Local coffee mornings.......

gaz1960

Anyone else tried going to coffee mornings in  their local towns and villages, or warm hubs, or activities  and job clubs, good or bad or mediocre experiences? 

woodbine

I haven't but I might if they had one in our village, @gaz1960 have you yet?

gaz1960

I've been trying past few weeks, different things, different places, book clubs,book  reading clubs,board games clubs,coffee mornings, warm hubs. 
Unfortunately, not much in our village community happening, so have been trying other villages around here. Some of the fire stations and town halls,and libraries doing warm hubs,libraries doing reading groups, and board games groups. A bit of a mixed bag so far,as I'm still trying to settle in,as having to travel,so that's not helping, I'm not local to those certain places,although its just a few miles,(5 or 6), and everyone knows everyone else, so it's taking time to get to know anyone,and fit in! 

Alex_Alumni

Well done for getting out and going @gaz1960, it can be hard to motivate yourself to join when there's some travel involved, but it sounds positive, and hopefully you'll make friends before long  

I know the libraries in my area are warm hubs, and also offer board gaming, knitting clubs, and talks and lectures. Perhaps local museums might also have something to offer? 

gaz1960

Thanks,its been hard,i find it hard to fit in? Always that feeling of being totally invisible, alone and alonesness,even in a group, or even more so in a group setting? Surrounded but separate? I'm trying to step outside comfort zone,wow,thats scary! 
Hey,i can knit and sew,lol, crazy time in the 70s,at school, girls did woodworking and metalwork, boys did sewing and knitting and home economics (cooking)! Lol:) Guess we were the early "woke" generation! Lol 

Alex_Alumni

Useful skills those are @gaz1960

My mum is a great knitter, she doesn't stop! Sewing is another kettle of fish for her though  

I think what you're feeling about not quite fitting in is something a lot of our members can relate to, and it might even be what others are feeling in the groups you've been to!

Stepping out your comfort zone is scary, and yet it's something that's always encouraged. I hope spending time here on the forum will help you feel less alone, and give you a confidence boost too.

gaz1960

Been on here 3 years,on and off,more off than on! 

L_Volunteer

Glad to see you are here with us at the moment @gaz1960. Would you feel comfortable sharing if anything would help you to spend more time on here? 

Only if you want to spend more time on here, of course. Also, you only need to share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with.

I just want to ensure we support you the best way we can. Being comfortable using the forum when you want and need to is a key part of that 

gaz1960

Never seemed to be anyone local on here to connect with. But if there are then maybe these would be of interest. 

Monday's, indoor bowls,Atherstone community hall. Weekly. 

Tuesday's, Rummikub board games at Atherstone library. Weekly.

Wednesdays ,Reading group, Atherstone library,once a month.

Board games Atherstone library, every 4th Wednesday. 

Coleshill fire station, warm hub,Friday's  10.00am till 12.00. Free refreshments. 

Coleshill warm hub, Town hall,Tuesday's to Thursday, 10.00am till 1pm. Free refreshments. 

Book group, Glascote library, 1st Tuesday of the month. 

Scrabble group, Glascote library, 1st Friday of the month. 

Different activities, Tamworth CIC hub,Castle grounds,mon to Friday. 

Maybe other members on here could 
Share information about what's happening where they are? 

Maybe not everyone in the different area's are aware of whats happening, and where they can meet up,and at least get out the house and chat with people, get to know more people? Learn new things,or just socially?