Meet Dads & Lads Charity Speed Dating

Sussex singletons who fancy looking for love offline will soon have the opportunity to make the magic happen when meeting new potential partners in the flesh.

With dating apps in sharp decline, this matchmaking event could be the answer to suddenly finding that seemingly elusive special someone.

The Charity Meet Dads & Lads Speed Dating evening will take place at the Blind Busker pub in Hove on Thursday 27 March (7.45pm-late).

Tickets, cost £15 and include a glass of prosecco during the event, with £5 from every ticket sold will be donated to the Sussex children’s charity FSW. There will also be a bespoke 'love menu' of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Men are rotated from table to table for each six-minute mini-date. There is a final ‘lucky dip’ rendezvous at the end, when ladies will move around for the final mini-date that lasts three minutes.

Participants message the host at the end of each mini-date their name, details of the person they just met and either Yes that they wish to see them again or No that they don’t. Results are sent the following day.

Unlike dating apps, where you have too much choice that can zap your energy and eat into your valuable time, speed dating is more exclusive and a rapport can quickly develop.