BLUF Bristol holds its 11th meet in the City, marking a busy day and night for leathermen in Bristol's Old Market Quarter. Established in 2011, and now on its 11th meet, with a record 100+ attending the 10th meet during UK Leather Pride, the local BLUF Bristol group are taking over the cellars downstairs in the The [...]
Bristol continued to cement its position as the place for fetish fun in the UK as Raven opened its doors for the first time. So with more choices available for guys, here’s what do you need to know about this latest addition to the Bristol kink scene.[no_toc] 1: Raven is billed “...for those who prefer [...]
Leather men were at home during Bristol Pride, reports Sam Benger. Following the first ever organised leather presence at Bristol Pride last year, leather men forming the squad during the parade this year were a sight to behold. Led by Neil, Mr LeatherWest 2015, the parade started from Queen Square and meandered through the city [...]
Bristol Pride 2014 saw a number of first, not least the first ever organised leather presence and leather inspired events throughout the week. On Pride Day itself, LeatherWest is pitching up its 'black tent' and desk and creating a 'little leather corner'. Based on the frolics of last year, the afternoon in the park is always [...]
Gathering to parade at Bristol Pride 2014. Leather men will gather at Bristol Pride, to have the biggest leather presence ever, reports Sam Benger. Known as "Leather on Parade" local leathermen will be joining with their leather brothers from Bristol and the West and further afield to form a dedicated leather squad in Bristol Pride's Parade. Leather flags [...]
Mr LeatherWest 2015, Neil of Swansea, reflects on the events of Birmingham Pride, who, by helping to organise 'Black Hide for Pride', resulted in the highest ever profile for leather men in the heart of the UK. Any hesitation that 'Leather men on Parade' would not receive a warm reception proved unfounded: immediately. The crowds love [...]
May Bank Holiday Saturday sees a 'perfect storm' and reasons to leather up and celebrate, writes Sam Benger. Saturday May 23rd will see reasons to celebrate: it's looking like a perfect storm. [no_toc] The results of Ireland's Equal Marriage referendum will be known, with polls pointing to a strong Yes vote. It's the day of Eurovision [...]
BLUF Bristol saw some new features - including new "Leather Radio" podcasts. Take a few minutes to listen, and being leather radio, you can do something else whilst listening. [no_toc] You can also read about the build up to BLUF Bristol at Easter, a report on the event itself and also take a look at the leather [...]
Sam Benger reports on Leatherwest releasing the official video trailer for the forthcoming first ever Bristol Leather Weekend in October. Befitting a 'Leather Pride' event, the video evokes an urban setting not out-of-place for Bristol and pays homage to the City as a global hotspot for Urban Street Art. "We're paying homage to Bansky", says LeatherWest's Black [...]
LeatherWest reporter Chris Malford reports on BLUF Bristol, who have announced two events for the first ever Bristol Leather Weekend. Now organising their seventh meet to come to the City, the group have also announced their first dining event. BLUF Bristol will be three years old at the Leather Weekend so it seems timely for the group [...]