New hobby required

iaind

iaind

iaind

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I've got to the stage where I've decided I need to get out and meet some new people outside of my friendship group (I'm the type that has a few close friends rather than a large group of less close friends), so I thought taking up an activity or hobby would be a good idea. Learning something new would be good too.

Problem is, I've got no idea what to look at or where to start. I've previously done rock climbing and kayaking before - I was good at and enjoyed both. Unfortunately the nearest climbing place is too far away and I'm not fancying kayaking again at the moment.

Would be good if it was something relatively active as I'm on a fitness mission at the moment (gym 2~3 times a week currently). Unfortunately the gym doesnt offer anything in the way of classes..

So lets have some suggestions, anything at all - sensible to off the wall.

Other info - I'm a 9-5er, working in IT, 24, single (so meeting women would be good too!)
 
Loads of good ideas now - I have no idea why I had such a mental block about it :)

Will investigate and come up with a shortlist

Ev0 said:
Poor you :p
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Tell me about it, there's something really depressing about that place
 
Ev0 said:
Guess it all depends on where you work there really, have/had family that work in the town or have done in the past.

Exeter much nicer place to work :)
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Down on the Brunel road estate, so about as depressing as it gets!

Ricochet J said:
I took up model kits a few months ago. I made a V8 visible kit engine that really moves.

It's awesome.
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I love that sort of thing, but doesnt really tick the boxes for meeting new people though :)

Where did you get the kit from? I'd love one of the ones that actually runs but I think they're pretty pricey
 
Jonny69 said:
I was going to say archery but it's expensive to get started if you don't have a bow and my experience of the teams is they're usually a bit odd, so I don't tend to stick around that long.

What about Salsa dancing? There are always more girls than men as a bonus.
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Hmm was hoping archery would be something where you could borrow the kit...

Plus odd people isnt a good thing really

Salsa definitely ticks the women box, not sure if it really appeals though - would be a bit odd going on my own I think
 
Always enjoyed a bit of pitch and putt but I'm USELESS...

Plus, doesnt seem like a very good way to meet people
 
When I say useless - a friend has a video of me trying to take a shot. Taking a run up, missing and falling over.
 
I had considered a martial art of some sort but it seems to be a bit of a minefield in terms of all the different types and things
 
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