Past Reviews for "Surrey Swans"
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Surrey Swans (Sunday, March 29, 2026)
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I’m a regular visitor to Swans & I find numbers attending vary quite a lot with attendances down in winter. That surprises me as I always think it’s easier leaving your house dressed in winter when fewer neighbours are around to see you ! Anyway, it was good to see numbers were back up this month and a few faces new to me were also in attendance. Usual attendance is in range 10-20, with all welcome with the exclusion of admirers as this is purely a social evening for chat etc. Dressing is not compulsory and there are 2 ladies loos if you wish to change on site.Swans is held at the Lion Brewery in Ash which is a slightly scruffy pub which has a private room for our use. You don’t have to go to the main bar for drinks as staff do come & take drinks orders. As is normal, there was a quiz but for the first time this month we had a quiz with the “helping hand” of AI after Tia our organiser used ChatGPT to generate the quiz. Not sure it will catch on, but thanks to Tia for trying this. Sophie |
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Surrey Swans (Sunday, August 31, 2025)
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As I've managed to get along to the last 3 Surrey Swans meetings, it seems only right that I write some words. what you get at this meeting is a welcoming, friendly and safe space for a few hours. the back room of the pub is used, but due to the hot weather we had been using the outside space. the bar is accessible, but service can be requested if you are unsure about going to the bar. the numbers have varied from about 10 to 15 people, and what tends to happen is small groups naturally form and can be found to be chatting about anything. a quiz happens (difficulty levels vary dependant on who has prepared the questions!) which again generates different groups, giving you different people to talk to. All in all it is a lovely way to spend a Sunday evening. |
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Surrey Swans (Sunday, November 26, 2023)
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A very quiet Sunday night at Surrey Swans this month. A few of the regulars were away and the torrential rain probably didn't help . There were still a total of 8 girls and it was good to see that a few had driven a considerable distance to be there including Sandy from Banbury & Amanda from Rickmansworth. Well done both of you ! As usual at Swans nights, there was a quiz. This time it was kindly set by 'Chelle. If you're new to the group, this is a good opportunity to chat with others. As always, we had a large back room available for our exclusive use and there's also separate access from the car park for anyone who might be worried about mingling with the regulars. The bar staff Rebecca & Mike do come in to check for drinks & food orders and there's also a bell to call them if needed. If you haven't been to Swans before and you're local (within 25 miles) it's definitely worth a look. Apart from the quiz there's no entertainment and it's a great chance to get dressed up a little or a lot. You don't even have to dress , but no male admirers please. |
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Surrey Swans (Sunday, September 24, 2023)
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My first visit to Surrey Swans, and any nerves I had disappeared almost immediately as I went though the door. When I arrived there were half a dozen present but this had doubled by the end of the night. All chatting and generally getting to know folks..and then there was a quiz to contend with.! As a newbie, I can say it was welcoming, friendly, non judgemental, safe and basically a pleasant way to spend a Sunday evening. If I can, I will be going again. |
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Surrey Swans (Sunday, August 27, 2023)
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I’ve been attending Swans meetings since October 2022 and have always had a good time. There’s usually 8-10 people there and everyone’s welcome apart from male admirers as this is just a social event to chat, have a drink and join in the monthly quiz. First-timers and female partners are made welcome as are parents of trans children. The venue is in the private back room of a quiet pub and you rarely see any of the customers and I’ve never had any comments of any kind when arriving or leaving dressed. If you’ve never been out dressed before, don’t feel you have to pass perfectly at Swans and if you want advice on anything from wigs, makeover services then you will always find someone with suggestions. As numbers vary month to month , there’s no typical age range but I’ve met people from 16 to 82 . There’s normally a quiz, which is a great ice-breaker and an opportunity to make new friends. Pub prices are normal, but there can be a limited range. There is also a small food menu, but I’ve not tried that myself . I always look forward to Swans meetings as it’s a chance to dress , go out and be Sophie for 3-4 hours. |
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Surrey Swans (Sunday, March 26, 2023)
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Great evening with a record, since covid, attendance of 15 girls. All very friendly and recommend to any new tgirls. |
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Surrey Swans (Sunday, March 26, 2023)
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Fantastic evening, loved it, all friendly girls, very welcoming. 15 of us there this time.
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Surrey Swans (Sunday, February 26, 2023)
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Very pleasant worthwhile evening, nice way to enjoy a Sunday evening. All the girls are friendly and welcoming.
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Surrey Swans (Sunday, January 29, 2023)
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A very pleasant evening, the girls were friendly and the venue was ideal. This would be a good place to go for new or nervous girls. I would definitely go again. |
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Surrey Swans (Sunday, January 29, 2023)
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A busier event tonight with several newcomers travelling from as far as Kent. Plenty of banter to be had and an excellent quiz to get the grey matter performing. Thanks x
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Surrey Swans (Sunday, January 29, 2023)
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Welcoming bunch of girls and the venue was easy to find. Bar prices are quite cheap compared to where i live which was nice. Take a coat in the winter as the room was pretty chilly |
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Surrey Swans (Sunday, January 29, 2023)
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Very well attended social evening about 16 present. Chelle organised a challenging quiz. Drinks very reasonably priced which the Landlord (Mike) brought to us in the Function Room. Bar snacks also available. Especially recommended for any "newbies" Next meeting Sunday 26th February 2023. |
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Surrey Swans (Sunday, January 29, 2023)
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Our numbers are definitely going up. 15 this time! I'm pretty confident now that we'll soon reach pre-COVID levels. Thank you, Andrea and others who kept it going through the worst. Come along, we're very friendly and non-judgemental. Enjoy our private space where you can be yourself. |
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Surrey Swans (Sunday, November 27, 2022)
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Friendly welcome from the ladies in charge. Some lovely outfits worn by some of the guests. Loved the quiz which was intellectually challenging. Required the patience of a saint waiting for my drink but other than that a successful night. I shall return for the next event. |
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Surrey Swans (Sunday, November 27, 2022)
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I (and my friend) had a great time at Swans. It was my first time, and I found everyone welcoming and fun. I feared it would be a cold night so wore my flares, but I was well-wrong - all the girls were in their finery. Nominal entrance fee, very good chat, drinks (press a button and the landlord would appear to take your orders - I liked their chips), an enjoyable pub-quiz, and warmer than my house - what's not to like 🙂👍 |
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