Let’s explore social events in Southampton, 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 Southampton where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Southampton
Reading Rumi
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Newburyport Public Library
Hi All,
Let me know if you can make it to the public library in Newburyport at 11am on Saturday September 7th for our first gathering. I would prefer in-person to zoom. But let’s see how this shakes out.
We’ll read selections from the poet Rumi. I use the popular edition translated and edited by Coleman Barks. If you don’t have the book, I can try to send photocopies beforehand. And If you don’t (…)
(date change) Willows Spring Vinyard Social!
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: Willow Spring Vineyards
This is a beautiful venue, with sprawling outdoor grounds with vineyard and fire pit and stunning indoor lodge. Come relax on your Friday night, sip wine or grab a non-alcoholic beverage and just enjoy the social gathering to meet new folks. They sell wine and beverages on site. They don’t sell food here but it is BYOF (bring your own food), so feel free to bring finger foods to share if you would(…)
Hybrid Simplified REI Meetup
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
Formerly known as Pints & Properties New England! NEW name, SAME awesome REI meetup!!
Enjoy a pint wherever you are and join us for our Hybrid Simplified Real Estate Investment Meetup on September 5th from 6:30-8:30pm on 60 Ashland St, North Andover, MA or via Zoom!
[https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9448131655](https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9448131655?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2fmNtL5hCPixHbz0M6PAK07HJlXM(…)
Labor Day @ Canobie Lake Park
◦ When: Monday, Sep 2nd
◦ Where: Canobie Lake Park
Let’s visit Canobie Lake Park this Labor Day!
They have a couple fun rollercoasters and a number of good flat rides, along with some great theming throughout the park.
You can purchase your tickets here:
https://visit.canobie.com/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=1&c=TKT24
*Parking is free.(…)
GHAA Annual Arts Festival!! Partaaaay!
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: 10 Church St
The Greater Haverhill Arts Association is holding its **Annual Arts Festival.** We are a GHAA tradition! We love them and they love us. Bring your ukes, tambourines, washboards, kazoos and anything else you make music with! Those who have them, bring mics, and amps.
See you there! until then – be legendary!!!(…)
Heart to Heart: A night of sharing and sound healing
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Her wild soul
Join us for an evening of self-expression and healing! We’ll create a safe and supportive community where you can share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. Let go of what no longer serves you during a sound journey, bathed in healing tones and sounds. Manifest your desires and rest within your soul. Suggested donation is $22-$44, but all are welcome regardless of financial a(…)
Open Game of Pickleball
◦ When: Monday, Sep 2nd
◦ Where: Rec Park Road
Andover has a rec league where you can come and play with players of different levels. Please feel free to come by and play with us
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Derry Business Builders Weekly Meeting
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: T-BONES Great American Eatery
Derry Business Builders has a weekly networking meeting at T-Bones in Derry, NH on Thursdays. We have open networking from 8:15 to 8:30 and the meeting from 8:30-9:30. Everyone has the opportunity to do a 60 second “elevator speech” to ask for referrals and one member will do a 10 minute presentation. We follow Derry School’s days off, so if Derry has a snow or vacation day off, so do we. Visitors(…)
Wednesday Board Game Night
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: 38 Emerson St
Join us every Wednesday evening for Board Game nights at Creatorpult Games, 38 Emerson Street. We’re conveniently situated in the heart of Downtown Haverhill, MA, just a short drive away from Boston and southern New Hampshire.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a novice looking to learn the ropes, our welcoming community is here to help you dive into the world of tabletop gaming. Feel free to explo(…)
Trivia at Spyglass Brewery
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Spyglass Brewing Company
It’s time for another edition of Bar Trivia. It will be at Spyglass Brewery in Nashua which is right off Exit 1 and has great food and beer options. It starts at 6 but I plan to be there a half hour early. Trivia consists of 3 rounds of 10 questions and goes pretty fast, it should be finished by 8.15. Depending on how many people show up, we may have to split up into multiple teams but I don’t thi(…)
The Greater Nashua Gamers Meetup
◦ When: Monday, Sep 2nd
◦ Where: La Hacienda Del Rio
Join us Monday evening at La Hacienda at 7:00pm. You should see us in the function room behind the bar. We occupy most of the tables in this area. Look for the tables with stacks of games and people trying to decide what to play.
Note: We have a 10 pm hard stop. Everyone must be out of the building by 10 pm.(…)
Introduction to Divine Touch Healing
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: The Village a Metaphysical Community
Divine Touch Healing
Introduction
Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024
10:00AM – 2:00PM
**$95**
\*\*\* This event is being offered on zoom as well. Contact me if you are interested.\*\*\*
**(Please contact me for payment which will be collected 2-3 days prior to**
**the training. 207-776-0335-text or call)**
Divine Touch Healing is a loving process that involves gently releasing ancient unhealed emotions st(…)
Bike the Nashua River Rail Trail
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Nashua River Rail Trail
Come enjoy a nice, sunny day riding on the beautiful, tree-lined Nashua River Rail Trail. This will be an easy, moderately paced ride that extends through the Massachusetts towns of Dunstable, Pepperell, Groton and Ayer. It will be **a round trip of approximately 24 miles**, with regrouping stops in Pepperell and Groton for a quick water break and a little conversation (this IS a social event).
*(…)
Pints + Pages Book Group: The Secret History
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Horseshoe Grille
**Registration is required**. **Please register here: [https://wilmlibrary.libnet.info/event/11151261](https://wilmlibrary.libnet.info/event/11151261)**
* Book: ***The Secret History* by Donna Tartt**
* Location: **[Horseshoe Grill in North Reading, MA.](https://horseshoegrille.com/)** in the private dining room (226 Main Street, North Reading, MA 01864
A social book group geared towards readers(…)
Back to School, Bring all your real estate and business legal questions
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: LAER Realty Partners
### **September 4, 2024 6:30 PM –Back to school – bring all your legal questions to this meeting!**
LAER Realty Partners, 173 Chelmsford St, Chelmsford, MA
How does the NAR lawsuit affect you as an investor?
Wholesaling offer contracts and how do they work?
How do you do a condo conversion?
And more….bring all of your legal questions to this meeting and let Attorney David Lebwith anser all your(…)
Samstag Abend Stammtisch in Bedford NH
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Panera Bread, 7 Colby Ct
Join us for a Samstag Abend Stammtisch – German conversation and refreshment at Panera Bread (7 Colby Ct, Bedford, NH 03110) on Saturday evening at 6:00pm. Ask for the German Club at the Front Desk (Cashier’s Desk) to find us when you arrive.
All are welcome! Native German speakers are highly encouraged to join us!
P.S. It always helps to have an accurate number of people attending. Please RSVP (…)
TENNIS TUESDAYS – Intermediate Level Tennis Matches
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Wasserman Park
Join us for an exciting evening of intermediate level tennis matches at Wasserman Park in Merrimack, N.H.! **Registration and payment** are **required** through this website: **https://merrimack.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=2189**
You will receive a text message to confirm your registration and also be added to the group text, in case of event cancellation due to inclement weathe(…)
Music Bingo and Dinner in Londonderry
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Renegades Pub North
Renegade’s Pub now has music bingo on Tuesday nights, from 7:00 – 9:00. We’re going to meet for dinner at 6:00. This is also taco night, with a special taco menu and discounted margaritas!!! We have a reservation for 15 people and have confirmed separate checks are allowed, with the 20% tip. Note: listed in multiple groups.
Liability Release – AS A CONDITION OF ATTENDING THIS MEETUP, YOU AGREE TO(…)
Coco Comedy at the Jackson Mill
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: Coffee and cotton
This event is at Coffee and Cotton in Mill Number 5 on Jackson Street. It could be considered the start of an interesting Friday evening in Lowell depending if we decide to stay together and party on in other parts of Lowell.
This would also be a good chance to discuss what other events we might want to plan for in future.
Please see the website:
HTTPS://millno5.com(…)
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 Southampton, you can try out Southampton.gov.uk, Visit-hampshire.co.uk, or Destinationsouthampton.com.
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Heathland, Acid Grassland and Bogs – Habitat Survey and Assessment
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Whitefield Moor
Habitat Survey of Heathland, Acid Grassland and Bog in the New Forest
The Marketing Meetup IRL: Southampton
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Mountbatten House
The Southampton Marketing Meetup is an informal friendly place to meet, learn and share knowledge with one another. Come in ‘listen’ mode 🙂
Let’s Talk Fuel hosted by Precision Fuel & Hydration with Trilife
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: The South Downs Social
Join us for an enlightening talk on fuelling for endurance events, hosted by TRILIFE, Winchester based triathlon coaching company.
THE CAPTAIN SWING RIOTS: FROM VILLAGE UNREST TO EXECUTION IN WINCHESTER
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: St. Paul’s Church
The Swing Riots of Autumn 1830 plunged Hampshire into a caldron of violence in which deep-seated local grievances were given vent leading ..
ASMCF 2024 – Transnational Futures/Avenirs Transnationaux
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Avenue Campus
Get ready for ASMCF 2024 – Transnational Futures/Avenirs Transnationaux, where we’ll explore the exciting possibilities and challenges of a
Loose Lead Walking Master Class
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Goodall Dog Training
A 4 week class designed to give you and your dog the skills to walk on a loose lead and enjoy walking again!
Southampton – Powered Up Business Networking Pop-Up Meeting September 2024
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: The Red Lion
A Southampton meeting for one time only – potentially!
Seaschells Rooftop Party
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: 28A Bedford Pl
Seaschells is back for an intimate party in the sunshine, on the roof !
The Cornish Tribal Tour – Three Days – SEPTEMBER
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: TGI Fridays – Fareham
Join us on The Cornish Tribal Tour for a fun filled exploration of the Cornish coastline, with overnight stops in Falmouth and Newquay.
How to deliver creative wellbeing projects for children and young people
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Totton Shopping Centre
Learn how to create, deliver and evaluate fun and engaging activities that promote mental health and creativity in children and young people
Nature walks at St Catherine’s Hill
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: St. Catherine’s Hill
A guided walk around St Catherine’s Hill Nature Reserve to observe the wildlife and landscape with Reserves Officer, Bea.
The Property Meetup September 2024
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: The Old Bond Store
Friendly Property Investor Networking with no BS. No Sales. No Nonsense. New or experienced, we’re real people helping each other.
Shoot Walk
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Romsey
An opportunity for those involved in gamekeeping and shoot management to develop best practice skills and knowledge.
Winchester – Small99’s People, Planet, Pint™: Sustainability Meetup
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: The Roebuck Inn
Pop down to your local People Planet Pint meetup to find more about what’s going on locally with sustainability and how you can get involved
Winchester 40K GT – September 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Badger Farm Community Centre
A 10th Edition Warhammer 40k tournament held over 2 days and 5 rounds in Winchester, UK.
Tickets available from BCP(see below).
Create Your Calm
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Monty’s Community Hub
Mindful art sessions designed to help you slow down, be present in the moment and create your calm. No art skills required!
Autumn Goddess Retreat – Elements of Nature
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: Gambledown Farm
Join us at the Autumn Goddess Retreat to connect with the elements of nature and rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit.
Hampshire Artisan Gin Tasting Experience
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: Dwell & Connection Limited
Join us for a delightful gin tasting featuring four artisan gins from Hampshire or premium non-alcoholic options. Sip, savor, and enjoy!
ENERGY HEALING WORKSHOP
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Colden Common
Energy healing workshop to help you feel revitalised, learn about energy and how it affects us. Free goodybags, E Book and giveaways!
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
InterNations Southampton September Event
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Pitcher and Piano
Dear Members
After a busy August Event – we would like to invite you to Southampton InterNations September Event
Pitcher and Piano is located in Ocean Village and has stunning views of the marina. It’s a perfect setting for a social networking event.
Parking can be found on Canute Road and should be free from 8pm. I would suggest you come early to secure parking. The venue does have paid pa