BURTON ROAD EVENTS
Welcome!
We run community events to help you connect with people in Didsbury, Withington and South Manchester.
From our socials and singles nights, through to our networking, family events and writing classes… there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Scroll down to see what events are coming up near you…
Events
At Burton Road Events, we host events designed to bring people together across South Manchester. Whether you’re looking to grow your business network, meet other singles, make new friends or tap into your creativity, there’s something for you.
Click the images below to be taken to the different events:
Our event series includes:
Local Business Networking Events
Perfect for freelancers, creatives and small business owners looking to find new contacts, collaborations and referrals in the South Manchester area.
Didsbury Social Events
Friendly, informal get-togethers designed to help you meet new people, make friends, and feel more connected in our local community.
Singles Nights in Manchester
A night of games and great conversation to help you meet someone special in our local community. Rediscover the magic of connecting in person!
Creative Writing & Guided Journaling
Join us for the chance to explore your creative side – whether you’re a seasoned writer, or just fancy trying something different. Get into the flow state and take some time out for yourself.
Whether you’re new to South Manchester or simply ready to meet people outside your usual circle, there’s something for you…
Meet the founder, Jo
“I set up Burton Road Events in 2022, as we were coming out of the pandemic and all desperately needing to (re)connect with one another again.
Community connection has never been more important and my goal is to create as many spaces as possible where you can meet people near you in Didsbury and Withington.
A host is there to greet you at every event and help you get settled in. If you have any questions, or a request to help you feel more comfortable, then please get in touch!”
Jo – burton.road.network@gmail.com
Our Mission
We want to help you get to know the people and places in our local South Manchester community. Whatever age or stage of life you’re at, we really hope you’ll find an event that feels right for you.
We have socials for those looking to make more friends, networking if you’re looking to expand your work circle and singles nights for those looking for that special someone.
Our events are all hosted in local independents along Burton Road, so that we can also introduce you to some fabulous places to go out in the future – knowing that you’ll be supporting the people and places in our community.
EVERYONE feels lonely sometimes! That is so completely normal, we just don’t really talk about it. Our events are all about creating safe spaces for people to meet and connect.
If you have any questions before coming along to an event, please do reach out at burton.road.network@gmail.com or @burton_road
FAQ's
Click the questions below to find the answers! Still got questions? Get in touch through the contact form underneath…
Yes! The vast majority of people come to our events by themselves and we do everything we can to make you feel relaxed and comfortable. The host will greet you and help you get settled into the event, showing you where everything is.
At our socials and singles nights, we have conversation cards for when guests first arrive to help you get to know everyone. We then segue into a quiz and games so there’s always something to do / chat about.
We run events along Burton Road which connects Didsbury and Withington in South Manchester.
Jo founded the business in January 2022, as we were coming out of the pandemic. It started off with the networking series to connect local business owners and help everyone come together again. She lives in Didsbury and still runs the events series there, as well as many of the singles nights.
Jo’s been running events for years but also has a background in freelance journalism and marketing support. She still helps local businesses with their marketing to help them connect with their community.
Whatever makes you feel most comfortable and confident! Our events are fairly relaxed but that’s not to say you can’t go ‘all in’ if that’s what makes you feel good – we will always celebrate that. This is Manchester, so the one thing we’d always suggest is… layers! (Oh and perhaps have a brolly with you too.)
If you’ve got an idea for an event or would like to collaborate then please do get in touch! We’re particularly keen to work with more independently owned venues in South Manchester, so if that’s you then please get in touch at burton.road.network@gmail.com