# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Slow Friending Social: Meet New People. Skip the Small Talk [London]
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Looking to grow your social circle? Yet, tired of small talk? Join in for an evening of stimulating conversation and authentic connection.About this EventNo small talk.No pressure to perform.No intimidating crowds.---📍 Location: Cozy lounge in Notting Hill Gate (2 mins from the tube station)⏰ Duration: 2.5 hours (6:00 PM – 8:30 PM)👥 No overcrowding: Intentionally limited to 15–20 people max. Book your ticket soon!🙋‍♀️ Coming alone?: 90% of our guests do! You’ll be welcomed at the door.---Why Authentic You Me exists...We often hear how difficult it can be to make new friends as an adult - particularly when rebuilding social circles when old friends have moved away or onto new life phases; or when you move abroad.Socialising attempts often mean standing in a crowded room, wearing a polite smile, and answering the same three questions: "What do you do?" "Where are you from?" "How long have you been here?" Great for breaking the ice, but rarely leading to something inspiring or meaningful. It’s exhausting. It feels like a performance.Despite being surrounded by lots of people, the absence of authentic connection and meaningful conversations can often leave many feeling a little lonely or like we don't belong.Authentic You Me was born to fix this.---Welcome to Authentic You Me Slow Friending = our own refreshingly different take on socialising - designed to spark authentic connection and meaningful conversations that go beyond the small talk.What people say about our Slow Friending..."As soon as I read about the event, I was really curious about it. I am happy that I came as this was nothing like anything that I have experienced before. The conversations were reflective, deep and cathartic in a way. I'm sure I'll be back. -Renu"“𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘮𝘺 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘧𝘶𝘯, 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 & 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵. 𝘐𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴.” -RachelWhat to expectWe do the work so you don't have to.*Arrive & Unwind: Grab a drink and settle into a relaxed, non-intimidating space.*Guided Connection: Our host facilitates structured, meaningful conversations that stimulate mind and soul.*Natural Rotation: Meet several people throughout the night though our non-awkward facilitated rotations.*Walk away with new connections: Many new friendships are sparked here. Meet people you want to meet again!---Who you will meetGlobally-minded locals, internationals and repats - who are professionals typically in their 30s+ and who are:🟡Locals or new to the city🟡Seeking authentic connection and meaningful friendships🟡Open, like-minded people who value depth over small talk---Pre-event info to be sent 24-48 hours before event date. Keep an eye out in inbox and spam folders.*Please note tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable.*We reserve the right to refuse or cancel attendance at our discretion to protect the integrity of our community. A full refund will be provided if this occurs.---Spread the wordKnow someone who might like this? Share it on!Stay connectedStay up to date with news and upcoming events dates by following:Authentic You Me Facebook pageAuthentic You Me Instagram page---Want to join the team and be part of building this movement? Get in touch. We would love to hear from people who align with our mission.----------------------------------#AuthenticYouMe #AYM #SlowFriending #SlowFriendingbyAYM #MeaningfulConnections #Meaningfulconversations #BelongingAbroad #NoSmallTalk #RealTalkOnly #AYMCommunity #ExpatLife #MeetNewPeople #ExpatsinLondon #Authentic #AutenticConnectionsbyAYM #IntentionalConnecting #LifeAbroad #EventsInLondon #ThingsToDoInLondon #VisitLondon #Networking #NewinTown #MakeNewFriends #London
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/slow-friending-social-meet-new-people-skip-the-small-talk-london/100001995265701424
- **Event Categories**: fitness
- **Slot details of has slots**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 16.96, max: 16.96, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: London
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Notting Hill Gate
- **lat**: 51.5091358
- **long**: -0.1961979
- **full address**: Notting Hill Gate, Notting Hill Gate, London, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Slow Friending Social: Meet New People. Skip the Small Talk [London] being held?
  - **A:** Slow Friending Social: Meet New People. Skip the Small Talk [London] takes place on Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Notting Hill Gate, Notting Hill Gate, London, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Slow Friending Social: Meet New People. Skip the Small Talk [London]?
  - **A:** Slow Friending Social: Meet New People. Skip the Small Talk [London] is organized by Authentic You Me.

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