Hi Echidna - you sound like me!! We moved to "the country" just after xmas & I don't drive either.

The waiting list for playgroup is great, is that the only one in your area? If it isn't, enquire about any others or if it is you can START YOUR OWN! How cool would that be?! If the other group has a waiting list you've already got some Mums that will come! You might find that having a specific purpose would make you less she as you had to organise things etc.

I just started going to playgroup last week & two weeks ago started DD's swimming lessons - already met another "cloth nappying" Mum at swimming which is cool.

Get out & do things that interest you... I've just voulenteered to help with a sustainability program at the local community centre so may meet new people that way, not that that was my motivation, but think about it, where did you meet your partner...? So many people meet at work or studying... study, that's another option, there are always PT courses or special interest courses.

Join a club, whether it be a photograph club or sports club or whatever...

...I'm sure someone will come along with more ideas for you soon!!

Also, relax! There really aren't that many extroverted go-getter types, so many people feel shy & uncomfortable when meeting new people, just be yourself & it will all come naturally.

Good luck!!

(PS, don't feel lonely when we're here!!! )