Your choice
You choose whether to speak, listen or leave. Nobody will be put on the spot or asked to explain why.
Project
The calendar
Grounds for
Discussion.
Speakers' Corner, Hyde Park
London
Upcoming events
Saturday 21st November 2026 · 2pmThe crowd
decides the verdict.
A hosted public debate for single people in London about whether dating apps have made loneliness worse. Speak if you want to, or listen from the edge of the circle.
Saturday 21st November. 2pm. Free.
Before the debate
Where would you stand?
Try the room before you reach the park. This choice is private and not recorded.
Yes Apps made it worse
No Apps did not
Your role · Listener
Start at the edge of the circle. Hear the case, notice who changes your mind, then step in when you have something worth adding.
How it works
Four steps.
No performance.
This debate singles event begins with a reason to gather, not a polished profile.
- 01
Turn up at Speakers’ Corner
Come to Hyde Park on Saturday 21st November at 2pm.
- 02
Choose a side, listen, or speak
Argue yes, argue no, or stand at the edge and listen first.
- 03
No ticket, no application, no profile
This is a free public debate. You do not need to apply, book a slot, or create a polished version of yourself.
- 04
Register interest if you want the details
Leave your email and we’ll send the final meeting point, the motion, and one reminder before the day.
Stay close
Register
interest.
Leave your email for the exact meeting point, the final motion and one reminder. We will only use it for this event.
Thank you. We have your email.
Hosted with care
A public debate.
A properly held room.
Sam Cope, founder of The Dalloway Project, will host the event and stay present throughout. The aim is lively disagreement without making anyone feel cornered.
Clear conduct
Challenge the argument, not the person. Harassment, intimidation and discriminatory behaviour mean leaving the event.
Public setting
The event takes place in an open public area during daylight. Keep responsibility for your belongings and journey home.
A visible host
Find Sam at any point if something feels wrong or you need help. Weather or location changes go to registered attendees by email.
Who it’s for
You can
listen first.
Come if you are single in London, tired of dating apps, curious about better ways to meet people, or simply willing to stand in a circle and hear what other people think.
01
Single in London
An alternative singles event in London for people who want a different room.
02
Tired of dating apps
A free singles event London can attend without dating apps, swiping, matching, or polishing a profile.
03
Willing to listen
You do not have to be a confident speaker. You can stand at the edge and step in when you want.
The point is not to perform. The point is to notice who changes your mind.
The Suggestion Box
We don't have all
the answers.
That's the point.
If you've been to a singles event and left early, we want to know why. If you've tried the apps and found them wanting, tell us what they got wrong. If you have an idea for a format, a motion for Grounds for Discussion, or a thought about what fixing loneliness actually looks like — this is where it goes.
We read everything. We won't respond to everything. But the best suggestions shape what we build next.
One field. No word limit. Say what you actually think.
Received
Thank you for saying what you think.
What comes next
The beginning.
Not the whole thing.
Grounds for Discussion is our first free public event. It opens the conversation and helps shape what The Dalloway Project becomes next.
Future events will include ticketed, more intimate formats built around conversation, choice, and better ways for single people to meet.
If you want to hear what comes next, register interest and stay close.
Practical notes
Before you
come along.
Grounds for Discussion is a no-ticket singles event in London. Here is the useful part, without the small print.
Is the event only for singles?
Yes. Grounds for Discussion is designed for single people in London who want a different way to meet.
Do I need a ticket?
No. There is no ticket, no application, and no payment required for this first event.
Do I have to speak?
No. You can listen first, stand at the edge of the circle, and step in only if you want to.
Who is running it?
Sam Cope, founder of The Dalloway Project, will host the debate and remain present throughout the event.
What are the conduct rules?
Disagreement is welcome. Harassment, intimidation and discriminatory behaviour are not. You can speak to the host at any time, and anyone who ignores the rules will be asked to leave.
Where exactly is it?
Speakers’ Corner, Hyde Park, London. The final meeting point for this Speakers’ Corner singles event will be sent to people who register interest.
What happens if it rains?
We’ll email registered attendees if the weather changes the plan.
How long will it last?
Around 60 to 90 minutes.
Will future events be free?
This first Hyde Park singles event is free. Future Dalloway Project events may include paid, more curated formats.
A date on the calendar
It is happening.
See you in the park.
There is a real date, a real reason to gather, and no need to hurry anyone into it.
Until we meet at the corner
Saturday 21st November 2026 · 2pm · Speakers' Corner
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Hold the date lightly. Read the motion, notice your first answer, and register interest if you want the event in view.