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So I have searched all the EDF threads and see no mention of where all the gay single girlies in ED go... any clues? Not that I'm advocating women-only venues etc etc (I'm all for mixing it up) but it can be hard for a girl to work out what's what (I think my gaydar was taken out when I had my appendix removed last month) so pointers most appreciated.
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Okay - sounds like I will have to try Camberwell / Brixton instead. But thanks for the tips and huge smile of support.


Maybe should reform my ways indeed and become a cake-baker. Just how 'liberal and forward-thinking' are the WI these days?

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Hey Badger, I have gay girlie friends and they like Bar Story in Peckham (mixed) and The Chocolate Lounge in Elephant & Castle (mostly gay women only). The later is really nice, more sophisticated & chilled out than places in Soho. Rye Bar & Grill next to Peckham Rye is also FULL of lesbians sometimes - and the food is lovely.
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The Chocolate Lounge has indeed closed down. The Rye Hotel does seem to be popular with local sapphists and in any case is just really nice - I can't vouch for anywhere else as that's the only local pub I seem to go to these days. In the past I've made new friends (ahem) in Dulwich Library and dog-walking on Peckham Rye, but if you don't like books or dogs then that's probably not much help. ED is an oddity in that it is positively heaving with lesbians, but without ever having had any particular bars/pubs/W.I. meetings as a social focus.
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badger Wrote:

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> Maybe should reform my ways indeed and become a

> cake-baker. Just how 'liberal and

> forward-thinking' are the WI these days?



The EDWI did do the traditional cake stall at the fair, but we're planning to do lots of fun and less traditional events. Things that have been mentioned include wine tasting, car/bike maintenance, handy-round-the-house type stuff (how to rewire a plug etc), walks, theatre nights - all sort of things. Essentially the thoughts are that if a member is interested in something, and others would be up for it too, then we'll go for it.


I also suspect there will probably quite a number of 'hang out, have a few drinks and chat' type evenings, which, as we're meeting regularly in a pub, will probably happen at least once a month once the main business/aim of the meeting is dispensed with.


It seems most women are interested in joining to make new local friends and have some fun nights out.



Elizabeth

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badger

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*blush* :-$ - put to shame by my prejudices of the SE22 WI movement. What can I say - "WI" just makes me think of my Granny and her "how to live off rations" recipes / "how to look elegant without silk stockings" fasion/beauty advice / "how to keep your man happy" relationship advice.


You should think about re-branding ...


Thanks for all the suggestions. :))

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mikese22

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What about the gay boys (and 30 somethings)?


Saturday on Northcross / LL always seems to have plenty walking about, but where do they go after dark??


I heard that Black Cherry was meant to be gay friendly, but it always seems quite (straight) couply when I go in - anyone got any suggestions that don't involve getting on a bus to Soho, Vauxhall etc? :-S

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As an SE22 gayboy myself I like The Rye the most. Some nights it seems mostly gay, some nights not at all - you never know really. Inside 72 is cool as well - clientele seems mixed.


Am really upset about the Chocolate Lounge - Me and lezzie friends really liked that place :'(


Would be nice to have somewhere gay in ED. Not some awful cruisey Soho bar - maybe a laid-back pub with a good jukebox and nice food.

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Badger, are you sporty at all? Please don't think I'm stereotyping, a friend of mine split with her lass about 3 years ago now, and after getting over it, went and started playing in a girls footy team, and found herself surrounded by new, mostly gay, friends, and was quickly in a new relationship with a lovely lass, which is still going strong! :))


Oh, and on a very loosely related topic, has anyone seen Electric 6 (see the link) live? They're playing at a bar near my sister's work soon, and we were considering going to see them...... *gonna spend all your money.....* ;-)

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She joined us for a poker night at Fear's place a good few months back... In fact probably 9 - 12 months!!!


Think she's in Twickenham a lot at her lass' place.


Anyway, she seemed very happy then.....

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badger Wrote:

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> Mikese22 you and I know perfectly well that you do

> just fine here in lil' old SE22.

> Don't force me to mention details ...



I can't think what you mean....?:-$


Maybe we should check out the Rye on James' recommendation? Perhaps they do girls there too?

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::o Hi Badger


I am new to East Dulwich having just moved a week ago from Nth London so if you want to check out some venues nearby we could meet up for a bit of mutual support maybe?


I was living at the top end of Barry Road but unfortunately it didnt work out so have been rescued by a friend of a friend & am now lodging in Uplands Road. We went to the Rye Hotel last night for a meal & the was a good mix in there but my gaydar doesnt work so well these days, since I fell for a lil Australian who is coming to visit me in just over 3 weeks ;-).


Well if you fancy a quick half, a chat or a laugh ... just send me a lil ol msg


Cheers GG

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