensure that events are well attended and also encourages restaurants to welcome a large group.
Lifts and travel can be shared so please don't be afraid to ask. Just post a comment on the event to see if anyone can help. Please do not contact people directly for lifts unless you have made friends with them.
If you are free during the day we meet on Mondays Thursdays at 2pm at Central Park. We meet outside the Willow Cafe in the centre of the park. If the weather is bad we still meet for coffee. These are gentle walks but if you would rather just come for a chat and a coffee please arrive at 2.30pm and I will meet you in the cafe.
If you prefer a longer walk then please sign up for Mark's alternate Sundays and Wednesday evening walks.
MEMBERSHIP
You will need an up to date photo of yourself to join this group. This is so I can recognise you at events. You will be removed from the group if you refuse to do this. It is helpful if you add a surname as we are a large group and this will make it easier for me, especially when sending payments.
You are welcome to try out the group for free but after two events the cost is £25 for the year, via bank transfer to M J James, Halifax 11-07-34 00228953 ref "sub" or you can pay cash at any event where I have a receipt book. This cost covers the website charges, some of my expenses and allows me to run the group on a full time basis. This amount is non-refundable. If you do not attend your first event for six months your membership will be cancelled unless the subscription payment is received. Meet up is run by an American company and I have no say in the way the website works. Please note that if the website/app asks you to make a payment this money goes direct to Meet Up and not to me. The only payment required to use the app is the £25 subscription. All the other extras are not necessary.
I book most of the holidays and weekends away with Vicky Langton who works with Travel Counsellors. Here are a few words from Vicky ...
"I can help you with any of your travel arrangements, from a weekend away, your favourite place to visit, a new destination to explore or for the trip of a lifetime. I want to ensure that I can find your perfect holiday that is tailor-made to you. I will work around the hours you are available, to discuss and sort your travel arrangements. Please feel free to contact me by phone or email, I will be more than happy to help” Tel: 01507 462 581 / 07516 705441 Email: [vicky.langton@travelcounsellors.com](mailto:vicky.langton@travelcounsellors.com)”
If you have any concerns or questions please contact me on 07712 107646 or send me a message on Meet Up.
Melanie James