UK’s greatest swingers get together is again – every little thing revellers get for his or her cash
Britain’s biggest annual swinger‘s festival has kicked off in a sleepy village. Residents have previously complained about “screaming and moaning” keeping them up at night.
More than a thousand Brits have flocked to Swingathon, a four-day sex-fest in the quaint village of Allington, Lincolnshire and its cost kinksters £264 a pop.
After promising the biggest Swingathon yet, organisers have seen sales double this year.
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The festival comes with “play tents”, pole dancing, hot tubs, foam parties, mobile dungeons and butt-plug bingo. It also includes a risqué neighbouring event for people with fetishes, FetFest.
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FetFest boasts BDSM and sex toy stalls, “bookable, private play areas” as well as a whip cracking area so people can get some “practice” in.
For when people need a break from sex, Swingathon has a line up of bands, DJs, dancers and comedy.
There’s also a Naked-Attraction-style competition, drag and burlesque acts and sensual massages.
Organiser Kerry Voellner said the festival creates a safe and “very social” space for people from different lifestyles to meet new people.
She added that FetFest is for “modern people who are into fetishes”, adding: “We are just a normal festival for people with alternative lifestyles.”
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Residents have mixed feelings about the festival opening up on their doorstep once more, with some saying it was ruining their rural peace.
One local resident, who did not want to be named, said: “Each to their own I suppose but we don’t really want or need it in the village.
“It all seems a bit seedy if I’m honest, not my cup of tea. I heard about the noise complaints previously and its not the sounds you want to hear when you’re trying to sleep.”
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Another added on social media: “If everyone attending is up for it, there’s no problem. Let them get on with it, enjoy what they want to do, and I’m pretty certain they will!”
The festival very nearly didn’t go ahead, after the South Kesteven District Council raised objections last year.
Lincolnshire Police also objected based on prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance and protecting children from harm.
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However, organisers were granted a temporary events notice (TEN) and said they’ve faced more support this year from the local authority.
Co-organiser Matthew Cole said: “It’s nice to have their support this year. Last year we had to go through a headache from start to finish, but this year is totally different and they are working so much better with us.
“They are giving us advice on how we can do better, so to have them more on board this year is great.”
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