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SWINDON
GAY SCENE
THE GAY
DIRECTORY
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  Has
Swindon got a great Gay Scene? For a long time the answer to
this question was no, not in the terms you might associate with
places like Blackpool, Manchester or Birmingham, but the town did
have two excellent Gay Pubs and a fun Gay Club. It was getting
there. Then more recently another Gay Club opened, and it looked
like Swindon had everything going for it.
However since those days there has been a sudden downturn in
Swindon's fortunes, and of what the gay scene once was, today it
appears to be but a shadow of that - albeit still an enjoyable
one. Now split between just two gay venues, one at either end of
the town, we suspect there might be some major changes to come to
the scene very soon. If you'll pardon the expression: it's not
like gay people to leave a hole unplugged for long!
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The
Mail Coach:
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be found in the pedestrianised part of Fleet Street, the
Mail Coach re-opened as a Gay Bar quite some time ago now,
although you may still find some of the previous young, straight,
gorgeous, patronage continue to use it. The place has really taken
off and become very popular with the gay clientele. Opened
originally by two great guys, Mark & Carl, it is obviously Gay
orientated with the usual free Gay Press etc. openly available.
Tragically, Mark was killed in a road accident in 2003, but the
pub still goes on. There are Cabarets, and Theme Nights etc. as
locally advertised, and excellent Meals are available at the
expected times at reasonable prices. The back bar (by the garden)
appears to be the more popular with the gay clientele with the
garden seating a big plus point for this venue on a hot day. This
venue underwent a MAJOR refurbishment in 2002 and the re-launch
party was a great success with people queuing to get in. Many came
from 'out of town'. The new picture of the pub is on this page.
Camp, or what? Entry is now via the garden at the rear. Check
their website for news of all their fantastic events - and don't
miss the galleries! "Hello, Mum! No - that couldn't possibly be
me!"
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Swindon's latest venue:
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3/4 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3AJ
Tel. 01793 488662
Swindon's
newest gay venue, bringing a little class to the gay
scene!!!
We are open Sun - Wed 5pm till
late, with happy hour running 5 - 8 and all days Sunday,
Lounge about and relax with your mates.
Thursday's the night for girls who like girls!! 9pm till
late happy hour 9pm till midnight.
Fri & Sat Nights - Party till the
early hours!!! 9pm till 5am!! Happy Hour 9 till 11 with free
entry and £3 on the door after. Over 18's only.
www.thepinkrooms.co.uk |
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Where's it all at, then?
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Gone, but should never be forgotten are:
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The Cricketers:
The original gay pub. |
London Street Club: |
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NO LONGER A GAY VENUE. |
CLOSED. |
Swindon's gay
history:
CLICK HERE.
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Additional info on
Swindon:
Diana Dors (1931 - 1984)
Britain's Blonde Bombshell was born in Swindon. Gilbert O'Sullivan
lived here in Frobisher Drive (but the picture shown on his Album
of that name is not of there.) Other people with Swindon roots
include: XTC, Melinda Messenger, David Hempleman-Adams, Desmond
Morris, John Francome, Mark Lamarr, Justin Hayward, David Howell,
Bob Anderson, and Billie Piper. Julian Clary is often in Swindon
visiting his family.
Some
pictures on this page are courtesy of
- all you need to know about Swindon.
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A
help-line available to young people (gay, straight, or
undecided) concerned about any sex-related issue. Trained
helpers can also provide details of such things as the
address of your nearest sexual health clinic and where you
can get free condoms in your area etc.
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