After what I can say was nothing short of an excellent November drinks party we are looking forward to our December and Christmas drinks party so get into the Christmas spirit and come and join us in THE PIANO LOUNGE and DOVER BAR for a complimentary glass of wine, for guests who arrive between 7-8pm, courtesy of Jason Bradbury at GranadaWines (Premier Cru Champagne at £17 per bottle and quality wines at £4.90 per bottle delivered to your door - ideal for parties and corporate events – contact Jason on 07931 953934)

So get in the Christmas Spirit by entering our LUCKY DRAW and win one of a selection of prizes including “A WEEKEND IN VENICE AND ATTEND THE VENICE CARNIVAL” courtesy of Adam and Steve Travel or our monthly art prize of a photograph on canvas “Morning Mist”, and continue the evening on by collecting Guest Passes for complimentary admission to Shadow Lounge, 5 Brewer Street, Soho, London W1 (before 11pm)  Europe’s No 1 gay members club.

Tonight we will also be treated to some naughty twists on some festive favourites with the likes of “Jingle Bells” from Far From Kansas who handpicked from the ranks of the internationally renowned London Gay Men's Chorus, combine musical excellence with warmth, humour and style. The London Gay Mens Chorus will be performing “For Christmas' Sake!” at the Cadogan Hall on Friday and Saturday December 19-20.

There will be a Book Signing and Private View of the male nudes and erotic portraits featured in "Strangers In The Buff" and a selection of signed photographs by Allan Warren will be available for Circa members to purchase.

“Strangers In The Buff” is a fascinating mix of photographs and amusing tales told by Allan Warren, a self confessed urbanite and spirited, spontaneous character, who has spent his life living in Los Angeles, New York and his native London. His philosophy is “You need never be lonely if you live in a City and can speak the language”. For more than 20 years he has done just that. Everyday he has made a point of talking to and photographing a stranger. As the years have passed he has photographed 1,000’s of them, some have become firm friends, others lovers and a handful his assailants or would be assassins !!! ....more...

Should you wish to have a snack a number of Platters are available including an Oriental Platter (£8). Should you wish to have supper in The Dover Bar from the Bistro Menu you can make a reservation through Jean Francois Dor on 0800 084 2173. 

Curtis your Host and Co-Hosts – Jean Francois, Patricia, Ian, Jason and Alastair will be meeting and greeting. Our members and guests are all ages and professions. A great night to network - so chat, flirt or talk shop its up to you !!  NO admission charge and the drinks prices are very reasonable …

Guest List places are limited to 250 members and their guests. Click here for more details and to RSVP using our automated system for members or simply send an email to spencer@circa-club.com including your name and the names of your guests! The Arts Club, 40 Dover Street, Mayfair, London W1.

Put your business card in our lucky dip draw at our Christmas drinks party on Friday 5 December as on the night someone will win this wonderful weekend trip to Venice. departing on 20 February 2009 for 2 nights and 3 days (value £399).

“We specialise in quality guided tours and our 2008 tour was a great success so come and join us Venetian Style on our 2009 Gay & Lesbian tour” says Mino, Managing Director of London based Adam and Steve Travel.  For a romantic and fun city break, Venice’s charm won’t fail you as it has been attracting Gay visitors for centuries. The hotel is set amongst the labyrinth of canals and bridges of the Lido, best explored by foot and bursting with a wonderful array of culture and history.

During your city break, Venice’s art scene is a must for those who wish to see a first class collection of work, including the masters of art works housed in the Galleria dell’Accademia. So in this spring visit you can combine cultural elements to remember with the fine sands of the Venice Lido whilst enjoying the party atmosphere and parade of Carnival and the costumes.

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Quentin Crisp  - Fashion is what you adopt when you don't know who you are. …more….

The Iconic London LGBT bookshop’s history, significance and continued struggle for survival in its 30th year

Once upon a time in the late 70’s an ambitious, geeky, literate and politically left-wing group called Gay Icebreakers got together and decided to open the UK’s first ever gay bookshop. Founder, Ernest Hole, wanted to choose a name that beamed out across a then still largely prejudiced society and declared “we’re here, we’re queer, we’re staying and, look…now we’re getting smart about it, too.” Taken from the title of a 1950’s Ivor Novello musical, it may sound a little provincial today, but Gay’s the Word was more than just the name for a bookshop; it was a pioneering statement of deliberate visibility in days dark with prejudice. GTW was to be a lighthouse of ideas in a time when we were more used to doing our thinking in closets ...more...

The Circa-Club Gay Events Calendar tells you What’s On and Where to Go !! – a monthly guide to gay social, sporting, networking and business events in the UK. Whether you're wanting to expand your social/business horizons or looking for love there's something to keep you entertained all year round from: Homotopia 2008 Liverpool's Annual Festival of Queer Culture to  The Gay Wedding Show - Brighton, To Be Straight with You to Polari Dirty Books Cum First Birthday Night or the Gay London Symphony Orchestra

1,000’s of Circa-Club members and their friends/ business contacts view our guide and we are adding new gay events every day. For more details about the individual events either click on the event “Title” or on “More Info”. Enjoy !!! ...more...

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana were partners in life as well as in business. Their personal relationship, which commenced soon after their meeting in the early 1980s, was well documented and they spoke freely about their home life as well as their business partnership in interviews. In February 2005 Dolce and Gabbana broke up as lovers. According to Gabbana, they "had been drifting apart for about five years" prior to the split. However they resumed their romantic relationship in 2008.

They have successfully channelled the power of the front row, the ad campaign and celebrity friends to their advantage with friends like Naomi Campbell and Kylie Minogue. Dolce & Gabbana's clothes are worn by a whole host of celebrities: Madonna, Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Isabella Rossellini, Demi Moore, and Nicole Kidman, to name but a few. They are known for donating clothes to and designing for stars they like. To those they do not like, they say "there is a shop."

Once dubbed the "Gilbert and George of Italian fashion", Dolce and Gabbana gave their fashion interests a musical turn in 1996, by recording their own single, in which they intoned the words "D&G is love" over a techno beat. By1997, their company reported a turnover of £400 million, prompting both designers to announce that they planned to retire by the age of 40 - a promise they happily did not keep. ...more...

Detailed biographies of world famous gay men from the worlds of Art, Literature, Film/Tv, Sport, Politics and Music … broaden your knowledge .. Click here

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Russell's rise to fame has been meteoric. Dubbed “Astrologer Royal” by the media, he has syndicated his Stars column to 450+ newspapers world-wide and Russell's Stars have also become a huge hit across the Internet with Britons and Americans alike flocking to read his stars. His best-selling books include: Russell Grant's Sun Signs and Russell Grant's Dream Dictionary. Russell's latest book 'You Can Change Your Life' published by Random House is already scaling the Best Sellers List ...more...

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