Unified Dating - Meet Singles

Unified Dating are running a speed dating night in Milton Keynes on Friday 27 November, with tickets starting from £17.99. It's a face-to-face evening for single men and women in their early thirties to mid-forties, and the whole thing is strictly over-18s.

The organisers pitch it as a relaxed alternative to the apps: no swiping, just real chemistry. Instead of scrolling through profiles on your phone, you spend the evening talking to people in person, one after another, so you can get a proper feel for someone before you decide if you want to see them again. It's a straightforward way to meet new people locally without the usual digital dance.

One thing to keep in mind is that they keep the venue under wraps until closer to the date, announcing it as a secret location. You'll find out exactly where to head once the night is nearly here, so you won't know the spot until you've already got your ticket. If you're in that early thirties to mid-forties bracket and fancy a night of meeting people in the city, it's one to keep on your radar. Tickets start from £17.99.