Just wondered if anyone got an email about this new club. I have searched the forum but can't find a thread on it. Anyways it looks like it is opening where Purple used to be and i think it's a really good idea - just what Sheffield needs!!!

Here's the website http://www.fuel-sheffield.co.uk

Oooh, that looks good. Shame the location is a bit rammy though. I'll give it a go to see if it's any good.

I hope it'll be having a full refurb though since it's Berlins / Purple days. Another Dempsey's is NOT what we need!

K x

Will there be a door charge?
I'm guessing if it's marketing itself as a nightclub insead of a bar (which is what berlins was) then I guess they will be.

If it's nice inside tho... good on em.

Well Fuel in Hull has been going for a while, so lets hope this one lasts.

It looks promising doesnt it.

We need an alternative to dempseys/xes which have become sooooo "last year".

I don't know anything about it. I just got an email from someone.

Originally posted by DaBouncer
If it's nice inside tho... good on em.

I reckon that's been the downfall of the other full time gay bars in Sheffield. If they do make a nice job of it inside, I think it might make a world of difference to it's popularity.

Originally posted by Kristian
I reckon that's been the downfall of the other full time gay bars in Sheffield. If they do make a nice job of it inside, I think it might make a world of difference to it's popularity.
Fully agreed!

OOOH, YAY!!! Full time LGB as well! Their ethos sounds fab - I hope they deliver on it. We SO need something new that isn't spit 'n' sawdust, in a dodgy part of town and playing sh*te music . . .

I demand the right to dance somewhere stylish!!

Who's going to the opening night then?!

JfG x

It does sound promising, if Poptastic and Galaxy are involved it should be quality.

Originally posted by JoyfulGrrl
OOOH, YAY!!! Full time LGB as well! Their ethos sounds fab - I hope they deliver on it. We SO need something new that isn't spit 'n' sawdust, in a dodgy part of town and playing sh*te music . . .

I demand the right to dance somewhere stylish!!

Who's going to the opening night then?!

JfG x

I'll be there babes! I might even buy you a drink! :D

:clap: think nicole may be there too!! :clap:

Well i be there as just sent off for my membership.It's about time sheffield got somewere were can go for a change and no worrie about other people think.hope its as good as it looks up to now.think someone on forum ask about if some club for gay people was opening in august time too and no one belive him.now we do.

Well we will have to see although I am sensing another 'Freedom'...

We need a proper camp boozer :rant:

Originally posted by Meaks
Well we will have to see although I am sensing another 'Freedom'...

We need a proper camp boozer :rant:

Come off it Mr Meaks, you'll drink anywhere! ;)

This is true :D
But don't tell everyone... gin anybody? x x x

Oops thats the gin post count up to 12...

Originally posted by Meaks
Oops thats the gin post count up to 12...

Nah, It's only 11. Something must have been archived! :D

K xx

Having been to Fuel in Hull, this new venture in Sheffield looks promising. :thumbsup:

Originally posted by redrobbo
Having been to Fuel in Hull, this new venture in Sheffield looks promising. :thumbsup:

I knew I heard of it somewhere! Is it really good Jonty? Have you been lots?

K x

Whats the interior of Fuel like in Hull, hope they have refurbished the Sheffield venue:rolleyes:

Originally posted by Kristian
I knew I heard of it somewhere! Is it really good Jonty? Have you been lots?

K x

There are these two guys who have set the gay scene alight in Hull over the past couple of years. They opened not only Fuel, but also Affinity.

Here are some titbits.......

"Fuel is the stylish home of Hull's gay scene and also provides the perfect setting for all, fun-loving, attitude-free party people. A wide variety of entertainment 7 nights a week. Varied menu throughout the week." (thisisull - coming up soon - website)

"The perfect haven for everyone that loves quality music and just wants to have a good time. Fuel has an amazing cocktail and shooter list, features the region's best funky house DJ's and has a glorious open-air terrace." (visiting hull nightlife website)

"The latest gay-friendly superclub, part of the Fuel empire. Affinity boasts 3 floors, 2 bars, a VIP room and 3 lounges, all with amazing decor. Table service, a relaxed atmosphere and plenty of eye candy, all as standard." (visiting hull nightlife website)


"Hull is one of the up-and-coming gay areas in the North. Contrary to popular belief, Hull actually has gay venues, including Fuel, Fountation and Affinity". (Hull Student Union freshers website)

Fuel is located in an old bank building, with chic, all-white decor. These two guys have really put Hull on the gay map. And hopefully what they can do for Hull.....they can do for Sheffield too! I'm wishing them luck with this new venture!:thumbsup:

Originally posted by Kristian
I'll be there babes! I might even buy you a drink! :D

Yay! Hello Kristian! Long time no speak - I've been a bit quiet and you, presumably, have been overloaded by mod responsibilities . . . I might buy you a drink back for being a love!

This venue sounds bloody great, oh, it's about time . . . .now I just hope loads of women go.

Off to sign up . . . see you all there!

JfG xx

Someone mention Gin :thumbsup:

I WOULD go but I'm never drinking again. Ever.

I keep saying that as well .... but it never works....

Always go back for more and more more more more and more... drinking is addictive as this place :thumbsup:

Originally posted by BoroughGal
I WOULD go but I'm never drinking again. Ever.

We'll see! ;)

Hmmm... Whats all this membership nonsense, not sure I want to give 'em all my personal details :suspect:

Originally posted by BoroughGal
I WOULD go but I'm never drinking again. Ever.

I only had one drink last night :o
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A bottle of wine...

Well I emailed them yesterday to find out more info, and heard nothing as yet.

Maybe they might send u a membership card and a nice man as well as a bonus....;)

Thank the lord that we seem to be getting somthing better than Dempsey's (not difficult I know). I always said that if I won the lottery I would open a classy gay bar in Sheff - seems I have been beaten to it. See you all there I hope...

Love Fuel in Hull so am well chuffed it's cummin' to Sheffield. Why will you need to be a member as you don't need to be in Hull! Also lets hope they don't have an R'n'B night as I hate it! When I was last in Hull (March '05) they had been closing gay venues,Foundation and Affinity, so lets give Sheffield loads of support!

Originally posted by Kristian
I reckon that's been the downfall of the other full time gay bars in Sheffield. If they do make a nice job of it inside, I think it might make a world of difference to it's popularity.

I think that will make or break it, though if they have been to look at Dumpseys they might think we're not bothred about that kind of thing.

I'm worried about this membership thing though, if it's going to just be a bar why do you need membership ?
What happens if my mates come up from London, will they not be allowed in ?

Like nick2, I'm not sure why Fuel are insisting on membership.

It could be a way of ensuring that they publicise events, promotions, etc., via mail-outs?

I've checked with the Council's Licensing section - an application has been received from Fuel for a transfer of the license from Purple (the former licensee). Not familiar with Purple - does anyone know if it was a members only club? If so, that might explain why Fuel are seeking membership.

Purple was a complete dump, filled with all the people who couldn't get into a decent pub in town. Renowned for underage drinkers and fighting.

Perhaps the idea behind the membership is to make sure these former customers don't get into the new place ?

or it could be an indictation to them to see how many people are interested in membership ... all works out to figures...

I have done mine anyway.


I would guess if ya a member u could bring people in, they obviously wont turn people away.

I am sure we will all know in good time.

alleluyah! hopefully it's not going to end up as a new Dempsey's, and a bit of competition between the 2 venues might bring the best out of the gay scene in Sheffield!
Shame i'll be in Provence for opening night, but i've applied for membership, so see you all there in September!:clap:

Hi Guys,

We are Danny and Carlton, we look after the entertainment and marketing for Fuel.
We are glad you are all interested and excited about the club!
We can see you all have loads of questions and if i can i will answer them for you.

Fuel is coming to sheffield to obviously expand in a business sense but we unlike most businesses we also have some other very clear objectives with everything we do.

We are firmly committed to building the 'community spirit' within the gay community and doing whatever we can to make life a bit better for our community.

We try our hardest to continually bring new ideas, entertainment and concepts to the scene. After two years with our crowd in Hull we are the busiest we have ever been.
This is purely because we don't just sit on our arse's, draining the money from the gay scene. We reinvest most of so that we can all benefit from an amazing venue and some awesome nights out!
The owners and team are gay clubbers too and we want to have as much fun as you do!

Our ethos is totally genuine.
Don't get me wrong, no one is perfect and we all make mistakes but we will always try our hardest to be the best we can be!

With regards to Fuel Sheffield, we are here for the long term.
We would like you to accept and support us just as much as Hull have.
In return we will give you a venue to be proud of and a community and scene that other cities will be envious of!
We believe that Sheffield is the 4th largest city in the country, then we want you to work with us to make the Scene AT LEAST the 4th best gay scene in the country as well!

You will all have to come and have a look at the venue to make your own minds up about what we do. We don't expect to please everyone but we will try to delight most of you!
We want this to be a long journey and there will be teething problems etc but we will always try our hardest to do right by the gay community.

Regarding our building, formerly purple, we are fully aware that the place has a reputation. This will not change what we have to offer. Our door team are second to none and you can rest assured that we do not have fights. in two years in hull i don't remember anything more than the occasional domestic.
ATTITUDE FREE IS OUR FIRST PRIORITY!
The area around Fuel and it's neighbouring venues have either closed, quietened right down or are decent venues with decent customers. therefore we feel the location is now one of the most suitable in the city.

Our membership policy is strict and it does run in Hull as well.
This is for numerous reasons namely...

To stop idiots getting in...
membership gives our doorteam the excuse to turn idiots away without having to pick fault with them and cause a scene on the front.

Keeping you informed...
so we can let you know what is going on at the club, we collect you're details and mailout, text and send you eflyers.
WE WILL NOT GIVE YOUR DETAILS TO ANYONE ELSE!

The Law...
to help us detect underage drinkers and other people who break licensing law.

DOOR CHARGE
We do charge on the door at weekends and for nights in the week where there is special entertainment. we try to give you the best entertainment and it costs us lots of money! You will be getting your monies worth!
More details will soon be on the website and sent out to our members.

DECOR
We have decided to keep some of the best features of the building, and eliminate the worst, overall, a cool, clean, clubby environment. Fuel is being transformed from what the previous businesses looked liked. it will be cool, trust me!
We continually refurbish our venues, Hull has had two refurbs in two years! Things will improve month on month with your support!

right, our fingers are knackered and we have floors to sand so we are going to have to leave it there. if you have any questions please email
info@fuel-sheffield.co.uk
or check out the website as shown in the first post in this thread.


we all look forward to throwing open the doors on thursday 25th august and can't wait to meet you all!
Stick with us Sheffield, you are in for the ride of your lives!

ps. if you fancy a night out of town, you can always check out Fuel in Hull to see what is in store for you!!

:thumbsup:

Sounds good to me.

One other question you haven't answered,

Would a member be able to bring a couple of mates in with them who wern't members ?

(I can't see my straight mates wanting to become members of a gay club)

sorry,

yes members are cool to bring guests, there isn't a limit.

cya soon

;)

Excellent, i cant wait to see wht its like!
Good luck to the owners :-) im sure if its as good as it looks (organisationally anyway), then im sure the sheffield LGB community should support it!

well this sounds too good to be true, we have not anything like this for ... well...decades.


I cannot wait until the 25th.
:thumbsup:

well that's a relief cos most of my mates here won't apply for membership!
Best of luck to you for the future, hopefully now gay sheffieldians won't put you off! they are a lovely bunch really..
can't wait for my first fuellling!
:heyhey:

Any body know whats happening to the old purple club?? see abit of work happening but not seen anything about it??

if anyone knows let me kno

http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=52236&highlight=new+gay+club

Mod: Threads merged.

Kristian, why have you got an alien George Michael for your avatar ?

Originally posted by nick2
Kristian, why have you got an alien George Michael for your avatar ?

Says the man with a cartoon pink cat! ;)

Originally posted by Kristian
Says the man with a cartoon pink cat! ;)

Don't worry Nick2, it could be worse...

Someone on the forum once threatened to 'kick my big, fat, pink, hippo ass' !

tsk, tsk.

This sounds great, have sent for my membership already! Im sure its just what Sheffield needs!:)

Well I am sure it will get well supported, Sheffield has been after something new for ages.

Although I sense its gonna be the same faces as in Xes and Dempseys.

Its all going to be down to the decor as to if people go again.

It gets a bit bad when I start going to str8 places for a drink.

I'm really glad theres somewhere else to go out in Sheffield. Previous attempts here always stopped before I ever had a chance to go see them for myself so I'm determined not to let this happen again!

I have recently been thinking that I may have to go back onto the straight scene so its come at the right time for me!

I just hope there are lots of women there too!! :D

i'm with you on that one peter41, let's hope it brings new faces from around the region..i went to Xes yesterday and it was a bit pathetic..;)

This looks really good actually. Sign me up!

Question: Why do you have to give your sexuality to become a member?

Question2: What if your sexuality doesn't fit the prescribed choices?

Question3: Am I being picky????

Well thanks to Danny and Carlton for taking the time to answer our questions.

Having been to Fuel in Hull, I for one am definitely looking forward to this new venture in Sheffield. :thumbsup:

Somebody pinch me please. I just want to make sure I'm not dreaming this! :wink:

Originally posted by Deavon
Question2: What if your sexuality doesn't fit the prescribed choices?


Pick the one nearest to you.

Hi guys,

The sexuality question is purely for us to get an overall percentage profile. That information is not used in any way about any individual.
Yes, if you don't fit one of the options please choose the nearest one, it is only a statistical thing.

Thankyou for all of the positive comments and support from people. You will be delighted with the venue!

take care

Danny & Carlton
x :)

As so may seem keen on going to this opening night, maybe we should meet in a pub before hand and all to together

What do you all think ?

Did anyone see the article last night's Star about Fuel?
Looks like the opening night is going to be really good.

Shame its on a Thursday! :rant:

Originally posted by Meaks
Shame its on a Thursday! :rant:

Already got Friday booked off work!

Always thinking!

The people who run Fuel are going to be at:

Takapuna tonight, and the door entry is free all night.

Might be worth a pop down to see what they have got planned.

Yes Thursday is a bad night for an opening night, I have work Friday and cannot get it off either. This is a copy and paste from email I got :

11 August 2005

FREE ENTRY - FREE ENTRY @ tonight's VIP
That's right baby,

We've got good news and we've got great news, which would you like first?

OK the good news - we've got some special guests @ tonight's VIP, they've come all the way from Hull and are currently in the process of opening a full time Gay nightclub here in our fine city.
That's right Fuel is coming to Sheffield and some of the guys n gals that have revolutionised Hull's gay scene are checking out what Sheffield has to offer by dropping into VIP tonight.

Which moves us on to the great news, as a special welcome to our guests we're putting on a one off, loved up special event of the funkiest music, sexiest crowd and coolest drinks offers @ Takapuna.
We're also removing the door charge for entry.... that's right...FREE FREE FREE Entry to tonight's VIP.

This is a one off special event so get yourself and your mates down to what promises to be a gigantic night @ Sheffield's youngest and Funkiest Gay Night that is....VIP!


10pm til 2.30am - Completely FREE Entry

City's new gay club just super

IT'S the news Sheffield's gay population has been waiting for...

The city's nightlife is being dragged into the 21st century with the opening of a gay superclub.

Fuel, on Arundel Gate, will open its doors for the first time on August 25 with a fanfare of disco, pop and drag queens. Club bosses keen to cash in on the Sheffield pink pound say interest in the "outrageous" club is already at fever point.

The club's website received more than 3,000 hits in three days and 600 people have already signed up for membership.

Currently, many gay people travel to Leeds, Nottingham and Manchester in search of trendy gay bars and nightclubs.

Carlton Whitfield, co-owner of Fuel, said: "It's shocking that the fourth largest city in the country has such a big gap in the market.

"Sheffield is a beautiful city – we want to work with the gay community and help raise the standards of the nightlife."

Among the attractions will be resident drag queen Raunchy Rusty, two identical twin DJs and 15 "trashy tranny" dancers.
There will also be jugglers, stilt walkers, and even fire eaters... if Sheffield Council grants them a licence for the performance.

A star drag act in Ibiza, resident drag queen Raunchy Rusty is said to be banned from the isle after cartwheeling over a row of cars.

Legend has it she left Ibiza shortly after she fell through the roof of a soft top car during the daredevil act.

Carlton, aged 37, and his long-term partner Peter Kind launched a gay club, also called Fuel, two years ago in Hull.
Despite Hull's reputation as Britain's capital of homophobia, Fuel Hull now has a loyal following and two coach loads of Hull clubbers will attend the Sheffield venue's launch later this month.

"We are not trying to rival Manchester's gay scene, we want a club for gay people to come to with straight friends too," added Carlton.

"Because Sheffield hasn't had that many gay places, loads of people go to the city's straight bars so there's a lot of harmony.
"We are hoping that this will stop any homophobia and people who are just curious can come along too.

"When we opened in Hull, people were queuing around the block."His boyfriend Peter, aged 43, is a professional big band singer and will perform at the Sheffield club.

Carlton is currently redecorating the venue with sumptuous burgundy, golds and creams – and perspex podiums.
Coun Tim Rippon, Sheffield Council's cabinet member for economic development, planning and culture, said: "We would support anything that caters for the gay community, especially if people feel that this has been lacking from the city centre.

"I'm unsure whether it will have much of an effect on tourism, but we will have to wait and see."
The first "gay weddings" will take place in Sheffield later this year.

From December, gay couples will be able to pledge their love to one another in civil partnership ceremonies.
10 August 2005

http://www.sheffieldtoday.net/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=58&ArticleID=1109866

You are a bit late with the news ... we have another thread about Fuel already.

Originally posted by peter41
You are a bit late with the news ... we have another thread about Fuel already.

Then the threads should be linked thats not my job!

Have you tried the "search" button ???

Yes I have and this is the only thread I can find about Fuel in Sheffield.

Please feel free to point me to the other one

i think the secret to the success of this new gay night is attracting people from outside of sheffield like all the big gay clubs do in other cities, manchester, brighton, etc. Sheffield fails because its the same old people going to these new places and then people get bored after the first few nights because its the same old faces - sheffield by itself just doesn't have enough sexy gay people

Originally posted by skyfitsboy
Yes I have and this is the only thread I can find about Fuel in Sheffield.

Please feel free to point me to the other one

Oh ark at her!

originally posted by unners

Oh ark at her!

My thoughts exactly. Hence no reply.


originally posted by Shooonn

i think the secret to the success of this new gay night is attracting people from outside of sheffield like all the big gay clubs do in other cities, manchester, brighton, etc. Sheffield fails because its the same old people going to these new places and then people get bored after the first few nights because its the same old faces - sheffield by itself just doesn't have enough sexy gay people

Well this is not exactly true. I went to Viva Climax recently and noticed faces from Dempseys/Xes but alot of faces I had not seen before. Doesnt matter whcih gay scene you go on they always have the "same old faces"

With it being open every night may well attract people from both pubs, plus some news ones, as I am sure it will be tons better than those 2 put together.

I get the feeling its here to stay, which is what we need.

I'm not being funny or anything peter41, but I posted the article from the Star for people following this thread who didn't get chance to see it.

Just because you may have read it, doesn't mean everyone else who is interested has, I was only trying to share some information on the new club.

Still not sure what the point of your original post was, where is the other thread on Fuel?:confused:


If I sounded a bit snappy its because I found your "Have you tried the "search" button ???" comment quite patronising, it's not like I'm a new member on these forums.

Although I don't post on the SheffieldForum much these days because of all the bitchiness and negativity that seems to run through alot of the threads.

Mod: Okay gents, lets get back to topic please. You can always carry this on at the opening night if you must! ;)

Hello again guys,

just to let you know, we have loads of out of town people coming up for the opening night! we have two 53 seater coach loads from hull alone!
and we are aiming our marketing all over the midlands and north!
keep your eye on the gay press (shout, bent etc) for new sheffield adverts designed to attract people in very soon!

regarding the comments about another fuel thread...

be nice :thumbsup:

i can't find it either and i'm new so could i ask for directions?
nicely?? :help:

take care and we look forward to seeing you all on thursday 25th!

xx

Dannyfuel .. a question for when you come back here :

Do you do flyers at all ? or thinking of doing them ?

yes peter, we do flyers.

why?

Oooh, this sounds good. I signed up last week for membership. May not be able to make the opening night but am sure I'll be going there soon. What d'ya say Hels?!! :D

Sheffields gay scene really needs a kick up the arse. I hope this is it.

I wonder why the opening night is on a thursday?

I work on fridays and yes I am bitter, and 35, so I do not venture out on a 'school' night.

original post by PINGU

Sheffields gay scene really needs a kick up the arse. I hope this is it.

I wonder why the opening night is on a thursday?

I work on fridays and yes I am bitter, and 35, so I do not venture out on a 'school' night.

I have been wondering why a Thursday night, it a odd one, Friday would have been better and I am like you, got work on Friday, and I am probably bitter as well, and don`t venture out during the week as I have a habit of having a terrible hangover the next day, and cannot make the 25th opening night, (cannot get the Friday off) but I deffo be down to sample the place during the week to see what it is like.

Originally by DannyFuel

yes peter, we do flyers.

why?

To distribute amongst my gay fiends, talking about it is fine, but to show them something (eg a flyer) gets more interest.

Hi,

flyers are available from the club. if you want to pop down between 10am and 6pm most days.

cheers

danny

we have also left them in loads of shops and bars etc.:)

Good luck to them.

I can't do a Thursday night, work on Friday.

Are you still wanting Door Supervisors for this place ??

I can't get onto the website at work to get any email or contact details (crappy internet)

Yes we are still looking for SIA registered door supervisors.

please call the office on 0114 2753999 to discuss.

I may just give you a call then... :D

Cheers..

Just submitted my membership application. Be good to have a club where you can go and have a decent night out without the usual compliment of drunken, knuckle dragging morons spoiling the evening.

Best of luck to Fuel: let business be brisk, nights out fun and long may it reign - I'll see you all there! :D

Dumpseys and XS must be getting pretty worried, though it's a shame that one (or both) of them might close if this place takes off, and were back to one place to choose from again.

Maybe Dempseys should concentrate more on the early evening slot? Fuel won't be open until 9pm each night so there's still room for another bar to be open earlier for the pre-clubbers or the straight-out-from-work crowd.

If they spent a bit of money doing the place up, so it looks less like a pensioners luncheon club (have you seen the place at lunchtime?), then they might just be able to cash in on the extra custom brought into town by Fuel.

9pm ?

Damn, I was hoping for somewhere I could have a pint in on my way home from work.

I'll probably only be going on Friday or Saturday night then.

Yeah, that's what it says on their web site, although the Hull one open's during the day (from noon) so maybe the Sheffield one will eventually - maybe they're waiting to see how popular it is?

I hope so, I'm all up for an after work pint.

Originally posted by karl2784
Oooh, this sounds good. I signed up last week for membership. May not be able to make the opening night but am sure I'll be going there soon. What d'ya say Hels?!! :D


Isn't Geri the QUEEN?:clap:

Wow! Just checked the revamped Fuel Sheffield website, loving the weekly line up!

Went past the club today and it looks quality!

http://www.fuel-sheffield.co.uk/

Doesn't this opening co-incide with Mardi Gras/ Pride in Manchester?

it certainly does

i think its called doing your research first

So, how was opening night?

It hasn't happened yet....next thurs.

Has anyone recieved anything through the post, a membership card or anything?

I applied from day one it was posted on this forum and havent recieved anything as yet.

It must have got lost with my Forum T-shirt, lol

It certainly getting talked about in both Dempseys and Xes when I was out last night.

Originally posted by peter41
It must have got lost with my Forum T-shirt, lol




What?! STILL no forum t-shirt??!! :o

Yeah, I have enquired a few times, they must be knitting it, was hoping to wear it one Sunday incase some peeps cannot find us.

Wow this is my 500th post as well. Do you think I am addicted now ?:thumbsup:

Hi guys,

membership cards and info were all posted yesterday, so you should be getting them any time now!

see you all on thursday! you won't believe what we have in store for you!

x;)

Originally posted by dannyfuel
Hi guys,

membership cards and info were all posted yesterday, so you should be getting them any time now!

see you all on thursday! you won't believe what we have in store for you!

x;)

oooohhh sounds interesting, I was going to sell out as I gotta be up early friday but I duno if I dare now and miss all the fun!

Yeea! My Fuel membership card came today along with some cool little flyers, cant wait to see the United Nations there in September:thumbsup:

Dempseys must be very worried right now, Xs will not be bothered though cos they get most of their custom from the 2am-4am crowd.

i dont think dempseys has to be worried, there can be more than one gay place in town im sure without the other declaring bankruptcy :D

hopefully though this will lead to a choice of gay nights and venues in sheffield, rather than the same calendar venues every month

shame though that opening night is a thursday, clashing with pride in manchester and doesn't vip at takapuna run on a thursday? could possibly become a pre-bar?

im looking forward to it though and seeing who turns out!

I think the timing and opening of the club over the last summer bank holiday weekend is great!

Not everyone wants to or can afford to go over to Manchester Pride, its great that we have now been given the choice.

Ya probably right about Dempseys, that place would survive a nuclear holocaust:hihi:

VIP isn't marketed as a gay night anymore is it more gay friendly these days.

I too can not wait for this.I got my membership today and was worried it would not get to me in time,and glad you can take 2 friends on the card and just not the one:thumbsup:

Forgot to mention, like the sound of the free internet cafe:thumbsup:

Can't make it Thursday now unfortunately, but yes my membership card arrived today ^_^

Yes my membership card arrived with some kewl flyers

All looks promising, nice line up as well over the coming month.

I wont be there on Thursday, bad time of the week, got work Friday.

But then I don`t want to go to the opening night as I want to see what a normal night is like eg Friday`s, when I shall be going.

Will certainly be there for Angie Brown on 30th September

Oooh me got mine too :thumbsup:

Unfortunately I'd already arranged to go up to Blackpool / Manchester for a few days over bank holiday... Oh well got the rest of the week off so will definitely have a visit.

I got mine today too...dunno if anyone is arranging a night out there but I wouldn't mind coming along if they are!

:thumbsup:

Woohoo ! I got mine yesterday ........ The cabaret night looks like it could prove entertaining and I also saw karaoke on the flyer. That's me sold!!! See you down there.

originally posted by Shiesh

I got mine today too...dunno if anyone is arranging a night out there but I wouldn't mind coming along if they are!

I am sure this will turn into some kind of meet-up as a few have shown interest.

So its a case of .... watch this space.

Just got two (rather noisy) emails from them, basically a copy of the opening week flyer.

Glad there is going to be some cabaret :clap:

Naturally this kind of bender establishment should not be permitted. I am amazed that gaydom itself is even legal.

Originally posted by templeton
Naturally this kind of bender establishment should not be permitted. I am amazed that gaydom itself is even legal.

I have similar incredulity to posts like this.

Were you on this thread to satisfy those repressed feelings? Go on ..... Admit it :D

You may have a point. Perhaps I will have to wrestle with that? Or I could just post similarly, safe in the knowledge that such sentiments will always get a rise out of someone ;)

Mod: Templeton, after reviewing your previous posts, perhaps you should go trolling somewhere else. Come back when you can be more pleasant.

Thanks Kristian. I was wondering if Templeton is just jealous - 'cos we gays are getting a brand new club, and boy, do we know how to party?! :smile:

Originally posted by redrobbo
Thanks Kristian. I was wondering if Templeton is just jealous - 'cos we gays are getting a brand new club, and boy, do we know how to party?! :smile:

It does sound like a great place. Pity I'm straight!

originally posted by redrobbo

was wondering if Templeton is just jealous - 'cos we gays are getting a brand new club, and boy, do we know how to party?

Yes they should be jealous of this wonderful brill club, my only concern is when they find out it is this fab,. that alot of str8 people may try to overrun it.

Originally posted by peter41
Yes they should be jealous of this wonderful brill club, my only concern is when they find out it is this fab,. that alot of str8 people may try to overrun it.

Come on Peter, think before you post. If this thread was about a regular night club opening and someone voiced a concern about it being overrun by gays, there would be an outcry.

I for one am pleased that the club has an inclusive policy where tolerant people from all walks of life will be welcomed!

originally posted by Kristian

Come on Peter, think before you post.

You can always remove my post if you so wish.

My last post wasn't a mod warning Peter, just an observation. If a Mod posts as a Mod it begins Mod Note:

:)

Has that no-mark templeton been banned? If not, why not?:rant:

good point bensonhedges - I did REQUEST for this to be removed this morning before I went to work.

They obviously agreed with what he said, as it is still here.

<very disapointed>

I might pop along to this new venue seeing as its open to straights as well as the rest.
Sounds like it will be worth the visit.:thumbsup:

Does the BNP embrace the gays now, then?

maybe the BNP are starting to change. LOL

Lol I am going as me not as the BNP,I just want to have a good time thats all.
Might see some of you there.:thumbsup:

If anyone goes tomorrow night do give us some feedback

eg :

what is the place like?
is it big ?
whats the decor like ?
prices of drink ?
what is the music like ?
does it have potential ?

I would ask if any sexy men there but as no one wants me, pointless asking :(

before anyone says "you should have gone" I am working Friday.

Originally posted by royjames
Lol I am going as me not as the BNP,I just want to have a good time thats all.
Might see some of you there.:thumbsup:

Perhaps BNP really stands for Bent'N'Proud;)

After reading some post like to hope that this club is not goin to be more straight people then gay/bi.
I nothing against straight people but i hear it all the time that they never step foot in a gay club.Why carnt we have a club just for people that not straight as i see it as if a straight person goes into the club that stopping a gay/bi person entry if the clubs full.you striaght people got loads of clubs/pubs that you can go to unless your in the closet and scared to tell your mates/family.why go to a gay/bi club if your not gay/bi.

dieselbabe ; thats a good and fair point.

I could comment further on this, but best not to voice my opinion or I will get a spanking for speaking my mind .:D

Originally posted by peter41
dieselbabe ; thats a good and fair point.

I could comment further on this, but best not to voice my opinion or I will get a spanking for speaking my mind .:D


lol. well pm me your views then you wont get a spanking for speaking your mind.;)
I could have said more but i know we got to respect this forum and speaking your mind you can get a warning.but i like to know your views if ok ? .

what a quality idea.

straights can only go to straight clubs (and bars) and

gays can only go to gay clubs and bars.

talk about apartheid :loopy:

have fun in Dempseys:gag:

Originally posted by peter41
dieselbabe ; thats a good and fair point.

I could comment further on this, but best not to voice my opinion or I will get a spanking for speaking my mind .:D

THWACK! :hihi:

Seriously though, I see no reason why we can't debate this point. For myself, I would hate it if this new gay club disallowed non-gays. I've taken straight friends into gay clubs in the past. They know the scene, and they accept it. I don't think we should get into the business of banning anybody entering a gay club just because of their sexuality.

redrobbo - my debate would be a bit "to the point" and dont want to cause friction, plus I am busy creating loads of Polls, hehe :D

Originally posted by dieselbabe
After reading some post like to hope that this club is not goin to be more straight people then gay/bi.
I nothing against straight people but i hear it all the time that they never step foot in a gay club.Why carnt we have a club just for people that not straight as i see it as if a straight person goes into the club that stopping a gay/bi person entry if the clubs full.you striaght people got loads of clubs/pubs that you can go to unless your in the closet and scared to tell your mates/family.why go to a gay/bi club if your not gay/bi.

I'd like to see your Gay test as well :rolleyes:

Originally posted by robbie
I'd like to see your Gay test as well :rolleyes:

And why should you want to see this.I tell you im bi.But it not just me who has this feelings too.And as for dempsey bar yes it is :gag: .And yes i do go into straight pubs.But you can not feal right as in showing your love to your partner like you can if you was straight.It not the done thing to be kissing man to man woman to woman in a stright pub like straight people can.It be nice to go into pubs like this and be excepted for who we are and not have to have sperate pub/clubs just so we all can be free to show our sexualitys.

you have a point but if you have a gay only club then all it will produce is homophobia.

Robbie - you lost me there

If you have a gay pub/cub and its full of gay people .. where does the homophobia come from ?

or do you mean a gay club/pub that has 800 gay men in and 50 str8 men in = 50 homophobic men

no I mean that having a club that only gay people can go to will give homophobes another reason to hurt gay people. It will be targeted and attacked.

You are basically segregating straight and gay people.

the best way to integrate is to mix

Originally posted by robbie
no I mean that having a club that only gay people can go to will give homophobes another reason to hurt gay people. It will be targeted and attacked.

You are basically segregating straight and gay people.

the best way to integrate is to mix

I agree with you robbie. :thumbsup:

That would be fun - having intograted clubs - imagine the homophobia when a gay man chats up a str8 man cause a gayman can no longer decide who is gay or not, cause the club allows both in. :gag:

I might end up being confused cause I cannot tell the difference and might turn str8 :o

Originally posted by peter41
That would be fun - having intograted clubs - imagine the homophobia when a gay man chats up a str8 man cause a gayman can no longer decide who is gay or not, cause the club allows both in. :gag:

I might end up being confused cause I cannot tell the difference and might turn str8 :o

But peter41, a homophobe is not likely to be in a gay club is he? And any straight guy in a gay club is likely to know that he may be chatted up, and would surely just respond by saying he's straight. But to avoid any confusion arising, just ask a guy what he thinks is Kylie's or Madonna's best song - and your gay antennae will soon tell you if he's batting on our side or not! :thumbsup:

Originally posted by redrobbo
But peter41, a homophobe is not likely to be in a gay club is he? And any straight guy in a gay club is likely to know that he may be chatted up, and would surely just respond by saying he's straight. But to avoid any confusion arising, just ask a guy what he thinks is Kylie's or Madonna's best song - and your gay antennae will soon tell you if he's batting on our side or not! :thumbsup:


I am gay. Hate Kylie's and Madonna's music. How does your antennae cope with that.
I truly hope you were jokin and not stereotyping.

For foooks sake people! This could be the only decent gay thing to come out of Sheffield in a long while... make sure that everyone is welcome and that the bitching doesn't ruin it before its even started!

Originally posted by Meaks
For foooks sake people! This could be the only decent gay thing to come out of Sheffield in a long while... make sure that everyone is welcome and that the bitching doesn't ruin it before its even started!

Well said Meaks, we should be looking forward to having a good time and enjoying ourselves not constantly bitching about it!

Lighten up folks, don't take things so seriously:thumbsup:

Well said skyfitsboy!

This City has been plagued with failed gay ventures because of bitching .. lets rejoice!

Originally posted by templeton
Naturally this kind of bender establishment should not be permitted. I am amazed that gaydom itself is even legal.

Kirky was slapped with a ban for coming out with a comment like that. :|

Originally posted by owdlad
Kirky was slapped with a ban for coming out with a comment like that. :| Yes but Kirky should know better. Afteral, he is gay!;)

Originally posted by Meaks
For foooks sake people! This could be the only decent gay thing to come out of Sheffield in a long while... make sure that everyone is welcome and that the bitching doesn't ruin it before its even started!



I appologise for bitchin about Kylie and Madonna.

Originally posted by miniminch
Yes but Kirky should know better. Afteral, he is gay!;)
:o :o :o


watch it sunshine or i'll scratch ya eyes out!:

wots this crap about stop bitchin bitchin ... gawd we are gay .. thats what we do best, lol

Anyway who is going tonight ?

but I've been chatted up by gay men before at gay nights. I do what I do when I', chatted up by a girl I have no interest in . Politely say no.

It is hardly difficult is it. Look at Manchester.

A gay club in Sheffield which was gay only would not survive and would be targets of people's hate

Originally posted by peter41
wots this crap about stop bitchin bitchin ... gawd we are gay .. thats what we do best, lol


Certaintly what you do best, but dont speak for us all:hihi:

originally posted by redrobbo

just ask a guy what he thinks is Kylie's or Madonna's best song

I migh ask them what is their fav Abba song , thats reminds me ....
its about 30 mins away lol :P

Well opening night last night, and we went along as guests and had a great time.

The production and sound system was fabulous (and expensive) and if they keep it up they deserve to do well! :thumbsup: With a bit of luck they will remember not to use sparklers near the smoke detectors in future ;)

They need to to drop the bongo's (awful) and trumpeter (seemed to need monitors - was miles off beat).

Still, it should be good.

Hey,

I didn't get chance to go to the opening night but id be interested to know what other people thought.....

Personally i think its great that someone has realised the lack of NICE gay bars in Sheffield.

Also - with regards to the membership thing - its sooo easy to apply my card came next day so i dont think its a major issue.

Look forward to hearing what people thought bout it.

D

I thought it was a fantastic night! :clap: :clap: I was with BoroughGal, SHSheff and two non-forum friends (yes, I do have non-forum friends! :suspect: )

I'd love to be able to tell you what the decor was like, but I can't; the place was so heaving with bodies you couldn't see the walls! The music was fab, especially early on when they were playing cheesy camp tunes! 8)

The atmosphere was great, and the staff friendly. I think it will be a really big hit if they continue like they started!

K x

ooooo cannot wait until next Friday, payday and already out, shall deffo pop in later in the evening.

BoroughGal phoned me late last night but I was in bathroom and getting ready for bed.

Cheesy camp tunes ... thats me sorted

I went to the opening night last night was much bigger inside than I thought it would be and was very busy.

The music was pretty good, great sound systems and Rusty was great fun. Agree with Tony's comments on the bongo's and trumpeter, was kinda off putting when your dancing to a song that you know.

Interior was ok, I never went in the club when it used to be Berlins but from what my housemate told me it didn't look much different to how it looks now.

The carpets definitely need to go, carpets in nightclubs BIG no no, as all that split stale booze doesnt smell too good, it would make the club look so much fresher and cooler if was ripped out:thumbsup:

Bar and door staff was really great, very friendly, looking forward to see what other nights are going to be like.

sounds good although in a way i think im glad i didn't go last nite - might have been a bit toooooo busy for me.

will defo have to try it out at some point soon though

Thats one reason why I didnt want to go last night, other one was I am at work today, is that it would have been a bit full, and cannot stand packed places, so yes be nice to see what they offer during a normal week.

Even my str8 friend was talking about it today at work as it made it in todays Star.

Sounds good!.. I never fancied trekking out to dodgy attercliffe on my own and only been to dempseys once and thought it was a bit tacky. Been to Poptastic at the NCPM once or twice.. this sounds way better :-)

Have already sent off for a membership card for next time a few forumers are heading down. ;-)

I esp like the sound of the school disco theme nite and getting to see the lovely Dan Bryan... will definitely make it to those even if I have to brave going on my own... ;-)

Its not in Attercliffe

Its on Ayre Street

Read it again Peter - she never said it was in attercliffe

oh yes lol, I need a drink ....

Me too! Its friday and its a bank hol! wooo yay!

What are the cocktails like in Fuel anyway? Reasonably priced? Any special offers? Good variety?

Originally posted by peter41
Its not in Attercliffe

Its on Ayre Street

And it's Arundel Gate, innit, not EYRE Street?

I had a really good night, and it sounds like they have big plans for it - splitting the one room into two etc....

Nice atmosphere, if a bit too full for me. Maybe the beginning of a wave of similar clubs (fingers crossed!)

I'm definately gonna try some of the mid-week things, and Anne, you're more than welcom to tramp down with us whenever you fancy it. Just PM me.

Peter, sorry for ringing you so late, thought you were there! Was gonna buy ya a drink!

orginally posted by fab BoroughGal

Peter, sorry for ringing you so late, thought you were there!

Tis ok, I was in shower anyway, :o

I had work today so didnt want to go as I would have had a massive hangover, and thought it would be a bit packed.

I am deffo gonna be there on the 3rd for Uniting Nations

Tuesdays sounds a good nite : gaemshow and disco, I am up for that.


Yes you are right it is Arundel Gate, I am gettin confused in my old age.

You may find this thread usefull, we are planning a FUEL forum meet.

FUEL Forum Meet (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=56718)

I'm sure it is on Eyre Street - Arundel Gate starts the other side of the roundabout..

Hi,

Thank you all so much for making our opening party such a wild success! Rest assured that the effort won't stop here
Just to let you know we are on Eyre Street. Below the multi story car park.
Regarding the Sheffield Forum meet @ Fuel.
i would like to wish you a very warm welcome and we are offering you all vip guestlist places.
see the thread as above for details.

hugs

Danny

ps. did anyone see us on the front page of the star on friday?

:thumbsup:

Originally posted by dannyfuel

Just to let you know we are on Eyre Street. Below the multi story car park.

That's shut me up! Sowwy Peter!

Originally posted by dannyfuel

ps. did anyone see us on the front page of the star on friday?

:thumbsup:

I did, there was some good photos, lets hope this is the beginning of a whole new scene in Sheffield. It's looking promising!

Did anyone go to Lovejuice on Friday or Porn tonight, was just wondering if it was busy or not?

originally posted by dannyfuel

ps. did anyone see us on the front page of the star on friday?

I did, someone from work ran upto me in the office saying if I had heard about this new gay club opening called Fuel.... guess I did.

Nice coverage as well.

Originally posted by 367squadron
Just wondered if anyone got an email about this new club. I have searched the forum but can't find a thread on it. Anyways it looks like it is opening where Purple used to be and i think it's a really good idea - just what Sheffield needs!!!

Here's the website http://www.fuel-sheffield.co.uk

yeah like sheffield 'needs' another nightclub!!!

Originally posted by redhawk
yeah like sheffield 'needs' another nightclub!!!

A decent gay nightclub? Yes, Sheffileld needs it massively. I trust you weren't at the opening night that was hugely packed out? :D

K x

Originally posted by Kristian
A decent gay nightclub? Yes, Sheffileld needs it massively. I trust you weren't at the opening night that was hugely packed out? :D

K x

ahh well how would i know there weren't any gay clubs?

no i wasnt there on opening night, but i think ill go to the forum meet there on the 3rd :)

Originally posted by dannyfuel
Regarding the Sheffield Forum meet @ Fuel.
i would like to wish you a very warm welcome and we are offering you all vip guestlist places.
see the thread as above for details.
hugs
Danny
:thumbsup:

Wahoo...VIP welcome...I've never been a VIP before... anyone fancy hiring a stretchy limo for the SF meet...be a hoot!!

I'm game!!

Pretty please....:clap:

yep, i saw that club the other day has i was driving past. use looked at website, gud fun!

:banana: Enjoyed opening night.Reading the flyer,is the second room yet to be opened, going to be the old 'Gossip' venue?

Had a wicked time last night, it was much busier than I thought it would be, actually preferred last night to the opening night on Thursday, the music was more my style lol!
:clap:

i went there on Saturday and had brill time!! £6 quid to get in even with a member card was slightly dear, but staff is great, music was ok (roll on the new room soon) and met a gorgeous guy from Nottingham! Nice also to see some new faces..
Thumbs up for fuel!! :clap:

Well I have had a look at my flyer and tonight (Wednesday) is karaoke night and disco and free entry for members. sounds tempting for later on.

Same night as Dempsey does a Karaoke night as well. I wonder if its a coincidence (I know its spelt wrong)

Bring back Berlins!

Anyone answer this i picked up on another forum:

"Hi all Demps WILL NOT CLOSE!!!!!

Fuel has a 3 month licence then its up for renewal also there are several rumors that the bar has been bought out and gonna be turned back into a str8 venue again, the second rumor which is true!!! the place were fuel is located is geting nocked down in the regeneration of the moor so what ever happens it dosent look good anyway if i hear more ill post it"

I hope for all our sakes we are not made to have Dumpseys as our choice!

Martyn x

Originally posted by martynsheff
Anyone answer this i picked up on another forum:

"Hi all Demps WILL NOT CLOSE!!!!!

Fuel has a 3 month licence then its up for renewal also there are several rumors that the bar has been bought out and gonna be turned back into a str8 venue again, the second rumor which is true!!! the place were fuel is located is geting nocked down in the regeneration of the moor so what ever happens it dosent look good anyway if i hear more ill post it"

I hope for all our sakes we are not made to have Dumpseys as our choice!

Martyn x

Anyone can circulate chinese whispers, doesn't mean they are fact.

Don't expect any progress on the regeneration of the moor this decade, it aint going to happen for quite a while yet.

Originally posted by martynsheff
Anyone answer this i picked up on another forum:

"Hi all Demps WILL NOT CLOSE!!!!!

Fuel has a 3 month licence then its up for renewal also there are several rumors that the bar has been bought out and gonna be turned back into a str8 venue again, the second rumor which is true!!! the place were fuel is located is geting nocked down in the regeneration of the moor so what ever happens it dosent look good anyway if i hear more ill post it"

I hope for all our sakes we are not made to have Dumpseys as our choice!

Martyn x

Sorry matey, but I never heard such drivel. The owners of Fuel would not have gone to the expense of opening a second venue if they didn't have a secure tenancy and the chance to make the club a viable business prospect.

I chatted to one of the co-owners of the club on the opening night; I'd be very very surprised if the above rumours are anything more than scare-monger tactics from people who want to see Fuel fail.

I'll see some of you there on Saturday night!

K x

oh,

the wonderful world of gay rumours!

as with every other licensed premise in the country we are subject to applying for the new 24 hour license system.
so no we don't just have a 3 month license.
why would we do all this work just to close?

if this building did get knocked down it won't be for a years and we would just relocate anyway.

fuel will never be going straight.

to be honest this sounds like the petty bitching that we try to avoid.

rest assured we do exactly what we say we are going to do.

we also leave the rumours, bitching and generally low standards to others.

come on guys - this is why you haven't had a decent club here for years - lets move forward and drag sheffield out of it's rut!

:(

I agree with you Kristian, I was going to reply but was making a cup of tea.

I dont thiink Fuel would come to Sheffield for 3 months and spend money, it doesnt sound very clever.

It does sound like "dempsey" rumours to me.

Talking of Saturday night, dont forget it the FUEL forum meet, and you can get details in this ofther Fuel thread

FUEL forum meet (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=56718)

I will need to know who is coming tonight, so PM me please, I have a rough figure of who is coming as well and we are in double figures. Reason why I ask tonight is I am out getting drunk tomorrow night

the above was aimed at the purveyor of such rumours, not the rest of the forum users!
who have all been amzingly supportive. Thank You!

:thumbsup:

I for one wish Fuel all it's success.

I personally agree with Kristian, who in their right minds would go to the expense of renovating a club into Fuel to shut down months later?

It sounds to me like a Dempsey's rumour which is quite sad.
They should be working together rather than trying to compete.

Dempseys started similar rumours about VIP when we started off, it's a shame given the current state of Sheffields gay scene. Places should work together and promote each other rather than compete... there is room for both (not sure if there is custom for both all week, but only time will tell).

Good luck to Danny, Cartlon and tribe with Fuel, I have full confidence they'll make it a success.

Kirk :D

I agree guys, i only posted it too allow you to respond properly. I agree with what been said above, seems a bit silly.

It is a shame the pubs cannot all work together, and create a gay scene that Sheffield once had many many decades ago (well not that many)

It seems a shame that gay people in Sheffield have to travel to places like Manchester and Leeds to have a "good night out",

Hopefully Fuel is the answer, and we will be supporting it on Saturday night.

Originally posted by peter41
It seems a shame that gay people in Sheffield have to travel to places like Manchester and leeds to have a "good night out",



I love how people on the Sheffield Forum never spell leeds with a Capital 'L' :hihi:

hello again,

martynsheff - could you poss tell me what forum the origional message is on please mate? would like a fair chance to discuss it.

as far as working together goes i have some things to tell you all.

prior to opening we sent letters to ALL of the other gay venues and nights, asking them to come to our opening night as vip's and suggesting that want to work together with everyone in the city to create a vibrant scene that people will travel to.

since that time we have met with club xcess, homo mad and one of the people from fairy likuid in order to see what we can do together.

we are now in the process of helping organise a pride style event with homo mad that will grow very rapidly in the next two years.

we are discussing national advertising for the entire sheffield gay scene with club xcess.
(who are on board, and are now running buses from fuel at closing time on fridays and saturdays).

we really, really want to build the city up and want to publicly challenge everyone else out there to put up or shut up!!

we are here with an open door - asking all of you to join us in making sheffield a better place for gay people.
together we can drag loads of people into the city. making it better for all of us.
so why don't you all learn from the past, stop bitching and pulling your own scene apart and work together to build it up!

we are here to stay and would like you all work side by side with us!

(will any forum users please post this message anywhere else it may be read - thankyou)

Well said danny

Like the idea of coaches on after club closes, gives us another option of where to go after 2.00,

Thats if any of us are still standing at that time, :gag:

and I live within walking distance from Xes so those that are going on the meet ...... you now have somewhere to collapse at.

Oh dear I can feel the hangover that I will have on Sunday.

Originally posted by dannyfuel
the above was aimed at the purveyor of such rumours, not the rest of the forum users!
who have all been amzingly supportive. Thank You!

:thumbsup:

I only posted a thread from another forum that I read and was concerned by. It is from the LGBT forum link on your own site(Fuel) where I read it. I would paste a link but it won't allow me.

<link now removed>

It is the post from Andrew20 that is of insterest, would be interesting to know where he got this info from. I have posted what Danny has put in this forum so they can see. (My avatar gets everywhere)



Anyway ... dont forget Saturday meet for Fuel, the list of people has gone to DannyFuel so if you were not contacted by me or you contacted me then you are not on it.

Please PM me if you want to come, I wont be in tonight as it is my Friday night work "uncivilised" drinking session.

PS - I know we cannot advertise forums in here, but I hope this does not get deleted or at least until Danny has read it and others, I will remove the link from my message saturday morning. Its 8.08 in the morning now and no MODS are about to ask.

PPS - there are MODS about and have asked.

thanks guys. seen the other message board.
sorry martyn - wasn't accusing!

take it easy

x

Peter, what's the plan? I need times and places to let people know....

dannyFuel hasnt got back to me as yet but I keep adding all your names to the list

plan is meet in the Devonshire Cat between 8.30 and 9.30

Any clue if Fuel will be running any special nights on Freshers week when all the students return to Sheffield? Would be good. Also are any regular student nights planned at Fuel?

Peter, the Dev's miles away, innit?

I'm planning to attend, :D

but, I won't be able to make the "dev" beforehand; I won't have "pippa" with me (my chariot), so I'll be on my sticks, and there's no way I can get from the dev to the club on foot.

:(

PT

Unless my directions are wrong the Dev cat isnt that far away.... I am going in town today so shall see how long it takes to get there.

from the doors of the Devonshire Cat;-

leaving the the the Dev Cat, go to your right, till you meet the next road, (Trafalgar Street)

Take a right, down Trafalgar Street to Charter Row.

Cross Charter Row and walk left, past Empire Club/Pub, towards Debenhams.

Take a right , round the corner from Debenhams, and down Furnival gate, keeping Mcdonalds on your right.

Keep on that side of the road, pass the Sunwin House Co-op (used to be Redgates?).

Cross the little side road (Eyre Lane) that runs beside the co-op.

At the junction of Eyre Street, turn right, and walk about ten or fifteen yards and you are at the Fuel premises, (the old berlin's / hoffenbraus).

I estimate it should take you less than ten minutes to walk between the Dev, and Fuel.

If you have got to matilda street, and the Zero club, you've gone too far, ;) lol.

Hope that helps?

PT

Youre a star Plain_Talker, 10 miins isnt far and it will make us thirsty for some drink when we arrive.

9 hrs to go

am comin. ave got to get drunk before i get to fuel :heyhey:

btw, anyone live near parson cross, so's to share a taxi home? (i aint walkin from town EVER again), took me 2 an half hours last time (don't ask) lol.

2 hours, crikey :o did you go via Leeds (with a capital L :D ).

I am busy cleaning the flat up incase anyone wants collapse here, I live in town if anyone interested.

Has anyone been to Fuel`s website, its looking better and it plays music now WOW

i was kinda walkin in a zigzag motion, if memory serves me correct, went the long way round, a think. propa bladderd.

it cannot be as bad when my brother came to visit me in Newcastle when I was living there and had to catch a taxi home as I lived quite a distance and was in the taxi and couldnt even remember where I lived.

In the end we had to get out fo the taxi and walk miles and miles, proper embarrasement time.

For anyone who's as confused as I am about the meeting times of tonights Fuel meet, I've just confirmed it with Peter41.

8.00pm in the Yorkshire Grey - for anyone who wants to meet quietly before the Dev Cat

8.30-9.30pm in the Dev Cat, walking down to Fuel sometime after that.

reyt laff, (for more infornation, please look at other correspondin thread)

Originally posted by DaBouncer
It sounds to me like a Dempsey's rumour

If it was accompanied by a smell of OAPs and chip fat it probably was :)

The only thing that annoyed me was that they didn't have any bitter left on Saturday night :rant:

Is Fuel a gay club for men .... is there anywhere for girls to go - lol, is there anywhere to meet girls ... I know there is Dempseys which I thought was more girl orientated but it is a bit of a dive isn't it! (Must admit, did only go once and that was about 2 years ago.)

I am sure I saw some women in Fuel last night, althugh cannot remember too much.

Hi Guys,

glad you all had a good night last night!
i tried to find you all but had no luck.
please come and ask for me next time you are in!

as you can see, the overall deal with fuel is good.
we have had and are trying to sort out some teething problems.

therefore...

there will be air conditioning soon

the carpet will be gone soon

we shouldn't run out of bitter again

and the fire alarm shouldn't go off again!

all that said, everywhere has teething problems and i think these ones aren't to bad.

regarding a place for girls -
FUEL IS FOR EVERYONE - BOYS & GIRLS
the gay community shouldn't be segregated.

anyway please keep the feedback coming - good or bad!

take care!

Caberet night last night was just amazing. REALLY good! Well done Danny, Rusty and Co...!

I shall definetely be organising a caberet meet soon.

Thanks babe!

glad you liked it. we have tried to do something decent every night of the week.

take care and see you soon

danny
x

:thumbsup:

Yes I enjoyed it last night as well, was amazed how long the place is, on Saturday we sat near the stage, last night it was at the other end near the pool table.

I missed the Cabaret as I was slighty tipsy <nothing new there> and went home.

So are there any special nights planned for the students return in Freshers week? And is there going to be a student night?

Just about every pub in town has a student night, they could go to one of those.

Okay if you can let me know of a gay bar that has a student night.....?? Don't think you can!

Hi Guys,

thursdays are our student night, with drinks at £1! we don't want alienate the rest of the community though so have called it the pink pounder.

take care

danny
x

:)

Cheers Danny that's good to hear! I wasn't asking for a student only night, just a more student friendly night! Thursdays sound good. Will there be any special themes such as School Disco theme?

Cheers Danny...keep up the hard work. Can't wait to see fuel when I get up north!

Originally posted by rich_sheff
Will there be any special themes such as School Disco theme?

Or a "getting smashed out of your head on WKD and throwing up everywhere" theme ?

Originally posted by rich_sheff
Okay if you can let me know of a gay bar that has a student night.....?? Don't think you can!

If you want to go because your gay you can go any night.
If you want to go because you are a student there are loads of student nights in Sheffield.
If you want to go because you are a gay student why does it have to be a "student night" unless your just going for the cheap beer ?

originally posted by Nick2

If you want to go because your gay you can go any night.
If you want to go because you are a student there are loads of student nights in Sheffield.
If you want to go because you are a gay student why does it have to be a "student night" unless your just going for the cheap beer ?

Your comments are always interesting, lol

Maybe he wants to meet fellow students and doesnt want to socialise with us older more mature people, and anyone would go for cheap beer, even me

we do different things on different nights.
we generally save theme parties for the weekend nights.
we did school disco last friday i am afriad

Can you do an ER night so I can come as a nurse???

:D

Can you do a Meaks night?

With buffet?

:rolleyes:

I have always wanted to dress in a nurses outfit.

Maybe we should have a "nurses dress forum Fuel meet"

Originally posted by peter41
I have always wanted to dress in a nurses outfit.

Maybe we should have a "nurses dress forum Fuel meet"

<Shudders and books course of counselling sessions! :gag: :D ;)

K x

Like some sort of carry on film ;)

Originally posted by peter41
Maybe we should have a "nurses dress forum Fuel meet"

I reckon Leslie from big Brother might be up for that one....!

:clap:

I think it's brilll ... been a few times now and that drag queen is fab!!!

can someone email me to tell me how the moderator thing works as we want to setup a gay chat forum on our site?

danny@fuel-sheffield.co.uk

thanks

danny

:)

Has anyone been to Fuel on a Tuesday night ?, interested to hear what the gameshow & disco is like.

I was going to go this Tuesday but ended up going on the Monday.

Have been thinking about the Forum meet - should it be every month after payday, one month do a Saturday another month do a Friday.. What does everyone thing.

The photo`s from the last one are about ready, some nice ones there as well.

Hi all,

Was at fuel last night at the Poptastic night, was nice to see Poptastic back after so long. I look forward to the air conditioning being installed at fuel as it was sooooo hot in there last night, anyone got any idea how long it might be b4 the aircon is installed? saw a lot of people suffering with the heat. Though I have to say the handing out of ice-pops was a very good idea :) There was one advantage of the heat though, lots of cute guys with their tops off ;)

I was in there last night as well, but the heat was too much and had to leave, must be my pacemaker not set right.

:D

oh and welcome to the Forum mjk001

Originally posted by peter41
I was in there last night as well, but the heat was too much and had to leave, must be my pacemaker not set right.

:D

oh and welcome to the Forum mjk001

You didn't forget your glasses and stumble into the kitchen again did you? :nono: :D

originally done by Kristian

You didn't forget your glasses and stumble into the kitchen again did you?

Hang on it might take me a while to get this one, LOL
:confused:

Fuel meet pictures are being done as we speak

The pictures from Fuel have gone now, but still viewable on another page. Please ask if you want to see them.

FUEL rocks. I didnt find it too hot in there...Danny the lame is on its way by the way.

hi guys,

aircon and improved ventilation are my main issues to tackle tommorow!

we are on it and will get it done asap!

glad you are enjoying the club.

it was gr8 to meet kris and boroughgal at the wkend!!

look 4ward to the lame gayham - all of you need to be very scared!!!!! www.gayham.com

see you all soon

hugs

danny
xx

:thumbsup:

Danny...

It was lovely to met you too! Fuels my local now!

I'm glad the air cons top of the "to do list", but even that doesn't put me off. Well maybe a bit - it makes my fringe curly and unattractive.

See you soon. xxx

Yeah Danny, good to meet you too! :wave: Thanks for making the forummers so welcome, it's much appreciated!

Peter, thanks for taking the time out to do the pics, and in particular, cutting my ugly mug off the one where I ws guerning! :heyhey:

Catch you all soon!

K x