Join our Weekly Meet Ups in St Austell

Connect with likeminded quieteers at Pattern Hall (Charlestown), every Thursday from 10.00am to 12.00pm.

This weekly group is designed to help you make meaningful connections with likeminded people in a calm and gentle way that feels authentic to your true quiet self.

Whether you’re chatting and sharing stories with your fellow quieteers, enjoying a craft or wellbeing activity, or simply relaxing with a good book in the company of others, this is a safe space where your quiet voice matters - and where you can feel part of a community that truly gets you.

We can’t wait to welcome you.

Important

Please note this Meet Up is temporarily paused. We'll be back on Thursday 11th January. If you're interested in joining us, please do sign up using the form below and you'll be kept up to date with all the information you need.

Your St Austell Meet Ups leader

Hi, I’m Stacie.

I run the St Austell Quiet Meet Ups and I’m here to greet you, guide the event and lead the optional activities, as well as answer any questions or concerns that you might have. 

I, too, identify as a quiet person. I used to be so fearful and anxious about speaking to people that I avoided social situations, dropped A Levels and even left jobs. If only I knew back then what I do now - that I’m more capable than I ever thought I was! Now, I’m a qualified NLP coach and the Chief Experience Officer at Quiet Connections. I’m passionate about helping people to express their truest self and love creating environments that encourage quieter people to speak up, thrive and fulfil their potential. I would love to have you join me at this Meet Up so you can do just that.

What to Expect

A relaxed, welcoming environment

We’ve chosen Pattern Hall because it’s a calm and cosy space. We always keep our group small too, to help you feel welcomed.

It’s okay to talk and it’s okay to be quiet too

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.

You can go at your own pace

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 do what feels right for you.

Optional activities

Every week we bring along materials for casual, optional activities for you to participate in if you wish, from creative journaling to painting to crochet. You’re also welcome to bring your own creative project or a book to read. 

Conversation starters on the tables

We know that getting to know new people can be challenging, so we’ve done the tricky part for you and provided some interesting, positive questions that you can ask your fellow quieteers.

Tea, coffee, hot chocolate and biscuits…

Because you can’t have a meeting without them, right? 

What Quieteers are Saying

“I was nervous at first, but I felt reassured when I talked to Stacie in advance of my first attendance. I really enjoyed the quiet space, it felt homely and relaxed and the people at the Meet Up are also quieter like me. My favourite thing about the Meet Ups is the fact that it’s okay to talk, engage or just simply say you’re not okay today. There’s no pressure or expectation for me to do anything in the group so I just felt completely myself. I’ve made more positive connections through the Meet Up and it’s improved my confidence and self-acceptance. I’m now able to get involved in more activities, like a project with Cornwall Mind. I enjoy being able to drop into the Meet Up every Thursday.”

Neil, St Austell

Where to Find Us

Pattern Hall

Foundry Drive, St Austell, PL25 3FW

Google Map 

Getting here

  • By car: There are 6 car parking spaces (and 2 disabled spaces) outside of the hall and there’s plenty of free parking on the road nearby too.
  • By train: St Austell Train Station is a 25 minute walk away (1.3 miles).
  • By bus: The number 24 First Kernow bus stops just outside Foundry Parc (0.2 miles)

If you would like any more detailed information about getting to our St Austell Meet Ups we’d be very happy to send this to you in an email. Just contact Stacie on stacie@quietconnections.co.uk. 

How to Join a St Austell Meet Up

You don’t have to register to come along - it’s okay to simply 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 below. 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 into the group. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Most weeks we will have the whole building to ourselves. Once every 6 weeks there will be another group using the larger room - but we always use the small room anyway.

The St Austell Meet Ups are led by Stacie (see her photo above).

No, all of our 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 below. This means we can say hi 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.

On average, our St Austell Meet Up typically has around 5 or 6 people in attendance each week.

The Pattern Hall is a cosy and welcoming space, where we aim to create an ambience that feels both calm and re-energising. 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.

No. Our meeting space is on the ground floor at Pattern Hall and it’s fully accessible.

We really do remove the pressure - because we’ve been there too. As quiet facilitators, we like to think that we’ve found a good balance between being attentive to the group 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 go and make yourself a cuppa or 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. 

Absolutely. We recognise this might be helpful as you’re settling in and getting to know the other group members.

Yes, we’d be happy to help with that. Just send Stacie a message at stacie@quietconnections.co.uk and she’ll arrange this for you.

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.

It’s two hours in length (every Thursday from 10.00am to 12.00pm).

We’ve included parking instructions above but feel free to email Stacie on stacie@quietconnections.co.uk if you’d like some more detailed information on this.

We’ve included travel and public transport information above but please email Stacie on stacie@quietconnections.co.uk if you’d like some more detailed information about how to get here.

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 or get involved with Quiet Connections in another way, please contact Hayley & Stacie on hello@quietconnections.co.uk and they’ll be in touch.