diff --git a/matchy/cogs/matcher.py b/matchy/cogs/matcher.py
index f62ee6a..6db1da9 100644
--- a/matchy/cogs/matcher.py
+++ b/matchy/cogs/matcher.py
@@ -285,11 +285,14 @@ async def match_groups_in_channel(channel: discord.channel, min: int):
             strings.matched_up([m.mention for m in group]))
         # Set up a thread for this match if the bot has permissions to do so
         if channel.permissions_for(channel.guild.me).create_public_threads:
-            await channel.create_thread(
+            thread = await channel.create_thread(
                 name=strings.thread_title([m.display_name for m in group]),
                 message=message,
                 reason="Creating a matching thread")
 
+            # Send a message with a suggested time to the channel
+            await thread.send(f"{strings.thread_message()} {strings.time_suggestion()}")
+
     # Close off with a message
     await channel.send(strings.matching_done())
     # Save the groups to the history
diff --git a/matchy/cogs/strings.py b/matchy/cogs/strings.py
index c31ae06..258b071 100644
--- a/matchy/cogs/strings.py
+++ b/matchy/cogs/strings.py
@@ -184,6 +184,36 @@ def matched_up(ms): return [
 ]
 
 
+@randomised
+def thread_message(): return [
+    "Hey peeps :)",
+    "How is everyone?",
+    "Bork!",
+    "Hey kiddos :)",
+    "Ahoy!",
+    "Great to see y'all here.",
+    "Icebreaker! What's your favourite pokemon?",
+    "I'm hungry, would a lasagna count as a sandwich?",
+    "What's your favourite keyboard key?",
+    "I'm confused thinking... Is a train just a sideways elevator?",
+    "Humans are weird, why do you have moustaches above your eyes?"
+]
+
+
+@randomised
+def time_suggestion(): return [
+    "Can I suggest a quick call on Wednesday?",
+    "Remember to organise a chat if you're up for it!",
+    "How about throwing something in the calendar for Friday?",
+    "Would 10am on Thursday work for people?",
+    "How about a call this afternoon?",
+    "Would a chat the start of a weekday work?",
+    "How's about organising a quick call sometime this week?",
+    "When's everyone available for a short hangout?",
+    "It's best to pick a time to drop in a call or meet up, if everyone is up for it!",
+]
+
+
 @randomised
 def thread_title(ms): return [
     f"{format_list(ms)}",