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New country club brings young people together in south Warwickshire




A NEW club for young people who live in the countryside hopes to reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness.

People aged between 18 and 35 are being invited to join the free get-togethers which are organised by Daisy Fossett and her brother Leo, who’ve called their joint creation Country Club Socials. They have just hosted their second event which was aimed at helping young people living in rural areas make new friends.

Country Club Socials’ members will meet around a fire-pit with Daisy and Leo Fossett, with camels possibly looking in. Photo: Mark Williamson
Country Club Socials’ members will meet around a fire-pit with Daisy and Leo Fossett, with camels possibly looking in. Photo: Mark Williamson

Daisy said: “I’m 25 and recently went to a young farmers’ party and felt ancient because everyone else was 16. For many young people in the countryside there’s nothing to do and Leo and I started talking about this and decided to do something about it ourselves.

“We’ve had 20 to 30 people turn up at our events – Leo makes the cocktails while I do the introductions – and we’ve met a huge mixture of really interesting people.”

There’s a Moroccan theme to the evenings which are held at Idlicote where the family-run business, Joseph’s Amazing Camels, is based.

“From feedback we’ve received it’s clear there’s a big problem with lots of lonely young people in the rural areas with nowhere to go and meet people,” continued Daisy. “Therefore, Leo and I have transformed the courtyard on our parents’ farm into a Moroccan-style bar with the hope of meeting and helping as many young people in the area as possible.”

Daisy also believes that being in the countryside has its own advantages as the farm location is easily accessible for young people living in Warwickshire, Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire.

“We’ve created a garden space that’s interesting, has sofas and comfy chairs, a bar and a fire pit and it’s a good opportunity to meet new people. You don’t have to be part of the farming community to join us.

“I think a lot of young people are going through the housing crisis and some are moving back home with their parents. University friends can be all over the country so what we’ve tried to create is a place where you can meet, talk and have something in common which you might not find easy to do in a pub if you’re not local.

“We will help introduce people to one another, reduce the awkwardness and the socials are open to everyone to join in,” Daisy said.

The first meeting is on 10th August. To find out more, email countryclubsocials@gmail.com



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