Welcome to our Chat Room

The hosted chats take place every (UK time):

Please note outside these times this chat room will be unregulated.

Please read our Terms and Conditions before using the chat room.

The providers of the chat room (and message board) are giving us the most cost effective service to run these features, however this does mean that we have to accept as part of the deal the inclusion of some popup and banner adverts. We are sure you can understand that this is not ideal but it is the best, and only, option for us at the moment.

Click on the button below to chat.

If you live outside the UK click here to convert your time zone.

If the Bravenet chat is down, one of our members has set up another chat room. Click on the link below (you will need to be approved by the organiser before you can join in).

Back-up chat room

Chat Room Help

During hosted chats an Incontact member of staff or a designated volunteer will be online to provide help and assistance to new members. The host will welcome new members and try to keep the chat on track. Chat rooms can be great fun and we hope you will meet new friends and pop in often.

Tips
Safety
Acronyms
Smileys

Tips

Please:

1. Safeguard your privacy by not providing your last name, email address or telephone number.
2. Treat people with respect.
3. Do not use capital letters, this is considered shouting.
4. Do not spam.
5. Do not use obscene or racist language.
6. Report abuse to the web manager

When chatting use "Ignore" under the "People" menu to remove a member’s chat from the screen. This allows you to focus on the conversation you are having without distractions.

If you wish to swap email addresses etc. it is best to do so in private chat (Double click onto a name) - Remember you can participate in the main chat room and private chat at the same time.

If you have any concerns about spam (junk mail) or revealing your identity use a free web based email address available fromhttp://www.hotmail.com). Never feel pressured into giving any personal details in a chat room.

Always try to welcome new members and do not pressure them into disclosing personal or medical information. Initially new visitors may like to observe until they feel comfortable participating - please allow visitors the freedom and space to do so. Always report misuse of the chat room to the web manager as soon as possible.

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Safety

If you do meet up with someone you have met through theIncontact chat room we suggest the following precautions:

• Meet in a public place.
• Take someone along if it makes you feel more at ease.
• Always tell someone where you are going.
• Arrange your own transport.
• If possible take a mobile phone with you.

Listed below are some of the most common acronyms and smileys which you may find useful.

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Acronyms

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Smileys

SMILEYS - online "emotions"

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