FabSwingers.com forum: Chester (and surrounding areas) social

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

We are keen to organise a social meet up in the New Year where Fab members can put a face to a profile name.

I believe that someone used to organise these in Chester, so don't want to tread on any toes.

Can anyone tell me if they still take place, and if they dont would people be interested in this purely social event?

Celestine x

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By *ap AdgeMan
over a year ago

wirral

yes sounds lovely

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

Excellent idea !

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

We've had lots of pm's about this so its looking like a good idea.

I would like to know, would you prefer it go be held in a function room for privacy, or just apub?

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By *orticiaWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

There is a Fab Social at Townhouse every other month - last one was a week ago on 8th December & it’s always on the event forums

I know it’s not Chester, but certainly not a million miles away!

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

"There is a Fab Social at Townhouse every other month - last one was a week ago on 8th December & it’s always on the event forums

I know it’s not Chester, but certainly not a million miles away!

Thank you, yes I am aware of the event. Im more looking to get people together who don't have the confidence to go to a club, as ime there are a lot.

Celestine x

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

"There is a Fab Social at Townhouse every other month - last one was a week ago on 8th December & it’s always on the event forums

I know it’s not Chester, but certainly not a million miles away!

I’ve heard the townhouse is a bit clique so a social sounds a great idea

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

"There is a Fab Social at Townhouse every other month - last one was a week ago on 8th December & it’s always on the event forums

I know it’s not Chester, but certainly not a million miles away!

I’ve heard the townhouse is a bit clique so a social sounds a great idea "

I know a lot of people are not into clubs so the Fab social at Townhouse isn't for everyone but I can certainly say that Townhouse isn't a bit cliquey. Though don't take my word for it, read the club review section, especially from all the newbies that have reviewed the place after their first or second visit.

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By *ot_so_innocent1Woman
over a year ago

Bromborough

I never usually respond to these... I’m more of a lurker. But I can assure you Townhouse is not cliquey. I went for the first time in September, on my own as a 28 year old girl. I was absolutely made to feel welcome by so many people. I’ve only been a few times now but most importantly, I’ve made some actual friends, not just fab friends. I would never dream of going into a pub by myself but I would go to townhouse by myself because of the owners, the hosts, the bar staff and the “locals”. Honestly, don’t be scared of going. You will be so happy you did x

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

Hi, we have organised over twenty fab socials, always happy to help you in any way we can

D and L x

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

Yep, we concur - it’s far from cliquey! We had a group of 10 playing Cards Against Humanity at the last Social - 5 Newbies, 2 on their 2nd visit & 3 ‘regulars’. There were other people coming & watching, another big group in the bar chatting away, and even a few people in & out of the hot tub! It was really laid back & a good laugh.

That said, I get that some people would just feel more comfortable in a pub (although no dress down required at TH) - if you’re after a venue, the Chester Munch is held in the back bar of the Town Crier once a month so that might be worth considering.

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

Hi, I've been wanting to go to townhouse for a while too, though I wasn't sure I'd have the confidence to go on my own. Are they as welcoming to guys too?

I know a lot of my gender can ruin things like this!

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

Perhaps the people who are hijacking the originally posted thread to convince us to go to TownHouse could just make their own thread about this?

I know, it's a crazy idea, isn't it!

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

"Can anyone tell me if they still take place, and if they dont would people be interested in this purely social event?"

YES please, count me in!

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

"...I would like to know, would you prefer it go be held in a function room for privacy, or just a pub?"

Pub's fine.

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By *orticiaWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

"Perhaps the people who are hijacking the originally posted thread to convince us to go to TownHouse could just make their own thread about this?

I know, it's a crazy idea, isn't it!"

Apologies, no hijacking intended - just pointing out there is a Fab Social event there & definitely not cliquey!

IMO the more socials there are, the merrier!! Anything that lets people meet in the flesh rather than just online is a good thing - and I’d be interested in coming along too

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By *ab_SparklesWoman
over a year ago

sparkle Surprised

I thought the town crier was more festish as it's listed on a fest site, I went too a social from a different site locked pub but no actual play allowed fully dressed through out and cause not the worry of someone walking in for a pint able too chat freely. I would say a function room with own bar closed off like a hotel even better for people n put you all on the same floor. So no not too annoy the general public. Just a idea n I'll be keeping an eye on this.

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

I'd be interested

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

Its good to see so much interest. We have had lots of pm's too.

Im thinking of around the end of Jan and will post in the events section once something is sorted.

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By *-and-aCouple
over a year ago

Closer than you think

Location location location!!!

The No1 thing that puts us off socials is the thought of being in the middle of a public bar with that cpl or single who has an urge to shout loudly about there conquests and urges so all can hear, making it obvious to everyone else what “type” of group they are in!!

On that basis we have always flipped the coin and landed on “not taking the risk” and so for us and this is purely OUR preference not a demand... we’d prefer a closed invite only function room party so everyone can relax knowing ONLY fabbers would know its on and have access and then the chances of “joe public” getting an eyefull or earfull of gossip is removed and we would be able to relax...

Just our 2p worth

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By *-and-aCouple
over a year ago

Closer than you think

"Perhaps the people who are hijacking the originally posted thread to convince us to go to TownHouse could just make their own thread about this?

I know, it's a crazy idea, isn't it!"

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By *aughty cpl for funCouple
over a year ago

chester

"Location location location!!!

Just our 2p worth

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By *orticiaWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

"I thought the town crier was more festish as it's listed on a fest site, I went too a social from a different site locked pub but no actual play allowed fully dressed through out and cause not the worry of someone walking in for a pint able too chat freely. I would say a function room with own bar closed off like a hotel even better for people n put you all on the same floor. So no not too annoy the general public. Just a idea n I'll be keeping an eye on this. "

The Chester Munch is at the Town Crier in the back bar - it’s not specifically a fet venue though. Was just a suggestion as if it works for the Munch, it’d probably work for a swinging Social too

*disclaimer* other pubs in Chester are available!

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

The Chester Munch is a fetish event. However, there did used to be a Chester Swingers' Social held in the same pub (Town Crier) but in a different part of the pub. With the occassional person trying to flit between the two if you (like me) belong to both of these overlapping communities.

The Town Crier does have a private hire function room upstairs by the way. It's useful for location (directly opposite the train station) and does food too and had a small pay and display car park. There are other pubs around too and I believe there have been other socials arranged at different pubs in Chester.

Having organised things in the past, I find it useful to remember that not everyone will want to go to everything and you won't suit everyone.

Well done for offering to organise something and I'll keep an eye out and consider coming if my schedule allows.

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

Will keep our eyes out for this we always love to meet new people xx

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By *itbit ChampMan
over a year ago

Chester

Keep me posted please

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

Sounds like a good idea this I will have to keep an eye on the events forum to see when it's on

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By *LIRTWITHUSCouple
over a year ago

Chester

"We are keen to organise a social meet up in the New Year where Fab members can put a face to a profile name.

I believe that someone used to organise these in Chester, so don't want to tread on any toes.

Can anyone tell me if they still take place, and if they dont would people be interested in this purely social event?

Celestine x"

We're interested - keep us posted F&P xx

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By *hrisy69Man
over a year ago

chester/hawarden

Daytime or evening and if in the UK I am always up for a chat and social.

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By *reenleavesCouple
over a year ago

North Wales

We'd be interested!

private function room, disclosed to those on the guest list only preferred

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

So true this thread was supposed to be about chester social hopefully x

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By *haunMan
over a year ago

Halton

This is definitely something I would be interested in.

I will pm the OP separately.

Reading through the thread up to now it seems quite an interesting conversation as it is clear that trying to establish the correct venue will be the challenge.

Yes personally I have done social events in at least four of the clubs across the North West. But I have never had the chance to do a non club social catch up on this scale, which is what is making this interesting.

Do you look at a quieter pub environment hopefully somewhere that will not be too close for others to excessively hear what is going on?

Which may suit those who are completely new and wanted to try out of social environment as it will be a much more neutral place that they may feel more used to going along to?

Or do you look at booking a venue to provide that extra privacy which would allow greater interaction and social catch up knowing that this little bit more restrictive to those who have attended?

But in booking a room and making it a private event is this not putting up some barriers to those who might have concerns in never attending a social before?

Personally, I like the idea of booking out a private room at least for the early part of the evening.

It provides a central location and a safe environment for those who want to attend you will know who is supposed to be turning up.

Controlling the numbers and controlling those who wanted to attend.

Giving everyone a nice two or three hours to catch up in private as such for those early conversations and establishing a social network.

Then consider moving on afterwards for anyone else who wants to carry on socially drinking and chatting for the rest of the evening.

As any opportunity for like minded individuals to get together and catch up socially to chat and meet new people is always good as you never know where this may lead in future.

Looking forward to seeing what the plans are for this event and hopefully it is something I can make it along to and attend.

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

We went to a Chester social, met some great couples, it was in weatherspoons, haven't seen them try to organise for a while. We would been interested in attending

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By *estrianuyMan
over a year ago

chester

"We went to a Chester social, met some great couples, it was in weatherspoons, haven't seen them try to organise for a while. We would been interested in attending

I also attended a number of these social's in wetherspoons & met up with some great people.

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

Would be up for meet and catching up

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By *hestercplCouple
over a year ago

chester

We be interested pub would be fine for us

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

I remember there being one on the outside terrace at The Church bar

just my 2p going in ha

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By *017chesterladMan
over a year ago

chester

Count me in

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

Thursday 22nd Feb

Our social will be held at a venue in the CH3 area of Chester.

Anyone who wishes to be added to the list can comment on the thread I've started in the meets and events section on here.

Location will not be given out until the day of the event.

There is plenty of parking.

This is a social event where we can meet up and chat, have a few giggles, exchange stories and network.

There will be no opportunity for play, and everyone will be expected to behave in a manner that is respectful to others.

The venue is on level ground with disabled accessible loos so that nobody will be excluded.

Really looking forward to seeing you all.

Celestine and Woody x

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By *hrisy69Man
over a year ago

chester/hawarden

"Thursday 22nd Feb

Our social will be held at a venue in the CH3 area of Chester.

Anyone who wishes to be added to the list can comment on the thread I've started in the meets and events section on here.

Location will not be given out until the day of the event.

Hope it goes well I will be out of the country

There is plenty of parking.

This is a social event where we can meet up and chat, have a few giggles, exchange stories and network.

There will be no opportunity for play, and everyone will be expected to behave in a manner that is respectful to others.

The venue is on level ground with disabled accessible loos so that nobody will be excluded.

Really looking forward to seeing you all.

Celestine and Woody x"

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By *haunMan
over a year ago

Halton

"Thursday 22nd Feb

Our social will be held at a venue in the CH3 area of Chester.

Anyone who wishes to be added to the list can comment on the thread I've started in the meets and events section on here.

Location will not be given out until the day of the event.

There is plenty of parking.

This is a social event where we can meet up and chat, have a few giggles, exchange stories and network.

There will be no opportunity for play, and everyone will be expected to behave in a manner that is respectful to others.

The venue is on level ground with disabled accessible loos so that nobody will be excluded.

Really looking forward to seeing you all.

Celestine and Woody x"

Hi Celestine and Woody,

Thank you both for organising and arranging the social catch-up.

So would love to be added to the list for the event please.

Thanks.

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By *hingy2Woman
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

"Location location location!!!

Just our 2p worth

Great idea

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

"Location location location!!!

Just our 2p worth

Great idea

It is indeed a great idea. However who pays for the room?

Potentially it could be us.

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

Interested.

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By *hingy2Woman
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

"Location location location!!!

Just our 2p worth

Great idea

It is indeed a great idea. However who pays for the room?

Potentially it could be us."

I think most would be happy to pay a small contribution if it's a private venue. I would.

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By *reenleavesCouple
over a year ago

North Wales

Afraid we can't make this date but thank you both so much for organising the social!

Hope you all have a great time!

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By *tongueMan
over a year ago

wrexham

Yes Im up for it

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

"Anyone who wishes to be added to the list can comment on the thread I've started in the meets and events section on here.

Okay, done!

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