About us
Hemel Social is a friendly social & friendship group who welcomes all. Maybe you're new to the area, kids have flown the nest, had a change in circumstances or you just want to get out more, try new things or places & make some more friends. Join us if you want to meet new people, socialise, make new friends, have fun & try new things.
Don't be shy take the plunge & you'll soon make friends & have an improved & active social life. We hold multiple events every week.
Social activities could include meeting for coffee, drinks, eating out, pub nights, live music, dancing, theme nights, cinema, theatre, comedy, arts & crafts, day trips, race days, bowling, quiz nights, games, book club, walks, picnics, afternoon tea, escape rooms, disc/footgolf, bike rides, skating, trampolining, snowboarding or any other sports & leisure activities, museums, galleries, day trips, charity events and much more. Events can be daytime, evening, midweek or weekends in the local area or beyond. Members are also encouraged to host events. The more event hosts we have the more events there will be for you to attend. You don't have to host loads of events just once or twice a year would help. Contact one of the organisers if you are interested & want help with this.
Check the App or Website regularly so you don't miss any events
⚠️ All members are required to keep their RSVP's up to date & MUST change it to "Not Going" as soon as possible if they can no longer attend.
Don't be shy we're a nice friendly social group and when you're ready you might want to join our group of hosts & organise occasional events as well. Don't just sit at home on your own, come out, start making new friends & join in the fun.
⚠️ Member requests must have a photo of you & your name so we know who we are looking out for.
Pam & Karen
Featured event
Summer Social & BBQ 🔥🍗🍔🌭🥗🍚🍺🥂 £12 Payment upfront to be added as going
Payment of £12 required upfront. Response needed by midnight on Sunday 16th August.
ℹ️ You cannot RSVP yourself. Once we've received your payment we'll move you to the 'Going' list.
🔥 Fire & Plate — Summer Social & BBQ Night
Love great food and a relaxed evening with good people? This one's for you 🙌
Come to a BBQ where meats and a vegetarian option are cooked fresh on the night and served alongside a spread of fresh salads, vibrant dips and sauces 🥗🥩
Simple, casual, sociable — and very delicious 😋
What's included:
🥂 Welcome drink on arrival
🥩 A selection of grilled meats & vegetarian option
🥗 Fresh salads, sides & sauces
🍷 BYO drinks — bring whatever you fancy
There is some seating available at the venue but you may also wish to bring a chair with you.
If you have any outdoor games like giant Jenga or Connect 4 or Boules you may also like to bring them along too.
Whether you're coming with people you know or looking to meet some new faces, this is a great evening of food and good company — a little different from the usual pub gathering 🔥
Cost, Payment Instructions & Refund Policy
ℹ️ Refund policy No refunds will be given unless another member pays to take your place, so please check the date & ensure you are able to attend before making payment.
If the group organisers can sell your ticket on to someone else only then will you have the option to have a refund or donate the money towards the Meet Up fees which keep this group running. You must request this at the time of cancelling to Karen.
⚠️ Payments to anyone other than the group organisers Karen or Pam will make your refund void.
ℹ️ You cannot RSVP yourself. Once we've received your payment we'll move you to the 'Going' list.
Bank account details for all Meet Up event payments are;
Karen Dealey
070116 sort code
1136 2319 account number
Please put your name & BBQ in the reference & comment on the event stating that you have paid & if you want the vegetarian or meat option so we can match the payment up & know when you have paid! Thank you.
Payment must be made by midnight on Sunday 16th August to allow us time to shop & prepare for the event.
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Mid-week Quiz & Social @ Steamcoach - Boxmoor
The Steamcoach, 86 St John's Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1NP, GBEveryone is welcome & you don't have to be good at quizzes to attend. Enjoy a fun & social quiz evening. Maximum of 6 per team, so we will split into teams depending on numbers on the night. Cost is £2 per person, please bring cash with you. Cash prizes. The bottom bar area has been reserved for us from 8:00pm, if anyone fancies having dinner or drinks & a chat before the quiz. You can view the menu online to see what is on offer.
The quiz starts at around 8:15 & finishes at approximately 10:30.
As with all our events it’s a must that if you cannot attend that you change your RSVP as soon as possible if you can no longer attend. This applies on both the going list & the wait list where applicable.
🅿️ Parking
Parking is available on the road outside the pub or round the corner in Beechfield Road.
Google Parkopedia Hemel Hempstead & the venue postcode for details of public car parks, charges & opening times.🚍🚆 Public Transport Information check the Intalink Journey planner https://www.intalink.org.uk/plan-your-journey
Hemel Hempstead Train Station is also within walking of the pub & takes approximately 15 minutes.
It is also approximately 5 minutes walk from Station Road or 10/15 minutes walk from Marlowes or Riverside where the buses stop.
Website http://www.thesteamcoach.co.uk
Facebook page https://m.facebook.com/The-Steam-Coach-286597648018443
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It is a friendly, pretty village – Real Ale & Craft Beer pub (with REAL home-cooked fodder... Yummy) overlooking the picturesque Boxmoor common cricket pitch. The pub has been in operation since the 1800's providing refuge for weary travellers. They pride themselves on impeccable service, familiarity, comfort and focus on the pleasure of eating and drinking.
We look forward to seeing some of you for a lovely evening
Pam :-)
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Elvis Shmelvis @ Steamcoach - Boxmoor
The Steamcoach, 86 St John's Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1NP, GBJoin us for an Elvis tribute night with Elvis Shmelvis who is back at the Steam Coach. Many of you will have seen him before in recent years at the Steam Coach
As with all our events it’s a must that if you cannot attend that you change your RSVP as soon as possible if you can no longer attend. This applies on both the going list & the wait list where applicable.
About Elvis Shmelvis.
Elvis Shmelvis is probably THE most recognised Elvis Impersonator in the UK today.
When ever you see an Elvis Impersonator on TV, it is usually Shmelvis as he is a favourite of many TV channels, and not for no good reason! Check out our website gallery of snaps to see just how popular he is.
Shmelvis has played the part of Elvis in Holby City several times, has been featured on ‘Sunday night at the palladium’, ‘Come Dine With Me’ BBC1’s ‘Even better than the real thing’, and is a regular on ‘The ONE Show’ Shmelvis has also featured on ‘Blue Peter’, ‘Weakest Link’…The list is endless!!From his base in St.Albans, he travels extensively around the UK gathering fans and tributes everywhere he goes.
Website http://www.shmelvis.com/about.html
Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/shmelvistcb
🅿️ Parking
Parking is available on the road outside the pub or round the corner in Beechfield Road.
Google Parkopedia & the postcode for details of the nearest public car parks.
🚍🚆 Public Transport Information check the Intalink Journey planner https://www.intalink.org.uk/plan-your-journey
Hemel Hempstead Train Station is also within walking of the pub & takes approximately 15 minutes.
It is also approximately 5 minutes walk from Station Road or 10/15 minutes walk from Marlowes or Riverside where the buses stop.
Website http://www.thesteamcoach.co.uk
Facebook page https://m.facebook.com/The-Steam-Coach-286597648018443
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Cuppa, Cake & Chat or Brunch @ The Three Blackbirds
Three Blackbirds, 194 Saint John's Road, Hemel Hempstead, GBCome & join us for a cuppa a chat & a bit of cake for those that fancy a little bite to eat. Coffee & Cake costs from £3:49. The pub also does Breakfast if you fancy something more substantial & at a very reasonable price. Breakfast starts from £3.95 & all breakfasts are under £10.
The pub also offers a range of other snacks & meals throughout the day from 12pm.
Please pay for your drinks/food as you go or set up a tab.
ℹ️ The pub accepts Blue Light Card.As with all our events please remember to keep your RSVP's up to date & change it to "Not Going" as soon as possible if you can no longer attend. This also applies to the wait list where applicable
For more details about the pub & it's menu please the following links
Website https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/hertfordshire/three-blackbirds/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/threeblackbirdsatboxmoor
🅿️ Parking
⚠️ Important Parking Info
The pub has a car park at the rear of the pub which you access via Anchor Lane. Please remember to enter your registration details on the console in the pub so you don't get a ticket! There is limited parking on St John's Road, some is free - some there are restrictions. There is also a car park on Cowper Road which is a few minutes walk away.
Google Parkopedia Hemel Hempstead & the venue postcode for details of public car parks, charges & opening times.🚍🚆 Public Transport Information check the Intalink Journey planner https://www.intalink.org.uk/plan-your-journey
The pub is also in walking distance from Hemel Hempstead train station. And approximately 7-10 minutes from Station Road or 20 minutes walk from the town center where the buses stop at Marlowes or Riverside.
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