There's too much talk and not enough action in our industry.  The issues we have been facing over the last 10 years haven't really changed.  This movement aims to bring the creative industry together to take action and raise awareness of the great work that comes out of our region, and more importantly, show client-side marketeers what we can do! Lets stop talent, and marketing budgets moving southwards. Here's a space to share ideas, tips, issues, raise the bar creatively. Lets share our passi …

A group for anyone working in the creative industries in and around Warrington. Whether you're studying, freelancing, working professionally or just interested, get involved in developing the creative, digital and arts industries in the town. You can expect a very informal event with a couple of presentations and the opportunity to meet people working in your industry over a drink. Follow us on Twitter - http://twitter.com/WA_creative

Discover the Max Meditation System™ and learn the art of true meditation. This system was developed by Dr. Gudni Gudnason who has traveled the globe for more than 35 years exploring the phenomena of the mind and the nature of the world’s people. During his travels, he acquired the knowledge of ancient meditation methods from prominent teachers in India and Tibet. The Max Meditation System is a fusion of the ancient techniques of Yoga with the modern science of psychology and Neuro-Linguistic Pro …

Welcome to Future Artists Live, this is a group, forum and open space dedicated to creating a diverse and progressive relationship between artists and audience, between creative thinkers and business... its a live an active space for all you future artists to use as a tool to communicate and 'meet up' in. Why? Future Artists was founded by Mark Ashmore and Jenny Inchbald as there was a need for a new way of thinking when it came to digital and how this can be applied in the creative sector in b …

The Creative Class is a free and informal evening event looking at what’s new in good in the world of Creative Technology So if you’re interested in developing your skills in the areas of design, web, new media, 3d, architecture, motion graphics, and social media then the Academy Class “Creative Class”  is the place for you. Meet up with like minded fun and serious individuals and also learn great new tips and techniques that may not be covered in your standard training class. Our goal is to pro …

We’re a group of designers, developers and creatives based in and around East Cheshire. We meet regularly to share experiences and bring together like minds. Our goal is to retain digital work within the county and provide a platform to do business.

What is Techmeetups? TechMeetups has been setup to create a global network of Tech communities from San Francisco to Sydney. We believe that Tech communities are isolated and great things can be achieved if we connect within our cities and outside our borders. Our goal is to create a global Tech cluster of over 50 inter-connected Tech communities by 2013. Our global community started out with the launch of the London Silicon Roundabout Tech community in December 2010. Following it's success in …

Manchester Arduino has moved to Facebook. Please keep up-to-date by joining the Facebook page and following us on Twitter. A meet up based in Manchester for all those interested in the Arduino prototyping platform. From creatives, designers, programmers, engineers, artists, makers, hackers and inventors, to students and do-it-yourselfers. And that’s just for starters. @Arduino_Mcr is an opportunity to regularly meet the rapidly growing Manchester Arduino community to share ideas, advice, stori …

Are you interested in creative crafts, e.g. knitting, sewing, patchwork, crochet? I am arranging a meeting for anyone in our area who would like to join me for an informal group where we can share ideas and learn from one another, over a cup of tea or coffee. All levels of ability welcome, experienced or beginners wanting to 'have a go'! Meetings would be on a weekday afternoon, probably Wednesday or Thursday, but this is flexible depending on when others are able to make a meeting.

Calling anyone who works in TV or the Creative Industries in Manchester. All skill levels are welcome. This is a new meet up. It's a place to either talk about work, or forget about it completely with like minded people over a few cold beers (or orange juices!) Meetings will be held in the Northern Quarter and Media City.

Drink n'Doodle is a monthly meetup in Manchester aimed at everyone who wants to enjoy a casual or fun scribble/doodle together. So the idea is, to get together once a month, in a bar, face to face and doodle spaceships, intricate portraits, poems, abstract art, flowers, whatever you want really. It's a good opportunity to enjoy a casual doodle, and meet new friends, contacts, etc. Also organise collaborations, or just have a drink and a scribble before you go home. Getting in touch: Email us : d …

"Truth Be Told" is an open mic night that provides a platform for musicians and those who have a passion for music to network, collaborate and perform their music." This group is for Musicians, Songwriters, Producers, Beatmakers, DJs, Singers, Rappers, Beatboxers, Bands, Cultural Musicians, Instrument Players, A&R, Record Labels, Agents, Promoters, Innovators, Entrepreneurs, Freelancers, Music Tutors, Community Musicians, and all those who enjoy listening to creative music. The first meet up wil …

G.A.G. Network Manchester G.A.G is a network for professional queer artists, ‘fag hags & stags’ based in the North West. The group meets once a month in Manchester for a drinks to socialize, network and share ideas for individual and group development. The group was set up to create a network for gay visual artists to make new friends, share ideas, work in collaboration and to share support of individual and group exhibitions and other events. G.A.G organises an annual European city weekend excu …

Welcome to the Flourish International Dance Travel Club (FIDTC) Meetup. My aim is to help you forge timeless memories.  Are you interested in, like or love to dance? Do you love to travel, sightsee and have fun? Would you like to combine all of the aforementioned and be part of a community of people that share the same passions as you? Then this community is for you. Hi, I'm a single mum and most of my friends/family either don't like to dance, travel or even do both at the same time. I see bein …

It is a group of Polish artists that are based in Manchester and beyond. You could be a filmmaker, photographer, video editor, animator, graphics designer or even web master. Whoever you are - you are welcome to come around and talk about your ideas and work you've done. Plus - you will have a chance to speak in your native language with fellow natives. Feel free to bring friends with you, even if they are not necessarily from Poland - we all can speak in English too after all. Manchester has a …

We are Steampunk Manchester located in the Greater Manchester UK area. This is a group for anyone interested in Steampunk related activities, history, costume making, Neo-Victorian, Georgian fashion and art from bygone times with a modern Steampunk twist. Also interests in gadgets, sci-fi, re-enacting, futuristic retros and time travelling. The group that encourages discussion of a variety of Steampunk related topics and views. We welcome anyone with a passion for history in all its forms. We wi …

I am an artist and for ages have been looking to find a group focussed on conceptual art, but can't find anything so thought i would set up one myself. This group is for anyone with an interest in art or anything. You don't have to be Tracey Emin or Benjamin Buchloh, just passionate and into the alternative. I am also interested in starting collaborative projects and organizing some events, so hopefully these meet ups will set the ball rolling.

I have been looking for craft courses/groups for a while and haven't come across any in Altrincham or surrounding areas, so thought I would set up a fun craft group myself. I am an experienced, experimental crafter who would love to share my skills and meet creative people. We could start off meeting up at the Jubilee Centre in Bowdon or maybe a pub on first meet up. I could do a class on Tuesday/Wednesday aft and on a Saturday depending on what you would prefer. There are many skills I can teac …

Calling all crafters who want to get away from the family for a few hours. Hoping to start from my own home until such time as we get sufficient numbers to warrant a charge for a church hall or similar. The idea is for crafters (as long as it's portable really) to come along and do their own thing, have a chat with like-minded people over a cuppa and cake/biscuit. To exchange ideas and maybe learn something new. May have our own craft show to sell our goods; to visit craft shops and shows. The c …