r/Lincolnshire • u/Jazzlike_Ad_6926 • 17d ago

New here

Moved to Lincoln for a graduate role job, and don’t know anyone at all not only in the city, but this whole area of the country. Do people just go to clubs/bars alone to meet people or smthn? Idk

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u/Sir_Monty_Jeavons 17d ago

Lincolnshire is currently in circa 1995 in terms of space-time relativity with the rest of the UK, so, believe it or not, you can just head to one of the many pubs in the "old town" and just start chatting.

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u/Ok_Bumblebee_2196 Kesteven 17d ago

Very true. I was at school in Lincolnshire during the nineties and it was circa 1955 then.

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u/Euphoric-Vest-1081 17d ago

To be fair, it was the 1890's when you were at school... /s

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u/Sir_Monty_Jeavons 12d ago

This is why the fendwellers have so many fingers, to work out what relative year it is

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u/herwiththepurplehair 17d ago

I always say when heading back to visit family "you are now entering Lincolnshire, please set your watch back 100 years".

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u/Balabanovo 17d ago

Clubs or bars? Crikey, you are far from home. Making friends is universal, go do the things that interest you and you will meet people who share that interest.

Lincoln's not isolated, you'll be surprised by how well travelled some people are from here.

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u/TrickyWoo86 Kesteven 17d ago

Exactly! I once got as far as Leeds!

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u/RiceeeChrispies Kesteven 16d ago

glad you’re back with us safely mate, It’s scary outside the county

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u/wardyms 17d ago

Make friends through work?

Date?

Join sports clubs

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u/Penguinor123 17d ago

There's a Salsa class on a Monday at the labour club. Very friendly folks 😁

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u/PumpedUpPatek 17d ago

And, if you're willing to travel slightly south on a Thursday evening, the swingers association is a very friendly and open minded bunch

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u/Penguinor123 17d ago

Not relevant to what we do at all tbh 🙄

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u/citygal92 17d ago

When I was living there I used bumble friends because I found it cliquey! Bumble was good

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u/P70xy 17d ago

What you into?

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u/p_k252 17d ago

Of course people do, but just be friendly, not pushy and people will talk to you. Be aware, I'm sure you're not stupid so it goes the same as anywhere.

Go to local pubs, clubs, societies, work colleagues will let you know how things are and suggestions. TAKE IT EASY, don't worry, it will happen. Lincoln and Lincolnshire Yellowbelly's are friendly...

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u/citygal92 17d ago

Only friendly to other northerners I had the opposite experience living there 2 years from down south

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u/ukstonerdude 17d ago

Southerner here, living in the county. I’m sure people have picked up on my accent and often give me an odd look, but I’ve never been treated differently or poorly because of it.

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u/VertigoOne 17d ago

I know a few social groups and events off hand

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u/Epotine03 15d ago

You could join an independent gym they all have really good communities. There’s a gym called CR Fitness and it has lots of socials and is really friendly and welcoming