Social & Friendship listings
Get Up Get Out Get Social Essex
A sociable Meetup group for the over-35s – relaxed get-togethers and outings to make new friends across Essex.
Visit websiteSouth East Essex Social Group
A Meetup community organising regular socials and activities for adults around south-east Essex.
Visit websiteEssex & Suffolk Friends
A big, inclusive friendship group with thousands of members and regular Southend-based meet-ups and socials.
Find on FacebookMums Together
Sociable meet-ups for mums – think picnics in Priory Park with blankets and games. Bring the family and say hello.
Find on FacebookGals Mingal
A friendly women’s group for making real local friendships – for you, and a social life for the whole family.
Find on FacebookSouthend Techmeet
A friendly community of IT pros, businesses and tech enthusiasts – monthly meetup (3rd Thursday) at The Board Game Hut covering software, AI, Raspberry Pi, robotics and more, plus hackathons and coding workshops. Over 18s.
Visit websiteSouthend 30/40s Women’s Social
A welcoming Meetup group for women in their 30s and 40s – coffees, meals and nights out to build local friendships.
Visit websiteAmbleside Social Club
Family-friendly social club on Ambleside Drive with live bands, darts, pool, snooker, a garden and seasonal events for children at Easter, Halloween and Christmas.
Visit websiteNaval and Military Club
A historic social club on Royal Terrace overlooking the estuary – three bars, live music, quiz nights, karaoke and a function room, steeped in character since 1920. Open to all, family friendly.
Visit websiteGrange Celtic Supporters Club
A sociable sports supporters’ club for adults, with children welcome too – a warm spot if you enjoy sport.
Find on FacebookEkco Social & Sports Club
A community sports and social club with jazz nights, live sport and a new outdoor play area for the little ones.
Find on FacebookCentre Café – Belle Vue
A friendly community café at Belle Vue Baptist Church, with picnics and get-togethers in local parks.
Visit websiteSouthend-on-Sea u3a
A lifelong-learning co-operative for older people no longer in full-time work – dozens of interest groups from walking and knit-and-natter to canasta, run by members for members.
Visit websiteSouthend Vox
A fun, sociable community choir run entirely by volunteers, open to all genders 18 and over. Sings an eclectic mix of pop, show songs, spirituals and contemporary pieces.
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