The Sheffield gay scene part 2

[hackey lad]

thanks for the answers but I always thought queer was a derogatory term, such as the N word

[Robin-H]

thanks for the answers but I always thought queer was a derogatory term, such as the N word

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queer

 

"Originally meaning "strange" or "peculiar", queer came to be used pejoratively against those with same-sex desires or relationships in the late 19th century. Beginning in the late 1980s, queer scholars and activists began to reclaim the word to establish community and assert an identity distinct from the gay identity. People who reject traditional gender identities and seek a broader and deliberately ambiguous alternative to the label LGBT may describe themselves as "queer"."

[birobasher]

So, nothing happening on the LGBT+ front?

[DC89216]

Hey,

 

My Brother and his partner (of 6 months) are visiting me in Sheffield next week for a few days and I was curious to know of any places to visit or even perhaps avoid when they arrive?

 

I've not lived in Sheffield too long myself and if truth be told I've not done much research into whether Sheffield is going to be acceptable for them to come to or not. I'll be honest, I am ignorant myself but have started opening my eyes to Gay culture now, but I was hoping for your opinions on the best places to go to (with them both) and best places to avoid. I understand that there are still some extremely narrow minded individuals out there that would love to pick a fight with either of them for holding hands or kissing publicly for instance.

 

Thank you very much, Kevin.

[jamesogt]

Hey,

 

My Brother and his partner (of 6 months) are visiting me in Sheffield next week for a few days and I was curious to know of any places to visit or even perhaps avoid when they arrive?

 

I've not lived in Sheffield too long myself and if truth be told I've not done much research into whether Sheffield is going to be acceptable for them to come to or not. I'll be honest, I am ignorant myself but have started opening my eyes to Gay culture now, but I was hoping for your opinions on the best places to go to (with them both) and best places to avoid. I understand that there are still some extremely narrow minded individuals out there that would love to pick a fight with either of them for holding hands or kissing publicly for instance.

 

Thank you very much, Kevin.

 

And the winner of oddest post goes to........Kevin!

 

-Not come to an entire city maybe as they are gay, wow.

-There are a lot of safe places. Would I take them to Page Hall no. But the city centre, West st, Ecclesall road and surrounding all perfectly 'safe'.

-PDA's are not always appropriate for straights, gay, bi, trans or other.

-You could always try Dempseys as a bar which is Sheffields best gay offering.

-This weekend is also Sheffield pride, maybe pop along and see for yourself how the community is here.

[Victoria1867]

There's no need for a 'scene' in Sheffield, hence a city of its size only having 2 gay bars (OMG and Dempseys). I have always found most places to be accommodating to the gay community - especially Division Street. It's also Pride this Saturday.

[Mister M]

Perhaps your brother and his partner might enjoy something that isn't focused on sexuality....Museums, Endcliffe Park, Meadowhall perhaps?

[andrejuan]

I agree with Mister M. Don't patronize them, they are people like everyone else and will like the city and all it's attractions i'm sure.

[FELICIA]

Is there a parade fir pride in sheffield

[Puggie]

There's no need for a 'scene' in Sheffield, hence a city of its size only having 2 gay bars (OMG and Dempseys). I have always found most places to be accommodating to the gay community - especially Division Street. It's also Pride this Saturday.

 

The vast majority of venues are now welcoming of everyone irrespective of who they love. It really has become a non-issue.

 

Personally I find it encouraging that LGBT venues are closing down.

 

Society has come a long way. The days of being frogmarched out of a venue for showing affection to the same sex are long gone.