Let’s explore social events in Salford, 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 Salford where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Salford
Tuesday Badminton Session @East Ham Leisure Center 324 Barking Road E6 2RT
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: East Ham Leisure Center
✅Tuesday Badminton
✅Advance and Expert Levels Only
✅Yonex Aerosensa AS30 Shuttles
✅ Two Courts (12 Players Max)
✅Every Tuesday
✅20:00 to 22:00
✅2:00 Hours Session
✅£10 Advance Payment
✅ East Ham Leisure Center
324 Barking Rd, London E6 2RT
✅We welcome individuals of all races, genders, ethnicities, cultures, regions, origins, religions ,colours, social classes, economic statuses, heights, appeara(…)
Filmmakers Social: Shoot the Breeze
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: The Castle Cinema
An informal monthly evening for filmmakers to meet filmmakers.
Relaxed conversation – building a welcoming community – a friendly social scene.
The Castle Cinema – cafe/bar.
64 – 66 Brooksby’s Walk, London E9 6DA
First Wednesday of the month.
7pm-9pm.(…)
Free Urban Meditation & Buddhism Retreat in Bethnal Green, London and Online
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: The London Buddhist Centre
Join us for a **free urban retreat** in the heart of **Bethnal Green, London** and **online**, designed for those interested in **mindfulness, meditation, and Buddhist teachings**. This retreat offers a peaceful environment to explore meditation practices, learn about Buddhism, and connect with like-minded individuals.
Whether you are a beginner or experienced, everyone is welcome. The retreat wil(…)
Meetup #10
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: 100 Liverpool St
Hello hello everyone! Thanks to all who attended the last meet up on Data & AI – The product Perspective. It was a full house and hope you all enjoyed the slightly different panel discussion style. This time we are back to the norm… 2 fantastic speakers from more of an engineering focus. 25-30 minute talks followed by an open Q&A. Drinks, networking and of course tons of pizza.. Look forward to (…)
Mandarin Chinese & English Exchange Group – Free Event in Marylebone
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: The Jackalope
Improve your Mandarin and English while making new friends!
Join us at the [Jackalope](https://jackalopelondon.com/) in Marylebone – appropriately situated above a Chinese restaurant, [Liu Xiao Mian](https://www.liu-xiaomian.com/).
Pop down for noodles or stay outside in the lovely mews, but whatever you do, come ready to chat, make great new connections, and push your language learning forward (…)
Friendly Chess in Russell Square
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Russell Square Cafe
Join us for a laid-back lunchtime of friendly chess in the charming surroundings of Russell Square, Bloomsbury. Whether you’re new in town and looking to meet new people, a seasoned chess player craving some social games, or live/work/study nearby, all are welcome.
Chess sets are available to borrow, and there’s optional food/drinks from the nearby cafe. Looking forward to meeting you there!(…)
London.JS at Civo Tech Junction on Tues 3rd Sept 2024 with Flagsmith & Orkes 🔥
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Civo Tech Junction
Join **London.JS** on **Tuesday 3rd September** from **6pm** hosted at Civo Tech Junction, Shoreditch & sponsored by **Flagsmith** and **Orkes** 🔥
📣 Register now to avoid disappointment as **London.JS** access is limited and spaces fill fast!
Doors open at 6:00pm, **London.JS** starts at 6:30pm, ends 9pm.
Address – Civo Tech Junction, 32-37 Cowper Street, London
Map – [https://maps.app.goo.gl(…)
Board Games night at Rocket Van
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Rocketvan Removal & Delivery
\*\* FREE EVENT \*\* Board games night with Russ.
The bar will be open to 11pm serving all the usual beers, cocktails, wines and toasties. It’s still 2 cocktails for £12 all evening too!
The hand made toasted sandwiches are delicious and everyone who had one has commented on just how good they are.
Calling all gaming enthusiasts to join us for a night of socializing, eating, drinking, and of cour(…)
September’s Organised Fun
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Jamboree
**Tickets available now**
[Buy Ticket Here](https://www.wegottickets.com/event/629455)
The next Organised Fun: A Neurodivergent Cabaret will be…
on **Weds** **4th September** at @jamboreevenue Kings Cross!
7:30pm til 11:30pm.
Jamboree has a food hatch serving delights from Arepetoire:
[Menu]( https://www.jamboreevenue.co.uk/695-2/)
**Line-up:**
(Images on [Insta](https://instagram.com/organis(…)
London Language Exchange in the Park
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Victoria park
Language Exchange In The Park
Join GoSoLocal as we facilitate our first ever (very exciting 🤗) language exchange.
Visit one of London’s most beautiful parks, Victoria Park, where we’ll get some fresh air, see some amazing sites, grab a coffee and practise our English speaking!
We’ll meet at 10:30 at the Bonner Gate entrance to Victoria Park on Sewardstone Road, E2 9JW.
The nearest stations ar(…)
Not just any old Macmillan Coffee Morning!!
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: The Dumont (Private Dinning Room and Lounge)
Join Nadio, Claire and our host, Anthony, for a morning of coffee, cake and glorious views to the Houses of Parliament and beyond.
Please feel free to bring a little something to accompany the coffees provided. Recipes for the more adventerous are available on the Macmillan website!
Charity donations are very welcome (ideally cash).
**_Looking forward to seeing you there!
Nadio, Claire and Anth(…)
Cloud Native Media #17 – How will AI impact TV and Radio?
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Arqiva
Will AI and Machine Learning take over our TV and Radio? What kind of impact might they have? Could they help us create more and better content and attract new audiences? Could they help advertisers?
Cloud Native Media will be in London and live on YouTube for #17 on Wednesday September 4th for a special pre-IBC night of AI exploration with two speakers bringing a business, rather than academic, p(…)
The Spawn London (Beginner Friendly Game) – Social Deduction on a Cosmic Scale
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Fullers Ale & Pie House at the Mad Hatter Hotel
“Humanity’s insatiable appetite to colonise reached far into the stars, but they learned the hard way that some stones should remain unturned. Whilst aggressively terraforming Spawn home worlds, humanity stirred the ancient species out of their slumber and incurred their rage in a cataclysmic event.
Now conflict dances across the cosmos as the Spawn seek violent retribution by assimilating themse(…)
Run & Beer @ Canary Wharf 🏃🏼🍻
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: E14 4AE
Join us at 7pm on Tuesday evening for a great trail run around Clapham. We’ll meet at The Falcon Pub (just look for the big group of runners in brightly coloured tops!), and one of the Committee members will assign you a buddy. We’ll then head out on the trail and find the marks in chalk to guide us on the run, and help us get back to the pub. The runs are usually 7-8km but there are shortcut opti(…)
BLACK ON THE SQUARE
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Trafalgar Square
Please come and join us at this amazing event which was held for the first time last year.
It’s the celebration of Black culture and creativity, at this **FREE event**, brought to you by the Mayor of London.
This flagship event highlights high quality Black culture and creativity, being a celebration for the whole city, and for the people and communities who contribute to the capital’s creativit(…)
London Hypnosis Hub monthly meetup
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Nell of Old Drury
Welcome to the London Hypnosis Hub monthly meet.
If you are interested in, or involved in:
Hypnosis
Hypnotherapy
Street Hypnosis
Stage Hypnosis
NLP
Then this is a great opportunity to meet and network with those with an interest in the above, as well as experienced professionals.
You can practice your hypnosis skills, be hypnotised or observe, just as you please. (Please note: we do not do(…)
Tech Tuesday Drinks
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: the folly 41 Gracechurch St, London EC3V 0BT
PLEASE READ BEFORE COMING: If you are a technologist, involved in IT transformation or just curious about the world of software and the Internet, join us on our new series of Tech Tuesdays for drinks.
There will be no sales pitches, Powerpoint decks or business plans, just like minded people gathering together to discuss the next big thing in tech.
Event cost: There is no fee for attending. Howe(…)
Property Investing & Real Estate Investing Strategies
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Simul Place
Join us at the South West London Property Investment Community for an interactive Networking meetup on Property Investing and Property Investing Strategies. Our speakers will cover topics such as analyzing market trends, property sourcing, Buy 2 Let, Buy Refurb Refinance, financing options, and maximizing returns on your investments. You’ll have the opportunity to Network with like-minded individu(…)
Tuesday badminton (6.30pm-10pm) 4 courts at Mossbourne Community Academy
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Mossbourne Community Academy, Hackney Downs
Hi,
Welcome to our midweek session of Superboys.
The session is scheduled as our new midweek session . We will play for 3.5 hours between 6.30pm and 10pm at Mossbourne Community Academy E5 8JY. The nearest station is Hackney Down or Hackney Central on the overground.
It is £12 per person for 3.5 hours. We play with quality feather shuttlecocks. RSVP is now open on meetup. Once RSVP, please make(…)
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 Salford, you can try out Visitmanchester.com, List.co.uk, or Getyourguide.com.
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Gin & Rum Festival – Manchester September – 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Manchester Cathedral
The UK’s largest Gin & Rum Festival is coming back to Manchester!
The Neuroscience of Music with Dr Helen Nuttall
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Friends’ Meeting House
What happens in your brain & body when you listen to music? Explore how it shapes our identities and future therapeutic uses. With Q&A.
Growing Brave: Donna Ashworth with Andrea McLean at Waterstones Deansgate
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Waterstones
Deansgate welcomes bestselling author and poet Donna Ashworth, in celebration of her new collection Growing Brave.
Kirsty Anne hits the UK with O&M
◦ When: Monday, Sep 2nd
◦ Where: Comfortel UK Salon Furniture Showroom
She’s coming back!!!!
We are thrilled to announce the icon Kirsty Anne Hair is finally coming back to the UK
Property Developer Show – Manchester
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Etihad Stadium
The Property Developer Show is dedicated to serving the British property developer market.
Proms in the Park; Pennington Hall Park, Leigh
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Pennington Hall Park
A fantastic night of fanfare and fireworks with live music from Tyldesley Brass Band!
Process Events 003 – Manchester
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Joshua Brooks
In-person events made to share the processes used by freelancers, founders and teams.
Queer women’s single’s night
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Alibi
All lesbian/ bi/ pan/ queer women are welcome to meet and mingle with other singles and hopefully meet someone special. Age guide: 25 – 40
Future Folk Archetypes by Lucy Wright: Public Opening
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: The Portico Library
Artist Lucy Wright shares her new sculptures to mark the next phase of Weird as Folk.
Manchester Hospitality Network x Raft
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Raft
Join us for the September edition of the MHN social networking, hosted at the brand new Spinnigfields venue Raft!
FLECKY BENNETT’S MANCHESTER’S ANGEL MEADOW EXPERIENCE
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Outside the main entrance to Angel Meadow
ADULT TICKET FOR FLECKY BENNETT’S MANCHESTER’S ANGEL MEADOW EXPERIENCE
Building the Foundations
◦ When: Monday, Sep 2nd
◦ Where: Maray Manchester
Are you a graduate, on an apprenticeship scheme or Junior position and would like to make new connections in the industry?
Stockport Guildhall – Mind Body Spirit Event 7th 8th September 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Stockport Masonic Guildhall
Fantastic Event 50 + Exhibitors Some International From Switzerland, Portugal, America , With 50 + Talks Workshops & Demos Truly Uplifting
“The History of Mummification” with Prof Joann Fletcher
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Bolton Central Library and Museum
Star of the BBC’s IMMORTAL EGYPT series , Prof Joann Fletcher, takes you on a journey through the history of ancient Egyptian mummification
Creative Collage Workshop
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: 92 Degrees Coffee
Join us for an exciting and imaginative Cut & Stick Collage Workshop! Unleash your creativity with scissors and glue.
SOS BOSS With Rebecca // Ariana Grande – Into You
◦ When: Monday, Sep 2nd
◦ Where: Studio 96
Learn how to BOSS the dance floor with certified School Of SOS instructor, Rebecca Finley
Pottery Throwing Taster
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Ceramics & Chill Ltd
Always fancied throwing pottery on the wheel? Why not try our fun 1 hour taster? You can even come back once fired and glaze for free!
Transgender Theology Conference
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Luther King House
This year’s Transgender, Intersex, and Non-binary Theology Conference is on the theme ‘Post Trauma Growth, Healing and Flourishing’.
Fuse x Common presents: A Workshop with Hattie Kongaunruan
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Common
Textiles, pom poms, and good fun x
Mama Cacao-Holyfire Reiki meditation & Sound Journey
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: St Wilfrids parish hall
A beautiful meditative, heart opening journey for Mind, Body & Soul with Sharon & Claire, PLEASE READ INFORMATION BEFORE BOOKING