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I would like to make new friends for general conversation only

I have recently moved to a new home, and I feel very isolated where I am living not knowing many people here. I would very much like to make and chat with some new friends.  Is there anyone else in the same situation?


Created By on 18/08/2015

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Shropshire Lass
1st Sep 2015 10:58:26 (Last activity: 3rd Sep 2015 20:02:03)
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Hi to anyone listening, I've been a widow for eighteen years and although I've tried dating sites I've found only dissapointment. I have moved two years ago to live in a small town and I'm finding it hard to make friends. I moved because I needed to live in a bungalow for health reasons. I have only just joined this site and hope its the answer to how lonely I sometimes feel. I'd love to hear from anyone who would like to chat.
Response from Silversurfers Editor made on 1st Sep 2015 12:28:44
Hello Shropshire Lass and a very warm welcome to Silversurfers-we are a friendly community and I hope you find many new friends here. Silversurfers.com has our new Forums which you have just joined with lots of active members. We also have the Silvercard+ with over 100 partners like airlines, restaurants, cruise companies and retail shops all offering excellent discounts. Plus we have thousands of interesting articles and also votes and discussions on our "Speakers Corner" posts. I really hope you enjoy belonging to Silversurfers, you will find many friendly people here!
Response from RoaieB made on 3rd Sep 2015 20:02:03
Hello Shropshire Lass, I'm also a widow of nearly 4 years and life seems to be very lonely at time so if you would like to chat to me let me know.
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Lynn Titus
19th Aug 2015 23:00:50 (Last activity: 3rd Sep 2015 19:59:53)
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I am new also,looking for friends to chat with,,so any one who wants to chat,,I will chat back,,not sure if I understand all this yet but willing to try
Response from granonthego made on 3rd Sep 2015 14:08:10
Hi Lynn

I thought had already replied to another forum member but no sign of the post. So shall try again and hope get a response or it it is all going into cyberspace. Happy to chat as well.
Response from RoaieB made on 3rd Sep 2015 19:59:53
Hi I only joined tonight I'd like to chat to you if you would like to, I live in Chatham, Kent, not sure how all this works but it's worth a try.
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Laura11
24th Aug 2015 11:26:59
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Hi again, Moodyblue, I didn't realise you lived in the U.S., afraid I just looked at your original post. I think there should be an equivalent organisation nearby, and the advice about clubs for sport and pastimes still holds. I'm not sure which state its in but sometimes when I google for something to do with Lancing, West Sussex it comes up with Lansing, anyone know where it is?
We can chat anytime, I suspect day to day life is pretty much the same, we both worked for the health service and didn't have much time to make friends after moving from Kent twenty years ago, it was on retirement that we had more time to devote to leisure activities and thankfully they have evolved into some good friendships. We are so fortunate.
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Laura11
24th Aug 2015 11:15:15
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Hi Moodyblue, I know how difficult it can be to meet new people, both online and in person, are you active or less able to get out and about? There is a great organisation called the U3A, which stands for the University of the Third Age. Don't get me wrong, it covers interest groups ranging from Mah Jong to Walking and card-making to learning a new language, most of these are self led activities where there are no formal tests or exams. Go online to www.U3A.org and look at the website. Another source of meeting people is to contact the Royal Voluntary Society who may have a cafe or centre where all kinds of activity for all age groups are held.
Contact the local boule (Pétanque) club or similar if you plaŷ a sport.
Good luck, if you live in Lancing, West Sussex all these groups and more are very active.
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islandcelt
20th Aug 2015 15:44:57
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Happy to chat, if it helps!
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Lynn Titus
19th Aug 2015 23:14:59
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We can be chat buddies
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Mitzy08
18th Aug 2015 21:34:54 (Last activity: 19th Aug 2015 23:07:20)
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I have lived at same address for many years I don't have many friends I feel really lonely at times
Response from Wilf made on 18th Aug 2015 23:22:46
Lots of friendly people here and on the facebook site
Response from Moodyblue Original Poster made on 19th Aug 2015 10:34:32
Mitzy08 I feel the same as you , I feel very lonely I recently moved in to a new council flat it was assisted housing for 24 tenants , but its now changed to independent living . I like the flat its more modern and spacious, but I rarely see any of the other residents living here .
Response from Lynn Titus made on 19th Aug 2015 23:07:20
Awww don't feel lonely,,we can all chat,,,,anytime
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Wilf
18th Aug 2015 23:22:20
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Hi I think thats the great thing about the internet and sites like this you can meet lots of like minded people-very friendly site both here and on the facebook site of Silversurfers
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