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THE SOCIAL GROUP 


SOCIAL NETWORKING & SOCIAL EVENTS SINCE 1997

Social Events. Dining Out. Drinks. Quizzes.
Parties. Dinner Dances. Themed Events. Entertainment.
Walks. Adventure Sports. Outdoor Activities.
Days Out. Weekend Breaks. Worldwide Holidays.

FUN & FRIENDS!
GOOD TIMES! GOOD COMPANY!

 

SPECIAL OFFER

ON 12 MONTHS MEMBERSHIP!


SOUTH WEST UK...

  • BRISTOL SOCIAL GROUP
  • SOMERSET SOCIAL GROUP
  • DEVON SOCIAL GROUP
  • CORNWALL SOCIAL GROUP

£35 OFF BUDGET MEMBERSHIP!
WAS £100pp.  NOW JUST £65pp. (Just £1.25 per week!)

£35 OFF VIP MEMBERSHIP!
WAS £200pp.  NOW JUST £165pp.  (Just £3.17 per week!)

To claim your discount, call 08456 121 770 (12noon – 7pm)
and quote the WEB SITE SPECIAL OFFER PRICE!

HURRY! JOIN THIS WEEK TO SAVE £35pp

OFF ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP!

Call now and we’ll get you started straight away!

Everyone made welcome!


CHALLENGE OUR PRICES! 
Seen a similar organisation in this area?  
Ask us to beat their prices on membership! 

WE WANT YOU TO JOIN US - SO WE WILL ALWAYS TRY TO UNDERCUT
ANY SIMILAR 'LIKE FOR LIKE' ORGANISATION! 

CALL US TODAY ON 08456 121 770 AND ASK ABOUT OUR LATEST OFFERS!


Want the best? 

It has to be THE SOCIAL GROUP!

Social Group Champagne


Welcome to THE SOCIAL GROUP! 

Back in 1997 we had an idea for something we decided to call "social networking"!  You may have heard of it!

Over the years, The Social Group has enabled thousands of people to enjoy a great social life!

Joining The Social Group makes it easy to meet people, have fun, and make friends! 

There's the opportunity to take part in some great social events, dining out, parties, dinner dances, walks, outdoor activities, and holidays! 

The Social Group currently operates across South West England (in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, and Bristol), with a fabulous programme of events to suit a wide range of tastes and pockets, all professionally run by our dedicated team of expert organisers. 

If you live elsewhere, we hope to be opening in your area shortly! Organisers are required - so if you are looking for work and fancy a career in social networking, please get in touch!

In the meantime, no matter where you live, you can still take part in our worldwide holidays - all enquiries welcome!

 

 

ENJOY YOURSELF....  WITH THE SOCIAL GROUP!

Enjoy yourself with The Social Group! 

Our social enterprise offers a ready-made "group of friends" to meet up and socialise with.  We do all the hard work for you, getting everyone together and making all the arrangements.  All you have to do is come to our events for good company and good times!

The Social Group organises a large programme of social events, dining out, parties, dinner dances, themed events, entertainment, walks, outdoor activities, short breaks, and holidays! 

Looking for fun? Looking for adventure? Looking for friends? You've come to the right place!

Call 08456 121 770 and we'll get you started today!


Welcome to ANDREW & CATHY'S

"GROUP OF FRIENDS"! 

In 1997 Andrew Haglington identified the need in society for a mechanism by which people could connect and interact.  Andrew shortened the word "socialising" to "social", and called this "social networking".  Andrew spent the next few years explaining to people what he meant by social networking, social media, social group, social event, and social enterprise.

In 1999, Cathy joined as a member of The Social Group and ended up marrying Andrew and developing the "group of friends" concept with him, the couple setting up Social Group Enterprises Ltd. in 2002 in order to run the organisation on a professional and full time basis. 

Since then, The Social Group has gone on to become a force for good in the community, enabling countless thousands to connect, network, make friends, and lead a better quality of life.

Having both a male and female perspective, we think, helps us offer a good balance of what both sexes are looking for, and with constant feedback from our members, we now offer a social life second to none!


THE SOCIAL GROUP...   

BRINGING BACK THE GOOD TIMES!
 
Meeting people and getting talking doesn't have to be difficult any more.  When you join The Social Group, organisers Andrew & Cathy will make themselves known to you, so that you are put at your ease and already know two people to start off with.  This makes joining The Social Group particularly easy, and it helps having both a male and a female perspective from the organisers.  Plus, with many years of experience, you'll know from the start your social life is in good hands!

We are not a dodgy dating agency, not a sad singles club, and not an extreme sports organisation - so there's no stigma and you won't be pushed into anything you don't want to do. 

Instead, you'll find lots of genuine people to make friends with, in a relaxed and informal environment. Simply the very best way to make friends, network, and connect! 

Most of all, when you join The Social Group, you will have FUN!


 

LOTS OF CHOICE
A large menu of social events, social activities, & social holidays for you to choose from!
Everything organised professionally, by the people who invented social networking!
Years of experience! Everyone made welcome!
Meet people from all professions!
We will do our best to get you started and make you feel welcome!
We will do all we can to look after you and help you get the most from your membership!

To join, simply telephone 08456 121 770
We are happy to advise and offer friendly assistance.

IT'S EASY TO PAY OVER THE PHONE BY DEBIT CARD OR CREDIT CARD!
Telephones are open 12noon - 7pm, 7 days, most days.
(Calls charged at low cost local rates from any UK landline).



SOCIAL GROUP HOLIDAYS

HURRY!  BOOK EARLY!

SPECIAL OFFER PRICES!


1 JULY 2012  (11 nights)
LAS VEGAS & NATIONAL PARKS, USA
Viva Las Vegas!
Grand Canyon, Zion Canyon, & Bryce Canyon!
FROM JUST £677 (deposit £250)
NOW BOOKING!


11 SEPT 2012  (7 nights)
WEST CRETE - BEACH HOLIDAY
Best beaches in Europe!
FROM JUST £307  (deposit £100)
NOW BOOKING!


HOLIDAYS ... WITH GOOD TIMES AND GOOD COMPANY!

Low cost deposit will secure your place.
Monthly payment terms can be arranged to help you.

 

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THE SOCIAL GROUP HOLIDAYS PHOTO ALBUM 2000-2010

Now available to view on our FACEBOOK page for SOCIAL GROUP HOLIDAYS - just click on our Holiday Photos link in the title of this page. 

We hope this inspires you to come with us on one of our organised group holidays and guided tours next time! Call 08456 121 770 for more details!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Social-Group-Holidays/178323602209345?v=photos



THE SOCIAL GROUP

THE HOME OF SOCIAL NETWORKING

THE SOCIAL GROUP IS THE ORIGINAL SOCIAL NETWORKING ORGANISATION...

THE SOCIAL GROUP 1997. 

MYSPACE 2003. 

LINKED IN 2003.

FACEBOOK 2004. 

TWITTER 2007. 

In 1997 Andrew Haglington invented social networking!  These days, when you hear people talking about anything "social", that's all down to our managing director.   Andrew Haglington was the first to think up & use the terms "social group", "social event", "social networking", & "social media" in the modern sense!  The Social Group was the first to start all of this! 

In the early days, we were just an informal 'group of friends', but things began to grow rapidly and our ideas about social networking soon spread around the planet, leading on to what happened in the USA and changing the entire civilisation.  Social Group Enterprises Ltd. was set up as a "social enterprise" in March 2003 to run The Social Group in a professional capacity. 

Our aims are to enable people to enjoy a better social life, and at the same time generate enough income to pay for the office, staff, etc.  Over the years, the hard work of "social entrepreneurs" Andrew Haglington & Cathy Haglington has helped thousands of people to make friends & enjoy a better quality of life!  The Social Group has changed the world! 

Thank you to everyone who over the years has supported our efforts!  You are all in our thoughts, and as many of you as possible will get a mention in the behind the scenes book we are writing,  which has a working title of "THE MAN WHO INVENTED SOCIAL NETWORKING - THE STORY OF THE SOCIAL GROUP". 

You probably won't believe the half of it!  This book will tell the true story of Andrew Haglington and how he started modern-style social networking here in England in the 1990's, detailing how it has all developed over the years and gone on to become a global phenomena - with lots of dramatic and funny tales of what really went on behind the scenes, including all the heart ache and difficulties, and the years of hard work and dedication, and overcoming the odds, that went into making The Social Group a success that did so much good for so many. 




SOCIAL GROUP LOCAL AREA WEBSITES
Across South West England, we have detailed local area web sites...
 

CORNWALL http://www.cornwallsocialgroup.com

DEVON    http://www.devonsocialgroup.com

SOMERSET    http://www.somersetsocialgroup.com

BRISTOL    http://www.bristolsocialgroup.com

 

You can download & print a JOIN FORM from the home page of these local area web sites.

Local area members can join on VIP or on BUDGET membership rates.


SOCIAL GROUP HOLIDAYS WEBSITE
Holidays with The Social Group to destinations around the world!

GROUP DISCOUNT PRICES SAVE YOU MONEY!

Ideal for singles! No single supplements!

Couples welcome too! The more the merrier!

Fly out with the group - or meet up in resort.

You are welcome to fly out from an airport near you.

Holidays are open to non-members.

Discounts on all holidays for members.

Come with us!  Everyone made welcome!

 http://www.socialgroupholidays.com


TWITTER
FOLLOW our Social Group TWITTER pages...

http://twitter.com/SocialGroupUK

http://twitter.com/CornwallSG
http://twitter.com/DevonSG
http://twitter.com/SomersetSG
http://twitter.com/Bristol_SG

http://twitter.com/SG_Holidays
http://twitter.com/SG_Cruises
http://twitter.com/SG_Ski
http://twitter.com/SGVegasHolidays
http://twitter.com/SGCreteHolidays

Follow Social Group Organisers "Behind The Scenes"...
http://twitter.com/AHaglington
http://twitter.com/CathyHaglington

All members of The Social Group are invited to set up a Twitter account and FOLLOW us on Twitter.  This is an ideal way to get to know more about us and keep in touch with all the latest Social Group news as it happens. 


FIND US ON FACEBOOK

Simply log on to Facebook & search for...

ANDREW HAGLINGTON

CATHY HAGLINGTON

 

FIND US ON LINKED IN

Simply log on to Linked In & search for...

ANDREW HAGLINGTON

CATHY HAGLINGTON

 

FIND US ON FRIENDS REUNITED

Simply log on to Friends Reunited & search for...

THE SOCIAL GROUP - BRISTOL

THE SOCIAL GROUP - SOMERSET

THE SOCIAL GROUP - DEVON

THE SOCIAL GROUP - CORNWALL


SOCIAL GROUP EMAIL
All Social Group Members are asked to email us with Name & Member ID to put themselves on our email mailing list. 
: EMAIL office@sge.eclipse.co.uk


LOTS HAPPENING
Our events programme changes every month and through the year to reflect the seasons, keeping things fresh and ensuring there's always something new to enjoy!

We have been very busy recently, with lots of new members joining and there are lots of new people to come out and meet.  Social Group events have been running in all areas, with our team of organisers making a lot of effort to go out and host events in person in all areas. There's lots happening - if you would like to take part in forthcoming events, please contact the office on 08456 121 770 (12noon - 7pm). 

Everyone welcome - we look forward to your company and hope to see you soon! Cheers!

FRIENDS & FUN! GOOD TIMES! GOOD COMPANY! FOR THE VERY BEST SOCIAL LIFE, IT HAS TO BE THE SOCIAL GROUP!

 

THE SOCIAL GROUP ON THE BBC
Directors of THE SOCIAL GROUP Andrew Haglington & Cathy Haglington previously appeared on presenter GRAHAM TORRINGTON'S radio show on BBC local radio across the whole of the South West - BBC Cornwall, BBC Devon, BBC Somerset, and BBC Bristol. The discussion was about relationships, being single, where to meet people, how to make friends, and what The Social Group offers as the top socialising organisation in the region. A big thanks for BBC radio presenter Graham Torrington for inviting us on his show.

 

 

THE SOCIAL GROUP 


THE BEST WAY TO MEET NEW PEOPLE
& MAKE NEW FRIENDS!


BECAUSE LIFE SHOULD BE ENJOYED!

















 



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Social Group Events
* Dining Out At Restaurants
* Dinner Dances
* Informal Drinks
* Live Comedy
* Live Concerts
* Masked Balls
* Murder Mystery
* Nightlife & Clubbing
* 1920's Parties
* Parties
* Pub Evenings
* Quiz Evenings

* Rat Pack Parties
* Socialisng By Numbers
* Speed Dating
* Theatre & Cinema
* Themed Events
* Wine Tasting

Social Group Activities
* Art gallery & museum visits
* Abseiling
* Archery
* Beach Days
* BBQ's
* Boat Trips
* Bowling
* Canoeing
* Caving
* Coasteering
* Days Out
* Falcony
* Flying
* Golf
* Karting
* Paintball
* Quad Biking
* Riding
* Quasar
* Skittles
* Table Tennis
* Treasure Hunts
* Walks
Social Group Activities Worldwide
* Boat Trips
* Camel Riding
* Canoe Adventure
* Cultural Visits
* Dolphin Encounter
* Elephant Trekking
* Historic Sites
* National Parks
* Nightlife
* River Rafting
* Safari Tours
* Scuba Diving
* Sightseeing
* Snorkelling
* Skiing & Snowboarding
* Sun, Sea, Sand, & Socialising
* Tourist Attractions
* Whale Watching
* Wildlife & Environmental
* Wild West
Social Group Holidays
* UK short breaks
* Brittany weekends
* Crete
* Egypt & Red Sea
* Italy
* Thailand - Bangkok & Phuket
* Singapore
* Malaysia

* Western Australia

* Central America
* USA - Miami, Key West, & Caribbean Cruise
* USA - California
* USA - Las Vegas & National Parks