FabSwingers.com forum: Wheelchair accessible clubs within 100 mile of Bristol

By *uriousBristolCpl OP Couple
over a year ago

Bristol

ANY help would be very much appreciated. Fairly big electric wheelchair so must be level access to most areas

We really want to go to a club for 1st time but really struggling to find a suitable venue

Many thanks in advance

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By *lackCherryCouple
over a year ago

Bristol

Honestly this is an interesting one and the only one I can really think of is Adventures in lust(stoke)which has a wheelchair lift in the middle of the club (for accessing the different levels).

However I am not sure if its in action and how you would get into the club in the first place.

Actually though it might stretch the 100 mile rule, AB FAB's near Heathrow is all on one level so this might be more accessible.

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

Shouldn't they ALL be fully accessible?

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By *lackCherryCouple
over a year ago

Bristol

As they are all private members clubs (which they have to be to exist) I assume they don't come under any wheelchair accessible laws.

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

"As they are all private members clubs (which they have to be to exist) I assume they don't come under any wheelchair accessible laws.

Are they ALL private members clubs?

Even if they are, isn't that excuse just an easy cop-out?

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By *lackCherryCouple
over a year ago

Bristol

Are they ALL private members clubs?

Even if they are, isn't that excuse just an easy cop-out?"

Yes they have to be its the only way you could have public nudity and sex on show etc.

It might be, but as none of them make a lot of money its probably just as much an economical decision.

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By *tasiaCouple
over a year ago

West Bromwich

"ANY help would be very much appreciated. Fairly big electric wheelchair so must be level access to most areas

We really want to go to a club for 1st time but really struggling to find a suitable venue

Many thanks in advance

Trying to send you a private response, but you've blocked replies from non site supporters.

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By *asperthedogCouple
over a year ago

midlands

often get guys with wheelchairs at the Private club. Most of the club has easy access for a wheelchair user.

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over a year ago

"Honestly this is an interesting one and the only one I can really think of is Adventures in lust(stoke)which has a wheelchair lift in the middle of the club (for accessing the different levels).

However I am not sure if its in action and how you would get into the club in the first place.

Actually though it might stretch the 100 mile rule, AB FAB's near Heathrow is all on one level so this might be more accessible.

Was at abfabs last night and there was a female in a wheel chair there. It wasn't electric but she managed to get around club fine.

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By *uriousBristolCpl OP Couple
over a year ago

Bristol

"ANY help would be very much appreciated. Fairly big electric wheelchair so must be level access to most areas

We really want to go to a club for 1st time but really struggling to find a suitable venue

Many thanks in advance

Trying to send you a private response, but you've blocked replies from non site supporters."

Settings changed. Message away please x

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By *uriousBristolCpl OP Couple
over a year ago

Bristol

"Honestly this is an interesting one and the only one I can really think of is Adventures in lust(stoke)which has a wheelchair lift in the middle of the club (for accessing the different levels).

However I am not sure if its in action and how you would get into the club in the first place.

Actually though it might stretch the 100 mile rule, AB FAB's near Heathrow is all on one level so this might be more accessible.

Was at abfabs last night and there was a female in a wheel chair there. It wasn't electric but she managed to get around club fine. "

Many Thanks to everyone it's much appreciated

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By *essesCouple
over a year ago

nottingham

Liberty Elite has a ramp which can be put down, which means you would be able to get round most of the club, just not the upstairs bedrooms. They also have overnight accommodation which is all on ground floor level.

Hope that helps x

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By *uriousBristolCpl OP Couple
over a year ago

Bristol

"often get guys with wheelchairs at the Private club. Most of the club has easy access for a wheelchair user."

Is this regularly attended by a good number of swinging cpls or more a sex club for mostly males?

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By *kmale421Man
over a year ago

wirral

"As they are all private members clubs (which they have to be to exist) I assume they don't come under any wheelchair accessible laws.

The fact that a club is a Private Members Club does not exclude it from Disabled Access legislation following a law change in 2005, (I'm not a law geek, just wanted to check on Google that what I thought was correct).

This means that all clubs have to provide access to thier clubs for people with disabilities and indeed to quote the law "From October 2004 - requires service providers to assess obstacles and make reasonable adjustments to the physical features of their premises to overcome physical barriers to access"

The reality is though that for many small businesses that access is made by having ramps on the premises that they can put out to help someone get up a step, if the disabled person makes it clear that they want to gain access to your shop/office/club etc., and in the real world most disabled people simply ignore that type of premises rather than making a fuss.

The same would directly apply to clubs, and I would imagine that if a club was making changes to it's premises that required planning permission they may need to show disabled access along with all the other things such as fire escapes etc.

The horrid truth though is, that unless a disabled person decided to take legal action against a club due to not being able to access the building (or large parts of the building) then I can't see any club spending the money required to change their premises. Therefore I can't see it changing at all as it's unlikely that a male or female swinger would wish to take legal action, mainly because of all the publicity that would generate.

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By *kmale421Man
over a year ago

wirral

"often get guys with wheelchairs at the Private club. Most of the club has easy access for a wheelchair user.

Is this regularly attended by a good number of swinging cpls or more a sex club for mostly males?

You'd have to read the club reviews and there was a forum discussion a few weeks ago about The Private Club to make your own mind up, I've not been myself so I can't comment.

From what I understand, The Private Club has some girls working at the club that are employed by the club, and also attracts some single ladys and some couples, along with single males. I don't get the impression that the club aims for the same market place as many of the well known Swinger Clubs do, for example Chams or Xtasia as they are both in the same area, which doesn't mean you won't have fun, but it might not be the experience that you are looking for.

Hope that helps

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By *lirt_tasiaCouple
over a year ago

birmingham

You have mail from Xtasia, hope it helps and look forward to welcoming you one day.

Paul & Flirt

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By *uriousBristolCpl OP Couple
over a year ago

Bristol

Thanks again to everyone for their help. At present the most likely options within a reasonable distance is Xtasia in the Midlands and AbFabs Near Heathrow.

Paul & flirt from Xtasia have been INCREDIBLY helpful and it seems that we definitely have options there, even if the whole club is not completely accessible it certainly seems like the most accessible. As I said, these guys have been incredibly helpful and we are now in e-mail contact.

Just wondered if anyone could help us out in suggesting the best person to talk to at AbFab's and perhaps giving us their contact details.

Thanks again you lovely lot

Oh and please don't be shy if you live in the SW and have an accessible property. Party invites welcomed

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By *kmale421Man
over a year ago

wirral

"Thanks again to everyone for their help. At present the most likely options within a reasonable distance is Xtasia in the Midlands and AbFabs Near Heathrow.

Just wondered if anyone could help us out in suggesting the best person to talk to at AbFab's and perhaps giving us their contact details.

Thanks again you lovely lot

Oh and please don't be shy if you live in the SW and have an accessible property. Party invites welcomed

That's really good to read CuriousBristolCouple. I have to say as a member of Xtasia, I really like the club and have recommended it to some friends wh are coming with me to the club on New Years Eve.

As an able bodied person, if I'm honest I don't really think about disabilities with the exception of ensuring access to my own business premises, so it's good to read that you have had a positive response both on the thread and especially from the owners of Xtasia. I was in contact via messages with a disabled lady in Leeds a few months ago who was saying how it was impossible for her to get into clubs due to being in a wheelchair, so if I can find her info, I'll direct her to this thread and to Xtasia to see if she can join in the fun...

Best of luck and if you decide to go to Xtasia on 21st December (Foam Party) or NYE be sure to let me know and I'll be more than happy to share a drink with you both....

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By *lackCherryCouple
over a year ago

Bristol

Just wondered if anyone could help us out in suggesting the best person to talk to at AbFab's and perhaps giving us their contact details.

The best thing you can do from an AB FAbs perspective is to follow the website links and email them, I cant think of any particular contact there.

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By *weetcheekstooWoman
over a year ago

southampton

"Honestly this is an interesting one and the only one I can really think of is Adventures in lust(stoke)which has a wheelchair lift in the middle of the club (for accessing the different levels).

However I am not sure if its in action and how you would get into the club in the first place.

Actually though it might stretch the 100 mile rule, AB FAB's near Heathrow is all on one level so this might be more accessible.

abfabs was there sat night and there was a lady in wheelchair

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

Good luck on finding one and if you do please let us know as Paul is an occasional wheelchair user due to a motorbike accident.

Good luck, enjoy life to the full, have loads of fun and stay happy and safe

Paul xxxx

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By *exy_couple_now_mancCouple
over a year ago

Oldham

There are a great couple who come to No3 club in Chorley he has a wheelchair give Mary a call they are fabulous.

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By *uriousBristolCpl OP Couple
over a year ago

Bristol

Once again thanks to everyone

Hope to get to our first club very soon xx

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

In Abfabs there are several single small steps so would think a single person in an electric chair would have some issuses getting around but always people walking about that wouldnt hesistate to give a lift

almost everytime we have been to Abfabs there has been somebody in a chair there x

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By *weetdebWoman
over a year ago

Bristol

I was in Romeos in Bristol and they definitely had a wheelchair in there,i couldnt work out why it was there,,,the club is upstairs so not sure if they have a lift or not

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

Getting wheelchairs and wheelchair users INTO a building is usually quite straightforward.

The challenge comes in the event of an emergency and nobody hangs around to get them OUT of the building.

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By *uriousBristolCpl OP Couple
over a year ago

Bristol

"Getting wheelchairs and wheelchair users INTO a building is usually quite straightforward.

The challenge comes in the event of an emergency and nobody hangs around to get them OUT of the building."

I think you'll find this totally untrue in the REAL world

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

"Getting wheelchairs and wheelchair users INTO a building is usually quite straightforward.

The challenge comes in the event of an emergency and nobody hangs around to get them OUT of the building.

I think you'll find this totally untrue in the REAL world

Not in my considerable experience.

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By *uriousBristolCpl OP Couple
over a year ago

Bristol

"I was in Romeos in Bristol and they definitely had a wheelchair in there,i couldnt work out why it was there,,,the club is upstairs so not sure if they have a lift or not"

Me neither as it is definitely NOT accessible

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By *uriousBristolCpl OP Couple
over a year ago

Bristol

"Getting wheelchairs and wheelchair users INTO a building is usually quite straightforward.

The challenge comes in the event of an emergency and nobody hangs around to get them OUT of the building.

I think you'll find this totally untrue in the REAL world

Not in my considerable experience."

Considerable experience being?

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

Withot giving identifying details away I was involved in the early years of the DDA, when everyone thought they had 10/ 11 years to get it right and did nothing until it was too late.

Even now, when escalators fail, the 'up' ie into the money spending area is kept going whilst the 'down' - safety but will add no income to the coffers of the business - despite the obvious risks.

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