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Daily Fail Once Again reporting on Swingfields
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By *ty31Man
over a year ago
NW London |
It's all a bit pathetic and a disgusting invasion of privacy.
From the same people who brought you unbridled outrage over pictures of Kate Middleton sunbathing topless being published in a French magazine |
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By *c1989Woman
over a year ago
Manchester |
"Drone and photos look to be from 2018 when we went. The security did a great job and shot a drone down.
Mirror using old photos just seen the daily mail ones."
I was just thinking those photos look familiar from an article I've read before.
Was almost going this year and did read they had anti drone tech. Signal blockers of some kind.
Hope the weather keeps up for them. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Thought they got sued for doing this last time. "
They probably will be this time. But the article has already been shared 1800 times. Mail articles are designed hto be click bait and being sued will still sketch this article worthwhile |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Thought they got sued for doing this last time.
They probably will be this time. But the article has already been shared 1800 times. Mail articles are designed hto be click bait and being sued will still sketch this article worthwhile "
Are there pics again? It's crap.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Thought they got sued for doing this last time.
They probably will be this time. But the article has already been shared 1800 times. Mail articles are designed to be click bait and being sued will still make this article worthwhile
Are there pics again? It's crap. "
Yes but not sure if they are old ones. Most appear to be of the site being set up and the surrounding areas |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Once again the Daily Fail manage to get someone into Swingfields and portraited swingers as degenerates. The readers comments are despicable. Poor souls... "
It's not difficult to get into any club let's face it lol
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By *andKBCouple
over a year ago
Plymouth |
"Once again the Daily Fail manage to get someone into Swingfields and portraited swingers as degenerates. The readers comments are despicable. Poor souls... It's not difficult to get into any club let's face it lol "
Most clubs I've been to ban phones and cameras. Xtasia take your phone off you at the door! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Once again the Daily Fail manage to get someone into Swingfields and portraited swingers as degenerates. The readers comments are despicable. Poor souls... It's not difficult to get into any club let's face it lol
Most clubs I've been to ban phones and cameras. Xtasia take your phone off you at the door! "
I normally never take my phone with me to clubs.. or a purse.. or knickers .. lost too many nickers in my time.  |
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By *am4CamWoman
over a year ago
Fairy Land |
"  They look like maybe new photos, it does say that the security let them in to take them.
Inside job then. Perhaps the organisers agreed to it.
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They have done with the Mail previously, that way they control the article content.
Photos have obscured faces. It was the Sun three years ago that got in and didn’t obscure faces; caused a lot of problems for individuals who found themselves suddenly tabloid famous. And, yes, some got compensation eventually.
Today’s news will be yesterday’s chip paper, but it can cause problems for people who have had to hide the lifestyle from nearest and dearest or employers. |
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"Recent pics we recognise one couple who's Swingfields visit is their 1st.
Can't believe they escorted the press around and let them take pics that's fu****g shocking "
Exactly. Least they could do is not take any of any people just the set up and layout. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Recent pics we recognise one couple who's Swingfields visit is their 1st.
Can't believe they escorted the press around and let them take pics that's fu****g shocking "
The organisers must think it is good publicity. Out of order if all the organisers are thinking of is next years profits. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Recent pics we recognise one couple who's Swingfields visit is their 1st.
Can't believe they escorted the press around and let them take pics that's fu****g shocking "
That's really bad. Will other people recognise them too? Can you warn them? |
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We had issue with press earlier this year when organising a swing camp. Someone who asked for details leaked information to The Sun. Luckily smaller gathering so changed venue. Will never advertise camp on Fab again |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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‘They are not young people. They are middle aged with big tummies. It is slightly dreadful. And there is something a bit frightening about it.’
This is the highlight quote for me from the article. Lol. All you old chubbies get back in your cupboards!!! Scaring respectable folk its disgraceful.
Live and let live. The organisers have tried to keep it classy. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"‘They are not young people. They are middle aged with big tummies. It is slightly dreadful. And there is something a bit frightening about it.’
This is the highlight quote for me from the article. Lol. All you old chubbies get back in your cupboards!!! Scaring respectable folk its disgraceful.
Live and let live. The organisers have tried to keep it classy. "
Maybe she's worries someone with a big tummy will make a move on her while she'd prefer six pack...
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"‘They are not young people. They are middle aged with big tummies. It is slightly dreadful. And there is something a bit frightening about it.’
This is the highlight quote for me from the article. Lol. All you old chubbies get back in your cupboards!!! Scaring respectable folk its disgraceful.
Live and let live. The organisers have tried to keep it classy. "
Yeah, from an 87 year-old... so, how did she know what they looked like lol? Been perving whilst "walking the dog" or something? |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"Thought they got sued for doing this last time. "
it wasn't the reporting that got the sun sued last time... it was the unpixelated pictures they published next to the story
anyone thinking journo's not getting in is either stupid or nieve.... |
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I hope the organisers told the people involved they were escorting the press round and allowing them to take pictures.
The simple fact is if you don't want to risk being in the papers, dont go to swingfields.
It's happened year after year after year. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Once again the Daily Fail manage to get someone into Swingfields and portraited swingers as degenerates. The readers comments are despicable. Poor souls... It's not difficult to get into any club let's face it lol
Most clubs I've been to ban phones and cameras. Xtasia take your phone off you at the door! "
cmon I've been to a few clubs and my phones never been mentioned, the guy concerned wouldn’t be stupid probably had two phones one stashed in the false bottom of his kit bag |
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"Once again the Daily Fail manage to get someone into Swingfields and portraited swingers as degenerates. The readers comments are despicable. Poor souls... It's not difficult to get into any club let's face it lol
Most clubs I've been to ban phones and cameras. Xtasia take your phone off you at the door! cmon I've been to a few clubs and my phones never been mentioned, the guy concerned wouldn’t be stupid probably had two phones one stashed in the false bottom of his kit bag "
The article actually says the press were allowed in and to take pics. No hidden phone needed. You could take phones but only to use them in designated areas |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Once again this holds no surprise to me. The organisers know only too well that the event attracts the attention of the press and I would appear that the press have been allowed access once again, I guess the saying that there is no such thing as bad advertising must be true. Hopefully there won't be a repeat of people losing there jobs which happened a couple of years ago. Honestly I wouldn't go anywhere near this event. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Once again the Daily Fail manage to get someone into Swingfields and portraited swingers as degenerates. The readers comments are despicable. Poor souls... It's not difficult to get into any club let's face it lol
Most clubs I've been to ban phones and cameras. Xtasia take your phone off you at the door! cmon I've been to a few clubs and my phones never been mentioned, the guy concerned wouldn’t be stupid probably had two phones one stashed in the false bottom of his kit bag
The article actually says the press were allowed in and to take pics. No hidden phone needed. You could take phones but only to use them in designated areas"
damn so no false bottom in his kit bag |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Why can't people just let others live their life how they want? Nobody died or was forced against their will.....But think of the fluffy bunnies and kittens that could be harmed "
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By *haverMan
over a year ago
bracknell |
Lol wow the power of the daily fail really makes adults upset lol now the whole nation is against the festival lol is it really worth the upset if people want to believe bull poo there not much we can do about it |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Lol wow the power of the daily fail really makes adults upset lol now the whole nation is against the festival lol is it really worth the upset if people want to believe bull poo there not much we can do about it "
exactly sex sells newspapers I think the upset is more about the indiscreetness eg married people that could have got caught out etc the club let them in its good advertising
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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In a major story the daily fail have uncovered consenting adults having sex with other consenting adults and in other news grass is green and sky is occasionally blue |
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"Drone and photos look to be from 2018 when we went. The security did a great job and shot a drone down."
This apparently is illegal got into bother about it before. Not sure why shooting down the invasion of ones air space is supposed to be a bad thing to do |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Ok we were there and saw the photographer... He wasn't escorted around!... far from it
The guy was at the edge of the field on a public right of way... the security were brilliant and drove 2 vehicles up to block his view... he took a few quick pics with a telephoto lens before walking off...
They also sent a drone up and got a few pics that looked like last years...
All this happened on Thursday about 2hrs in from the start.
The security were fantastic again and stopped many potential breaches...
As for local outrage... obviously they found a couple of shocked pensioners.
The reality is that security had to turn locals away who wanted to buy tickets..
We have just booked again for next year
Great weekend
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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago
Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria |
We were there the year the knickers outside the tent hit the papers, they were actually outside our tent although didn’t belong to any one in our party lol and luckily we were not in any of the pics that were in the papers, thinking about it later we should have picked them up and put them up for auction on here |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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From the Daily Fail under a picture of a local church ''For those locals in the know the festival has been dubbed 'F***Fest', but the organisers insist that Springfields is not a sex event.'' I thought Springfield was Bart Simpsons home town. |
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By *uardiansCouple
over a year ago
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"Ok we were there and saw the photographer... He wasn't escorted around!... far from it
The guy was at the edge of the field on a public right of way... the security were brilliant and drove 2 vehicles up to block his view... he took a few quick pics with a telephoto lens before walking off...
They also sent a drone up and got a few pics that looked like last years...
All this happened on Thursday about 2hrs in from the start.
The security were fantastic again and stopped many potential breaches...
As for local outrage... obviously they found a couple of shocked pensioners.
The reality is that security had to turn locals away who wanted to buy tickets..
We have just booked again for next year
Great weekend
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I hope the organisers told the people involved they were escorting the press round and allowing them to take pictures.
The simple fact is if you don't want to risk being in the papers, dont go to swingfields.
It's happened year after year after year."
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Inside job then. Perhaps the organisers agreed to it. - that was not a question.... it was a statement that is simply wrong, so no we welcome questions, but at the same time do NOT welcome accusations from those who don't attend. As a community we should all work TOGETHER, there is enough bigotry and vile comments OUTSIDE the lifestyle, we don't need enemies within |
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"Inside job then. Perhaps the organisers agreed to it. - that was not a question.... it was a statement that is simply wrong, so no we welcome questions, but at the same time do NOT welcome accusations from those who don't attend. As a community we should all work TOGETHER, there is enough bigotry and vile comments OUTSIDE the lifestyle, we don't need enemies within "
It states in the one article they were shown about and allowed on site hence why people have said about organisers agreeing to it.
Personally I can't see why the press are so interested. Not like anyone was going anything illegal. Bloody sad on the presses behalf! Surely there are other things more worthy of reporting. Not articles from Glasto or any other festival where they have orgies and go knows what! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Inside job then. Perhaps the organisers agreed to it. - that was not a question.... it was a statement that is simply wrong, so no we welcome questions, but at the same time do NOT welcome accusations from those who don't attend. As a community we should all work TOGETHER, there is enough bigotry and vile comments OUTSIDE the lifestyle, we don't need enemies within
It states in the one article they were shown about and allowed on site hence why people have said about organisers agreeing to it.
Personally I can't see why the press are so interested. Not like anyone was going anything illegal. Bloody sad on the presses behalf! Surely there are other things more worthy of reporting. Not articles from Glasto or any other festival where they have orgies and go knows what! "
sex sells it's a no brainer |
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By *c69funCouple
over a year ago
Chesterfield |
Our group had quite a long chat with the organisers when they came around asking if everyone was enjoying themselves etc , they indeed mentioned and went into detail about who , when and on what terms they had invited people to view the site, we won't mention anything just that nothing they said worried any of us because they'd done it the correct way . |
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"Our group had quite a long chat with the organisers when they came around asking if everyone was enjoying themselves etc , they indeed mentioned and went into detail about who , when and on what terms they had invited people to view the site, we won't mention anything just that nothing they said worried any of us because they'd done it the correct way . "
Thankyou guys
Our aim is always to do this in the most professional way possible, we don't expect everybody will want to come, but we would love to see that the nasty comments are only from those OUTSIDE the community who don't understand , or if somebody isn't sure then message us rather than speculate or worse still believe the gutter press ! , anyhow, the reviews in the CLUB section say all we need to say, thankyou for coming and sharing a great weekend xxx |
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By *c69funCouple
over a year ago
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"Our group had quite a long chat with the organisers when they came around asking if everyone was enjoying themselves etc , they indeed mentioned and went into detail about who , when and on what terms they had invited people to view the site, we won't mention anything just that nothing they said worried any of us because they'd done it the correct way .
Thankyou guys
Our aim is always to do this in the most professional way possible, we don't expect everybody will want to come, but we would love to see that the nasty comments are only from those OUTSIDE the community who don't understand , or if somebody isn't sure then message us rather than speculate or worse still believe the gutter press ! , anyhow, the reviews in the CLUB section say all we need to say, thankyou for coming and sharing a great weekend xxx"
You do a fantastic job and should be very proud of what you achieve, oh we were the rowdy group in the motor home in the bottom left hand corner, looking forward to seeing you next year . |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Inside job then. Perhaps the organisers agreed to it. - that was not a question.... it was a statement that is simply wrong, so no we welcome questions, but at the same time do NOT welcome accusations from those who don't attend. As a community we should all work TOGETHER, there is enough bigotry and vile comments OUTSIDE the lifestyle, we don't need enemies within "
According to a few posts in this thread the organisers *did* invite the press into the event. So my comment about the organisers agreeing to it was correct.
Many swinging clubs have invited the press in to have a look round and done interviews so that the journalist will write an article about it. The articles in recent months have been positive, and giving more information to dispel myths about swinging.
I don't understand why you infer my question was similar to the "bigotry and vile comments" from non-swingers. What I said has been confirmed as true.
I thought perhaps the event organisers wanted the press to better understand the event and therefore do a more realistic article.
Your attitude however tells me otherwise. |
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By *mmmMaybeCouple
over a year ago
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"No real shock there.
The Fail is hardly the fort of neutral, truthful, or intelligent reporting. "
If they reported the sun would rise tomorrow morning I wouldn't believe it until I could turn my torch off!
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"Inside job then. Perhaps the organisers agreed to it. - that was not a question.... it was a statement that is simply wrong, so no we welcome questions, but at the same time do NOT welcome accusations from those who don't attend. As a community we should all work TOGETHER, there is enough bigotry and vile comments OUTSIDE the lifestyle, we don't need enemies within
You don’t let it rest do you - I’ll repeat in capitals .....THE ORGANISERS DID NOT INVITE ANY PRESS IN WHATSOVER !! Got that ? Maybe some clubs may invite them but we don’t !!
According to a few posts in this thread the organisers *did* invite the press into the event. So my comment about the organisers agreeing to it was correct.
Many swinging clubs have invited the press in to have a look round and done interviews so that the journalist will write an article about it. The articles in recent months have been positive, and giving more information to dispel myths about swinging.
I don't understand why you infer my question was similar to the "bigotry and vile comments" from non-swingers. What I said has been confirmed as true.
I thought perhaps the event organisers wanted the press to better understand the event and therefore do a more realistic article.
Your attitude however tells me otherwise. "
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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"Inside job then. Perhaps the organisers agreed to it. - that was not a question.... it was a statement that is simply wrong, so no we welcome questions, but at the same time do NOT welcome accusations from those who don't attend. As a community we should all work TOGETHER, there is enough bigotry and vile comments OUTSIDE the lifestyle, we don't need enemies within
You don’t let it rest do you - I’ll repeat in capitals .....THE ORGANISERS DID NOT INVITE ANY PRESS IN WHATSOVER !! Got that ? Maybe some clubs may invite them but we don’t !!
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Neither have you to be fair.
As this seems to be the first post were you say you didn't let the press in then it should clear it up |
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"Our group had quite a long chat with the organisers when they came around asking if everyone was enjoying themselves etc , they indeed mentioned and went into detail about who , when and on what terms they had invited people to view the site, we won't mention anything just that nothing they said worried any of us because they'd done it the correct way . "
The organisers are denying that they invited people to view the site. |
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"Inside job then. Perhaps the organisers agreed to it. - that was not a question.... it was a statement that is simply wrong, so no we welcome questions, but at the same time do NOT welcome accusations from those who don't attend. As a community we should all work TOGETHER, there is enough bigotry and vile comments OUTSIDE the lifestyle, we don't need enemies within
You don’t let it rest do you - I’ll repeat in capitals .....THE ORGANISERS DID NOT INVITE ANY PRESS IN WHATSOVER !! Got that ? Maybe some clubs may invite them but we don’t !!
Neither have you to be fair.
As this seems to be the first post were you say you didn't let the press in then it should clear it up "
Thankyou , we didn’t and wouldn’t invite any press , they couldn’t tell the truth if it bit them on the bum !! |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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"Our group had quite a long chat with the organisers when they came around asking if everyone was enjoying themselves etc , they indeed mentioned and went into detail about who , when and on what terms they had invited people to view the site, we won't mention anything just that nothing they said worried any of us because they'd done it the correct way .
Thankyou guys
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This is a bit confusing now so I can understand why others are confused, this sounds like you did let people in with conditions |
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"Our group had quite a long chat with the organisers when they came around asking if everyone was enjoying themselves etc , they indeed mentioned and went into detail about who , when and on what terms they had invited people to view the site, we won't mention anything just that nothing they said worried any of us because they'd done it the correct way .
Thankyou guys
This is a bit confusing now so I can understand why others are confused, this sounds like you did let people in with conditions"
But that comment wasn’t from the ORGANISERS ??!! - WE DIDNT ? Surely that’s now clear ....? |
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By *ugby 123Couple
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"Our group had quite a long chat with the organisers when they came around asking if everyone was enjoying themselves etc , they indeed mentioned and went into detail about who , when and on what terms they had invited people to view the site, we won't mention anything just that nothing they said worried any of us because they'd done it the correct way .
Thankyou guys
This is a bit confusing now so I can understand why others are confused, this sounds like you did let people in with conditions
But that comment wasn’t from the ORGANISERS ??!! - WE DIDNT ? Surely that’s now clear ....?"
You answered it and said thankyou?
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"Our group had quite a long chat with the organisers when they came around asking if everyone was enjoying themselves etc , they indeed mentioned and went into detail about who , when and on what terms they had invited people to view the site, we won't mention anything just that nothing they said worried any of us because they'd done it the correct way .
Thankyou guys
This is a bit confusing now so I can understand why others are confused, this sounds like you did let people in with conditions
But that comment wasn’t from the ORGANISERS ??!! - WE DIDNT ? Surely that’s now clear ....?
You answered it and said thankyou?
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We were saying Thankyou to you RUgby ! Lol for saying we had settled the point |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Can I ask the organisers why it is that mobile phone where allowed on the site when it was clearly stated in the terms & conditions that all mobile phones where banned? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Our group had quite a long chat with the organisers when they came around asking if everyone was enjoying themselves etc , they indeed mentioned and went into detail about who , when and on what terms they had invited people to view the site, we won't mention anything just that nothing they said worried any of us because they'd done it the correct way .
Thankyou guys
Our aim is always to do this in the most professional way possible, we don't expect everybody will want to come, but we would love to see that the nasty comments are only from those OUTSIDE the community who don't understand , or if somebody isn't sure then message us rather than speculate or worse still believe the gutter press ! , anyhow, the reviews in the CLUB section say all we need to say, thankyou for coming and sharing a great weekend xxx"
This post. |
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By *c69funCouple
over a year ago
Chesterfield |
"Our group had quite a long chat with the organisers when they came around asking if everyone was enjoying themselves etc , they indeed mentioned and went into detail about who , when and on what terms they had invited people to view the site, we won't mention anything just that nothing they said worried any of us because they'd done it the correct way .
The organisers are denying that they invited people to view the site. "
Think if you read our post Correctly we didn't mention which organisations or officials were invited nor at what point .There is enough fishing for information in all sections. As was stated throughout the event by the organisers " if you have any questions ask us " we did and got all the facts from the horses mouth. Not Chinese whispers or tomorrow's chip shop news . |
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"Our group had quite a long chat with the organisers when they came around asking if everyone was enjoying themselves etc , they indeed mentioned and went into detail about who , when and on what terms they had invited people to view the site, we won't mention anything just that nothing they said worried any of us because they'd done it the correct way .
The organisers are denying that they invited people to view the site.
Think if you read our post Correctly we didn't mention which organisations or officials were invited nor at what point .There is enough fishing for information in all sections. As was stated throughout the event by the organisers " if you have any questions ask us " we did and got all the facts from the horses mouth. Not Chinese whispers or tomorrow's chip shop news . "
Thankyou guys xx hopefully people can judge us by our integrity for 7 years - the press has no invitation whatsoever and won’t ! |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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"Our group had quite a long chat with the organisers when they came around asking if everyone was enjoying themselves etc , they indeed mentioned and went into detail about who , when and on what terms they had invited people to view the site, we won't mention anything just that nothing they said worried any of us because they'd done it the correct way .
Thankyou guys
This is a bit confusing now so I can understand why others are confused, this sounds like you did let people in with conditions
But that comment wasn’t from the ORGANISERS ??!! - WE DIDNT ? Surely that’s now clear ....?
You answered it and said thankyou?
We were saying Thankyou to you RUgby ! Lol for saying we had settled the point"
Ah thats where there is more confusion, I meant the post you said thank you to the couple who mentioned having a conversation with the organisers |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Once again the Daily Fail manage to get someone into Swingfields and portraited swingers as degenerates. The readers comments are despicable. Poor souls... It's not difficult to get into any club let's face it lol
Most clubs I've been to ban phones and cameras. Xtasia take your phone off you at the door! "
They do .. however I’ve seen phones in chams - guys with them in little carry round bag !!
And I’ve seen women using them in smoking area
Both 2018,summer |
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over a year ago
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"You are not aloud your mobile phone you can only use it in your tent or caravan our motor home they are banned everywhere else "
The rule was they where only allowed to be used in the car park. Unfortunately they where being used all over the site. |
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"Ok we were there and saw the photographer... He wasn't escorted around!... far from it
The guy was at the edge of the field on a public right of way... the security were brilliant and drove 2 vehicles up to block his view... he took a few quick pics with a telephoto lens before walking off...
They also sent a drone up and got a few pics that looked like last years...
All this happened on Thursday about 2hrs in from the start.
The security were fantastic again and stopped many potential breaches...
As for local outrage... obviously they found a couple of shocked pensioners.
The reality is that security had to turn locals away who wanted to buy tickets..
We have just booked again for next year
Great weekend
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Absofuckinglutly The security were fantastic. Booked again for next year to be honest if all the press can come up with is old pics and the opinion of some old dear who has an objection of peoples size then quite frankly there is nothing to be bothered about.... no fear ...no harm live n let live |
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Security were brilliant and the lads we chatted with were so geared up for catching press! There is no way the press were allowed in! There’s always a risk, but the organisers did as much as they realistically could!
We’ve already booked for next year |
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By *d cfcMan
over a year ago
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"We had issue with press earlier this year when organising a swing camp. Someone who asked for details leaked information to The Sun. Luckily smaller gathering so changed venue. Will never advertise camp on Fab again"
someone always as to spoil the fun whatever people try to do!
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
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I read the article on the Daily Fail site earlier and it was bloody hilarious fluff and nonsense mostly padded out with explanations of various swinging terms (Hotwife, Bull, full swap, soft swap) and obviously written by someone who had probably been nowhere near the event.
Add to that a series of pictures that were mystifying at best (a picture of the local chapel with no reference to it at all anywhere in the text, another of a white van that apparently had left the site in which they made reference not once, but twice to the fact the male driver was topless!!).
Add in a couple of quotes from local elderly residents that didn't really know anything and it all just added up to a ridiculous article. |
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Maybe it would be worth inviting a journalist from a decent publisher in next year, before guests arrive. Let them take photos of the site set up, do an interview that gives them facts, let’s them see what the event is about, without getting any guests involved.
Good publicity for swinging is a good thing and it takes the sensationalism out of the gutter press, because you’ve been open & up front.
It’s been quite successful for several clubs now, taking this approach.
Just a thought! |
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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago
ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL |
"Maybe it would be worth inviting a journalist from a decent publisher in next year, before guests arrive. Let them take photos of the site set up, do an interview that gives them facts, let’s them see what the event is about, without getting any guests involved.
Good publicity for swinging is a good thing and it takes the sensationalism out of the gutter press, because you’ve been open & up front.
It’s been quite successful for several clubs now, taking this approach.
Just a thought!"
Brilliant idea, but the gutter press only want sensationalism. Sex sells. |
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"Maybe it would be worth inviting a journalist from a decent publisher in next year, before guests arrive. Let them take photos of the site set up, do an interview that gives them facts, let’s them see what the event is about, without getting any guests involved.
Good publicity for swinging is a good thing and it takes the sensationalism out of the gutter press, because you’ve been open & up front.
It’s been quite successful for several clubs now, taking this approach.
Just a thought!
Brilliant idea, but the gutter press only want sensationalism. Sex sells. "
lol I said that at least twice ^ |
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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago
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"Maybe it would be worth inviting a journalist from a decent publisher in next year, before guests arrive. Let them take photos of the site set up, do an interview that gives them facts, let’s them see what the event is about, without getting any guests involved.
Good publicity for swinging is a good thing and it takes the sensationalism out of the gutter press, because you’ve been open & up front.
It’s been quite successful for several clubs now, taking this approach.
Just a thought!
Brilliant idea, but the gutter press only want sensationalism. Sex sells. lol I said that at least twice ^"
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By * and BCouple
over a year ago
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"Once again the Daily Fail manage to get someone into Swingfields and portraited swingers as degenerates. The readers comments are despicable. Poor souls... It's not difficult to get into any club let's face it lol
Most clubs I've been to ban phones and cameras. Xtasia take your phone off you at the door! cmon I've been to a few clubs and my phones never been mentioned, the guy concerned wouldn’t be stupid probably had two phones one stashed in the false bottom of his kit bag "
Its a joke Xtasia taking your phone off you and putting in an unlocked cupboard in the passageway. If someone wants to take pics tiny button sized hidden camera or now folk have camera built into their smart watch. We always leave phone locked in our locker all safe when we visit clubs. If the press want in, they will go as a punter like the rest of us and do what they need to do to get a story. At least now since press have to abide by strict privacy rules faces will not be on show in their pictures. |
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Gutter press would come in and twist the story for click bait to sell more. The local rag did a nice article and promoted how much was raised for the air ambulance.
If anyone is invited to do a feature it should be them or an LGBT friendly magazine... actually bring in Holly Willoby & Phil... we can do a live show lol |
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" A more accurate bit of reporting here
https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/17757126.swingfields-revellers-raised-650-air-ambulance-woman-heart-attack/"
Bloody brilliant. At last a decent article! Well done to all that donated and helped raise the money. |
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"I read the article on the Daily Fail site earlier and it was bloody hilarious fluff and nonsense mostly padded out with explanations of various swinging terms (Hotwife, Bull, full swap, soft swap) and obviously written by someone who had probably been nowhere near the event.
Add to that a series of pictures that were mystifying at best (a picture of the local chapel with no reference to it at all anywhere in the text, another of a white van that apparently had left the site in which they made reference not once, but twice to the fact the male driver was topless!!).
Add in a couple of quotes from local elderly residents that didn't really know anything and it all just added up to a ridiculous article."
Exactly that. At no point were the press invited in to the festival. None of the organisers engaged with the press at any time. Most of the pictures published were from previous years. There was one picture from this year and it was taken by a high spec drone from quite a distance. There is no fool proof way of dealing with those people who are ignorant of the lifestyle. All those who have negative things to say, just bear a thought to those that work hard to provide an event that is unique, fun and safe. We all do our upmost to provide our customers with a brilliant experience and judging by the reviews, most people experienced this. We will be returning  xxx |
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By *unLuvazCouple
over a year ago
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"I read the article on the Daily Fail site earlier and it was bloody hilarious fluff and nonsense mostly padded out with explanations of various swinging terms (Hotwife, Bull, full swap, soft swap) and obviously written by someone who had probably been nowhere near the event.
Add to that a series of pictures that were mystifying at best (a picture of the local chapel with no reference to it at all anywhere in the text, another of a white van that apparently had left the site in which they made reference not once, but twice to the fact the male driver was topless!!).
Add in a couple of quotes from local elderly residents that didn't really know anything and it all just added up to a ridiculous article.
Exactly that. At no point were the press invited in to the festival. None of the organisers engaged with the press at any time. Most of the pictures published were from previous years. There was one picture from this year and it was taken by a high spec drone from quite a distance. There is no fool proof way of dealing with those people who are ignorant of the lifestyle. All those who have negative things to say, just bear a thought to those that work hard to provide an event that is unique, fun and safe. We all do our upmost to provide our customers with a brilliant experience and judging by the reviews, most people experienced this. We will be returning xxx"
This isn't true. There where multiple pictures taken from the ground from this year. Everyone should of been told about the public foot path simple as that!! |
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"Recent pics we recognise one couple who's Swingfields visit is their 1st.
Can't believe they escorted the press around and let them take pics that's fu****g shocking "
I can assure you that no-one escorted the press around to take photos |
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