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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick

I love social events!

I've been to a few now, and even help out (I use that term very loosely ) with the UpTheBrum Socials.

Everyone has been a little different, but they have all really helped me feel part of a wider community and allowed me to make some really good friends.

If you have been to one, what do you enjoy about them, and what do you think could make them even better?

If you haven't been to one, why not and what might tempt you to giving one a go?

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By *uke olovingmanMan  over a year ago

Gravesend

It's always nice to meet new people and make new friends

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

I haven’t been to one, and am never likely to either. I have a crippling anxiety in crowds of strangers. I can barely withstand attending gatherings of people that I know, so the thought of a group of strangers terrifies me.

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By *ad NannaWoman  over a year ago

East London

I've been to a few London ones; mostly the Secret Tea Party one though.

Each time has been different, with a different vibe. The last one was hilarious at times and very relaxed at the same time.

I've been to two evening socials in London that had more of a night out vibe.

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"I haven’t been to one, and am never likely to either. I have a crippling anxiety in crowds of strangers. I can barely withstand attending gatherings of people that I know, so the thought of a group of strangers terrifies me. "

I totally get this, as that was, and sometimes still is, exactly me. Even at the ones I help out at and know lots of people.

I found getting into an online chat group with the attendees before hand really helped as I got to know them a little first, so when we met it was like I already knew them and was just meeting a group of mates at a pub.

I hope, if you want to, that you can get over this and I'm willing to chat in private about it and offer help if you like (same for anyone. My inbox is open)

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"It's always nice to meet new people and make new friends "

Yes, it's a brilliant way of getting to meet people. Love them!

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

Have tried to get into some in the past, maybe they had too many guys or just missed me but usually didn't get a response.

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By *acey_RedWoman  over a year ago

Liverpool

I like them. I enjoy meeting new people and it's fun to put real people to fab profiles when people I know from here are there. I'm not sure how to make them better. That's usually down to the people that are there.

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

I attended a few of the Manchester Lounge Socials back in the day ( with bagdes to prove it) but as my social anxiety has sky rocketed in the last few years, I doubt I will ever attend one again

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

I really enjoy meeting new people and understanding their experiences about Fab and their dynamic as whole. It really opens my mind to what's out there and I feel like I can even be myself a bit more and open up without judgement which I find really difficult to do straight away with new groups of people

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"I've been to a few London ones; mostly the Secret Tea Party one though.

Each time has been different, with a different vibe. The last one was hilarious at times and very relaxed at the same time.

I've been to two evening socials in London that had more of a night out vibe.

"

I've heard some good things about those.

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

I've been to many a munch from that fetish lifestyle site. I'm going to a couple of socials in London in the next week. Will be my first ones from here.

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"Have tried to get into some in the past, maybe they had too many guys or just missed me but usually didn't get a response. "

Yeah, unfortunately they do get lots of single guys applying and most do try balancing the numbers. It can be annoying, but keep trying.

One technique is to hotlist the organisers profile so you can see when the events go live and get your name down early.

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"I like them. I enjoy meeting new people and it's fun to put real people to fab profiles when people I know from here are there. I'm not sure how to make them better. That's usually down to the people that are there. "

That is fun. Some people really aren't as you imagine them to be are they? Everyone usually seems lovely at the ones I've been to though.

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"I attended a few of the Manchester Lounge Socials back in the day ( with bagdes to prove it) but as my social anxiety has sky rocketed in the last few years, I doubt I will ever attend one again "

Really? That's a shame it's got that bad, but I struggle so totally understand it.

If ever you change your mind and want to visit Birmingham for the UpTheBrum social, I'd happily make you a badge

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By *ickshawedCouple  over a year ago

Wolverhampton

I'm curious to go to one, my husband isn't quite so interested. But mainly we're stopped by practicalities - organising childcare and transport. We don't drive which makes going out slightly trickier. Maybe one day

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By * and R cple4Couple  over a year ago

swansea

We don’t meet people from fab everyone we have met has been through group socials and if we get on we arrange to meet them again.

We have never been let down or has weird experiences so we must be doing something right ..

We love meeting new people and learning about their different dynamics and being able to have open conversations about sex.

It’s not so much a improvement but we are terrible with names and constantly forget the names of people we would like to get to know better so for people like us we should have fab name tags ..

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"I really enjoy meeting new people and understanding their experiences about Fab and their dynamic as whole. It really opens my mind to what's out there and I feel like I can even be myself a bit more and open up without judgement which I find really difficult to do straight away with new groups of people "

Definitely. I don't think I was ever truely myself before and didn't know what I was missing.

So great to be in a group. of like minded people.

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"I've been to many a munch from that fetish lifestyle site. I'm going to a couple of socials in London in the next week. Will be my first ones from here. "

I've never done a munch.

Tbh, I don't really know what the difference is.

Hope you enjoy the socials x

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"I'm curious to go to one, my husband isn't quite so interested. But mainly we're stopped by practicalities - organising childcare and transport. We don't drive which makes going out slightly trickier. Maybe one day "

You really should!

I believe a few people that attend UpTheBrum come from your area, so I'm sure something could be figured out if you ever decided to join us.

It would be great to finally meet you both too.

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By *rMs.NeekCouple  over a year ago

Worcestershire

We really enjoyed Upthe Brum both times we made it. The social side is important to us as a couple. We don't play without a connection

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By *RANDMRSJAECouple  over a year ago

chester

One of the best nights out we’ve had in a long time! Went to Lincoln in May and was an absolute blast.

Manchester & Leeds both booked and we’ll keep our eyes peeled for more.

The group chats away away from Fab really do help and it doesn’t feel like a group of strangers. We’re tying the events with weekends away

Birmingham is on the list !!

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"We don’t meet people from fab everyone we have met has been through group socials and if we get on we arrange to meet them again.

We have never been let down or has weird experiences so we must be doing something right ..

We love meeting new people and learning about their different dynamics and being able to have open conversations about sex.

It’s not so much a improvement but we are terrible with names and constantly forget the names of people we would like to get to know better so for people like us we should have fab name tags .."

Yeah, it's a great way of meeting and seeing how you get on with lots of people at once. As you have already met them, you know they are much less likely to flake out on you.

I definitely agree with name badges. I'm terrible at names too.

I actually made a load of little name badges for some of my friends I've made through the socials

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By *urora1912Woman  over a year ago

Norfolk East anglia

I'm heading to one in Lincoln in August

I don't know anyone going but thought why not go and see what it's like and meet new people

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

Going to my second this weekend. A bbq one, it's nice to meet new people. Who have similar interests.

Next in October a black tie masquerade, just an excuse for me to get glammed up.

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By *ealitybitesMan  over a year ago

Belfast

I've given an opinion on another current thread. I've been to a few and to be honest I'm not a big fan for a number of reasons mainly to do with attitude, game playing before and after and a lack of inclusion.

Apart from all that the biggest issues are venue and volume which seem to be a bug bear for many attendees.

Large tables which don't encourage anyone to approach because it's like attending an interview and they restrict movement around the room.

Music levels so loud it's impossible to have a conversation without shouting.

As I said on the other thread, it's not a nightclub. It's a social or meet and greet and too many organisers don't seem to understand how important these things can be.

Maybe if people were more honest in verifications they might pick up on it rather than everyone giving generic verifications saying how amazing it was but never attending another.

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By *eliWoman  over a year ago

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"We really enjoyed Upthe Brum both times we made it. The social side is important to us as a couple. We don't play without a connection "

Ah I didn't know you were at the last UTB! Will you be attending the next?

OP/Cocko, I don't really attend socials, should really start getting to some. Do you have any good recommendations near me?

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

I like the idea of the smaller ones. The large ones too far away aren't really my cup of tea or practical.

Pxx

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

I'm sociable and would love to go, but I avoid my local area and money/time prevents me from going to others. For the time being at least.

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By *inger_SnapWoman  over a year ago

Hampshire/Dorset

Say you go on one, and it's all people from Fab, what happens if there's people there that you don't get on with, from the forums? Is it not a bit awkward?

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By *ife NinjaMan  over a year ago

Dunfermline


"Say you go on one, and it's all people from Fab, what happens if there's people there that you don't get on with, from the forums? Is it not a bit awkward?"

No. Socials are good, and there's normally a decent, friendly crowd

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"We really enjoyed Upthe Brum both times we made it. The social side is important to us as a couple. We don't play without a connection "

They put so much effort into it, I think it really stands out.

Yeah, to me the social side is what swinging is about, just as much as the sex.

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"One of the best nights out we’ve had in a long time! Went to Lincoln in May and was an absolute blast.

Manchester & Leeds both booked and we’ll keep our eyes peeled for more.

The group chats away away from Fab really do help and it doesn’t feel like a group of strangers. We’re tying the events with weekends away

Birmingham is on the list !! "

I really wanted to get to the Lincoln one, but couldn't manage

Yes, definitely get to Birmingham one day!

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"I'm heading to one in Lincoln in August

I don't know anyone going but thought why not go and see what it's like and meet new people "

Brilliant. That's what it's about.

You might not know anyone now, but afterwards you'll have a new set of friends

I've heard. Good things about Lincoln, so hopefully you'll have a great time. X

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"Going to my second this weekend. A bbq one, it's nice to meet new people. Who have similar interests.

Next in October a black tie masquerade, just an excuse for me to get glammed up."

Ooh! A BBQ one! That's a good idea.

I do like my food

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"I've given an opinion on another current thread. I've been to a few and to be honest I'm not a big fan for a number of reasons mainly to do with attitude, game playing before and after and a lack of inclusion.

Apart from all that the biggest issues are venue and volume which seem to be a bug bear for many attendees.

Large tables which don't encourage anyone to approach because it's like attending an interview and they restrict movement around the room.

Music levels so loud it's impossible to have a conversation without shouting.

As I said on the other thread, it's not a nightclub. It's a social or meet and greet and too many organisers don't seem to understand how important these things can be.

Maybe if people were more honest in verifications they might pick up on it rather than everyone giving generic verifications saying how amazing it was but never attending another. "

It sounds like you've had some bad experiences their tbh, but I can assure you they aren't all like that.

Music is definitely an issue at some for me as I suffer from Hidden Hearing Loss (my hearing is fine in normal situations, but I can't pick seperate sounds and voices from load background noise) which makes it really hard to have conversations in pubs and clubs.

I've found that if you speak up to the organisers at the time, they will usually turn it down a bit.

As for inclusion I know UpTheBrum try their hardest to make everyone feel included, welcome and do what they can to help them mingle. They even put a load of effort into an (optional) speed dating section at the start, where they pair people up with others who match what they say they are looking for. That's brilliant to get people chatting.

I definitely agree with you comment about honest feedback. Events can not improve if people don't give honest feedback. As long as it's politely given, I would have thought all organisers would be grateful for it.

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"We really enjoyed Upthe Brum both times we made it. The social side is important to us as a couple. We don't play without a connection

Ah I didn't know you were at the last UTB! Will you be attending the next?

OP/Cocko, I don't really attend socials, should really start getting to some. Do you have any good recommendations near me? "

I can't remember exactly where you are from, but up North I've heard good things about Lincoln (but never been) and you have been to the Manchester one already.

But UpTheBrum in Birmingham is always worth the journey

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By *icecouple561Couple  over a year ago
Forum Mod

East Sussex

we used to go the the Sussex Social and enjoyed it very much. We also attended the Hastings social one lunch time.

We often meet people for coffee privately too, its good to meet new friends

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"I like the idea of the smaller ones. The large ones too far away aren't really my cup of tea or practical.

Pxx"

There are some smaller ones. They can be nice if you get decent people turn up.

The people that do UpTheBrum ran one on a canal cruise through Birmingham earlier in the year which was small but great fun, and on Saturday they are running Femme, which is another smaller event just for women.

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"I'm sociable and would love to go, but I avoid my local area and money/time prevents me from going to others. For the time being at least. "

I get that. I'm lucky as I've a few good ones nearby, but not actually in my town. That might be a bit close for comfort.

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By *viatrixWoman  over a year ago

Redhill

I loved them, they helped me build up my confidence and make friends.

Now I just spend at least half of my time abroad and mostly on weekends, so haven’t been able to go to any since early this year. but hope to go to them soon- need to book some annual leave lol.

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

I've been to about 15 all over the country. All good in different ways.

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"Say you go on one, and it's all people from Fab, what happens if there's people there that you don't get on with, from the forums? Is it not a bit awkward?"

Most people from Fab don't actually use the forum much if at all, and that seems to be reflected in the people that attend the socials.

Manchester attracts a lot of forum users, which personally I quite like as I like to get to know them in person.

However at most socials usually there are a enough attendees that I doubt you'd have issues with the majority of them and in person everyone seems to have all been really lovely and friendly.

A lot of the socials also have a guestlist, or a chatroom, so if in the unfortunate event you see too many going that you don't get on with, you can always let the organisers know and drop out. They would fully understand.

But I'd hope most people would be grown up enough to not cause issues.

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"we used to go the the Sussex Social and enjoyed it very much. We also attended the Hastings social one lunch time.

We often meet people for coffee privately too, its good to meet new friends "

It is isn't it?

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

I strongly dislike large groups, I’m so socially awkward so not for me.

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By *ixieAndHerKingCouple  over a year ago

Debauchery


"I've been to a few London ones; mostly the Secret Tea Party one though.

Each time has been different, with a different vibe. The last one was hilarious at times and very relaxed at the same time.

I've been to two evening socials in London that had more of a night out vibe.

"

I don't think I've laughed so much in a long time than I did at the latest stp!

I absolutely love the socials! I've met some of my closest friends at these events and found kindred spirits where I would probably have disregarded them based on a profile!

Cherry x

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"I loved them, they helped me build up my confidence and make friends.

Now I just spend at least half of my time abroad and mostly on weekends, so haven’t been able to go to any since early this year. but hope to go to them soon- need to book some annual leave lol. "

They have helped my confidence massively too.

Half of your time abroad? That sounds nice, but I can see how that would effect you getting out and doing things.

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By *ad NannaWoman  over a year ago

East London


"I've been to a few London ones; mostly the Secret Tea Party one though.

Each time has been different, with a different vibe. The last one was hilarious at times and very relaxed at the same time.

I've been to two evening socials in London that had more of a night out vibe.

I've heard some good things about those."

We have a laugh, and anyone new is welcomed by the friendly crew that we are

I'd happily meet someone at a station and make our way to the venue together; which someone has done for me before.

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By *uke olovingmanMan  over a year ago

Gravesend


"I've been to many a munch from that fetish lifestyle site. I'm going to a couple of socials in London in the next week. Will be my first ones from here. "

I'd love to attend a munch

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By *uke olovingmanMan  over a year ago

Gravesend


"I've been to many a munch from that fetish lifestyle site. I'm going to a couple of socials in London in the next week. Will be my first ones from here. "

I'd love to attend a munch

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"I've been to about 15 all over the country. All good in different ways. "

15! Busy women!

Yeah, everyone I have done has it's own unique feel.

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"I strongly dislike large groups, I’m so socially awkward so not for me. "

Would you be interested in a smaller, more focused social?

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By *ad NannaWoman  over a year ago

East London


"Say you go on one, and it's all people from Fab, what happens if there's people there that you don't get on with, from the forums? Is it not a bit awkward?"

I've been to one where at least one person had me blocked on the forums. I politely smiled and that was it. There were quite a lot of people there, so we had plenty of others to chat to, but I leave the forum politics at home.

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

I'm attending my first ever event on the 23rdbat a club!! I can't wait

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"I've been to a few London ones; mostly the Secret Tea Party one though.

Each time has been different, with a different vibe. The last one was hilarious at times and very relaxed at the same time.

I've been to two evening socials in London that had more of a night out vibe.

I don't think I've laughed so much in a long time than I did at the latest stp!

I absolutely love the socials! I've met some of my closest friends at these events and found kindred spirits where I would probably have disregarded them based on a profile!

Cherry x"

That sounds very much like with me and UpTheBrum.

I shall have to keep an eye out for them, even though London scares the hell out of me.

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


"I strongly dislike large groups, I’m so socially awkward so not for me.

Would you be interested in a smaller, more focused social?"

I think socials just aren’t for me. One on one is more my speed! Super shy, introverted and I have ADHD.

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"I've been to a few London ones; mostly the Secret Tea Party one though.

Each time has been different, with a different vibe. The last one was hilarious at times and very relaxed at the same time.

I've been to two evening socials in London that had more of a night out vibe.

I've heard some good things about those.

We have a laugh, and anyone new is welcomed by the friendly crew that we are

I'd happily meet someone at a station and make our way to the venue together; which someone has done for me before. "

Same here. I've met people, and helped them with their luggage from the station before the Manchester Social, and gone out for drinks and meals (and clubs) with people before UpTheBrum to help them settle in.

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By *ad NannaWoman  over a year ago

East London


"I've been to a few London ones; mostly the Secret Tea Party one though.

Each time has been different, with a different vibe. The last one was hilarious at times and very relaxed at the same time.

I've been to two evening socials in London that had more of a night out vibe.

I don't think I've laughed so much in a long time than I did at the latest stp!

I absolutely love the socials! I've met some of my closest friends at these events and found kindred spirits where I would probably have disregarded them based on a profile!

Cherry x

That sounds very much like with me and UpTheBrum.

I shall have to keep an eye out for them, even though London scares the hell out of me. "

Me too, and I live here

Some of us met at the main station once and we got a taxi to the venue. I'm happy to meet someone at a main station and travel to the venue together. The Underground can be daunting to out of towners.

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"I'm attending my first ever event on the 23rdbat a club!! I can't wait"

That sounds slightly more than social

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By *ad NannaWoman  over a year ago

East London


"I've been to a few London ones; mostly the Secret Tea Party one though.

Each time has been different, with a different vibe. The last one was hilarious at times and very relaxed at the same time.

I've been to two evening socials in London that had more of a night out vibe.

I've heard some good things about those.

We have a laugh, and anyone new is welcomed by the friendly crew that we are

I'd happily meet someone at a station and make our way to the venue together; which someone has done for me before.

Same here. I've met people, and helped them with their luggage from the station before the Manchester Social, and gone out for drinks and meals (and clubs) with people before UpTheBrum to help them settle in. "

It's the whole idea of socials. To be sociable, and make people feel welcome.

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"I strongly dislike large groups, I’m so socially awkward so not for me.

Would you be interested in a smaller, more focused social?

I think socials just aren’t for me. One on one is more my speed! Super shy, introverted and I have ADHD. "

That's fair enough, but you may be suprised how many other people (including myself) are like that at the socials, so people do understand.

I do love one on one's, but they aren't as easy to get (well for me )

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"I've been to a few London ones; mostly the Secret Tea Party one though.

Each time has been different, with a different vibe. The last one was hilarious at times and very relaxed at the same time.

I've been to two evening socials in London that had more of a night out vibe.

I've heard some good things about those.

We have a laugh, and anyone new is welcomed by the friendly crew that we are

I'd happily meet someone at a station and make our way to the venue together; which someone has done for me before.

Same here. I've met people, and helped them with their luggage from the station before the Manchester Social, and gone out for drinks and meals (and clubs) with people before UpTheBrum to help them settle in.

It's the whole idea of socials. To be sociable, and make people feel welcome.

"

Exactly!

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By *ohn KanakaMan  over a year ago

Not all that North of North London


"Say you go on one, and it's all people from Fab, what happens if there's people there that you don't get on with, from the forums? Is it not a bit awkward?"

Several years ago I was probably my most opinionated on the forums and also attended quite a lot of socials and I honestly never had a problem. I'm aware there were inevitably people that blanked me and I know there were people I had zero interest in meeting but beyond that nothing negative at all. Ajd I also met people that I'd clashed with repeatedly on the forums and got on fine

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By *inky_couple2020Couple  over a year ago

North West


"I've been to a few London ones; mostly the Secret Tea Party one though.

Each time has been different, with a different vibe. The last one was hilarious at times and very relaxed at the same time.

I've been to two evening socials in London that had more of a night out vibe.

I don't think I've laughed so much in a long time than I did at the latest stp!

I absolutely love the socials! I've met some of my closest friends at these events and found kindred spirits where I would probably have disregarded them based on a profile!

Cherry x"

Yay for dancing amigos

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"Say you go on one, and it's all people from Fab, what happens if there's people there that you don't get on with, from the forums? Is it not a bit awkward?

Several years ago I was probably my most opinionated on the forums and also attended quite a lot of socials and I honestly never had a problem. I'm aware there were inevitably people that blanked me and I know there were people I had zero interest in meeting but beyond that nothing negative at all. Ajd I also met people that I'd clashed with repeatedly on the forums and got on fine "

Some people are totally different in person than you expect from their online persona aren't they?

To me, that's one of the interesting things about meeting them.

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By *ohn KanakaMan  over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

I miss socials, my mental health is too unpredictable at the moment to commit to anything that requires travel or hotels which is just about everything! I even struggle with local munches with much smaller crowds and people I know!

I've quit drinking since I used to regularly go to them, and I'm not great in boozy/loud environments but I'd like to get to some again at some point.

I'd definitely recommend them

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By *ohn KanakaMan  over a year ago

Not all that North of North London


"Say you go on one, and it's all people from Fab, what happens if there's people there that you don't get on with, from the forums? Is it not a bit awkward?

Several years ago I was probably my most opinionated on the forums and also attended quite a lot of socials and I honestly never had a problem. I'm aware there were inevitably people that blanked me and I know there were people I had zero interest in meeting but beyond that nothing negative at all. Ajd I also met people that I'd clashed with repeatedly on the forums and got on fine

Some people are totally different in person than you expect from their online persona aren't they?

To me, that's one of the interesting things about meeting them. "

We all have more in common than what divides us. Sadly the nature of forums and social media make us forget that

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By *ed VoluptaWoman  over a year ago

Wirral.


"I've been to a few London ones; mostly the Secret Tea Party one though.

Each time has been different, with a different vibe. The last one was hilarious at times and very relaxed at the same time.

I've been to two evening socials in London that had more of a night out vibe.

I don't think I've laughed so much in a long time than I did at the latest stp!

I absolutely love the socials! I've met some of my closest friends at these events and found kindred spirits where I would probably have disregarded them based on a profile!

Cherry x

Yay for dancing amigos "

At least you don't get sore feet when dancing, missus!

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By *entleman JayMan  over a year ago

Wakefield

I’ve been to quite a few. My favourite is the Leeds Social. We normally have a laugh.

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"I miss socials, my mental health is too unpredictable at the moment to commit to anything that requires travel or hotels which is just about everything! I even struggle with local munches with much smaller crowds and people I know!

I've quit drinking since I used to regularly go to them, and I'm not great in boozy/loud environments but I'd like to get to some again at some point.

I'd definitely recommend them"

That's a shame.

Best wishes on fighting that, and getting back out there.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple  over a year ago

North West


"I've been to a few London ones; mostly the Secret Tea Party one though.

Each time has been different, with a different vibe. The last one was hilarious at times and very relaxed at the same time.

I've been to two evening socials in London that had more of a night out vibe.

I don't think I've laughed so much in a long time than I did at the latest stp!

I absolutely love the socials! I've met some of my closest friends at these events and found kindred spirits where I would probably have disregarded them based on a profile!

Cherry x

Yay for dancing amigos

At least you don't get sore feet when dancing, missus! "

I'll have you know that dancer's hand and shoulder are a thing. A wheel thing

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By *ed VoluptaWoman  over a year ago

Wirral.


"I've been to a few London ones; mostly the Secret Tea Party one though.

Each time has been different, with a different vibe. The last one was hilarious at times and very relaxed at the same time.

I've been to two evening socials in London that had more of a night out vibe.

I don't think I've laughed so much in a long time than I did at the latest stp!

I absolutely love the socials! I've met some of my closest friends at these events and found kindred spirits where I would probably have disregarded them based on a profile!

Cherry x

Yay for dancing amigos

At least you don't get sore feet when dancing, missus!

I'll have you know that dancer's hand and shoulder are a thing. A wheel thing "

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By *eroLondonMan  over a year ago

Mayfair

I've been to the STP which was very enjoyable and a thoroughly welcoming and relaxed affair.

I've attended two London ones which were convenient, gin-fuelled, chuckle-factor and a total blast...after I got past the trepidation and shyness.

I would like to attend some of the ones up North but the distance and practicalities are prohibitive.

And being "blocked" from one of the 'famous' ones is another hindrance. [Well, you did ask "why not"]

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


"I'm sociable and would love to go, but I avoid my local area and money/time prevents me from going to others. For the time being at least.

I get that. I'm lucky as I've a few good ones nearby, but not actually in my town. That might be a bit close for comfort. "

I would have probably blocked half the men

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"I’ve been to quite a few. My favourite is the Leeds Social. We normally have a laugh. "

I had to drop out of coming to the last (I think) one of those.

Was gutted as I was going to visit o e of the clubs up their at the same time, but other things got in the way.

UpTheBrum is my favourite. I know people probably feel I'm a bit biased, but they honestly don't ask me to mention it, I just do so as it basically changed my swinging life and means so much to me.

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"I've been to the STP which was very enjoyable and a thoroughly welcoming and relaxed affair.

I've attended two London ones which were convenient, gin-fuelled, chuckle-factor and a total blast...after I got past the trepidation and shyness.

I would like to attend some of the ones up North but the distance and practicalities are prohibitive.

And being "blocked" from one of the 'famous' ones is another hindrance. [Well, you did ask "why not"]"

I really enjoy making a full weekend of it. But I'm lucky that I'm in a situation where I can do that. I know many people can't.

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"I'm sociable and would love to go, but I avoid my local area and money/time prevents me from going to others. For the time being at least.

I get that. I'm lucky as I've a few good ones nearby, but not actually in my town. That might be a bit close for comfort.

I would have probably blocked half the men "

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By *rMs.NeekCouple  over a year ago

Worcestershire


"We really enjoyed Upthe Brum both times we made it. The social side is important to us as a couple. We don't play without a connection

Ah I didn't know you were at the last UTB! Will you be attending the next?

OP/Cocko, I don't really attend socials, should really start getting to some. Do you have any good recommendations near me? "

We missed the last one but were at the 2 previous ones

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"We really enjoyed Upthe Brum both times we made it. The social side is important to us as a couple. We don't play without a connection

Ah I didn't know you were at the last UTB! Will you be attending the next?

OP/Cocko, I don't really attend socials, should really start getting to some. Do you have any good recommendations near me?

We missed the last one but were at the 2 previous ones "

Are you coming to the next, UpTheBrum: Phwo4r?

It's on the 13th August.

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


"I've been to many a munch from that fetish lifestyle site. I'm going to a couple of socials in London in the next week. Will be my first ones from here.

I've never done a munch.

Tbh, I don't really know what the difference is.

Hope you enjoy the socials x"

They're just socials but broken down into particular interests such as...

Femdom munch

Under 35s

Tattoo munch

Grumpily old gits munch

What I.like about them is that the location is listed on the event so you can just turn up rather than waiting to be pre approved.

I fully get that it could quite easily become a sausage fest if it was the same on here. I just like being spontaneous sometimes and not planning months in advance.

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

Manchester lounge socials.

Putting faces and people to the profiles that had caught my eye was what appealed to it all.

Also, having an absolute blast because everyone turns up in such a good mood and the vibe is addictive.

The snogging is also pretty good to.

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple  over a year ago

Leeds

We've never been but we are going to the Manchester social in August, I'm looking forward to it.

Mrs

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By *ussle SproutMan  over a year ago

the middle

I really enjoy the socials. It gives me a chance to meet people I wouldn’t get the chance to interact with on here as they don’t use the forums.

Saying that I have met some friends from the forums too at socials. It gave me a huge boost to my meeting people IRL skills.

If you are unsure of attending one, I will be attending the Birmingham social on the 13th and would be happy to talk to anyone thinking of going

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By *riar BelisseWoman  over a year ago

Delightful Bliss

My range is

Manchester social

Northampton social

London socials

With a few local cake ones thrown in

I find they are what you make it, ranging from alcohol fuelled party nights to intimate drinks in a bar with a few people. I've had a really good time at all of them and made some great social friends.

With a few side splitting moments sprinkled in

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By *om and JennieCouple  over a year ago

Chams or Socials

We love attending socials!! It’s a great way of meeting people we normally wouldn’t be able to due to distance or just looking for different types of people etc.. We’ve met some lovely people and the odd idiot too…. We’re making a weekend of the Manchester social next month & can’t wait

J x

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By *acey_RedWoman  over a year ago

Liverpool


"Manchester lounge socials.

Putting faces and people to the profiles that had caught my eye was what appealed to it all.

Also, having an absolute blast because everyone turns up in such a good mood and the vibe is addictive.

The snogging is also pretty good to. "

Were you at the last one?

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


"Manchester lounge socials.

Putting faces and people to the profiles that had caught my eye was what appealed to it all.

Also, having an absolute blast because everyone turns up in such a good mood and the vibe is addictive.

The snogging is also pretty good to.

Were you at the last one? "

Sadly no.

Why? Did you want a snog?

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"I've been to many a munch from that fetish lifestyle site. I'm going to a couple of socials in London in the next week. Will be my first ones from here.

I've never done a munch.

Tbh, I don't really know what the difference is.

Hope you enjoy the socials x

They're just socials but broken down into particular interests such as...

Femdom munch

Under 35s

Tattoo munch

Grumpily old gits munch

What I.like about them is that the location is listed on the event so you can just turn up rather than waiting to be pre approved.

I fully get that it could quite easily become a sausage fest if it was the same on here. I just like being spontaneous sometimes and not planning months in advance. "

Ah, OK, so I take it because there is no prebooked guestlist, there isn't anything else done, like speed dating, food or entertainment, so it's just a meet up, it's just whatever is on at the venue?

Sounds like it could be fun, especially if you have a group of mates going out anyway. Just open it up to anyone.

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan  over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

Socials??

Nah never been

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

I was no stranger to socials before fab and it’s one way of letting people know I’m not a catfish. Looking at attending kink events like LAM and CB

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"Manchester lounge socials.

Putting faces and people to the profiles that had caught my eye was what appealed to it all.

Also, having an absolute blast because everyone turns up in such a good mood and the vibe is addictive.

The snogging is also pretty good to. "

I really need to learn to be better at approaching people, showing interest and eventually asking if I can have a kiss

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"We've never been but we are going to the Manchester social in August, I'm looking forward to it.

Mrs "

I can't make that one. Enjoyed the others though.

Seems really popular with forum users, so is definitely a different vibe to a lot of the others.

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


"I've been to many a munch from that fetish lifestyle site. I'm going to a couple of socials in London in the next week. Will be my first ones from here.

I've never done a munch.

Tbh, I don't really know what the difference is.

Hope you enjoy the socials x

They're just socials but broken down into particular interests such as...

Femdom munch

Under 35s

Tattoo munch

Grumpily old gits munch

What I.like about them is that the location is listed on the event so you can just turn up rather than waiting to be pre approved.

I fully get that it could quite easily become a sausage fest if it was the same on here. I just like being spontaneous sometimes and not planning months in advance. "

Minus Grumpily old gits part I’d give that a whirl

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan  over a year ago

Den of Iniquity


"My range is

Manchester social

Northampton social

London socials

With a few local cake ones thrown in

I find they are what you make it, ranging from alcohol fuelled party nights to intimate drinks in a bar with a few people. I've had a really good time at all of them and made some great social friends.

With a few side splitting moments sprinkled in "

You clock up some serious travel miles haha

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"I really enjoy the socials. It gives me a chance to meet people I wouldn’t get the chance to interact with on here as they don’t use the forums.

Saying that I have met some friends from the forums too at socials. It gave me a huge boost to my meeting people IRL skills.

If you are unsure of attending one, I will be attending the Birmingham social on the 13th and would be happy to talk to anyone thinking of going "

I'll be there!

Will be good to see you again.

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"My range is

Manchester social

Northampton social

London socials

With a few local cake ones thrown in

I find they are what you make it, ranging from alcohol fuelled party nights to intimate drinks in a bar with a few people. I've had a really good time at all of them and made some great social friends.

With a few side splitting moments sprinkled in "

You should come to one of the Birmingham ones. I usually bring Fridgecake (though it may be a bit warm this time)

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"Socials??

Nah never been "

Antisocial grump!

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By *riar BelisseWoman  over a year ago

Delightful Bliss


"My range is

Manchester social

Northampton social

London socials

With a few local cake ones thrown in

I find they are what you make it, ranging from alcohol fuelled party nights to intimate drinks in a bar with a few people. I've had a really good time at all of them and made some great social friends.

With a few side splitting moments sprinkled in

You clock up some serious travel miles haha "

My Google Travel maps are certainly interesting

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By *riar BelisseWoman  over a year ago

Delightful Bliss


"My range is

Manchester social

Northampton social

London socials

With a few local cake ones thrown in

I find they are what you make it, ranging from alcohol fuelled party nights to intimate drinks in a bar with a few people. I've had a really good time at all of them and made some great social friends.

With a few side splitting moments sprinkled in

You should come to one of the Birmingham ones. I usually bring Fridgecake (though it may be a bit warm this time) "

If they ever coincide with a BBB then I'd give it a whirl

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

We haven’t been to one yet but want to do to one in Lincoln in August. We are nervous but excited.

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan  over a year ago

Den of Iniquity


"Socials??

Nah never been

Antisocial grump! "

Other people innit . Nah

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan  over a year ago

Den of Iniquity


"My range is

Manchester social

Northampton social

London socials

With a few local cake ones thrown in

I find they are what you make it, ranging from alcohol fuelled party nights to intimate drinks in a bar with a few people. I've had a really good time at all of them and made some great social friends.

With a few side splitting moments sprinkled in

You clock up some serious travel miles haha

My Google Travel maps are certainly interesting "

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By *acey_RedWoman  over a year ago

Liverpool


"Manchester lounge socials.

Putting faces and people to the profiles that had caught my eye was what appealed to it all.

Also, having an absolute blast because everyone turns up in such a good mood and the vibe is addictive.

The snogging is also pretty good to.

Were you at the last one?

Sadly no.

Why? Did you want a snog? "

I was just checking if I missed you

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


"Manchester lounge socials.

Putting faces and people to the profiles that had caught my eye was what appealed to it all.

Also, having an absolute blast because everyone turns up in such a good mood and the vibe is addictive.

The snogging is also pretty good to.

Were you at the last one?

Sadly no.

Why? Did you want a snog?

I was just checking if I missed you "

You miss everything else, so it wouldn’t have surprised me

I’ll be hiding in the corner at these things.

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By *ixieAndHerKingCouple  over a year ago

Debauchery

Going to Social events when I was single completely transformed what Fab is to me. I have the Social Events to thank for having this smoking hot ball of enthusiasm and love by my side.

As a couple they have taken me all over the country netting wonderful new people I would never otherwise have met.

Hades

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"My range is

Manchester social

Northampton social

London socials

With a few local cake ones thrown in

I find they are what you make it, ranging from alcohol fuelled party nights to intimate drinks in a bar with a few people. I've had a really good time at all of them and made some great social friends.

With a few side splitting moments sprinkled in

You should come to one of the Birmingham ones. I usually bring Fridgecake (though it may be a bit warm this time)

If they ever coincide with a BBB then I'd give it a whirl "

Hmm... they don't for the next few events unfortunately.

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"We haven’t been to one yet but want to do to one in Lincoln in August. We are nervous but excited."

Nervous excitement is a great feeling!

I'm sure you'll love it!

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


"We haven’t been to one yet but want to do to one in Lincoln in August. We are nervous but excited.

Nervous excitement is a great feeling!

I'm sure you'll love it! "

Thanks! We aren't sure of the etiquette but hope we get the hang of it and make some new fab friends,

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By *ookie46Woman  over a year ago

Deepest darkest Peru

I love attending socials from the more intimate ones to ones with bigger crowds

Travelling across the country bro attend is all part of the adventure and always make a weekend of it

There’s still a few that I want to get to but dates always clash but I keep looking

Best thing I did was hotlist all the social event profiles I was interested in

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"Going to Social events when I was single completely transformed what Fab is to me. I have the Social Events to thank for having this smoking hot ball of enthusiasm and love by my side.

As a couple they have taken me all over the country netting wonderful new people I would never otherwise have met.

Hades

"

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"We haven’t been to one yet but want to do to one in Lincoln in August. We are nervous but excited.

Nervous excitement is a great feeling!

I'm sure you'll love it!

Thanks! We aren't sure of the etiquette but hope we get the hang of it and make some new fab friends,"

Just treat them like you are meeting a bunch of regular people in a town centre location. It's just chat might be a bit more risqué and it may end up being a bit more kissy.

Main thing is just socialise and have fun.

I'm not sure if they have a chat room like UpTheBrum does (which you should consider if you like Lincoln), then getting involved in that and asking questions, getting to know people there first is always a great idea.

If you have any specific questions, feel free to PM and I can discuss them with you.

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"I love attending socials from the more intimate ones to ones with bigger crowds

Travelling across the country bro attend is all part of the adventure and always make a weekend of it

There’s still a few that I want to get to but dates always clash but I keep looking

Best thing I did was hotlist all the social event profiles I was interested in "

Hotlisting is what I do and is a great idea, as it means you hear about the events and can get your name down before they fill up.

Hopefully UpTheBrum is hotlisted

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


"We haven’t been to one yet but want to do to one in Lincoln in August. We are nervous but excited.

Nervous excitement is a great feeling!

I'm sure you'll love it!

Thanks! We aren't sure of the etiquette but hope we get the hang of it and make some new fab friends,

Just treat them like you are meeting a bunch of regular people in a town centre location. It's just chat might be a bit more risqué and it may end up being a bit more kissy.

Main thing is just socialise and have fun.

I'm not sure if they have a chat room like UpTheBrum does (which you should consider if you like Lincoln), then getting involved in that and asking questions, getting to know people there first is always a great idea.

If you have any specific questions, feel free to PM and I can discuss them with you."

Thank you, that’s welcome advice. There will be a chat room at some point, I think. We’ll make sure so join in.

The Brun social sounds ok too.

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple  over a year ago

Leeds


"We've never been but we are going to the Manchester social in August, I'm looking forward to it.

Mrs

I can't make that one. Enjoyed the others though.

Seems really popular with forum users, so is definitely a different vibe to a lot of the others. "

Different in what way?

Mrs

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"We've never been but we are going to the Manchester social in August, I'm looking forward to it.

Mrs

I can't make that one. Enjoyed the others though.

Seems really popular with forum users, so is definitely a different vibe to a lot of the others.

Different in what way?

Mrs "

Just in it being so popular with the regular forum users and draws many in from all around the country.

It was great, as nearly everyone I spoke to in person, I'd had interactions with on here, but I have to admit that I did feel slightly intimidated

Most other socials don't seem to have as much recognisable names attending.

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By *ora the explorerWoman  over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"We've never been but we are going to the Manchester social in August, I'm looking forward to it.

Mrs

I can't make that one. Enjoyed the others though.

Seems really popular with forum users, so is definitely a different vibe to a lot of the others.

Different in what way?

Mrs

Just in it being so popular with the regular forum users and draws many in from all around the country.

It was great, as nearly everyone I spoke to in person, I'd had interactions with on here, but I have to admit that I did feel slightly intimidated

Most other socials don't seem to have as much recognisable names attending."

True. Most of the ones I go to there aren’t many forum people there. The Manchester one is especially for the forum. It used to be only for forum folk. Not sure if it still is or not. Haven’t been for years.

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"We've never been but we are going to the Manchester social in August, I'm looking forward to it.

Mrs

I can't make that one. Enjoyed the others though.

Seems really popular with forum users, so is definitely a different vibe to a lot of the others.

Different in what way?

Mrs

Just in it being so popular with the regular forum users and draws many in from all around the country.

It was great, as nearly everyone I spoke to in person, I'd had interactions with on here, but I have to admit that I did feel slightly intimidated

Most other socials don't seem to have as much recognisable names attending.

True. Most of the ones I go to there aren’t many forum people there. The Manchester one is especially for the forum. It used to be only for forum folk. Not sure if it still is or not. Haven’t been for years. "

I don't think so.

That was the Manchester Lounge Social which was run by different people I believe.

The current one is just the Manchester Social, but they obviously get a lot of the original attendees still going.

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By *rispyDuckMan  over a year ago

Chinese Takeaway near you

Going to my very 1st end of this month looking forward to it

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By *ora the explorerWoman  over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"We've never been but we are going to the Manchester social in August, I'm looking forward to it.

Mrs

I can't make that one. Enjoyed the others though.

Seems really popular with forum users, so is definitely a different vibe to a lot of the others.

Different in what way?

Mrs

Just in it being so popular with the regular forum users and draws many in from all around the country.

It was great, as nearly everyone I spoke to in person, I'd had interactions with on here, but I have to admit that I did feel slightly intimidated

Most other socials don't seem to have as much recognisable names attending.

True. Most of the ones I go to there aren’t many forum people there. The Manchester one is especially for the forum. It used to be only for forum folk. Not sure if it still is or not. Haven’t been for years.

I don't think so.

That was the Manchester Lounge Social which was run by different people I believe.

The current one is just the Manchester Social, but they obviously get a lot of the original attendees still going. "

Ah right. Yeah it was run by different people. Wasn’t sure if it was still just for forum folk or not.

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"Going to my very 1st end of this month looking forward to it"

Have fun!

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By *ellinever70Woman  over a year ago

Ayrshire

I just don't fancy the idea of them

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

I used to regularly go to the kink ones and used to help host them

Never been to a swing social down to nerves, anxiety and not being able to afford them

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"I just don't fancy the idea of them "

Fair enough. They definitely aren't for everyone

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"I used to regularly go to the kink ones and used to help host them

Never been to a swing social down to nerves, anxiety and not being able to afford them"

I'm suprised nerves and anxiety would hold you back if you did kink ones. They would have definitely triggered mine.

Hopefully it's not that it's something that's got worse for you since then. Anxiety can be horrible.

Quite a few socials are either free or very little to attend, but then I guess you do have additional costs of childcare (if you have kids), travel, food and drink.

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By *elightfulharmonyWoman  over a year ago

Cheshire


"We've never been but we are going to the Manchester social in August, I'm looking forward to it.

Mrs "

You’ll both have a great time was my first back in April and I’ve never been more nervous in my life but I did it alone haha it turned into the best wk end met some great people looking forward to going back x

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By *BootyfulDayWoman  over a year ago

I am a massive fan of social events

I just enjoy putting myself out of my comfort zone as being round lots of people I struggle with but I am usually glad I did it after

Hopefully there will be more in future while I still have the socials bug

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"We've never been but we are going to the Manchester social in August, I'm looking forward to it.

Mrs

You’ll both have a great time was my first back in April and I’ve never been more nervous in my life but I did it alone haha it turned into the best wk end met some great people looking forward to going back x"

You looked so happy and smiley though, no one would have imagined you were nervous.

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"I am a massive fan of social events

I just enjoy putting myself out of my comfort zone as being round lots of people I struggle with but I am usually glad I did it after

Hopefully there will be more in future while I still have the socials bug "

I'm sure there will always be somewhere for you at UpTheBrum if you ever want to return X

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By *riar BelisseWoman  over a year ago

Delightful Bliss


"My range is

Manchester social

Northampton social

London socials

With a few local cake ones thrown in

I find they are what you make it, ranging from alcohol fuelled party nights to intimate drinks in a bar with a few people. I've had a really good time at all of them and made some great social friends.

With a few side splitting moments sprinkled in

You should come to one of the Birmingham ones. I usually bring Fridgecake (though it may be a bit warm this time)

If they ever coincide with a BBB then I'd give it a whirl

Hmm... they don't for the next few events unfortunately."

Maybe one day they will

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By *aomilatteCouple  over a year ago

Midlands

We haven't been to one because we love club nights so much. A club night is a big social anyway, with dance and maybe play.

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By *rispyDuckMan  over a year ago

Chinese Takeaway near you


"Going to my very 1st end of this month looking forward to it

Have fun! "

Cheers Governor

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By *izandpaulCouple  over a year ago

merseyside

A good few years ago now but Chester socials were a great night and one in a Liverpool City centre bar was just as good.

We did organise pub meets near Chester but it got a bit out of hand, was asked by one of the bar staff if it was a "works do".

Hopefully, as normality is starting to rear its head more and more socials around the corner.

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By *uxom redCouple  over a year ago

Shrewsbury

Been to the MSL many times and I have organised the Shrewsbury social this Saturday.

Hopefully more ladies and couples can make it.

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"We haven't been to one because we love club nights so much. A club night is a big social anyway, with dance and maybe play. "

I often invite people going to socials to a club the night before. It's a bit backwards, bit still fun

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"A good few years ago now but Chester socials were a great night and one in a Liverpool City centre bar was just as good.

We did organise pub meets near Chester but it got a bit out of hand, was asked by one of the bar staff if it was a "works do".

Hopefully, as normality is starting to rear its head more and more socials around the corner.

"

Haha! I bet they were wondering where you all worked.

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"Been to the MSL many times and I have organised the Shrewsbury social this Saturday.

Hopefully more ladies and couples can make it. "

Good luck with it. Hope it goes well.

As far as I'm concerned, the more we have the better it is for the community.

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By *etcplCouple  over a year ago

Gapping Fanny

I sit, watch and judge the absolute fuck out of everyone

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By *enrietteandSamCouple  over a year ago

Staffordshire

We’ve attended quite a few although not for sometime now.

We enjoyed meeting up with our forum friends in person and still meet a few of the close ones.

We also enjoyed the booze fuelled kinky after social sex too

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"I sit, watch and judge the absolute fuck out of everyone "

Feel free to come and judge me.

Just don't tell me how you judge me!

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"We’ve attended quite a few although not for sometime now.

We enjoyed meeting up with our forum friends in person and still meet a few of the close ones.

We also enjoyed the booze fuelled kinky after social sex too "

That never happens does it?!?

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By *enrietteandSamCouple  over a year ago

Staffordshire


"I sit, watch and judge the absolute fuck out of everyone

Feel free to come and judge me.

Just don't tell me how you judge me! "

We’d give you 1

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"I sit, watch and judge the absolute fuck out of everyone

Feel free to come and judge me.

Just don't tell me how you judge me!

We’d give you 1 "

Well, come to UpTheBrum, and we'll see if those after parties are really a thing

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By *ut_what_ifWoman  over a year ago

Tunbridge Wells


"I love social events!

I've been to a few now, and even help out (I use that term very loosely ) with the UpTheBrum Socials.

Everyone has been a little different, but they have all really helped me feel part of a wider community and allowed me to make some really good friends.

If you have been to one, what do you enjoy about them, and what do you think could make them even better?

If you haven't been to one, why not and what might tempt you to giving one a go?"

Answering a question with a question sorry (and probably a silly question at that lol!) but we've been intrigued to know a bit more about socials... are they literally like a group of mates going to the pub rather than peeps getting naked as they do in the clubs? Some socials seem to be at people's homes and we wondered if that's code for the green light. Keen to get back into the scene without jumping back into the potential intimidation of walking straight back into a club and getting my baps out before I've said hello!

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By *riar BelisseWoman  over a year ago

Delightful Bliss


"I love social events!

I've been to a few now, and even help out (I use that term very loosely ) with the UpTheBrum Socials.

Everyone has been a little different, but they have all really helped me feel part of a wider community and allowed me to make some really good friends.

If you have been to one, what do you enjoy about them, and what do you think could make them even better?

If you haven't been to one, why not and what might tempt you to giving one a go?

Answering a question with a question sorry (and probably a silly question at that lol!) but we've been intrigued to know a bit more about socials... are they literally like a group of mates going to the pub rather than peeps getting naked as they do in the clubs? Some socials seem to be at people's homes and we wondered if that's code for the green light. Keen to get back into the scene without jumping back into the potential intimidation of walking straight back into a club and getting my baps out before I've said hello! "

Mates up the pub

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"I love social events!

I've been to a few now, and even help out (I use that term very loosely ) with the UpTheBrum Socials.

Everyone has been a little different, but they have all really helped me feel part of a wider community and allowed me to make some really good friends.

If you have been to one, what do you enjoy about them, and what do you think could make them even better?

If you haven't been to one, why not and what might tempt you to giving one a go?

Answering a question with a question sorry (and probably a silly question at that lol!) but we've been intrigued to know a bit more about socials... are they literally like a group of mates going to the pub rather than peeps getting naked as they do in the clubs? Some socials seem to be at people's homes and we wondered if that's code for the green light. Keen to get back into the scene without jumping back into the potential intimidation of walking straight back into a club and getting my baps out before I've said hello! "

Yeah, I'd say it's most like meeting a big bunch of friends at a pub. You may not know all (or any of them), but everyone is usually really friendly, chatty and social, as that is what they are all there for.

Most social events take place in public areas or private areas of public venues, so no play is pretty much universal and people wear what they would for a night out on the town when trying to impress others.

They are there as more of a way of meeting more like minded people, making friendships and potentially finding people to play with, and just to have a great night out.

I've never been to a social event / party at someone's house. I'd assume it isn't quite the same and because it isn't in a public space, I'd image there would be more risqué outfits / nakedness and play.

Hope that helps.

Happy to answer more in PMs if you like.

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"I love social events!

I've been to a few now, and even help out (I use that term very loosely ) with the UpTheBrum Socials.

Everyone has been a little different, but they have all really helped me feel part of a wider community and allowed me to make some really good friends.

If you have been to one, what do you enjoy about them, and what do you think could make them even better?

If you haven't been to one, why not and what might tempt you to giving one a go?

Answering a question with a question sorry (and probably a silly question at that lol!) but we've been intrigued to know a bit more about socials... are they literally like a group of mates going to the pub rather than peeps getting naked as they do in the clubs? Some socials seem to be at people's homes and we wondered if that's code for the green light. Keen to get back into the scene without jumping back into the potential intimidation of walking straight back into a club and getting my baps out before I've said hello!

Mates up the pub "

Your answer was so much more succinct

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By *uxom redCouple  over a year ago

Shrewsbury


"Been to the MSL many times and I have organised the Shrewsbury social this Saturday.

Hopefully more ladies and couples can make it.

Good luck with it. Hope it goes well.

As far as I'm concerned, the more we have the better it is for the community. "

Exactly

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By *assing Fancies xCouple  over a year ago

Sherwood Forest

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By *assing Fancies xCouple  over a year ago

Sherwood Forest

We went to went to the Manchester social back I April which was a fantastic experience and thats why we shall be returning next month (unfortunately just for the oneday this time) a fantastic Friday night spent getting to know other newbies to the Manchester socials as well as some regulars... then a utterly brilliant Saturday day and night with a big group all mingling and up for a boogie later that night.

We have also attended on in Nottingham which wasn't a very good experience at all, very Cliquey and despite our best efforts totally dismissive to engage in more than a 30sec conversation with any other people than those around there table

We felt like a spare part for about 2 hours hence the reason we left early and have not attended another not to mention it was a paid ticket and black tie event, all in all with the hotel any everything else in we spent about £450 to just sit and talk to eachother

Glad that didn't put us off tho or we would never have discovered the fantastic job the girls put on in Manchester. Hopefully we can attend lots more and more than willing to try other group socials in other locations... if anyone knows of any then please give us the heads up

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By *ussle SproutMan  over a year ago

the middle


"We went to went to the Manchester social back I April which was a fantastic experience and thats why we shall be returning next month (unfortunately just for the oneday this time) a fantastic Friday night spent getting to know other newbies to the Manchester socials as well as some regulars... then a utterly brilliant Saturday day and night with a big group all mingling and up for a boogie later that night.

We have also attended on in Nottingham which wasn't a very good experience at all, very Cliquey and despite our best efforts totally dismissive to engage in more than a 30sec conversation with any other people than those around there table

We felt like a spare part for about 2 hours hence the reason we left early and have not attended another not to mention it was a paid ticket and black tie event, all in all with the hotel any everything else in we spent about £450 to just sit and talk to eachother

Glad that didn't put us off tho or we would never have discovered the fantastic job the girls put on in Manchester. Hopefully we can attend lots more and more than willing to try other group socials in other locations... if anyone knows of any then please give us the heads up "

Apparently there’s one in Birmingham on the 13th of august

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By *assing Fancies xCouple  over a year ago

Sherwood Forest


"We went to went to the Manchester social back I April which was a fantastic experience and thats why we shall be returning next month (unfortunately just for the oneday this time) a fantastic Friday night spent getting to know other newbies to the Manchester socials as well as some regulars... then a utterly brilliant Saturday day and night with a big group all mingling and up for a boogie later that night.

We have also attended on in Nottingham which wasn't a very good experience at all, very Cliquey and despite our best efforts totally dismissive to engage in more than a 30sec conversation with any other people than those around there table

We felt like a spare part for about 2 hours hence the reason we left early and have not attended another not to mention it was a paid ticket and black tie event, all in all with the hotel any everything else in we spent about £450 to just sit and talk to eachother

Glad that didn't put us off tho or we would never have discovered the fantastic job the girls put on in Manchester. Hopefully we can attend lots more and more than willing to try other group socials in other locations... if anyone knows of any then please give us the heads up

Apparently there’s one in Birmingham on the 13th of august "

ooh thank you I shall have a quick look now as it on 45mins from us thank you

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"We went to went to the Manchester social back I April which was a fantastic experience and thats why we shall be returning next month (unfortunately just for the oneday this time) a fantastic Friday night spent getting to know other newbies to the Manchester socials as well as some regulars... then a utterly brilliant Saturday day and night with a big group all mingling and up for a boogie later that night.

We have also attended on in Nottingham which wasn't a very good experience at all, very Cliquey and despite our best efforts totally dismissive to engage in more than a 30sec conversation with any other people than those around there table

We felt like a spare part for about 2 hours hence the reason we left early and have not attended another not to mention it was a paid ticket and black tie event, all in all with the hotel any everything else in we spent about £450 to just sit and talk to eachother

Glad that didn't put us off tho or we would never have discovered the fantastic job the girls put on in Manchester. Hopefully we can attend lots more and more than willing to try other group socials in other locations... if anyone knows of any then please give us the heads up

Apparently there’s one in Birmingham on the 13th of august ooh thank you I shall have a quick look now as it on 45mins from us thank you "

Yep, I love it, which is why I push it so much.

The also have a much smaller, Femme (no men) night this Saturday if you are interested.

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

We're looking forward to Up The Brum. Nelly has purchased a new dress and was modelling shoes at the weekend. I've bought a new shirt and even picking up some shoes at the weekend.

For once I'll be going to a social and not wearing Adidas Sambas!

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By *om and JennieCouple  over a year ago

Chams or Socials


"We're looking forward to Up The Brum. Nelly has purchased a new dress and was modelling shoes at the weekend. I've bought a new shirt and even picking up some shoes at the weekend.

For once I'll be going to a social and not wearing Adidas Sambas! "

Nelly would look amazing in a big bag!!

J x

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


"We're looking forward to Up The Brum. Nelly has purchased a new dress and was modelling shoes at the weekend. I've bought a new shirt and even picking up some shoes at the weekend.

For once I'll be going to a social and not wearing Adidas Sambas!

Nelly would look amazing in a big bag!!

J x"

I agree and I've said that to her on many occasions.

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"We're looking forward to Up The Brum. Nelly has purchased a new dress and was modelling shoes at the weekend. I've bought a new shirt and even picking up some shoes at the weekend.

For once I'll be going to a social and not wearing Adidas Sambas!

Nelly would look amazing in a big bag!!

J x"

Yep, just not in bits!

(bit to serial killer-ish?)

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By *ockosaurus OP   Man  over a year ago

Warwick


"We're looking forward to Up The Brum. Nelly has purchased a new dress and was modelling shoes at the weekend. I've bought a new shirt and even picking up some shoes at the weekend.

For once I'll be going to a social and not wearing Adidas Sambas! "

Looking forward to seeing you both there.

It's way too hot to think about clothes at the moment though!

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By *om and JennieCouple  over a year ago

Chams or Socials


"We're looking forward to Up The Brum. Nelly has purchased a new dress and was modelling shoes at the weekend. I've bought a new shirt and even picking up some shoes at the weekend.

For once I'll be going to a social and not wearing Adidas Sambas!

Nelly would look amazing in a big bag!!

J x

Yep, just not in bits!

(bit to serial killer-ish?) "

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By *indergirlWoman  over a year ago

somewhere, someplace

Northampton was my first social and I've been to another three since, Manchester social I've been to twice in between the Northampton ones.

They're both very different, one smaller and one very large, but both I've enjoyed, mostly as it's nice to put a face to people you see on here and when you pluck up the gumption to actually talk to and get to know.

I'd definitely recommend socials for people, and I'm hoping to drag him to more time permitting

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By *inky_couple2020Couple  over a year ago

North West


"We went to went to the Manchester social back I April which was a fantastic experience and thats why we shall be returning next month (unfortunately just for the oneday this time) a fantastic Friday night spent getting to know other newbies to the Manchester socials as well as some regulars... then a utterly brilliant Saturday day and night with a big group all mingling and up for a boogie later that night.

We have also attended on in Nottingham which wasn't a very good experience at all, very Cliquey and despite our best efforts totally dismissive to engage in more than a 30sec conversation with any other people than those around there table

We felt like a spare part for about 2 hours hence the reason we left early and have not attended another not to mention it was a paid ticket and black tie event, all in all with the hotel any everything else in we spent about £450 to just sit and talk to eachother

Glad that didn't put us off tho or we would never have discovered the fantastic job the girls put on in Manchester. Hopefully we can attend lots more and more than willing to try other group socials in other locations... if anyone knows of any then please give us the heads up "

Only one night? Noooooooooo!

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

The socials have been the absolute best part of fab for me!

Nothing beats face to face interaction..

Plus through going to socials I have built a huge network of friends and really feel part of a hugely supportive & caring community!

Best thing I did was get involved in socials!

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By *assing Fancies xCouple  over a year ago

Sherwood Forest


"We went to went to the Manchester social back I April which was a fantastic experience and thats why we shall be returning next month (unfortunately just for the oneday this time) a fantastic Friday night spent getting to know other newbies to the Manchester socials as well as some regulars... then a utterly brilliant Saturday day and night with a big group all mingling and up for a boogie later that night.

We have also attended on in Nottingham which wasn't a very good experience at all, very Cliquey and despite our best efforts totally dismissive to engage in more than a 30sec conversation with any other people than those around there table

We felt like a spare part for about 2 hours hence the reason we left early and have not attended another not to mention it was a paid ticket and black tie event, all in all with the hotel any everything else in we spent about £450 to just sit and talk to eachother

Glad that didn't put us off tho or we would never have discovered the fantastic job the girls put on in Manchester. Hopefully we can attend lots more and more than willing to try other group socials in other locations... if anyone knows of any then please give us the heads up

Only one night? Noooooooooo! "

yep... wouldn't even say it was for a night, I literally spent longer getting ready and doing my hair than we spent at the event it's self... by just after 10 we were that uncomfortable (which is unbelievably rare foe us to feel that wat) and fed up that we just left and went to a cocktail bar.

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


"We went to went to the Manchester social back I April which was a fantastic experience and thats why we shall be returning next month (unfortunately just for the oneday this time) a fantastic Friday night spent getting to know other newbies to the Manchester socials as well as some regulars... then a utterly brilliant Saturday day and night with a big group all mingling and up for a boogie later that night.

We have also attended on in Nottingham which wasn't a very good experience at all, very Cliquey and despite our best efforts totally dismissive to engage in more than a 30sec conversation with any other people than those around there table

We felt like a spare part for about 2 hours hence the reason we left early and have not attended another not to mention it was a paid ticket and black tie event, all in all with the hotel any everything else in we spent about £450 to just sit and talk to eachother

Glad that didn't put us off tho or we would never have discovered the fantastic job the girls put on in Manchester. Hopefully we can attend lots more and more than willing to try other group socials in other locations... if anyone knows of any then please give us the heads up "

You guys were lovely for both of the days and it definitely helped that you were newbies as well. Shame about the other one, it's their loss!

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

Fab group socials. Excellent.

We've attended a few now, South Coast, London, Nottingham and had a fantastic time.

Met some great people, made some great friends and intend to do plenty more.

We we're going to the Manchester Social until the strikes messed with our plans.

Winston

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By *weetHotwifeCouple  over a year ago

Northampton

We used to be 3 times a year regulars at Socials supported by the opposite of Swinging ..." Hell " but got ripped off £££ by the company that owns the site and have since vowed never to attend an event linked to that site. So we're looking for new Fab Socials cos we luv em

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By *andyfloss2000Woman  over a year ago

ashford

Been to two was nice to meet new peeps and put faces to names x

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By *acey_RedWoman  over a year ago

Liverpool


"We went to went to the Manchester social back I April which was a fantastic experience and thats why we shall be returning next month (unfortunately just for the oneday this time) a fantastic Friday night spent getting to know other newbies to the Manchester socials as well as some regulars... then a utterly brilliant Saturday day and night with a big group all mingling and up for a boogie later that night.

We have also attended on in Nottingham which wasn't a very good experience at all, very Cliquey and despite our best efforts totally dismissive to engage in more than a 30sec conversation with any other people than those around there table

We felt like a spare part for about 2 hours hence the reason we left early and have not attended another not to mention it was a paid ticket and black tie event, all in all with the hotel any everything else in we spent about £450 to just sit and talk to eachother

Glad that didn't put us off tho or we would never have discovered the fantastic job the girls put on in Manchester. Hopefully we can attend lots more and more than willing to try other group socials in other locations... if anyone knows of any then please give us the heads up

Only one night? Noooooooooo! yep... wouldn't even say it was for a night, I literally spent longer getting ready and doing my hair than we spent at the event it's self... by just after 10 we were that uncomfortable (which is unbelievably rare foe us to feel that wat) and fed up that we just left and went to a cocktail bar."

I think they were talking about you only staying one night for the Manchester Social

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By *assing Fancies xCouple  over a year ago

Sherwood Forest


"We went to went to the Manchester social back I April which was a fantastic experience and thats why we shall be returning next month (unfortunately just for the oneday this time) a fantastic Friday night spent getting to know other newbies to the Manchester socials as well as some regulars... then a utterly brilliant Saturday day and night with a big group all mingling and up for a boogie later that night.

We have also attended on in Nottingham which wasn't a very good experience at all, very Cliquey and despite our best efforts totally dismissive to engage in more than a 30sec conversation with any other people than those around there table

We felt like a spare part for about 2 hours hence the reason we left early and have not attended another not to mention it was a paid ticket and black tie event, all in all with the hotel any everything else in we spent about £450 to just sit and talk to eachother

Glad that didn't put us off tho or we would never have discovered the fantastic job the girls put on in Manchester. Hopefully we can attend lots more and more than willing to try other group socials in other locations... if anyone knows of any then please give us the heads up

Only one night? Noooooooooo! yep... wouldn't even say it was for a night, I literally spent longer getting ready and doing my hair than we spent at the event it's self... by just after 10 we were that uncomfortable (which is unbelievably rare foe us to feel that wat) and fed up that we just left and went to a cocktail bar.

I think they were talking about you only staying one night for the Manchester Social "

ah right yeah we are only up for the Saturday as got work commitments Friday I should most definitely read things twice

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By *inky_couple2020Couple  over a year ago

North West


"We went to went to the Manchester social back I April which was a fantastic experience and thats why we shall be returning next month (unfortunately just for the oneday this time) a fantastic Friday night spent getting to know other newbies to the Manchester socials as well as some regulars... then a utterly brilliant Saturday day and night with a big group all mingling and up for a boogie later that night.

We have also attended on in Nottingham which wasn't a very good experience at all, very Cliquey and despite our best efforts totally dismissive to engage in more than a 30sec conversation with any other people than those around there table

We felt like a spare part for about 2 hours hence the reason we left early and have not attended another not to mention it was a paid ticket and black tie event, all in all with the hotel any everything else in we spent about £450 to just sit and talk to eachother

Glad that didn't put us off tho or we would never have discovered the fantastic job the girls put on in Manchester. Hopefully we can attend lots more and more than willing to try other group socials in other locations... if anyone knows of any then please give us the heads up

Only one night? Noooooooooo! yep... wouldn't even say it was for a night, I literally spent longer getting ready and doing my hair than we spent at the event it's self... by just after 10 we were that uncomfortable (which is unbelievably rare foe us to feel that wat) and fed up that we just left and went to a cocktail bar.

I think they were talking about you only staying one night for the Manchester Social ah right yeah we are only up for the Saturday as got work commitments Friday I should most definitely read things twice "

Lacey got it in one

I'm waiting to see what M's comeback is to my little gin incident from last time

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By *assing Fancies xCouple  over a year ago

Sherwood Forest


"We went to went to the Manchester social back I April which was a fantastic experience and thats why we shall be returning next month (unfortunately just for the oneday this time) a fantastic Friday night spent getting to know other newbies to the Manchester socials as well as some regulars... then a utterly brilliant Saturday day and night with a big group all mingling and up for a boogie later that night.

We have also attended on in Nottingham which wasn't a very good experience at all, very Cliquey and despite our best efforts totally dismissive to engage in more than a 30sec conversation with any other people than those around there table

We felt like a spare part for about 2 hours hence the reason we left early and have not attended another not to mention it was a paid ticket and black tie event, all in all with the hotel any everything else in we spent about £450 to just sit and talk to eachother

Glad that didn't put us off tho or we would never have discovered the fantastic job the girls put on in Manchester. Hopefully we can attend lots more and more than willing to try other group socials in other locations... if anyone knows of any then please give us the heads up

Only one night? Noooooooooo! yep... wouldn't even say it was for a night, I literally spent longer getting ready and doing my hair than we spent at the event it's self... by just after 10 we were that uncomfortable (which is unbelievably rare foe us to feel that wat) and fed up that we just left and went to a cocktail bar.

I think they were talking about you only staying one night for the Manchester Social ah right yeah we are only up for the Saturday as got work commitments Friday I should most definitely read things twice

Lacey got it in one

I'm waiting to see what M's comeback is to my little gin incident from last time "

didn't you get him straight in the eyes with it?

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By *inky_couple2020Couple  over a year ago

North West


"We went to went to the Manchester social back I April which was a fantastic experience and thats why we shall be returning next month (unfortunately just for the oneday this time) a fantastic Friday night spent getting to know other newbies to the Manchester socials as well as some regulars... then a utterly brilliant Saturday day and night with a big group all mingling and up for a boogie later that night.

We have also attended on in Nottingham which wasn't a very good experience at all, very Cliquey and despite our best efforts totally dismissive to engage in more than a 30sec conversation with any other people than those around there table

We felt like a spare part for about 2 hours hence the reason we left early and have not attended another not to mention it was a paid ticket and black tie event, all in all with the hotel any everything else in we spent about £450 to just sit and talk to eachother

Glad that didn't put us off tho or we would never have discovered the fantastic job the girls put on in Manchester. Hopefully we can attend lots more and more than willing to try other group socials in other locations... if anyone knows of any then please give us the heads up

Only one night? Noooooooooo! yep... wouldn't even say it was for a night, I literally spent longer getting ready and doing my hair than we spent at the event it's self... by just after 10 we were that uncomfortable (which is unbelievably rare foe us to feel that wat) and fed up that we just left and went to a cocktail bar.

I think they were talking about you only staying one night for the Manchester Social ah right yeah we are only up for the Saturday as got work commitments Friday I should most definitely read things twice

Lacey got it in one

I'm waiting to see what M's comeback is to my little gin incident from last time didn't you get him straight in the eyes with it? "

I did

Then I told him that's what it's like to get jizz in the eye

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple  over a year ago

Leeds


"We've never been but we are going to the Manchester social in August, I'm looking forward to it.

Mrs

I can't make that one. Enjoyed the others though.

Seems really popular with forum users, so is definitely a different vibe to a lot of the others.

Different in what way?

Mrs

Just in it being so popular with the regular forum users and draws many in from all around the country.

It was great, as nearly everyone I spoke to in person, I'd had interactions with on here, but I have to admit that I did feel slightly intimidated

Most other socials don't seem to have as much recognisable names attending."

Ah I see, I'm really looking forward to it.

Mrs

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By *adyBugsWoman  over a year ago

cognito

I love a social event! Which really cripples the introvert inside of me

It’s also the primary reason I visit the site these days. Sexually my tastes are quite specific these days, not from a content point of view but a chemistry and connection point of view, so socials are a perfect way to refine my potential bedroom partner pool.

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By *isfits behaving badlyCouple  over a year ago

Coventry

We went to attend a local one once in City center. The trouble is theres also many great pubs we like in the centre we love. So we kind of missed everyone by the time we arrived. We really are terrible swingers.

But had a great night out regardless.

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

Im not a great fan really its nice to catch up with friends but im not a fan of group settings i prefer 1 on 1 or 1 on 2 or 3 bit mor intimate

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By *odgerMooreMan  over a year ago

Nowhere


"I love social events!

I've been to a few now, and even help out (I use that term very loosely ) with the UpTheBrum Socials.

Everyone has been a little different, but they have all really helped me feel part of a wider community and allowed me to make some really good friends.

If you have been to one, what do you enjoy about them, and what do you think could make them even better?

If you haven't been to one, why not and what might tempt you to giving one a go?"

Putting people to names - very rarely attend cos frankly im too impressive in the flesh for most women to cope with and no one needs a room full of women with ovaries breakdancing… but being able to chat face to face is great and we all have a common interest.

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