Socials in your city
Relaxed, nature-inspired socials for people in their 20s and 30s. Craft nights, walks, picnics and workshops, with new socials every week. Come solo, lots of people do.
What’s on
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North of England
Midlands
London and the South East
East of England
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Northern Ireland
Tuesday 6 October
CraftBotanic Sketch Club
Sketch plants from the garden, with pencils, paper and tea provided.
CraftPressed Flower Bookmarks. Booking has closed
Press, arrange and seal your own flower bookmarks, with a hot drink.
Wednesday 7 October
SocialPlant Swap Picnic
Bring a cutting, take a cutting. Picnic blankets, snacks and lots of plant chat.
Thursday 8 October
CraftAutumn Leaf Printing Social. 3 places left
Print autumn leaves onto tote bags and cards. No skills needed: the leaves do the work.
WorkshopTerrarium Making Night
Build a little glass garden to take home, with everything provided.
Sunday 11 October
WalkPark Walk and Coffee
An easy loop of the park and along the river, then coffee and cake.
- Walk
Park Walk and Coffee
An easy loop of the park and along the river, then coffee and cake.
- Craft
Pressed Flower Bookmarks. 3 places left
Press, arrange and seal your own flower bookmarks, with a hot drink.
Places left Full or closed
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How it works
New to Where Friends Grow? Here’s what happens, from picking your first social to seeing the same faces every week.
Step 1 of 4
Pick a social
Find one in your city. Craft nights, walks, picnics and workshops, with something new every week.
- The price, up front
- What's included
- How accessible it is
Step 2 of 4
Book your place
It takes a couple of minutes online, and you'll get an email with everything you need to know.
- Quick to book
- All the details in one email
- Every ticket gives back to No Plant Left Behind
Step 3 of 4
Come along, solo is fine
Lots of people come on their own. We'll say hello at the door, and there's always an activity, which gives you something to chat about.
- A friendly hello at the door
- Something to do together
- Small, friendly groups
Step 4 of 4
Keep coming back
See the same faces, make proper friends and make it a habit. You made it across.
- Regulars who remember your name
- Members pay less and book first
Moments from past socials
Photos only go up when everyone in them has agreed.
Questions people ask
Anything else? Get in touch and we’ll help.
Can I come on my own?
Yes, lots of people do. Every social is built around an activity, so you’ll have something to do and something to chat about from the start.
Who comes to socials?
Mostly people in their 20s and 30s, and lots of them are new to their city. Socials are for people aged 18 and over.
What’s included in the price?
Each social says what’s included before you book, for example materials or a hot drink.
Is it accessible?
Every social lists its access details, including step-free access, toilets and how much walking there is. If you have a question, get in touch before you book and we’ll help.
Can I bring friends?
Yes. When you book, choose how many places you need: one for you and one for each friend. Add their emails if they’d like the reminders too.
What if I can’t make it?
Places aren’t refundable, but you can send a friend instead: use the link in your booking email to give us their name and email. Or cancel there, so someone on the waiting list can have your place. If we cancel the social, or move it to a date that doesn’t suit you, you’ll get your money back.
Do I need to be a member?
No, anyone can book. Members pay less and get early booking for socials that sell out.
Where does the money go?
Profits from every ticket go back into No Plant Left Behind’s work connecting communities with nature.
Never miss a social
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What we get up to
Craft
Craft nights
Leaf printing, pressed flowers and sip and paint. No skills needed.
Walk
Walks
Park walks and sunrise hikes at an easy pace, often with a coffee stop.
Social
Socials
Plant swaps, picnics and evening meetups. Easy ways to meet people.
Workshop
Workshops
Terrariums, wreaths and growing skills, led by people who know their stuff.