Let’s explore social events in Peterborough, 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 Peterborough where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Peterborough
(Event is in Wisbech or online) My embroidered voice arpilleras talk and worksho
◦ When: Friday, May 17th
Title: My embroidered voice arpilleras talk and craft workshop
Artists: Lorna Dillon and Erika Silva
Description: In Latin America appliqués known as arpilleras are created as a form of feminist self-care, solidarity, activism and resistance. Come and join us for a talk and workshop in which you can hear about Chilean arpilleras and, if you wish, make your own appliqué to take home or to add to t(…)
Become a Better Communicator with Anglia Toastmasters Club Peterborough – UK
◦ When: Monday, May 13th
◦ Where: Serpentine Green Shopping Centre
**”Communication is your ticket to success, if you pay attention and learn to do it effectively.”** Theo Gold
Cambridgeshire Area Speakers and Leaders.
Anglia Communicators is a fun, friendly public speaking club based in Peterborough in Cambridgeshire.
We meet twice a month to practice and develop our public speaking skills, on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30pm for prompt 6:45(…)
Be Still and Know
◦ When: Tuesday, May 14th
◦ Where: The Talbot Hotel
Our subject for this evening is “be still and know “ Do you find it difficult to switch off from the World ? How does being still benefit us? Anthony de Mello an Indian Jesuit talks about the need for a “tolerence of Silence” Ian is leading the discussion this month to explore what this might mean.
Come and join the discussion, cake and a hot drink all for £5 Pay on the night
The session often st(…)
Play backgammon in St Neots!
◦ When: Monday, May 13th
◦ Where: Waggon & Horses
We meet at the Waggon and Horses, Great North Road, Eaton Socon, on alternate Mondays from 7pm until 11pm.
(The Rivermill and White Horse are now both closed on Mondays for the foreseeable future)
We normally play reasonably casual games and the format will be very much whatever suits the people who turn up! More serious players are also welcome to join our League (see cambridgebackgammon.org) w(…)
Lightning Talks – practice your public speaking skills
◦ When: Tuesday, May 14th
◦ Where: The Bradfield Centre
This month you get to take centre stage and flex your public speaking skills!
Join us in the auditorium at The Bradfield Centre for a series of lightning talks discussing technology, practices or whatever else takes our fancy.
If you’re using some new technology you think others would be interested in, if you’ve got a design or some code you’d like to discuss, if you’d like to discuss a specific(…)
Persuasion – Jane Austen #1
◦ When: Wednesday, May 15th
◦ Where: The Castle Inn
Jane Austen scored well in second, third and fourth place in the last poll so there’s clearly demand for one. Poll results (April’s) [here](http://www.polljunkie.com/poll/pariko/cls-poll-for-april-2024-x27upliftingx27-reads/view), thanks to all who voted. This is Meet Up 1 of 2 events.
Please join us for Persuasion. Anne Elliot falls in love with Frederick Wentworth, a young man with few connecti(…)
Drinks for Entrepreneurial Folk -> NEW VENUE THE CASTLE INN
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◦ When: Tuesday, May 14th
◦ Where: The Castle Inn
Please keep your RSVP up to date!
After really successful F2F meetups in 2023 (thank you all!), we will be meeting in 2024 at the Castle Inn in Cambridge. This will be a classic, informal meetup. A chance to meet fellow entrepreneurs and shoot the breeze. No speeches, minimal structure, lots of other people running and building interesting businesses.
Please come along if you are running or thin(…)
Cambridge Art Lovers: Meet and Greet
◦ When: Saturday, May 25th
◦ Where: The Tivoli
The “Cambridge Art Lovers: Meet and Greet” is all about connecting with fellow art enthusiasts over good conversations and even better company.
This gathering is a laid-back chance to chat about your favorite artists, discover new inspirations, and just enjoy being around people who love art as much as you do.
Expect a couple of hours filled with casual talks, a bit of laughter, and lots of art (…)
Board Games night at the Brown’s Field Community Centre
◦ When: Friday, May 17th
◦ Where: Brown’s Field Youth and Community Centre
Fancy an evening of board gaming in Cambridge? We have large tables for gaming, a board games library, and plenty of people with a passion for board games.
There are plenty of games on offer provided by our members, but if you have a great collection then please consider bringing a few games along. If you want to arrange to play something specific, feel free to use the comments or our Discord ser(…)
Fourth session
◦ When: Tuesday, May 14th
◦ Where: Carpenters Arms, Cambridge
Once again , we’ll be at the carpenter’s arms at half six, and this time we will be taking a calm and uneventful train ride to the sleepy village of Dunwich. Looking forward to seeing you there!(…)
Book Club Meetup: Pyre by Perumal Murugan
◦ When: Saturday, May 18th
◦ Where: Thrive
**For May we’ll be reading Pyre by Perumal Murugan; Translated from the Tamil by Aniruddhan Vasudevan.**
**Available at Waterstones: [https://www.waterstones.com/book/pyre/perumal-murugan/aniruddhan-vasudevan/9781782278627](https://www.waterstones.com/book/pyre/perumal-murugan/aniruddhan-vasudevan/9781782278627) \| 224 pages \|**
Saroja and Kumaresan are young and in love. After meeting in a sma(…)
Let’s meet up and get to know each other!!!! – monthly
◦ When: Friday, May 17th
◦ Where: All Bar One Cambridge
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Social
◦ When: Monday, May 13th
◦ Where: The Grapes
Our first social for young business owners in Cambridge.(…)
Comedy open mic @ Hanks vegan pub
◦ When: Thursday, May 16th
◦ Where: Hanks Dirty Cambridge
Comedy open mic at Hanks vegan pub. Our very own Mayank will be taking the stage. Please RSVP as soon as you can so I can book us a table.
We’ll meet at 6.30pm to chat and eat before the show.
Free event.
Hanks sells a large menu of vegan food & drinks.(…)
Cambridge Pitch & Mix
◦ When: Thursday, May 16th
◦ Where: The Mill Mediterranean Coffee Spot
Here is the agenda for the event (times in bold are kept punctual while other intermediate times may vary from one meeting to the other):
**8:45-9:15** free networking
**9:15-9:30** welcome & intros: you can introduce yourself, your project, a burning topic, whatever you like, within 20 seconds. After the intros are completed we allow up to 6 people in each meeting to book a 3 minute slot and pi(…)
PyData Cambridge – 53rd Meetup
◦ When: Wednesday, May 15th
◦ Where: Raspberry Pi Foundation
**Agenda**
📣📣We are happy to announce the 53rd PyData Cambridge meetup!📣📣
Agenda:
18:45 – 🚪 Doors open (Please do not arrive earlier)
19:00 – ▶️ Introduction
19:15 – 🗣 **Image Registration: How to align images, by Mayank Patwari, Astra Zeneca.**
19:50 – 🍕 Interval – pizza and drinks provided
20:15 – 🗣**Data-driven optimization for expensive problems: a chemical reactor case study, by** **A(…)
Cambridge 7-a-side 3G pitch football game
◦ When: Wednesday, May 15th
◦ Where: Trumpington Community College
7 a side 3G pitch booked at Trumpington Community College. We’ll seperate out teams with bibs. 3G surface so astros are recommended. Artificial grass boots are ok too with plastic studs. Shin pads are advised but optional. If everyone could arrive at the very latest 10 minutes before KO so we can start on time. Give me a shout if any issues. Parking available at Trumpington Community College b(…)
Boost Your Confidence in Toastmasters Public Speaking Meetup
◦ When: Thursday, May 16th
◦ Where: Friends Meeting House
Join Cambridge Confident Communicators – Toastmasters for an interactive session focused on boosting your confidence in public speaking. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced speaker, this session will provide valuable tips and strategies to help you communicate effectively and overcome the fear of public speaking.
Our experienced Toastmasters will guide you through practical exercises to impr(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in Peterborough is by choosing a common theme or interest. If you like movies, why not go see a screening with people who also like movies! Then you already have something to talk about. Or if you’re into coffee or beer, a Coffee and Beer Garden Meet and Greet could be perfect for you. And keep in mind that smaller group settings can be less intimidating and easier to start conversations in.
Another thing that might worry you is introductions. Some people aren’t as keen on introducing themselves and others worry or get nervous about it. Why not level the playing field and go to an event where everyone is expected to introduce themselves and talk? It could be a networking event, an acting class, a singles event, or a book club. Not only are people looking to introduce themselves at these events but they’re also there to make friends.
Our final tip is on the age of the people you are going to meet. If you have your heart set on meeting people close to your own age, then research events so that you can find your chosen demographic. At the same time, we want to encourage you not to limit yourself. An age gap doesn’t necessarily mean a disconnect and the great thing about different age groups is that they can learn from each other!
You can find even more events in Peterborough on Visitpeterborough.com, Kawarthanow.com, or Thekawarthas.ca.