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Single and over 40? Check our our Chemistry party in May

Wednesday May 3, 2023

We wanted to tailor something new for serious daters in their 40s

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Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party

Tuesday May 2, 2023

We are excited to bring a brand-new singles party to help you kickstart your love life. Due to huge popular demand, we have launched Chemistry - Over 40s Singles Party for those that are single and serious about dating and interested in finding that special someone for the next stage of their life.

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Upcoming brand-new events in Cardiff

Thursday April 27, 2023

Original Dating is delighted to launch its specialist dating events in Cardiff this summer, and we’re kicking things off with a singles party at The Cocktail Club to celebrate.

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Perfect first date questions

Thursday February 23, 2023

First dates can be nerve-wracking, but one way to break the ice and get to know your date better is by asking them thoughtful questions. We know you struggle when it comes to finding that question. Here are some not too cliché and perfectly appropriate questions to ask someone on a first date.

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Valentine's Lock & Key Party 2023

Tuesday January 31, 2023

In little two weeks time we'll be hosting our 2023 Valentine's Party and this year’s..

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How to impress your date in the first 30 seconds

Monday January 30, 2023

First impressions are crucial when it comes to dating, and the initial 30 seconds can determine the course of the rest of the night.

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HOW IT WORKS

The beauty of Speed Dating London lies in its no-nonsense approach. You take an equal number of single girls and guys, put them in a room and give them a few minutes to chat with every other member of the opposite sex.

When you get there

Original speed dating events in London normally begin at 7.30pm. You will need to register with our hosts and to begin with they will issue you with a score sheet. This will help you to keep track of the singles that you would like to meet again and perhaps go on a date with. After a short period of mingling, your host for the evening who will run through detailed instructions and give you your starting position if you are a guy or table for the event if you are a girl.

Meet & Mingle

A London speed dating event is split into two halves, each lasting around an hour, there will be an interval at half time of about 15 minutes for speed dating London. You will have between 4 and 5 minutes with each person, after which you need to tick a box on your score sheet - "yes, I would like to meet this person again" or "no. Thanks but no thanks". Or "friend" if you'd like to get to know them platonically. Make sure that you do this after each date to keep track. Afterwards there is an opportunity for everyone to meet and mingle informally - this is often where the real action begins, so make sure you don't disappear too quickly!

Complete your score sheet

After the event you simply tick who you liked on the Original Dating website and the site works about your matches automatically. If the dates you have ticked as a "yes" have reciprocated you have a match. You will be able to view the first names and message them via our site online without revealing your email address until you are ready to. You'll be having proper first dates in no time.