Please don’t worry. You have nothing to fear except a new and exciting circle of friends just like you!. A great way of ‘getting into’ the group is by doing a team or social event like volleyball or bowling, or any event where you are ‘doing something’. Even better, try a weekend away and get to know a small group of people well. If you're still feeling nervous about coming to your first event alone you can make use of our 
A Buddy is one of our longer-term members who'll meet up with you at that crucial first event or actually pick you up and take you there if you prefer. They'll introduce you to members they know and answer any questions you have about the group. If you want us to arrange this for you just call us a few days before your first event and we will make all the arrangements. If you've not been along to a Preview Night we probably won't know you, so next time Maggie, Sue or I are on the same event please come up and say hello so we can put a face to the name! If you have any questions at all just give me a call at the office and we'll always do our utmost to help you. |
You've taken your first step and joined SPICE, and the next step is to come along to your first event. I know this can be a daunting prospect when you don't know anyone else in the group, but there's no need to be apprehensive - SPICER's are a friendly bunch! Most of us come along on our own to events, so we are all well used to meeting and welcoming new people. We also remember what it was like booking our first event and turning up apprehensively not quite knowing what to expect!