PROGRAMME
11:30 am - Doors Open!
Meet and greet, time to get to know people and settle in. Grab a cup of coffee and check out our little Poly marketplace.
12 Noon
Introduction to Polyday by the organisers in the main hall.
12.30 to 6.30pm - Afternoon sessions
Schedule
Workshops details:
Amorous Poly
A tantra workshop specially for us, with a polyamorous bent. Presenter TBC. Despite the wild imaginings of the media & other non-poly folks, poly relationships aren't all about swinging from the rafters, and nor is tantra! Tantra techniques can be great for increasing intimacy, with one partner or several, and offer new ways of communicating, as well as staying connected with longer-term partners.
Poly 101
Not sure what polyamory is all about, but keen to find out? Here's the place to start!
Speed Friending
Back by request after proving popular last year. Don't know anyone at the event? Start the day by making some new friends you can share the experience with - or reintroduce yourself to folks you already know, and perhaps learn something new.
Poly and Kink
The perennial poly and kink panel discussion. Where 'kink' refers to all aspects of BDSM and fetish, this will be a discussion session with a hand-picked panel of guests from a variety of alternative sexuality and non-monogamous backgrounds. We'll be exploring the pros and cons of combining non-monogamy and kink, the joys and the pitfalls, and a number of tricky questions such as 'how does non-monogamy fit in a D/s context?' negotiating mis-matched kinks, switches and non-switches, and others before throwing the topic open to the audience. What questions have you been pondering?
Poly 201
A session for the more experienced poly folks - come and share your tips, tricks, questions and favourite stories.
Poly parenting
Are you a poly parent, or thinking of becoming one? Here is the space for you! Come and chat about the benefits and trials of raising kids in a poly household.
Getting Polytical
Polytical is an online e-zine & an organisational body for the UK Poly community. Well - we try to be. In this workshop we'll discuss various projects that Polytical are working on, and how you can get involved if you want to. We'll be looking at what any ideas that you have for the community to be working towards, and what you can do to be part of our community-driven poly-positive activism. If you're interested in having your say on what Polytical is working on (on your behalf) or if you have an interest in getting involved in supporting the UK community, but don't know where to start, then this is the place for you. Click for more details...
Poly Crafting - Embroider your own T-shirt Slogan (they look awesome!)
Got something you want to say to the world? Bring a T-shirt and let's get the message out there - using needlecraft! We'll be providing threads, needles and sequins, just bring yourself, your inspiration and your t-shirt with you. We will go over basic embroidery and other needlecraft techniques, and hopefully embellish your clothing with some choice words or designs. (Poly slogans are encouraged, but of course it's your shirt, it can say anything you like!)
Poly & The Media
Talking about how poly people are represented in newspapers and other media - the good and the bad, and how you can help. With information from the Poly Media Association, and a couple of local 'poly media whores'.
7:00-8.15pm Dinner Break
This time is set aside for eating! You can drop into one of many take aways and cafes in the local area, stay in the venue and eat your own food, or have food delivered in.
8.15pm-10:30pm
Evening entertainment (click for details)