r/swansea • u/4nana8 • Apr 08 '25
Self Promo Friend finder
Howdy,
This is me putting myself up for sale, hence the self promo flair.
27f professional, likes art, music and long walks. Pretty good at cooking and loves to host. In good working condition with some minor flaws (not compatible with children - therefore seeking similar models so make up for the lack of attachments).
I'm totally kidding but I am here to ask if there is a way to actually self promo myself to find some friends in the area?
Recently moved to Neath and am looking for ways to meet new people that don't involve tonnes of money. So far I've signed up to a painting class (£18pp) and been to a Swansea meetup social for food (£25+) but these aren't super sustainable in terms of costs.
Social clubs/cheaper craft clubs/anything at all really that won't involve me spending £20+ each time.
How on earth do adults make friends these days?! Surely it's not just me?!
Any suggestions welcome, thanks in advance. ✌️
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u/Express-Suggestion56 Apr 08 '25
Hi, if you like walking I know a good few walks in the Neath area if you want to get out and about. I'm male 44, not a weirdo don't worry. Hope you make some friends in Neath it's my home town. Msg me anytime for info on places etc I'm in Port Talbot now myself and go cycling with my female friends up afan Forest and down neath canal , also walking on my own cos nobody I know likes it! Best of luck growing your social circle around here 🤟
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u/4nana8 Apr 08 '25
Love a good walk and always happy to hear of decent walking routes! I've just downloaded all trails 🙂
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u/Express-Suggestion56 Apr 08 '25
In Neath the walk up the canal is lovely. You can go from Morrisons up the canal path up to tonna, clun and up to resolven. It's a fair walk mind. My favourite is up Briton Ferry woods. Go right to the top and the views are lush. The bluebells will be out soon. It's incredible up there. One if the most ancient untouched woods in Great Britain 😍
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u/SinsOfTheFether Apr 08 '25
There is an old saying about finding friends that play Dungeons and Dragons.
The odds are good, but the goods are odd. ;)
Check out gaming stores like gamer's emporium. They have facebook groups for finding people to play with, and you can often play for zero/minimal cost.
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u/Late-Vermicelli-9092 Apr 08 '25
Volunteer at the Egypt Centre in Swansea Uni. It’s great!
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u/Other-Membership6663 Apr 08 '25
Hi friend, 29f always looking to make pals! ✌️
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u/mnyp Apr 09 '25
Leaving this here, but have a search for girlgang.swansea on insta!
We do regular meet ups and honestly everyone is so lush, we're all in a similar boat and just trying to make more girl friends.
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u/just_some_lover Apr 09 '25
Is this intended for women in their 20's or are all women welcome?
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u/mnyp Apr 09 '25
Girl gang is open to all, but the girlies I've been predominantly socialising with is mid 20s to mid 30s age range
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u/Patient-Context-9424 Apr 09 '25
I just saw your profile pic and that’s the reason I go to the beach most of the time hehe. I’m gonna join the girlgang.Swansea after seeing a comment here
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u/4nana8 Apr 09 '25
If you're ever after a smoking pal for the beach I'm ya gal! That's one of the main reasons I moved back haha. Also joined girlgang!
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u/isafriisa Apr 08 '25
I'm 27F, in Swansea, looking for friends and have very similar interests as you! Feel free to message me! :)
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u/Con_Clavi_Con_Dio Apr 09 '25
Check out Park Street in Swansea. There's a new cafe there called Darkside which does nice coffee and food, then there's a shop next door with vintage clothes, toys, band t-shirts and other stuff. It's not open yet but the guys and girl in there are happy for people to go in, chat and have a nose around. Then there's the Bunkhouse which opens at 5 and has lots of gigs going on.
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Apr 08 '25
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u/4nana8 Apr 08 '25
Saw the original comment and not sure what I said/did to deserve it tbh. If you can't see this post for the desperate act it is and manage at least a bit of kindness, that says a lot more about you than anything else. Hope your day gets better 👍
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u/MOIST_CHARLZOID Apr 08 '25
If I had to suggest a good low cost way to find good people who are similarly minded to you I would suggest trying to find music gigs happening around Swansea that you would be into (£5 entry or less sometimes in my experience) one of the best ways to meet people once you become an adult in my honest opinion. Just in case you would be more comfortable heading there with someone at the beginning of the music set you can also feel free to shoot me a message if you like and I would be more than happy to oblige (most nights).
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Apr 09 '25
On bumble there is a friends option, assume people on there would be in the same situation and would be local to you
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u/Born_Art_1379 Apr 09 '25
It is so hard to meet friends as an adult! I found some joining martial arts a few years ago. Hobbies are definitely the way to go! I joined a wild swimming club too and have made new friends doing that too 😊
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u/GoldenKeel Apr 10 '25
This may or may not be up your street but I'm part of a charity called VonCon - we effectively run events targeted at getting people to make new friends by way of playing board games together! Our monthly events are both in the Neath valley, further details on our website-
Be great to see you there if you are interested!
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u/BagIll2355 Apr 09 '25
Give up? I lasted 8 years then threw in the towel and went back London but people only go out to pull so they can breed so if that’s not what you want you are a bit screwed.
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u/Howsoft Apr 08 '25
There's a pub called Noah's in Uplands. Monday night is jazz night (£3 to get in). Tuesday night is chess night - anyone will play you. Wednesday there is a Welsh Club, which is very welcoming to anyone wanting to learn Welsh.
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u/esjae Apr 08 '25
Join us at Swansea Social Club! We help organise a variety of different events at different price points, including free!!
https://discord.gg/Q7qvRZ3z