The Shag Blog

Practical ideas for casual dating, starting conversations and making plans you both enjoy.

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Dating in Derby

March 18, 2021• City

Derby Date Ideas: Cathedral Quarter Coffee, QUAD Pizza and Riverside Plates

Derby date ideas do not need to start with a full evening booked and paid for. The Cathedral Quarter lets you meet over coffee and decide...

Dating in Reading

March 11, 2021• City

Reading Date Ideas: Shed Lunches, Street Food and Kennet-Side Dining

Reading date ideas need to work for the people meeting, not just look impressive on a list. A short lunch at Shed leaves you room to decide...

date in Southampton

March 4, 2021• City

Southampton Date Ideas: Cultural Quarter Coffee, Wool House Lunch and Marina Dining

Southampton date ideas become easier to choose when you keep each plan in one part of the city. Meet over coffee in the Cultural Quarter,...

get a date in Plymouth

February 25, 2021• City

Plymouth Date Ideas: Brunch, Board Games and a Barbican Dinner

Plymouth date ideas can be playful without turning into a full-day expedition. Meet for brunch, pick a short game together or book a meal...

dating in Stoke on Trent

February 18, 2021• City

Dating in Stoke-on-Trent: Slamwich Lunches, Pottery and Dinner

Dating in Stoke-on-Trent can start with a sandwich in Hanley or coffee at a working pottery, rather than a long dinner with someone you...

meet women in Bradford

January 28, 2021• City

Dating in Bradford: Curry, Cream Tea and a Saltaire Afternoon

A good Bradford first date can be a £4.95 panini, a cream tea or an afternoon looking at art in Saltaire. You do not need a grand romantic...

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