Let’s explore social events in Walsall, England 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 Walsall where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Walsall
Portway Lifestyle Centre Football
◦ When: Monday, Apr 29th
◦ Where: Portway Lifestyle Centre
Pitch 3. 3G Pitch. Game will be on if we get 10 confirmed.(…)
Formless Meditation and self discovery
◦ When: Wednesday, May 1st
◦ Where: SNM Centre, Great Western Street, Wednesbury, WS10 0AS.
These weekly sessions unfold the mind pathways to a greater space of self discovery. Like walking through a jungle to an opening of infinite presence. Liberating feeling of presenceof stability. Www.formlessmeditation.com(…)
indian meal , set menu , bring your own drinks
◦ When: Wednesday, May 1st
◦ Where: Regards
il book a table in my name for 8 people , let me know the day before if cant make it thanks 45 plus ,postcode b73 5ub , parking around the back is availble, its great value !(…)
No string Badminton!
◦ When: Tuesday, Apr 30th
◦ Where: Sandwell Aquatics Centre
***\>\>LOOKING FOR AROUND 8 RSVP’s BEFORE BOOKING A COURT\!<<***
[Sportas Link (once we get some people together and pick a venue)](https://sportas.co.uk/organiser/birmingham-spiral-badminton-club/games) <<<
[WhatsApp chat link here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HwJxFkKG10903jZO8IyBUV) <<<
Join the Birmingham Badminton Spiral Club for an exciting day of doubles badminton tournament. Whether you are (…)
Walsall Groovers
◦ When: Thursday, May 2nd
◦ Where: Aldridge community centre
New members are welcome every week – club is full of like minded people wishing to learn a new skill and make new friends.
7.45pm fundamentals
8.00pm Novice class
8.40pm Lights down for practice time
9.00pm intermediate lesson and new member review session
9.30 Lights down for social dance
Bar and large free car park(…)
Birmingham – Casual/Social Badminton 🏸
◦ When: Tuesday, Apr 30th
◦ Where: Sandwell Aquatics Centre
**[BOOK VIA SPORTAS TO SECURE YOUR SPOT: https://sportas.co.uk/games/19353](https://sportas.co.uk/games/19353)**
📍 Sports Hall 1, court 1, and then 2 courts from 8pm
Come and play in a casual, friendly & social badminton session in Birmingham!
All skill levels, from absolute beginners to intermediates, are welcome. It’s all about having a blast on the court, mixing fun and a bit of healthy com(…)
may death cafe **updated venue PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION!!**
◦ When: Wednesday, May 1st
◦ Where: Brookfields Cemetery
hello and welcome to the birmingham death cafe 🙂
**death cafe is a safe space to discuss topics related to death and dying. the objective is to engage in interesting, thought provoking and life-affirming conversations. it is not a counselling or bereavement session, rather an “opportunity to increase awareness of death, with a view of making people make the most of their lives”**
***hopefully t(…)
JUSTPLAY WOMENS BASKETBALL
◦ When: Wednesday, May 1st
◦ Where: Tipton Sports Academy
Join the Tipton Women’s Justplay Basketball group for a fun-filled day of basketball, exercise, and socializing! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, this event is perfect for women of all skill levels. Lace up your sneakers and get ready for a friendly game of basketball that will help you stay active and improve your skills on the court. It’s a great opportunity to meet new peo(…)
‘Come and Play’ Netball
◦ When: Tuesday, Apr 30th
◦ Where: Prince Albert School
To book onto a session, please follow link below. This is the only process you are able to attend sessions through. Please do not try and RSVP via Meetup.
[https://www.myfitune.io/sports-key](https://www.myfitune.io/sports-key)
Our award winning programme is a favourite within Birmingham and has attracted lots of like minded women over the last 7 years of delivery. The aim of the programme is to (…)
Mica Paris
◦ When: Thursday, May 2nd
◦ Where: The Jam House
The wonderful Mica Paris at the Jam House… I am going to try to go to this …Please check the website for information since they have various options available
https://thejamhouse.com/shop/event/mica-paris-copy/(…)
Board games meet up group for 50+
Join us every Tuesday for a tea party games.
◦ When: Tuesday, Apr 30th
◦ Where: Stryx JQ Gallery and Cafe
Stryx gallery welcomes comunity members 50+ to meet up and enjoy the tea party board games day at Stryx JQ gallery. This is a free session, everyone is welcome to join us.
All abilities are very welcome.
Stryx provides the games and space for you to come and meet new people while exploring Jewellery Quarter every Tuesday.(…)
May 2nd 2024 book club – The Watchers by A.M. Shine
◦ When: Thursday, May 2nd
◦ Where: The Wellington
On Thursday 2nd May at 6.30pm we’ll be meeting at The Wellington in Birmingham city centre to discuss The Watchers by A.M. Shine.
The event is free to attend and you’re very welcome to join us. Please let us know you’re coming so we know how big of a table to book. We are nice, promise.
The structure will be:
* ‘are you the book club?’, ‘yes’
* Intros and quick chat
* Recap of the book
* Open d(…)
‘Come and Play’ Badminton
◦ When: Thursday, May 2nd
◦ Where: Doug Ellis Sports Centre
To book onto a session, please follow link below. This is the only process you are able to attend sessions through. Please do not try and RSVP via Meetup.
[https://www.myfitune.io/sports-key](https://www.myfitune.io/sports-key)
Our sessions are reputable for creating a friendly and welcoming environment for all those in attendance. Whether you’re new to the sport, area or city, we ensure that the(…)
Monday, Martineau Badminton Club
◦ When: Monday, Apr 29th
◦ Where: undefined
Request to join us as a guest (limited to four guests [+ host]); note members do not book to attend on this MeetUp event, but a dozen+ will be there.
The local sports hall location will be confirmed when your invite is accepted. Please bring your own racket and non-marking sports shoes. Changing rooms available if required.
(£5 (for first three) per guest per evening, book for each event as a gue(…)
#PBIBRUM – May meetup with Rishi Sapra and James Dales
◦ When: Wednesday, May 1st
◦ Where: Eleven Brindley Place
#PBIBRUM – May meetup!
We will begin with [Rishi Sapra ACA, MCT, Microsoft MVP](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#) who will be covering: Storytelling With Data
Rishi will walk through the core structure of a gripping story showing how this translates into Power BI using e.g. pre-attentive attributes, presenting data as arguments (Rather than just statements) and providing a ‘so what’ conclusion to(…)
Drinks & Meetup | New Members Welcome | Button Factory
◦ When: Wednesday, May 1st
◦ Where: The Button Factory
Welcome back, Young Adult Central Socials! After a hiatus that felt like an eternity, we’re thrilled to announce the revival of our beloved meetup group. Join us for an evening of reconnecting, networking, and refreshing ideas 🙂
**Getting Back on Track:**
As we emerge from this hiatus, our focus is clear: to reignite the spirit of socialising. We encourage all members to contribute any fresh ide(…)
Coffee & Conversation
◦ When: Saturday, May 4th
◦ Where: B1 2EA
Our first face to face meetup at B:Eats based within Symphony Hall, Birmingham https://bmusic.co.uk/your-visit/beats. Looking forward to meeting those who can make it.(…)
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 Walsall, you can try out Thebestof.co.uk, Thebestof.co.uk, or Wherecanwego.com.