Let’s explore social events in Middlesbrough, 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 Middlesbrough where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Middlesbrough
Open Evening
◦ When: Tuesday, May 14th
◦ Where: Teesside Hackspace
Come visit our weekly open evening Tuesday 7pm. If you enjoy stepping out of the ordinary by making things through creative use of technology, then Teesside Hackspace is the place to be. From arts to crafts, woodwork to metalwork, analogue electronics to digital electronics, retro to cutting edge and more.
https://www.teessidehackspace.org.uk/(…)
SALSA & BACHATA CLASS
◦ When: Thursday, May 16th
◦ Where: The Dovecot
COME ALONG EACH WEEK TO DOVECOT MIDDLESBROUGH
ALTERNATE WEEKS FEATURE SALSA OR BACHATA AND THEN SOCIAL DANCING AFTERWARDS
NO PARTNER OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
JUST COME ALONG AND GIVE IT A GO
£4 PER PERSON, PAY AT THE BAR FOR TOKEN(…)
Introduction to Astrology
◦ When: Monday, May 13th
◦ Where: Darlington Friends’ Meeting House (Teesdale and Cleveland Area Quaker Meeting)
Welcome to week one of the 12 Week ‘Introduction to Astrology’ workshops. This week will be packed full of learning as we begin our journey into interpreting planetary movement. The course will start with a brief look at astrology through history. Then we will look at the celestial movements which serve as a backdrop to our interpretations, including the yearly cycle of the Sun and the Precession (…)
Northallerton LGBTQ+ Social
◦ When: Monday, May 13th
◦ Where: The Golden Lion Hotel
Come and join us in Northallerton for our LGBTQ+ Social! ☕🍪🏳🌈
The Northallerton socials are organised by the brilliant CJ.
The socials run every 2nd Monday of the month so if you can’t make this one there will be another next month to look out for…(…)
Tyne Toastmasters at Heworth
◦ When: Wednesday, May 15th
◦ Where: undefined
Do you want to make the world a brighter place?
Do you want a stronger voice to make a bigger difference?
Are you entrepreneurially minded?
We are creating new Toastmasters Clubs for coaches, speakers, entrepreneurs, and others who want to make an impact. If you are interested in helping make an impact and improve your leadership and communication skills whilst doing so, this meeting you’ll see wh(…)
Meditation for relaxing (for beginner)
◦ When: Tuesday, May 14th
◦ Where: Dhammakaya Meditation Centre of Newcastle
On every Tuesday’s night, group meditation and short teaching conducted by experienced Theravada Buddhist monks. All are welcome to join and learn meditation together and meet other meditators.
Allow yourself to slow down and find inner peace within you
Quite simply because meditation helps you to:
• Reduce feelings of anxiety, stress, and being overwhelmed
• Get greater clarity of mind and pers(…)
Designing For Visibility / How To Boost Your WordPress Website’s SEO – May 2024
◦ When: Thursday, May 16th
Join WordPress North East for a presentation on how to leverage design to boost your WordPress website SEO, enhancing the visibility of your WordPress website through website design principles and the best practices is pivotal for standing out online.
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May meetup – birthday bash
◦ When: Tuesday, May 14th
◦ Where: BJSS
Join us to celebrate ten years of Agile NE with a trip down memory lane looking at some of the sessions we’ve run over the years along with a chance to influence the future.
Pizza & Beer as always courtesy of our sponsors. We’ll get started at 6:30pm.
Thanks to our sponsors BJSS & Thoughtworks(…)
Arts & Crafts Group
◦ When: Monday, May 13th
◦ Where: NE28 6RN
Arts & Crafts Group
**The Veteran Recovery College**
**The Wallsend Memorial Hall**
**10 Frank St,**
**Wallsend,**
**North Tyneside**
**NE28 6RN**
Research has shown that crafting, regardless of the medium you use, can bolster mood, improve self-confidence, and reduce stress overall. In addition, crafting has also shown to improve mental agility, improves both gross and fine motor movements, and(…)
The Biscuit Factory Art Gallery
◦ When: Saturday, May 18th
◦ Where: Ernest Cafe Bar
Come along to see some art with us at the Biscuit Factory! There is a mix of various art styles, so there should be something for everyone.
We will meet at nearby Ernest Café Bar on Boyd Street for a chat and a cuppa to start with then head over, but feel free to meet us at the gallery too.
Entry is free and the nearest metro is Jesmond.
We look forward to seeing you there!(…)
Drink & Discuss – CASE: The Yuba County Five
◦ When: Saturday, May 18th
◦ Where: Blackfriars (function room)
Join us in MEETING ROOM at BLACKFRIARS for a cuppa and a chat on this weeks case:
In February 1978, five young men vanished in a California forest on their way home from a basketball game, and though four of their bodies were found months later, the case continues to baffle investigators to this day.(…)
Red Raw @ The Stand
◦ When: Wednesday, May 15th
◦ Where: The Stand Comedy Club Newcastle
Come and join us for an evening of laughter at Red Raw at The Stand in Newcastle.
The long-running weekly beginner’s showcase is regarded as the best open mic night in the UK.
Catch up to ten new acts – some treading the boards for the very first time. This is where everyone starts and it’s your chance to see the stars of tomorrow today.
Watch out for older hands dropping in to try out new mate(…)
Newcastle Witches get together: May 2024
◦ When: Saturday, May 18th
◦ Where: City Tavern
Our monthly meet up for witches and wiccans. All are welcome, from any path of witchcraft and any level of experience. If you feel like bringing a tarot deck or a metaphysical book you want to discuss then please do!
@15:00 on 18/05/24, meeting at City Tavern where we have a private space booked for a quiet drink and discussion. We usually move elsewhere fore food after if anyone is hungry.
This(…)
Late Shows ouseburn
◦ When: Friday, May 17th
◦ Where: Ouseburn Farm
Once a year Arts fest….. Will update this later(…)
Bike Ride to South Shields
◦ When: Saturday, May 18th
◦ Where: Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
A leisurely round-trip on the bike, starting at the BALTIC Art Centre, leading to the South Shields seaside for a break, and back again.
It is a bike ride for anyone with a bit of life left in their legs and chest. The slowest member will be setting the pace. Safety and fun come first. If you have any, please, wear helmets and colourful clothing.(…)
Amaysia – Lunch – Newcastle
◦ When: Tuesday, May 14th
◦ Where: Amaysia Restaurant
You’re very welcome to join us for a weekday lunch at Amaysia try out their menu for lunch.
I have been able to book a table for this event and do hope that plenty of people are able to make it.
They have an absolutely massive menu that’s akin to a massive photo album so I’m sure you’ll find something in there that you like. Unfortunately their website is down but you can find them on Tripadviso(…)
Boardgame club @ Star & Shadow cinema
◦ When: Saturday, May 18th
◦ Where: Star And Shadow Cinema
Come along to the next installment of the Star and Shadow’s boardgame club.
Do you:
* Like boardgames and want to play some in a lovely venue?
* Want to try it out?
* Have something you really want to play and not found the people for it yet?
If you answered yes (or maybe) to any of those then come along! We’ll bring some of our favourites for you to try or bring something along and see if you (…)
Mental Health Friendship Group
◦ When: Wednesday, May 15th
◦ Where: The Forum Shopping Centre
Make new friends and chat about your mental health.
**Anxious Minds**
**The Forum Shopping Centre**
**Wallsend, North Tyneside**
The Drop-in & Recovery Centre is run by local volunteers and our trained mental health team working with the local community, the aim is to empower the community to help and support each other helping each other achieve their full potential. For over 5 years we have pr(…)
Find your love at the Whitley Beach BBQ
◦ When: Saturday, May 18th
◦ Where: Whitley Bay Beach
We’ll go to Whitley Bay to enjoy a barbecue at the beach. The activity will start at 15:30 and officially finishes at 17:30. If there is someone you are interested in, you can invite each other for an evening dinner later. For people living in Newcastle city centre, we can meet at Monument and go to Whitley Bay together by metro. Food and drinks will be provided.(…)
Run by Whitley bay coastline
◦ When: Saturday, May 18th
◦ Where: spanish city plaza
Join us for a leisurely jog from Whitley Bay to Tynemouth (about 5k), with a pit stop at Di Meo’s Tynemouth for a refreshing beverage—coffee, tea, juice, or whatever tickles your fancy. They’ve got a delightful array of pizza, doughnuts, and ice cream too, in case you fancy a treat! It’s shaping up to be a cracking day for it! 💪(…)
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 Middlesbrough, you can try out List.co.uk, Gazettelive.co.uk, or Skiddle.com.