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The Hen party I organised for my best mate a couple of years ago went down a storm (or so they tell me!) No one really had a lot of money so we went to a free cuban festival in Southwark Park. I organised lots of dares for everyone to do - e.g get a piggy back off a stranger, kiss a man in a mustache etc and if they did it they got a prize of the dressing up variety. We got loads of attention from everyone at the festival with our dares and fancy dress get up, it was a right laugh! Afterwards we headed over to Cubana in Waterloo where they had reserved an area for us. For a minimal cost we all got a jug of cocktail each and a huge buffet. In the end we roped in some gay dance students to teach us some salsa moves. At the end of the night we got the most amazing cab ride home courtesy of http://www.discocars.com/ I would highly recommend for the most amusing trip home you have ever had. I don't want to give too much away but trust me I don't think I have cried with laughter as much as this ever. I think my general advice would be it's not how much money you spend but who you are with and what you get up to that counts. Perhaps it's just because I like getting drunk, dressing up and acting like a twat. After all isn't that what hen parties are all about? Anyway hope your hen party goes well!

I'd go to Beckenham Nancysmum!

Hi guys, Thanks for all the replies and sorry for the late reply!(I'm Longboys aforementioned g/f) Sorry to hear of all the thefts / deaths etc. In our research we found that this can be pretty common unfortunately but it's good to be aware of to try and protect him or her. We have never met a tortoise in the flesh before and was hoping if anyone had one in the area we could come over and meet him or her to see if it's actually a pet we'd like? After all if they do manage to avoid the foxes and "travellers" then it's going to be a pet for life. Want to make 100% sure it's for us.

Oooh I would love to do this! Can't guarantee it'll be the best gastronomic experience round my gaff but i'll give it a shot and just moved to the area and would love to meet some new people. Diana I'll PM you. Thanks for organising :)