We went offroading on 50cc scooters between Picton & Greymouth – totally out of my comfort zone but a fabulous opportunity to meet new friends and get to know others a little better.  The two Duck Soup guys I invited had a brilliant time and are both keen to do it all again next year.

I don’t think it matters WHAT the event is – it could be as simple as a movie or dinner – or more complicated (and expensive!) like the offroading challenge… the point is I did it and the social relationships I invested in really paid off.

Perhaps you could venture a little further than your normal social comfort zone and try something new….. check out www.itson.co.nz to see if an event takes your fancy and then start asking around for like-minded people to join you….

Fill in the following form to submit your details to Adrienne and upload your best photo.  A sample of your card will be emailed for your approval before printing.

If you’re feeling a little lonely, don’t compare yourself to other people. If you’re the type who imagines others secretly pointing at you and laughing at your single status, you’re spending way too much time measuring yourself against supposedly happy, snuggling couples. Remember: just because a person is partnered up on V-Day doesn’t necessarily mean that he or she is blissed out (or even remotely contented).

I know several people from the last Duck Soup Networking Night arranged to go out for a singles dinner together tonight – I hope you all had an entertaining evening. You’ll have to tell us all about it next time we meet up at 623 In The City on the first Sunday of March from 7.30pm.

Adrienne
Mixologist

Our first networking night at new venue 623 In The City was amazing! From the delicious nibbles they served to the spacious mingling area – even the smokers outside were delighted with the extra coverage. We had some winners in our famous couples matching game and 4 people went home with a $10 Thai Tuesday meal voucher each. Thanks to Kayne for hosting us so beautifully in January – see you on Sunday 7 February.

If you attended our Christmas networking night in December, you will have a voucher card for a free wine or beer at 623 In The City. Bring it along and check out the NEW and IMPROVED Duck Soup experience this Sunday 3 January from 7.30pm – hopefully you’ve recovered after your New Year’s Eve – and I hope you have a great one!

We have changed venue to 623 In The City on Hardy Street (the old Sports Cafe at 223 Hardy Street). Join us at our new venue for Duck Soup in 2010:

To participate, you are invited to register on Saturday 14 November between 5-7.30pm at the FreeHouse opposite the Indian Cafe on Collingwood Street.  This is the first drinks venue where you will collect your name tag and venue map showing where to walk to the other venues around Nelson.  You will receive a discount coupon towards a drink at the FreeHouse then a $20 special meal including a drink at brand new Italian restaurant When In Rome on Hardy Street for dinner.  There will be more drink specials at the Vic BrewBar at the top of Trafalgar Street while band Don’t Fret play – then a coffee & dessert treat for $10 at Zatori Chocolate Cafe on the Museum Corner.  There is NO CHARGE to participate – however, you will be required to wear your name tag to distinguish you as part of the Singles Group – which will also help us remember your name!