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Social alternatives to clubbing

So yeh clubbing isnt for me.

Alternatives are....

Sport/Art/Cinema/Bowling/God knows what else

Any fun ones Im missing out on? just find there isnt much else to do...

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So of all the possible activities that a person could do, you don't like one of them, and want us to list the remainder?
Original post by Duncan2012
So of all the possible activities that a person could do, you don't like one of them, and want us to list the remainder?
youre right its unclear

if theres one or two in particular that are fun(especially if theyre not obvious) that you could recommend thatd be brillant!
I'm not remotely interested in clubbing. I would much rather go out for a meal or meet friends for a coffee and a chat, where we can all talk properly without having to shout over music or risk being groped by drunken idiots.

Lazerquest is a fun activity for a group of friends :biggrin:
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Ice-skating
Nice restaurants
Pub quizzes (or pub without the quiz)
TV/movie marathons - cheaper than the cinema
I wouldn't really consider clubbing socialising, it's just a mass of intoxicated people enjoying loud music and dancing poorly. :p: Try going to the pub, cosy, loud enough that other people can't really hear your conversations but not so loud that you can't hear each other. I've found sports can be a great way to socialise, especially at university.
I'm assuming you don't just mean a direct alternative for clubbing to do between times of around 12pm-4am ^^

Café's, bars, games (board and video), films, go on an 'adventure' to a random place, restaurants, museums and the like, learning stuff you are interested in but isn't involved in your formal education (such as another language etc.).
for something in similar territory but with a completely different atmosphere I'd say pubs and house parties. 100% prefer those.
Original post by hellodave5
I'm assuming you don't just mean a direct alternative for clubbing to do between times of around 12pm-4am ^^

Café's, bars, games (board and video), films, go on an 'adventure' to a random place, restaurants, museums and the like, learning stuff you are interested in but isn't involved in your formal education (such as another language etc.).
firstly cheers for the advice! brilliant youre willing to help

haha not necessarily p cafes...hmmm okay might give it a go i guess.

adventure I like very much no car atm though..plus rather hard to drag mates along but I do love it

museums ah good point.in a small town not as easy.

ah see learning a language isnt very social in my eyes ..unless I like get someone to teach me..



Original post by Aristotle's' Disciple
I wouldn't really consider clubbing socialising, it's just a mass of intoxicated people enjoying loud music and dancing poorly. :p: Try going to the pub, cosy, loud enough that other people can't really hear your conversations but not so loud that you can't hear each other. I've found sports can be a great way to socialise, especially at university.
hmm not a major fan of pubs either..karaoke and decent bands are good..otherwise its meh..but I guess I cant be too choosy either.

yeh cheers must give more a try:smile:
Original post by Katie_p
Ice-skating
Nice restaurants
Pub quizzes (or pub without the quiz)
TV/movie marathons - cheaper than the cinema
pub quizzes brillant!!
true!
brilliant ideas thanks a lot

Original post by Veggiechic6
I'm not remotely interested in clubbing. I would much rather go out for a meal or meet friends for a coffee and a chat, where we can all talk properly without having to shout over music or risk being groped by drunken idiots.

Lazerquest is a fun activity for a group of friends :biggrin:
likewise but not a coffee sorta guy..dont drink coffee or tea:tongue: maybe hot choc..just lads dont do that much haha

is that not for kids no?
Sports Bars and Casino. Always a good time. :cool:
Original post by trustmeimlying1


is that not for kids no?


Lazerquest is balla :cool:

You could always try the more painful alternative; paintballing.
Original post by trustmeimlying1



is that not for kids no?


Noooo, not just for kids! It's great fun. A bit like paintballing minus the pain (and the paint).
Original post by Drunk Punx
Lazerquest is balla :cool:

You could always try the more painful alternative; paintballing.
bahaha will do so p

Original post by Four Queue
Sports Bars and Casino. Always a good time. :cool:
casinos nah...not my scene

sports bars yeh why not give it a try

Original post by SophieSmall
for something in similar territory but with a completely different atmosphere I'd say pubs and house parties. 100% prefer those.
I thought I told you to stop replying

save yourself while yeh can!

but yeh house parties are good craic..pubs on the other hand are iffy..karaoke or decent music and its decent

Original post by Veggiechic6
Noooo, not just for kids! It's great fun. A bit like paintballing minus the pain (and the paint).
haha p will try again been years!
Original post by trustmeimlying1
bahaha will do so p

casinos nah...not my scene

sports bars yeh why not give it a try

I thought I told you to stop replying

save yourself while yeh can!

but yeh house parties are good craic..pubs on the other hand are iffy..karaoke or decent music and its decent

haha p will try again been years!


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Original post by SophieSmall
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Your obviously quite a boring person.
Original post by ParadiseFound
Your obviously quite a boring person.
pretty much

any alternatives then?
Toga party orgies.
Original post by trustmeimlying1
pretty much

any alternatives then?


Alternative? I don't get it. Clubbing caters to people who like dancing to music whilst intoxicated, if this isn't you why are you doing it and why are you assuming its the sole social avenue.

It all depends on your interests, if your into live music go see live music, if you like comedy go see comedy shows, theatre, reading events, chess club, sports, polo club, walking clubs, networking clubs and so forth. There is a whole world out there.
Original post by ParadiseFound
Alternative? I don't get it. Clubbing caters to people who like dancing to music whilst intoxicated, if this isn't you why are you doing it and why are you assuming its the sole social avenue.

It all depends on your interests, if your into live music go see live music, if you like comedy go see comedy shows, theatre, reading events, chess club, sports, polo club, walking clubs, networking clubs and so forth. There is a whole world out there.
its just concerts/comedy shows arent very regular and difficult living in a small town

there doesnt seem to be much going on at night/evening in small towns outside of cinema/bowling or clubbing

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