The Sheffield Gay Scene [Archive]

Carborundum

14-09-2008, 19:35

I must post to say I'm not happy with the current state of it. Went out last night for a few and found:

The Crown Inn was shut with a notice up "due to technical reasons" but lodgers could still enter by the rear passage

The Quarter was closed with a notice up saying "we are closed tonight and not likely to open" - and I understand that the owner had gone to Lions Lair!

Affinity was open but not really as busy as it could have been if the door staff had not decided to ban certain people from entering who had black hair and then it was inundated with ladies with "bees" on their heads whatever that was about

Lions Lair by the time I went to it had only a few in and they were largely the bar managers planning the upcoming custard fights

Dempeys I suppose could have been said to be busy but again they shoved everyone into a queue using that old psychology to make it "look" busy and members without their money could not get in causing me to pay for one of them ...

The new Green Bar off Trippet Lane does not even appear to be gay and the Roebuck Tavern was dead ...

Club Xes was largely dead when I went leading me to think I dont know why I wasted my money on taxi fares going there and back - and its a dodgy place too in a dodgy area and not safe ...

Now I know why a lot of people go to Leeds and Manchester at the weekends :-( maybe it will buck up when the students come back but dont count your breaths or maybe its just the credit crnch I dont know ...

gabby

14-09-2008, 19:38

lodgers could still enter by the rear passage ...

Did Julian Clary start this thread?

Paulmat

14-09-2008, 20:20

The new Green Bar off Trippet Lane does not even appear to be gay

It was never supposed to be gay. :confused: It's a golf bar...

jamesogt

14-09-2008, 22:46

Lions Lair by the time I went to it had only a few in and they were largely the bar managers planning the upcoming custard fights

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Which hopefully will be one of the funniest things you have ever seen!

I agree re the students though, it is not just the gay scene it is everywhere, just walk around West st mid-week it is like a ghost town! Only a week to wait now though.

SpiderPete

14-09-2008, 23:35

I must post to say I'm not happy with the current state of it.

Well turn straight then dear, problem solved.

Welshboyhere

15-09-2008, 13:13

Um you don't have to be straight to go clubbing. Sheffield is so backwards compared with other cities, I am fed up of bitching queens on this forum, it is pathetic. Sheffield IS beginning to get better, there are a choice of venues, etc now. I am at shef uni and I know that it will get busier when the students get back but other citites don't suffer from this, maybe it is because it is the same old same old and silly queens don't give the new places a chance to get going.

chris101

15-09-2008, 16:17

The problem is you never guarntee the places will be open on a Sunday. No doubt it may all change next week when the students return.

garble

15-09-2008, 17:22

Should have tried Identity Carborundum as you were in that neck of the woods going to XES.

Carborundum

15-09-2008, 23:38

Should have tried Identity Carborundum as you were in that neck of the woods going to XES.

Ooooh I totally forgot that one from my list - is it good is it gay ? maybe thats why Xes was quiet they were all over the road bugger - if I went there it would have been a record number of gay venues for me in one evening ! .. not even you could could better that Spider Pete dear ;-)

Oh and by the way Tyranna if you are looking on here - why dont you make arrangements to wrestle Anja Bach in the custard on Oct 3rd - now that I *would* pay to see and it would be the fight of the century ... if anyone knows Anja can they mention the possibility ... aerosols not allowed of course ;-)

jamesogt

16-09-2008, 09:08

Oh and by the way Tyranna if you are looking on here - why dont you make arrangements to wrestle Anja Bach in the custard on Oct 3rd - now that I *would* pay to see and it would be the fight of the century ... if anyone knows Anja can they mention the possibility ... aerosols not allowed of course ;-)

It is for fun only! That is why we have inisisted all parties involved are friends, there will also be a referee in the ring to ensure people dont get over excited! All people involved will be thouroughly informed of all rules beforehand and anyone breaking them will be disqualified!

chris101

16-09-2008, 17:53

Tyranna

16-09-2008, 17:56

Should have tried Identity Carborundum as you were in that neck of the woods going to XES.

Yes, Identity is gay and it is planning some great nights in the coming months!

BTW, with the wrestling, I'm already sorted with a partner who works at DEMPSEYS.

sheffbloomer

17-09-2008, 08:48

Well not sure about the phrase hopefully they cant call it a day after one one night! Looks lake the Quarter on it's last legs. But all these Clubs and gays nights kick off with very little publicity no wonder they fail.

Hi

we are working hard to have the next night and make it a regular date on the calendar. We dont want to work against anyone. 'Tease' is for the gay community of sheffield. So if you have any suggestions/ideas then please let me know. As for the publicity, we flyered outside climax, piut flyers in gay venues (except Affinity who at the time had Quarter so wouldnt workl with us as we were competition, but we are going to re enter talks with them.) Remember that profits go to Sheffield Pride and future events. We want to make Sheffield a good night out. We ackowledge that Thursdays isnt for everyone, but, when the students are oput of town we are going back to either a friday or a saturday, with Saturday the preferred day with the feedback I have been given. (People work on Saturday mornings :( ) So like I say we WILL be back so come along.

Also, any ideas, drop me a line.

Carborundum

20-09-2008, 12:26

Yes, Identity is gay and it is planning some great nights in the coming months!

BTW, with the wrestling, I'm already sorted with a partner who works at DEMPSEYS.

Wll Tyranna I had the misfortune to visit it last night after Climax and now I must say I am glad I didnt put it on my list. I am never ever going back there again after a truly awful experience. Place was empty about 5 people including staff and 2 God awful made up rude arrogant drag queens once of whom subjected me to a violent humiliating assault with lemon peel and lemon juice for a full TWENTY MINUTES ...whats wrong with them dont they like girls ... if that is their way of getting extra customers in then they are a load of stupid tossers - I will never ever set foot in there again and I would recommend everyone else that reads this to save their taxi money and dont go there ... those drag queens are trully awful even by drag queens standards and seem to pick on the punters for no reason other than they dont like them or are BORED. I was almost considering bringlng prosecutions against them too for bodily assault , damaging my clothes and hair, and injuring my reputation !

jamesogt

20-09-2008, 13:33

Hi

We dont want to work against anyone. 'Tease' is for the gay community of sheffield. (except Affinity who at the time had Quarter so wouldnt workl with us as we were competition,

So they wouldnt work with you before, but now they closed their attempt at another venue that was only free on climax, you want to talk to them again? clearly they are here for themselves. Not Sheffield owned, nor does it care about any scene. Lions will always promote individual nights and is happy to let you put up posters etc.

Carborundum

20-09-2008, 13:34

Hear hear James - Lions lair pub has always supported the rights of local Sheffield people and the money gets plowed back into events for the gay community or upkeeping the pub ...

chris101

26-09-2008, 18:14

So any news on Tease ?

Carborundum

27-09-2008, 16:05

I am pleased to say I have not been back to Attercliffe or Identity yet and I do hope others have not been either !

bensonhedges

27-09-2008, 22:45

I am pleased to say I have not been back to Attercliffe or Identity yet and I do hope others have not been either !

What's with dissing down a gay business? Just cos you don't like it....

Carborundum

27-09-2008, 23:45

I think any gay business who employs awful mangy looking drag queens to attack its customers deserves to be finished off by pub evolution and die on its feet from lack of patronage. Its a dump to boot.

mikeybaby72

28-09-2008, 09:55

Attercliffe? Is that what used to be "Rockie's" Years and Years ago???? :huh:

Carborundum

28-09-2008, 17:30

not sure what it used to be Ma Bakers I think but yes its in Attercliffe

Dave650

28-09-2008, 20:28

Didn't no the roebuck tavern was gay...

Carborundum

28-09-2008, 20:35

Its not gay - its gay owned and thus gay friendly ..

jamesogt

29-09-2008, 11:51

Good article in the Star today (29/9) I notice Sheffields premier late bar and pub gets a mention.

http://www.thestar.co.uk/features/Sheffield-is-still-trailing-behind.4536706.jp

Dave650

29-09-2008, 18:06

Its not gay - its gay owned and thus gay friendly ..

Well yeah I imagined the bricks and mortar weren't slap happy. I just never knew it was gay crowd friendly :)

Bboy

30-09-2008, 15:09

jamesogt

30-09-2008, 15:18

Is the Quarter night club closed for good. I was up in Sheffield with a couple of friends the weekend before last and it was closed (Saturday night) we went to the affinity bar and the guy who owns it said he'd closed it. not sure if he meant for good or just because it was the night after Climax, any ideas?? Cheers
Affinity dont 'own' the quarter. They had been running nights there on weekends, for some reason after about a month they stopped. There is plenty going on though, use facebook to look for climax, rah rah rah, tease, speedqueen and lions after parties. Also rumour of sanctuary going gay too.

charliechalk

30-09-2008, 15:21

Hmmm well i cant see that one down attercliffe taking off, when fab was open there were never any taxis at 3am, we walked once back to the centre. Waste of time me thinks.

Quarter is nice... Afffinity is too draggy for me... Lions the toilets are smelly but after parties are buzzin... dempseys the toilets are smelly but always have a good laugh... Crown was miles away anyway... Is sanctuary open yet?! Thought that was going gay?

Thursdays and saturdays seem to be the busiest... and i have to say its wicked to see new and old faces all over now the stoooooodents are back.

Tease - what the hell was happening when the dj stopped the music and started playing games?!!!!! I mean what the hell?!!!! We left at that point for demps.

Bboy

30-09-2008, 15:24

Affinity dont 'own' the quarter. They had been running nights there on weekends, for some reason after about a month they stopped. There is plenty going on though, use facebook to look for climax, rah rah rah, tease, speedqueen and lions after parties. Also rumour of sanctuary going gay tom

Yeh have been on facebook and the DJ (Dixon) is still mentioning the quarter (V confusing). Checked out Lions and there was only two people in so didn't go in which is a shame as do like it in there, though guess it must have been quiet due to Climax the night before is the Sheffield gay scene always quiet on the Saturday after Friday night Climax..? Thanks anyway will def check out Speed Queen and Lion's after party when up next.

Cheers

jamesogt

30-09-2008, 15:30

Yeh have been on facebook and the DJ (Dixon) is still mentioning the quarter (V confusing). Checked out Lions and there was only two people in so didn't go in which is a shame as do like it in there, though guess it must have been quiet due to Climax the night before is the Sheffield gay scene always quiet on the Saturday after Friday night Climax..? Thanks anyway will def check out Speed Queen and Lion's after party when up next.

Cheers
Yeh it does have an effect. Also with the after parties really taking off people seem to not come till ten ish then head off around 12 and come back around 3 or 4, 2 weeks running we had queues at 4am. But we still have best value drinks all week with deals on every day including weekends.

charliechalk

30-09-2008, 15:32

yeah the night after climax is always dead... we ended up in demps from memory and it wasnt busy at all.

think the sheffielders can only take one night a weekend... weak liver or something!

yeah its john dixon i was thinkin of, going to the quarter on fri then lions i think... i dont stop drinking at 2am!

sheffbloomer

03-10-2008, 08:22

Tease - what the hell was happening when the dj stopped the music and started playing games?!!!!! I mean what the hell?!!!! We left at that point for demps.

Yeah, i understand where you are coming from on that. I was one of the organisers of the event, and please be rest assured he was sent a lengthy letter which was colourful to sayu the least. I was not pleased about the way he handled the night and do not blame you for leaving, i would have done the same!! However, please be rest assured he is NOT COMING BACK!!! I am looking for the right DJ now and we are currently talking to hallam about holding the event in November (we were going to do it in oct too but with the busy time of the freshers at the union we thought it best not to)

Any ideas you may have then let me know, in the mean time, lets pull together for the scene and try and not bitch, we ony get one shot at this and the way some people act make it seem like they are wasting everyone elses enjoyment!

garble

03-10-2008, 11:56

Climax certainly seems to take it out of people LOL.

Shame you won't try Identity charliechalk for the sake of getting a cab back home, I've never found it a problem or one of the bars managers have booked one for me if I ask. Usually there within 10 minutes as well.

Nemex

03-10-2008, 14:21

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jamesogt

03-10-2008, 15:04

Well said Nemex. Pretty much my point exactly, but coming from others it will appear more valid! Ps john is on tonight from 3 after rah rah and the soon to be famous custard battles at about 9!

garble

03-10-2008, 16:36

I enjoyed your post Nemex.

I don't think the intention with Identity was to recapture the good old days. From speaking to Roger, one of the owners, they were trying to create a new style bar/club that provided a modern stylish environment where everyone could just be themselves in a safe, friendly and comfortable environment. It is hardly in the back of beyond, Attercliffe is only about 10mins out of the city centre in a taxi. The problem with a city centre venue is that you don't always then get a later licence which some people do look for on a night out as well. I really do hope that people do keep going to Identity because I know I will. At least give it a try for one Fri or Sat night (I know you say you have Nemex) and then decide if it meets your needs for a night out? I for one don't think it can be beaten on the Sheffield scene :D

charliechalk

04-10-2008, 15:19

Nemex - you have actually read my mind on all your points, spot on.

Was at Lions Lair last night for the custard wrestling and for the after party, and i have to say that was the best night ive had in Sheffield ever.... i nearly wet myself with laughter, especially at Tia Anna and Martin from Demps! And hats off to whoever had to clean that mess up! I only saw some remains of custard in the gutter when we came back after demps... fantastic!

Nemex's point on Gay places needing to be in the hive of the nightlife in Sheffield is so spot on, we dont want to be pushed to back end of nowhere.

Anyways, must go and sleep as i still seemed to be dancing at Lions at 6am this morn...

chris101

05-10-2008, 10:57

The big problem people open these venues with no real promotion I heard about the old crown opening,on this forum I went on the opening weekend on the Sunday i was the only person in the place.

Carborundum

05-10-2008, 14:05

Hmmm yes who wants to be walking out to unsafe lonely attercliffe to identity and Xes and risking getting attacked either in the bars or out of em ...

charliechalk

05-10-2008, 21:37

are there attacks?!

ive only ever seen one form of aggression from a load of asian guys outside demps, when they had a couple of C02 fir extinguishers and they ran past and sprayed the people in the smoking bit. I dont even think it was gay related abuse, just abuse, as they didnt heckle the usual 'fag' or 'queer' type stuff.

aside from that its all been good! For me at least

Tyranna

05-10-2008, 23:12

Affinity dont 'own' the quarter. They had been running nights there on weekends, for some reason after about a month they stopped. There is plenty going on though, use facebook to look for climax, rah rah rah, tease, speedqueen and lions after parties. Also rumour of sanctuary going gay too.

I heard from the Affinity manager, Tony, several weeks back that he was 'quitting the Quarter', and the new management at the Quarter are supposed to be still Gay-Friendly and DJ's such as John Dixon have played there since the management change.

BTW, I wondered what had happened to TEASE in October; at least it didn't clash again with Rah Rah Rah, where I ended up after getting plastered in the Custard wrestling at Lions Lair...

Best of Luck for TEASE in November, and I'll be happy to help get the flyers out to people outside all the regular haunts in the run-up to the next one...:hihi:

Nemex

06-10-2008, 14:03

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jamesogt

06-10-2008, 14:12

Thank you and glad you agree. I know there's always going to be scepticism about any post you make regarding Lions Lair, due to your involvement. As I've already said I always enjoy Lions Lair and especially the after parties and if people need to hear from a Lions Lair customer that it gets the thumbs up :thumbsup:, I will gladly 'bang the drum' for Lions Lair.

The custard battles were bloody hilarious :hihi: and Lions was practicaly bursting with happy people enjoying themselves, me and my friends really enjoyed the custard battles. Afterparty was fantastic as always, danced away until some silly time Saturday morning.

Had a good night at Lions on the Saturday as well, spent a few hours in there before Electrosexual @ Red Room, then when Electrosexual finished, came back down to Lions for the afterparty. I will say although I enjoyed the afterparty and it was busy, music wasn't as good as it usually is, there was a distinct lack of John Dixon.....what happened? Was still a good afterparty though.

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Nemex please stop with these well thought out posts! It will ruin the reputation of the gay threads you are making everyone look bad!

Unfortunately John being so popular, Speedqueen, Electrosexual, Carling Academy and Quarter to name a few he is not always available. He will always be there after an event eg Climax but we cant gurantee for both nights, if we find someone as good as John to fill in i'll let you know but for now its just some house cd's we have mixed on his 'off' nights!

Say hi to myself or Graham if you see us there sometime!

chris101

06-10-2008, 15:57

Well an Idea for the clubs in Attercliffe why not run a free bus service to the club for a couple of hours each weekend. At least that will save half the taxi fare

charliechalk

07-10-2008, 13:13

Free bus may work... clutching at straws maybe but you never know till you try!

Yes nemex you seem to have put too much prethought into these posts as they are very well worded and make so much sense! Damn you putting us all to shame!

Jamesogt i will be sticking my head in the lions at some point this weekend so will say hi, put a face to the text an all that

cheers
matt

chris101

07-10-2008, 13:33

Everyone's gay friendly when you spending your pink pound.

SheffieldSam

07-10-2008, 16:11

Well Done Tia on the Custardd Wrestling. Soo wish i cudda seen! (watched it on a friends phone)

xxxx

Tyranna

07-10-2008, 17:49

Well an Idea for the clubs in Attercliffe why not run a free bus service to the club for a couple of hours each weekend. At least that will save half the taxi fare

That's a really good point, I've just mentioned it on the Identity thread; particularly in relation to a bus for people in Rotherham.

BTW, has anyone heard lately about the rumoured dire financial state of a certain big club operator who used to run a certain large LGBT club in this neck of the woods a couple of years back???

chris101

07-10-2008, 19:37

Not heard about there financial state. Dont think they ever had any money anyway they where seen on tv scraping the money together for the wedding. They screwed Sheffield for every penney they could sooner they go bust the better.

SpiderPete

07-10-2008, 19:39

Hmmm yes who wants to be walking out to unsafe lonely attercliffe to identity and Xes and risking getting attacked either in the bars or out of em ...

You can so easily get attacked in Dempseys, I have seen lesbians fighting upstairs and I have never moved so quickly.

SimonS

09-10-2008, 10:37

charliechalk

09-10-2008, 11:26

Demps is the same re music, you think they are doing well one night, then POW, out comes whigfield and saturday night!

You want to try speed queen at the red room and after parties at lions lair, there is no cheese at all there, just recent dance/electro, a real turning point for the sheffield scene i think

SimonS

09-10-2008, 13:50

Carborundum

15-10-2008, 20:53

So which gay pub can I go to to hear more Maria Carey and Celine Dion - there are not enough venues playing these - and what about more Drag queens please on more nights - they normally provide the best entertainment ...

367squadron

15-10-2008, 21:41

charliechalk

16-10-2008, 00:25

Carb are you mad? That is all the sheffield scene is about! Im hoping that im just not reading your sarcasm right!

Affinity and Demps is just up your street!

lilemma22

16-10-2008, 13:46

climax on Friday WHOOP WHOOP

SpiderPete

16-10-2008, 16:41

Carb are you mad? That is all the sheffield scene is about! Im hoping that im just not reading your sarcasm right!

Affinity and Demps is just up your street!

I sense a bit of sarcasm in his post, but saying that we were both in Affinity on Tuesday night, and they were not playing Maria Carey or Celine Dion and there was no drag queens about, so maybe he was missing them :(

jamesogt

16-10-2008, 16:53

Saw this floating around the internet:

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Floating huh Pete? Yeh me too, wonder where you saw it? ;)

SpiderPete

16-10-2008, 16:55

Floating huh Pete? Yeh me too, wonder where you saw it? ;)

via email from someone ;)

SimonS

26-11-2008, 16:41

After months and months of not bothering I went out on the scene on Saturday. In Affinity the DJ ACTUALLY PLAYED MARIAH CAREY "ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS"! Yes on October the 4th!!!

The DJ's need to realise times have moved on. Gay people don't just listen to HI NRG Celine Dion and Steps remixes!

My second foray onto the Sheffield gay scene with 3 friends recently was an utter disaster. Lions Lair was dead (it was quite early to be fair), Affinity was dead and tried Sanctuary. It looked so nice inside. But yes, it was dead.... I suppose it was nowhere near pay day for most people...... Then my friend tripped on the stairs going out of Sanctuary for a cig. Got told he was drunk (if only!) & wasn't allowed in again....

The staff wouldn't ever have noticed if there had been more than 10 people in there.

Went to go back to the Lions Lair and it was closed......

So spent the night walking around looking for a busy bar and getting unnecessary hassle from over zealous staff....... :o:rolleyes::hihi:

Realised we could have spent a few quid more and been on Canal Street.... See you there Friday if you are going.... :)

jamesogt

26-11-2008, 17:03

My second foray onto the Sheffield gay scene with 3 friends recently was an utter disaster. Lions Lair was dead (it was quite early to be fair), Affinity was dead and tried Sanctuary. It looked so nice inside. But yes, it was dead.... I suppose it was nowhere near pay day for most people...... Then my friend tripped on the stairs going out of Sanctuary for a cig. Got told he was drunk (if only!) & wasn't allowed in again....

The staff wouldn't ever have noticed if there had been more than 10 people in there.

Went to go back to the Lions Lair and it was closed......

So spent the night walking around looking for a busy bar and getting unnecessary hassle from over zealous staff....... :o:rolleyes::hihi:

Realised we could have spent a few quid more and been on Canal Street.... See you there Friday if you are going.... :)
What day and time was this? Generally lions is quiet mid week overall, apart from Tuesday, when the LGBT unions meet up. Friday and Saturday picks up around 9, then lately the after parties have been packed from 3 am till 6 am. Did you not try dempseys? That really is the busiest of the 4 in general. (Lions may be having a staff outing for Christmas to Canal St soon!)

charliechalk

26-11-2008, 17:03

SpiderPete

26-11-2008, 17:30

We went out to Affinity last night and it was dead there, only a handful in, Sanctuary did much better, had a few in and was picking up when we left.

Mid week does seem a bit quiet.

jamesogt

26-11-2008, 17:39

We went out to Affinity last night and it was dead there, only a handful in, Sanctuary did much better, had a few in and was picking up when we left.

Mid week does seem a bit quiet.
Should have come for free food with us! Saw carbs at Dempseys he echoed your sentiments.

Carborundum

26-11-2008, 19:30

Yes alas not even the fabulous Tyranna could draw them in last night in Affinity though she put on a brave effort as always ! Oh by the way Pete I left Sanctuary soon after you ... I didnt finish that strange lager whatever it was it had an odd taste - alas a pint was wasted ! Then I fetched up in Dempseys which was busy-ish - it was really way past my bedtime by then for a tuesday night !

SimonS

27-11-2008, 10:16

What day and time was this? Generally lions is quiet mid week overall, apart from Tuesday, when the LGBT unions meet up. Friday and Saturday picks up around 9, then lately the after parties have been packed from 3 am till 6 am. Did you not try dempseys? That really is the busiest of the 4 in general. (Lions may be having a staff outing for Christmas to Canal St soon!)

It was Friday night. Maybe 1 or 2 weeks ago. It was around 9pm?? and 1am we tried the Lion's Lair. The first time it was dead and the second time closed. Think we just fell unlucky and didn't realise you close until 3am???. I can't wait to go to one of these after parties nights..... will keep checking dannybreeze's page for info etc... :)

We didn't want to walk to Dempseys as friends seemed to be having a good time in a (shock horror!) straight bar....! lol.

SimonS

27-11-2008, 10:31

SimonS, what day did you go out?!

I tend to stick to Tues, Thurs, Fri and Sat nights... nowhere is busy till 9pm.

Dempseys is only really busy on fri / sat... some thursdays are ok.

I think the fact its november doesnt help! Its always a bit quieter - December is always good and busy.

Chin up!

Manchester has its merits... but i quite like sheffield for most of the time.

We went out on a Friday. We only really go out on the scene once in a while in Sheffield nowadays. We all thought everyone must be saving their money. It was just bad luck and bad, bad, bad customer service / attitude / mis-understanding from a certain bar. Shan't be bothering to go back there even if they have Madonna playing live on Xmas Eve whilst giving out free Rolex's...... It really annoyed me (obviously). Won't ever beg to spend my money in a bar. They won't miss me and I won't miss them I suppose. It is up to them who they have in their bar and how they treat people.

We ended up meeting friends in straight bars, having a wicked time and trying the lions lair later....

Just wanted to post that for people who don't go out all the time it is quite difficult to fall on a busy lively good night with no hassle on the gay scene sometimes.....

I'm glad there are so many places to try and I know that misunderstandings happen in all bars between staff and customers but what a waste of money and effort! I am only glad I hadn't dragged more friends with me. The reason we are going to Manchester is because you KNOW it will be busy with a good atmosphere. I will go out in Sheffield again and don't want to dis or upset you people who work hard to make it good but I am being realistic.

charliechalk

27-11-2008, 17:25

SimonS, i hear you and dont disagree... i fell out with affinity and dont go in anymore... still go to sanctuary odd times but find it a bit echoey... so seem to spend my time on sheffield scene between lions lair and dempseys... dempseys is a bit of a dive, but i always have a good night their on a weekend. You defo have to try an afterparty at lions, especially after something like climax or speedqueen, its the dogs cahoonas!

We do manchester every so often... havin said that we havent been since manc pride, which was awesome. I find i have to stay over, as a train at 5am is just a ridiculous thought when hammered, i'd be sick! So thats why we dont go much, because im a fussy git, we have to stay in a hotel! Have a wicked time when we do go though. Havent tried Leeds yet, its on the 'to do' list.

Roll on xmas and sheffield scene will pick up!

Cheers
Matt

jamesogt

27-11-2008, 18:29

. It was just bad luck and bad, bad, bad customer service / attitude / mis-understanding from a certain bar. Shan't be bothering to go back there even if they have Madonna playing live on Xmas Eve whilst giving out free Rolex's...... It really annoyed me (obviously). Won't ever beg to spend my money in a bar. They won't miss me and I won't miss them I suppose. It is up to them who they have in their bar and how they treat people.

realistic.

Please share?! Wasn't Lions I hope! If it was pvt me and I will have words!

Carborundum

27-11-2008, 23:08

Oh dear - no gay bar whichever one it was - can really afford to be Dissing its potential customers in this economic climate - how silly to be turning away trade that cant last for the said bar ! whichwvwe onw it was ...

chris101

28-11-2008, 11:19

If they are giving bad service name them so they have a chance to improve. I walked out of Sanctuary last week no one wanted to serve me so took my money down to Affinity.

SpiderPete

29-11-2008, 09:03

Well there is one thing Affinity wont be quiet tonight, I bet its the busiest gay venue tonight with Rowetta appearing. I cannot wait.

Then there is the Sanctuary after-party round the corner. :banana:

To save James boring us with his usual post, not forgetting Lions Lair have a After Party as well, :P

Sanctuary

29-11-2008, 11:58

well guys we had miss angie brown last nite and she was brill the place was packed and everyone seem to enjoy

jamesogt

29-11-2008, 13:09

Well there is one thing Affinity wont be quiet tonight, I bet its the busiest gay venue tonight with Rowetta appearing. I cannot wait.

To save James boring us with his usual post, not forgetting Lions Lair have a After Party as well, :P
Well done pete! You know i dont miss much! Lol also it is Speedqueen tonight! I think LIONS LAIR is doing their almost world famous after party tonight, ill have to give them a call and check !

Sanctuary

29-11-2008, 16:10

spoke to staff bout you not gettin served pete all denied it but told stu he went mad band ther mobiles and warned them .so sorry for that

SpiderPete

29-11-2008, 16:27

spoke to staff bout you not gettin served pete all denied it but told stu he went mad band ther mobiles and warned them .so sorry for that

You lost me there, I didnt complain about not getting served, or you talking to someon else :suspect::suspect:

Anyway I shall be there later on after Affinity :banana:

Sanctuary

29-11-2008, 16:34

after the success of Angie Brown last night she will be hosting her very own diva night once a month with her very own special. guest Dont forget Speedqueen afterparty tonight 3.00-6.30 am. Not the original but the best never the less.

SpiderPete

29-11-2008, 16:38

after the success of Angie last night the singer will be launching her own night. Dont forget Speedqueen afterparty tonight 3.30-6.30 am. Speedqueen opens at 10.30 so use us as your pre bar aswell :)

Do you close for a while upto 3.30 or are you aopen all the night, asking due to us leaving Affininty about midnight, will you be open then ?

Sanctuary

29-11-2008, 16:42

yes we are open str8 through we do NOT close at 3 that is just when we change over the djs

charliechalk

29-11-2008, 18:48

Sanc afterparty - Not the orignal but the best?!

dont make me laugh!

Sanctuary

30-11-2008, 03:36

thankyou for all the support at speedqueen tonight, the afterparty was amaze. dont forget worlds aids day monday 1st dec. with patsy grittith singing live. show your support. as for not the original but the best, not a slate on lions lairs world famous afterparty but with djs like john dixon and the atmosphere its the place to be. depends on your view tbh, the gay scene is very split so its upto you which afterparty you choose.

Lions Lair

30-11-2008, 14:55

Dont forget guys and girls, Lions is closed tommorow so as not to split what crowd there is out!

We hope to see you all at Sanctuary for their World Aids Day Fundraiser, I know most of our staff plan on going, so get your money out for this good cause!

Did anyone go to the Xes fundraiser this weekend? If so how was it?

Also look out for Lions Lair, New Years Eve, Pride fundraising special!

aeinstein199

01-12-2008, 16:48

as for not the original but the best, not a slate on lions lairs world famous afterparty but with djs like john dixon and the atmosphere its the place to be. depends on your view tbh,

the gay scene is very split so its upto you which afterparty you choose.

We went with four of us after Speedqueen because it was free, it wasn't bad up until the sound system malfuctioned! Im not sure what it was but something wasn't right? We gave it another 20 mins and got a cab to xes which was very quiet. Sanctuary was OK till the sound went but not much atmosphere as it is so big with high ceilings and why is the DJ booth nowhere near the dance floor?

As for a split scene, what does that mean?

Sanctuary

02-12-2008, 08:45

the sound sytem has now been sorted we brought a new one .and the dj is now located on the dance floor as requested

Albear

02-12-2008, 11:15

Does anyone knows if the quater still going?

Deano1889

02-12-2008, 11:21

the sound sytem has now been sorted we brought a new one .and the dj is now located on the dance floor as requested

Ha-ha I like it, I know I sometimes like to get on down on the dance floor when I'm playing but I've never know a DJ to be on the dance floor all night! How's he going to mix?! ;)

jamesogt

02-12-2008, 13:01

Does anyone knows if the quater still going?

I believe it is open, though not trading as gay specifically.

aeinstein199

02-12-2008, 20:11

the sound sytem has now been sorted we brought a new one .and the dj is now located on the dance floor as requested

I am glad you listened to the advice given!

On a less upbeat point though, I was dissapointed to see such a low turn out for World Aids Day. We came around 10, there were maybe 3 or 4 staff from another bar and another 10 around the bar area.

It seems a pity you went to all the effort of getting a guest (who I didn't wait to see as it was so quiet) and then nobody come, especially as it was for a good cause.

Also if it was a fund raiser, out of interest, how much did you raise. As I couldn't see any collection boxes for my change even?

Sanctuary

03-12-2008, 12:47

also the quarter is still trading but not as a gay venue, but gay friendly , it now has many different nights from bassline to electro and is under new management.

nick2

03-12-2008, 13:39

also the quarter is still trading but not as a gay venue, but gay friendly

You mean like every other pub in Sheffield

Sanctuary

03-12-2008, 17:39

we raised 50 pounds but stu put another 150 in from the bar so we have 200 in total

Carborundum

04-12-2008, 00:48

I am glad you listened to the advice given!

On a less upbeat point though, I was dissapointed to see such a low turn out for World Aids Day. We came around 10, there were maybe 3 or 4 staff from another bar and another 10 around the bar area.

It seems a pity you went to all the effort of getting a guest (who I didn't wait to see as it was so quiet) and then nobody come, especially as it was for a good cause.

Also if it was a fund raiser, out of interest, how much did you raise. As I couldn't see any collection boxes for my change even?

Hi dear - yes I heard that they raised all of 100 pounds for world aids day .. after the staff and the live act had been paid !!! Carbs

Sanctuary

04-12-2008, 09:05

aeinstein199

04-12-2008, 17:50

the sound sytem has now been sorted we brought a new one .and the dj is now located on the dance floor as requested

I just saw this on your site for tonight?

New Souns System is on its way folks...the old (swearing) one is going in the bin lol

The Sanctuary is gonna be bigger and better then ever!!!

Party on folks...whoop whoop!!!

x J x

Is the sound system in? Or is it on its way? Only asking because we are making plans for the weekend and don't want to waste time coming if it blows out like last week.

Carborundum

04-12-2008, 20:45

love to no were you get ur info carb but you need to sack him or her you should just ask for my mobile that way u will get the rite info the act was paid on contract befor she even came to venue and staff are paid on fri so we raised 50 pounds and we then put another 150 so 200 in total not a lot granted but not many people turned out but 200 is better than notin

I did not mean it in as derogatory way and I may have been misinformed - I'm just impressed that you raised even that much knowing usually how quiet things are in Sheffield on a Monday night - congrats with it - a good idea and well done to James too for supporting it by shutting Lions ...

Sanctuary

05-12-2008, 00:50

ther is now a new sytem in place sound sytem has been tested and it ok

Deano1889

05-12-2008, 08:35

ther is now a new sytem in place sound sytem has been tested and it ok

What sound system have you had installed?

Sanctuary

05-12-2008, 08:41

i dnt no mr not my area just no its in and workin

evildrneil

05-12-2008, 13:55

MOD NOTE Please don't use this thread for gratuitous additional advertising of events - thank-you

charliechalk

08-12-2008, 17:24

why arent tickets on sale at lions lair ey?!!

seems a bit harsh!

and re tease.... will the dj stop the music again to start talking? Because if they do i think i'll skip tease and go straight to dumps! It will avoid me getting angry also!

Redroom*

09-12-2008, 14:38

tickets for what?
god i hope so, you are right. the last tease dj was like a cheap wedding dj. got a feeling theyll have learned from last time and made it better

charliechalk

09-12-2008, 15:03

i was referring to a post that has been deleted now! It basically said that every gay bar in sheffield except lions lair were selling tickets for a forthcoming event this saturday!

i do hope tease make it better.... they need to.

they wont get more than 2 chances from me and my mates!

Carborundum

09-12-2008, 20:24

Oooh Tease? is that like the old PopStars thta used to be on in the upturned drums place .. and is it the same place - that was a massive place but good !

armystu

10-12-2008, 18:47

why can you james say ur tied with a new venue but we put were sellin speed queen tick pound cheaper and it removed

willman

10-12-2008, 18:49

'cos y kp usin txt spk n ignorin the mod warnin.

MJJPB

11-12-2008, 13:18

Sheffield scene always WAS weak and probably always will be when you compare it to Manchester etc BUT some of the people are better, you get loads of wannabe's in manc!

But what do i know...

Sanctuary

11-12-2008, 14:08

its very mature of a certain moderator to remove all of sanctuary's reent posts on here?

willman

11-12-2008, 14:33

its very mature of a certain moderator to remove all of sanctuary's reent posts on here?

It has to be appropriate not mature.

charliechalk

11-12-2008, 16:25

jamesogt

11-12-2008, 16:46

And I am far better looking!

SpiderPete

11-12-2008, 17:00

Was in Lions Lair last night, and i hear from James (jamesogt) that i am accused of being jamesogt under a different name! Can i assure you all, that i live about 8 miles away from James and have no financial ties with lions lair!

I do however find Lions lair and dempseys to be the only 2 gay places in sheffield that i actually feel welcomed with open arms, and where i personally (and my friends also) have an excellent repore with the owners and staff. I just see this as the venue looking after their customers. Both Lions and Dempseys staff always smile and chat to you when in, and although we're not exactly 'going out' friends, i do class them as friends.

I dont feel i can say the same about the reception you get at Affinity of Sanc. Sanc is a lot better than the ice-queens at Affinity though, i have to give them that.

Xes i can't comment on as i dont go.

Anyway...

I find Dempseys staff very nice and easy to chat to, I feel when you go as much as me and they get used to the face, that helps, and their staff have been there for many many years.

Lions Lair staff are ok, depends who is working though.

Never had a problem with Affinity myself, but Sanctuary can be a bit stand off, serve you and thats it.

Before anyone asks I am not jamesogt, I smile more :P:P

Sanctuary

11-12-2008, 17:32

SpiderPete

11-12-2008, 17:35

as of now sanctuary will no longer be taking part in any discussions on this forum, posts keep getting deleted and its a waste of time trying to sort it. for all info on the sanctuary now, check our facebook page.

They are being deleted because armystu keeps typing in text speak, which isnt allowed, and some of his comments are, well ............ deletable.

He doesnt come across as very well on here.

Tyranna

11-12-2008, 17:40

love to no were you get ur info carb but you need to sack him or her you should just ask for my mobile that way u will get the rite info the act was paid on contract befor she even came to venue and staff are paid on fri so we raised 50 pounds and we then put another 150 so 200 in total not a lot granted but not many people turned out but 200 is better than notin

Good to see that you managed to raise a decent amount on your HIV night; unfortunately, I was in Manchester the same night as a guest at a special launch party for the Carlos Lopez SAFE SEX DVD in Spirit; I then went on to the HIV DAY vigil and afterparty at VIA, where I took to the stage for some fundraising Karaoke and raised over £60! Rowetta also took to the stage to do a few numbers, and altogether it was a fantabulous night, that Sheffield's Scene can only dream of at present!:hihi:

sheffbloomer

12-12-2008, 17:03

Hi, just to addrtess everyones issues. I SACKED THE DJ from the last tease and this time I have a DJ from the Hallam Union itself. I was far from happy with his antics and did not even pay him for what he did. Offending people and stopping the music was not what i wantewd and everyone else for that matter! HE IS GONE!! be rest assured on that one! Hope to see you all there on friday! Lets make it a success together and have another regular night on the calendar! All the venues are suporting it!

See you all there!

Tease

xxxx

Carborundum

14-12-2008, 10:44

Redroom*

14-12-2008, 12:49

Not really. did you attend the last tease? the dj ruined alot of peoples nights. did tease go okay btw last night? Also to add to most of this thread, we are big supporters of the gay scene, and are very happy that speedqueen is now a majority gay night, but shouldnt you all be sticking together instead of slating each others bars and clubs. You get enough discrimination out of the gay scene, with the rest of the sheffield scene being quite anti-gay, so why discriminate within it? at the end of the day, you are going to be in competition with each other, but different gay people like different things, so are going to attend different venues.it doesnt mean you should be at war about it. every member of the gay scene is not going to like the SAME THING.

andii

14-12-2008, 15:34

Agree with Redroom - all venues can and should work together. More venues means more people coming out I reckon !

SpiderPete

14-12-2008, 15:53

Agree with Redroom - all venues can and should work together. More venues means more people coming out I reckon !

Yes they should work together, but it will never happen, its been like this for a long time, and even now people are banning staff/etc from one pub to another, its very petty and childish.

jamesogt

14-12-2008, 17:13

Yes they should work together, but it will never happen, its been like this for a long time, and even now people are banning staff/etc from one pub to another, its very petty and childish.

No staff etc from other venues are barred from Lions Lair. Infact we offer most of them a drink, as well as queue jump and free entry whenever they have chance to come!

(It is only me that is barred lol)

Carborundum

14-12-2008, 19:44

No staff etc from other venues are barred from Lions Lair. Infact we offer most of them a drink, as well as queue jump and free entry whenever they have chance to come!

(It is only me that is barred lol)

Very admirable sentiments James - poor you for being the only sane tolerant voice on here - pity some staff in some OTHER pubs would not follow your lead and allow everyone into their venues !

Redroom*

14-12-2008, 22:40

it is very petty. im sure no other bars are like that on the sheffield scene. although maybe the barrings arent innocent? plus, it doesnt make it any better that certain scene queens act like they run the scene and are "famous" among their own, push around stories and rumours. one of the gay scene's promotors works for us and we hear some proper controversial and stupid stuff.

charliechalk

15-12-2008, 00:04

i find it very school yard-ish - all this bickering, but on the other hand, somewhat amusing!

I think a large percentage of gay people thrive on having all this bitchyness present in their lives, and it just so happens that some of them own bars, or work in them. What amuses me more is the fact that some bar staff (and they are just 'staff'... and staff = dispencable) think they run the show. Even me, in my limited knowledge of the inner workings of the scene bars etc, can see that certain queens really need to get a life and just shut their mouth!

I was always told, that if i didnt have anything intelligent or productive to say, keep quiet. Its a shame the queens were not brought up in a similar manner!

Redroom*

15-12-2008, 15:21

i agree. bar staff are there to do a job. they get paid minimum wage to serve the rest of the community drinks. a monkey could do that job, so why certain queens (that work in these bars) prance around acting like they own it is completely beyond me.They drive the customers away, and they wont come back while that person is still working there. One of the queens used to work at our venue when Fuel was here, and i for one, say never again.

charliechalk

15-12-2008, 16:52

Redroom, you couldn't have put it better.

Prime suspects are the 18-21yr olds, fake tan or foundation is nearly always present, and they are so full of themselves that they probably actually beleive that they are the best looking guy on the planet. The truth is though, that if they went to Manchester or somewhere where the scene is somewhat bigger than 4 bars and a dive of a club, they would be insignificant and nothing special at all. Its a shame that when they get in this frame of mind that it ends up with customers avoiding bars because of the staff. The only way round it is for the owners to wake up and sack them!

The only vaguley normal staff i have seen were at FAB when it was open, Sanctuary to a certain extent at the moment (some hideous queens there though), and Lions Lair.

Ahhh well, when they get to 22+ and the new lot of 18yr olds move onto their turf, they will eventually realise how daft this all is. Maybe!

Matt

Redroom*

15-12-2008, 17:13

andii

18-12-2008, 14:29

Not sure I agree entirely with redroom : Monkey's could serve people drinks but good bar staff do much more - welcome people as they come in, talk to them rather than just do facebook mobile / text there friends, and generally make customers feel welcome. There are some good bar staff out there and they do a great job ! However, I do agree there are many that dont do much more then open bottles...

evildrneil

18-12-2008, 17:04

MOD NOTEPlease can the personal abuse - we don't particularly want to have to remove this thread but if can't remain civilised it will have to go...

anotherday

19-12-2008, 15:00

just reminding people Climax Glitterball is tomorrow not tonight :)

andii

19-12-2008, 15:02

Woop for Climax ! I will be there with my flashing santa hat... stylish or what lol !

armystu

20-12-2008, 11:06

Amazing Nite Last Nite Was Had By All In Club Sanctuary

Sanctuary

20-12-2008, 11:37

brilliant turn out last night. dont forget whats on tonight at sanctuary. check our facebook page for details.

Carborundum

20-12-2008, 18:12

I think myself and Spider Pete managed to get them all in - Roebuck, Lions Lair, Affinity, Sanctuary, then when he buggered off on me in the Moor in his rush to get to Dempseys LOL I got a taxi to Xes where I met the fabulous Tyranna and her charming lady friends. Thanks for the Xmas card Tyranna ...

SugarPuff

20-12-2008, 19:51

Hi, I hope you don't mind a girl butting in, but is anyone going to the Affinity family-friendly evening tomorrow 5-8pm?

:)

Edit: Goddamnit I missed Climax again... Grrr...

lee steer

21-12-2008, 01:04

Why does everyone like gaybars?

Redroom*

22-12-2008, 14:27

because theyre friendly and tbh theyre the only places you can really let yourself go. plus probably because most of the people that go there are gay? and im sure theyd prefer to go to gay bars, than straight venues.

bigbear

23-12-2008, 13:07

and there are also lots of straight folk that like to party in gay venues as there tends to be less of a sausage-factory feel...

Carborundum

24-12-2008, 20:47

a lot of gay people tend to be very ghetto like only going to gay venues etc which is sad ..

Tyranna

27-12-2008, 17:29

I doubt that they will ever realise tbh, reffering to one of as you say (hideous queens) that works in Sanctuary i hear, that is mid twenties and still acting like they own the entire scene and everyone adores them. These 18-21 year olds are the main customers at places like Sanctuary and Dempseys though..but they do make a bad impression on the older customers when theyre rolling around paraletic on the floor leaving fake tan marks on the carpets. Saying that, im only 19 but i know how to act, and apparently i know the scene alot better than some of the ones that have been round longer.

I completely agree; those aged between 18 and 24 think they own the scene, often getting ideas above their station, and they often don't have a clue as to how hard it was for those of us aged 30+ back when we were 18-somethings, continually looking over our shoulder for fear of homophobia and scared stiff from going out to 'gay' clubs in town because of the spectre of AIDS; I'm sure those who remember gay live in the 1980's and even early '90s will know what I mean.

Anyway, a very Merry Xmas factor and a Happy New Year to all; expect to see a lot more of me in the coming months lol.

andii

27-12-2008, 18:14

I'm happy that the scene is mixed ages - it's there for all of us, but is there a need for occasional nights for those 24 + (using Tyranna's age split above)?
And if so, what would people want ?

Redroom*

31-12-2008, 19:06

heard a rumour that Nylon is beng bought and turned into a gay club at some point in the very near future. should be amazing :) x

SpiderPete

31-12-2008, 19:26

I'm happy that the scene is mixed ages - it's there for all of us, but is there a need for occasional nights for those 24 + (using Tyranna's age split above)?
And if so, what would people want ?

Yes there is a need for a night for +24 plus people, we seem to be the "forgotten ones", it always revolves around "students" and there is more than students in Sheffield :rant::rant::rant::rant:

andii

01-01-2009, 15:00

Thanks for that spider - anyone else interested - what sort of night do people want ? An event of some sort or just nice music at a volume that allows conversation lol ?

Tyranna

02-01-2009, 04:31

heard a rumour that Nylon is beng bought and turned into a gay club at some point in the very near future. should be amazing :) x:o, :o :o...

SpiderPete

04-01-2009, 14:14

heard a rumour that Nylon is beng bought and turned into a gay club at some point in the very near future. should be amazing :) x

Yes heard this as well, should be good, not saying who have bought it though, I shall let them say so :)

jamesogt

04-01-2009, 14:27

Yes heard this as well, should be good, not saying who have bought it though, I shall let them say so :)
It has been on dannybreeze a week! I dont think its a secret!

SpiderPete

04-01-2009, 14:56

It has been on dannybreeze a week! I dont think its a secret!

Ive not been on there for a while anyway, its good news though isn`t it ?

jamesogt

04-01-2009, 16:06

Ive not been on there for a while anyway, its good news though isn`t it ?
The more bars within a stones throw of Lions the better !

armystu

04-01-2009, 18:28

dnt think the new bar will be any use to lion liar not ther type off bar and its still not set in sone

andii

04-01-2009, 18:41

Surely the more bars and clubs on the scene, the better for the Sheffield scene as a whole - and all the exisiting bars ? Hope it happens - Good luck !

jamesogt

04-01-2009, 20:06

Surely the more bars and clubs on the scene, the better for the Sheffield scene as a whole - and all the exisiting bars ? Hope it happens - Good luck !
Anywhere that opens less than 50 yards away is bound to help if it is gay orientated. Before or after, as speedqueen well shows when their events are on we are much busier, both as a pre bar and after party venue. Anything that encourages more people to venture out the better we say. Even on a big night at Embrace we get some spill over just for our location! I would rather be right next door to what could be the biggest gay venue in town, than further away from it. That is what suits Lions so well is that it is literally a minutes walk from everywhere.

Tyranna

04-01-2009, 23:46

bensonhedges

05-01-2009, 06:23

I would love to know why you consistently link the gay scene with "artspace". Surely there are as many homosexualists into, oh I don't know, football or science fiction as there are into the arts?

Carborundum

05-01-2009, 08:26

I would love to know why you consistently link the gay scene with "artspace". Surely there are as many homosexualists into, oh I don't know, football or science fiction as there are into the arts?

Why do you protest so much about this Benson? I fully agree with Tyranna - there are far more gays into say art than football and indeed some are gay artists themselves whatever the media or even performance art - and I think it is an excellent idea and boost for Sheffield to link up the gay scene with the art scene - there is a gay artists exhibition run every year in Spring by Tyranna called GALA which shows excellent work - if I do say so myself :)

It would be nice also to show more art work in gay bars and pubs so long as the art work is not in danger of being defaced/vandalised by the punters - though if it were that would surely be a sad comment on Sheffield gays LOL

bensonhedges

05-01-2009, 17:00

Show me where I "protest so much".

SpiderPete

05-01-2009, 17:29

SpiderPete

05-01-2009, 17:31

Why do you protest so much about this Benson? I fully agree with Tyranna

Now there`s a surprise dear, you agreeing with Tyranna, lol.

I sometimes wonder if someone else had posted this, would you have backed them ?, mmmmm :suspect::suspect:

Carborundum

05-01-2009, 18:54

Now there`s a surprise dear, you agreeing with Tyranna, lol.

I sometimes wonder if someone else had posted this, would you have backed them ?, mmmmm :suspect::suspect:

Are you implying that I am a die hard Tyranna fan dear? mmmmm :suspect::suspect:

mister_tmg

07-01-2009, 16:19

Sanctuary

07-01-2009, 18:17

happy new year to everybody. hope you had a good one. news of upcoming events have now been posted on our facebook page.

andii

09-01-2009, 15:15

Its odd that despite people saying they want more non student themed/aimed events for the LGBT community, there's not been much feedback from people on here : come on - you're normally this quiet lol ! What do the less younger people want from the scene?

sTaGeWaLkEr

09-01-2009, 16:29

Unfortunatey the post that got deleted in reply to this was 100% correct, so I cannot say the truth dear as it will get deleted, so I will lie and say : of course you are not :P:P

lol. Some people in life do occasionally appear to have their pants on a little too tightly. There is room for more than one opinion around these parts. :)

So, 'The Sheffield gay scene'. That's a very generic thread title.

Should I perhaps start a thread called 'The Sheffield Straight scene' where everyone can moan to their heart's content about all the egotistical straights who think they own the City? I could find a slightly deluded, fourth rate, heterosexual singer with a voice like a depressed starling being forced through a mangle - and then while away the hours telling all who will listen about how good they were - and how much I adored them - despite the fact that I secretly thought they were a bit pants. This fourth rate singer, with the talent of a broken toaster, could then perhaps post on said thread (and many others) reminding us all about just how fabulous he/she is, and how many 'Best singer in Royston Vasey age group 42-43 - even though I was the only one who turned up' competitions they've won. :love:

D'ya think it's a winner? :)

Whilst I do appreciate the presence of venues in city centres, and think it's a step towards integration, I do miss the 'out of town' feel that existed a few years ago (although being in my thirties I can only just remember them...hehe) This time gave me some wonderful memories of fantastic times spent with fantastic people. :)

But like with everything else, things change - and if you don't move with the times, the times move you.

x

SpiderPete

09-01-2009, 16:53

sTaGeWaLkEr

09-01-2009, 17:02

Lions Lair

09-01-2009, 17:29

I hear that Affinity have taken on another venue that's going to be just like a regular pub - but for gay people. Pool tables etc.

It'll be nice to go somewhere for a quiet drink without having my ear drums perforated with enforced upbeat tunage. :)

Well the Old Crown was nice while it lasted.

The music at Lions is not turned up until after 10 and even then its not so loud its like a club, only at 3am does it get really loud.

Roebuck Tavern has been Gay Friendly and is Gay ran for many years.

Dempseys has a pool table in their 'Cocktail' bar, there are no speakers in there either.

So unless it offers something other than pool and quiet I dont really see the point. With the way things are at the moment everyone needs to diversify as much as possible.

There are also plans for Sanctuary to build a second floor and that the old Nylon will be revamped in to a gay bar too. If Sheffield previously couldn't support Fuel and Dempseys, how will it possibly keep all 3 open? And it looks like they are all planning on opening in the Summer, statistically the quietest time of the year in Sheffield!

Sanctuary

09-01-2009, 22:49

Anywhere that opens less than 50 yards away is bound to help if it is gay orientated. Before or after, as speedqueen well shows when their events are on we are much busier, both as a pre bar and after party venue. Anything that encourages more people to venture out the better we say. Even on a big night at Embrace we get some spill over just for our location! I would rather be right next door to what could be the biggest gay venue in town, than further away from it. That is what suits Lions so well is that it is literally a minutes walk from everywhere.

There are also plans for Sanctuary to build a second floor and that the old Nylon will be revamped in to a gay bar too. If Sheffield previously couldn't support Fuel and Dempseys, how will it possibly keep all 3 open? And it looks like they are all planning on opening in the Summer, statistically the quietest time of the year in Sheffield! .

please make you mind up jamesogt one min your saying its going to be the biggest gay venue in town then next your saying that theres to many gay venues dont you think that the more gay venues there are will attract more itrest from clubbers out of sheffield so im sure there will be enough people to go around and people will make there own minds up about where they like to go

Tonyaffinity

10-01-2009, 00:06

Its very rare that I post on the forum as it is too easy to get embroiled in an argument but I think this forum should be supporting the gay scene and not slagging off each venue. If Sancutary are buying Nylon, good on them, Sheffield scene needs expanding and if somebody is prepared to spend some money on the scene we should all support them. It worries me that if anyone is thinking of having a night out in Sheffield and reads some of the threads on this forum it would put them of visiting.
Lets get together and support anyone who wants to try and give us more choice, it will be to everyones benefit!!
xx

andii

10-01-2009, 01:01

agree with Tony - the more venues the better !

Sanctuary

10-01-2009, 01:59

bigbear

10-01-2009, 04:09

thats the best thing ive heard on this forum since i came on here im glad someone is thinking the same way as we are there is no reason why sheffiled cant be like leeds or manchester just pople have got to learn to work together

perhaps because there just isn't enough money spent to spread around all the various venues?

presuming the total quantity of the pink pound in sheffield is constrained, increase the divisor would certainly mean less per venue?

or is the "new maths" theory that the more gay venues open, the elasticity of the pink pound spend is such that it will increase proportionately?

if that is so, why isn't it increasing now?

cristaline

10-01-2009, 04:39

thats the best thing ive heard on this forum since i came on here im glad someone is thinking the same way as we are there is no reason why sheffiled cant be like leeds or manchester just pople have got to learn to work together

Are people getting worried about how poor their venue is doing compared to others? is that why they are now wanting to work with others.........

Sanctuary

10-01-2009, 10:44

perhaps because there just isn't enough money spent to spread around all the various venues?

presuming the total quantity of the pink pound in sheffield is constrained, increase the divisor would certainly mean less per venue?

or is the "new maths" theory that the more gay venues open, the elasticity of the pink pound spend is such that it will increase proportionately?

if that is so, why isn't it increasing now?

we do know that there is only a limeted number of gey people in sheffield but that does not mean that people from outside cant come to our venues... as soon as sheffield has got back it good reputation for a good gay night out then that will happen but while we have only got a hand full of venues people may think why go to sheffield when they have got more of a veriety elsewere like i have said before if all the venues made an effort to work together there is no reason why sheffield cant be as big as leeds or even manchester we just need to get the word out there that sheffield is getting a better gay night out with more choice of venues.

bigbear

10-01-2009, 13:00

whilst i applaud the sentiment and the intent, i really cannot see this happening in the next few years.

unless the EU decides to deign Sheffield "European Gay City" and throw funds (and momentum to combat inertia) this way.

andii

10-01-2009, 13:14

I think all venues should concentrate on doing what they do best and what they think people want, rather than just "working together". Healthy competition and let people vote with their feet (and cash !). Agree that venues shouldnt try to work against each other tho.

SpiderPete

11-01-2009, 09:16

Shiesh

11-01-2009, 09:18

Gay venues will never work together, have you seen some of the posts on the Facebook groups :o:o

No I haven't but I will now...do they have a ''reyt biatch'' at each other ????

:P

andii

11-01-2009, 11:25

More like handbags at dawn lol !
Everywhere seemed really busy last night - Demps was great and after party was still busy when I left at 5... Now where are the parecetemol...

aeinstein199

11-01-2009, 12:54

More like handbags at dawn lol !
Everywhere seemed really busy last night - Demps was great and after party was still busy when I left at 5... Now where are the parecetemol...
Which after party was that? We got flyers for Sanctuary and then they kicked us out at half four! Something about the dj being ill, more like it was dead and they didnt want to be open! They have had the last of my money.

bigbear

11-01-2009, 13:14

Which after party was that? We got flyers for Sanctuary and then they kicked us out at half four! Something about the dj being ill, more like it was dead and they didnt want to be open! They have had the last of my money.

alas, that seems to be a common thing with Sanctuary.

we tend to only go out after 1am/2am, so when a venue advertises a certain finish time, it is somewhat disheartening to get there to find the venue shutting down earlier.

particularly if one has travelled out of one's way to get to the venue in the first place.

Shiesh

11-01-2009, 19:03

SpiderPete

11-01-2009, 19:13

Oh there's a few of us coming out your way on Friday night/Saturday morning LINKY!! (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=438542) I do hope the doors don't close early or the place is dead ....we're always used to a ''rammed to the rafters'' party atmosphere !!?? And a warm welcome !!!! I do hope some of you will introduce yourselves :o

Anyhow anyone wanting to join us ?? just post on the thread as shown above !!!

:rolleyes:

Yes this will be my first After-party as well and I have seen so many bad bitchy comments on here, I hope it isnt like this on Friday, I dare to think what I will post on my return :P:P

It would be nice to see some of you, who are obviously going, we dont bite and there are more going than what is posted, some are not on SF.

Lets try to be all one - Unity and all that crap. :)

armystu

11-01-2009, 19:18

be nice meet sum the faces off here ill even get u a drink if im on door hows that

Shiesh

11-01-2009, 19:26

be nice meet sum the faces off here ill even get u a drink if im on door hows that

Aye get me and the guys a pint each ....that would do nicely...even if you're not on the door just tell your bar staff to be expecting us !!!

;)

Carborundum

11-01-2009, 21:44

Yes I may well jump on the band wagon so watch out all the Lions Lair heavies will be descending on Sanctuary army stu ;-)

GraZ

12-01-2009, 03:46

I'm not gay but i did enjoy visiting Fuel with a gay female friend of mine, tenner to get in and all you can drink it was wonderful.

Welshboyhere

13-01-2009, 05:48

I disagree. True Sheffield is not Manchester, but there is obviously the market there. You only have to look at Climax at the union and the number of people that do go to DUMPseys to see that a place could do well. I don't know where venues are going wrong, perhaps it is the mind-set of some people. Hopefully, with the Moor being demolished and a lot of money being pumped into Sheffield things will change; whether people like it or not!

andii

13-01-2009, 08:01

SpiderPete

13-01-2009, 11:25

Good point Welshboyhere - where do all the people who attend Climax drink / party the rest of the month ?
Does it mean the gay venues in town don't cater for their needs? Or are they in straight venues the rest of the time (and there's nothing wrong with that !) ?

I have wondered this many times, the people who you recognise at Climax you just dont see out on the gay scene in Sheffield, maybe they travel further afield for this once a month event.

Maybe I should ask when I go this Friday :)

Redroom*

13-01-2009, 13:01

There is a market you're right, but they're not aiming it right. Climax does so well because of the drinks offers, the dj's, the live entertainment and the themes , plus the fact that the venue is so big and only held once a month. It's what 4 quid to get in..which is a pound dearer than events at bars. Dempseys will never lose the customers because it has the reputation, everybody always ends up in dempseys and people love it becasue you can do what you want in there. get off your face and be falling around and no-one will care. There's no pretence. The fact is,the Sheffield gay scene wil never change. regardless of people's attempts. You can bring Manchester to Sheffield but you can't make it work.

Welshboyhere

13-01-2009, 15:15

Lions Lair

13-01-2009, 15:59

I am surprised redroom you are missing speed queen off the list (I am assuming you're same redroom)! That is busy and a brilliant night! Like you say they are doing it wrong. I think Sanctuary is a nice place but not a 'club'. Personally, I can bare climax once every couple of months, I would love a gay venue to play proper music and not cheesy crap. Like a drum and bass night and electro nights and stuff like that, but hey the chances of that are as likely as Boris johnson deciding he wants to be the mayor of Sheffield instead.

You clearly havent been to an after party at lions lately then in regard to music?

DJ Nick Davy Ibiza Mix Mag 2007 DJ of yr 2007 (Too many, Google it!)
DJ Tyronnster (Too many, Google it!) Last Sat Month
DJ Carl Dean (Resident)
www.tinyurl.com/DJCarlDean
DJ John Dixon (Speedqueen)
DJ Edwin James (Cellar 35) First Sat of Month
All the above DJ's have played at Lions in the last 2 months. We also have a another Speedqueen resident lined up for a guest slot on 24th of Jan.

As well as being the After Party venue of choice for Tuesday club, a massive Sheff Uni night of Drum and Bass.

It is the only gay bar that does play 'Proper' music as a rule, as that is what the owners like! It is open 3am till 6.30am EVERY Friday and Sat. And as for club, it may be small but has 3k watts of sound, lazer, smoke machine, UV, Strobe and 4 intelli lights. (These all only come on at 3am, until then its a little more chilled !)

Here is a link to the group if you use facebook
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=8834383852&ref=ts

charliechalk

13-01-2009, 16:15

I mostly agree with Redroom.... i dont think a venue the size of Nylon / Fuel can be supported by the amount of gay people in shef, and they arent exactly going to start travelling from manc or leeds to shef now are they. Fuel had a lot of backing by their Hull outfit i feel, and still they flopped.

At the end of the day, bar / club owners are there to make money, and the gay scene is not big enough to support a £60k / year lease on places like Nylon. It would have to be mostly straight, with gay nights.

Sanctuary is an ok bar, but certainly not a club! Just as i would not class Dempseys / Xes / Affinity as a club! They are just large bars with a dance floor! A club to me is Carling Academy or Leadmill... or Republic before it got toasted.

Re proper music, i will second Lions Lair on their DJ's, we end up there every friday and some saturdays if the guest DJ is our cup of tea, awesome.

Redroom*

13-01-2009, 17:15

I am surprised redroom you are missing speed queen off the list (I am assuming you're same redroom)! That is busy and a brilliant night! Like you say they are doing it wrong. I think Sanctuary is a nice place but not a 'club'. Personally, I can bare climax once every couple of months, I would love a gay venue to play proper music and not cheesy crap. Like a drum and bass night and electro nights and stuff like that, but hey the chances of that are as likely as Boris johnson deciding he wants to be the mayor of Sheffield instead.

I cant bare climax every month either, but it makes its money and people go like it's their religion. As do Speedqueen clientelle. Speedqueen is the only alternative gay night atm, considering everywhere else is still stuck in a cheesy dance/ commercial pop rut. Lions lair always manage to pull customers in for their afterparties and have even reached a straight market, as their Dj's have abit of a difference. I believe that lions had a drum and bass night the other week? Speedqueen will be the only electro gay night that works, theres many electro nights in sheffield, ie. Fez club, Cellar 35. That attract many people in. It's just an idea that's not destined to work on the gay scene.

aeinstein199

14-01-2009, 13:43

I cant bare climax every month either, but it makes its money and people go like it's their religion. As do Speedqueen clientelle. Speedqueen is the only alternative gay night atm, considering everywhere else is still stuck in a cheesy dance/ commercial pop rut. Lions lair always manage to pull customers in for their afterparties and have even reached a straight market, as their Dj's have abit of a difference. I believe that lions had a drum and bass night the other week? Speedqueen will be the only electro gay night that works, theres many electro nights in sheffield, ie. Fez club, Cellar 35. That attract many people in. It's just an idea that's not destined to work on the gay scene.

Hi Redroom, I was 'facebooked' this morning with the details for Speedqueen. Are there any advance ticket purchase outlets or is it only on the door? Also there is mention of a 'Secret Official' After party, does this mean that the previous venue has changed, and how much notice will we get of its location?

Sanctuary

14-01-2009, 14:11

Hi Redroom, I was 'facebooked' this morning with the details for Speedqueen. Are there any advance ticket purchase outlets or is it only on the door? Also there is mention of a 'Secret Official' After party, does this mean that the previous venue has changed, and how much notice will we get of its location?

we have been intouch with terry george (speed queen owner) and as far as he is aware the official speed queen after party and ticket sales will still be available from sanctuary and the after party is NOT going to be moving to any other venue any time soon

Redroom*

14-01-2009, 15:08

there is no tickets available for speedqueen, its pay on the door as it is every month. As it is redroom that allocate the tickets i dont understand why Sanctuary will be selling tickets as they have not been allocated any by the management at Redroom or the manager of speedqueen?Sanctuary has never been the official afterparty of speedqueen or any other event, bar tease and rah rah rah.

charliechalk

14-01-2009, 15:45

Sanctuary are making themselves look daft here, why say you're doing something when you're clearly not? This is just a cheap shot at getting punters through your door.

I'll be at SpeedQueen anyway, love it.

Redroom*

14-01-2009, 15:50

As with Climax, when the OFFICIAL afterparty was at Sanctuary, when the union does not endorse outside venues. Refering back to a post i have just seen from Sanctuary from 4 days ago, saying that Sheffield can be the next Manchester or Leeds, and that people will soon come from them places. They must be living in a dreamworld. Why on earth would people travel from Manc and Leeds to go to a night at a bar...Not a club..that was done 6 years ago over there?

Redroom*

14-01-2009, 15:52

charliechalk

14-01-2009, 15:56

I'm not going to pretend i'm not good mates with the staff at Lions Lair, probably why my posts come over as a little biased, but i feel all my posts have been fair to the venues i've spoken of.

I changed my mind on Affinity, i used to hate going there, but dont mind it so much now... Dempseys we always end up at, and always have a good night.... but i just dont get on with Sanc, and resent the fact they try to get one over on the other late night venues (Lions and Xes) by saying they are official when they are clearly not, and their dance area is crap.

No doubt 'armystu' or 'sanctuary' will be along soon to correct me, and inform me they dont need mine or anyone elses custom and that we can get lost!

watchcoll

14-01-2009, 18:05

andii

14-01-2009, 18:07

I'll be there as always - be fun !

Lions Lair

14-01-2009, 18:23

being fairly new to the sheffield gay scene and having been to all the bars, i have to say that dempseys is by far the best place, love the pool room to chill, dance floor is great and the atmosphere seems so relaxed, and unpretentious, bar staff are great, bouncers friendly and they remember who you are even after a couple of visits.

sanctuary on new years was bloody great, i have to say, but has felt a little quiet sometimes. affinity is not to my taste (sorry).

dempseys all the way for me, they dont seem to give a hoot about anything except having a good night!!

Lions Lair are great advocates of Dempseys!

Out of interest, after you said you had visited all the bars,there was a mini review but no mention of Lions, have you been?

Graham

watchcoll

14-01-2009, 18:27

Lions Lair are great advocates of Dempseys!

Out of interest, after you said you had visited all the bars,there was a mini review but no mention of Lions, have you been?

Graham

i have been on a couple of occaisions, first was early on a night so was quiet, and last time was after party after dempseys last weekend, but im afraid i had to leave after an hour as i was not feeling so good (believe me you would not have wanted to clear up the sticky mess if i had stayed!)
i liked it and will be back for another after party next time i frequent dempseys.

i am right in thinking that lions and dempseys are 'working together'? if so then i will defo be back, as that is a positive for me!!

Lions Lair

14-01-2009, 18:42

i am right in thinking that lions and dempseys are 'working together'? if so then i will defo be back, as that is a positive for me!!

James (Part Owner) opened Lions as he wanted more what he refers to as 'real' club music which is why it leans heavily to Electro/vocal and electro house. The after parties as you can see are busy with a resident electro DJ every Friday and then whichever guests he arranges for each Saturday.

Alhough he spends all his time at Dempseys, it is not his favorite music! He is friends with Kieran and Colin and realises how busy they are and what a consistent crowd they get, so asked if they would 'lend' us thier DJ for what hopefully will become a monthly event, though with John Paul still playing the 'dancier' tracks he has in his collection.

This Saturday there is selected free drink for those with a Dempseys 'stamp' as well as free entry vouchers in Exposed for all their readers. (Can't be used together)

G

Thunzi

14-01-2009, 20:17

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eckingtonboy

15-01-2009, 12:39

sheffields gay scene is totally dire
the places are dirty, they are not in one area, places like demspeys are a total disgrace, i hate it with a passion. The only good thing is climax!

armystu

15-01-2009, 12:41

sanctuary is far from dirty fella thats one thing it isent

Redroom*

15-01-2009, 12:52

alot of the places are dirty . but tbh that's kind of the attraction, corporation is so sticky youre not able to move off the same spot for over an hour but its still heaving, as is dempseys.

It doesnt matter what the interior or exterior is like, it doesnt bring customers back. Sanctuary and Affinity are more or less spotless but never get the crowds that Dempseys does. It's the music/the people/ the nights, not the venue.

Lions Lair

15-01-2009, 12:54

I agree with Stu!? Sanctuary is far from 'dirty' as is Affinity, Lions Lair is a 200 year old building and may not be in fantastic shape, but since the CPO has been delayed we have made great effort to fix the place up as much as we can. Currently we have builders/maintenance there probably 8 hours a week. Dempseys also isnt so much dirty as you say as just needing a lick of paint and modernisation, but why spend money in this economic climate when it is full every weekend? As for being together, we cant help where the properties fall unless there was some type of grant available for us to take an area over.

Redroom*

15-01-2009, 13:09

eckingtonboy

15-01-2009, 14:44

gay scenes always seem to have issues.....

armystu

15-01-2009, 14:57

everyone has issues fella str as well

Redroom*

15-01-2009, 15:08

there is alot of issues, but its not a scene without the issues. if there was no competition then the bars wouldnt do so good.

armystu

15-01-2009, 16:01

to true redroom look forward to seein you at the meetin on 31st

armystu

15-01-2009, 17:25

no not a pride meetin fella

Carborundum

15-01-2009, 22:29

sanctuary is far from dirty fella thats one thing it isent

Yes to their credit I have to say the loos in Sanctuary are spotless and a credit to their owners - you could dine on caviar off the hand drier in there .... now if only some other venues who shall be nameless could follow suit ...

armystu

16-01-2009, 12:10

thank you carborundum

Sanctuary

16-01-2009, 12:49

charliechalk

16-01-2009, 18:45

i would have spelt survice as suffice but hey lol

well thats very charitable, after saying that most of the people you barred was basically because you didnt like them rather than for an actual incident. Pfffft.

Anyway, its climax tonight, then lions lair after party for me, the most heaving and bestest in town! And yes, im aware bestest isnt a word.

SpiderPete

16-01-2009, 18:52

Anyway, its climax tonight, then lions lair after party for me, the most heaving and bestest in town! And yes, im aware bestest isnt a word.

Yes we are off to Climax tonight and Sanctuary after-party for us lot :)

So many After parties now its hard to choose form : we have Sanctuary, Xes, Lions Lair and Dempseys open until 6am.

cristaline

17-01-2009, 03:52

Sanctuary+affinity 2 head better than one(facebook message) sinking ships spring to mind ....?

charliechalk

17-01-2009, 09:50

yeah what was that message about... and sent at like 2:30am... seems like a drunken 'good' idea to me.

armystu

17-01-2009, 10:23

well dnt no were they all came from but you drank me out free wkd lol cheers for cracking nite guys no trouble and not much mess i wish

Carborundum

17-01-2009, 11:07

Oh err I didnt know Sanctuary had barred a large number of people - I'm not sure I am welcome any more there in that case - better err on the safe side I think and go to places I know I am not barred from ... shame !

armystu

17-01-2009, 11:10

why would u bee barred have to been thrown out for drugs under age or fighting

armystu

17-01-2009, 11:11

why would you be barred you havent done anything wrong carborundom

Carborundum

17-01-2009, 11:15

Phew I'm so relieved then - I thought you was barring folk that went into other gay bars like Affinity, Lions, etc.

armystu

17-01-2009, 11:16

nope and a few off my staff now work in one or more gay venues as job share

Ddp2

17-01-2009, 11:34

Sanctuary+affinity 2 head better than one(facebook message) sinking ships spring to mind ....?

Very much agree. I thought at one point these bars were big rivals, why the sudden change of hearts. At the end of the day, this merger is not going to benefir, as the customers in there have a favourite drinking location and are not going to be fussed by who the staff are? It's either Affinity or Sanctuary, very rarely both.

Carborundum

17-01-2009, 12:11

Very much agree. I thought at one point these bars were big rivals, why the sudden change of hearts. At the end of the day, this merger is not going to benefir, as the customers in there have a favourite drinking location and are not going to be fussed by who the staff are? It's either Affinity or Sanctuary, very rarely both.

Ah and just to think little over a year ago they were both straight bars - is the CAMPo lane area becoming gay then ... what next .. what will the Wig and Pen become .. either a drag bar - the Wig and Makeup or a men-only bar the Pig and Pen ?

Ddp2

17-01-2009, 12:20

haha! this is the dream of a new gay quarter though isnt it? Trying to unite the bars so they can evolve this idea, which quite frankly will never pass. Were not queens court, never will be. Heard a rumour a few months ago that Wig and Pen was going to be bought. Lets see them try and turn Dove And Rainbow into a gay venue too.

Carborundum

17-01-2009, 12:40

Being fairly new to the sheffield gay scene and having been to all the bars, i have to say that dempseys is by far the best place, love the pool room to chill, dance floor is great and the atmosphere seems so relaxed, and unpretentious, bar staff are great, bouncers friendly and they remember who you are even after a couple of visits.

sanctuary on new years was bloody great, i have to say, but has felt a little quiet sometimes. affinity is not to my taste (sorry).

dempseys all the way for me, they dont seem to give a hoot about anything except having a good night!!

Yes thats what I love about Dempseys - you could be a tramp, student, council bin man, acccountant, lawyer, millionaire whatever no one gives a hoot in Dempseys and its a great place for mixing it up among people of all ages and types and professions .. in fact I have probably pulled in there more than anywhere else - shock horror !!!.. whereas one or two other places you go into in Sheffield you feel as if you are being judged and scrutinized first by your age then by the clothes you wear, then by your tan or lack of it and your general demeanour/accent etc - it just seems so shallow somehow - personality and having a good time / laugh with people seems to come last on the list of priorities in those places who shall be nameless lol Still thank God Sheffield gay scene is a lot friendlier than most other bigger cities !

Carborundum

17-01-2009, 14:12

Patrons of the Sheffield gay scene please be aware of the upcoming event in May which you should give your full support to - we will be creating a facebook group for it ...

http://www.alacroart.com/gala.html

armystu

17-01-2009, 19:15

will give it a visit mite get sumit for my new house

Carborundum

17-01-2009, 19:38

Thanks army stu - I will be producing some work for it - unofficial rumour has it that I will be producing four original paintings of the outside of four gay venues in Sheffield - four because I want to arrange them in a neat square or rectangle on the wall - each picture will be at least 35cm by 45cm. Of course there are more than four gay venues in the whole of Sheffield so how do I make the tough decision which one or two to drop - oooh its going to be very hard :-( Of course maybe I can stretch it to 6 if someone can suggest 6 candidates ....

Carborundum

17-01-2009, 20:02

Myself and Tyranna would be interested in the trip by Lions Lair to Canal St. I'm sure that us Sheffield creative types could teach Manchester gay night-life a thing or two about culture and self-expression instead of just hard core mind numbing disco and getting up to naughtiness under the canal bridge at 4am ....

How big is the bus being run? I would propose to bring with me a small electronic organ no more than 1.5 meters in length and about 50kg in wight that has been loaned to me specially for the occasion by John Shuttleworth complete with amps and 2 big speakers and those 4 colour strobe lights - fellow Lions Lairians might have to help us out here but we dont mind taking up residance in the back of the bus. I also now have available both mine and Tyrannas entire Karaoke back catalogue on one discrete memory stick for their edification to show them what professional singing is all about.

Plus to bring Manchester a taste of Yorkshire I have been nurturing three whippets in my basement the last few months that are now fully grown and (almost) broken in - I have trained them to do a special novelty act where dressed in rainbow tutus they twirl on their hind legs and yap in time to the numbers "We're lost in music" and "Yes Sir, I can boogie" - these numbers are surely due for a come back soon in these straightened times to remind us of the good disco times when America had not yet collapsed.

We also have on standby to come with us two dwarf Rumanian accordion players that are currently crashing out in my attic - Ivor and Gigor are really musically accomplished in playing the greatest hits of Ian Van Dahl now and will provide an excellent interlude for the jaded Manchester crowd.

Tyranna and myself have also hired a 3rd unknown drag queen looking for her first big break to come with us - with a nod to our popularlity she has decided to take on the stage name of "Carbon Anna" and will be spreading the serious environmentalist message and handing out bucket loads of lamb meat lolly pops and fully degradable pig skin condoms ... we also have her sister in crime to come with us who will be adopting the stage name in our honour of "Carbonarum Mirandorum" which as her name would suggest is extolling the virtues of eating more fruit and veg and less junk food. She has an inflatable banana and two tomatoes with her but these will obviously be deflated on the bus in keeping with these deflationary times...

I am sure our whole entourage will only take up about 6 seats on the bus - the whippets are happy on my lap but don't anyone feed them a meat pie in transit ...

In the unlikely event that we are refused entry to all of the Canal St. pub and bar venues, our plan is to retire to the frag friendly Paddys Goose pub round the corner - if there is no room at the inn there then we have a masterful backup plan: - we propose to pack under the bus a giant inflatable lifeboat dinghy which will be inflated on demand - bus exhaust should do this - and that will inflate and float our whole entourage - me, my organ, lights, amps, speakers, Tyranna (have your most glamourous outfit ready dear - an aquarium theme might be good), the rumanian accordionists, the twin divas Carbon Anna and Carbonarum Mirandorum, as many Lions Lairites as want to join us - subject to maximum dinghy capacity - oh and not forgetting the whippets - slowly down the Manchester canal and parallel to Canal St for optimum viewing by the local populate. In this unlikely event the whippets will fulfil the important extra function of peddling the power unit inverter for the organ - they are now accomplished runners with all the high protein raw eggs I have been feeding them.

The dinghy is also fitted with an outboard motor at the back so in the unlikely event of the local Canal St populace turning nasty to our entertainment we may have to proceed more speedily down the canal than intended - but I'm sure we can arrange an alternatve rendezvous point to be re-united with the bus - of course we may pick up one or two extra cruisers as well especially as we go under the bridge at 4am but hey ho they can be smuggled back with us on the bus to amuse the whippets and will be treated to an unplanned weekend break in Sheffield and free singing lessons from us...

So I am really looking forard to this trip now - I just need J or G to confirm the capacity for us all - oh and while we are in Manchester we will be promoting Sheffield Pride and Sheffield Gala 2009 too - excellent everyone wins !

Hmm oh dear - this concoction that I took for my man flu of vodka, lemsips and cough mixture seems to be wearing off now - did I really hallucinate all of this post ?

Lions Lair

17-01-2009, 21:04

Call the asylum Carbs is having a break down!

charliechalk

18-01-2009, 09:31

Excellent night last night.... normally a lull after climax, but wen to dempseys at midnight, then lions lair after party from 3am... absolutely amazing.

It was one of those nights you dont plan on being out late... then we got handed a card in dempseys to say their DJ was playing at Lions... so we went anyway as we fancied more cheese... had the best night ever. I think we left about 645am.... wicked.

Hats off to all involved in the Demps / Lions partnership.

Carborundum

18-01-2009, 09:35

CharlieChalk How the hell can you post on here at this time if you been out till 7am are you a vampire or something that never sleeps or gets a hangover? Do you feed on the souls of the other punters?

charliechalk

18-01-2009, 16:37

lol @ Carbs!

Yes i am some kind of a vampire, and i had multiple feasts at dempseys so my energy levels were high! ;-)

I got in at 7am, then had to go to work at 10am! So i didnt sleep much! It was well worth it though, im stil feeling all buzzy and tingly from last night... was just the best.

Just goes to show its the people and the vibe in a venue that make it.... im suddenly feeling im not that bothered about manc or leeds anymore!

Off to bed now....

armystu

19-01-2009, 09:15

charlie dnt use text talk ull get smacked ass mr lol

charliechalk

19-01-2009, 14:45

Oooooh i might enjoy that!

Tyranna

19-01-2009, 22:58

Anybody who has been barred from Club Sanctuary, their bar has now been lifted as a suvice period has now passed and we fully understand if they do not wish to come into the venue, (yes James Brown that includes you lol)

Thank you very much, Stu!

I'll try and get down for Poptastic, as it should be a good night!:thumbsup:

armystu

19-01-2009, 22:59

no problem just behave

jamesogt

19-01-2009, 23:10

So it appears that parts of the Gay Population of Sheffield appear to think we all have it in for each other. By not doing things publicly together it only helps those that like to create differences between us.

We are all very aware of the financial implications of Sheffield Pride 2009 and a lot of the bars are having events seperately already.

This is an event to show publicly that we can all work together for the bettering of a cause that in the long run does us all a lot of good. Just as Lions and Dempseys had such a great night on what usually i an anti Climax lull!

So I am proposing a small 5 aside football competition between the 5 bars to take place on an early evening followed by a 5 bar crawl of the participants. The date is open I have just put this as a suggestion.

There could be more teams should regulars etc want to play. If it was £25 per team plus costs for the pitch we would raise £125 more towards Shefield Pride. Should teams of regulars participate then we could raise even more.

Please write suggestions on the wall or any other ideas for the evening you may have. I have limited the invites to start with to see how the response is!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=45084273866