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dating rotherham

May 3, 2022• City

Dating in Rotherham: 12 Date Ideas Worth Trying

Looking for a decent date in Rotherham without defaulting to the same pub again? You have more choice than you might think. The town centre...

Dating Slough

April 4, 2022• City

Dating in Slough: Chai, Dinner and First Dates Beyond the High Street

A first date in Slough can start with chai on the High Street, a meal in Langley or a walk around Black Park. Choose the plan for the...

dating in watford

February 28, 2022• City

Watford Date Ideas: Keep It Local or Make a Day of It

A first date in Watford can be as simple as coffee in Cassiobury Park or a meal on the High Street. You do not need to turn the meeting...

dating in gloucester

February 14, 2022• City

Gloucester Date Ideas: Cathedral Coffee, Food Dock Finds and Live Music

For a date in Gloucester, you have two useful starting points: the Cathedral Quarter for coffee and a daytime wander, or the Docks for...

Dating in Stockport

January 31, 2022• City

Stockport Date Ideas: Bakery Nights, Social Games and the Plaza

Stockport gives you a useful choice between a short coffee date, an evening of games around the Market Place and a dinner you plan ahead....

Date in Cambridge

January 17, 2022• City

Cambridge Date Ideas: Punting, Coffee, Theatre and Rooftop Views

A first date in Cambridge does not need to be a tour of every college or an expensive attempt to impress someone. Pick one thing you would...

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