Falmouth Shanty Festival
Join our Sea Shanty Meet Up in Falmouth
Connect with likeminded quieteers for a relaxed afternoon at the Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival on Friday 13th June from 3.30pm. Would you like to join us? Sign up and tell us below 🙂
This Pop Up Meet Up is designed to help you enjoy something you might not normally do with likeminded people in a calm and gentle way that feels authentic to your true quiet self. It’s a safe space for you to have a go at something fun and perhaps gently stretch your comfort zone as part of a community of quieteers who truly get you.
We can’t wait to welcome you.
Your Meet Up Connectors
Hayley Stanton
Angela Hatherell
Volunteer
Connector & Director
Hayley Stanton
Hi, I’m Hayley.
I, too, am a quieter person. As a highly sensitive introvert, I love and appreciate my quiet strengths now, but I spent much of my life not feeling good enough and experiencing social anxiety. I missed so many opportunities and connections because I was afraid of being judged harshly, criticised and rejected –and because I doubted that I had the ‘right’ personality to succeed. Now, I’m passionate about helping quiet people discover their unique qualities, gifts, passions and experiences and explore how best to use these to express themselves more authentically, connect more meaningfully and contribute to their world in a way that works with their quieter or more sensitive nature – and I’d love to connect with you at one of our Meet Ups.
Connector & Director
Angela Hatherell
Hi, I’m Angela. I’ve spent my life quietly working my way through several different careers, having trained as an architect and worked in practice, research and education, and also in film, television and arts management. I always felt most at home by the sea, so in 2018 I made the decision to move to Cornwall with my cockapoo, Artie.Â
Once here I cofounded Create CIC in Camborne, with the aim of giving anyone access to creativity, regardless of experience, ability or income. We run workshops, and offer access to equipment and studio space, for pottery, glass and jewellery. If you’re ever in town pop by and say hello!
As a quiet person who is also a director of a community interest company in Cornwall, discovering Quiet Connections has been a revelation to me. It has challenged my perception of my own and others’ quietness and allowed me to see it as a strength rather than a barrier – I can be successful, socially and professionally, because of, not in spite of, my quietness.
Become a Quiet Connector with us
Volunteer
Our weekly Meet Ups gently connect quieteers like us in a safe, relaxing space where it’s okay to talk and it’s okay to be quiet too. Here, you can flourish in your life and career as your true quiet self – and help others do the same.
Find out more about how you can get involved at www.quietconnections.co.uk/quiet-connectors
What to expect
What will the afternoon be like?
We’ll start by finding a quieter spot together to settle in - somewhere we can sit and chat (or not chat!) and take in the music at a comfortable distance. You can bring a picnic or grab something from one of the nearby food stalls if you’d like. There’s no pressure to stay for any particular length of time; you're free to come and go in whatever way feels good for you.
A Quiet Connections team member will be there to welcome you and help you feel at ease. There’ll be friendly faces, gentle conversation, and no expectations to perform or make small talk. Just real connection, calm company, and the joy of shared experience.
You don’t need to be a shanty fan (yet!) - just be curious and open to exploring something new in a safe and supportive way.
Do you need to bring anything?
Some water to keep you hydrated is always a good idea, especially if it's hot. But there will be plenty of shops, cafes, and food stalls if you need anything.
Where to find us
Meet at The Falmouth Hotel
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If you would like any more detailed information about getting to our Meet Up we’d be very happy to send this to you in an email. Just contact us on meetups@quietconnections.co.uk.
How to join in
You don’t have to register to come along - it’s okay to simply turn up on the day (and it's free to attend!).
However, 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 here. This means we can say hello and answer any of your questions before you come along, 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. It’s your choice though.
Either way, we are very much looking forward to meeting you and welcoming you to the Meet Up.