STORIES
Stories
Real stories from our community of diners and the connections they've made.
Loneliness in Devon: The Statistics, and What Actually Helps
How common is loneliness in Devon and the UK? The Community Life Survey and ONS numbers, why rural counties are hit differently, NHS social prescribing explained, and the local groups that genuinely help.
12 July 2026
Why Dinners With Friends Is the Singles Event You Should Actually Try
Forget speed dating and awkward mixers. The best way to meet someone might be sitting down to a great dinner with strangers — no agenda, no pressure, no scorecards.
19 May 2026
How Volunteering Changed My Social Life: Real Stories From the Community
From food banks to community gardens, volunteering is one of the most powerful — and overlooked — ways to build genuine friendships. Real stories from people across the UK who found connection through giving their time.
26 March 2026
Why Dinners With Friends Exists: A Letter From Our Founder
A personal letter from Pamela Silkstone on why she started Dinners With Friends — the loneliness she saw, the power of a shared meal, and the vision for community in Devon and beyond.
26 March 2026
How Sharing a Meal Can Change Your Social Life
From ancient campfires to modern supper clubs, sharing food has always been humanity's most powerful bonding ritual. Why communal dining is the antidote to the UK's loneliness epidemic — and what a Dinners With Friends Wednesday evening actually looks like.
25 February 2026
How to Deal With Losing Friends as an Adult
The friendship breakup nobody talks about. Why adult friendships drift apart, how to grieve the loss without closure, and how to make space for the connections that fit who you are now.
25 February 2026