We are well known for holding events for businesses Meetups, however our Social Meetup will purely be a social event and have a strict no selling policy.
This event is focused on those who rest and play in the area.
To talk about what we have been up to for leisure and pleasure. Or how homeschooling is going. What walks people have been on. The wonderful sights they have seen in the HD8 area.
Perhaps you might want to talk about the places you have been able to buy things, however this is not a promotional event – by all means let people know if you run a business. But think about this as the pub or church coffee morning – this is purely a social event.
Icebreaker
It is always easier to start a conversation with an ice breaker.
It would be good if you came prepared to the Social Meetup with an ice breaker. A suggestion from literature is to share 1 very interesting thing, 2 moderately interesting things, 3 very dull things
… or more simply you could have an example of why you love the HD8 postcode area of Huddersfield, and share positive news and stories.
If, however, you fancy joining, but do not wish to participate other than listening, that is okay too.
Format
We have the option of having one big conversation, or splitting into groups. Depending on number of attendees.
We also have the option of holding a speed social (similar to speed dating or speed networking – but we are not looking for proposals for marriage or business!), just to talk to some different people.
Speed Social would allow you to have lots of mini conversations, instead of open discussion in front of everyone at the same time.
Feel free to message us either through Facebook or email if you would like to understand more or express any preferences.
Tickets
Book your ticket here – hd8networksocialmeetup.eventbrite.co.uk
Our first Social Meetup event on Thursday will be free to join
We have created a JustGiving Page for you to be able to donate a contribution. www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/hd8network
Our suggested ticket price is £5-10 but please give what you can. Your generosity will be much appreciated.
Our aim is to build a community fund which can be used to provide support to local groups and organisations in the area.
Whether it is to help groups go back to normal or provide services in the meantime.
Future Social Meetup events
We would love to host lots of other social Meetups.
Would you like to volunteer to be part of it?
Did you previously run a mother and baby group? We are actively seeking volunteers to tune in and help run Mother With babies session. These are aimed at mums getting together and not the activity of the child.
We have also considered Parents with homeschooling chat.
Perhaps a book clubs, or movie review night.
Would you like to volunteer to be part of it?
You can be demonstrating or passionately talking about your business which can help promote it.
We are hatching a plan for a HD8 Network Show and Tell, where we are inviting people to provide content for our event …. If you are an entertainer, dancer or gym instructor, or a Painter, Builder or Plumber giving DIY tips, or reading poetry or stories, exhibiting a photo collection … what would you like to watch or maybe offer?
You can be promoting a business (but don’t be too salesy, as no one likes being sold too) or just passionate about what you do.
Never used Zoom before?
Get in touch before the meeting and we can do a practise run and talk you through it.