Making new friends

The obvious answer is to join a local group where you will find people who share the same interest. Whether it's walking, birdwatching or other outside activity, or an indoor group reading books, family history, playing cards, whatever rocks your boat. Once you've met up a few times you'll probably find someone you can talk to and start a friendship with.

Start with U3A by typing 'U3A (name of your town)' into Google which will bring up your local group. You should have plenty of choices there. Good luck with your local folk!

It is harder..I made new friends 11 yrs ago when I moved house..I was 61. I got involved in the WI by setting up a new group. In doing so met some like minded women of different ages. Though no longer a WI member a group of 8 of us became friends & regularly meet up for book club, wine club, walking group,. We have been away together to Spain, to Wales and often have days out! We support each other in all sorts of ways. Some have partners, some do not. I think joining a few groups is good..they may not turn out to be for you but along the way you might meet a few people that you connect with!

We'll be your friends! Meet ups will start again soon (if they haven't already) Where do you live?