CGC Speed Friending
Our Speed Friending events are created for you to meet other like-minded women looking to establish connections and make friends in the area.
What We Offer
✨ Guided speed-friending rounds so everyone gets a chance to chat
✨ No awkwardness — prompts provided
✨ Small group activities
✨ Time to stay, mingle and grab drinks
✨ A friendly, inclusive and supportive space
Important Info:
How It Works
You arrive & get settled (drink, chill vibes)
You rotate through short 1:1 chats
Fun prompts to avoid awkwardness
Free mingling at the end
Join the group chat after 💬
Who is it for?
As CGC is a women's community, we only allow women in our events. We are inclusive of trans women, too. All our events are for those 18+.
We hold multiple types of Speed Friending
💫 General - For all the women over 18, no age limit.
💫 20ish Girls Edition – For girls looking to build their circle, socialise & meet new people in their 20s.
💫 Over 30s/40s+ Edition – For women who want to meet other people in similar stages of life.
What can I expect?
Leave with new numbers in your phone
Find your go-to brunch girls
Stop feeling like you have no one to message on weekends
Build real friendships, not just Instagram mutuals
When?
We aim to host these events every couple of months.
Our events have limited spaces., which usually sell out. We advise booking your slot as soon as you see the event going live.
Each event includes a private group chat so you can stay connected before and after.
Past ProjectLocation
We are proud to say that we have partnered with Cambridge Tap to host all our CGC Speed Friending Events.
These events are private.
Address:
The Cambridge Tap Pub
32 St Andrew's Street
Cambridge
CB2 3AR
Frequently Asked Questions
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Speed friending is a structured and relaxed way to meet new people. You’ll have short, guided conversations with different attendees so everyone gets a chance to connect — no awkwardness.
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No. This event is strictly focused on friendship and community, not dating.
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Your ticket includes the full speed-friending experience, group activities, and a goodie bag.
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Drinks will be available to purchase from the venue.
We will bring some snacks to share with you, too.
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Yes — you’re welcome to stay, chat and enjoy drinks at the venue after the main event finishes.
Our Speed Friending usually lasts up to 3hours including breaks and activities.
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Tickets are non-refundable but transferable to another eligible attendee (women, 18+) up to 24 hours before the event.
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Yes. Tickets will be checked on arrival by a CGC admin member, so please ensure the ticket is in your name and make sure you bring your ID as the event is hosted in a bar.
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Yes. The format is gentle, guided and supportive, with conversation prompts to help ease nerves.
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No preparation needed — just come as you are.
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Whatever makes you feel comfortable and confident.
TERMS & CONDITIONS – INCLUSIVITY & ELIGIBILITY CLAUSE
Eligibility & Attendance
Cambridge Girls Circle events and communities are intended for women only.
We welcome trans women and anyone who identifies as a woman to attend our events and participate in our community.
By purchasing a ticket or attending an event, you agree to:
Respect the identity, boundaries and experiences of all attendees
Behave in a manner that aligns with our community values
Follow our Code of Conduct
Cambridge Girls Circle reserves the right to refuse entry or remove any individual whose behaviour is deemed inappropriate, disruptive, discriminatory, or in violation of our values, without refund.