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Has anyone been to the alternative market....
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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No, I've not been yet, I'm planning on going in October to look for a couple of bits. I'm going to keep an eye on this thread for those who've actually been (unlike myself who is no use, sorry OP!). |
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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago
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"No, I've not been yet, I'm planning on going in October to look for a couple of bits. I'm going to keep an eye on this thread for those who've actually been (unlike myself who is no use, sorry OP!)."
I'm jumping on this bandwagon as well.
Except the going in October part sadly. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"What is it or should I ask Google ?
LAM, I've been. It's pretty good. Lots of stalls. Haven't been to the evening events that come with it yet."
Oh interesting. Iv seen it advertised but never been. |
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"What is it or should I ask Google ?
LAM, I've been. It's pretty good. Lots of stalls. Haven't been to the evening events that come with it yet."
Thank you young man.
I still don't know what an alternative market is tho ...... 
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"What is it or should I ask Google ?"
This is what it says on there Website
London Alternative Market (LAM) is London's first community-supporting market project, held in the heart of the city on the first Sunday of every month. LAM is a great place to come and find out about alternative lifestyles, and to meet and socialise with those with similar interests. All our events are “Kink+”, meaning that we are open to all. Looks interesting. |
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Been to a few and it's a good mix of kink and info. Worth going on the website and booking onto any of the talks that interest you and also if you can, staying on for the evening. If anyone ever wants company going we often go up as a small group or can be chaperone/introducer. |
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"What is it or should I ask Google ?
This is what it says on there Website
London Alternative Market (LAM) is London's first community-supporting market project, held in the heart of the city on the first Sunday of every month. LAM is a great place to come and find out about alternative lifestyles, and to meet and socialise with those with similar interests. All our events are “Kink+”, meaning that we are open to all. Looks interesting. "
Thanks. I looked it up. I did actually think it was a market  and maybe it is ..... looks good. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"What is it or should I ask Google ?
This is what it says on there Website
London Alternative Market (LAM) is London's first community-supporting market project, held in the heart of the city on the first Sunday of every month. LAM is a great place to come and find out about alternative lifestyles, and to meet and socialise with those with similar interests. All our events are “Kink+”, meaning that we are open to all. Looks interesting.
Thanks. I looked it up. I did actually think it was a market and maybe it is ..... looks good."
From what I understand is a mixture of socialisation, Information and stalls selling products. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yeah I've been to a few. They are great for doing your research into what you want to explore with, they have some great latex on sale, there's usually a bit of a kinky do in the evening at some with a dungeon so you can practice your newly bought toys. Plus some have tea and cake during the day.
I'd recommend going, personally I love them.
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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I went a few years ago, when I was much more innocent and ignorant.
If you're looking for a ponytail, they will have it. 
I didn't use any of the condoms in the goody bag and my Fab friend and I were going on to a social so didn't do any of the LAM social stuff.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Yeah I've been to a few. They are great for doing your research into what you want to explore with, they have some great latex on sale, there's usually a bit of a kinky do in the evening at some with a dungeon so you can practice your newly bought toys. Plus some have tea and cake during the day.
I'd recommend going, personally I love them.
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Tea and cake! I'm in. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've been a fair few times. Bring lots of cash as you will spend there. Lots of standard bdsm bits of Bob's (candles, cuffs, rooe) plus some unusual and specialist kit like hard to find violet wand attachments. It's held in a great location and there are lots of stalls. Food and drink can be pricey as its a city venue. Lots of cocktails. They have talks and workshops whilst the market is on and after there is a ticketed play event. I've never stayed for that though. They run one in Manchester too. |
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By *etcplCouple
over a year ago
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The LAM is good if you are interested in kink or sex toys, otherwise it may not be that much fun for you. Its more kink positive than swing, the same as the BBB.
The after parties are okay, but limit nudity due to it being a licensed premises.
They often run workshops/talks about a number of topics.
There are a number of traders who frequent both the BBB and LAM, with some who only do one or the other.
Its really down to what you are after as to if you will enjoy it. We only tend to go when stocking up or looking for something new.
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By *etcplCouple
over a year ago
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"From what I understand is a mixture of socialisation, Information and stalls selling products. "
Its more market socialisation (if you go or meet people you know as its not great for meeting other shoppers) information |
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"The LAM is good if you are interested in kink or sex toys, otherwise it may not be that much fun for you. Its more kink positive than swing, the same as the BBB.
The after parties are okay, but limit nudity due to it being a licensed premises.
They often run workshops/talks about a number of topics.
There are a number of traders who frequent both the BBB and LAM, with some who only do one or the other.
Its really down to what you are after as to if you will enjoy it. We only tend to go when stocking up or looking for something new.
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note to the northerners. The LAM does Manchester also.  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I know there is one in London, not sure if it's other places too.
Have you been and should I expect if I go?
You won’t find your wedding dress there Lorna "
Well you never know! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I know there is one in London, not sure if it's other places too.
Have you been and should I expect if I go?
I am not to be held responsible if you go and spend a LOT of money "
You are entirely responsible and I have already told this to Ash in preparation. |
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LAM is great fun and a good place to spend way more money than you planned.
We’ve been many times and have bought some lovely kit, suppliers there tend to be the manufacturers and sell artisan kit rather than mainstream.
The evening event is more for testing out your new toys rather than playing. There’s actually a zero nudity policy and the organisers state it’s not a ‘play’ event.
There’s Q&A on their site.
Always worth a visit. |
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I have been to BBB on many occasion its just a walk round market, with a difference, lots of lovely people. You will see lots of people expressing themselfs in what they wear, dog collars worn, with leads attached, lots of pvc and leather worn. Fabulous experience if you have never been, get yourselfs too one.... |
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"I know there is one in London, not sure if it's other places too.
Have you been and should I expect if I go?
I am not to be held responsible if you go and spend a LOT of money
You are entirely responsible and I have already told this to Ash in preparation. "
Ash knows you don’t need anyone leading you astray |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I know there is one in London, not sure if it's other places too.
Have you been and should I expect if I go?
I am not to be held responsible if you go and spend a LOT of money
You are entirely responsible and I have already told this to Ash in preparation.
Ash knows you don’t need anyone leading you astray "
True! This is why I'm not allowed the credit card without supervision.  |
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"I know there is one in London, not sure if it's other places too.
Have you been and should I expect if I go?
I am not to be held responsible if you go and spend a LOT of money
You are entirely responsible and I have already told this to Ash in preparation.
Ash knows you don’t need anyone leading you astray
True! This is why I'm not allowed the credit card without supervision. "
We can supervise you with it on our trip in October. He can trust us  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I know there is one in London, not sure if it's other places too.
Have you been and should I expect if I go?
I am not to be held responsible if you go and spend a LOT of money
You are entirely responsible and I have already told this to Ash in preparation.
Ash knows you don’t need anyone leading you astray
True! This is why I'm not allowed the credit card without supervision.
We can supervise you with it on our trip in October. He can trust us "
You are the best. |
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By *ensualMan
over a year ago
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I would add the following.
There is no guarantee how busy it will be with people and traders. At some points in the year traders save themselves for the BBB.
Second, the same applies to the after party. There has been times when it has been heaving, and there are times when it has been near empty.
As mentioned previously nudity is not allowed at the after-party although pretty damn skimpy is allowed.
The usual rules of being in a dungeon where play occurs apply.
Despite FL stuff, I am a fan, at my first visit some years ago I saw my first Japanese style rope display, and have been hooked on Japanese style rope ever since. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"We are in London the first weekend in October and thinking of having a look on the Sunday.
Kx
Can I come with you?
Of course, that’s if you’re not sick of me after the Saturday "
Oh thats a possibility. |
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"We are in London the first weekend in October and thinking of having a look on the Sunday.
Kx
Can I come with you?
Of course, that’s if you’re not sick of me after the Saturday
Oh thats a possibility. "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I had friends that went yesterday and had a lovely time. I know a couple of the stall holders that do LAM, BBB Swamp etc etc
It's a great way to catch up with friends and see things in the flesh before buying |
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