Let’s explore social events in Bradford, UK happening this week. Local events are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Look through this page and consider going out and socializing during one of these social events.
Are you looking to take a break from your regular ventures, build friendships or develop emotional intelligence? Social events could just be just the thing you are missing. As they always say, one’s company, two’s a crowd, three’s a party. In these events, you will get to meet a whole new range of people, engage other cultures and understand different perspectives. You get opportunities to expand your circle through the interactions and conversations elicited. Whether you are looking to improve your social or work connections, this is it for you.
There are many events held across Bradford, UK. Events range from backyard outings, outdoor activity events, singles events, professional networking, meaningful discussions, and more. They are all varied and interesting covering your lifestyle and preference. If you find it hard to make connections or socialize in these events, here are a few tips to save your situation.
Local Groups’ Events in Bradford
Yorkshire DevOps #22 – Accenture, Leeds
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Accenture – Apsley House
Join us for Yorkshire DevOps #22 at the office of our kind sponsors Accenture in Leeds. As usual there will be great speakers and a chance to network with like-minded people.
**SPEAKERS**
**Ali Sohail – Cloud & DevOps**
We’ll explore why Cloud and DevOps are so crucial and in high demand in today’s tech industry, especially with the rise of AI and ML. We’ll break down how these technologies are (…)
Monthly Social @ Nation of Shopkeepers
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Nation of Shopkeepers
**Casual social at Nation of Shopkeepers**
Whether you’re sober curious, totally teetotal or just want a evening without pressure to drink alcohol then please join us for a chilled evening at Nation of Shopkeepers.
They have a great selection of alcohol-free drinks and soft drinks.
**Where we’ll be**
It’s easier to enter through the front door on Great George Street. Once at the bar, turn left (…)
Millennium 13
◦ When: Monday, Oct 14th
◦ Where: Bracken Hall Countryside Centre
Join Brian on this 7.5 mile circular walk “Millennium 13” from Bracken Hall up The Soldiers Trench to Mitton Spring, Baildon Hill, Welcome Way to Sconce Crag. Pennythorn Hill through golf course & round Baildon Moor & back to cars.
Please wear suitable clothing, good walking boots & bring a packed lunch. NB. We do NOT allow dogs on our walks. We meet 10.00-10.15 am ready for a 10.30 am start.We(…)
Women Only Social
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Head of Steam
Monthly midweek social, any questions let the host(s) know.
**Venue subject to change due to number of RSVPs and other unforeseen circumstances, check back here before setting off**(…)
Bowling Night
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Tenpin Leeds
Who doesn’t like a bit of bowling?!
Join us for an evening of bowling near Leeds city center. This is purely sociable so all levels are very welcome whether you’re a complete beginner or you’re bowling strikes on a daily basis.
Bumpers can be up if you choose and there will be a bowling ramp thingy available (we think) should that be your desired approach.
There is also an arcade games area, po(…)
October Event: Navigating the job market & the importance of testers
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: AutoProtect Offices
This is a free in-person event, open to all.
★ The talks
18:30 – **Arrive, pre-talks networking & pizzas 🍕**
**19:00 – How to Manage Imposter Syndrome and Navigate the Job Market with Confidence – Chris Talbot**
In this talk, we’ll dive into the concept of imposter syndrome, examining its prevalence within the tech industry and how it can hinder career growth. We’ll explore practical strategie(…)
Writing Meetup and Social at The Soap Factory
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: The Soap Factory
**Please note – this event will be at The Soap Factory, 4 Whitehall Quay**
**Leeds, LS1 4HR. A short walk away from Leeds Train Station. It is a requirement to buy something from the venue when attending.**
*HOW WE WORK*
Time to write!
For the first half (from 6.00pm to 7.30pm), we work on our own material before drifting into more of a social! We work on our own projects, from novels to screen(…)
Blood on the Clocktower
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Leeds City Centre
Blood on the Clocktower returns! Join us for another session of lies and deceit in the town of Ravenswood Bluff!
It will be beginner-friendly, so if you’ve not played before or only played a few times, there will be a full rundown of rules, but for those who don’t know it’s a social deduction game in the same genre as Mafia and Werewolf, but with a few key differences: everyone gets a unique char(…)
M365 North – Getting Started with Power Pages (Zoltan Orban)
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Everon
After some discussions, we heard a call for a session on Power Pages which is a Microsoft 365 Power Platform solution for building client portals and more.
Amazingly, Zoltan Orban has offered to do a talk which will introduce you to Power Pages and allow you to come and learn how to get started.
The session will be packed full of demos and give you loads of insights into how to make use of this (…)
6 miles cleckheaton
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Rose and crown
Edit: I have re-recced the walk and it’s now slightly over 6 miles. I have cut some road walking out and we are now having lunch in oakwell at a coffee station with toilet (if open)
5.5 – 6 miles from the rose and crown cleckheaton. Field, track and pavement walking. Quite a bit of pavement walking in the 2nd part of walk.
This is the Christmas walk and Annie’s oakwell walk mixed together.
Not to(…)
Sahaja Yoga Meditation Leeds
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: 188 Woodhouse Ln.
Hello 👋🏼,
Welcome to Sahaja yoga meditation in Leeds
We have in person meetings on wednesdays from 7.15pm to 8.30pm
188 Woodhouse Lane,
Leeds LS2 9DX
http://www.leedsquakers.org.uk/meetings/central-leeds
We will start with an introduction for new joiners followed by meditation and video extracts of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, the founder of Sahaja Yoga meditation.
No physical exercise is in(…)
Leeds Pool Squad Meetup
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Northern Snooker Centre
We want to bring together people that enjoy playing pool. We’re open to anyone at any skill level and we would love for you to join us!
Everyone can meet up around the bar area and get to know each other a bit first. Please try to arrive in the first half hour (or message me) so we can take you into account for tables. We will start the games at 19:30 and play through until 21:30. The tables will(…)
LGBT+ Scene Social Drinks
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Queens Court Leeds
New to Leeds? New to the scene? Want to get out and meet people, or get comfortable with the scene? Find out about the Angels and volunteering, chat about other social & support groups in Leeds – or just join us for a friendly drink.
Board gaming & friendly chatter available!(…)
Substance – Cinema trip!
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Vue Leeds Light
Join me to watch the next horror film on my list! 😁
https://youtu.be/LNlrGhBpYjc?si=W6hT2-msPtKO9if1
I’ve now changed the venue to the Light and the time to 7:20. Happy to meet people at the top of the escalators at 7:20 as there is usually half hour trailers these days so not too bothered to get there any earlier! 😬
I will be collecting a £1 for Mat’s Meet Up Fees on the night.(…)
Ripley Roman Road – The Unstraight Story!
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Hampsthwaite Memorial Hall
**Let’s take a walk down the Roman Road**
Join us for an exciting evening with Mike Haken, Chairman of the Roman Roads Research Association, who returns after 10 years to share new findings.
Mike has extensive experience with Roman roads, having led the original excavation at Ripley Woods nearly a decade ago. His work was key in confirming that the Roman road from Ilkley to Aldborough passed dire(…)
Code and Coffee
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: La Bottega Milanese
Join us for Code and Coffee on Tuesday mornings at 8am!
Code & Coffee is an informal weekly get-together in Leeds city centre. Come hang out and write some code, talk tech, or just enjoy the coffee! There is no agenda or organised activity; attendees might typically bring a laptop and hack on a hobby project, work through a tutorial, take an interest in what someone else is working on, or just im(…)
💥 So Choir! LEEDS 💥 Live Music Bar Choir!
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: The Tetley
**[So Choir! Leeds](https://www.sochoir.co.uk/choir-leeds) is the super-fun live music social singing group meetup!**
**Get together with friends + soon to become friends, for drinks, laughs & top singalong fun!**
At each session, we take an awesome song and give it the So Choir! treatment to create EPIC spine-tingling harmony! Simply sing along and add your voice in to the mix to help create som(…)
Meditative Walk around the grounds of Kirkstall Abbey
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Kirkstall Abbey
### **Join us for a short introduction to Raja Yoga meditation and a reflective walk … 10.30 am – 11.30 am every Wednesday**
### **Next date:- 16th October**
### Meet at Kirkstall Abbey Visitors’ Centre.
### **All welcome. Event Free of Charge (Kirkstall Abbey charge may apply).**(…)
LeedsAcro Intermediate Partner Acro Class
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Heart Centre
Booking required: [Tuesday Intermediate Acro Class](https://scarlotrobinson.wixsite.com/acro/intermediate-acro-classes)
In this playful class, you can explore partner acro in pairs and small groups. Acro yoga, also known as partner acrobatics, is the combination of yoga and acrobatic creative movement and teamwork. Build confidence, trust and communication through physical touch and playful movem(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
You can make more friends at one party by showing interest in them than in a month by trying to meet people online. Meeting new people and making genuine connections in local events can be fun and easy if you go with the right mindset.
When it comes to meeting new people, nothing beats showing up in the real world. But none of the tips will work if you are not coming from the right place. Keep an open mind when attending social events. Reframe strangers as potential friends, it will make it much easier to approach conversations and fully engage in them.
When choosing an event, keep an eye on interesting themes, something you can relate to. Meeting new people in the context of mutual interest increases your chances of being friends.
Research events with the types of people you want to meet. They could be people in your age group, your field of work, or a specific neighborhood. Do not be too strict though, loosen up a little bit from your expectations.
Go where people are intentionally looking to make friends such as networking events where it feels normal and expected to walk up and introduce yourself.
In this digital era, apps and websites are the most convenient solutions for finding out about local events. If you are not sure where to look for events happening in Bradford, you can try out Thetelegraphandargus.co.uk, Wherecanwego.com, or Whatson.bradford.gov.uk.
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Hocus Pocus Outdoor Cinema Spooktacular at Harewood House
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Harewood House
A fantastic Halloween Outdoor Cinema Experience at Harewood House with a screening of the Disney classic HOCUS POCUS!
The Lost Boys Halloween Outdoor Cinema at Harewood House
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Harewood House
A vamptastic Halloween Outdoor Cinema Experience at Harewood House with a screening of the vampire classic, THE LOST BOYS!
The Country Music Experience: Leeds Late
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Leeds Minster
A collective of musicians bringing to life the sounds of Country, nostalgic & new!
The Country Music Experience: Leeds Early
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Leeds Minster
A collective of musicians bringing to life the sounds of Country, nostalgic & new!
Flood Modeller 2024
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: University of Leeds
Join us in Leeds at the industry’s premier flood modelling event on the 16th and 17th October.
Special Kinda Madness/ Acoustic Skadom + Ska Afterparty: LEEDS IRISH CENTRE
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: The Leeds Irish Centre
The UK’s Premier tribute to Madness & The Specials with support from Acoustic Skadom + afterpaty. A full on Ska fest from start to finish!
Mental Capacity Act 2005 Annual Review 2024
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Aspire
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 is crucial in Court of Protection. The Switalskis annual conference focuses on the trending topics.
British Age Group Championships 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: John Charles Centre for Sport
The British Age Group Championships is a growing and more popular weightlifting event for the younger lifter in the UK.
The Funkraiser
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Wharf Chambers
All vinyl funk and soul club night to fundraise for Kalediscope, an incredible charity that works with refugees in Calais- £6 min ticket
LORE – Exhibition Launch Event
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Sunny Bank Mills Gallery
Join us at Sunny Bank Mills Gallery for the opening night of our new exhibition exploring contemporary folklore!
Networking Social – The After Work Club x Electric Shuffle (Leeds)
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Electric Shuffle Leeds
Relaxed networking Social Electric Shuffle, hosted by The After Work Club!
From Turntables to Toolboxes: Creative approaches to ABI recovery
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Calderdale Music
Headway Huddersfield and District presents its first acquired brain conference
2nd date! Xclusive Reunion!
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: 47 Station Rd
Dance the night away with old friends to our second Xclusive night! By popular demand and due to our first date selling out! thank you! X
In Conversation: Sarah Turner & Rebecca Ryan – Leeds
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Waterstones Leeds
We have a wonderful evening planned with the talented Sarah Turner who will be joining us in conversation with Rebecca Ryan!
Lecture | The Langar Odd Balls
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Royal Armouries Museum
How an unusual lead ball has changed our understanding of bullet development in the 18th and 19th centuries.
DISCOS FOR GROWN UPS pop-up 70s, 80s and 90s disco party – WAKEFIELD
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Unity Hall
The legendary DISCOS FOR GROWN UPS pop-up 70s, 80s and 90s disco party is coming back to WAKEFIELD Unity Hall
The Marketing Meetup IRL: Leeds
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Glean
The Leeds Marketing Meetup is an informal, friendly place to meet, learn, and share knowledge with one another.
Pizza & Quiz at Maggie’s Yorkshire 2024
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Maggie’s, Yorkshire
Get your friends, family, and colleagues together and prove you’ve got what it takes to be the next quiz champions!
The People of Bradford vs. Stanley Wardley
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Bradford City Hall
Did Bradford’s post-war City Engineer destroy a Victorian metropolis… or was he a visionary of civic planning? You, the audience, decide..
Richie’s Saturday Day Retreat at Harewood Holistics
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Harewood Holistics
Be part of a intimate gathering and join Richie Norton for his new day retreat workshop for your mind body and soul.