Going it alone.

Hope you can go yourself. It is not so bad really. When my husband was working in London I went to loads of shows on my own in the afternoon and loved them all.

Whilst I can enjoy attending events on my own, there are some experiences I like to share. I am lucky in that I joined the National Housewive's Register (now the National Women's Register nwr.org.uk) in the 70's and, despite having moved to far flung parts of the UK I kept in touch with my NHR friends, moved back to live near them and we often go on girls' outings together. We don't belong the the NWR (because we are all so busy!) but have great memories to share of it's predecessor's various activities. Looking at the website it seems just as lively as ever.

I go to lots of things on my own. Would prefer company, but have no one to go with either. Have already booked for Ab Fab ;-)

I want to see that film too. I doubt very much that Captain Narrowboat will want to come along, and I have no idea where we will be in the country when it comes out - Banbury, probably, cos we are heading that way from Oxford. There's bound to be a cinema there, isn't there? I'm used to going places on my own and can usually find some one to chat to.

I go on my own to the cinema and theatre and for days out sometimes too. Now I'm used to doing this I quite like it although it would be nice to have someone to talk to about it. I'd rather go on my own than not go at all, but that's just me I reckon

I often go to the theatre on my own as my husband's hearing loss makes it impossible for him to follow the play. I enjoy being able to move from my designated seat (behind a fat man with a big head) and move to an empty seat at the first interval. The odds on two people finding better seats are not as good!

Do you have Streetlife in your area or a U3A film group? I often go to the cinema on my own but think this one would be more fun with someone else

I have been to the cinema and theatre on my own with no problems.
Now I go to one of Essexgirl's coffee clubs and hope to join some of the other events.
You could always try posting on your local GN Forum to see if there's anyone local to you in the same boat.

Yes, go for it, you never know who you might meet when you are there,I hope you enjoy yourself!

you should go any where on your own having no one to go with should not stop you i been to the theatre on my own and had a lovely time
talking to the lady next to me and i been to the cinema

Afternoon Silver viewing schemes are so well used by single older folk - even couples who don't share the same taste in films - people don't care these days they enjoy their free cuppa and biscuits and, what's more, cheap seats! Just go and enjoy the film. Tbere are greater 'going it alone' fears to be concerned about than enjoying leisure time!

I always go on my own and prefer it.

Just do it once, and see how easy it is. I have no choice but to go alone these days. And I love it! So, OP, if you really want to see the Absolutely Fabulous film, use that to give you the courage to go alone. As other posters have said, I am never the only person on my own, and often get into conversation with other people. But if you don't want to, you don't have to. I would hate to miss films and plays I really want to see (especially the live Theatre Relays at my local cinema). It might have looked odd 50 years ago, but these days it doesn't make a scrap of difference, alone or in a group. Enjoy your film!

I go to the cinema on my own, as married friends seem to have to ask their husbands for permission to join me on jaunts or prepare a special lunch for him to leave as a sop. My husband never gave, or gives ( we are separated but meet up) a damn when I go off on holiday on my own or with a woman friend. He is totally uninterested in my private affairs, always has been. Why am I still married to him? Some misguided 1950ishnotion that he represents security. Ooh, don't I sound bitter? I try not to be, tell myself he's what my ma would have called" a small parcel".

I don't really have a problem doing stuff/going to places on my own as usually OH is working or doesn't want to go out. However what I do have a problem with is travelling back home alone at night. Unfortunately my sister and I live miles apart and both say it's a shame we can't accompany each other to things !

I also do most things on my own,have friends that share some interests but not the ones I really enjoy.Have recently bought a Caravan and I am going away in it next week,Tuesday to Saturday,one friend is staying overnight on the Tuesday but she hates caravans !!!. Appreciate her making the effort though,then it'll be just me and the dog the rest of the week,apprehensive but excited at the same time ?

if only we knew of people living nearby who would like company sometimes. i live close to bluewater in north kent, which has a fancy multi screen cinema, and would be happy to meet up with anyone wanting to see a good film.

I went to 'An audience with Alan Bennet' in Leeds by myself, and even stood up and asked him a question !

If anyone reading this was there I was the lady in the bright yellow cardigan.

Sometimes you just have to grit your teeth and go for it or you'd never go anywhere. The first time isn't easy I admit. I now go to the theatre alone and am looking at cruises/holidays solo though not quite found the courage yet. I will. It would be much better to share these things with someone but often there are other people there in a similar situation, usually ladies, so go for it and enjoy!

I've been doing things 'on my own' for years....! Go for it. I bet you won't be the only 'billy-no-mates' sitting in the cinema! (And if you are, well, so what!) If people 'did' have anything to think about it, they might admire you for doing it...! You'll miss out if you don't take the plunge and get out there. Good luck!

Have you tried Meetup.com ? There's sure to be several groups that arrange 'meetups' where you can meet people in your local community who share your interests.

I often go to the cinema or theatre on my own and it is fine. I am now even brave enough to go on holiday alone!

If there's a film or theatre that my family wants to see, those interested go. Last year I wanted to see Jersey Boys - couldn't possibly go to London for live show, and family hate 4 Seasons, so went by myself to the film and had a fabulous time. Last year went with DS to War of the Worlds and a couple of weeks ago he took DH and me to the new World of Warcraft film as a birthday treat; we had a lovely meal out and a fantastic evening! If you want to go, and prefer company why not chat with other singles near you and see if you can set up a group who may have similar tastes and could get together to go; if no-one else can accompany you on that particular outing, enjoy it; otherwise you can go together - who knows, could get a group of like-minded people who become good friends. Good luck

Our local cinema does the Silver Screen thing, (yes you do get biscuits with your tea!0 The first time I timed it so the lights had gone down and nobody would see me nip in on my own, but when the lights went up at the end, I realised quite a few (women) were alone. I have also gone to the theatre on my own and went to see Sunny Afternoon in London on my own. I was quite comfortable about that.
People have mentioned the U3A which does groups for theatre going etc but the U3A didn't work for me it was full of cliques.
I love company but know I will have to do things on my own sometimes, so I just do it. As someone said what's the worst that can happen?

I felt the same, needing to find friends to have fun with and so I started local Women's Coffee Clubs and through these have met some amazing new friends who I can have a really great time with. We now meet up several times a week to do a lot of different activities.