FabSwingers.com forum: Eureka’s while the cats away the mice will play

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Me and lots of friends of to eureka’s tonight one of the few places singles are welcome too lots hot ladies going tonight so come on guys come keep them company

There will be no membership charge for this one night but you must bring photo ID. Smart casual no trainers

Single males, non members £40

Single males members £30

Couples non members £30

Couples members £20

Single ladies free

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By *nglishrose14Woman
over a year ago

Bexley

Very excited to let the fun and games begin with all the girls

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By *leanor1717Woman
over a year ago

Gillingham

LippyLips and I will be there tonight x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Looking forward to seeing you sexy girls tonigh mwah come on guys we need company

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By *obbiepaulMan
over a year ago

Maidstone

£40 quid don’t think so

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"£40 quid don’t think so

Never mind hope you have a lovely evening

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By *m A FuckerMan
over a year ago

kingswood,surrey/leysdown kent

Wow for the 1st time this year this sounds like the place to be!

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By *ike1231000Man
over a year ago

Aylesbury

Is this today

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By *ndrewInEssexMan
over a year ago

Harlow

Looking forward to this evening at Eureka

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Me and lots of friends of to eureka’s tonight one of the few places singles are welcome too lots hot ladies going tonight so come on guys come keep them company

There will be no membership charge for this one night but you must bring photo ID. Smart casual no trainers

Single males, non members £40

Single males members £30

Couples non members £30

Couples members £20

Single ladies free

Thats a U turn. Single ladies free. Would love to have joined you. Mags

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Looking forward to seeing you sexy girls tonigh mwah come on guys we need company "

Sadly can't my sweet but hopefully soon

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Looking forward to seeing you sexy girls tonigh mwah come on guys we need company

Sadly can't my sweet but hopefully soon"

Miss you beautiful lady xxxxxxx

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By *oney and ReggieCouple
over a year ago

braintree

See you there later tonight x

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By *oobyHotwifeWoman
over a year ago

Thurrock

"£40 quid don’t think so

If you've never been before it sounds like a good way of having a look around the place seeing if it's worth the membership etc

While I'd prefer prices to be equal for all £40 is cheap compared to some places

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would go, but no why to get to the club

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By *pank the MonkeyCouple
over a year ago

Fylde Coast

"£40 quid don’t think so

If you've never been before it sounds like a good way of having a look around the place seeing if it's worth the membership etc

While I'd prefer prices to be equal for all £40 is cheap compared to some places "

Until you add in the cost of drinks etc. Paid bar, you can't even take a bottle of water in the place without getting told off

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By *oobyHotwifeWoman
over a year ago

Thurrock

"£40 quid don’t think so

If you've never been before it sounds like a good way of having a look around the place seeing if it's worth the membership etc

While I'd prefer prices to be equal for all £40 is cheap compared to some places

Until you add in the cost of drinks etc. Paid bar, you can't even take a bottle of water in the place without getting told off"

I've never been to Eurekas the old regulars scared me off with the stories they told when inviting me & the new owners have been rude by not replying to messages & forum posts several times when I'd enquired about a few things prior to them reopening & as they reopened

So I'm not a fan/regular justifying their rules but you wouldn't take a bottle of water to the pub or at least I wouldn't & plenty of clubs aren't BYOB so those issues aren't exclusive to this venue

I think lots of peoples noses just seem out of joint because the rules have changed, but maybe some of the changes were forced upon them, I don't know like I've said I've never been it maybe their local council insisted on them getting an alcohol liscence rather than BYOB maybe they also insisted it's now a members club

If the owners ever replied to messages/forum posts these things could be cleared up and their wouldn't be so much negativity surrounding the place

These venues are few and far between & I'd hate to see it go under as I hope one day when the owners become a bit more customer friemdly to one day try the place

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By *oiluvfunMan
over a year ago

Penrith

"£40 quid don’t think so

If you've never been before it sounds like a good way of having a look around the place seeing if it's worth the membership etc

While I'd prefer prices to be equal for all £40 is cheap compared to some places "

I would happily pay £40 as a non-member, especially as it sounds like there will actually be some single ladies in (rare in any club)

Pity about the distance for me, but hope your event is a success

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By *hoirCouple
over a year ago

Clacton/Bury St. Edmunds

" one of the few places singles are welcome

Single males, non members £40

Single males members £30

Single ladies free"

Welcome to everyday sexism.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

How did this go? We considered it but decided not to in the end. Was it a good night?

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By *oiluvfunMan
over a year ago

Penrith

" one of the few places singles are welcome

Single males, non members £40

Single males members £30

Single ladies free

Welcome to everyday sexism.

Would be interesting to hear what the ratio of single males to single females was…….?

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By *ngel and KinkCouple
over a year ago

Dover

So how was the night?

The club has had so much negatively that if this was a good night please let everyone know.

Feedback is the only way to update everyone.

Fingers crossed for good news stories

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By *1s1Couple
over a year ago

Orpington

We've been a few times over the last 8 months and to be honest it wasn't the place we was gunna rush back to

But last night changed that

There was lots of people there new and old

We will definitely be going back again and again if last night was anything to go by

Everyone was very friendly the staff are lovely

Eurikas looks like it's back in the game

Well done and thank you everyone for a GREAT NIGHT

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By *pank the MonkeyCouple
over a year ago

Fylde Coast

"We've been a few times over the last 8 months and to be honest it wasn't the place we was gunna rush back to

But last night changed that

There was lots of people there new and old

We will definitely be going back again and again if last night was anything to go by

Everyone was very friendly the staff are lovely

Eurikas looks like it's back in the game

Well done and thank you everyone for a GREAT NIGHT

Do you think that was down to the no membership fee required night? The next few weeks will tell the story as if you want to go again then you have to join up and pay to do so and that's not the story down the road.

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By *quirt n Flirt LondonCouple
over a year ago

Mitcham

Went to eureka for the first time last night and I have to say it was excellent lots of amazing people staff were friendly and funny , definitely would go back again loved the hot tubs dance floor drinks were reasonably priced . Relaxed atmosphere complete strangers were so easy to talk to

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By *ed and WolfieCouple
over a year ago

Gravesend

We went back there last night for the first time since before covid.

We were interested to see what had changed as the reviews and news were not showing it in a good light.

The main bar and dance area was improved with more space, the downside being that is needs more people to fill it to make it feel busy. And thats the problem. It just felt a bit flat and had lost some atmosphere.

Drinks were reasonably priced, but i wonder if people drank less than when you took your own, which also softened the vibe?

The rest of the club looked pretty unchanged, maybe some furniture had been moved and changed in the play areas but nothing massive.

Will we actually join and go back? Genuinely not sure yet.

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By *rthur WrightusMan
over a year ago

Round the Bend

I'm following this thread with interest. I was a frequent visitor for many more years than I should admit pre covid and it's good to hear numbers were up this weekend. Its a shame I couldn't make it this time.

I surmise that rejoining has been hindered more by the online signing up, the micro management and doing away with byob more than anything else. Annual membership for myself was always around £10-15 with a Saturday night around £25-35, so the new prices are not so bad considering.

One thing for sure though, it needs to get atmosphere with numbers, otherwise a drink at my local could be more exciting.

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By *leanor1717Woman
over a year ago

Gillingham

We had a great time last night at Eureka, it was busier than other Saturday nights have been (according to staff there) as an approximate I would say 60+ people and a good balance of single guys and ladies and couples. Atmosphere was good, and the dance floor was occupied all night, plenty of space and room for 3 or 4 times as many people.

The play rooms were in use a lot with people waiting at times.

So good to catch up with people I've not seen for 2 years!

The relative success of the night does seem to be the absence of the owners, the return to pre-covid pricing and none of the membership faff or cost.

Tbf the bar prices are reasonable so that cost was manageable, it really is the cost of entry (for myself as a single female, and more so for single males as they are less likely to attend given the huge usual price) that has become prohibitive.

I really do hope another night like this is held

and entry prices are brought back down...

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By *pank the MonkeyCouple
over a year ago

Fylde Coast

"We've been a few times over the last 8 months and to be honest it wasn't the place we was gunna rush back to

But last night changed that

There was lots of people there new and old

We will definitely be going back again and again if last night was anything to go by

Everyone was very friendly the staff are lovely

Eurikas looks like it's back in the game

Well done and thank you everyone for a GREAT NIGHT

60 people isn't lots of people, especially in a place the size of eureka. I sincerely hope that at some point the current custodians take steps the remedy what is wrong and stop blaming the council

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By *he fab twoCouple
over a year ago

brentwood

"£40 quid don’t think so

Tight fucker how much to get in a normal club now days

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By *x2 4 funCouple
over a year ago

Southampton

60 people is nothing there use to be about 150 on a Saturday but on a bad night there would be 100

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By *hoirCouple
over a year ago

Clacton/Bury St. Edmunds

"£40 quid don’t think so

Tight fucker how much to get in a normal club now days "

Did you really think this through? He is taking a stand against discrimination

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By *pank the MonkeyCouple
over a year ago

Fylde Coast

"60 people is nothing there use to be about 150 on a Saturday but on a bad night there would be 100"

There used be upto 300 there on a busy night and over 200 was regular. Of course I am going back almost 15 years when eureka was the place to be on a Saturday night. As I've said on numerous occasions it has serious potential but not the way it's run these days.

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By *etyakicksMan
over a year ago

dartford

"60 people is nothing there use to be about 150 on a Saturday but on a bad night there would be 100"

I fear those days are gone sadly

Eureka could attract 60 people on a midweek party back in the day and you are definitely right for the numbers on a Saturday. Something must be desperately wrong for it to be failing so miserably

Such a shame

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By *mooth8Man
over a year ago

s hertfordshire

"£40 quid don’t think so

Tight fucker how much to get in a normal club now days "

lol i attend daytime venues and the usual single mens fee is £30.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Kestrels is 40 for single guys in the daytime. 15 for single girls. Was really busy on Sunday, lots of singles of both genders and couples. If the club and its reputation are good, people will attend and pay. As Eureka is finding, people won't eagerly pay top prices for a poor experience, and reputation is everything.

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By *he fab twoCouple
over a year ago

brentwood

"£40 quid don’t think so

Tight fucker how much to get in a normal club now days

Did you really think this through? He is taking a stand against discrimination

Fully thought through thanks and how is it discrimination? That’s the price for a single man, couples and single women have differ t prices to try and attract them in which is a bonus for the single men! Is a oap rate at the chip shop discrimination because we’re not old?

Not everything has to be dissected now days and automatically offended by!

£40 isn’t dear for a good night out, and if it wasn’t a good night out don’t go back simple.

These clubs need to earn a living the same way you don’t go to work for free

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By *obbiepaulMan
over a year ago

Maidstone

"£40 quid don’t think so

Tight fucker how much to get in a normal club now days "

It’s got nothing to do with being tight it’s to do with the quality of the club and the facilities at the club, more than happy to pay £40 if the club is actually attracting people to the club I’ve been going to eureka for a number of years so I know the club was like and what it’s like now. Fingers crossed the new owners invest in the club And attract people back.good luck

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By *he fab twoCouple
over a year ago

brentwood

"£40 quid don’t think so

Tight fucker how much to get in a normal club now days

This night wasn’t being run by owners it was being run by old members trying to prove a point about membership fees hence none to get in that night and apparently was a good night

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By *arickMan
over a year ago

Eastbourne

"Me and lots of friends of to eureka’s tonight one of the few places singles are welcome too lots hot ladies going tonight so come on guys come keep them company

There will be no membership charge for this one night but you must bring photo ID. Smart casual no trainers

Single males, non members £40

Single males members £30

Couples non members £30

Couples members £20

Single ladies free

Profile not available?

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By *oiluvfunMan
over a year ago

Penrith

"Me and lots of friends of to eureka’s tonight one of the few places singles are welcome too lots hot ladies going tonight so come on guys come keep them company

There will be no membership charge for this one night but you must bring photo ID. Smart casual no trainers

Single males, non members £40

Single males members £30

Couples non members £30

Couples members £20

Single ladies free

Profile not available?"

Would have been good to hear a review of how the night went from the OP

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By *ndrewInEssexMan
over a year ago

Harlow

I was there on the night & thought there were more than 60 people.Speaking to the staff at Eureka yesterday, they said there were just over 100. There is another While the Cat's Away party on Saturday 7th May.

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By *etyakicksMan
over a year ago

dartford

"I was there on the night & thought there were more than 60 people.Speaking to the staff at Eureka yesterday, they said there were just over 100. There is another While the Cat's Away party on Saturday 7th May."

I think your / their numbers are way out

Lucky if there was 60 and people were leaving early too

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By *he fab twoCouple
over a year ago

brentwood

I’ll try make that one

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"£40 quid don’t think so

Tight fucker how much to get in a normal club now days

This night wasn’t being run by owners it was being run by old members trying to prove a point about membership fees hence none to get in that night and apparently was a good night "

Did you attend then?? you seem to defend/promote this club on various posts but dont see any reviews from you???

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By *obbiepaulMan
over a year ago

Maidstone

"£40 quid don’t think so

Tight fucker how much to get in a normal club now days

This night wasn’t being run by owners it was being run by old members trying to prove a point about membership fees hence none to get in that night and apparently was a good night

Did you attend then?? you seem to defend/promote this club on various posts but dont see any reviews from you??? "

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

I would question the agenda of those that on the one hand say that they would never go back to Eureka now that there has been a management change, and on the other hand they are commenting on how awful it is. How can they possibly know if they haven't been? I love Eureka and a lot of the other clubs as well. I think it is a really positive thing that they are all different, some a little bit less expensive, some are a little more pricey but not massively different. They are all different kinds of venues and of course have different operating costs, so it makes sense that the cost can vary. But I would suggest to anybody that they give each a try and make up their own mind. There's a special birthday tonight so it will be a big party night at Eureka tonight.

As for BYOB you wouldn't go to a pub and pull out a bottle of gin. You wouldn't go and sit in a cafe and pull out a flask of coffee. Eureka has a bar that charges pub prices. Which I can't see as a problem.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I would question the agenda of those that on the one hand say that they would never go back to Eureka now that there has been a management change, and on the other hand they are commenting on how awful it is. How can they possibly know if they haven't been? I love Eureka and a lot of the other clubs as well. I think it is a really positive thing that they are all different, some a little bit less expensive, some are a little more pricey but not massively different. They are all different kinds of venues and of course have different operating costs, so it makes sense that the cost can vary. But I would suggest to anybody that they give each a try and make up their own mind. There's a special birthday tonight so it will be a big party night at Eureka tonight.

nicely said.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

nicely said.

My favourite lady. Happy Easter. Must get together soon

Mags xxx

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By *itsalena2Couple
over a year ago

Kent

Would you go to a Village hall or the local scout hut and pay £40 to get in as that’s all it really is people didn’t really go to Eureka because they was impressed with club house , we use to love Eureka because of the atmosphere and the people it wasn’t for the classy building or the top notch play rooms it was because it was a cheap night out with a fantastic atmosphere if the place is not busy then the atmosphere has gone , the BYOB was why so many went ,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

nicely said.

My favourite lady. Happy Easter. Must get together soon

Mags xxx"

Peace & Love always. Indeed we must sweetie lady

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By *itsalena2Couple
over a year ago

Kent

As we’ve said before for us it’s not the entrance fee , it’s the buy there drinks and can’t bring your own , this would put another £150 on our night out to go there instead of £35 and the price for us taking our own alcohol , and what did the new owners give back for this massive extra cost , we haven’t been since so if you know something please tell us , other than a lick of paint

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

Oh, are you really going to buy £150 worth of alcohol? So what is that, around 30 or 40 beers between you? I don't think you'll be much use to anyone after that lot so you might as well go to Wetherspoons and forget about attending a party.

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

The bar has normal pub prices and being a licensed premises means there is an obligation on the license holders to ensure that nobody gets out of hand and massively d*unk. For most people I would have thought that an obligation on the staff to provide a safe environment for the customers is a good thing. Especially for single ladies.

There are some clubs that have a byob policy and that's fine.

I'm not saying other venues are bad.

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

The club is looking amazing. There is now a massive dancefloor surrounded by booths with quality seating instead of all the space being taken up with tables. It has literally been transformed and tonight will be especially busy with a special birthday party going on.

Membership is being suspended for the night but non-members will need photo ID.

If you were ever thinking of going or going back then tonight is the night and it WILL be busy.

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

Ok, so now there is a classy nightclub instead of the cheap night out atmosphere of what was there before.

So maybe the club isn't for you anymore. That's fine, there are plenty of other places to go.

The club has taken a different direction, gone up-market, lost it's scout hut reputation, with the byob people getting messy and out of order.

I suggest you go along with an open mind and see how the club has changed for the better. And if it isn't for you then fine, but it isn't going to go backward. Gone are those days and I say that it is all for the better.

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By *itsalena2Couple
over a year ago

Kent

"The club is looking amazing. There is now a massive dancefloor surrounded by booths with quality seating instead of all the space being taken up with tables. It has literally been transformed and tonight will be especially busy with a special birthday party going on.

Membership is being suspended for the night but non-members will need photo ID.

If you were ever thinking of going or going back then tonight is the night and it WILL be busy.

Bigger dance floor means you need more people to create an atmosphere

Not sure a bit of paint is worth an £150 on drinks

Price getting in and hotel or cabin

That a £250 night out

That’s a night out at Liberty or Le boudoir

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By *leasureseekers123Couple
over a year ago

Heathrow

"Ok, so now there is a classy nightclub instead of the cheap night out atmosphere of what was there before.

So maybe the club isn't for you anymore. That's fine, there are plenty of other places to go.

The club has taken a different direction, gone up-market, lost it's scout hut reputation, with the byob people getting messy and out of order.

That’s alright saying that but when us and a lot of other people wanted to do just that and see all the changes we were told (and I quote) 1. We haven’t made the changes to attract new people we’ve done it for our valued members and 2. If you want to see it you have to take out membership.

Now it seems that we can go and see the changes without taking out membership- but it’s too late- people have moved on. We have always wished them well- even when they were not listening to peoples views (which is their right) and being rude to people who expressed an opinion.

We continue to wish them well but we certainly would rather go to Pleasures now or drive all the way to VA for a good night out

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By *x2 4 funCouple
over a year ago

Southampton

Is this guy a new owner of eureka sure trying to promote it

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By *rthur WrightusMan
over a year ago

Round the Bend

"Is this guy a new owner of eureka sure trying to promote it"

To be honest I think I've learnt more about the place in the last 24hrs from his more positive posts. Compared to managements secrecy, its almost a breath of fresh air.

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By *rthur WrightusMan
over a year ago

Round the Bend

What happened to the 'Eureka ditches membership' thread, anyone know ?

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

I have no financial link to the club, I am not on the staff, I'm not involved with it at all let alone a new owner. I'm a fan of the club. I've been going there for years and really like the direction the new owners are taking it. Why shouldn't we have a VA or a Liberty Elite in the South of England. Yes, there are other clubs that are a cheap night out. And I go to those clubs sometimes. But occasionally I'd like to go somewhere really nice. And that is what Eureka is aspiring to be. And where has the idea come from that you will need to pay £150 for alcohol. It's normal pub prices. If I was to spend £150 in a pub between me and the Mrs you'd have to call an ambulance for me.

The club has everything in place to grow into an exceptional venue. On a par with any club in the UK. If it isn't for you anymore that's a shame, but I think you might want to treat yourself to a really nice evening now and again.

Like everyone I go to McDonalds or Wetherspoons and it's great. Occasionally I like to go to a really nice restaurant and obviously it costs more. But I think I'm worth treating myself from time to time.

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

Le Boudoir won't let me join. I'm too old and fat and ugly. They only want pretty skinny girls and goung hunky guys.

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By *ent MadamWoman
over a year ago

Kent

Oh dear Goodsy .yes I know you love Eureka as do I . I have a current membership and love the outdoor facilities. Though I don’t think people on the forum are taken by your endless comments . As tonite is a special evening . I hope you’re going to attend . So you can give us your feedback tomorrow. Will be waiting in anticipation. Happy Fabbing

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

Hi, I think some people appreciate my input S.

To be honest I think I've learnt more about the place in the last 24hrs from his more positive posts. Compared to managements secrecy, its almost a breath of fresh air.

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By *x2 4 funCouple
over a year ago

Southampton

All your doing with your constant answers is giving everyone a reason to carry on slagging the place off you would be better just saying nothing.

As for a premier place you are having a laugh and before you say I have no idea we were members for 10 years do know the place very well

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By *leanor1717Woman
over a year ago

Gillingham

"What happened to the 'Eureka ditches membership' thread, anyone know ?

Yeah that thread's disappeared

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By *etyakicksMan
over a year ago

dartford

Goodsy we are all waiting to hear about your night at Eureka last night

How many people were there ? Give us your honest feedback

C’mon man tell us ?

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By *rthur WrightusMan
over a year ago

Round the Bend

"Goodsy we are all waiting to hear about your night at Eureka last night

How many people were there ? Give us your honest feedback

C’mon man tell us ? "

Yes anxiously awaiting the next bulletin here as well.

Maybe a) so good he has mother of all hangovers

or b) got locked in a playroom

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By *etyakicksMan
over a year ago

dartford

"Goodsy we are all waiting to hear about your night at Eureka last night

How many people were there ? Give us your honest feedback

C’mon man tell us ?

Yes anxiously awaiting the next bulletin here as well.

Maybe a) so good he has mother of all hangovers

or b) got locked in a playroom

I think maybe his lack of follow up means it was an average at best night

Considering his input of high praise prior to the actual night last night you would think the praise would continue this morning ……

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over a year ago

Well I know where we would have preferred to have been.... just look at the number of updates about Pleasures compared to Eurekas. Pleasures was super busy according to the people we know who went, Eurekas... hmm... not heard a single thing about it - definitely a dead horse being flogged now (sorry...a premier dead horse lol).

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By *ornucopiaMan
over a year ago

Bexley

"Goodsy we are all waiting to hear about your night at Eureka last night

How many people were there ? Give us your honest feedback

C’mon man tell us ?

Yes anxiously awaiting the next bulletin here as well.

Maybe a) so good he has mother of all hangovers

or b) got locked in a playroom

I think maybe his lack of follow up means it was an average at best night

Considering his input of high praise prior to the actual night last night you would think the praise would continue this morning ……

Give him time to wake up.

I left there at 6pm yesterday and only got up at 10 am today!

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By *etyakicksMan
over a year ago

dartford

"Goodsy we are all waiting to hear about your night at Eureka last night

How many people were there ? Give us your honest feedback

C’mon man tell us ?

Yes anxiously awaiting the next bulletin here as well.

Maybe a) so good he has mother of all hangovers

or b) got locked in a playroom

I think maybe his lack of follow up means it was an average at best night

Considering his input of high praise prior to the actual night last night you would think the praise would continue this morning ……

Give him time to wake up.

I left there at 6pm yesterday and only got up at 10 am today!"

I think he’s had to go into hiding to avoid having to answer

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By *he fab twoCouple
over a year ago

brentwood

I’ve not got a problem with a paid bar as long as reasonable or a door price but don’t think should have to pay a membership again after already being members when lock down hit, it should of carried over to when allowed to open again.

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By *pank the MonkeyCouple
over a year ago

Fylde Coast

If you are going to have a paid bar then there shouldn't be a door charge or at least it should be a token amount like £5.

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

Ok, I think the new management have listened to peoples concerns and are offering entry without membership for an extra £10. That seems reasonable, no? Most nightclubs charge an entry fee right?

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

"I’ve not got a problem with a paid bar as long as reasonable or a door price but don’t think should have to pay a membership again after already being members when lock down hit, it should of carried over to when allowed to open again. "

Yeah, that was a shame but I think they'd have gone out of business if they'd done that. My tennis club didn't offer to postpone my membership until when the pandemic finished. I don't know if anyones gym membership offered that?

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By *pank the MonkeyCouple
over a year ago

Fylde Coast

"Ok, I think the new management have listened to peoples concerns and are offering entry without membership for an extra £10. That seems reasonable, no? Most nightclubs charge an entry fee right?"

Most night clubs don't charge you over £40 to walk through the door. The club down the road has got it right. Door charge with byob, it's a recipe that works.

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

I don't understand the bad feeling. Yes, the new management have taken the club I'm a slightly new direction. OK, some people haven't liked that and have started attending different clubs. Fine. I like those clubs too and wouldn't ever suggest that Pleasures, VA or LB or any of the others are bad and run by bad people.

Maybe Eureka have made some mistakes over lockdown, some by choice and some imposed, and maybe they are evolving and making changes going forward but the previous management aren't going to come back, they have moved on. So, the next step for the club is that it improves and you have the choice to go there now and again or not, or the business fails and it becomes one giant housing estate and you'll all never get to enjoy the pool and the fields and the Kent countryside in the same way again.

Are you all really voting for less choice? Please I'd really like to know what you are trying to achieve by "slagging off the club"?

If anyone has any positive suggestions I'll happily forward those suggestions on. But I don't think it will go back to the Wild West with Police turning up all the time and the licensing authorities imposing ever stricter rules.

Since lockdown the licensing authorities have allowed some more freedoms as the club is being run in a more orderly way. And that is how the club will progress and succeed.

If you don't want to go then that is fine. But why try to put off others who might like to give it a try? If new people go then you might want to go and join them and meet some new people in a different environment than was there previously.

The party on Saturday night was well attended and a lot of fun. As always.

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

"Ok, I think the new management have listened to peoples concerns and are offering entry without membership for an extra £10. That seems reasonable, no? Most nightclubs charge an entry fee right?

Most night clubs don't charge you over £40 to walk through the door. The club down the road has got it right. Door charge with byob, it's a recipe that works."

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

"Ok, I think the new management have listened to peoples concerns and are offering entry without membership for an extra £10. That seems reasonable, no? Most nightclubs charge an entry fee right?

Most night clubs don't charge you over £40 to walk through the door. The club down the road has got it right. Door charge with byob, it's a recipe that works."

Bless you. I love Pleasures and hope you had fun and hope to meet you one day. Steve is lovely and the club is fantastic. X

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over a year ago

"I don't understand the bad feeling. Yes, the new management have taken the club I'm a slightly new direction. OK, some people haven't liked that and have started attending different clubs. Fine. I like those clubs too and wouldn't ever suggest that Pleasures, VA or LB or any of the others are bad and run by bad people.

Are you all really voting for less choice? Please I'd really like to know what you are trying to achieve by "slagging off the club"?

Since lockdown the licensing authorities have allowed some more freedoms as the club is being run in a more orderly way. And that is how the club will progress and succeed.

The party on Saturday night was well attended and a lot of fun. As always."

New management??? its the same owners pre covid minus one so not sure what you are on about there?

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By *carlettxWoman
over a year ago

Essex

"Ok, I think the new management have listened to peoples concerns and are offering entry without membership for an extra £10. That seems reasonable, no? Most nightclubs charge an entry fee right?"

OP I’ve seen this asked already but you fail to answer

How many people were there on Saturday night please ?

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

"Ok, I think the new management have listened to peoples concerns and are offering entry without membership for an extra £10. That seems reasonable, no? Most nightclubs charge an entry fee right?

OP I’ve seen this asked already but you fail to answer

How many people were there on Saturday night please ?

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By *carlettxWoman
over a year ago

Essex

????

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

"Ok, I think the new management have listened to peoples concerns and are offering entry without membership for an extra £10. That seems reasonable, no? Most nightclubs charge an entry fee right?

OP I’ve seen this asked already but you fail to answer

How many people were there on Saturday night please ?

I can get a head count from the management tomorrow Scarlett. I would say 100 +. But as ever you shouldn't judge anything by how big it is

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over a year ago

"Ok, I think the new management have listened to peoples concerns and are offering entry without membership for an extra £10. That seems reasonable, no? Most nightclubs charge an entry fee right?

OP I’ve seen this asked already but you fail to answer

How many people were there on Saturday night please ?

I can get a head count from the management tomorrow Scarlett. I would say 100 +. But as ever you shouldn't judge anything by how big it is

LOL...Apart from the grounds.. i doubt the guests/crowds was that big!

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By *carlettxWoman
over a year ago

Essex

"Ok, I think the new management have listened to peoples concerns and are offering entry without membership for an extra £10. That seems reasonable, no? Most nightclubs charge an entry fee right?

OP I’ve seen this asked already but you fail to answer

How many people were there on Saturday night please ?

I can get a head count from the management tomorrow Scarlett. I would say 100 +. But as ever you shouldn't judge anything by how big it is

Then I feel that half the issue they are having then is promotors like yourselves giving very different info to others that have been and say it’s really really quiet and leave early disappointed

Unfortunately a club is only as good as it’s clientele and on a club night ‘big’ and busy are very important as there is more chance of finding others you may like

I have been out the club scene a few years and went to Pleasures Saturday on the recommendation from others on fab that go and say how buzzing it is and having read their reviews it seemed the place to go

Where are Eureka reviews to encourage the same for new clientele ?

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By *rthur WrightusMan
over a year ago

Round the Bend

"Ok, I think the new management have listened to peoples concerns and are offering entry without membership for an extra £10. That seems reasonable, no? Most nightclubs charge an entry fee right?

OP I’ve seen this asked already but you fail to answer

How many people were there on Saturday night please ?

I can get a head count from the management tomorrow Scarlett. I would say 100 +. But as ever you shouldn't judge anything by how big it is

Then I feel that half the issue they are having then is promotors like yourselves giving very different info to others that have been and say it’s really really quiet and leave early disappointed

Unfortunately a club is only as good as it’s clientele and on a club night ‘big’ and busy are very important as there is more chance of finding others you may like

Where are Eureka reviews to encourage the same for new clientele ?

Management allegedly requested reviews and presence to be removed !

Foot, shoot it !

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By *carlettxWoman
over a year ago

Essex

"Ok, I think the new management have listened to peoples concerns and are offering entry without membership for an extra £10. That seems reasonable, no? Most nightclubs charge an entry fee right?

OP I’ve seen this asked already but you fail to answer

How many people were there on Saturday night please ?

I can get a head count from the management tomorrow Scarlett. I would say 100 +. But as ever you shouldn't judge anything by how big it is

Then I feel that half the issue they are having then is promotors like yourselves giving very different info to others that have been and say it’s really really quiet and leave early disappointed

Unfortunately a club is only as good as it’s clientele and on a club night ‘big’ and busy are very important as there is more chance of finding others you may like

Where are Eureka reviews to encourage the same for new clientele ?

Management allegedly requested reviews and presence to be removed !

Foot, shoot it !

Serious ?

The biggest platform for clubs is Fab, the biggest social interaction for arranging meets is Fab and they asked to come off ?

Lost for words

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By *rthur WrightusMan
over a year ago

Round the Bend

"Ok, I think the new management have listened to peoples concerns and are offering entry without membership for an extra £10. That seems reasonable, no? Most nightclubs charge an entry fee right?

OP I’ve seen this asked already but you fail to answer

How many people were there on Saturday night please ?

I can get a head count from the management tomorrow Scarlett. I would say 100 +. But as ever you shouldn't judge anything by how big it is

Then I feel that half the issue they are having then is promotors like yourselves giving very different info to others that have been and say it’s really really quiet and leave early disappointed

Unfortunately a club is only as good as it’s clientele and on a club night ‘big’ and busy are very important as there is more chance of finding others you may like

Where are Eureka reviews to encourage the same for new clientele ?

Management allegedly requested reviews and presence to be removed !

Foot, shoot it !

Serious ?

The biggest platform for clubs is Fab, the biggest social interaction for arranging meets is Fab and they asked to come off ?

Lost for words

Serious

Unless the OP can root around and get some facts. If memory serves me correctly a forum mod mentioned it before shortly closing a somewhat heated thread down.

Its quite significant how many 'Eureka' threads are closed or disappear for one reason or another, usually just before the juicy bits

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By *carlettxWoman
over a year ago

Essex

"Ok, I think the new management have listened to peoples concerns and are offering entry without membership for an extra £10. That seems reasonable, no? Most nightclubs charge an entry fee right?

OP I’ve seen this asked already but you fail to answer

How many people were there on Saturday night please ?

I can get a head count from the management tomorrow Scarlett. I would say 100 +. But as ever you shouldn't judge anything by how big it is

Then I feel that half the issue they are having then is promotors like yourselves giving very different info to others that have been and say it’s really really quiet and leave early disappointed

Unfortunately a club is only as good as it’s clientele and on a club night ‘big’ and busy are very important as there is more chance of finding others you may like

Where are Eureka reviews to encourage the same for new clientele ?

Management allegedly requested reviews and presence to be removed !

Foot, shoot it !

Serious ?

The biggest platform for clubs is Fab, the biggest social interaction for arranging meets is Fab and they asked to come off ?

Lost for words

Serious

Unless the OP can root around and get some facts. If memory serves me correctly a forum mod mentioned it before shortly closing a somewhat heated thread down.

Its quite significant how many 'Eureka' threads are closed or disappear for one reason or another, usually just before the juicy bits

I just can’t get my head around that tbf

Surely that’s cutting off your nose to spite your face ?

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over a year ago

tonbridge

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By *rthur WrightusMan
over a year ago

Round the Bend

I quite agree. I couldn't believe it either. Any publicity is good publicity as they .

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

So what do you all want? What are you all so lemon about? If you have found some other places to go then fine and if you don't want to go back then fine. If you tell me what you want to change I can go back to them with it, but they are pretty determined not to go back to the way it was. So let me know. I'd like to see more clubs open in the area rather than see one close down.

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By *carlettxWoman
over a year ago

Essex

"So what do you all want? What are you all so lemon about? If you have found some other places to go then fine and if you don't want to go back then fine. If you tell me what you want to change I can go back to them with it, but they are pretty determined not to go back to the way it was. So let me know. I'd like to see more clubs open in the area rather than see one close down. "

Let’s flip it

What exactly do they not want it to go back to ?

Being the busiest club in the South East every single weekend ?

I was a host there when the membership fee was introduced at £10 and that seemed to work and didn’t turn anyone off of going with the BYOB and a licensed bar as an additional in case people forgot drinks

Or am I missing something ?

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

Let’s flip it

What exactly do they not want it to go back to ?

Being the busiest club in the South East every single weekend ?

Or am I missing something ?

I think they don't want it to go back to to all the trouble caused with people getting ridiculously d*unk and police getting involved and threats of their premises license being revoked. Maybe? Maybe run a nice club where ordinary people aren't terrified to attend because of all the stories of chaos and crime. Maybe a fresh start?

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By *rthur WrightusMan
over a year ago

Round the Bend

Don't get me wrong OP, I'm not anti Eureka at all, I would like it to get back to what it was. I've been a member on and off for more than twenty years and probably should stop behaving badly at my age, but since my first naked new years eve party in 2001 I've gone downhill, but I don't want Eureka to go downhill as well.

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By *rthur WrightusMan
over a year ago

Round the Bend

I quite agree with you, but if this is the plan to eradicate these problems then management should tell the clients thats what they are trying to do, and they're trying to do it for there safety. People may understand that more. At the moment Tom Dick and Shirley are left in the dark and not sure what's going on. Communication is key.

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over a year ago

tonbridge

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

Mate, thank you, thank you so much. I'm so pleased that one person finally gets it. I think that S and C.A. have the very best of intentions but maybe haven't communicated it very well.

Hence me. Hence me trying to build some bridges.

I am not on the payroll, I don't have any interest in the club, but I will feel devastated if it isn't there anymore. To be honest I'm not a big party person but I love spending time there and I'd hate it to disappear. And it will disappear if the current management fail, it will be developed into housing by the owner of the land selling it to developers.

I am not asking anyone to go back if they don't want to. I know the clubs that everyone who has a problem with Eureka has decided that's their go to Saturday night venue and those clubs are a great night out.

But, please don't run Eureka down, especially if you haven't been there recently. Why would anyone want to see it fail. It is lovely for an afternoon in the sunshine. Even if you only go a couple of times a year, why would you want it not to be there?

S and C.A. have a lot on their plate. They really have changed the club for the better and spent a fortune and are really hoping that the club can be so much better than it was. Christ, people used to moan about it before.

Any comments, any moans, any suggestions, anybody wants to help, for God sake. Come to me. I have the confidence of the current management and I will put any suggestion you have to them but they can't really deal with trying to rebuild the club while being constantly criticised and answer every single query. That's where I come in. A middle man that can gauge the feeling and can make suggestions.

So, if you want to come to the club again, great, if it isn't exactly how you want it to be let me know how you would want it to change. That may not happen but I promise I will tell you why. And if that means you want to go somewhere else on a Saturday night, tell me where, and I might join you.

But really this character assassination has to stop. If it doesn't you have to ask why anyone would want somebody else's business to fail, what sort of person is saying that a venue is shit because it costs £5 more than a different venue.

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

If the club fails where on earth will Frank be able to go? Arrested outside Sevenoaks Library for wearing an unfeasibly hige cock ring? It won't be pretty reading in the Chronicle.

Mate, thank you, thank you so much. I'm so pleased that one person finally gets it. I think that S and C.A. have the very best of intentions but maybe haven't communicated it very well.

Hence me. Hence me trying to build some bridges.

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

If the club fails where on earth will Frank be able to go? Arrested outside Sevenoaks Library for wearing an unfeasibly hige cock ring? It won't be pretty reading in the Chronicle.

Mate, thank you, thank you so much. I'm so pleased that one person finally gets it. I think that S and C.A. have the very best of intentions but maybe haven't communicated it very well.

Hence me. Hence me trying to build some bridges.

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

Ok, Arthur Writius you are exactly the sort of person we are hoping to encourage to talk to us, so talk to us. Come to the club, I'll buy you a beer and tell me exactly what you think.

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

A club, by it's nature exists, purely to provide the needs and services to it's members. If the management of a club loses the support of it's members then the organisation ceases to be a club. However if the desires of the membership ceases to be compatible with the viability, either legally or financially, then the club will not survive.

The club needs to make enough money to survive, pay it's staff, invest, pay it's bills and grow. Anyone who doesn't realise this is a fool.

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By *pank the MonkeyCouple
over a year ago

Fylde Coast

"Ok, Arthur Writius you are exactly the sort of person we are hoping to encourage to talk to us, so talk to us. Come to the club, I'll buy you a beer and tell me exactly what you think. "

For some who claims to have no connection to the club you appear to claim considerable influence with the management.

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

"A club, by it's nature exists, purely to provide the needs and services to it's members. If the management of a club loses the support of it's members then the organisation ceases to be a club. However if the desires of the membership ceases to be compatible with the viability, either legally or financially, then the club will not survive.

The club needs to make enough money to survive, pay it's staff, invest, pay it's bills and grow. Anyone who doesn't realise this is a fool."

I so hope Eureka thrives,there's no other place so beautiful in the world where you can enjoy the countryside. Please don't take that away from me by running the place down, whatevernyour personal agenda is.

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

"Ok, Arthur Writius you are exactly the sort of person we are hoping to encourage to talk to us, so talk to us. Come to the club, I'll buy you a beer and tell me exactly what you think.

For some who claims to have no connection to the club you appear to claim considerable influence with the management. "

I just know them and can talk to them freely.

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

"Ok, Arthur Writius you are exactly the sort of person we are hoping to encourage to talk to us, so talk to us. Come to the club, I'll buy you a beer and tell me exactly what you think.

For some who claims to have no connection to the club you appear to claim considerable influence with the management. "

Talk to me. Meet in a pub elsewhere from the club, let me know your concerns. I will try my best to make things right for you.

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

"Ok, Arthur Writius you are exactly the sort of person we are hoping to encourage to talk to us, so talk to us. Come to the club, I'll buy you a beer and tell me exactly what you think.

For some who claims to have no connection to the club you appear to claim considerable influence with the management.

Talk to me. Meet in a pub elsewhere from the club, let me know your concerns. I will try my best to make things right for you."

I have the interests of the club at heart. The club consists of members and management. There should not be a conflict between the two so it all requires a conversation.

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

I'm happy to have a conversation with anybody who has any sort of concerns with the Eureka club. I appreciate it has been difficult to speak to the owners as they have a lot on their plate but if I can't answer anything immediately I will get back to you as soon as possible

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

I hope I have't offended anyone. I wouldn't want to put anyone off from visiting any other club, they are are all making miraculous recoveries following the pandemic and most have spent their time out refurbishing their spaces and massively improving their facilities. Wherever you decide to go it is all about the people you you meet and the fun you have. Happy Easter and have fun guys x

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By *itsalena2Couple
over a year ago

Kent

"I hope I have't offended anyone. I wouldn't want to put anyone off from visiting any other club, they are are all making miraculous recoveries following the pandemic and most have spent their time out refurbishing their spaces and massively improving their facilities. Wherever you decide to go it is all about the people you you meet and the fun you have. Happy Easter and have fun guys x"

Not sure again where you get your info from regarding Eureka of old ,you said the Police was always turning up due to complaints of people being too d*unk , well we must of been so d*unk and couldn’t see them lol

Well over a 100 visits for us at weekends and never did the old bill show their face ,

I think the problem with the club is it lost a lot of the reliable members who were their every weekend due to the circumstances that went on before covid , even though that should not be of anyone’s business , the swinging scene is built on trust and respect not sure about the naturist side but would say that peoples minds are the same , so the people that left are very loyal,

Then sadly Covid hit and no where was open ,

The Management decided to go down a different line trying to change the format , as you say more upmarket, but they got something wrong Eureka will always be Eureka a cheap night out with loads of people and a great atmosphere take that away and it’s always going to fail , Eureka will never be a up market place it can’t be done with that building no matter what you do it’s always going to be a shed , so in our opinion stick to what works , their not going to get the old crowd back , we’ve spoken to most of them and asked would you go back and the answer to that is no chance

And we’re be totally honest the reason they give is because of the current ownership,

No one wants to see the club close , but i think they need to re build a new footfall , so I would suggest that the old format is used and then slowly the numbers would come back with new regular crowd , and for god sake stop trying to make something Eureka will never be upmarket

We have nothing against a paid bat one of our favourite clubs has a paid bar but what you get is so much more than Eureka could ever offer we don’t go as much as it too expensive to visit every other weekend but if we was going to a club with a paid bar we would go their

This message is an honest opinion the old footfall has gone , bring a new crowd by using a lot of the old ways , summer is coming now so hopefully it will bring in a lot of revenue if the sun shines and they can earn some money to get through the next winter and a nee format as like you say no one wants to see clubs close regardless what has gone on in the pass

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By *pank the MonkeyCouple
over a year ago

Fylde Coast

Well over a 100 visits for us at weekends and never did the old bill show their face ,

Then sadly Covid hit and no where was open ,

And we’re be totally honest the reason they give is because of the current ownership,

I've been trying to give the same advice for months but I'm afraid it's a case of deaf ears and head in the company sand pit. I fear for its future but not enough to give our hard earned cash to them, sorry but that's the truth.

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By *carlettxWoman
over a year ago

Essex

Well over a 100 visits for us at weekends and never did the old bill show their face ,

Then sadly Covid hit and no where was open ,

And we’re be totally honest the reason they give is because of the current ownership,

This this and this ^^^^^

You can’t make a sows purse out of a pigs ear

Only way to make the venue classy is to knock down and rebuild.

Good set you are very ill-informed about the police turning up and your reference to ‘wild west’. That my friend is pure bullshit

But as you are such good friends with them please ask why they came off Fab as genuinely am interested in the answer. Just seems bad PR to me ….

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over a year ago

Essex

Well over a 100 visits for us at weekends and never did the old bill show their face ,

Then sadly Covid hit and no where was open ,

And we’re be totally honest the reason they give is because of the current ownership,

This this and this ^^^^^

You can’t make a sows purse out of a pigs ear

Only way to make the venue classy is to knock down and rebuild.

Good set you are very ill-informed about the police turning up and your reference to ‘wild west’. That my friend is pure bullshit

But as you are such good friends with them please ask why they came off Fab as genuinely am interested in the answer. Just seems bad PR to me …. "

‘Goodsey’ not Good set lol

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By *itsalena2Couple
over a year ago

Kent

Well over a 100 visits for us at weekends and never did the old bill show their face ,

Then sadly Covid hit and no where was open ,

And we’re be totally honest the reason they give is because of the current ownership,

Eurek has been there for over 50 years and that’s because of the old format, regardless of who owns the lease

I suggest give up the alcohol licence bring back the old ways and try and increase the revenue another way maybe make people buy soft drinks for their mixers and the extra door entry fee increased a bit but do this in reason , we’ve seen pictures of the revamped dance area and yes it dose look different to old but was it the right idea as all that did was made more space which then kills the atmosphere as the place fills even more empty , we partied down the road Saturday and it was full and an amazing atmosphere with so many new faces , a lot of the people were in the low thirty’s but mixed well with the older generation , so what that says is there is another generation that is very much enjoying this scene , that’s the people that Eureka needs to get in and forget about getting the old crowd back , but be honest and don’t try and make Eureka something it never can be , upmarket

They need to build on its reputation as a club with a great party atmosphere but value for money , and the amazing grounds during the day , and if I’m right in what we are hearing do not make people have to buy water even during the day , we didn’t go much during the day but when we did we would people watch and , what we saw was people loved haveing their own little picnics in the groups and drink in the sun chilling , the mindset of having to buy water even though it’s a small cost to them the people think the club is taking the piss out of people

As that’s another change to something that’s been there for decades .

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By *hellebelleWoman
over a year ago

ashford

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By *carlettxWoman
over a year ago

Essex

Well over a 100 visits for us at weekends and never did the old bill show their face ,

Then sadly Covid hit and no where was open ,

And we’re be totally honest the reason they give is because of the current ownership,

Eurek has been there for over 50 years and that’s because of the old format, regardless of who owns the lease

As that’s another change to something that’s been there for decades ."

Wow you are on a roll today - so brilliantly put

Value for money - that is what everyone wants no matter what it is

Don’t fix what isn’t broken

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By *rthur WrightusMan
over a year ago

Round the Bend

''Eurek has been there for over 50 years and that’s because of the old format, regardless of who owns the lease

As that’s another change to something that’s been there for decades''

I agree, and very well put.

I believe another 'mice will play' weekend is coming up. Would it be possible to revert back to 'old rules' completely for that weekend, byob included, and this time put it out on Fab to get more publicity ?

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By *itsalena2Couple
over a year ago

Kent

Well over a 100 visits for us at weekends and never did the old bill show their face ,

Then sadly Covid hit and no where was open ,

And we’re be totally honest the reason they give is because of the current ownership,

This this and this ^^^^^

You can’t make a sows purse out of a pigs ear

Only way to make the venue classy is to knock down and rebuild.

Good set you are very ill-informed about the police turning up and your reference to ‘wild west’. That my friend is pure bullshit

But as you are such good friends with them please ask why they came off Fab as genuinely am interested in the answer. Just seems bad PR to me …. "

Eueka was never about being a swinging club as you know the rooms and lack off them let that down , it was about all of us partying the night away dancing drinking all the girls looking hot dressed up sexy and value for money

Which created the unbeatable atmosphere at that time , now that atmosphere has moved to the place down the road as witnessed by yourselves Saturday night , and great value for money

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By *carlettxWoman
over a year ago

Essex

Well over a 100 visits for us at weekends and never did the old bill show their face ,

Then sadly Covid hit and no where was open ,

And we’re be totally honest the reason they give is because of the current ownership,

This this and this ^^^^^

You can’t make a sows purse out of a pigs ear

Only way to make the venue classy is to knock down and rebuild.

Good set you are very ill-informed about the police turning up and your reference to ‘wild west’. That my friend is pure bullshit

But as you are such good friends with them please ask why they came off Fab as genuinely am interested in the answer. Just seems bad PR to me ….

Which created the unbeatable atmosphere at that time , now that atmosphere has moved to the place down the road as witnessed by yourselves Saturday night , and great value for money "

100%

I have never been a hardcore swinger. The social side was always so so important to me

The friendships , laughs and yes d*unken dancing away nights dressed sexy and feeling sexy was EVERYTHING Eureka was about to me and to many many others. The best party atmosphere giving like minded people a safe place to meet

That party atmosphere was indeed replicated at Pleasures on Saturday with many of the old crowd but many newbies too and that was so great to see as we are of course a niche little lot haha

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By *osey WalesMan
over a year ago

Surrey

Well over a 100 visits for us at weekends and never did the old bill show their face ,

Then sadly Covid hit and no where was open ,

And we’re be totally honest the reason they give is because of the current ownership,

This this and this ^^^^^

You can’t make a sows purse out of a pigs ear

Only way to make the venue classy is to knock down and rebuild.

Good set you are very ill-informed about the police turning up and your reference to ‘wild west’. That my friend is pure bullshit

But as you are such good friends with them please ask why they came off Fab as genuinely am interested in the answer. Just seems bad PR to me ….

Which created the unbeatable atmosphere at that time , now that atmosphere has moved to the place down the road as witnessed by yourselves Saturday night , and great value for money

100%

I have never been a hardcore swinger. The social side was always so so important to me

That party atmosphere was indeed replicated at Pleasures on Saturday with many of the old crowd but many newbies too and that was so great to see as we are of course a niche little lot haha

Also agree, however i am looking forward to spending some days naked sunbathing at Eurekas if the weather we all deserve actually happens. Bring on the sun and the naked sun bathing !

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

Thanks, amazing feedback. There is a water fountain in the changing room. Nobody has to buy water. I have never bought a bottle of water in my life. It goes against my sustainability and green ethics. And I'm too tight to pay a pound for a plastic bottle containing something that falls out of the sky.

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

Great, so glad you had a lovely time at Pleasures, it's a great club

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By *m A FuckerMan
over a year ago

kingswood,surrey/leysdown kent

Well over a 100 visits for us at weekends and never did the old bill show their face ,

Then sadly Covid hit and no where was open ,

And we’re be totally honest the reason they give is because of the current ownership,

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By *oitering-With-intentMan
over a year ago

city of Lodon

They should add a forum to the Eureka website that allows people to make suggestions and ask for opinions.

No one will agree on everything put getting feedback and implementing changes and reviewing the results is the best way to go.

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By *oupleJBCouple
over a year ago

Chislehurst

So we are sunbathing in the field and have to walk to the clubhouse for water as opposed to bringing our own. Is that right….

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By *m A FuckerMan
over a year ago

kingswood,surrey/leysdown kent

"So we are sunbathing in the field and have to walk to the clubhouse for water as opposed to bringing our own. Is that right…."
yep

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By *osey WalesMan
over a year ago

Surrey

I have always brought my own water and in the summer a punnet of strawberries and a fruit salad or similar. I dont like the food they had on offer. I didnt want burgers and chips on a glorious hot summer day.

I will however go and sunbathe during the summer months and hopefully some of the draconian rules that have been mentioned will be eased. The paying bar doesnt bother me either, i'd even by the fruit and water from them if they had it

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By *itsalena2Couple
over a year ago

Kent

"So we are sunbathing in the field and have to walk to the clubhouse for water as opposed to bringing our own. Is that right….yep

I’m confused , so your not allowed to bring your own refreshments but you can drink theirs for free but only from the water dispenser in the wet room area , dose that mean you can fill a bottle up from that as filling a two litre bottle when you get their and taking it down to the grounds is not to bad I guess

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

"They should add a forum to the Eureka website that allows people to make suggestions and ask for opinions.

No one will agree on everything put getting feedback and implementing changes and reviewing the results is the best way to go. "

Speak to me and I'll try to resolve any issues

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over a year ago

tonbridge

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

"So we are sunbathing in the field and have to walk to the clubhouse for water as opposed to bringing our own. Is that right….yep

I'm confused too. I will clarify as soon as I can.

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

"I have always brought my own water and in the summer a punnet of strawberries and a fruit salad or similar. I dont like the food they had on offer. I didnt want burgers and chips on a glorious hot summer day.

I agree, the food was awful. Frozen scampi and frozen chips. Absolutely filthy rubbish I wouldn't feed to my dog. However the menu now is really good because S is a trained chef and knows how to cook proper food. I cannot imagine that they will object to you taking a punnet of strawberries on a sunny afternoon but I will clafify. They might be funny if they are employing a chef for lunchtime service and a deliveroo rider turns up with your meal.

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over a year ago

tonbridge

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By *oupleJBCouple
over a year ago

Chislehurst

Are you the clubs official conduit with this site. Your profile is hidden.

If we can’t even bring a bottle of water into the grounds on a day visit, we are out on principle…..

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By *pank the MonkeyCouple
over a year ago

Fylde Coast

"Are you the clubs official conduit with this site. Your profile is hidden.

If we can’t even bring a bottle of water into the grounds on a day visit, we are out on principle….."

We completely agree with you. How about this, rent a cabin (glorified shed) and take drinks and something to eat with you yo have in the cabin (glorified shed) and see what happens, FYI its not very nice!

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By *hellebelleWoman
over a year ago

ashford

"Are you the clubs official conduit with this site. Your profile is hidden.

If we can’t even bring a bottle of water into the grounds on a day visit, we are out on principle…..

Just make sure you don’t leave any evidence of food and drink purchased from outside in the bin otherwise you will get a call saying no longer welcome due to off site purchased food and drink found by the cleaning staff.

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By *pank the MonkeyCouple
over a year ago

Fylde Coast

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By *pank the MonkeyCouple
over a year ago

Fylde Coast

"Are you the clubs official conduit with this site. Your profile is hidden.

If we can’t even bring a bottle of water into the grounds on a day visit, we are out on principle…..

You are quite right, don't get caught with anything that has been brought off property because they really do get shitty about it.

It's such a shame that the club has been dragged down the path of greed, the truth is the change happened when Mike managed to get his hands on it, before that it was a very different place! Rip Alan my old mate. There used a phrase said by Alan the end of every Saturday night and that phrase was this " thank you for your money now fuckoff" this of course wasn't all true. Yes you could leave but also you could stay for as long as you wanted because the club turned back in to what we affectionately called Alan's front room. Of course it took money to run the place and yes it wasn't cheap but he did it and he did it without making you feel like you were being ripped off and we used to go weekend after weekend because it was like coming home after a long week at work. That has all changed and not for the better....

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

"Are you the clubs official conduit with this site. Your profile is hidden.

If we can’t even bring a bottle of water into the grounds on a day visit, we are out on principle….."

I'm not an official anything. I'm not related to any of the owners of Eureka but I am on friendly terms with them and I'm happy to pass on any concerns anyone has. I'm able to make suggestions to them but really it's their club and they can run it any way they like. I asked them about food and drink being brought in from outside and they were pretty adamant that only food and drink bought on the premises can be consumed on the premises. However they insist that the only time anyone was asked to leave over a bottle of water was when it didn't have water in it at all, but neat vodka.

My profile is no longer hidden anyone is free to contact me directly.

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By *oupleJBCouple
over a year ago

Chislehurst

We have been visiting Eureka for 25 years, since Mark ran it, although rarely in the last 10. Just occasional day visits when the weathers good.

Sadly, the no food or drink in the grounds on a day visit counts us out, just because we prefer to bring our own stuff. Fully understand the policy inside the clubhouse.

Recently took our Grandchildren to London Zoo. They have loads of food outlets there, but still have picnic areas for those that want to bring their own.

As you say, it’s there business so…..

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By *pank the MonkeyCouple
over a year ago

Fylde Coast

"Are you the clubs official conduit with this site. Your profile is hidden.

If we can’t even bring a bottle of water into the grounds on a day visit, we are out on principle…..

My profile is no longer hidden anyone is free to contact me directly."

Maybe the owners should show some backbone and come and defend there decisions directly rather than getting you to do it...

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By *etyakicksMan
over a year ago

dartford

Goodsy why on earth have you opened your profile for others to contact you with their questions or grumbles regarding Eureka

Surely that should fall on the shoulders of the owners and not some poor sap that just wants to enjoy his time there at the club. Maybe they have too much on their plate (your words) to be bothered ?

Don’t do yourself the injustice man , you aren’t even on the payroll allegedly

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

"Are you the clubs official conduit with this site. Your profile is hidden.

If we can’t even bring a bottle of water into the grounds on a day visit, we are out on principle…..

My profile is no longer hidden anyone is free to contact me directly.

Maybe the owners should show some backbone and come and defend there decisions directly rather than getting you to do it... "

I think they are just fed up having the same arguments over and over again and are starting to lose patience. I think thats why they took Eureka off the club listings. But thank you for your concern.

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

"Goodsy why on earth have you opened your profile for others to contact you with their questions or grumbles regarding Eureka

Surely that should fall on the shoulders of the owners and not some poor sap that just wants to enjoy his time there at the club. Maybe they have too much on their plate (your words) to be bothered ?

Don’t do yourself the injustice man , you aren’t even on the payroll allegedly

Again thanks for your concern. So touched that so many people are worried about my welfare.

I'm not on the payroll, I'm just keen to see the club thrive. If I can help with that in a small way then I'm happy to answer a few questions from members.

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By *pank the MonkeyCouple
over a year ago

Fylde Coast

"Are you the clubs official conduit with this site. Your profile is hidden.

If we can’t even bring a bottle of water into the grounds on a day visit, we are out on principle…..

My profile is no longer hidden anyone is free to contact me directly.

Maybe the owners should show some backbone and come and defend there decisions directly rather than getting you to do it...

I think they are just fed up having the same arguments over and over again and are starting to lose patience. I think thats why they took Eureka off the club listings. But thank you for your concern."

Which just goes to show they have no idea about eureka. I have said it before and I'll say it again now, I believe that they are going to try and turn the club in to an adult oriented cabaret show bar, like something you might find in Benidorm. That's Carrie's background and that's where it's going.

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By *esmond and Molly JonesCouple
over a year ago

Watford

Wow. No wonder they are having trouble getting customers.

I speak as a long time pre-covid visitor. We used to love going, and always booked a cabin.

Since the BYOB ban and things like the above attitude to customers, we're not inclined to even consider visiting now.

Just imagine the hundreds of previously happy punters who they have now lost just because they think they'll make a killing on food & drink.

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By *etyakicksMan
over a year ago

dartford

"Are you the clubs official conduit with this site. Your profile is hidden.

If we can’t even bring a bottle of water into the grounds on a day visit, we are out on principle…..

My profile is no longer hidden anyone is free to contact me directly.

Maybe the owners should show some backbone and come and defend there decisions directly rather than getting you to do it...

I think they are just fed up having the same arguments over and over again and are starting to lose patience. I think thats why they took Eureka off the club listings. But thank you for your concern.

You aren’t the first person I’ve heard say that. Some glorified titty bar or such like

Perhaps there is a plan after all

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

Wow. No wonder they are having trouble getting customers.

I speak as a long time pre-covid visitor. We used to love going, and always booked a cabin.

Since the BYOB ban and things like the above attitude to customers, we're not inclined to even consider visiting now.

Just imagine the hundreds of previously happy punters who they have now lost just because they think they'll make a killing on food & drink.

The current parties are all well attended, the accomodation was fully booked last weekend and since the weather has changed for the better daytimes are getting busy too. Attendance last Saturday night was around 150. There is a family birthday party next week so that's expected to busy too so if you would like a cabin you should book it earlier rather than later.

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By *etyakicksMan
over a year ago

dartford

Wow. No wonder they are having trouble getting customers.

I speak as a long time pre-covid visitor. We used to love going, and always booked a cabin.

Since the BYOB ban and things like the above attitude to customers, we're not inclined to even consider visiting now.

Just imagine the hundreds of previously happy punters who they have now lost just because they think they'll make a killing on food & drink.

Crock of shit

What party was you at cos it wasn’t that one

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By *pank the MonkeyCouple
over a year ago

Fylde Coast

"Are you the clubs official conduit with this site. Your profile is hidden.

If we can’t even bring a bottle of water into the grounds on a day visit, we are out on principle…..

My profile is no longer hidden anyone is free to contact me directly.

Maybe the owners should show some backbone and come and defend there decisions directly rather than getting you to do it...

I think they are just fed up having the same arguments over and over again and are starting to lose patience. I think thats why they took Eureka off the club listings. But thank you for your concern.

You aren’t the first person I’ve heard say that. Some glorified titty bar or such like

Perhaps there is a plan after all

I said it as soon as Mike packed his bags and I have no doubt that's the case. I think they are just trying to get in with the council in order to get all the licencing in place and find away around the lease restrictions. Personally I don't think there is a market for it in Kent but its there money to waste!

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By *carlettxWoman
over a year ago

Essex

"Are you the clubs official conduit with this site. Your profile is hidden.

If we can’t even bring a bottle of water into the grounds on a day visit, we are out on principle…..

My profile is no longer hidden anyone is free to contact me directly.

Maybe the owners should show some backbone and come and defend there decisions directly rather than getting you to do it...

I think they are just fed up having the same arguments over and over again and are starting to lose patience. I think thats why they took Eureka off the club listings. But thank you for your concern.

You aren’t the first person I’ve heard say that. Some glorified titty bar or such like

Perhaps there is a plan after all

Nooooo are you serious ?

Surely not

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By *pank the MonkeyCouple
over a year ago

Fylde Coast

"Are you the clubs official conduit with this site. Your profile is hidden.

If we can’t even bring a bottle of water into the grounds on a day visit, we are out on principle…..

My profile is no longer hidden anyone is free to contact me directly.

Maybe the owners should show some backbone and come and defend there decisions directly rather than getting you to do it...

I think they are just fed up having the same arguments over and over again and are starting to lose patience. I think thats why they took Eureka off the club listings. But thank you for your concern.

You aren’t the first person I’ve heard say that. Some glorified titty bar or such like

Perhaps there is a plan after all

Nooooo are you serious ?

Surely not

I think it's pretty obvious but I hope I'm wrong, I really do.

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

"Are you the clubs official conduit with this site. Your profile is hidden.

If we can’t even bring a bottle of water into the grounds on a day visit, we are out on principle…..

My profile is no longer hidden anyone is free to contact me directly.

Maybe the owners should show some backbone and come and defend there decisions directly rather than getting you to do it...

I think they are just fed up having the same arguments over and over again and are starting to lose patience. I think thats why they took Eureka off the club listings. But thank you for your concern.

You aren’t the first person I’ve heard say that. Some glorified titty bar or such like

Perhaps there is a plan after all

Nooooo are you serious ?

Surely not

I think it's pretty obvious but I hope I'm wrong, I really do."

Oh dear.. Wild speculation and a little insulting and beyond a remote possibility. And a bit ridiculous to be honest.

A Benidorm style exotic erotic cabaret bar in the middle of the Kent countryside. Spearmint Rhino is on Tottenham Court Road in the centre of the West End. So all the stag parties are going to not go there and they are going to get on a very tiresome train journey to sleepy Longfield and get a taxi to Fawkham to see a show. You have got to be joking. As if that's a business model anyone with a single pound to their name would ever consider investing in.

I think that Eureka is just fine the way it is. If you think there is a market for a stip bar in Lullingstone or Farningham and you think there's any possibility of a Peter Stringfellow type nightclub in the flesh-pots of Eyensford or Shoreham, then I'm sorry, I'm out. If this is a business opportunity where you are suggesting I invest a pound,I'll buy an ice-cream instead.

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

I think it's pretty obvious but I hope I'm wrong, I really do.[/quote

I am pretty confident. No, I am certain that I can definitely reassure you that you are 100% wrong and there will be no titty bars or Benidorm erotic cabaret clubs set up in the Darenth Valley area anytime in the foreseeable future. I hope I have re-assured you and allayed your fears and you feel better concerning the future of this little corner of Kent.

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By *carlettxWoman
over a year ago

Essex

"Are you the clubs official conduit with this site. Your profile is hidden.

If we can’t even bring a bottle of water into the grounds on a day visit, we are out on principle…..

My profile is no longer hidden anyone is free to contact me directly.

Maybe the owners should show some backbone and come and defend there decisions directly rather than getting you to do it...

I think they are just fed up having the same arguments over and over again and are starting to lose patience. I think thats why they took Eureka off the club listings. But thank you for your concern.

You aren’t the first person I’ve heard say that. Some glorified titty bar or such like

Perhaps there is a plan after all

Nooooo are you serious ?

Surely not

I think it's pretty obvious but I hope I'm wrong, I really do.

Oh dear.. Wild speculation and a little insulting and beyond a remote possibility. And a bit ridiculous to be honest.

I think you are slightly condescending in your reply tbf

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By *leasureseekers123Couple
over a year ago

Heathrow

"Are you the clubs official conduit with this site. Your profile is hidden.

If we can’t even bring a bottle of water into the grounds on a day visit, we are out on principle…..

My profile is no longer hidden anyone is free to contact me directly.

Maybe the owners should show some backbone and come and defend there decisions directly rather than getting you to do it...

I think they are just fed up having the same arguments over and over again and are starting to lose patience. I think thats why they took Eureka off the club listings. But thank you for your concern.

You aren’t the first person I’ve heard say that. Some glorified titty bar or such like

Perhaps there is a plan after all

Nooooo are you serious ?

Surely not

I think it's pretty obvious but I hope I'm wrong, I really do.

Oh dear.. Wild speculation and a little insulting and beyond a remote possibility. And a bit ridiculous to be honest.

Don’t see why it’s beyond the realms of possibility. Victoria’s cabaret is on the A20 between Ashford and Maidstone. Nothing else there and they do pretty well. They’ve had Chippendale type stuff on there and whatever the female equivalent is.

But that’s by the by really. The owners should be on here defending themselves. If every business that had a bad review decided to remove themselves and not answer any questions you wouldn’t have any businesses online. It goes with the territory. And as much as you might be trying to help and have good intentions (which we’re not doubting), you don’t represent the business! They should get back on here and try and drum up a decent amount of customers. No one believes they’re getting 150 + at their parties.

We really wish it would succeed but they just go about it all wrong!

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By *eltic_prideMan
over a year ago

margate

If the council insisted on eureka being a members only club, they would not be able to co-host parties with outside agents.

Last year the hallowe’en party was a co host event where you could buy tickets using PayPal. You didn’t even have to give your own name. The kicker was it was actually cheaper for couples (who are members)to buy via a third party than direct from the club.

Any of the co-host parties give cheaper entrance fees to eurekas.

Id is also not needed on o&i Sunday. Again just a user id eg CELTIC PRIDE and £15 entrance fee. No added fees no £10 surcharge just £15 per person. This gives access to all cub facilities and even priority for booking the play rooms. Play rooms have to be booked even by members.

This also includes the LAM Sunday event which can have an attendance in excess of 500 people.

This is why we haven’t been back. Why should we as members subsidise other non members attending. Give us members the same prices that non members can have.

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By *egardMan
over a year ago

Sittingbourne

Eureka used to be a naturist club that held parties. Now it is more of a nightclub / entertainment venue. This change was made more pronounced when Mike was running the place and obtained a Licence to sell Alcohol. This licence came with a number of conditions, the full details of which can be found on the local authority's website.

If the club were to relinquish the alcohol license then the conditions attached would not apply and the club could go back to what it was a fantastic place which held parties.

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By *pank the MonkeyCouple
over a year ago

Fylde Coast

"Eureka used to be a naturist club that held parties. Now it is more of a nightclub / entertainment venue. This change was made more pronounced when Mike was running the place and obtained a Licence to sell Alcohol. This licence came with a number of conditions, the full details of which can be found on the local authority's website.

If the club were to relinquish the alcohol license then the conditions attached would not apply and the club could go back to what it was a fantastic place which held parties."

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By *x2 4 funCouple
over a year ago

Southampton

This can’t be true you have to book a play room how stupid is that how do you know that there will be someone there you want to play with

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By *eltic_prideMan
over a year ago

margate

"This can’t be true you have to book a play room how stupid is that how do you know that there will be someone there you want to play with "

This is O&i rules for their play days. Happens once a month 3rd Sunday most months.

Booking a play room is not normal procedure. O&i have other ideas to swingers lol it’s just nice that couples know they can have a private play room if they talk to the host.

But on the flip side my partner and I were having fun in the mirror room, knock-knock-knock “oi! We got this room booked for now!” We just didn’t know you had to book.

O&i has access to club facilities from 2pm-10.

Kinky Sundays. O&i Sundays have been using the eureka venue for more than 10 years.

It was via O&i that I learnt about the club and became a member.

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By *oupleJBCouple
over a year ago

Chislehurst

We have no idea what you are on about….

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By *eltic_prideMan
over a year ago

margate

"We have no idea what you are on about…."

Try reading back a couple up.

I don’t like the fact that you can access eureka without ID or even giving your real name for less than you can go in as a silver member (or even gold member on certain Friday/Saturday night).

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You have to have some business sense and interpersonal skills to run a successful club, which sadly the current owners lack. There are plenty of other clubs around and people have voted with their feet. I've not heard anybody at other clubs mentioning eureka is anything other than a negative way since covid struck.

The paid bar doesn't bother me as I don't drink anyway, but the attitude of the owners does and I'm not going to drive a long way and get a hotel for the night to go to a dead party. I used to go about once a month pre-covid and had some great nights out at eureka. I now choose to go to parties I know will be busy and friendly. Reputation is key in the swinging world for clubs, and eureka has shot their reputation well and truly.

What the owners could have done is hold their hands up, acknowledge they got their new approach completely wrong, apologise to all those on the forum that they were rude too (and that they private messaged abuse to), and throw the doors open for some free parties to showcase their "improved" club and get people back through the doors. Abfabs/kestrels had free membership to get people back after covid and this worked a treat and the club is buzzing.

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By *hellebelleWoman
over a year ago

ashford

"You have to have some business sense and interpersonal skills to run a successful club, which sadly the current owners lack. There are plenty of other clubs around and people have voted with their feet. I've not heard anybody at other clubs mentioning eureka is anything other than a negative way since covid struck.

to what this lady says.

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

"We have no idea what you are on about….

Try reading back a couple up.

I don’t like the fact that you can access eureka without ID or even giving your real name for less than you can go in as a silver member (or even gold member on certain Friday/Saturday night). "

That isn't quite right. On certain nights they are allowing entrance to non-members for an extra £10 on top of the usual entrance price. But photo ID is required. So if a non member came three times they would be paying more than if they had become a member.

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

If the club were to relinquish the alcohol license then the conditions attached would not apply and the club could go back to what it was a fantastic place which held parties."

Unfortunately that isn't possible. It's a requirement from the landlord and the police that they keep the license. Other clubs fly under the radar without a drinks license saying that all the parties are private parties in a private house. Eureka has had a license for a very long time it seems way beyond this or the previous owners time.

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By *oodsyMan
over a year ago

tonbridge

"Are you the clubs official conduit with this site. Your profile is hidden.

If we can’t even bring a bottle of water into the grounds on a day visit, we are out on principle…..

My profile is no longer hidden anyone is free to contact me directly.

Maybe the owners should show some backbone and come and defend there decisions directly rather than getting you to do it...

I think they are just fed up having the same arguments over and over again and are starting to lose patience. I think thats why they took Eureka off the club listings. But thank you for your concern.

You aren’t the first person I’ve heard say that. Some glorified titty bar or such like

Perhaps there is a plan after all

Nooooo are you serious ?

Surely not

I think it's pretty obvious but I hope I'm wrong, I really do.

Oh dear.. Wild speculation and a little insulting and beyond a remote possibility. And a bit ridiculous to be honest.

I think you are slightly condescending in your reply tbf

Sorry, I will adjust my tone.

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By *he weekend coupleCouple
over a year ago

bromley

Fruity pass the popcorn cos some of this thread is hilarious

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By *hellebelleWoman
over a year ago

ashford

"Fruity pass the popcorn cos some of this thread is hilarious

Sweet or salty… that’s the question? Lol

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By *ornucopiaMan
over a year ago

Bexley

Thread has attracted more posts than envisaged!

Eureka was lovely again today for those wise enough to attend!

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