… So, if you’re fed up of tiring your friends with your insatiable appetite for debate, are constantly in trouble for playing Devil’s advocate, or simply want to discuss the important topics of the day outside of the office without being told ‘it’s not the time or place’, then this is the group for you. Follow us on Twitter on: @BristBathDebate

Trowbridge Friends Link is an exciting new project for adults with a learning disability. It is a friendship agency to help people who want to meet other people. We will organise the events our members tell us they want so there's always something different to try. We will tell you about events and activities at the churches as well as through this group, so you'll never miss out. You will need to fill in a membership form to tell us all about you so that we can put you in touch with new friends …

Coming up in 2012, we've got our regular board games/origami/socialising nights, plus a range of socials planned heading to other fun things in Bristol (meetup and go to interesting events, pervasive/street games, community arts - whatever looks good!). The idea behind this meetup group was to enable like-minded, positive people to connect with each other - at our small-ish gatherings, when heading to larger-scale organised stuff and anything inbetween. All are welcome to join, and organise or s …

We've been running since May 2010 -and with such a diverse music scene there is a definite niche/interest for this in Bristol. Bristol Live Music Group is an online social networking group.  All of our members  love music and  the aim of the group is to help people meet up to go to gigs, concerts, or just head off to accoustic sessions down the pub. Members of the group have attended a huge range of local gigs and festivals from rock, indie, indie folk, blues, soul, funk, jazz punk, world, accou …

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… So anyone who enjoys cooking learning and making new friends, join please! I offer my kitchen but if anyone wants to use theirs too, we can agree to that! Vegetarians are welcome too!

Meet like-minded people and listen to an inspiring talk from an explorer.  Bristol Explorers has been running since 2009. We meet up once a month to have a beer, chat about adventure and listen to inspiring explorers. We've made some great new friends through the group and go away on adventure weekends and even plan major expeditions.  Bristol Explorers is part of Explorers Connect www.explorersconnect.com. The idea is to make adventure more accessible - everyone is welcome and the evenings are …

The group is for people 18-30. If you are living in Newport, you find it hard to talk to people and make new friends. This group for you. It is not about making you a "better" person but rather a chance to people in similar situation. Our aim is people to make friends. Please suggest any ideas, activities and venues is all welcome.

Café Philo is a way of meeting interesting, inquiring people who enjoy talking about life's big issues and conundrums in a convivial atmosphere in the Bristol and Bath areas. We meet regularly in cafés, pubs and other suitable venues to discuss all manner of philosophical topics. Some are profound, others are decidedly not. Our discussions are non-party-political and free of religious or ideological dogma (most of the time at least). We encourage a healthy mix of the serious and humourous, so yo …

… I will recommend it to friends and clients. Thank you once again for a great healing evening. Hazel Newton www.radiantsouls.co.uk  **Hi Dee, just wanted to say thanks for hosting the Satori  game at my house a few weeks ago.  Really enjoyed the experience and can see how it can help pick up some unexpected 'blocks to love!'. All  good wishes for a very successful future with the game.  Love Leiza  **I enjoyed the game and the intimacy it created with fellow players. I al …

I have decided to start the Italian Meet up group in Bristol, because i want to meet more Italian people and practise Italian! The purpose of this group is to provide the members with oppotunitties to speak Italian and Italian members to share their culture with members interested in this. This group welcomes both Italian people as well as people interested in practising this Language learning about this cutlture. Meeting in cafes and share meals, perhaps in Italian restaurants or cafes.

  Welcome to Aro Ling's meetup. We're a Buddhist centre at 127 Gloucester Road in Bristol with an emphasis on the Arts and meditation. We created this meetup so you can see what's happening in the centre at a glance and meet other people who are interested or know Aro Ling well. If you want to explore the connections between meditation and creativity, learn Tibetan yoga or hang out in a cool and friendly space reading books from our library...then this is the place for you. We have regular m …

  Do you want to feel good and improve the quality of your life, meeting likeminded people in the process? Do you enjoy reading books about Mind, Body and Spirit? Would you like to empower yourself with a proven, practical approach to life? Whether you're a beginner or have more experience with the Law of Attraction philosophy, these meetings and events are perfect for you. The Law of Attraction Centre is the largest and most talked about Law of Attraction community in Europe which was first est …

If you want to play fun and friendly poker in the South West... you're in the right place. Mainly based in Bristol, we have members from Cheltenham, Chippenham, Bath, WSM and other areas too. Weekly games are always available!

Here's how Ruth, the founder of the group, put it: "This Group is a great way of meeting French speakers in Bristol! I am a member of the meetup group in Birmingham and think it is a perfect way to make new friends in a relaxed environment as well as being able to speak a wonderful language! This group is for ANYONE and EVERYONE who wants to speak French and form new friendships. It doesn't matter what level you are, just come along and enjoy yourself! The purpose of this group is to HAVE FU …

We are a bunch of friendly Ruby developers, meeting once a month for some beers and talks.