Social Groups, 30s+, East Cork / Cork City

howareyoudoin'

Hi all,

I'm a mid-late 30s single female, living in East Cork and I'm going out of my mind with boredom on weekday evenings & at weekends. I'm not a couch potato, but I seem to find myself spending more and more time on my couch since I moved back to Cork a few years ago. Would love to meet like-minded people to go for a walk / drink / trip to the cinema / bite to eat every now & then.

Anybody got any ideas?

Blitzkrieger

Well at the weekends there's probably a few options. Depending on how much walking you were thinking of doing there's a Midleton hillwalking club. A quick google (I'm too lazy) should find it. IIRC they also have links to another group that do photo walks that wouldn't be as strenous as well.

During the week I can't think of much. I've been meaning to go along to the toastmasters club in McDaids (upstairs) every other Wednesday for ages. Beyond that you might be looking at the usual 'take a class' option when 'De Tec start up their evening courses in the autumn again. This year I'm hoping to have time to do the welding course myself, but they have a broad range of courses.

If you're willing to travel to the city, you could join us for a drink/outing sometime. Check out the July meetup thread. There's also this group. I haven't heard much about them in a while but afaik they do all sorts of outings.

howareyoudoin'

Thanks Blitzkrieger. The other group doesn't seem to be active on-line any more - it looks like they got fairly big & that it's maintained offline now.

I'll take a look at your July post. I live in Midleton alright, but getting into town is no problem. I never really mind driving.

mudokon

Hi howareyoudoin',

I see you posted in the July meet up thread, just wanted to say if there is something you wanted to do feel free to suggest it in there. I know it may be a bit daunting suggesting things when you haven't met anyone but no need to be shy.

I'd be in the same age range as you.

LenaClaire

There are a few of us in the boards group that are thirtysomethingish. If you want to meet up we do movies and such although they are usually not girly movies... I may need to start planning outings to chick flicks

We also usually meet for drinks on a regular basis.

iasscarra

I am in the same paradigm as previous posts. I am also in east cork and I have the urge to meet new people and socialise else-where than I have. So if there is anything happening soon, I would love too have a laugh.:)

mudokon

jujibee wrote: »

There are a few of us in the boards group that are thirtysomethingish. If you want to meet up we do movies and such although they are usually not girly movies... I may need to start planning outings to chick flicks

We also usually meet for drinks on a regular basis.

I never took you for the chick-flick kinda girl. Don't tell anyone but I have been known to watch some in the past. :pac:

iasscarra wrote: »

I am in the same paradigm as previous posts. I am also in east cork and I have the urge to meet new people and socialise else-where than I have. So if there is anything happening soon, I would love too have a laugh.:)

Hi iasscarra.

deRanged

we'll have to start an East Cork mini-group soon. Looks like there's plenty of living out there.

Blitzkrieger

Loads of us.

When's that Midleton street party thing on? That could be a laugh.

howareyoudoin'

Blitzkrieger wrote: »

Loads of us.

When's that Midleton street party thing on? That could be a laugh.

The Midleton Street Party is next Sunday Aug 1st. Might be good - especially if the weather is nice. And if it turns out to be really good, there's bank holiday Monday to recover!

falling into that age bracket would like to meet others too ! lets get something arranged !:D

howareyoudoin'

[quote=[Deleted User];67126869]falling into that age bracket would like to meet others too ! lets get something arranged !:D[/QUOTE]

Well Esteban Spicy Cloud, I'm going to the cinema on Weds evening at 7 with a few people from here as a start. It's the A-Team, so hopefully it'll at least be a bit of a laugh. Let me know if you're interested & I'll send you on whatever details I get from the others.

hi thanks but will be in limerick for most of the week have a great time ! will keep an eye out for next time !:D

stevexo

[quote=[Deleted User];67135120]hi thanks but will be in limerick for most of the week have a great time ! will keep an eye out for next time !:D[/QUOTE]
wouldnt be as fun without us

stillwater123

Hi, I am in my early 30s looking for a a few to meet up with for cinema, few drinks etc. Problem is Im not in east cork but Im easy access to Cork city centre. Fear is i met a social group recently who told me it was all ages and they were all 50+. Thought I was going to cry, stayed an hour then made my excuses. Good story for the grandkids tho!! If this group is still up an running and u are around your late 20s or 30s (honestly!) let me know

kingtut

stillwater123 wrote: »

Hi, I am in my early 30s looking for a a few to meet up with for cinema, few drinks etc. Problem is Im not in east cork but Im easy access to Cork city centre. Fear is i met a social group recently who told me it was all ages and they were all 50+. Thought I was going to cry, stayed an hour then made my excuses. Good story for the grandkids tho!! If this group is still up an running and u are around your late 20s or 30s (honestly!) let me know

Hi there in the Cork forum I organise a load of nights out (at least one a month) which includes, drinking, cinema, bowling, pool etc...

The ages at the meetups typically range between 18 (only 1/2 people this age) and mid 30's so the average age is around 25 I would say (I am 27).

Every month I have a new thread to discuss meetup ideas (here is this months http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056018544) and when an idea is decided on we vote on it.

Currently organising a beers night for the last week in September in Cork city, if you are interested please go here and vote in our poll. Cheers!
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056032435

Anyone reading this is welcome to come along! NO AGE RESTRICTIONS APPLY!

stillwater123

Thanks for the reply. I have taken a look at those others sights. Sounds good to me. New to this boards stuff too so hopefully I will get my head around it soon! Let me know whats decided and I will keep an eye out myself too.

MitziAils

have a look at the post for February meetup, I went to one and really enjoyed it and then got caught up with other things but would deffo go on another one.
If you still post here howareyoudoin, did you organise a group or anything?

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056168771

posie

There is a Cork group on www.meetup.com. Have only been to one event, but nice people, late 20s/early 30s, might be an idea. Lots of people in same boat.

wispyman

MitziAils wrote: »

have a look at the post for February meetup, I went to one and really enjoyed it and then got caught up with other things but would deffo go on another one.
If you still post here howareyoudoin, did you organise a group or anything?

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056168771

Like MitziAils says there is always a boards meetup of some variety every month. The next one is planned for Sat night - assuming there is sufficient interest!! See the above link for details.

I'm from Midleton too so we are not ALL city slickers!!

galteeview

Never expected posts so soon on this thing!(im new to it:o). thanks for all your advice! def would be interested in the next one!