You have all got a common interest of course, but how that can be enjoyed together may take twists and turn along the way, especially if booking a day out or holiday? 
 
Looking beyond the obvious at the really obvious, we want to find ways to make your group feel special and align interests to make all those decisions a little bit easier! 
 
In this 4 minute read, we will cover some of the things that can help bring a group together and share ideas. 
 
Bring the group together  
Now of course you may be doing this already, whether you are Wine Appreciation group or part of the National Trust, WI and anything else, OR, you are just trying to organise a group of friends to see a show together.
 
It is sometimes good to find some things that bind your wonderful group together more closely.
 
What are your common interests? It might be obvious but discussing the reason you are together can help appreciate how people see the group or activity you are trying to do and realigning the group with a goal – which is most likely to agree and not leave anyone out. 
 
Prioritise the interests  
Once you know what the majority of the group want, prioritise your yearly schedule around that, but it doesn’t mean that the minority are left out in the cold, remind the group as a whole that you are booking for the majority. Also make time to book something in for the minority, you are more likely to achieve consensus, and everyone feels included!  
 
This could be for 1 day trip this month and somewhere else the following. Or for Holiday Itinerary do something that includes something for the minority. 
 
Anyone enjoys a good day out, even if it isn’t at the top of their lists. Laughter with friends and doing something good is forever a noble pursuit.  
 
Communicate regularly   
You are holding your meetings of course and there is no better way to communicate than with likeminded people.  
 
It could be good to summarise the even or check in at the halfway point between meetings to give them a summary of the last meeting. Email or WhatsApp groups could be a new way to connect.
 
This can get people excited and coming to the even with plenty to talk about, rather than forgetting mostly what went on last time, life can distract us after all! 
 
Celebrate each other 
This is so important, none of us feel celebrated enough. We are all incredible people, and we all do incredible things. Allowing a safe space among the group to talk about things outside of the interests creates a human connection and helps you understand each other.
 
Turn a day out into ‘A for Joan, Sandra & Clive’, it doesn’t have to be just for them, but it is in celebration of maybe some of what they have done, inside or outside the club.   
 
If someone won at Bingo, celebrate it, then ask them to pay for the drinks when you are next out together! 
 
Hopefully some of this is helpful when trying to organise a group on their next day out or holiday with us! Find out how we can help on 01268 777 777, option 2 or email operations@kirbyscoaches.co.uk