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Dating parties for singles

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What is a dating party?

Dating parties for singles offer a fantastic night out. Taking place at exclusive bars and clubs, they offer a great opportunity for singles to get together, have fun, mingle and socialise in a relaxed and friendly environment with the added bonus of various optional activities throughout the evening.

Aimed at professionals, dating parties are the perfect way to meet plenty of like-minded single people in a relaxed party atmosphere, with icebreakers always on hand to relax and mingle with daters, whilst also playing cupid to ensure everyone has a good time.

What to expect

Just like speed dating, at a dating party, you'll be greeted by your host on arrival, and invited to register. You'll find numerous activities to explore taking place throughout the venue, such as mini speed dating sessions, lock and key events and photo walls, at many events you'll be given flirt cards to hand out to any guests you'd like to get to know a little better!

All of the activities at dating parties are designed to help daters mingle and get to know one another, but as all events are entirely optional, you're free to choose exactly which activities suit you! If you don't fancy taking part, just sit back at the bar, mingle with other guests, or hit the dance floor – whatever takes your fancy! All we will say, is come prepared to enjoy yourself and party the night away...

Some activities to whet your appetite..

Polaroid encounters wall
At some events guests have their “head and shoulder” photo taken on arrival and the pictures are then displayed on a giant wall known as the “Polaroid Encounters Wall”. Browse the wall and simply leave a flirt card for the guests you're attracted to, and remember to keep checking to see who's left cards for you!

Lock and key
The ladies are issued with a small padlock and the guys a key. It's simple – approach any member of the opposite sex that you are attracted to, in search of the lock/key that matches yours; once you find a match, you're free to flirt with them for as long as you like!

Lock and key games provide the perfect Ice-breaker, so there's no excuse not to approach that good looking guy at the bar, or that gorgeous girl in the corner! Throughout your quest you've the potential to meet around 50 or 100 people of the opposite sex - the possibilities are endless!

Speed dating
Mini speed dating sessions take place at many dating parties, running at intervals throughout the evening. You know the format, just a few minutes to impress and be impressed, then later on you can check your matches!

All events run on a slightly different format; the above is for information only. Please check exact details before booking.

After the event

Just like speed dating, at a dating party you get the opportunity to swap contact details with those you have a mutual 'match' with. Although each event varies, in general this is usually done online after the event, so be sure to make your notes as you go along!

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A selection of the latest singles party events


Fri-3-Sep-10

Singles Party Nights
Where? Bickley, BR1 2LW
Who for? Age 30+
When? 7:00
How much? £10
Duration? -40422 days
Company? Click Singles
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Party Night
Where? International Hotel, Derby, DE23 6AD
Who for? Age 28-60
When? 20:30
How much? £4
Company? When the music stops
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Sat-4-Sep-10

Social Networking Events
Where? Lewes, BN7 3NT
Who for? Age 30+
When? 2:00
How much? £5
Duration? -40423 days
Company? Click Singles
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Mon-6-Sep-10

Social Networking Events
Where? Canterbury, CT1 2JA
Who for? Age 30+
When? 5:30
How much? £20
Duration? -40425 days
Company? Click Singles
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Social Networking Events
Where? Crowborough, TN6 3TA
Who for? Age 30+
When? 7:00
How much? £5
Duration? -40425 days
Company? Click Singles
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Wed-8-Sep-10

Social Networking Events
Where? Maidstone, ME16 0SX
Who for? Age 30+
When? 7:00
How much? £18
Duration? -40427 days
Company? Click Singles
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Thu-9-Sep-10

Urban Dating Party - Free Cocktail Included!
Where? Grace Bar, London, W1D7NB
Who for? Age 24-40
How much? £19.95
Company? Speed Dater
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Social Networking Events
Where? Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2UY
Who for? Age 30+
When? 7:00
How much? £5
Duration? -40428 days
Company? Click Singles
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Fri-10-Sep-10

Singles Party
Where? Mosquito, Liverpool, L2 5QS
Who for? Age 21-60
When? 19:30pm
How much? £15
Company? Fast Love
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Party Night
Where? Oceana, Brighton, BN1 2RE
Who for? Age 25-
When? 20:00
How much? £5
Company? When the music stops
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Sat-11-Sep-10

Black Tie Singles Party
Where? Hilton Paddington Hotel, London, W21EE
Who for? Age 28-late50s
When? 19:00
How much? £32.5
Duration? 0 days
Company? Contact Singles
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September Party (36+ Age Range)
Where? The Punch Tavern (Party), London, EC4Y1DE
Who for? Age 36-55
How much? £19.95
Company? Speed Dater
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Singles Party Nights
Where? London, EC3V 3ND
Who for? Age 30+
When? 6:30
How much? £25
Duration? -40430 days
Company? Click Singles
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Singles Party
Where? Stanza Bar, London, W1D 5DY
Who for? Age 23-39
How much? £14.99
Company? XFactor Dates
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Party
Where? Slug and Lettuce, London, SW1P 1RH
Who for? Age 30-47
How much? £20
Company? Single Solution
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Thu-16-Sep-10

Party Night
Where? Venuu Hastings, Hastings, TN34 3EG
Who for? Age 30-
When? 20:00
How much? £5
Company? When the music stops
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Fri-17-Sep-10

Singles Party
Where? The Circle Club, Manchester, M3 2BB
Who for? Age 21-60
When? 19:30pm
How much? £15
Company? Fast Love
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Party Night
Where? International Hotel, Derby, DE23 6AD
Who for? Age 28-60
When? 20:30
How much? £4
Company? When the music stops
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Tue-21-Sep-10

Social Networking Events
Where? Maidstone, ME16 0SX
Who for? Age 30+
When? 7:00
How much? £18
Duration? -40440 days
Company? Click Singles
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Fri-24-Sep-10

Singles Party Nights
Where? Banbury, OX16 5BT
Who for? Age 30+
When? 8:00
How much? £5
Duration? -40443 days
Company? Click Singles
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