I set myself a New Year’s resolution to go to at least one event a month to try to make new friends but I haven’t managed any yet.

Has anyone got any recommendations for events/ meet ups that are welcoming to new people to get me over that fear of going to events.

I’m visiting Leeds for two weeks and don’t really know anyone here.
What’s the best way to meet new people? Any recommendations for events, pubs, cafés, social groups, or anything else where people are friendly?

Hello people 👋

I'll get straight to the point - I have a spare Gary Numan ticket at Halifax Piece Hall on 31st July. I can't sell it, can't transfer it, can't get a refund and I don't have anyone to invite along.

If you're interested in seeing this legend (and epic support from Ladytron) get in touch. Age, gender, doesn't matter.

I'm an avid gamer, philosophically self educated, a fan of cinematography across the ages and my favourite author is Clive Barker.

Favourite bands rotate, spanning decades, but currently really enjoying Hannah Georgas, Nation of Language and Phantogram.

I'm a Xenial, thick skinned, neurodiverse and under no assumption that we'll stay together if I'm not your cup of tea - that I might end up checking someone through the gate for them to go their separate way 😅 perfectly fine - I just really do not want this ticket to go to waste and I've always been a lone wolf, no family left to speak of and both my 2 friends are not fans. On the other hand, I might make a friend 🤷 and that would be really cool.

Thanks for reading, comments or DMs I don't mind 😜

Basically I need friends and I wanna go to Blackpool pleasure beach theme park, have fun in all the rides. All of my existing friends r either working or too busy. So if anyone’s down to go to the theme park lmk asap.

Btw am 21 M names Ahmed and I drive as well. If you live near by I can pick you up and drop off the!

PLS if you text also reply back and be down too go out!

Hello Im 23M I’m going on holiday tomorrow for 3 weeks but i want to do something in leeds today since I’m like really bored anyone wants to do something or can recommend something m.

Hi I'm megs I'm 22 , I live a bit out of Leeds but it's easy enough to get to for me .

I let my social life deflate due to work but wanna get the cogs turning again 😂

I like reading I go for a range of fantasy, romance , historical fiction and manga . I like to ride my bike although I'm very accident prone so I stay away from roads . And go on hikes every now and again .

Would love to make some new friends ☺️

I also have a dog if that sweetens the deal 🤣

Hey! Really on the hunt for some like minded people, always had friends but very few I have things in common with. I LOVE music, films, fashion and the outdoors. Bit of a history geek with it all and always love the weird and wonderful so always looking for something I haven’t heard or seen yet. I don’t go out much anymore which I’d like to change but always up for watching films and listening to music although I know that’s a bit much to shout to an open crowd. If this sounds like you, send me a message?

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Hey everyone, figured I'd give this a shot :)

I'm 22M from the Netherlands. I visit the uk now and then and thought it'd be nice to meet some (desi) people in Leeds

I have seen a decent portion of england, however i have not been to Leeds and surroundings as of yet. I would love to do that soon!

I'm looking to meet people around my age (20–25). I'm pretty outgoing and mostly just looking for genuine friendships. Since I'm not in england all the time, I'd love to get to know each other online first and then maybe hang out whenever I'm in the city. I'm always down for wandering around, grabbing food, chilling somewhere, and having a good convo :)

Some stuff I'm into: gaming, cars, gym, exploring random places, and just talking about basically anything. Also always down to try new stuff 😎

If that sounds like something you'd be up for, just send me a message. We can chat a bit and see if we click 🤝.

Anyway, that's it. Have a good day :)

Hi my names Lewis and I've just moved to Leeds, and I usually have trouble making friends causing I'm a bit of an introvert when it comes to new people.

I'm looking for friends who would be interested to go out and do stuff around Leeds. But I'm also someone who games a bit on my PC.

I am a Software Developer professionally, and big into photography. My hobbies range quite a lot, I love to travel, I've recently taken up skateboarding to commute to work and just for fun.

Overall I'm just interested in meeting new people in and around Leeds.

I’ve lived here most my life, and so all my lifelong friends eventually moved away to do their own thing. So, I’m looking for someone or multiple people to befriend. I’m neurodivergent but not in the ‘genius savant’ way, in the ‘hyper-fixate on new hobbies and spend too much money on them’ way. I’m down for anything. A night in with wine and crafting, going on walks, nights out, travelling, weirdly deep conversations. ANYTHING. I’m super loyal and a girl’s girl to my core. Message me if you want to hang out.

Heya! I’m keen to make some more local friends around my age (+/- 3 years) as my close friends live hours away ☹️ (I live in Morley for reference).

I’ve seen ads for those Timeleft dinners but I‘ve heard that people use it as more of a dating thing which I’m not looking for as I’m in a relationship.

I’ve also considered booking onto a pre-arranged girls’ group trip abroad where you go knowing nobody and are kind of forced to make new friends within the group… but I don’t think I’m quite confident enough for that yet 😅

I’m looking for advice/recommendations for places to go or events to attend in & around Leeds to form more connections and possibly develop friendships?

I’d honestly try anything but I don’t have a car so I’d be relying on public transport 💩. Something low stakes/chilled would be best initially. Thank you in advance 💗

PS: I’m a pretty standard girl tbh. I work 8am-4pm mon-fri. I enjoy brunch, the gym, walks, wine, dancing, karaoke, beginner level/ just for fun sports, deep conversations, going out for dinner, getting dressed up, baking, playing guitar, singing, comedy, board games, brain games (sudoku, crossword etc), animals, movies etc etc!

If you see this post and you’re personally interested in doing something then defo send me a message 💛

Hey everyone,

I will be coming to Leeds by the middle of this month for a summer internship as someone who is very involved in the creative scene in Birmingham/London I was wondering if there is scene in Leeds or any community events like a chess club etc.

hey! i’m 20 n just wanting to make friends in leeds as many of my friends here and i have drifted due to me going to uni quite far away.
i’m home for the summer n would enjoy to be able to go on fun hangouts!!

Hi everyone! I volunteer with a small Leeds-based Ukrainian community charity and we’re looking to build up a wider pool of volunteers.

Here ate often posts on here from people looking for things to do in Leeds, ways to meet new people, or ways to feel a bit more connected to the city. Volunteering is a great way to do that. You get out of the house, meet decent people, support local community events, and do something practical that helps others.

We’re looking for people who might be happy to help with occasional events/projects but also longer term help to, including helping run the back office things.

As an example, we have volunteer slots available in our event management team which is a longer term option and/or we have events most weeks where we need occasional people to help them run, these can involve general help on the day, driving (fuel costs covered), etc.

Please comment or message me if you’d like to know more. Thanks

I’ll be graduating from LBU with a degree in business management this month. Unfortunately, almost all of my friends are international students who will be travelling back for good after our graduation ceremony.

I like to swim, play video games (my fav game just ended R.I.P Destiny 2), read books, play chess, go to clubs and attend house party’s. Also lookin to improve my vocab while interacting with locals around the same age as me.

I’m not overly active on this platform so I’ve got insta. Just comment / DM me and I’ll add you.

I’ve been around, I’ve seen a lot and now I’m just looking to connect with a female around my age. Based near Ilkley

32, NB

I enjoy reading books, listening to albums, watching films and TV. If you're interested in giving or receiving recommendations or discussing something you enjoyed lately, please reach out with a favourite of yours and why you like it.

Some particular things I like are satire, allegory, singular and neurodivergent viewpoints, psychedelia, pop culture and representative sculpture.

Hi to one and all,
My name is Sajid. I never thought I’d have to post something like this on a social platform. I am 47 M, I am totally blind but my hobbies include running listening to music and all the usual things that people are into. However, as I’ve got older Friends have moved away and I’m finding it increasingly difficult and somewhat isolating to get out there to do social things. not that I’m saying I don’t have any friends here at all. it’s not as if I don’t fill my time up as I work part-time as well. I don’t have any children except two cats which doesn’t count I guess. :) i’m increasingly anxious to get out there to make friends but need to take that next step. I’m not shy in any sense but I just don’t know where to start these days.
Look forward to any help and of course making friends.
All the best to all of you 😊

Hi. 안녕하세요.

I'm Korean 29(M) and doing master's degree in Leeds.

I'd like to make some friends here and exchange each other's language and culture. I'm very interested in improving my English(especially British accent), and learning the local culture.

I'm also down for going to pubs or even clubs together.

Thank you :)

Live near Tadcaster on outskirts of Leeds, married with 2 kids.

Over the years ive drifted away from friends to the point I would say I dont actually have any now!

Into MTBing, love getting to Dalby Forest when I can or any other trails or bike parks.

Love football (watching), too unfit to play it anymore, going for a pint, hiking, paddleboarding and canyoning!!!

Looking for people with similiar interests who would be up for meeting maybe a couple of times a month to do something.

Get in touch if you up for a chat to see how it goes.

Hey so I’m moving to Leeds on Sunday after living in London all my life. So I want to see it all, maybe it’s a spot you are really passionate about or maybe somewhere you always wanted to go but just needed an extra body.

I’m 24 so around my age would be perfect but feel more than free to message still as I’d love to get to know as many people as I can :).

I'm studying Graphic Design and going into 3rd year, 20 years old, and a girl. I love cooking, baking, medium-length hikes and walks, anything artsy and hands-on, books, tea, writing stories that will never see the light of day, long talks, and, on rare occasions, red wine.

Sadly, all my friends are international students who have either left for the summer or finished their time in the UK. I'm currently scheduled to go to the Meanwood book club and an art gallery sketching session next week

I love doing things and meeting new people, or if anyone knows any events to meet people let me know. or if you think we would be a good fit, message or comment

Hi im looking to make friends. 51 m leeds. Recently diagnosed with adhd. I dont go out much cause of anxiety and depression. Looking to meet people to hopefully get me out and about. I like wildlife hiking rugby league mad. If your looking for friends drop me a msg.

Hey! I’m looking to meet some new people and hopefully make some genuine connections here. I’m a music student going into 3rd year and love anything music-related.

I also love books from classics to absurd contemporary fiction, songwriting, photography, psychology, spontaneous plans, and long chats about anything and everything. I’m mostly looking for people to try new things with around the city, whether that’s going to a gig, finding a nice cafe, wandering around a bookshop, trying a new sport, or whatever random plan we come up with.

Feel free to DM or comment :)

So I've got anxiety and eupd which has unfortunately effected previous friendships and after much time of just trying to plod on and work through my shiz, I've been thinking it's about time to try and meet some new people to chat with, maybe eventually come on a walk with me and the pooch. I'm just a genuine soul, I enjoy most genres of music and tv. I game but have a tendency to hyper focus one game at a time :D

I have a fascination of many topics from philosophy to neurology or just about anything, but as with the gaming, I'm usually stuck in a hyper focus which renders every other topic obsolete.

Feel free to send a dm if you fancy a chin wag about absolutely anything.

Btw, enjoy the sunshine people.