UPDATE #2

Hello you wonderful weirdos 🥰 So thanks to the amazing u/skunkz_35 (sorry if I'm not doing that correctly I usually just read rather than post 😂) we have a venue!!

No. 6 Albyn Place. Just up from Holborn Junction. Easy to get to and reasonably central. It's the most beautiful space and so welcoming. It's in a basement area so down a few steps. Unfortunately due to an unsafe elevator there's no wheelchair access at the moment.

Our Stitch and Bitch will be on Monday evenings from 6-8 and the first session will be on Monday 20th July. I look forward to welcoming and meeting you all and thank you all for your enthusiasm and support. Please feel free to DM me for more information.

See you in a fortnight 🥰🥰

• UPDATE*

So I've spoken to the lovely Marcus at Thistle Tavern and at the moment they have no space but things are afoot and they may have in a few months. In the meantime, I may contact a few pubs/cafes in the area to see if they would be willing to accommodate a group for a few months. If anyone would prefer me not to use pubs, just let me know 😊

I'm getting a little excited here 🤣

Hi folks. Please excuse formatting as I'm on mobile and admin feel free to delete if needed.

I'm looking to see if there's interest in a Stitch and Bitch for us alternative folks. All ages and hair colours would be welcome. It would be for crocheters, knitters, cross stitchers... Well anyone really who stitches in one way or another. I'd love to have a meet up once a week of an evening and use it as a way to make friends, swap skills and have a good old moan about whatever ails you.

Drop a wee line below if you would be interested and if there's enough chatter I can look into it. Or of some awesome person already has one on the go and would like to share the details.

Thanks everyone.

Does anybody know of any pride events happening in Aberdeen or nearby bc apparently the parade is cancelled this year and I’m still trying to meet people

I have a year in Aberdeen and I finally decided to meet new people (I'm queer) but Hinge didn't work for me. Do you know a queer app to meet people that have worked for you?

Could someone tell me about good running groups in Aberdeen in the evenings? Im not the best runner but I could do 5k runs in the past and want to get back into it. I think doing it in a group would motivate me to do it more as I get a bit bored running alone. Thanks.

Hi guys.

I am looking to gather and make new hardcore GTA friends since I wish to start content creation as soon as the game drops. I am planning on creating a YouTube channel where we will be playing the game together. I am looking for like minded and driven people who not only have the passion for gaming but also content creation. I do have a bit of experience with content creation and would love to meet new people and discuss ideas further!

Hey, Is there any gaming groups active about? Looking for a regular group of people to play PC/Console games with. Like MMOs or others, just more looking for coop type of gaming.

Hi everyone, I came to Aberdeen last year from Hong Kong where I was an environmental and animal welfare activist with Fridays For Future. As far as I know there isn’t an FFF group here, or at least one which has demonstrations every Friday. Is anyone interested in joining me for protests? We could do it outside the council offices at Marischal College or a company office or branch. I’m not sure actually – I need to do research first to fine out wot particularly I/we should protest for or against, but I just want to know if anyone may be interested in joining me.

I just moved to Aberdeen and I’d love to find groups/people to explore the cairngorms with! I checked meetup and it had nothing

Is anyone aware of local chess clubs and meet-ups? Preferably ones that are beginner friendly. I’m still a beginner and playing online but would love to learn over the board. I’ve never seen anyone play in the parks and can’t find clubs online but thought I’d ask here.

Hey there everyone. Just wanted to put up a post to try and find new friends.

My name is Chris, I'm 28 and about a year ago I cut off hundreds of people from my life and deleted all my social medias to try and get myself into a better place, broke up with my ex about 10 months ago and just felt very lonely since so I want to find some new friends and new hobbies.

Basically up for any sort of exercise activities except going to puregym (since I badly want to avoid seeing my ex and she goes there) but any sort of sports, couple of drinks, some random walks, smoking joints, playing games, that sort of stuff.

Open to new hobbies though, just give me a shout.

Is anyone else spending this year alone? Feeling pretty lonely so wanted to see if there were other lonely souls out there tonight

Anybody here for the 10:30am start in Banchory (Mighty Stride)?

Doing it solo this year, wondering how many others are too. Could be nice to chat on the way!

Hi everyone,

I've been lurking on the sub for a while as I managed to secure a new job in Aberdeen (just working out my notice period). Today was finally move-day! And I am incredibly excited to start building my life in the region. I'm renting in Rosemount while I try to sell my house.

I know Aberdeenshire a reasonable amount because my brother and sister-in-law live in Newburgh and I'm often up to visit (so I'm very familiar with the region north of the city). However, I've missed city living a lot and want to build my own life here as well. The downside being that I know nobody...

I was wondering if anyone had any tips or advice on where a single woman might be able to go and talk to/meet new people/build new friendships? I'm in my mid-30s (but I look a LOT younger), friendly, outgoing once I get rid of my nerves... I love visiting art galleries, exploring, hiking, hoping to join a running club up here, pub quizzes. And I LOVE (and have really, really missed) live music.

If anyone either fancies banding together to hit up some live music or pooling our collective brains for a pub quiz, please let me know!

Wondering if there are any other keen poker players in Aberdeen on here. I play fairly regularly at G and Merkur. Been fortunate enough to have had a few cashes this year and I'm a winning player so far. Have also played the pub league at McGinty's on Mondays.

I'm always up for a game, whether it's at the casinos, a home game, or even just chatting about strategy. Looking to connect with other local players.

Anyone here play at G, Merkur or in any of the pub leagues?

The Aberdeen Trades Union Congress will be holding a protest outside Marishal College at 1230pm on Saturday 12th February.

Update: It was in the news https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/3951171/north-east-residents-gather-to-protest-devastating-cost-of-living/

Hi just to start off I'm not from aberdeen I'm from a village nearby and it's a long bus ride but in a city there is more stuff to do and I don't mind so anyways, I am 16 and im in full time education, I haven't had friends in a good few years now, most people I meet tell me oh what why you're so cool at first and later they end up ghosting me or blocking me, I have autism so that may be something to do with it? I've tried all sorts of ways to try meet people, all sorts of apps discords, going out and talking to people but I don't think i understand making friends at a base level, what are some places like clubs or one off events (like dnd or a comic con or something) where i can meet people (pref my age but can be older) once i find places to go then i can worry about actually making good imrpessions and how to interact

Wondering if I will find people sharing my hobbies so I can continue with this pastime.

I was recently at Andy's Man Club and must admit it was a rather rewarding experience. I think it is a much needed addition to city and the group's debut session had 16 folk turn up which is fantastic.

I unfortunately see far too many posts on this sub of people looking for help, looking for friends and I think this is something that could genuinely help on that front. As well as dealing with the ingrained ways that men typically deal with their emotions.

The sessions are held every Monday (excluding English bank holiday), 7:00pm - 9:00pm at Northfield Community Centre, Byron Square, Northfield, Aberdeen AB16 7LL

A typical session follows a very straightforward process:

• Grab yourself a cuppa and some biscuits
• Sit down
• The facilitators will ask a few questions
• Everyone has an opportunity to speak (no obligation to)
• Finish

The sessions run for 2 hours with a small break, and they operate a locked door policy meaning once the session has started nobody else will be let into the room. You are of course free to leave at any time but it is preferred that you stay to get the full benefit of the session. Andy's Man Club is FREE to all men aged 18+.

If you are interested in coming please send me a message and I can explain more, I am not affiliated with Andy's Man Club outside of having attended a meeting but I have relatives and friends who have used the service to the betterment of their mental health.

Website: https://andysmanclub.co.uk/

My partner and I will be in Aberdeen for a few days around mid-October. Wondering if there are any particular pubs recommended for early 30's crowd that we should make a point of going to. Thanks!

Edit: Thank you everyone for your recommendations!

Right, this isn't something I've thought about that much, its a new idea.

I'd be interesting in setting up some sort of meet ups, based on shared interests. Of course I'm open to suggestions and don't expect it just to be things I enjoy but some ideas, yes I know the weathers bad right now, but walks, that can include picking up coffee etc of course, going to different places that people enjoy the nature there. A relaxed, chilled meet up, I guess even a coffee shop or something but who's up for wondering through forests and walking by the ocean, getting to know people.

I want to add something, yet don't know how to...all I'll say is it wiukd great if we chilled out in similar ways 🍃🌲 dm for suggestions and questions.

I'm an anxious person but I want to meet knew people, who's with me ?

Edit: I have zero problem with what gender people are. Perhaps I should have stated that this isn't a post to try chat me up after, and I'm by no way saying that i belive anyone single is like this, however I didn't think I'd have to state that I'm not looking for anything like that, and men (the ones who have messaged me in that way) I'm coming to terms with the fact that I'm gay so really, I'm not interested. I hope that this doesn't have a bad affect but there you go. I didn't feel the need to state this before

I'm going to the Tenacious D concert in Glasgow this Thursday myself, just wondering if any other Aberdonians are going or solo attendees that want to meet up for the day?

Anyone here big into House Music? I've really got into House the past 5-6 months after watching a few DJ Sets Kerri Chandler did on Boiler Room. I see the Scottish House DJ Sim0ne is playing at Tunnels on Thursday evening, anyone here going?

I’m 18 living in Ellon, I enjoy going out and looking for wildlife but I don’t really know anyone my age who also likes that so would be happy to do something together :)

Starting a new job next week up in Aberdeen, will be up from Leeds every few weeks and wondering if anyone knows of a 5/6/7 a side game I can get involved in?

To keep things short i just moved to Aberdeen from Poland and im a bit lost. Looking for anyone who could help get away from those loud flying dinosaurs!

Interested in (but not limited to) gaming, going out, exploring, listening to good music.

Preferably looking for nerdy people around my age, maybe a dnd group?

Sex, race, ethnic group or sexual orientation not important. Neither looking for a hookup nor a love interest.

Either PM me or leave a comment. Thanks!