At Spice Social, people join us for all sorts of reasons. Some are new to an area and want to meet people. Others are recently retired, or just looking for a fresh start. Many simply want to fill their weekends with more than just the usual routine—walking, trying new restaurants, discovering hidden corners of the UK, or learning something new.
What we often hear is: “I wasn’t looking to meet anyone—I just wanted to get out and do something different.”
But now and then, something quietly wonderful happens. Two people get chatting at an event. They laugh at the same jokes, end up sitting next to each other on the minibus to an activity, or partner up on a quiz team. They exchange numbers, meet again at another event… and, well, you know the rest.
We’re not a dating club. That’s never been our focus. But we are a place where genuine connections happen. And when you bring together like-minded people in relaxed, welcoming environments, connections of all kinds naturally grow—friendships, travel buddies, even the occasional romance.
The difference is in how it all starts. There’s no pressure, no awkward first dates or expectations. You’re not sat across a table wondering if there’s chemistry. You’re just doing something—a walk, a theatre trip, a wine tasting, a holiday—and having fun while doing it. That’s when people are most themselves. And that’s when real connections tend to form.
We’ve had stories of couples who met at one of our Sunday walks and ended up moving in together. People who met on a Spice weekend away and later got married. We’ve even had members who came along after losing a partner, thinking they’d never find anyone again—and ended up finding love when they least expected it.
Of course, for every couple that gets together, there are dozens of friendships that flourish too. And those friendships are just as important—they’re the reason people keep coming back. But it’s always lovely to know that for some, saying “yes” to that first event opened a door to something far more life-changing.
So if you’re sitting there wondering whether it’s too late to meet someone, or feeling nervous about walking into an event on your own, know this: everyone starts somewhere. Every connection starts with a hello. And the best things often happen when you’re not looking for them.
Could you meet a partner through a social club like Spice? Yes, you could.
But more importantly, you’ll meet people who get you—and that’s always a brilliant place to begin.
Start your spice social journey here.
