Is the FurTheMoment venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Our main meet venue has lift access. We recommend contacting the venue to ensure their lift is in service.

Can I attend if I have sensory needs?

Yes. We aim to support attendees with sensory needs. Quieter spaces are available, and you can message staff in advance for additional support.

Do you offer help for new or anxious attendees?

Yes. We offer a newcomers space from the start of the event. Please contact us if you require any more support.

ACCESSIBILITY

Furries come in all different shapes, sizes, and also, abilities. Here is some information for our attendees that may need some guidance about what to expect at our meets and venues.

FTM VOLUNTEERS

FurTheMoment Volunteers are always present at meets and events and are happy to lend a helping hand. If you need assistance at any point during your visit, do not hesitate to make yourself known to one of them.

FurTheMoment uses a colour-coded lanyard system to denote staff and crew positions:

Crew

Crew are our general helpers. They set up and pack down, welcome attendees, give directions, and help keep things running smoothly. They’re not responsible for first aid or safeguarding, but they support the rest of the team. Crew are typically on volunteering duty for specific events, or for a couple of hours at a time. They are best contacted if you cannot find a member of staff, and are identifiable by blue lanyards.

General Staff

Staff are more experienced than crew and take on extra responsibilities during events. They help with logistics, answer questions, handle issues, and support attendees directly. Staff wear red lanyards so you can recognise them easily.

First Aiders

First Aiders are trained to help if someone is hurt or unwell. They are always on hand during events and can give first aid or call for more help if needed. First aiders wear green lanyards so you can find them quickly. A First Aid Lead at each event is responsible for the first aid kit.

Welfare

Welfare Staff are specially trained to handle safeguarding concerns and to support everyone’s wellbeing. They are also the first people to talk to if you have any accessibility needs or concerns. Their role is to make sure problems are dealt with properly and everyone feels safe and included. Welfare staff wear purple lanyards so you can recognise them easily.

Event Leads

Event Leads are the senior staff in charge of running the event. They are the people to go to for big issues, including serious problems with other volunteers or staff. Event leads oversee the team, make sure everything runs smoothly, and wear dark red lanyards so you can spot them easily.

We're really sorry, but Boom Battle Bar's lift currently isn't working, and we don't have a timeline on getting it repaired. Please consider attending the Mini Meets instead, while this issue is being fixed.

VENUE ACCESSIBILITY

Boom Battle Bar Cardiff

The venue is located at the bottom of a flight of stairs within Brewery Quarter.
The Quarter has an accessible lift to the basement level, which is located to the right hand side of the staircase.
Inside, the venue is entirely on a single level.
An accessible toilet is available at the left hand side of the venue.
Around the bar areas, things can get a bit crowded, especially at busy times.
A fursuit changing area is provided at the rear of the venue, during regular meets. If you require assistance with this during your visit, please speak to a member of staff on the day.
The venue will play music throughout the event, however Area B is generally quieter due to it being behind the bar and insulated from noise.
Dietary and allergen information is provided on the venue's website↗.
If you have specific questions around the venue, contact them directly via their contact form↗.
View the map on the meet page for more information.

Geek Retreat Cardiff

The venue is located in the basement of a unit within Morgan Arcade.
The venue has an accessible lift to the basement level, which requires 2 people to operate.
Inside, the venue is entirely on a single level.
An accessible, gender-neutral toilet is available on the right hand side, following the signs after entry.
No fursuit changing area is provided for this meet; you are encouraged to wear partials where possible or use the toilets to change.
The venue will play music throughout the event, however this will be kept to a reasonable volume.
For dietary and allergen information, talk to a member of venue staff on the day.
If you have specific questions around the venue, contact them directly via their contact form↗.

Fursuit Walks

View the Fursuiting↗ page for more information regarding our walks. We try to vary our walks to allow for a wider range of particpants month-on-month.
A first aider will be located to the rear of the walk, wearing a green high vis vest. If you require assistance during the walk, stop, and flag them down.
If you have any welfare concerns during the walk, a member of the Welfare Team will be present wearing a purple lanyard. You are encouraged to follow nearby them.
As our walk routes vary, it is not possible to give an accurate description of their accessibility, however any hazards will be made clear to you before departure, and the route will be publicised on our social media pages.