# Social meet-ups group lets women try new activities

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/social-meet-ups-group-lets-women-try-new-activities/
- Published: 2026-10-31T07:19:05+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-31T08:24:39+00:00
- Original publisher: feeds.bbci.co.uk (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cxyvr13egq5zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sheffield

## Key points

- Sheffield club helps women meet through shared activities.
- More than 100 women have joined its monthly diving sessions.
- Members say group support makes new experiences less daunting.

## Summary

Soul & Social Club in Sheffield brings women together to try activities and meet new people, aiming to reduce loneliness and isolation. Its monthly diving sessions offer a welcoming, coached setting for beginners and experienced participants, helping members tackle the nerves of trying something unfamiliar.

At a recent session, 30 women jumped from diving boards at Ponds Forge; more than 100 have attended the sessions so far. Founded by 22-year-old medical student Fiona Kwan, the club charges £10 for diving and has also organised golf, pilates, pottery, tennis, glass painting, gymnastics and ballet. Members say the group’s encouragement makes it easier to take part and feel less alone.

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