even more reason not to go out at night times

I don't go out on my own after dark because I can't drive with all the blinding headlights. I'm happy to go out if my daughter wants to drive me.

I go out in the evening quite regularly but I drive myself. We've no public transport so it's Hobson's choice. I'm rarely home later than 10.30 though.

I dont have anyone to drive me, I dont like it after dark, but as long as its well lit streets, its OK. I get too tired to stay up late, its no pleasure.

NotSpaghetti

Notagran and Petra this is basically what I was questioning.

No sign of Infoman coming back to explain NotSpaghetti 🤷🏻‍♀️?

I came back from a doctor's appointment after dark and street lights were so few and far between I nearly fell over several times 😭

No, NotAGran - maybe I'll keep checking in to see if he/she does....

fancyflowers

Seeing as I'm in bed by 9.00 at the latest, I won't be going out at all at night.
What other people want to do is irrelevant to me.

Fair enough!

Whingey

I came back from a doctor's appointment after dark and street lights were so few and far between I nearly fell over several times 😭

Do you use a torch Whingey ? A head torch is invaluable as it leaves both hands free (look online) or at a pinch, the torch on your phone.

I’m a keen concert/theatre goer (sometimes alone) by public transport as well as driving to rehearsals in the next city for the opera co I belong to.
Nothing 🤞 will stop me going out at night and I do think people get an exaggerated fear of what might happen which is sad. We must live life to the full if we can.
As there may be a time when I’m stuck with the television every night, I’m not hastening that situation.

Your’e a happy little soul aren't you…

I was out in Leeds last night at the Rock and Roll Panto
Caught the train at 10pm after walking through the city experiencing no issues at all ! We had a great night !!

I'm going to Clapham tonight for a book group, train and then about half an hours walk, will be coming home at about 10.30 the sane way. I'm late seventies and quite happy to do this.

Judy54

Many young people are concerned about going to Christmas work Dos in the evening and getting home safely. Some are asking their Employers to put safety measures in place e.g groups travelling together, sharing taxis etc. It is so sad that the enjoyment of getting together with colleagues is being taken away due to concerns about safety on our streets.

Not sure why employers need to be expected to organise groups or taxis for nights out. Surely people can make their own arrangements.

Judy54

Many young people are concerned about going to Christmas work Dos in the evening and getting home safely. Some are asking their Employers to put safety measures in place e.g groups travelling together, sharing taxis etc. It is so sad that the enjoyment of getting together with colleagues is being taken away due to concerns about safety on our streets.

When I was working in London in the 60s, at any work functions the men always delivered the women to the station, taxi station or bus and saw them onto the transport to ensure they were unmolested on their way home.

Think that a lot of establishments are now open until 2 am may be part of any issues regarding safety. Alcohol is available longer, more drugs used too add these to the inhibitions they can generate in a lot of people others can feel unsafe. Sadly, not everyone bothers to plan how they are going to get home safely.

Because its too expensive at 8 quid pint to go out early

I’m always hopping into town on the tube from my home in Camden Town, yeah, it is smelly and noisy but the bus is worse and takes longer. Off to the football tonight where I shall be larging it! Keep forgetting I’m 72!

infoman

Survey just published stating that Brits are going out later in the evenings than they did before.
I do recall trying to stay out till the sun rose,not any more though.
I will leave that to the young guns now.

Am I correct in assessing your point: "Brits are going out later than before, you recall staying out, now you will leave that to the young?

Oh.

We live quite a distance to London, we go the afternoon Theatre. Solves all our night driving and older sleepy issues.

Judy, it's not down to the employers, it's down to the employees, if they want to go to arrange something between them.

Nowhere to go in our village and I find it very hard to be tempted out once it is dark and the log burner is lit! Nice meal and a glass of wine, means we can both enjoy the evening. Last time we were out it was £12 for a glass of wine which buys a very nice bottle for home!

I don’t go out in the evenings, unless being driven, i cant get a space in my road after 6pm…

Judy54

Many young people are concerned about going to Christmas work Dos in the evening and getting home safely. Some are asking their Employers to put safety measures in place e.g groups travelling together, sharing taxis etc. It is so sad that the enjoyment of getting together with colleagues is being taken away due to concerns about safety on our streets.

Are there grounds for these fears, or are people becoming more and more afraid needlessly?

I really would like to see statistics.

When I was young in the 1970s, certain areas of Glasgow were considered dangerous as was the entire city on the day of a Rangers-Celtic football match.

There were certainly violent incidents, but once we were old enough to please ourselves, these did not stop us going out. Most girls and young women either took a taxi home, late at night, or arranged to go home in a group of young women, or escorted by some men.

Have things really changed so much, or is it attitudes that have changed?

I wouldn’t dream of going out in the evening now: correction : it is a frequent nightmare that I have.

grannysyb

I'm going to Clapham tonight for a book group, train and then about half an hours walk, will be coming home at about 10.30 the sane way. I'm late seventies and quite happy to do this.

You are very brave.

We moved to a town in southern Spain 3 years ago. Me and my dh often go out on foot in the evening for dinner or to hear live music. We’ve never experienced a problem and a good glass of Rioja is only €3.50.