What we’re about
We are the original exclusive members-only Meetup group for Shrewsbury. We were the very first Meetup group in the area. We are now ten years old and still going strong!
We welcome anyone interested in social activities in Shrewsbury and the surrounding border country. We are a group for people who want to meet with other like-minded people. We are not a singles or dating group and we do not generally allow members to bring guests along with them. But single or married, we welcome everyone. Our activities tend to include coffee mornings, pub nights and meals out, either lunch time or evening. We also do occasional country rambles but nothing too strenuous!
We encourage our members to put forward their own ideas and organise their own events if they want to. But there is no obligation!
So, if you want to make new friends and do things together, this is the group for you. Come and join us ! Our membership fee is a one-off payment of £10 within 14 days of joining. With nothing else to pay. Why not join and have a look at our activities? It doesn't commit you to anything.
Shrewsbury Social Meetup - Terms and Conditions of Membership. (The small print. October 2023) By continuing to be a member of this group you agree to the below terms and conditions of membership. Please leave this group if you do not agree. The organisers reserve the right to change the terms and conditions without notice as they see fit.
Failure to comply with any of the following terms and conditions may result in cancellation of your membership without notice and with no return of membership subscription.
1. Welcome
Welcome to ShrewsburySocial Meetup. We look forward to meeting you at an event soon. If you feel uncomfortable about attending your first event, please let us know and we can arrange to meet you outside the venue, take you in and introduce you to other members.
The organisers do not receive any payment. All monies received go into the running of the group. We all give our time freely and willingly because we believe in what we are doing. Therefore your cooperation and support is appreciated to ensure the hassle-free management of events.
2. Inappropriate Behaviour
We have a zero-tolerance policy towards inappropriate behaviour either to a member or any other person, whether a group member or otherwise. Inappropriate behaviour WILL result in immediate cancellation of membership.
3. Membership
You must show a clear photograph of yourself on your profile.
The joining fee fee is a one- off payment of £10.00 The fee is non-returnable should you decide to leave the group or if you are removed from the group for failing to comply with the terms and conditions.
The fee must be paid at your first event or within 14 days of joining. (whichever comes first). It is not our policy to 'chase' members for payment as this is too time-consuming.
Our bank details are Sort Code 09 01 28 a/c number 56909806 at Santander bank. The account name, if you need it, is "Robin Jasper/Janet Dale"
For reasons of safety and security fees, deposits etc., will in general only be accepted by bank transfer or cheque. If paying by bank transfer please include a reference so we know who you are and what you are paying for. We accept online payments. We do not accept Pay Pal.
4. Guests
Unlike most groups, with few exceptions, we do not allow members to bring guests to our meets. Our group was created to enable members to come along and make new friends. Not to bring friends along with them.
5. Events
Please RSVP if you want to attend an event. If you RSVP 'yes' to an event and then find you can't attend please change your RSVP to 'no', as soon as possible, even if you are on a waitlist. It is essential that you do this. Please don't leave it until the last minute to cancel - you may cause other members on the waitlist to miss out.
You must confirm your attendance at ALL events so please DO NOT turn up at an event you haven't RSVP'd for.
6. Refunds for pre-paid events
Most of our events are free but sometimes events require advanced payment. We collect your payment and pay the venue. We do like to make refunds if you are unable to make the event. BUT, once the venue is paid, your money is committed to it. If you cancel your attendance after the venue has been paid we will be unable to offer you a refund unless we can sell your place on to another member, usually on the waitlist.
7. No Shows and Late Drop Outs
No shows and late dropouts can cause inconvenience to other members. Event hosts and organisers invest their time and effort into giving a good experience and can also be inconvenienced by a members lack of consideration.
If you don't attend an event you have booked onto by changing your rsvp you may receive a 'no show'. Likewise, if you drop out of an event at short notice you may receive a 'no show'. Three no shows will result in your membership being cancelled.
Repeated late dropouts may result in loss of membership without refund of subscription
8. Cliques
We discourage cliques from forming within our group. All members are welcome and cliques may make members feel excluded. If you have a tight circle of friends you want to socialise with, do it outside the group.
9. Member hosting events.
We encourage our members to host events.If you have an event you'd like to arrange and host please contact an organiser for advice. Please report all no shows/ incidents to an Organiser.