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CONTENTS
HUDSON’S LETTER
Before civil
partnerships became
law, I remember various
right-wing commentators
and newspapers speaking
out against the notion of
legally recognising gay
unions. According to them,
it was yet another example
of the destruction of the
traditional family unit, and
another step on the road to
society’s complete moral
breakdown.
Of course, civil partnerships
passed smoothly into law,
thousands of happy gay
couples tied the knot and
civilisation didn’t come to
a grinding halt. Nowadays,
it’s those countries that
don’t allow gay marriages
that seem a bit odd and out
of date.
For that reason, I was
heartened to read about
California’s Supreme Court
ruling that a previous ban
on ‘same-sex marriage’
was unconstitutional. It
now paves the way for
California to become only
the second US state, after
Massachusetts, to allow
same-sex marriage. At
the time of going to press,
Ellen DeGeneres and
actor George Takei (Mr
Sulu from Star Trek) were
two of California’s more
high-profile gay residents
to announce that they
would take advantage of
the ruling to marry their
long-term partners…
before the ruling could be
challenged. And challenged
it surely will be, which is
a shame. If two people
love each other and wish
to make a commitment to
one another, how does that
possibly damage society?
I know that some bigots
may never be convinced,
but they’d be wise to look
beyond their own backyard
and see how successful
gay marriage has proved
in other parts of the world
before dismissing the
notion. I’m sure that should
gay marriages kick off in
California, other US states
would soon follow suit.
Enjoy this month’s issue
– our July issue will hit
the streets 25th June with
all the details of this year’s
Pride London on 5 July.
[email protected]
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OUTREACH
Arts project Wise
Thoughts and cultural
celebration GFest
PAGE 84
OUTNEWS
Gay stories from home
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LETTERS
Send your
correspondence to
[email protected]
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MY LONDON
Club host and
performer Scottee
PAGE 09
DIARY
June’s cultural
highlights in and
around London
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SHOPPING
The new LG Secret and
latest underwear
PAGE 16
AMANDA LEPORE
America’s most famous
transsexual tells us
about her life and new
music career
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MUSIC
New albums from
Donna Summer,
Coldplay and Feeder
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BEYOND
Our musical discovery and abroad
of the year, we chat to
the avant garde Dorian PAGE 90
PROPERTY
Wood
Living in New
Cross, the latest
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FILM
home-ownership
Female Agents, The
schemes, plus
Edge Of Love and The
Nicholas Immaculate’s
Escapist reviewed
HomeStyle
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THEATRE
Gone With The Wind
reviewed plus the West
End Whingers
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FOOD
Saf in Shoreditch
reviewed
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TRAVEL
Sao Paulo and Rio De
Janeiro in Brazil
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HOROSCOPES
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LADYTRON
We catch up with the
electro wonderkids
ahead of new album
Velocifero
PAGE 30
DORIAN WOOD
PAGE 116
MOTORING
We test drive the new
Audi A5 3.0 TDI quattro
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HEALTH
Men’s Health Week,
Sweatz training vests
and Crusaid’s Walk
For Life
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CALIFORNIA
The sunshine state
has ruled that a ban
on gay marriage is
‘unconstitutional’.
The prospect of lavish
Hollywood weddings draw
nearer...
DONNA SUMMER
Releases her album of new
album in 17 years… and
it’s an unexpected triumph!
Check our full review on
page 26.
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WHAT’S HOT AND WHAT’S NOT
THIS MONTH’S RISE AND FALL
SCOOTER
Knocked Madonna from the
number one album spot in
the albums chart. We don’t
understand… who is buying
this stuff?
THE ASTORIA
London’s infamous live
music venue is due to close,
although no-one’s sure when!
However, G-A-Y has already
begun planning its departure.
AMY & PETE’S YOUTUBE
VIDEOS
Do either of them appear to
be conquering their demons?
Could someone please keep
them away from video
cameras?
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SUPREME LOVE
I’m just wanted to write in to say how much I enjoyed Eric
Charge’s appreciative piece on The Supremes [OITC - issue
17]. Like him, The Supremes had a huge influence on my
childhood – they were like the Girls Aloud of their day,
but a hell of a lot more groundbreaking! Some gay guys
seem to think that Madonna was pop’s first big gay icon,
but there were many before her, such as the Supremes
and Dusty Springfield in the 60s, and Bowie in the 70s.
They all had huge gay followings – even if many in those
followings didn’t all openly identify themselves as gay. Pop
has always been a more than a little queer – perhaps you
should highlight some of those other gay icons.
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WIN!
The writer of July’s
Star Letter will win
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Victoria Park, East London. Highlights of this year’s festival
include performances from Goldfrapp, Frankie Knuckles,
Groove Armada, Flaming Lips, The Go! Team and Alphabeat,
plus the NYC Downlow Disco (from the same people that
bring you Horse Meat Disco), a range of performance artists,
and a fine quality food market featuring grub from some of
Borough Market’s finest traders. Tickets cost £38.50 for the
day, or £65 for the whole weekend. www.lovebox.net
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The South Bank’s annual Meltdown festival takes place 14-24
June, and this year it has been curated by seminal Bristol trip
hop outfit Massive Attack. They will be playing on the 22nd,
preceded by the likes of Manchester’s Elbow (16 June), a
reunited Gang Of Four (20 June), and ‘An Evening With MC5 and
Primal Scream’ (24 June). However, the date that we’re most
excited about take place 19 June, when Grace Jones – who
we reckon is overdue some fresh reappraisal and recognition
– takes the stage of the Royal Festival Hall. Although playing
the odd corporate gig or club booking in London over the last
decade, this will be Jones’ most high-profile UK performance for
many years, so expect something rather special. Here’s hoping
the show helps gain momentum for the release of her longawaited new album, rumoured to be arriving later in the year.
Other Meltdown events include a ‘Silent Disco’ with guest DJ
Peaches on the 19th, George Clinton and Parliament/Funkadelic
on Saturday 21 June. www.southbankcentre.co.uk
CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS//JUNE 2008
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29 MAY-21 JUNE:
A huge hit in its native Iceland, and already garnering column
inches for its heartwarming but unusual subject matter, Love
is a musical set in an old people’s home which follows the story
of two of its residents, Neville and Margaret, as they strike up a
relationship. Bumping up the age count on the stage, the show
features a local cast of senior citizens singing contemporary
songs by popular artists – including classics from the Rolling
Stones and David Bowie! Promising to deliver one of the
capital’s more novel musical offerings, Love runs from 29 May
to the 21 June. Tickets from £9. www.lyric.co.uk
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hysteria as the return of Take That, the reformed Boyzone
perform three nights at Wembley Arena. www.boyzonetour.com
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3-5 JUNE:
Following the release of their
eponymous debut album,
New York indie-disco outfit
Hercules & Love Affair sweep
into London to perform a
couple of intimate dates.
Catch them on Tuesday to
Wednesday 3-4 June at the
Soho Revue Bar, followed
on Thursday 5 June by a
headlining show at Heaven.
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The world’s oldest and largest open art competition (now in
its 240th year!), the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition comes
to the Piccadilly institution. This year, 13,000 submissions
have been whittled down to 1,000 works that will cram the
walls of the galleries. Featuring new work from established
and unknown artists, £70,000 worth of prizes will be
distributed amongst those exhibiting, and many of the works
will be available to purchase. www.royalacademy.org.uk
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Hysteria is a new theatrical production from Brazilian theatre
company Grupo XIX de Teatro. Taking place in the atmospheric
and historic surroundings of the Great Hall, St Bartholomews
Hospital, West Smithfield, EC1, the play is set in a 19th century
mental institution and examines society’s attitudes towards
women. To increase the sense of segregation explored by the
play, male audience members sit on a seating bank while
women will share the performance space with the cast. www.
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18 JUNE-14 SEPT:
VIKTOR AND ROLF PHOTO BY INEZ VAN LAMSWEERDE AND VINOODH MATADIN, FLOWERBOMB COLLECTION PHOTO BY PETER STIGTER
Launching this month, the Barbican will be hosting an
exhibition of the work of Dutch fashion designers Viktor & Rolf
– the first time in the United Kingdom that an exhibition has
been devoted to this highly influential duo
The House of Viktor & Rolf presents each of the designer’s
signature pieces from 1992 to now, shown in a specially
commissioned and characteristically theatrical installation
that dominates the entire gallery. Highlights include pieces
from Atomic Bomb, 1998–99, featuring dramatic mushroom
cloud-like cushioned necklines and Russian Doll, 1999–2000,
in which a single model was painstakingly dressed by Viktor &
Rolf until she was gasping under 70 kilogrammes of exquisite
haute couture. For the collection Bells, 2000-2001, models
emerged from a smoke-filled space in clothes embroidered
with hundreds of brass bells, so they were heard before they
could be seen!
The exhibition is open throughout the week, and on
Thursday evenings till 10pm, when you can catch additional
performances, discussions, masterclasses and workshops. You
can even enjoy a specially mixed cocktail at the Viktor & Rolf bar!
Tickets cost £8/£6 concessions. www.barbican.org.uk
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Olivier award-winning gay thespian Sir Anthony Sher discusses
his career and takes questions from the audience at a special
young person’s Masterclass at the Theatre Royal Haymarket,
SW1 (11.30am-1pm). Admission is free but restricted to those
aged 18-30 – register your attendance at www.masterclass.
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One of our favourite annual exhibitions is the annual
BP Portrait Award at the National Portrait Gallery. The show
always includes a hugely impressive selection of contemporary
portraiture, from paintings of loved ones to known faces.
With a substantial first-prize of £25,000, the exhibition has
proved the launch pad for the careers of a number of successful
portrait artists. This year’s show runs from 12 June onwards.
www.npg.org.uk
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Hammersmith Apollo this month, it could be 1983 all over
again! Yes, Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet have buried the
hatchet and got back together for a reunion tour of the
seminal, short-lived Yazoo – their first shows together in 25
years. Expect such classics as ‘Only You’, ‘Nobody’s Diary’ and
‘Don’t Go’. www.yazooinfo.com
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A hit when it made its first appearance at last
year’s Edinburgh Festival, the National Theatre
Of Scotland’s hugely acclaimed production
of Black Watch makes its eagerly-anticipated
debut in London this month, running at the
Barbican from 20 June till 26 July. Written
by Gregory Burke, this London run follows
sell-out performances in Scotland, the US and
Australasia. The play concerns itself with a
group of Scottish soldiers serving in Iraq, and
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with actual soldiers.
To complement the run of Black Watch at
the Barbican, Queen and Country, a project
by official war artist and Turner Prize winner
Steve McQueen, can be seen on the Mezzanine
level by the entrance to the Barbican Theatre
from Wednesday 4 June till Sunday 27
July. Tickets cost £25, and the box office is 0845
120 7550. www.barbican.org.uk/bite
PRIDE’S
COMING
Pride London is almost upon
us. Make a note in your diaries
now that main parade will
be taking place on Saturday
5 July. This year the theme
will be ‘Fairytales, Myths and
Legends’, so expect plenty
of Prince Charmings, Cinderellas, Greek Gods and possibly
some ugly witches! There will be the traditional march through
central London, plus a celebrity-studded show on the main
stage in Trafalgar Square.
In the run up to the festival, there are a number of pre-Pride
events taking place. On Wednesday 18 June get along to the
Curzon Soho cinema for a BGMAG/Stonewall screening of hip
hop documentary Over Da Rainbow. Doors open 6pm and
admission is free. On Saturday 21 June and Sunday 22 June the
London Gay Men’s Chorus will be singing a selection of numbers
at West End Live. This spectacular event includes performances
from many of the hottest shows in town, alongside other
fantastic musical acts – full details at www.westendlive.co.uk
For the more sporty amongst you, there will be a special
Other events planned in June include Paintballing(!), Volleyball
in Hyde Park, an Age Concern Camden Summer Party for older
LGBT people, and theatre shows. Check out the revamped
website at www.pridelondon.org for all the latest information,
or check out the newly-launched www.pridelondon.tv for
footage of previous Pride festivals and films about Pride’s
campaigning work. Pick up next month’s Out In The City (out 25
June) for full details about this year’s Pride London.
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The biggest mobile
launch of the year so far is
undoubtedly the unveiling of
the new LG Secret. The third
on LG’s ‘Black Label’ series,
following 2006’s Chocolate and
last year’s Shine, the new Secret
is a gorgeous slice of state-ofthe-art mobile technology. Like
last year’s LG Viewty, it’s got a 5
mega-pixel camera, touchscreen control and high-quality
video capability (120 frames per
second!). It’s nicked the autorotation feature from the iPhone,
so the screen moves when you turn
the unit – but also, a little like Wii
handsets – has motion-sensitive
games. Beyond the technological
features, in keeping with the Black
Label ethos, it’s also a hyper-stylish
product, with a tactile carbon-fibre body
and tempered, scratch-proof glass.
It’s available now and compatible with all
major operators – for more details, check
www.lgmobile.com
SMELL HER
We’re loving the look of this sexy Tom Of Finland
Eau de Parfum in
our bathroom cabinet. It’s been produced in conjunction
between the Tom Of
Finland Foundation and Paris-based perfume house Etat
Libre d’Orange. The
fragrance is a mixture of grey amber, iris and pepper, with undertones of suede and musk. It
comes in eight different packages, with a Tom Of Finland drawing hidden inside each box. It’s
available exclusively at Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge priced £50 for a 50 ml bottle.
www.etatlibredorange.com and www.harveynichols.com
NOI LOGO
NOI is a new streetwear label
from hip British artist Stuart
Semple, who has called
upon the talents of design
talents of Danny Sangra and
Myk Goldtooth to create ‘a
new East End-based fashion
aesthetic’. The inaugural
range of NOI t-shirts
have been handprinted with designs
by Al Dickey and Peter
Mackay, with future
designs set to feature
the works of other
artists handpicked by
Semple. Garments
are currently being
produced in strictly
limited numbers,
with t-shirts retailing
at £45.
Check out the range at
Twenty The Green (21
The Green, Winchmore
Hill, N21) and Magma
(117 Clerkenwell Road,
EC1), or the website at
www.noiwear.com
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Launched only last year, Flint Edge is a company that’s quickly making a name
for itself in the men’s grooming market. The premium range of products are all
paraben-free, favouring natural-based ingredients over any nasty chemicals.
Items include everything from Hair Putty to Foot Refresher, with plenty of items
for the face and to aid shaving. We particularly like the Exfoliating Face Scrub
(£10), which is packed with aloe vera, vitamin E, chamomile and eucalyptus, and
Shaving Cream (£10), with tea tree oil and rosemary.
Available from www.flintedge.co.uk, Fortnum & Mason and Fenwick (Bond Street and
Brent Cross).
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Launched in September 2007, new brand Dirty Fukker was
designed to elements of fun and attitude to British underwear
design. With a cheeky name, bold colours, and a figurehugging cut designed to accentuate a man’s best features (front
and back!), Dirty Fukker is already gaining an international
following. The label produces jockstraps, briefs and boxer briefs,
with the latter containing a condom pocket so that you can
always be prepared!
S-EXPRESS
A relatively new player on the underwear market,
Jameswinton Underwear Co. launched in October 2006
after company director Brian James had trouble finding
good-quality, great fitting men’s pants at affordable pricing.
Jameswinton was born, and has been adding to its range ever
since. We’ve featured its retro neon trunks before, and we’re now
loving its new S-Brief, which comes in a range of masculine,
dark colours.
Check the range and buy online at www.dirtyfukkerunderwear.com
They’re available at £13.50 from www.jameswinston.uk.com
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Offering one of the largest and most comprehensive
selections of men’s underwear on the net is undoubtedly
the simply titled www.iwantpants.com. As its name
suggests, it specializes in underwear, and sells the full range
of designs from the likes of Calvin Klein, Ginch Gonch, Bjorn
Borg, Andrew Christian, Billabong, Zimmerli, Red Dog, 2
(x)ist, Hom and Sloggi. There’s also swim short, trunks, flip
flops, pyjamas and vests. In fact, your entire undergarment
needs. The website also offers free UK delivery.
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SEAMLESS
Ever-popular underwear brand Jockey has recently
unveiled its latest development in underwear technology
– the new Jockey 3D Seamless. Produced after the
designers scanned the bodies of 6,000 men in an attempt
to understand body size, mass and movement, not only do
the briefs hug your physique – thanks to their unique eightway stretch cotton-spandex fabric – but they now feature a
seam-free waistband for added comfort.
ASDRUMARK
Click your mouse on www.asdrumark.co.uk for a fine
selection of briefs from Mondo Unico and Triple X. Triple
X specialize in figure-hugging boxers in a range of bold
designs. Unico offers a bewildering array of boxers, briefs,
trunks, brief suspensors, t-thongs, jockstraps, again in
eye-catching designs and colours.
The range is available from all major retailers and www.
figleaves.co.uk – for stockist details, call 01625 419000.
HIPSWAY
Over the past seven years, aussieBum has established itself as one of
the most innovative and inspiring fashion companies on the planet. The
all-Australian company specializes in men’s lifestyle fashion, with an
emphasis on men’s underwear and swimwear. The company prides
itself on always pushing the boundaries of what is acceptable, and are
innovative, trendsetting but always paired with style and comfort.
One of the latest additions to its range is the Lightning Hipster. The
briefs are made from luxury Modal fabrics, and feature a wide, metallic
waistband. They come in a bold check that’s almost tartan in design,
and shades of electric blue, black and yellow, or pink and white.
They’re available for £15.38 from the website at www.aussiebum.com or
from Harvey Nichols, Selfridges and Prowler.
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now you know your queen is back – she’s BACK!’. It’s
one of several tracks on the album that finds Summer
in blistering form. Aided by a string of contemporary
songwriters, including Greg Kurstin (Pink, Lily Allen), Evan
Bogert (co-writer of Rihanna’s ‘SOS’ and son of Casablanca
Records founder and Donna’s mentor, Neil Bogart), and JR
Totem (Rihanna), Crayons holds at least half a dozen songs
that will delight fans and pick up a few new ones in the
process. Opening track ‘Stamp Your Feet’ – with its ‘State Of
Independence’ sounding synths – deserves top ten success,
and finds Summer again in defiant mood; ‘Stamp your feet
on the ground, make a bigger sound, you ain’t going down!’
‘My Music’ and ‘Crayons’ are modern r’n’b electro dance
tracks, while ‘Fame (The Game)’ could be directed at any
American Idol wannabe, with Summer commenting on her
own career and warning, ‘be careful what you wish for’. It’s
Pink meets Mariah meets Christina with added stabbing
strings. And all this from a woman who turns 60 later this
year.
Summer’s best work has always found her mixing up
genres, and for variety’s sake, Crayons also has ballads
(‘Sand On My Feet’), Latin-tinged numbers (Drivin’ Down
Brazil’), and even – gulp – a bit of country-blues (‘Slide
Over Backwards’), which finds Summer doing her best Tina
Turner impression! These latter tracks don’t really live up to
the opening dance stompers, but all things considered, this
is one surprisingly mighty and confident return to form. AG
DONNASUMMER
Crayons (RCA)
Blimey… this is a turn up for the books. Donna Summer’s
first album of new material since 1991’s best-forgotten
Mistaken Identity, Crayons leaves you in no doubt that the
queen of disco is well and truly on the comeback trail…
not least because she tells us so repeatedly on camp album
highlight ‘The Queen Is Back’. ‘Call the DJ, call the station,
dancing all across the nation, here for every generation,
Out: 23 June
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ALANIS
MORISSETTE
Flavors of
Entanglement
(Maverick)
FEEDER
Silent Cry (Echo)
When Coldplay announced the title of this, their fourth
album, they hinted that it had been heavily influenced
by their time spent touring Latin America. Had the band
decided to move away from the sonic template that had
made them the biggest selling rock act of the noughties?
Most fans will probably breathe a sigh of relief that Viva La
Vida finds the band adjusting their sound only very slightly.
This is very much classic Coldplay, and the much anticipated
Latin influence – where present – is subtle. Viva… kicks
of the atmospheric instrumental ‘Life In Technicolour’, with
its harpsichord-like guitars, before the slightly pedestrian
‘Cemetries Of London’. It’s one of the weaker tracks, but sets
the tone for what’s to follow. ‘I saw God in my garden but
I don’t know what he wanted,’ sings Chris Martin, on an
album preoccupied with religious imagery and mortality.
The album really moves up a gear with the wonderful,
anthemic ‘Lost’. ‘42’ has more of a 70s feel, with a plaintive
piano dominating the song’s first half before it lets rip in the
second half with Martin opining ‘You thought you might be
a ghost, you didn’t get to heaven but you made it close.’
Some fans might miss the more stripped-down simplicity
of past hits like ‘The Scientist’, while others may be
disappointed that Viva… doesn’t offer the musical
experimentation promised by its title, but one suspects that
overall, this is likely to maintain the band’s position at the
top of the rock tree. DH
Alanis Morissette once got famous by singing about giving
head in cinemas, before trading in feistiness for emotional
incontinence. Album titles like Under Rug Swept suggested
that she considered even basic syntax somehow oppressive,
prompting record buyers to Returns Counter Asda Take.
This is her seventh studio set, and during her self-imposed
two-year sabbatical, she’s deftly subverted her sincere,
stentorian style with a hilarious YouTube cover of the Black
Eyed Peas’‘My Humps’. Sadly, this knowing playfulness
is lacking from Flavors Of Entanglement (sic). While
Morissette delivers her most earnestly prosaic, leaden lyrics
to date, producer Guy Sigsworth has veered in completely
the opposite direction, burying her in sonic pyrotechnics. At
times, he actually appears engaged in an attempt to drown
out her idiosyncratic vocals with Asian-influenced dub
beats (‘Citizen Of The Planet’), drum’n’bass, buzzsaw synths
(‘Straitjacket’) and soaring strings. On the epic ‘Versions Of
Violence’ – which resembles a James Bond theme – you
get the feeling that, had it been a legitimate option, he
would have hurled the kitchen sink at her. This approach has
the adverse effect of diluting Morissette’s identity: too often,
it simply sounds as if she’s recorded Ray Of Light ten years
too late. (Pro) Tools are temporarily downed for the joyous,
giddy pop of ‘Giggling Again For No Reason’, where both
words and production demonstrate a lightness of touch that
would have benefited the whole album. GR
Mindful that their
transformation from a postgrunge group to a mellower
mainstream act has flummoxed and frustrated the spikier
members of Feeder’s original fanbase, Silent Cry sees the
Newport trio attempting to square the circle. Ostensibly
their most successful album, 2005’s Pushing the Senses
also marked a creative lowpoint: with the enormodomes
in mind, they predatorily pursued a populist direction,
sandpapering any edges to produce the kind of Snow
Patrol/Keane ballads that you shouldn’t listen to while
operating heavy machinery. This time, the amps are turned
back up: the meaty Corgan-riffs and angsty lyrics of the
incendiary, call-to-arms ‘We Are the People’ and ‘Miss You’
seem poised to woo back Kerrang! readers while remaining
polite enough to avoid scaring Q subscribers. Despite
occasionally demonstrating Jimmy Eat World’s clever ear
for a melody (as on the straight-ahead pop of ‘Tracing
Lines)’, there’s a glaring lack of variation in Feeder’s output
with each stadium-sized tune designed to elicit giant foam
fingers waving back at them at festivals. Frontman Grant
Nicholas now has the children to go with his dad-rock, but
fatherhood hasn’t furnished him with inspiration subjectmatter wise, as banal observations about relationships
and world events abound on the likes of ‘Who’s The Enemy’
(‘we’re fighting with ourselves, who’s the enemy?’).
Compared to previous efforts, Silent Cry is a return to form,
crammed with workmanlike anthems. Even so, it’s difficult
to actively love a band so ambitiously unambitious. GR
Out: 12 June
Out: 2 June
Out: 16 June
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COLDPLAY
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Hunt, Mira Aroyo and Reuben Wu. They released debut album,
604, in 2001 on the Emperor Norton/Invicta HIFI label, and
became lumped in with the short-lived electroclash movement.
This was followed in 2002 by Light & Magic, which spawned
hit singles ‘Seventeen’ and ‘Blue Jeans’. Signed to Island, third
album Witching Hour followed in 2005, which the band toured
the world extensively to promote. They’ve also remixed the
work of many other artists, including Bloc Party, Blondie,
Goldfrapp and Nine Inch Nails.
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The subject of teen pregnancy
is given a 21st century spin in
this delightful, low-key Oscarnominated comedy. Ellen Page
plays wisecracking Juno, who
decides to give her unplanned
baby up for adoption to
Jennifer Garner and Jason
Bateman – until she realises
they may not be the happy couple they first appear to be. A
cracking script plus great performances from all concerned.
OUT: 9 JUNE
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IN THE VALLEY OF ELAH
An excellent, slow-burning
thriller, loosely based upon
a true story. Susan Sarandon
and Tommy Lee Jones play
the parents of a soldier who
goes missing just days after
returning from Iraq. When
his burnt corpse turns up on
wasteland, Lee Jones (playing a
former Military Policeman) investigates the murder, helped
by local detective Charlize Theron. A sombre but rewarding
human drama that poses wider questions about the
consequences of war.
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A hit at gay films festivals, but
denied a cinematic release,
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arresting Nova Scotia drama.
Rossif Sutherland plays Donnie,
a promising boxer who spends
a decade in jail for grievously
assaulting a black rival. Upon
release he has to content with
his racist family, the inflamed local black community, and
Danny Glover, father of the brain-damaged victim. Despite
a schmaltzy, unbelievable ending, it’s a gritty, thoughtprovoking little gem.
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communicate solely by blinking. Despite the grim subject
matter, this amazing French language film manages to be
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IRINA PALM
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BOOK NOW
KEEPING MUM
Topless Mum is the name of a new play coming to
Kilburn’s Tricycle Theatre this month. Written by Ron
Hutchinson, the production is a topical satire on today’s
tabloid journalism that explores the wider cultural
significance of visual fakery in this digital age. When
a soldier returns home after serving in Afghanistan he
tempts a newspaper editor with photos that seem to
expose outrageous acts of brutality, but when their
authenticity is questioned, how far can the story be spun
to stop the real truth leaking out?
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The show runs from 28 May till 28 June, and for tickets call
020-7328 1000 or see www.ticketweb.co.uk or www.tricycle.
co.uk
WOULDN’T IT BE
LOVELY?
Now running at The Old
Vic (The Cut, SE1) is a
new production of George
Bernard Shaw’s classic play
Pygmalion. Directed by
Peter Hall and starring Tim
Piggot-Smith as arrogant professor Henry Higgins and
newcomer Michelle Dockery as Eliza Doolittle, Pygmalion
is the story that spawned the much loved musical My Fair
Lady. It tells the tale with one man’s attempts to turn a
working class Cockney flower girl into an upper class lady.
This new production is running from now until 2 August.
Tickets cost £12-£45. Box office 0870-060 6628. www.
oldvictheatre.com
FROM UKRAINE WITH
LOVE
Fast Labour is the name of
a new drama coming to the
Hampstead Theatre from
30 May till 21 June. Written
by Steve Waters, the story
is an examination of the
cover world of migrant labour, and tells the story of Victor;
a once-successful sausage factory owner in Ukraine
who makes his way to the UK illegally in an attempt to
build a new life. The play charts his ruthless rise through
the ranks from penniless asylum seeker to profiteering
gangmaster, flaunting and abusing the very system
that took advantage of his precarious status. Starring in
the role of Victor is Craig Kelly, who many of you will
remember from his role as Vince in Queer As Folk.
Tickets cost £20 (£14 for previews and Mondays or £23
for Saturday evenings). Box office 020 7722 9301 - www.
hampsteadtheatre.com
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It was a very warm Sunday evening in
May when I took myself off to the O2
Arena to catch prima ballerina Darcey
Bussell and operatic mezzo-soprano
Katherine Jenkins in their hugely
successful joint show, Viva La Diva.
This unlikely pairing have already
sold out a nationwide tour, and these
O2 dates follow a sell-out run at the
Hammersmith Apollo last year. It’s
definitely a mark of their popularity with
the British public. Under the direction
of choreographer Kim Gavin, the muchloved stars take us down memory lane
with a tribute to their entertainment
heroes. For Darcey, of course, it’s dance
stars, but it’s not all ballet. With big Bob
Fosse and Busby Berkley numbers, we
were treated to the many influences that
have shaped both performers. Katherine
takes on Judy Garland and Doris Day, to
name just two examples. Her take on
Day’s ‘Whip Crack Away’ at the beginning
of the show is cute and funny, if not a
little bit cheesy.
The shows works best when the ‘divas’
return to the genres for which they’re
best known. Darcey performs a very
stylish and engaging version of The Red
Shoes with her dance partner Jonathan
Cope (who features heavily through
out the show). Jenkins performs the
signature song from Carmen and a rather
lovely Maria Callas tribute. The girls then
try to take on each other’s speciality…
with varying success. Let’s just say that
Katherine is a better dancer than Darcey
is a singer.
With mock deco staging and some
ham-fisted backing dancers, this does
have the feel of a West End musical done
on the cheap. You can’t help but feel
that this is an indulgent bit of fun for the
two stars of the show. One doubts that
if lesser-known performers had wanted
to put on a show like this, it would have
been anywhere near as successful. That
said, if you are fans of either diva, this
is a suitably light-hearted evening of
undemanding entertainment.
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CHARLOTTE DINGLE REVIEWS SAF RESTAURANT
152-154 Curtain Road, Shoreditch, EC2A 3AT.
020 7613 0007. www.safrestaurant.co.uk
As a vegan for the last four and a half years, I was obviously
delighted to hear that a new entirely vegan raw food
restaurant had opened in London. A place like this certainly
benefits from being in the heart of arty Shoreditch, and we
found it really buzzing on the night of our visit. The décor is
minimalist without being stark, and friendly staff and soft
lighting put us immediately at ease. Large windows looked
out onto a garden filled with edible plants.
For the starter I had the Miso Somen Soup (£5.50). Soft
noodles were nicely countered by crisp segments of
lotus root, swimming in a tasty bouillon. My companion
had the Spring Dumplings (£6), and found the unusual
combination of date and spinach very tasty. For the cheese
course we had the Macadamia Caprese (£6.50). It was
rather chalky in texture, but it was definitely one of the
more convincing non-dairy “cheeses” I’ve ever tasted. I
ordered the Mushrooms dish (£11) for my main, which
consisted of a mixed wild mushroom croquette, truffle
alfredo, marinated blue pied mushroom and rosemary. It
was small but surprisingly filling. The marinade was a bit
overpowering, but rolling a piece of the croquette in the
truffle alfredo produced a nutty, creamy taste sensation. My
companion enjoyed the Lasagne (£10.50), but said it didn’t
remind her much of real lasagne! For pudding, I tucked into
the Apple Cheesecake (£5.50). The coconut lemon crust was
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lovely, with the thick sweetness of the coconut perfectly set
off by the zestiness of the lemon. My companion found the
Ganache Tart (£5.50) pleasant enough.
We both agreed that we’d had a very enjoyable evening at
Saf, with out only reservation being that too often it tries to
offer vegan replicas of non-vegan dishes. It’s an unnecessary
policy, as the quality of ingredients ensures everything has
more than enough flavour and texture to satisfy any palette.
Most dishes are raw or receive only minimal cooking, so
there’s plenty of choice for raw food enthusiasts. In fact,
most of the time I found myself forgetting I was in a raw
food restaurant. If you’ve never considered visiting a raw
food establishment, Saf won’t fail to impress.
The main dining area and bar at Shoreditch’s Saf restaurant
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EATING OUT
GAY-FRIENDLY DINING
OPTIONS
CENTRAL
Amato, 14 Old Compton Street,
Soho, W1. 020-7734 5733. Busy
café and patisserie, offering
pasta dishes and a huge array
of cakes. Very popular with gay
Soho. www.amato.co.uk
Balans, 60 Old Compton Street,
W1. 020-7439 2183. The nearest
Soho has to a gay restaurant,
busy throughout the week and
open throughout the day and
night. Traditional British dishes
with Meditteranean and Asian
flourishes. Approx. £28 per head.
See also the nearby Balans Café
at 34 Old Compton Street. www.
balans.co.uk
Bodeans, 10 Poland Street,
W1. 020-7287 0506. Cheap and
cheerful barbecue restaurant,
with counter service upstairs and
restaurant down below. Popular
with visiting Americans, plus the
odd bear from the nearby Kings
Arms! Branches also in Clapham,
Fulham and Westbourne Grove.
www.bodeansbbq.com
Boulevard Bar & Dining
Room, 57-59 Old Compton
Street, W1. 020-7287 0770.
American-brasserie style
restaurant, offering a ‘modern
British menu with an Italian
influence’ in the heart of gay
Soho. www.boulevardbrasserie.
co.uk
Coffee, Cake & Kink, 61
Endell Street, Covent Garden,
WC2. 020-7149 2996. ‘The only
kinky café gallery in the UK’,
this small little café features
erotic art exhibitions, books,
prints, fairtrade coffee, pastries
and cakes. Naughty, but nice.
Open 11am-8am Sun-Thur and
11am-11pm Fri-Sat. www.
coffeecakeandkink.com
First Out, 52 St Giles High
Street, WC2. 020-7240 8042.
Long-running, gay-run café
and bar, serving homemade
vegetarian dishes, coffee and
cakes. Lots of gay magazines,
community info and flyers.
www.firstoutcafebar.com
Floridita, 100 Wardour Street,
W1. 020-7314 4000. Large,
glamorous Cuban-themed
restaurant and bar, with regular
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music acts and even occasional
drag. Great food and cocktails.
Approx. £36 per head. www.
floridita.co.uk
Ping Pong, 45 Great
Malborough Street, Soho, W1.
Our favourite place for dim
sum. Modern, stylish, with
a great selection of cheap
dishes. The Malborough Street
branch is the original, but there
are now eight other outlets
around London – check www.
pingpongdimsum.com
Little Bay, 228 Belsize Road,
NW6. Wonderfully down-toearth and charming restaurant
serving Modern European
cuisine at very reasonable prices
(particularly at lunchtime).
Excellent value for money.
Green and Red, 51 Bethnal
Green Road, E1. 020 7749 9670.
Fiesta-style restaurant with
Mexican food and a huge tequila
selection - with basement
bar and dancefloor area for
afterwards. www.greenred.co.uk
Ristorante Biagio, 189
Piccadilly, W1. 020-7434-1921.
Great, authentic Italian food
in contemporary and smart
surroundings, spread over four
floors. Approx. £32 per head.
www.ristorantebiagio.co.uk
Wagamama, 10a Lexington
Street, Soho, W1. 020-7292
0990. Our favourite branch
of the noodle chain, offering
cheap, healthy Japanese delights
– great gyoza and… well,
noodles! £16 per head. Check
website for other branches
- www.wagamama.com
NORTH
Gilgamesh, Camden View,
Camden Stables Market, Chalk
Farm Road, NW1. Huge, ornate
and lavish pan-Asian restaurant
with one of London’s most
stunning interiors. Food good
rather than outstanding, but
worth a visit for the décor.
Cheaper at lunchtime than the
evening. www.gilgameshbar.
com
La Porchetta, 141-142 Upper
Street, N1. 020-7288 2488.
Great value pizza and pasta
restaurant, with possibly some
of the biggest pizzas in London!
Sister branches in Finsbury Park
and Bloomsbury. Approx. £17
per head.
Tinseltown, 44-46 St John
Street, Farringdon, EC1. Want a
double cheeseburger and Mars
Bar Milkshake at 5am? Then
24-hour, subterranean American
diner Tinseltown is the place
to head. Round the clock diner
(24/7) popular with late-night
clubbers – very near Fabric.
Cool when quiet but avoid if
there’s a queue for entry. www.
tinseltown.co.uk
SOUTH
Bonnington Café, 11 Vauxhall
Grove, SW8. Cheap, cheerful
and very gay-friendly cooperatively run vegetarian café
in Bonnington Square. Pig out
on three courses for £10! http://
s208303316.websitehome.co.uk
Stef’s, 3 Berners Street, W1 0203073 1041. Huge, gay-friendly
Italian – formerly Linda’s Pasta
Bar on Poland Street – moved to
the other side of Oxford Street in
2007. Pizza and pasta heaven.
Steph’s, 39 Dean Street, Soho,
W1. 02-07734 5976. Longrunning, gay-friendly restaurant
in Soho, presided over by hostess
Steph and offering classic British
comfort dishes. A favourite with
the theatre crowd.
culinary haven near Old Street.
British/French menu. www.
loungelover.co.uk
Kenza
Pick More Daisies, 12 Crouch
End Hill, N8. Californian café bar
- great for a weekend brunch
or Sunday lunch – attracting
trendy-ish North London crowd.
www.pickmoredaisies.com
The Vine, 86 Highgate Road,
Kentish Town, NW5. 020-7209
0038. Traditional Edwardian
pub given a stylish gastropub
makeover, but still offering a
cosy welcome and decent British
food. www.thevinelondon.co.uk
World Café, 130 Crouch Hill,
Haringey, N8. 020-8340 5635.
Trendy, chic, gay-friendly café
for Crouch Hill crowd, serving
snacks, main meals and fab
cappuccinos.
Hanoi Café, 98 Kingsland Road,
E2. 020-7729 5610. Authentic
Vietnamese food for any budget
– sometimes a bit crammed
with Dalston’s club kids but you
won’t find better traditional
Vietnamese soup based dishes.
www.hanoicafe.co.uk
Kenza, 10a Devonshire Square,
EC2. 020-7929 5533. Delightful
and sumptuous subterranean
Middle Eastern restaurant a
stone’s throw from Liverpool
Street station. Arabic interior and
mezza menu – approx. £35 per
El Panzon @ The Dogstar,
389 Coldharbour Lane, SW9.
Authentic Mexican and Tex-mex
restaurant and fantastic prices
in the trendy Dogstar bar. Don’t
miss the burritos or the taco
plate to share. Approx. £14 per
head. www.elpanzon.co.uk
The Hill, 89 Royal Hill, SE10.
020-8691 3626. Attentive
service and very gay-friendly. A
bit pricey for what’s essentially
an upmarket gastropub, but
worth it. Modern British/
European menu.
The Loft, 67 Clapham High
Street, SW4. 020-7627 0792.
Vauxhall, SW8. Great pub food
in upmarket, riverside gastropub
that boasts terrific views of the
Thames.
Royal Teas, 76 Royal Hill,
Greenwich, SE10. 020-8691
7240. Delightfully charming café
offering tea, scones, cakes and
other delights for an eclectic
crowd. Brit camp fabulousness.
www.royalteascafe.co.uk
The Stonhouse, 165
Stonhouse Street, SW4. Lovely
Clapham gastropub with great
steaks, burgers, salads and
sandwiches. Approx. £22 a head.
www.renaissancepubs.co.uk/SH
Upstairs Bar and Restaurant,
89b Acre Lane, SW2. Hidden
gem and local secret. Critically
acclaimed, eclectic European
menu, with emphasis on French
cuisine. Limited choice each day,
but menu changes daily. Open
Tue-Sat. www.upstairslondon.
com
WEST
Balans Knightsbridge, 239
Old Brompton Road, SW5.
020-7244 8838. More Earls
Court than Knightsbridge! Very
gay-friendly restaurant, offering
British and Mediterranean
dishes. Approx. £28 per head.
www.balans.co.uk
The Fat Badger, 310
Portobello Road, W10. Upmarket
and classy gastropub, serving
fine British cuisine. Good Sunday
roast. www.thefatbadger.com
EAST
Bistrotheque, 23-27 Wadeson
Street, Bethnal Green, E2.
Modern, contemporary classy
restaurant with basement bar
and cabaret room, and fine
dining upstairs – modern British
cuisine and French bistro dishes
– approx. £35 per head. www.
bistrotheque.com
The Easton, 22 Easton Street,
WC1. 020-7278 7609. Cool
gastropub just off Exmouth
Market. Sunday lunch is pack
with Clerkenwell-istas and
the food is top notch. www.
theeaston.co.uk
Coffee, Cake & Kink
head. www.kenza-restaurant.
co.uk
Les Trois Garcons, 1 Club Row,
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1924. A former Victorian boozer,
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bar and late-night haunt.
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cocktails. Approx. £40 per head.
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BEYOND
Vauxhall's afterhours
session Beyond has
returned to the scene
- refreshed, revamped
and recharged!
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G-A-Y LATE
The late-night sister
venue to the G-A-Y
Bar packs them in
throughout the week
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SHADOW LOUNGE
The exclusive members
club launches its new
Tuesday night Balearic
session - S Cavallet
We caught these two fine specimens throwing shapes at the launch of Lady Lloyd's Hit Factory - the new Sunday night
replacement for the old Tea Dance. Check our review of the party on pages 52-53...
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When Beyond started at the
Colosseum in Vauxhall all
those years ago, Crash was in its
heyday and rammed to the rafters
every week. Not knowing when
to stop (which of us does?) those
muscled-up dancing boys needed
somewhere to go to continue their
clubbing into Sunday morning.
Beyond was absolutely cutting
edge and at the forefront of
the Vauxhall clubbing scene. It
served up irresistibly funky house
every Sunday morning for those
who could push through the
after-hours slump, and helped to
launch the careers of such scene
stalwarts as DJs Steve Pitron, Paul
Heron and David Jimenez. It’s fresh
sound was also one of the reasons
numbers dwindled at Trade. However,
like all things cutting edge, Beyond
was imitated by others and, as the
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market expanded, went in to a slump and
retired from the scene. Several attempts
were made to revive the old girl but none
were successful… until now!
Moving to a newly refurbished Area, with
its spectacular sound and light systems,
Beyond is again fresh and exciting. The
venue is large yet intimate and flows nicely
for those wanting a stroll. There is a decked
outside terrace – great for the warmer
nights (and mornings) – and our favourite
DJs are back together again as a team. But
more importantly, the punters were back
too and, as the Sharp Boys took us on an
aural journey, it was all arms in the air until
our fingers were numb from a lack of blood.
Welcome back Beyond – we missed you!
Beyond now runs weekly at Area, from 4am till
midday each Sunday. Tickets £10 in advance,
£10 with flyer/ad or £12 on the door.
www.clubtickets.com
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY CHRIS JEPSON/LONDONCLUBLAND.COM
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When the Ku Bar made its big
move last year, after a decade
on Charing Cross Road, to bigger
premises on Lisle Street, it picked up a
whole new set of fans. It’s shrugged off
its reputation as being a bar populated
only with under-25s and expanded its
appeal with a wide range of different
promotions and club events. Attractions
now include the weekly Shinky Shonky
each Wednesday for the studenty and
alternative crowd, girls night Ruby
Tuesday, Dusty O’s pop session the O
Zone on Fridays and lots of monthly
promotions like Garage Gaytion and
Madonna 100%. The newest addition
to its weekly line up was the launch
of Lady Lloyd’s Hit Factory – a fun
and unpretentious new Sunday night
offering that delivers exactly what it
promises – a non-stop mix of ‘handbag
hits, dance and decadence, camp and
candy!’The glamorous and gorgeous
Lady Lloyd (pictured right) ºpresides
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over the proceedings, and she and bar
owner Gary Henshaw were delighted
with how popular the launch party
proved on the evening of Sunday 4 May.
“It was a great night,” said Gary, “with
cuties and candy as far as the eye could
see.” Indeed, all three floors were nicely
busy with a very mixed crowd of boys
and girls from all four corners of the
capital… don’t these people have to
work on a Monday?!
Lady Lloyd’s Hit Factory runs each
Sunday from 8pm till midnight, across
all three floors of the Lisle Street venue.
Besides the club promotions, don’t
forget that this stylish venue also hosts
nightly drinks promotions, ensuring
it’s one of the West End’s cheaper bar
options.
The Ku Bar, 30 Lisle Street, Leicester
Square, WC2. 020-7437 4303. www.
ku-bar.co.uk
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Like all things in constant use, it’s good to have an
occasional spruce up, and although it wasn’t run
down, with the volume of traffic that passes through the
portal of Barcode Soho, it was time to get the brushes
out. However, when we attended the re-opening party at
the beginning of May it was immediately clear that this
wasn’t just a new coat of emulsion but rather a complete
makeover and even a whole new floor!
The bars themselves are in the same places, which is good
for us because as the evening progressed and our senses
became somewhat dulled, our autopilot kicked in and we
were still able to find our way to the alcohol! The DJ box has
moved to the side of the room, opening up the whole of
the ground floor area, while the coat check has moved from
the basement up to the new first floor, leaving the arches
as cosy seating areas. There are also new lights and sound
systems throughout.
The opening night was rammed with muscle hunks, cute
boys, porn stars and scenesters all wanting to get a look
at the sleek new venue, and with ground floor tunes from
Severino and basement sounds from Kris Di Angelis, it
wasn’t long before all three floors were rocking!
BarCode Soho, 3-4 Archer Street, W1.
www.bar-code.co.uk
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The enduringly popular Saturdays at Heaven have
been given a facelift recently by party-girl extraordinaire
and old-hand Ibiza-ette Wilmien Bos (pictured left in gold
cap). With new promotions, new DJs and a whole new
vibe, she is shaking things up for the spring and promises
a whole lot more for the summer. We popped along to
Heaven’s little brother, The Island, a couple of weeks ago to
share a large cocktail with the girl herself and celebrate her
birthday and, by the look of it, most of clubland’s glitterati
and a smattering of celebs had turned out too.
There was a banging soundtrack from guest DJ Stiff and a
lofty performance from aerialist Ari, but most people were
there to let their hair down, sip some bubbly and catch up
with friends who are usually working.
Meanwhile thru the double doors in the main club, Nick
Tcherniak and Italian Stallion Pagano were getting down
with the house (isn’t that what the kids say!?) on the main
floor while Dusty O and Manny were popping it up in the
Star bar … currently the busiest room in the club. Craig
and Bruno, Heaven’s super hot gogos, were on hand to
crank up the temperature even more while VIP hosts Ben
and Stephen glided effortlessly thru the crowds lubricating
any flagging party muscles.
There is a reason Heaven has been at the forefront of the
London scene for over 25 years … and that’s ‘cause it rocks!
Heaven, Under The Arches, Villiers Street, Charing
Cross, WC2. 020-7930 2000.
www.heaven-london.com
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The Orange crew are
offering a juiced-up
programme of events for
June. In addition to their
weekly programme of
events, legendary Ibiza
superclub Space will be
joining forces with the
crew on Saturday 7 June
with special guest DJ
Jonathan Ulysses joining
the residents, while over
at Area on Sunday 8 June,
Loveball Barcelona will
be hosting a special tea
dance party. Keep your
diaries clear for Sunday
night/Monday morning
8 June as the club that
rewrote the rulebooks
for Monday mornings
– Orange – celebrates its
tenth birthday!
Fire and Area are both
at South Lambeth Road,
Vauxhall. Check www.
allthingsorange.com
for more information
The DTPM crew will be
bringing their summer
sounds back to The End
due to popular demand
on Sunday 15 June. Catch
Guy Williams, Fat Tony,
Jodie Harsh and the crew
from 7pm mixing up
sexy underground house
sounds on the main floor
and mashed-up classics in
the Lounge.
DTPM is at The End, West
Central Street, WC1 on
Sunday 15 June from
7pm. Check out www.
blue-cube.net or
www.endclub.com for
more details
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After a bit of an identity crisis… Dukes became South
Central became Eagle349… Eagle London is now
happily snuggling down in its new skin. As well as popular
nights such as Tonker (Fridays) and Horsemeat Disco (Sundays),
Saturdays have also had a make-over and is getting back to its
raunchy roots (hands up who remembers strippers at Dukes on
that little corner stage?). Eagle on a Saturday attracts all kinds
of blokes, from fetishy-leathery-rubbery folk through to normal
sporty-jeansy-casual types, but with adult-themed videos
playing, all are in cruise mode. There is a huge outdoor garden
area, a secluded relaxing area, a pool table for those wanting to
impress with their cue handling skills, and on the last Saturday
of the month they host Semi Hard, the pre-party for Hard On.
Music comes from some of London’s premier DJs including Jim
Stanton, Mark Loverush, Severino and Hi Fi Sean and covers the
whole range from disco to house to club tracks.
June is going to be a huge month as they are also holding their
Mister Eagle London competition. Hosted by super-stud Roy
as Dorian Black, there are three themed heats leading up to the
final on 21st June where the winner will walk off with a grand
in cash, a photoshoot, a week’s holiday, exclusive leatherwear
from Fetish Freak and more.
The Eagle, 349 Kennington Lane, SE11. 020-7793
9262. www.eaglelondon.com
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Some gay pubs may come and go, but there
are a handful of boozers in the capital that have
been gay for longer for many of us care to remember.
One such establishment is the Edward VI in Islington.
Currently presided over by guv’nor Kay Stokes, the pub
has been serving gay customers for a good 20+ years.
It’s undergone a few changes in that time, but at its
heart remains a community-driven, independent
establishment. In fact, if anything, it’s the
surrounding area that has changed more than
the pub itself, with the giant N1 shopping centre
growing up around it back in 2002. The pub
features two floors, with most of the action on
the ground floor, plus a quieter, small lounge
area upstairs. The venue is also famed for its
enclosed beer garden, with its white-washed brick
walls and chrome furniture – it’s the perfect place to
while away a summer afternoon.
We called in to the pub on a Friday evening and found
the place nicely busy with a mixed crowd of local N1
drinkers. The management lay on special offers
throughout the week, plus extended opening
until 2am on Wednesdays to Saturdays.
The Edward VI, 25 Bromfield Street,
Islington, N1. 020-7704 0745.
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When G-A-Y Late first opened
a couple of years ago, some
thought it a bold and ambitious
move. After all, owner Jeremy
Joseph already had the G-A-Y
club nights and the equally
successful G-A-Y Bar on Old
Compton Street. Would there be
space for yet another G-A-Y venue
– one that would run in tandem
with the club sessions at the
nearby Astoria?
Well, the answer was a resounding
yes, and the venue has enjoyed
huge success since the very
beginning. Like its sister venues,
it follows very much the same
sort of musical template, offering
up an unstoppable mix of pure
pop – from Britney and Girls
Aloud to classics from Madonna
and Mariah. A video jukebox and
multiple screens allow customers
to choose their own favourite
tracks, with everything from
Enrique to Eurthymics getting an
airing on the night of our visit. We
arrived at midnight on a Saturday
and there was a queue to gain
$$
entry. We’re pleased to report that
it attracts a complete cross section
of scene queens, with about a
70/30 boy/girl mix. The fun-filled
atmosphere is unpretentious and
infectious, making it the ideal
place for a giggle with mates, a
little bit of a boogie, or even some
late-night flirting. G-A-Y supremo
Jeremy Joseph wasn’t present on
the night of our visit, being busy
at the nearby G-A-Y club. We
popped in to say hello and found
him (pictured right) enjoying
some quality time backstage with
Lulu! She’d turned up as a surprise
guest of headliners Brit & Alex,
and joined the girls on stage for
a belting performance. Another
memorable night at the capital’s
most high-profile gay club!
G-A-Y Late, 5 Goslett Yard,
Off Charing Cross Road,
WC2. Open 11pm till 3am
throughout the week.
www.g-a-y.co.uk
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Launched in January 2002,
Nag, Nag, Nag really took off
when it moved to the newlyopened Ghetto a few months
later. It suddenly became one
of London’s most achingly hip
nightspots with a weekly queue
around the block of club kids,
art students, popstars, Japanese
tourists and curious onlookers…
amongst many others!
The duo, joined by fellow DJ
JoJo De Freq, played old and
new electro-indie dance classics,
and invited a 'Who’s Who' of
cutting-edge artists and DJs for
guests slots. It would be true to
say that recent months at the club
have not been quite the same as
those giddy first few years, but the
night has maintained a small and
loyal following and the team are
deciding to bow out now while still
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“After six years it felt like the right
time for myself, JoJo and Fil to
draw closure on Nag Nag Nag,”
Jonny told us, “before we got sick
to death of it and/or each other!”
We popped along to one of the
night’s last parties, when we were
treated to two special guests for
the price of one, with New York’s
legendary Larry Tee spinning
electroclash sounds behind the
decks, while London’s very own
Patrick Wolf performed a handful
of songs on the main floor. The
final Nag Nag Nag is scheduled
to take place on Wednesday 28
May – if you read this in time
then do try and get down there.
It’s promising to go out in a blaze
of glory!
Nag Nag Nag: 2002-2008
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With the evening’s getting longer and
temperature slowing rising, clubland is definitely
getting into a summery mood. One of those aiming
to bring a taste of the Meditteranean to dear old
London town is the Shadow Lounge. The exclusive
and intimate members haunt on Brewer Street has
earned itself a reputation over the last seven years
for offering a sophisticated clubbing experience.
New midweek night S Cavallet carries on that
tradition. The Tuesday night session features
Balearic beats from DJs Paul Heron and The Oli
– just funky and upbeat enough to keep eager
feet on the floor, but not too overbearing for
those that just want to lounge around in the
famed booths or enjoy some late-night cocktails.
For those who have never ventured down the
hallowed stairwell, the Brewer Street basement venue
is a favoured hangout for A-list gays and the late-night
Soho crowd. The venue operates a membership
scheme, but non-members are allowed entry at
the club’s discretion. S Cavallet is open 10pm till
3am, with admission free for members, or £5
for everyone else (£3 before 11.30pm).
The Shadow Lounge, 5 Brewer Street,
Soho, W1. www.theshadowlounge.com
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G-A-Y TO LEAVE
ASTORIA!
The biggest development in gay clubbing this month is undoubtedly the news that
superclub G-A-Y is on the move. Host Jeremy Joseph issued the following press release
just before we went to press:
“After a lot of thought and consideration, choosing to follow my head rather than my heart,
it saddens me to announce that G-A-Y is to leave the Astoria after more than 15 years of
being there four nights a week.
I’m not going to lie and pretend I’m not upset about leaving a venue that has been part of
gay history and my life, but I feel it is the right decision for the future of G-A-Y.
The main reason why I have come to this decision is because I need to take control of the
future of G-A-Y and with there being so many rumours about the future of the Astoria and
– to be honest – not knowing what the truth is, with different versions from Crossrail, the
owners and the Greater London Assembly (GLA), I’ve decided that it is time for me to take
control of what G-A-Y does next. I want to leave the Astoria on a high rather than watching
the venue fall apart or guessing when the building is to be bulldozed.
G-A-Y will be giving up the Mondays and Thursdays, with the last one being on Thursday
12th June. G-A-Y will continue to run on Saturdays until I can find a suitable act to go out
with a bang. G-A-Y Camp Attack will continue on Fridays until the last weekend of the last
Saturday at the Astoria. That date will be set once I find the right act to represent the last
G-A-Y at the Astoria. What is the future for G-A-Y? Well, all will be revealed but the first
thing will be G-A-Y Late doubling in size – more details very soon.”
It’s long been known that the Astoria is to be demolished as part of the Crossrail
development through central London. However, no-one is currently sure of when that
might happen. It’s been known that Jeremy has been looking at possible alternative
homes for his flagship club night, but at the time of going to press, nothing else had been
confirmed. Keep your eye on www.g-a-y.co.uk for the latest updates.
XXL
Following the success of
this year’s Bear Pride
weekend, the XXL team
have been in touch to tell us
about a few changes down
at the Arches. For a start,
they’ve just welcomed back
DJ Kami, who is once again
bringing his sexy beats to
Arch 3 after returning from
an international DJ tour. In
fact, the team have had a
little shake-up of that arch’s
entire music policy. Instead of the mash-up of sounds in the one room, they’ve now split
the indie-retro-chart sounds from the more underground sounds, and have turned Arch 4
into another dance bar, with DJ Joe Egg spinning the indie, electro and retro tunes, while
Kami, Jon Byrne and promoter Mark Ames take charge of the sexy nu-progressive beats in
Arch 3. The excellent Christian M continues to rule the roost in Arch 2, spinning the funky
house and dance-driven chart hits. XXL attracts over a 1,000 sexy blokes, bears and slabs
of beefcake to The Arches (51-53 Southwark Street, SE1) every Saturday night. Its
smaller midweek session runs every Wednesday in the front two arches of the
same venue. www.xxl-london.com
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Another month, and
a few more changes
with the All Things
Orange/Fire/Area
roster of clubs. So
successful has the
relaunch of afterhours
club Beyond proved,
that the team have
decided to now run
the session as a weekly
promotion. DJs Steve
Pitron, The Oli, Paul
Martin, Paul Heron and
the Sharp Boys will
be spinning the tunes
every Sunday morning
from 4am till midday
beneath the Vauxhall
railway arches at the
gorgeous Area, 67-68 Albert Embankment, SE1. Tickets cost £10 in advance or £12 on the
door (www.clubtickets.com). Juicy, which was running on Saturday nights at Area, has
been moved back to Fire. It returns on 21 June with resident DJs Rob Sykes, Steve Pitron,
Sean Dickson, The Oli, Paul Martin, Elliot J Brown, Steven Artis, Mikey D, Jamie Head and
Dave Cross. Doors are open 11pm till 8am, with admission £12 in advance or £15 on the
door. Big parties for the month of June include the return of Space, which will be taking
over Fire on Saturday 7 June. The Spanish team will be throwing an ‘Opening Fiesta’ party to
celebrate the start of their Ibiza season. Special guest jock will be Space resident Jonathan
Ulysses, who will be spinning a set of his trademark pumping, electro house. As usual, Fire
will be decked out with stunning Space production flourishes, with the best go-go boys and
girls. Doors will be open from 11pm till 8am, with an official after party at Beyond at Area.
This will be followed by a guest appearance from Barcelona’s Loveball team on Sunday
8 June at Area. This one-off party will run from 6pm till 2am, and the venue will be
transformed into a Spanish celebration of glamorous delights, with the one and only Juanjo
Martin making a much anticipated return to the decks, joined by Loveball residents Leomeo
and Steven Redant, and London’s own Gonzalo and The Oli. It will be followed by an official
afterparty at Orange at Fire. Tickets are £10 in advance or £12 on the door.
www.fireclub.co.uk / www.myspace.com/firelondon
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SHADOWS
The Shadow Lounge has recently unveiled a
new, weekly line up of promotions. Gay London’s
swankiest and most exclusive haunt, this basement
venue on Brewer Street in Soho still kicks off the
week with Luvvies Unlimited each Monday.
Hosted by Miss Kimberley, it’s an evening for all
West End Wendies, theatre folk and thespians. DJ
Manny spins the sounds, and there’s an open mic
from 11.30pm onwards for anyone who wants to
belt out a song or two. It’s followed on Tuesdays
by the newly-launched S Cavallet, an Ibizaflavoured party with DJs Paul Heron and The Oli.
Cabaret star and professional ‘ghetto girl’ Laquisha
Jonz hosts Shake It on Wednesday nights, while
DJ Mark Bambach spins the sounds each Thursday.
Friday and Saturday nights are simply titled
‘ClubClassics’, with a rotating DJ line-up of Andrew
Elmore, DJ Gonzalo, Luke Hope and The Oli. Doors
are open from 9pm till 3am, with admission £5 before 11.30pm and £10 after. Finally, catch
Exquisite on the last Sunday of every month and every Bank Holiday.
You’ll find the Shadow Lounge at 5 Brewer Street, Soho, W1. For more details or enquiries,
check www.shadowlounge.com
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The Ku Bar’s new, monthly
Madonna 100% session has
proved immediately popular. The
night’s next session takes place
on Thursday 12 June, and will
feature an exclusive performance
from Melissa Totten (pictured),
one of the world’s top Madonna
impersonators! Get along for a
full set of the material girl’s hits
plus – courtesy of DJ Kris Di
Angelis – nothing but Madonna
on the decks from 10pm till late.
The night will act as a launch
party for the new Klone records
release, Forever Madonna,
featuring remixed cover versions of
Madonna hits.
The Ku Bar, 30 Lisle Street,
Leicester Square, WC2.
020-7437 4303.
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.
THE BOX, 32-34 Monmouth
Street, Seven Dials, WC2. 020 7240
5828. Leicester Square tube. 11am11pm. Stylish and award-winning
gay café bar popular with scene and
muscle queens.
ADMIRAL DUNCAN, 54 Old
Compton Street, W1. 020 7437
5300. Leicester Square tube.
Friendly, traditional gay pub.
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.
Long-running and famed lesbian
bar.
PHOTOGRAPHY © KATE ESHELBY
ASTORIA, 157 Charing Cross
Road, WC2. 020-7734 6963.
Tottenham Courtg Road tube.
Huge, former theatre, with 2,000
capacity. Now home to G-A-Y club
nights. www.g-a-y.co.uk
BARCODE, 3-4 Archer Street, W1.
020 7734 3342. www.bar-code.
co.uk. Piccadilly Circus tube.
SAY IT AGAIN
Mon-Sat 4pm-1.30am.
Paul Burston’s gay literary
Sun until 10.30pm.
salon Polari is proving
Dance bar on
something of a hit down at the
two
Green Carnation in Soho. The monthly
event returns on Tuesday 10 June with author
Charlotte Mendelson – the award-winning author
of Daughters Of Jerusalem and Love In Idleness. She will be
reading from her latest, Orange Award-nominated novel,
When We Were Bad.
Both events take place upstairs at the Green Carnation, 5
Greek St, W1, from 7 till 11pm (readings at 8pm). DJs Dom
Aguis and Paul Burston spin the lounge sounds. Admission
is free. For more details, check the myspace site at www.
myspace.com/polarigaysalon
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floors, with club-style basement.
Comedy Camp stand-up night each
Tuesday.
COMPTONS, 52 Old Compton
Street, W1. 020 7479 7961.
Leicester Square tube. Noon-11pm.
A Soho institution. Large, traditional
gay boozer on two floors.
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.
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.
THE ENCLAVE, 25-27 Brewer
Street, W1. Intimate, lounge bar
and basement club, offering
members-bar atmosphere but
open to all. www.enclavesoho.com
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.
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.
EXILIO, LSE Underground,
Houghton Street (off Kingsway),
Aldwych, WC2. Saturday night gay
Latin and salsa night.
HEAVEN, The Arches, Villiers
Street, WC2. Charing Cross Road
tube. Huge, world-famous gay
club. www.heaven-london.com
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.
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, pool table upstairs
and BearHug each Friday.
FREEDOM, 66 Wardour Street,
W1. 020 7734 0071. Piccadilly v
Circus tube. Opulent style bar, with
late-night club promotions for a
metorsexual crowd.
www.freedombarsoho.com
FRIENDLY SOCIETY, 79 Wardour
Street, WC1. Trendy and unique,
intimate basement bar, which
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.
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 (great food!), with
clubbier vibe and video screens
in the basement. Popular with
Asian crowd.
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. 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 till
2am midweek, 4am weekends,
and 10.30pm Sundays. www.
gaydarprofile.com
LONG
YANG CLUB,
long-running social
group for East Asian gay
guys and friends. They host a
regular Sunday evening social in
the basement of Village Soho (81
Wardour Street, W1) from 7pm
onwards. Check website at www.
lyclondon.com
PROFILE, 56 Frith Street, Soho,
W1. Tottenham Court Road tube.
Stylish, big gay bar, owned by the
team at Gaydar.co.uk – spread over
three floors, with internet access
and Gaydar radio.
THE QUEBEC, 12 Old Quebec
Street, WC1. 020-7629 6159.
Marble Arch tube. Huge pub, on
two floors, attracting an older
crowd. www.thequebec.co.uk
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
and post-work crowd.
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.
www.theshadowlounge.com
SOHO REVUE BAR, 11 Walkers
GEISHA, 75 Charing Cross Road,
WC2. 020-7734 6887. Recentlylaunched, designer gay bar – a
riot of pink and oriental chic! Open
noon-midnight seven days a week,
with DJs nightly. www.geisha-bar.
co.uk
GHETTO, 5-6 Falconberg
Mews, W1. 020-7287 3726.
Subterranean, trend-setting gay
club venue, with nightly alternative
promotions, such as The Cock (Fri)
and Wig Out (Sat). www.ghettolondon.co.uk
THE GREEN CARNATION,
4-5 Greek Street, Soho,
W1. 020-7434 3323. New,
three-floored late night gay
venue, with bar, dancefloor
and nightly promotions. www.
greencarnationsoho.co.uk
HEAVEN
June promises to deliver
another unforgettable
month of Heaven
Saturdays. The legendary
venue’s flagship night
continues to go from
strength to strength. Enter
via the new reception area
and prepare yourself for
three floors of heavenly
delights spread across five different rooms. On the main
floor, residents Pagano and Nick Tcherniak play the hottest
house tracks, joined by special sets from the likes of
Severino and Luke Johnston. Dusty O and Manny take care
of the Pop room, while Terry T-Rex, Simon QB and guests
spin the r’n’b in the upstairs room. Heaven’s gorgeous
cabana boys have been joined by some sexy girls for a
full Vegas-style stage show put together by promoter
Wilmien Bos. It all adds up to a naughty but very nice
atmosphere. For full details, check the website at
www.heaven-london.com
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Court (off Brewer Street), W1.
020-7734 0377. Legendary Soho
cabaret club, attracting very gay
crowd with nightly cabaret, gigs
and burlesque.
TRASH PALACE, 11 Wardour
Street, W1. 020 7734 0522.
Piccadilly Circus tube. Sun-Thu
5pm-midnight. Fri & Sat 5pm-3am.
Indie, rock and trash fun on two
floors – very popular with students
and alternative club freaks.
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.
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 loft bar.
NORTH LONDON
THE BLACK CAP, 171 Camden
High Street, NW1. 020 7428 2721.
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.
Long-running, famed gay pub
– probably the most famous
cabaret pub in London, with nightly
DJs and entertainment. www.
theblackcap.com
CENTRAL STATION,
37 Wharfdale Road, N1. Tel: 020
7278 3294. Kings Cross tube. MonWed 5pm-2am, Thur 5pm-3am,
Fri 5pm-4am, Sat 1pm-4am, Sun
1pm-12am. Big gay bar on three
floors, with ground floor cabaret
and infamously cruisy cruise nights
in basement. www.centralstation.
co.uk
PHOTOGRAPHY © CHRIS JEPSON
CLUB KALI, The Dome, 1
Dartmouth Park Hill, Tufnell Park,
N19. World’s biggest lesbian and
gay Asian music night, running
every third Friday of the month.
www.clubkali.com
COSMO LOUNGE, 43 Essex Road,
N1. Tel: 020 7688 0051. Angel tube.
Sun-Wed 2pm-Midnight, Thu-Sat
2pm-1am. Long, narrow, intimate
gay bar popular with locals girls
and boys.
GHETTO GOSPEL
There have been a few changes down to the weekly
line-up at the Ghetto over recent weeks. The final Nag
Nag Nag is due to take place on Wednesday 28 May
(see pages 68-69). It’s certain to go out with a bang,
with an exclusive PA from club favourite Boy George.
It will be replaced by Calling All Tribes (C.A.T), a new
promotion from Buster Bennett and K-Tron. It will launch
on Wednesday 4 June with an exclusive appearance
from Chupacabra, while the DJs will spin a flamboyant
mix ‘electro/booty/dancehall’.
Former Sunday night outing BAD has now been replaced
by P.Y.T (Pretty Young Things). Like BAD, it’s a Sunday
night R’n’B, pop, hip hop and dancehall party, with DJs
Big Jon and Philly spinning the tunes from 10pm till
2am. Impromptu live PAs from homeboy rappers and
soul singers add to the friendly Ghetto atmosphere.
Admission is £6 or £4 with an NUS card.
The rest of the weekly line-up remains the same with
unpretentious indie disco Frat Party kicking off
proceedings in a drunken fashion each Monday. Pop
night Don’t Call Me Babe runs each Tuesday, with
with long-running indie session Miss-Shapes each
Thursday. Princess Julia and Tasty Tim preside over longrunning Friday night electro session The Cock, while
mainstream cheese and good-time pop is the order of
the day at Saturday’s Wig Out.
You’ll find Ghetto at 5/6 Falconberg Court, Soho,
W1. www.ghetto-london.co.uk
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THE GOLDEN LION, 2 Britannia
Street, WC1. 020 78374734.
Friendly, local gay pub with
regular cabaret and late opening at
weekends.
THE GREEN, 74 Upper Street,
N1. 020-7704 0713. 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, cost,
traditional old gay pub, with regular
entertainment, beer garden and
food. www.kw4.co.uk
VILLAGE VOICE
One of Soho’s longest-running gay bars,
the three-floored Village (81 Wardour
Street, W1) has unveiled an irresistible
selection of summer promotions to
keep you coming back night after night.
The popular karaoke session has been
relaunched on Tuesdays with hosts Lady
Lloyd and Cameille. There’s over 4,000
tracks to choose from, plus the chance
of winning a free trip to Athens if you
make it through to the final on the last
Tuesday of each month.
Lady Lloyd is back each Thursday night
for Village Rewind, when she’ll
be spinning her favourite retro tracks
and past floor-fillers. She takes the
decks at 9pm, and it’s open till the later
time of 1am. Heidi Licious takes her
turn behind the decks on Fridays for
DiscoLiscious, promising non-stop hits from the 70s and 80s from 6pm till 1am. Then,
on Saturdays, DJ Adamis spins more pop music all night long at Pop Tarts.
Village is open every night of the week, with a happy hour between 5 and 8pm on
Sundays to Thursdays. For more information, check www.village-soho.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, divere gay bar
with late-night club promotions,
open ‘til 3am at weekends. www.
oakbar.com
CLUB COLOSSEUM, 1 Nine
Elms Lane, Vauxhall, SW8. Huge,
late-night venue for after-hours
crowd – hosting various monthly
promotions such as Bootylicious
and Megawoof.
DEPOT, 66 Albert Embankment,
SE1. 020-7793 9262. Cruisy dance
club which hosts monthly parties
such as Rent, Manhunt and Prowler
on Saturday nights, plus Cruise on
Friday nights.
ON THE ROCKS, 25 Kingsland
Road, E2. Underground Shoreditch
venue that hosts the weekly Trailer
Trash club night each Friday – the
‘Dirty Eastend Gay Ravebox!’ www.
clubtrailertrash.com
THE EAGLE, 349 Kennington
Lane, SE11. 020 7793 0903. Mon,
Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 9pm-late, Tue
7.30-10.30pm, Sun 4pm-2am.
Vauxhall tube. Large, club-bar with
nightly promotions. Horse Meat
Disco (Sundays) is particularly
popular.
PLAYPIT, 76 Caledonian Road,
N1. Intimate, King’s Cross sleaze
club. Open Thur-Sat 9pm-3am,
Sun 3pm-7pm and 8pm-1am.
www.londonplaypit.co.uk
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.
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
beneath the Vauxhall railway
arches, host to the likes of Orange,
A:M, Horizon and Gravity. Open
around the clock at weekends.
www.allthingsorange.com or
www.fireclub.co.uk
KIMONO MY HOUSE
SOUTH LONDON
AREA, 67-68 Albert Embankment,
SE1. Gorgeously-designed, hard
dance club and cabaret rooms, with
eclectic roster of different gay nights
(Juicy on Saturdays) and one-off
promotions. 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. Recently opened
and very popular club bar, with
dancefloor and mezzanine chill-out
space.
Kimono Krush is a one-off
party taking place on Friday
30 May at South London
Pacific, 340 Kennington
Park Road, SE11. The surreal
tiki bar will be presided over
by host Al Dente, who will be
introducing performers and
DJs like the Sugarlow Boys,
the Readers Wifes (Duckie),
Marc with a C and Le Gateau
Chocolat. Expect a musical cocktail of tunes from 60s girl
pop, through 70s disco and 80s new wave, to 90s Britpop
and 00s electro. “Bring a hula skirt, borrow your grandma’s
bikini and get the neighbours to take care of your cat while
you’re gone.”
Doors will be open from 9pm till 3am, with entry £4.
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020-8767 6059. A spacious, lively,
attitude-free pub. Excellent food
served all day. Weekly DJs on Friday
and Saturday nights. Karaoke on
Wednesdays.
GEISHA SUMMER
Opening its doors at the end of last year, the hyper-stylish, 150-capacity Geisha bar
on Charing Cross Road is marching into summer with a full roster of nightly promotions.
Award-winning DJ Dusty O presides over pop night Bubblegum each Monday evening.
It’s the official pre-party for Popcorn at Heaven, and admission is free. It’s followed on
Tuesdays by the newly-launched Fizzy, which will feature DJ Devilish spinning old skool
dance and pop from the 80s and 90s, and £2 pints at the bar. There’s Geisha Girls for
the ladies each Wednesday with DJ L’il Jo, while hosts The Blondies preside over Plastic
Princess each Thursday, again belting out the unpretentious pop hits.
The doors are open until the later time of midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, with the
former offering Uncut with host Elektra (from Space in Ibiza and La Troya), when DJ
Eduardo de le Torre will rock the joint with a Spanish underground vibe. Saturdays are
S.H.A.G night, when a different name DJ will each week bring their own particular style of
dance, house and club classics to the decks, under the watchful eye of hostess Tamsin.
Spread over two floors, Geisha can be found at 75 Charing Cross Road, WC2. Difficult to
miss, just look out for the pink and chrome interior! www.geisha-bar.co.uk
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
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.
HIDDEN, 100 Timworth Street,
SE11. Railway arch venue, home
to infamous Hard On night once a
month (www.hardonclub.co.uk).
MANBAR, 82 Great Suffolk Street,
SE1. 020-7928 3223. London
Bridge tube. Late-night cruise bar
(with showers!) for men-only.
www.manbar.info
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).
www.thehoist.co.uk
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
(Chill-Out). www.rvt.org.uk
JACKIE’S JUKEBOX, Rivoli
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
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.
KAZBAR, 50 Clapham High Street,
SW4. 020 7622 0070. Clapham
North tube. Mon-Thu 4pmmidnight, Fri 4pm-1am, Sat noon1am, Sun noon-midnight. Clapham
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video bar, popular throughout the
week, with DJs at weekends.
286, 286 Lewisham High Street,
SE14. 020-8690 7648. Large, lateopening gay pub and club, with
regular entertainment and cabaret.
Open till 2am Sun-Thur and till 4am
Fri-Sat. www.two8six.co.uk
THE TRAFALGAR ARMS,
148 Tooting High Street, SW17.
THE TWO BREWERS,
114 Clapham High Street, SW4.
020 7498 4971. 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.
www.the2brewers.com
XXL, The Arches, 51-53 Southwark
Street, SE1. www.xxl-london.com.
London Bridge tube. Huge club for
bears, big men and admirers, on
Saturday and Wednesday, plus the
Friday XXL Extreme party.
EAST LONDON
THE ANGEL, 21 Church Street,
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 20 years old
– small but legendary dress code
leather club, open Thur-Sun.
THE BLACK HORSE, 168 Mile
End Road, E1. Tel: 020 7790
1684. Mile End tube. Mon-Thurs
8pm-1am, Fri-Sat 8pm-3am, Sun
8pm-1am. Late-opening,East End
cabaret bar and disco.
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.
CHARLIE’S BAR, 124 Globe
Road, E1. Tel: 020 7790 1007.
Whitechapel tube. Recently
refurbished, Moroccan style
– friendly, local gay bar.
THE JOINERS ARMS, 116
Hackney Road, E2. Tel: 020 7739
9854. Debauched decadence
– old-skool boozer popular with
post-club crowd at weekends.
KINGS HEAD, 11 Church
Street, E15. Tel: 020 8534 0197
Stratford BR and tube. Intimate
and welcoming East End gay pub
– regular cabaret.
THE OLD SHIP, 17 Barnes
Street, E14. Tel: 020 7790 4082.
Limehouse DLR. Open from 7pm
Mon & Tue, from 6pm Wed-Sat,
from 4pm on Sun. Small, local,
traditional pub, with regular
cabaret.
BJ’s WHITE SWAN,
556 Commercial Road, E1. Tel: 020
7780 9870. Limehouse DLR. Mon
9pm-1am Tue-Thu 9pm-2am,
Fri-Sat 9pm-3am, Sun 5.30pmmidnight. 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
WEST LONDON
BROMPTONS, 294 Old Brompton
Road, Earls Court, SW5. 020 7370
1344. Earls Court tube. Big, longrunning gay pub and club, open
late throughout week. Regular
cabaret and club nights.
COLEHERNE, 261 Old Brompton
Road, Earls Court, SW5. 020 7244
5951. Earls Court tube. Noonmidnight. Large and legendary
pub. The spit’n’sawdust feel has
gone, but still popular with mixed
crowd of male drinkers.
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.
www.theculvert.com
THE HOPE & ANCHOR, 20
Macbeth Street, Hammersmith,
W6. (contact mobile
- 07858281995). New gay pub
for Hammersmith and Chiswick.
Traditional boozer with nightly
entertainment – open noon11pm throughout week.
THE RICHMOND ARMS, 20
The Square, off Princes Street,
Richmond. 020-8940 2118. Longrunning local gay pub, regular
cabaret and entertainment.
TED’S PLACE, 305a North End
Road, West Brompton, W14. 0207
385 9359. Earls Court or West
Brompton tube. Mon-Fri from
7pm-late, closed Sat & Sun. West
London cruise club. Sleazy… but
that’s why the regulars love it!
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.
WINDSOR CASTLE, 152 Bath
Road, Hounslow, TW3. 0208577
6590. Large, local gay pub with
regular cabaret and entertainment.
www.windsorcastlehounslow.co.uk
SOHO ENCLAVE
Intimate and atmospheric style bar Enclave (10a Brewer
Street, W1) has built itself a metrosexual following down
on Brewer Street. Promotions in June include Nocturne
on Saturday 7 June, a sophisticated club outing with DJs
Gabriele Cutrano (DTPM) and Micky Galliano (Vertigo)
spinning the sounds and complimentary shots of twinkling
Goldschlager (the liquer with infused with flakes of gold
leaf). Tables on the ground floor can be reserved for up to
six people at a cost of £80, which include a free bottle of
your chosen spirit (plus mixers) and free entry. Admission is
free before 10pm and £4 after or £6 with a drink. DJ Prince
Nelly will be in the house on Thursday 12 June with House
Arrest, spinning a selection of legendary dance tracks
from the late 80s and early 90s – admission will be free.
There’s house of the funky variety promised at Funk You
on Saturday 14 June, with DJ De La Torre and host Jamie
Spears. Expect hard sounds and free tequila shots between
8 and 10pm, plus a surprise guest jock. Admission is just £2
before 10pm and £5 after.
Finally, on Friday 20 June there’s Code, a new exclusive
session for ‘Soho’s most eligible women’. Entry for this
is by guestlist only, so rsvp [email protected]
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kairosinsoho.org.uk. 9 Archer St,
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STUDENT GLITTER
The last major LGBT Student
event of the academic year,
the 2008 Glitterball will be
taking place on Wednesday
4 June at the Golden Lion in
King’s Cross. The event runs
from 7.30pm-2am, and those
attending are invited to dress
‘smart, formal and classy’.
Tickets (£5) are available from
the bar or www.glitterball.
uni.cc, or on the door. The
Golden Lion, 2 Britannia
Street, WC1. 020 7837 4734.
GROUPS//ORGS
Albert Kennedy Trust: 020
7831 6562 (London). Housing
advice for under 21s.
Antidote: 020 7437 3523.
Counselling, support groups,
Thurs drop-in, complementary
therapies around alcohol & drug
issues.
BKY - Alternative Jewish
Community: www.bkylondon.
org.uk Regular services and
events.
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.
Regular London events.
Outrage!: 020 8240 0222.
Political group. Regular
meetings.
Islington LGB Forum:
Rachael: 07989 747824. An
initiative between local police,
the council & victim support.
Jewish Gay and Lesbian
Group: 020 8952 0137.
Lesbian Gay Christian
Movement: 020 7739 1249,
[email protected]/www.lgcm.
org.uk.
Lesbian and Gay
Immigration Group: 020
7922 7811, www.uklgig.org.uk.
meetings once a month.
LGBT Choir: 07980 023578. Call
Michael for more information.
slago.org.uk/slg. A friendly group
with a range of social activities.
Stonewall: 020 7593 1850.
Campaign group for LGBT rights.
HATECRIME
Gay Police Association:
Action Line 07092 700 000
(24hrs), [email protected].
Galop: 020 7704 2040. www.
galop.org.uk. For victims of hate
crime.
HIV//AIDS
London Friend: 020 7837
3337. Groups in Islington.
Quaker London Lesbian &
Gay Fellowship: 020 8675
6740.
Metro Centre: 020 8265 3311,
www.metrocentreonline.org.
Regular groups in Greenwich.
Mosaic: 07931 336668. www.
mosaicyouth.org.uk. Youth
group, every Wednesday.
One-Up: LGBT under-18 youth
group, meets every Monday
4-7pm (based in Hendon - North
West London) - contact Theresa
(PACE) 07504226793 (mobile).
PACE: 020 7700 1323. Groups
promoting lesbian and gay
health and well-being.
Quest LGB Catholics: 0808
808 0234.
Regard: Regard, BM REGARD,
London WC1N 3XX, secretary@
regard.org.uk/www.regard.org.
uk. Disabled LGBT.
Step Out Tower Hamlets:
Social & support group for
gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans
& questioning young people.
5-8pm Tues 079 4633 7160
South London Gays: 020 8672
5268/020 8674 5191. www.
Crusaid: 020 7539 3880,
www.crusaid.org.uk.
SALSA ROSADA
GMFA: 020 7738 6872. The gay
men’s health charity.
“Salsa” literally means sauce – hot and spicy, just like the kind a Latin mamma makes!
Ditto the famous rhythmic dance: sex on legs. And nowhere more so than at these popular
National AIDS Trust: 020 7814 sessions for gay men and women, shimmying and steaming since 1994 and now boasting
a mailing list of over 700. It attracts a diverse and crazy crowd, and provides plenty of
6767, www.nat.org.uk.
opportunity to socialise, keep fit and have fun. The classes are held every Wednesday at The
Welsh Centre, 157-163 Grays Inn Road, WC1. The first hour (7pm-8pm) is for beginners
Terence Higgins Trust: 02078121777. Counselling Services. (even those who may claim to have “two left feet”) to pick up just a few basic steps
and start to look and feel “utterly sexy and fantastic”. The second hour (8pm-9pm) is for
intermediates to develop a repertoire plus that individual salsa style and flair. You don’t need
SPORTS
a dance partner since the group is constantly swapping around to help ensure you become
Cruisers basketball: 020 8960 incredibly versatile… and make countless new friends. No special footwear or clothes are
required although avoid heavy trainers. The famous Salsa-Rosada Demo Team regularly
0750 (Debbie)/ 020 7582 7009,
performs at festivals, openings and other spectacular events.
www.cruisers.org.uk (Jordi).
www.salsa-rosada.co.uk
Mixed basketball.
Frontrunners: 07092 346340,
www.londonfrontrunners.org.
Running group.
Goslings Swimming: 07814
258 055. Gay social (non
competitive) swimming group,
Thur 8.30pm-9.30pm. www.
goslingssportsclub.com
Irons: www.ironsgolf.org.uk .
Gay golfing, events for all levels.
King’s Cross Steelers Rugby
Football Club: 07090 421 367,
www.kxsrfc.com. Gay men’s
rugby.
London Amateur Wrestling:
www.law-wrestling.org
London Guns ‘N’ Roses
Hockey Team: Mixed hockey
for all levels. www.pinkhockey.
com or email: iainkimmins115@
hotmail.com
National Domestic Violence
Helpline. 08452 60 44 60 (Mon
and Thurs, 2-8pm/Weds, 10am1pm). www.broken-rainbow.
org.uk.
on Saturdays, 1-3pm.
Out to Swim: 07090 422
526, www.outtoswim.org. Gay
swimming group.
Dazz-elle: 020 8257 3068.
London drug/alcohol support.
eddiesurmantrust.org.uk
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.
Lesbian & Gay Immigration
Group: 020 7922 7811. Every
Mon 12-5pm and Wed 6-8pm.
London Lesbian & Gay
Switchboard: 020 7837 7324
HIV info and counselling
(weekdays: 11am-10pm and
weekends: 4pm -10pm). www.
Stonewall Housing Advice:
020 7359 5767.
Unison: 0845 355 0845/0800
0967 968 (minicom). Works with
LGBT community about work
and employment problems.
London Friend: 020 7837
3337. Counselling service.
HELPLINES
Broken Rainbow: LGBT
POSITIVELINE: 0800-1696806.
PACE: 020 7700 1323. Health
and well-being. Tel info/support
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warning to
club goers
following the
death of a man
after taking
ecstasy. The
man collapsed on Sunday 11 May at the Fridge in Brixton, and
was pronounced dead shortly later at hospital. It’s believed that
several other clubbers that weekend also suffered ill effects
after taking drugs in south London. The tablets the police are
concerned about are described as pink with small white dots
on them, while another batch are described as white with the
letter G pictured on one side, and various numbers (e.g. 0030)
on the reverse. Anyone with information can contact Lambeth
police on 07824 474 003.
NEW ANTI-INCITEMENT LAWS
The House of Lords has finally passed new protections against
incitement to homophobic hatred. The Criminal Justice &
Immigration Bill will now receive Royal Assent and soon
become law. Sadly, peers also voted by 178 to 164, to retain an
amendment that will mean some people with extreme views
can still attempt to avoid prosecution by citing a “religious
defence”.
NORTHERN IRISH AGE OF CONSENT TO BE CUT
The age of consent for both gays and straights in Northern
Ireland will be reduced from 17 to 16, in line with the rest of
the UK. The Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008
is due to pass through the House of Commons by June and
become law by the end of the year.
Local business leaders, politicians and residents gathered in Vauxhall on Friday 16 May, ahead of this year’s
International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO). The ceremony, to mark IDAHO, culminated in a tree planting in
commemoration of all those who had suffered gay hate crimes, physical assault or homophobic murder. IDAHO takes place
every year on 17 May, and commemorates the date in 1990 when the World Health Organisation removed homosexuality
from its list of mental illnesses. The event was marked by gay groups all over the country.
FOOTBALLERS LAUNCH PRO-GAY CAMPAIGN
ROYAL “GAY SEX” BLACKMAILERS JAILED
31-year-old Ian Strachan and 41-year-old Sean McGuigan
– who asked for £50k from an unidentified member of the
Royal Family in exchange for tapes supposedly featuring claims
of gay sex – have been found guilty of blackmail and have each
been sentenced to five years in jail.
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A known face on London’s gay scene, Slovakian-born Ivan
Stefancik, 31, was sentenced to 16 months in jail at the end
of April for stealing from a string of men with whom he had
sex. It’s believed that he stole at least £9,000 from ten men
over a two-year spree, usually taking credit cards, laptops and
clothing. His imprisonment follows an earlier prison sentence in
2006, when he was jailed by West Suffolk magistrates in Bury St
Edmonds after admitting 46 offences of dishonesty in the area.
The arrest came after police appealed to the gay community for
information on Stefancik’s whereabouts.
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which aims to “vindicate the memory of Justin Fashanu”, the
world’s first openly gay professional footballer, who took his
own life ten years ago last month. It hopes to get the FA to
observe Saturday 2 May 2009 as the first Justin Fashanu Day,
an annual event on which Premier and Football League players
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RUSSIA
This year’s gay pride event
in Moscow was once
again banned by the city’s
homophobic mayor – Yuri
Luzhkov – who has, in the
past, labelled gay pride
marches as “satanic”. Pride
events in 2006 and 2007 were
similarly prohibited, with the
mayor’s stance being backed
by Russia’s religious and far
right groups. Following the
mayor’s decision, the leaders
of all the major religions in
Russia wrote a joint-letter
to the Council of Europe’s
Commissioner for Human
Rights urging him not to
support gay people’s right
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The European Commission
has indicated that
discrimination on grounds
of sexual orientation, age,
religion or belief will no
longer be covered in a scaledback anti-discrimination
directive, focusing instead
primarily just on disability.
It appears to be concerned
that a more ambitious bill
would not be supported by
all member states, which
could scupper the entire
proposal. EU legislation
already offers protection from
discrimination on grounds of
gender, race and ethnicity.
...AND FINALLY
YOUNG RICH
Singer Will Young, 29, was included in this year’s Sunday Times young music rich list, with
an estimated fortune of £10million. The gay Pop Idol winner was in joint tenth place, alongside
troubled singer Amy Winehouse and Craig David. The list, which consists of those under the age
of 30 who have made their fortune through music, was topped by Dhani Harrison (the only son
of former Beatle George Harrison), with an estimated fortune of £160m.
GAY WONDER
Although he first confirmed he was gay in an article with The Independent On Sunday
last year, mind-reader and hypnotist Derren Brown recently gave an interview to
The Sun newspaper in which he talked at length about his sexuality and his current
relationship. The 37-year-old, who is currently performing his ‘Evening Of Wonders’
show at London’s Garrick Theatre, confirmed that he had had a boyfriend for the past
year, and that “it’s perfect”. On coming out, he said, “Coming out when you are in the
public eye is one of those things that isn’t an issue to yourself, your friends or your family. But you have to make a statement
about it. You have to be open and up front – or you end up turning it into a dark secret in your mind.”
RONALDO NETS TRANNIE HOOKERS
On arriving back at his Rio de Janeiro motel, Brazilian soccer legend and AC Milan player Ronaldo was embarrassed to discover
that three apparent street girls he’d “picked up” were actually male transvestites – one of whom allegedly then tried to blackmail
him into handing over the sum of $30k (£15k) to keep things schtum. Brazilian police defended their blushing striker idol: “He
just wanted to amuse himself, that’s no crime.”
OUTSPOKEN:
MICHAEL
CASHMAN
STONEWALL COFOUNDER AND
PROMINENT MEP,
MICHAEL CASHMAN,
ARGUES THAT THE
INSTITUTIONS OF
THE EUROPEAN
UNION HAVE SHOWN, AND CONTINUE TO
SHOW, GENUINE CLOUT IN THE FIGHT AGAINST
GAY HATE – DESPITE SOME MEMBER STATES
SEEMINGLY STILL GETTING AWAY WITH BLATANT
HOMOPHOBIA.
The European
Union has
enormous
potential
WE DO NOT YET
when it comes
to promoting
HAVE THE POWER OF
and supporting
LEGISLATION BUT
lesbian and
gay rights. The
WE HAVE THE POWER
institution in
which I serve
TO NAME, SHAME
has led the
AND GET OTHER
fight against
homophobia
COUNTRIES TO ACT
and intolerance.
Specific laws
passed by the
European Parliament and adopted by the countries of the
EU ban discrimination in the work place and in vocational
training. We have led the fight against the rise of racism,
anti-Semitism, attacks on the rights of women and
homophobia.
Often, when we raise these matters we do not yet have
the specific power of legislation; but we have the power
to name, shame and get the other countries to act. And if
necessary, where applicable in certain cases, the European
Commission can even take the offending countries to the
European Court of Justice.
We exercised our clout at the beginning of the
Parliamentary term when we had to vote to accept the
European Commissioners. During the process of the public
hearing, it was revealed that the Italian Commissioner was
more interested in the “sin” of homosexuality, and in taking
a narrow view of the family and the role of women. In other
words, he was keen on doing the Vatican’s work rather
than upholding the values of the EU. We threatened to vote
down the entire Commission unless he was withdrawn.
They thought we would back down. But we didn’t. And
by taking this stand we placed lesbian and gay rights, and
the connection with the rights of others, at the very top of
the political agenda.
We are now fighting the Commission President for an EUwide law banning discrimination in Goods and Services. The
fight goes on. The Tory MEPs are opposing us. But we will
fight for equality without their support.
In the end, we have as much clout as we are courageous
enough to use.
Michael Cashman has been MEP for the West Midlands
since 1999; and President of the Intergroup on Gay
and Lesbian Rights, a cross-party coalition of MEPs,
since 2004. For more on Michael and his work: www.
michaelcashmanmep.org.uk and www.lgbt-ep.eu
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309 NEW CROSS ROAD
Steam works? Oh yes it
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A modern twist to the
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03 GELLATLY ROAD, £389,950
A bargain five-bedroom period
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CAFE CREMA
306 NEW CROSS ROAD
Enjoy coffee and cake at this
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Imagine yourself in a brand new apartment, relaxing after
work, entertaining your latest boyfriend or friends. Is that
wonderful image quickly fading? Do you think you could
never afford it?
Well, if you have a household income of just £20,000 you
could afford to buy a fantastic two-bedroom apartment,
complete with a modern kitchen with oven, hob and
extractor fan, fitted carpets, and allocated parking, just two
minutes drive from Erith town centre.
From your new home, you’d have easy access to a
supermarket, the new river pier, an athletics track and
brand new swimming pool, along with an abundance of
additional local amenities. And if you work in the City?
No problem. It is just a 30 minute commute from Erith to
Charing Cross and slightly longer to other main line stations
in London.
Available to buy now under the exciting New Build
HomeBuy (part-buy part-rent) scheme, and with minimum
25 per cent shares ranging from £37,000 to £38,750 (rent is
payable on the remaining share) the apartments present an
attractive solution for people just like you who are looking
for affordable homes in the area. But don’t dream about it
too long, there are now just four apartments remaining.
If Erith is not the location for you, Orbit First Step is also
marketing similar properties, at equally affordable prices in
Canterbury, Tunbridge Wells, Purley, Bexhill-on-Sea and St
Leonards-on-Sea.
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DOWN VAUXHALL WAY
Notting Hill Home Ownership (NHHO) is making home ownership affordable
throughout London, with two such examples in Lambeth.
St George Wharf is located close to Vauxhall Bridge, and offers contemporary urban
living for the first-time buyer in the capital. The development is located on the banks of the
Thames, with landscaped courtyards, a riverside promenade and a piazza lined with shops,
cafes, restaurants and bars, and with Vauxhall underground and rail stations opposite.
NHHO has recently launched phase two of its affordable homes programme through which
a number of one-bedroom homes are available to purchase through New Build HomeBuy.
The scheme is available to first-time buyers living and working in London, with priority to
Lambeth residents and public sector workers in Lambeth. All remaining properties have a
private balcony, as well as fitted kitchens with stainless steel oven, hob and hood, fridge and
washing machine.
Prices are from £315,000 to £375,000. To buy a 25% share of a one-bedroom home valued
at £315,000, you will need to be earning at least £31,500 and will need savings of around
£3,000-£4,000 to cover legal fees and mortgage costs.
Also coming soon is Salamanca Tower, a striking 17-storey landmark building located
close to Albert Embankment, on the South Bank, which is due to launch in Summer 2008.
Salamanca Tower will offer 13 one and two bedroom apartments available via shared
ownership. Located within easy reach of the lively Vauxhall scene, the development will
also offer good links into Central London. Further details of this development will become
available shortly.
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you can watch in amusement as your
guests do it time and time again, with this
optical illusion designed by Ross McBride. It appears to
be a normal clock, but in actual fact a reverse-cut hand
exposes a numbered face beneath.
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01 TAYLOR BATHROOM
LIGHT | HABITAT
Who says you should scrimp
on style when it comes to
bathroom lighting? We don’t,
and neither do Habitat – which
is why they’ve created this
great little number, with its chic
tinted pressed glass shade and
touch dimmer.
RRP £49.00
www.habitat.co.uk
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03 LAFUMA RT LOUNGER |
JOHN LEWIS
The sun’s come out, and we think this fabulous
fuchsia lounger from the Lafuma RT range should
too! Made of PVC-coated woven polyester with
an adjustable headrest, the chair is also set at
NASA’s recommended reclining position, so you
can be assured of a truly comfortable rest.
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HEALS
Serve your Pimms with
panache this summer in a
gorgeous Tourron jug from
Heals. Available in green,
orange, and lovely cerise
(pictured), this stoneware
jug is also chip resistant,
non-porous and doesn’t contain
any environmentally unfriendly
cadmium or lead.
RRP £25
www.heals.co.uk
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06 ESSENTIALS PETS MINI VACUUM
CLEANER | MORPHY RICHARDS
Free up some cupboard space by investing
in one of these cool pod-shaped vacuum
cleaners from Morphy Richards. This
teeny lightweight 1600W bagged
cylinder machine boasts a Tardis-like
2.5l capacity, and, as the name suggests,
it’s specially designed to suck up even
stubborn stuff like dog fur.
RRP £39.99
www.morphyrichards.co.uk
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04 DEVIL CORKSCREW | ALESSI
Unleash the devil in you and open up a cheeky drop with this
limited edition Alessi corkscrew. This naughty little number is one
of a series of five different limited edition designs from designer
Alessandro Mendini. Made of polymide and chrome plated zamak,
each corkscrew is hand painted and individually numbered.
05 BLACK AND IVORY
STUDDED CUSHION | LULU
GUINNESS FOR HARRODS
A truly elegant and understated
way to bring a spot of colour
into your life, we love this
monochrome, rainbow-studded
piece from Lulu Guinness. If you
want a bolder look, the polyesterstuffed cushion also flips over
to reveal a shocking pink satin
underside.
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www.harrods.com
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victims feeling that they have no options and that they
are the only ones to have experienced it. Mainstream
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knowledge of the particular issues affecting LGBT clients
especially in terms of their housing options. This means
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the unenviable choice of remaining within the abusive
relationship or getting out, which can lead to homelessness.
This is not a choice that anyone should have to make.
‘Housing Options for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender
people experiencing domestic abuse’, published by
Stonewall in association with the Greater London
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Transgender Domestic Abuse Forum and Broken Rainbow,
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coping strategies and available resources and support
organisations. It aims to offer a starting point for victims/
survivors and supporters.
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Many of our clients feel isolated and desperate and have no
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GABRIELE GIAMBRONE.
DEAR GABRIELE
My partner and I have just had to renew my
mortgage, and although it is the best product
around, it has gone up by 30%. My boyfriend is in a
much higher-paid job than I, and has insisted that
he will cover the extra mortgage, which makes me
feel incredibly guilty. Can you please advise me on
the fair way to deal with this situation? Maybe a
contract? I really want to feel like an equal and not
feel financially paid for.
Stefan
DEAR STEFAN,
Really this question is more about your relationship than
it is about legal concepts. When you talk about drawing
up a new contract for the house which takes into account
financial differences, I assume you mean making some
other form of contribution. This could mean that certain
bills are your responsibility or that you undertake to do
some of the domestic duties around the house. However,
do you really want to enter into this type of situation with
your partner? Can you imagine having an argument over
the precise terms of your domestic duties contract?
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comprise. However, you must avoid over exposing yourself
so that you are unable to keep your promises. Try to work
out what you can afford and consider having those utilities
transferred into your name. This would avoid the need
for a contract between you both, which, let’s face it, could
be decidedly unromantic! Aside from the financial side of
things this may give your partner one less thing to do.
Unfortunately or fortunately (depending on your view
point) your partner contributes more to the running of
your household. Unless you can contribute more money
you will remain in this position and a legal document
which purports to put you on the same footing may be
misguided.
Having a good relationship is about a lot more than just
balancing the books. Many couples regard their joint
earnings as if they were in a common pot to be used as and
when the need arises. Assuming that the relationship is
destined to last, it is quite possible that your position could
change for the better in the future and you will be able to
make a greater contribution to the mortgage.
The vast majority of couples would just be pleased that as
a couple they could afford their larger mortgage payments
and probably would not think any more about it.
Gabriele Giambrone
Gabriele is Managing Partner of Gay Lawyers, LGBT Division
of London-based international law firm Giambrone Law LLP.
He specialises in relationship break-ups, particularly in childrelated cases and where assets are held abroad.
Gabriele may be contacted at [email protected] or
alternatively on 0207 438 2859.
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a responsive 4.7litre V8 engine produces an awesome
450bhp. Channelled through a sophisticated 6-speed
F1-style paddle shift gearbox to the rear wheels, the
Alfa 8C Competizione produces enough power to
launch its occupants from 0-62mph in just 4.2 seconds,
and then on to a top speed of 181mphm should you
ever require it.
Blessed with head-turning good looks and dramatic
performance, all 500 of this limited edition model were
snapped up long before the first customer cars turned a
wheel, including the examples destined for their lucky
UK owners.
Price: £138,500
www.alfaromeo.co.uk
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latest edition to Vauxhall’s Tigra range. The new Sport
Rouge replaces the original Sport model and perhaps
the most eye-catching feature is its roof, which is now
covered in a stylish Bordeaux Red fabric. Designed
to appeal to those who love the look of a fabric soft
top but who also want the convenience, security and
safety of a hard top, this edition is available in four body
colours - Metro Blue, Star Silver, Flame Red or Black
Sapphire - and comes as standard with central locking,
electrically adjustable door mirrors, CD player and
steering wheel mounted controls. If that’s not enough
you can upgrade to 17-inch alloy wheels, full leather,
or even a stylish VXR pack to make your car stand out
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excursions to Italy’s Lake Ledro and the opera house
of Verona. The package includes accommodation at a
lakeside hotel overlooking Lake Ledro (nestled in the hills
above Lake Garda), plus coach trips to see Aida (20 June)
and Tosca (21 June), or Rigoleto (28 Aug), Nabucco (29
August) and Carmen (30 August) in Verona. The package
costs £459 for five nights from 17 June, or £549 for seven
nights from 25 August 2008. Opera tickets are subject
to availability and should be confirmed at the time of
booking – the cost of opera tickets is not included in the
cost of the holiday. There will also be an optional, gay-run
excursion of the Dolomites. For more details, check www.
adamandstevetravel.co.uk
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The sixth Loving
Men residential
week for gay/bi men
will be taking place
from 7 to 14 June
2008 at the beautiful :@(2S\\Wa1O`\SgBW[
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southwest Scotland.
This week-long retreat – led by facilitators/counsellors
Dennis L. Carney, Tim Foskett and Alfred Hurst – is for
men who ‘want to develop more intimate friendships and
relationships’. The team organise a range of activities to
help build deeper relationships, from workshops to physical
exercises and games. The week costs £429, which covers
everything, including accommodation and three meals a
day. For more info see www.lovingmen.org or email
[email protected]
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The fourth Bears On Ice festival is due to hit Reykjavik
in Iceland on the weekend 11-14 September 2008. This
eccentric little festival is probably the northernmost bear
celebration in the world, and attracts a small number of
bears from both the States and Europe. The weekend will
include a trip to the famous geothermal Blue Lagoon, a
whale watching excursion, plus Friday and Saturday night
parties. Check Iceland Express and Icelandair for return
flights from London (quite cheap if you book now),
while for more details on the actual weekend,
check www.gayice.is/boi
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23 SEP-22 OCT
VIRGO
LIBRA
Is there a relationship around
which you feel complacent?
Well, snap out of it Virgo!
Relationships evolve and usually
require work. Make sure that
you’re putting in your share
of effort, and keep open the
lines of communication. Plan
something different for the both
of you this month.
There’s no need to feel guilt at
taking pride in your appearance
Libra. If you’re looking good then
don’t be ashamed to flaunt it.
Even if you’re a unenthusiastic
about your looks, never forget
that there are plenty of guys out
there who would like to spend
some time with you – find one
that you think is cute in return!
23 OCT-21 NOV
ANGELINA JOLIE
04.06.75
One half of arguably the
most famous celebrity
couple on the planet,
actress Angelina Jolie
turns 33 on 4 June. As a
Gemini, she displays
the typical traits of
versatility, good
communication,
wit and eloquence.
On the downside,
Geminis can also
be nervous,
inconsistent
and cunning!
22 DEC-19 JAN
Do you often find yourself
settling for second or third
best? It’s true that the grass
isn’t always greener, but if you’re always compromising on what you
truly want, now is the time to start looking over the fence! Fortune
is smiling on you this summer, so be bold and take some risks.
Know what you want and then go for it!
CAPRICORN
19 FEB-20 MAR
PISCES
After the events of the last few
months, you really must resist
the temptation to bury your
head in the sand and ignore
what’s going on around you.
If there are elements of your
life that you’re unhappy with,
now is the time to start tackling
them, even if you have to ruffle
a few feathers in the process.
21 MAR-19 APR
ARIES
Although you’ve been living it up
and having a ball this month, be
aware that there’s usually a price
to pay for such good times. You
need to strike a balance between
your flights of fancy and your
responsibilities. Try not to get
carried away - you need to put in
some hard work to sustain you
lifestyle of choice.
SCORPIO
GEMINI
20 APR-20 MAY
TAURUS
It’s great that you put yourself
out for your friends, but be
sure that those particularly
close to you don’t take this for
granted or begin to dump all
their troubles on you to sort out.
Although it might go against
your natural instincts, you need
to refuse ownership for the
problems of others.
21 MAY-21 JUN
GEMINI
Don’t always play too hard to
get. It takes two to tango, and
it’s unfair to always make them
do all the hard work. A desire
to be treated like a princess is
never very attractive in a man
of your age! Maintain quality
control, but throw yourself a
little more readily into the next
relationship that comes along.
This month, apply yourself to
career matters Scorpio. If you’re
finding your current position
monotonous then you clearly
need a new challenge. Don’t
wait for fate - be more proactive
and prepare to take yourself
out of your comfort zone – you
might be surprised where it
takes you.
22 NOV-21 DEC
SAGITTARIUS
Let mistakes be a part of the
past and move on with your
life. We’ve all done things we
regret or feel a bit embarrassed
about – stop beating yourself
up about it. Learn from history,
but then draw a line under it
and move on. Now is a good
time for exploring new avenues
– particularly in your career.
20 JAN-18 FEB
There’s a real need for
openness in your
AQUARIUS complete
relationship just now Aquarius.
It’s frustrating and rather exhausting being with someone and
having to guess what they’re thinking. If there’s something you want
to ask, go ahead and ask it. Initiating discussion will prove more
productive than hoping he’s going to bring the issues up himself.
22 JUN-22 JUL
CANCER
All work and no play
makes Cancer a dull person
indeed. It’s great that you’re
concentrating so much effort
on your career, but you need to
let off some steam and spend
some of your hard-earned
cash. Treat yourself and don’t
be meek about it. Time to book
a holiday perhaps?
23 JUL-22 AUG
LEO
Are you feeling physically run
down? Having any trouble
sleeping? Time to take some
care of yourself, whether eating
better food or getting some early
nights – it doesn’t mean you’ve
grown old and boring, just a
bit more responsible! Don’t go
burning the candle at both ends
this month.
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www.thehungerford.org/antidote.asp
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
www.ukna.org
www.release.org.uk
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www.cancerbacup.org.uk
www.cancerresearchuk.org
www.orchid-cancer.org.uk
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www.prostate-link.org.uk
www.prostate-cancer.org.uk
www.prostatehelp.me.uk
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www.informED.org.uk
www.sda.uk.net
www.relate.org.uk
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FITNESS FIRST
We all know that keeping fit means eating a healthy,
balanced diet, and maintaining a good level of physical
activity. For many guys, joining a gym provides the
opportunity to tone muscle and burn fat, mixing resistance
work for muscle tone with cardiovascular training for your
heart and circulatory system.
Ian Catton, general manager of the Oxford Circus branch of
Fitness First, gave us some tips on joining a gym.
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What goals they have and how committed they are to
changing their lifestyles to achieve them. Price and time are
also factors.
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Many people have used gyms before and don’t think they
need one, however an induction is very beneficial as it can
be suited to the members needs and introduce them to
personal trainers.
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Fitness First now have a number of memberships that suit
every need from home only memberships to Black Label
membership that allows access to everyone of the 570
clubs world wide.
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Depending on the club, most have studios and a full range
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have time to look around and have a clear idea of what you
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Fitness First now has over 60 clubs in the London area.
National Men’s Health Week 2008 runs 9-15 June, this year
focusing on men’s health in the workplace, encouraging guys to
take advantage of any occupational health initiatives available
at work; and helping employers strengthen and expand such
initiatives. For more info: www.menshealthforum.org.uk
The Oxford Circus branch of Fitness First can be found at 15
Great Marlborough Street, Soho, W1. 020-7287 8911.
For more details about joining Fitness First, or finding your
nearest branch, check www.fitnessfirst.com
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Crusaid’s Walk For Life on Sunday 1 June both starts and ends
at Potters Fields Park, between Tower Bridge and City Hall.
Check-in from 10am; ribbon-cut start, 12pm. Nearest tube:
London Bridge. Visit www.walkforlife.co.uk to find out more
and to register.
MAKE YOU SWEAT
Looking to maximize your fat burning whilst exercising?
Sweatz Training vests are a new product for anybody
looking to lose weight and improve their overall physique,
fitness and health. Basically, it’s a disposable plastic vest
that you wear when working out, and which stimulates
you to sweat more.
“Producing one gram of sweat requires 0.568 kcal,”
explains the creator of the vests. “A 30 minute workout
with your Sweatz training vest can burn off another 600
calories, but also gets rid of all the undesired toxins in your
body which hinder weight loss. While the weight of the
water loss can be regained by drinking water, the calories
burnt off will not be.”
A little like turning the room temperature up to burn extra
calories during ashtanga yoga, the vest aims to increase
your fat-burning potential during exercise. That said, it is of
course to make sure you stay hydrated during any exercise
programme – so make sure you drink plenty of liquids
before, during and after use.
Sweatz vests are environmentally friendly are made from
biodegradable polythene. They cost £9.98 for a pack of
eight vests – to order check www.sweatzsportz.com.
As with any exercise aids, do consult your doctor if you
have any questions about using this product, or if you
suffer from any heart-related conditions.
ENAMEL PROTECTION
A dentist actually recommended the recently launched
Arm & Hammer® Enamel Care toothpaste to us, and
despite the fact it’s a little bit more expensive that other
brands out there, we’ve been buying it faithfully ever since.
The brand has now launched Enamel Care Sensitive®,
aimed at all those who have sensitive teeth. Enamel Care
includes a patented ‘Liquid Calcium’ formula to help protect
those areas of your teeth left exposed by damaged enamel.
Enamel Care Sensitive removes the cause of sensitivity by
sealing the teeth and protecting exposed nerves. Enamel
Care Sensitive contains baking soda to deep clean, and by
treating damaged enamel, can help restore your teeth to
something approaching their former whiteness. Use it as
part of your normal teeth cleaning routine.
It’s available for £3.49 (75ml) from Tesco,
Sainsbury’s, ASDA, Morrison’s, Boots and
Superdrug.
WORDS BY LOREM DELOREM | PHOTOGRAPH BY MAET IPSUM
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