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

“ Hello, I have not been living in Edinburgh for long and would like to get out and do some walking and meet new people as well! ”

“ Street skating. Moved to the NW last yr and miss my weekly skate. Can we start something like FNS up here?? ”

“ Looking for new groups to join and learn new things, eg line dancing ”

“ Hi about to move into a dull, boring 9-5 mon-fri job (not really boring but 9-5 however), therefore looking for new social experiences to occupy my long awaited social time off & keep fit to boot. ”

“ hi one and all! I have just recently moved into the centre of leeds and i was wondering if there was any sort of club going for people like me who like a good read, and who also like to occasionally write too. I'm an avid film fan too! ”

“ Hi , I'm Richard and v.interested in walking/camping. Wish to meet other guys of all ages interested in the same. Nothing professional, leisurely walks and camping in the wilds, in areas like N.Wales, Ches. Lake District and the Peak District. ”

“ 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. ”

“ Hello!! ”

“ Hi keen to be involed in helping to set up/ run a hiking social group age range 30 to 60 ish emphasis on a" non Clicky" friendly social group for single and married people. Get in touch! ”

“ Hi - live on the edge of the Lakes District; looking for people to go walking with ”

“ hello ”

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

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to walk and meet new people. Its not much fun walking alone. ”

“ hi every 1 im rachel and im 21 in a month ahhhh well i have few friends an would like to meet new poeople and have a good laugh :) ”

“ Greetings to one and all. I'd like to make 2008 a more adventurous and exciting one to counter my humdrum job! I have being doing yoga for 8 yrs and also do wing chun. I have been to the indoor climbing centre and would love to proceed outdoors. ”

“ hi,everyone ”

“ Hi everyone. I have just moved to Leeds. I hope I will have a great time being around people like you. Please be patient with me as I cannot make any promises yet. See you soon. Andrew Kamara ”

“ I have recently moved to Stockport, but work in Sheffield so it is hard to get to know people in the local area. I am looking forward to meeting some new friends! ”

“ hello, i'm a multilingual (English, German, French, Greek) engineer who also DJs and produces tracks in her free time. Next gig Friday 28 March @Jabezz Kleg in Manchester! (jump-up jungle, dark and fast Drum'n'Bass) ”

“ Hi, I'm new to Macclesfield, but have enjoyed a lot of walking in the Peak District and the Pyrenees. I move around a bit but would like to fit in meet ups when I can, and keep practicing French, at least try! ”

“ Hi! I've decided I've been spending far too much of my energy on work and am looking to become more interesting! I'm especially interested in walking, cinema and books but am up for other activities and meets too. Would love to hear from you. ”

“ I enjoy hiking in the countryside and being relatively new to England I would like to explore the area in where I live. And what is better than to do this with nice people around you. ”

“ hi i'm a mid twenties girl who has just moved back to leeds after finishing university and don't know that many people here anymore so was hoping to meet up with new people. i enjoy having a laugh, socialising and trying new things!! ”

“ I've returned to the UK after spending half my life in Los Angeles, California. I'm "homesick" can anyone relate????? I'd like to meet some positive, upbeat people - get-togethers, potlucks, coffee dates, I miss it all. ”

“ hi everyone:-) have joined meetup to meet new people and make friends:-) ”

“ I'm currently living in Macclesfield but planning to move to Manchester in the new year. Mainly just looking to get to know new people with similar interests etceteras. ”

“ lookig for a good book or film club. lived in manchester for years but would like to meet up with some like minded intelligent people for stimulating conversation a bit of vino and a laugh ”

“ hi everyone i would like to go on long walks to help me get fit again and to meet people ”

“ Hi everyone, I have been living in Manchester for almost a year now after moving from Australia. I am looking to meet new friends to share interesting conversations with. ”

“ I'm a keen walker but can't always find a friend to go out with for the day. I love to meet new people so this sort of thing is ideal for me because it kills two birds with one stone! ”

“ Hi, I'm moving to the area (from the US) after my wedding in August. I am hoping to find a book swap group because I'm an avid, wide reader and when I move I am going to have to leave behind a lot of my books. I also hope to make some friends! :) ”

“ Can't quite believe there's not a book club here already. Just moved here and am looking for likeminded friends to talk to about books. (Of course!) ”

“ Hi there i'm Danny i live in Leeds, i walk and camp mainley in Malam. I am a writer and research psychology, need to find new freind to network and walk and boat with, and get out like i used to (to much time spent writing) Dan tahnks Danny ”

“ Hello I would like to make some new friends who share the same interests, maybe even find new interests I hadn't thought of before. ”

“ Hi everyone, would love to start attending reading meetups as i adore books and it will be fun to chat to others about it plau make new contacts ”

“ Hi! My name is Claudia and I`m from Brazil, working on a visiting fellowship in MMU, Manchester. I love to walk and treking. ”

“ Hi all, I am very new 2 climbing, really don't know a thing about it. My moto is though give anything a try! ”

“ Hi! Im new to the area, Im looking to meet others to have a laugh, a coffee and to make new friends. Keep Smiling ”

“ I want these local Meetups because like a lot of other people it's difficult to meet people in the same situation, i.e. single/divorced/ etc in a social setting, and it would be a great way to meet new friends! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i want to make new friends who share the same interests has me,i also love travelling and going to the theatre also going for meals and drinks. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet new people with similar interests ”

“ i hope was new friends . my mail : manchara11@hotmail.com. ”

“ I love photography and i would love to do some tasteful black & white nudes and i have considered posing for an artist or a photographer for a while so now is the time to try. contact me on to_mba@hotmail.co.uk ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet new people, get in better shape, am looking for some new adventure in my life. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i am intereted in bodybuilding and similar sports and to meet like minded lads ”

“ I want to learn to line dance in manchester and dont know how to find out about it ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it is a great way to meet new friends ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i would like to meet likeminded people who want to get fit and have fun too ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet new people and to get a bit fitter ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i french and i m just arrive in england. i would like meet a new people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm looking to meet new single friends of either sex with similar interests. I've found myself in a bit of a rut with a lot of my friends now either paired off or with new families and unable to meet up so easily. ”