Arrive & enjoy a drink
Check in from 7pm and choose your free glass of wine, bottled beer or soft drink.
Thursday 8 October · Ages 18–30 · Tickets £15 · Sage of CambridgeBook now
SOCIALDATING · CAMBRIDGEA gentle structure, never a rigid format
How the evening works
Everything is designed to make the first hello easier, while giving you the freedom to talk naturally and reconnect afterwards if you choose.
From arrival to reconnecting afterwards
Six simple steps.
No bells, compulsory rotations or public announcements.
Make the first hello easier
Add your first name, an optional nickname and your two chosen conversation colours to your sticker.
Meet at your own pace
Move freely around our private Sage space, use the conversation cards and let a good chat continue.
Join Event Match if you like
Scan the private QR code at the venue to join that evening’s private Event Match space on Telegram. Access is only for attendees.
Add your first name and selfie
Upload one clear, current selfie so other attendees can recognise you, then enjoy the evening.
Connect afterwards
You have 48 hours after the event to find someone you met and privately message them through Telegram. The event space then closes.
A simple reason to say hello
PICK TWO CONVERSATION COLOURS
When you arrive, you will choose two coloured stickers representing subjects you would be happy to talk about.
Place both stickers on your name label alongside your real first name and an optional nickname. Other guests can then see some of the things you enjoy and have an easy, natural reason to begin a conversation.
Your colours are conversation starters—not compatibility scores. You can talk about anything you like, and you do not have to remain within your chosen subjects.
Green
Nature & Animals
Outdoor places, pets, wildlife, gardening and the natural world.
Blue
Travel & Adventure
Holidays, road trips, memorable places and somewhere you would love to explore.
Orange
Food & Cooking
Favourite meals, restaurants, baking, cooking and different cuisines.
Red
Sport & Fitness
Sport, exercise, walking, training and other active interests.
Purple
Books & Learning
Books, ideas, courses, interesting subjects and skills you would like to learn.
Bright Pink / Magenta
Arts, Music & Culture
Music, gigs, films, theatre, museums, exhibitions and creative culture.
Light Pink
Social Life
Friends, days out, local events, enjoyable experiences and things you like doing socially.
Yellow
Photography & Creativity
Photography, design, making things, creative projects and personal ideas.
There is no correct combination. Choose the two subjects that feel most natural to you.
The colours simply give other guests an idea of what you might enjoy discussing. They also help make the first hello feel less awkward.
Conversation cards will be available on the tables for anyone who would like an additional question or talking point.
UKSD Event Match
Meet first. Connect afterwards.
Enjoy the evening face-to-face, then find someone you would like to speak to again.
Meet
Meet people face-to-face at the event.
Scan
Scan the private Event Match QR code at the venue.
Identify
Add your first name and a current selfie.
Connect
After the event, you have 48 hours to privately message someone you would like to speak to again through Telegram.
Event Match is optional. It asks only for your first name and a current selfie. The event space closes 48 hours after the event, with its content and attendees removed. UKSD does not choose matches for you; you decide who to contact.
How Event Match worksNo idea what to say?
Pick a card.
Optional conversation cards help you move beyond predictable small talk.
What does your perfect Sunday look like?
What would your specialist subject be on a quiz show?
What achievement are you quietly proud of?
Find someone who…Meet somebody who owns a pet, loves live music or has learned a new skill.
Common GroundFind three unexpected things you share in a pair or small group.
This or ThatTea or coffee? City break or beach? Quick prompts reveal easy similarities.
Table WildcardChoose one card for everybody at the table to answer.
The sweet spot
Not speed dating.
Not another app.
No timed rotations
A good conversation does not end because a bell rings.
Optional Event Match
Meet first, then reconnect privately through Telegram for 48 hours after the event.
No forced activities
Everything apart from respectful behaviour is optional.
A welcoming Host
Gentle introductions mean nobody is forgotten.
Real conversation
Hear someone’s voice, notice their humour and see how you feel together.
You stay in control
You choose who to contact and whether to reply. Check your Telegram phone-number privacy settings before joining.
Feeling nervous?
That is completely normal.
Many guests will arrive alone. The whole evening is designed to take the heat out of walking into a room of strangers.
01A friendly welcome when you arrive
02Small groups before one-to-one chats
03Cards and colours to get things started
04Breaks whenever you need one
05Optional Event Match to reconnect in your own time
Respect comes first
A comfortable space for everyone.
Be kind, respect personal boundaries and accept “no” immediately. A ticket never creates an entitlement to another person’s attention or contact details.
Respect personal boundaries and accept “no” politely.
Avoid intrusive questions and unwanted touching.
Never pressure anyone to exchange contact details.
Treat guests, venue staff and the Host with respect.
Follow safety instructions and leave if asked.
Speak privately to the Host if you feel uncomfortable.
Thursday 8 October · From 7pm
Ready to meet someone naturally?
£15 per person. Places are limited to keep the evening relaxed, welcoming and easy to navigate.