r/MakingFriendsInLeeds

Hi I'm megs I'm 22 , I live a bit out of Leeds but it's easy enough to get to for me .

I let my social life deflate due to work but wanna get the cogs turning again 😂

I like reading I go for a range of fantasy, romance , historical fiction and manga . I like to ride my bike although I'm very accident prone so I stay away from roads . And go on hikes every now and again .

Would love to make some new friends ☺️

I also have a dog if that sweetens the deal 🤣

Hey! Really on the hunt for some like minded people, always had friends but very few I have things in common with. I LOVE music, films, fashion and the outdoors. Bit of a history geek with it all and always love the weird and wonderful so always looking for something I haven’t heard or seen yet. I don’t go out much anymore which I’d like to change but always up for watching films and listening to music although I know that’s a bit much to shout to an open crowd. If this sounds like you, send me a message?

Hi my names Lewis and I've just moved to Leeds, and I usually have trouble making friends causing I'm a bit of an introvert when it comes to new people.

I'm looking for friends who would be interested to go out and do stuff around Leeds. But I'm also someone who games a bit on my PC.

I am a Software Developer professionally, and big into photography. My hobbies range quite a lot, I love to travel, I've recently taken up skateboarding to commute to work and just for fun.

Overall I'm just interested in meeting new people in and around Leeds.

I’ve lived here most my life, and so all my lifelong friends eventually moved away to do their own thing. So, I’m looking for someone or multiple people to befriend. I’m neurodivergent but not in the ‘genius savant’ way, in the ‘hyper-fixate on new hobbies and spend too much money on them’ way. I’m down for anything. A night in with wine and crafting, going on walks, nights out, travelling, weirdly deep conversations. ANYTHING. I’m super loyal and a girl’s girl to my core. Message me if you want to hang out.

Heya! I’m keen to make some more local friends around my age (+/- 3 years) as my close friends live hours away ☹️ (I live in Morley for reference).

I’ve seen ads for those Timeleft dinners but I‘ve heard that people use it as more of a dating thing which I’m not looking for as I’m in a relationship.

I’ve also considered booking onto a pre-arranged girls’ group trip abroad where you go knowing nobody and are kind of forced to make new friends within the group… but I don’t think I’m quite confident enough for that yet 😅

I’m looking for advice/recommendations for places to go or events to attend in & around Leeds to form more connections and possibly develop friendships?

I’d honestly try anything but I don’t have a car so I’d be relying on public transport 💩. Something low stakes/chilled would be best initially. Thank you in advance 💗

PS: I’m a pretty standard girl tbh. I work 8am-4pm mon-fri. I enjoy brunch, the gym, walks, wine, dancing, karaoke, beginner level/ just for fun sports, deep conversations, going out for dinner, getting dressed up, baking, playing guitar, singing, comedy, board games, brain games (sudoku, crossword etc), animals, movies etc etc!

If you see this post and you’re personally interested in doing something then defo send me a message 💛

Hi everyone! I volunteer with a small Leeds-based Ukrainian community charity and we’re looking to build up a wider pool of volunteers.

Here ate often posts on here from people looking for things to do in Leeds, ways to meet new people, or ways to feel a bit more connected to the city. Volunteering is a great way to do that. You get out of the house, meet decent people, support local community events, and do something practical that helps others.

We’re looking for people who might be happy to help with occasional events/projects but also longer term help to, including helping run the back office things.

As an example, we have volunteer slots available in our event management team which is a longer term option and/or we have events most weeks where we need occasional people to help them run, these can involve general help on the day, driving (fuel costs covered), etc.

Please comment or message me if you’d like to know more. Thanks

Hey everyone,

I will be coming to Leeds by the middle of this month for a summer internship as someone who is very involved in the creative scene in Birmingham/London I was wondering if there is scene in Leeds or any community events like a chess club etc.

Hey everyone, I’m 20 F and looking to make some new friends in Leeds as I go to uni there.

I love going on walks, having coffee, theatre, music, and playing some occasional dress2impress.

Looking for some people to chat to and then hopefully we can meet up ?

Age range of 19-22 please :))

Hey

I'm [36F] looking to meet friends. I've found myself in a job that's very isolating, working in a geographically dispersed team (no one in my team is within 100 miles of me). I'm not from Leeds originally and have never really managed to find my 'tribe'. Probably because I can think of nothing better than being home by 7 with a glass of wine and some shit TV.

I live with my female partner, but don't really identify with the LGBT scene. We have a primary school aged child (Y3) which further eats into opportunities to socialise. And I work too much to see the school gate mums with any real regularity.

About me - I'm pretty boring. Very professional job so spend half my life wearing a suit on the top half and jeans or pyjamas on the bottom half. Decent general knowledge. Won't give you my political beliefs for all the tea in china but I'm happy enough for you to tell me yours, I am really very interested in politics but figure it's a free country, vote for who you want. I don't actually know who my partner votes for and we've been together for years. I'm crap at crafts, I say I have no time for sports but it's probably a lack of inclination, I'll watch women's football but the mens world cup is quite boring. I love to eat, drink, be merry. Alright at board games as long as they're not crap.

You - I dunno. Normal or normal adjacent. Mid to late 30s. Preferably a parent or coupled up. Would be cool if you're also on the Ilkley line or surrounding, but that's not a deal breaker. Or just a normal person who wants to chat. I'm open to ideas. Not open to weirdos.

Hey, I'm 29F looking to meet some open-minded, genuine people.

I'll be upfront here, I'm a SWer/ NSFW creator. I know that's a dealbreaker for some people, religious or otherwise and that's fair. But between working from home and the nature of the job, I've been really lonely lately, so I figured I'd try. I just want to meet people who can look past my job and get to know my genuine, fun side.

I love good, deep, mind-opening convo and a bit of back-and-forth on anything: politics, point of life, conspiracy theories and why pink is obviously the superior colour. I really like getting to know people from all walks of life, hearing how they see things and learning something new. That said, I'm not at all serious person. I love a good laugh, appreciate sarcasm more than anything, and I'm happy being silly. It's not that deep.

I'm into food, walks (I've got a dog who can be used as a great excuse to meet up), gym, running, a good TV show, reading. I wanted to try some sort of dance class for a while but I just don't have the guys to go alone. Not a party girl, but I'll happily have a pint or two in nice weather. Very 420 friendly. I don't know what else to add but I'm always up for trying something different and new.

say hi 💖

Hi to one and all,
My name is Sajid. I never thought I’d have to post something like this on a social platform. I am 47 M, I am totally blind but my hobbies include running listening to music and all the usual things that people are into. However, as I’ve got older Friends have moved away and I’m finding it increasingly difficult and somewhat isolating to get out there to do social things. not that I’m saying I don’t have any friends here at all. it’s not as if I don’t fill my time up as I work part-time as well. I don’t have any children except two cats which doesn’t count I guess. :) i’m increasingly anxious to get out there to make friends but need to take that next step. I’m not shy in any sense but I just don’t know where to start these days.
Look forward to any help and of course making friends.
All the best to all of you 😊

Looking for friends 18+ with similar interests to chat and hang out with that are into Star Wars, gaming, music, flower arranging and crafts but I’m also down to try new things!! I have both instagram and Snapchat so comment/DM and I’ll add

I’m also a huge fan of 2nd and 4th wave emo & post hardcore music but I’m yet to meet someone else who is 🥲

Please DM!

Hi. 안녕하세요.

I'm Korean 29(M) and doing master's degree in Leeds.

I'd like to make some friends here and exchange each other's language and culture. I'm very interested in improving my English(especially British accent), and learning the local culture.

I'm also down for going to pubs or even clubs together.

Thank you :)

Live near Tadcaster on outskirts of Leeds, married with 2 kids.

Over the years ive drifted away from friends to the point I would say I dont actually have any now!

Into MTBing, love getting to Dalby Forest when I can or any other trails or bike parks.

Love football (watching), too unfit to play it anymore, going for a pint, hiking, paddleboarding and canyoning!!!

Looking for people with similiar interests who would be up for meeting maybe a couple of times a month to do something.

Get in touch if you up for a chat to see how it goes.

I'm studying Graphic Design and going into 3rd year, 20 years old, and a girl. I love cooking, baking, medium-length hikes and walks, anything artsy and hands-on, books, tea, writing stories that will never see the light of day, long talks, and, on rare occasions, red wine.

Sadly, all my friends are international students who have either left for the summer or finished their time in the UK. I'm currently scheduled to go to the Meanwood book club and an art gallery sketching session next week

I love doing things and meeting new people, or if anyone knows any events to meet people let me know. or if you think we would be a good fit, message or comment

Hey so I’m moving to Leeds on Sunday after living in London all my life. So I want to see it all, maybe it’s a spot you are really passionate about or maybe somewhere you always wanted to go but just needed an extra body.

I’m 24 so around my age would be perfect but feel more than free to message still as I’d love to get to know as many people as I can :).

Interested in Sports. (Football, Golf, Racing etc).

Like to watch movies, but not Sci Fi. NEVER SEEN STAR WARS! (Proud of this)

I also enjoy gaming, lego, DIY, and getting out and about and exploring. Love to learn local history.

Hey! 24F looking for some new pals :)

I live in the centre and work for a charity. I’m into all sorts - films, yoga, dancing, hiking, booze, coffee shops, gigs, lots of different types of music really! I love to try new things.

I have a few friends in Leeds, but honestly looking for more like-minded people. My job can be stressful so out of work I love care-free whimsy! :)

Message me!

So I've got anxiety and eupd which has unfortunately effected previous friendships and after much time of just trying to plod on and work through my shiz, I've been thinking it's about time to try and meet some new people to chat with, maybe eventually come on a walk with me and the pooch. I'm just a genuine soul, I enjoy most genres of music and tv. I game but have a tendency to hyper focus one game at a time :D

I have a fascination of many topics from philosophy to neurology or just about anything, but as with the gaming, I'm usually stuck in a hyper focus which renders every other topic obsolete.

Feel free to send a dm if you fancy a chin wag about absolutely anything.

Btw, enjoy the sunshine people.