Meeting people and making friends

MollieB

Hi. I’m Mollie and I have Cerebral Palsy. I’m 18 from Newcastle. I am hoping that this is a way I can talk and meet other people. 

April2018mom

What are your hobbies and interests? If you are into running I would say that it’s a good idea to see if there are any running clubs or classes for people living in the area. Make a list of your hobbies and interests then explore all your options to meet other people your age. The websites may contain useful suggestions and information as well worth reading too. 

MollieB

Hi. Thank you. Due to my disability I am unable to run but I like your idea. I might do this but with one of my hobbies. Thank you. 

steve51

Hi @MollieB

Welcome it’s great to meet you this morning.

I am one of the Community Champion’s here at Scope.

We are all here to help & assist any new members.

Please please let me know if there’s anything that I can help/support you with???

@steve51

Antonia_Alumni

Hi @MollieB welcome to the community How are you doing today? 

We have some advice and tips on meeting new people and friendships, I've also moved you post to our cerebral palsy discussions group, where you can interact with other members. You may be interested in our coffee lounge where we all chat about different topics; like our favourite movies or artwork and photography.

Please let us know, if you have any questions.

Richard_Scope

Hi @MollieB
Great to meet you! I live with CP too. What are your hobbies or interests? 

MollieB

Antonia_Scope said:

Hi @MollieB welcome to the community How are you doing today? 

We have some advice and tips on meeting new people and friendships, I've also moved you post to our cerebral palsy discussions group, where you can interact with other members. You may be interested in our coffee lounge where we all chat about different topics; like our favourite movies or artwork and photography.

Please let us know, if you have any questions.

Thank you so much 

MollieB

Richard_Scope said:

Hi @MollieB
Great to meet you! I live with CP too. What are your hobbies or interests? 

I enjoy swimming, shopping, spending time with family and friends. What about you 

Richard_Scope

I like swimming, eating out, football and travelling. Do you swim competitively or just for leisure? I do it just for leisure and a bit of exercise for my knees. I've been told Newcastle has a great nightlife. Do you go clubbing with your friends?

Chloe_Alumni

Hi @MollieB and welcome to the community! I too have CP. I used to go swimming quite a lot- I guess this is something I'd love to start doing again

MollieB

I like travelling too. I just swim for leisure. Newcastle is good for nightlife. I struggle to go clubbing for mobility reasons. Do you have any suggestions?

MollieB

Chloe_Scope said:

Hi @MollieB and welcome to the community! I too have CP. I used to go swimming quite a lot- I guess this is something I'd love to start doing again

Have you tried hydrotherapy? It’s brilliant 

Richard_Scope

I have had hydrotherapy I a few years ago. Absolutely loved it. Suggestions for travel? I went to Florida and thoroughly enjoyed it, I go to Ibiza quite a bit too.

MollieB

Florida is amazing! I love going to Marmaris in Turkey - one of my favourite places 

Richard_Scope

Never been to Turkey. I really need to go!

Chloe_Alumni

I loved hydrotherapy! Very relaxing indeed!