“ Hi there, am relatively new to the Northwest. Keen to make new friends, outside work, and just to get to know people. ”

“ Hi - I have a new Nikon DSLR, need ideas and motivation from other people to progress to the next level, think it would be much more fun with other like minded people. ”

“ i would like these local meet ups to make new friends and to socialise have a good time good laugh experience new places and things to do. ”

“ Hi My name is Sarah and I have a 2.5 year old daughter. I work full time and don't get chance to meet other parents. ”

“ Hi everyone i'm alex and i'd love to meet new people who enjoy similar things to me espec as I've just come out of a long term relationship. Altho i'm not from Manchester i love the whole Manchester scence after my days spent as a student here! ”

“ Hi. My jame is Jacqui and I'm 34 with 3 fantastic children. I'm just trying to get over the break up of my relationship and I'm looking to make new friends - my husband was the one with all the friends and now I want some of my own. ”

“ Hi I want to a partner after I was hurt by my ex 5 years ago. ”

“ Hey, I'm joining just cos i always like to meet new people in the hope that I will find someone I get on really well with! I'm 22 enjoy going out drinking and dancing, but it's nice to try new things too! ”

“ hi all i would like a meet up as we could all do with support when going through this. ”

“ Hi I would like to meet new people to make new friends, socialise more and to get involved in new hobbies. ”

“ I want local Bookcrossing Meetups because i like a good read and a free book ”

“ Hi my name is Neil. I am recently seperated & going through divorce proceedings. Finding it difficult to go out on my own to meet new people & friends as i was married for 25years & did every thing as a couple My age is 49 but i feel a lot younger ”

“ hi every 1 im rachel and im 21 in a month ahhhh well i have few friends an would like to meet new poeople and have a good laugh :) ”

“ hi,everyone ”

“ Hi, it would be so nice to have a meet up with local people in the 'same boat' with/without our children. Although, as many single parents may agree, finding people to meet - where your child can be involved is impossible. ”

“ Hi everyone, I'm Sarah. I came to UK in May 2007 after I got married. I am a housewife and it can get pretty boring. I'm hoping to make some new friends! ”

“ hello my husbandjust recently left have 3 great kids and expecting a fourth just need some adult conversation feeling quite isolated ”

“ hey i am Jo and i have a 6year old little boy ”

“ I have recently moved to Stockport, but work in Sheffield so it is hard to get to know people in the local area. I am looking forward to meeting some new friends! ”

“ hello, i'm a multilingual (English, German, French, Greek) engineer who also DJs and produces tracks in her free time. Next gig Friday 28 March @Jabezz Kleg in Manchester! (jump-up jungle, dark and fast Drum'n'Bass) ”

“ Hi I am 41, a single mum of two boys. I work full time, so I have limited social time but want to make the most of it! I love reading, keeping fit and socialising. I would love to make new friends of a similar age and interests male or female. ”

“ I've returned to the UK after spending half my life in Los Angeles, California. I'm "homesick" can anyone relate????? I'd like to meet some positive, upbeat people - get-togethers, potlucks, coffee dates, I miss it all. ”

“ Hello my name is Neil, I live in Stoke-on-Trent, and am willing and always ready to learn more. I am divorced and one of my my sons lives with me. I love to meet people and make new friends. Im a very layed back sort of chap. ”

“ hi everyone:-) have joined meetup to meet new people and make friends:-) ”

“ Hello EveryONE from Al _______________________________ ~~~ @( ~ V ~ )@ \ <-> / I want these local Meetups because I would like to try swingher emotions in Biodiesel way. an embrace Al-ha E-mail: elfysUk@gmail.com ”

“ lookig for a good book or film club. lived in manchester for years but would like to meet up with some like minded intelligent people for stimulating conversation a bit of vino and a laugh ”

“ Hi everyone, I have been living in Manchester for almost a year now after moving from Australia. I am looking to meet new friends to share interesting conversations with. ”

“ I moved to Manchester a couple of months ago to study as a mature student and would like to meet new people as I don't know anyone in the city yet. ”

“ Hello I would like to make some new friends who share the same interests, maybe even find new interests I hadn't thought of before. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am new to Manchester, new to England and want to meet interesting people beside my work. ”

“ I like meeting new people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because they are all my hobbies ”

“ I want these local Meetups because fairly new to area.Just set up own business so had little time to meet people.Now ive the time dont know where to start.Also as a 50yr old female not much happening local.dee.scorton@talktalk.net any ideas? ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i need to meet that special person to bring that sparkle back into my life. ”

“ A way to meet people and make friends. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because like a lot of other people it's difficult to meet people in the same situation, i.e. single/divorced/ etc in a social setting, and it would be a great way to meet new friends! ”

“ i hope was new friends . my mail : manchara11@hotmail.com. ”

“ I'm a friendly guy in Oldham - been naturist abiout 20 years and looking for like-minded friends. Call or text me if you like - 07908003352. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like to meet lots of new people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it is a great way to meet new friends ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet more people as all my friends have finished uni and returned to the south! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i am single all my friends are married or have partners ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i have been on my own now for 2yrs would like to meet people and chat have laff ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i french and i m just arrive in england. i would like meet a new people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm looking to meet new single friends of either sex with similar interests. I've found myself in a bit of a rut with a lot of my friends now either paired off or with new families and unable to meet up so easily. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i would like to make some friends who would understand what single parenting pertains to. i have tow boys, 5 and 6 mths and would like to get my life back on track and just need the companionship. ”

“ would like a room mate for the flat I am staying in located in Stockport. Would also like to make new freinds improve my language skills ideally Spanish & improve my health via yoga. And love good movies ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i'd love to meet some new friends ”

“ Iv backpacked a lot of the world over the past few years especially Latin America and intend to do more.Would like to share experiences with other like minded people and find new challenges. ”

“ i am a mum to a boy of 3 and pregnant with my second. My partner has left and i feel alone would like someone to talk to who may have been through similar to me. ”

“ I want local Brunch Club Meetups because I hate the sound of chewing toast and gurgling coffee on my own. I also want to meet new people in this area. ”

“ I want meet new people and practise my languages:german and turkish! ”

“ I want local Divorce Support Meetups because I want to meet other people in the same situation ”