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[feduphormones]

Desperately need to make some friends. Dh is a soldier and with all the moving about I just don't have enough friends near to me. Love my children and hubby to bits but sometimes you need a friend to go out for a walk, movies or just talk nonsense for hours. If you are in premature menopause that would also be something we can go through together. Any takers please 

[Joyce]

Sorry can't help as in North East Scotland. Visit Nottingham to see family only. How about a local class or such. Hobby or gym, you will meet people that way. Depending on your children's age, you'll meet other mums at school/clubs.

[feduphormones]

Thank you. Just trying to think what I'd be interested in doing. My youngest is 8 now. So I've never really thought what I can do. Thinking of popping into the local library to see if I can get any info on clubs in area.

[Joyce]

Good place to start. I always found that I made friends with parents of my children. Conversations at the school gate etc. Mind you not easy if you are shy at all. My kids are adults now, but even I can remember how hard it was making new friends when you're the new kid in town. Sure you'll find something.

[jedigirl]

Sorry am a bit too far away in Durham. How about a scrapbook/ arts and crafts club? We have lots near us and all ages go. Or why not volunteer somewhere, charity shop or PTA?
I wonder if your local GP surgery would be interested in starting a meeting group for peri/menopausal women. You could ask.
Hope you find what you are looking for, this is definitely a time we need to share experiences.
JG x

[CLKD]

Great idea!  Let us know how you get on!

Most local Councils have a volunteering bureaux or how about offering to read to the School children?  Charity shops have been mentioned, a good way of choosing how much time you give as well as being able to meet new people.

Ramblers or local Council may have regular walking-for-health groups, some Ramblers have women-only groups too. 

[feduphormones]

Thank you ladies. Mission find a friend has started xx

[sidse]

Hello feduphormones,
I live in Nottingham and like you, I moved here when my children were young - my son is 17 now so obviously, been here a while! I am more than happy to give you the low down although I feel like I am not brilliant company at the moment because of all this hormone hell but I suppose that's why we are all on here. Just let me know how I can help. I live on the East of the city - where are you?

[CLKD]

I suggest that sending personal e-mails would be wise 

[feduphormones]

Sidse I've sent you a pm. Look forward to hearing from you 

[sidse]

Hi,
I have received your PM but I am still working out how to reply - system keeps giving me error messages and I am not sure what I am doing wrong.Help!!

[feduphormones]

Ok. Well how about trying to send me a pm. If you click on my username to the left of this screen then you'll get options and from there you can pm me. Hope that helps xx

[sidse]

Hello, is this getting to you or to everyone? I am actually quite computer literate.... honest.

[feduphormones]

I've not yet received a pm from you. Not sure what's going on. I'll try pm you again x

[sidse]

Will have to leave it now until tomorrow as I am off out.