My first post of the New Year, and I am very sorry to have to start with the news that a good friend and SWAMP team member Roland, known as Mister Rol/ Papa Rol passed away unexpectedly on Boxing Day. It’s been incredibly difficult to get a hold on this, so I feel sure you will join me in sending huge hugs and best wishes to his wife & fellow team member @cat_kat, while she comes to terms with his departure.
For anyone unable to quite match the person to the name, he was the guy sharing his love for Violet Wands every month at SWAMP, whilst also DMing and helping the evening run smoothly for everyone. Outside of SWAMP he was a very level-headed and passionate campaigner for human rights in its many varied forms. We’ve lost a much-valued team member & friend – in the wider context the community is a poorer place without him.
Going into 2024 we’re looking forward to meeting new friends and catching up with everyone who supported SWAMP throughout 2023, and as we move into the 20th year of SWAMP, we hope to help introduce many more people to the wonderful world of BDSM.
On January 14th we have our bi-monthly Bondage Workshop (see separate thread [here][https://fetlife.com/groups/18907/posts/26042962]), more quality traders in our daytime market, and a needleplay workshop run by @Mr_Mrs_Edgyyyyy taking place alongside our two dungeons in the evening (thread [here][https://fetlife.com/groups/18907/posts/26171068]).
Thinking of joining the BDSM/fetish scene in 2024? There’s no better time than right now. We look forward to welcoming you…