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What is NEBLINA Friendship?
NEBLINA Friendship is a warm UK friendship and social-events club. Our members are just the kind of people you would like to meet, and they actively want to make new friends across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire & Rutland, Bedfordshire and beyond.
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While some wish to make friends with both sexes, others seek an active social life to keep busy in their free time. Celebrating 19 years of bringing new friends together.
So whether you seek your soul mate, one-to-one individual meets, small group events, car shares to socials, or simply to meet other NEBLINIANS at regional events, there is something at NEBLINA Friendship for you all.
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Between heaven and earth
Between Heaven and Earth. Named for the highest mountain peak in the Brazilian rainforest, often snow-capped.
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Testimonial: Passionate People in Passionate Places
“Great site, clean, bright, colourful. Simple to operate, good selection of events. Easy to navigate around the site to find the information I need. Truly a site from sincere people who care about you the newcomer and the members they help.”
NEBLINA Events
What events can I attend?
NEBLINA Friends meet several times a month at various locations with new locations added as more friends join. If you feel we don't have many events in your area, or you prefer to go to other venues, simply let us know.
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Financial Times
Speed dating? Now it's express dating!
2 December 2006
Juel Motley-Wilcock, who runs NEBLINA Successful Singles of Trent Bridge, matched single commuters as they boarded and alighted trains during the morning rush-hour at Nottingham railway station.
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How does membership work?
We have a wide range of ticket subscriptions to suit all tastes and budgets.
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What events are coming up?
Outdoor Coffee or brunch
(additional charges may apply)- Date
- Weekly from 15 September 2026 to 29 September 2026 · 12noon
- Location
- Grantham · Belton House (Dry weather) · NG31
- Type
- Charity event
- Cost
- £7-47
- Booking
- 07737 227 617
Brunch or Coffee and Chat. Every week at a different location. Please recommend your favourite venue. Some FREE passes for the afternoon, otherwise Nation Trust members, or pay the daily entry fee.
Valuation with Adam Schoon
- Date
- Wednesday 16 September 2026 · 10-4
- Location
- Newark · Hansons Auction Room · NG24
- Type
- Open event
- Cost
- No charge
- Booking
- 07737 227 617
Adam Schoon values your valuables. A great day out for the curious.
Frampton Marsh Lunch
- Date
- Wednesday 16 September 2026 · 1pm
- Location
- Boston · Frampton Marsh Reserve Cafe · PE21
- Type
- Open event
- Cost
- £7-47 donation
- Booking
- 07737 227 617
Join Juel for a walk and lunch at 1pm. This Lincolnshire nature reserve is a special place. Whichever season you visit, there's wildlife to watch and trails to tromp. Spy foraging Avocets, boxing Hares, and hunting Hen Harriers all at Frampton Marsh.
Sun and rain icons (and dry/wet walk meeting points, when both are set) follow a short-range forecast from Open-Meteo. Forecasts can change; check closer to the day if unsure.
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Why join NEBLINA Friendship?
Passionate People in Passionate Places. If you would like to join us, see the Membership page for further information.
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