What we’re about
Welcome to Local, expat and International friends in Lux!
This is a group for expats and internationally minded and mobile locals in the lovely city of Stockholm and surrounding areas. We love the city and its people but every once in a while we yearn to meet people just like us who are expats and have come to this city leaving all our friends and family behind in our home countries. We will primarily be a social and business networking group, with all activities and communication in English.
We will have drinks evenings, club nights, adventure treks and overseas holidays. The focus is for people to make new friends. Singles and couples are very welcome as are internationally minded locals and expats. Let us get together and create a lovely community.
Click on the link to have a look at some of our past events - Photo Album
Here you can see everyone from different cultures and races meeting and having a great time and this is what we tend to achieve everytime we host!
Here is how we will do things differently -
Ever since covid has occurred the world has changed ways in how we function and operate. Meeting people of various cultures has become difficult with various restrictions and with online events people rarely have the opportunity of meeting face to face and this results in not getting the right opportunity to meet in person.
We will always have hosts at all our events. You will always be greeted by someone
at all our events and introduced to others. (Warm & welcoming hosts to help you
mingle!)
Click on the link to know 6 key reasons why you should attend our meetups!
We will minimize no shows by requiring attendees to pay a deposit in advance. No
shows are misleading and not fun for organizers nor for members.
We will not disguise organization costs in opaque ticket prices, commissions from
bars or inflated set menu prices.
We will instead ask for a small charge to help us manage the group and its activities. (Very transparent)
We will strive to attract a high quality membership who prefer higher quality
venues and events. We will not be driven by happy hours, free food etc (as all
of these are eventually balanced out by much higher prices later)
We will constantly request members to help us host events and take a lead on
activities so that we have energy and variety.
Click on the link to our website and have a look at our other cities that we host in -
https://fastfriends.co.uk/
I very much hope that you will join us and create a vibrant social community!
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Christmas Special Fast Friending - Meet new friends! (25-40/Bring a Lady FREE)Pickwick Restaurang & Pub, Sweden
The magic of Christmas is in the air! Join us on December 14th for a joyful festive meetup where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with like-minded ladies and gents in your age group. This is your chance to make meaningful connections, expand your social circle, and share in the holiday cheer!
The festive season is all about coming together, and this event ensures that no one celebrates alone. Whether you're new to the area, looking to meet new people, or simply in the mood for some holiday fun, this gathering promises a memorable experience filled with laughter and camaraderie!
'Fast friending' is our fun and quick way to help you make new connections quickly with both ladies and gentlemen. These are people in the age group of 25 and 40 and so you will be on a similar wavelength. Naturally you can always choose who to speak with based on your preference!
Click below to book your ticket online today and save money! -
https://stockholm14thdec.eventbrite.co.uk*You can use any debit or credit card to purchase your ticket at PayPal checkout. It will ask you for your email address but that is only to send you a receipt. You do not need a PayPal account.
EVENT COST:
- Early bird ticket - 70 SEK each
- Regular ticket - 140 SEK each
- Cash at the meetup - If you have not purchased your ticket in advance then you can pay 200 SEK per person in cash on the day of the meetup to DEE
- We will meet at 7.00 pm when you will be welcomed by your host DEE. She will manage the evening and also help you make connections.
If you are a bit shy or anxious then please come early. DEE will help you meet other members in a small group and help you settle down and get comfortable. All attendees are also welcome to bring a lady friend along with them for free. This will make it a lot less stressful for you as you will always have your friend alongside.
Our venue for the evening - Pickwick Restaurant & Pub is spacious, has comfortable seating and not very noisy. We have a reserved area where our members can meet each other in a supportive environment.
- From 7.30 to 8.30 pm, we will start 'Fast Friending' where our host will ask you to speak to a different attendee every 3 minutes. You will be able to meet lots of ladies and gentlemen and not be limited to only those sitting or standing next you.
- After 8.30 pm you will have time to interact with those you have met as well as others.
- We are not a close knit tight group. Our evenings are warm and comfortable for members attending for the first time and those coming alone. You will not feel alone!
- We have many groups in this city. Members of our other groups who RSVP are included as guests of the organisers in order to give you an indication of expected people.
- This evening is for ladies and gents in the 21 to 45 age group. While some will be at the younger end of this range there will also be others at the other end of the range and lots in-between! You will naturally gel with others of your own age range and so you will always find many attendees who fit your range.
- We are not a 'dating' group. We are focused on helping ladies and gents meet other like minded ladies and gents. You will generally find a good gender balance (maybe not perfect) at all our events.
Why do we have tickets?
- Cover our costs - Our host is compensated for their time and work. We also pay meetup and have dedicated staff to manage our events, hosts, venues and communication.
- Group Safety - By securing your ticket we have a record and you contribute to a well organized evening where everyone is more committed and better behaved.
- Management - Tickets help us better manage attendee group size, book suitable space and activity.
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ABOUT fastfriends.co.uk -
We have connected members successfully for the past 10 years in over 30 cities (operating as Expatsclub, MeetConnectDevelop and fastfriends.co.uk).
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You can contact our founder Dan on +447715705005 with any questions or ideas.
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Here are some videos which will give you some guidance and comfort to make your attendance more productive.
Secrets of socializing at our meetups - http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing
How to make new friends - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs
Member feedback - https://youtu.be/zHOPHMg_7es?si=kK2A-MjisVue-jdw