“ 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. ”

“ Hi about to move into a dull, boring 9-5 mon-fri job (not really boring but 9-5 however), therefore looking for new social experiences to occupy my long awaited social time off & keep fit to boot. ”

“ Hi Im 27 and work in Leeds, Live in Wakefield. Just looking to meet new friends who share some of my interests. ”

“ 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 i am a 41 year old single parent teacher living in leeds ,wanting to meet others interested in meeting up nights out gigs , making new friends as well as potential partner etc etc basically having a laugh and enjoying others company chris ”

“ 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. ”

“ Hiya I'm Lorraine from Doncaster and i'd like these local meet ups to meet new friends and socialise and get some normality back in my life!! lol. ”

“ I enjoy being with people and chatting! :o) Spend lots of time at work and so want to balance it with a busier social life :o) ”

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

“ I have just moved to the area and i guess iam just seeing whats about and maybe meet a few new people. I also run meetup group, the North Yorkshire Neurological Group. ”

“ I have just become single again and would like to meet up with people who enjoy going out and socialising ”

“ i am a newly single mum finding it hard to cope with loneliness would love to meet new people in my area ”

“ Hi my name is stephanie I have just split up with my husband after many years. I have lost most of my friends because my husband didnt like me going out on my own. Would love to meet new friends for socialsing. ”

“ 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 I'm 37 single mum to three girls 14, 13 and 9 , on a career break at the moment , looking to meet with people in similar situation for coffee, poss days out and maybe even family holidays. ”

“ 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. ”

“ Hello guys, I am running a small internet business and need some backing. I'm very easy going and open minded,looking to meet people for friendship/partnership. ”

“ Hi Everybody, I'm really interested in making new friends and networking. I work as a psychotherapist, which is rewarding and I love it, but I need to balance the responsibility of my vocation with lots of fun and enjoyment :@) ”

“ 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 ”

“ Hi everyone. I have just moved to Leeds. I hope I will have a great time being around people like you. Please be patient with me as I cannot make any promises yet. See you soon. Andrew Kamara ”

“ 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. ”

“ hi i'm a mid twenties girl who has just moved back to leeds after finishing university and don't know that many people here anymore so was hoping to meet up with new people. i enjoy having a laugh, socialising and trying new things!! ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ hi im julie 36 fm leeds, single mum of 1. i love gigs, rock indie music. ”

“ I'd like to meet other people with similar interests to me. ”

“ Hi! Im new to the area, Im looking to meet others to have a laugh, a coffee and to make new friends. Keep Smiling ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i am a individual who enjoys socialising and meeting new people and making friends. ”

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

“ 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 I've just moved to the area with my job and I want to meet lots of new people and make some really great friends. ”

“ I love reading and meeting new and interesting people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am also filipino ”

“ 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 want these local Meetups because just for make a friend. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because without something of this nature its hard to meet other similar single people. Just love the energy dancing brings. ”

“ 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'm new to Doncaster and I've left all my Leeds buddies behind to start a new life with my partner and am wanting to meet like minded people who are into having fun. ”

“ i enjoy meeting people and having a laugh always looking for new friends ”

“ I want these local Meetups because life is more fun meeting new people and trying different things. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I've recently moved here from Germany and would like to meet some people outside of work. ”

“ Just be good to meet a few new people ”

“ To find new friends. ”

“ 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. ”