Let’s explore social events in Derby, 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.
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 Derby where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Derby
Magic the Gathering Weekly Casual Commander
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Boards And Swords Hobbies
Come and play some casual Commander! Bring along your 100 card deck and play some pick up games.
Commander format is a great format for playing a more relaxed (kind of!) version of Magic The Gathering. The multiplayer formats means it’s as much about the deals and friends you make during the game than the power of your cards!
Just buy a booster pack in store to take part.(…)
Free Meditation & Yoga – Pop along 11am on Saturdays –
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: 12 Derby Rd
Introduction
Hello there! – We’d like to welcome you to Free weekly Sahaja Yoga Meditation meetings hosted by Pat & Chellaston team which take place at the:
Chellaston Bowls Club
Entrance Lidl Car Park
27-33 Swarkestone Road
Chellaston
Derby
DE73 5UA
every Saturday from 11.00am until 12.00
Entrance In Lidl car park to be written under Chellaston Bowls Club
With Sahaja Yoga Meditation we norma(…)
New Water Margin Chinese – Derby *2 PLACES LEFT*
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: The New Water Margin
Join me for an all you can eat Chinese. Menu found at http://www.newwatermargin.co.uk/uploads/soft/20240605/1-2406050252235N.pdf
It’s £22.99 each. We can order as many starters as we like, then as many mains as we like. Any unfinished food we could be charged full price for so asked to order sensibly. I thought it would be nice to share all the dishes between us so please consider that before joi(…)
Austin Badminton Squad
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Rykneld Sports Centre
If you are a badminton enthusiast who just wants to enjoy the game without the fuss, then this is the group for you!
The Badminton Squad offers an opportunity for like-minded players to practise or improve your badminton skills, socialise and have some fun together.
Players will be in a loosely structured format, mainly to ensure everyone has a chance to play with each other. Players do not have(…)
Board Game Night – Wingspan and more!
◦ When: Monday, Sep 9th
◦ Where: Boards And Swords Hobbies
Come and play some board games this Monday! We’ll have Wingspan set up with plenty of others available to play until close.
Wingpsan is the cult-hit strategy game about spotting and looking after a diverse array of birds! Draft cards and craft potent combinations of bird abilities to get ahead in this medium-weight game that won the prestigious 2019 Kennerspiel des Jahres award.
Just £4 to take (…)
Coffee & Games Afternoon
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: NG16 4FS
Join friends for a free afternoon of board games. Coffee and cake thrown in for good measure!
There’s a space for chit chat and catching up and usually 2 or 3 different games going on.
Childrens Centre community building, Bailey Brook Drive, Langley Mill. Ring the doorbell!(…)
Free Spiritual Discussion – TBD
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: DE15 0PQ
In these meetings we discuss various topics in a supportive and non judgmental environment. The aim is to go deeper than in usual day by day conversations in order to share and benefit from each other different prospectives, become more aware of our divine / spiritual nature and promote our spiritual awareness and growth.
We also usually include some short 🧘🏻♀️meditation🧘🏽♂️ either at the b(…)
Brunch, Tea, Coffee @ Bumblebee’s Bakes Teas Rooms
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Bumblebee’s Bakes Teas Rooms
Its Tea, Coffee, and Chat, at Bumblebee’s Bakes Tea rooms
Please only RSVP if you can only make it, or change your RSVP a couple of days before the event just in case there is a waiting list.
Any Questions leave a message in the comment box or message me.
Bumblebee’s is based near the Tram Stop on the left hand side behind the water gardens,
£5 Deposit required for this event(…)
Burton Board Games Evening
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Books and Banter
Hi Everyone,
A quick housekeeping note: to make your £1 per attendee payment please follow this link: [https://www.paypal.me/aligib/1](https://www.paypal.me/aligib/1)
When paying for multiple attendees in one go you can change the value of 1 at the end of the URL to the number of people that you’re paying for.
If you are sending payment intended for multiple dates through the above link please (…)
Reiki – Energy Healing Share
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: DE15 0PQ
This meetup is for REIKI PRACTITIONERS OR ENERGY HEALING PRACTITIONERS that would like to meet to give and receive healing.
It will be mainly focused on Reiki but other forms of energy healing are welcome as long as you can give as well as receive.
We usually start with a short meditation and intention setting and then move into healing practice.
I have a couple of massage beds and some cushion(…)
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 Derby, you can try out Derbytourism.com.au, Inderby.org.uk, or Lovederby.com.
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An Evening of Radiohead at Derby Cathedral
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Derby Cathedral
Join us for An Evening of Radiohead – performed live by a full band and string quartet in the ethereal surroundings of Derby Cathedral.
Weekday Warhammer: The Tangled Gnarlwood III
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Warhammer World
Take part in a thrilling day of matched play Warcry action across four fast-paced games, set in the tangled Gnarlwood.
NOTTINGHAM Discos for Grown ups THE CHURCH Pitcher & Piano
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Pitcher & Piano Nottingham
The legendary Discos for Grown ups 70s 80s 90s disco party is coming to The Church, Pitcher and Piano, Nottingham for our BIGGEST disco yet!
Golden Ticket Event: Warhammer Age of Sigmar Grand Tournament
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Warhammer World
Book a place in this marquee Warhammer Age of Sigmar tournament with an opportunity to win yourself a Golden Ticket!
CPD Hot Topic Day – Mastering Elderly Care – Frailty, Falls and the Future
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Village Hotel
Join our Hot Topic Day exploring different aspects of Elderly Care. Everything from frailty, falls, prescribing and more.
The Sacred Landscape Conference
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Tutbury old school house
REVEALING THE FORGOTTEN LEGACY OF OUR ANCESTORS
Nineties and Noughties
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers)
Oldskool Uk Garage/RnB/Club Classics
Ben Aaronovitch in conversation at Waterstones Nottingham
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Waterstones
Don’t miss this event with bestselling fantasy author Ben Aaronovitch to celebrate the publication of his new novella.
Property People Burton – Alexander Accountancy
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: The Winery
An informal social event for people with a genuine interest in property, and an opportunity to develop contacts in the property sector.
William Barron The Victorian Landscape Gardener Tour
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Elvaston Castle Country Park
Want to know more about Elvaston’s gardens and the genius behind them? Book on a ECGT garden tour.
Stories About Self. A Book Art Workshop with Paula McCann and Zoe Milner
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Beeston Library
Write a story taken from your life and turn it into your own book. Discover book arts and the BLEND book art exhibition in Beeston Library
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