About us
Hemel Social is a friendly social & friendship group who welcomes all. Maybe you're new to the area, kids have flown the nest, had a change in circumstances or you just want to get out more, try new things or places & make some more friends. Join us if you want to meet new people, socialise, make new friends, have fun & try new things.
Don't be shy take the plunge & you'll soon make friends & have an improved & active social life. We hold multiple events every week.
Social activities could include meeting for coffee, drinks, eating out, pub nights, live music, dancing, theme nights, cinema, theatre, comedy, arts & crafts, day trips, race days, bowling, quiz nights, games, book club, walks, picnics, afternoon tea, escape rooms, disc/footgolf, bike rides, skating, trampolining, snowboarding or any other sports & leisure activities, museums, galleries, day trips, charity events and much more. Events can be daytime, evening, midweek or weekends in the local area or beyond. Members are also encouraged to host events. The more event hosts we have the more events there will be for you to attend. You don't have to host loads of events just once or twice a year would help. Contact one of the organisers if you are interested & want help with this.
Check the App or Website regularly so you don't miss any events
⚠️ All members are required to keep their RSVP's up to date & MUST change it to "Not Going" as soon as possible if they can no longer attend.
Don't be shy we're a nice friendly social group and when you're ready you might want to join our group of hosts & organise occasional events as well. Don't just sit at home on your own, come out, start making new friends & join in the fun.
⚠️ Member requests must have a photo of you & your name so we know who we are looking out for.
Pam & Karen
Featured event
Cuppa, Cake & Chat or Brunch ☕🫖🍰🥓🍳 @ The Three Blackbirds
Come & join us for a cuppa a chat & a bit of cake for those that fancy a little bite to eat. Coffee & Cake costs from £3:49. The pub also does Breakfast if you fancy something more substantial & at a very reasonable price. Breakfast starts from £3.95 & all breakfasts are under £10.
This is a good event particularly for new members as the pub is quiet & there's no loud music or other activities going on. Just lots of chat, laughter & new friends being made.
The pub also offers a range of other snacks & meals throughout the day from 12pm.
Please pay for your drinks/food as you go or set up a tab.
ℹ️ The pub accepts Blue Light Card.
As with all our events please remember to keep your RSVP's up to date & change it to "Not Going" as soon as possible if you can no longer attend. This also applies to the wait list where applicable
For more details about the pub & it's menu please the following links
Website https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/hertfordshire/three-blackbirds/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/threeblackbirdsatboxmoor
🅿️ Parking
⚠️ Important Parking Info
The pub has a car park at the rear of the pub which you access via Anchor Lane. Please remember to enter your registration details on the console in the pub so you don't get a ticket! There is limited parking on St John's Road, some is free - some there are restrictions. There is also a car park on Cowper Road which is a few minutes walk away.
Google Parkopedia Hemel Hempstead & the venue postcode for details of public car parks, charges & opening times.
🚍🚆 Public Transport Information check the Intalink Journey planner https://www.intalink.org.uk/plan-your-journey
The pub is also in walking distance from Hemel Hempstead train station. And approximately 7-10 minutes from Station Road or 20 minutes walk from the town center where the buses stop at Marlowes or Riverside.
Upcoming events
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Mid-week Quiz & Social @ Steamcoach - Boxmoor
The Steamcoach, 86 St John's Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1NP, GBEveryone is welcome & you don't have to be good at quizzes to attend. Enjoy a fun & social quiz evening. Maximum of 6 per team, so we will split into teams depending on numbers on the night. Cost is £2 per person, please bring cash with you. Cash prizes. The bottom bar area has been reserved for us from 8:00pm, if anyone fancies having dinner or drinks & a chat before the quiz. You can view the menu online to see what is on offer.
The quiz starts at around 8:15 & finishes at approximately 10:30.
As with all our events it’s a must that if you cannot attend that you change your RSVP as soon as possible if you can no longer attend. This applies on both the going list & the wait list where applicable.
🅿️ Parking
Parking is available on the road outside the pub or round the corner in Beechfield Road.
Google Parkopedia Hemel Hempstead & the venue postcode for details of public car parks, charges & opening times.🚍🚆 Public Transport Information check the Intalink Journey planner https://www.intalink.org.uk/plan-your-journey
Hemel Hempstead Train Station is also within walking of the pub & takes approximately 15 minutes.
It is also approximately 5 minutes walk from Station Road or 10/15 minutes walk from Marlowes or Riverside where the buses stop.
Website http://www.thesteamcoach.co.uk
Facebook page https://m.facebook.com/The-Steam-Coach-286597648018443
It is a friendly, pretty village – Real Ale & Craft Beer pub (with REAL home-cooked fodder... Yummy) overlooking the picturesque Boxmoor common cricket pitch. The pub has been in operation since the 1800's providing refuge for weary travellers. They pride themselves on impeccable service, familiarity, comfort and focus on the pleasure of eating and drinking.
5 attendees- £30.00
Berko Fields Festival - ⚠️ Payment required upfront to be added as going
Meet at the entrance to Berkhamsted Cricket Club/ Bowls Club, Park around Castle Hill, HP4 1HE, Berkhamsted, GB🎉 Berko Fields Festival, Saturday 12th September
Hi all! I'm organising a group to head to Berko Fields Festival on Saturday 12th September – "Local Legends Meet Global Greatness" day, at Berkhamsted Cricket Club, Castle Hill, HP4 1HE with a 400 drone lighting display.
Gates open at 12:00 and the day runs through to 22:30, with a drone light show finale. I'll personally be there from 6:30pm onwards if you fancy joining me, but you're welcome to arrive earlier too.
I've managed to secure discounted tickets for our group. To lock in your spot, please send £30 to Karen Dealey. Drop a comment or message me if you're in, and I'll get you sorted with a ticket!
I apologise for the short notice but tickets are selling out. So please RSVP with payment by Monday night.
Whether you're coming with people you know or looking to meet some new faces, this is a great evening of food and good company — a little different from the usual pub gathering 🔥
Cost, Payment Instructions & Refund Policy
ℹ️ Refund policy No refunds will be given unless another member pays to take your place, so please check the date & ensure you are able to attend before making payment.
If the group organisers can sell your ticket on to someone else only then will you have the option to have a refund or donate the money towards the Meet Up fees which keep this group running. You must request this at the time of cancelling to Karen.
⚠️ Payments to anyone other than the group organisers Karen or Pam will make your refund void.
ℹ️ You cannot RSVP yourself. Once we've received your payment we'll move you to the 'Going' list.
Bank account details for all Meet Up event payments are;
Karen Dealey
070116 sort code
1136 2319 account number3 attendees 
Bop Along Bingo 🎶🎵🎶 @ The Crabtree
The Crabtree, 2 Leverstock Green Road, Hemel Hempstead, GBCome & join us for Bop Along Bingo. Instead of numbers you mark off the song & artist on your bingo card. Please bring cash on the night as it is £4 to play.
I've booked a table for 14 people from 4pm so we can socialise & eat before we get started.
Please only sign up if you can definitely attend as it is not fair on the venue if people cancel last minute.
As with all our events please remember to keep your RSVP's up to date & change it to "Not Going" as soon as possible if you can no longer attend. This also applies to the wait list where applicable.The pub is just a 4-minute drive from junction 8 on the M1. Head north-west on the A414 then at the roundabout, take the second exit onto Breakspear Way/A414. At the next roundabout, take the second exit onto St Albans Road/A414 and turn right onto Leverstock Green Road. Go through three roundabouts and you’ll find us on the left.
🅿️ Parking - The pub has a car park or if full park in surrounding roads.
🚍🚆 Public Transport Information check the Intalink Journey planner https://www.intalink.org.uk/plan-your-journey
Website
https://www.emberinns.co.uk/nationalsearch/eastofengland/the-crabtree-hemel-hempstead
Sunday Menu
https://www.emberinns.co.uk/nationalsearch/eastofengland/the-crabtree-hemel-hempstead/menus/sundaymenu?allergens=&excludeAllergenDishes=false#/14 attendees
Pub Quiz at The Goat St Albans
The Goat Inn, 37 Sopwell Lane, St Albans, GB***** Weekly pub quiz with Colin from accounts! *****
40 questions including a picture round
Cash prize for first and secondQuiz starts just after 8pm and finishes at approximately 930pm
Price is £1 (PLEASE BRING CASH)
🅿️ Parking
Parking is limited on Sopwell Lane but not impossible. there is also a car park on Keyfield Terrace which is a short walk away or there are also spaces and can park on the single yellow lines on the main road (Holywell Lane)
Download the Parkopedia App for details of the nearest public car parks.🚍🚆 Public Transport Information check the Intalink Journey planner https://www.intalink.org.uk/plan-your-journey
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Past events
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