UK meetup

[Megan.]

As there seems to be interest in running an event for all the UK members to meet up in person, I shall try my best to organise one .
It will be held in Birmingham (UK) and will probably be in September.

To help me set a suitable date and venue; If you'd like to come,  can you please post your preferences for the following:

- public or private venue?
- on-site accommodation required?
- weekend or weekday?
- day time or evening... Or both!
- changing/dressing space required?

I'll do my best to accommodate people's needs. Any questions just post them here or PM me.

Many of us probably know other trans* people who are not Susan's members. I would ask that if they would like to attend,  that they join Susan's, and introduce themselves .


Megan. X

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[Dani]

Just a little history here. About two years ago, we had a trans meetup here in Ft Lauderdale.

When the venue was public very few people showed up, maybe 3 or 4. When we met at a private home, 12 or 13 people would show up. Some of the ladies needed a changing room, because they were not out to family or friends yet.

When the organizer became post-op, she went stealth and another lady tried to pick up the meeting. We had one meetup at a public place and only 3 of us showed up. Needless to say, the meetup folded shortly afterward.

Many of us then went to local support groups and we would go out to a local restaurant afterwards for a social hour.

Good luck with your meetup. One word of caution, if you meet in a private home, there are liability risks and clean up issues that must be considered.

[Megan.]

Just a little history here. About two years ago, we had a trans meetup here in Ft Lauderdale.

When the venue was public very few people showed up, maybe 3 or 4. When we met at a private home, 12 or 13 people would show up. Some of the ladies needed a changing room, because they were not out to family or friends yet.

When the organizer became post-op, she went stealth and another lady tried to pick up the meeting. We had one meetup at a public place and only 3 of us showed up. Needless to say, the meetup folded shortly afterward.

Many of us then went to local support groups and we would go out to a local restaurant afterwards for a social hour.

Good luck with your meetup. One word of caution, if you meet in a private home, there are liability risks and clean up issues that must be considered.

Dani,  thanks for the heads up .

I don't expect this to be any kind of regular thing. I know alot of our members are not out yet, so will ofc do my best to practically accommodate. There was a separate thread on locations of UK members and several suggested a meetup, figured I'd give it a go and see what the take up is like. X

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[MarieLouise1982]

Hey Megan

Birmingham is a great shout , there is the gay villiage and obviously are very trans friendly. So maybe look there ? I know there are several hotels close by that are too LGBT friendly. I'm sure there are plenty info on a well known search engine that sounds like boogle haha.

Marie xx

[Rachel_Christina]

I wouldn't worry about it being like a public place. We will be like a gang of thugs when we are all together! We can bully the Cis people then 😈 haha
Am kidding really. But we would be fine :')

[nikkiannukts]

Public is fine for me.   Even when I try to hide in private at 6'5' tall someone can always see me anyway.

Only one request - Can we make it the back half of September as the first couple of weeks in Sept are usually chaos with kids going back to school.

Rachel Christina - Like your style.  CIS people watch out!111

Nikki

[Laura_Ann]

Birmingham is cool, yeah the LGBT quarter is nice, saying that most of the centre is ok I've been out and about in Brum a fair bit now.

Time and date's aren't really an issue for me as long as I have decent notice as I work shifts so shouldn't be to hard to more them about. X

[davina61]

Brum close for me as well, 2 day weekend would be good . Party time, as per the others need enough notice to book days of

[davina61]

going to bump this in case it gets missed

[BrandiYYC]

Depending on the dates you decide on, I might be able to join! I am planning on 3-4 weeks visiting the UK in Aug-Sept. I stay in Kent but can easily make it to Birmingham. It will be my first international trip as the real me, very excited.

[maybesoph]

I'm in Kent but Birmingham is an ideal central location and cheaper than London.
I'm up for a meet up if poss, I can then bombard all you girls for info

Sophie

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[vickijonesuk]

I fancy this - depends on dates but Birmingham would be fine.

and...

- public or private venue? Public - bars, clubs, shops and lots of muggles to scare
- on-site accommodation required? well a hotel nearby
- weekend or weekday? weekend preferably
- day time or evening... Or both! all
- changing/dressing space required? well I'd prefer a hotel room to the street

[Shambles]

Ill say im a maybe at this point if weekend, im 20mins ish away by train when going to new street, all would depend on cash at that time and whats going on with family

[davina61]

Megan I know you have been busy jet setting but any joy with this. do we have enough to make it worth doing?

[Megan.]

Yes, I need to get off my lazy ass. I found a possible venue, the 'Lost and Found' in Birmingham, apparently decorated with butterfly's and with private dining rooms for hire, a more attuned venue is hard to imagine! I'll try to give them a call in the next few days and find what their availability/prices are like. X

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[davina61]

That sounds good, I can wear my butterfly blouse and earrings and blend in!!!!

[Rachel_Christina]

Let us know dates for sure :'3

[Megan.]

Okay, I've secured the venue for 22-Sep-2018 1200-1400.

Please go to the link below to register, you'll need to PM me for the password to access it.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-meetup-tickets-46506787052 🔗

This contains the venue details and the menu. There is space for 18 total, I hope we can fill the room :-)

I'll plan to staying over in Birmingham on that night, so anyone who wishes is welcome to join me and extend this lunch into a longer soiree!

Megan. X

[Megan.]

... And I've booked into the Radisson Blu for the Saturday night.

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[davina61]

So that's 16 weeks to loose 20lb and work on my arm hair!!! see you all then