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By *he_atomic_blonde OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester

Well We got there at 10 having put our names on the list and confirmed 2 weeks ago (profile muttandjeff) only to be told we could not be let in as it was full. As an experienced party host a list and confirmations means that all is organised and numbers accounted for. This was a debarcle that was totally unacceptable. We spoke to people who had travelled a great distance to attend and had not been allowed in. If you are organising an event do it right or not at all.

Kinky xx

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By *atman and CatwomanCouple over a year ago

Ribble Valley

"Well We got there at 10 having put our names on the list and confirmed 2 weeks ago (profile muttandjeff) only to be told we could not be let in as it was full. As an experienced party host a list and confirmations means that all is organised and numbers accounted for. This was a debarcle that was totally unacceptable. We spoke to people who had travelled a great distance to attend and had not been allowed in. If you are organising an event do it right or not at all.

Kinky xx"

Exactly the same thing happened to us... Not impressed at all... Total fuck up of a Saturday night, having been on the list for so long... We only get one Saturday night each month to go out (due to babysitters) and tonight was a waste of time and effort...

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By *oHerWellCouple over a year ago

jklo

my parnter n i decided to go for food first then go to the social, having been to all the parties _landlee have hosted knew there would be no problem getting in, we got there around 10 30 n was refused entry even just to go say hi, . we hung around for a few minutes to see if any one we knew came outsaide for a smoke but ended up going for a wander round the village n ended up ina club

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By *aughty ladyWoman over a year ago

cheshire

Yep a big fuck up , i was refused as well whats the point of having a list , i managed to get it to see somebody and it was empty so really dont know why they refused people .

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

We arrived around 9ish got in met some great people and had a good time ,a big thanks to the hosts it was our second time at the Manchester social and we would defo go again xxxx angels

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By *arwensReturnCouple over a year ago

darwen

"We arrived around 9ish got in met some great people and had a good time ,a big thanks to the hosts it was our second time at the Manchester social and we would defo go again xxxx angels "

we second this brilliant night carried on around canal st nothing like dancing in the street to music hehe

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

"We arrived around 9ish got in met some great people and had a good time ,a big thanks to the hosts it was our second time at the Manchester social and we would defo go again xxxx angels

we second this brilliant night carried on around canal st nothing like dancing in the street to music hehe"

we 3rd this was an amazing night thanks al and lee xx we will be back! x

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By *lassycouple2014Couple over a year ago

Scotland

"Well We got there at 10 having put our names on the list and confirmed 2 weeks ago (profile muttandjeff) only to be told we could not be let in as it was full. As an experienced party host a list and confirmations means that all is organised and numbers accounted for. This was a debarcle that was totally unacceptable. We spoke to people who had travelled a great distance to attend

and had not been allowed in. If you are organising an event do it right or not at all.

We had amazing sexy time..

Kinky xx"

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By *landleeCouple over a year ago

near hull

There was no fuck up we had to comply with health and saftey regulations the people i spoke to i told them i would let them in but it was rather packed at one point thanks all that came was a brilliant night and didnt expect the high volume of numbers to turn up xxx

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By *ndebs47Couple over a year ago

Bury

it was fabulous ,just one of those things.......how many times does everybody turn up???? not many ......such a shame for those who couldnt get in,and for the organisers who did a great job....x

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

well 4th that n that street dancing was fecking ace charl lololo xx

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By *utty tartWoman over a year ago

the house of sin

"There was no fuck up we had to comply with health and saftey regulations the people i spoke to i told them i would let them in but it was rather packed at one point thanks all that came was a brilliant night and didnt expect the high volume of numbers to turn up xxx"

i knew u wud have sorted it linds but the guy dowenstairs wudnt even let me go to speak with u, he was a knob downstairs, he wernt there last time you did the social.... was gutted to have missed ya xxxx

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By *uby In StockingsTV/TS over a year ago

Cheadle

I did tell everyone that came later to have a drink in the bar downstairs and come back up when some of the people that came early had gone, this sort of thing will happen becuase every social has a large drop out rate so the only way the organisers can make sure they don't have to end up paying more money for the room is to overbook, the last manchester social over 50% of the confirmed people attended, last night it was over 60%, we didn't have any option. Big thanks to Alandlee for what they did, hugzzies, xxx

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

Surely if you had a problem with access to the venue, a simple email to the organiser to explain the situation and ask for a reason would have been more productive than to tarnish them in the forum.

The couple in front of us couldn't get in either, but they were on the reserved list and took a chance on the night.

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

"well 4th that n that street dancing was fecking ace charl lololo xx

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I 5th that what a fucking night going to come back soon and do it again I think

xx

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By *1sexypairCouple over a year ago

Retford

"it was fabulous ,just one of those things.......how many times does everybody turn up???? not many ......such a shame for those who couldnt get in,and for the organisers who did a great job....x"

Will second this as we had a very good nite met some lovely cpls and old friends during the evening.

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By *arolxxpaulCouple over a year ago

sheffield

if people arrived at 10.30 what do you expect when it started at 8.30, host want to party to.

like ruby says we can never say how many is going to turn up on a nite because of the time wasters we have to extend that list.

my last social i was panicking a bit because my list got to 200 and i had to close it, but it was under 100 that turned up so THAT IS NOT THE HOST FAULT EITHER WAY.

people that was on reserve lists should not be turning up.

and like linda said if you had a drink out side for 10 mins or so you would have got in. all you needed to do was go next door for a drink and wait and people was coming and going so would have got in eventually.

FANTASTIC NITE _landlee and ruby n sally. til lthe next one xxxxxxxx

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

Was a great night...got in no problem..met some lovely people...only downfall was could of done with a bigger venue..but good time had by all

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By *landleeCouple over a year ago

near hull

"Was a great night...got in no problem..met some lovely people...only downfall was could of done with a bigger venue..but good time had by all"
On the hunt for bigger venue xx

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

"Was a great night...got in no problem..met some lovely people...only downfall was could of done with a bigger venue..but good time had by allOn the hunt for bigger venue xx"

Think you could fill that venue 10 times over but has to be on the same street this what makes the night as well I think

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By *arolxxpaulCouple over a year ago

sheffield

"Was a great night...got in no problem..met some lovely people...only downfall was could of done with a bigger venue..but good time had by allOn the hunt for bigger venue xx

Think you could fill that venue 10 times over but has to be on the same street this what makes the night as well I think

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ya right baz it as to be on same street its a fantastic nite on there. it was only packed for first cpl hours people started to go chat with friends out side as it was a lovely nite to sit out. even if you not a smoker.

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

It was great. i bumped into some friends that i hadnt seen in years... n some id like t see again!

lol xxxx

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By *ants83Man over a year ago

bury

Thanks for the great nite people and nice seeing u jojo

xx

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By *ork-guyMan over a year ago

york/leeds/wakefield

brilliant night... i got there at 8.45 and was busy, i wouldnt turn up at 10.00 expecting to still get in, as everyone said get a drink from the downstaires bar and sit outside, i enjoyed it outside more than inside, (watching all the girls go bye ! ) ill be booking in early for the next one, thats if the above comments hasnt put alnlee organising another one !

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By *landleeCouple over a year ago

near hull

It deffo aint put me off organising another social am glad every one enjoyed it although one stage it was packed full

xxxx and when i saw the queue on the stairs i said al fucking hell

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

lol bi-hotstud...did we say hello?

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By *ants83Man over a year ago

bury

course we said ello and a kiss lols x

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

what a great nite really enjoyed it, cant wait for next one

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By *londeCazWoman over a year ago

Arse End of the Universe, Cumbria

My first ever Social (long time since I've been a virgin for anything)

and I had a wonderful time both at the venue and later in Naps...was out way over my bedtime and suffering for it today but thanks to Alandlee for organising it, I'll def be at the next one

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

Why would u turn up so late to a social and expect to get in? Linda had posted the list of how many were coming, so everyone knew it was gonna be a busy one.

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

"Why would u turn up so late to a social and expect to get in? Linda had posted the list of how many were coming, so everyone knew it was gonna be a busy one.

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it was a beautiful nite so easy to have sat outside or in the club downstairs till there was space. There was always tonnes of us sitting outside chatting, so cant see the reasons behind the complaints xxxx Brilliant nite linda ty xxxxxxxx

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By *landleeCouple over a year ago

near hull

nuttz, this is al typing.. i was very concerned when i saw this on the forum because the agreement with The Crunch management was only people will refuse who's allowed in or not was the social organire(s) unless they are not fit to going into club I.e. D*unk. i have just phoned Crunch asked them to explain what happened and they said no one refused any social members, i have gave them your description and they are now looking into CCTV cameras to see who's refused you. i will update this page as soon as they come back to me and it is very suprized me no one see you out side that time because we were all having a drink and fags xx

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

Sorry but in no way was last night a f**k up, was a great night and wonderful to see our friends. Lets hope linda and al keep doing these socials, Well done guys and thanks for yet another great night xx

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

fab nite ty _landlee dancing in the street was fab aswell oh an no 2 confuse an1 i am mrswelshduo12 till the nxt 1 mwahhhhh xx

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By *landleeCouple over a year ago

near hull

"fab nite ty _landlee dancing in the street was fab aswell oh an no 2 confuse an1 i am mrswelshduo12 till the nxt 1 mwahhhhh xx

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glad you liked that was added bonus xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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By *quirty ladyWoman over a year ago

in a convent somewhere on a hill

I'm sorry but this nite rocked,granted i arrived late due to traffic but got in with no problem if i couldn't have got upstairs i would have sat down stairs waiting patiently ....what a night mwahhhhhhhhhhhh xxxxxxx

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

Brillant nite great company roll on the nxt 1 thanks _landlee for another great social xxxxxxxxxxxx

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By *atman and CatwomanCouple over a year ago

Ribble Valley

Those who were allowed into the social without any problems will of course say it wasn't a fuck up, but they would have a different opinion on the matter had they been refused entry. You all seem to be of the same opinion that we should have known we weren't going to get in after 10pm...How were we supposed to know if it was our first time going to a social on our own. We didn't know how small the venue was, we assumed that being given a confirmation meant exactly that, confirmed entry into the social. Arriving at a venue in Manchester at 10:30 is not considered late...We went to a social last August with a group of people from a private party on the Quays, but the party organiser had arranged for us to go beforehand, so we were not aware of procedures. On that occasion, we all arrived after 10:30 and it was in a much better venue, downstairs somewhere, even the atmosphere was different... If numbers were such an issue, surely everyone should have been made aware of a first come first in rule...yes we saw the long list of names, but how were we supposed to know how small the venue was if we hadn't been there before...

We were surprised by the number of single men there, some of which were quite rude, clearly pissed and ogling, not even with a smile on their faces, it felt quite seedy and uncomfortable. Lots of cliques and lots of stares, even a few pointing fingers, but no smiling faces...very disappointing and quite unsocial, not social :/

We honestly felt uncomfortable and left after one drink... Ruby in stockings, you were really polite

and we know you had no control over the situation, but you didn't even ask us our names, on either attempt to get in, not even when you did let us in, we could have been anybody... You did look gorgeous though x We also met one half of a couple we knew and he was the only friendly person we saw, by this point though we'd had enough and left...ticking our own name off on the list as no one else had bothered to take it.

For those who think we're tarnishing the social on the forum, why shouldn't we give our honest opinion on our experience, just cause its different to yours doesn't mean we don't have a right tell people. We think people should know for future socials, especially first timers, they need to know that being confirmed on the guest list doesn't mean you will get in if you arrive after a certain time. Had we been aware of this then we would have made alternative babysitter arrangements or not gone at all.

Needless to say, we won't be going to anymore, sorry Alandlee but they're just not for us...you were lovely to us before the social and were very sorry that we didn't get to meet you x it wasn't meant to be obviously x we hope you continue organising the socials as there are clearly lots of people who enjoy them, they're just not for us x

Take care guys xxx

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By *landleeCouple over a year ago

near hull

"Those who were allowed into the social without any problems will of course say it wasn't a fuck up, but they would have a different opinion on the matter had they been refused entry. You all seem to be of the same opinion that we should have known we weren't going to get in after 10pm...How were we supposed to know if it was our first time going to a social on our own. We didn't know how small the venue was, we assumed that being given a confirmation meant exactly that, confirmed entry into the social. Arriving at a venue in Manchester at 10:30 is not considered late...We went to a social last August with a group of people from a private party on the Quays, but the party organiser had arranged for us to go beforehand, so we were not aware of procedures. On that occasion, we all arrived after 10:30 and it was in a much better venue, downstairs somewhere, even the atmosphere was different... If numbers were such an issue, surely everyone should have been made aware of a first come first in rule...yes we saw the long list of names, but how were we supposed to know how small the venue was if we hadn't been there before...

We were surprised by the number of single men there, some of which were quite rude, clearly pissed and ogling, not even with a smile on their faces, it felt quite seedy and uncomfortable. Lots of cliques and lots of stares, even a few pointing fingers, but no smiling faces...very disappointing and quite unsocial, not social :/

We honestly felt uncomfortable and left after one drink... Ruby in stockings, you were really polite

and we know you had no control over the situation, but you didn't even ask us our names, on either attempt to get in, not even when you did let us in, we could have been anybody... You did look gorgeous though x We also met one half of a couple we knew and he was the only friendly person we saw, by this point though we'd had enough and left...ticking our own name off on the list as no one else had bothered to take it.

For those who think we're tarnishing the social on the forum, why shouldn't we give our honest opinion on our experience, just cause its different to yours doesn't mean we don't have a right tell people. We think people should know for future socials, especially first timers, they need to know that being confirmed on the guest list doesn't mean you will get in if you arrive after a certain time. Had we been aware of this then we would have made alternative babysitter arrangements or not gone at all.

Needless to say, we won't be going to anymore, sorry Alandlee but they're just not for us...you were lovely to us before the social and were very sorry that we didn't get to meet you x it wasn't meant to be obviously x we hope you continue organising the socials as there are clearly lots of people who enjoy them, they're just not for us x

Take care guys xxx"
people was asked to wait for space not my fault venue was full complying by the law chill out

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By *landleeCouple over a year ago

near hull

"Those who were allowed into the social without any problems will of course say it wasn't a fuck up, but they would have a different opinion on the matter had they been refused entry. You all seem to be of the same opinion that we should have known we weren't going to get in after 10pm...How were we supposed to know if it was our first time going to a social on our own. We didn't know how small the venue was, we assumed that being given a confirmation meant exactly that, confirmed entry into the social. Arriving at a venue in Manchester at 10:30 is not considered late...We went to a social last August with a group of people from a private party on the Quays, but the party organiser had arranged for us to go beforehand, so we were not aware of procedures. On that occasion, we all arrived after 10:30 and it was in a much better venue, downstairs somewhere, even the atmosphere was different... If numbers were such an issue, surely everyone should have been made aware of a first come first in rule...yes we saw the long list of names, but how were we supposed to know how small the venue was if we hadn't been there before...

We were surprised by the number of single men there, some of which were quite rude, clearly pissed and ogling, not even with a smile on their faces, it felt quite seedy and uncomfortable. Lots of cliques and lots of stares, even a few pointing fingers, but no smiling faces...very disappointing and quite unsocial, not social :/

We honestly felt uncomfortable and left after one drink... Ruby in stockings, you were really polite

and we know you had no control over the situation, but you didn't even ask us our names, on either attempt to get in, not even when you did let us in, we could have been anybody... You did look gorgeous though x We also met one half of a couple we knew and he was the only friendly person we saw, by this point though we'd had enough and left...ticking our own name off on the list as no one else had bothered to take it.

For those who think we're tarnishing the social on the forum, why shouldn't we give our honest opinion on our experience, just cause its different to yours doesn't mean we don't have a right tell people. We think people should know for future socials, especially first timers, they need to know that being confirmed on the guest list doesn't mean you will get in if you arrive after a certain time. Had we been aware of this then we would have made alternative babysitter arrangements or not gone at all.

Needless to say, we won't be going to anymore, sorry Alandlee but they're just not for us...you were lovely to us before the social and were very sorry that we didn't get to meet you x it wasn't meant to be obviously x we hope you continue organising the socials as there are clearly lots of people who enjoy them, they're just not for us x

Take care guys xxxpeople was asked to wait for space not my fault venue was full complying by the law chill out"
dont judge people please with you bitter ness i dont like it

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By *landleeCouple over a year ago

near hull

"Those who were allowed into the social without any problems will of course say it wasn't a fuck up, but they would have a different opinion on the matter had they been refused entry. You all seem to be of the same opinion that we should have known we weren't going to get in after 10pm...How were we supposed to know if it was our first time going to a social on our own. We didn't know how small the venue was, we assumed that being given a confirmation meant exactly that, confirmed entry into the social. Arriving at a venue in Manchester at 10:30 is not considered late...We went to a social last August with a group of people from a private party on the Quays, but the party organiser had arranged for us to go beforehand, so we were not aware of procedures. On that occasion, we all arrived after 10:30 and it was in a much better venue, downstairs somewhere, even the atmosphere was different... If numbers were such an issue, surely everyone should have been made aware of a first come first in rule...yes we saw the long list of names, but how were we supposed to know how small the venue was if we hadn't been there before...

We were surprised by the number of single men there, some of which were quite rude, clearly pissed and ogling, not even with a smile on their faces, it felt quite seedy and uncomfortable. Lots of cliques and lots of stares, even a few pointing fingers, but no smiling faces...very disappointing and quite unsocial, not social :/

We honestly felt uncomfortable and left after one drink... Ruby in stockings, you were really polite

and we know you had no control over the situation, but you didn't even ask us our names, on either attempt to get in, not even when you did let us in, we could have been anybody... You did look gorgeous though x We also met one half of a couple we knew and he was the only friendly person we saw, by this point though we'd had enough and left...ticking our own name off on the list as no one else had bothered to take it.

For those who think we're tarnishing the social on the forum, why shouldn't we give our honest opinion on our experience, just cause its different to yours doesn't mean we don't have a right tell people. We think people should know for future socials, especially first timers, they need to know that being confirmed on the guest list doesn't mean you will get in if you arrive after a certain time. Had we been aware of this then we would have made alternative babysitter arrangements or not gone at all.

Needless to say, we won't be going to anymore, sorry Alandlee but they're just not for us...you were lovely to us before the social and were very sorry that we didn't get to meet you x it wasn't meant to be obviously x we hope you continue organising the socials as there are clearly lots of people who enjoy them, they're just not for us x

Take care guys xxxpeople was asked to wait for space not my fault venue was full complying by the law chill outdont judge people please with you bitter ness i dont like it "
block me i dont care your not for us too hahaha

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By *landleeCouple over a year ago

near hull

"Those who were allowed into the social without any problems will of course say it wasn't a fuck up, but they would have a different opinion on the matter had they been refused entry. You all seem to be of the same opinion that we should have known we weren't going to get in after 10pm...How were we supposed to know if it was our first time going to a social on our own. We didn't know how small the venue was, we assumed that being given a confirmation meant exactly that, confirmed entry into the social. Arriving at a venue in Manchester at 10:30 is not considered late...We went to a social last August with a group of people from a private party on the Quays, but the party organiser had arranged for us to go beforehand, so we were not aware of procedures. On that occasion, we all arrived after 10:30 and it was in a much better venue, downstairs somewhere, even the atmosphere was different... If numbers were such an issue, surely everyone should have been made aware of a first come first in rule...yes we saw the long list of names, but how were we supposed to know how small the venue was if we hadn't been there before...

We were surprised by the number of single men there, some of which were quite rude, clearly pissed and ogling, not even with a smile on their faces, it felt quite seedy and uncomfortable. Lots of cliques and lots of stares, even a few pointing fingers, but no smiling faces...very disappointing and quite unsocial, not social :/

We honestly felt uncomfortable and left after one drink... Ruby in stockings, you were really polite

and we know you had no control over the situation, but you didn't even ask us our names, on either attempt to get in, not even when you did let us in, we could have been anybody... You did look gorgeous though x We also met one half of a couple we knew and he was the only friendly person we saw, by this point though we'd had enough and left...ticking our own name off on the list as no one else had bothered to take it.

For those who think we're tarnishing the social on the forum, why shouldn't we give our honest opinion on our experience, just cause its different to yours doesn't mean we don't have a right tell people. We think people should know for future socials, especially first timers, they need to know that being confirmed on the guest list doesn't mean you will get in if you arrive after a certain time. Had we been aware of this then we would have made alternative babysitter arrangements or not gone at all.

Needless to say, we won't be going to anymore, sorry Alandlee but they're just not for us...you were lovely to us before the social and were very sorry that we didn't get to meet you x it wasn't meant to be obviously x we hope you continue organising the socials as there are clearly lots of people who enjoy them, they're just not for us x

Take care guys xxxpeople was asked to wait for space not my fault venue was full complying by the law chill outdont judge people please with you bitter ness i dont like it block me i dont care your not for us too hahaha"
carry on piss me off your blocked not my fault im popular get over it

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By *landleeCouple over a year ago

near hull

big fuck off wanked me off try another thread like manchester was a success ffs xx

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

Wow how rude! At the end of the day, everyone has to make an effort to mingle at socials, I was there last night and quite frankly I find ur post extremely disrespectful to myself and everyone else that attended the social. If its not for u then fair enough but no need to slag off people that were there and did make an effort!!

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By *landleeCouple over a year ago

near hull

"Wow how rude! At the end of the day, everyone has to make an effort to mingle at socials, I was there last night and quite frankly I find ur post extremely disrespectful to myself and everyone else that attended the social. If its not for u then fair enough but no need to slag off people that were there and did make an effort!! "

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

Those hosting a social have a difficult time when its all reckoned up.

Lots of people say they will turn up yet many dont. Some venues have a minimum spend on the bar, charge for hire etc and the hosts will be responsible for this.

From our own experience (we are on our second social as hosts now) and from others in Scotland I would suggest there are 2 ways of eliminating the timewasters.

1. If its a hired venue, negotiate a small deposit and the rest of the payment 4 weeks before the event. In the mean time those that want to come have to pay. Even if you over-inflate your entry free to ensure that you get your money back… If you go majorly over and have money spare, it either goes to charity or given back to those attending as a drinks voucher. Our first ball, we planned on 80 attending so made it £20 a head. 150 eventually paid and about 140 turned up, so everyone got a drinks voucher back.

2. If its a free venue but the venue want a guarantee of a min number turning up, then ask for £5 deposit. Then give this back at the event.

We have, at the moment just over 180 paid to attend our social at the end of this month. We have had a few cancelling on us and all have had refunds where someone from the reserve list has taken their place.

We wont be out of pocket and as there is a list of who is paid up, no one on that list will be refused entry. The venue holds just over 200 but we have kept the number allowed lower to ensure there is enough room to dance and mingle.

Steve

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

For the record, we were in a big group inside the venue, we were all laughing and joking, the banter was flowing, we talked to others, chatted, watched other groups getting on. We didnt see any single guys acting out of order, the people that spoke to our group were all respectful. Maybe we were in a different venue and happened to stumble across another swinger social, we must of as we didnt witness the "issues" some people claim they has in the venue.

Using the toilets I overheard people moaning that it was ridiculous that they had to queue for the toilet, that they had to queue to get a drink, that it was too hot......yadda yadda yadda. When I was too hot.......I took my jacket off, problem solved. As for queueing for the WC......or to get a drink? Welcome to the real world.In reality it was faster than many city centre bars.

Put it in perspective, in the big picture of things, is it life destroying that you couldnt get in? Or nearly pissed your pants? No. Stop the nastiness or Alandlee wont bother again. That would be a shame for those amongst us that dont whinge like Victor Meldrew about the slightest thing. We had a great night, others didnt, cest la vie.

IMHO, great work organisers and support.

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

Well said x

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By *arolxxpaulCouple over a year ago

sheffield

_landlee social was free entry but have to have a certain amount go over the bar, all we are guilty of is the socials are getting popular and popular, but we can never tell how many would turn up. my last social there was 200 on the list under 100 turned up but i made sure i catered for that and wasn't out of pocket. we have to make quick decisions and its never going to be always the right thing to do.

but on the topic of this post. all people needed to do was go next door get a drink and go sit out side on the chairs provided. till the ques goes down and they start letting people in again. all the pubs do this on that strip same in any town center. they have to stick with fire regulations.

as for the venue ok stairs can be a problem but i think its not a bad venue.

ideally placed and we all loved it, yes it was hot at times up there but would we have been saying the same if it was last week when it was cold?

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By *ilkynmyzzyCouple over a year ago

Bridlington

"Why would u turn up so late to a social and expect to get in? Linda had posted the list of how many were coming, so everyone knew it was gonna be a busy one.

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unfortunately some of us had to work late on saturday, but being on the list we would have expected to get in.

we were told on more than one occassion

that there would be no chance of getting in later as the numbers had been reached and even if people left no more would be admitted as they may return.

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

Was ogling all night To stare at impertinently, flirtatiously, or amorously.

Impertinently ok I broke that rule maybe I was a bit saucy at times

Flirtatiously ok I definitely broke that rule as a single male as well on many occasions.

And the last one Amorously Strongly attracted or disposed to love, especially sexual love. well I wouldn't say I broke that one not really as I didn't fall in love with anyone but sex is always a good thing being a swinger lol.

And god I was d*unk lol even the couples I was with was so don't think it was just single males that was d*unk to be honest and most of us come with couples as i did by invite as I always do, we all had a great time at this social and cant wait to do more ogling at the next one

xxxxx

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By *landleeCouple over a year ago

near hull

None of the single guys was out of order what a boat load of crap dont judge people you dont know a lot of hard work went into this social like other organisers will realise it aint easy like carol said we cant predict how many will turn up

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By *arwensReturnCouple over a year ago

darwen

Well we went round and said hello to people,everyone on the sofa's got a hello we made this our point of doing so hehe even if nobody knew us, we was the ones with glow sticks and wore flashing ears...like whats been said if we got there later on we would have partied hard downstairs till we could get in if not so be its canal street u can not enter one bar and have a great time...we spoke to atleast 5 single guys and also one came with us at no point did we find them rude, they was really nice to talk with and staring maybe they did but eh did have her clevage very exposed hahaha

Long live the canal st social hehehe

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By *landleeCouple over a year ago

near hull

"Why would u turn up so late to a social and expect to get in? Linda had posted the list of how many were coming, so everyone knew it was gonna be a busy one.

unfortunately some of us had to work late on saturday, but being on the list we would have expected to get in.

we were told on more than one occassion

that there would be no chance of getting in later as the numbers had been reached and even if people left no more would be admitted as they may return."
I dont know who told you this as I let loads in when i went downstairs...

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

We went to the social but we was refused entry, waited at the bar next door and had a few drinks, checked to see if we could get in periodically, still wasn't allowed as it was too full, met a couple of couples who couldn't get in at the bar we was at, got on great with them and we gave up on the social and moved on to a club and then party at one of the couples hotel and ended up having one of the best nights, so by default, we had a fantastic night at the social lol.

I understand shit happens and venues get full, maybe a bit of better planning next time or a warning that there is limited capacity, but all in all, I will be putting our names down for the next one.

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By *uby In StockingsTV/TS over a year ago

Cheadle

"Why would u turn up so late to a social and expect to get in? Linda had posted the list of how many were coming, so everyone knew it was gonna be a busy one.

unfortunately some of us had to work late on saturday, but being on the list we would have expected to get in.

we were told on more than one occassion

that there would be no chance of getting in later as the numbers had been reached and even if people left no more would be admitted as they may return.I dont know who told you this as I let loads in when i went downstairs..."

i'd love to know who told you that on several occasions, because every person I spoke to about the situation got the same story, please go downstairs for a drink and come back up in half an hour as people are leaveing and we are monitoring the numbers situation.

Much more than that we couldn't have done, I'm so angry that people have vented their frustrations in an open forum and then blocked us so we can't reply to them in a civilised mannner, it's so childish it's like being back at school again, perhaps the only option is to ask for a refundable deposit from now on but then even that creates more administration and work for the organisers.

Take care friends, xxx

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

"Well we went round and said hello to people,everyone on the sofa's got a hello we made this our point of doing so hehe even if nobody knew us, we was the ones with glow sticks and wore flashing ears...like whats been said if we got there later on we would have partied hard downstairs till we could get in if not so be its canal street u can not enter one bar and have a great time...we spoke to atleast 5 single guys and also one came with us at no point did we find them rude, they was really nice to talk with and staring maybe they did but eh did have her clevage very exposed hahaha

Long live the canal st social hehehe

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Ahhh the friendly flashing ears people! You said hi to us (single bloke, single fem).

Hello again!! Xx

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By *arwensReturnCouple over a year ago

darwen

hi there again, so many usernames to remember lol and sambuca seems to blank things out grrrr that devils drink lol hope u had a good time xxxx

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

I said hello to loads of couples new and old friends its how I role I want to get known as a nice single male and over the years I think I have achieved that, just loved this social as there was a very big mixture of young and old swingers I don't think the organisers could have done much more and if there was a problem with the bouncers downstairs maybe hire or ask one on fab who knows most people to help out for the night so the door staff know who people are, but to be honest they was fine with us coming in and out all night

xxx

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

Them flashing ears was flashing in me face all night but loved them lol xxxx

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

Blah Blah sour fookin grapes know probs here I heard people had took the gamble not on the list anyhow to try get in and to be honest it was like social outside pmsl ,only down side was drinks, shorts and mixers was rip off but that's life happy days,if I would of had a problem I'm sure would of asked to speak to _landlee the hosts and would of got in anyway stop slating gud hosts ffs ,remember gud people shine through .

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

Pmsl it was our first social we was there from 9 till 1 am we had a few drinks but we was far from pissed ,single guys didn't bother us at all and seedy hey lol ? And regarding cliques ffs that's everywhere ignore them personally don't give a fook if them people don't talk lol ,we went on our own and always do but people soon got talking to us ,its what u make of it yourselves not who is there but hey we had a gud night it was a change .

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

"Those who were allowed into the social without any problems will of course say it wasn't a fuck up, but they would have a different opinion on the matter had they been refused entry. You all seem to be of the same opinion that we should have known we weren't going to get in after 10pm...How were we supposed to know if it was our first time going to a social on our own. We didn't know how small the venue was, we assumed that being given a confirmation meant exactly that, confirmed entry into the social. Arriving at a venue in Manchester at 10:30 is not considered late...We went to a social last August with a group of people from a private party on the Quays, but the party organiser had arranged for us to go beforehand, so we were not aware of procedures. On that occasion, we all arrived after 10:30 and it was in a much better venue, downstairs somewhere, even the atmosphere was different... If numbers were such an issue, surely everyone should have been made aware of a first come first in rule...yes we saw the long list of names, but how were we supposed to know how small the venue was if we hadn't been there before...

We were surprised by the number of single men there, some of which were quite rude, clearly pissed and ogling, not even with a smile on their faces, it felt quite seedy and uncomfortable. Lots of cliques and lots of stares, even a few pointing fingers, but no smiling faces...very disappointing and quite unsocial, not social :/

We honestly felt uncomfortable and left after one drink... Ruby in stockings, you were really polite

and we know you had no control over the situation, but you didn't even ask us our names, on either attempt to get in, not even when you did let us in, we could have been anybody... You did look gorgeous though x We also met one half of a couple we knew and he was the only friendly person we saw, by this point though we'd had enough and left...ticking our own name off on the list as no one else had bothered to take it.

For those who think we're tarnishing the social on the forum, why shouldn't we give our honest opinion on our experience, just cause its different to yours doesn't mean we don't have a right tell people. We think people should know for future socials, especially first timers, they need to know that being confirmed on the guest list doesn't mean you will get in if you arrive after a certain time. Had we been aware of this then we would have made alternative babysitter arrangements or not gone at all.

Needless to say, we won't be going to anymore, sorry Alandlee but they're just not for us...you were lovely to us before the social and were very sorry that we didn't get to meet you x it wasn't meant to be obviously x we hope you continue organising the socials as there are clearly lots of people who enjoy them, they're just not for us x

Take care guys xxx"

Pmsl it was our first social we was there from 9 till 1 am we had a few drinks but we was far from pissed ,single guys didn't bother us at all and seedy hey lol ? And regarding cliques ffs that's everywhere ignore them personally don't give a fook if them people don't talk lol ,we went on our own and always do but people soon got talking to us ,its what u make of it yourselves not who is there but hey we had a gud night it was a change .

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By *landleeCouple over a year ago

near hull

"Those who were allowed into the social without any problems will of course say it wasn't a fuck up, but they would have a different opinion on the matter had they been refused entry. You all seem to be of the same opinion that we should have known we weren't going to get in after 10pm...How were we supposed to know if it was our first time going to a social on our own. We didn't know how small the venue was, we assumed that being given a confirmation meant exactly that, confirmed entry into the social. Arriving at a venue in Manchester at 10:30 is not considered late...We went to a social last August with a group of people from a private party on the Quays, but the party organiser had arranged for us to go beforehand, so we were not aware of procedures. On that occasion, we all arrived after 10:30 and it was in a much better venue, downstairs somewhere, even the atmosphere was different... If numbers were such an issue, surely everyone should have been made aware of a first come first in rule...yes we saw the long list of names, but how were we supposed to know how small the venue was if we hadn't been there before...

We were surprised by the number of single men there, some of which were quite rude, clearly pissed and ogling, not even with a smile on their faces, it felt quite seedy and uncomfortable. Lots of cliques and lots of stares, even a few pointing fingers, but no smiling faces...very disappointing and quite unsocial, not social :/

We honestly felt uncomfortable and left after one drink... Ruby in stockings, you were really polite

and we know you had no control over the situation, but you didn't even ask us our names, on either attempt to get in, not even when you did let us in, we could have been anybody... You did look gorgeous though x We also met one half of a couple we knew and he was the only friendly person we saw, by this point though we'd had enough and left...ticking our own name off on the list as no one else had bothered to take it.

For those who think we're tarnishing the social on the forum, why shouldn't we give our honest opinion on our experience, just cause its different to yours doesn't mean we don't have a right tell people. We think people should know for future socials, especially first timers, they need to know that being confirmed on the guest list doesn't mean you will get in if you arrive after a certain time. Had we been aware of this then we would have made alternative babysitter arrangements or not gone at all.

Needless to say, we won't be going to anymore, sorry Alandlee but they're just not for us...you were lovely to us before the social and were very sorry that we didn't get to meet you x it wasn't meant to be obviously x we hope you continue organising the socials as there are clearly lots of people who enjoy them, they're just not for us x

Take care guys xxx

Pmsl it was our first social we was there from 9 till 1 am we had a few drinks but we was far from pissed ,single guys didn't bother us at all and seedy hey lol ? And regarding cliques ffs that's everywhere ignore them personally don't give a fook if them people don't talk lol ,we went on our own and always do but people soon got talking to us ,its what u make of it yourselves not who is there but hey we had a gud night it was a change .

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well said guys i agree with you a hundred per cent on this one xx

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By *landleeCouple over a year ago

near hull

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By *landleeCouple over a year ago

near hull

"There was no fuck up we had to comply with health and saftey regulations the people i spoke to i told them i would let them in but it was rather packed at one point thanks all that came was a brilliant night and didnt expect the high volume of numbers to turn up xxx

i knew u wud have sorted it linds but the guy dowenstairs wudnt even let me go to speak with u, he was a knob downstairs, he wernt there last time you did the social.... was gutted to have missed ya xxxx

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nuttz, this is al typing.. i was very concerned when i saw this on the forum because the agreement with The Crunch management was only people will refuse who's allowed in or not was the social organire(s) unless they are not fit to going into club I.e. D*unk. i have just phoned Crunch asked them to explain what happened and they said no one refused any social members, i have gave them your description and they are now looking into CCTV cameras to see who's refused you. i will update this page as soon as they come back to me and it is very suprized me no one see you out side that time because we were all having a drink and fags xx

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By *landleeCouple over a year ago

near hull

"There was no fuck up we had to comply with health and saftey regulations the people i spoke to i told them i would let them in but it was rather packed at one point thanks all that came was a brilliant night and didnt expect the high volume of numbers to turn up xxx

i knew u wud have sorted it linds but the guy dowenstairs wudnt even let me go to speak with u, he was a knob downstairs, he wernt there last time you did the social.... was gutted to have missed ya xxxx

nuttz, this is al typing.. i was very concerned when i saw this on the forum because the agreement with The Crunch management was only people will refuse who's allowed in or not was the social organire(s) unless they are not fit to going into club I.e. D*unk. i have just phoned Crunch asked them to explain what happened and they said no one refused any social members, i have gave them your description and they are now looking into CCTV cameras to see who's refused you. i will update this page as soon as they come back to me and it is very suprized me no one see you out side that time because we were all having a drink and fags xx"

Nuttz,

The crunch has just called me regarding your complain and they can not see anyone got refused on the door with your description on the CCTV also they have interwied the doorman and woman,they are 100% sure that they havent refused anyone with walking stick or crunches matching your description. I want to get bottom of this because it is not fair the cruch management and their staff. Is it possible if you can give me some more details please? When, who ( description of the person). Waiting for respons xxx

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By *landleeCouple over a year ago

near hull

"There was no fuck up we had to comply with health and saftey regulations the people i spoke to i told them i would let them in but it was rather packed at one point thanks all that came was a brilliant night and didnt expect the high volume of numbers to turn up xxx

i knew u wud have sorted it linds but the guy dowenstairs wudnt even let me go to speak with u, he was a knob downstairs, he wernt there last time you did the social.... was gutted to have missed ya xxxx

nuttz, this is al typing.. i was very concerned when i saw this on the forum because the agreement with The Crunch management was only people will refuse who's allowed in or not was the social organire(s) unless they are not fit to going into club I.e. D*unk. i have just phoned Crunch asked them to explain what happened and they said no one refused any social members, i have gave them your description and they are now looking into CCTV cameras to see who's refused you. i will update this page as soon as they come back to me and it is very suprized me no one see you out side that time because we were all having a drink and fags xx

Nuttz,

The crunch has just called me regarding your complain and they can not see anyone got refused on the door with your description on the CCTV also they have interwied the doorman and woman,they are 100% sure that they havent refused anyone with walking stick or crunches matching your description. I want to get bottom of this because it is not fair the cruch management and their staff. Is it possible if you can give me some more details please? When, who ( description of the person). Waiting for respons xxx"
Mands we want to know as crunch have been very oblidging in replying to us on your refusal of entry you had me phone number why didnt you ring me I would have resolved to situation xx

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

sour grapeslisa...the truth is.......she wasnt bloody there....fact!!!

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By *landleeCouple over a year ago

near hull

mands reply in forum would be nice xx im not always at me phone

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