Clash Over Hampstead Heath: Dog Walkers and Gay Activists Battle Over Cruising Grounds

[BKKBike09]

On 3/11/2025 at 7:03 AM, Social Media said:

Protest leader Dan Glass defended the demonstration, arguing that the attempt to restrict public cruising is homophobic. "It's saying that queer people can't do what is legally and rightfully theirs, to have public displays of affection," he stated.  

I don't think it was such a bad thing when "public displays of affection" typically meant holding hands, not buggery and blowjobs.

 

 

[Chomper Higgot]

9 hours ago, Baht Simpson said:

"Lucy Marsh of the Family Education Trust voiced concerns, stating, "Hampstead Heath is a much-loved public park and a green space that is enjoyed by families, especially those who don't have their own gardens. Parents should be able to enjoy a walk or a picnic without worrying about them seeing gay men having sex in a public place."  

 

This is not a case of people walking their dog seeing men have sex, it's a carefully orchestrated campaign by the Family Education Trust, a virulently anti-LGBTQ+ group, who campaign against the queer community. 

 

"Family Education Trust (FET) is a campaign group opposing the rights of LGBTQ+ people, especially those of transgender people. The group opposes LGBTQ+ education in schools and argues in favour of discriminating against same-sex couples in terms of adoption and access to care. FET supports legislation requiring teachers to “out” trans children to their parents and wants discrimination on the basis of gender identity to not be a hate crime.

 

The group’s leadership has praised Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. In 2022, the group promoted the anti-Drag Queen Story Hour campaign. The far-right priest Calvin Robinson spoke at a FET event in 2024."

 

Their agenda is to oppose gay rights under the guise of family. Calvin Robinson, the far-right pseudo priest is a fan and has spoken on their behalf. 

 

Source of quotes: https://hopenothate.org.uk/case-files-family-education-trust/

 

Whatever your views on this don't be fooled by these people and the Daily Mail.

That’s the kind of information that puts reports in perspective.

 

Well done.

 

[JonnyF]

17 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

exactly my thoughts, its good enough for (most) straight people. So  why do they feel that the laws of common decency do not apply to them?

 

Many of them are attention seeking exhibitionists. 10 minutes at any gay pride parade will confirm this. They want to shock people. They want to be seen as "special". 

[Ben Zioner]

16 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Probably for the same reason not all heterosexual couples ‘keep it at home’.

 

 

Heterosexual is normal.

 

Proud to be normal.

[BangkokReady]

9 hours ago, proton said:

Why can't they keep it at home?

 

They like the random and public nature of it.

[Bday Prang]

9 hours ago, Baht Simpson said:

The first advice given is always to meet in a public place

I assumed they meant somewhere like macdonalds, 

[Tidal wave]

This whole story is about 🐶 dogs

[Bday Prang]

21 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Probably for the same reason not all heterosexual couples ‘keep it at home’.

 

 

The overwhelming majority of straight people do "keep it at home"

[Chomper Higgot]

21 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

Many of them are attention seeking exhibitionists. 10 minutes at any gay pride parade will confirm this. They want to shock people. They want to be seen as "special". 

Rather than precious.

[JonnyF]

3 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Rather than precious.

 

Don't blame me that your hobby is under threat. 

 

And I don't mean dog walking. 😄 

[Chomper Higgot]

29 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

Don't blame me that your hobby is under threat. 

 

And I don't mean dog walking. 😄 

I have a number of hobbies, not at all related to the subject of this thread.

 

Perhaps you are letting your imagination get the better of you again.

[Chomper Higgot]

1 hour ago, Bday Prang said:

The overwhelming majority of straight people do "keep it at home"

I expect the overwhelming majority of gay people do too.

[Patong2021]

11 hours ago, Baht Simpson said:

There are a number of instances where people who have met on dating sites come to harm,or are killed, including Grindr. The first advice given is always to meet in a public place. Plus, most are there for company, or hookups, not always sex. 

 

Yes. Same goes for hetero hookups, and even for Meta Marketplace exchanges. A dark park or secluded space isn't the same though.

[quake]

On 3/11/2025 at 8:59 AM, Gandtee said:

My brain hurts. If they are exposing themselves in a public area, charge them with indecency.

 

What. !!!!!!!!

They don't have time for real police work.

They have Face book posters to go after.

[Gandtee]

When I was a kid in the 1940s- 50s  scrumping apples  with my mates. One of us was assigned to keep doggo. To watch out for anyone who might catch us. Doggo was, as far as we knew, nothing to do with sex. How times and the English language have changed. When did you last hear a News Announcer use affect or effect? Now everything has an 'impact.' Well, I'll be buggered.🫠

[arick]

First place I was taken when I arrived in London back in 1992.

What's more offending is nudity on the beaches of Brighton  and Sitges with no bushes or shrubs for them to be hidden behind.