Meet new people in the CAFE

Our research department, (me & Taz), has heard of social organisation called The Coast and Forest Events Group (CAFE), which is a group within Meetup. The group is based in Milford on Sea and currently has 97 CAFE Go-ers.

Meetup is the world's largest network of local groups, and they makes it easy for anyone to organize a local group. More than 9,000 groups get together worldwide in local communities each day, each one with the goal of enjoying themselves or improving their communities.

This Meetup group is aimed at people who live in or around the southern, coastal part of the New Forest. It sets out to help members perk up each other's social lives, by making the most of the excellent leisure facilities and venues we have here locally, right on our doorstep.

 

If you are 'Mid-Life' and maybe find yourself unexpectedly single, there are times when you probably feel like going out to see a film or play or to a comedy night, for a meal, for a walk, for a drink, or even just for a coffee. There's lots to do, but it's not so much fun on your own. This could be the group for you.

 

They have a website where member post events and activities, and find other people who would like to go along. The group offers friendship and, mostly-inexpensive, local social activities (pub quizzes, meals, walks, live music, a drink at a country pub on a Sunday evening) - while also keeping an eye out for bigger local events, as well as those in Bournemouth, Southampton and beyond for when people feel like making the extra effort!

 

People of any age and location are welcome, but please bear in mind that most events may take place within an area roughly Lyndhurst to Lymington, Christchurch to Calshot, or close by, and that activities will be focused on the age range 45+.

 

While most members will be single, the group is open to sociable singles and non singles alike, living in the south of the New Forest or surrounding areas, and especially to those who want to actively contribute event ideas to the group! So, if you wish to meet new people, this sounds a good group to join.

CAFE Meet up is non-profit-making, and exists solely to help its members have Fun! The organisers give their time voluntarily, and reserve the right to exclude from membership anyone they believe intends to use the group for purposes other than …. Fun! Group running costs (website, admin etc) will be covered by a charge of up to £1, collected by the organiser, when you attend an event.

To join or find out more, please visit: www.meetup.com/C-A-F-E