Sunday, 28 September

Connecting Touch Exchange & Monthly Social Mixer.

Come join us for a fun monthly event where we connect, exchange touch and socialize!

By Connected Exclusive Events

Date and time

Location

The Flask Pub, Hampstead (Meeting Outside/Entrance between 10:00-10:10am for Meet and Greet.)

14 Flask Walk London Hampstead NW3 1HE United Kingdom

Good to know

Highlights

2 hours
Ages 18+
In person

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

When was the last time you got your touch needs met?
Are you single or in a relationship and experiencing skin hunger?

Since COVID, so many of us feel lonelier and disconnected and touch deprived, regardless of whether we have others around us in our lives or not. Touch is absolutely crucial for health and wellbeing for all human beings. Touch helps us feel safe, included and regulated. Touch starvation or hunger is a what is called when you don't get as much physical touch as you're used to - or any at all.

And by touch what is referred to is not the intimate/sexual kind,although this has it's value in a loving, intimate relationship. But rather what is being referred to is holding hands, a hug, a cuddle etc...from siblings, friends, children or from a romantic partner too.

If you cannot remember the last time you got your touch needs met in whichever way was significant to you, you can always:

Seek out opportunities for physical contact with loved ones, cuddling with a pet, or engaging in regular massages or even self-soothing activities like taking a bath or wearing comfortable clothing can help alleviate feelings of touch starvation.These are just a few options, but here is another option...Why not join a community where you can get your touch needs met in a platonic, safe, boundaried group space where everyone is welcome?

WHO IS THIS EVENT SUITABLE FOR?

Adult (over 18s) men and women, single or in relationships, that feel touch starved and would like to attend an event where they can get their touch needs met in a safe, boundaried and platonic way, while meeting new people.

Disclaimer: This event is not suitable for anyone who is easy triggered by touch of any kind or anyone who has severe and complicated mental health issues, whether diagnosed or undiagnosed.

WHAT IS CONNECTING TOUCH EXCHANGE AND WHAT WILL HAPPENS DURING THE EVENT?

• Connecting Touch is platonic touch(there is no sexual or intimate touch involved at all) and the process is about learning to touch in a healthy, boundaried manner via light touch that allows for the nervous system to co-regulate. At the same time speaking to the other person in a way that allows each to feel seen and heard.Gender balancing is not the focus: we will be rotating in pairs of the opposite sex as well as the same sex too. Connecting Touch will happen within a group setting only, everyone will be fully clothed and be supervised/monitored throughout to ensure the safety of all attendees.

•Upon meeting up there is a 10 minute and greet. After that we will head towards the event venue to start the event. This will involve the social mixer happening at the start of the event or towards the end of the event, where we meet up for an informal chat and have something to eat and/or drink.

•The Connecting Touch Exchange will start after a brief explanation of what is involved.

This event is being run to achieve well-being through platonic touch and connection, empowering communication and practicing asking for what you want. You choose if you want to share nurturing, safe, respectful, platonic touch and comforting connection and with whom.

Please be mindful that for any attendees who do not honour the etiquette for respectful Connecting Touch Exchange, (as will be explained on the day) they will be removed from the event and will not be able to join in to any further events run by Connected Exclusive Events.

HOW IS THIS EVENT BEING RUN?

This event is being run by the host/organizer of Connected Exclusive Events, Lou who is a Mastery Facilitator and passionate about change and connecting people. (Please click on blue text to read more about Lou/Connected Exclusive Events ).
All Connected Exclusive Events are listed with the Meet and Greet venue location only. (see address above and photo below showing meet up location)This is not where the event is happening but rather where the attendees meets up and then moves to the event location 10 minutes after the start time. This event is happening in a lovely outdoors spot in the Hampstead area, in North London.(exact location will disclosed on the day to attendees who show up).
The host is identifiable by wearing a pink lanyard with a pink Connected Exclusive Events ID card.All attendees will get the host's contact number by email a day before the event, after RSVPs close. This means for attendees that cannot find the group, are running late etc...they can contact the host by phone 10 minutes before and after the start time of the event. The mobile phone will be switched off after 14:10 after the event starts and the group moves towards the venue.Please ensure you either arrive on time or contact the host during this time, as refunds will not be given should this not happen.
The price per person to RSVP is for the attendance of the event and does not include food, drinks, or any other extras. Food, drinks are optional, and if purchased, will need to be paid directly to the venue by each attendee.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING:

This event is for anyone wanting to connect with the great outdoors, themselves and others. This event is great value because it offers a few activities in one event:

You get to be outdoors which is beneficial for health.
A Connecting Touch Exchange will be happening during the event . This means that for anyone who is not getting enough touch in their lives, they get their fill of platonic touch. Human touch is extremely important for all aspect of human health.
The social mixer will happen either at the start of the event or at the end of the event... This is ideal for anyone looking to network, make friends, getting to meet new people etc...

Connecting Touch Exchange improves health and wellbeing, while being great fun outdoors ...plus you get to meet some potentially new delightful friends in the process !

To read more about Connected Exclusive Events, to contact the organiser/host, see all listed events all in one place and also be notified of new events please follow or connect on here.

Frequently asked questions

What do I bring with me on the day?

The ticket for this event, a yoga mat to sit on, some water to keep you hydrated.

Will there be a guaranteed even mix of men and women at this event?

No guarantees can be given that there will be an even mix of men and women. Connected Exclusive Events has no control over who RSVPs and shows up on the day. In rare cases where the RSVP rates are too low to run the event, the event will be rescheduled, and attendees notified of the new date.

Can I bring someone else/a friend with me?

Yes of course, just ensure that a plus one(or however many people you are bringing with you) is added and paid for when you RSVP.

What is the dress code for this event?

Casual/Outdoors: Bring comfortable loose clothes/footwear to be outdoors.

What happens if the event cannot be run due to unexpected adverse weather conditions?

As this is an outdoor event and the weather cannot be guaranteed, should the weather turn untenable, the event will be rescheduled. For those that cannot attend the rescheduled event they can choose to attend any other event. Refunds will not be issued unless the event is cancelled completely.

What is your refund policy?

Refunds are not given under any circumstance, unless the event needs to be cancelled completely. Refunds are not given for no shows, late arrivals,if you're not happy with the event, who and how many people showed up or if the events needs to be rescheduled due to cancellations or low RSVP numbers.

Is there parking available and easy access to public transport to the event location?

Please refer to meet up address to check for parking in the area and public transport to get to the meet up point.

Organised by

Connected Exclusive Events

Connected Exclusive Events was set up to run high quality events that do not break the bank! The focus is simple: going back to basics and connecting to nature, self and others in a way that offers variety in the sort of activities offered, in London and Greater London areas.

With all the events only location areas are listed and meet up points, making it super easy to know where we will be meeting up for the events. The exact event venue on will only be disclosed to attendees when they show up to the event on the day. This means a certain amount of mystery and anticipation is involved before each event.
The aim is to foster a community of amazing people who are encouraged to get together monthly: so the events are geared towards people who are intentional and actually show up to events!
These events are run simply. Meaning that unlike many events being run, there is no need to join Whatsapp groups to stay updated and no social media gimmicks will be offered to take part. During and after the events , who attendees connect with and how they choose to stay in touch, is up to each individual person. So the events are being run as phone/technology free-events. This means that it is encouraged (but not mandatory) for mobile phones to be switched off or in the very least silenced throughout the events until towards the end of the events when phones can be switched on. This is to ensure a better experience is had at connecting with each other without distractions and allowing for the possibility of being more present with others. There will be minimal events ran as well where phones are allowed and this will be made clear on the listings.

A wide variety of events are on offer, so there are options and choice for most if what you are after is an in person community where reconnecting with nature, oneself and others if what you're after and you're looking for is meaningful and fun ! Whether you are shy or an extrovert, do join in...a big warm welcome is always guaranteed and delivered!

£27.80

Sep 28 · 14:00 GMT+1