FabSwingers.com forum: Sparkle 2023

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

Thinking of going this year, so questions:

Have you been?

Where is a good place to stay?

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

Huh?

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

"Huh? "

Thanks for your input x

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

I will be going - and I have been several times before

I find it way more incusive and accepting than pride and far less corporately sponsored, which is always a bonus

The atmosphere is fun without being overwhelming

This year is extra important too, as my friend has a child who is just starting their journey of transition

Acceptance and support and visibility are increasingly important

We seem to be in that awkward phase where trans folk are pushing the CIS alarm every 5 minutes

That said, a lot of LGB people also have an issue with trans folk too

I will go and I will have fun

If I can piss off the odd Daily Mail reader or Gay Conservative in the process, even better

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

Can I also say Jennie, if you haven't booked already, get summat reserved

Manchester hotel rooms are not cheap at the weekend, especially if you want to stay central

I'm sure there used to be FB groups where people hooked up for room / apartment sharing if you are amenable to that kinda thing

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I've popped in in the past, as a supporter. It looks like an amazing time.

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

I had never heard of this but it sounds wonderful, I have a family member who is transitioning so I will mention this event

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

It’s grim. Busy. But grim.

Book hotel asap though.

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By *avinaTVTV/TS
over a year ago

Transsexual Transylvania

Gosh I'd love to go. Maybe next year. Or the one after.

Sigh

I'll expect a full report Ms TV.

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

"It’s grim. Busy. But grim.

Book hotel asap though. "

Why do you find it grim?

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair

I've never been but it looks impressively awesome!

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

I have been to the last three Sparkle events and agree, the hotel rooms do book up quickly. Friday and Saturday are very busy around the village, especially in the garden as I ended up queuing last time.

Hotels, any of the chains I have stayed at the Britannia and it’s a bit of a dump to be honest, can get quite hot in the rooms especially in July, terrible if you’re wearing a wig and makeup. So try for one of the budget hotels like the Travelodge.

Manchester City Centre is used to seeing us around that weekend so it’s a great time to be outside dressed for the first time. You basically, especially in the village itself, blend into the background.

I would recommend it for new dressers or experienced girls for going out and socialising, Molly’s has a Tgirl band who play every year on a Friday night and the clubs are full of us partying.

Unfortunately Napoleons has now shut down, that was a great venue for later in the evening/ morning but there’s still plenty of other venues.

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By *adyJayneWoman
over a year ago

Burnleyish (She/They)

I've popped in before, but this year is special as we are taking our now legal nephew and his mum

(I mean he's now legally able to drink, and is interested in such things... he introduced himself to us 4 or so years ago but wasn't interested in sparkle or pride)

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

Been a few times I'm staying at motel one ac is a must love busy but not to bad always had fun .. Britannia miss it right dump smells of dope and sooo hot .. will definitely be going this year so if u need a drinking partner message me

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By *itvclaireTV/TS
over a year ago

Birmingham

Would love to go one year. Heard so many good things about it

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

Never been but going this year!

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By *2d2 ...69Man
over a year ago

hull

I'm going this year to hope to bump into you

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

Is it a xmas thing

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By *uzie69xTV/TS
over a year ago

Maidstone

"Is it a xmas thing

Nooooo ... Google [Sparkle 2023] it's an annual Trans Pride in Manchester, this year 7-9 July.

I know why Kat would think it's "grim" because you can get too much of a "good" thing.

I find the baby-doll dresses with bulges in all the wrong places a bit much at lunchtime, in public, with children around.

Have style and decorum ladies... and enjoy!

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By *inda May SimmonsTV/TS
over a year ago

hexham

"Thinking of going this year, so questions:

Have you been?

Where is a good place to stay?"

Sparkle Manchester!

I avoid to be honest, but a great place to stay in my opinion is Whitworth Locke.

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By *iasubTV/TS
over a year ago

Ilkeston

I may go for a day trip but not sure yet

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By *obyn GravesTV/TS
over a year ago

1127 walnut avenue

Went a few years ago before covid ..and not been back..it wasn't that amazing.. I've been to Manchester other times and enjoyed it more than sparkle time..it probably didn't help it was one of the hottest days of that year. though I don't really like any festival type things I get bored too easily..

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By *2d2 ...69Man
over a year ago

hull

Always had a good time there friendly good time tho I do only go out there in the evening as shopping during the day times lol

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By *uzy050TV/TS
over a year ago

Bolton

Suzy will Pop in on the train Friday or Sat Afternoon see who,s about X

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By *riyalatexTV/TS
over a year ago

Bristol & Manchester

Yes I'm going. Been many times. Central hotels are best.

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By *asterR and slut mayaMan
over a year ago

Bradford

"Thinking of going this year, so questions:

Have you been?

Where is a good place to stay?"

For god sake what is it with you

People matching about prancing all over the place i see now we know why you were getting a new wig .

But if you do go maybe you could stop off on the way in leeds and we can get a coffee my friend .

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

On the way?

Hardly... But I'd gladly detour

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By *prilSubTV/TS
over a year ago

Nottingham

I'll be there! My first time but I've been wanting to go for years.

I have a hotel just off canal st and I'm looking forward to a weekend of looking pretty, meeting new people, having a dance and hopefully hooking up with one or two people from here

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By *girlandGuy22Couple (MM)
over a year ago

Durham

Yep we're attending. Fri to Monday. Davids first one last year, Jo's been going for years.

Motel one is a great hotel for location, price and is a nice hotel. Usually go there, but in an aparthotel this year for a change ??

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

"Thinking of going this year, so questions:

Have you been?

Where is a good place to stay?"

Hotel if your lucky, bit late

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By *oney_Bee_xTV/TS
over a year ago

Teesside

I absolutely love Sparkle. It's the highlight of my year.

It's a completely free event. I believe it's the only Trans Inclusive event there is in the UK.

I make new friends every year.

I love seeing and meeting so many people. It is such diverse event and I love seeing how different everyone's outfits are.

Premier Inn or Britannia Hotel are both about 5mins walk away.

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

It was a great weekend. Think we hit 9 bars and there was still plenty we didn't get to!

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