Leeds Blogger Meet-up!


  When it comes to blogger meet-ups there are two things that often get overlooked: the North (which is inexcusable) and male bloggers!

    So, in order to combat this, I thought I would invent something spectacular to put these two wrongs right – the first ever (non media organised) Leeds Blogger Social. As I spend my days talking to ladies about shoes (as part of my day job rather than a hobby) and my nights being a more traditional man (cheering on Leeds United and watching Ugly Betty) my idea was to come up with an event that could mesh these two polemics and create a night which could be enjoyed by all – men and women, #fbloggers and #bbloggers, Lifestyle and Film bloggers alike.

    In short, my utopian view for a Leeds blogger meet-up involves (but is not limited to) the following: Retro bar, retro sweets, drinks, goodie bags for the ladies, The Rock laying the Smacketh Down to entertain the men, great company, networking, food and goodie bags (not sure if I mentioned that one). Basically just a relaxed, informal night where we get to chat to each other, have a bit of fun, maybe a drink or two and go home with more things than we arrived with!

   The current plan is to meet at Fab CafĂ© on Monday 28th January between 6 and 10 and mingle whilst the Royal Rumble plays out in the background. If wrestling isn’t your thing then get chatting with your fellow bloggers or, alternatively, sit back and enjoy the biggest names in the world of Sports Entertainment go toe to toe. Or, if you can multi-task like myself, do both! What other opportunity will you get to meet new bloggers whilst watching The Rock put some boots to asses?!?

   Sound good? Well of course it does!

   If you fancy it (and you really should) please leave your name and your e-mail address below so we can be in touch to arrange your bespoke goodie bag! If you can't make this event but would like to be kept up to date with future meet-ups (if this one goes well I will be looking to host another event but at the weekend and another unusual venue) please feel free to leave your name or contact me at kieronjcasey@googlemail.com
 
   Please also feel free to bring non-blogger friends, plus ones, etc - the more the merrier!
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44 comments

  1. Unknown 15 January 2013 at 12:00

    I'll be there to talk blogging and watch sweaty men fight! x

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    1. Kieron Casey 15 January 2013 at 12:01

      You can watch the wrestling to you know.... oh wait.

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  2. Unknown 15 January 2013 at 12:03

    Can't wait!

    Toni

    Theonlywayist@gmail.com

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  3. Kieron Casey 15 January 2013 at 12:06

    Fantastic - looking forward to meeting you!

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  4. Angelica P 15 January 2013 at 12:25

    This is such a lovely idea, it'll be lovely to meet some Northern bloggers :) And Fab Cafe is such a great kooky bar x

    Angelica
    onelittlevice@gmail.com

    [One Little Vice]

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    1. Kieron Casey 15 January 2013 at 12:28

      Thank you!
      I love Fab Cafe too - this should be a lot of fun!

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  5. Nicola 15 January 2013 at 12:26

    this looks brilliant! i will hopefully be there along with some other leeds #bbloggers :)
    itsneecola.blogspot.co.uk
    nicnaknoko2@gmail.com

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    1. Kieron Casey 15 January 2013 at 12:29

      Hi Nicola,
      That's wonderful - will make sure to get you a great #bblogger firendly goody bag :)

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    2. Nicola 15 January 2013 at 12:32

      brilliant thank you! very excited :D

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  6. Unknown 15 January 2013 at 12:28

    This sounds fun but I have a confession - I have no idea where that is :')

    x

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    1. Kieron Casey 15 January 2013 at 12:32

      Hi - it's not far from the Merion centre and could arrange someone to meet you beforehand if need be?

      https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&safe=off&ie=UTF-8&q=leeds+fab+cafe&fb=1&gl=uk&hq=leeds+fab+cafe&hnear=leeds+fab+cafe&cid=0,0,16382672811726996574&ei=g7z1UMCAG-PF0QXuoIGYCw&ved=0CIUBEPwSMAA

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    2. Nicola 15 January 2013 at 12:32

      i can picture it...im sure it will come to me ;) we will meet up before and either find it or get lost together!? :P

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    3. Kieron Casey 15 January 2013 at 12:35

      I'll pop directions from, say, train station on the email I'll send out and arrange to meet folk nearby too if they'd like :)

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    4. mintyessence 15 January 2013 at 12:39

      Google and street map it! LOL you can guess what I did :)

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    5. Kerys Marie 21 January 2013 at 03:43

      I'll end up getting lost too, so if anybody would like to meet at the train station I'd be happy to get confused with others too :D
      -xo

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  7. mintyessence 15 January 2013 at 12:39

    I'm so excited to finally put faces to twitter names... yay! Should be fun :)

    mintyessence.com
    mintyessence1@gmail.com

    xx

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    1. Kieron Casey 15 January 2013 at 12:41

      Aye - should be great to see people I've spoken to but not actually met as of yet!

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  8. Kerys Marie 15 January 2013 at 12:54

    YAY! - I'm so game for this, I live in Huddersfield so it'll be great having a meet up so close to home!

    Kerys -ox
    Little Bo Blab

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    1. Kieron Casey 15 January 2013 at 12:59

      Fantastic! Will be good to meet you!

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    2. Kerys Marie 21 January 2013 at 04:48

      oh & my email is kerysdumigan@hotmail.co.uk :)

      Really looking forward to this!
      -xo

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  9. Unknown 15 January 2013 at 13:09

    Yay! Fab Cafe is my favouritest place in Leeds. Would absolutely love to come! m.chillag@gmail.com

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    1. Kieron Casey 15 January 2013 at 13:24

      Excellent - look forward to meeting you!

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  10. Unknown 15 January 2013 at 13:37

    Ooh yes im well up for this! I love fab cafe, will be awesome to meet everyone :) x

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  11. fadefromblack 15 January 2013 at 13:50

    Definitely up for this! See you there :)

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  12. Unknown 15 January 2013 at 14:09

    Sounds great! And i love fab cafe :) @TheSophiesticat http://f-ckandmakeup.blogspot.com xx

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  13. Naomi K 15 January 2013 at 14:41

    Pffftt! Hello? John Cena and Randy Orton could beat the Rock with their hands and feet tied behind their back lol. (Little brother is a huge WWE fan).

    Too far for me but would have been a lovely idea! Have a great time folks!

    Naomi xxx

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    1. Kieron Casey 21 January 2013 at 10:28

      Haha - I do love The Rock but reckon I will have to support CM Punk at the Rumble!

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  14. Phil Kirby 16 January 2013 at 02:04

    I'll try to get there, not been to Fab for ages.

    Email is phil at philkirby dot net.

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  15. Anonymous 16 January 2013 at 10:55

    Do hope I can attend!!

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    1. Kieron Casey 21 January 2013 at 10:28

      Me too - it was you who inspired this idea!

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  16. Remie Lund 18 January 2013 at 01:23

    Finally a blogger meet up in Leeds! Can't wait! x

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  17. Mags 19 January 2013 at 03:41

    Hi Kieron,

    Mags from The Smart Girl's Fashion Guide here! :) I'll be popping along it that's ok - I'll be coming with Remie (above). You've got my email and her email is sayhellotoluxury@hotmail.co.uk.

    My latest post ** Wildfox Does Clueless **

    Hope to see you all soon, Mags

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    1. Kieron Casey 21 January 2013 at 10:31

      Great stuff - love the Clueless post BTW!

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  18. Unknown 19 January 2013 at 05:17

    I'll come! Will only be for a hour or so weather permitting I'm afraid but at least I can meet some people!!!! X


    www.beautyinjapan.tumblr.com
    Beautyinjapan@hotmail.co.uk

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  19. BowsandBlushx 19 January 2013 at 13:56

    This is a great idea, and please do not take this as rude but.... it isnt the first leeds blogger meet up :) xx

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    1. Kieron Casey 21 January 2013 at 10:29

      Not taken as rude at all - guess I got caught up in my own hyperbloe. Should have said "of its kind" or something similar!

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  20. Michelle Pan 21 January 2013 at 05:32

    That sounds great! Will definitely be coming!
    I'll be there around half 6ish due to work. :)
    Michelle

    www.satchelsandpearls.com

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  21. Michelle Pan 21 January 2013 at 05:48

    I'll be there, same only for an hour so weather and work permitting! I'll get there around half 6ish!
    Looking forward to meeting you all as I'm new to blogging!
    Michelle
    www.satchelsandpearls.com

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  22. Caroline 22 January 2013 at 07:44

    great idea! :)
    shame i cant make it (baby shortly & a bit far to travel late night, im hr & half away..) maybe a day event if theres a second. :)
    caroline.x

    notesfromcaroline.com

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