Getting to know you monthly (is back!)
- Date
- 2025-09-16
- Host
- The Art of Forests Events
About this event
Good community events don’t need a big pitch to matter. Sometimes the most useful thing you can do in a busy month is show up in a room, meet a few new people, reconnect with familiar faces, and leave feeling more plugged in than when you arrived. Getting to know you monthly (is back!) is exactly that kind of gathering: easy to join, genuinely social, and designed to help people get to know each other without the pressure or stiffness that can make networking feel like work. If you’ve been meaning to get out, meet people, and be part of something regular, this is a very good place to start. What Is This? This is an in-person monthly meetup built around community, conversation, and making real connections. The idea is simple: create a welcoming space where people can meet, talk, and build relationships over time rather than trying to force a single high-stakes networking moment. Because it’s a recurring event, there’s a nice balance to it. You may meet people for the first time, but you’ll also be stepping into something with rhythm and continuity. That makes it easier to come as you are, whether you’re naturally outgoing or a bit slower to warm up. The title says a lot about the format. This is about getting to know each other in a relaxed, human way. Expect the kind of conversations that start broadly and then get more interesting as the evening goes on: what you’re working on, what brings you here, what you care about, and who else you’d love to meet. It sits comfortably between a casual social and a community meetup. You don’t need a formal goal for attending, but you’ll likely leave with new introductions, stronger ties, and a better sense of who’s around you. What to Expect The evening starts at 5:00 PM GMT+1 on Tuesday, September 16, with a format that supports easy arrivals and natural conversation. You can expect a friendly start where people settle in, say hello, and begin meeting others without needing to “work the room” in any particular way. Rather than a packed schedule, the value here is in the space the event creates for interaction. Depending on the flow of the room, that may look like: Casual introductions and first conversations Meeting new people across different backgrounds and interests Reconnecting with attendees you’ve met before Small-group chats that shift naturally over the course of the event Informal conversations that continue beyond a quick hello If you’re someone who likes a bit of structure, recurring meetups like this usually work well because they remove a lot of the guesswork. There’s a clear reason to be there, but enough openness for conversations to develop in a real way. You also don’t need to arrive with a polished pitch or a list of talking points. The best approach is simple: show up, be curious, introduce yourself, and let the event do what good community events do best — make it easier to connect. Why Attend A lot of people want more community in their lives, but not every event creates the right conditions for it. This one is valuable because it lowers the barrier to entry. You can come on your own, you can come to meet people, and you can come back again next month with a little more familiarity each time. That matters. Real networks are rarely built in one dramatic evening; they grow through repeated, low-pressure contact. An event like this gives you a practical way to start or strengthen that process. Attending can be especially useful if you’re looking for any of the following: A more relaxed alternative to formal networking events A regular touchpoint with other people in your wider community New conversations that could turn into friendships, collaborations, or future opportunities A reason to get out in person and be around people who are also open to meeting others A recurring event that becomes easier and more rewarding each time you attend There’s also value in the simple social reset that an in-person meetup can provide. Spending an evening around engaged, approachable people can shift your energy, widen your perspective, and remind you that community often starts with one conversation. Practical Details This is an in-person event, so the main thing to plan for is being there and being ready to talk to people. If you tend to overthink events, this is a good one to keep simple: arrive on time if you can, introduce yourself to a few people early, and give yourself enough time to settle in. Date and time: Tuesday, September 16 5:00 PM GMT+1 Because the event is social and community-focused, it’s a good fit for coming directly from work, heading out with a friend, or simply using the evening to do something more connective than your usual routine. You don’t need special preparation, and you don’t need to be “good at networking” to belong here. If you’ve been looking for a regular, friendly, low-friction way to meet people in person, this is a strong option. Show up with a little curiosity, a little openness, and enough time to have a few real conversations — that’s more than enough to make the evening worthwhile.
Who should attend
If you’re looking for a friendly, low-pressure way to meet people in person, this will likely feel like a good fit. - You want to **expand your circle** without walking into a formal networking event that feels transactional or overly structured. - You’re **new to the community**, new to the area, or simply out of the habit of attending social events and want an easy place to start. - You enjoy **meeting people across different backgrounds and interests** and you’re open to conversations that can lead to friendships, collaborations, or future opportunities. - You’ve been to community events before and want something **regular and recurring**, where connections can build over time rather than ending after one evening. - You often think, “I should really get out and meet more people,” and would benefit from a clear, welcoming reason to do exactly that. - You’re happy to come **solo or with a friend**, and you value spaces where being curious, approachable, and present matters more than having a perfect introduction ready. You do not need a job title, a pitch, or a specific agenda to attend. If you’re open to conversation and interested in getting to know people, you’re in the right place.