I think it's a sensible suggestion too, but I'm not optimistic that
management would be interested in trying it.

Would it be possible to hire the spa for a one-off private function
and get a group of us to come along? If it was well supported there
would be evidence that demand is there. I've no idea if this is
practical, or what it would cost, but public swimming pools can be
hired for kids' parties, so why not?

Richard.


--- In Yorkhall@..., martin dowland <martindowland@...>
wrote:
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> this sounds like a very sensible, positive and moderate suggestion.
Put across coherently and frankly I think it should stand some chance
of success but it may take some persistence.
> Since the abuses made some users in the previous incarnation are a
reason/excuse given for the rather draconian practice implemented
currently, I think these should be addressed:namely that traditional
users do not condone the mis-use of the space by those who have come
for sexual gratification, indeed we are horrified by the idea as would
be users in other parts on Europe where sauna culture is better
understood. Thereby, we are explaining that we can educate good sauna
practice. I think this is very important. GLL has a policy, correctly
of wanting all users to respect others and to act in a decent way.
That is exactly what traditional bath users practice.
>
> --- On Fri, 4/7/08, Mark Mitchell <mark.mitchell@...> wrote:
>
> From: Mark Mitchell <mark.mitchell@...>
> Subject: [Yorkhall] What About Scheduling Traditional Turkish Bath
Practices 2 days/Week?
> To: Yorkhall@...
> Date: Friday, 4 July, 2008, 2:40 PM
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> From: Mark Mitchell (Customer Support)
> Sent: 30 June 2008 16:56
> To: James Bowden
> Subject: RE: Does the attached offer include the Spa?
>
> Hi James, yes very well thanks.
>
> A few of the members of the Yahoo Yorkhall group still go along for
> a steam and have recently commented on the very low numbers
> attending compared to when the place was nearly falling to pieces -
> particularly on the men's days.
>
> There is concern that without an increase in numbers the facility
> might not be economic in the long term and would have to close
>
> The users felt that numbers could be increased by appealing to a
> wider client base and in particular to their needs.
>
> Basically they think that if the facility could be open 1 day/week
> men and 1 day/week women in order that the traditional practices of
> optional nudity and body rubs could be reintroduced then many of the
> old customers would return.
>
> There are over 160 in the Yahoo group today and I'm sure many, many
> more customers who enjoyed the great atmosphere and friendliness
> despite the appalling condition it used to be in would be happy to
> return.
>
> Is there a way that the suggestion could be proposed to the
> management?
>
> Many Thanks Mark
>
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> From: James Bowden [mailto:James.Bowden@ GLL.ORG]
> Sent: 30 June 2008 16:39
> To: Mark Mitchell (Customer Support)
> Subject: RE: Does the attached offer include the Spa?
>
> Hi Mark,
>
> I hope you are keeping well. I am sorry the weekend does not include
> free access to the Spa.
>
> Kind Regards
>
> James Bowden
>
> York Hall General Manager
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> From: Mark Mitchell (Customer Support)
> [mailto:Mark.Mitchell@ thomsonreuters. com]
> Sent: 30 June 2008 16:25
> To: James Bowden
> Subject: Does the attached offer include the Spa?
>
> Hi James, I never tried out the spa so I would be interested to know
> if the offer covers it.
>
> Thanks Mark
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