Let’s explore social events in Norwich, England 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.
Social events are great and offer a world of possibilities. You can make new friends, learn new skills, see things from different perspectives and it’s fantastic for your mental health. And never before has companionship and being able to spend time with others been as important as it is today.
You probably remember being a kid and going up to another person your age and saying, “Do you want to be friends?” and that was pretty much that. Friend made. Alas, it’s not quite as simple now that we’re grown up, but it doesn’t have to be as difficult or as awkward as we think. There are thousands of people out there who would love to meet up with others, finding them just takes a bit of help and that’s what we’re here for.
On this page, we hope you’ll find some interesting events in Norwich where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Norwich
Mid week drinks
◦ When: Thursday, May 16th
◦ Where: The Lamb Inn
Come along and join us for chilled drinks at The Lamb!
This will run from 7pm – 11pm.
You are welcome to turn up at any time, and it’s open to everyone, including Newbies. We have all been there. 🙂
Please note that someone will message in the comments where we are, but if you are first, feel free to message.
Any questions just message. :)(…)
May Event at St Peter Mancroft Church (Players/Audience Welcome)
◦ When: Saturday, May 18th
◦ Where: St Peter Mancroft Church, Norwich
All welcome to our May session at the fantastic venue of St Peter Mancroft.
It’s a great opportunity to perform and meet new people regardless of ability, experience or musical style. Playing is optional, non-pianists are welcome to enjoy the music and refreshments included. If you’d like to get your ticket (**£7**) in advance, here’s the link. Otherwise cash/card on the day is fine.
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A cuppa / food / chat at Notcutts Garden Centre, Norwich, NR4 6QP
◦ When: Wednesday, May 15th
◦ Where: Notcutts Garden Centre
It’s time for our monthly catchup at Notcutts Garden Centre. We had an enjoyable and well attended outing there last time, and thank you very much to those who attended. I look forward to seeing everyone again in May, on Wednesday 15th May at 11.00am.
Newcomers to the group are especially welcome to join in with us, so please do add your name to the event now. All members are very welcome.
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Samba Beginners Workshop
◦ When: Monday, May 13th
◦ Where: Marlpit Community Centre
Want to learn new skills or maybe refresh an old one? Fancy doing something a bit different? Then come and learn to play drums and other percussion with Norfolk’s biggest carnival group. Join our six week course and become a part of our friendly community band!
Workshops held on Monday evenings 6.30-7.30pm, for six weeks, starting Monday 13 May 2024.
No experience necessary and all instruments a(…)
✨ Informal pub meet @ Barcadia ✨
◦ When: Thursday, May 16th
◦ Where: Barcadia – Retro Arcade Bar
Hello fellow game developers and gaming enthusiasts!
Come and join us for an informal pub meet on Thursday May 16th.
This is an additional event to our regular monthly meetups. This one will be about playing some arcade games, having a drink and chatting in a cosy pub environment.
Our hosts Barcadia have an amazing range of retro video game cabinets including Pacman, Outrun, Dig Dug and many mo(…)
nor(DEV): Wander [Eaton Park]
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◦ When: Wednesday, May 15th
◦ Where: Eaton Park Café
Let’s wander around the park and chat about tech & life! Come rain or shine, and we’ll be walking at 6:30pm!
Bring a dog, your significant others, kids, a friend and your face! Join our friendly group for some healthy activities!
Our current walk is Eaton Park & UEA Lakes, a 3-mile walk at an all-inclusive pace!(…)
QUIZ NIGHT at Darby’s, Swanton Morley. 🍸 plus pub food option!
◦ When: Tuesday, May 14th
◦ Where: Darbys Free House, Elsing Road,
Tuesday night is always a very popular quiz night, at this lovely pub in Swanton Morley village.
We will be back to the normal food menu for this event, so if you would like to eat at Darby’s first, there will be stacked nachos, fish and chips, loaded fries with chilli and veggie chilli toppings etc…., available before the quiz. ( gf/ vegetarian available).
Arrive at 6.30pm for food first or 7(…)
Midweek Boardgames and Brews
◦ When: Thursday, May 16th
◦ Where: Brewdog Norwich
Join for board games, chatter, food and drinks at Brewdog.
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Feel free to bring your own games too.(…)
Norwich Hackspace is open for Monday visits
◦ When: Monday, May 13th
◦ Where: Lion House
Each Monday evening visitors are welcome to come and see what the hackspace has to offer and to meet a few members.
We welcome new and prospective members so if you are not a member but would like to find out more, please get in touch so that we can let you know how things stand. If you want to know more about membership, please get in touch via [email protected]
Everyone (over 18) is(…)
Chatty Cafe Table
◦ When: Wednesday, May 15th
◦ Where: Bar Marzano
Chatty cafe table at Cafe Marzano at The Forum.
Come along for a chat and let’s eradicate loneliness.
Everyone welcome of any age and ability.
No joining fee, no membership, no faff.
Look out for the tables with yellow cards.
We would love to see you.(…)
GoodGym Norwich // Group Session // Do Good & Get Fit
◦ When: Monday, May 13th
◦ Where: Namco Funscape
**PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE TO CONFIRM SESSION DETAILS AND LET US KNOW YOU PLAN TO ATTEND. THIS IS MANDATORY.**
**Want to do something useful with your exercise? GoodGym is no ordinary gym. We’re a group of people who get fit by doing good – helping out local charities and community groups with physical jobs like shifting compost and planting trees.**
**📍 We meet at** **NAMCO Funscape Bowling, 1(…)
Netflix Film Club #154 ‘King Richard’ (2021)
◦ When: Thursday, May 16th
◦ Where: undefined
This is a bi-weekly Netflix film discussion group:
1. One of us chooses a film from Netflix.
2. We watch the film before we meet.
3. We meet on a Thursday at 8pm via Zoom to discuss the film, and see where the conversation takes us.
We are always happy to welcome newcomers and the chat is friendly and informal
Film number 154 chosen by Charlotte is ‘King Richard’ (2021)
We will post Zoom det(…)
Wednesday 15 May: AYLSHAM BURGH ROAD CP 9.5 miles. Leader: Nigel W
◦ When: Wednesday, May 15th
◦ Where: Aylsham Burgh Rd car park
Norwich Group Wednesday walk.
Pls note OUR GROUP DOES NOT REQUIRE bookings! Just turn up on the day!
Come & join Nigel W on this 9.5 mile walk from the Burgh Road free car park in Aylsham, LEAVING PROMPTLY AT 10:00. This walk has been modified to avoid Moorgate Bridge, which is closed for an unknown period. Well behaved dogs on a short lead are welcome. Please read our dog policy to be found on (…)
Norwich Japanese/English Language Exchange
◦ When: Saturday, May 18th
◦ Where: The Cathedral of St John the Baptist
We’ll be practising our English or Japanese, at the Catholic Cathedral garden, Norwich. Please see the map. 3/4 hour Japanese and 3/4 hour English.
In order to make this a true language exchange, we ask everyone if they would please follow this rule: in the first 45 minutes, we speak Japanese only. In the second 45 minutes we speak English only. If your Japanese is at beginner level and you don’t(…)
Murderers Quiz
◦ When: Monday, May 13th
◦ Where: The Murderers Pub
this Monday the special round is all about sharks.
it’s £2 entry per person and is also a public event.
if you are new to the quizzes and a bit nervous then just message me and I will come greet you. hope to see you all there(…)
SWINGYMABOB SWING DANCE CLASSES
◦ When: Tuesday, May 14th
◦ Where: City Academy Norwich
SWING DANCE CLASSES IN NORWICH AND WRENINGHAM.
Welcome to Swingymabob. Fun and friendly Lindy Hop with Charleston and jazz classes for all ages. Learn to dance as they did in the 30’s and 40’s and be the envy of your friends and family. You will be made to feel most welcome and meet people from all walks of life, with one common interest, passion even!!
Swing dance classes, are held at the City (…)
Boardgames @shuffle cafe ♟
◦ When: Thursday, May 16th
◦ Where: Shuffle Board Game Cafe
Join us for an evening of fun and games at Shuffle Board Game Cafe in Bury! We can’t wait to see both familiar and new faces.
Shuffle offers a warm and friendly atmosphere, boasting a collection of over 200 board games, dice games, and card games. We’ll let the afternoon unfold and decide which games we want to play. It’s going to be an entertaining evening filled with casual competition, laughte(…)
Why Paint? Why Not? Communicate without words – Art Class with Emily Tan
◦ When: Saturday, May 18th
◦ Where: Bin93.uk
We are pleased to announce the return of Emily Tan with her fantastic teaching ability to bring out the artist hidden within.
Come and enjoy a wonderful evening in a relaxed environment.
We are honoured to have Emily Tan hosting a 2 hour class, tutoring you on the methods of Gouaché to produce your own piece of art “How amazing is that”
If you have Instagram you can check out her work on the link(…)
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 Norwich, you can try out Norwich.gov.uk, 10times.com, or Norwichtheatre.org.