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!

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?

‘Strategy’, like sales, marketing etc. is one of those buzzwords that we associate with business. But when you think about it, businesses are a lot like people. We need to grow and learn from our mistakes, promote ourselves by how we look and through our interactions, and sell our ideas to people. Even if you’ve… Continue reading Do you have a strategy for your Manchester social life?

Manchester maybe known for being a sporting hub, thanks to the global popularity of Manchester United and the rising prominence of its blue counterpart. However, it is also one of the largest cities in the UK; second in terms of population, in fact. So when you are new to such a thriving city, how do… Continue reading A New Manc’s Guide to Manchester- Events, Venues, and More

40% of people spend more time socialising online than they do face-to-face (source: AllTwitter) There are some frightening statistics around socialising since the advent of social media. Social media is all fine and good (and let’s be honest, this blog certainly belongs in that field). But does that mean that it should take up so much… Continue reading Manchester Socialising Is Dead. Long Live Your Social Life!