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By *portyndNaughty OP   Man  over a year ago

Nearby Hinckley

Once again the Daily Fail manage to get someone into Swingfields and portraited swingers as degenerates. The readers comments are despicable. Poor souls...

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By *inge61Couple  over a year ago

n/wales

and the mirror on line

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

Thought they got sued for doing this last time.

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By *ty31Man  over a year ago

NW London

It's all a bit pathetic and a disgusting invasion of privacy.

From the same people who brought you unbridled outrage over pictures of Kate Middleton sunbathing topless being published in a French magazine

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By *c1989Woman  over a year ago

Manchester

Oh poor mrs Stapleton 87 years old...

Sensationalist bs

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By *umKinkwithUsCouple  over a year ago

Camberley

Drone and photos look to be from 2018 when we went. The security did a great job and shot a drone down.

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By *umKinkwithUsCouple  over a year ago

Camberley


"Drone and photos look to be from 2018 when we went. The security did a great job and shot a drone down."

Mirror using old photos just seen the daily mail ones.

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By *c1989Woman  over a year ago

Manchester


"Drone and photos look to be from 2018 when we went. The security did a great job and shot a drone down.

Mirror using old photos just seen the daily mail ones."

I was just thinking those photos look familiar from an article I've read before.

Was almost going this year and did read they had anti drone tech. Signal blockers of some kind.

Hope the weather keeps up for them.

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

No real shock there.

The Fail is hardly the fort of neutral, truthful, or intelligent reporting.

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


"Thought they got sued for doing this last time. "

They probably will be this time. But the article has already been shared 1800 times. Mail articles are designed hto be click bait and being sued will still sketch this article worthwhile

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By *eavenNhellCouple  over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

salacious sex sells simple and if it involves "common"people who can be looked down on and ridiculed all the more grist to the mail readers mill

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By *portyndNaughty OP   Man  over a year ago

Nearby Hinckley


"No real shock there.

The Fail is hardly the fort of neutral, truthful, or intelligent reporting. "

Disgusting tabloid!!

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


"Thought they got sued for doing this last time.

They probably will be this time. But the article has already been shared 1800 times. Mail articles are designed hto be click bait and being sued will still sketch this article worthwhile "

Are there pics again? It's crap.

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


"Thought they got sued for doing this last time.

They probably will be this time. But the article has already been shared 1800 times. Mail articles are designed to be click bait and being sued will still make this article worthwhile

Are there pics again? It's crap. "

Yes but not sure if they are old ones. Most appear to be of the site being set up and the surrounding areas

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

Why can't people just let others live their life how they want? Nobody died or was forced against their will.....

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


"Once again the Daily Fail manage to get someone into Swingfields and portraited swingers as degenerates. The readers comments are despicable. Poor souls... "
It's not difficult to get into any club let's face it lol

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By *aisyDDWoman  over a year ago

North West

Why can’t folk that dislike it just not bother going and let more relaxed people enjoy themselves.

It’s maybe time we started to spike the drinks of these do gooders

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By *thwalescplCouple  over a year ago

brecon

They look like maybe new photos, it does say that the security let them in to take them.

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


" They look like maybe new photos, it does say that the security let them in to take them."

Inside job then. Perhaps the organisers agreed to it.

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By *andKBCouple  over a year ago

Plymouth


"Once again the Daily Fail manage to get someone into Swingfields and portraited swingers as degenerates. The readers comments are despicable. Poor souls... It's not difficult to get into any club let's face it lol "

Most clubs I've been to ban phones and cameras. Xtasia take your phone off you at the door!

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By *hickennchipsWoman  over a year ago

up above the streets and houses

Lack of discretion and security puts me off going every year..

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


"Once again the Daily Fail manage to get someone into Swingfields and portraited swingers as degenerates. The readers comments are despicable. Poor souls... It's not difficult to get into any club let's face it lol

Most clubs I've been to ban phones and cameras. Xtasia take your phone off you at the door! "

I normally never take my phone with me to clubs.. or a purse.. or knickers .. lost too many nickers in my time.

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By *am4CamWoman  over a year ago

Fairy Land


" They look like maybe new photos, it does say that the security let them in to take them.

Inside job then. Perhaps the organisers agreed to it.

"

They have done with the Mail previously, that way they control the article content.

Photos have obscured faces. It was the Sun three years ago that got in and didn’t obscure faces; caused a lot of problems for individuals who found themselves suddenly tabloid famous. And, yes, some got compensation eventually.

Today’s news will be yesterday’s chip paper, but it can cause problems for people who have had to hide the lifestyle from nearest and dearest or employers.

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By *ce_and_fireCouple  over a year ago

over the rainbow

Recent pics we recognise one couple who's Swingfields visit is their 1st.

Can't believe they escorted the press around and let them take pics that's fu****g shocking

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By *wisted999Man  over a year ago

North Bucks

I hate it when they do this.

It makes me very jealous and want to go more!!!

It always looks lovely in their pics.

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By *otsoSnowWhiteWoman  over a year ago

My Ice Castle! South Wales


"Recent pics we recognise one couple who's Swingfields visit is their 1st.

Can't believe they escorted the press around and let them take pics that's fu****g shocking "

Exactly. Least they could do is not take any of any people just the set up and layout.

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


"Recent pics we recognise one couple who's Swingfields visit is their 1st.

Can't believe they escorted the press around and let them take pics that's fu****g shocking "

The organisers must think it is good publicity. Out of order if all the organisers are thinking of is next years profits.

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


"Recent pics we recognise one couple who's Swingfields visit is their 1st.

Can't believe they escorted the press around and let them take pics that's fu****g shocking "

That's really bad. Will other people recognise them too? Can you warn them?

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By *oved Up 2Couple  over a year ago

nottingham

We had issue with press earlier this year when organising a swing camp. Someone who asked for details leaked information to The Sun. Luckily smaller gathering so changed venue. Will never advertise camp on Fab again

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By *ce_and_fireCouple  over a year ago

over the rainbow

We have messaged another cple we know are attending but not getting there till today so they will be told.

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

‘They are not young people. They are middle aged with big tummies. It is slightly dreadful. And there is something a bit frightening about it.’

This is the highlight quote for me from the article. Lol. All you old chubbies get back in your cupboards!!! Scaring respectable folk its disgraceful.

Live and let live. The organisers have tried to keep it classy.

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By *sGivesWoodWoman  over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL


"Lack of discretion and security puts me off going every year.."

Exactly this. I'd love to go and feel safe with like minded people.

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


"‘They are not young people. They are middle aged with big tummies. It is slightly dreadful. And there is something a bit frightening about it.’

This is the highlight quote for me from the article. Lol. All you old chubbies get back in your cupboards!!! Scaring respectable folk its disgraceful.

Live and let live. The organisers have tried to keep it classy. "

Maybe she's worries someone with a big tummy will make a move on her while she'd prefer six pack...

Mrs

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By *thwalescplCouple  over a year ago

brecon


"‘They are not young people. They are middle aged with big tummies. It is slightly dreadful. And there is something a bit frightening about it.’

This is the highlight quote for me from the article. Lol. All you old chubbies get back in your cupboards!!! Scaring respectable folk its disgraceful.

Live and let live. The organisers have tried to keep it classy. "

Yeah, from an 87 year-old... so, how did she know what they looked like lol? Been perving whilst "walking the dog" or something?

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By *abioMan  over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"Thought they got sued for doing this last time. "

it wasn't the reporting that got the sun sued last time... it was the unpixelated pictures they published next to the story

anyone thinking journo's not getting in is either stupid or nieve....

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By *hoenixcouplexxCouple  over a year ago

Leicestershire

I hope the organisers told the people involved they were escorting the press round and allowing them to take pictures.

The simple fact is if you don't want to risk being in the papers, dont go to swingfields.

It's happened year after year after year.

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


"Once again the Daily Fail manage to get someone into Swingfields and portraited swingers as degenerates. The readers comments are despicable. Poor souls... It's not difficult to get into any club let's face it lol

Most clubs I've been to ban phones and cameras. Xtasia take your phone off you at the door! "

cmon I've been to a few clubs and my phones never been mentioned, the guy concerned wouldn’t be stupid probably had two phones one stashed in the false bottom of his kit bag

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By *otsoSnowWhiteWoman  over a year ago

My Ice Castle! South Wales


"Once again the Daily Fail manage to get someone into Swingfields and portraited swingers as degenerates. The readers comments are despicable. Poor souls... It's not difficult to get into any club let's face it lol

Most clubs I've been to ban phones and cameras. Xtasia take your phone off you at the door! cmon I've been to a few clubs and my phones never been mentioned, the guy concerned wouldn’t be stupid probably had two phones one stashed in the false bottom of his kit bag "

The article actually says the press were allowed in and to take pics. No hidden phone needed. You could take phones but only to use them in designated areas

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By *ENGUYMan  over a year ago

Hull


"No real shock there.

The Fail is hardly the fort of neutral, truthful, or intelligent reporting. "

Like most newspapers!

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

Once again this holds no surprise to me. The organisers know only too well that the event attracts the attention of the press and I would appear that the press have been allowed access once again, I guess the saying that there is no such thing as bad advertising must be true. Hopefully there won't be a repeat of people losing there jobs which happened a couple of years ago. Honestly I wouldn't go anywhere near this event.

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By *aked underneathMan  over a year ago

Truro

Daily Fail reporters are thick as pig doo... they cannot even spell "Thursday"!

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


"Once again the Daily Fail manage to get someone into Swingfields and portraited swingers as degenerates. The readers comments are despicable. Poor souls... It's not difficult to get into any club let's face it lol

Most clubs I've been to ban phones and cameras. Xtasia take your phone off you at the door! cmon I've been to a few clubs and my phones never been mentioned, the guy concerned wouldn’t be stupid probably had two phones one stashed in the false bottom of his kit bag

The article actually says the press were allowed in and to take pics. No hidden phone needed. You could take phones but only to use them in designated areas"

damn so no false bottom in his kit bag

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

All the readers are too busy polishing their pictures of Tommy Robinson to care tho

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By *eavenNhellCouple  over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge


"Why can't people just let others live their life how they want? Nobody died or was forced against their will....."
But think of the fluffy bunnies and kittens that could be harmed

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


"Why can't people just let others live their life how they want? Nobody died or was forced against their will.....But think of the fluffy bunnies and kittens that could be harmed "
lol

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By *haverMan  over a year ago

bracknell

Lol wow the power of the daily fail really makes adults upset lol now the whole nation is against the festival lol is it really worth the upset if people want to believe bull poo there not much we can do about it

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


"Lol wow the power of the daily fail really makes adults upset lol now the whole nation is against the festival lol is it really worth the upset if people want to believe bull poo there not much we can do about it "
exactly sex sells newspapers I think the upset is more about the indiscreetness eg married people that could have got caught out etc the club let them in its good advertising

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

In a major story the daily fail have uncovered consenting adults having sex with other consenting adults and in other news grass is green and sky is occasionally blue

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By *am4CamWoman  over a year ago

Fairy Land


"In a major story the daily fail have uncovered consenting adults having sex with other consenting adults and in other news grass is green and sky is occasionally blue "

Quelle horreur

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By *utsidenakedMan  over a year ago

Dorchester


"Drone and photos look to be from 2018 when we went. The security did a great job and shot a drone down."

This apparently is illegal got into bother about it before. Not sure why shooting down the invasion of ones air space is supposed to be a bad thing to do

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

Fantastic picture of my van... Adding 2K to the value now "custom van as featured in UK press"....

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By *inkyDick51Man  over a year ago

Hereford- Worcs M50 Border

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By *inkyDick51Man  over a year ago

Hereford- Worcs M50 Border

Hereford Times has an article with a quote for the event from a local lady saying that if she was unattached, she would be joining us...

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

Ok we were there and saw the photographer... He wasn't escorted around!... far from it

The guy was at the edge of the field on a public right of way... the security were brilliant and drove 2 vehicles up to block his view... he took a few quick pics with a telephoto lens before walking off...

They also sent a drone up and got a few pics that looked like last years...

All this happened on Thursday about 2hrs in from the start.

The security were fantastic again and stopped many potential breaches...

As for local outrage... obviously they found a couple of shocked pensioners.

The reality is that security had to turn locals away who wanted to buy tickets..

We have just booked again for next year

Great weekend

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By *havenpussycatsCouple  over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

I love this caption quote, not exactly flowing prose:

“A man with no top on was seen driving out of the festival earlier today wearing no top”

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By *eah BabyCouple  over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

We were there the year the knickers outside the tent hit the papers, they were actually outside our tent although didn’t belong to any one in our party lol and luckily we were not in any of the pics that were in the papers, thinking about it later we should have picked them up and put them up for auction on here

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

From the Daily Fail under a picture of a local church ''For those locals in the know the festival has been dubbed 'F***Fest', but the organisers insist that Springfields is not a sex event.'' I thought Springfield was Bart Simpsons home town.

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By *uardiansCouple  over a year ago

Isle of Wight

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By *uardiansCouple  over a year ago

Isle of Wight


"Ok we were there and saw the photographer... He wasn't escorted around!... far from it

The guy was at the edge of the field on a public right of way... the security were brilliant and drove 2 vehicles up to block his view... he took a few quick pics with a telephoto lens before walking off...

They also sent a drone up and got a few pics that looked like last years...

All this happened on Thursday about 2hrs in from the start.

The security were fantastic again and stopped many potential breaches...

As for local outrage... obviously they found a couple of shocked pensioners.

The reality is that security had to turn locals away who wanted to buy tickets..

We have just booked again for next year

Great weekend

"

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


"I hope the organisers told the people involved they were escorting the press round and allowing them to take pictures.

The simple fact is if you don't want to risk being in the papers, dont go to swingfields.

It's happened year after year after year."

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By *launt Thy CurvesCouple (FF)  over a year ago

Pandora Club, Leeds, 15th Mar 25

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By *eal_curves_is_backWoman  over a year ago

London


"I love this caption quote, not exactly flowing prose:

“A man with no top on was seen driving out of the festival earlier today wearing no top”"

This is a classic.

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

Don't ask any questions in the forum. The organisers will give you hassle.

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By *URORA FESTIVALCouple  over a year ago

coleford

Inside job then. Perhaps the organisers agreed to it. - that was not a question.... it was a statement that is simply wrong, so no we welcome questions, but at the same time do NOT welcome accusations from those who don't attend. As a community we should all work TOGETHER, there is enough bigotry and vile comments OUTSIDE the lifestyle, we don't need enemies within

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By *otsoSnowWhiteWoman  over a year ago

My Ice Castle! South Wales


"Inside job then. Perhaps the organisers agreed to it. - that was not a question.... it was a statement that is simply wrong, so no we welcome questions, but at the same time do NOT welcome accusations from those who don't attend. As a community we should all work TOGETHER, there is enough bigotry and vile comments OUTSIDE the lifestyle, we don't need enemies within "

It states in the one article they were shown about and allowed on site hence why people have said about organisers agreeing to it.

Personally I can't see why the press are so interested. Not like anyone was going anything illegal. Bloody sad on the presses behalf! Surely there are other things more worthy of reporting. Not articles from Glasto or any other festival where they have orgies and go knows what!

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


"Inside job then. Perhaps the organisers agreed to it. - that was not a question.... it was a statement that is simply wrong, so no we welcome questions, but at the same time do NOT welcome accusations from those who don't attend. As a community we should all work TOGETHER, there is enough bigotry and vile comments OUTSIDE the lifestyle, we don't need enemies within

It states in the one article they were shown about and allowed on site hence why people have said about organisers agreeing to it.

Personally I can't see why the press are so interested. Not like anyone was going anything illegal. Bloody sad on the presses behalf! Surely there are other things more worthy of reporting. Not articles from Glasto or any other festival where they have orgies and go knows what! "

sex sells it's a no brainer

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By *c69funCouple  over a year ago

chesterfield

Our group had quite a long chat with the organisers when they came around asking if everyone was enjoying themselves etc , they indeed mentioned and went into detail about who , when and on what terms they had invited people to view the site, we won't mention anything just that nothing they said worried any of us because they'd done it the correct way .

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By *URORA FESTIVALCouple  over a year ago

coleford


"Our group had quite a long chat with the organisers when they came around asking if everyone was enjoying themselves etc , they indeed mentioned and went into detail about who , when and on what terms they had invited people to view the site, we won't mention anything just that nothing they said worried any of us because they'd done it the correct way . "

Thankyou guys

Our aim is always to do this in the most professional way possible, we don't expect everybody will want to come, but we would love to see that the nasty comments are only from those OUTSIDE the community who don't understand , or if somebody isn't sure then message us rather than speculate or worse still believe the gutter press ! , anyhow, the reviews in the CLUB section say all we need to say, thankyou for coming and sharing a great weekend xxx

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By *c69funCouple  over a year ago

chesterfield


"Our group had quite a long chat with the organisers when they came around asking if everyone was enjoying themselves etc , they indeed mentioned and went into detail about who , when and on what terms they had invited people to view the site, we won't mention anything just that nothing they said worried any of us because they'd done it the correct way .

Thankyou guys

Our aim is always to do this in the most professional way possible, we don't expect everybody will want to come, but we would love to see that the nasty comments are only from those OUTSIDE the community who don't understand , or if somebody isn't sure then message us rather than speculate or worse still believe the gutter press ! , anyhow, the reviews in the CLUB section say all we need to say, thankyou for coming and sharing a great weekend xxx"

You do a fantastic job and should be very proud of what you achieve, oh we were the rowdy group in the motor home in the bottom left hand corner, looking forward to seeing you next year .

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


"Inside job then. Perhaps the organisers agreed to it. - that was not a question.... it was a statement that is simply wrong, so no we welcome questions, but at the same time do NOT welcome accusations from those who don't attend. As a community we should all work TOGETHER, there is enough bigotry and vile comments OUTSIDE the lifestyle, we don't need enemies within "

According to a few posts in this thread the organisers *did* invite the press into the event. So my comment about the organisers agreeing to it was correct.

Many swinging clubs have invited the press in to have a look round and done interviews so that the journalist will write an article about it. The articles in recent months have been positive, and giving more information to dispel myths about swinging.

I don't understand why you infer my question was similar to the "bigotry and vile comments" from non-swingers. What I said has been confirmed as true.

I thought perhaps the event organisers wanted the press to better understand the event and therefore do a more realistic article.

Your attitude however tells me otherwise.

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By *anni and RicCouple  over a year ago

York

We've still booked again for next year....fxxk the press, life is short, die happy x

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By *mmmMaybeCouple  over a year ago

West Wales


"No real shock there.

The Fail is hardly the fort of neutral, truthful, or intelligent reporting. "

If they reported the sun would rise tomorrow morning I wouldn't believe it until I could turn my torch off!

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By *URORA FESTIVALCouple  over a year ago

coleford


"Inside job then. Perhaps the organisers agreed to it. - that was not a question.... it was a statement that is simply wrong, so no we welcome questions, but at the same time do NOT welcome accusations from those who don't attend. As a community we should all work TOGETHER, there is enough bigotry and vile comments OUTSIDE the lifestyle, we don't need enemies within

You don’t let it rest do you - I’ll repeat in capitals .....THE ORGANISERS DID NOT INVITE ANY PRESS IN WHATSOVER !! Got that ? Maybe some clubs may invite them but we don’t !!

According to a few posts in this thread the organisers *did* invite the press into the event. So my comment about the organisers agreeing to it was correct.

Many swinging clubs have invited the press in to have a look round and done interviews so that the journalist will write an article about it. The articles in recent months have been positive, and giving more information to dispel myths about swinging.

I don't understand why you infer my question was similar to the "bigotry and vile comments" from non-swingers. What I said has been confirmed as true.

I thought perhaps the event organisers wanted the press to better understand the event and therefore do a more realistic article.

Your attitude however tells me otherwise. "

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By *ugby 123Couple  over a year ago
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"Inside job then. Perhaps the organisers agreed to it. - that was not a question.... it was a statement that is simply wrong, so no we welcome questions, but at the same time do NOT welcome accusations from those who don't attend. As a community we should all work TOGETHER, there is enough bigotry and vile comments OUTSIDE the lifestyle, we don't need enemies within

You don’t let it rest do you - I’ll repeat in capitals .....THE ORGANISERS DID NOT INVITE ANY PRESS IN WHATSOVER !! Got that ? Maybe some clubs may invite them but we don’t !!

"

Neither have you to be fair.

As this seems to be the first post were you say you didn't let the press in then it should clear it up

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


"Our group had quite a long chat with the organisers when they came around asking if everyone was enjoying themselves etc , they indeed mentioned and went into detail about who , when and on what terms they had invited people to view the site, we won't mention anything just that nothing they said worried any of us because they'd done it the correct way . "

The organisers are denying that they invited people to view the site.

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By *URORA FESTIVALCouple  over a year ago

coleford


"Inside job then. Perhaps the organisers agreed to it. - that was not a question.... it was a statement that is simply wrong, so no we welcome questions, but at the same time do NOT welcome accusations from those who don't attend. As a community we should all work TOGETHER, there is enough bigotry and vile comments OUTSIDE the lifestyle, we don't need enemies within

You don’t let it rest do you - I’ll repeat in capitals .....THE ORGANISERS DID NOT INVITE ANY PRESS IN WHATSOVER !! Got that ? Maybe some clubs may invite them but we don’t !!

Neither have you to be fair.

As this seems to be the first post were you say you didn't let the press in then it should clear it up "

Thankyou , we didn’t and wouldn’t invite any press , they couldn’t tell the truth if it bit them on the bum !!

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By *ugby 123Couple  over a year ago
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"Our group had quite a long chat with the organisers when they came around asking if everyone was enjoying themselves etc , they indeed mentioned and went into detail about who , when and on what terms they had invited people to view the site, we won't mention anything just that nothing they said worried any of us because they'd done it the correct way .

Thankyou guys

"

This is a bit confusing now so I can understand why others are confused, this sounds like you did let people in with conditions

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By *URORA FESTIVALCouple  over a year ago

coleford


"Our group had quite a long chat with the organisers when they came around asking if everyone was enjoying themselves etc , they indeed mentioned and went into detail about who , when and on what terms they had invited people to view the site, we won't mention anything just that nothing they said worried any of us because they'd done it the correct way .

Thankyou guys

This is a bit confusing now so I can understand why others are confused, this sounds like you did let people in with conditions"

But that comment wasn’t from the ORGANISERS ??!! - WE DIDNT ? Surely that’s now clear ....?

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By *ugby 123Couple  over a year ago
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"Our group had quite a long chat with the organisers when they came around asking if everyone was enjoying themselves etc , they indeed mentioned and went into detail about who , when and on what terms they had invited people to view the site, we won't mention anything just that nothing they said worried any of us because they'd done it the correct way .

Thankyou guys

This is a bit confusing now so I can understand why others are confused, this sounds like you did let people in with conditions

But that comment wasn’t from the ORGANISERS ??!! - WE DIDNT ? Surely that’s now clear ....?"

You answered it and said thankyou?

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By *URORA FESTIVALCouple  over a year ago

coleford


"Our group had quite a long chat with the organisers when they came around asking if everyone was enjoying themselves etc , they indeed mentioned and went into detail about who , when and on what terms they had invited people to view the site, we won't mention anything just that nothing they said worried any of us because they'd done it the correct way .

Thankyou guys

This is a bit confusing now so I can understand why others are confused, this sounds like you did let people in with conditions

But that comment wasn’t from the ORGANISERS ??!! - WE DIDNT ? Surely that’s now clear ....?

You answered it and said thankyou?

"

We were saying Thankyou to you RUgby ! Lol for saying we had settled the point

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

Can I ask the organisers why it is that mobile phone where allowed on the site when it was clearly stated in the terms & conditions that all mobile phones where banned?

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


"Our group had quite a long chat with the organisers when they came around asking if everyone was enjoying themselves etc , they indeed mentioned and went into detail about who , when and on what terms they had invited people to view the site, we won't mention anything just that nothing they said worried any of us because they'd done it the correct way .

Thankyou guys

Our aim is always to do this in the most professional way possible, we don't expect everybody will want to come, but we would love to see that the nasty comments are only from those OUTSIDE the community who don't understand , or if somebody isn't sure then message us rather than speculate or worse still believe the gutter press ! , anyhow, the reviews in the CLUB section say all we need to say, thankyou for coming and sharing a great weekend xxx"

This post.

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By *c69funCouple  over a year ago

chesterfield

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By *c69funCouple  over a year ago

chesterfield


"Our group had quite a long chat with the organisers when they came around asking if everyone was enjoying themselves etc , they indeed mentioned and went into detail about who , when and on what terms they had invited people to view the site, we won't mention anything just that nothing they said worried any of us because they'd done it the correct way .

The organisers are denying that they invited people to view the site. "

Think if you read our post Correctly we didn't mention which organisations or officials were invited nor at what point .There is enough fishing for information in all sections. As was stated throughout the event by the organisers " if you have any questions ask us " we did and got all the facts from the horses mouth. Not Chinese whispers or tomorrow's chip shop news .

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By *URORA FESTIVALCouple  over a year ago

coleford


"Our group had quite a long chat with the organisers when they came around asking if everyone was enjoying themselves etc , they indeed mentioned and went into detail about who , when and on what terms they had invited people to view the site, we won't mention anything just that nothing they said worried any of us because they'd done it the correct way .

The organisers are denying that they invited people to view the site.

Think if you read our post Correctly we didn't mention which organisations or officials were invited nor at what point .There is enough fishing for information in all sections. As was stated throughout the event by the organisers " if you have any questions ask us " we did and got all the facts from the horses mouth. Not Chinese whispers or tomorrow's chip shop news . "

Thankyou guys xx hopefully people can judge us by our integrity for 7 years - the press has no invitation whatsoever and won’t !

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By *ugby 123Couple  over a year ago
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"Our group had quite a long chat with the organisers when they came around asking if everyone was enjoying themselves etc , they indeed mentioned and went into detail about who , when and on what terms they had invited people to view the site, we won't mention anything just that nothing they said worried any of us because they'd done it the correct way .

Thankyou guys

This is a bit confusing now so I can understand why others are confused, this sounds like you did let people in with conditions

But that comment wasn’t from the ORGANISERS ??!! - WE DIDNT ? Surely that’s now clear ....?

You answered it and said thankyou?

We were saying Thankyou to you RUgby ! Lol for saying we had settled the point"

Ah thats where there is more confusion, I meant the post you said thank you to the couple who mentioned having a conversation with the organisers

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


"Once again the Daily Fail manage to get someone into Swingfields and portraited swingers as degenerates. The readers comments are despicable. Poor souls... It's not difficult to get into any club let's face it lol

Most clubs I've been to ban phones and cameras. Xtasia take your phone off you at the door! "

They do .. however I’ve seen phones in chams - guys with them in little carry round bag !!

And I’ve seen women using them in smoking area

Both 2018,summer

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By *inkybabe1109Couple  over a year ago

Barnsley

You are not aloud your mobile phone you can only use it in your tent or caravan our motor home they are banned everywhere else

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By *inkybabe1109Couple  over a year ago

Barnsley

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


"You are not aloud your mobile phone you can only use it in your tent or caravan our motor home they are banned everywhere else "

The rule was they where only allowed to be used in the car park. Unfortunately they where being used all over the site.

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By *ORDERMANMan  over a year ago

wrexham

Times covered an article on the event today... But guy who wrote it was anti swinging..

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By *otsoSnowWhiteWoman  over a year ago

My Ice Castle! South Wales

Cracking one today by the mirror saying about a poor lady having a heart attack. Have some decorum and decency for the poor lady like

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


"Ok we were there and saw the photographer... He wasn't escorted around!... far from it

The guy was at the edge of the field on a public right of way... the security were brilliant and drove 2 vehicles up to block his view... he took a few quick pics with a telephoto lens before walking off...

They also sent a drone up and got a few pics that looked like last years...

All this happened on Thursday about 2hrs in from the start.

The security were fantastic again and stopped many potential breaches...

As for local outrage... obviously they found a couple of shocked pensioners.

The reality is that security had to turn locals away who wanted to buy tickets..

We have just booked again for next year

Great weekend

"

Absofuckinglutly The security were fantastic. Booked again for next year to be honest if all the press can come up with is old pics and the opinion of some old dear who has an objection of peoples size then quite frankly there is nothing to be bothered about.... no fear ...no harm live n let live

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By *inkybabe1109Couple  over a year ago

Barnsley

I can't believe the paper said it was full of oversized people as well we have already booked for next year I'm not letting press upset us

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By *aughty_nymphWoman  over a year ago

Cheltenham

Well apparently we are all perverts and seedy, yet we aren’t the ones hiding and taking photos of people from bushes

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

A more accurate bit of reporting here

https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/17757126.swingfields-revellers-raised-650-air-ambulance-woman-heart-attack/

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By *inkybabe1109Couple  over a year ago

Barnsley

At least a bit off good in 1 paper

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By *uriousTwosomeCouple  over a year ago

Manchester

That is a proper newspaper article!!

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By *uriousTwosomeCouple  over a year ago

Manchester

Security were brilliant and the lads we chatted with were so geared up for catching press! There is no way the press were allowed in! There’s always a risk, but the organisers did as much as they realistically could!

We’ve already booked for next year

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


"We had issue with press earlier this year when organising a swing camp. Someone who asked for details leaked information to The Sun. Luckily smaller gathering so changed venue. Will never advertise camp on Fab again"
someone always as to spoil the fun whatever people try to do!

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By *emini ManMan  over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

I read the article on the Daily Fail site earlier and it was bloody hilarious fluff and nonsense mostly padded out with explanations of various swinging terms (Hotwife, Bull, full swap, soft swap) and obviously written by someone who had probably been nowhere near the event.

Add to that a series of pictures that were mystifying at best (a picture of the local chapel with no reference to it at all anywhere in the text, another of a white van that apparently had left the site in which they made reference not once, but twice to the fact the male driver was topless!!).

Add in a couple of quotes from local elderly residents that didn't really know anything and it all just added up to a ridiculous article.

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By *orticiaWoman  over a year ago

Wirral

Maybe it would be worth inviting a journalist from a decent publisher in next year, before guests arrive. Let them take photos of the site set up, do an interview that gives them facts, let’s them see what the event is about, without getting any guests involved.

Good publicity for swinging is a good thing and it takes the sensationalism out of the gutter press, because you’ve been open & up front.

It’s been quite successful for several clubs now, taking this approach.

Just a thought!

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By *sGivesWoodWoman  over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL


"Maybe it would be worth inviting a journalist from a decent publisher in next year, before guests arrive. Let them take photos of the site set up, do an interview that gives them facts, let’s them see what the event is about, without getting any guests involved.

Good publicity for swinging is a good thing and it takes the sensationalism out of the gutter press, because you’ve been open & up front.

It’s been quite successful for several clubs now, taking this approach.

Just a thought!"

Brilliant idea, but the gutter press only want sensationalism. Sex sells.

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


"Maybe it would be worth inviting a journalist from a decent publisher in next year, before guests arrive. Let them take photos of the site set up, do an interview that gives them facts, let’s them see what the event is about, without getting any guests involved.

Good publicity for swinging is a good thing and it takes the sensationalism out of the gutter press, because you’ve been open & up front.

It’s been quite successful for several clubs now, taking this approach.

Just a thought!

Brilliant idea, but the gutter press only want sensationalism. Sex sells. "

lol I said that at least twice ^

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By *sGivesWoodWoman  over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL


"Maybe it would be worth inviting a journalist from a decent publisher in next year, before guests arrive. Let them take photos of the site set up, do an interview that gives them facts, let’s them see what the event is about, without getting any guests involved.

Good publicity for swinging is a good thing and it takes the sensationalism out of the gutter press, because you’ve been open & up front.

It’s been quite successful for several clubs now, taking this approach.

Just a thought!

Brilliant idea, but the gutter press only want sensationalism. Sex sells. lol I said that at least twice ^"

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By * and BCouple  over a year ago

Durham


"Once again the Daily Fail manage to get someone into Swingfields and portraited swingers as degenerates. The readers comments are despicable. Poor souls... It's not difficult to get into any club let's face it lol

Most clubs I've been to ban phones and cameras. Xtasia take your phone off you at the door! cmon I've been to a few clubs and my phones never been mentioned, the guy concerned wouldn’t be stupid probably had two phones one stashed in the false bottom of his kit bag "

Its a joke Xtasia taking your phone off you and putting in an unlocked cupboard in the passageway. If someone wants to take pics tiny button sized hidden camera or now folk have camera built into their smart watch. We always leave phone locked in our locker all safe when we visit clubs. If the press want in, they will go as a punter like the rest of us and do what they need to do to get a story. At least now since press have to abide by strict privacy rules faces will not be on show in their pictures.

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By *uriousTwosomeCouple  over a year ago

Manchester

Gutter press would come in and twist the story for click bait to sell more. The local rag did a nice article and promoted how much was raised for the air ambulance.

If anyone is invited to do a feature it should be them or an LGBT friendly magazine... actually bring in Holly Willoby & Phil... we can do a live show lol

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By *otsoSnowWhiteWoman  over a year ago

My Ice Castle! South Wales


" A more accurate bit of reporting here

https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/17757126.swingfields-revellers-raised-650-air-ambulance-woman-heart-attack/"

Bloody brilliant. At last a decent article! Well done to all that donated and helped raise the money.

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By *enuinetallstuMan  over a year ago

nr beauly


"I read the article on the Daily Fail site earlier and it was bloody hilarious fluff and nonsense mostly padded out with explanations of various swinging terms (Hotwife, Bull, full swap, soft swap) and obviously written by someone who had probably been nowhere near the event.

Add to that a series of pictures that were mystifying at best (a picture of the local chapel with no reference to it at all anywhere in the text, another of a white van that apparently had left the site in which they made reference not once, but twice to the fact the male driver was topless!!).

Add in a couple of quotes from local elderly residents that didn't really know anything and it all just added up to a ridiculous article."

Exactly that. At no point were the press invited in to the festival. None of the organisers engaged with the press at any time. Most of the pictures published were from previous years. There was one picture from this year and it was taken by a high spec drone from quite a distance. There is no fool proof way of dealing with those people who are ignorant of the lifestyle. All those who have negative things to say, just bear a thought to those that work hard to provide an event that is unique, fun and safe. We all do our upmost to provide our customers with a brilliant experience and judging by the reviews, most people experienced this. We will be returning xxx

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By *unLuvazCouple  over a year ago

cheshire


"I read the article on the Daily Fail site earlier and it was bloody hilarious fluff and nonsense mostly padded out with explanations of various swinging terms (Hotwife, Bull, full swap, soft swap) and obviously written by someone who had probably been nowhere near the event.

Add to that a series of pictures that were mystifying at best (a picture of the local chapel with no reference to it at all anywhere in the text, another of a white van that apparently had left the site in which they made reference not once, but twice to the fact the male driver was topless!!).

Add in a couple of quotes from local elderly residents that didn't really know anything and it all just added up to a ridiculous article.

Exactly that. At no point were the press invited in to the festival. None of the organisers engaged with the press at any time. Most of the pictures published were from previous years. There was one picture from this year and it was taken by a high spec drone from quite a distance. There is no fool proof way of dealing with those people who are ignorant of the lifestyle. All those who have negative things to say, just bear a thought to those that work hard to provide an event that is unique, fun and safe. We all do our upmost to provide our customers with a brilliant experience and judging by the reviews, most people experienced this. We will be returning xxx"

This isn't true. There where multiple pictures taken from the ground from this year. Everyone should of been told about the public foot path simple as that!!

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By *inchin69Woman  over a year ago

cheltenham


"Recent pics we recognise one couple who's Swingfields visit is their 1st.

Can't believe they escorted the press around and let them take pics that's fu****g shocking "

I can assure you that no-one escorted the press around to take photos

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

I wouldn't even use the daily fail as toilet roll! Biggest load of rubbish ever printed! Shame on people who buy and read that muck!

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