Discover a new way to socialise without alcohol this dry January

Discover an exciting community where sober and mindful drinkers can connect and thrive without alcohol.

Written by I Love MCR
Last updated 10 seconds ago
City of Manchester, Community, Nightlife

Thinking of going sober? Curious about a life without alcohol? Or just trying out dry January?

If any of these resonate with you, Turn Up Together is here to transform your social scene this month and beyond.

Founded by Karl Considine, the person behind the alcohol-free pop-up bar Love From, this new community offers a fresh way to connect, celebrate and enjoy life without the need for alcohol.

Turn Up Together

This initiative aims to unite sober, sober-curious, and mindful drinkers from Manchester and beyond, offering a space to connect and socialise without the booze.

As Dry January gets into its groove, Turn Up Together is offering a series of exciting events throughout the month, creating connections among like-minded individuals.

The lineup includes:

Dry January Mixer at Nell’s Pizza (January 10th): Enjoy a glass of non-alcoholic fizz on arrival and indulge in half-price pizzas.
Cocktail Night at Fenix (January 22nd): Experience innovative alcohol-free cocktails.
Sober Rave at Fairfield Social Club (January 25th): Sponsored by Three Spirit, this event promises a vibrant, alcohol-free party atmosphere.
Fitness Events: Collaborations with RYDE Spin Studio and Barry’s Bootcamp, the latter sponsored by Lucky Saint, an acclaimed alcohol-free lager brand.

Event details, including timings, locations, and ticket information, are available by clicking here

Turn Up Together has partnered with CLIQ, a community-based app that facilitates event bookings, group chats, and the sharing of sober living tips and alcohol-free drink recommendations.

Karl Considine

Karl Considine’s journey in the alcohol-free movement has been remarkable. From hosting a residency at Kampus to launching an alcohol-free bar at Parklife Festival, and even collaborating with Cloudwater Brewery on a non-alcoholic sour, his achievements are reshaping social norms around drinking.

Karl reflected, “Meeting new people can be challenging, especially today. Love From showed us the immense value of community and connection, whether people were sober or not.

“With younger generations drinking less and prioritising health and wellbeing, Turn Up Together offers a welcoming space for everyone, sober or sober-curious, to connect and enjoy.”

Living alcohol-free since 2021, Karl champions the belief that “cutting out isn’t missing out.”

His efforts have earned Love From a nomination for this year’s Manchester Food & Drink Festival Awards and himself the title of a ‘Northern Gamechanger for 2024.’

For more updates, follow Turn Up Together on Instagram @turnuptogether.

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