London Calling...

[Words]

W/we're actually in East Sussex but hey, close enough....

So, who else is in the UK?

[Jet]

W/we're actually in East Sussex but hey, close enough....

So, who else is in the UK?

Not me, but hello from across the pond.
—Parker

[Words]

Not me, but hello from across the pond.
—Parker



And hello back at you.:)

W/we've been living in the UK for over two years now and have yet to meet another B/F couple. W/we've seen some, but not actually met any.

Sad huh?

[cara]

That's terribly sad! :(

Hi from Seattle! :)

[Words]

Hey Cara :)

My partner lived in Seattle for some 16 years or so and Hy's always saying how similar the climate there is to the one we have here in the UK. Something about Seattle and the UK being on the same latitude (47 degrees, or thereabouts)?

So...is it raining? (It's been pouring down all day here.) I've been lucky. The two times I visited the weather was great but I've heard it can get pretty - and yes, that is, apparently, an understatement - wet.

Words

[cara]

Hey Cara :)

My partner lived in Seattle for some 16 years or so and Hy's always saying how similar the climate there is to the one we have here in the UK. Something about Seattle and the UK being on the same latitude (47 degrees, or thereabouts)?

So...is it raining? (It's been pouring down all day here.) I've been lucky. The two times I visited the weather was great but I've heard it can get pretty - and yes, that is, apparently, an understatement - wet.

Words

It's a beautiful autumn day in Seattle. No grey or rain! (yet). I lived in Edinburgh, Scotland for a year and can attest that the weather in the UK is similar. Edinburgh, however, was much windier, which made the winter months very cold.

cara

[Waldo]

And hello back at you.:)

W/we've been living in the UK for over two years now and have yet to meet another B/F couple. W/we've seen some, but not actually met any.

Sad huh?

That is just wrong. I was in London for a weekend this summer and met... well, actually now that I say that I realize I met lots of butches and femmes but none of them were couples.

Guess you gotta get out more, or at least say hello when you see them.

[Words]

London's a bit different. O/our nearest gay bar, or what used to be our nearest gay bar (it's now closed), was some 20 miles away, and when W/we did go there, it was fully of very young androgenous types with a few little baby butches thrown in for good measure so W/we kind of gave up on it even before it closed down.

You're right though, W/we do need to get out more, even if it means going over to Brighton or up to London. W/we're just a little limited because of my daughter, but hey, perhaps W/we'll give it a try next time she's at respite care. It's certainly something worth thinking about.

[Andrew, Jr.]

Welcome from across the pond as they say. ;)

[Angelika]

Oh I go to London on a semi-regular basis (I am currently in Prague) ... and I love it. Been to Brighton once, loved it too *grins*

Every time I have been to London, I have 'seen' Butches and/or Femmes, albeit have not met any past a brief hello; I am not usually there long enough ... or for pleasure ... so that will limit 'my' meeting them.

Perhaps next trip I will make a post here and if it works out, people in London or around London would consider meeting for coffee (or tea :D).

Angelika

[Jaques]

[QUOTE=Words;263]And hello back at you.:)

W/we've been living in the UK for over two years now and have yet to meet another B/F couple. W/we've seen some, but not actually met any.

WELL YOU HAVE NOW - yup, found you at last...........:p:p:p

[Jaques]

...so yeh, hi people, my partner of 8 yrs and i also live on the south east coast of England - Hastings to be precise - (as in battle of 1066)
Im sure this site will grow and as im a member of a uk site, will mention this on there.....................

[Jaques]

I mentioned this new site on the uk butch femme site and was pm'd that they have removed my post.................seems there isnt freedom of speech on there anymore - strange because others have written about butch femme rainbow and butchfemme.com but for some reason they seem to object to this one being mentioned..............???

[Words]

Welcome from across the pond as they say. ;)


Nice to see you again Andrew...it's been a long time!

Words:)

[Words]

Oh I go to London on a semi-regular basis (I am currently in Prague) ... and I love it. Been to Brighton once, loved it too *grins*

Every time I have been to London, I have 'seen' Butches and/or Femmes, albeit have not met any past a brief hello; I am not usually there long enough ... or for pleasure ... so that will limit 'my' meeting them.

Perhaps next trip I will make a post here and if it works out, people in London or around London would consider meeting for coffee (or tea :D).

Angelika


London's a bit far off Angelika but if you're ever in Brighton again, give U/us a shout, okay?

Best,

Words

[Words]

I mentioned this new site on the uk butch femme site and was pm'd that they have removed my post.................seems there isnt freedom of speech on there anymore - strange because others have written about butch femme rainbow and butchfemme.com but for some reason they seem to object to this one being mentioned..............???

At least you were able to sign up.

As W/we told you before, B/both of U/us have tried to sign up several times over over the past six months or so but for some reason, W/we've not been approved. More annoying is the fact that the Admin. doesn't even bother to respond to my notes about it.

Their loss;)

Words

[Words]

[QUOTE=Words;263]And hello back at you.:)

W/we've been living in the UK for over two years now and have yet to meet another B/F couple. W/we've seen some, but not actually met any.

WELL YOU HAVE NOW - yup, found you at last...........:p:p:p

Damn Jacques, you ID as butch? LOL... I know you don't ID as femme.

[Jaques]

[quote=Jaques;1935]

Damn Jacques, you ID as butch? LOL... I know you don't ID as femme.

Hey I id'd as male/tg................pauls joining btw............

[Paul DB]

Hello Jaques and LTNS Words...

Usually from the UK but taking care of ill in laws at the moment, How are you all

[Words]

[quote=Words;1966]

Hey I id'd as male/tg................pauls joining btw............


I know, I was teasing. *Insert eye roll.*

Good news about Paul!

[Words]

Paul!

How lovely to hear from you again. W/we've often asked about you and wondered how you're doing, and yes, W/we were aware of the fact that you're currently away.

Any chance of your coming back/for a visit soon? W/we would love to finally meet you.

Best to you and yours,

Words:)

[Paul DB]

Paul!

How lovely to hear from you again. W/we've often asked about you and wondered how you're doing, and yes, W/we were aware of the fact that you're currently away.

Any chance of your coming back/for a visit soon? W/we would love to finally meet you.

Best to you and yours,

Jenny:)


Lovely to hear from you too Ms Jenny.... Will be back sometime in the new year fingers crossed.... of course you will meet us, we will be moving back to St Leonards... Hear you have met the old man GJ :D not a bad old stick on his good days ;) Say hi to Blue for me will you please Ma'am

[Words]

Glad to hear that you're planning on coming back Paul. W/we're hoping to move within the next few months but W/we'll only be down the road so W/we'll definitely have to make a point of meeting up once you've had a chance to settle in.

And yes, W/we've met the 'old man' (you're brave aren't you?LOL) and his lovely lady. In fact, I'm looking at O/our birthday card from them right now. And I thought I was sick in the head;)

Words

[Paul DB]

Glad to hear that you're planning on coming back Paul. W/we're hoping to move within the next few months but W/we'll only be down the road so W/we'll definitely have to make a point of meeting up once you've had a chance to settle in.

And yes, W/we've met the 'old man' (you're brave aren't you?LOL) and his lovely lady. In fact, I'm looking at O/our birthday card from them right now. And I thought I was sick in the head;)

Words

Yes we have been planning to come back since we got here I do believe :D I know I have.... Absolutely we shall have to meet up after all this time... Oh the 'Old Man' hmm not much he can do he is too old now!!!!! :D You haven't seen anything re sick in the had... His lady is lovely, I sure do not know what happened to him though....

Hey GJ this is known as payback for all the times you put up my pics all over the internet.... Karma old man Karma :D:D;)

[Jaques]

hello paul, ya old git................

[Paul DB]

hello paul, ya old git................

Hello Jaques, old man..... :D

[Jaques]

just bin got at agen by lb, offline of course, so have a look wot i wrote on tinsels thread...............:D

[Paul DB]

just bin got at agen by lb, offline of course, so have a look wot i wrote on tinsels thread...............:D

I saw it all, you are bad :D I went to answer your PM but you had been banned.... :eek:

[Jaques]

I saw it all, you are bad :D I went to answer your PM but you had been banned.... :eek:

this was the reason i was banned - quote

"You have been banned for the following reason:
The last straw calling LB a twat

Date the ban will be lifted: Never"

.........the fact that i didnt actually call LB that word, for which language i would have certainly been banned, though his wife wasnt when she used it, doesnt seem to matter - hy actually called me a t--t and i pointed out that i said what i did in jest, just as did his wife - however, it does appear theres one rule for me and another rule for the "in crowd"

I knew when i posted it i would be banned because hy has been sending me threatening emails/pms for a long time, telling me to leave and what hy would do it i didnt - yet i havent actually done anything - people are leaving because they are fed up with the dictatorial way they are running the site and those who remain are just scared to speak their minds or of course there are those who need the support and dont get it elsewhere - it makes the owners and their supporters feel superior - talk about power corrupting - trouble with people like that is in the end, they get left in a sinking ship...................i prefer to be where theres no prejudice against transguys, older people etc, which many felt there was on that site, rightly or wrongly. I know i experienced a lot of hostility from certain parties and for no apparent reason except maybe being in a stable relationship and not into public slanging matches..............which they seem to relish on there. Anyway I wont be losing sleep over it - bedtime.....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[Words]

You rebel you.:)

I think you're right though. When I tried to sign up, I was asked to give a little info. so I told them a bit about U/us. And that, as they say, was it. When they didn't respond to my first attempt to sign up and my various notes with anything but a standard response about the activation queue or whatever I tried signing up under a different ID but no, still no joy, so I can only assume that they check IP addresses? Eventually, I called them on it and said that if there was a particular reason why they didn't want U/us on the site then would they at least have the decency to tell U/us what it was and that's when the 'correspondence' came to an abrupt end.

Anyway, sorry they treated you so badly. At the end of the day though it's their loss, not yours. Medusa and Jack are clearly passionate about making this place welcoming to everyone, - even us cranky, decrepit Brits;) - so I'm sure you'll be much happier here. And if you're not? Well, then it's your own bloody fault. LOL...

Hugs to you both,

J.

[Words]

So come on, no other Brits around?

Non-Brits living in the UK?

Anyone?

[Jaques]

[QUOTE=Words;2221]You rebel you.:)

I think you're right though. When I tried to sign up, I was asked to give a little info. so I told them a bit about U/us. And that, as they say, was it. When they didn't respond to my first attempt to sign up and my various notes with anything but a standard response about the activation queue or whatever I tried signing up under a different ID but no, still no joy, so I can only assume that they check IP addresses? Eventually, I called them on it and said that if there was a particular reason why they didn't want U/us on the site then would they at least have the decency to tell U/us what it was and that's when the 'correspondence' came to an abrupt end.

...............ya know, im far from the rebel, on sites im polite, respectful and accept others points of view - most people enjoyed the banter they had with me - maybe that's the problem, all the attention has to be on the owners and their cronies, plus if you dont hold the same views as them they take it as a personal attack. I feel its good to hear things from others perspective, gives you something to think about and i keep an open mind, as you know with the discussions we have had..............as for being racist, misogonist, sexist - the list goes on of things i am accused of...............its absolute rubbish. There are people on that site who have used absolute foul language, been offensive, threatening, called people C---ts even, its disgraceful, yet they are told "calm down" ...............me, i dont even get a chance to answer back when they have a go at me, im just banned, for life this time.............to be truthful, i was only remaining on there because of their attitude towards me, over the last 6 mths the owners and their hangers on have become very unpopular with many people, so much so, the posts are getting less frequent.
Anyhow, now the Mullet's on here, i can carry on insulting hym, as hy expects me to - its just gotta be done...............
Lovely sunny day, the missus is still snoring :D

[Angelika]

London's a bit far off Angelika but if you're ever in Brighton again, give U/us a shout, okay?

Best,

Words

Words,

I will, thank you

Angelika

[Words]

Well, when she wakes up, give her a big old hug from me, okay?

BTW...did you see the results last night? I can't believe the gruesome twosome got through again.

[Jaques]

Well, when she wakes up, give her a big old hug from me, okay?

BTW...did you see the results last night? I can't believe the gruesome twosome got through again.

nope i just couldnt bear it...............:eek:

[Aryon]

*Grins at Angelika*

Hey folks ... I'm not actually IN London or near it either (5 hours drive), but I do get up to London every now and then and if I'm staying there for a few days it is usually around the Crawley area.

Next time I'm going to be up that way for a few days, it would be great to meet up for coffee and a chat.

I'm in the South-west and the city I'm in has 1 gay bar that is for the most part for the gay males. However, there are usually a few baby butches there.

~ Aryon

[Jaques]

[QUOTE=Aryon;2908I'm in the South-west and the city I'm in has 1 gay bar that is for the most part for the gay males. However, there are usually a few baby butches there.

~ Aryon[/QUOTE]

..........well we will be in cornwall and dorset camping during next summer, so who knows..............where abouts south west are you...........

[Words]

Welcome to the thread Aryon, it's nice to meet some fellow Brits on here. Who knows, we might one day be able to have a little butchfemmeplanet reunion of our own:)

Hey Jaques! *Waving from the other side of town*...

[Jaques]

Welcome to the thread Aryon, it's nice to meet some fellow Brits on here. Who knows, we might one day be able to have a little butchfemmeplanet reunion of our own:)

Hey Jaques! *Waving from the other side of town*...

......yeh, i can see you from here - get your knickers on.........:D

[Words]

Knickers. KNICKERS?

Wow, you're really showing your age now;)

[Aryon]

..........well we will be in cornwall and dorset camping during next summer, so who knows..............where abouts south west are you...........

You have to go past my house to get to Cornwall unless you are coming in from up Bude/Minehead way ... I'm in Plymouth.

[Jaques]

You have to go past my house to get to Cornwall unless you are coming in from up Bude/Minehead way ... I'm in Plymouth.

good ol Devon..................

[Jaques]

Knickers. KNICKERS?

Wow, you're really showing your age now;)


...............age is all relative, at least i didnt say "drawers":D

[Ciaran]

Stopping by to say "hi" to all those from London (and elsewhere in the UK) :)

[Diva]

Stopping by to say "hi" to all those from London (and elsewhere in the UK) :)


Welcome to The Planet! I'm not in London....maybe there's a London, Texas... ;)


~Diva

[Jaques]

Hi Ciran and Diva, well maybe there is a london in texas, i would think you could fit london into the smallest town in texas - this is what i love about Britain, its so small, you can drive from one end to the other in a day...........:D

[Words]

Stopping by to say "hi" to all those from London (and elsewhere in the UK) :)


Hi Ciaran,

Always nice to see you:)

Words

[Words]

Hi Ciran and Diva, well maybe there is a london in texas, i would think you could fit london into the smallest town in texas - this is what i love about Britain, its so small, you can drive from one end to the other in a day...........:D

Diva probably could. From what I hear about Diva's driving, she could probably make the return trip too;)

You're right though, it is relatively small.

Words

P.S. My boy passed his driving test yesterday. Yay! (He came into the house pumping the air and saying very smugly, ''So WHO's the Daddy now?'' LOL...Cracked me up.)

[Jaques]

P.S. My boy passed his driving test yesterday. Yay! (He came into the house pumping the air and saying very smugly, ''So WHO's the Daddy now?'' LOL...Cracked me up.)

..............tell him well done from us.............GJ

[Words]

Will do that:)

[Words]

Okay, so, Dame Shirley Bassey and Dizzee Rascal, together, singing Diamonds are Forever on Children in Need was fantastic.

Anyone else see it?

[Jaques]

Okay, so, Dame Shirley Bassey and Dizzee Rascal, together, singing Diamonds are Forever on Children in Need was fantastic.

Anyone else see it?

........nope, but can i twang your suspenders?:eek:

[Rufusboi]

So come on, no other Brits around?

Non-Brits living in the UK?

Anyone?


Well, the other way around here. My girlfriend is a Brit in the US. She is originally from Oxford. Came to the US in her teens when her mother married a GI in the Air Force. Rufus

[Jaques]

Well, the other way around here. My girlfriend is a Brit in the US. She is originally from Oxford. Came to the US in her teens when her mother married a GI in the Air Force. Rufus

yes there are a few of us around.................so hi from me.......GJ

[Words]

........nope, but can i twang your suspenders?:eek:

Perv. *Insert eye roll.*

BTW, suspenders in the States aren't suspenders at all, they're garter belts. BUT, what we call braces, they call suspenders.

Confusing huh?

[Pennysparkles]

So come on, no other Brits around?

Non-Brits living in the UK?

Anyone?

*waves*

Hi I'm in the UK - living in Lancashire now:angel:

[Aryon]

Non-Brits living in the UK?

Anyone?

I'm a "non-Brit", but I've been here almost 31 years now.

[Ciaran]

Anyone else getting fed up with how this country grinds to a halt when we get a small amount of snow / ice / cold weather?

Three hours to get home from work yesterday evening (10 miles or so) and now about to walk a mile or so in ice on ungritted pavements which have been in a treacherous condition for over 4 days now ..... meanwhile, meant to be flying to Belfast tomorrow for Christmas and all signs point to further chaos at airports and cancelled flights ..... :knit:

I'm starting to think I should live somewhere a bit warmer or better organised .... :amsmiling:

[Passionaria]

I just wanted to stop in and say how happy I am to see you all on here! It's amazing to have a global community!

:rose: Pashi

[Jennifer1984]

Hi everyone. I am a Londoner by birth, but now live in the West Country.

I come from Blackheath originally and still have family in London. I now live in the beautiful county of Cornwall, with my wifey of nearly four years. I wouldn't want to ever move back to live in London, but we do go "up country" from time to time to visit my relatives so if any of you are around and about when we're there, it would be cool to say "Hi".

Amanda and I met when we were at university in Portsmouth, so we used to go to Brighton (which is only an hour or so along the coast from there) for weekends.... to do the scene... that kinda stuff. We only ever go to Brighton now for Pride, which is always a blast.

Cornwall is not especially a "gay oriented" place. There is only one gay club in the whole county, and it was only in 2008 that there was the first ever Gay Pride held in Truro, so it's a bit of a backwater as far as "The Scene" goes, but there is no shortage of luvverly lesbians here, we get together for meets from time to time and we're all pretty good friends.

Are there any other Kernews on this site..?

Well, that's me. It'd be good to hear from anyone who wants to share info, or tips about clubs and places to go, and that kinda stuff. I look forward to hearing from you.

Love and hugs
Jen xx

[T4Texas]

Hi Jen! Nice to see you made it here and hope you enjoy the site. My best to Amanda.

[imperfect_cupcake]

hey words! thought I'd pop by here.

I don't know very many resourses for outside london. there used to be club wotever in brighton but I think it may have closed down. but the website will have that info.

don't worry about butchfemme.co.uk. Most of the people I enjoy got kicked off of that site and they are very wierd about what you can and can't talk about. most of the people I've talked to on there are oop north. but that site is very wierd in terms of admin and banning every other person. Nothing missed, trust me.

actually I do know of another uk site... can't recall the address but my old landlord used to go there, I'll check with her.

[Words]

Hey you *smile*...

Yep, I heard the same thing about the UK site and have decided it's not worth the bother. I'm curious though, does it have anything to do with the US site?

So....the big question....what's the weather like where you are? W/we're completely snowed in here - W/we live at the top of a hill and it's been over a week since vehicles have had access or been able to leave) - and yes, W/we've definitely had enough.

Keep in touch!

Words

[imperfect_cupcake]

Honestly? the two people who started it caused a fairly large upset in butch-femme 1) because of british humour (which I'm sure as you know doesn't translate well into american culture) and for which I was sympathetic. I understood that gap and it made me cringe knowing the misunderstandings going on. 2) they were also not interested in learning anything and rather... I'm not sure how much I am able to say in this forum. On GB I'd be able to speak frankly but american sites are a bit more - discretionary.

so they used to be members but left. possibly one of them was banned. But no, most definitely not affiliated with bf.com

weather is a bit shit. the ice was very bad for almost a week and I haven't been able to exercise much so I'm getting a bit ... house buggy. Inks and I are in a studio suite (large enough for two, but it's still a studio) in Newington green. The location is fantastic for socialising, shopping, transport. But since the snow and her having to do night shifts cause I'm waiting for my job to start (end of jan) it's a bit squishy and doesn't fulfill the purpose of us taking a smaller place in a better area. Since walking and cycling is slightly suicidal at the moment.

walking is ok if you stick to the main roads. but there's still black ice everywhere so I find cycling on the main roads in london a bit nerve wracking. I'm a bit house bound.

Still snowing as we speak...

[FR]

hey peeps hi from the US! i miss the UK -london and scotland esp-i studied there eons ago -maybe someday il come back.
Words nice to see ya-missed u and B at the bash and yes thats a long story.
i think londons weather is better than seattle and yet im thinking of moving that way-go figure.
HB miss ya boobalahs--hehe

[Ciaran]

Yep, I heard the same thing about the UK site and have decided it's not worth the bother. I'm curious though, does it have anything to do with the US site?


There is an alternative UK site which, in my limited experience, is reasonably good, if not always terribly busy: www.butchfemmeukrainbow.com

[imperfect_cupcake]

Joyous about Feb's Bird Club!

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=99088745104&ref=ts

[Daktari]

another freezing cold Brit here - one of those from oop north...hey there fellow islanders :formalbow:

[Massive]

Northern Brit here and if you've heard of where I live, I'll be very surprised!

[MissGentleman]

I've HEARD of Alnwick... :)

I'm another naarf'ner here :D

[Massive]

I've HEARD of Alnwick... :)

I'm another naarf'ner here :D

Aye, but have you ever BEEN here??
And please don't tell me it's cos of Harry sodding Potter!
Where up north are you??
Welcome to BFP btw!

[MissGentleman]

Aye, but have you ever BEEN here??
And please don't tell me it's cos of Harry sodding Potter!
Where up north are you??
Welcome to BFP btw!

Nah, I'm a map nerd and the extreme norths of England and Scotland interest me :D Also my nannan went there when I was a kid :)

I'm a Yorkshire butch :3

[Massive]

Well, got to say, it's refreshing that someone's finally heard of my home town!

[Massive]

another freezing cold Brit here - one of those from oop north...hey there fellow islanders :formalbow:

The Northerners are taking over!
:D

[Jack]

Hey fellow British people !

Some of you I know, Some of you I don't . But hello to all !!

Let's all go down the George and Dragon for a pint of stout and a steak and kidney pie.:gimmehug:::thumbsup::beerbros::england:

[PapaC]

that I need to be on the look out for people in the London area who may be willing to help me out in a jam.

So, here's the issue. I have a trans-continental-atlantic flight scheduled to depart YVR (Vancouver, Canada) on June 10th, arriving in Gatwick at around 8am June 11th. My return flight is scheduled for Sept 9th. I am considering staying in a 'yotel' in Gatwick during my 9 hour layover between my flight from Malta and my return flight to Vancouver.

The ash cloud is creating a bit of an issue in the UK right now, most recent story:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8685913.stm

I am confident that the airlines I've chosen will accommodate any flight delays with no extra charges. but it's the time waits that I'm concerned about.

I don't plan to venture out of the airport between flights, but I'm thinking now, it might be a good idea to have a few contacts from people in and around the London/Gatwick area just in case.

If you're willing to be a contact for this nervous (albeit excited) traveller who may/may not get stranded in London between flights, please PM me. And yes, while I have contacts in mind already, I'm just too shy to ask you directly.

Thanks,

PapaC

[imperfect_cupcake]

that I need to be on the look out for people in the London area who may be willing to help me out in a jam.

So, here's the issue. I have a trans-continental-atlantic flight scheduled to depart YVR (Vancouver, Canada) on June 10th, arriving in Gatwick at around 8am June 11th. My return flight is scheduled for Sept 9th. I am considering staying in a 'yotel' in Gatwick during my 9 hour layover between my flight from Malta and my return flight to Vancouver.

The ash cloud is creating a bit of an issue in the UK right now, most recent story:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8685913.stm

I am confident that the airlines I've chosen will accommodate any flight delays with no extra charges. but it's the time waits that I'm concerned about.

I don't plan to venture out of the airport between flights, but I'm thinking now, it might be a good idea to have a few contacts from people in and around the London/Gatwick area just in case.

If you're willing to be a contact for this nervous (albeit excited) traveller who may/may not get stranded in London between flights, please PM me. And yes, while I have contacts in mind already, I'm just too shy to ask you directly.

Thanks,

PapaC

Chris!! I hardly ever come here but you would have been extremely welcome >:(! Had I known.

you seriously need to get my email/facebook.

[Captain Franki]

heyyy fellow Britainians. :tea: :england:

[BoDy*ShOt]

Remember, Remember, the 5th of November!!

:fireworks:Safe and Fabulous Festivities!!!!:fireworks:

[imperfect_cupcake]

butch/femme/genderqueer/ID friendly meet:

LONDON

January 28th @ 5pm till whenever (probably around 8/9)
Curzon Soho
Downstairs, couches and bar.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&cp=11&gs_id=0&xhr=t&gs_upl=&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1024&bih=655&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=curzon+soho&fb=1&gl=uk&hq=curzon+soho&ei=Np77Tv2LJ8iRswbY2IwU&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=image&sqi=2&ved=0CAUQtgM&iwloc=cids:14533400242416141031

They do sandwiches and cakes, coffee and tea upstairs and you can take the food down.
Nice atmosphere, no loud music - you can talk and sit in big comfy couches.
beer prices reasonable

so far there are about 15 people coming but suspect that will pick up by the time the event comes around. They are *really* friendly (as one of them is ME) and talkative and laid back. It's always a good time, it's the 3rd meet of this early evening soiree, giving people enough time to go out to their sat night disco afterwards.

Hope to see you there - IM if you have any questions or need a hand-hold

[LeftWriteFemme]

http://globalgeeknews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Doctor-Who-TARDIS-Wedding-Cake.jpg


If I could find a working one of these, I would be over to visit immediately!

[Melissa]

We will be in UK for the month of June. Can't wait. I haven't been home in over 10 years.

Melissa

[Ciaran]

A few of my friends and I are organising a butch / femme / trans / genderqueer and allies meet on Saturday 19th May. To facilitate some folk travelling from outside of London, we'll be meeting as from noon-ish ... likely a few drinks, followed by a meal somewhere and then some more drinks until late for those who are still around.


Will be a small-ish gathering of good, friendly people. If anyone may be interested in coming along, let me know and I'll provide the details etc.

[1QuirkyKiwi]

http://globalgeeknews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Doctor-Who-TARDIS-Wedding-Cake.jpg


If I could find a working one of these, I would be over to visit immediately!

When I lived in Glasgow, there was a Tardis Police Box that had been turned into a Coffee Bar in the city centre.

Edited to add: Links to the Police Boxes around Glasgow...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/36538298@N02/5333807044/

www.mccrow.org.uk/Scotland/Glasgow/CityTour.htm

purlpower.blogspot.com/.../stuff-i-see-blue-police-box-glasgow.html

[Sky_femme]

A few of my friends and I are organising a butch / femme / trans / genderqueer and allies meet on Saturday 19th May. To facilitate some folk travelling from outside of London, we'll be meeting as from noon-ish ... likely a few drinks, followed by a meal somewhere and then some more drinks until late for those who are still around.


Will be a small-ish gathering of good, friendly people. If anyone may be interested in coming along, let me know and I'll provide the details etc.

Hi Ciaran, I'd love to join!

[Ciaran]

Hi Ciaran, I'd love to join!

Of course Sky, you would be more than welcome. I'm trying to confirm times / venues etc over the next week and will post here when I have these.

Would be great to see you there.

[Sky_femme]

OMG, I can't wait!! *jumps up and down* :cheer:

[Ciaran]

Great Sky !

I'll post the details here tomorrow (am on mobile device at moment).

[Ciaran]

Sky

Latest itinerary is as follows:

- 12pm / 12.30pm to mid-afternoon: Ku Bar, Lisle Street.

- Mid-afternoon: food somewhere (fear it will be somewhere in Chinatown, which I'm not a particular fan of but others are).

- Freedom bar: we should have some folk here from 7pm or so. I'll be there from 8pm at the latest.

- Later: we will go to a club. Current thinking is possibly the Way Out Club. This wouldn't necessarily be everyone's "cup of tea" but it's actually good fun, open late and a very friendly environment.



I'll be at the meet from the start until 3pm or a bit later and back again for around 7.30pm / 8.00pm (in between times, I'm away to Twickenham to watch the rugby European Cup Final. Not a rugby fan but my home province of Ulster is in the final and I cannot miss the opportunity to attend this with some of my friends from back home).


Note that, as highlighted above, the Ku Bar that we will be meeting in is the one in Lisle Street. This is useful to note as there are two Ku Bars that are both within walking distance of each other. It's very each to get to ..... come of of Leicester Square underground station, taking the Chinatown exit and it's within 50 metres or so.


If you have any worries or concerns, let me know and Im happy to meet you outside of any of the venues and introduce you to folk !!

[Sky_femme]

Thanks Ciaran!

I will join you at 7 at the Freedom bar. Hope I'll be able to find the group (I don't know what anyone looks like apart from you, but you'll arrive later :) )

I'm not sure yet if I will make it to Ku bar before that, but will try and see...
Are there going to be many people who won't stay until Freedom bar? The more new people I meet the better :)

I will send you a PM with my number

[Ciaran]

Hi Sky

Yes, there will be some people who'll be at Ku Bar who won't be there later - some people are travelling from outside of London and will be leaving to return home in the evening.

However, most people should be there at Freedom Bar at least for an hour or two and some of us will be there for longer !

I will be there by 8pm but will try to get there earlier. I'll let others know you're coming so you'll be guaranteed a friendly welcome.

Ciaran

[jessiel]

We are to Swedish femmes that are going to London first weekend in july. Thankful for any kind of tips of were to go to have a good time. I haven´t been to London for over 20 years and never done the gayscene and my friend have never been there.

So please help us find the right kind of....
:party:

[Ciaran]

We are to Swedish femmes that are going to London first weekend in july. Thankful for any kind of tips of were to go to have a good time. I haven´t been to London for over 20 years and never done the gayscene and my friend have never been there.

So please help us find the right kind of....
:party:

I'm assuming you are aware but, in case not, the first weekend of July in London is World Pride so there'll be a significant amount of LBGT energy in London then.

[jessiel]

Wasnt awere of it first but yea....got the great news when I started to look around. No there is soo many things....so little time....:deepthoughts:


:bouquet: Thanks anyway and if you got an awsome thing we can´t miss please share it!

[twinkletoes]

Hey :) I'm looking to explore the London lesbian scene a bit more than i already do (which i kind of don't :blush:) and was wondering if any Londoners could be of any help?? any advice, info etc would be very much appreciated :D

[Daktari]

Hey :) I'm looking to explore the London lesbian scene a bit more than i already do (which i kind of don't :blush:) and was wondering if any Londoners could be of any help?? any advice, info etc would be very much appreciated :D

I hope someone can help out. I don't live in London but Oop Norf so can't offer any hints or tips sadly.

[Ciaran]

Hey :) I'm looking to explore the London lesbian scene a bit more than i already do (which i kind of don't :blush:) and was wondering if any Londoners could be of any help?? any advice, info etc would be very much appreciated :D

Hi Twinkletoes and welcome to the site.

Sort of depends on what you are interested in. If it's mainstream lesbian scene that you are trying to find out more on, then the following magazine is a pretty good start. It's free of charge and can be accessed online or, in paper copy from many LGBT bars in the city:

http://g3mag.co.uk/


If you have any more specific queries, then more than happy to answer them (if I can).

[twinkletoes]

Thanks very much for the link :) will make sure i have a looksie today

[Sky_femme]

I want another meet!! *pouts*

[Italianboi]

I want another meet!! *pouts*

Leeds here but used live in London...so...yaah!!!! :)

[Luke]

Come on Londoners! U.Kers! I know there are more of you out there!

[5001]

*peeks into thread*

hellooooo :)

[Italianboi]

*peeks into thread*

hellooooo :)

Hello back and welcome to the Planet!!! :)

[GraffitiBoi]

*waves* I don't live in London now, but I used to and I miss it!

[5001]

Hello back and welcome to the Planet!!! :)

thank you!
I will have a look around...

[Sky_femme]

Where is Ciaran? We need another meet! :)

[Ciaran]

Where is Ciaran? We need another meet! :)


I can organise a meet with relative ease if a few people here commit to come along ..... and I can get a few others who aren't members of this site to come along too.


Have organised one or two very informal gatherings over recent months and feedback has been positive. If organising a further one, I would look to one of the weekends following London Pride i.e. would be looking at early to mid July.


If people are interested, let me know and I'll come up with one or two suggestions for a good day out.

[sassymissthing]

Does Hertfordshire count? I'm here.

[Sky_femme]

This weekend there is a Butch-Femme party in London!!!! Hooray!!! :)
Sorry, I wanted to start a new thread about this but can't as my post count is too low :(

It is based on the old famous lesbian club called The Gateways. The party is called "Duckie goes to the Gateways". Here is the link: http://duckie.co.uk/generic.php?id=156

I'm going with my gf on both days. Is anyone going too?

If not, let's try to organise a meet another day. I'm trying to get some people together :)

I'm sooooo excited *dances around* :hk13:

[Daktari]

This weekend there is a Butch-Femme party in London!!!! Hooray!!! :)
Sorry, I wanted to start a new thread about this but can't as my post count is too low :(

It is based on the old famous lesbian club called The Gateways. The party is called "Duckie goes to the Gateways". Here is the link: http://duckie.co.uk/generic.php?id=156

I'm going with my gf on both days. Is anyone going too?

If not, let's try to organise a meet another day. I'm trying to get some people together :)

I'm sooooo excited *dances around* :hk13:


I heard all about this from a lovely lady who will be attending The Gateway on Friday. I'm really rather envious that I can't get down there this weekend. Maybe it will become a regular event...that would be cool!

I must re-watch The Killing of Sister George...a classic '68 film in which The Gateways appears.

I'm coming down to the big smoke in the foreseeable future and so looking forward to catching up with the galleries and museums...it's been an age since I visited. I'm desperate to photograph the skaters on the South Bank again before it disappears...unless the current petition works! .

[Sky_femme]

Is anyone going too?
Maybe if anyone here is going- I'm wearing a pink 50's dress on Friday and a short yellow 60's dress on Saturday. Come and say hi! :) :)

Daktari, I must watch this film too! (I've never seen it to my shame). If you're coming to London, do you wanna meet some b-f folks here? I'm trying to get some people together :)

Ciaran, are you hereeeee? :callme: Are you going to Duckie? :)

[Ciaran]

Is anyone going too?
Maybe if anyone here is going- I'm wearing a pink 50's dress on Friday and a short yellow 60's dress on Saturday. Come and say hi! :) :)

Ciaran, are you hereeeee? :callme: Are you going to Duckie? :)


I am not going on Friday. By coincidence, I am going to a 1950's themed party that evening but not at Duckie.


I might be there on Saturday but not certain yet. Depends on a few variables at this stage. The good news is that, if I do make it, we won't have a wardrobe clash as I am NOT planning to wear a short 1960's yellow dress :praying:

[Sky_femme]

Ciaran, lol I can't even imagine this :lol2:
It would be good to see you though if you can make it! x

[Ciaran]

Okay - time for a get together and also to give sufficient notice.

Let's aim for Friday 23rd / Saturday 24th August. Bank Holiday weekend and some of us will have pre-planned events on the Sunday.

Haven't worked out what we'll doing on the Friday and Saturday yet, of course, but if enough interest, would be great to arrange an outing to a west-end musical.

Anyway, let's keep above date as tentative right now and let's work to make it happen !!

[Gráinne]

Did somebody say "West End Musical"?

If this pans out, and all works out on my end, I would take the hop if invited.

[alondonfemme]

I'm new here - I would totally attend this! let's do it :)

[Ciaran]

New or less new, all are welcome :)

I'll start putting down some suggestions here when I can grab some spare time over this coming weekend.

There are a few b/f folk from outside London who are potentially interested in coming along also.


Let's get this arranged and then I can turn my attention to my wardrobe ..... for example, do I wear my pink chinos or my leopard-print cavalli jeans? ;)

[Queenie]

*waves from north london* I had no idea there was a london thread. Or maybe I just forgot about it. My memory is as good as a gold fish these days!

[snow white]

Me, me, me! I'm in the South West! Hi! : )

[Ciaran]

Okay .... we're going to go ahead with Saturday 24th August for the meet. Just hope that the tropical weather we've been getting recently holds up.

We'll keep it fairly low-key. Am suggesting a picnic at Primrose Hill as from early afternoon followed by retiring to a bar for some drinks and socialising.

If you don't know it, Primrose Hill is a really nice part of London and relatively easy to get to.

Alas, my cooking skills on a scale of 1-10 are actually less than 1. However, I'll be bringing a selection of waitrose sandwiches, other deli foods and a combination of dry ciders and IPAs all to share.

If you can come or are considering it, please let me know on this thread or via PM. Remember, this will be an informal event for fun and laughter.


Whilst it's somewhat outside of my control, I'm hoping the tropical weather we've experienced recently stays reappears that weekend !!

[Katelar]

Morning all, I'm from Birmingham. No gags about the accent please ;)

(thankfully I lost the accent by living up north for a few years)

[Duke Nukem]

Hey there is a planned meet in London on Sat 14th Sept. Will post more info soon when I know more details

[Duke Nukem]

Hi all,

The meet on Saturday 14th September is planned to go as follows. We plan to meet at North Greenwich tube for 1.30-2pm and go straight on a cable car ride. That cost's £8.60 or £6.40 with an oyster card (25% discount) and takes 20-25 mins round trip. Then we are probably going to Ku Bar in Leicester Sq for approx 4.30ish. Hope to have a few drinks and have something to eat snd then a few more drinks.

If that pleases anyone then feel free to come along.

[Sky_femme]

Is anyone else coming to the meet Saturday?.. No replies here :(

[Daktari]

Hey Katelar, y'alright duck?

Yay another Brit who lives North of Watford Gap. Blackpool here :cheesy:

Maybe us the non-London Brits could get together sometime and do something that's not about 'having a few drinks' :tea:

Do you ever get upto Manchester?

[agape]

well, I had been planning a trip to London but had to cancel it... :-/
maybe next time...

[mythy]

Hi my names cass and I am from Cheshire anyone out there

[Daktari]

Hi my names cass and I am from Cheshire anyone out there

Hiya Cass, I'm in Lancashire...in that famous town with a big feck off tower. :cheesy:


Good to see another Brit onboard. :chaplin:

[Words]

Anyone south of London? (East Sussex here.)

[sonia]

is there anyone on here over 40 in the Herts area of UK?

[CyberStud]

I know this site is predominantly American and lovely as they are, I thought I'd give a shout out to any Brits lurking the forum corridors. I'm based in sunny Brighton so Hello Everybody! :england::LGBTQFlag:

[Ciaran]

There are still a few of us around - just a bit quieter than in the past.

We are planning a London meet-up on the first Saturday of October. Exact arrangements to be confirmed but will post here in due course in an effort to tempt a few out.

[Daktari]

is there anyone on here over 40 in the Herts area of UK?

Hiya sonia :chaplin:...not in Herts here but definitely in the (very) over 40 category :groucho:

I know this site is predominantly American and lovely as they are, I thought I'd give a shout out to any Brits lurking the forum corridors. I'm based in sunny Brighton so Hello Everybody! :england::LGBTQFlag:

Hallo to yas from here in another UK, rather queer, seaside town :hangloose:

[CyberStud]

There are still a few of us around - just a bit quieter than in the past.

We are planning a London meet-up on the first Saturday of October. Exact arrangements to be confirmed but will post here in due course in an effort to tempt a few out.

Great news, well you can count me in, look forward to seeing the confirmation.


Hallo to yas from here in another UK, rather queer, seaside town :hangloose:[/QUOTE]

Way hey, nice one! Glad to see this isn't a dead thread. What coastline are you paddling in then? :sunglass:

[Daktari]

Great news, well you can count me in, look forward to seeing the confirmation.


Hallo to yas from here in another UK, rather queer, seaside town :hangloose:

Way hey, nice one! Glad to see this isn't a dead thread. What coastline are you paddling in then? :sunglass:[/QUOTE]

I paddle in the land of black puddin', candy floss, donkeys and a big fuck-off Tower! :cheesy:

[Ciaran]

On off-chance anyone here who is London-based will see it, there is a Female Masculine Appreciation Society entertainment night being held at The Royal Vauxhall Tavern tomorrow evening from 8pm to late.

Promises to be a very enjoyable evening.

[CyberStud]

This time last year I was living in Streatham....just my sodding luck! :angry: Why didn't I discover BFP then?!! :beatcomputer:

Anyway, have a wonderful evening....I'll be there, in spirit at least! :)

[BoDy*ShOt]

I'm heading across the way in October during the half-term.. EeeEeEeE!! SUPER excited!!!!

[Ciaran]

I'm heading across the way in October during the half-term.. EeeEeEeE!! SUPER excited!!!!


What dates are you over BoDy*ShOt?

[Queenie]

I'm heading across the way in October during the half-term.. EeeEeEeE!! SUPER excited!!!!


So, like after years of talking to you in the old dash site chattoom I might end up meeting you? Sweet!

[Redsunflower]

Any more news on the London meet?

I'd be up for that.

Mr D...what say you?

[Mel C.]

Any more news on the London meet?

I'd be up for that.

Mr D...what say you?

Sat 4th Oct will be London (meeting place will be Harvey Nics 5th floor wine bar, I'll pick up tab). So easy to get from Brighton to London via Victoria or London Bridge. We can have a Brighton meet on the Sunday ;)

[Aryon]

Mel, you do not think I would let you come over here and not take you to Brighton do you??

[Redsunflower]

Sat 4th Oct will be London (meeting place will be Harvey Nics 5th floor wine bar, I'll pick up tab). So easy to get from Brighton to London via Victoria or London Bridge. We can have a Brighton meet on the Sunday ;)

What time?

[Mel C.]

What time?

Not sure...I posted a message on the UK fb page so I will post when I know...or Ciaran might pop in and post. I don't have specific plans for my visit to London so a bf gathering sounds great!

[Mel C.]

Mel, you do not think I would let you come over here and not take you to Brighton do you??

LOL...I'm fine with whatever we do. Brighton sounds like it should be on the agenda.

[Mel C.]

Sat 4th Oct will be London (meeting place will be Harvey Nics 5th floor wine bar, I'll pick up tab). So easy to get from Brighton to London via Victoria or London Bridge. We can have a Brighton meet on the Sunday ;)

start time is 1.30pm for 2pm at Harvey Nics wine bar on 4th Oct.

[Ciaran]

Not sure...I posted a message on the UK fb page so I will post when I know...or Ciaran might pop in and post. I don't have specific plans for my visit to London so a bf gathering sounds great!

Yes, Mel has got it right - Harvey Nics wine bar at 1.30pm / 2.00pm on Sat 4th Oct. Attendance for B/F meets in London can vary widely (can often be very small) but I'm confident we'll get a reasonable crowd this time as quite a few have indicated to me offline that they will attend so, if even half do, it will be good.

In mid-Sept, I'll consider dining options if people would like an early evening meal. I have a perfect place in mind as it is reasonably priced, stylish, walking distance to Soho (for those who want to party later) and has an innovative ordering system which can be fun:

http://www.inamo-restaurant.com/gallery.php

[BoDy*ShOt]

It's official - flight and hotel booked and confirmed!! London or bust!!

I'm heading across the way in October during the half-term.. EeeEeEeE!! SUPER excited!!!!

[BoDy*ShOt]

What dates are you over BoDy*ShOt?

10/25 - 11/2 !!!

[Daktari]

Hey BodyShot
How fabulous you're coming over here. Are you venturing outside the far south in the UK?. If you are I could well be up for a coffee. :)

I don't do bars...don't do bars with others who are drinking and don't do venues with people who have been drinking.

[Aryon]

In mid-Sept, I'll consider dining options if people would like an early evening meal. I have a perfect place in mind as it is reasonably priced, stylish, walking distance to Soho (for those who want to party later) and has an innovative ordering system which can be fun:

http://www.inamo-restaurant.com/gallery.php

Ciaran, I will be travelling up to London to visit with Mel and while I am certain the restaurant you have in mind is amazing, is there somewhere nearby for those who cannot eat from their menu?

[BoDy*ShOt]

Mmmm... coffee! What exactly is the far South? Lol Brighton is as far South as I've been!


Hey BodyShot
How fabulous you're coming over here. Are you venturing outside the far south in the UK?. If you are I could well be up for a coffee. :)

I don't do bars...don't do bars with others who are drinking and don't do venues with people who have been drinking.

[Daktari]

Mmmm... coffee! What exactly is the far South? Lol Brighton is as far South as I've been!

Brighton is indeed far south. As is London to me. Will you be hitting anywhere north of Birmingham?

I'd lay a bet that you're not! :cheesy:

[BoDy*ShOt]

I completely misread what you wrote lol.. ahhh. Birmingham is only an hour and a half
£12 train ride. That's like driving to the grocery store here lol I'll be there visiting my 7 yr old son and currently don't have non-momma activities planned.... so, who knows.. a trip north could well happen!

Brighton is indeed far south. As is London to me. Will you be hitting anywhere north of Birmingham?

I'd lay a bet that you're not! :cheesy:

[Daktari]

I completely misread what you wrote lol.. ahhh. Birmingham is only an hour and a half
£12 train ride. That's like driving to the grocery store here lol I'll be there visiting my 7 yr old son and currently don't have non-momma activities planned.... so, who knows.. a trip north could well happen!

It's pointed out to me oft times, by my bff who lives in NJ, that our distances are pissant small to you lot! :cheesy:

Y'should bring the sproglette up here to ride donkeys on the beach. :hangloose:

[Queenie]

It's pointed out to me oft times, by my bff who lives in NJ, that our distances are pissant small to you lot! :cheesy:




Six and half years later and I still find them rather short! And still not use to only having one time zone!

[Ciaran]

Ciaran, I will be travelling up to London to visit with Mel and while I am certain the restaurant you have in mind is amazing, is there somewhere nearby for those who cannot eat from their menu?

Aryon

Yes. Not sure how well you know London but this restaurant is in Lower Regent Street so there is a tremendous range of food places within very close walking distances and catering to all price ranges and tastes - though, of course, it's best to be guarded of the tourist traps that abound in this part of London.

I'm happy to take alternative suggestions if this place doesn't appeal. The food here is good but, despite my Japanese sister-in-law and half-Japanese nephews, Japanese food would not be my first choice. However, I think this place could work well as the dining tables also combine as computer tablets through which you place your order and so on. Sounds a bit weird but it is good fun and good way for people to get to know each other.

[silkepus]

Moving to London in just a week to study, going to live there for at least three years- I'm so exited!

Does anyone have any good recomendations on where to go an what to do there?

[Mel C.]

Yes, Mel has got it right - Harvey Nics wine bar at 1.30pm / 2.00pm on Sat 4th Oct. Attendance for B/F meets in London can vary widely (can often be very small) but I'm confident we'll get a reasonable crowd this time as quite a few have indicated to me offline that they will attend so, if even half do, it will be good.

In mid-Sept, I'll consider dining options if people would like an early evening meal. I have a perfect place in mind as it is reasonably priced, stylish, walking distance to Soho (for those who want to party later) and has an innovative ordering system which can be fun:

http://www.inamo-restaurant.com/gallery.php

One week away from my arrival in London. I leave San Diego for Munich on Saturday and am not sure how much time I will be on BFP so come on out and join the fun October 4th!

[little_ms_sunshyne]

One week away from my arrival in London. I leave San Diego for Munich on Saturday and am not sure how much time I will be on BFP so come on out and join the fun October 4th!

I have the London itch! It has been my dream to visit since I was a kid. I was even given a framed picture of the Tower of London when I graduated from HIgh School. I swore I would be there one day! Anyway, random ramble. What I am getting at is.... Im jealous!!!!! lol Have Fun Mel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You deserve it :-)

[Ciaran]

For anyone who wants to come next Saturday, the following is the itinerary:

Harvey Nics Wine Bar (5th floor) from circa 1.30pm / 2.00pm but feel free to arrive anytime until around 4pm as will make sure we are still there by then. This is easy walking distance from Knightsbridge or Regents Park underground stations.

Inamo, Regents Street, 6pm. Note that, if you plan to attend the meal, please let me know by middle of week as I will need to confirm booking with the restaurant. The restaurant is very convenient to travel to from Harvey Nics - it is a short tube ride with no change required.


Later - likely onwards to a bar or club on Soho. Let's play it by ear. PM me for my phone no if you want to be kept in touch on this aspect.

[jools66]

Living. In surrey here, near guildford
Not a lot of gay scene here, not that its my scene anyway
Loves to go mountain biking more than anything.

[Ciaran]

I have the London itch! It has been my dream to visit since I was a kid. I was even given a framed picture of the Tower of London when I graduated from HIgh School. I swore I would be there one day! Anyway, random ramble. What I am getting at is.... Im jealous!!!!! lol Have Fun Mel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You deserve it :-)

There is only one way to combat that jealously and it's pretty straightforward - make the trip over yourself :)

[little_ms_sunshyne]

There is only one way to combat that jealously and it's pretty straightforward - make the trip over yourself :)

You may be on to something! I absolutely agree!

[girlin2une]

One day i plan to return!!! :)

[Ladybug]

There has been no activity on this thread for a while, but hopefully this will give it a *bump*! I am happy to be in the UK; just south of London, to be exact! I am American but lived here off and on for the past 7 years. Just returned from a visit to my family in Nevada and so happy to see that there are many members from the UK. I am also a newbie and still breaking myself in, but thrilled to see there are others that think like me in my neighborhood. Just wish I had found this site sooner!

Anyway, hello one and all! I am so happy to be in your fabulous country tonight <3

[Ciaran]

Welcome to the thread LadyBug !

I've been to Nevada twice - unsurprisingly, it was to Las Vegas back in 2006 and 2009. Coincidently, both times it was for butch-femme events with many people from this site also in attendance.

[Sky_femme]

Ciaran, are you in London these days? Tried to text you some time ago... Would be good to catch up :)

[Ladybug]

Welcome to the thread LadyBug !

I've been to Nevada twice - unsurprisingly, it was to Las Vegas back in 2006 and 2009. Coincidently, both times it was for butch-femme events with many people from this site also in attendance.

Hello, Ciaran! Thank you for the welcome. I am settled back in the UK now, very near Gatwick Airport if you know where that is, not far from London. I am from more Northern Nevada, but have also been to Las Vegas...funny enough both times for concerts! Really into music, haha. Come to London for lots of gigs as well. Happy to have found some friendly "neighbours" here!

[Ciaran]

Ciaran, are you in London these days? Tried to text you some time ago... Would be good to catch up :)

Hi Sky. Sorry, had not logged into this site for some time so didn't see your post.

Yes, would be great to catch up soon :)

I was in Belfast for a week over Christmas but arrived back into London today.

[Ciaran]

Hello, Ciaran! Thank you for the welcome. I am settled back in the UK now, very near Gatwick Airport if you know where that is, not far from London. I am from more Northern Nevada, but have also been to Las Vegas...funny enough both times for concerts! Really into music, haha. Come to London for lots of gigs as well. Happy to have found some friendly "neighbours" here!

Yes, I know Gatwick Airport as I travel out of it fairly regularly. Convenient location as presumably easy to get to Brighton from where you live in addition to London.

We organise occasional (i.e. not as regularly as we should) meet-ups in London and goes without saying that you would be made very welcome to attend.

[5001]

For anyone who wants to come next Saturday, the following is the itinerary:

Harvey Nics Wine Bar (5th floor) from circa 1.30pm / 2.00pm but feel free to arrive anytime until around 4pm as will make sure we are still there by then. This is easy walking distance from Knightsbridge or Regents Park underground stations.

Inamo, Regents Street, 6pm. Note that, if you plan to attend the meal, please let me know by middle of week as I will need to confirm booking with the restaurant. The restaurant is very convenient to travel to from Harvey Nics - it is a short tube ride with no change required.


Later - likely onwards to a bar or club on Soho. Let's play it by ear. PM me for my phone no if you want to be kept in touch on this aspect.

well this is my kind of meet.
good venues Ciaran
sorry I misssed it, not logged in for the longest while.
happy new year, london BFs

-LF

[dykeumentary]

Hi London!
There's a great film festival happening August 21-23, 2015 at the Cinema Museum in London. It kicks off at the British Film Institute on August 20, 2015.
Here's the info: http://woteverfilmfest.weebly.com/bfi-screening-2008.html

I'm especially excited because I will be there! Three of my films will be showing, small parts of an amazingly broad program. Yay for butches and femme on film!

And don't miss the Female Masculinity Appreciation opening night party.

[dykeumentary]

Bar Wotever Queer Women in Love Shorts (London)
December 15, 2015 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Royal Vauxhall Tavern

Scottish Queer International Film Festival (SQIFF) in collaboration with Wotever DIY Film Festival and Bar Wotever presents a selection of shorts from SQIFF’s Queer Women in Love season, featuring films by and about lesbian, bisexual, and queer women. The line-up includes a range of styles and ideas relating to the theme of love from Barbara Hammer’s innovative 1970s lesbian experiment Dyketactics to Ami Nashimoto’s vegan, gluten-free date nightmare-comedy Dinner For Two, via queer filmmaking legend Cheryl Dunye’s very first film, Janine, and activist Krissy Mahan’s 1980s-set gay beach town dramedy, 1987, Summer.

With an introduction from SQIFF’s Helen Wright.

Ages 18+ only.

£5. Tickets available on the door.

Films screening with English subtitles and introduction BSL interpreted.

Part of SQIFF presents: Queer Women in Love, a season of films by and about lesbian, bisexual, and queer women. Part of BFI LOVE, in partnership with Plusnet bfi.org.uk/love.

Date:
December 15
Time:
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Event Categories:
Films, Shorts
Event Tags:
London, Queer Women in Love
Organizer

Wotever DIY Film Festival
Website:
http://woteverfilmfest.weebly.com/
Venue

The Royal Vauxhall Tavern
372 Kennington Ln
London, SE11 5HY United Kingdom
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Phone:
020 7820 1222
Website:
http://www.vauxhalltavern.com/