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New speed dating evets at the A-Bar

The A-Bar at the Amsterdam Hotel on Brighton seafront intend to spice things up with a new series of Gay Speed-dating evenings starting next month. The speed dates, organised by Sapphire Spark Events, will take place on Friday, April 11 and Saturday, May 17, and give the chance for people to meet up

The A-Bar at the Amsterdam Hotel on Brighton seafront intend to spice things up with a new series of Gay Speed-dating evenings starting next month.

The speed dates, organised by Sapphire Spark Events, will take place on Friday, April 11 and Saturday, May 17, and give the chance for people to meet up, make new friends, or even potentially land a new romantic interest.Speed-daters are expected to make an impression over 3 minutes before moving along to the next person and starting again.Lesbian speed-dating will also be open on Saturday, April 12 and Saturday, May 17, and a Bisexual Night will be introduced on Friday, May 9 for the first time.Easter Bunny hostesses will meet and greet customers at the door to help ease newcomers into a warm, relaxing environment.

A spokesperson for Sapphire Spark, said: “Countless friends have been made.We’ve lost count of the number of successful relationships! One Speed Dating Couple are still together 8 years on”.

Live entertainment will be held on speed-dating nights at A Bar, followed by free entry at Club Revenge for everyone taking part.

Price for an early-bird bookings is £16 before, April 7, then £20 after.To Book tickets or for more information, Contact 07447077695 or email sapphicyine@googlemail.com

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