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"Word of warning guys, parking is tight i have just dropped the missus there not long ago and can see alot of car circling to try and park. I working tonight so didn't stop. My advice if anyone is driving get there earlier you can park further down the road if need be" Cheers for the advice, we don’t know the area too well is it walking distance away for the parking? | |||
"We’re booked in for tonight. Staying in the premier inn next door so fingers crossed we can park there. Excited to see how it’s turned out. B&J x" Yes plenty of parking at Premier Inn. We stayed at the Thistle which also has lots of parking. | |||
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"So the missus has said you can park in the Premier Inn for a £8 charge i believe. The road from a certain point is one way only depending on how you enter. Have fun tonight whoever's going Her report she is very very impressed with the new venue" Cheers that’s good to know xx | |||
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"I’ll be there tonight, very much looking forward to it. See you there "You’re going to look delightful Naughty  | |||
"Word of warning guys, parking is tight i have just dropped the missus there not long ago and can see alot of car circling to try and park. I working tonight so didn't stop. My advice if anyone is driving get there earlier you can park further down the road if need be Cheers for the advice, we don’t know the area too well is it walking distance away for the parking?" See you there, and at SD in a couple of weeks lol | |||
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"hi guys we are going tonight and wondered what the dress code was,having never been before" No sports wear, blue jeans, ripped jeans, trainers, caps. Smart for the gents, Sexy for the ladies | |||
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"Must say , dress code makes me think of 80s shit nightclubs. No blue jeans! Let me go and buy a pair of awful chinos from primark and all is good. Perhaps so 9.99 loafers to complete the look. I can understand saying smart casual , or dress to impress , that can more than be done with Jeans. Woeful.... " Shame that’s your approach to it buddy. You could just go and get something nice, and jeans can be smart yes, but I think it’s about making an effort. Most single guys don’t.... | |||
"Attended last last, l wont give any spoilers..so have fun tonight.." I so want to spill the beans but I don't want to give the plot away as part of the fun last night was to explore the club for the first time. All I will say is ... OMG AMAZING AND SO WORTH THE WAIT ! | |||
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"I’m heading there tonight! Ugh single Pringle status so be nice all! Ps thanks re parking tip! I don’t know the area and hate driving round and round trying to park! " I went by my self last night and as expected it was no issue at all. You will have a great night. | |||
"I’m heading there tonight! Ugh single Pringle status so be nice all! Ps thanks re parking tip! I don’t know the area and hate driving round and round trying to park! I went by my self last night and as expected it was no issue at all. You will have a great night." Thanks for this! New venues and flying solo always stress me! | |||
"I’m heading there tonight! Ugh single Pringle status so be nice all! Ps thanks re parking tip! I don’t know the area and hate driving round and round trying to park! I went by my self last night and as expected it was no issue at all. You will have a great night. Thanks for this! New venues and flying solo always stress me! " Tinder we will look after you xx | |||
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" Shame that’s your approach to it buddy. You could just go and get something nice, and jeans can be smart yes, but I think it’s about making an effort. Most single guys don’t...." Oh I make an effort , its just the attitude that jeans must mean scruffy. Shit clothes and no effort can be something not Jeans. Blocking that is as I said like an 80s Ritzy dress code. | |||
"Must say , dress code makes me think of 80s shit nightclubs. No blue jeans! Let me go and buy a pair of awful chinos from primark and all is good. Perhaps so 9.99 loafers to complete the look. I can understand saying smart casual , or dress to impress , that can more than be done with Jeans. Woeful.... " Dude, go zara black jeans which are smart job done. | |||
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"Were debating going, but not sure. Went somewhere else last night and it was a flop sadly. " Abfabs is ticket only tonight unless you have already booked. | |||
"Were debating going, but not sure. Went somewhere else last night and it was a flop sadly. Abfabs is ticket only tonight unless you have already booked. " Tickets are still available for couples and single ladies at the moment. Just had a look. | |||
"Were debating going, but not sure. Went somewhere else last night and it was a flop sadly. Abfabs is ticket only tonight unless you have already booked. Tickets are still available for couples and single ladies at the moment. Just had a look. " Ah OK, surprised at that as yesterday was sold out. Lottery I guess | |||
"Were debating going, but not sure. Went somewhere else last night and it was a flop sadly. Abfabs is ticket only tonight unless you have already booked. Tickets are still available for couples and single ladies at the moment. Just had a look. Ah OK, surprised at that as yesterday was sold out. Lottery I guess "Haha maybe. From reading other threads though the crowd seems older and perhaps not for us, maybe we will find the right club one day. | |||
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"Missus said to me this morning the general age range was 30 upwards last night, which is normal in a swingers club unless someone can correct me" That's alright then. We prefer people round our age as we find we don't have much in common with anyone closer to 50 and over | |||
"Missus said to me this morning the general age range was 30 upwards last night, which is normal in a swingers club unless someone can correct me That's alright then. We prefer people round our age as we find we don't have much in common with anyone closer to 50 and over " I think you will find a mixture of people of all ages backgrounds etc. That will be anywhere you go. It's not the same as a night club where you kinda know the age range. Swinging clubs are always different | |||
"Missus said to me this morning the general age range was 30 upwards last night, which is normal in a swingers club unless someone can correct me That's alright then. We prefer people round our age as we find we don't have much in common with anyone closer to 50 and over I think you will find a mixture of people of all ages backgrounds etc. That will be anywhere you go. It's not the same as a night club where you kinda know the age range. Swinging clubs are always different" Yeah I get that. This it was last night that's made us feel were probably guna be younger everywhere we go that's all. Were happy chatting to anyone though. Never know what amazing/funny/crazy stories someone has until you speak to them | |||
"Missus said to me this morning the general age range was 30 upwards last night, which is normal in a swingers club unless someone can correct me That's alright then. We prefer people round our age as we find we don't have much in common with anyone closer to 50 and over I think you will find a mixture of people of all ages backgrounds etc. That will be anywhere you go. It's not the same as a night club where you kinda know the age range. Swinging clubs are always different Yeah I get that. This it was last night that's made us feel were probably guna be younger everywhere we go that's all. Were happy chatting to anyone though. Never know what amazing/funny/crazy stories someone has until you speak to them " We’re going and lots of people we know, if you want a friendly bunch then say hi if you do come x | |||
"I’m heading there tonight! Ugh single Pringle status so be nice all! Ps thanks re parking tip! I don’t know the area and hate driving round and round trying to park! I went by my self last night and as expected it was no issue at all. You will have a great night. Thanks for this! New venues and flying solo always stress me! Tinder we will look after you xx" Mwah! Be lovely to see your faces again! And thank you!!!! | |||
Looking at the diary as we speak to see when we can get down to see the new club | |||
"Missus said to me this morning the general age range was 30 upwards last night, which is normal in a swingers club unless someone can correct me That's alright then. We prefer people round our age as we find we don't have much in common with anyone closer to 50 and over I think you will find a mixture of people of all ages backgrounds etc. That will be anywhere you go. It's not the same as a night club where you kinda know the age range. Swinging clubs are always different" I like the fact that there are a variety of ages ....that's what life is about and nowerdays people have a younger outlook anyway..... | |||
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" Shame that’s your approach to it buddy. You could just go and get something nice, and jeans can be smart yes, but I think it’s about making an effort. Most single guys don’t.... Oh I make an effort , its just the attitude that jeans must mean scruffy. Shit clothes and no effort can be something not Jeans. Blocking that is as I said like an 80s Ritzy dress code. " I always wore jeans to the old club as I also hate chinos. Dark blue smart jeans not light blue scruffy ones and I never had a problem, nobody even noticed. Everybody feels more confident when they're wearing clothes they think they look good in and if you are more confident wearing jeans then I think that's what's important. As long as you look smart I really can't see you being turned away. | |||
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" Shame that’s your approach to it buddy. You could just go and get something nice, and jeans can be smart yes, but I think it’s about making an effort. Most single guys don’t.... Oh I make an effort , its just the attitude that jeans must mean scruffy. Shit clothes and no effort can be something not Jeans. Blocking that is as I said like an 80s Ritzy dress code. I always wore jeans to the old club as I also hate chinos. Dark blue smart jeans not light blue scruffy ones and I never had a problem, nobody even noticed. Everybody feels more confident when they're wearing clothes they think they look good in and if you are more confident wearing jeans then I think that's what's important. As long as you look smart I really can't see you being turned away." I don't think you should be saying that if people come a long way and don't dress the correct way and then turned away it will be a wasted journey.....what's wrong with going out looking smart without jeans!!!! | |||
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" Shame that’s your approach to it buddy. You could just go and get something nice, and jeans can be smart yes, but I think it’s about making an effort. Most single guys don’t.... Oh I make an effort , its just the attitude that jeans must mean scruffy. Shit clothes and no effort can be something not Jeans. Blocking that is as I said like an 80s Ritzy dress code. I always wore jeans to the old club as I also hate chinos. Dark blue smart jeans not light blue scruffy ones and I never had a problem, nobody even noticed. Everybody feels more confident when they're wearing clothes they think they look good in and if you are more confident wearing jeans then I think that's what's important. As long as you look smart I really can't see you being turned away. I don't think you should be saying that if people come a long way and don't dress the correct way and then turned away it will be a wasted journey.....what's wrong with going out looking smart without jeans!!!!" Nothing is wrong with going out looking smart without jeans, if that's what makes you feel comfortable, but may people, especially younger people who don't wear a suit to work or wear chinos may not feel confident going out wearing clothes they don't think they look good in. You can look very very smart in a nice pear of jeans, polished shoes and a nice shirt. If you're worried about being turned away then you can always bring some other trousers and keep them in the car, but I think the point of their dress code is that they want people to make an effort and not turn up looking scruffy. I've always turned up looking smart (in new, dark blue jeans) and it's never been mentioned. | |||
"Must say , dress code makes me think of 80s shit nightclubs. No blue jeans! Let me go and buy a pair of awful chinos from primark and all is good. Perhaps so 9.99 loafers to complete the look. I can understand saying smart casual , or dress to impress , that can more than be done with Jeans. Woeful.... "  | |||
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"Reading back our comments are not meant as scathing but as constructive criticism. It is a great venue but needs a lot of work. A lot of work. I shouldn't say this but guess the owners don't listen to feedback. Website is poor and almost unreadable. Could be great! My comments and opinions are my own, I open high end hotels, restaurants and spas for a living. "I have to say that we agree with you. There is so much potential at the club but also a lot of potential for it to seem deserted as it sprawls over two floors. Having the dance floor away from the bar just divides the attendance, the dance floor was pretty much empty all night. Having the bar and dance floor together would make more sense and would make space for some more playrooms as there currently isn’t enough for the amount of people that can attend.. A good night and one that we’re glad we attended but there’s still more work to be done. Pool was definitely not the 31 degrees that we were told and the chlorine levels in the jacuzzi were off the scale. Good luck to the owners though and I’m pleased we’re members. B&J x | |||
"Reading back our comments are not meant as scathing but as constructive criticism. It is a great venue but needs a lot of work. A lot of work. I shouldn't say this but guess the owners don't listen to feedback. Website is poor and almost unreadable. Could be great! My comments and opinions are my own, I open high end hotels, restaurants and spas for a living.
I have to say that we agree with you.
There is so much potential at the club but also a lot of potential for it to seem deserted as it sprawls over two floors.
Having the dance floor away from the bar just divides the attendance, the dance floor was pretty much empty all night.
Having the bar and dance floor together would make more sense and would make space for some more playrooms as there currently isn’t enough for the amount of people that can attend..
A good night and one that we’re glad we attended but there’s still more work to be done.
Pool was definitely not the 31 degrees that we were told and the chlorine levels in the jacuzzi were off the scale.
Good luck to the owners though and I’m pleased we’re members.
B&J x
"It was a great evening and could be an amazing venue but lots of work needs done. Marmite atm  | |||
"Reading back our comments are not meant as scathing but as constructive criticism. It is a great venue but needs a lot of work. A lot of work. I shouldn't say this but guess the owners don't listen to feedback. Website is poor and almost unreadable. Could be great! My comments and opinions are my own, I open high end hotels, restaurants and spas for a living.
I have to say that we agree with you.
There is so much potential at the club but also a lot of potential for it to seem deserted as it sprawls over two floors.
Having the dance floor away from the bar just divides the attendance, the dance floor was pretty much empty all night.
Having the bar and dance floor together would make more sense and would make space for some more playrooms as there currently isn’t enough for the amount of people that can attend..
A good night and one that we’re glad we attended but there’s still more work to be done.
Pool was definitely not the 31 degrees that we were told and the chlorine levels in the jacuzzi were off the scale.
Good luck to the owners though and I’m pleased we’re members.
B&J x
It was a great evening and could be an amazing venue but lots of work needs done.
Marmite atm "So many different opinions. We are just very happy there is a club within driving distance. If the club owners listened to all of people’s opinions all 37.000 members I think they might run into trouble. The old club took years to develop and so will this one. It’s been open just two nights and changes will be made and yes the owners are listening. | |||
"Reading back our comments are not meant as scathing but as constructive criticism. It is a great venue but needs a lot of work. A lot of work. I shouldn't say this but guess the owners don't listen to feedback. Website is poor and almost unreadable. Could be great! My comments and opinions are my own, I open high end hotels, restaurants and spas for a living.
I have to say that we agree with you.
There is so much potential at the club but also a lot of potential for it to seem deserted as it sprawls over two floors.
Having the dance floor away from the bar just divides the attendance, the dance floor was pretty much empty all night.
Having the bar and dance floor together would make more sense and would make space for some more playrooms as there currently isn’t enough for the amount of people that can attend..
A good night and one that we’re glad we attended but there’s still more work to be done.
Pool was definitely not the 31 degrees that we were told and the chlorine levels in the jacuzzi were off the scale.
Good luck to the owners though and I’m pleased we’re members.
B&J x
It was a great evening and could be an amazing venue but lots of work needs done.
Marmite atm
So many different opinions. We are just very happy there is a club within driving distance.
If the club owners listened to all of people’s opinions all 37.000 members I think they might run into trouble.
The old club took years to develop and so will this one.
It’s been open just two nights and changes will be made and yes the owners are listening. "All different options. Only 3 so far. Exodus would have been a perfect song choice after midnight. There is always a select few who are in with the owners. This forum is quiet today! I wonder why? A lot of us loved the old Abfabs, so the new place has a lot to live up to. Sorry thought I was on TripAdvisor  | |||
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"Reading back our comments are not meant as scathing but as constructive criticism. It is a great venue but needs a lot of work. A lot of work. I shouldn't say this but guess the owners don't listen to feedback. Website is poor and almost unreadable. Could be great! My comments and opinions are my own, I open high end hotels, restaurants and spas for a living.
I have to say that we agree with you.
There is so much potential at the club but also a lot of potential for it to seem deserted as it sprawls over two floors.
Having the dance floor away from the bar just divides the attendance, the dance floor was pretty much empty all night.
Having the bar and dance floor together would make more sense and would make space for some more playrooms as there currently isn’t enough for the amount of people that can attend..
A good night and one that we’re glad we attended but there’s still more work to be done.
Pool was definitely not the 31 degrees that we were told and the chlorine levels in the jacuzzi were off the scale.
Good luck to the owners though and I’m pleased we’re members.
B&J x
It was a great evening and could be an amazing venue but lots of work needs done.
Marmite atm
So many different opinions. We are just very happy there is a club within driving distance.
If the club owners listened to all of people’s opinions all 37.000 members I think they might run into trouble.
The old club took years to develop and so will this one.
It’s been open just two nights and changes will be made and yes the owners are listening.
All different options.
Only 3 so far.
Exodus would have been a perfect song choice after midnight.
There is always a select few who are in with the owners.
This forum is quiet today!
I wonder why?
A lot of us loved the old Abfabs, so the new place has a lot to live up to.
Sorry thought I was on TripAdvisor "Having been going to the old club for years and going on Friday I think they have done a great job. They where broken into and vandalised on Monday. TVs, computers and other stuff stolen which set the club back at least 3 full days of work. They are limited with the amount of people that can attend and playrooms as the local council has a restriction on this, hence the current set up. The current local council had never had to regulate a swingers club before, so the owners are doing everything by the book go ensure they can keep the club going. Once the council sees that the club is just a safe haven for us swingers I'm sure they will relax the rules and allow the club to have more play rooms. I prefer private play so waited for one of the two private rooms that where there... I'll look forward to more private rooms in the future. I agree there should be a bar with the dance floor (on the initial tour they had said they are planning this) or the dance floor area split in half and more playrooms Added. The owners always developed the old club, reinvested their money back into the club. I have no doubt they will do the same and it shows already as they are sorting out a jacuzzi room next to the pool. Once they have their license for this they can open this section up as well. The dungeon I personally wouldn't use as it's not my thing, however I do think it should be decorated dark with mood lighting as that's what people would expect in a dungeon. Much like the old one was like. That was spot on in the old club. Cinema looks spot on. Chill out/bar area looks great and invites conversation. I did see the cabin/dark room area but didn't go in there... Will explore that next time. Pool looks great, didn't use it as I was busy elsewhere but will in the future. Smoking area could do with benches to sit down. I'd suggest bolting them to the ground to stop someone nicking them when the club is closed. Perhaps they have plans to move the smoking area in the future to the back of the club. Not sure. I've been to a lot of clubs over the years and this one is a great one. I see the potential and look forward to going on a regular basis. I'm not associated with the club or best friends with any staff, I just really like the club and it was nice to see so many old faces on Friday, both staff and other members. What I know is just from conversations I've had on Friday night. Forum is perhaps quiet because the sun is shining. | |||
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"Reading back our comments are not meant as scathing but as constructive criticism. It is a great venue but needs a lot of work. A lot of work. I shouldn't say this but guess the owners don't listen to feedback. Website is poor and almost unreadable. Could be great! My comments and opinions are my own, I open high end hotels, restaurants and spas for a living.
I have to say that we agree with you.
There is so much potential at the club but also a lot of potential for it to seem deserted as it sprawls over two floors.
Having the dance floor away from the bar just divides the attendance, the dance floor was pretty much empty all night.
Having the bar and dance floor together would make more sense and would make space for some more playrooms as there currently isn’t enough for the amount of people that can attend..
A good night and one that we’re glad we attended but there’s still more work to be done.
Pool was definitely not the 31 degrees that we were told and the chlorine levels in the jacuzzi were off the scale.
Good luck to the owners though and I’m pleased we’re members.
B&J x
It was a great evening and could be an amazing venue but lots of work needs done.
Marmite atm
So many different opinions. We are just very happy there is a club within driving distance.
If the club owners listened to all of people’s opinions all 37.000 members I think they might run into trouble.
The old club took years to develop and so will this one.
It’s been open just two nights and changes will be made and yes the owners are listening.
All different options.
Only 3 so far.
Exodus would have been a perfect song choice after midnight.
There is always a select few who are in with the owners.
This forum is quiet today!
I wonder why?
A lot of us loved the old Abfabs, so the new place has a lot to live up to.
Sorry thought I was on TripAdvisor
Having been going to the old club for years and going on Friday I think they have done a great job.
They where broken into and vandalised on Monday. TVs, computers and other stuff stolen which set the club back at least 3 full days of work.
They are limited with the amount of people that can attend and playrooms as the local council has a restriction on this, hence the current set up. The current local council had never had to regulate a swingers club before, so the owners are doing everything by the book go ensure they can keep the club going. Once the council sees that the club is just a safe haven for us swingers I'm sure they will relax the rules and allow the club to have more play rooms. I prefer private play so waited for one of the two private rooms that where there... I'll look forward to more private rooms in the future.
I agree there should be a bar with the dance floor (on the initial tour they had said they are planning this) or the dance floor area split in half and more playrooms Added. The owners always developed the old club, reinvested their money back into the club. I have no doubt they will do the same and it shows already as they are sorting out a jacuzzi room next to the pool. Once they have their license for this they can open this section up as well.
The dungeon I personally wouldn't use as it's not my thing, however I do think it should be decorated dark with mood lighting as that's what people would expect in a dungeon. Much like the old one was like. That was spot on in the old club.
Cinema looks spot on.
Chill out/bar area looks great and invites conversation.
I did see the cabin/dark room area but didn't go in there... Will explore that next time.
Pool looks great, didn't use it as I was busy elsewhere but will in the future.
Smoking area could do with benches to sit down. I'd suggest bolting them to the ground to stop someone nicking them when the club is closed. Perhaps they have plans to move the smoking area in the future to the back of the club. Not sure.
I've been to a lot of clubs over the years and this one is a great one. I see the potential and look forward to going on a regular basis.
I'm not associated with the club or best friends with any staff, I just really like the club and it was nice to see so many old faces on Friday, both staff and other members. What I know is just from conversations I've had on Friday night.
Forum is perhaps quiet because the sun is shining."Great feedback and we agree on most. Smoking area next to hotel? I joked that window is The sun, that window The Express, That Window the daily mail. The gauntlet you run from changing areas to pool area next to open door to smoking area. Great possibilities but | |||
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"Reading back our comments are not meant as scathing but as constructive criticism. It is a great venue but needs a lot of work. A lot of work. I shouldn't say this but guess the owners don't listen to feedback. Website is poor and almost unreadable. Could be great! My comments and opinions are my own, I open high end hotels, restaurants and spas for a living.
I have to say that we agree with you.
There is so much potential at the club but also a lot of potential for it to seem deserted as it sprawls over two floors.
Having the dance floor away from the bar just divides the attendance, the dance floor was pretty much empty all night.
Having the bar and dance floor together would make more sense and would make space for some more playrooms as there currently isn’t enough for the amount of people that can attend..
A good night and one that we’re glad we attended but there’s still more work to be done.
Pool was definitely not the 31 degrees that we were told and the chlorine levels in the jacuzzi were off the scale.
Good luck to the owners though and I’m pleased we’re members.
B&J x
It was a great evening and could be an amazing venue but lots of work needs done.
Marmite atm
So many different opinions. We are just very happy there is a club within driving distance.
If the club owners listened to all of people’s opinions all 37.000 members I think they might run into trouble.
The old club took years to develop and so will this one.
It’s been open just two nights and changes will be made and yes the owners are listening.
All different options.
Only 3 so far.
Exodus would have been a perfect song choice after midnight.
There is always a select few who are in with the owners.
This forum is quiet today!
I wonder why?
A lot of us loved the old Abfabs, so the new place has a lot to live up to.
Sorry thought I was on TripAdvisor
Having been going to the old club for years and going on Friday I think they have done a great job.
They where broken into and vandalised on Monday. TVs, computers and other stuff stolen which set the club back at least 3 full days of work.
They are limited with the amount of people that can attend and playrooms as the local council has a restriction on this, hence the current set up. The current local council had never had to regulate a swingers club before, so the owners are doing everything by the book go ensure they can keep the club going. Once the council sees that the club is just a safe haven for us swingers I'm sure they will relax the rules and allow the club to have more play rooms. I prefer private play so waited for one of the two private rooms that where there... I'll look forward to more private rooms in the future.
I agree there should be a bar with the dance floor (on the initial tour they had said they are planning this) or the dance floor area split in half and more playrooms Added. The owners always developed the old club, reinvested their money back into the club. I have no doubt they will do the same and it shows already as they are sorting out a jacuzzi room next to the pool. Once they have their license for this they can open this section up as well.
The dungeon I personally wouldn't use as it's not my thing, however I do think it should be decorated dark with mood lighting as that's what people would expect in a dungeon. Much like the old one was like. That was spot on in the old club.
Cinema looks spot on.
Chill out/bar area looks great and invites conversation.
I did see the cabin/dark room area but didn't go in there... Will explore that next time.
Pool looks great, didn't use it as I was busy elsewhere but will in the future.
Smoking area could do with benches to sit down. I'd suggest bolting them to the ground to stop someone nicking them when the club is closed. Perhaps they have plans to move the smoking area in the future to the back of the club. Not sure.
I've been to a lot of clubs over the years and this one is a great one. I see the potential and look forward to going on a regular basis.
I'm not associated with the club or best friends with any staff, I just really like the club and it was nice to see so many old faces on Friday, both staff and other members. What I know is just from conversations I've had on Friday night.
Forum is perhaps quiet because the sun is shining.
Great feedback and we agree on most.
Smoking area next to hotel?
I joked that window is The sun, that window The Express, That Window the daily mail.
The gauntlet you run from changing areas to pool area next to open door to smoking area.
Great possibilities but "We have a major issue with the smoking area. We can’t have it out the front, we can’t have it out the back and the only other place was by the fire door. It has to have a lid on it so we don’t break about 3 different regulations and it has to be 50% open so we don’t breach another regulation. If we move it too far we need planning permission to use a covered walk way to get to it and we are unlikely to get it. If you walk out to the smoking area and can see a window or having a cigarette and can see a window you/we/me are potentially breaching a regulation. There is no simple answer to any of the issues that we encountered over the weekend but we are doing our hardest to resolve them and not breach. | |||
"We read, we look, we listen. Nothing will every be perfect. We could have stayed closed and completely finished off everything we felt should be done, but that would have meant there was very little room to change. Like every new venue there will be teething problems, and everyone has some thing they like and want and it’s never the same. Lots of the Saturday guests want private room and big. Lots of the Friday guests want lockable room but not private. Let’s not fight amongst ourselves we need to pull together. Yes there are people here are part of our work family and yes they make mistakes as do I and you. Be mindful ALL the staff have worked extremely hard over the last 2 months to renovate the building and rebuild the company. There is a full time team of 4 and we need 15. We are all working ridiculously long hours to get your club back. I’ve been working (admin there is way too much) 20 odd hour days on top of my home life. We need help, support and suggestions not back-stabbing and nastiness. Let’s play nicely. Thank you to everyone who came and for all the suggestions. X" We had a great night. Well done on all your hard work. Look forward to seeing the changes in the coming months xx | |||
"Reading back our comments are not meant as scathing but as constructive criticism. It is a great venue but needs a lot of work. A lot of work. I shouldn't say this but guess the owners don't listen to feedback. Website is poor and almost unreadable. Could be great! My comments and opinions are my own, I open high end hotels, restaurants and spas for a living.
I have to say that we agree with you.
There is so much potential at the club but also a lot of potential for it to seem deserted as it sprawls over two floors.
Having the dance floor away from the bar just divides the attendance, the dance floor was pretty much empty all night.
Having the bar and dance floor together would make more sense and would make space for some more playrooms as there currently isn’t enough for the amount of people that can attend..
A good night and one that we’re glad we attended but there’s still more work to be done.
Pool was definitely not the 31 degrees that we were told and the chlorine levels in the jacuzzi were off the scale.
Good luck to the owners though and I’m pleased we’re members.
B&J x
It was a great evening and could be an amazing venue but lots of work needs done.
Marmite atm
So many different opinions. We are just very happy there is a club within driving distance.
If the club owners listened to all of people’s opinions all 37.000 members I think they might run into trouble.
The old club took years to develop and so will this one.
It’s been open just two nights and changes will be made and yes the owners are listening.
All different options.
Only 3 so far.
Exodus would have been a perfect song choice after midnight.
There is always a select few who are in with the owners.
This forum is quiet today!
I wonder why?
A lot of us loved the old Abfabs, so the new place has a lot to live up to.
Sorry thought I was on TripAdvisor
Having been going to the old club for years and going on Friday I think they have done a great job.
They where broken into and vandalised on Monday. TVs, computers and other stuff stolen which set the club back at least 3 full days of work.
They are limited with the amount of people that can attend and playrooms as the local council has a restriction on this, hence the current set up. The current local council had never had to regulate a swingers club before, so the owners are doing everything by the book go ensure they can keep the club going. Once the council sees that the club is just a safe haven for us swingers I'm sure they will relax the rules and allow the club to have more play rooms. I prefer private play so waited for one of the two private rooms that where there... I'll look forward to more private rooms in the future.
I agree there should be a bar with the dance floor (on the initial tour they had said they are planning this) or the dance floor area split in half and more playrooms Added. The owners always developed the old club, reinvested their money back into the club. I have no doubt they will do the same and it shows already as they are sorting out a jacuzzi room next to the pool. Once they have their license for this they can open this section up as well.
The dungeon I personally wouldn't use as it's not my thing, however I do think it should be decorated dark with mood lighting as that's what people would expect in a dungeon. Much like the old one was like. That was spot on in the old club.
Cinema looks spot on.
Chill out/bar area looks great and invites conversation.
I did see the cabin/dark room area but didn't go in there... Will explore that next time.
Pool looks great, didn't use it as I was busy elsewhere but will in the future.
Smoking area could do with benches to sit down. I'd suggest bolting them to the ground to stop someone nicking them when the club is closed. Perhaps they have plans to move the smoking area in the future to the back of the club. Not sure.
I've been to a lot of clubs over the years and this one is a great one. I see the potential and look forward to going on a regular basis.
I'm not associated with the club or best friends with any staff, I just really like the club and it was nice to see so many old faces on Friday, both staff and other members. What I know is just from conversations I've had on Friday night.
Forum is perhaps quiet because the sun is shining.
Great feedback and we agree on most.
Smoking area next to hotel?
I joked that window is The sun, that window The Express, That Window the daily mail.
The gauntlet you run from changing areas to pool area next to open door to smoking area.
Great possibilities but
We have a major issue with the smoking area. We can’t have it out the front, we can’t have it out the back and the only other place was by the fire door. It has to have a lid on it so we don’t break about 3 different regulations and it has to be 50% open so we don’t breach another regulation. If we move it too far we need planning permission to use a covered walk way to get to it and we are unlikely to get it. If you walk out to the smoking area and can see a window or having a cigarette and can see a window you/we/me are potentially breaching a regulation.
There is no simple answer to any of the issues that we encountered over the weekend but we are doing our hardest to resolve them and not breach. "Its constructive criticism babes. We have spoken before and do love the new club but there is improvements to be made. Folks have went elsewhere since old Abfabs kestrels closed. Their is a good market out there. New club etc. We will only deal in facts not lies. Dealing with councils and licensing boards ain't always easy, that I know and wish you the best of luck. | |||
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"Cinema steps are lethal
Led strip lights for those steps or good in the dark strips will fix that."That need sorting. We need lights but not too bright, we’ve tested 5 different sets and they were all too dark in the daytime let alone in the evening. Another job to add to our list. | |||
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"Wasn’t take as anything but feedback. I just read it as rather harsh wording and attacking my staff for a comment that they made a mistake on. I’m the one who does everything so attack me for breaching GDPR, attack me for trying to keep planning to a minimum with the smoking area, attack me for what ever opening a much wanted venue before you been it to be ready. We are not a high end hotel or spa. It’s a new version of a much loved club. If I had my way it would be very very very different BUT I DID listen to all the feedback and suggestions we have had over the last 14 months and gone with that. My wants don’t come into it. Yours do. I’m here to keep the venue open and at the moment that is a mammoth task. " You guys have done an amazing job of the new club, everyone involved did an amazing job. I'm personally very very impressed and by the sound of it trim might be free on Friday so we will be back infact I have a funny feeling we will be back a lot lololol
Anything I've mentioned personally is only for the benefit of the club. Smoking area didn't bother me, just looking forward to a bench to perch my backside on. A very minor thing in the grand scheme of things. Club looks amazing for first night and the staff on the night where superb.
Xoxo
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"Bright in the daytime. Sorry. I’m really struggling today. More than normal " Take some rest, come back to this tomorrow. Club is amazing .. end off | |||
"Cinema steps are lethal
Led strip lights for those steps or good in the dark strips will fix that.
That need sorting. We need lights but not too bright, we’ve tested 5 different sets and they were all too dark in the daytime let alone in the evening. Another job to add to our list."How many people fell on them tho? Ur lucky nobody broke a bone | |||
"Cinema steps are lethal
Led strip lights for those steps or good in the dark strips will fix that.
That need sorting. We need lights but not too bright, we’ve tested 5 different sets and they were all too dark in the daytime let alone in the evening. Another job to add to our list.
How many people fell on them tho? Ur lucky nobody broke a bone "Was only informed of 1 bloke. It will be sorted. If you have an issue how to resolve the issue please let us know. As I said the 5 sets we tried were too bright and the one we went with didn’t work. Trial and error. | |||
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"Wasn’t take as anything but feedback. I just read it as rather harsh wording and attacking my staff for a comment that they made a mistake on. I’m the one who does everything so attack me for breaching GDPR, attack me for trying to keep planning to a minimum with the smoking area, attack me for what ever opening a much wanted venue before you been it to be ready. We are not a high end hotel or spa. It’s a new version of a much loved club. If I had my way it would be very very very different BUT I DID listen to all the feedback and suggestions we have had over the last 14 months and gone with that. My wants don’t come into it. Yours do. I’m here to keep the venue open and at the moment that is a mammoth task. " Keep up the good work, you've made a great start! | |||
"Wasn’t take as anything but feedback. I just read it as rather harsh wording and attacking my staff for a comment that they made a mistake on. I’m the one who does everything so attack me for breaching GDPR, attack me for trying to keep planning to a minimum with the smoking area, attack me for what ever opening a much wanted venue before you been it to be ready. We are not a high end hotel or spa. It’s a new version of a much loved club. If I had my way it would be very very very different BUT I DID listen to all the feedback and suggestions we have had over the last 14 months and gone with that. My wants don’t come into it. Yours do. I’m here to keep the venue open and at the moment that is a mammoth task. " It can`t be easy to take a building designed for one job and make do another! I also would be taking it in mind that thanks to the airport expansion, this place could be gone too so why spend oodles of money anyway? Yes, spend money, it needs it and thankfully it is happening. As for the equipment not working, perhaps this is the reason why Kestrels can`t open as well as the staff problem? | |||
"Wasn’t take as anything but feedback. I just read it as rather harsh wording and attacking my staff for a comment that they made a mistake on. I’m the one who does everything so attack me for breaching GDPR, attack me for trying to keep planning to a minimum with the smoking area, attack me for what ever opening a much wanted venue before you been it to be ready. We are not a high end hotel or spa. It’s a new version of a much loved club. If I had my way it would be very very very different BUT I DID listen to all the feedback and suggestions we have had over the last 14 months and gone with that. My wants don’t come into it. Yours do. I’m here to keep the venue open and at the moment that is a mammoth task. " Skinny, Read both of these and the person was not attacking anything. You have a passionate customer base and the reason they are being so harsh in your eyes is because they want it to succeed. when you read all the messages here remember that everyone wants ab fabs to do well. You may see the club as your baby but all the swingers here who use it feel the same too. don't take the criticism personally we know its only just opened and we know it will take time to improve. but its better we point out everything now so you can do it right, first time. also the honest reviews are really helpful form a customers experience point of view. We will still head over knowing work needs to be done but when we get there we won't be disappointed because we know what to expect, anything that's been improved since that review will be a bonus. it's a great way to manage expectation. The person you saw as attacking you, visited the club on opening night and gave a lot of good feedback the morning right after their visit. that's the actions of someone who really wants to see the club do well. Id suggest for the next year you really listen to all the feedback here, and try your hardest to welcome anything you see as criticism. many businesses would kill to get this type of 360 feedback. We too want Ab fabs to succeed, and we know you are doing your best with the finite resources you all have. keep up the good work and please take on board all the comments. | |||
"Wasn’t take as anything but feedback. I just read it as rather harsh wording and attacking my staff for a comment that they made a mistake on. I’m the one who does everything so attack me for breaching GDPR, attack me for trying to keep planning to a minimum with the smoking area, attack me for what ever opening a much wanted venue before you been it to be ready. We are not a high end hotel or spa. It’s a new version of a much loved club. If I had my way it would be very very very different BUT I DID listen to all the feedback and suggestions we have had over the last 14 months and gone with that. My wants don’t come into it. Yours do. I’m here to keep the venue open and at the moment that is a mammoth task. " Its a bit unfortunate that you quoted parts of my private message there. At no point did we critise staff. All were Abousutely amazing! Some standouts. Get it right and the club will last for years. Its not a plaything for you and your buddies. It takes a lot of hardwork and commitment. Feedback is good whether negative or positive. What is it they say about publicity? | |||
"Wasn’t take as anything but feedback. I just read it as rather harsh wording and attacking my staff for a comment that they made a mistake on. I’m the one who does everything so attack me for breaching GDPR, attack me for trying to keep planning to a minimum with the smoking area, attack me for what ever opening a much wanted venue before you been it to be ready. We are not a high end hotel or spa. It’s a new version of a much loved club. If I had my way it would be very very very different BUT I DID listen to all the feedback and suggestions we have had over the last 14 months and gone with that. My wants don’t come into it. Yours do. I’m here to keep the venue open and at the moment that is a mammoth task. Skinny, Read both of these and the person was not attacking anything. You have a passionate customer base and the reason they are being so harsh in your eyes is because they want it to succeed. when you read all the messages here remember that everyone wants ab fabs to do well. You may see the club as your baby but all the swingers here who use it feel the same too. don't take the criticism personally we know its only just opened and we know it will take time to improve. but its better we point out everything now so you can do it right, first time. also the honest reviews are really helpful form a customers experience point of view. We will still head over knowing work needs to be done but when we get there we won't be disappointed because we know what to expect, anything that's been improved since that review will be a bonus. it's a great way to manage expectation. The person you saw as attacking you, visited the club on opening night and gave a lot of good feedback the morning right after their visit. that's the actions of someone who really wants to see the club do well. Id suggest for the next year you really listen to all the feedback here, and try your hardest to welcome anything you see as criticism. many businesses would kill to get this type of 360 feedback. We too want Ab fabs to succeed, and we know you are doing your best with the finite resources you all have. keep up the good work and please take on board all the comments. " | |||
"Wasn’t take as anything but feedback. I just read it as rather harsh wording and attacking my staff for a comment that they made a mistake on. I’m the one who does everything so attack me for breaching GDPR, attack me for trying to keep planning to a minimum with the smoking area, attack me for what ever opening a much wanted venue before you been it to be ready. We are not a high end hotel or spa. It’s a new version of a much loved club. If I had my way it would be very very very different BUT I DID listen to all the feedback and suggestions we have had over the last 14 months and gone with that. My wants don’t come into it. Yours do. I’m here to keep the venue open and at the moment that is a mammoth task. " If it's a mammoth task then the club wont last long. People will be supportive, we all will on this thread. We all want Abfabs to succeed. I know it's hard with new openings, I apologise if I have came across overly harsh. X | |||
"Wasn’t take as anything but feedback. I just read it as rather harsh wording and attacking my staff for a comment that they made a mistake on. I’m the one who does everything so attack me for breaching GDPR, attack me for trying to keep planning to a minimum with the smoking area, attack me for what ever opening a much wanted venue before you been it to be ready. We are not a high end hotel or spa. It’s a new version of a much loved club. If I had my way it would be very very very different BUT I DID listen to all the feedback and suggestions we have had over the last 14 months and gone with that. My wants don’t come into it. Yours do. I’m here to keep the venue open and at the moment that is a mammoth task. If it's a mammoth task then the club wont last long. People will be supportive, we all will on this thread. We all want Abfabs to succeed. I know it's hard with new openings, I apologise if I have came across overly harsh. X " I think I should apologise. I’m exhausted and not seeing the world in a great way. Me and my eye baggage (size of a 747) are off to bed. I’m sure you will all play nicely without my grumps. Lol xx P.S. please keep telling us what you want. We will read them when we are a little less tired. | |||
"Absolutely amazing club and was so busy Saturday night with lots of fun Very good job Thanks guys We’re definitely coming back Saturdays Jànos and Katalin xxx" | |||
"Wasn’t take as anything but feedback. I just read it as rather harsh wording and attacking my staff for a comment that they made a mistake on. I’m the one who does everything so attack me for breaching GDPR, attack me for trying to keep planning to a minimum with the smoking area, attack me for what ever opening a much wanted venue before you been it to be ready. We are not a high end hotel or spa. It’s a new version of a much loved club. If I had my way it would be very very very different BUT I DID listen to all the feedback and suggestions we have had over the last 14 months and gone with that. My wants don’t come into it. Yours do. I’m here to keep the venue open and at the moment that is a mammoth task. If it's a mammoth task then the club wont last long. People will be supportive, we all will on this thread. We all want Abfabs to succeed. I know it's hard with new openings, I apologise if I have came across overly harsh. X I think I should apologise. I’m exhausted and not seeing the world in a great way. Me and my eye baggage (size of a 747) are off to bed. I’m sure you will all play nicely without my grumps. Lol xx P.S. please keep telling us what you want. We will read them when we are a little less tired. " | |||
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"Wasn’t take as anything but feedback. I just read it as rather harsh wording and attacking my staff for a comment that they made a mistake on. I’m the one who does everything so attack me for breaching GDPR, attack me for trying to keep planning to a minimum with the smoking area, attack me for what ever opening a much wanted venue before you been it to be ready. We are not a high end hotel or spa. It’s a new version of a much loved club. If I had my way it would be very very very different BUT I DID listen to all the feedback and suggestions we have had over the last 14 months and gone with that. My wants don’t come into it. Yours do. I’m here to keep the venue open and at the moment that is a mammoth task. Skinny, Read both of these and the person was not attacking anything. You have a passionate customer base and the reason they are being so harsh in your eyes is because they want it to succeed. when you read all the messages here remember that everyone wants ab fabs to do well. You may see the club as your baby but all the swingers here who use it feel the same too. don't take the criticism personally we know its only just opened and we know it will take time to improve. but its better we point out everything now so you can do it right, first time. also the honest reviews are really helpful form a customers experience point of view. We will still head over knowing work needs to be done but when we get there we won't be disappointed because we know what to expect, anything that's been improved since that review will be a bonus. it's a great way to manage expectation. The person you saw as attacking you, visited the club on opening night and gave a lot of good feedback the morning right after their visit. that's the actions of someone who really wants to see the club do well. Id suggest for the next year you really listen to all the feedback here, and try your hardest to welcome anything you see as criticism. many businesses would kill to get this type of 360 feedback. We too want Ab fabs to succeed, and we know you are doing your best with the finite resources you all have. keep up the good work and please take on board all the comments. " Precisely. Businesses pay ten or hundreds of thousands for this feedback and they get a fraction for what you are getting free. Keep your head up. It all sounds good. And if I were you, I would pick out 6 people a day every day for 6 months and ask then for what needs to change. Organisations that don't embrace change flat line and end up chasing quantity not quality.... | |||
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"Is the club open every Saturday now? And when will we be able to show up and do the membership on the door ? Cheers" Abfabparties dot com | |||
"Cinema steps are lethal
Led strip lights for those steps or good in the dark strips will fix that.
That need sorting. We need lights but not too bright, we’ve tested 5 different sets and they were all too dark in the daytime let alone in the evening. Another job to add to our list.
How many people fell on them tho? Ur lucky nobody broke a bone "Jeez - you are the most negative and vitriolic poster on here. Cant wait to stir things up can you? | |||
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"Just to add a bit of spice to the thread. Who were the couple who parked right behind us. Giving it big licks, telling folks he could have opened this club if he knew it was available. But he didn't know about the opportunity. Not very good at parking either
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"Just to add a bit of spice to the thread. Who were the couple who parked right behind us. Giving it big licks, telling folks he could have opened this club if he knew it was available. But he didn't know about the opportunity. Not very good at parking either
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"On the cinema steps. We had no issues. Easy to spot only couple in the club with crutches. X" Skinnybird paid us to say that  | |||
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"Cinema steps are lethal
Led strip lights for those steps or good in the dark strips will fix that.
That need sorting. We need lights but not too bright, we’ve tested 5 different sets and they were all too dark in the daytime let alone in the evening. Another job to add to our list.
How many people fell on them tho? Ur lucky nobody broke a bone
Jeez - you are the most negative and vitriolic poster on here. Cant wait to stir things up can you? "Did u go and see the steps which they’ve acknowledged is an issue? I didn’t think so | |||
"Just to add a bit of spice to the thread. Who were the couple who parked right behind us. Giving it big licks, telling folks he could have opened this club if he knew it was available. But he didn't know about the opportunity. Not very good at parking either
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"Just to add a bit of spice to the thread. Who were the couple who parked right behind us. Giving it big licks, telling folks he could have opened this club if he knew it was available. But he didn't know about the opportunity. Not very good at parking either
That’s funny "The parking wasn't! 
With all things in life you just laugh.
As per cinema steps no issues here as the only couple in the club with crutches. Not difficult to spot.
Cinema is great
Lovely big sofas!
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"On the cinema steps. We had no issues. " We didn't either, but we saw a guy take misstep. The only damage appeared to be to his dignity. That is surely an easy fix, as is the pool temperature and (presumably) the levels of the chemicals in the hot tub. After that maybe it gets a bit more complicated (and apparently somewhat dependent on negotiations with the LA). We are looking forward to going back when we hear that some improvements have been made. | |||
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"I can not wait to attend the new club I’m so envious of everyone that attend this weekend. Hopefully very soon "am gonna try a Friday nite | |||
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"It's a great venue. Fantastic staff. The club will get there. It will have teething problems along the way, as all new clubs do. We seen enough last night that this place could be great. Had a few chats with @_kinnybird. Come on Fab back nu-venture get them back on the list We all want Abfabs to succeed. Its different but new exciting different. Sorry if I spoiled it for a few. Next step get Abfabs back on the club listing on here. " | |||
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"We attended Saturday night and thought the new Abfabs was great. Yes, there’s room for lots of improvements and the staff all are very aware of that and we know it will all get done. They have worked their socks off for months, and that’s without the endless stresses of paperwork and council meetings, and endless rules and regulations, the pressure they must of been under to reopen, to make lots of people happy, would of been intense. People need to appreciate what they have sacrificed and the heartache that they have suffered, fighting and losing the last place, not forgetting all the people that lost their jobs when it closed down, and had to start their lives over again, and I’m pretty sure the staff, all have a life and families outside of the club. Please Fabswingers instead of knocking them down, let’s all like most on here support these people and the time they are putting into the new venue. It will be fantastic again, and with the love and support of their true fans it will only get better. If you attended or you attend, and you were not or are not lucky enough to get down and naughty on the night, don’t blame the new venue or the staff, they can’t make those kind of things happen for you remember. Just better luck next time. Stay happy, positive and sexy, beautiful people. Xxxx" Well said.... swinging if a lifestyle and not always a sex thing some like the freedom of speech and dress something they can't do in the vanilla world...... looking forward to attending soon..... | |||
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The Lounge is huge with the sofas that used to be in the lounge in the old abfabs. The pictures in the club are the pictures that used to adorn the old abfabs club (which we still like). It was quite bright on the Friday, which was rectified for the Saturday night with the lighting dim and sexy.
Bar area: Prices of the drinks are very reasonable, had a Barcardi and for £3. The bar area needs to be a lot bigger, people wanted drinks and there was a bit of a queue but this wasn’t an issue, actually got people chatting in the queue and were buying two drinks each. You aren’t allowed to buy doubles they don’t want anyone getting too pissed (which is a good thing). The bar is in the lounge area, there really needs to be a bar in the nightclub room too.
Dance floor: the dance floor area is HUGE, with a few sofas dotted around the edges and a stripper pole next to the DJ booth. The music was ok, it was on a playlist Via a laptop… you need a good DJ !! It will be great for New Years Eve! (already booked the hotel next door for NYE lol) the dance floor was used more on the Saturday than the Friday not sure why?!
Cinema room: very well laid out, big screen, dark and lots of play going on.
Smoking area: no one seemed to have an issue where it was located, there were some seating on Saturday that wasn’t there on Friday. Well done for listening to the feedback.
There are only two private lockable play areas – hopefully in future there will be more lockable private play areas. BUT there are loads of public play areas, cinema room, lounge area, dark room, one way mirror rooms (three of them), swimming pool, jacuzzi, bdsm room, glory hole rooms and nightclub room. Can’t see why anyone wouldn’t be able to find somewhere to play.
Summary: a great huge club, lots of facilities with huge potential and has professional staff. This will certainly be our first choice club to go to the others just don’t compare now. We are looking forward to seeing how the improvements to all the areas will go in the following months as Abfabs has a reputation of putting back into the club to make it a better place for all its guests. We are glad abfabs is back and looking forward to partying much more in this great club in a great location (for us)
WELL DONE TO THE WHOLE ABFABS TEAM!!! You are doing a GREAT job (and with all the stuff we don’t see like the licences and paperwork) and surely will be the best club in the UK soon enough.!!
Happy Swinging.! x
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"Everyone is giving their two pence worth, so thought we should as well. Mainly for the people who didnt go and keep asking us what it was like! X Attended Friday night and Saturday night both nights were well attended. Parking: wasn’t a problem for us, you could park in the abfabs car park, on the road outside, or in the premier inn next door (even if you aren’t a guest its £6 for five hours). There was security guards out in the car park and at reception, they were walking around making sure all was well. Entrance: was dealt with efficiently and professionally, membership cards were pre-printed and didn’t have to wait in the queue for long. (Even the five minute was fun, watching everyone enter.) Each member has to have cards and they last for a year. Coats were taken and stored safely behind reception, which was constantly manned throughout the night. Swimming pool is a great area, the design of the swimming pool is lovely and better than I’ve seen in any of the clubs around in London and surrounding… it was warm which was fine for me, we didn’t think it was cold, it wasn’t hot as the old abfabs swimming pool, easily rectified and I’m sure they will heat it up more. The Jacuzzi by the swimming pool was piping hot loved it. Full on fun going on Saturday night in the Jacuzzi and swimming pool. Shower rooms: the showers were very good and hot. I think a few weren’t working but majority were. Guided Tour: the tour guide gave us a full tour of the club, it was explained well and we were shown all the areas of the club in detail. First impressions, huge club and great facilities. Some areas aren’t opened yet like the extra Jacuzzi rooms they are awaiting licences. Even without these areas the place is huge. Locker rooms: loads of great sized lockers easily fit clothes and bags in. If you want a locker you have to put a deposit down at the front desk. If you also want a towel, you need to ask at the front reception desk. Toilets were clean and separate toilets for men and women in various areas. Some toilets were tired looking, but hey it’s a toilet.! BDSM dungeon room was huge with mirrors everywhere and overlooks the swimming pool, so you can see what the naughty peeps are doing wet and naked. (get rid of that spider please! The Mrs hates spiders!) why not have gym mats on one part of the floor and make an orgy area?
The Lounge is huge with the sofas that used to be in the lounge in the old abfabs. The pictures in the club are the pictures that used to adorn the old abfabs club (which we still like). It was quite bright on the Friday, which was rectified for the Saturday night with the lighting dim and sexy.
Bar area: Prices of the drinks are very reasonable, had a Barcardi and for £3. The bar area needs to be a lot bigger, people wanted drinks and there was a bit of a queue but this wasn’t an issue, actually got people chatting in the queue and were buying two drinks each. You aren’t allowed to buy doubles they don’t want anyone getting too pissed (which is a good thing). The bar is in the lounge area, there really needs to be a bar in the nightclub room too.
Dance floor: the dance floor area is HUGE, with a few sofas dotted around the edges and a stripper pole next to the DJ booth. The music was ok, it was on a playlist Via a laptop… you need a good DJ !! It will be great for New Years Eve! (already booked the hotel next door for NYE lol) the dance floor was used more on the Saturday than the Friday not sure why?!
Cinema room: very well laid out, big screen, dark and lots of play going on.
Smoking area: no one seemed to have an issue where it was located, there were some seating on Saturday that wasn’t there on Friday. Well done for listening to the feedback.
There are only two private lockable play areas – hopefully in future there will be more lockable private play areas. BUT there are loads of public play areas, cinema room, lounge area, dark room, one way mirror rooms (three of them), swimming pool, jacuzzi, bdsm room, glory hole rooms and nightclub room. Can’t see why anyone wouldn’t be able to find somewhere to play.
Summary: a great huge club, lots of facilities with huge potential and has professional staff. This will certainly be our first choice club to go to the others just don’t compare now. We are looking forward to seeing how the improvements to all the areas will go in the following months as Abfabs has a reputation of putting back into the club to make it a better place for all its guests. We are glad abfabs is back and looking forward to partying much more in this great club in a great location (for us)
WELL DONE TO THE WHOLE ABFABS TEAM!!! You are doing a GREAT job (and with all the stuff we don’t see like the licences and paperwork) and surely will be the best club in the UK soon enough.!!
Happy Swinging.! x
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"I did look at the website but I couldn't find the information I was looking for. Is it now open every Friday and Saturday, any other nights currently? I hope you find suitable staff so that you can open as much as you like and get all you need sorted for daytime opening. I appreciate it takes time and hard work but hopefully it will be amazing for you, and us too. " Same. We thinking of going Sat 25th if it’s open. | |||
"Everyone is giving their two pence worth, so thought we should as well. Mainly for the people who didnt go and keep asking us what it was like! X Attended Friday night and Saturday night both nights were well attended. Parking: wasn’t a problem for us, you could park in the abfabs car park, on the road outside, or in the premier inn next door (even if you aren’t a guest its £6 for five hours). There was security guards out in the car park and at reception, they were walking around making sure all was well. Entrance: was dealt with efficiently and professionally, membership cards were pre-printed and didn’t have to wait in the queue for long. (Even the five minute was fun, watching everyone enter.) Each member has to have cards and they last for a year. Coats were taken and stored safely behind reception, which was constantly manned throughout the night. Swimming pool is a great area, the design of the swimming pool is lovely and better than I’ve seen in any of the clubs around in London and surrounding… it was warm which was fine for me, we didn’t think it was cold, it wasn’t hot as the old abfabs swimming pool, easily rectified and I’m sure they will heat it up more. The Jacuzzi by the swimming pool was piping hot loved it. Full on fun going on Saturday night in the Jacuzzi and swimming pool. Shower rooms: the showers were very good and hot. I think a few weren’t working but majority were. Guided Tour: the tour guide gave us a full tour of the club, it was explained well and we were shown all the areas of the club in detail. First impressions, huge club and great facilities. Some areas aren’t opened yet like the extra Jacuzzi rooms they are awaiting licences. Even without these areas the place is huge. Locker rooms: loads of great sized lockers easily fit clothes and bags in. If you want a locker you have to put a deposit down at the front desk. If you also want a towel, you need to ask at the front reception desk. Toilets were clean and separate toilets for men and women in various areas. Some toilets were tired looking, but hey it’s a toilet.! BDSM dungeon room was huge with mirrors everywhere and overlooks the swimming pool, so you can see what the naughty peeps are doing wet and naked. (get rid of that spider please! The Mrs hates spiders!) why not have gym mats on one part of the floor and make an orgy area?
The Lounge is huge with the sofas that used to be in the lounge in the old abfabs. The pictures in the club are the pictures that used to adorn the old abfabs club (which we still like). It was quite bright on the Friday, which was rectified for the Saturday night with the lighting dim and sexy.
Bar area: Prices of the drinks are very reasonable, had a Barcardi and for £3. The bar area needs to be a lot bigger, people wanted drinks and there was a bit of a queue but this wasn’t an issue, actually got people chatting in the queue and were buying two drinks each. You aren’t allowed to buy doubles they don’t want anyone getting too pissed (which is a good thing). The bar is in the lounge area, there really needs to be a bar in the nightclub room too.
Dance floor: the dance floor area is HUGE, with a few sofas dotted around the edges and a stripper pole next to the DJ booth. The music was ok, it was on a playlist Via a laptop… you need a good DJ !! It will be great for New Years Eve! (already booked the hotel next door for NYE lol) the dance floor was used more on the Saturday than the Friday not sure why?!
Cinema room: very well laid out, big screen, dark and lots of play going on.
Smoking area: no one seemed to have an issue where it was located, there were some seating on Saturday that wasn’t there on Friday. Well done for listening to the feedback.
There are only two private lockable play areas – hopefully in future there will be more lockable private play areas. BUT there are loads of public play areas, cinema room, lounge area, dark room, one way mirror rooms (three of them), swimming pool, jacuzzi, bdsm room, glory hole rooms and nightclub room. Can’t see why anyone wouldn’t be able to find somewhere to play.
Summary: a great huge club, lots of facilities with huge potential and has professional staff. This will certainly be our first choice club to go to the others just don’t compare now. We are looking forward to seeing how the improvements to all the areas will go in the following months as Abfabs has a reputation of putting back into the club to make it a better place for all its guests. We are glad abfabs is back and looking forward to partying much more in this great club in a great location (for us)
WELL DONE TO THE WHOLE ABFABS TEAM!!! You are doing a GREAT job (and with all the stuff we don’t see like the licences and paperwork) and surely will be the best club in the UK soon enough.!!
Happy Swinging.! x
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"Everyone is giving their two pence worth, so thought we should as well. Mainly for the people who didnt go and keep asking us what it was like! X Attended Friday night and Saturday night both nights were well attended. Parking: wasn’t a problem for us, you could park in the abfabs car park, on the road outside, or in the premier inn next door (even if you aren’t a guest its £6 for five hours). There was security guards out in the car park and at reception, they were walking around making sure all was well. Entrance: was dealt with efficiently and professionally, membership cards were pre-printed and didn’t have to wait in the queue for long. (Even the five minute was fun, watching everyone enter.) Each member has to have cards and they last for a year. Coats were taken and stored safely behind reception, which was constantly manned throughout the night. Swimming pool is a great area, the design of the swimming pool is lovely and better than I’ve seen in any of the clubs around in London and surrounding… it was warm which was fine for me, we didn’t think it was cold, it wasn’t hot as the old abfabs swimming pool, easily rectified and I’m sure they will heat it up more. The Jacuzzi by the swimming pool was piping hot loved it. Full on fun going on Saturday night in the Jacuzzi and swimming pool. Shower rooms: the showers were very good and hot. I think a few weren’t working but majority were. Guided Tour: the tour guide gave us a full tour of the club, it was explained well and we were shown all the areas of the club in detail. First impressions, huge club and great facilities. Some areas aren’t opened yet like the extra Jacuzzi rooms they are awaiting licences. Even without these areas the place is huge. Locker rooms: loads of great sized lockers easily fit clothes and bags in. If you want a locker you have to put a deposit down at the front desk. If you also want a towel, you need to ask at the front reception desk. Toilets were clean and separate toilets for men and women in various areas. Some toilets were tired looking, but hey it’s a toilet.! BDSM dungeon room was huge with mirrors everywhere and overlooks the swimming pool, so you can see what the naughty peeps are doing wet and naked. (get rid of that spider please! The Mrs hates spiders!) why not have gym mats on one part of the floor and make an orgy area?
The Lounge is huge with the sofas that used to be in the lounge in the old abfabs. The pictures in the club are the pictures that used to adorn the old abfabs club (which we still like). It was quite bright on the Friday, which was rectified for the Saturday night with the lighting dim and sexy.
Bar area: Prices of the drinks are very reasonable, had a Barcardi and for £3. The bar area needs to be a lot bigger, people wanted drinks and there was a bit of a queue but this wasn’t an issue, actually got people chatting in the queue and were buying two drinks each. You aren’t allowed to buy doubles they don’t want anyone getting too pissed (which is a good thing). The bar is in the lounge area, there really needs to be a bar in the nightclub room too.
Dance floor: the dance floor area is HUGE, with a few sofas dotted around the edges and a stripper pole next to the DJ booth. The music was ok, it was on a playlist Via a laptop… you need a good DJ !! It will be great for New Years Eve! (already booked the hotel next door for NYE lol) the dance floor was used more on the Saturday than the Friday not sure why?!
Cinema room: very well laid out, big screen, dark and lots of play going on.
Smoking area: no one seemed to have an issue where it was located, there were some seating on Saturday that wasn’t there on Friday. Well done for listening to the feedback.
There are only two private lockable play areas – hopefully in future there will be more lockable private play areas. BUT there are loads of public play areas, cinema room, lounge area, dark room, one way mirror rooms (three of them), swimming pool, jacuzzi, bdsm room, glory hole rooms and nightclub room. Can’t see why anyone wouldn’t be able to find somewhere to play.
Summary: a great huge club, lots of facilities with huge potential and has professional staff. This will certainly be our first choice club to go to the others just don’t compare now. We are looking forward to seeing how the improvements to all the areas will go in the following months as Abfabs has a reputation of putting back into the club to make it a better place for all its guests. We are glad abfabs is back and looking forward to partying much more in this great club in a great location (for us)
WELL DONE TO THE WHOLE ABFABS TEAM!!! You are doing a GREAT job (and with all the stuff we don’t see like the licences and paperwork) and surely will be the best club in the UK soon enough.!!
Happy Swinging.! x
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"There's a fabulous dj in here, I've sent him a message to let him know to contact you if he has availability I was listening to his Mix's earlier and loving every minute" Great thank you x | |||
"Everyone is giving their two pence worth, so thought we should as well. Mainly for the people who didnt go and keep asking us what it was like! X Attended Friday night and Saturday night both nights were well attended. Parking: wasn’t a problem for us, you could park in the abfabs car park, on the road outside, or in the premier inn next door (even if you aren’t a guest its £6 for five hours). There was security guards out in the car park and at reception, they were walking around making sure all was well. Entrance: was dealt with efficiently and professionally, membership cards were pre-printed and didn’t have to wait in the queue for long. (Even the five minute was fun, watching everyone enter.) Each member has to have cards and they last for a year. Coats were taken and stored safely behind reception, which was constantly manned throughout the night. Swimming pool is a great area, the design of the swimming pool is lovely and better than I’ve seen in any of the clubs around in London and surrounding… it was warm which was fine for me, we didn’t think it was cold, it wasn’t hot as the old abfabs swimming pool, easily rectified and I’m sure they will heat it up more. The Jacuzzi by the swimming pool was piping hot loved it. Full on fun going on Saturday night in the Jacuzzi and swimming pool. Shower rooms: the showers were very good and hot. I think a few weren’t working but majority were. Guided Tour: the tour guide gave us a full tour of the club, it was explained well and we were shown all the areas of the club in detail. First impressions, huge club and great facilities. Some areas aren’t opened yet like the extra Jacuzzi rooms they are awaiting licences. Even without these areas the place is huge. Locker rooms: loads of great sized lockers easily fit clothes and bags in. If you want a locker you have to put a deposit down at the front desk. If you also want a towel, you need to ask at the front reception desk. Toilets were clean and separate toilets for men and women in various areas. Some toilets were tired looking, but hey it’s a toilet.! BDSM dungeon room was huge with mirrors everywhere and overlooks the swimming pool, so you can see what the naughty peeps are doing wet and naked. (get rid of that spider please! The Mrs hates spiders!) why not have gym mats on one part of the floor and make an orgy area?
The Lounge is huge with the sofas that used to be in the lounge in the old abfabs. The pictures in the club are the pictures that used to adorn the old abfabs club (which we still like). It was quite bright on the Friday, which was rectified for the Saturday night with the lighting dim and sexy.
Bar area: Prices of the drinks are very reasonable, had a Barcardi and for £3. The bar area needs to be a lot bigger, people wanted drinks and there was a bit of a queue but this wasn’t an issue, actually got people chatting in the queue and were buying two drinks each. You aren’t allowed to buy doubles they don’t want anyone getting too pissed (which is a good thing). The bar is in the lounge area, there really needs to be a bar in the nightclub room too.
Dance floor: the dance floor area is HUGE, with a few sofas dotted around the edges and a stripper pole next to the DJ booth. The music was ok, it was on a playlist Via a laptop… you need a good DJ !! It will be great for New Years Eve! (already booked the hotel next door for NYE lol) the dance floor was used more on the Saturday than the Friday not sure why?!
Cinema room: very well laid out, big screen, dark and lots of play going on.
Smoking area: no one seemed to have an issue where it was located, there were some seating on Saturday that wasn’t there on Friday. Well done for listening to the feedback.
There are only two private lockable play areas – hopefully in future there will be more lockable private play areas. BUT there are loads of public play areas, cinema room, lounge area, dark room, one way mirror rooms (three of them), swimming pool, jacuzzi, bdsm room, glory hole rooms and nightclub room. Can’t see why anyone wouldn’t be able to find somewhere to play.
Summary: a great huge club, lots of facilities with huge potential and has professional staff. This will certainly be our first choice club to go to the others just don’t compare now. We are looking forward to seeing how the improvements to all the areas will go in the following months as Abfabs has a reputation of putting back into the club to make it a better place for all its guests. We are glad abfabs is back and looking forward to partying much more in this great club in a great location (for us)
WELL DONE TO THE WHOLE ABFABS TEAM!!! You are doing a GREAT job (and with all the stuff we don’t see like the licences and paperwork) and surely will be the best club in the UK soon enough.!!
Happy Swinging.! x
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"There needs to be a Massive digital marketing effort to get the numbers required to fill this club. On all the swinging sites, email blasts, word of mouth, website up and running, twitter, facebook etc etc... looking forward to attending again x" You offering your services? I’m drowning in paperwork. | |||
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"Everyone is giving their two pence worth, so thought we should as well. Mainly for the people who didnt go and keep asking us what it was like! X Attended Friday night and Saturday night both nights were well attended. Parking: wasn’t a problem for us, you could park in the abfabs car park, on the road outside, or in the premier inn next door (even if you aren’t a guest its £6 for five hours). There was security guards out in the car park and at reception, they were walking around making sure all was well. Entrance: was dealt with efficiently and professionally, membership cards were pre-printed and didn’t have to wait in the queue for long. (Even the five minute was fun, watching everyone enter.) Each member has to have cards and they last for a year. Coats were taken and stored safely behind reception, which was constantly manned throughout the night. Swimming pool is a great area, the design of the swimming pool is lovely and better than I’ve seen in any of the clubs around in London and surrounding… it was warm which was fine for me, we didn’t think it was cold, it wasn’t hot as the old abfabs swimming pool, easily rectified and I’m sure they will heat it up more. The Jacuzzi by the swimming pool was piping hot loved it. Full on fun going on Saturday night in the Jacuzzi and swimming pool. Shower rooms: the showers were very good and hot. I think a few weren’t working but majority were. Guided Tour: the tour guide gave us a full tour of the club, it was explained well and we were shown all the areas of the club in detail. First impressions, huge club and great facilities. Some areas aren’t opened yet like the extra Jacuzzi rooms they are awaiting licences. Even without these areas the place is huge. Locker rooms: loads of great sized lockers easily fit clothes and bags in. If you want a locker you have to put a deposit down at the front desk. If you also want a towel, you need to ask at the front reception desk. Toilets were clean and separate toilets for men and women in various areas. Some toilets were tired looking, but hey it’s a toilet.! BDSM dungeon room was huge with mirrors everywhere and overlooks the swimming pool, so you can see what the naughty peeps are doing wet and naked. (get rid of that spider please! The Mrs hates spiders!) why not have gym mats on one part of the floor and make an orgy area?
The Lounge is huge with the sofas that used to be in the lounge in the old abfabs. The pictures in the club are the pictures that used to adorn the old abfabs club (which we still like). It was quite bright on the Friday, which was rectified for the Saturday night with the lighting dim and sexy.
Bar area: Prices of the drinks are very reasonable, had a Barcardi and for £3. The bar area needs to be a lot bigger, people wanted drinks and there was a bit of a queue but this wasn’t an issue, actually got people chatting in the queue and were buying two drinks each. You aren’t allowed to buy doubles they don’t want anyone getting too pissed (which is a good thing). The bar is in the lounge area, there really needs to be a bar in the nightclub room too.
Dance floor: the dance floor area is HUGE, with a few sofas dotted around the edges and a stripper pole next to the DJ booth. The music was ok, it was on a playlist Via a laptop… you need a good DJ !! It will be great for New Years Eve! (already booked the hotel next door for NYE lol) the dance floor was used more on the Saturday than the Friday not sure why?!
Cinema room: very well laid out, big screen, dark and lots of play going on.
Smoking area: no one seemed to have an issue where it was located, there were some seating on Saturday that wasn’t there on Friday. Well done for listening to the feedback.
There are only two private lockable play areas – hopefully in future there will be more lockable private play areas. BUT there are loads of public play areas, cinema room, lounge area, dark room, one way mirror rooms (three of them), swimming pool, jacuzzi, bdsm room, glory hole rooms and nightclub room. Can’t see why anyone wouldn’t be able to find somewhere to play.
Summary: a great huge club, lots of facilities with huge potential and has professional staff. This will certainly be our first choice club to go to the others just don’t compare now. We are looking forward to seeing how the improvements to all the areas will go in the following months as Abfabs has a reputation of putting back into the club to make it a better place for all its guests. We are glad abfabs is back and looking forward to partying much more in this great club in a great location (for us)
WELL DONE TO THE WHOLE ABFABS TEAM!!! You are doing a GREAT job (and with all the stuff we don’t see like the licences and paperwork) and surely will be the best club in the UK soon enough.!!
Happy Swinging.! x
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"Any update on next party? Will they be doing midweek ones? Reports look great. Well done for getting it back running again, the West London suburbs finally has a club to shout about lol" Despite all your negative comments. | |||
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"Thank you all so much. I am more rested and positive today. Few things the plan is to open every weekend but will either a pre-paid ticket or booked. My sanity will not cope with all of you lovely people turning up. As soon as we get the go ahead from the council we can open during the week and not just Friday and Saturday nights. We will try and get another curtain up this week to the dark room. We are investigating getting an additional bar, that is not as easy as it sounds! We need CCTV to monitor it and we are not allowed to film guests inside the building. Going to be challenging with so many mirrors. As far as we know 1 person stumbled on the stairs so we are investigating different light again it’s no easy fix with no power to that area, but we will find a solution. Pool was used for the first time this weekend so we didn’t know how it was going to react. The boilers need adjusting to kick in sooner to heat. It’s teething issues and we will find the correct setting soon. Lots of mixed views on room and play areas so that is going to be a challenge. We didn’t want to build too much and annoy the council and have to remove the, so by slowly adding with their consent is a safe plan for us all. If anyone fancies being a DJ please do shout, we have had a few offers but as you can all appreciate they are in my inbox somewhere.... I’ve not even had the time to post the tickets for the next set of parties - hopefully tonight if I can find a hour out of my family time. Hopefully see some of you next weekend. Xx" That was me who stacked it on the main stairs! But if I’m honest probably more my shoes then the actual stairs!  | |||
"I’m heading there tonight! Ugh single Pringle status so be nice all! Ps thanks re parking tip! I don’t know the area and hate driving round and round trying to park! " I can see a job opportunity here as a valet outside the club , guest arrive leave the car to the valet to park , | |||
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"Where exactly is this venue, sound great? Could someone maybe PM me the location, thanks. " Its on the website. | |||
"Where exactly is this venue, sound great? Could someone maybe PM me the location, thanks. Its on the website. " Thank you, I'll have a Google | |||
"As Ruberfunxxx wrote: "Everyone is giving their two pence worth..." Then let us give ours! In general, we missed the option "BYOB" from the old AbFab. The new venue is nice, hoever... We really HATED!!! those bloody cold drafts in the corridor connecting swimming pool and smoker area! Why people kept the door open?! MAybe the managment should think about an additional kind of "curtain" or other "thermic barrier" which would effectively isolate the door between the smoker area and swimming pool? In the swimming pool there was only one "arbour" (which me and my lady used for some naughty plays) - why not 2 - 3 arbours more? And... There was nowhere any trace of a proper copulodrome (orgy area) - why? There is a lot of space for arranging this - even in the dungeon and/or in the cinema or/and in the dance room. Anyway, the new AbFab has a potential for "evolution", we hope... We are also curious, how the new Kestrel Hydro will look and function. So much of our remarks for now. Thank you, Ladies & Gentlemen (P.S. Please, have some forbearance for our very imperfect English)" Think we may have watched your performance in the arbour whilst in the pool.
From changing to running the gauntlet down the cold corridor next to the smoking door to access pool we agree.
I'm sure the smoking area is temporary, someone above said there was seating there last Saturday evening.
We left at 2am so misinformation.
The club is really good, _kinnybird and the team have done a fantastic job getting there.
It needs a lot of work but knowing anfabs/Kestrels before and after a few chats with _kinnybird we know it will continue to evolve.
A poster above who said best or could be best in Europe?
Your having a ??
Chameleons is easily the most popular and recognisable club in this genre in UK.
Abfabs kestrels is great with massive potential.
Its not the old venue.
Folks need to go in with an open mind.
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"As Ruberfunxxx wrote: "Everyone is giving their two pence worth..." Then let us give ours! In general, we missed the option "BYOB" from the old AbFab. The new venue is nice, hoever... We really HATED!!! those bloody cold drafts in the corridor connecting swimming pool and smoker area! Why people kept the door open?! MAybe the managment should think about an additional kind of "curtain" or other "thermic barrier" which would effectively isolate the door between the smoker area and swimming pool? In the swimming pool there was only one "arbour" (which me and my lady used for some naughty plays) - why not 2 - 3 arbours more? And... There was nowhere any trace of a proper copulodrome (orgy area) - why? There is a lot of space for arranging this - even in the dungeon and/or in the cinema or/and in the dance room. Anyway, the new AbFab has a potential for "evolution", we hope... We are also curious, how the new Kestrel Hydro will look and function. So much of our remarks for now. Thank you, Ladies & Gentlemen (P.S. Please, have some forbearance for our very imperfect English)" Your English is better than many people. You could teach it to many British people
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"Thank you all so much. I am more rested and positive today. Few things the plan is to open every weekend but will either a pre-paid ticket or booked. My sanity will not cope with all of you lovely people turning up. As soon as we get the go ahead from the council we can open during the week and not just Friday and Saturday nights. We will try and get another curtain up this week to the dark room. We are investigating getting an additional bar, that is not as easy as it sounds! We need CCTV to monitor it and we are not allowed to film guests inside the building. Going to be challenging with so many mirrors. As far as we know 1 person stumbled on the stairs so we are investigating different light again it’s no easy fix with no power to that area, but we will find a solution. Pool was used for the first time this weekend so we didn’t know how it was going to react. The boilers need adjusting to kick in sooner to heat. It’s teething issues and we will find the correct setting soon. Lots of mixed views on room and play areas so that is going to be a challenge. We didn’t want to build too much and annoy the council and have to remove the, so by slowly adding with their consent is a safe plan for us all. If anyone fancies being a DJ please do shout, we have had a few offers but as you can all appreciate they are in my inbox somewhere.... I’ve not even had the time to post the tickets for the next set of parties - hopefully tonight if I can find a hour out of my family time. Hopefully see some of you next weekend. Xx" Skinnybird I would not bother with an extra bar, I don't believe the expense and grief is worth it. (you know my background) The hatch isn't great but from 10om - 2am we didn't see a massive queue, waiting and talking to folks is part of the fun. None of us want to play or interact with folks out there nut! If they can't wait in line and need to buy drinks 2 at a time then I would bi swerve them. Same for hnh in smoking area and changing area | |||
