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From sports to gardening, here are some brilliant ways to meet new people in and around Bristol

By Advertising Feature  Wednesday Dec 11, 2024

Bristol is a great place to watch live sports, and immersing yourself in the vibrant communities surrounding these events is a great way to meet new people. Bristol hosts games in football, rugby, cricket, basketball, and more, and has many professional local teams for you to get behind. So, whether you buy tickets to see these matches, or just head to a local pub in Bristol to watch them on TV, you’re bound to find loads of like-minded people to get to know.

Join the Bristol Run

The Great Bristol Run occurs every Spring and is a great way to get active and meet new people. There are options to race a 5k or to challenge yourself to a half marathon. You could also join one of Bristol’s running clubs to train, allowing you to make new friends while also keeping fit.

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Join the Online Gambling Community

Online gambling is a great recreational pastime popular in Bristol. The wide variety of online casino platforms and fast withdrawal casino sites in the UK are perfect places to meet new people while having fun. Most of these sites include chat features where you can communicate with other players. Not only that but immersing yourself in these communities will open up the opportunity to join gambling forums, where many people are able to form lasting friendships from their shared interests.

Join a Meetup Group

Meetup is a website that does what it says on the tin and helps you to meet up with new people. There are multiple Bristol groups on the site dedicated to people of all different ages, some of which outline shared hobbies and some that just offer a space for people to get together. This website is a great way to get out of your comfort zone, enjoy all that Bristol has to offer, and perhaps make some lifelong friends while you’re at it.

Volunteer

Volunteering is a great way to meet new people while doing something good for the community. In Bristol, there are a load of volunteering opportunities available to all kinds of different people. The charity ‘Can Do Bristol’ offers a range of volunteering options including gardening, charity shop work, and volunteering at Bristol’s galleries and museums. Dedicating some of your time to these great causes is an excellent place to start if you’re looking to make a difference and to meet some amazing people at the same time.

Join a Club or Society

A great way to meet like-minded people and make lasting friendships in Bristol is by joining one of the many clubs and societies the city has to offer. Whether you already have a hobby and want to meet others who share your passion, or you’re a complete beginner looking to try something new, joining a club is a great way to get out there, socialise, and have fun. Bristol hosts clubs for a wide variety of different activities from board games to Archery, so you’re bound to find something that suits you.

Attend a live Music Event

Bristol has a bustling music community and has been the home to several successful artists including Massive Attack and Roni Size. There are many different music venues around the city, and many pubs that put on live music in the evening. Attending these events is a great way to support small artists and to meet new people with the same taste in music as yourself.

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