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PATRICK WOLF
EDITORIAL//
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CAREER
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CONTENTS
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LETTERS
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HUDSON’S LETTER
The arrival of December
means that World
AIDS Day is again
upon us. At the time of
going to press, the latest
statistics concerning HIV
transmission had not
been released, although
for the last 20 years, the
number of new cases
diagnosed in the UK has
risen each year. We’ll be
able to tell you in the next
issue whether that’s the
case again for 2008/09.
However, for once, this year
I was heartened to read
some positive HIV-related
news. President Obama
has announced that from
the beginning of 2010, his
government is officially
ending the ban on HIVpositive people entering
the United States. I know
many HIV-positive people
that have been affected
by this unnecessary and
Draconian measure. Some
have simply decided to not
visit the US, while others
have felt moved to attempt
to hide their medication
and pray not to be searched
at customs. It’s a long
overdue decision, and one
that will change the lives
of some people affected by
HIV – some of whom have
felt barred from visiting
friends or family in the US.
Finally, December is also
Out In The City’s third
birthday. Do help us
celebrate our anniversary
– we’re throwing a party
at the Shadow Lounge on
Friday 11 December and
you’re all invited.
See you there!
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MY LONDON
The Ku Bar’s Gary
Henshaw gives us his
capital highlights
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SHOPPING
Christmas gift ideas
PAGE 11
DIARY
December’s cultural
highlights in and
around London
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PATRICK WOLF
The precociously
talented singer and
songwriter sits down
with Michael Turnbull
PAGE 48
LOVECHILD
The Box, The Descent 2
and Cracks reviewed
PAGE 34
THEATRE
The Rise and Fall Of
Little Voice reviewed
plus theatre news
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MOTORING
We test drive the
new Renault Mégane
Coupé Dynamique
PAGE 36
FOOD
Aqua on Regent Street
and Table in Brighton
PAGE 26
MUSIC
Our favourite music of
2009, plus gay rapper
E.N.V
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FILM
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PROPERTY
Living in Wood Green
and the latest products
for the home
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MY LONDON
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HEALTH
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PARTY TIME!
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OLLY MURS
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love Danyl Johnson, but we
reckon the super cute and
cheeky Olly is our X Factor
winner this year.
IKEA
Donated 10,000 candles
for the recent hate-crime
vigil in Trafalgar Square.
Yet more reason to love the
Swedish super store.
TONY
A gritty, low-budget flick
about a serial killer stalking
the streets of east London.
Released in January 2010,
it’s already one of our films
of the coming year.
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STICK IT TO US
Looking for a product that marries practicality with
sentimentality? We believe that you can never
have enough USB sticks, so were taken by the
Suck UK Mix Tape USB - which houses
a stick in a retro cassette-shaped case.
Suck UK USB Stick, £20.99, from www.nest.co.uk
DOLL FACE
Unfortunately, these won’t be available
in time for Christmas (released in
February 2010), but we know that
some of you will be excited to hear
about them, nonetheless. Mattel are
releasing a new series of ‘Ladies of
the 80s’ Barbie dolls: Debbie Harry
(pictured above), Cyndi Lauper and
Joan Jett. Could Barbie possibly get any
more kitsch?
www.mattel.com
MUG’S GAME
If you want to help Stonewall this
Christmas, you could always invest in
one of its new ‘Some people are gay.
Get over it!’ mugs. The bright red mugs
cost £4.99 plus £3.95 P&P
Have you spent hours attempting to take the perfect profile picture? Something
that might help is the new Samsung ST550 (£269.99) – the first digital camera
with two screens. The 12.2-megapixel camera has a 3.5in touchscreen on the back,
and a postage-stamp sized screen on the front, perfect for taking self-portraits.
www.samsungcamera.co.uk
&
WATCH OUT
If you want to stand out from the crowd, skip the
iPhone and plump instead for LG’s super sci-fi
looking Watch Phone (LG GD910). The unit
features a touchscreen interface, eight different
watch faces, plus an MP3 player. Sadly, there are
no web-browsing capabilities – making this one
more for fans of design than function. It’s £500,
exclusively from Orange on a pay-as-you-go
basis. www.orange.co.uk/watchphone
GILES FOR
CRUSAID
www.stonewall.org.uk/mugs
PICTURE THIS
Looking to purchase some bling for your man this
Christmas? Check out the menswear at bespoke
Brighton jewellers Jewel Thief (26 Dukes Lane, Brighton,
BN1). We like the Amber France cable tie bracelet
(£185) and cable tie ring (£100), as well as the chunky
skull pendant (£165) by Tina Lilienthal (not shown).
Buy online at www.jewelthiefgallery.com
Singer Dan
Gillespie Sells
models a new
Giles Deacondesigned T-shirt
for Crusaid.
The limited
edition T-shirts,
featuring the
GILES collection
mascot, ‘Eek’,
are being sold
to help promote
Crusaid’s new
Think.Talk.
Act.Give!
campaign, and
have been launched
to coincide with this
year’s World AIDS Day
on 1 December.
The T-shirts cost £30 from
www.thinktalkactgive.org
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CALENDAR EVENTS//
DECEMBER 2009
06 & 13 DEC: Pam Ann, the eternally glamorous creation of
comedienne Caroline Reid, touches down in London for just two
dates this month. Long loved on the gay scene, fans that have
seen her perform throughout the capital can expect a venue
upgrade as this time she performs in the renowned London Palladium. An impressive accolade, but it’s unlikely that the grand
setting will see her tone down her notoriously sharp-tongued
take on all that’s flawed and fabulous in the world of flight.
www.pamann-live.com
FRI 01 DEC
Eurythmics singer, gay icon, human rights activist and
all-round good egg, Annie Lennox is honoured at a gala
dinner in the special event ‘A Tribute To Annie Lennox’. Not
just a celebration of the star’s enduring appeal, the event
in The Guildhall purposefully takes place on World AIDS Day
and raises funds for the tireless work of the British Red Cross.
www.redcross.org.uk
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chance to see the cult classic with a screening and Q&A at the
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also rumoured that the film’s star, Tilda Swinton, would also be
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CALENDAR EVENTS//
DECEMBER 2009
03 DEC-31 JAN: The Royal
Academy of Arts, Burlington
Gardens, will be playing host
to the GSK Contemporary
exhibition this winter,
featuring 20 art exhibitions,
40 live events and 100 film
screenings – showcasing
new international artists
from Europe, Asia and the US
and highlighting emerging
03-07 DEC
Eddie Izzard is a man on the move. Following his seven-week
marathon through the British Isles, he’s now running an
extended tour of his latest production, Stripped, through
the UK, before hotfooting it over to Europe and the US.
Concluding his English shows are five London dates split
between the O2 and Wembley Arena, suitably large-scale
venues from this big-league performer.
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year’s show is entitled Earth:
Art of a Changing World, and
it seeks to encourage debate,
discussion and creative
thinking around the role art
can play on the relevance
that climate change has
on our daily lives. www.
royalacademy.org.uk
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US singer/songwriter Regina Spektor concludes her brief UK
tour with this solitary gig in the Hammersmith Apollo. Expect
to hear hits from her latest album Far, released in June.
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To tie in with the release of their Christmas EP, and to round off
a high-profile year, including the release of the excellent album
Yes back in March, the Pet Shop Boys play a full concert at the
O2 Arena, SE10. www.petshopboys.co.uk
02, 09, 16 DEC
Musical comedy duo Topping & Butch continue their
Wednesday night residency at theLeicester Square Theatre
with their new show Sex, Drugs & Harriet Harman – An
Evening with Topping & Butch. www.toppingandbutch.com
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acclaimed and now classic
production of Swan Lake
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run. First premiered in 1995,
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to packed houses around the
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a reputation for holding raucous parties, but the latest
exhibition to be held here – by artist Jim Starr – shows
that it’s also committed to accumulating creative kudos.
Entitled ‘See It Now or Miss It Forever’ the work comprises
unique prints conveying Starr’s interest in the louche and the
lowbrow, with pin-ups and pop-culture references frequently
found in his work. Running until the end of January, it’s
another option for East End partygoers seeking to combine
cavorting and culture over the winter months.
www.jamesstarr.co.uk
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DECEMBER
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saw her powerful acrobatic
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year will already know that
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muscle. Continuing with the
circus theme, the feisty singer
brings her Funhouse tour to
London’s O2 Arena for two
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month. www.pinkspage.com
20-31 DEC
Ahead of a European tour in 2010, Boy George will be
performing a series of intimate shows at the Leicester Square
theatre – stripped down, acoustic and unplugged. Expect both
solo hits and Culture Club classics. Tickets cost £35-£45. Shows
are at 9.30pm, with a 4.30pm show on New Year’s Eve (there
are no shows on 24, 25 and 26th December). Box office 0844
847 24 75. www.leicestersquaretheatre.com
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to command a loyal following. Proving their pulling power,
they’re taking to the sizeable stage of the O2 Arena to
promote their latest album, Battle For The Sun.
www.placeboworld.co.uk
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new album Sounds Of The Universe, it’s a fleeting opportunity
to see the electro pioneers perform live before the tour
concludes in February. www.depechemode.com
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03 THE XX
XX (Young Turks)
04 LILY ALLEN
It’s Not Me It’s You (Regal)
05 LA ROUX
La Roux (Polydor)
06 PET SHOP BOYS
Yes (Island)
07 BLACK EYED PEAS
The E.N.D (Polydor)
08 PALOMA FAITH
Do You Want The Truth
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09 THE HORRORS
Primary Colours (XL)
10 PEACHES
I Feel Cream (XL)
11 DEPECHE MODE
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12 CHERYL COLE
3 Words (Polydor)
13 FRANKMUSIK
Complete Me (Island)
14 DIZZEE RASCAL
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15 PATRICK WOLF
The Bachelor (Bloody Chamber)
16 MCALMONT & NYMAN
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17 ROBBIE WILLIAMS
Reality Killed The Video Star (EMI)
18 FUCK BUTTONS
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19 MORRISSEY
Years Of Refusal (Polydor)
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POKER FACE
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In For The Kill (Polydor)
03 PALOMA FAITH
Do You Want The Truth
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07 SHAKIRA
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08 DAVID GUETTA FEAT. KELLY ROWLAND
When Love Takes Over (EMI)
09 JAY-Z & ALICIA KEYS
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10 FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE
Rabbit Heart (Island)
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Love Sex Magic (Jive)
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13 DIZZEE RASCAL
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15 PET SHOP BOYS
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16 CHERYL COLE
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17 BWO
Right Here Right Now (Conehead)
18 PEACHES
I Don’t Wanna Lose You (XL)
19 LA ROUX
Bulletproof (Polydor)
20 GOSSIP
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THE BEST DVDS
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MAKE THE
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of their blood relatives. That’s
the scenario explored in this
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movie, which has proved a hit at gay festivals around the
world. Chris is resigned to a dull family at home… until
his boyfriend Nathan turns up on the doorstep. Can the
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www.vaudevilletheatre.com
http://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/
SHORE THING
Celebrating its 50th anniversary
this year, Hampsted Theatre
shows no signs of slowing
down with two diametrically
opposed plays running in
repertory throughout the festive
season.
For evening audiences, the premiere of Michael Punter’s new
play Darker Shores is a sinister and foreboding tale set on
the desolate Sussex coast during Christmas 1875. Professor
Gabriel Stokes (Mark Gatiss of The League of Gentlemen)
arrives at a decaying family retreat to be disturbed by a series
of mysterious and troubling occurrences. Enlisting the help of
spiritualist Tom Beauregard (Julian Rhind-Tutt), he embarks
on a terrifying journey to discover the true history of the
house.
Darker Shores runs from 3 December to 16 January, with
tickets costing £15-£25. www.hampsteadtheatre.com
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Surely a contender for the campest panto this Christmas
is Leicester Square Theatre’s adults-only production of
Sinderfella. Flourishing in the title role is drag queen Bette
Rinse, while Kat the Cookie Monster, who some of you may
remember from a stint on Big Brother, plays Fairy Gone Wong.
A playfully subversive take on the classic fairytale Cinderella,
Sinderfella sees Bette Rinse turn drag debutante when the
real Cinderella fails to show at the ball. Firmly tongue-incheek throughout, expect a bawdy mix of fabulous crossdressing and near-knuckle comedy.
Sinderfella runs in Leicester Square Theatre’s Basement
Theatre from 4-30 December, with tickets costing £15.
HEY, BIG SPENDERS
Continuing its hugely successful
festive tradition of reviving
classic musicals, the Menier
Chocolate Factory in
London Bridge presents its
revamped interpretation of
Sweet Charity, with Tamzin
Outhwaite taking the lead as the idealistically named
Charity Hope Valentine.
Running for over 600 performances on Broadway when it
first appeared, Sweet Charity deals with a subject matter
that is easy to relate to. Gullible but loveable dreamer Charity
faces various misadventures in love as she combats her
complete inability to resist the charms of men who are no
good for her. Haven’t well all been there?
The soundtrack features upbeat classic tracks such as ‘Hey, Big
Spender’ and ‘If My Friends Could See Me Now’.
Sweet Charity runs at Menier Chocolate Factory until 7th
March, with tickets costing £29.50.
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(a Spanish restaurant) and Aqua Kyoto (a Japaneseinspired restaurant) – plus a large roof terrace that will
be particularly handy in the summer. You enter via a lift
on Argyll Street (opposite the Palladium) and – for Kyoto
– ascend to the fifth floor, where gorgeous staff usher you
through to the main dining area.
If you didn’t know that this was previously a Dickens &
Jones canteen, you’d certainly never guess. Thousands of
pounds have been spent on transforming the space into a
dark and sexy dining room. There are mahogany floorboards
and tables, deep red lighting and gold, oriental silks on the
walls. Mirrors disguise the square columns, while backlit
screens adorn the ceiling. Sushi chefs busy themselves in
an island bar in the centre of the room, and on my visit the
atmosphere was noisy and bustling (the nearby bar was
busy with invitees for an Elle Decoration party taking place
in the adjoining room).
Aqua Kyoto offers plenty of choice on its menu, and you
are encouraged to choose several dishes for sharing, rather
than just a starter and main course. Throwing ourselves
with gusto into this task, myself and my companion began
our meal with seared beef tataki with chilli ponzu (£9.50)
– six pieces of lightly seared, amazingly tender beef topped
with finely chopped spring onion and chilli. It was similar
to a Japanese beef carapaccio, and the meat was truly
melt-in-the-mouth. The prawn tian (£8.50) – a finely
chopped pile of papaya, cucumber and prawn with crab
caviar was refreshing, but for our money, the beef was the
better choice. Neither of us would normally have chosen
the spinach rolls with homemade sesame sauce (£5), but
our waiter, Jimmy, recommended the dish… and we were
glad he did. Lightly blanched spinach, tightly squeezed
and rolled into rolls and accompanied by a delicious, nutty
sauce. It might not sound like much, but we wiped the plate
clean.
This was followed by Alaskan King Crab tempura with
crab miso (£18) – flavoursome chunks of crab, wrapped
in seaweed, briefly fried and then served with a crab miso
sauce.
The Aqua Kyoto Saikyo miso black cod (£26) was generous,
although a tiny bit more of the wonderfully syrupy miso
coating wouldn’t have gone amiss. Grilled beef tenderloin
with Japanese mustard sauce (£19) was a winner, although
it did rather resemble slivers of tenderloin with a dab of
mustardy mayonnaise. Not everything was so highly priced.
Cheaper hot dishes included a scallop and salmon tempura
with soba noodles (£11.50), or braised octopus with taro
and pumpkin (£9.50).
Naturally, we had to try some sushi, and here Kyoto
excelled. Its soft-shell crab sushi rolls (£11.50) and grilled
fatty tuna rolls (£18) were faultless works of art – the latter
being truly to die for.
Finally, for dessert, we indulged in a green tea tiramisu (£5)
and a yuzo chocolate fondant with yuzo sorbet and sweet
rice sauce (£7.50). The latter was especially goo-ey and
comforting.
Aqua Kyoto is an accomplished and slick operation offering
very good Japanese cuisine and excellent sushi in seductive
surroundings. It might not – yet – boast Nobu’s celebrity
count, but is a welcome addition to the central London
restaurant scene.
Rose ‘Le Grand Fricambault’ Domaine Andre Neveu (£33).
Starters cater for both the vegetarian as well as the fish
and game lover. I opted for the red cabbage, gorgonzola,
discovery apple and walnut salad (£4.50). This looked
gorgeous but it was dwarfed by the daily special – the
broken crab claws (£12 for a dozen, £6 for six). These
were ornately arranged on a silver salad platter with all the
necessary accessories
for devouring them
in style. The bowl of
lemon water kept our
fingers smelling sweet.
After much deliberation
concerning main
courses, this lapsed
vegetarian succumbed
to trusting our waiter’s
recommendation once
again and opted for
the soy-marinated skirt
steak, onion rings, bean
sprouts and coriander
salad (£12). My faith was rewarded with a generous and
beautifully presented portion of medium rare steak skirt.
With such a reasonable price for this treat we were happy to
pay £2.50 for green salad and minted new potatoes.
My partner chose seared local scallops with a creamy
cauliflower burell (mash to the rest of us!), pancetta, sage
and merlot vinegar (£17). Scallop portions are rarely
enormous, although it was more than enough even without
the massive crab claw starter.
Despite being pleasantly full, it would have been wrong not
to make space for Table’s ‘dessert menu with a difference’.
We decided to share
the chocolate fanatic’s
dream Chocolate
Brownie Sundae
(£4.50) and the
Coconut rice pudding,
passion fruit and
coriander (also £4.50).
Adding passion
fruit and coriander
gave our dessert a
delightful zing that
encouraged us to finish
it in a lazy, contented
style with a glass of
10-year Fonseca Tawny Port (£6.50). After that, we could
happily have spent the rest of the night at Table. If we tired
of looking at each other, Table’s expansive windows are a
people watcher’s paradise.
The sushi bar at Aqua Kyoto
REGENT STREET SPICE
DAVID HUDSON REVIEWS AQUA KYOTO
240 Regent Street, W1 (entrance at 30 Argyll Street, W1)
020 7478 0540
Taking over the space formerly occupied by Dickens & Jones,
Aqua is a lavish new restaurant and bar development on
Regent Street. The brand is already well established in Hong
Kong, but this is the first branch in to the UK. Clearly not
one to do things by halves, the company has launched in
London with some ambition. This prime, central London
site is vast, and the group have designed three distinct
areas within it. There’s Aqua Spirit (a bar), Aqua Nueva
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My Hotel Brighton, 17 Jubilee Street, The Lanes, Brighton,
01273 900 383 www.myhotels.com/table
Modern British cuisine, meat and seafood specialities
sourced straight from the south coast coupled with
fantastic service awaited us at Table. Located in the heart
of Brighton’s famous North Laines adjoining the stylish,
boutique My Hotel, Table is the place to impress a date or
make your office party feel appreciated without blowing a
banker’s budget.
On arrival, we were instantly impressed by the
contemporary yet comfortable décor. Even our silver chairs
were ornately designed in keeping with Table’s funky image.
Friendly, knowledgeable, yet discreet, staff put us at ease
as did their gorgeous house aperitif, the Table Kir Royal
(“Bolney Bubbly” 2006 and crème de cassis – £6.75).
Table’s fabulous wine and champagne list had just enough
selection for my partner to enjoy making the decision
without getting lost. Upon the French head waiter’s
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PROFILE
Looking for a stylish
destination for drinks
and food in Soho? Look
no further than Profile
on Wardour Street...
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KIMONO KRUSH
Evolving in to one
of the scene's most
unmissable dates is this
once-a-monther at the
Royal Vauxhall Tavern
BIRDS OF A FEATHER
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This camp and colourful outing takes place at Madame JoJo's on Brewer Street, and its large and loyal following turned out
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One of the scene’s late November
highlights, ahead of the Christmas
party season in December, is the
Trannyshack birthday.
Having had a somewhat turbulent time
recently, co-promoter Dusty O and the
rest of the Trannyshack girls are now
happily settled in that West End bastion
of drag, Madame Jojo’s, and are pulling in
more punters than ever.
Rocking up to this legendary venue just
before midnight, we were obviously one
of the latecomers as the club was already
nipple-to-nose with boys dressed as girls
and the boys who like them that way.
There were some intentionally comical
creations on display, as well as some
stunning post-operative works of art.
Dusty O and partner in crime, Tasty Tim,
were on the decks playing an eclectic
soundtrack of pop classics and feel-good
disco, and just after 1am a whiskeylubricated Dusty hosted a show of mixed
talents and much enthusiasm. Sahara
went live with a club version of ‘When
Love Takes Over’, Ritzy Crackers came over
all Lady Gaga with a version of ‘Paparazzi’,
Camile and Lady Muck were ‘Sisters’ and
the wonderful Glendora went back to
the 70s with the ‘Yo Yo Song’ before the
fabulous Transisters did a bitingly sharply
choreographed take on Beyoncé's ‘Single
Ladies (Put A Ring On It)’.
There was then plenty more time to
groove to some more of Tasty’s tunes
and chat with the ladies at what is
consistently one of the most fun weekly
parties in London.
Trannyshack at Madame JoJo’s,
8-10 Brewer Street, W1, every
Wednesday from 10.30pm-3am.
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Definitely one of Soho’s best
new additions in 2009, QSoft’s
Profile bar continues to pick up
a following on Wardour Street.
Where else can you go and enjoy a
bite to eat, a gossip with friends in
a diner-style leather booth, cheap
cocktails, and some cute eye-candy?
Despite what other bars may claim,
we reckon Profile is easily the most
stylish bar in gay Soho, with its
bright yellow seating, glossy black
tiles, slate wall and dinky pink
lighting. It’s rarely overbearingly
crushed either, having established
a discerning following of Soho
drinkers and diners.
The bar features DJs every weekend,
with Gaydar’s Phil Marriott as the
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resident each Friday. Upcoming
special parties over the next couple
of weeks include a Soho Gyms
15th anniversary party on Thursday
26 November, and Lo-Profile’s
second anniversary on Friday 4
December. This will be followed on
Friday 11 December by a special
Gaydar party. If you’re not a night
person, don’t forget that Profile is
open throughout the day, offering
a full food menu from lunchtime
through ‘til evening – and
Sunday brunches, in particular,
are becoming something of an
institution.
Profile/Lo-Profile, 84-86
Wardour Street, Soho, W1
– www.profilesoho.co.uk
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Running for over a year now,
monthly club night Kimono Krush
has been quietly and steadily
building up a following down at
the Royal Vauxhall Tavern. Running
on the second Friday of each month,
we paid a visit for the club’s November
date, and found the place comfortably
busy with a real hotchpotch of Friday
night drinkers and lovers of eclectic
disco. Promoter Panos (pictured on the
facing page in yellow) was celebrating
his birthday on the night, and as it
fell on Friday the 13th (November),
the whole shebang was based upon a
horror theme – the perfect opportunity
to use up that leftover Halloween
make-up. A professional make-up artist
was on hand to give everyone ghoulish
makeovers, while cabaret was provided
by Lazy Susan. Spinning the rather
excellent selection of tunes were Al
Dente, The Duchess of Pork and The
Sugarlow Boys, who dropped in plenty
of one-hit wonders and dance classics.
‘The alternative gay disco with a tranny
edge’, Kimono Krush has really begun
to come in to its own, and word is
spreading that this is one monthly
party well worth traveling for… not
to mention slapping on some panstick
or throwing some glitter in your beard.
The team return with a Christmas bash,
following the RVT’s Vixens In The Wood
pantomime, on Friday 11 December
from 10.30pm till 2.30am.
Royal Vauxhall Tavern, 372
Kennington Lane, SE11.
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Earlier this year, promoter Alex
Erfan threw a party at Pacha
in Victoria called Lovechild. In
October, he brought the night back
to the London scene, but this time at
the Vauxhall King (Queen?) of clubs
– Fire. Revamped, pumped-up
and full of testosterone, this new
glossy version was slicker than a slick
stick covered in Slik lube. It boasted
a whole raft of porn stars, muscle
boys, go-go dancers and performers,
all cavorting and baring all for those
assembled masses with a penchant
for the male form.
Sporting wrestling singlets, jock
straps and… um, just boots,
the über-hot stage shows had us
sweating around the collar and
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grabbing a tall iced drink in a bid
to cool down. Elsewhere in the
three arches, some fresh faces on
the Fire wheels of steel included
Lee Harris, Gabriel Cutrano, Max
Sanna and Phil Hewson – who
spun a pumped-up selection of
funky house tunes. Designer Edna
had gone mad with sheets of
polystyrene, a hot wire and a ton
of glitter to transform the ceiling
into a porn-nativity for the sexy
crowd, and when topped off with
a naughty playroom of cavorting
man-toys, it all made for a near
perfect night out!
Catch Lovechild again on Saturday
12 December. Full details at www.
AlexErfan.com
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GUEST LIST
This needs little
introduction, but the
Trade team will be back
at the home of all things
Orange at Fire this
Christmas Day for another
seasonal extravaganza.
Expect a line-up of
Trade stalwarts on the
decks and an especially
seasonal crowd of cool-kid
clubbers, beefed-up
muscle and locals dancing
off the turkey.
Trade’s Christmas Day
Party is on Christmas Day
at Fire, South Lambeth
Road, Vauxhall (entrance
on Parry Street). Doors are
open from 10pm till late.
Check www.tradeuk.
net for more details.
If domestic seasonal
cheer all gets and bit
much and you’re sick of
turkey stuffing leftovers,
get down to Hard On
on Boxing Day (26 Dec)
for a splash of seasonal
wrongness. Expect all
the usual sexiness and
facilities, with Suzie
Krueger and her band of
residents supplying the
hardcore atmosphere.
Strict dress code on the
door of leather, rubber,
military, skinhead or just
boots – membership
is available online and
required 24 hours before
the event.
Hard On is on Boxing Day
at Hidden, 100 Tinworth
Street, Vauxhall. Doors are
open from 10pm till 6am
and entry is £15 members,
£20 non-members.
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KINKY KABARET
When the flyer boy is dressed in
a confederate cap, jack-boots
and silver gas mask, you know
you are in for something special
and/or weird. Nowhere is this
truer than at Kinky Kabaret! The
Monday nighter at Freedom in Soho
is going from strength to strength
under the steady hands of hosts
Dusty O and Nathan. Always a visual
treat, on our recent visit we caught
Miss O resplendent in 50s Hollywood
siren glamour, spinning an eclectic
set of tunes as the crowds gathered.
On the stroke of ‘fashionably late’,
the show opened with the lovely
Nathan James who sang a selection
of girls' classics (Donna Summer,
Gloria Gaynor) with his own soulful
twist. Next up, pocket-sized crooner
Ben Evans (currently appearing
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Valli’s ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off You’,
before handing over to a very
young and cute Sam Taylor and his
haunting vocals. Putting the ‘K’ in
to Kinky, act one was closed with
the fabulous and bitingly sharp
choreography of The Transisters
with a ‘Single Ladies’ medley that
had the audience whooping. After
a brief cocktail break, all three
singers were back with more
upbeat numbers – including an
Abba medley – before another
Transisters finale. With a happy
hour and drink promotion right
through ‘til 3am, it was then
drinking and throwing shapes on
the dancefloor ‘til the small hours.
Freedom, 66 Wardour
Street, W1.
Dusty O
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OUT TURNS THREE
Out In The City, the world’s greatest gay magazine (ahem… well, we would say that,
wouldn’t we?) will be celebrating its third birthday this month. Yes, the lovely magazine
that you lovingly hold in your hands has notched up three years of fabulousness. To
celebrate, we’re throwing a party and you are all invited. We will be taking over the swanky
Shadow Lounge on Brewer Street, Soho, on the evening of Friday 11 December. Doors
will be open from 9pm onwards. Look out for a flyer in Soho for free entry between 9 and
11.30pm. Admission will be £5 after 11.30pm. Expect DJs, entertainment, Out In The City
staff giddy on champagne, and probably the odd celebrity or two!
Out In The City’s third birthday takes place at the Shadow Lounge,
5 Brewer Street, W1, on Friday 11 December.
RED HEADS
One of the biggest parties to take place
in Brighton each year, and well worth
traveling for, is the annual Wild Fruit
World AIDS Day event. Entitled The
Red Party – in honour of the red ribbon
– this year’s event is due to take place
on Sunday 6 December at the huge
Oceana nightclub. Besides offering an
excellent night of entertainment, the Red
Party aims to remind people that the
AIDS epidemic has not gone away.
It also helps raise much-needed
funds, with all proceeds from
the 2009 event earmarked
for the Sussex Community
Rainbow Alliance.
Headlining this very special
night will be one of the UK’s most
successful and respected singers
– the amazing Beverley Knight
(MBE). Other famous faces taking part
in the event will include DJs Boy George
and the Freemasons, Patsy Palmer, Rowetta, Dusty
O, Tasty Tim, Leon Lopez, Dulcie Danger, Queen Josephine and Dolly Rocket,
amongst many, many others.
The stage entertainment is due to kick off at 11pm, and Oceana will offer no less than
seven themed party rooms. As always, all those attending are encouraged to wear red
– ensuring that this is one of the most visual nights out in the UK!
Although it’s a fundraiser, joining the fun won’t cost you an arm and a leg. In fact, if you join
the Red party early (from 8.30–10.30pm) for pre-party drinks you can gain entry for only
£7. It’s also only £6 NUS before 11.30pm (£8 NUS after). Advance tickets (available from
Charles Street, Dr Brighton’s, the Dome box office and the ticketweb website) are £10, and
guests on the door pay just £12. Of course, you can always donate more if you wish!
Oceana can be found on West Street, Brighton. For full party details, check www.
aeonevents.co.uk
NEW YEAR G-A-Y
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Saturday nights at G-A-Y at Heaven have been particularly packed out over recent weeks
– due in part to the phenomenal interest around this year’s X Factor competition. Host
Jeremy Joseph has been introducing PAs from all the contestants that have been voted off
this year’s show, so has already had appearances from Miss Frank, Rachel and Kandy Rain.
That’s set to continue in to December, with appearances on Saturday 5 and Saturday 12
December from those who came 4th and 3rd respectively. At the time of going to press,
Jeremy was still waiting for confirmation that he might host a PA from the eventual winner.
However, he has already arranged details for his New Year’s Eve party arranged, which
will feature a very exclusive PA from reformed boy band A1 (‘Take On Me’, ‘Caught In The
Middle’). Advance tickets for the party – which is sure to be a sell out – are now available
from the G-A-Y bar on Old Compton Street. For the month of November, advance tickets cost
just £10 – probably one
of the cheapest New Year’s
Eve tickets for any of the
big London gay clubs!
G-A-Y takes place at
Heaven, under The Arches,
Villiers Street, Charing
Cross, WC2. The G-A-Y
Bar can be found at 30
Old Compton Street, W1,
and G-A-Y Late is at 5
Goslett Yard, W1. For full
details, check the
‘G-A-Y Official’ page
on Facebook.
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BEYOND CHRISTMAS
Unsurprisingly, the Orange team have some huge parties lined up for the festive season.
Special dates to look out for at Fire (South Lambeth Road, Vauxhall) include the Beyond
Christmas Spectacular on Saturday 5 December. Offering the ‘12 Hours Of Christmas’,
the event will run from midnight till noon on Sunday, and will feature 12 amazing DJs and
a dozen of the scene’s sexiest go-go dancers. There will also be a surprise PA. In keeping
with the ‘12’ theme, admission, naturally, will be £12. Get advance tickets from www.
clubtickets.com and all the usual outlets (Clone Zone, Prowler, DV8, etc).
This will be followed on Saturday 19 December by the Juicy Christmas Party, again at
Fire, from 11pm till 8am. Special guest DJ Pagano will join the Juicy line-up, spinning the
big, sexy, uplifting tunes for the sexy, tops-off crowd of late-night dance addicts. Advance
tickets cost £10.
There’s no rest for the team over the Christmas Day itself, when the doors of Fire will be
opened for Trade’s annual Christmas Day party. The Orange Trade ‘Magic Of Christmas
Night’ party will take place on 25th December from 10pm till 8am. This is always a wellattended and very special party – with a truly unique atmosphere. Advance tickets cost £12
from Fire, Area, the usual Soho outlets and www.clubtickets.com
Finally, there’s a Beyond New Year’s Day spectacular arranged for Friday 1 January – from
5.30am till 2pm in the afternoon. Maximise your New Year’s Eve partying by ending your
night at the most debauched and hedonistic afterhours in gay London. Again, advance
tickets will cost £15 from www.clubtickets.com
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Following the huge success of last year’s event,
the Ku Bar will be hosting another World AIDS
Auction this December. Once again, the gorgeous
Ku staff will be auctioning themselves for charity,
raising funds for the Food Chain. Last year’s event
raised over £2,500, and this year the team wants
to do even better. The action all takes place on
Tuesday 1 December at 7.30pm at the Ku Bar on
Lisle Street. Boogaloo Stu is your host and you’ll be
able to bid on a choice of ten of the bar’s finest bar
hunks. The winning bidders will have the pleasure of
accompanying their “dates” to an exclusive reception
in the venue’s Champagne Bar directly after the
auction. If you don’t fancy bidding for one of the
boys, there will be plenty of other goodies up for grabs, including a PlayStation 3, and
VIP X Factor Live tickets. All winning bidders will be able to attend the after party in the
Champagne bar, which will include complimentary champagne and canapés.
Also being launched on the night will be the first Ku Bar calendar, which will again
feature several of the beautiful Ku bar boys. The calendars will be on sale from 1 December,
and proceeds from its sale will go to the Food Chain.
The Ku Bar, 30 Lisle Street, Leicester Square, WC2. www.ku-bar.co.uk
VENUES:
CENTRAL LONDON
79 CXR, 79 Charing Cross Road,
WC2. 020 7734 0769. Leicester
Square tube. Mon-Sat 1pm-3am,
Sun 1pm-10.30pm. Cover charge
after 11pm. Large, cruisy, late-night
bar - always busy after 10.30pm
with those who don’t want to head
home too early.
ADMIRAL DUNCAN, 54 Old
Compton Street, W1. 020 7437
5300. Leicester Square tube.
Friendly, famous, traditional gay
pub - just look out for the purple
and pink exterior!
BARCODE, 3-4 Archer Street,
W1. 020 7734 3342. www.
bar-code.co.uk. Piccadilly Circus
tube. Mon-Sat 4pm-1.30am. Sun
until 10.30pm. Dance bar on three
floors, with club-style basement.
Comedy Camp stand-up night
each Tuesday, and more danceoriented sessions at weekends.
THE BOX, 32-34 Monmouth
Street, Seven Dials, WC2. 020
7240 5828. Leicester Square tube.
11am-11pm. Stylish and awardwinning gay café bar popular with
scene and muscle queens.
Frequent exhibitions
on the walls and
great food.
CANDY BAR, 4 Carlisle Street, W1.
020 7494 4041. Tottenham Court
Road tube. Mon-Thu 5-11.30pm. Fri
& Sat 5pm-2am. Sun 5-11pm. Longrunning and famed lesbian bar.
COMPTONS, 52 Old Compton
Street, W1. 020 7479 7961.
Leicester Square tube. Noon-11pm.
A Soho institution. Large, traditional
gay boozer on two floors, attracting
a butch and manly crowd. www.
comptons-of-soho.co.uk
THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON,
77 Wardour Street, W1. 020 7439
1274. Piccadilly Circus tube.
Mon-Thu noon-11pm, Fri & Sat
noon-midnight, ‘til 10.30pm
on Sun. Traditional and fun gay
pub over two floors, attracting a
good cross-section from across
the scene.
THE EDGE, 11 Soho Square, W1.
020 7439 1313. Tottenham Court
Road tube. Noon-1am, Sun 2pm11.30pm. Stylish, hip gay bar
spread over four intimate floors,
with regular nights from top DJs,
regular piano bar and tasty food.
ESCAPE, 10a Brewer Street, W1.
020 7734 2626. Piccadilly Circus
tube. 5pm-3am. Cover charge after
11pm. Every night’s a party at this
late-night video dance bar.
FIRST OUT CAFÉ, 52 St Giles
High Street, WC2. 020 7240 8042.
Tottenham Court Road tube.
10am-11pm. Sun 10.30pm. Over
20 years old and still going strong.
Long-running community café bar.
FREEDOM, 66 Wardour Street,
W1. 020 7734 0071. Piccadilly
Circus tube. Opulent style bar, with
late-night club promotions for a
mixed, metrosexual crowd.
www.freedombarsoho.com
FRIENDLY SOCIETY, 79 Wardour
Street, WC1. Trendy and unique,
intimate basement bar with
quirky decor and fun atmosphere
– attracts a mixed crowd.
G-A-Y BAR, 30 Old Compton
Street, W1. 020 7494 2756.
Leicester Square tube. 12pm12am. Huge, poptastic gay bar,
with a multitude of video screens,
pop tunes and drinks promotions.
www.g-a-y.co.uk
G-A-Y LATE, 5 Goslett Yard,
off Charing Cross Road, WC2.
Tottenham Court Road tube.
11pm-3am. Late-night sister
venue to G-A-Y Bar – more video
screens, camp pop fun and cheap
drinks.Gets very busy most nights
of the week.
crowd. Weekend jazz sessions in
the basement.
KU BAR, 30 Lisle Street, Leicester
Square, WC2. 020 7437 4303.
Leicester Square tube. Large,
award-winning, upmarket gay
bar spread over three floors, open
till 3am daily and always busy
throughout the week. www.
ku-bar.co.uk
KU BAR SOHO, 25 Frith Street,
W1. Leicester Square tube. New,
smaller sister venue to Lisle Street
Ku Bar, with entrances on Old
Compton Street and Frith Street
- open till 11pm daily.. www.
ku-bar.co.uk
LO-PROFILE, The Basement,
84-85 Wardour Street, W1. Swanky,
sophisticated, 400-capacity
late-night basement bar and club
space – from the people that bring
you gaydar.co.uk. Open 10pm-4am
on Fridays and Saturdays. www.
gaydarprofile.com
LONG YANG
CLUB, long-running
social group for East Asian
gay guys and friends. Regular
parties and social events. Check
website at www.lyclondon.com for
full details.
MADAME JO JO’S, 8-10 Brewer
Street, W1. Long-running, late
night gig venue, nightclub
and cabaret bar - open to very
mixed crowd. Home to popular
Wednesday nighter Trannyshack.
www.madamejojos.com.
MOLLY MOGG’S, 2 Old Compton
Street, W1. 020 7434 4294.
Tottenham Court Road tube. Small,
intimate little gay pub, with regular
drag shows attracting a mixed
crowd of theatre folk and tourists.
PENDULUM, 56 Frith Street, Soho,
W1. 0207 734 8300 . Tottenham
Court Road tube. Stylish, big gay
bar – spread over three floors,
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THE GREEN CARNATION, 4-5
Greek Street, Soho, W1. 020-7434
3323. Stylish, three-floored
late night gay venue, with
bar, dancefloor and nightly
promotions. Attracts a mixed
crowd. www.greencarnationsoho.
co.uk
HALFWAY TO HEAVEN,
7 Duncannon Street, WC2. 020
7321 2791. Charing Cross tube.
Mon-Thu noon-11pm, Fri & Sat
12pm-12am. Old-style gay pub
spread over two floors.
HEAVEN, The Arches, Villiers
Street, WC2. Charing Cross Road
tube. Huge, world-famous gay
club, which is now home to
G-A-Y, along with mixed/studenty
Monday nighter Popcorn. Check
www.g-a-y.co.uk for details
THE KINGS ARMS, 23 Poland
Street, W1. 020 7734 5907.
Oxford Circus tube. Mon-Thur
12pm–11pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-12am,
Sun 12pm-11.30pm. London’s bar
for bears and blokes. Traditional
atmosphere plus pool table.
Sunday night karaoke very popular.
KUDOS, 10 Adelaide Street, WC2.
020 7379 4573. Charing Cross
tube. 3pm-11pm, Sat noon-11pm,
Sun noon-10.30pm. Beautiful
and stylish café bar, with clubbier
vibe and video screens in the
basement. Popular with Asian
GLITTERBALL 2010
Scene favourite Jodie Harsh has been chosen to host
this year’s New Year’s Eve extravaganza from Hed Kandi.
The respected house music brand’s NYE party – this
year entitled Glitterball 2010 – will be returning to
London’s Indigo2 venue for the third consecutive year.
Expect the world’s biggest glitterball as a centerpiece to
the celebrations – which will itself house the DJ booth
and some state-of-the-art projectors! Spinning the music
will be DJs Phil Faversham, Andy Daniels and Dean Rigg,
and besides the hottest Hed Kandi house tunes all night
long, you can expect a live performance from revered
vocalist Julie McKnight (‘Finally’, ‘Diamond Life’), plus live
musicians and a host of Kandi dancers throughout the
night. Jodie will be overseeing proceedings in the VIP
room. Hed Kandi events are mixed but predominantly
straight affairs, but everyone is united by a common love
for quality house tunes. Doors to the Glitterball 2010 will
be open from 9pm till 4am. General admission tickets
will cost £45, with VIP tickets at £85. Check www.
hedkandi.com for full details.
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with food, drink, art displays
and pre-club promotions. www.
pendulumsoho.co.uk
PROFILE, 84-84 Wardour Street,
W1. Piccadilly Circus tube. Upstairs
bar above Lo-Profile, owned and
run by the team behind Gaydar.
Stylish gay bar/diner, open for
food and drink from early morning
through till 11pm – when the
action moves downstairs. www.
gaydarprofile.com
THE QUEBEC, 12 Old Quebec
Street, WC1. 020-7629 6159.
Marble Arch tube. Long-running
and huge pub, on two floors,
attracting an older crowd. Open till
3am at weekends. Off the beaten
Soho track but well worth checking
out. www.thequebec.co.uk
THE QUEEN’S HEAD, 25 Tryon
Street, SW3. 020-7589 0262.
Sloane Square tube. Popular, very
long-running, cosy gay pub –a
Chelsea institution.
RETRO BAR, 2 George Court,
WC2. 020 7321 2811. Charing
Cross tube. Mon-Fri noon-11. Sat
5pm-11pm, Sun 5pm-11pm.
A traditional boozer for the gay
scene’s indie, alternative and
student-types – Tuesday’s pop quiz
is an institution.
RUPERT STREET, 50 Rupert
Street, W1. 020 7292 7141.
Piccadilly Circus tube. 12-11pm, Sun
10.30pm. Large, designer style bar,
popular with professional gay boyz.
SHADOW LOUNGE, 5 Brewer
Street, W1. 020-7287 7988.
Piccadilly tube. Exclusive, gorgeous,
late-night bar and club for A-list
gays and celeb-spotters. Open from
late each evening.
www.theshadowlounge.com
SWEATBOX, 1-2 Ramillies
Street, Soho, W1. 020-3214 6014.
Exclusively gay gym (ground floor)
and sauna (first floor), which now
hosts occasional late-night parties
with a late-night alcohol licence.
Open Sun-Thurs noon-midnight,
and till 5am Friday and Saturday.
www.sweatboxsoho.com.
VAULT 139, 139 Whitfield Street,
W1. 020-7388 5500. Newlyopened, central, daytime intimate
cruise club, for a men-only crowd.
Open 1pm-1am seven days a
week. www.vault139.com
VILLAGE, 81 Wardour Street, W1.
020 7434 2124. Piccadilly Circus
tube. 12-1am, Sun 11.30pm. Late
night door charge. Soho’s original
gay café bar, spread over four floors,
and now with basement dancefloor
and discos. Popular with a youngish
crowd of boys and girls.
HATEFUL BIRTHDAY
Eat Your Heart Out, the avant-garde cabaret night from
performer Scottee, will be celebrating its first birthday
on Saturday 5 December… adopting a loose theme of
‘We hate you’ for the night!
“I know you’re thinking ‘hate’ is a strong word… Well, it’s
not fucking strong enough,” explains Scottee. “Everyone
knows we would love to bring back capital punishment
for those who remotely look like they’re from the
burlesque clan, or to slice the tongues off any drag queens
who lip sync to Whitney’s awful new record, but there are
much more important issues to hand.”
“This month we’re wearing our heart on our sleeve and
offering a space for our performers to vent their anger. It
won’t be nice, it quite possibly will be violent and it will
definitely be hateful. Jan Moir, Nick Griffin, Paris Hilton
– you’re all in for it!”
Expect live performances from Scottee, Holestarr, Jordan
Hunt, Mitzi Von Melbatoast, Miss Anabel Sings, Bird La Bird,
Myra Du Bois and Pop Collective, with video work from
Steph Bedford and Rebecca Landey.
Eat Your Heart Out takes place at the Marie Lloyd Bar,
Hackney Empire, 291 Mare Street, E8. Tickets cost £7
on the door, £5 in advance, or £3 for NUS.
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THE YARD, 57 Rupert Street, W1.
020 7437 2652. Piccadilly Circus
tube. Mon-Thur 4pm-11pm, Fri
& Sat 1pm-11pm, Sun 1pm1.10.30pm. Busy gay bar with
hugely popular courtyard area,
outdoor balcony and cosy loft bar.
SAUNAS
CHARIOTS WATERLOO
101 Lower Marsh, Waterloo, SE1.
020 7401 8484. Waterloo tube.
Well-presented, popular sauna,
open 24/7. www.gaysauna.co.uk
PLEASUREDROME
124 Cornwall Road, Waterloo, SE1.
Waterloo tube. Big venue with
lots of different areas – open 24
hours, 365 days of year. www.
pleasuredrome.com
SAUNABAR PORTSEA
2 Portsea Place, Marble Arch, W2.
020 7402 3385. Marble Arch tube.
Small and friendly gay sauna with
masseurs. www.gaysaunabar.com
SAUNABAR COVENT GARDEN
29 Endell Street, Covent Garden,
WC2. 020 7836 2236. Covent
Garden tube. Basement sauna with
pool, sauna and rest rooms. Check
website for discount entry. www.
thesaunabar.co.uk
SWEATBOX SOHO
Ramillies House, 1-2 Ramillies
Street, Soho, W1. 020 3214 6014.
Oxford Circus tube. Gay-owned and
run gym and basement sauna.
www.sweatboxsoho.com
NORTH LONDON
THE BLACK CAP, 171 Camden
High Street, NW1. 020 7485 0538.
Camden Town tube. Shufflewick
Bar: Mon-Thu Noon-1am, Fri-Sat
12noon-2am, Sun Noon-10.30pm.
Club: Mon-Thu 10pm-2am, Fri-Sat
10pm-3am, Sun 10pm-1am. Longrunning, famed gay pub – probably
the most famous cabaret pub in
London. www.theblackcap.com
CENTRAL STATION,
37 Wharfdale Road, N1. Tel: 020
7278 3294. Kings Cross tube. Big,
late-opening gay bar on three
floors, with ground floor cabaret
and infamously cruisy cruise nights
in basement. Upstairs restaurant
offering gastropub menu, plus
B&B accommodation. www.
centralstation.co.uk
CLUB KALI, The Dome, 1
Dartmouth Park Hill, Tufnell Park,
N19. World’s biggest lesbian and
gay Southern Asian music night,
running every third Friday of the
month. Always busy and rather
unique. www.clubkali.com
THE GREEN, 74 Upper Street,
N1. 020-7226 8895. Angel tube.
London’s first ‘gay gay-stropub!’
Stylish, Islington bar, serving full
food menu and wide range of
cocktails. Mixed, chilled crowd
- now run by the same team as The
Edge in Soho.
KING EDWARD VI, 25 Bromfield
Street, N1. Tel: 020 7704 0745.
Angel tube. Sun-Thu 12noon12midnight, Thu 12noon-1am,
Fri-Sat 12noon-2am. Very
long-running gay pub, with ‘local’
atmosphere and character, plus
popular beer garden.
KW4, 77 Hampstead High Street,
NW3. 020-7435 5747. Large, cosy,
traditional old gay pub, with regular
SHIFT LAUNCHED
Pictured here are partygoers and celebrity guest
Philip Oliver at big new gay
night Shift – a scintillating
monthly affair for those in
Hertfordshire. This monthly
night has confirmed dates
lined up for Thursday 13
December (a ‘Winter Fairyland’
party) and Thursday 28
January (‘Shift Ahoy! Sexy Sailors Night!’). It takes place
at the Forum, at the University of Hertfordshire’s Student
Union (College Lane, Hatfield, AL10 9AB), but don’t
be put off by the ‘student’ tag – the night is open to all
members of the public. Doors are open from 9pm till
3am, and tickets cost just £4 in advance, £5 on the door
or £7.50 after midnight. Besides Mr Oliver, the night has
also hosted Charlie Drummond from the recent series of
Big Brother. Expect more celebrity guests at future club
outings.
More details at www.forumhertfordshire.co.uk
entertainment, beer garden and
food. One of London’s longestrunning gay establishments. www.
kw4.co.uk
THE LOAD OF HAY, 207 Pinner
Road, Watford, 01923-441113.
Watford’s only gay pub, with
big beer garden and regular
entertainment. www.loadofhay.
co.uk
THE OAK BAR, 79 Green Lanes,
N16. 020-7354 2791.
Manor House tube. Friendly,
diverse gay bar with late-night
club promotions, and open ‘til 3am
at weekends. Very popular with
lesbians and male friends. www.
oakbar.com
PLAYPIT, 357 Caledonian Road,
N7. Caledonian Road tube. 0333
700 1231. Intimate, King’s Cross
sleaze club – basically a basement
darkroom. Open Thur-Sat 9pm3am, Sun 3pm-1am. Take your
own booze. www.londonplaypit.
co.uk
SOUTH LONDON
AREA, 67-68 Albert Embankment,
SE1. Gorgeously-designed, hard
dance club and cabaret rooms, with
eclectic roster of different gay nights
and one-off promotions, including
Jason’s Jukebox on Thursdays,
and Friday nighter Onyx, amongst
others. www.areaclub.info
BARCODE VAUXHALL, Arch 69,
Albert Embankment, SE11. 0207
734 3342. Vauxhall tube. Open 7
days a week. Mon-Thu 4pm-1am,
Fri-Sun 4pm-4am. Very popular
club bar, with dancefloor and
mezzanine chill-out space - gets
busy at weekends.
CLUB COLOSSEUM, 1 Nine
Elms Lane, Vauxhall, SW8. Huge,
late-night venue for after-hours
crowd – hosting various monthly
promotions.
THE EAGLE, 349 Kennington
Lane, SE11. 020 7793 0903. Mon,
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 9pm-late,
Tue 9pm-2am, Sun 9pm-late.
Vauxhall tube. Large, club-bar
with nightly promotions. Tonker
(Fridays) and Horse Meat Disco
(Sundays) are particularly popular.
www.eaglelondon.com
EGO, 82 Norwood High Street,
SE27. 020 8761 5200. West
Norwood BR. Sun-Thu 8pm-late,
7pm-4am. Door charge on
weekend. Large, popular bar and
club, attracting big crowds at
weekends.
www.ego-southernpride.co.uk
EXILIO, Bar Rez, Club Colosseum,
1 Nine Elms Lane, SW8. Vauxhall
tube. Long-running, Friday night
gay Latin and salsa night. Open
11pm till 4am. www.exilio.co.uk
FACTORY, 65 Goding Street, SE11.
Stylish, railway arch Vauxhall venue,
hosting occasional dance and
cruise nights.
THE FORT, 131 Grange Road,
SE1. 020-7237 7742. Small cruise
club, open till 11pm throughout
week, with regular boots-only and
underwear parties.
www.thefortlondon.com
FIRE, South Lambeth Road,
Vauxhall, SW8. Vauxhall tube.
Infamous, late-night gay venue
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KAZBAR, 50 Clapham High Street,
SW4. 020 7622 0070. Clapham
North tube. Mon-Thu 4pmmidnight, Fri 4pm-1am, Sat noon1am, Sun noon-midnight. Clapham
video bar, popular throughout the
week, with DJs at weekends.
LITTLE APPLE, 98 Kennington
Lane, SE11. 020 7735 2039.
Kennnigton tube. Open 7 days a
week. Small, traditional gay boozer
for local gay boys and girls - open
till 1.30am Fri-Sat.
PARIS GYM
73 Goding Street, Vauxhall, SE11.
020 7735 8989. Vauxhall tube.
Huge, well-equipped men-only
gym with large, devoted following.
Regular classes. Tourists welcome
– check website for entry details
and membership. www.parisgym.
com
beneath the Vauxhall railway
arches, host to the likes of Orange,
A:M, Later and Gravity. Open
around the clock at weekends.
www.allthingsorange.com or
www.myspace.com/firelondon
FEELING DANDY?
Dandy Boys is a brand new gay night being launched
on Wednesday 2 December at new 80s-themed Visage
nightclub in Gants Hill, on the east London/Essex border.
The launch night will be a World AIDS Day fundraiser in
aid of Positive East. Lesbian comic Suzi Ruffles will be on
hand to host the Dandy Boys Boy Auction, allowing
you the chance to ‘Date A Dandy!’ Anyone interested in
being auctioned off for charity can email dandyboysclub@
googlemail.com
DJ Julio Bravo will be spinning the 80s retro and remix
sounds from 8pm till late, and the night will run every
Wednesday. Gants Hill is on the Central Line, just 20
minutes from central London, and the Visage club is just by
the station. Alternatively, you can get an overground train
from Liverpool Street to Iford station (12 minutes), which
is also not far away. The area has not had a regular gay
club night, so organizers are hoping for plenty of support.
Admission will be free, but any donation to Positive East
on the door will be more than welcome. For more details,
check the Facebook group ‘Dandy Boys’.
Dandy Boys at Visage, 442 Cranbrook Road,
Gants Hill, Essex, IG2 6LL.
THE GEORGE & DRAGON, 2
BlackheathHill, Greenwich, SE10.
020 8691 3764. Deptford Bridge
DLR. Mon-Thu 4pm-1am, Fri &
Sat 4pm-4am, Sun 4pm-2am.
Late-night pub with nightly
entertainment and cabaret. www.
gandd.org.uk
HIDDEN, 100 Tinworth Street,
SE11. Railway arch venue, home
to infamous Hard On night once
a month (www.hardonclub.co.uk),
and now also Megawoof (www.
megawoof.com) and Work on
Wednesdays.
THE HOIST, Arch 47c, South
Lambeth Road, SW8. 020 7735
9972. 10pm-late. Door charge and
strict dress code. One of London’s
most famous dress-code and cruise
clubs - busy with a men-only
crowd. Open Friday-Sunday and
occasional Thursdays (SM Gays
every third Thursday of the month
- www.smgays.org). www.
thehoist.co.uk
JACKIE’S JUKEBOX, Rivoli
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ROYAL VAUXHALL TAVERN,
372 Kennington Lane, SE11.
020 7840 0596. Opening times
vary. Vauxhall tube. Door Charge.
Huge, traditional and historic gay
pub, with long history of hosting
cabaret. Packed to rafters on
Saturday (Duckie) and Sunday
(S.L.A.G.S/Chill-Out). Check
www.rvt.org.uk or the facebook
group RV Taverners for information.
THE STAG, 15 Bressenden Place,
SW1. 020 7828 7287. Victoria
tube. Mon & Tue midday-midnight,
Wed-Fri midday-2am, Sat 5pm2am, Sun 4pm-midnight. Dark and
atmospheric gay bar in Victoria,
with occasional cabaret and DJs
at weekends, and now an upstairs
theatre space.
286, 286 Lewisham High Street,
SE14. 020-8690 7648. Large, lateopening gay venue, with regular
entertainment, DJs and cabaret.
Open till 2am Sun-Thur and 4am
Fri-Sat. www.two8six.co.uk
THE TRAFALGAR ARMS,
148 Tooting High Street, SW17.
020-8767 6059. A spacious, lively,
attitude-free pub. Excellent food
served all day. Weekly DJs on Friday
and Saturday nights. Karaoke on
Wednesdays.
THE TWO BREWERS,
114 Clapham High Street, SW4.
020 7819 9539. Clapham Common
tube. Mon-Thu 5pm-2am, Fri & Sat
5pm-4am. South London’s most
famed gay cabaret venue. Large
bar and separate dancefloor room.
It’s been pulling in the punters for
over 20 years.
www.the2brewers.com
UNION, 66 Albert Embankment,
SE1. 020-7793 9262. Cruisy
dance club which hosts regular
promotions. Plays areas and hot
go-go’s. www.clubunion.co.uk
XXL, The Arches, 51-53 Southwark
Street, SE1. www.xxl-london.
com. London Bridge tube. Huge
world-famous club for bears, big
men and admirers, on Saturday
and Wednesday. Pulls in 1,000+
customers each Saturday with
uplifting dance anthems and
occasional guest DJs.
020 8696 0929. Streatham station.
Large sauna, with weekly theme
nights (bears, men of colour, etc).
www.gaysauna.co.uk
CHARIOTS VAUXHALL
63-64 Albert Embankment,
Vauxhall, SE1. 020 7247 5333.
Vauxhall tube. Large, modern
sauna in converted railway arch.
www.gaysauna.co.uk
THE LOCKER ROOM
8 Cleaver Street, Kennington,
SE11. 020 7735 6064. Kennington
tube. Long-running, intimate
gay-owned and run sauna. www.
the-lockerroom.co.uk
STEAMWORKS
309 New Cross Road, New Cross,
SE14. 020 8694 0606. New
Cross/New Cross Gate station.
Small, long-running establishment.
www.steamworkslondon.co.uk
SAUNAS
EAST LONDON
CHARIOTS STREATHAM
292 Streatham High Road, SW16.
THE ANGEL, 21 Church Street,
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Ballroom, 350 Brockley Road,
SE4. First Saturday of the month,
7pm-midnight (£7). Gay ballroom
and Latin dancing night, attracting
up to 300 dancers a month to the
glam 1950s-style Rivoli Ballroom.
Crofton Park BR. www.therivoli.co.uk
XXL CHRISTMAS
December is one of the busiest months down at XXL
in London Bridge. The world’s most famous bears club
loves to get into the full festive spirit… and there never
any shortage of jolly Santa bears! Expect the club to be
fully decked out for the Yuletide season, with several
special parties – including its official Christmas Party
on Saturday 19 December. This will be followed by XXL’s
Boxing Day Blowout on Saturday 26 December, and
the mega New Year’s Eve party on Thursday 31st
December. Limited ‘early bear’ tickets are available now
costing £20 for members and £25 for guests – check the
website at www.xxl-london.com for full details.
Before all that, the club will be throwing its annual World
AIDS Day event, with a special club night on Saturday 5
December.
The club recently announced new opening hours. It’s now
throwing open the doors at 10pm on both Saturdays and
Wednesday nights (staying open till 6am on the former
and 3am on the latter). It also introduced a new ‘Naughty
Night Cap Drinks Promotion’ at the Saturday night club
from 4-6am, when you might be feeling a bit cashstrapped but not yet in the mood to head home. Expect
various reductions at the bar at this time.
You’ll find XXL at the London Bridge Arches, 51-53
Southwark Street, SE1 each Wednesday and Saturday
night. DJs on rotation include Christian M, Leonardo
Glovibes, Joe Egg, Mark Ames, Steve Felice and Alex
Logan. Full details at www.xxl-london.com
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E15. Tel: 020 8555 1148. Stratford
BR and tube. Big gay pub, always
popular at weekends, with regular
cabaret, DJs and disco nights.
THE BACKSTREET, Wentworth
Mews, off Burdett Road, E3.
020-8980 8557. Over 24 years
old – small but legendary East
End dress code leather club, open
Thur-Sun. Very strict rubber and
leather dresscode, ensuring a
wide and loyal following. www.
thebackstreet.com
BISTROTHEQUE, 23-27 Wadeson
St, E2. Tel: 020 8983 7900.
Bethnal Green tube. Very mixed,
gay/straight crowd of trendy
metrosexuals. Great bar, restaurant,
plus separate cabaret room. www.
bistrotheque.com
CHARLIE’S BAR, 124 Globe
Road, E1. Tel: 020 7790 1007.
Whitechapel tube. Recently
refurbished, Moroccan style
– friendly, local gay bar.
DALSTON SUPERSTORE, 117
Kingsland High Street, E8. 020
7254 2273. Highbury & Islington
tube. New, two-floor mixed
gay-straight venue - café by day
and fashionable performance
space and club promotions at
night. Open noon-2am seven days
a week.
GHETTO OLD STREET, 58 Old
Street, EC1. 020-7287 3726. Trendsetting gay club venue - now in
a new Old Street home! Spread
over two floors, with Trash Palace
bar upstairs (open from 5pm) and
late night club downstairs. Nightly
alternative promotions, such as
Wig Out (Sat). www.ghettolondon.co.uk
THE JOINERS ARMS, 116
Hackney Road, E2. Tel: 020 7739
9854. Debauched decadence
– old-skool boozer popular with
post-club crowd at weekends. Gets
busy later in the evenings.
KINGS HEAD, 11 Church
Street, E15. Tel: 020 8534 0197
Stratford BR and tube. Intimate
and welcoming East End gay pub
– regular cabaret. Open till late
throughout the week.
THE OLD SHIP, 17 Barnes
Street, E14. Tel: 020 7790 4082.
Limehouse DLR. Small, local,
traditional gay pub, with regular
cabaret - five minutes’ walk from
BJ’s White Swan (see below).
MID-WINTER MATINEE
Matinee London returns for its big Christmas bash
on Saturday 5 December to the fabulous Cable club
complex (Bermondsey Street Tunnel, London Bridge, SE1)
in London Bridge. Last month’s party was heaving, so you
can expect this December date to be nose-to-nipple with
hot hunks. This month’s event has been themed ‘The
Red Party’ (or ‘La Noche Roja’), and the team will be
decking out the club appropriately scarlet for the evening.
DJs on the night will include Oliver M, Guy Williams, Pier
Morrocco, Paul Heron, Jonny M, Alessandro, Brent Nicholls
and Saki, and you can expect at least 15 sexy dancers
from the Fierce International collective. The special guest
DJ from Matinee in Spain will be Lydia Sanz. Needless to
say, all those attending are encouraged to wear red for
this very special Christmas affair.
Doors will be open from 11pm till 8am, and advance
tickets are available now from www.evolvedevents.co.uk
Matinee will follow this with a big afterhours party on
New Year’s Day (Friday 1 January 2010) morning, from
5am on 1 January till 2pm in the afternoon.
www.evolvedevents.co.uk
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BJ’s WHITE SWAN,
556 Commercial Road, E1. Tel: 020
7780 9870. Limehouse DLR. A
large, long-running gay pub and
club, open throughout the week
and legendary across London!
Wednesday’s Amateur Strip is an
institution. www.bjswhiteswan.
com
SAUNAS
CHARIOTS LIMEHOUSE
574 Commercial Road, E14. 020
7791 2808. Limehouse rail station.
Multi-level, well-established
sauna. www.gaysauna.co.uk
CHARIOTS SHOREDITCH
1 Fairchild Street, Shoreditch, EC2.
020 7247 5333. Liverpool Street
station. Biggest gay sauna in UK,
with a maze of rest rooms. www.
gaysauna.co.uk
E15 CLUB
6 Leytonstone Road, Stratford, E15.
020 8555 5455. Stratford tube.
Deceptively large sauna behind a
discreet facade. www.londonnoise.
com/e15
WEST LONDON
THE CULVERT, 54 Cowley Mill
Road, Uxbridge. 01895 256 690.
Uxbridge tube. Mon-Wed 4pm-1am,
Thu noon-2am, Fri & Sat noon-3am,
Sun 3pm-1am. Regular discos,
cabaret, karaoke and one-off events.
Established, local gay venue.
www.theculvert.com
ESCAPE, 184 London Road,
Kingston-Upon-Thames, Surrey, KT2.
020 8549 9911. Revamped, longrunning gay club open WednesdaySunday. www.therclub.co.uk
THE HOPE & ANCHOR, 20
Macbeth Street, Hammersmith,
W6. (020 8748 1873). New
gay pub for Hammersmith and
Chiswick. Traditional boozer with
nightly entertainment – open
noon-11pm throughout week,
with popular karaoke at weekends.
INFINITY, 294 Old Brompton
Road, SW5. 020 7370 3494.
Earls Court tube. Big gay pub and
disco, formerly Bromptons. Open
late throughout the week, with
weekend cabaret. goinfinity.co.uk
THE RICHMOND ARMS, 20
The Square, off Princes Street,
Richmond. 020-8940 2118. Longrunning, traditional gay pub, with
regular cabaret and entertainment.
One of gay London’s better locals.
TED’S PLACE, 305a North End
Road, West Brompton, W14. 0207
385 9359. Earls Court or West
Brompton tube. Mon-Fri from 7pmlate, closed Sat & Sun. Small, West
London cruise club. Dark and sleazy.
www.tedsplaceuk.co.uk
WEST 5, Popes Lane, South
Ealing, W5. 020-8579 3266. Large,
popular gay pub with Piano Room
and cabaret bar, open till late at
weekends with entertainment
and DJs. Attracts a big local crowd
- particularly at weekends.
www.west5bar.co.uk
WINDSOR CASTLE, 152 Bath
Road, Hounslow, TW3. 0208577
6590. Large, local gay pub with
regular cabaret and entertainment
throughout the week. www.
winz.co.uk
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ROYAL VAUXHALL CHRISTMAS
The Royal Vauxhall Tavern will be kicking off
December with a World AIDS Day special gathering
of Bar Wotever on Tuesday 1 December, with an
appearance from Ajah. Doors will be open from 6pm
till midnight and admission is free. Things turned
seasonal with A Festive Happening, a special
Christmas-themed event featuring Bourgeois & Maurice,
Jonny Woo and Scottee that will run on the 2, 3 and
4 December. Expect songs, spoken word and festive
refreshment. Doors will open at 8pm, with admission
£10. It’s preceded at 7.30pm on those same dates by
performances of Dogging – a new play by Tony Higgins
that will take place in the Vauxhall Tavern’s neighbouring
car park.
The RVT’s traditional Christmas pantomime, this year
entitled Vixens In The Wood, will take place on the
following on the evenings of 10 and 11 December, with
matinees on Saturday 12 and 19th December. Written
by Natalie McGrath and presented by Lustre & Bluster
productions, the panto is described as “a thigh-slappingly
dark comic tale of babes in the wood.”Tickets will cost
£10.
Sure to be one of the venue’s busiest nights this month
will be Dave’s Drop-In Centre – Yule Special, when
the inimitable David Hoyle will return for a special festive
performance ‘for debtors, dropouts, deviants, drunks, the
disturbed, the disempowered and the discerning’ (which
just about covers all of us, yes?). It all takes place on
Wednesday 16 December, with admission £10.
Singer Alp Haydar will be hosting the one-off night
Alparet on Friday 18 December, crooning his way through
some Christmas favourites with accompanist Richard
Link, followed later in the evening by Boogaloo Stu’s
monthly Splosh-a-rama club night.
The venue’s second festive pantomime, Scallyladin, will
take place on Monday 21st, Tuesday 22nd, Wednesday
23rd, Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th December.
Written and directed by Nathan Evans, this lavish cabaret
production will feature Fancy Chance, Scottee, Dickie
Beau, La John Joseph and David Hoyle, alongside MD
Simon Wallace and DJ Dawn Right Nasty. Tickets will cost
£8… and will be worth every penny!
There’s a Wotever Slumber Party on Christmas Eve
(24 Dec), and then Duckie returns for a Boxing Day
blowout on Saturday 26 December. The venue will then
ring in the New Year (31 Dec) with a S.L.A.G.S/ChillOut New Year’s Eve Party (tickets £20), followed by
an extra helping of S.L.A.G.S/Chill-Out on 1 January.
Tickets for most cabaret shows can be obtained through
www.ticketweb.co.uk & www.lastminute.com
For full details of everything happening at the
venue, check www.rvt.org.uk
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COUNSELLING
Kairos: 020 7437 6063, www.
kairosinsoho.org.uk. Soho project
promoting health and wellbeing among LGBT community.
Terrence Higgins Trust has
launched “Connect Online
Counselling” for the LGBT
community. Sessions can be
used to discuss anything, and
take place over the internet
using MSN, Skype or via the
THT “counselling room” on
Gaydar. Each session lasts
for up to 50 minutes on a
weekly basis at a pre-agreed
time. The initial assessment
and first two sessions are
free, then £30 per session
afterwards.Details at www.
tht.org.uk/online-counselling
Lesbian Gay Christian
Movement: 020 7739 1249,
[email protected]/www.lgcm.
org.uk.
GROUPS//ORGS
London Friend: 020 7837
3337. Groups in Islington.
Albert Kennedy Trust: 020
7831 6562 (London). Housing
advice for under 21s.
Lesbian & Gay Immigration
Group: www.uklgig.org.uk
– 020 7922 7811. Every Mon
2-6.30pm, Tue 10am-5pm
and Wed/Thur 10am-1.30pm.
Helpline and meetings.
LGBT Choir: 07980 023578. Call
Michael for more information.
Quaker London Lesbian &
Gay Fellowship: Religious
group – 020 8675 6740.
Antidote: 020 7437 3523.
Counselling, Thursday drop-in,
complementary therapies
around alcohol and drug issues.
Metro Centre: 020 8265 3311,
www.metrocentreonline.org.
Greenwich-based LGBT support.
BKY - Alternative Jewish
Community: www.bkylondon.
org.uk
Mosaic: 0800 0433 411. www.
mosaicyouth.org.uk. Youth group
based in Brent.
Croydon Area Gay Society:
One-Up: LGBT under-18 youth
group, meets every Monday
4-7pm (based in Hendon - North
West London) - contact Theresa
(PACE) 07504226793 (mobile).
Friendly social group in Croydon.
020 8645 0943 - www.cags.org
ELOP: 020 8509 3898. Support
and community events in
Walthamstow. Youth, advice,
counselling and groups.
Gay and Lesbian Humanist
Association, (GALHA): 01926
858450, www.galha.org.
OutZone: London-based social
and support group for gay and
bisexual young men under
25. Every Friday 6.30-9.30pm
- [email protected] - www.
outzone.org
Outrage!: 020 8240 0222.
Political campaiging group.
PACE: 020 7700 1323.
Counselling and support groups.
Islington LGB Forum:
Rachael: 07989 747824. An
initiative between local police,
the council and victim support.
Step Out Tower Hamlets:
Social & support group for LGBT
and questioning young people.
5-8pm Tues 079 4633 7160
South London Gays: 020 8672
5268/020 8674 5191.
www.slago.org.uk/slg. Friendly
social group.
Stonewall: 020 7593 1850.
Campaign group for LGBT rights.
HATE CRIME
Gay Police Association:
Action Line 07092 700 000
(24hrs), [email protected].
Galop: 020 7704 2040. www.
galop.org.uk. Advice and support
for victims of hate crime.
HIV//AIDS
Crusaid: 020 7539 3880,
www.crusaid.org.uk.
GMFA: 020 7738 6872. Gay
men’s health charity.
world’s only gay cricket club!
www.gaycricket.org.uk or 020
8376 0630.
Terence Higgins Trust: 02078121777. Counselling Services.
Irons: www.ironsgolf.org.uk .
Gay golfing, events for all levels.
SPORTS
King’s Cross Steelers Rugby
Football Club: 07090 421 367,
www.kxsrfc.com. Gay men’s rugby.
Cruisers basketball: 020 8960
0750 (Debbie)/ 020 7582 7009,
www.cruisers.org.uk (Jordi).
Mixed basketball.
Frontrunners: 07092 346340,
www.londonfrontrunners.org.
Gay running group.
Quest LGB Catholics: 0808
808 0234.
Regard: Regard, BM REGARD,
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DIVERSITY CHOIR
Diversity, London’s LGBT chamber choir, was formed in 1992 by singers who wanted to
perform some of the most beautiful classical, religious and sacred music written for choirs
– along with the best of other musical genres. The past years have included successful
performances of Mozart’s Requiem, Bach’s Magnificat and Britten’s Ceremony of Carols – as
well as madrigals, part-songs and show songs. Diversity’s membership is a mix of 40 men
and women from all backgrounds, professions and ages. Regular weekly rehearsals – on
Wednesdays, 7.15pm-9:30pm, at the Grosvenor Chapel in South Audley Street, W1 – and
ensuing social events help build a friendly, inclusive and fun group. New members are
always welcome but, due to rehearsal schedules, auditions occur at specific times – the next
being January 2010. Sight-reading is useful, although not essential. If you want to be part of
it all, but don’t want to sing, Diversity also needs help selling tickets and setting up concerts.
If you just want to come along and listen, imminent concerts include the Faure Requiem and
Vaughan William’s Fantasia on Christmas Carols, on Tues 1 Dec at 7.30pm, at St Martin-inthe-Fields, Trafalger Square; and Carols from Africa, the Far East and Deep South, on Sat 12
Dec at 7.30pm, at St Pancras Parish Church, Euston Road. www.diversitychoir.co.uk
National AIDS Trust: 020 7814
6767, www.nat.org.uk.
Goslings Swimming: 07814
258 055. Gay social swimming
group, Thur 8.30pm-9.30pm.
www.goslingssportsclub.com
Following the success of a similar event last
year, the Albert Kennedy Trust will be
hosting its second Christimas Auction Party
on Thursday 3 December. This year, the
event will take place on the second and
third floors of The Edge on Soho Square
between 6.30pm and 1am. Hosting the
event will be drag duo Crystal D’Canter and
Kelly Mild (aka CK), who will preside over
both the auction and raffle (which will take
place from around 7.30pm).
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regard.org.uk/www.regard.org.
uk. Disabled LGBT group.
CK will also offer cabaret in the Al Fresco bar,
while DJs will lay down a festive soundtrack
in the club bar until late. The event is free of
charge and all are welcome… but make
sure you take along some money for the
raffle and auction, which last year included
some high-quality prizes going for very
attractive prices indeed. All proceeds from
the event will go towards helping young
LGBT people in crisis.
The Edge, 11 Soho Square, W1.
www.edgesoho.co.uk
London Amateur Wrestling:
www.law-wrestling.org
The London Royals Hockey
Team: Mixed hockey for all
levels. www.pinkhockey.com
or email iainkimmins115@
hotmail.com
Out to Swim: 07090 422
526, www.outtoswim.org. Gay
swimming group.
Raiders Softball Club: 07931
721 377, www.rainbowraiders.
com. Mixed baseball in Regents
Park / Primrose Hill area.
Stonewall Football Club:
07090 422 390. Sunday soccer.
PACE: 0808 1807 223. Helpline
open Monday 9.30am-12.30pm
and Thursday 6.30-8.30pm,
offering structured telephone
counselling or 30-minute
counseling sessions. Or email
[email protected]
HELPLINES
POSITIVELINE: 0800-1696806.
Broken Rainbow: LGBT
Domestic Violence Helpline.
08452 60 44 60 (Mon and Thurs,
2-8pm/Weds, 10am-1pm).
www.broken-rainbow.org.uk.
HIV info and counselling
(weekdays: 11am-10pm and
weekends: 4pm -10pm). www.
eddiesurmantrust.org.uk
Stonewall Housing Advice:
020 7359 5767.
Dazz-elle: 020 8257 3068.
London drug/alcohol support.
Stonewall infoline:
London Lesbian & Gay
Switchboard: 020 7837 7324
Information on all LGB rights
- 08000 50 20 20 (Mon- Fri
9.30am- 5.30pm).
London Friend: 020 7837
3337. Counselling service.
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UK NEWS
TRAINEE POLICEMAN
ASSAULTED IN
LIVERPOOL
CANDLE-LIT VIGIL HELD
AGAINST HATE CRIME
Twelve boys have been
arrested and bailed in
Liverpool following what
police are describing as a
homophobic hate-crime
in the city’s gay district.
Trainee police officer Jamie
Parkes, 22, was assaulted
on the evening of Sunday
25 October by a large gang of youths on Stanley Street, after
leaving well-known gay venue Superstar Boudoir. He was with
his partner and another man and woman. Parkes was taken
to hospital in a critical condition with multiple skull fractures
and other injuries, but has since been released. Those arrested
and bailed by police range in age from 13 to 17. The attack has
prompted widespread anger and shock amongst Liverpool’s
gay community. Speaking of the attack, Det Chief Inspector Tim
Keelan, who has appealed for witnesses to come forward, said:
“We are treating the assault as a homophobic hate crime and
this incident shows there are still some people who have not
learnt that crimes of this type are completely unacceptable.”
Parkes parents, Ann and Roy, also issued a statement, saying,
“We can’t believe the ignorance of the young people who
carried out the attack on someone who was just on a night out
with friends and had done nothing wrong. We are really keen
that the young people involved in the attack are caught and
brought to justice and would ask anyone who knows anything
about the attack to contact the police.”
50-PLUS AND POSITIVE SURVEY
The Terrence Higgins Trust, Age Concern and Help the Aged
have launched a survey to determine the needs and concerns
of people living with HIV who are aged over 50. The findings of
the research, titled 50Plus, will be made available to services
for both older people and people with HIV, to help them
develop appropriate support. Online and paper questionnaires
will be distributed and can be filled in until January 4th, when
the survey closes. The survey is anonymous, and those taking
part may enter into a prize draw to win £100 in shopping
vouchers. To find out more, please visit http://www.tht.org.
uk/howyoucanhelpus/surveys/
GAY CHATLINES BURGLAR
A Walthamstow man, Adil Zahid, 27, had been sentenced to
six years in prison after being found guilty of four counts of
robbery, one of false imprisonment, and one theft of a car. The
court heard that Zahid, a drug addict with a history of armed
robbery, had used gay chatlines to find his victims. Although
none of his victims were assaulted, Judge Peter Ader said that
Zahid had subjected them all to fear and trauma.
BLACKMAIL PAIR JAILED
Two men from South Shields have been jailed after pleading
guilty to charges of blackmail. The victim, who was gay and
works in the civil service, sent a series of raunchy text messages
accidentally to one of the men, David McSthey, aged 27. When
McAthey realised who the text messages were from, he and a
friend, John Mercer, 29, threatened the victim with exposure
in a local newspaper. The victim then handed over a total of
£5,300, but went to the police after the men demanded a
further £5,000. McAthey and Mercer were jailed for six months
and 18 months respectively.
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October’s candle-lit vigil in memory of the victims of hate crime attracted around 8,000 people to Trafalgar Square
Organisers of a candle-lit vigil that took place
in Trafalgar Square on Friday 20 October
have the hailed the event a huge success. An
estimated 8,000 attended the vigil, which was arranged
to demonstrate against a recent rise in hate-crimes
– particularly against the gay community. The vigil
location was chosen following the tragic death of Ian
Baynham in October. Baynham, 62, had been enjoying
a night out with a friend in late September when he was
subjected to a homophobic assault in Trafalgar Square. He
died two weeks later from his injuries. Three people have
been arrested in connection with his death.
“It all started when a friend called me to say that his
friend Ian Baynham had died and would I bring it up at
the Westminster Community/Police Consultative forum
that I was attending that night,” said Mark Healey, who
was instrumental in getting the vigil idea off the ground.
“On the way, I thought about organising a vigil for Ian,
like the Tel Aviv Vigil that I had attended earlier in the
year [commemorating those killed and injured when a
gunman attacked a young person’s group at the Tel Aviv
gay centre].”
Healey co-ordinated events through a Facebook group
that he had already set up [17-24-30], which was
established earlier in the year to remember those killed
or affected by the London nail bomb attacks of 1999.
He was soon flooded by messages of support. Many in
London’s gay community shared the desire to respectfully
express their outrage at Baynham’s murder and to unite
at a time when anti-gay hate crimes in the capital appear
to be on the rise.
The vigil was hosted by Sandi Toksvig, while members
from several gay choirs provided musical interludes.
Guest speakers included deputy mayor Richard Barnes
and Galop’s Deborah Gold. Also attending were friends of
Ian Baynham and his sister, Jenny. Messages of support
were also sent from the leaders of all the main political
parties.
“It was an amazing event and the response from the
LGBT community has been overwhelming,” said Healey
afterwards. “Thousands of people attended the event
in London, whilst many more joined us throughout the
world – with reports coming in that vigils were held
in New Zealand, Canada, America, South Africa and
Eastern Europe. I’m really pleased with the way that
things turned out and there is a lot of positive energy
being created around this that I hope will take things
forward… The International Day Of Remembrance for
Victims of Hate Crime looks like it will become an annual
event – hopefully in many countries.”
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INTERNATION NEWS
OUTSPOKEN:
JAMAICA
PC JOHN FRAME
In a sign of the everconstant homophobia faced
by the LGBT community in
Jamaica, a suburb of east
Kingston declared a local
‘Gay Eradication Day’ at the
end of October. Residents of
McGregore Gully announced
the day to the Jamaica Star
newspaper after giving local
lesbians and gay men two
weeks to leave the area, or
“suffer the consequences”.
It’s believed that the
residents had taken offence
to a local hangout that they
claimed was frequented by
lesbians, who “kiss, hug,
and even touch each other.”
KENYA
The National AIDS/STD
Control Programme
of Kenya (Nascop) has
announced that it will
launch a six-month study
to try to determine the
number of gay men living in
the country. This is despite
the fact that homosexuality
is illegal in Kenya. Nicholas
Muraguri, director of
Nascop, said the results of
the study would facilitate
targeted interventions, such
as condom distribution.
...AND
FINALLY
BEA ARTHUR LEAVES MONEY TO GAY TEENAGERS
Much loved-actress Bea Arthur, who shot to worldwide fame in the 1980s playing the part of Dorothy in Miami sitcom The
Golden Girls, and who died earlier this year aged 86, has reportedly left $300,000 in her will to a shelter for homeless gay
teenagers. It’s believed that Arthur was a keen supporter of the New York-based Ali Forney Centre since its inception in 2003. She
attended benefits for the organisation and told gay magazine Next that she believed the centre was saving lives. The centre now
plans to purchase a building that will be able to house 12 teenagers, and will name it after the late actress.
MORE PLAQUES FOR WILLIAMS
You wait years for a plaque and then three turn up at once! Last month we carried news of the unveiling
of a commemorative blue plaque to camp comedian Kenneth Williams. The Heritage Foundation
plaque is at 56 Marchmont Street, Bloomsbury, WC1, where Williams lived as a young man. Camden
New Journal has reported that two other bodies have announced plans for similar plaques, with
the British Comedy Society indicating plans for a plaque on nearby Osenaburgh Street, and English
Heritage also announcing interest in commemorating Williams. Ricci de Freitas, chairman of the
Marchmont Association, who campaigned for the Marchmont Street plaque, said: “It is not unheard of for
people to be recognised more than once. We support any additional plaques.”
FESTIVE GEORGE AND PET SHOP BOYS
Two of the UK’s most high-profile gay artists are to release Christmas songs. George Michael
has confirmed that he is giving a full release to his ‘December Song’, which was released as a free
download from his website on Christmas Day last year. It will be available to buy on 13 December,
and it’s believed that Michael will perform the track on TV show X Factor.
Meanwhile, the Pet Shop Boys have announced their own Christmas EP, out on the same day. It
will include a re-recording of ‘It Doesn’t Often Snow At Christmas” (previously released as a fan club
single in 1997), a cover of ‘My Girl’ by Madness, and new versions of ‘All Over The World’ and ‘Viva La
Vida/Domino Dancing’.
THE LGBT LIAISON
OFFICER FOR THE
LONDON BOROUGH OF
WANDSWORTH GIVES
OUT IN THE CITY
HIS TOP SEASONAL
SAFETY TIPS FOR
THE COMING PARTY
SEASON.
At this time of year, everyone’s mind is on the
joys of the season, meeting friends and what
to wear at the office party. What people are not
always thinking about is how vulnerable they might be to
attacks, theft or sexual assaults.
I want to remind you how you can keep yourself safe
during the party season. Here are two hot tips for starters.
First: Don’t let alcohol affect your judgment.
Most of us like a drink or two at a party but remember
that alcohol will make you more relaxed and could affect
your decisionmaking – don’t let
it endanger your
personal safety.
PEOPLE ARE NOT
If out and about
please pay special THINKING ABOUT
attention to your
drinks. Don’t leave HOW VULNERABLE
any drink lying
THEY MIGHT
around; and, if
you’re unsure that BE TO ATTACKS,
someone may have
put something in THEFT OR SEXUAL
your drink, don’t
ASSAULTS
drink it. Moreover,
don’t flaunt
valuables – why
not leave them at home? And try to make sure you and
your friends look after each other and all get home safely.
Second: Be safe on the streets. Research shows that
looking confident and purposeful on the street is a real
deterrent to criminals. So, look purposeful, be alert, hold
your head up and be aware of your surrounding – even
if it is not an area you know well. Use all your senses, so
don’t limit your ability to see or hear trouble by wearing
hoods, listening to music through earphones or talking
on your mobile.
These are just a few things to look out for to
ensure you have a safe and happy time over this
festive period.
May I wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year but – above all – may I wish you a safe one.
Should you encounter difficulties and need to report an
incident there are several ways to do so:
In an emergency you should always dial 999.
In a non-emergency situation you can contact your local
police station direct.
You might prefer to contact your local LGBT Liaison Officer
– their contacts can be obtained on-line: www.met.police.
uk/contacts/lgbt.htm
You may prefer to report via a third-party reporting site
such as Galop (www.galop.org.uk) or London Friend (www.
londonfriend.org.uk), either on the record or anonymously.
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TERRENCE HIGGINS’ NEW
BUMBOY CAMPAIGN
Terrence Higgins Trust (THT)
is launching a new campaign
called ‘Bumboy’, teaching gay
men in London just how HIV is
passed on during unprotected anal
sex. With little or no sex education
relevant to young gay men in schools, this new campaign aims
to provide a valuable biology lesson to fill these important
knowledge gaps. The ‘Bumboy’ campaign, aimed especially
at younger men, utilises different bottom-themed images,
illustrating how HIV can be transmitted via anal sex. From now
until 13 December, specially-trained teams of THT staff and
volunteers will tour over 40 gay venues across Soho and central
London, Vauxhall and the East End, distributing condom packs
and handing out information on the campaign. Marc Thompson,
Deputy Head of Health Promotion said: “Many men become
sexually active having left school without the basic HIV facts
they need to stay safe. Young men have been very enthusiastic
about this new campaign. With its simple language and easily
understood visuals, men of all ages will benefit from hearing
how HIV is transmitted and how condoms – or having sex
without fucking – greatly reduces their risk.”
HEAVENLY QUEEN PROTESTS
A theatre production at the Tron Theatre in Glasgow, running as
part of this year’s Glasgay! Arts festival, has prompted protests
from local Christians. An estimated 300 protestors stage a
candle-lit vigil outside the Tron in protest against a production
of Jesus, Queen Of Heaven, a production that imagines Jesus as
a man who wants to be a woman. Glasgay! organisers said that
it had not intended to incite or offend anyone. “Jesus, Queen
Of Heaven is a literary work of fiction exploring the artists
own personal journey of faith as a transgendered person,” said
Glasgay! producer Steven Thomson. “Glasgay! supports the right
to freedom of expression and offers audiences a diverse view
of LGBT life.”
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Stonewall’s
Ben Summerskill
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Square Peg Media’s
Sarah Garrett (right), with Stonewall volunteers at the inaugural Diversity Careers Show
CAREERS SHOW SUCCESS
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has heaped
praise on the first ever Diversity Careers Show,
which was held at the Grand Connaught Rooms
in London’s Covent Garden on 20 November. In
a letter to organisers, the PM stated that he was “proud
of the massive progress made under this Government
with the establishment and strengthening of the law
on equality”, while at the same time acknowledging
that, “there is more to do, and that is why we are
proposing the Equality Bill which will, for the first time,
place a duty on public bodies to proactively consider
the needs of their LGBT staff and service users.”
The Diversity Careers Show – which was sponsored
by Credit Suisse, The Guardian and Stonewall – was
organised by Square Peg Media, publishers of Out
in the City, Stonewall ‘Publication of the Year 2009’
g3 magazine, Out At Work and Proud!, and this year
attracted around 70 top-quality exhibitors. These
included American Express, Shell, Deutsche Bank,
Tesco and many more blue chip employers, all of
whom are committed to LGBT recruitment. Seminars
and workshops by Strudel and Interbank took place
during the day, and the exhibition welcomed students,
graduates and other potential employees from all over
the country, many of whom had been bussed in free-ofcharge by the event organisers.
“It’s really great to see so many companies supporting
diversity in the workplace,” enthused Linda Riley of
Square Peg Media. Her comments were echoed by
Stonewall’s Laura Doughty: “It’s been a resounding
success with lots of positive feedback from recruiters and
those attending.”
Following the popularity of this year’s event, next year’s
show has already been confirmed for 22 November
2010. Keep watching for all the latest updates at
www.diversitycareersshow.com
L-R: Ivan Massow, Boy George, Sir Ian McKellen
and the Albert Kennedy Trust’s Tim Sigsworth
JAKE HELPS RAISE £15,000 FOR ALBERT
Over £15,000 was raised for young homeless LGBT charity
the Albert Kennedy Trust at an exclusive event held in
conjunction with social networking site Jake and members
club Quintessentially. The event, which was hosted by Sir Ian
McKellen, took place on Sunday 8 November at the House of St.
Barnabus, a Grade-1 listed Georgian building in Greek Street,
Soho, W1. BBC TV’s Open House presenter Kristian Digby and
Dr David Bull encouraged partygoers to dig deep by auctioning
an oil painting of Sir Ian McKellen for £5,700, along with a host
of other lots, including a night for two at the five-star Mayfair
hotel in London, and top price tickets for the musical, Sister Act.
Celebrity DJs Boy George and Fat Tony brought the evening to a
climax with uplifting sets of house and disco anthems.
The joint event was held to mark the 20th anniversary of the
Albert Kennedy Trust, and the 10th anniversary of the launch of
networking group Jake.
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£215,000
03. ARCADIAN GARDENS, N22,
£399,950
Housed within a period
property, this first-floor,
two-bedroom flat has
benefited from a complete
refurbishment. It now boasts
a modern design and pristine
features. Nearby transport
links provide direct access to
the city.
Foxtons: 020 8829 4040
Attractively spacious, this
three-bedroom freehold
property (left), with a large
private garden, is located in
a quiet residential area, but
is just minutes away from all
the amenities and transport
links of Wood Green High
Road.
Foxtons: 020 8829 4040
THE CHOCOLATE
FACTORY
CLARENDON ROAD, N22
An artists’ consortium and
collection of studios, The
Chocolate Factory is Wood
Green’s creative nucleus.
LABORATORY SPA &
HEALTH CLUB
MUSWELL HILL, N10
Fitness fanatics have
numerous keep-fit options
in Wood Green, but with its
gym, spa, sauna and studios,
Laboratory is among the
most luxurious.
ALEXANDRA PARK
Just a ten minute stroll
from Wood Green station,
Alexandra Park is a green
haven for those in the area,
while Alexandra Palace itself
offers indoor ice-skating and
outdoor boating.
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Regal as the animals undoubtedly
are, we’ve never understood why
handing a stuffed deer’s head
above one’s fireplace was a sign of
manor-born majesty. An infinitely
better choice is this aluminium
version, a perfect trophy piece for
bargain hunters who want to stay
ahead of the game.
02 ADUKI NI
Solid as a rock it may be, but
the stone-shaped appearance
of the Aduki Ni is deceptive.
When switched off, the silver
surface maintains a slate-grey
metallic sheen, but switch it on
and the orb glows a spectrum of
luminescent colours. Rechargeable
and splash-proof, it’s another
diamond design from Mathmos.
£75
www.grahamandgreen.co.uk
£40
www.mathmos.com
03 KARTELL CABINETS
It’s not just their cylindrical form
that prevents these curvaceous
containers from being slotted in
a bedroom corner – the brash
red colour also demands they
be placed centre stage. One of
a series of new creations from
decadent designers Kartell, they
can also be stacked should you
wish to admire them from a
distance.
From £54
www.urbansuite.co.uk
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The smouldering glow emitted by
this Calligaris lamp may be quite
useless should you actually need
to see something in detail, but as
a piece of contemporary design
it could well become a modern
classic. Also available in white,
it adheres to the Italian firm’s
mission to imbue tired furnishings
with a new aesthetic.
£381
www.macandmacinteriors.com
05 ORIGAMI WASTE BIN
If you were the type of child that
enjoyed making origami cranes
then you’ll want to get your hands
on this wastepaper bin – it can be
unfolded and refolded repeatedly.
Admittedly, however, this curious
design quirk serves a more
important purpose: with the bin
being so easily dismantled and
cleaned, it loses the need for bin
liners and adds green credentials.
06 CECILIA FABRIC
We’ve featured IKEA’s affordable
range of fabrics before, but
the geese and robins found
nestling in the Cecilia range
have an undeniable seasonal
appeal. Fulfilling various festive
functions, whether as a tablecloth
or wrapping paper, it’s another
versatile design from the Swedish
specialists, and at only £1.99 a
metre, it’s cheap (cheep) too!
07 INDEX CHOPPING BOARD
Those concerned about cross
contamination in the kitchen this
Christmas might want to invest in
this handy set of chopping boards
rather than constantly lathering
on the antibacterial gel. With
each of the colour-coded boards
labelled according to which
foodstuff should be placed on it,
it’s a stylish and simple way to
keep things sanitary.
08 RETRO FLUELESS FIRE
Admittedly, the cost of the
unit alone could cover your
conventional central heating
bills for many years to come,
but if you’ve got money to burn
then this flueless fire is perfect
for watching it go up in flames.
Easily installed and powered by
environmentally friendly fuel, it’s
one of a number available from
innovative company EcoSmart.
£18.50
www.postmoderndesigns.co.uk
£1.99 per metre
www.ikea.com
£42
www.josephjoseph.com
£5,992
www.ecosmartfire.com
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MERCEDES SLS SPREADS ITS GULLWINGS
It’s not modern and nor is it really retro, but the
menacing-yet-seductive styling of the new SLS AMG
harks right back to the glamorous 300 SL MercedesBenz of the 1950s.
A press of its electronic key fob triggers the gull-wing
doors, like an albatross taking flight. Scramble over
the wide door sill and time spins 60 – no, 100 – years
forward: check out the Bang & Olufsen 11-speaker
audio setup and elsewhere in the cabin a 7-inch
colour display lets you view options for the sat-nav
and audio, as well as – if you must – watch video via
your iPod, courtesy of a dock. The 6.3-litre V8 SLS AMG
is ridiculously quick, pulling 0-60mph in 3.8 seconds
and more than 195mph flat out. Mercedes-Benz is also
planning an electric-only version of the SLS AM with
similar acceleration, although top speed is likely to be
reduced to maximise driving range.
Price: from £125,000
Visit: www.mercedes-benz.com/sls-amg
COVERTIBLE EAR RISK
Although an increasing
number of people
are aware of
the damage
that can be
done to one’s
hearing through repeated exposure to loud music, few
of us may stop to think about damage caused through
driving. However, hearing experts recently have recently
announced that driving a convertible car can pose a
particular problem to hearing. They claim that driving
with the top down at speeds of 50-70mph exposes your
ears to a level of noise not dissimilar to that generated
by a pneumatic drill!
When the sun is shining, the appeal of a convertible is
undeniable, but the ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) experts
reckon that regular drivers of convertibles – who
expose themselves to the noise of the engine, other
traffic and frequent high winds – should think about
wearing some sort of protection. The problem is the
same for motorcyclists, but their hearing is generally
protected by the helmets they wear. The experts found
that keeping the windows of your car up, even when
the top is down, helped to cut noise levels around your
ears. Dr Mark Downs, of the Royal National Institute
for Deaf People, told the BBC news website: “Regular
exposure to noise levels of 88-90 decibels when
driving a convertible for several hours a day can lead
to permanent hearing loss over time. By winding up
the windows or wearing basic ear protection, such as
earplugs, drivers of convertibles can still enjoy driving
whilst protecting their hearing.”
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• Sokos Hotel Albert,
Albertinkatu 30, 00120
Helsinki. +358 20 1234
638. Sokos is the largest
hotel chain in Finland,
operating a large number
of well-designed, stylish
hotels across the country,
including seven branches
in Helsinki alone. The Sokos
Hotel Albert is the one
Sokos Hotel
closest to the city’s gay
scene, in the designer district. www.sokoshotels.fi
• Sokos Hotel Aleksanteri, Albertinkatu 34, 00180
Helsinki. +358 (0)20 1234 643. Another Sokos hotel,
close to the gay bars (just a few doors from Sokos Hotel
Albert), and next door to the historic Alexander Theatre.
• Hotel Glo, Kluuvikatu 4, 00100 Helsinki. +358 9 5840
9540. Great hotel in the heart of Helsinki – currently top
rated on Tripadvisor.com www.palacekamp.fi
• Best Western Premier Hotel Katajanokka,
Vyökatu 1, Helsinki. +358 9 686 456. Stylish hotel in a
former prison – www.bwkatajanokka.fi
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• Café dtm, Iso Robertinkatu 28. +359 (0)10 841
6996. Evening ay club with a daytime gay café, selling
coffee and light bites. www.dtm.fi
• Ravintola Nokka, Kanavaranta 7 F. 6128 5600.
Award-winning Finnish restaurant offering traditional
cuisine. www.royalravintolat.com
• Saaga, Bulevardi 34 B. (09) 7425 5544. Lapland
themed restaurant – advanced booking advisable.
Discounts available for those carrying a Helsinki card.
www.asrestaurants.com
• Aino, Norra esplanaden 21, +358 9 624 327.
Charming, traditional Finnish restaurant in the heart of
the city. www.marcante.fi
• Bear Park Café, Karhupuisto, Kallio. +358 (0)44 567
0679. Very gay-friendly summer café (closed in winter
months). www.bearparkcafe.net
• Café Ekberg,Bulevardi 9,
+358 9 6811 8660.
Helsinki’s oldest café, and
still hugely popular - selling
a wide range of coffee,
cakes and pastries. www.
Café Ekberg
cafeekberg.fi
The LGBT community of California is still smarting
following the passing of last year’s Prop 8, but
neighbouring Nevada has had recent cause to celebrate.
This October the state’s Domestic Partnership bill came
into force, and Las Vegas (of course) has come up with
its own inimitable way of celebrating the occasion.
Among the more colourful packages on offer in venues
throughout the city is the Zumanity Commitment
Ceremony package. In partnership with the New
York-New York Hotel and Casino, gay couples can
declare their love in a commitment ceremony at the
Luxor Las Vegas Wedding Chapel, before redeeming
VIP tickets to Zumanity, Cirque du Soleil’s new adultthemed extravaganza, and then cavorting with the
crowds at the ROK Vegas nightclub. Admittedly not the
romantic ceremony most couples initially consider, but a
quiet time for two is also promised with complimentary
spa treatments and two nights’ accommodation at the
hotel. Packages cost from $638 - details at www.
nynyhotelcasino.com/promotions
AFRICAN ECLIPSE
TOURS
A combination of its
unfavourable position and
typically overcast weather
is set to obscure London’s
view of the ten-minute solar
eclipse due to take place on 15 January 2010, but tour
operator Gap Adventures has announced three separate
winter tours that incorporate the spectacular occurrence
into their itineraries. The 15-day Kenya and Tanzania
Wildlife Adventure (£1,759) sees explorers witness the
solar eclipse from the shores of Kenya’s Lake Nakuru
– in the company of hundreds of thousands of flamingos
– while a seven-day trek to the summit of Kilimanjaro
(£729) gives intrepid travel the opportunity to observe
the sun rise twice over Africa’s highest mountain.
Equally spectacular is the eight-day Tanzania Wildlife
Adventure (£979), with the eclipse occurring as the
group lays in the shadow of the Ngorongoro volcano
crater. Further information about each of the packages is
available at www.gapadventures.com
GAY TRAVEL AWARDS
Another indicator of the growing power of the gay travel
market, the inaugural gay travel awards from travel
website www.tripoutgaytravel.com received over
100,000 entries and the recently announced results
should be of interest to anyone planning a gay getaway
in 2010. Bolstered, no doubt, by its recent Olympic coup,
Rio is honoured as best global destination; the Caribbean
island of Curacao is this year’s breakout destination; and
the City of Light, Paris, continues to smoulder as the
sexiest place on earth. www.tripoutgaytravel.com
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23 AUG-22 SEP
VIRGO
Wishing for riches to fall into
your lap is a waste of time Virgo
– you really need to examine
ways to earn your way. Put
additional effort into using your
strengths and finding ways to
develop them, because if you’re
doing something that you have
a genuine interest in then you’re
going to effortlessly shine.
23 SEP-22 OCT
23 OCT-21 NOV
22 NOV-21 DEC
SCORPIO
SAGITTARIUS
There will be a positive change
of luck for you this December,
Scorpio. The beginning of
this month will see your
fortunes turn for the better
and things will start going your
way. However, this isn’t a time to
rest on your laurels – you need
to keep the momentum going as
we move into the New Year.
Don’t be so ready to throw
accusations around. You’re not
so perfect yourself – a fact that
will be highlighted if you start
wagging your finger at others.
Have a little patience and accept
that not everyone has the
same level of ability as you do.
Remember that you have your
failings too.
LIBRA SAGITTARIUS
There’s too many people taking
advantage of your good nature
and it’s starting to take its toll
on you. You need to be a little
bit less willing to please people.
Request that they please you for
once. Try to think of what you
want instead of what others
require, which is just sapping
your energy.
22 DEC-19 JAN
There’s been a poor line of
communication between you
and your family recently and
this is something that you need to address – particularly ahead of
the approaching festive season. All it takes is to keep an open mind
and be willing to listen. You might be amazed at how painless it can
be if you’re prepared to allow others to speak their mind.
CAPRICORN
Britney Spears
02.12.81
Britney, who was
born in Mahon,
Mississippi in
1981, has packed
more into her
28 years than many
people twice her age…
including husbands,
babies, breakdowns and
an A-list superstar career.
As a Sagittarian, Britney has
a naturally cheerful, social
and optimistic nature. Kind
and open hearted, with
Sagittarians, what you see
is what you get.
20 JAN-18 FEB
There’s a tremendous month
up for you Aquarius,
AQUARIUS coming
when everything you touch
will turn to gold! Be it work, relationships or pleasure, you won’t
be able to put a foot wrong. While you’re having a wonderful time,
remember to spread some happiness around to those friends and
family that deserve it. It is, after all, the season for giving.
19 FEB-20 MAR
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20 APR-20 MAY
21 MAY-21 JUN
22 JUN-22 JUL
23 JUL-22 AUG
PISCES
ARIES
TAURUS
GEMINI
CANCER
LEO
Pisces, be aware that even
though you’re in a successful
place just now, all it takes is for
the wrong thing to be said to
the wrong person for it all to
come crashing down. Be aware
of how you put yourself across,
as someone may be taking you
the wrong way. Show your
nice side.
Watch out whom you’re
gossiping to Aries. You may
believe that it’s all in the strictest
confidence, but everything you’re
saying is reaching the ears of the
people you’re talking about. Have
a little more tact and be more
selective in your confidantes…
especially after drinks at the
Christmas party!
There are a lot of people out
there who mistake kindness for
weakness. You don’t have to be
nice to everyone all of the time
to earn respect – people will
sometimes respect you more
if you say ‘no’ occasionally. It
might feel uncomfortable to do
so, but you need to show that
you’re not a pushover.
Don’t worry so much about
money Gemini, as there’s
plenty of it coming your way
soon. However, be wise with it
and don’t just squander it on
another nice pair of shoes! Put it
away for when you really need
it. After recent cash problems,
having some savings will give
you precious peace of mind
Cancer, you are a very sexy
person indeed – so allow
yourself to be adored! There’s
plenty of attention coming
your way but don’t shy away
from it and become bashful
– grab that mistletoe and
indulge in some fruity festive
spirit! It doesn’t happen all the
time so make the most of it.
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your head in the sand and hope
your problems will go away of
their own accord, because they’ll
still be there when you pop your
head up… only much worse
than before. As 2010 approaches,
you need to tackle them head on
and make a plan of action before
they become un-fixable.
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HOMERTON GOES GAY
Homerton University Hospital in
London’s East End has just launched
its first Gay Men’s Clinic, offering
sexual health services for gay men. We
asked the clinic’s Dr Iain Reeves, a
consultant in HIV Medicine, to tell us a
little more about the service.
Hi Iain – Why do you think it’s
important for there to be a special
clinic aimed at gay men?
Gay men continue to be
disproportionately affected by sexually
transmitted infections and HIV. Most
transmissions of HIV occurring within
the UK happen via sex between men.
There are limited services for gay men
in this part of London and we know
from community surveys that quite a
large proportion of men have not been
to a GUM clinic or had an HIV test in the
'&
previous year. It’s important for us to
aim to deliver more accessible, specialist
services to diagnose and treat infections
so as to relieve disease and also to
reduce transmission. We also aim to help
individuals who are engaging in riskier
sex but want to change their behaviour.
What services are available at the
clinic?
Sexual health information. Condoms and
lube. Testing for sexually transmitted
infections and HIV. Treatment for sexually
transmitted infections. “Rapid” or “point
of care” HIV tests – i.e. a preliminary
SECOND SKIN
Not everyone enjoys wearing a
condom, but with the prevalence
of HIV and other sexuallytransmitted infections, we all know
the importance of doing so.
In response to this, Skins are a new
brand of condom that its makers are
hoping will appeal to all men - even
those who are condom-phobic.
For a start, they’ve sourced the very
best quality latex. Secondly, to avoid
that unpleasant latex smell, they’ve
infused the condoms with vanilla, so
that they actually smell nice.
The condoms are transparent,
and contain extra lubrication, to
minimise the chances of them ever
splitting.
The brand is available in three
varieties: natural, ultra-thin and dots
and ribs. The ultra-thin ones are just
as adequate for anal sex as extrastrong condoms, but it hardly feels
like you’re wearing a condom at all.
Skins are on sale at all good retailers,
online on the web, or available at all
branches of Chariots sauna across
the capital.
HIV result is available at the time of the
visit. Vaccination against Hepatitis B
and A. Post exposure prophylaxis (PEP)
against HIV, for people who have been
at significant risk of HIV infection in
the preceding 72 hours, and access to
counselling – we are soon going to have
a clinical psychologist working with us,
delivering short-term “talking therapy”.
If men want to book an
appointment, how can they do so?
The gay men’s clinic is on a Thursday
evening from 5 ‘til 7pm. There are some
appointments but you can also “drop-in”
(no appointment needed). The address
is: Department of Sexual Health, Clifden
House, Homerton Hospital, Homerton
Row, London, E9 6SR. Telephone to make
an appointment: 020 8510 7989 or 020
8510 7988
www.homerton.nhs.uk/ourservices/sexual-health/