FabSwingers.com forum: Kestrels & AbFabs closing

By *horty4 OP Man
over a year ago

london

Got an email from them, it’s closing. Apparently they’re looking for a new venue.

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By *exatooCouple
over a year ago

Bournemouth/ Fuerteventura

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By *iscreet UnicornWoman
over a year ago

Windsor-ish

From them;

" Dear Members

As you know we've been fighting a long battle with the council to keep Kestrel and AbFabParties open and we would like to thank all of you for your help and support throughout this period.

However it is now prudent that we close both Kestrel and AbFabParties.

We are looking to relocate to commercial premises, so this is not the end for us. It will take some time but please don't lose faith and come back to us once we re-open.

Warmest regards

Kestrel Hydro and AbFabParties Team "

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By *ecretlyASoftieWoman
over a year ago

Hull but travel regularly

Any date given for when they’re closing?

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By *nlovedpaulMan
over a year ago

stone

I think it’s from immediate effect by the wording? Hopefully someone can confirm or not

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

Just got the email

Summer will not be the same it seems

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By *iscreet UnicornWoman
over a year ago

Windsor-ish

No date in email

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By *iscreet UnicornWoman
over a year ago

Windsor-ish

Hubby just called and they are not opening today. Yesterday was last day.

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By *litterbabeWoman
over a year ago

hiding from cock pics.

That is a real shame, it always was a fabulous place to spend a summer's day

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By *ecretlyASoftieWoman
over a year ago

Hull but travel regularly

"Hubby just called and they are not opening today. Yesterday was last day. "

Yeah just checked both websites saying closed

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

Gotta love the "nimbys" ??

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By *ecretlyASoftieWoman
over a year ago

Hull but travel regularly

"Gotta love the "nimbys" ??"

I don’t think that applied here. All the Village knew about it and didn’t have an issue. The club brought in a lot of business to the area. It’s just one or a few councillors I think. That’s my understanding though.

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By *nasuitMan
over a year ago

Ruislip

All things must come to an end, but I hope they find new premises.

It might boost the numbers at Hellfire which is pretty close. (I wish he'd put some showers in though)

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By *iscreet UnicornWoman
over a year ago

Windsor-ish

"Gotta love the "nimbys" ??"

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By *ethnmelvCouple
over a year ago

Cardiff

That is a real shame, it was just becoming sensible to go again since the M3 was fixed! We hope they find another location, somewhere in Hampshire would be great, but lots of nimby’s here to

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By *obin_and_marionMan
over a year ago

Beaconsfield

The way I read it, they have already closed

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By *ortia71Woman
over a year ago

Richmond

Unfortunately we have closed - it’s been great looking after all you lovely people for the last eight years but watch this space we are looking for new premises and any changes will be posted immediately x

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By *ettyboop61Woman
over a year ago

St Neots

"I think it’s from immediate effect by the wording? Hopefully someone can confirm or not

As of now

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By *lovisMan
over a year ago

Twickenham

That is sad news. Lots of happy memories from Kestrels and Ab Fabs.

Let's spare a thought for the staff who enhanced the whole experience.

Will be keeping an eye on things and hope that the Kestrel becomes a Phoenix.

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

"Gotta love the "nimbys" ??"

Sorry, I should have elaborated, locals were fine, it was the council being nimbys

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By *iscreet UnicornWoman
over a year ago

Windsor-ish

On a more positive note, it means that when they relocate i imagine it will all be sparkling new and every space will need christening. Lol

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

This was our favourite club in the UK! We were down here in December and had a great time and we were so looking forward to naked summer days at Kestrels

Thank you for all the fab times and the best BBQs in the world! Good luck guys finding new premises and keep us informed.

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By *urse234Woman
over a year ago

somewhere in Essex

Aww i had planned a visit on wednesday and Thursday

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By *ingle Beds LassWoman
over a year ago

Bedfordshire

Truly a sad day. True friendships were made floating around and lounging around the pool

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By *ecretlyASoftieWoman
over a year ago

Hull but travel regularly

"That is sad news. Lots of happy memories from Kestrels and Ab Fabs.

Let's spare a thought for the staff who enhanced the whole experience.

Will be keeping an eye on things and hope that the Kestrel becomes a Phoenix."

Yes let’s not forget all the great staff who are today without a job. Hope you’re all ok and I hope it’s not long before a new one is open for Us all to support

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By *ettyboop61Woman
over a year ago

St Neots

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By *ettyboop61Woman
over a year ago

St Neots

"That is sad news. Lots of happy memories from Kestrels and Ab Fabs.

Let's spare a thought for the staff who enhanced the whole experience.

Will be keeping an eye on things and hope that the Kestrel becomes a Phoenix.

Yes let’s not forget all the great staff who are today without a job. Hope you’re all ok and I hope it’s not long before a new one is open for Us all to support

thank you all for your support .....

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By *entleman of GirthMan
over a year ago

Forest Row

Very sad news indeed.

I hope the new place will be bigger, better...and nearer me!

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

Gutted is an understatement- I have so many amazing memories of K's and abfabs and have met some lifelong friends through the club. My love goes to all the staff who looked after us and I hope to see the club reopening somewhere new soon xxxx

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

Sad times indeed especially as yesterday was a fab day.

Will be a big shame!

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

Bugger, sad day indeed

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By *ecretlyASoftieWoman
over a year ago

Hull but travel regularly

Just realised they were meant to be having a party for sinnerfrompinner today for her birthday. Big hugs x

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

It’s a big loss and such a sad time for the fantastic staff. I really do hope they find a new venue it’s such a fantastic club.

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By *teed99Man
over a year ago

Kettering

Sad time when a club has to close. I've enjoyed some good times there. Thanks to all the staff team for all they did. Let's hope their search for a new venue is successful.

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By *oreFunForAllCouple
over a year ago

Dumstable

Very sad

Guess we need a new venue for our Friday night out.

And no more HDZ

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By *he RingmasterMan
over a year ago

Canford Cliffs

Shame we couldn't have given the place the send off it deserves!

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By *hoenixAdAstraWoman
over a year ago

Hiding in the shadows

Absolutely gutted to hear this news.

Some amazing friendships made there.

Will look forward to the new venue opening x

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

"Very sad

Guess we need a new venue for our Friday night out.

And no more HDZ

Yes no more HDZ

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By *ecretlyASoftieWoman
over a year ago

Hull but travel regularly

"Very sad

Guess we need a new venue for our Friday night out.

And no more HDZ

Yes no more HDZ

I was coming down next week for it too

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By *alentino7Man
over a year ago

London

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

Aw nuts!

Looking forward to enjoying a new venue though... hope they find one before my membership runs out

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By *pforitareyouCouple
over a year ago

Heathrow

fabswingers you should be ashamed,you have blood on your hands on this one

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By *horty4 OP Man
over a year ago

london

Complete nonsense, this is the result of an ongoing legal battle that they lost. If they hadn’t closed they would have been shut down forceably.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Thanks to everyone who made my experiences there so memorable.

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By *ecretlyASoftieWoman
over a year ago

Hull but travel regularly

"fabswingers you should be ashamed,you have blood on your hands on this one"

The argument fab had with Abfab and the removal of the club listing is nothing to do with this closure

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By *bsinthe_boyMan
over a year ago

Luton

What an utterly unnecessary shame.

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

RIP .. I went last Wednesday after a year of not going due to tension with ex mother in Law who gos there!!!

So glad I did!! Great club.

Hope they find another site

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By *hoenixAdAstraWoman
over a year ago

Hiding in the shadows

"Very sad

Guess we need a new venue for our Friday night out.

And no more HDZ

Yes no more HDZ

Double Aaaaaaargh!

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By *lovisMan
over a year ago

Twickenham

Whichever counsellor got a bee in their bonnet about the venue I sincerely hope loses their seat in the next local elections. In a time of austerity how much money has Spelthorne council spent on this witch hunt.

The village will lose money as to be honest what other attractions are there in the area, people have lost jobs and the council will lose some rates I'm guessing too.

Despicable behaviour.

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By *pforitareyouCouple
over a year ago

Heathrow

So you don't think its about the lack of income with numbers down so much lately,the legal fight simply becomes unaffordable not the reason it happens now,plenty people throught the door and the new measures of control sought legaly can be afforded,its always a numbers game in business

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By *ettyboop61Woman
over a year ago

St Neots

"Whichever counsellor got a bee in their bonnet about the venue I sincerely hope loses their seat in the next local elections. In a time of austerity how much money has Spelthorne council spent on this witch hunt.

The village will lose money as to be honest what other attractions are there in the area, people have lost jobs and the council will lose some rates I'm guessing too.

Despicable behaviour. "

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By *pforitareyouCouple
over a year ago

Heathrow

unfortunately the fabs argument did more damage than any legal battle

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By *ecretlyASoftieWoman
over a year ago

Hull but travel regularly

The village will lose money as to be honest what other attractions are there in the area, people have lost jobs and the council will lose some rates I'm guessing too.

Despicable behaviour. "

I’d love them to be accountable for exactly how much they’ve spent on this when they’ve cut local services but have cash to close down a discreet well loved club

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By *wosWoman
over a year ago

east london

OMG that's so typical! !!

Though why they got me to take out membership on Saturday. ..

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By *ecretlyASoftieWoman
over a year ago

Hull but travel regularly

"unfortunately the fabs argument did more damage than any legal battle

Really? I don’t see that in the slightest!

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By *ecretlyASoftieWoman
over a year ago

Hull but travel regularly

"OMG that's so typical! !!

Though why they got me to take out membership on Saturday. .."

Everyone needs membership to get in, it’s comoukdory. And the staff were not aware on Saturday anyway afaik

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By *ettyboop61Woman
over a year ago

St Neots

"OMG that's so typical! !!

Though why they got me to take out membership on Saturday. ..

Everyone needs membership to get in, it’s comoukdory. And the staff were not aware on Saturday anyway afaik"

No we were not.....I've only just found out

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

I would hope that when they reopen in a new place that they will extend membership by the number of days closed.

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By *hybloke67Man
over a year ago

ROMFORD

Sad news but thanks to everyone I met there.

Had some great fun and have some brilliant memories.

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

This sucks I was hoping to go there for the first time soon. There's not a great deal of places near me and I don't drive so I'm limited in the places I can realistically visit. Hope they do find new premises.

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

Hopefully somewhere with similar outdoor space, pref out of town.

......Somewhere near me would be nice!

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

if funds allow they should look fora big detached house in the country , big driveway , surrounded by tall conifer trees .

theres plenty about in the area .

at least this way they will always own the property which shuts the council out as long as they have the correct initial usage planning permission in place

the property will always increase in value ..

just seems the way forward to me ..

instead of paying huge rents and business rates on commercial property pay a mortgage..

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By *ocks99Man
over a year ago

Reading

"Very sad

Guess we need a new venue for our Friday night out.

And no more HDZ

Yes no more HDZ

I was coming down next week for it too

Bummer

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

That’s a real shame x

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

"unfortunately the fabs argument did more damage than any legal battle

Can’t see how the Fab argument has anything to do with a costly and ultimately fruitless legal battle which the club were unlikely to win.

The club, IMHO, shot itself in the foot as far as FabSwingers is concerned.

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By *he RingmasterMan
over a year ago

Canford Cliffs

The village will lose money as to be honest what other attractions are there in the area, people have lost jobs and the council will lose some rates I'm guessing too.

Despicable behaviour.

I’d love them to be accountable for exactly how much they’ve spent on this when they’ve cut local services but have cash to close down a discreet well loved club"

Surely this could be discovered under the Freedom of Information act?

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

Bloody annoying, the local council here are a disgrace

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

Yep was not aware of this when we worked Saturday night. This club will be missed. I feel sad for some members of staff that no longer have a job. As for some members we would love to bump into some again but next time our hands won’t be tied

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By *emel9Man
over a year ago

West Midlands

Was there yesterday and no body mentioned a thing lol.

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By *heSultansofSwingCouple
over a year ago

Leigh

Firstly, thank you to all the staff who gave us great memories. All the new years and events over the years have been amazing.

Then there are all the people we have met. Made some amazing friends here and had some great times. Let's hope we all stay in touch until a new venue is found.

Lastly the local council should be ashamed. Jobs have been lost and the local community will lose money. How much have T5 made out of the club plus local pubs and corner shops etc?

I'd like to know who the people were that spent the public's money on this. It's disgraceful.

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

I’d love them to be accountable for exactly how much they’ve spent on this when they’ve cut local services but have cash to close down a discreet well loved club"

Once the Planning Inspector supported the councils original decision any further appeals were against their decision.

"The Planning Inspectorate is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government"

So it was money that the government could have otherwise spent on social housing.

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By *ingle Beds LassWoman
over a year ago

Bedfordshire

Yes apologies... much love to the amazing staff (not Jim

) who looked after the place and us, day in day out... you're all amazing and I hope to see you all again when it reopens xx

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By *usty and LustyCouple
over a year ago

Fleet

Just drove past.Closed sign is on drive.Shame but they were always going to lose to the legal ruling.

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By *amUp4funWoman
over a year ago

London Colney

I will miss my summer in the sun at Kestrels.

I had plans to spend this Wednesday in the pool. No clue what to do now.

It's a sad day. Hopefully they will find a new venue with a little bit of outside space.

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By *ethnmelvCouple
over a year ago

Cardiff

"Unfortunately we have closed - it’s been great looking after all you lovely people for the last eight years but watch this space we are looking for new premises and any changes will be posted immediately x"

Thanks for all the fun & good luck searching!

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By *horty4 OP Man
over a year ago

london

Really? Any idea how much that cost to take it all the way to the high court? They lost the fight. Even if it were packed to the rafters and had money rolling in, it lost. They are not on the club listings but active in the forums, every swinger knows it exists.

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By *onny MCMan
over a year ago

Crawley

Yeah, think the low attendance recently was just down to the weather and would have picked up again come summer.

Very sad news indeed, missing the place already. So many wonderful memories of time spent with so many wonderful people.

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By *ozartCouple
over a year ago

newbury

A real shame we had great fun there , council madness !

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By *ad_boy_08Man
over a year ago

London

I’m guessing OP4F will have better turn up on Tuesdays now as there are not many places left to go to

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By *pforitareyouCouple
over a year ago

Heathrow

I can assure you lack of numbers always ends a business especially when asked to jump through lots of legal hoops,

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By *onny MCMan
over a year ago

Crawley

"I’m guessing OP4F will have better turn up on Tuesdays now as there are not many places left to go to"

Was wondering myself which club will pick up the bulk of the regulars. You could do a hell of a lot worse than OurPlace4Fun. More likely to be Eurekas or BGHS though, due to the similar opening times and facilities.

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By *pforitareyouCouple
over a year ago

Heathrow

"Really? Any idea how much that cost to take it all the way to the high court? They lost the fight. Even if it were packed to the rafters and had money rolling in, it lost. They are not on the club listings but active in the forums, every swinger knows it exists. "

the costs over the last 5yrs or more are enormous but were affordable with peoples support but this has really dropped of in last few months when most people cant see it exists on forums like this

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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago

harrow

Tbh I only went a couple of times a year mainly when I wasn’t travelling anywhere on a Saturday morning . It takes 2 hours by public transport to go 17 miles

So I often didn’t get home between 4.30 and 5

I always said abfabs was the best for facilities in the uk. Chams does near enough push it.

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By *lovisMan
over a year ago

Twickenham

"I’m guessing OP4F will have better turn up on Tuesdays now as there are not many places left to go to

Silverleigh could pick up some business from the A3 corridor Eastwards on the M25

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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago

harrow

Tbh this is a good point.

For me op4fun is the only place in London left that I can get back using public transport

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

Really sad news...though have been expecting and dreading this day from the moment they ran out of road with the appeals process. Second eerything that's been said here about Spelthorne council, a bunch of interfering busybodies. As has been noted, the club was on good terms with its (not very near) neighbours and if anything boosted the local economy. Summer days will not be the same and as far as a readily accessible, popular venue in West London is concerned there is now a vacuum. Perhaps Hellfire will mount a publicity drive, extend their opening hours and generally try to take advantage of this gap in the market - they certainly ought to. I had so many fabulous days and nights at Kestrel/AbFab and will miss it enormously. Sad day :

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

I hope wherever they relocate to, it's accessible and I'll finally go there

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By *horty4 OP Man
over a year ago

london

the costs over the last 5yrs or more are enormous but were affordable with peoples support but this has really dropped of in last few months when most people cant see it exists on forums like this

You may be right but I’m very sceptical. The costs will have been astronomical and it’s not a case that you can keep spending money on appeals and stall it forever. They were told to close or at least change massively, it wasn’t a request it was a legal ruling.

Also, abfabs/kestrels are one of the most active clubs on the forum. The fact that their listings aren’t on the events page isnt a big blow.

I’ve not been for ages, I prefer le boudoir for travel and they genuinely limit single guys and ensure dress and behaviour are adhered too. Perhaps the drop of in attendance was for reasons other that this site?

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By *9MuppetMan
over a year ago

Bath...ish area

Sad news but I think we all knew it was going to happen. This was like a case of the terminal patient being given 6 months but hanging for 12 months. It was always going to happen - just a case of when.

Met some great people and made some great friends at the place. Thinking of the staff who only found out they had no jobs by seeing the news on some people's profiles.

Yes numbers have been down recently and I'm sure there were many reasons for that including the weather but it can't have helped with newbies arriving to see what looked like a builders fence around the property.

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By *unkybbwWoman
over a year ago

Feltham

Such sad news! Was looking forward to a few days down kestrels in the summer with the bf! I’ve had many great nights out at abfabs, met some amazing people, some who have become good friends, had many laughs and a year ago I met the man I’m now with, Abfabs will always have a special place in my heart! Thank you to all the staff for your hard work and dedication! The club will be greatly missed! Hope you find new premises ASAP so the fun times can continue xx

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

A huge loss.

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By *andemanMan
over a year ago

bedforshire

I only went the once to Adfab but the facilites seamed rather good. Was looking forward to the Kestrals Experience with friends.

Yes Eureka seams to be the closest equivelent club in my experience.

One up shot of this closure is that the other clubs might find an up turn in trade and the money to make investment.

The social trend at the moment is towards a new conservatism and puretanism. We liberal Swingers are on the back foot i am afraid.

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By *lassyDeviantsCouple
over a year ago

Kent

Very sad news. We planned to visit this month

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

"Gotta love the "nimbys" ??

Sorry, I should have elaborated, locals were fine, it was the council being nimbys"

Nimby has nothing to do with it. The owner played fast and loose with the law and the law won. Many other clubs operate without major issue because they operate within the rules. The only person to blame here is the owner. That being said, there was a time when Abfabs was a great club and we had some great times.

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By *andcar2Couple
over a year ago

Wimbledon

So sad to know that Abs has finally closed its doors, for the time being. Just want to thank all the staff for being brilliant and making the club both safe and clean, whilst still letting everyone have their fun.

We've made some great friends over the years, including staff, and just hope we all don't loose touch.

Hope to see you all again very soon, bigger and better than before, if we can be of any help, just give us a shout xxx

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Reflecting on this they lasted much longer than the original stay of execution.

I loved the relaxed feel of Kestrels and was always happy to go there on my own. I loved the mixture of public and private spaces at AbFab.

I guess it all have to be Eureka for the outdoors and, if I ever have a play partner, Le Boudoir and OP4F for the club experience.

Thanks to the staff who always made me feel safe.

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

We loved it there. Its Such a shame.

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By *pforitareyouCouple
over a year ago

Heathrow

Not really true ,the owners made the one simple mistake all those years ago when they opened of doing so in what was a home,not a commercial building and as such they were condemned from then as change of use was never going to be allowed,the club didn't go to court because of what took place at the club ,it went to court because he turned the home into a business premises and this brought the rulings he lost.Other clubs are in industrial premises so do not suffer this ruling,this is why the owners looked to purchase the industrial unit close by that would already have the licenses he needed It may seem a crazy thing to some to lose a case over but the councilors actions are to increase housing stock not reduce so he had to be stopped as any other business would

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By *pforitareyouCouple
over a year ago

Heathrow

love your comments Kandk and endorse them ,they were the best and we all need to support the future and the staff who served us so well,To all from Matt to Russel and all inbetween you did us proud we love you all xxx

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By *orkie_oneMan
over a year ago

maidenhead

"Firstly, thank you to all the staff who gave us great memories. All the new years and events over the years have been amazing.

Then there are all the people we have met. Made some amazing friends here and had some great times. Let's hope we all stay in touch until a new venue is found.

Lastly the local council should be ashamed. Jobs have been lost and the local community will lose money. How much have T5 made out of the club plus local pubs and corner shops etc?

I'd like to know who the people were that spent the public's money on this. It's disgraceful. "
yes i loved working those new years eve parties great club great people

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By *umpkinMan
over a year ago

near the sounds of the wimborne quarter jack!

"Not really true ,the owners made the one simple mistake all those years ago when they opened of doing so in what was a home,not a commercial building and as such they were condemned from then as change of use was never going to be allowed,the club didn't go to court because of what took place at the club ,it went to court because he turned the home into a business premises and this brought the rulings he lost.Other clubs are in industrial premises so do not suffer this ruling,this is why the owners looked to purchase the industrial unit close by that would already have the licenses he needed It may seem a crazy thing to some to lose a case over but the councilors actions are to increase housing stock not reduce so he had to be stopped as any other business would"

I thought the premises were a scrap yard/commercial vehicle repair workshop with a dwelling attached before it was converted?

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By *pforitareyouCouple
over a year ago

Heathrow

Only the home had any right to be there no planning for anything else even the pool,homes have to remain homes I guess, I do understand that, but just all feels wrong

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By *INandTONIC69Couple
over a year ago

Havant

Truly sorry to hear this. A place of fun and lovely memories for us

Lets hope the local council will now devote thier energies and money to dealing with poor ssocial care, better policing and social amenities. Maybe close down a few crack dens rather than a local club which

Does no harm to anyone

Brings money to the area

Is enjoyed by probably thousands of people

Pompous stuck up wankers

To the owners and staff of Kestrels /abfabs we wish you all the best and thank you for running an awesome club. If you rise again.... Your members will be there

As an old Kevin Costner movie says.... If you build it..... They will come!!

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By *ecretlyASoftieWoman
over a year ago

Hull but travel regularly

As well as being a member for over 10 years, I’ve worked there as an Abfab party host with my ex (who I met there in the hottub!), i worked Kestrels at weekends, then I started the original extended hours when they first opened on a weds night and most lately as House Domme for HDZ. Met some amazing people, made lasting friendships and had some very memorable experiences in that time. I’ve been to 38 clubs in this country and abroad and nowhere comes close to it in my opinion. Truly a special place, hope the new location will bring us the kestrel summers we’re used to

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

"As well as being a member for over 10 years, I’ve worked there as an Abfab party host with my ex (who I met there in the hottub!), i worked Kestrels at weekends, then I started the original extended hours when they first opened on a weds night and most lately as House Domme for HDZ. Met some amazing people, made lasting friendships and had some very memorable experiences in that time. I’ve been to 38 clubs in this country and abroad and nowhere comes close to it in my opinion. Truly a special place, hope the new location will bring us the kestrel summers we’re used to

Very well said and a great loss indeed

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By *ex LutherMan
over a year ago

Closer than you think

Sad loss, I only recently enjoyed the sunshine there and I’ve had some amazing days there fingers crossed they find a place just as good as the original....

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

Very sad news. Thank you to all the staff who kept the place running and to all the wonderful people I met there. Some wonderful memorys of the joy of floating in the pool whilst looking at the jets.

Thanks to everyone who made my visits so special

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By *nnocent and RaunchyCouple
over a year ago

Gloucester /London

Absolutely spot on... We're gutted it's closed, had some fantastic times there

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By *lovisMan
over a year ago

Twickenham

Is it too soon to put a bid in for the outdoor hot tub?

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By *antastic NipplesWoman
over a year ago

High Wycombe

Went to Kestrels for the very first time last May, just to swim naked you understand (!), and got into the 'swing' of things very quickly. What am I meant to do with my Monday and Friday afternoons now??!!

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By *ecretlyASoftieWoman
over a year ago

Hull but travel regularly

"Is it too soon to put a bid in for the outdoor hot tub? "

Haha oi that ones mine! You can have the indoor one, I could never get comfy in it!

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By *nnocent and RaunchyCouple
over a year ago

Gloucester /London

Can we bid for the ceiling mirror please? Always our favourite room!

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over a year ago

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

"Is it too soon to put a bid in for the outdoor hot tub?

Haha oi that ones mine! You can have the indoor one, I could never get comfy in it! "

Both of you can have hot tubs. But no one touching sex swing. That’s mine

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By *heartsasoneCouple
over a year ago

outside of plymouth

It is a shame it’s closed.

But they broke the law and knew it and kept pushing if it was a private individual it would have been closed or knocked down years ago.

What I do think is odd that Saturday no meantion it’s closing to staff and still takes memberships

Then bang where closed

Hope they made a pretty penny or too from all this

This seems to be the course of some places. Still remember spice taking money for holidays even to the day they closed.

But it is a shame nothing in the area worth going to so trips to chameleons now.

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

Gutted only visited for 1st time last year after promising myself would go before.

Seems that a lot of these types of venues are coming under increased scrutiny form the local councils,finding ways to stop them trading or creating more rules,this will be the 4 club in last few years shutdown despite it not having any issues with locals,I suspect that Eurekas will be next on radar.

Hope the rise again from the ashes if they can find a tolerant Council

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By *rattyPrincessWoman
over a year ago

hemel hempstead

"Is it too soon to put a bid in for the outdoor hot tub?

Haha oi that ones mine! You can have the indoor one, I could never get comfy in it!

Both of you can have hot tubs. But no one touching sex swing. That’s mine

Not fair I love that swing!!

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

real shame - i took my Mrs there, and really enjoyed it.... always wanted to go again x

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By *ettyboop61Woman
over a year ago

St Neots

"Is it too soon to put a bid in for the outdoor hot tub?

Haha oi that ones mine! You can have the indoor one, I could never get comfy in it!

Both of you can have hot tubs. But no one touching sex swing. That’s mine

No it's mine!!!I was the LAST person to use it yesterday and that's the truth!!!!

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By *obin_and_marionMan
over a year ago

Beaconsfield

Can't think of anywhere that has outdoor daytime naturist opportunities - apart from vanilla (non-playing) naturist clubs.

All of the places I know of are either night clubs style or indoor spas.

No idea where we could go to share the same or similar experiences.

Eurekas is the only one I know of and that's miles away.

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

It is indeed a sad day... But come on peeps let's look forward to a new venue and again support the club we all love... We can only hope it's not too long a wait....

Our heartfelt wishes go to all the staff that were employed and have now have no jobs We have all had great times, great bbq,s and I'm sure as a business man G was doing his best to keep the club as a going concern..he fought as much as he could, this couldn't have been easy, the pressure, the stress, by all involved....

Let's help and hope that it isn't too long for a solution to be found which ever way it may be

In the meantime everybody keep in touch xxx

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

Ps. Can I have a shed

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By *lovisMan
over a year ago

Twickenham

"Can't think of anywhere that has outdoor daytime naturist opportunities - apart from vanilla (non-playing) naturist clubs.

All of the places I know of are either night clubs style or indoor spas.

No idea where we could go to share the same or similar experiences.

Eurekas is the only one I know of and that's miles away."

A naturist club would be perfect in terms of the fact that they often have outdoor pools. Somewhere like Surrey Downs sun clubs old site would have been perfect.

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By *lovisMan
over a year ago

Twickenham

"Ps. Can I have a shed "

LOL!!

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By *ushandkittyCouple
over a year ago

Gloucester

Bugger!!!!!

got the T5 TL booked for Easter Sunday

may have to find a hotel meet or lose 20quid!

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

Wow.imagine if you could walk round the place with a UV light !!

On a series note, where will all the off duty taxi drivers go on a Friday night ?

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By *ecretlyASoftieWoman
over a year ago

Hull but travel regularly

"Can we bid for the ceiling mirror please? Always our favourite room! "

Haha was my Friday ‘lovely day’ room!

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By *ettyboop61Woman
over a year ago

St Neots

"Wow.imagine if you could walk round the place with a UV light !!

On a series note, where will all the off duty taxi drivers go on a Friday night ?"

Haha to both comments!!!!

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

"Ps. Can I have a shed "

We’re collecting the 69 one tomorrow!

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By *lovisMan
over a year ago

Twickenham

"Wow.imagine if you could walk round the place with a UV light !!

On a series note, where will all the off duty taxi drivers go on a Friday night ?"

They could sell it to the police to us for forensic training...

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

Absolutely gutted to hear this. Was the perfect club without any pretence. Had many a great time there.

Shame, will be missed.

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

Very sad news. Just a pity they didn’t inform everyone with a date. They could have thrown a large party to celebrate what an amazing club it was, I’m sure they would have been sold out all weekend xx

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

"Bugger!!!!!

got the T5 TL booked for Easter Sunday

may have to find a hotel meet or lose 20quid!"

Just turn it in to a gangbang in you’re hotel room keep the fun going.

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By *ecretlyASoftieWoman
over a year ago

Hull but travel regularly

"Very sad news. Just a pity they didn’t inform everyone with a date. They could have thrown a large party to celebrate what an amazing club it was, I’m sure they would have been sold out all weekend xx"

Yeah but they know us too well - we’d have had a sit in protest. Or would that be shag in protest

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

Yeah but they know us too well - we’d have had a sit in protest. Or would that be shag in protest

A gangbang protest in the car park sound like a great idea

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By *uzzbuzzCouple
over a year ago

guildford

Nnnoooo! Love going there. Our nearest club now is Arousals, who do seem to have a few parties lined up.

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By *BW Interracial CoupleCouple
over a year ago

London

Nooooooooooo that was my fave local club when I lived in Surrey

A great club with such a good range of facilities... so many naughty memories there!

Luckily we visited just a couple of weeks ago, so it’s strong in my memory

Will deffo keep eyes peeled for the new venue when it opens. Lucy x

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

"Nnnoooo! Love going there. Our nearest club now is Arousals, who do seem to have a few parties lined up.

Never been to either but surely the Hellfie club is your nearest!

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By *xycpluk2003Couple
over a year ago

Reading

Sad day. The first place that we ever went to and it was a great introduction to the scene. Will miss the friendly staff and hot sunny days flirting with other couples on the grass. A small victory for narrow minded people who have actually benefitted no one but deprived lots of people of a wonderful facility. More importantly, we hope that the lovely staff (and owners!) are OK and hopefully it will be the start of something bigger and better rather than the end.

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By *ty31Man
over a year ago

NW London

This is sad

but not unexpected. Such a shame that there wasn't a final party

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

Just read this thread, absolutely gutted

we weren't regulars by any means, but when we had the chance to go, we always had a great time

met some lovely people, in the most relaxing environment and doubt we will find one place that is similar

Bye bye Kestrels xx

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By *rank21Man
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

Yes it’s close I travel 2 hours to get here and it’s close

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By *ayandreamCouple
over a year ago

CAMBERLEY

T5 hotel will lose a fortune. A very sad day two local clubs gone now S Private Club and Abfabs. Lets hope new premises can be found.

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By *ermandrMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

How terrible! I loved this place. My first introduction to clubs. I hope the staff are ok - what an amazing, dedicated, friendly and professional bunch.

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By *r_G_SPMan
over a year ago

Nice shoes

So where will everyone go now??

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By *hygirlWoman
over a year ago

esher

Such a sad day ..... so many happy times and memories of this place

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By *dores blackmenWoman
over a year ago

incognito mode ;-)

It's very sad I was there last week x however it's not the end I hope they find a nice venue equal or better than this one,so difficult to find the right place and will take time x

In the meantime I'm going to try silverLeigh next Monday,all I need is a pool,hottubs and somewhere to sunbathe in summer and I'm happy

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

I am going to Vanilla Alternative on 16th sad it’s closed liked being by pool in the summer

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By *exyparadiseWoman
over a year ago

Top secret

Im gutted i had planned visiting lots this year .. it was a great relaxing welcoming place with lovely people everyone was happy and polite,we always had a nice day meeting new people and sharing picnics ...im sure another will replace but in the meantime there goes my chilling naked sunbathing days

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By *illyjohnyCouple
over a year ago

brighton

"Sad times indeed especially as yesterday was a fab day.

Will be a big shame!"

It was a great day there yesterday been going there most Sundays throughout this winter made some great friends including the staff we hope you find a new venue so we can continue to enjoy this lifestyle

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By *ants_Nerdy_CoupleCouple
over a year ago

Havant

Damn and blast. Genuinely gutted to read this. Lizzy and I had our first swinging experience there and visited as regularly as we could afford.

Where else can you find a Jacuzzi, a heated indoor pool, a dance floor, a sex cinema and a dungeon all in one place?

We were made to feel very welcome by the staff and we wish the owners best of luck with their search for new premises.

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By *ecretlyASoftieWoman
over a year ago

Hull but travel regularly

Me and Kate will likely try a naturist place next week as an alternative

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By *IGMIKEY8X6Man
over a year ago

LONDON

Thanks for the great memories and the best escape from reality ever, good luck to all the great staff, and all the lovely members!!! We will meet again, soon i hope!!!

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

We are early members of abfab and more recently kestrels, was genuinely shocked that it has closed down, have made many friends including staff and other members, good luck for the future and really hope you find another venue xx

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By *unguy0069Man
over a year ago

Reigate

Where am I supposed to go plane spotting while tanning my arse now?

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By *ecretlyASoftieWoman
over a year ago

Hull but travel regularly

"Where am I supposed to go plane spotting while tanning my arse now?"

Western perimeter road is a good location. You might get arrested though but great if you’re into restraint

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By *dge of HeavenMan
over a year ago

Bridgend

Damn and just paid for a couples membership last week. Hopefully if they re-open previous members will be granted free membership.

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By *dge of HeavenMan
over a year ago

Bridgend

you can always pop over to mine!

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

Milf club at VA next weds is great fun give it a try

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By *bsinthe_boyMan
over a year ago

Luton

May I extend thanks to the staff and the lovely people I encountered at Kestrels and Abfabs.

Lots of great memories but one which stands out is taking a partner there on our first date. Also emerging from under the water surrounded by boobs.

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By *ishopstippleMan
over a year ago

Purley

"Very sad

Guess we need a new venue for our Friday night out.

And no more HDZ

Yes no more HDZ

I was coming down next week for it too

Ditto shame i couldn't make the last one.

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By *ingersmalloyMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Absolute shame for club to close , but more importantly some fabulous people have lost their jobs . Hope your all sorted soon . Had many a great time in the club and met some friends for life (TAND) big love to you all . The man in the hat Mark xx

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

So sad, I was once a twice weekly, (or more) visitor. I’ve met some amazing people there, some I now call friends. Shame we didn’t get to say goodbye to the place but let’s hope a new venue can be found soon. Thanks to all the staff, gutted for you especially xxx

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By *ettyboop61Woman
over a year ago

St Neots

"So sad, I was once a twice weekly, (or more) visitor. I’ve met some amazing people there, some I now call friends. Shame we didn’t get to say goodbye to the place but let’s hope a new venue can be found soon. Thanks to all the staff, gutted for you especially xxx"

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By *ecretlyASoftieWoman
over a year ago

Hull but travel regularly

It really was the best social club with great friends, just with added sex!

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By *aucy tiggerWoman
over a year ago

Back where I belong

Absolutely gutted, so many great memories and so many friendships made.

Thank you to the staff for making it one of the best, if not the best club xx

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By *ettyboop61Woman
over a year ago

St Neots

Not was IS the best ....we have the trophy to prove it.....like a phoenix it will rise from the ashes.....

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By *tonMessCouple
over a year ago

Slough Windsor ish

Sad to hear this... Where will i spend my summer now?

Thank you to the staff for so many happy memories and friendships made.

Looking forward to the new venue with anticipation.

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By *ecretlyASoftieWoman
over a year ago

Hull but travel regularly

"Sad to hear this... Where will i spend my summer now?

Thank you to the staff for so many happy memories and friendships made.

Looking forward to the new venue with anticipation."

I think you two met there didn’t you?

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

Oh no!, I hope they open again. Oh no!

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By *uardiansCouple
over a year ago

Isle of Wight

Gutted to hear this.

Kestrels has been our sanctuary.

Hope they sort a new place soon

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By *tonMessCouple
over a year ago

Slough Windsor ish

"Sad to hear this... Where will i spend my summer now?

Thank you to the staff for so many happy memories and friendships made.

Looking forward to the new venue with anticipation.

I think you two met there didn’t you? "

Kind of... we met for a cuppa in Sainsburys first

But yes i dragged him along because he was keen to see what it was all about. So yes, i guess we done all our getting to know each other initially in the pool or sheds

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

Back when I first found this wonderful place many years ago was told that kestrels was purchased as a place that the owners could entertain privately but as word of mouth got round they decided to make it a members club. It was never intended as a commercial venue but they generously decided to open it and were all-inclusive, believed there was the correct planning in place.G&N welcomed everyone with open arms and made you feel at home. Wherever or whatever they decide hope they retain the fabulous mix of staff as they are a bunch of unique fabulous personalities (like the clientele) who worked tirelessly to make it the best venue around.

There is nowhere else nearby where you can float under the stars in the buff on a summers night, it's pure magic.

Watched many romances blossom and will miss the flirtations between like minded free spirited wonderful adults..

Is the bench available please!

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By *IGMIKEY8X6Man
over a year ago

LONDON

Many thanks to all the fantastic staff, and the lovely people i met there. It was a magical place to relax and escape from the drudgery of real life. Here is hoping you find suitable premises for the future. As for the killjoys who connived to close it down, you have made alot of very decent law abiding people sad, but i guess that is what petty minded bureaucrats like to do!!! We will return.

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By *liceandandyCouple
over a year ago

Brighton

We’ve never been to abfabs or kestrels but so sad that this has happened to another adults only establishment in and around London.

Speaking to the guy who owns le Boudoir it sounds like a constant battle to keep these sort of places open. People just don’t want what they can’t understand, even at the expense of other,perfectly happy, law-abding people’s happiness.

Hope they manage to open another venue somewhere.

:o(

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

Very sad news. I visited abfabs a couple of years ago and had a great time.

Hope you find alternative premises soon. Good luck to you all xx

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By *astRider600Man
over a year ago

Brighton

Perhaps we as a society can start using the minorities card? Is played quite a lot in this day and age now? Lol

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