To miss going clubbing

@Glowecestrescire ah ok thanks. I might still give it a go, better than nothing!

No, not anything like a rave sadly, just 80s disco music

I never got the appeal of clubbing.

Something about getting specially dressed to queue up to be charged an entry fee for the privilege of drinking overpriced horse piss while suffering irreparable hearing damage didn't sit well with me, but I can't quite put my finger on what it was.

They were the best nights of my life thirty years ago. Could wear anything and look good.
It would be my worst nightmare these days.

I miss it too, such nostalgia for my old clubbing days! Not heard of Dayfever but def going to check it out, there's one not far from me. Is it hardcore dance/rave type music for pp that have been?

I am nearly 40, I used to love clubbing back in the day (3-4 times a week for years!)

Now I can think of nothing worse. Give me pyjamas and an early night any day 😬

If you can get some friends together though, try going to a butlins weekender. I thought it would be awful but it was nostalgic brilliance.

https://www.butlins.com/bigweekenders/weekends/90s-reloaded#

I miss it too, the anticipation build up all week then Friday and Saturday night clubbing til the small hours best nights of my life, new clothes and earrings ,on the dance floor most of the night free as a bird ,not a care in the world so much flirting and fun and so cheap back in the 80's.
I feel sorry that nobody today gets the experience we had back then.

I agree OP! How I loved those days.

I've just been to the May Bank holiday day fever in London, whilst it was ok, and the atmosphere fab, it most definitely isn't day raving or equivalent to clubbing. Think mums night out at jumpin jaks, with songs from the 80s (if they mixed it up, I'd definitely go back)

Try a butlins weekender. There's always a mix of ages and it's really good value for 3 x nights entertainment plus accommodation. https://www.butlins.com/bigweekenders

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I think it’s as much the health and wellness trend as it is people having babies to think about in their 30s.

A late night clubbing usually means too much alcohol, poor sleep, and unhealthy drunken late night meals.

Totally agree, I miss it too! There's hardly any clubs open in my town now only one or two. Also, all of my friends are in their mid-30s and no longer want to go out late on a Saturday night now that they have children to get up with. I had my DD at 22 so had a lot more energy to go clubbing and look after a baby!

go to Hacienda Classical or a similar concert, nostglia 😃

Day parties and festivals are what you need. For my 51st a couple of weeks ago I partied it away at the Brixton Disco Festival. Rolled in at 8am and already got tickets for the next one. I rarely go out but when I do I make it worthwhile. I'll stop when I'm dead!!

I agree. It was a great stress relief after a week at work. I would look forward to it all week. It was also the only exercise I got in my 20s!

Hah, I'm exactly the same! I'm only 30 but had my first DC at 24 and whilst never a massive/frequent clubber I did like to go out drinking and dancing at least a few times a year before that. However most our friends just dumped us as soon as I was pregnant and then most the new friends we've made (with similar aged kids) are quite a bit older than us, had their kids later and so are of the 'been there, done that, just want a nice (read: expensive!!!) dinner out and a bottle of wine (or three, and also expensive). So I don't have anyone to go out dancing with!

I always wanted to love clubbing, but I just felt self conscious the whole time and it never felt like it looked on TV and films if you see what I mean... which now I'm older I think well of course it didn't nothing does!

If you miss it, head out with some mates OP! You only get one life.

You need to go on a cruise if you can op.
I returned from one a few weeks ago and one of the best bits was going dancing every night, and I’m in my 60’s!

The first Day Fever in London back in Feb was amazing. It was unique and fresh and full of famous people, as it was innovative.

The last two in April/May weren't comparable sadly. They've taken it too big too quickly imo. And they were an hour shorter.

If it's your first time, I'm sure you'll love it. The tunes are good, and the new djs they're pulling in are alright. The atmosphere is wonderful. About 70% female. It feels very safe compared to other clubs, which are now male and coke dominated.

Comfy shoes and clothes are the order of the day for Day Fever. And it's great being back in an environment where you can dance and dance and dance. Keep an eye out for Vicky McClure. I think she's trying to pop into them all.

Daytime over 30s Indie disco is the most fun I've had in a really long time

Awys shut noo

I'm with you op! And like a pp, I'm going to a Day Fever event next week to dance like nobody is watching! Will report back 😎

@minthybobs I go to a well known festival every year near to where I live. It's not the same as wandering round the shops to find that perfect outfit for the weekend, though. Arguing whose turn it is to drive, whose turn is shotgun, getting your mum to phone the club a couple of days before to say it's your 18th so they will give you a free bottle of disgusting Perry (when you're 19, working, but have spent all your wages in Top Shop and on 'keep'!)

Those were the days!

Festivals, bands...not the same. We all did concerts, gigs, live music - but getting ready to go out clubbing was The Best.

Move to my town, multiple live and recorded options each weekend, but in the evening so home for 12 at the latest, walking distance! Band last night, dj set (Ibiza sounds they called it) tonight, all ages 18-80 having fun

My body’s not up to it anymore but by god, I wish it was. We drive past the site of Tall Trees in Yarm (for anyone who remembers it) regularly and comment on how sad the once majestic club is now all houses.

It all seems like a lifetime ago and I wish it wasn’t!