“ Hi ! My name's Jayne and I live in Leeds. I have just spent rather a long time selecting a whole range of Meetup Groups that interested me from the lists given ... not sure that I'll have the time to visit all of them but looking forward to trying! ”

“ Currently an undergraduate student at Sheffield Hallam University. ”

“ I've only moved to Cheshire in Feb and splitted up with my ex in Sept, i have three lovely kids and things can get difficult sometimes. Would like to meet people with similar backgrounds so we can exchange ideas. I feel like i'm the odd ones as most fri ”

“ hello iam vivek i just moved a month back to leeds.. iam indian guy and iam very extrovert and loves making new buddies and obviouly loads of girlsfriends hahah .. well i love adventure sports and wanna meet like mided people cheers vivek ”

“ Hi, I live in Harrogate and work in Leeds. Done lots of walking, be great to meet some new 'ramblers'! ”

“ Hi, I'm Kate and I'm 24. In Manchester from Ottawa for a 1yr Master's. Looking to find Canadians to ease the transition and comiserate about missing Tim's, Second Cup, and prices that dont resemble a king's ransom for stuff you could get at Dollarama ”

“ I am currently waiting for my divorce to finalise. I have 2 girls Serena aged 9 and Xanthia aged 7. My regular friends lives have moved on and it's hard to socialise and I find it quite isolating. ”

“ I like salsa dancing,sport,travell and meeting people ”

“ Hiya, I'm about to move to Manchester and it would be great to get to know some people! If you are female and over 30 like myself that also like coffee, wine, good food etc - send me an e-mail. /Chris ”

“ I moved to York in June 2008 from the US and am interested in meeting new people. I'm really enjoying my job but I'd like to meet other people socially (movies, eating out, pubs, shopping, travel, etc). ”

“ Hiya~~~I am new to York, lived in Nuneaton for over 3 years and have been a stay at home mum for almost 8 years now. I haven't had much luck in making genuine friends so that is what I am hoping to accomplish thru this site ”

“ "Looking for a group who has an emphasis in meeting people face to face. The internet is a wonderful thing, but you can't go to dinner with it or meet it for a movie!" ”

“ hiya, Im Tracey and im just recently a single parent with a 17yr old daughter and a 6yr old little boy. would like to meet up with other single parents, who can relate to how im feeling right now. sick of usual friends who dont have a clue!lol. x ”

“ Newly single after a 30yr relationship. Interested in making new friends and meeting new people-stepping out of my comfort zone. I have a wide variety of interests, and am looking forward to living a newly discovered happy, exciting life!!! ”

“ Heather, Would like to meet up for various activities, book clubs etc ”

“ I'm Kate, my boyfriend Nick and I have just moved to Manchester and know NO BODY! Really interested in all of the above and meeting interesting people... ”

“ how about meetup in stockport ”

“ I'm Kimberley and 20, I'd like to meet up with other mums and mums to be in salford (GM). I have a son who is 2 and am due in september, so if anyone in salford is interested email me kim_ley@hotmail.com. ”

“ To all you movie fans out there in Huddersfield....whether your into your Directors, Writers, Actors, even special effects, let's meet up once a month, talk film and share critiques. lot's of ideas to talk about!. Let's bring Film 2008 to out town. ”

“ meets for dinner, is interested in trying a new hobby like salsa dancing or learning a language. Going to the pub / gym /out for walks. ”

“ oi vivo em sale,manchester...sou portuguesa e gostava conhexer gente portuguesa desta zona. ”

“ I am newly single after my husband left me after 9 years together. i am finding it hard to get out as most of my friends are now in couples. Would love to meet new friends. ”

“ Hi there, am relatively new to the Northwest. Keen to make new friends, outside work, and just to get to know people. ”

“ well im scottish 5ft8 med build and would like to see a car venue for singles at local bars. ”

“ Hi,im a young 31yo hoping to meet new people for friendship.Im easygoing with a wide range of interests and have a VGSOH.Please feel free to say hi. ”

“ Hi. My jame is Jacqui and I'm 34 with 3 fantastic children. I'm just trying to get over the break up of my relationship and I'm looking to make new friends - my husband was the one with all the friends and now I want some of my own. ”

“ Helloo, its been a while since i've had the chance to do this. I love people and want to meet like minded people who i can share things with :) ”

“ Hiya I'm Lorraine from Doncaster and i'd like these local meet ups to meet new friends and socialise and get some normality back in my life!! lol. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet some new people. just moved to hull. ”

“ I have just moved to the area and i guess iam just seeing whats about and maybe meet a few new people. I also run meetup group, the North Yorkshire Neurological Group. ”

“ I have just become single again and would like to meet up with people who enjoy going out and socialising ”

“ Hi my name is Neil. I am recently seperated & going through divorce proceedings. Finding it difficult to go out on my own to meet new people & friends as i was married for 25years & did every thing as a couple My age is 49 but i feel a lot younger ”

“ Hi Everybody, I'm really interested in making new friends and networking. I work as a psychotherapist, which is rewarding and I love it, but I need to balance the responsibility of my vocation with lots of fun and enjoyment :@) ”

“ hey i am Jo and i have a 6year old little boy ”

“ hello, i'm a multilingual (English, German, French, Greek) engineer who also DJs and produces tracks in her free time. (jump-up jungle, dark and fast Drum'n'Bass, dubstep, minimal techno) ”

“ Hi! I am Greek and I have relocated from Germany to UK/Harrogate a couple of months ago. I would love to find company for dining, clubbing, going to theaters/movies, undertaking excursions etc. Looking forward meeting you!! Cheers DD ”

“ hi, wanna go out to theatre and learn to dance with a guy who loves to dance, not just goes through the motions, and someone to go on walking and soooooper holidays with who does not mind someone who speaks own mind (because i HAVE one!) love2meet u ”

“ I want these local Meetups because without something of this nature its hard to meet other similar single people. Just love the energy dancing brings. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet other culture vulture veggies who are interested in theatre classical music and opera etc. Of course add to that all aspects of animal welfare! ”