Dungeons and live sex shows in Birmingham swingers club

Jun 14 2009 by Ben Goldby, Sunday Mercury

Before we left, Russell was keen to emphasise that everything that goes on in the club is between consenting adults and that no laws were being broken.

“We get solicitors and police officers in here, and at the end of the day it’s not illegal,” he said.

“When single blokes pay, they pay to use our facilities.

“For the girls, it’s their party night, but no bloke can hand over any money to the girls because that becomes prostitution.”

A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said the force was not investigating the club.

But many local residents are furious that a sex venue has opened opposite their homes.

Leonie Ruane, who lives nearby, said that Tyburn Road was not a suitable location.

“I am astounded that such a club could be opened across the road from a large residential area where decent folk and children live,” she said.

“There is plenty of scope for a business such as this to be opened in the ‘entertainment area’ of Birmingham.

“It is particularly worrying that the days it is open have increased recently, not to mention the types of client it will be encouraging to come into the area. 

‘‘Our community needs protection.”

Local councillor and former Lord Mayor Mike Sharpe is also aware of local opposition. He said: “I have been contacted by a number of concerned residents who are angry at the location of the club.”

No-one from the Retro Club was available for comment when contacted last night.