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Waveshed

First Friday Social

Interactive Event

Please note: This event took place in Dec 2020

“I just took part in my First Friday and I LOVED it. I spoke to so many interesting people of all ages and caught up with two old friends. What a brilliant network. Thank you for inviting me to be part of it.”

December’s First Friday Social is the last of the year, so let’s make it a joyful one. Please do remember to pop in, and share the invite as widely as you can.

First Friday began over ten years ago in Watershed bar, as a place for people who shared an interest in Bristol’s innovation and creativity to meet, no matter their sector or background. It has happened every First Friday of the month since then – creating new collaborations, businesses, friendships and ideas. During lockdown we took First Friday online.

“I really enjoyed First Friday. Thanks for the nudge. I’d forgotten the joy of being sociable”

Somewhere between the last meeting of the week and the first event of your weekend, First Friday’s networking software pairs you with another attendee for a quick fire five minute chat. You might meet an artist or an engineer, a school teacher or a city leader. It is a place to meet someone you don’t know and hear about stuff you didn’t know because cities thrive when we work together AND share social space.

Everyone is welcome - from inside and outside the city. Grab a drink and settle in for a short burst of serendipity and connection.

How does it work?

Sign up to attend here. You will be asked for your email address so we can send you your personal link. Please try and use either Chrome or Firefox on your computer rather than a mobile device.

You will be paired up at random for five-minute conversations, one on one with other guests, before you are moved on to the next person and of course we are expecting you to enjoy a drink of your choice. We don’t expect anyone to want to talk nonstop, don’t worry! There will be the option to take a break in between each chat and you are welcome to pop in and out whenever you like during the couple of hours (just use the same personal link to start again).

We’d love to hear how you get on and who you get talking to – use the hashtag #digitalfirstfriday to share your experience.

If you have any questions or experience any problems during the event, please get in touch with us at firstfriday@watershed.co.uk.


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