“ I'd like to increase my social circle as most of my friends live down South! I'm very chatty and like to think I can put people at ease, silences don't bother me : ) ”

“ looking to make new friends in sheffield and the surrounding areas. i love keeping fit espially cycling and running...love music and movies..looking for new challenges. ”

“ I want to do fun things ! :D ”

“ I have always been an active person and love trying new things. So, I think 'Meetup' will be a great way of meeting new people who enjoy what I enjoy. ”

“ I would be interested in joining a group where I could meet up with new people who enjoy the same things as me. ”

“ Be positive, be positive, be positive!!!! ”

“ Recently separated and looking for new friends and contacts for sharing `outdoor stuff' (anything really like, walking , scrambling, biking, but particularly climbing)..I'm definitely a veteran ( like 60 !), but still enjoy being out rather than in. ”

“ Hi, I'm Paul. I'm a work colleague of Tim's. I've really enjoyed discovering the hidden paradises of Yorkshire and beyond over the past two years as well as meeting such a diverse range of interesting and friendly people. Long may it continue! ”

“ Hi there, relatively new to Harrogate, most of my friends are in the Midlands. I would like to meet new people, personalities and characters up here in Yorkshire. I'm work alot and need to socialise more to tip the balance back in the right direction!!! ”

“ I never seem to meet people these days and would like to not spend so much time on my own! Would like to meet people regularly, i have all sorts of interests - all depends on the day ”

“ Hi, I live in Harrogate and work in Leeds. Done lots of walking, be great to meet some new 'ramblers'! ”

“ Moved to York recently, had a little trouble meeting people with similar interests, but didn't really mind as I was at uni most of the time. Now I've graduated and am looking to expand my social circle ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm new to the area, and my old friends are down south or over in the USA... ”

“ Male, 18, Leeds I am learning salsa at the sports cafe in leeds, currently in improvers class and I would love to have a dance partner to practice with in and outside clubs too. I'd also like to meet people who enjoy tennis, theatre and nightclubs. ”

“ Ive been inactive for far too long! Want to get out and about and see the country without doing it on my own. ”