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.
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 Derby, 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 Derby
Personal Bible Study
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: undefined
Hi! If you would like to setup a Bible study but are timid to walk into a church building or be surrounded by a lot of people, we understand. To set up a one-on-one (or a small group if you and a friend or loved one want to talk together), please message us and we can setup a time. We are mainly available on Monday nights, Tuesday nights, and Friday nights, but we will work around your schedule. Y(…)
Quiz night at Great Northern pub
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: The Great Northern
Join us for the general knowledge quiz night at the Great Northern pub on Derby Road in Langley Mill. Arrive around 8pm to get a table and drink and have a chat before the quiz starts at 8.30pm. £1 per person to enter. Drink vouchers and cash prizes to be won! Also a free buffet (usually sandwiches and chips) during an interval plus optional game of “sticky 13s”.(…)
Austin Badminton Squad
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ 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(…)
Burton Board Games Evening
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Brews of the World
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 (…)
Make friends & Language Exchange Nottingham
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Raglan Road Irish Bar
Meet new people – Make friends – Speak languages (Mingle system)(…)
Beeston Marina to Attenborough Nature Reserve circular – 6 miles
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Beeston Marina
We’ll meet at Beeston Marina and walk along the canal to Attenborough Nature Reserve, then back along a different path to the marina
Easy flat walking, easy pace
Walking Friends has to pay monthly bills to meetup. Any help to cover these costs is appreciated. Contributions can be made on the PayPal link provided below. Select the pay a friend option and put Walking Friends in the note. Thanks in(…)
Midweek Drinks Nottingham – Canning Circus pubs
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: The Sir John Borlase Warren
Hi Everyone,
Just outside the City Centre there are a couple of pubs with great beer gardens. Again the weather has been checked and it’s looking like Wednesday 24th has a good chance of sunshine! 🌤️
Plan is to start at the The Sir John Borlase Warren which has two spacious beer gardens and then possibly the Organ Grinder (has a beer garden) close by or in the other direction towards the City, (…)
Ancient Woodland Retreat with mini-Vision Quest/MenBabble, fire, feasting & more
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Shining Cliff Hostel
Join MenSpeak founder Kenny Mammarella-D’Cruz and wellbeing chef / MenSpeak facilitator Paul Harrild for **a weekend away that memories are made of in the heart of the Derwent Valley**, in a world heritage site near the Peak District.
[Check this MenCamp video out](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxG4D6lwoEM&list=PLaxA-R_GB4gK-CwznoIjeN3HeBLroTvxJ&index=4) to get a feel of how it might be, though(…)
Bowling and then Drinks after 🍻 🎳
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Nottingham Bowl
Link to our WhatsApp chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EZxUwXIkgzd99kfeUcOcFa
£ 9 per person…24 spots available. Please only come if you status is ‘going’ on MeetUp. Try and get there for 7 pm if you can 🙂
Plan B
We will doing a walk-in rather than a pre booking . There shouldn’t be any issues turning up and play . But if they are surprisingly much busier then Normal….. The plan B is to go t(…)
Roaring 20’s Party 👗🎩💃🕺🥂
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Revolution Bar
Think of the Roaring 20’s, Peaky Blinders, the Great Gatsby, Flapper Girls and dress up as much or as little as you want.
We have secured an area at the back of the Revolution bar at the Corner House where they have a resident DJ playing dance music. We will have our own separate bar, seating and dance area which will be curtained off from the main bar on the night.(…)
Thursday pub meet-up – The Bell (new regular venue)
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Bell Inn
Given the positive reviews, we’re moving the Thursday pub-meet ups to The Bell Inn (as we have for Tuesdays).
With some of our usual ground-floor areas restricted at the moment, we are currently meeting upstairs in the restaurant area. The stairs are on the right side as you go in – about half way along the corridor.
As always, we welcome all language levels – from beginners to native Italian sp(…)
Climbing at Nottingham Climbing Centre
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Nottingham Climbing Centre
A chill climbing session.
We’ll meet at Nottingham Climbing Centre (NCC) at 7:00pm, climb until 9:00pm, then maybe go for food and a drink after.
* 🧗🏻 All skill levels welcome, including if it’s your first time. You can take things at your own pace and do as much as you feel like.
* 👟 Just wear something comfortable to move around in, you can rent climbing shoes there
* ☕️ Tea, snacks and hot(…)
2-4-1 Pizza night at the Jam Garden
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Jam Garden, Loughborough
Tasty pizzas at a great price , other options available , plus a good range of beers , wines and cocktails.
This will repeat as long as the offer is on and we can get a table.(…)
Develop your public speaking voice – Robin Hood Speakers
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: West Bridgford Conservative Club
Develop your public speaking voice, make friends and tap into new professional and personal development opportunities! There are typically 15 to 30 of us at each event.
We are Robin Hood Speakers, a local branch of Toastmasters International. A fun and supportive group we develop our public speaking and presenting skills.
All ages, skills and backgrounds welcome. Our members use a different plat(…)
Um filme brasileiro: Bacurau
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Mammoth Cinema
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O filme começa às 9h, mas podemos encontrar-nos no barzinho do andar de cima.
Após a morte da sua matriarca, Carmelita, a vila fictícia de Bacurau é submetida a uma série de acontecimentos misteriosos, inclui(…)
Guilt-Free Pleasures
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Guilt-Free Pleasures
Guilt-Free Pleasures is 100% vegan and gluten-free bakery and cafe in Hucknall. It gets [fabulous reviews on HappyCow](https://www.happycow.net/reviews/guilt-free-pleasures-hucknall-180136) and all its local customers seem to love it – for taste, appearance, price and service! A must-visit. It’s more takeaway than sit-in but they do have a couple of tables and we’ve been invited to come on a Satur(…)
The Nottingham Spanish Language Meetup
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Bell Inn
¡Ven y conozca a otra gente hispanohablante en un ambiente relajado y amable! Come and meet other Spanish-speaking people in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere! This social get together is for conversation practice mostly beneficial for those who can converse in Spanish at intermediate level.
Please do not attend if you have any symptoms of COVID-19.
There is a food menu if anyone wants to eat.(…)
Japanese notts sosial-
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Bubble & Bean
Chill chat – and **IMPROVE** Japnaese
***改善***
teberu oyobi nomu ni Chinese Bubble Cafe.(…)
Critical Mass Cycle Ride
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Bell Inn
**Critical Mass Cycle Ride**
Critical Mass is a modest little group ride around the Inner circuit of Nottingham city centre. Starting from the paving in front of the BELL INN in Market Square, we do a circuit down Maid Marian Way, along the new Cycle superhighway of Canal St, and back up into the city, Hockley, Upper Parliament St and the Brian Clough statue, and back to Market Square
Convening at(…)
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.
RELATED: How To Meet People In Derby, UK
Age of Sigmar: Throne of Skulls
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Warhammer World
Throne of Skulls is an incredible Warhammer Age of Sigmar event where tactics, sportsmanship, and painting skills determine the winner!
NordikFest24
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Great Northern Classics
We will have a selection of curated display vehicles and Café Miura will be serving up hot drinks and light bites!
Printmaking – Lino Printing-Beeston Library-Adult Learning
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Beeston Library
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Claire Morris is Completely Lost – Book Launch & Q&A
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: QUAD
Join us for the exciting book launch of “Claire Morris is Completely Lost” where the author will answer all your burning questions!
Edinburgh Fringe Festival – Comedy Preview Double Bill
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: The Derby Conference Centre Limited
Two hour-long Edinburgh Fringe preview show from Russell Hicks and Eric Rushton
Let’s Fish – Ilkeston – 27/07/24 – Stanton FC
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Nutbrook Canal
So, you’re keen to learn to fish or curious to try out fishing but not quite sure how to start. Join us at this upcoming Let’s Fish! event.
Inspire and Connect Derby; Monday 22nd July 6:30pm-8:30pm
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Hickory’s Smokehouse Derby
Inspire and Connect is for ALL those who feel aligned to us and the format of our relaxed, informal events. All welcome.
Country Night with Shania Twain at the Boundary – Charity Night
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: The Boundary
Get ready for a fun-filled night of country music with Shania Twain at the Boundary – all for a good cause!
Singles Night at Rev de Cuba Nottingham (40s & 50s)
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Revolución de Cuba Nottingham
Meet lots of heterosexual singles in real life, make new friends, and enjoy a great night out at Revolución de Cuba, Nottingham.
Barefoot Festival
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Cattows Farm
Barefoot Festival is back for 2024 and at a new and exciting venue – Cattows Farm in North Leicestershire.
Bollywood Dance with Nupur Arts! – Ashby
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Ashby-de-la-Zouch Library
Join us for an upbeat vibrant dance workshop using Bollywood’s biggest hits, leading to a mini fun-filled showcase!
Mock Stained Glass
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: The Plane Tree
Use a lead-lined collage technique on glass. Use handmade papers and decoupage prints to create a mock stained glass construction.
Mamma Mia! ABBA Outdoor Cinema Experience at Newstead Abbey
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Newstead Abbey
An ABBAtastic outdoor cinema experience at Newstead Abbey in Nottinghamshire with a showing of Mamma Mia!
Age of Sigmar 4 Bootcamp 3
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: TSN Arena
2000 points of Age of SIGMAR. That’s 5 rounds of fun over 2 days in the best place with the best people!!!
Derbys Finest | Coffee & Croissants | Pure Networking | Guest | 25.07.24
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Smith Partnership
Inspiring Women In Business
THROWING IT BACK BRUNCH 90’s/00’s – SAT 27 JULY – NOTTINGHAM
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: The Mixologist
Celebration of guilty urban pleasures! everything from th90s – 00s Classic Hip Hop, RnB, UUKG, Dancehall, Soul and club Anthems, Sing-Alongs
KuKu Connect Embassy Luncheon
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: The Kedleston Country House
Join us at our Embassy Luncheon at Kedleston Country House
Speed Dating Nottingham, ages 26-38 (guideline only)
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Pitcher & Piano
As we all know cities are a tough place to meet new people, we look to make it a whole lot easier. Enjoy a great night out with MySpeedDate!
Erewash Sound Networking Event Ilkeston Derbyshire.
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Erewash Sound
Expand your business contacts, exchange ideas & build valuable relationships that will help grow your business? None pressured networking.
Bugman’s Nemesis Clash – July 2024
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Warhammer World
Welcome to the Bugman’s Nemesis Clash, a fun night’s Warhammer Underworlds gaming at Warhammer World