Hi all ☺️ I’ve seen there are quite a few threads on this but many seem a bit dated!

I’ve (30F) been living in London for around 6 years, I have a few good friends in town but miss having a girl friends group like I did back home in Italy!

I have quite a few hobbies such as hiking, pole dancing, reading, trying new food places in London and playing with my cat (or does that not count as a hobby?!). I’m always open to trying new things such as watching old films, art exhibitions, or any other fun activity really.

I recently moved in with my boyfriend and am in south west London, but travel to central London for work a few days a week.

Please comment or DM me if you’d like to meet - we could organise a group get together!

EDIT: I’ve got quite a few responses and looks like it’s many of girlies in the same situation! I’m thinking of organising a WhatsApp group so that we can message and organise a get together more easily. Please DM me your number if you want me to get started on this. Or if you don’t feel comfortable sharing your number, happy to create an Instagram or Facebook chat group instead :-)

Hi I’m 27F, looking for other women who want to explore London, up for fun stuff and adventures - whether it’s cafe hopping, running, tennis, art galleries honestly whatever we fancy!

I’m headed to London for a business trip and have two questions.

First: it’s been years since I’ve worked in an office building, and my current (WFH) wardrobe consists mostly of jeans that don’t fit particularly well, t-shirts, and hooded sweatshirts. I want to be respectful and appropriately dressed, but I feel completely out of the loop when it comes to work attire. Is there anything I should definitely avoid—or anything you’d recommend having on hand? My office is in Canary Wharf.

Second, and this is the less fun one: although I’m a former New Yorker (aka hard ass, nothing can beat me down), I no longer enjoy exploring on my own. After being assaulted, solo travel feels much more intimidating, and I’m honestly pretty anxious about this trip. I genuinely love exploring… walking neighborhoods, learning about places, people-watching, trying new foods… but I feel much more comfortable doing that with someone.
Do you have any advice on neighborhoods or experiences that feel less touristy but relatively safe? Or are there any communities, groups, or resources you’d recommend I tap into so I can explore a bit without feeling so alone?

Hello lovely people,

I’m Kay, a photographer based in London currently looking to expand my wedding portfolio and connect with couples planning weddings, civil ceremonies, or engagement shoots over the coming months.

I would like to do a small number of town hall weddings/couple shoots for free in exchange for being able to use the images in my portfolio and on my website. ( Chelsea Old Town Hall, Marylebone Old Town Hall, Fulham, Islington and hackney old town halls mainly but anywhere in London is absolutely ok too : )

My background is in photography and creative direction, and my work is very natural and documentary-led with an editorial feel.

If anyone is interested or knows someone who might be, feel free to message me and I’d be happy to chat xx

Mods: Hope this is okay to post here as I’m genuinely just looking to build this side of my portfolio and connect with people and do not intend to make any profits.

Morning all,
Has anyone had something like a makeup consultation? I need basically the makeup version of a personal shopper. I’m 36 and feel like I’ve done the same make up my whole life and it’s no longer suiting me, plus there’s so many new formulas etc.
I’m sort of loathed to go and sit at a counter in a department store, especially as I don’t want to tie myself to one brand. Does anyone have any ideas? It would be great if somewhere like SpaceNK did this but they don’t seem to.
Thanks!

I am 44, living in London and find it hard to make friend. I’m quite shy when first meeting people and I’ve been made aware people mistakenly think I’m stuck up other than just being shy/quiet.

I’d like to try and make friends again as I’m just looking to find like minded people who enjoy the same interests or even friends who could introduce me to their interests?

Sarah

I am a 28F, and I have been single since around 2021. Have dated around in London since then, mostly via dating apps and while it was fun first 2 years it is now totally the opposite. Most of my friends are in a rel or at least dating, whereas I have a date here and there but mostly nothing happens after, even if I have 100 plus likes. Many of my friends have met someone in person rather than via dating apps but it seems like it never happens to me - I am social but I feel like the older I am the harder it gets to just spontneously meet a new person and majority of people in my social circle have been the same for years. Nobody speaks to each other spontaneously in a way they do in more southern countries. I am so worried I will remain forever alone.

searching for pictures of graffiti in womens toilets in london for a project im working on! specifically places like bars, pubs, clubs, music venues. please add your pictures and if you can, the specific place they were taken!

I was here on vacation until 18 but my trip got ended when my grandfather passed and I have to be out here by the 12 the people say so I have to go on hinge meeting guys to stay and I can’t I just keep getting molested and I’m so uncomfy is there a place I can stay at I’m from Canada

Hey everyone — I’m in the process of starting my photography business and looking to build up my portfolio.

If you’ve got any upcoming events or need photos done, I’d love to help — completely free of charge.

I’m open to:
• Professional portraits
• Model/portfolio shoots
• Instagram/content shoots
• Weddings & events
• Nightlife/club photography
• Baby/family shoots
• Couples sessions

Pretty much anything photography-related!

I’ve got around 3 years of experience and aim to keep shoots relaxed, professional, and enjoyable.

If you’re interested, feel free to DM me or drop a comment 🙂

Hi! I solo traveled here to London and was considering getting my hair cut and possibly dyed (highlights or balayage) and was wondering for any nice but not over priced recommendations? Here until 14/05/26. Thank you in advance! :)

I’m currently planning my wedding and there’s one part of it I’m quietly struggling with.

My mum has decided she won’t attend or discuss the wedding because I’m gay. Her reasons are religious, and I do respect her right to her beliefs.

She would love the church we've chosen, too.

Our relationship hasn’t completely broken down. I still call her every week to check in, see how she’s doing, chat about normal life stuff, etc.

Three weeks ago, she phoned me with confusion and slurred speech. Myself and my partner sorted childcare and went straight to the hospital. It was my birthday and the day after we got engaged. I was convinced I this news had caused her to have a stroke (she had a T.I.A. and is now entirely back to normal). I felt so guilty. We are a large family, so we took shifts and stayed for hours. We had a ready meal for my birthday. 🤭

When I speak to her, she just completely avoids this massive part of my life. I find it so incredibly bizarre.

If I mention the wedding, she immediately says "I'm going to end the conversation now". No questions about plans, no interest in how things are going, just a threat to hang up. Peculiar behaviour.

I think part of me assumed that even if she didn’t agree with it religiously, she’d still want to be involved as my mum. Maybe that was unrealistic, I don’t know.

I’m still excited to marry my partner and I’m lucky to have supportive people around me. I suppose I’m just trying to process the weirdness of having someone love you deeply while also rejecting a significant part of your life. It puts us all in a very uncomfortable position. My other two sisters are also banned from discussing the wedding and one of them hasn't even RSVP'd, due to her beliefs.

Has anyone else navigated something similar with family and religion (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ or not)?

I do public speaking about the intersectionality of being cis-female, a queer person of colour and having long term health conditions, (misdiagnosis and medical bias and misogyny) and this is exactly the kind of rubbish that we have to stand up to. Culture and religion vs. love and acceptance. Love to hear your thoughts. x

Looking to get fillers done in London — has anyone been to dr.vaitovich, aestheticsbydranj or drelifbenar? Are they any good? Open to other recommendations too! Thank you ☺️

Hi, I’ve been a long time lurker here and had a pretty unsettling experience in London today. I’m new to the country and while walking with my husband, we came across a teenage boy (maybe around 15 I think?) throwing sticks at a man. It seemed weird but we kept moving.

A little bit later the same boy started following my husband and tried to throw something at him. I noticed and told him to stop but then he kept getting into our personal space. Soon a few more kids joined him and there were about 3 - 4 of them following us for a while. They were basically calling us names and throwing things at us. One of the girls called me a b*tch as well.

We eventually stopped outside a shop as I wanted to order something via the shop’s online portal. Maybe they thought we might be reporting them because they left shortly after. I did keep checking because I do not want these kids to know where I live.

I found the whole situation a bit frightening and frustrating. This happened near Hammersmith and I’m wondering how common this kind of behaviour is and what the best way to handle it would be if it happens again. They seemed mostly like kids looking for trouble but one of them was bigger and had his face covered with only his eyes visible. I also considered taking a photo but my husband said that you cannot take photos of kids and that the police would not take our side. I just wanted a photo as proof of them following us. I’d really appreciate any advice on how to stay safe in situations like this.

I am a young adult but I have lived in London my entire life. I’ve been going on public transport since I was a young teen since I went to school in the depths of Croydon so I am used to seeing abnormal things and just putting them past me. Now I am an adult and I am going to clubs/bars/partys/gigs way into the early hours I really struggle with coming home without spending £20 on an uber to ensure I get home safe. Does anyone have any advice to give me? Would be much appreciated.

Stay safe ladies x

I want to do something without being lame for being there alone. Anyone know any cool lesbian/queer free events today? Or casual drop ins? I just want to practice my queer side haha

I’m home in London for a week and have been offered a seat on the tube multiple times now, always by other women. I’m mid 50s, no visible disability. I’m wondering if I look much older (I don’t think so), look pregnant (hello menopause), or people are just really really nice here? Is this normal in London? Has never happened to me where I live in the US.