A small furmeet based in County Durham, England, once monthly.We are open to all - whether you're a full blown fursuiter, new to the fandom, or even just curious!Our primarily goal is offering a safe area to meet others in the fandom, and provide a place for queer and neurodivergent people to create friendships and socialise.The People's Furmeet is an 18+ meet, however entirely SFW.Currently the furmeet dates can be found on our Discord. That is also the best place for up to date info.
meet information
Please note: Dates for the furmeet are currently kept to our Discord server.
This allows us to ensure dates work for as many people as possible, update on any time or location changes, etc. You're more than welcome to join just for the dates, no pressure to talk! If you do not use Discord, feel free to reach out via our Instagram or the Contact Us button on the home page.
ActivitiesActivities will vary with each meet, and will be announced occasionally. So far we have plans for craft nights, fandom and social discussions, talks from local writers & artists, and possibly even group outings for bowling and such in the future.
This will be updated and change with time - please remember we are a small meet still starting up!Bottles of water & snacks will be available!--------------------------------
LocationThe furmeet will be held once a month within the Durham University buildings in Durham city centre. This is completely indoors, meaning rain or shine, the meet can run!We do also host outdoor meets every now and then, more info on these is in our Discord!--------------------------------
Time & DateThe meet typically runs from 12:30pm till 4:30pmCurrent furmeet dates can be found on our DiscordDon't worry about showing up on time, the meet is held indoors and won't move, so you are free to show up whenever is best within those times.
Amazing meet poster made by @moss_graphics on Instagram!
ParkingThe closest parking to the meet location is Prince Bishops car park, which is located directly underneath the shop, and has stairs coming out just by the entrance.
(Disabled parking notice: Prince Bishops has 40 disabled parking spots on the ground floor.)There are several other car parks available around Durham, all of which can be found here, with pricing and location information.
--------------------------------Buses & TrainsIf you are planning to come via bus or train, there are plenty of options.The nearest bus stop is Leazes Road Millburngate Bridge, about a 10 minute walk from the venue, or alternatively the bus station on North Road, which is around a 20 minute walk from the venue.If you are arriving by train, Durham train station is around 20 minutes walking distance from the venue.
--------------------------------Does it cost anything?Nope! The meet is entirely free to attend, we do not plan to ever charge for attendence, other than possibly for events like bowling - however this will go entirely to funding such events. We do have a donation box to help fund the meet further, but this is optional!
--------------------------------Are fursuits allowed?Yes! You can bring a fursuit if wanted, all we ask is that you stay unsuited until in the venue itself, as we can't keep an eye on everything outside. Obviously this is up to you of course!
The meet isn't just limited to fursuits either obviously, feel free to cosplay, bring therian gear, etc.
--------------------------------AccessibilityThe area around the main building we use is accessible for those in a wheelchair or mobility scooter, as is the venue itself.
There are lifts within Prince Bishops carpark and throughout Durham, as well as primarily flat pavements within Prince Bishops and Elvet Road itself.
The event itself is being ran by two disabled people, and we hope to keep the space as accessible as we can! All are welcome, and we have a zero tolerance policy to any discrimination or ableism.
staff
Currently, the meet is ran by two people, the co-owners writing this!
We also have several staff members within our Discord server that help both at the meets, and within the server itself.If you're ever at the meet and need help, have a question, or just want to locate staff organisers, look for the people listed here!
(If we aren't in fursuit, we will be wearing lanyards with our fursonas on.)
Stoat & eris
Hello! We're Stoat and Eris, a soon-to-be-husband-husband duo and the co-owners of the furmeet!
(In the photos, Stoat is on the left, Eris is on the right!)If you ever have a concern, question, or anything along those lines, feel free to speak to either of us. We want to ensure this meet stays as a safe and enjoyable place for those who join, and ensure everyone is comfortable!We created this meet with a goal of providing a space for queer and neurodivergent people to socialise safely, something we found difficult to find a space to do ourselves!If you need to reach us outside of meets, you can via the contact us form, or via our socials.
Hazel / TheNeonwolfyy
Heyyo! I’m Hazel, I’m an artist and animal enthusiast! I love all things weird and wonderful. I live in Durham with my soon to be wife, two cats and doggo. You can find me exploring the woods or beaches looking for cool rocks, bugs and bones!I’m currently studying animal science with plans to go into wildlife conservation and rehab, nature is my muse!I’m always happy to help whether it be passing on concerns or just needing someone to talk to my inbox is always open for those in need.
community board
Here you can find local fursuit makers, artists, and other furry-adjacent and otherwise inclusive businesses, ran by those that attend or support the meet!
You can access their links by clicking the logos, or their names!
BookwyrmBookwyrm is a small local bookshop found in the indoor marketplace in Durham city centre! Ran by husband-husban duo Chris and Miles, they stock a bunch of books centering around LGBT+ themes, disability, mental health, and more! Miles also sells his own writing, which we highly recommend!They also have recently started their own discord server for LGBT+ people in Durham!
Gravedogg / Graveyard InkGravedogg is a local furry artist & tattooist! She creates digital art, prints, stickers and more, as well as amazing tattoos from her studio in Sunderland!We also highly recommend reading her webcomic WEREWOLF which is hosted on Webtoons! It's both furry centric, being werewolves, and features LGBT themes.(We're only slightly obsessed with her art!)
SodayeenaSodayeena is a local fursuit maker and furry artist!They create amazing handmade fursuits - both themselves and in collaborations, & suit parts, as well as gorgeous digital art and characters.We highly recommend checking out their comms and dropping 'em a follow even just to keep an eye on their work!
StoatkinHello! I'm one of the co-owners of the meet!I'm a local furry artist, I make primarily digital art, but also stickers, traditional pieces, fursuit badges - and a bunch of other crafty projects!
(I also sell stickers & prints in Bookwyrm!)If you'd like to see my work, I recommend my Instagram, Carrd, or my Etsy!
TheNeonWolfyyTheNeonWolfyy is a local freelance artist, with a focus on furry and similar artwork!They create digital artwork & character designs, along with custom keychains, lino-printed cards, shirts, stickers, and more!They have a gorgeous art style, we highly recommend checking out their work!
YellowCatCreationsYellowCatCreations is a local fursuit maker and artist!They offer both digital art and fursuit commissions, as well as premade fursuits from time to time!All their stuff is super high quality, definitely take a look at their stuff!
Fizzila CochonFizzila is a local artist and crafter!They create digital and traditional art, as well as sometimes making animal masks, kandii, and sketchbook pages. They also sell stickers and other merch via their Redbubble!Go check 'em out! Their stuff is great, and they're lovely to work with!
Want your furry business added here? (This can be whether you make fursuits, art, stickers, books, anything!)
Reach out via our Discord with your social link and an advertisement image, and once approved we'll add you here! This is completely free!
rules
• The meet is 18+ however must be kept family friendly and safe for work. Explicit discussions or content are to be avoided for other members’ comfort and safety. Please also note, this is not a dating event, respect other people's boundaries as you would be expected to anywhere else.• This is an alcohol free event. You’re welcome to go out drinking after the meet, however this will not be monitored by us and is of your own volition, and not part of the meet itself. The meet itself will be free of any drugs or alcohol.• Both fursuiters and non-suiters are welcome. You do not need to own a fursuit or even a fursona to attend. A note to visitors that are not in the fandom themselves - insults or bullying towards people within the fandom will also not be tolerated. Coming along out of curiosity is fine, and we are happy to teach and inform, but any form of trolling or otherwise intent to make fun will get you removed from the event.• Bullying, or harassment of any kind, is not welcome. If you are found to be spreading any form of homophobia, transphobia, racism, fatphobia, or similar, you will lose access to this meet. While we understand social skills and understanding varies, please be mindful of others - do not touch or grab without asking, or shout over others. Just be polite!
If you experience anything like this, please bring it to a meet organiser immediately and it will be dealt with appropriately. The meet is meant to be a safe space to create friendships and socialise, we have a zero-tolerance policy for harassment of any kind.• If you’re interested in advertising your own content such as art or fursuit making, whether this is via our site or giving out business cards, this is free - however please speak to an organiser first so we can confirm relevancy and make sure we're aware of the promotion. NSFW content can not and will not be advertised by our event.• Be respectful to the venue! Being able to hold the meet there is a great thing, and we do not want that taken away. This goes for both inside and outside. Other than being the host of our group, we have no formal affiliation with the bookshop otherwise, this is not our own space and we should all be respectful of that.• On a similar note, be respectful to staff organisers. If it ever does come that your invite is rescinded due to an issue, we ask that you accept this and leave it at that. It is something we want to avoid happening, and so meet bans will not be thrown around without a genuine cause.• Please note, we have no affiliation with any other local furmeets currently. This is a solo event planned by two people - we aren't trying to tread on any toes!