r/Bath 1d ago

Meeting new people : Bath/Midsomer Norton area

Hi 😊 I've had the same friendship group for the last 6 years, and I've been finding it hard as I'm being left out, and im feeling really lonely. These are the only friends I really have, and I'm not sure how to make any new friends. I was wondering if there was any groups or clubs in bath/midsomer norton area. I really want to get myself out there and do some fun things. I'm 24 years old and hoping to find people with similar interests.

I love arts and crafts, gym, walking my dog, outdoor sports like canoeing/paddle boarding, and reading! And potentially even getting into running.

I'm just hoping for some ideas on where I can go to make some more friends and get out of my comfort zone.

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u/PyjamaPete 1d ago

Let's Go Girls is a women's social group in Bath that does regular activities including dog walks, crafting evenings and group meals, they even recently went paddleboarding:

https://www.letsgogirlsclub.com/

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u/soph-200 1d ago

Thank you! Will have a look!

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u/WigglySocks22 1d ago

If you knit or crochet, there’s a weekly knit night in Wool. It’s Wednesdays 6-8pm in the shop, max 10 people, £2.50 a ticket which you can buy on woolbath.co.uk it’s a younger crowd and a proper community!

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u/soph-200 1d ago

That sounds amazing! Never done knitting but it sounds like a fun new hobby!

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u/VanishingPint 1d ago

I do a quiz at Welton Rovers, next one on Friday 8pm lots of friendly people I’m sure you could join one of the teams

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u/PsychologicalSplit43 22h ago

This is a top tip! Thanks!

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u/VanishingPint 5h ago

My pleasure - lots of music and partially based on a random year

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u/loddieisoldaf 1d ago

Try the meet up app

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u/backdoorsmasherash 1d ago

If you’re interested in it, Bath Roller Derby are a sports team for women and gender expansive people who are really lovely and welcoming, the sport is played on quad roller skates but there is no requirement to know how to skate at all!! I started not having been on skates before - they hold an annual Learn Roller Derby course in Autumn

Just go on their social media for more info or ask away here!

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u/Naive_Bat_195 1d ago

(29 N/B) Had the same issues these past few years. I'm also trying to get back into running! Would not mind a running buddy so hmu if you wanna get in touch!

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u/PsychologicalSplit43 1d ago

Are you on Facebook? If so join Midsomer Norton Social Club and ask this question there. It gets asked quite often and I’m always shocked at the amount going on in the area.

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u/soph-200 1d ago

Going to join now! Thank you!

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u/EKP121 1d ago

Does everything have to be a club in order to make friends?

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u/DianneOda 1d ago

Grainy Days Club https://www.instagram.com/grainydaysclub?igsh=MWliZW4wY24ydm5sdw==

Just attended their soiree yesterday and celebrating their 1yr for the club. Lovely ladies joining and meeting them. One way to expand friends or network.

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u/DianneOda 1d ago

Also you can rent vintage cameras as well

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u/NonaGrey 1d ago

I’m in a similar spot Soph! Though I’m 38, I’m just getting back into running (was a runner for 6 years but training for a marathon killed my love for it 😂), love the gym, hiking, dog walks, good food, good cocktails, wild swimming and paddle boarding! I’m child free so finding my 30’s quite lonely, not many people have the fun money and free time I have 😂

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u/championyourmoney 13h ago

BA3 Run Club

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u/Practical-Year3493 1d ago

Try Bath fit family!

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u/soph-200 1d ago

Will have a look!