It is usually best to sample a variety of events early on. One event per week is chosen by the Committee as particularly suitable; these are advertised on the programme with the wording “newer members especially welcome”, and will be attended by a Committee member. Quiz nights, home events and pub events can be good ice-breakers, to get to know a few people, for example, before meeting in a more public venue. It is best to avoid making a party your first event, as it is much harder for the host to ensure you are included. For similar reasons, Committee-sponsored discos (held in function rooms) are not always ideal for the newcomer. However, if you are comfortable with getting to know people initially in these environments then you are always more than welcome to attend.