“ Looking to make new friends with people who have similar interests, and discover all the great things manchester has to offer. ”

“ I'm now retired from a job that i loved (carer), and have plenty of freetime to make new friends and start new hobbies and pastimes, i enjoy gardening, reading , listening to music, cooking, walking, tenpin bowling and travelling - u.k and abroad. ”

“ I am a film and media composer and singer/songwriter. I have previously worked with solo musicians, ensembles, visual artists, film-makers and poets to create new and exciting fusion projects that have been exhibited and performed nationwide. ”

“ I would like to meet up with people around my age. I have recently moved into Blackpool, feeling a little isolated. ”

“ I've just gone through a few changes in my life and I thought it was time to meet a few new people and try a few new things. ”

“ Moved to England with my English partner and our 2 year old daughter just over 1 ago from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Lived first just north of London, then moved last week to Palterton, 10 minutes north of Mansfield. ”

“ Looking to network and meet interesting new people in Manchester. ”

“ I'm a 34yo who lives between Shrewsbury & Telford,Shrops.I am married & am a mum of 2.I am a fun person & have varied interests inc music,dining out,travelling,going to the cinema,enjoy going out for few drinks & dancing.Looking 2 find new friends.:) ”

“ Check me out here: http://www.myspace.com/silentsara ”

“ I run a small business (15 staff) selling online. I'm interested in meeting other like-minded people. :) Oh and I love coffee, probably more than is healthy... ”

“ Hi Im Gill 48,single mum to Greg 8,and got 4 grown up kids and 4 grandkids.Suffer anxiety,depression,and have pain condition fibromyalgia. I like galleries,social issues,intelligent chats.Would love to meet any likeminded people. ”

“ I have just moved to Warrington to live here with my English husband. I am a Singaporean of indian origin. I do not have any friends as I am a housewife and this makes me miss home very much . ”

“ Relocating to beautiful Devon (Exeter) middle of November 2009 and wanting to join social activities to make new local friends ”

“ Hi everyone. Wanting to meet some new people to get out and about with as lots friends now married and not as active with the social calendar! Looking forward to meeting some great new people!! ”

“ I'm joining meetup to meet new people and make new friends and to have a better understanding about different people and cultures. my passion is art, music, and wildlife. I also want to improve my social life by meeting as much people as possible. ”

“ I have been recently widowed, almost 50, with two adult daughters and a two year old springer spaniel. I would like to hear from other similar widowed or divorced people in a similar situation for outings, walking, dining out etc ”

“ Hi. My name is Steve and I am about to open a very luxuriously appointed coffee lounge on the Wheatley Retail Park on Wheatley Hall Road, Doncaster. I wish to promote this as a very suitable meeting venue - please advise how I do this ! Steve ”