making friends

[Immi666]

further to a previous post asking how someone might go about making friends, i'm looking into various new activities. some sports - yoga, swimming, tai chi - and a book club. does anyone have any other ideas? (specific to stoke-on-trent would be great if any of u guys are from there?)

[Ethel]

Ramblers' Association is nationwide. All age groups, but mainly older people. Excellent exercise, days out and new places/friends.

You are obviously computer literate - my local college does very cheap courses in IT, from word processing to web design. You'd all have a common interest and be able to exchange skills / tips.

How about a totally new skill that you've never tried? See what evening classes are available to you - cake making, car maintenance, learn a language. Something different to how you see yourself.

I think I already suggested voluntary work - nothing too taxing. Perhaps a few hours in a local charity shop.

I wish you all the best.

[Immi666]

thanks ethel :)

[ali_alic]

I have a wide range of friends from diverse backgrounds. The majority of these have been gleamed from Nigh Classes and "charity work". The latter being mainly from my hospital volunteer days (staff and patients) and from the Samaritans. Both very humbling activities, makes you much more acceptable of other people and more grateful of your pwn lot. Good luck

[spudqueen]

You can try the new skill line - dancing or something similar, or find a club which supports your interests eg if you like real ale then join your local branch of CAMRA, or if you like history then a local history society. Your local library should have a list of groups which meet locally which may help.

[madham]

How about a beginners language course, choose the country you visit most often and then you'll get to practice your new skill as well as having met new friends.

Ali-Alic idea of volunteer work is a good idea too, maybe in a hospital or clothes charity shop.

[Scanning]

Have you ever tried Swinging or Dogging?... I've heard these are great ways to find friends, very close ones too..

[Immi666]

OMG scanning!! I cant believe that answer hasnt been banned yet.

And for your information, i'm bored of that scene ;)

[Orangesauce1]

Gym classes are a good way of meeting people, and you get fit too.. this is obviously depending on younot having a sports phobia