Swingers’ nights are ‘not worth the hassle’
Cancelled events blamed on media
A SERIES of swinger parties that were due to take place in Portsmouth have been cancelled – and police say they will be checking tonight that no gatherings are being held that break tier two coronavirus rules.
The spa parties, publicised by Liberation Swingers, were booked to be held in Portsmouth on various dates across December.
The event called Liberation Orgasmatron promised a luxurious reception lounge, whirlpool, sling room, ‘inner sanctum luxurious play video lounge’, seven private rooms and a dark room, with condoms provided.
Up to 25 guests were encouraged to ‘dress to impress’ for the nights and bring their own booze.
The organiser, who would only give his name as Carl, said they had been forced to cancel due to The News’ interference when asked to explain how they could operate in a Covid-19 secure way.
Even though he insisted that everything would have been legal he said he was still scrapping the plans.
He said: ‘Everything is cancelled. Everything is totally legal and above board. It is not worth the hassle.
‘We are trying to put on social events for a minority. We are not breaking any rules, it is a social occasion.
‘The public is very conscious of Covid-19 and we don’t want to spread that illness around – and it is down to reporters interfering that it’s now off.
‘I have seen how swingers clubs have been attacked in the media. There is a whole community of people who are into a certain lifestyle and like to socialise by meeting and talking, such as the gay community and the LGBTQ community.
‘You are targeting a minority that like a certain lifestyle by pursuing a sensationalist story. We don’t want to be in the public eye as it can be seen as sensational.
‘All our events are Covid safe. The rules are the same as any public venue, this is not a house party, and we are subject to Covid rules such as social distancing.’
But Hampshire Constabulary said: ‘We are aware of a report that a social event has been advertised as taking place tomorrow (Friday, December 11) at an address in Marketway, Portsmouth. Officers have been in contact with the owner of the property, who is not the event organiser, and will be carrying out visits tomorrow to ensure that no large gatherings or Covid-19 breaches are taking place.’