Description:
Home of the BNO.The Venue
A family run venue set on the outskirts of Milton Keynes, on the doorstep of the world famous 'Bletchley Park', Pink Punters is the fastest growing LGBT venue in the UK. It is set over three floors with an outside bar/food area and a pool table in what has been said to be the best 'Smoking Area' in the UK (whether you smoke or not). We have new areas under construction at all times. Massive investment and a real commitment to providing a World Class venue is demonstrated in everything we say and do. The Campanile hotel is 100m door to door away. Whilst we are developing all areas, our main priority is to develop our transgender services and facilities.
BNO, Sparkle & TAG
Many of you will have visited or heard of the BNO held here every 2nd Friday for the past five years. Some of you will be aware that over the past couple of years we have become the main sponsor of Manchester Sparkle - the biggest transgender gathering in the world. A handful of you will know that we have recently set up a Transgender Advisory Group (TAG) who is now advising the club on what services and facilities need to be in place for us to become a World Class Transgender venue by 2012.
Quality & Standards
Pink Punters aims to become the premier UK Trans venue with very high standards and a reputation for providing a quality, safe and welcoming atmosphere. We do not have a dark room nor permit sexual activity inside the club and despite the fact that we operate according to our detailed values at all times, everyone still manages to have a great time in the very mixed environment. At the end of the night our security can escort you to your transport or to your hotel entrance and all under the watchful eye of our security camera network.
Coming Out
If you are 'Coming Out' Pink Punters and BNO is said to be the best place to start. If you are coming alone for the first time then one of our 8 TAG members would be more than happy to escort and introduce you on your first visit.
Rainbow Operations
Rainbow Operations is our personal commitment to supporting LGBT campaigns, events and charities nationwide. NO other UK venue does as much for the LGBT communities as us. We are confident none ever will and we are very proud. We will do all that we can to support those who support us. Have you seen Rainbow - the biggest gayest bus in the world, check it out, join our crew!!!
World Class
Our World Class (Trans) Journey is well underway and you are welcome to come and talk to us about that at any time. Have your say by e-mailing the webmaster@pinkpunters.com. Look for constant improvements/updates, better still come and join us any weekend and make your own mind up. Pink Punters - already said to be the best UK venue, it's our job now to prove it.
Remember it’s a family run business with family values and so you can ask to meet or speak to one of the owners at any time. You can also request to be met and escorted about by one of our varied TAG members whose profiles will be on our web pages soon. You can of course just turn up on your own or with friends. Any services that you receive inside the club from any of our range of recommended professional providers i.e. hair make-up advice is provided free of charge - so what are you waiting for??
|
|
|
Friday, February 10, 2012
Open from
5pm to
5am
|
|
|
|
|
 It's that romantic time of the year, when you can work out who sent you the valentines and suitably reward them xx A Dummy's Guide to the night. The event is centred on Pink Punters club. The BNO is ideal especially for - your first time out on heels - bringing along your partner - socialising with your friends from near and far All are welcome. Pink Punters It has its own website – www.pinkpunters.com It is a family owned and run LGBT venue and they are very supportive of the community. Check out their mission statement and commitment to develop the transgender facilities to become a world class venue. Entry is £7 and drink prices are typical club eg pint £3.50. Please note that you will have to deposit any jackets or coats at the entrance cloakroom, for which there is a charge of £1. The music can be loud in the cellar. Open 9pm- 5am The club is aiming to be the number one Transgender venue in the UK, with help from its unique Transgender Advisory Group (TAG). There are 10 girls, of whom several are usually in or around the club during opening hours, especially on BNO. You can check reception to find out who is in or visit their website if you need any help, advice or want to meet up beforehand. If it’s your first time or would just prefer, then you can give them a call or email and they will put you in contact with a member of TAG who will be happy to meet with you first, show you around then introduce you to a few people. You can arrange this yourself through their site. There is a resident hair and make-up specialist (Gayle) for BNOs and special events who can offer free advice and guidance. Hotels Caldecotte Arms aka Windmill South Bletcham Way, Caldecotte, Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK7 8HP On the A4146 at the southern end of MK Premierinn.com Tel: 0870 990 6558 Fax: 0870 990 6559 Friday normally £55. It is possible to book ahead on the Premier website and get a reduced price. Taxi to Punters around £6 or £7 but dearer for the late-night return journey. Many try and fix up shares through here. There is a separate entrance to the hotel block and the Caldecotte Arms is a family pub/ eatery. If you check the events forum, there may be people looking for room and transport shares. Very handy and reasonable prices: The Chequers, 48 Watling Street, Fenny Stratford Milton Keynes MK2 2BY Proprietor: John Shaddick Ass Manager: Jane Eastaff Tel: 01908 365197 The Chequers is approx 400m from Pink Punters and the accommodation comprises of 2x twin en suite, 1x double and 2x triple bedrooms with a further 2x shared full bathrooms. Cost is £30 per night for single occupancy or £20 per person per night for shared occupancy. Tea & coffee facilities are available in all rooms but we don't provide breakfast, however, there is a nice cafe just down the road in Victoria Street. All guests are given a back door key to gain access to the rooms when the pub is closed which of course can be used for the more shy to come and go when the pub is open. There is also a car park to the rear. We do of course ask all of our guests to consider others when coming back to their room late at night (or early in the morning!), by keeping noise to a minimum. Another popular Premier is Furzton Lakes see: http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/MILFUR/milton-keynes-south-west-furzton-lake Park Bletchley it seems rooms can be booked online for £30 and it is handy for the station!! http://sites.google.com/site/parkhotelbletchley/ Lastly there is always the Camp – Campanile, Penn Road, Fenny Stratford. Opposite the club. Part of a French chain. It is rumoured that they use it as a training venue for staff to get used to the crazy English! Cost £55 per night for a double/ twin room. It is difficult to get online discounts and it seems they are charging extra for towels, which means you'll probably pay £59. Check-In Time: 2:00 PM Check-Out Time: 12:00 PM 80 Guest Rooms Full English breakfast at £6.95 http://www.campanile-milton-keynes-fenny-stratford.co.uk/en/index.aspx 40 Penn Road, off Watling Street, MK2 2AU Milton Keynes Telephone:01908 649 819 Fax: 01908 649 818 Email: mk@campanile-hotels.com In addition, people have stayed at the other national chains in the area eg Hilton. MK Central etc, so they are getting used to our custom on the second Friday. If you do stay elsewhere, please let others know how you fared, either in the forum or on the review page. Drinkies The Chequers Eating There is a BBQ at Punters. Sadly the Bridge has closed down. Turn left at the roundabout near the church and there are some take-aways, including quite a decent chippy for these parts. Shopping If you head north past the pubs and over the double roundabout there is a shopping area with Next Clearance, TK Maxx etc. If you can get up early enough on the Sat there are some good bargains. Opposite is a large Tesco for clothes, petrol and food. The centre MK is a massive shopping mall, but can get busy. Travel/ Directions The venue listing will give you a map for the location. Driving: If you don’t have GPS etc MK can be rather confusing to say the least. At its simplest get to the roundabout at the southern end of the dual carriageway section of the A5. Go all the way round the roundabout, almost as if about to head north up the A5. Instead take the turning just before, which is the old road Watling Street. The Camp and PPs are about a mile up the road, just after the garden centre. Coachways is located at Junction 15 on the MI and you would need to get a bus/ taxi to the Camp. Rail to MK is on the mainline Euston/ Birmingham. Get off at Bletchley and there are (not very frequent) local trains to Fenny Stratford - about 10 min journey. Airports: Luton – there are buses from the airport to MK Centre, best bet is check on times etc online. Alternatively bus down to Luton station, train to Bedford then change for train to Bletchley, then either local train for 10 min journey to Fenny Stratford or taxi. Birmingham - station at the airport and train to MK/ Bletchley then local service to Fenny Stratford. Secure And Friendly Environment |
|
|
|
|
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Open from
3pm to
6am
|
|
|
|
|
|
I'm holding my Birthday Bash at Pink Punters Night Club on Saturday 25th February. Pink Punters is also holding a Military Fancy Dress Night in line with its LGBT History. PLEASE NOTE, this is a social gathering only and not a Sex Party. For those of you who have done BNO but not a Saturday at Pinks, then come along and experience a completely different atmosphere (Saturdays are my favourite nights with a more mixed attendance from all the diversity scenes and also the local Milton Keynes clubbers). Not only will some of my T-gurl friends be there but for the first time my straight male and female friends from my previous lifestyle will also be in attendance (should be an eye opener for them lol). Were going to make a day of it so were actually meeting at the travelodge Milton Keynes Shenley Church End at 3.00pm where there is a Toby-Inn on site for something to eat and drinks. I will be fully dressed up for the whole day so if you fancy joining us dressed or drab throughout the day or evening then feel free too. The Plan for the evening is to start at the Bridge Pub at 8.45pm (bit further up from Pink Punters if it reopens by then), Camponille Bar at 9.15pm then over to the club before 10.00pm. I am trying to organise a guest list but Frank the owner of the club is still thinking this over. Worse case will be £7 entrance. At the time of writing this, the Travelodge (Shenley Church) where were staying is being offered for £32.50 (we booked it ages ago alot cheaper in there Jan sale lol). Camponile opposite the club was being offered at £44 if you prefer. Be loads of us getting taxi's from the travelodge so costs will be kept minimal between us. Sasha x |
|
|
|
|
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Open from
9pm to
1am
|
|
|
|
|
|
The idea of this event is slightly more relaxed than the BNO and is particularly ideal for those not staying over. Get changed at the club, store your gear in the locker and have a couple of hours with friends. If you haven't been "out" before, it's a great way to start. Have a look at the TAG on PP's website for the meet n' greets. One of the roles of the TAG members is to provide a helping hand - purely on a friendly basis - and it is always worth checking if one of us will be there and dropping a mail. No doubt Cris will be sending out a round robin for those who attend the drinks@pinks |
|
Recent Reviews for events held at Pink Punters
|
Simply Saturday (Saturday, January 28, 2012)
Value for Money: Venue: Atmosphere: Staff Friendliness: Security: |
|
|
Had a great night. Fantastic mix of people, great atmosphere. Time to chat early on in relative peace and quiet then the party mode kicked in and danced till dropped. Very enjoyable
|
|
|
BNO (Friday, January 13, 2012)
Value for Money: Venue: Atmosphere: Staff Friendliness: Security: |
|
|
fab as ever xx
|
|
|
BNO (Friday, January 13, 2012)
Venue: Staff Friendliness: Security: |
|
|
Quite dead in there. January syndrome! Too cold for peeps!
|
|
|
BNO (Friday, January 13, 2012)
Value for Money: Venue: Atmosphere: Staff Friendliness: Security: |
|
|
It's BNO and it is a great night to go out trannying. Throw in the Camp and it is all in all a good night out for those looking to make a big event out of it.
|
|
|
BNO (Friday, October 14, 2011)
Value for Money: Venue: Atmosphere: Staff Friendliness: Security: |
|
|
good
|
|
