Valentines Day. The time of year where even the happily single can feel bit left out when surrounded by loved-up couples. But where did it all begin? In Ancient Rome Emperor Claudius decided to ban marriages as men were refusing to leave their wives for war. St Valentine was an Italian priest who married sweethearts in… Continue reading The Single Socialites Guide to Surviving Valentine’s Day.
5 Reasons why Friends are the Best.
With Friendship Day behind us and conversations still taking place over mental health following #TimetoTalkDay, it got Social Circle HQ thinking about our friends and the wonderful ways they contribute to our lives. It’s not just us being soppy though. Turns out scientists agree that good friends come with (health) benefits. So friends are… Continue reading 5 Reasons why Friends are the Best.
Time for a Highland Fling? How to Celebrate Burns Night in Manchester.
Every January 25th, Scots all over the world celebrate the birthday of Scotland’s National Bard, Robert Burns. You will have heard rumblings of some of the Burns supper traditions such as the pipers, the Haggis served with neeps and tatties, and of course…the Whisky! Have your Haggis and eat it (even if you are… Continue reading Time for a Highland Fling? How to Celebrate Burns Night in Manchester.
How to Beat the January Blues.
January! The dark nights, terrible weather and the fact payday is a long way away can really drag the most cheery of folks down. Not to mention, the excesses of the Christmas season finally catch up on us. Today, Monday the 15th January is officially Blue Monday. But don’t let that get you down. Fortunately,… Continue reading How to Beat the January Blues.
5 Ways to Exercise for the Gym-Phobic.
Rather hide under the duvet, than head to the gym? It’s that time of year again. That dreaded time where we stand naked in a cold bathroom and stare at the scales in utter disbelief. We all know the importance of keeping fit and healthy. If your doctor has not recommended you lose a few… Continue reading 5 Ways to Exercise for the Gym-Phobic.
3 Steps to Making Resolutions that Matter.
Whilst we may collectively roll our eyes at every ‘New Year, New Me’ pledge that we see on Social Media, there is something about a new year that inspires us to take action to become better people. Whether we want to get fit and healthy, super-charge our dating life by meeting new people or… Continue reading 3 Steps to Making Resolutions that Matter.
Social Circle 2.0: The New Website is Here!
Well, hi there! When we sat down in February of this year to decide whether or not it was time for a new website, we agreed that the first step would be to ask our members for their feedback. After our members told us what they want (what they, really, really want!), the verdict was… Continue reading Social Circle 2.0: The New Website is Here!
What’s Your “Social Status”, and What Does It Say About You?
Are you letting machines take over your life? Find out what to do about it. Many of you will have seen (or perhaps heard) the famous Einstein quote on technology. As the genius’s prediction has proven to be fairly accurate thus far, it may appear all doom and gloom for the future of Manchester socialising.… Continue reading What’s Your “Social Status”, and What Does It Say About You?