The 6 Best Ways to Meet Singles over 50 (in person!)
Unsure where to meet single people 50+? Find out which ways will suit you.
Who London knows what works and what doesn’t when it comes to meeting new people.
Their Introductions events predominantly attract single Londoners who are 50+.
These drinks & mingles events are for making friends or finding a partner through round-robin group socialising.
In the past they organised other types of events, but their Introductions evenings always proved the most popular. So now they only focus on these.
Have a look at their below outline of the 6 best ways to meet other singles 50+ in person.
They’ve also produced a free pros & cons guide so you can see which is right for you. Get that here (plus a welcome discount off your first Who London event!).
1. Who London Introductions
Their unique Introductions events are held in a beautiful historic pub.
We have a pre-planned specific rotation system, so you won’t feel awkward and have to yourself choose who to approach.
It’s similar in style to networking, but with a more relaxed atmosphere – we mingle over drinks and a little food.
Everyone is looked after by great quality hosts, who themselves love taking part!
We all chat in a new group around every twenty minutes, so you get to connect with more people and won’t be stuck with the same few the entire event.
Attendees come along for the same reason – to find new friends or a partner, rather than just to socialise.
2. Social Groups
Most social groups try and arrange a few types of get-togethers, like dining out, quiz nights and karaoke. They might also have occasional day trips or weekends away.
They tend to be casual meetups to enjoy catching up, chatting and passing leisure time.
After the group has been running a while, there are many more regulars than newcomers.
3. Dating Sites
Success really varies with dating sites/apps as we all want different things. So approach with an open mind!
Aim to be in it for the long haul as you usually need plenty of conversations before you meet lots of people.
You can create a free account on many sites, but it’s often worth upgrading so you can e.g. send/receive messages.
You would need to put aside enough preliminary time to set up your online profile with various good photos and an informative bio.
4. Agencies
If you’re happy to put your trust in a professional, then an agency endeavours to find you compatible singles.
This usually costs £100s/£1000s, so mostly attracts singles who are serious in their specific search.
The agency’s tailored approach means together going through your background and likes/dislikes etc, so you need to communicate extremely clearly.
5. Interest Groups
Here you can join to meet other like-minded individuals based on your interests/hobbies e.g. art, history, fitness.
Fees can vary as they are activity-based.
Conversations probably flow easily due to common interest, but they may lack diversity. It’s therefore best to also join another group/event.
6. Community Groups
They are often run by councils or charities and offer a simple way to meet your neighbours for local discussion, or even just a friendly morning coffee.
These groups are mostly free, but if you’re looking to venture out somewhere different/special, then like interest groups, it’s advisable to also join another group/event.
Learn more about Who London’s Introductions events and join their free Facebook group today.
Have you found it easy to make friends or find a partner? Let us know in the Comments below.
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