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On the water or the glass ? Pick one ... a) Water: £990, Glass: £10 b) Water: £10, Glass: £990 c) Water: £500, Glass: £500 d) Water: £0, Glass: £0, <something else you are hiding>: £1,000

It great to know you are all doing well in life and it’s even better to have CTW back 🙌

Oh I'd also organise a festival.....

@Phil B happy bday. Sorry it’s late bro !!!

OK where to start. So I started clubbing around 2001 when a good friend I worked with took me to a Trance event in Milton Keynes. I met some really great people and found my love of the music. Trance came first and then Hard House. A year on I was pregnant and gave up for a while losing contact with anyone I met. Being a single mum I found it difficult to meet new people especially those with a love for the music and the bug to go out and dance. I found CTW and wrote my first post on January 25th 2003. I was looking for like minded people and new friendships but what I found was a whole lot more. There was drama, passion, friendships and even love. I met some fantastic people through this website and have stayed friends with many of them despite us all growing up and leading our normal lives. Many of us settling down, marrying and having children. I met my first real love and many of my real friendships through this website and had some fantastic times and a whole host of memories that have lasted. I met DJ's, Producers, visited cities and clubs I had never been to before, experienced weekenders and without CTW I never would have had all that, It was a place where you did not need local friends to go to a club with because we all met up before the events and went together. Everyone was so welcoming and real friendships were formed. My hope is that this place can be that once again, Maybe not for us old timers who for many cant go out as often as we would like but to give the new generation the same thing we all had. Organised meetups which were safe and welcoming, friendships so you didn't feel alone, romances and love. We were one big family There was also plenty of arguments, hatred, nastiness, heart break, etc. Some of which I had a big part of but I had real friendships and some of those friendships have lasted the past 16 years. For the parts I played and I think there was plenty I am sorry Like many I was young, naive and pretty messed up in the head at the time. At the same time I had support through some of the darkest times, No one turned their back on you and they told you if you was out of line even if you didn't want to hear it. CTW was a safe place for me and the people I met will always hold a special place in my heart. I hope all the new people who read this can get the same experience as I had because without all of the CTW family I would not be the person I am now. So I was about to name everyone but there are too many to list so to all those over the years Thank you for the memories, For kicking my butt into touch, for putting up with me and for the lasting friendships ever since. Because truly you do not know what it means to me. Now I will shut up cause I cant half talk some waffle, That certainly hasn't changed.

Great to see you still type mission posts, Danni. 😉

Awesome. It’s like going back in time!!

20 years ago at least, on the left, and NYE 2019 on the right. I don't gurn as much these days, but I still act 20 years younger. 😅👌

Also one of Me and Maria.....jesus Chroist, the state of us on the left....

My 20ish year challenge....🤣🤣

Loving it so far but only had a quick browse on phone while I get ready for goodgreef. ❤️

So as I’m back in the clubbing scene and pretty much doing them straight headed I’m getting a better insight into the DJs and sets. Im Appreciating the music, dancing like I’m in my 20s again (legs hurt a lot more after these days and I have to wear ear plugs for events due to my job 😂) is there a place you would like reviews and I could start writing some? got a lot of events planned starting with convergence this weekend (Insomniacz vs Rebooted), Goodgreef reunion in March, Tidy Weekender in April and the Gathering Festival in June. I was at back2bounce Saturday but I’ve also done Insomniacz, Passion x2, Trance Coda, Love Zoo (weirdest event and venue ever), our house warehouse Leeds and the triangle in Derby (new event) mainly seeing Lisa Pin up as she’s at every event we go to and an absolute kind soul and amazing person let me know if you would like me to write some reviews. I’m not big on getting many pics these days more videos of sets when I’m not dancing. and if anyone fancy’s any of the events let me know your welcome to join us or suggest somewhere else. much love to all.

Below is the original ClubTheWorld welcome message / mission statement from November 2001, it was simply these words which pulled in the very first members (Kev, Tara, Sarah, Si ...) who found this statement touched a nerve as they fell into exactly the same category as me. They wanted to find new, real, clubbing mates - not just acquaintances, people they could meet up with week after week for a guaranteed awesome night out whenever they chose to. Knowing they didn't have to share any personal details - they just needed to remember the web site name, they could then chat, view photos and arrange the next event safely. Welcome Dedicated Clubbers ! Run out of reliable clubbing mates ? Bored of visiting the same old local bar/club ? Mates always letting you down at the last minute ? Can't find friends into the same music genres as you ? Find you just have to go out clubbing every weekend ? If you fall into any of these categories then you've come to the right place! These are exactly the reasons this site exists!!! And here is the original Homepage from back then 2001.ClubTheWorld.uk Note: back in 2001 we didn't have any Smartphones!, we had to sit down at a desktop (or a laptop if you were lucky) ... ... to be continued ... Original 2001 Website Homepage

Mines a boring black one. Bought 10 for £14 so we all have 2 each. 😂

right? 2002! fml - 18 years ago... alasdair

congrats on the relaunch @James :)

Feel like I've gone full circle here. 😂

..Simon and I were the lucky holders of Tomorrowland tickets. It was like something out of the Willy Wonka story. This year, I'm watching it all unfold all over the internet while tickets have been released. Whilst feeling extremely lucky that our first attempt bagged us tickets and one hell of a ride and definitely happy not to attend for another few years because finally, we did it, I still feel a bit jealous watching everyone on Reddit talk about gaining tickets! It was a bloody awesome experience, though! But I'm just thinking of the 3k we are saving instead 😅

I think a few of us feel a bit Emotional about it all. 😂 might sound really sad but I’ve been smiling for the past week loads. Reading old posts and chatting like we used to on here. listening to mixes again and digging old pictures out. lots of really good memories. got some old friendships back that were lost. real life got in the way and we forget the important parts of the past. Parts that made us and helped us grow ah I sound all grown up while still writing mission statements. (Thanks @Maria) 🤣

Awesome - many thanks @Dani Babyboo !

All done Enjoy They don't have there heads chopped off on here either

Having watched about 15 hours of Alec Steele's videos over the past few days I now consider myself a certified Blacksmith.

This name cracks me up mate, cant stop giggling 😂

Lol cheers James for liking this so I saw. she was 10 days late in the end. 20/08/07.

Ha ha.... try telling my wife that

And the curse of oak island And gold rush white water jesus I watch some rubbish

SATURDAY APRIL 11 2020 AWAKENINGS EASTER SATURDAY (BY DAY) 13:00 - 01:00 IN GASHOUDER, AMSTERDAM TICKETS LINE-UP 13:00 - 15:00 VNTM(LIVE) 15:00 - 17:00 MATHAME 17:00 - 19:00 ARTBAT 19:00 - 21:00 KÖLSCH 21:00 - 23:00 TALE OF US 23:00 - 01:00 FJAAK

Just seen you updated list James 👍 a nice collection you have there. I spent most of yesterday putting my studio gear back together now the room is decorated. Still need to paint my DJ desk but it’s almost there now.

My memories are having no fucking dress sence! Shit hair! General tom boy look! I've pretty much late bloomed at most things in my life 😅 I've only just left home lol

No comparison. I don't think anyone drinks enough. Everyone should drink more

And the title just reminds me of the shit we used to post daily. anyway titles true. The other half has gone on an unexpected 500 mile road trip and taken the daughter. 1000 mile round trip to north east Scotland. boys are upstairs as usual and I thought ah bliss chill by myself. Accept I’m finding myself talking to the fucking cat. so what’s people’s plans this weekend? bet some of the answers are completely Different to 15 years ago 😂 mines working and being bored. Though I’m off tomorrow. 🤫 though I’m looking forward to a big double bed all to myself tonight without mr snores a lot keeping me awake. 🤪

You'll nail all manners of driving soon enough. Having a driving licence has been the best thing I've ever accomplished, I LOVE driving. Best freedom pass ever 👍 you'll love it when you pass, which you will 👍

That’s going to be really handy for some people !!

❤️ what can I say. CTW was a big part of my life. I don’t think I would be the person I am today without it. I made some fantastic friendships you especially have always been there for me always told me how it is and been brutally honest with me.

I can see all the progression. Good work.

Now that would of been the answer some time back. you know what I saw I had a faceparty account linked to my profile. It’s only still active. The pics though OMG and the hair. id totally forgot about that 😂

Happy new year for 13 years ago @paula x x

I wonder if the tooth came out !?

Just noticed my old Pipex email was in my signature. 😂 Forgot I had that. 😂

Thank you. Means a lot considering I led a shit life back then but built myself up from the bottom and I’m actually proud of myself now. Especially reading some old posts. God I was a mess at times and apologise for sometimes coming across as a complete tool back then. 🤭😂

Fuck you

Damn, I just took my TW4 wristband off ! Is that a record?

Happy New Year to CTW. James, Maria, ClaireDC, Si, everyone else, I have missed you all. Good to see the board back online. Hope to maybe see some of you out somewhere??

Your afterparties were absolutely Legendary mate

Hahahahahaha. I remember James telling me he wanted to reach my level too. 😂

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So to summarise then, we have: Pussy Fanny Vagina Furry Cup bush cunt minge lady garden Beaver Kebab Ax wound Gash Furry Beaker Kebab - badly packed camel hoof Snatch Flange Muff Sausage Wallet. Quim Budgie's Tongue Axe Wound Glovebox Untidy Kebab Gorilla Salad and to the list I add: CreamyC