DOES THE SOCIAL GROUP CATER FOR SINGLES?
YES! Of course! The Social Group is ideal for singles! One of the main reasons this was originally set up was because ‘sad singles clubs’ and ‘dodgy dating agencies’ are so rubbish, and because of our own bad experiences with them and the artificial and often dangerous situations they force people into. The Social Group aims to offer something much better!

If you are single and looking to meet someone, taking part in Social Group events is a fantastic way to meet new people and make new friends – and in a nice normal safe respectable environment. Without any pressure, awkwardness, or uncomfortable situations, and without putting yourself in danger by meeting up with complete strangers from the ‘really risky ads’ on the internet or near the back of a newspaper, and where you can come along knowing you are meeting nice decent normal people.

At the end of a couple of years membership coming out to social events with us you should have had a lot of fun, and made dozens of male friends and dozens of female friends, and there is a very good chance you will have met someone special as well! Naturally it doesn’t happen overnight and it does take time to settle into being a member. Our advice is to book for plenty of events, get yourself known, and become an integral part of the ‘group of friends’ who everyone knows and likes.

People who do their best to take part in the Social Group tend to become more relaxed around others, improve their social skills and the way they interact with others, and improve their own self-esteem, gaining in confidence. All of which helps these people become more dynamic human beings and seem more attractive. The best way of finding romance is to throw yourself into being part of the Social Group and concentrate on having a good time. In our experience, it’s the people who seem to be enjoying themselves the most, the ones who become the life and soul of events, the ones who become popular and well-liked, and the ones who take part in lots of events, who members of the opposite sex seem to find the most attractive.

It may take time for your soul mate to come along, but from what we have observed over many years of doing this, is that it nearly always seems to be the people who have been regulars who end up finding lasting happiness.

IS THE SOCIAL GROUP A ‘SINGLES CLUB’ OR A ‘DATING AGENCY’?
We are not a singles-only club. We are not a dating agency. We are the South West’s premier socialising organisation, with membership open to friends, colleagues, couples, and families as well as single people. Everyone is welcome!

People join the Social Group for more to do and a good social life. The idea is to come out to lots of the social events we organise, and enjoy face to face good company and good times together. The idea is to participate and enjoy yourself! The Social Group offers you the chance to meet lots of new people, make lots of new friends, have lots of fun, and enjoy a terrific social life at the events we organise! If you are single and looking for romance, there’s a good chance you will meet someone special and if you do, you get all the new friends and great social life, and meeting someone special is a wonderful bonus!

IS THIS A GOOD PLACE TO MEET SOMEONE NICE?

YES! THIS IS THE BEST WAY TO MEET SOMEONE SPECIAL AND FIND ROMANCE!
Out and about, you might hear people remark, “But where do you go to meet someone nice, someone decent?” Well, the answer to this is, here, at The Social Group. That’s one of the main reasons we set this up in the first place, why we felt this was worth dedicating our lives to, and why it is so successful. The work we are doing does make a difference to people and it is very worthwhile, achieving so much for so many thousands of people over the years. Frustrated about there not being any proper mechanism for making friends and finding someone special without putting yourself at risk and in some very uncomfortable (not to mention dodgy, if not downright dangerous) situations, we set up The Social Group to offer something a lot better.

The intention was always to put in place something respectable and reliable, without it being stuffy and dull. And most of all ensuring it would be safe, while still being lots and lots of fun! We all need friends and in today’s hectic world where we all lead such busy lifestyles, this is a short-cut to widening your circle of friends and having it all organised properly for you.

WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO MEET SOMEONE?
Our best advice is to join in, make an effort to make events fun, be nice to others, and try to be yourself. And remember, there’s no rush – so take your time and find not just any person, but the right person.

It may not be a new thing, but from what we see, it’s still true that people who try too hard can put the opposite sex off. The hunter types, male or female, often tend not to be so successful at finding true love and genuine happiness. It especially seems that women especially can sense a man with “desperate” written all over him – and women usually back off from someone like that. Much better to just concentrate on being a nice person and enjoying your life, and let it happen naturally, and as it is meant to happen. Our advice, if you have just joined, is to come out to plenty of events and get your face known. From what we see, people who join in and who are good company, and who attend things regularly and become well liked, are usually the ones who attract someone of the opposite sex and live happily ever after. Membership is currently approximately 40% male and 60% female, with a large proportion of singles of both sexes who are looking to meet someone. With hundreds of members, if you keep coming out to lots of events, this makes it very likely you will meet at least one special someone at The Social Group!

What’s great about The Social Group is that if you do meet someone and become part of a couple, you can continue to come out to our numerous events and activities with all your friends! So you get the best of both worlds and life should be hunky-dory!

ANY FURTHER ADVICE?
All the usual things… Make the most of yourself. Look clean. Look smart. Get a new haircut. Buy some new clothes. Update your image. Lose a few pounds. Do some exercise. Look after yourself. Get fit. When you come out to social events, make sure you look the part. Relax. Be friendly. Be nice to people. Be polite. Make an effort. And don’t forget to smile!

At most events, we get a good mixture of men and women. However, on the whole men book for parties, activities, bowling, and steak meals – so ladies, if you want to meet men, come to some of these. While women often book for parties, genteel events, themed events, fancy dress, and bistro type meals – so guys, if you want to meet women, come to some of these. The outdoor activities are also a good way of finding someone who likes an active and adventurous lifestyle. If you are adventurous, come skiing, horse riding, abseiling, paintballing, scuba diving, river rafting, caving, and quad biking with us!

Of course, the group holidays are by far the best way to get to know people really well, as when you are together with others for a week or two, you really have a good chance of hitting it off with someone. Also, on holiday, people tend to be at their best, feeling more relaxed, and up for a good time. That’s why there have been romances on almost every holiday we have ever run!