Meetup.com

[Darnay]

Hi,

I've just joined Meetup.com. Has anyone tried any of the groups? What did you think? Are they friendly?

Thanks,
Oliver

[Marie8434]

I'm in one in Newcastle and been to a couple of meetups - they were friendly I was shy/quiet. I went to a meal. Depends on your SA but there were quite a few people so I talked to a few, but didn't feel exposed by being in a group of only three/four.

[Darnay]

Thanks I'm going to try a book group soon.

[timmytim7]

what kind of groups are on there?


tim

[Pink*Lady]

Yeah I've been to some group meets and enjoyed it.

There are all kinds of groups such as exercise and spirituality.

[Darnay]

I've only just joined but there seems to be a wide variety of groups. I'm hoping they turn out to be a good way to meet people.

[DarenA37]

I would say that my group is great lol

It's a simple afternoon coffee meetup set around Leicestershire.

[Marie8434]

The range of groups vary a lot depending on where you are in the country. I've begun attending now, though there wasn't anything I particularly wanted to go to in my last area.

[red_kites]

There is a social anxiety group in the Birmingham area, which I sometimes go to. I haven't been very often due to work but I made friends and the people were very welcoming.

[pinkwafer]

Is it free?

[AlexDC88]

I'm making a group on meetup based in Nottingham, obviously a social group for people with SA, depression or anyone with social impairment, I hope to generate a lot of interest.

[red_kites]

Originally Posted by pinkwafer

Is it free?

Joining a group is free, yes. Some groups do charge I think, as I think it may cost to set one up.

[anna123]

I joined ages ago, but never had the courage to go to any or anything. I have thought about trying again. Let us know how it goes

[pinkwafer]

Originally Posted by red_kites

Joining a group is free, yes. Some groups do charge I think, as I think it may cost to set one up.

This sounds quite cool actually, will have a look