FabSwingers.com forum: SWINGFIELDS POSTPONED

By *URORA FESTIVAL OP Couple
over a year ago

coleford

It is with deep regret that the Committee have reached a formal decision to postpone Swingfields 2017 until 28th June 2018.

This Festival is an event we love dearly and the enjoyment of hundreds of guests who have built and grown the weekend with us into what it has become, means that we have taken this decision with heavy hearts. The press and their brutal invasion of privacy has caused a significant decrease in bookings, not helped by “trolls” who feel the need to comment and add negativity to an event they themselves never attended, but we are determined to not let them destroy the Festival and all it stands for. But the many impacts of their actions landed blow after blow, with some Clubs withdrawing their support, as well as our DJ’s, Fetish team, and potential venues to hold the festival.

The team has reacted above and beyond the call of duty by using these challenges to re-invent and re-design the Festival, to build on our hugely popular features but also to fully REFRESH and invigorate the entire weekend. Every year so far we gained more and more positive overwhelming support and enjoyment and even in 2016 with 10 days of awful weather, and the press issues, and challenges we faced, the VAST majority of the 700+ guests loved Swingfields and the friendships they forged.

The simple basic fact is that we were simply NOT willing to offer a substandard event and the decision was therefore made to take the pressures away and plan it “long” for 2018.

It is vital for us to clarify some important facts before the “keyboard warriors” try and wade in. Firstly, tickets are STILL fully valid for the 2018 event. For any guest who has paid and wants a full refund please email enquiries@swingfields.co.uk with the email you used to book with and the date you booked and the ticket holders name, along with bank details (account name, number and sort code) These will be processed by the end of May 2017. Requests for refunds must be made by 1st May 2017.

For those refunds not requested we will transfer full ticket terms to 2018 without any additional charges. For those wishing to purchase tickets for 2018 tickets are IMMEDIATELY available here. Similarly, our sponsors and food vendors can keep their bookings valid for next year.

Swingfields is a festival for lifestyle groups, run by lifestylers, we are proud of the journey so far, and proud of our guests and how this event has grown to become the biggest UK lifestyle event, built on feedback and input from those who have attended. We don’t want this event to die away because of a small number of vindictive people, when so many have a good time so TOGETHER we will work tirelessly with you all between now and Summer 2018 to bring this award winning event back and make it BETTER than ever before.

Thank you to all of you for your love and backing since 2013, we knew we could do it....but we couldn’t have done it without you.

Ticket holders will be emailed later today

TICKETS FOR SWINGFIELDS “SUNRISE” 2018 ON SALE NOW!

Stu, Deb, Sal, Mark, Claire, Hellie, Graham, Dave, Sam & Rich

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By *urekaPartiesCouple
over a year ago

FAWKHAM

Absolutely gutted for you guys, you have our continued support for all future events! X

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By *URORA FESTIVAL OP Couple
over a year ago

coleford

"Absolutely gutted for you guys, you have our continued support for all future events! X"

Thanks guys that means loads xxx we were devastated but for the success of going forward we were left with no choice xxx

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

Sorry to hear about the cancelation of your event. You have my support for the following year. I'm sure that this event will grow with those who could make this year.

Lone driver

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By *he PlaygroundsCouple
over a year ago

Somewhere Over The Rainbow

As always The Playgrounds are with you every step of the way and will continue to support all of the swingfields team.

Heres to sf2018 and the fab festival we all know it will be.

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By *ushandkittyCouple
over a year ago

Gloucester

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By *urekaPartiesCouple
over a year ago

FAWKHAM

"As always The Playgrounds are with you every step of the way and will continue to support all of the swingfields team.

Heres to sf2018 and the fab festival we all know it will be. "

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By *ex LutherMan
over a year ago

Closer than you think

I'm keeping my ticket open and hoping I can make 2018

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By *hechairman18Man
over a year ago

Salford Quays , Manchester

Hi,

I have never been to Swingfields, but, I feel for you.

As a GangBang organiser, I know the work I have to do to make my events a success.

So, I can barely imagine, the amount of effort you guys have put in over the years to build up, Swingfields.

Only to have it all taken away by cruel,and spiteful,individuals, and Red Top rags.

I hope you can all regroup, and come back bigger and better for 2018

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By *exeterMan
over a year ago

m5 Devon-Somerset border area

Oh no gutted although I understand the reason that the team has had to make fully.

With any luck 2018 will have a better start and thanks to the team for all the hard work.

Marty (aka the Captain)

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By *weetpussy0308Couple
over a year ago

South coast

Gutted

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

Absolutely gutted.....We could go on about the circumstances that led to this, but hey....we still plan to see our friends we arranged to meet up with there that weekend. Here's to 2018! !

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By *aughty_nymphWoman
over a year ago

Cheltenham

So gutted

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

I was hoping for a filthy 50th but looks like it will have to wait. I'll be there in 2018.

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By *onny MCMan
over a year ago

Crawley

Was so looking forward to the weekend, will be holding on to my ticket for 2018.

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

"Absolutely gutted for you guys, you have our continued support for all future events! X"

So disappointed for all the guests and organisers alike. This was going to be our first Swingfields and we were proud to be attending as part of the Eureka hosting team.

We will be eagerly awaiting the 2018 event now and wish the entire Swingfield team hood wishes for then!

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By *up1downCouple
over a year ago

leamington spa

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By *up1downCouple
over a year ago

leamington spa

Absolutely gutted ??

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By *up1downCouple
over a year ago

leamington spa

Absolutely gutted

We were so looking forward to seeing everyone in one place at the same time.

Understand the decision though which must have been very difficult to take and will be holding on to our ticket for next year.

Don't let the b******s beat you. Xxx

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

Gutted. We love this event and have attended every year. Is such a shame that this event has been spoilt. The team work really hard to make this weekend a fun one for everyone. We will be attending in 2018. Thanks for the previous SF. They have been great.

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By *URORA FESTIVAL OP Couple
over a year ago

coleford

Thankyou all so much for the lively messsges and forum posts xxx it really means soooo much xxx

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

Sad news guys - Especially after all the hard work you've put into it. Come back better, bigger and stronger in 2018.

Best of Luck Mark and Hillie xx

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By *tevenipperMan
over a year ago

chertsey

SAD NEWS.....but, If I know Stu and Deb this was a very hard choice! Love you ALL to bits and roll on 2018!! x

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By *ooukMan
over a year ago

Skegness

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By *ooukMan
over a year ago

Skegness

Sometimes it better to slam breaks on now then to have to pull plug days before event or lower standards. I hope you return as not been yet and really would like too and just hope that scrum of a paper don't think it down to them.

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By *URORA FESTIVAL OP Couple
over a year ago

coleford

"Sometimes it better to slam breaks on now then to have to pull plug days before event or lower standards. I hope you return as not been yet and really would like too and just hope that scrum of a paper don't think it down to them."

Awful decision but also excited now to be able to focus on 2018 "Sunrise"...... loads of new exciting ideas

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

We aren't going, so it doesn't really effect us but if we were then we would be getting our money back pretty quick before it disappears forever.

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By *ushandkittyCouple
over a year ago

Gloucester

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"We aren't going, so it doesn't really effect us but if we were then we would be getting our money back pretty quick before it disappears forever. "

Are you insinuating that the organisers are doing this to keep our money?

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

"We aren't going, so it doesn't really effect us but if we were then we would be getting our money back pretty quick before it disappears forever.

Are you insinuating that the organisers are doing this to keep our money?"

Not in the slightest. That's not the point at all. But why would you hold on to a ticket to something that may never happen? Surely it makes more sense to get your money back and if the event comes around next year then re-book then.

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"We aren't going, so it doesn't really effect us but if we were then we would be getting our money back pretty quick before it disappears forever.

Are you insinuating that the organisers are doing this to keep our money?

What if the price is higher next year though? There is always the risk (albeit very small) that 2018 won't go ahead, but I paid for a Loyalty ticket, and might want to avoid any price hikes when the 2018 tickets are issued.

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

This only thing I'm worried about now is that it will be sods law that the last week in June will now be perfect weather!

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By *enuinetallstuMan
over a year ago

nr beauly

"This only thing I'm worried about now is that it will be sods law that the last week in June will now be perfect weather!

Lets all pray for rain lol

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"This only thing I'm worried about now is that it will be sods law that the last week in June will now be perfect weather!

That's what I just said to OP. Placing bets now for the hottest June and July in 10 years.

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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago

North of The Wall - youll need your vest

Ive removed posts. The thread is to inform people about changes related to the event so please keep it civil and dont be rude to people.

Also if people have blocked you for some reason then keep your disputes off the forums please. Thanks

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By *URORA FESTIVAL OP Couple
over a year ago

coleford

"Ive removed posts. The thread is to inform people about changes related to the event so please keep it civil and dont be rude to people.

Also if people have blocked you for some reason then keep your disputes off the forums please. Thanks"

Thankyou for clarifying, we agree as the OP this is to update people about the festival , so anybody will know that we will ensure guests will not lose money, and we have given guests a choice but to avoid ANY confusion , WE postponed the event so we dont keep any customer money but give them a choice to save money by keeping the price booked at ...win / win xxx

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By *onny MCMan
over a year ago

Crawley

"This only thing I'm worried about now is that it will be sods law that the last week in June will now be perfect weather!

Lets all pray for rain lol"

Please don't, I now have an outdoor concert booked for the Friday.

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By *URORA FESTIVAL OP Couple
over a year ago

coleford

"This only thing I'm worried about now is that it will be sods law that the last week in June will now be perfect weather!

Lets all pray for rain lol

Please don't, I now have an outdoor concert booked for the Friday.

Only in ONE particular location ! Lol

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By *itten316Woman
over a year ago

Queens Park, LONDON

Such a shame you had to make this decision, I know you guys work so hard to make this a success and its sad that a few have to ruin it for others. You'll come back fighting next year I am sure.

As for the refund, I only asked because i was offered a ticket to Glastonbury and needed this to pay for it! And I am happy to say that the money has already been deposited in my account within a few days of asking.

See! Still being efficient to the core!

Good luck with the new plans. I'm excited to see what you come up with!

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By *URORA FESTIVAL OP Couple
over a year ago

coleford

"Such a shame you had to make this decision, I know you guys work so hard to make this a success and its sad that a few have to ruin it for others. You'll come back fighting next year I am sure.

See! Still being efficient to the core!

Good luck with the new plans. I'm excited to see what you come up with!

We always aim to please xxx we will be back fighting for a breathtaking 2018 ! Tickets already for sale at "early bird" prices and announcements begin VERY soon

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over a year ago

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By *lint_ezraMan
over a year ago

worcester

"We aren't going, so it doesn't really effect us but if we were then we would be getting our money back pretty quick before it disappears forever. "

Never been I imagine

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

And again posts have been removed. If you quoted them your post will be gone too.

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By *it of fun cplCouple
over a year ago

village between York and Hull

Hi guys gutted for you, but chuffed to bits for ourselves as we were unable to attend this year but will certainly be there next year which means we keep our 100% attendance record

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By *ooBabeWoman
over a year ago

Kent

Cannot believe I've finally plucked up the courage to attend after wanting to for 3yrs and it's cancelled

And where I don't use the forums much have only just found out.....missing the deadline for a refund - which is probably just as well coz it means I GOTTA go next year!!!

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By *URORA FESTIVAL OP Couple
over a year ago

coleford

"Cannot believe I've finally plucked up the courage to attend after wanting to for 3yrs and it's cancelled

And where I don't use the forums much have only just found out.....missing the deadline for a refund - which is probably just as well coz it means I GOTTA go next year!!!"

Only postponed ...

and "SUNRISE" will set a new standard for Swingfields xxx see you next year xx

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By *ooBabeWoman
over a year ago

Kent

Only postponed ...

and "SUNRISE" will set a new standard for Swingfields xxx see you next year xx "

Fantastic news.....& yes I'll definitely be there!!

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

Only postponed ...

and "SUNRISE" will set a new standard for Swingfields xxx see you next year xx

Fantastic news.....& yes I'll definitely be there!!

Must of missed something, what is "SUNRISE"?

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By *URORA FESTIVAL OP Couple
over a year ago

coleford

Only postponed ...

and "SUNRISE" will set a new standard for Swingfields xxx see you next year xx

Fantastic news.....& yes I'll definitely be there!!

Must of missed something, what is "SUNRISE"?"

Just a "theme" for swingfields , to signify "new beginnings etc" as we have lots of new things planned for 2018

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By *URORA FESTIVAL OP Couple
over a year ago

coleford

......COMING SOON...... we have rested, regrouped .....and FULLY recharged ...... so watch the forums for exciting news ...... SWINGFIELDS "Sunrise" - where the adults play ......

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By *heRealHousewivesofEurekaCouple
over a year ago

dartford

"......COMING SOON...... we have rested, regrouped .....and FULLY recharged ...... so watch the forums for exciting news ...... SWINGFIELDS "Sunrise" - where the adults play ......"

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