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.
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 Southampton, 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 Southampton
BREATHE N BOUNCE EXPERIENCE II: DROP EVERYTHING
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Body and Mind Pilates Plus
Event locationi Is happy hour yoga
Join Breathe N Bounce for our latest event focusing on inner peace and happiness. Through a blend of yoga, mindfulness, and meditation practices, attendees will uncover the power of self-help and self-improvement towards achieving confidence and self-esteem. Dive deep into techniques for cultivating inner peace and fostering a sense of tranquility in your everyd(…)
Wine, Beer, Delicious Food and Camaraderie at the Village Vintner
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Village Vintner Winery & Brewery
Let’s all enjoy ourselves with some good food and good laughs once again. The wine tasting room will be at our disposal. There will be wine tastings (for a price … unless you are a wine club member there).(…)
Hormone Harmony Wellness Workshop
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Fox River MedSpa & Chiropractic
Join us for “Hormone Harmony: Wellness Workshop,” an educational evening at Fox River MedSpa, dedicated to exploring the transformative benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy!
This educational talk will cover how hormone replacement can enhance your overall health, alleviate symptoms of hormonal imbalance, and improve your quality of life.
Our expert Care Team will provide in-depth information, (…)
Outdoor Tennis 3.0 and over
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Lions Park
Outdoor Tennis in East Dundee 3.0 and over \*\* **Weather Permitting!**
Lions Park, 570 Penny Road, East Dundee, IL
There are three courts in East Dundee so we leave one court for visitors.
*CTC Ball Policy: Each player should bring a new can of tennis balls and be prepared to open the can if needed.*
Directions: Click [here](https://www.dtpd.org/location/lions-park) for a map of Lion’s Park.(…)
Putt for Paws Charity Golf Tournament
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Makray Memorial Golf Club
MEET CHICAGO BEARS QB TYSON BAGENT!
Animal House Shelter is very excited to announce our special guest for Putt for Paws 2024  at Makray Memorial Golf Course, Chicago Bears QB Tyson Bagent.
Join us with your foursome for a beautiful day out on the course, if you are not a golfer join us for dinner instead!
REGISTRATION LINK : (…)
Meeting – We The People Taking Action
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Galati’s Hideaway
Join us Monday night to engage in local action that we are taking. Come at 6 to enjoy dinner and support Galati’s who is so gracious in hosting our weekly meetings. We will be discussing our local schools, candidates running for offices and our constitutional rights. This event is open to everyone who believes in preserving our un-alienable rights as American Citizens.(…)
Downtown Elgin Market
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: South Riverside Drive
It’s Opening Day June 7th!
This year we are going to be celebrating ‘Summer Hours’ at the Market from June 7 to August 30, the Market will be open an extra hour (3:00 PM- 8:00 PM) to have patrons enjoy the Market an extra hour after their long days at work. Once September starts (September 6- October 11) we will be having our ‘Autumn Hours’ to coincide with the days getting shorter and colder dur(…)
Let’s Hike: Cuba Marsh
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Citizens Park
All trails are crushed stone with the exception of a board walk and a fifty foot timber bridge. The trail out and back is about 3.5 miles with the option to add another 1.5 miles.
Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
https://www.lcfpd.org/cuba-marsh/
Trail map
https://www.lcfpd.org/assets/1/7/media_pub_24496.pdf
By attending this event you agree to our Release of Liability waiver below.
Tha(…)
EAGLES Elgin IL
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Izaak Walton Elgin Chapter
EAGLEs stands for Elgin Area Gamers League and is a gaming club that has been meeting on Thursdays at 7 p.m. in Elgin, Illinois to play games since 1991. We play a wide variety of games including board games, war games, fantasy and historical miniatures, role-playing games, collectible card games …etc.
The atmosphere is friendly and new members are always welcome. We do not charge any membershi(…)
Bridesmaids Outdoor Movie at HIDEAWAY BREW GARDEN
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Hideaway Brew Garden
Thirsty Theater is the Burbs most extreme movie night which is coming to the Hideaway Brew Garden this summer!
Fan-favorite films and cinema inspired hand-crafted cocktails will give movie goers that extra dose of fun and excitement. Combined with thematic giveaways and activities, we are putting a twist on your average movie night and making it the ultimate viewing experience!
Join us for a serie(…)
July Town Talk – Escaping the Housing Trap – Strong Towns Batavia
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Batavia Public Library
Town Talk is a monthly video series organized by Strong Towns Batavia! Every month we come together to learn about a different aspect of how to make a strong town. Come meet us at the Batavia Public Library on Monday, June 24th at 7PM and see what we’re discussing this month! Light refreshments provided.
This month’s presentation is on the recent Strong Towns book “Escaping the Housing Trap”. Thi(…)
Breakfast with friends at CHECKERS.
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Checkers Pancake House
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Start the day with some familiar faces and good conversation. We’ve been there before and everyone said they enjoyed the fresh food and great service. So….. let’s do it again!(…)
Tuesday Nite Bike Ride on the Fox River Trail & Tacos
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: undefined
**Join US!**
**We welcome all levels of riders for a relaxing social ride. We also plan kayaking, biking trips, hiking, and meeting up at local festivals. We will answer any concerns you may have, attend, and let’s get started.**
**PLEASE NOTE:** Our members do not use MEETUP to record their attendance. If you would like to join us to get personal emails regarding ALL our activities please sign u(…)
Fiber Arts at Fox.Build
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Fox.Build Makerspace
All things fiber arts. Spinning, knitting, crochet, weaving, etc. Someone even suggested fiber optics.
If there’s something you’d like to learn, we’ll have the supplies to teach you (except maybe weaving).(…)
📚 Over Booked Book Club – The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo 📚
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Geneva Public Library District
The 20s & 30s is a perfect time to start up new activities and also try new books! Come join us at the new 20s & 30s book club at Geneva Library!
We’ll be reading about the adventures of a mouse this month with *[The Tale of Despereaux](https://gvd.swanlibraries.net/GroupedWork/732c3ee9-8a0c-c39d-c3b9-7dbb125c7b94-eng/Home?searchId=60262700&recordIndex=3&page=1&searchSource=local&referred=resultI(…)
Deer Grove Nature Artists Art Studio (@deer_grove_nature_artists)
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Camp Reinberg
Do you love painting, sketching, mixed media, nature journaling, plein air painting, or just being able to gather with others to focus on your love of art? All level of artists are welcome!
We gather weekly in an informal art studio located at Camp Reinberg at Deer Grove Forest Preserve in Palatine. Our weekly meetings are held on Tuesdays from 9:00-11:30.
Camp Reinberg is located at 1801 N. Que(…)
Every Monday: Barbershop A Cappella Singing!
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: 123 N Plum Grove Rd
Come join us every Monday at the First United Methodist Church of Palatine and “ring a few chords” with the Arlingtones Barbershop Chorus! (This is not a religious event.)
Clear out the lungs, tune up the pipes, and make some good friends singing together! Guests are always welcome!
Popular songs in our standard repertoire:
* Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
* Can You Feel The Love Tonight
* Come Go W(…)
Volunteer @ a Drive-thru Food Pantry!
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: The Chapel Church- Palatine Campus
Come serve the poor anytime Tuesdays (starting around noon) to help pack boxes of food at a food pantry, which we will then give out to people in need in a drive-thru hand-out event that starts at 2:00 PM. This is at the Chapel church’s Palatine campus.(…)
ONLINE CASH FLOW GAME NIGHT!!
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: undefined
THIS GAME IS PLAYED ONLINE THROUGH ZOOM!
Please follow instructions below to get registered and get the link for the room.
Register for the game at: [https://form.jotform.com/230447002930142](https://form.jotform.com/230447002930142)
Do you love to play games online? If so, add Cash Flow to your list of online games on Tuesday nights. All it takes is setting up a FREE account at [www.richdad.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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The House That Ash Built 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: The Millers Pond Pub
A day of live DJ House Music raising funds for Mountbatten Hampshire in memory of Ashleen Bateman who sadly passed away in 2021 with cancer
RIBA Hampshire Cycling Series: Winchester City
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: The Willow Tree
A group of local architects riding home from work, via notable local architecture
Charity Gig Night – KINGS ROAD/ S-PUNK7
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Romsey Town Football Club
Romsey town football club host KINGS ROAD and S-PUNK7 for a night of punk, rock & pop in aid of dementia charities. SAT. JULY 27TH!!!
Paediatric Long Term Ventilation Study Day
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Heartbeat Suite
We are delighted to offer a study day aimed at empowering all professionals caring for long term ventilated children.
Beekeeping Experience Days 2024
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Furzedown Farm Conservation Area
Beekeeping experience days set in a wildlife haven in The New Forest.
Nature walks at St Catherine’s Hill
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ 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.
D-Day 80 Lecture | The Other Side of the Story
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Fort Nelson
Without the help of the Resistance and SOE agents the success of the D-Day landings could have been very different.
Fundraising Quiz for Southampton Mental Health Network
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Board in the City CIC
Fundraising Quiz for Southampton Mental Health Network Friends, Family and Carers Event.
Sewtime Sewing Social – July
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: St John’s Locks Heath
The Sewing Social:
Providing the space and time to sew and craft socially, with other like-minded people.
Testwood Lakes Wildlife Tots
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Testwood Lakes Nature Reserve
Our monthly Wildlife Tots sessions are aimed at children aged 2-5 years.
Testwood Lakes Wildlife Rangers
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Testwood Lakes
A monthly club for 12-18 year olds to do practical conservation, bushcraft and wildlife identification.
Napoleonic Grave Cleaning – Southampton Old Cemetery
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Southampton Old Cemetery
Join NRWGC Chair and Napoleonic historian Dr Zack White to learn how to clean graves Southampton Old Cemetery.
Infection Prevention & Control for Leads – 25/07/2024 – Castle Avenue
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Castle Avenue
Gain confidence in infection prevention: Role and responsibilities, risk assessment, PPE promotion, personal hygiene, and audits.
Yin Yoga & Sound Bath Workshop
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: PO13 9NF
Join Emma of Fiadhaich Yoga and Florence of Sound of Silence for a relaxing evening of restorative yin yoga and a soothing live sound bath.
Southsea Girls: Newbie Night
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Six Highland Road, Highland Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea, UK
Haven’t been to a Southsea Girls event before? Join our newbie night! Exclusively for new ladies who would like to meet new people.
Buns and Fun Quiz Night
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Rude Coffee & Winebar
Join us at RUDE for our Quiz Night Bonanza! We will feed your brains and your bellies!
Testwood Lakes Wildlife Watch – Crabbing at Eling
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Eling Tide Mill Experience
Come and join us for our monthly Wildlife Watch, this month at Eling Tide Mill, we’re going crabbing and discover our coastal wildlife.
Pilates
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Monty’s Community Hub
Accessible, friendly pilates class ran by Qualified Pilates Instructor Ann-Marie.
The Holistic Wellness Mind Body Spirit Summer Event
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Oasis Academy Lords Hill
An amazing day out for everyone! Over 40 businesses, talks, workshops, Raffle and FREE GOODYBAGS! Holistic, Spiritual and Wellness day
Little Meadows Home Nursery Stay & Play
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Curbridge Way
Come join us at Little Meadows Home Nursery Stay & Play for a fun-filled sessi of activities and playtime for toddlers and their caregivers!