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New town - no friends

Hi, I'm new on here and after reading a few posts it sounds like a friendly community. I've moved too many times to mention over the past 10/12 years since my divorce (including 4 years until 2020 in the Algarve, Portugal).


Anyway, I decided I missed family and England too much so am now living in central England in a very nice town surrounded by gorgeous countryside.


My Portuguese partner of 4 years is still in Portugal and due to Covid and Brexit, it looks unlikely he will be here for some time, if at all.


So this is why I have found myself alone and over half hour drive to my friends and family.


I love walking so do lots with my dog and I work 30 hours a week so I'm busy enough I guess.


But I find it hard to meet any new friends. I'm not a 'joining clubs' person (once there are any again!!) and not sure how else to meet anyone. If anyone has any ideas, that would be great. I'm a young 58!!


Created By on 11/03/2021

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