Let’s explore social events in Northampton, 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 Northampton where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Northampton
Northampton Speakers Public Speaking Meeting (In Person)
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: The Charles Bradlaugh
**NB This meeting is on the 22nd July (postponed from the 15th July due to a venue double booking)**
Are you interested in learning or improving your public speaking and leadership skills? Do you have a best man speech or work presentation on the horizon and would like to gain some experience before the event?
If so, come along and see how we can help you gain confidence in your public speaking a(…)
Northampton Tech/Dev Meetup
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Maule Collective
Join us in Northampton for a fun, friendly, no-agenda meet-up to talk tech, and hash out ideas with a variety of people. We want to create a space where you can come to learn, share knowledge and discuss technology, code, or anything from the digital world.
Whether you’re a seasoned developer, just starting in the field or just want to come and talk shit 🙂 this event is open to all. We want to (…)
July Baddie Book Club
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: The Princess Alexandra
Join us for good food, better company, and bookish chats. We’ll discuss Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson and explore all the books you bring along to see what’s next!! See you there Baddies.(…)
6.3 mile walk Stony Stratford to Cosgrove
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Wolverton House/Mill
Walk Leader: Mark contact no: 07956 893 893
Start time: 10am Prompt
Distance Approx: 6.3 miles
Duration Approx: 135 mins
After social: Wolverton house Pub
This walk will take us through Stony Stratford following the Great River Ouse and through to old Stratford and onto Cosgrove Village and following the Grand union canal back.
This walk will consist of flat and uneven paths and will pass through(…)
Evening walk from Great Cransley
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: undefined
Leader: Janet Bell 01933 741240 3 miles Evening Walk: Meet at 1900 hrs near the church, St Andrews of Cransley, Church Lane, Great Cransley, Postcode NN14 1FX.
This is an easy walk on good tracks with lovely views, containing only 1 stile. (Likely to be farm animals) Please park with consideration. The pub in the village is now closed.(…)
Over 30s 6aside Mondays (9-10pm)
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Kick Off Sports
6 aside football at Willen Lake Milton Keynes(…)
Fundamentals for years 3,4,5
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Marshall Milton Keynes Athletic Club
Multi discipline athletics training for those in school years 3,4,5(…)
Special board game night
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: The Crown Inn Stony Stratford
Feel free to bring a favourite game and we can enjoy a group game together.(…)
Evening Walk – Stoke Goldington, 3.5 miles, walk leader Kev
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: The Lamb Inn
Join us for an evening walk starting from the village of Stoke Goldington. Please meet outside the Lamb Inn (20 High Street, Stoke Goldington, MK16 8NR), for a 7.30pm prompt start.
The walk is a little over 3.5 miles and will take us through Old Park Farm, Stokepark Wood and Stokelodge Farm before returning back to the village. After the walk there is the option of visiting the Lamb Inn.
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Book club
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Towcester Youth Coffee House
Join a really friendly, welcoming group to get out of your reading rut and explore positive texts. For the first session, bring along your first book or poem to share with the group. We ask for a £2 donation for Towcester Mind. Meet at The Barn, Bransons lane, NN11 6AX(…)
QFilm screening: “Unicorns” (organised by QStory)
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Northampton Filmhouse
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QFilm is a group for LGBTQIA film-lovers that has been running in Northampton since 2014 (and is now run under the QStory umbrella). We meet up once or twice a month to watch queer-themed films at the Northampton Filmhouse then move on to a nearby venue to discuss what we thought of it. All are welcome to join us.
You will need to buy your film ticket directly from the fi(…)
Friday Morning Juke Box, Milton Keynes
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre
**IMPORTANT:**
Despite what the description may say, this is not a free event…
**Attendees will be asked to make a voluntary contribution to help cover the cost of hiring the venue for this event. Please be prepared to give as much as you can.**
**All donations go DIRECTLY to Bradwell Abbey, NOT to MeetUp or Brighten Your Life.**
This our monthly ‘Friday Morning Jukebox’ session…
Our plan is (…)
Akasaka Korean BBQ
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Akasaka
Come with us and try Akasaka’s brand new Korean BBQ tables, their beautifully designed restaurant is now offering a unique dining experience that perfectly combines the rich flavours of Korean and Japanese cuisine.
Akasaka combines the vibrant tastes of Korean and Japanese cuisine with the fun of table-top grilling.
https://www.akasaka.co.uk/website/koreanbbq(…)
Milton Keynes Authors Group – Pret A Manger Middleton Hall – 4th Monday Monthly
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Pret A Manger
**THIS EVENT IS FREE TO ATTEND – YOU JUST BUY YOUR OWN REFRESHMENTS**
The Milton Keynes Authors Group meets on the fourth Monday evening of every Month at 5.30pm at a table outside Pret A Manger in Middleton Hall in The Centre MK, opposite John Lewis.
The group is for those who have published a book, those who are writing a book or even those who think they might like to write a book. It is full(…)
Caldecotte lake loop walk, Milton Keynes
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Car Park, Caldecotte Lake South,
Join me for a 3.5-mile walk around Caldecotte Lake. It takes around an hour and a half.
Lots of pretty flowers and amazing scents around this lake! As the weather is warming up, a bottle of water is recommended ☺️
Meet at Caldecote Lake South carpark, Milton Keynes.(…)
Shenley wood-Whaddon 5 mile walk
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: undefined
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Join me for a 5 mile evening walk from Shenley wood towards Whaddon.
Meet at:
Shenley wood car park, Milton Keynes MK5 6AA.
Hope to see you there :)(…)
A 4 mile evening walk from Weston Mill. Dogs welcome and no stiles on route
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: The Gate
Ramblers Northampton This walk is provided by the Ramblers Northampton and you are welcome to attend three walks before joining. Don’t be put off by the lack of replies as our members will also be there. Bring refreshments and allow time to park and change into suitable clothing and footwear. More details on our website www.Northamptonra.org.uk RA dogs only(…)
Quiz Night in Support of Willen Hospice – Old Beams in Shenley Lodge at 7pm
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Old Beams
**THIS EVENT IS SO POPULAR THAT WE’RE NORMALLY FIELDING THREE TEAMS OF SIX PEOPLE – COME AND JOIN IN THE FRIENDLY FUN.**
I’ve was told by so many people that the quiz night held at The Old Beams in Shenley Lodge is a fun and friendly event. They were right. We really enjoy it which is why we attend every week.
***Although the actual quiz starts at 7:30pm I’d really appreciate it if you get there(…)
Evening meal at the Park, Bedford
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: The Park Pub and Kitchen
Please join us for a delicious evening meal at the Park pub. We will need £5 non refundable deposit upon booking please.(…)
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 Northampton, you can try out Skiddle.com, List.co.uk, or Northampton.live.
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NNBN Monthly Network Meeting – July 2024
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Delapré Abbey
Monthly NNBN Network Meeting!
Women In Northampton: unleash your extraordinary!
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Delapré Abbey
Get ready to connect, empower, and inspire with other amazing women in Northampton as we unleash our extraordinary potential together!
Shaadi Mubarak Muslim Marriage Event – Milton Keynes
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Old Stratford Community Hall
MILTON KEYNES 1ST ever Muslim Marriage Event open to ALL Single & Divorced Muslims in the UK. Organised and Hosted by Shaadi Mubarak.
Swimming for Babies to 4 years to train teachers.
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: 24-2 Covington St
Come and help train new Baby & Pre-School Swimming teachers
Cheese Tasting Evening
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: The Cheese Place
An evening of cheese and chat. You’ll be taken through four different cheese pairings with accompaniments, crackers and selection of drinks.
Bite Street NN, Northampton street food event, July 26 to 28
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: The County Cricket Ground
Northampton’s hottest street food pop-up rocks Summer. Fabulous eats. Liquid treats. Cool beats.
NORTON EIGHT WALK | 5 MILES | MODERATE| NORTHANTS
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: All Saints’ Church
Join us for a walk from Norton which includes a lovely stroll along the canal. Super dog friendly.
ECTON & SYWELL EVENING WALK | 5.2 MILES | MODERATE | NORTHANTS
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: The Worlds End
A fabulous walk with lush meadows, friendly horses and the wonderful Sywell Country Park trail.
TEDx Cranfield University
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Cranfield Student Association (CSA)
Get ready for inspiring talks and innovative ideas at TEDx Cranfield University!
An Evening with Sue Moorcroft and Phillipa Ashley – Market Harborough
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Waterstones
Join us for a gorgeous summer evening in store as we talk all things romance with authors Sue Moorcroft and Phillipa Ashley.
LemonPop Workshops – Create a Custom Canvas
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Far Cotton Community Centre
As part of Far Cotton and Delapre’s Summer Programme, LemonPop will be holding a custom canvas workshop.
DAVENTRY COUNTRY PARK MORNING MIRACLE WALK | 3.2 MILES | NORTHANTS
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Eastern Way
Walking 3 miles before the rest of the world is even having breakfast! What a way to start the day with a walk around Daventry Country Park.
MIDDLEMORE MEADER DOG WALK | 5.2 MILES | DAVENTRY
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Middlemore Farm
” Unleash the Fun: Join Us for a Tail-Wagging Adventure!
Northants Nature Girls: Pond Dipping and Evening Walk
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre
Join our Northants Nature Girls for some pond dipping and minibeasting in the Nene Wetlands followed by an evening walk
Presenting Throwback Garden Party 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Caribbean DutchPot
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MAIDWELL AND KELMARSH TUNNEL WALK | 4.5 MILES | EASY | NORTHANTS
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: The Stag Coffee & Village Shop
A short walk with lots to see and explore. With stories of ghosts, and dripping tunnel juice we are in for a real treat!
Bollywood Sensation ft DJ Sakshi
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Play at The Palace
Get ready to dance the night away with DJ Sakshi at Bollywood Sensation – it’s gonna be lit!
90s and 00s Disco
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: The Stanwick Hotel
Get ready to groove to all your favorite hits from the 90s and 00s at our epic disco party!
Group Exercise Class
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: NN11 9AZ
Join us for a fun and energetic group exercise class to get fit and have a blast together!