Past Reviews for "Leeds First Friday"
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Leeds First Friday (Friday, January 5, 2018)
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Another great night up here lots of girls up here but i thought the bars were quite empty compared to normal and if it wasn't for us then it would have been very quiet. Caught up with lots of friends there who not seen for ages. I have made some wonderful friends up here with people from all walks of life who i would have never met before and will always be with us in our hearts, some girls will know what i mean by that. Cosmo was up to usual standard of friendliness and good service unfortunately it was a pity that they can't vet some of their guest as i was in the next room to a load of scumbags who had no respect for anybody else staying there and were eventually evicted from their room in the morning. So didn't get much sleep although it wasn't the staff's fault they did reimburse my parking fee as an apology for the disturbance which was gratefully received. Great atmosphere in the bar with plenty of girls in there all night long and as others have said a really good place for your first time out and you will be well and truly looked after |
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Leeds First Friday (Friday, January 5, 2018)
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This was my 14th LFF, and I was expecting it to be a quiet one as was only 5 days into the new year and yet it was VERY popular which just shows how awesome this event really is ! If you are someone who has always wanted to get out but has been too nervous to try something like this well you really need to come along. I've recommended LFF to so many newbies over the last twelve months and seen them come along and have such a good time that they have come back time and time again. Trust me you will be made so welcome by everyone here that you will wonder why you had not come along before. You can even stop in the hotel where it all starts off, The Cosmopolitan Hotel and it it full of TGirls on LFF nights, you can walk straight down the stairs (or in the lift if your not used to Heels) into the Bar where you will be blown away by just how many other Gurls there are out there. You will make lots of friends very quickly, don't be shy come along and see what I mean and join the most popular monthly event going. There are many hotels available near to where LFF starts off, all depends what you want. I generally stop at the Travelodge Leeds Central which is less than a minute walk away. The unofficial LFS (Leeds First Saturday) was also the most popular so far with around 20 girls out. This is great for girls that have travelled a long way and want to make the most of their stay in Leeds, A chance to have a second great night out in a row. THE monthly event that I will always go out of my way to make sure I attend, never had a bad LFF. What are you waiting for? Book that hotel today and see you at the next LFF. come get a selfie with me :) Check out my LFF videos on my YouTube channel to see what its all about. Gemma x |
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Leeds First Friday (Friday, January 5, 2018)
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After a long and varied history of going out girly I finally made it to LFF. My journey started at lunchtime Wednesday from the West Of Ireland via an overnight in Dublin and given that I had quite a distance to travel I decided to spoil myself and book four nights at The Cosmopolitan. I arrived early on Thursday morning and believe it or not it's now three o clock on Monday and I'm waiting to travel to the Airport for a 7:30 flight to Dublin followed by a three hour bus journey and a taxi to Spiddal a small village 10 miles west of Galway City on the West Coast Of Ireland. So I had one full day to prep and another to wind down. Was it worth it, Hell Yes. A Big Thumbs Up from Me. I always enjoy me trips to the UK, and I'm a veteran of BNO, Enigma Ball and Sparkle. LFF was the final event on my list. The fun started to kick in early Friday afternoon after I had returned from shopping on the high street in girly mode with a new pair of strappy heels to match my new gold sequinned dress. I was approached by a gentleman in the bar inquiring as to whether I was Sammy. It was CharlieMac in blokey mode and herself and Amelia was having a quick nosebag before transforming for the evening. I had never met either of these gurls before and the connection and empathy was instant. We had a natter and a few drinks at the bar while other gurls began to arrive and the atmosphere was gathering momentum. It was back upstairs for a couple of hours to do our evening transformations. By the time I got back down the party was in full swing at 7:30. The girls introduced me to some of their buddies and 9 of us crossed the road to have a fabulous dinner at Via Italian restaurant. One of the girls Steph deserves special mention due to he unbelievable generosity in insisting that she picked up the tab if we all took care of the tip. By this stage it was approaching 11pm and we all headed next door for a bit of a bop and the craic was 90. This was followed by a couple of further pitstops at Fibre and The Viaduct b4 my poor feet couldn't take anymore and I retired at 3am. By the time I got back to the Cosmo the bar was still in full flow. I didn't see much daylight the following day but and sadly never got to say goodbye to all my new found friends. Ciao to Steph, Michelle, Lucy, Amelia and Charlie and the few others whose names escape me. However I met a whole new batch of buddies to hang with on the Saturday, Emily, Gemma, Jenny, Vanessa ane best of all I got to meet with an old friend from my BNO visists in 2010 and fellow Irish Girl Dannibabe. We partied into the night retreading the venues of the night before and a couple of new ones to boot. I think it was about 3:30 b4 calling it a night (I had the War Shoes on, a pair of Mary Janes so my feet were in fine fettle.) Sunday morning was a brekkie appointment at the famous Bridge Café and their Mega Breakfast. All the girls bar Emily were back in blokey mode and we said our farewells by midday. Luckily for me I had Sunday to recuperate and enjoy the luxury of a further change before rounding off the evening with a whopper indian meal and a bottle of wine. I had a warm feeling inside reflecting on all the new friends I had made. We have an old Gaelic Saying in Ireland "Cead Mile Failte" (phonetically Kade Meela Fawlta) literally translates at A Hundred Thousand Welcomes. Leeds First Friday is not just an event, it's an experience of warmth and empathy from people who share a common bond. No Crap, No Bullshit, No Pretensions, just a feeling of sharing our unique identities and being proud of what we are. I have a long journey ahead and had a long one getting here. It was well worth it and I'm gong home with a warm feeling that will carry me across the Irish Sea and back to my small fishing village in the West Of Ireland. LFF was fabulous, I'l be back for sure, I'm sure you will all concur with a parting wish with another Gaelic Saying "Go N'Eiri an Bother Leat" (phonetics Guh Nieree On Bow Her Lat) it means May The Road Rise With You. I'll leave you with another old saying, not Gaelic, attributable to Arnie. I'll Be Back. Thanks to all for organising and making such a fabulous event, it's the best possible start to 2018. XXXXXX Mwah Sammy. However, |
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Leeds First Friday (Friday, January 5, 2018)
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My first LFF but definitely not my last. This is a fantastic night out with wonderful, welcoming, friendly people in a city that seems to be very accepting of diversity, including trans. The venues I visited were all good to great, the atmosphere was fun but above all friendly (not to forget supportive), staff everywhere were brilliant and security was low visibility but ever present. A fantastic night out, which I highly recommend. I should add that I also went out on the Saturday night with a smaller group of girls, wandered around Leeds on Friday and Saturday afternoons and, at all times, found that Leeds was just as welcoming and accepting. 11/10! |
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Leeds First Friday (Friday, January 5, 2018)
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Another great night out with the usual gang Louise , Janey, Paula , Margo and Adrian. Everywhere busy but Fibre seems to be morphing into a regular straight bar nowadays not that its any problem of course with all those good looking females present. Our buffet is still excellent there. Spent a good bit of time in Smokestack for a change drinking non alcoholic cocktails at £2 a time lol. Crikey I have saved a fortune since I chucked the booze at the start of December and LFF was just as much fun sober as inebriated. See you next month.
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Leeds First Friday (Friday, January 5, 2018)
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This was my first LFF... On my own and the first time "out" for a night, I was more than a little nervous as I came down to the bar. I needn't have been. Not knowing anyone, I got a drink, nodded and smiled, said hi to a few girls, not sure of any protocols... Before long, I got chatting and started to ffel a bit easier. Thank G-d I smoke, outside in the naughty corner is always a good place to break the ice and it was true to form. When I mentioned it was my first LFF and my first time out, evryone was very supportive and complimented me on my look, which was very comforting. Unsure of where to go after the Cosmo bar, I tagged along with a group to Viaduct and we had a few in there... Watched the acts on stage who were all really good, Found a couple of T-girls who I'd spoken to earlier and they took me under their wing and we headed over the road to Fibre. Another really cool place, we headed upstairs and had a few up there, chatted and generally took in the sights. Finished up back in the hotel bar for a long series of nightcaps before heading off to bed, A great night out with some wonderful people. Work commitments mean that I cannot attend LFF every month but rest assured, I will be there again whenever I can. I checked out of the Cosmo in the morning and walked |
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Leeds First Friday (Friday, January 5, 2018)
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fantastic night, great people ,we were last out of bar at 5am ,look forward to next time .
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Leeds First Friday (Friday, January 5, 2018)
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Early January should be quiet, people are skint or recovering from New Years eve celebrations, not so in Leeds. Once again LFF delivered, great turn out, lots of new faces, reasonable hotel rates and a half price "happy hours" drinks deal in the Cosmopolitan "T-Girl Hub" hotel bar. Next stop Bar Fibre, level 2 free food for the girls, sophisticated atmosphere, balcony scene for smokers. Cross the road to the Viaduct, lively, bustling and so friendly. A few places were closed, the loft and the cuban bar. Can't report much more than that as I headed back to the Cosmopolitan and sat drinking and yakking till about 2.30am before retiring to my comfy bed in the nearby Travelodge (£43 including all you can manage brekkie and 24hr wi-fi) for some beauty sleep. Great night.
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Leeds First Friday (Friday, January 5, 2018)
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Wow, first time at something like this and what an amazing experience. The girls were so supportive, the guys so gentlemanly. Janie is an amazing organiser. I hit 4 of the bars and in every one the atmosphere was encouraging. The variety of venues was amazing from DJs to cabaret. For anyone feeling scared of a first time venture out, you couldn't go to a better event. If anything, a suggestion would be a newbies area but so much support from everyone made it a night to remember but just saying "I'm new" drew amazing friendliness. LFF, you are fantastic! |
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Leeds First Friday (Friday, January 5, 2018)
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Another fantastic night at The Cosmopolitan and the other venues involved in LFF... Its now my third visit in a row and I've loved every minute of all three visits. Each time I attend I've met a whole new group of girls, its hard to explain how warm and friendly this event is.... so get yourself there. Helen xx |
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Leeds First Friday (Friday, January 5, 2018)
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As always had a great time met some nice people during the evening
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Leeds First Friday (Friday, January 5, 2018)
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My first LFF was a night I really didn't expect. Thought I'd be out for an hour, but was adopted by a group of wonderful, interesting and genuinely funny people. They made my night so great. And this is the thing with LFF, you're just welcomed in. I didn't know anyone, yet someone came over to chat to me and within an hour I was part of a group. Such a relaxed, fun night out. |
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Leeds First Friday (Friday, August 4, 2017)
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This is my second anniversary of attending LFF and it gets better every time I visit. Each of the venues in Leeds is wonderful in its own special way, but they are all very friendly and supportive of the girls. I love being surrounded by people who are like me, yet different in so many little ways, and I always feel comfortable. Thank you Janie for your efforts in organising such a marvelous event. |
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Leeds First Friday (Friday, December 1, 2017)
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Had a fab time at the “Christmas LFF” , the disco at the cosmopolitan really added to the night, even won a prize in the raffle (jammy bitch) lol Leeds is such a fun night out , go if you haven’t tried it ! Thanks to Janie and all who attended you looked amazing !! Merry Christmas xx |
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Leeds First Friday (Friday, December 1, 2017)
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Fab xxx
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