CIRCA-CLUB MEMBERS - ROUGE NOIR

We’re looking forward to returning to the fabulous “Jewel Bar” for our August drinks party… this fine establishment is fully kitted out with a fierce, Air Conditioning System so you can look hot but stay kewl darlings !!! Situated upstairs at the theme bar “Rouge Noir”, an oak stairwell takes you into a decadently designed lounge bar, entering the bar, experience the relaxing tranquil sense of Thailand and Buddhism, this being the inspiration. Beautiful antique Buddha’s welcome you into this red and black room with their ever watchful gazes over the bar… but fear not drink as much as you’d like, they wont judge…Gold leaf is used generously around the room and the lighting is low so as to give a very mellow and chilled atmosphere. Relaxation is the order of the day here so lay back, chill and enjoy!!!
Curtis you host will their smoozing around and doing his usual meeting and greeting, so there will be no excuse for you to be shy or stood on your own…
Drinks prices are terribly reasonable and the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. The guests are all ages and professions, a great place to network, flirt and make new friends. There is NO admission charge.
Guest List places are limited to 100 members and their guests. Click here and follow the instructions, underneath the event details, to RSVP using our automated system for members! Jewel is conveniently located in the heart of the West End (Piccadilly Circus): 4/6 Glasshouse Street, W1B 5DQ - or visit their website.

Take a look at the photos from the previous Drinks Party - if you were there, you may have been snapped, if not, these photos are a great way to preview our events if you've never been to one. Click here!

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Years of jokes have only put the sex back into Essex claims Circa’s own local lush Adrian Gillan, returning to his out-grown peroxide roots.
How do Essex boys turn the light off after sex? They shut the car door. What makes Dagenham Dave’s eyes light up? A torch shone in his ear.
From Stansted to Southend: Few peoples throughout history can have endured the torrent of abuse rained upon Essex Boy and Girl over recent decades. Guys like me – Essex born and bred - only survived those long, dark years by laughing all the louder at the uptight, soulless neo-Thatcherites looking for scapegoats, as they chuckled and guffawed at supposed herds of white-socked Neanderthals in Shermans humping brain-dead air-head slags in white Ford Capris down Lakeside. And we can scarce stop grinning now - now that this fairy tale has actually matured into a mythical brand with balls, with cred. more…

A date for everyone’s diary – it is the first ever Stonewall fundraising walk (10 km) in Barcelona. As one of the most vibrant cities in Europe there is something for everyone; take a stroll down Las Ramblas, climb Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia, dip your toes at one of Barcelona’s fabulous city beaches. Enjoy the culture, tapas, nightlife, and a café culture like no other. There are lots of reasons to celebrate, not least of all the fact civil partnership became legal in both Spain and the UK in 2005.
To take part individuals will pay a registration fee of £300 (includes flights and 2 night’s accommodation in a trendy hotel in the heart of Barcelona’s gay district - l'Eixample). The funds raised will go towards their Education for All campaign. Places are limited – book now to avoid disapointment. For more details – please click here

Saint Laurent's mother, Lucienne Saint Laurent, was a beauty and socialite. His father, Charles Saint Laurent, owned a chain of cinemas. His great-great grandfather was the lawyer who drew up the wedding contract between Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine. Saint Laurent was bullied at school, and he has blamed this on his homosexuality.
Saint Laurent had wanted to become a theatre set designer, but in 1953 at the age of 17 he won third prize in a prestigious fashion competition for the Wool Secretariat for a little black cocktail dress. He showed talent and was hired by the great Christian Dior. In October 1957 Saint Laurent was left in charge while Dior went holiday but Dior died of a heart attack. His finest achievement was probably the revolutionary introduction of men's clothes for women - trouser suits, safari suits and tuxedos. More ...

Boss wonders why we’re all looking “sleepy and sheepish” in office Monday morn - she’s starting to twig! Says thinking about launching a new member “volunteer information and mentoring service” – where members can volunteer to offer free career or general professional advice to other members – so, say, a young lawyer can gain career advice from a more experienced one; or anyone can get free legal expertise. Also hands me train tickets for Pride next weekend - in my home town! Will coming too: a “little treat”. Boss pleased all Pride efforts now converting into hits; been busy tracking. (more...)
The weekly diary-blog of Circa’s high-flying membership secretary, Spencer - his life and loves, work and play, dreams and fears.

The 2006 Stonewall Awards designed to celebrate the range of positive contributions being made by individuals and organisations to the lives of gay people in Britain will be sponsored by Barclays and the first winners will be announced at London’s Royal Academy on Thursday 2 November.

Three of the ten accolades – ‘Hero of the Year’, ‘Bully of the Year’ and ‘Stonewall & Barclays Community Group of the Year’ – are being chosen by a vote among more than 5,000 Stonewall supporters from across Britain. The chosen Community will receive a cheque for £5,000 to support its work.

Six other award-winners, ie Journalist of the Year and Broadcaster of the Year, will be chosen by a panel including Stella Duffy (novelist) , actor Simon Callow (actor) , Lt Cmdr Craig Jones (Royal Navy) and Amy Lamé (entertainer) .

Ben Summerskill, Stonewall CEO, said: “We want to celebrate the positive work being done for all of us, not just by gay people but by our straight allies too . ”. we also want to draw attention to the increasing number of people offering support to the gay community.”

Jo Fraser, Chair of GBLT Network ‘Spectrum’ at Barclays said: “Barclays is very active in encouraging diversity and inclusion across communities in the UK. We are really pleased to sponsor the first Stonewall Awards, and particularly the ‘Stonewall & Barclays Community Group of the Year’ category. We are delighted to continue our work with Stonewall to support the gay community and celebrate diversity”. www.stonewall.org.uk

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