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

I know there is one in London, not sure if it's other places too.

Have you been and should I expect if I go?

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

Thinking of going, so watching with interest ...

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

No, I've not been yet, I'm planning on going in October to look for a couple of bits. I'm going to keep an eye on this thread for those who've actually been (unlike myself who is no use, sorry OP!).

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

What is it or should I ask Google ?

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

I know a lot of people who rave about BBB https://www.brumbazaar.co.uk/

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

"What is it or should I ask Google ?"

LAM, I've been. It's pretty good. Lots of stalls. Haven't been to the evening events that come with it yet.

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By *uckslut and MCouple
over a year ago

Poole

We went to the Birmingham one, and after party. Highly recomended.

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

"No, I've not been yet, I'm planning on going in October to look for a couple of bits. I'm going to keep an eye on this thread for those who've actually been (unlike myself who is no use, sorry OP!)."

I'm jumping on this bandwagon as well.

Except the going in October part sadly.

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

Am now thinking about the Floating Market from Neverwhere. Or the Trollmarket in the Trollhunters series.

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

"What is it or should I ask Google ?

LAM, I've been. It's pretty good. Lots of stalls. Haven't been to the evening events that come with it yet."

Oh interesting. Iv seen it advertised but never been.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"What is it or should I ask Google ?

LAM, I've been. It's pretty good. Lots of stalls. Haven't been to the evening events that come with it yet."

Thank you young man.

I still don't know what an alternative market is tho ......

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

"What is it or should I ask Google ?"

This is what it says on there Website

London Alternative Market (LAM) is London's first community-supporting market project, held in the heart of the city on the first Sunday of every month. LAM is a great place to come and find out about alternative lifestyles, and to meet and socialise with those with similar interests. All our events are “Kink+”, meaning that we are open to all. Looks interesting.

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By *ear in the chairMan
over a year ago

yeah there

Been to a few and it's a good mix of kink and info. Worth going on the website and booking onto any of the talks that interest you and also if you can, staying on for the evening. If anyone ever wants company going we often go up as a small group or can be chaperone/introducer.

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

Haven't been yet, think we're going in December. Apparently it's brilliant and an easy way to part with a fair amount of money

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"What is it or should I ask Google ?

This is what it says on there Website

Thanks. I looked it up. I did actually think it was a market

and maybe it is ..... looks good.

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

"What is it or should I ask Google ?

This is what it says on there Website

Thanks. I looked it up. I did actually think it was a market

and maybe it is ..... looks good."

From what I understand is a mixture of socialisation, Information and stalls selling products.

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

Yeah I've been to a few. They are great for doing your research into what you want to explore with, they have some great latex on sale, there's usually a bit of a kinky do in the evening at some with a dungeon so you can practice your newly bought toys. Plus some have tea and cake during the day.

I'd recommend going, personally I love them.

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

Alternative market? Sounds like what afflecks palace pretty much embodies

will have to have a look out for one near by.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

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

I went a few years ago, when I was much more innocent and ignorant.

If you're looking for a ponytail, they will have it.

I didn't use any of the condoms in the goody bag and my Fab friend and I were going on to a social so didn't do any of the LAM social stuff.

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

"Yeah I've been to a few. They are great for doing your research into what you want to explore with, they have some great latex on sale, there's usually a bit of a kinky do in the evening at some with a dungeon so you can practice your newly bought toys. Plus some have tea and cake during the day.

I'd recommend going, personally I love them.

Tea and cake! I'm in.

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

I've been a fair few times. Bring lots of cash as you will spend there. Lots of standard bdsm bits of Bob's (candles, cuffs, rooe) plus some unusual and specialist kit like hard to find violet wand attachments. It's held in a great location and there are lots of stalls. Food and drink can be pricey as its a city venue. Lots of cocktails. They have talks and workshops whilst the market is on and after there is a ticketed play event. I've never stayed for that though. They run one in Manchester too.

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

spend loads.

you'll enjoy it

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By *etcplCouple
over a year ago

Gapping Fanny

The LAM is good if you are interested in kink or sex toys, otherwise it may not be that much fun for you. Its more kink positive than swing, the same as the BBB.

The after parties are okay, but limit nudity due to it being a licensed premises.

They often run workshops/talks about a number of topics.

There are a number of traders who frequent both the BBB and LAM, with some who only do one or the other.

Its really down to what you are after as to if you will enjoy it. We only tend to go when stocking up or looking for something new.

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By *etcplCouple
over a year ago

Gapping Fanny

"From what I understand is a mixture of socialisation, Information and stalls selling products. "

Its more market socialisation (if you go or meet people you know as its not great for meeting other shoppers) information

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By *_elia DominaTV/TS
over a year ago

Edinburgh (She/Her)

"The LAM is good if you are interested in kink or sex toys, otherwise it may not be that much fun for you. Its more kink positive than swing, the same as the BBB.

The after parties are okay, but limit nudity due to it being a licensed premises.

They often run workshops/talks about a number of topics.

There are a number of traders who frequent both the BBB and LAM, with some who only do one or the other.

Its really down to what you are after as to if you will enjoy it. We only tend to go when stocking up or looking for something new.

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note to the northerners. The LAM does Manchester also.

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

"I know there is one in London, not sure if it's other places too.

Have you been and should I expect if I go?"

You won’t find your wedding dress there Lorna

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By *rMrsBrightsideCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle

"I know there is one in London, not sure if it's other places too.

Have you been and should I expect if I go?"

I am not to be held responsible if you go and spend a LOT of money

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By *agicfingerslovelyMan
over a year ago

Rugby

Excellent - can't wait to visit either the London or Brum one again with my partner and hopefully have some work shops on as well an after party.

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

There is actually a LAM in Hull in October along with a kink event. For any North East peeps!

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

"I know there is one in London, not sure if it's other places too.

Have you been and should I expect if I go?

You won’t find your wedding dress there Lorna

Well you never know!

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

"I know there is one in London, not sure if it's other places too.

Have you been and should I expect if I go?

I am not to be held responsible if you go and spend a LOT of money

You are entirely responsible and I have already told this to Ash in preparation.

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By *ecky and justCouple
over a year ago

Godalming

LAM is great fun and a good place to spend way more money than you planned.

We’ve been many times and have bought some lovely kit, suppliers there tend to be the manufacturers and sell artisan kit rather than mainstream.

The evening event is more for testing out your new toys rather than playing. There’s actually a zero nudity policy and the organisers state it’s not a ‘play’ event.

There’s Q&A on their site.

Always worth a visit.

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By *ubmissiveman2uMan
over a year ago

Cheshire

I have been to BBB on many occasion its just a walk round market, with a difference, lots of lovely people. You will see lots of people expressing themselfs in what they wear, dog collars worn, with leads attached, lots of pvc and leather worn. Fabulous experience if you have never been, get yourselfs too one....

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By *rMrsBrightsideCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle

"I know there is one in London, not sure if it's other places too.

Have you been and should I expect if I go?

I am not to be held responsible if you go and spend a LOT of money

You are entirely responsible and I have already told this to Ash in preparation.

Ash knows you don’t need anyone leading you astray

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

"I know there is one in London, not sure if it's other places too.

Have you been and should I expect if I go?

I am not to be held responsible if you go and spend a LOT of money

You are entirely responsible and I have already told this to Ash in preparation.

Ash knows you don’t need anyone leading you astray

True! This is why I'm not allowed the credit card without supervision.

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By *rMrsBrightsideCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle

"I know there is one in London, not sure if it's other places too.

Have you been and should I expect if I go?

I am not to be held responsible if you go and spend a LOT of money

You are entirely responsible and I have already told this to Ash in preparation.

Ash knows you don’t need anyone leading you astray

True! This is why I'm not allowed the credit card without supervision.

We can supervise you with it on our trip in October. He can trust us

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

"I know there is one in London, not sure if it's other places too.

Have you been and should I expect if I go?

I am not to be held responsible if you go and spend a LOT of money

You are entirely responsible and I have already told this to Ash in preparation.

Ash knows you don’t need anyone leading you astray

True! This is why I'm not allowed the credit card without supervision.

We can supervise you with it on our trip in October. He can trust us

You are the best.

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By *ensualMan
over a year ago

Sutton

I would add the following.

There is no guarantee how busy it will be with people and traders. At some points in the year traders save themselves for the BBB.

Second, the same applies to the after party. There has been times when it has been heaving, and there are times when it has been near empty.

As mentioned previously nudity is not allowed at the after-party although pretty damn skimpy is allowed.

The usual rules of being in a dungeon where play occurs apply.

Despite FL stuff, I am a fan, at my first visit some years ago I saw my first Japanese style rope display, and have been hooked on Japanese style rope ever since.

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By *rMrsBrightsideCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle

We are in London the first weekend in October and thinking of having a look on the Sunday.

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

It's on my to do list

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

We are going to the BBB in november and hopefully the LAM in december as I keep adding things to the shopping list

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

"We are in London the first weekend in October and thinking of having a look on the Sunday.

Kx"

Can I come with you?

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By *rMrsBrightsideCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle

"We are in London the first weekend in October and thinking of having a look on the Sunday.

Can I come with you?

Of course, that’s if you’re not sick of me after the Saturday

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

"We are in London the first weekend in October and thinking of having a look on the Sunday.

Can I come with you?

Of course, that’s if you’re not sick of me after the Saturday

Oh thats a possibility.

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By *rMrsBrightsideCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle

"We are in London the first weekend in October and thinking of having a look on the Sunday.

Can I come with you?

Of course, that’s if you’re not sick of me after the Saturday

Oh thats a possibility.

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By *rattyPrincessWoman
over a year ago

hemel hempstead

Omg went yesterday and it was amazing. Came home with a bag of goodies to add to the play bag. Definitely worth a visit if u can.

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

I had friends that went yesterday and had a lovely time. I know a couple of the stall holders that do LAM, BBB Swamp etc etc

It's a great way to catch up with friends and see things in the flesh before buying

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