FabSwingers.com forum: Wish someone had the time to organise a social event in Fife?

By *irigram OP Couple
over a year ago

glenrothes

Just asking if anyone would go to a social event in Fife? Wish we had the time to organise one

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By *ola cubesMan
over a year ago

coatbridge

Do it yourself

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By *andsCouple
over a year ago

Edin

The majority of social events used to be in Fife when we first started .... organise yourselves even a small social not that difficult to do pick a pub and invite folk along

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By *irigram OP Couple
over a year ago

glenrothes

Wish we had the time 3 kids and work. But will take on the advice have a small one pick a pub that sounds much easier ??

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By *ookie an creamCouple
over a year ago

Fife

There is a nice venue that would possibly do it but would be a week day due to its availability.

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

What part of Fife?

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

The fife socials were always good.

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By *ompip3Couple
over a year ago

Paisley

Been to many a great social in Fife! Dunfermline, Glenrothes etc

At one point most of the socials were in Fife... well the one's you wanted to be at! Like everything else, it takes a lot of organising, and I guess the people involved eventually found it too much, and stepped back. It's a pity no one has stepped up to take over the reigns!

Some epic nights in the past!

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By *earded blossomCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow

"Been to many a great social in Fife! Dunfermline, Glenrothes etc

Some epic nights in the past!"

Yeah I agree, Stirling and Dundee always had great socials, Dundee still does a couple of times a year but don't think anything is planned yet this year

we missed the last one due to bad timing but will be at the next one regardless

John

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

Been to many a fife social over the years both as a couple and a single guy, miss the fact that there’s none here now, people seem to forget there is supposed to be a social side to swinging, I’d (if possible) attend a social in fife also would willingly help anyone organise one, anyone considering doing so and wants assistance then feel free to mail me to discuss options (some single guys can actually conversate haha).

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

I was thinking about this a few days ago as this topic is getting too repetitive.

Trying to think about ideal locations for a venue etc but if we do organise it, it'll probably be later in the year.

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By *alcon43Woman
over a year ago

Paisley

Start small. I have a regular mini social at a pub quiz on a Tuesday in Paisley. I’ve met many Fabbers and verified a few newbies as well.

It’s not as obvious either as using a function suite. Good luck

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By *otrock-cplCouple
over a year ago

Glenrothes

We have attempted this 2 or 3 times and as always is the case lots of interest but when it comes to the day everyone has an excuse so we frequently attend CJ'S in Glasgow as we know there will be genuine people there for sure x

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By *amsay BoltonMan
over a year ago

Motherwell

Am sure there’s a few folk on here who will jump at the chance to make a profit from arranging a social.

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

Well I've messaged a few places for venues in Dunfermline.

As for profit I was thinking about putting it towards maybe a local kids football team as they always need sponsorship/funding.

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By *amsay BoltonMan
over a year ago

Motherwell

"Well I've messaged a few places for venues in Dunfermline.

As for profit I was thinking about putting it towards maybe a local kids football team as they always need sponsorship/funding. "

Tbf that’s a great idea. My comment wasn’t in reference to you btw more about another social host who was charging people for the venue when they got it for free. That’s just not on

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

See I'm looking at hotels in

Dunfermline and generally you have to pay for a buffet for X amount of guests and the hall is free and they range from £5-12 depending on the platter.

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By *amsay BoltonMan
over a year ago

Motherwell

"See I'm looking at hotels in

Dunfermline and generally you have to pay for a buffet for X amount of guests and the hall is free and they range from £5-12 depending on the platter.

Yeah most hotels will charge but pubs mostly don’t because they make their money on the bar. Your being honest and saying where the money will go so no one should have a problem with that

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

I think having it at a hotel also give the option to people to stay if needed as well.

Nothing worse having to try arrange accommodation near to the venue.

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By *erriAnneTV/TS
over a year ago

The shire

Depends where in Fife it's a pretty big place tbf

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By *nvernessieMan
over a year ago

moray

"There is a nice venue that would possibly do it but would be a week day due to its availability."
i must say those neon high heels are rather incredible!

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By *earded blossomCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow

"Well I've messaged a few places for venues in Dunfermline.

As for profit I was thinking about putting it towards maybe a local kids football team as they always need sponsorship/funding.

Tbf that’s a great idea. My comment wasn’t in reference to you btw more about another social host who was charging people for the venue when they got it for free. That’s just not on "

Arranging socials take up a lot of time so we can see why people would want to profit for time used etc but for ourselves when we do socials every penny is accounted for with venue hire (most free venues always have a catch or they aren't that nice), buffet and drink on entry. We've had some socials where we've been a few quid out of pocket, it happens now and again. One main reason we take payment/deposit is to eliminate time wasters and as I said they get the cash back via drink on entry (glass of bubbly/cocktail or a bottle of beer etc)

Best thing to do is build up a social scene in the area and go from there, many folk (ourselves included) will even travel just for a change of scenery and to meet some new people

Granted not everyone enjoys a social but not everyone is at that stage they are comfortable going to a club either so it's a nice middle ground

Best advice is make the venue accessible for most people with nearby hotels etc if it's further out

But as falcon said, quiz nights etc can be just as fun for socialising and meeting new people. A mix of different socials is always a bonus

John

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By *irigram OP Couple
over a year ago

glenrothes

Thanks John we have seen you both at the Dundee Social and that looks like it would take ages to organise well done to geo and kat.. me and my wife were thinking if we booked a lodge even that sleeps 12 and have everyone pay a deposit and pay towards the cost of the lodge.. start off small ??

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By *earded blossomCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow

"Thanks John we have seen you both at the Dundee Social and that looks like it would take ages to organise well done to geo and kat.. me and my wife were thinking if we booked a lodge even that sleeps 12 and have everyone pay a deposit and pay towards the cost of the lodge.. start off small ??"

We've done similar a few times, just takes a few people to pull out then it's a nightmare trying to fill the spaces but yeah you've got to try somewhere and take it from there

Sometimes lodges etc is more a play event obviously so harder to make sure everyone likes everyone whereas a social is easier imho as if someone isn't everyone's cup of tea then someone at the social will suit them. It's easier to mingle when no one really knows who will be there until they turn up

John

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