If you consider yourself introverted, sensitive or shy, then we're your people.
Our Meet Ups across Cornwall gently connect quieteers like us in a kind, relaxing space where it's okay to talk and it's okay to be quiet too.
We can't wait to welcome you.
“It was an incredibly validating experience, having some company without any pressure to talk or be a certain way.”
“It’s nice to meet people who are similarly quiet like me. Everyone was lovely and chilled.”
Quiet people can find themselves in environments where being louder or quicker to speak is treated as the norm. Our Meet Ups create space to connect in quieter ways, with room for conversation, shared activities, pauses and simply being alongside others.
They’re also part of our wider work to improve perceptions of quietness and advocate for greater inclusion, fairness and opportunities for quiet people.
Choose a Meet Up to find out more about the venue, getting there and what to expect when you arrive.
Prefer to join from home?
Our Online Meet Ups offer quieter ways to connect and spend time alongside others wherever you are, including Silent Art Club and Quiet Co-Working.
Find out more →Creative workshops, cultural visits, time outdoors and other ways to connect through a shared experience.
We understand that you may prefer to ease into conversation gradually, or that some days you might like to sit quietly with a good book whilst simply in the company of others. We welcome both quietude and chatter.
Our intention is to help you connect with others - but there’s absolutely no pressure to participate or set any big goals. You’re invited to step into the space and contribute when you're ready; or you can sit back and quietly observe if that’s what feels right for you.
We’ve carefully chosen our Meet Up spaces so that they’re calm, cosy and comfortable. We have casual, optional activities for you to participate in if you wish. And tea, coffee and biscuits are a given!
We encourage stretching your comfort zone and trying new things. But ultimately our Meet Ups are designed to help you simply be with other quiet people in a way that feels authentic to your true, quiet, wonderful self.
Our gentle-natured group leaders and the quieteers attending our Meet Ups are likely to share similar feelings and experiences with you. So here you can connect with people who truly get you - and feel part of a supportive, welcoming community.
From our community
“I like the openness of the group and the way they greeted me when I first started a few months ago. They continue to show an interest and make me feel welcome.”
Jake, Truro
No, all of our weekly Meet Ups are free to attend. We’re a Community Interest Company so funding comes from The National Lottery Community Fund. All refreshments including water, teas, coffees, hot chocolate and biscuits are provided free of charge too - although you’re very welcome to bring along your own drink if you prefer, or additional treats to share with the group.
You don’t have to book - it’s ok to just turn up on the day. However, on the first time that you’re joining us, if you know in advance that you’re going to come along it would be really helpful if you could sign up using our booking form (these can be found on each of the different locations’ Meet Up pages, linked above). This means we can say hi and answer any of your questions beforehand, we can easily contact you if there are any changes to the schedule, and we can get feedback from you now and again to help us improve.
Information about each location is provided on the individual Meet Up location pages above. We’ll also share this with you in your welcome email, should you sign up to our newsletter using the form below.
On average, most groups have around 5 to 8 people in attendance each week.
Whilst each group will have its own unique soul based on the venue and the individuals who attend, we always aim to create an ambience that feels both calm and re-energising. We choose venues that are cosy and welcoming and we’ll often have uplifting or relaxing music playing quietly in the background. Our facilitators focus on nurturing conversations and participation that has a collective positive upwards spiral e.g. gratitude, small comfort zone stretch wins, things that bring us joy, what we’re learning etc. And there is usually a gentle mix of chatter and quieter moments.
We really do remove the pressure - because we’ve been there too. As quiet connectors, we like to think that we’ve found a good balance between being attentive and giving you your own space. If we sense you’re in any difficulty, we will gently make sure that you’re okay. But otherwise we will allow you to join in as much or as little as you like.
Yes. We’ll always encourage you to give yourself what you need. If at any point you feel you need to step away, you are welcome to leave for a break before rejoining the group. Our facilitators will be mindful to offer that space and a check-in chat, if needed.
All sorts! We bring along materials for optional casual activities that’ll spark creativity, start conversations and boost your wellbeing. This might be colouring, painting, crocheting, journaling and more.
It depends which Meet Up you’re attending. It could be a member of our permanent team or it could be one of our wonderful volunteers. Everyone is quiet-natured too though, so understands your challenges and wants to help you grow.
Absolutely. We recognise this might be helpful as you’re settling in and getting to know the other group members.
You’re welcome to try Meet Ups in multiple locations. There’s no obligation to always go to the same one, but you’re more likely to make friends and genuine connections if you go to the same Meet Up more than once.
Whilst many do choose to attend weekly, we also have valuable members within the community who only attend as and when they can.
They’re usually two hours in length. Please refer to the different locations’ Meet Ups pages linked above for specific information on times.
We’ve included parking instructions on each of the different locations’ Meet Ups pages above. We’ll also share this info with you in your welcome email, should you sign up to our newsletter using the form on your chosen location’s Meet Up page.
We’ve included travel and public transport information on each of the Meet Up locations’ pages and we can share this info with you in your welcome email, if you’d like to sign up to our newsletter the form on your chosen location’s Meet Up page.
We’re always pleased to hear from lovely volunteers in our local community. If you think you might like to help us run a Meet Up, you can read more about becoming a Quiet Connector with us here.
If you’d like to get involved with Quiet Connections in another way, please contact Hayley & Stacie on hello@quietconnections.co.uk and they’ll be in touch.
Stay connected with Quiet Connections and hear about community news, upcoming Meet Ups and events near you.
There are different ways to get involved, including helping to welcome people and support our Meet Ups and community activities.
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