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Est. 2024
Chilled Out Meetups is one of Leeds biggest groups organising social events for 18 to 38 year olds. Thinking about joining or have recently become a member? See essential information for new members by clicking this link.
Our events include an organised walk every other week (over summer), coffee and drinks socials, women-only events and one off visits to destinations in Leeds and sometimes further out. We also run 'one off' events from time to time, and hope to add more types of activities in future.
Are you in charge of a venue or other potential event destination? We'd love to hear from you about working together to put on a Meetup. In return for a space, we can offer a large group of new customers and potentially repeat business in the form of one our regular events. Feel free to send us a message.
ORGANISERS WANTED - Our group is co-owned equally by its organisers. Most decisions are made by organizers giving unanimous approval. If you're interested in running events let us know, no matter what type of event you want to do - remember as an organiser you decide the time, place and activity.
We are fully committed to everyone feeling safe and secure at events so there will be zero tolerance for any harassment, unwanted attention or any other disrespectful behavior. This is a space without any kind of prejudice including racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia etc. and this includes 'jokes' and 'memes', please take it elsewhere. We may organise women-only events - if this is a problem then this isn't the right group for you.
You can make a donation to the group here.
If you treat others with kindness and use some common sense you should get along fine here, but if you'd like to check our rules and policies you can see them here.
Have questions about something not detailed in the new member guide or rules? You will probably find answers in our FAQ here.
Our financials are kept open for public viewing. You can see the ledger here.
Upcoming events
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Chilled Book Club - The Last House on Needless Street - Catriona Ward
HEART Centre, Bennett Road, Headingley, Leeds, GBWelcome to Chilled Out Meetups Book Club! A new, relaxed and friendly meet up with cozy vibes for those who love reading and want to talk about all things books!
This month we are reading The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward
Please note that this is a psychological thriller with horror elements and deals with subject matter that could be upsetting. Please check trigger warnings or message me if you want to check a specific trigger first.
If this book isn’t your thing or you don’t have time to read it please don’t let this put you off from coming to the book club! This is a very relaxed book club and you’re welcome to come along and meet some friendly people and just have a chat about books, no pressure!
As well as chatting about the chosen book, you’re invited to...
- Bring a book you’re currently reading.
- Share a recent favourite.
- Talk about a book thats stayed with you.
- Come along and listen to get some recommendations.
- Or even use it as a cozy space to have some coffee and cake and read a book you’ve been meaning to start for ages!
No pressure to prepare, analyse or even finish anything, its about carving out a time to connect swap recommendations and have a conversations about books! Weather you’re a lifelong reader or trying to get back into it everyone is welcome!
This event is taking place at Assembly Bar + Kitchen in the HEART Centre, Headingley. From the entrance, turn left then walk to the end of the corridor where you'll find the entrance to the cafe.
On their website, the space discusses
“Our menu offers delicious all day breakfasts with main dishes, sandwiches, with vegetarian and vegan options. Whether you want something light or more substantial there is something for everyone. Make sure you check out our great cake selection! Share with friends our selection of local beers as well as excellent wine, coffee, and specialty teas.”Access:
- By Bus: From the city centre, 1, 6, 28, or 97 all stop in Headingley less than a 2 minute walk from HEART.
- By train (Headingley Station): Takes 13-17 mins walking from the station. Head onto St Johns Place, left onto Kirkstall Lane, bear left onto North Lane and right onto Bennett Road.
- By train (Burley Park Station): Takes 11-15 mins walking from the station. Head along Chapel Lane, north then left along Cardigan Road, right onto North Lane and right onto Bennett Road
- By car: There is limited free parking on the streets surrounding HEART. The nearby Headingley Taps offers a larger car park for a small fee and has plenty of spaces in the evening.
Afterwards:
There's no particular plan however Headingley has many great pubs, bars and restaurants anyone who wants to hang around could check out.21 attendees
New Members Afternoon: Trinity Kitchen
Trinity Kitchen, Albion Street, Leeds, GBNew and returning members - come along to meet other new members who want to network with people like you! We're meeting at Trinity Kitchen for drinks and street food.
If you're not familiar with Trinity Kitchen, (meaning you're new to Leeds or live under a rock) its an upmarket food court with some permanent stands plus a rotating set of food vans with new options available every few weeks. This is true casual dining, sit anywhere you'd like and walk up to the place you'd like to order from. Having said that, purchasing lunch isn't a requirement, you can just turn up and chat!
All members are welcome to this event regardless of how many events you've been to, however you should be open to meeting new people if you want to attend. Most new members come by themselves so there's no need to worry, but you can add up to 5 guests to your RSVP if you'd like.
How to find us
Trinity Kitchen is on the upper levels of Trinity Leeds which is itself conveniently situated in the beating heart of the city centre. If it would be helpful, you can check out more details about Trinity Leeds here. We don't have a specific place we are sat and this will depend on where space is available, so keep an eye on the comments and WhatsApp when we let you know where we're sitting.
The train station is pretty much across the road and all bus services stop nearby. Trinity does have a car park, but keep in mind its not physically connected to the centre (you need to walk outside for a minute) and it can cost 2/3 pounds per hour.
About the venue
Trinity Kitchen is strictly casual dining so there's no table service or pressure to order. Just get whatever food or drinks you'd like, or nothing at all. You can see more details about Trinity Kitchen here.
There's far too many food vendors here to cover them all, however please note my personal stand outs below:
- RolaWala - longstanding Indian wrap stand with delicious meat and veg fillings
- Pho - another stand that has passed the test of time, named after their speciality Vietnamese noodle dish which is a low calorie treat
- Jerk Junction - the newest permanent vendor cooking up delicious Jamaican food with a slightly modern twist, if you've never had Jamaican you really need to try it
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New Member FAQIs it OK to come alone or should I bring someone?
It's absolutely fine to come by yourself. This is the case 99% of the time for new members, so there's no need to worry, many other attendees will be in the same boat as you.
Will I fit in?
The only thing that's the consistent about our members is how different they all are! We welcome people from all over the world and from all walks of life. We have many members who are in the LGBT+ community or neurodiverse. As long as you're your kind, friendly self you'll fit right in.
Do I need join the group to attend?
Yes, you must apply to join the group, be approved and RSVP to this event first. Please note, it can sometimes take a few days for your application to be processed, so its best to apply early. If you're still waiting to hear back on the day of the event, apologies but you won't be able to attend this one. Please don't turn up to the event whilst your request is still pending, on Meetup this is considered very intrusive and could lead to a site wide ban, you should only attend if your name is in the Attendees list.
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Still want more info about attending the group? I recommend reading our new members guide here. Remember, new members are allowed to come to any event, you just might prefer to come to this one first.
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🦇 Halloween II - FREE ENTRY
The Northern Market, 12 Great George St, Leeds LS1 3ED,, Leeds, GBWe're going all out for Halloween this year with a new venue and plenty of surprises in store. Enjoy drinks, street food and more with us this Halloween - and as always, entry is FREE! ⚰️🧟
Join us for a 'chilling' Halloween party in our private space away from the Saturday night crowds. Grab a drink, enjoy special spooky food for sale (pending confirmation from the food vendors) and meet cryptids who want to commune with people like you.
Fancy dress is optional, however last year we loved seeing all the costumes and I'm sure this year will be the same! The main thing is you're comfortable, but if you would like to dress up others will be doing the same.
You can bring up to five +1s however you MUST add these to your RSVP. Anyone without an RSVP or +1 will be sent to the dungeon. ⛓️
Get to know our THREE private rooms:
👻 🎹 The Spookeasy - Our main private space themed around an early 20th century underground bar. There's a piano, possibly played by a ghost, but failing that feel free to perform some tunes.
📽️💺 The Horror Cinema - Take a breather and watch spooky movies on the big screen. Yes, its an actual cinema screen - with the traditional seats!
🛋️💀 The Lich Lounge - At the end of the public area is fenced off section reserved for us, raised up on a platform to keep members away from the shuffling zombie hordes.
How to find us
If using your phone, I recommend looking up the venue in the Google Maps app since the map on the Meetup app can be misleading.
The venue is on Great George St opposite Nelson Mandela Gardens. The venue is on the basement level from this side, so you will need to go down the set of exterior stairs to enter.
Once inside, our space is all the way at the end, behind the main bar. You can ask the staff if you're not sure where to go.
The venue is a 5-10 minute walks from the Leeds rail station and all bus connections.
About the venue
We have booked three private rooms at The Northern Market - a food and specialty beer venue by Northern Monk. This venue has the best of all worlds, a great selection of food and drinks with our own space so we don't have to fight the public for tables.
This is casual dining so just head up to your chosen food stall or bar when you're ready to order. There's no assigned seats and you aren't stuck in the same place the whole event. If you're not hungry, you're still very much welcome to join us for a drink.
For more details about The Northern Market check out their link tree here.
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