This is the series we run after events, so if there was someone you liked but didn’t quite manage to get their contact info, we can try to connect you both. You can fill out this form and after each event we will shout it out on here. If they then want to be connected and get in touch with us, we will share your contact info with them, however, we have some rules:
No response is a response. If someone doesn’t come forward and give consent we cannot & will not try to contact them for you in any other way (we take safety and boundaries very seriously).
Quick note for some EXCITING NEWS….. We are ecstatic to be taking Haystack slope-side on 19th March to 23rd Match with a long weekend skiing…
- all levels from beginner to pro
- fun social calendar organised by us (from group dinners to apres parties)
- 3 day lift pass
- one huge ski in/ ski out chalet
- 95% of people are coming alone
FIND OUT MORE HERE
Anyway, let’s get in to the latest missed connections 👀
London – Climbing – 31st January
1. Natalie would like to connect with mystery person
About Natalie:
Brunette, mostly in black. Also a rugby lover, heading to Rome for Italy v England with my Dad. Pilates enthusiast and used to live in Dubai.
About mystery person:
Tall Irish guy in an Ulster rugby top. We got chatting about rugby and the Six Nations and you made me jealous of your Twickenham debenture! Keen golfer.
2. E would like to connect with Vicente
About E:
We talked about crocodiles 🐊
About Vicente:
Enjoyed chatting to you whilst we were climbing but didn’t see you later. Wanted to get to know you more. It took me about 7 guesses to figure out where you were from and apparently venezolanos tienen el acento más sexy 🤷🏻♀️
London – BBK – 30th January
1. Scott would like to connect with Ellie
About Scott:
Black coat on the wet seat. Had the cruise story.
About Ellie
sat on table 240 opposite me
2. James would like to connect with “Georgia or Georgie”
About James:
We were on table 122 or 123 together, first round of matching. I’m bald with a beard and dark eyes, slim and around 5ft8.
About Georgia or Georgie
She was a nurse with short dark hair and a beautiful smile and eyes
“I know it’s a long shot but just in case she felt the same way, would be amazing to meet her again ☺️”
3. Mitchell would like to connect with Tam
About Mitchell
I also work emergency service, I wore a brown polo
About Tam
Ginger hair young woman, approx 28, approx 5”3, paramedic
4. Daniel would like to connect with Chloe
About Daniel
From Malta, has been in London about 1.5 years, works in weather and likes boxing
About Chloe
Aussie, living in London for about a year, sat on tables 200/201 (I think it was the second round), ended up speaking about bird watching at one point.
5. Robert would like to connect with Emily
About Robert
I sat opposite her on table 120/121 in the first round of matches. I was wearing a grey anorak and glasses. I’m the one who can name all of the English monarchs since 1066.
About Emily
Was on table 120/121 in the first round of matches and works as a Civil Servant at Ofcom. Had dark hair. I think she was wearing a grey coat.
6. Sarah would like to connect with Katie
About Sarah
Blonde girl with red lipstick, you said you liked my energy when I said you needed to big yourself up more! I hope you got the sushi on the way home you were hoping for! Table 123 (I think!) – not for romantic connection – just thought you were awesome and we could hang out 😂
About Katie
Not for romantic connection – just felt we could be good friends! She’s a lawyer for fairtrade and we spoke about getting sushi and chips. I thought she was really cool and we got on well. I’m pretty sure we were on table 123 but not certain.
7. “Guy with underwhelming party trick” would like to connect with “Mairi?”
About Guy with underwhelming party trick
Tall, brown coat and made a poor attempt to match your funky eyebrows
About Mairi
The girl sat next to me on the first table – you had a terrific smile, an interesting upbringing and wowed us with your funky eyebrows.
8. Giuls (pronounced Jules) would like to connect with Alice
About Giuls
Giuls, 32, Aussie girl who was very forthcoming with compliments for the gorgeous Alice.
About Alice
Alice, 37! Brunette. We met at the start of the night in the mingling phase and hit it off, would love to be friends and go for drinks.
London (Vauxhall) – The Garden – 21st December
1. Mel would like connect with “not known”
About Mel:
Table: 7. Appearance: Tall milk chocolate skin curly girl wearing an aviator jacket, black skirt and black boots.
We did not get to talk, but I think we both wanted to.
About mysterious person:
Group number: Unknown. Hair colour: Greying brown hair. Wearing: Olive/Khaki Henley neck top. Job: Unknown. Appearance: Super tall, in his mid/late 40s
2. Laurence would like to connect with Claudia
About Laurence:
I was on table 5 (maybe 6 not sure), white guy around 5’9 in height with brunette hair wearing a subtle blue and white Christmas jumper. You had some questions to ask me about collect vinyl records so we had a fun chat about that. You also talked about when you were a bridesmaid and the bride is a good friend of yours but was a complete Bridezilla diva on the day!
About Claudia:
She was a short-ish girl (5 to 5’5 foot), black/brunette hair, their name is pronouced Cloud-dia (due to her Italian side of the family).
3. Ellicia would like to connect with Howard
About Ellicia:
Teacher, want to take drum lessons, black top + jeans.
About Howard:
Met in group 6 on the second round. Denim jacket. Singing teacher.
4. Dee would like to connect with James
About Dee:
I’m black Caribbean. Long braids. Green Dress/ tan over skirt . I sat next to him. Don’t know if he was interested though! Maybe not. Me and another girl I made friends with got up after a while and were one of the first to play on the punch bags in the room. Then the guys got up and joined us.
About James:
Accountant. Table 10 I think it was. Sat on edge of the bench near to the wall,
5. Stephen would like to connect with
About Stephen:
Older man, short hair and beard, I asked her name about three times as it is unusual
About mysterious person:
French Asian lady, fairly small, works in HR, on arrival was wrapped up very cosy and warm with scarf
6. Darren would like to connect with Jessica
About Darren:
Was wearing a dark jacket over a Xmas jumper. Working in finance. We ended 1-1 on the basketball arcade game
About Jessica:
Short dark curly hair. Works in SEND (prev maccies). Cream/light brown jacket
7. Praveen would like to connect with Elle
About Praveen:
I don’t know if I said something that would’ve stuck but Elle was speaking of the contrast between her and her room mate. She’s very orderly and preps meals for the whole week and goes to sleep early whereas her room mate is much more chaotic and stays up very late and yet they get along.
My description: indian guy with glasses (that really narrows things down, lol).
I was wearing grey pants and a long black coat.
About Elle:
I was in group 10 and Elle joined us in a round of matching. She had black hair, unusually smooth skin and a very kind vibe. 30yrs old. She works for the NHS in disabled children services, if I remember correctly.
8. Dee would like to connect with “I don’t know”
About Dee:
I’m black Caribbean. Long braids. Green Dress/ tan over skirt . I sat next to him. Don’t know if he was interested though! Maybe not. Me and another girl I made friends with got up after a while and were one of the first to play on the punch bags in the room. Then the guys got up and joined us.
About mysterious person:
I never got to speak to him, but I thought he had a nice Aura. In a light coloured smart suit jacket- far left of the table in the corner (12) I think. Quiet/ perhaps a bit shy. I arrived 30 minutes late in all of my foolery. Black female.
London (Brixton) – Substation Climbing Gym – 13th December
1. Rachel would like to connect with… “I can’t remember – I’m sorry!”
About Rachel:
I’m the blue haired girl in the trans rights t-shirt.
We were climbing together at the end of the session and I was trying (and failing!) at the black dyno move.
About mysterious person:
You were wearing a white Cyberdog t-shirt, and had cute coloured hair and good eyeliner.
You arrived late because your journey was a nightmare and you usually climb at HarroWall.
2.Caroline would like to connect with Gabi.
About Gabi:
He was also in the Spiderman group, brown hair, tall, he’s a twin, born in France but can’t speak French.
About Caroline:
Irish, blue eyes, brown hair, scared of heights so rubbish at climbing.
3. Fjodor would like to connect with Claire
About Fjodor:
I was the guy with the curly moustache and the “not fast, not furious” sloth tshirt and the difficult to pronounce name.
About Claire:
We were both in ‘Team Spidermen’. We spent some time roaming the gym trying out different climbs (and petting the dog real quick) and I completely forgot to ask your number before I had to go catch my train.
“You were fun to hang out with and I’d love to meet up again, either for climbing at your local gym or something else.”
4. Rosie would like to connect with “Theo (i think)”
About Rosie:
I was wearing a white t-shirt with a baby cow on it and black leggings. We spoke about how the full name of the dog he was looking after was Gertrude and that I’d looked after a dog called Winnie whose full name was Winona.
About Theo:
They bought their friend’s dog called Trudy with them. Had dark hair and glasses.
5. James would like to connect with… “How can I not remember this” lol x
About James:
Brown short hair, jeans, black top, tattoo on left arm and inner right arm. Good climber was helping her figure climbs out.
About mysterious person:
Blonde, long hair, roughly 5’7, sporty. Like black or sport leggings and sport top. Believe they worked in HR. Had climbed a couple of times.
“Sorry I didn’t grab your number!”
6. Mark would like to connect with Jessica
About Mark:
The guy moving to Thailand in August, who had a black labrador as his phone screen.
About Jessica:
Part of the Spidermen group. 38 years old. Works in cyber security. Proud owner of Oliver the corgi.
7. Rachel would like to connect (as friends) with “I can’t remember – I’m sorry!”
About Rachel:
I’m the blue haired girl in the trans rights t-shirt. We were climbing together at the end of the session and I was trying (and failing!) at the black dyno move.
About mysterious person:
You were wearing a white Cyberdog t-shirt, and had cute coloured hair and good eyeliner.
You arrived late because your journey was a nightmare and you usually climb at HarroWall.
“For friends rather than dating, it was fun climbing with you and if you’d like to go again sometime hit me up!”
Cardiff – Golf Fang – 13th November
1. Brandon would like to connect with “I don’t remember”
About Brandon:
We chatted a lot, and got on. I was in jeans and a red t-shirt with black blotches on it.
About mysterious person:
She was a part of my group. There were only two women and mila maxon was the name of the other person. I did give her my number, however I think I might have given her the wrong number as I saw her text me but it didn’t come through.
She works for the nhs and likes rugby.
London – BBK – 9th August
1. James would like to connect with “Can’t remember sorry”
About James:
White male, bald, dark beard and dark eyes, 5ft8, wearing shirt and jeans
About mysterious person:
Girl who sat on my 19:30 table 102 and had long dark hair, working as a special needs teacher and living in Essex I believe! Sorry wish I could remember her name it might come to me later, she was so lovely!
London – Sixes – 27th June
1.James would like to connect with Steph
About James:
Think I was wearing chinos/jeans and a shirt, bald white male and dark beard, dark eyes
About Steph:
Slim, dark blonde and beautiful, I remember her saying she lived in Wimbledon. It’s been so long that’s all I can remember sadly
We are literally obsessed with wingmanning and love love, and we have already connected so many people & can’t wait to keep ’em going. If you’re mentioned above and would like to be connected, please email dillan@haystack-dating.com and we will put you in touch!
Also, if you’ve been connected via missed connections, we’d aboslutely love to hear how it’s going, it makes us so happy to hear your guys’ stories.
-Team Haystack x