About us
Welcome to the Oxford Social Circle! 🥳
We are a friendly, inclusive community dedicated to helping people across Oxford connect, build authentic social lives, and find their community. Whether you are new to the city or looking to expand your local circle, you will find a warm space here.
Our Approach 🧭
We provide the platform and opportunities—you create the connections. Rather than a managed service, we offer two monthly events to serve as your starting point:
- 🌳😃 Monthly Meet & Greet 🤝🏼🎲 - A relaxed gathering that brings together familiar faces and new members alike. It is the perfect setting to share your passions and start building friendships.
- 🥾🌳 Social Walk & Drinks 🍻😃 - Although these events contain a 5-7 mile stroll, these gatherings are less about the walking and more about the talking! They offer a gentle walk to discover Oxford while building your own friendships.
Why Do We Do This 💪
Building a social circle from scratch can be tough and we completely understand the consequences social isolation can led to. We host these events to bridge that gap and offer a home for anyone looking for their crowd in Oxford. We provide the initial meetup to give our members a social life. You then use the events and our WhatsApp Community to take control of your social lives!
What Makes Us Unique To Other Groups ⭐
We operate on a social model, not a profit-driven one, so there will not be an act of service provided to our members. Instead, we provide a platform to give our members the power and autonomy to take control of their social lives. In addition, we do not make exaggerated claims about being the "biggest or best" to inflate numbers. Instead, our goal is genuine connection supported by a safe, transparent environment.
We maintain firm boundaries to keep our events safe and reliable. By requiring recognisable profile photos and holding members accountable to accurate RSVPs, we actively discourage disruptive behaviour and eliminate the frustration of inaccurate headcount numbers.
Community Guidelines & Expectations 🤝
A complete list of our group rules and policies is located at the bottom of this page. By attending any of our events, you agree to abide by these guidelines and accept full personal responsibility for your actions. Please note that most of our rules align with Meetup's broader Terms and Conditions for members, ensuring a safe, fair, and enjoyable environment for everyone in the community. You can view these by clicking here.
Joining the WhatsApp Community 📱
To protect member safety and foster familiar faces, access to our WhatsApp sub-groups will only be shared with members who have attended at least one in-person event.
We expect your WhatsApp profile to display a clear, recognisable photo of yourself and your real name. If your profile does not meet these criteria, you will need to verify your identity with the lead organiser before gaining access.
Costs & Support 💰
All events organised by the Oxford Social Circle are 100% free to attend. Despite this, Meetup does have annual costs of approximately £400 per year.
To help cover the annual operational costs of running the group, we occasionally open windows for voluntary donations. Financial contributions are entirely optional, but any support is deeply appreciated and keeps our community active and sustainable for everyone. Please keep in mind that donations made are to keep the group running. It makes no impact on the frequency of events, as well as the type of meetups we host.
Group Rules 📝
By coming to our events, you have agreed to abide by the following policies:
1. Be Respectful of Others 🙏🏼
We’re a diverse bunch, and although you will meet plenty of like-minded people, you might not vibe with everyone. Remember, we expect total mutual respect. If you disagree with someone, keep it civil. Harassment—whether at an event or online—will not be tolerated.
2. Appreciate what Organisers do ❤️
Please keep in mind that we aren’t a business. Our organisers are volunteers who put in their own time because they love the community. We’re here to have a good time right alongside you, so a little appreciation goes a long way!
3. Keep Your Profile Transparent 🤳🏾
To ensure the safety of members at our events, everyone must have a clear, valid photo of themselves on their profile. This isn't personal—it’s a group-wide security measure to help us know exactly who we’re hanging out with.
4. Manage Your RSVP's Accordantly ✅
Accuracy matters! "No-shows" and "gatecrashers" make planning difficult and can lead to overbooked venues or unnecessary costs. If your plans change, please update your status. Members who consistently skip out or show up unannounced, without good reason, will be removed from our group.
5. Let the Hosts Lead 🤐
Each event has a specific plan curated by the organiser. To keep things running smoothly, please don't try to hijack or redirect the itinerary. If you have ideas for extra activities, feel free to suggest them for after the official event has wrapped up.
6. No Unauthorised Promoting 🙅🏻
We love seeing the community grow, but please don't advertise outside events or activities on our Meetup pages without asking first. If you have something you’d like to share that fits our vibe, reach out to the lead organiser for the green light.
7. Personal Responsibility & Safety ⚠️
By attending our events, you acknowledge that you do so at your own risk. Whist the groups hosts will always do their best to support you, as we are not a business, we accept no liability for any personal injury, illness, loss, or damage to personal belongings that may occur during an event.
8. Alcohol & Behaviour Policy 🍻
While many of our gatherings take place in pubs or involve drinks, we expect everyone to drink responsibly. Intoxicated, aggressive, or disorderly behaviour won't be tolerated, and hosts reserve the right to ask anyone causing a disturbance to leave.
9. Keep Conversations Inclusive 💬
Our events are meant to be a relaxed escape where everyone feels welcome. Try to keep group conversations inclusive and avoid dominating discussions or forcing any aggressive political, religious, or divisive debates.
10. Not a Dating Group / No Unsolicited Messaging 🚫
We are a social group focused on friendship and community. Do not use the group or our WhatsApp channels to send unsolicited private messages to members you haven't met or who haven't invited further contact. Persistent unwanted attention will lead to an immediate ban.
11. Age Requirement 🔞
All events are strictly for adults aged 18 and over. Members are not permitted to bring children to events unless it is explicitly listed as family-friendly.
12. Guests Policy 👥
If you want to bring a friend, please ask them to join the group and RSVP individually so we can keep an accurate headcount. If an event allows non-member guests, ensure you add them via your RSVP status on Meetup.
© 2026 Oxfordshire Social Circle
Upcoming events
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🃏 Cards Against Humanity 🤭
Westgate Social, Westgate Shopping Centre, Norfolk Street, Oxford, GBImportant information: ⚠️
- This game is intentionally designed to be offensive, irreverent, and politically incorrect.
- No seats are reserved at Westgate Social.
- Guests must be aged 18 or over.
- Members who repeatedly fail to update their RSVP or gatecrash events, without valid reasons, will be removed from our group.
- If you require reasonable adjustments, please inform the event organiser in advance.
What to expect: 🤔
Get ready for a night of questionable choices and unapologetic laughter at the Westgate Social. Whether you're a seasoned player or a newcomer, this is the perfect after-work escape to unwind with friends (and perhaps lose some of your dignity too).Set in the Westgate Social, members will have the opportunity to purchase food from a variety of food stores if they are feeling peckish.
Please be aware that Cards Against Humanity is designed to be provocative and transgressive. The game frequently involves:- Sensitive topics including race, religion, and politics.
- Adult themes graphic language, and dark humour.
- Politically incorrect or intentionally offensive content.
We want everyone to have a great time, but we recognise that some cards may be triggering or distressing for some participants. If you prefer games with a more wholesome or "family-friendly" tone, this will not be the right event for you.
The conversation doesn't have to end when the event does! If you find yourself wanting to arrange follow-up gatherings, outings, or themed meetups, our WhatsApp community is the place to do it. It is the go-to spot for members to propose new ideas and stay in touch between events.
The plan: 💪🏻
We will meet at 7 PM in the Westgate Social. The exact location will be shared in the comments once the organiser arrives. From 7:10 PM, we will begin playing Cards Against Humanity, with members having the option to purchase food from a variety of food stores if they wish to. So that you can take part in the games, it is recommended that you purchase food either before we start our first round, or during the 20 minute break.Q&A 👀
Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions relating to this event:I'm new and feel anxious. Is this group not right for me? 😨
Attending for the first time is pushing you out of your comfort zone, so it is normal to feel anxious on your first occasion. We always have a mixture of new and old faces. Regulars are very welcoming and it takes only 2-4 events for most members to feel settled in. My advice is to give it a shot and reflect afterwards if the event is right for you.What is Cards Against Humanity?
The game is simple: each round, one player asks a question from a Black Card, and everyone else answers with their funniest, weirdest, or most shocking White Card. There are no complex rules—just a rotating "Card Tsar" who picks the winner of each round based on whatever combination makes them laugh the most.How will I find you? 🧐
Once the organiser arrives, they will share in the comments roughly where we are located, with a description of what they are wearing.Where will I be able to park? 🚗
The Westgate car park is an option for drivers, However, the limited availability, as well as costs, can make parking incredibly challenging. Therefore, we encourage members to use the most convenient public transport available.Can I bring additional people with me? 👩🏻🤝👨🏽
Yes you can, providing they are aged 18 or over. You are also responsible for any potential problematic behaviours from guests you bring with you. Please put them as +1 when you check-in so we can try and find us enough space.Is this a dating event? 👩❤️👨
Whilst we recognise and accept that relationships do form in social settings, we ask members to be mindful that this is not an event specifically for dating. Therefore, if your only reason for attending is to find your soulmate, this event will not be the right event for you.What is the Westgate Social? 🤨
Westgate Social is a large social area on the ground floor of the Westgate, connected to Junkyard Golf. It offers a variety of opportunities, such as socialising, dining out and bringing your own games to play.What food options are there? 🍔
The food options available are:- Benitos 🌯
- Ned's Noodle Bar 🍜
- Slice & Dice 🍕
- The Chicken Shop 🍗
- Burnout BBQ 🍖
- Yogoo! 🍨
Can I bring my own food? 🥯
Whilst members won't have a problem with this, it's unfortunately not always the same with the venues staff. Therefore, you're welcome to bring your own food, but you will be doing so at your own risk.Do I have to buy food? 🍨
With the prime focus of the event being to socialise, this is completely optional.Why is it important members have a profile photo, as well as update their RSVP (and not gate-crash)? ✅
Allowing members not to follow these rules will eventually create several issues:- Venue Limits: We risk overcrowding a venue, which can lead to safety hazards or members being turned away at the door.
- Financial Impact: Some venues can charge us booking fees or require minimum spends based on our expected numbers. If people don’t show up, the event organiser may face unnecessary costs.
- Safety of our Members: Previous problematic incidents have commonly come from members who have either not had a recognisable profile name/photo or completely gate-crashed the event.
- Setting Expectations: Accurate numbers help other members know what kind of atmosphere to expect (e.g., a quiet get together vs. a large party).
- Basic Courtesy: It is simply polite. Think of it this way: how would you feel if you arranged to meet friends, and they didn't show up without letting you know?
Following these basic guidelines ensures our events remain safe, well-organised, and enjoyable for everyone.
Oxford Social Circle Community Guidelines
By attending this event, you have agreed to adhere to the guidelines set by the Oxford Social Circle, as well as the Meetup platforms own terms and conditions. These can be found by clicking the links below:Oxford Social Circle Main Page
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