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A slightly vulnerable but hopeful post…
Hi everyone,
I’m a guy in my mid-thirties who’s recently moved back to London and East Dulwich (I previously lived here for many years before, so I know the area well).
But if I’m honest, I’ve found the return a little tough. Most of my close friends have moved out of London to start families — totally understandable — but it’s left me feeling a bit adrift and not quite sure how to make new connections again.
Work has taken up a huge chunk of my life in recent years, and I’ve definitely let hobbies, interests and a proper social life fall by the wayside. I feel like I went from a fun social life in my 20’s to suddenly blinking and realising things had gone a bit er…quiet.
So, I’m trying to redress the balance a bit — mainly so myself and my partner don’t murder each other 😂, and just to meet some new local faces.
I was wondering: is anyone else in a similar boat? And would there be any interest in starting a relaxed, low-key local social group? Could be a casual pub meet, sports, park hangouts, live comedy nights — open to ideas! 
I’m happy to do the organising/admin side of things — just wanted to put it out there and see if there’s any appetite. I’ll gauge interest and take it from there. 
If you’d prefer not to reply publicly, feel free to drop me a DM. 
Cheers all! 👋

Quiz night at Plough, use to be free music at Swedish Place on LLane  think, community cafe near Telegraph Hill has music, quiz etc.. guess it depends what age group you want to mix  with and where. 
Meet up isn’t a bad site.

helped if you shared some interests and if you-are prepared to venture out if ED.

Herne Hill is good as well / free noticeboard in alley as well

 

 

 

As Spartacus says, EDF drinks! Though there may not be one in August, as many people will be away 

Also, depending what you are into, there is a Singaround upstairs at The Castle in Crystal Palace Road on the second Sunday of the month. Listeners are welcome too!

It's all ages and any genre of song (though it depends who comes on any particular evening).

More info from

https://www.thegooseisout.com/faq

or PM me.

Also, lots going on at The Ivy House in Nunhead, London's first community owned pub

https://www.ivyhousenunhead.com

 

Edited by Sue
3 hours ago, G22 said:

A slightly vulnerable but hopeful post…
Hi everyone,
I’m a guy in my mid-thirties who’s recently moved back to London and East Dulwich (I previously lived here for many years before, so I know the area well).
But if I’m honest, I’ve found the return a little tough. Most of my close friends have moved out of London to start families — totally understandable — but it’s left me feeling a bit adrift and not quite sure how to make new connections again.
Work has taken up a huge chunk of my life in recent years, and I’ve definitely let hobbies, interests and a proper social life fall by the wayside. I feel like I went from a fun social life in my 20’s to suddenly blinking and realising things had gone a bit er…quiet.
So, I’m trying to redress the balance a bit — mainly so myself and my partner don’t murder each other 😂, and just to meet some new local faces.
I was wondering: is anyone else in a similar boat? And would there be any interest in starting a relaxed, low-key local social group? Could be a casual pub meet, sports, park hangouts, live comedy nights — open to ideas! 
I’m happy to do the organising/admin side of things — just wanted to put it out there and see if there’s any appetite. I’ll gauge interest and take it from there. 
If you’d prefer not to reply publicly, feel free to drop me a DM. 
Cheers all! 👋

I've said it before, but I found a whole new tribe with Meetup.com

Easy to sign up and look for groups/events 

Eventbrite also lists interesting stuff sometimes.

Parkrun?

 

 

 

 

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