THE ARTS CLUB – MAYFAIR - LONDON W1- Friday 2 November

We had a great evening here at our October Drinks Party (Photo Gallery) and Art Exhibition. Once again we will be made very welcome in The Arts Club Piano Lounge and Dover Bar on the 2nd November, so come and join us for complimentary wine (for members and guests who arrive between 7-8pm) at The Arts Club. So chat, flirt or talk shop its up to you !! Our members and guests are all ages and professions. There is NO admission charge and the drinks prices are very reasonable.

A Special Bistro Menu will be available to those Circa-Club members and guests that wish to dine in the Dover Bar and Piano Lounge and includes such delicious favourites as: …. the oriental platter (£8) … eggs benedict (£5) … crayfish, watercress and avocado salad (£12) …. club sandwich ( £8) … gougons of sole with mushy peas (£12) .. mushroom risotto (£10) … smoked salmon and scrambled eggs (£11) … arts club burger (£10) … fresh linguni with pesto (£8). To make a reservation please call Hannah on 020 7408 5092.

We will also be hosting a Private View of Paintings by Jane Bristowe which marries a spontaneous use of line and a passion for colour !!

Enter our LUCKY DRAW for “Out of the Blue” a superb oil painting on canvas (24”x20”) and by special arrangement, continue the evening on by collecting one of the 30 Guest Passes for you and your guests for complimentary admission to Shadow Lounge, 5 Brewer Street, Soho, London W1 (before 11pm) Europe’s No 1 gay members club..

Curtis your Host and Co-Hosts – Jean-Francois, Ian and Alastair will be meeting and greeting.

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.

SO CUTE IT HURTS

It isn’t easy being gorgeous. Eyed up constantly, who can you trust and how can you ever satisfy their expectations? Adrian Gillan meets some pretty sad stunners.

If we could be gorgeous - but just for one day! Sure, it’s great enhancing one’s own moderately fine features for a Saturday night out, but do we fully appreciate how utterly disabling it is to be naturally dazzling?

"I know not everyone would find me that attractive because 'beauty's in the eye'," philosophises 24-year old beau barman Paul almost modestly, "but, sure, lots of guys do. I can take drunk punters chatting me up for a minute or two but I've lived with this face all my life, so I've kind of forgotten what the attraction is myself, as if I ever knew. It's embarrassing and boring, not flattering."

Ah, these poor lovely souls - a tough life, rolling out of bed and looking lush! Come on darling: quite apart from the ego boost, think of all the time and money you don't have to spend dolling yourself up like the rest of us. And don't statistics show that good face means good job, not to mention a wider choice of prospective partners, all throwing themselves at you? So what's your problem, mate? ...more...

Alan Turing’s finest achievement was breaking the Enigma codes and developing the computing theories which have enabled today's computers to be built.

In October 1950 Turing concluded that by his definition of thinking it would be possible to make intelligent machines. He suggested that within 50 years a person sitting typing questions at a computer terminal would not be able to tell whether it is a computer or a person providing the answers.

In 1952 Turing was arrested and tried for having sex with a 19 year-old man. (Sex between two men over 21 and "in private" was decriminalised in Britain in 1967, and the age of consent was reduced to 18 in 1994.) He spent a year on probation, including a condition that he receive estrogen injections to curb his sex drive, but which resulted in him developing breasts. Sadly he died in 1954 from taking potassium cyanide at his home where he was performing electrolysis experiments. The coroner concluded that his poisoning was deliberate, but his mother believed it to be an accident because he was in the habit of keeping poisonous chemicals in unmarked containers such as tea-cups and sugar bowls ...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

Just two of Boss’ fittest-of-the-fittest furballs remain when arrive for Monday morn mews meet; both licking their chops, having seemingly only just seen off their nearest rival. Kev also licking his wounds after his left arm’s apparently received a somewhat savage mauling. “Must have been sorely provoked,” defends Boss, whilst simultaneously cracking open bottle of Bolly to celebrate Circa’s 40,000th new member! To Nutty’s chintzy pad for dins. Says recently volunteered to take part in a “Keep It Clean” action day in two of London’s most popular cruising grounds, Hampstead Heath and Clapham Common

The weekly diary-blog of Circa's high-flying membership secretary, Spencer - his life and loves, work and play, dreams and fears. ...more...

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All Member Profile Searches give top listing to Member Profiles that include a main photograph. Photographs that are 400x400 pixels or 64 kb can be accommodated. Should you wish to have a modesty flash across your face for privacy then please email your photograph with your Screen Name to photos@circa-club.com and we will do this for you. Photographs will maximise your chances to connect with other members. Please note that Gallery Search is a search by main photograph only, so if you do not upload a photograph you will not be able to be included.

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Find out 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.

Check back regularly as our 10,000’s of Circa-Club members and their friends/ business contacts add new gay events every day...more...

Seminars and social events are open to any GBA members, their staff, clients, customers and friends. Prospective members are also welcome to come along. The “Out At Work” Seminar looks at - How does being out affect your career ? The final frontiers ? Out in Sport ? LGBT Employee Networks ? Lesbians in business ? Venue: New Connaught Rooms, 60 Great Queen Street, Holborn, London WC2 ...more...

Last year's Awards night was a fantastic evening, hosted by Sir Ian McKellen and attended by Sarah Waters (who collected the Writer of the Year award). Also in attendance were actors Leonora Crichlow and Olivia Hallinan (stars of Sugar Rush 2 and winners of Broadcast of the Year Award) and entertainer and broadcaster Amy Lamé.

This year’s awards ceremony, generously supported by Barclays begins at 7pm and includes a champagne and canapé reception. Tickets are on sale now and are just £100 (plus VAT). To book please contact Peter Knight on 020 7593 1875, email peter.knight@stonewall.org.uk ...more...

The annual event, in association with skin and haircare specialist Kiehl's, sees 50 chic dinner parties taking place simultaneously in the capital's best restaurants and private homes. After dinner, guests will be chauffeur driven to a fabulous party at Café de Paris for Grey Goose vodka cocktails, champagne and an exclusive performance by the Puppini Sisters the 1940s inspired group, whose new album The Rise and Fall of Ruby Woo is released on 1 October.

All the restaurants and caterers involved in the Supper Club have donated their services free of charge to raise funds for THT. Some of the restaurants and caterers already involved this year include The Hospital, China Tang, Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor Restaurant, Galvin at Windows, L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon, Hakkasan, Yauatcha, Nahm, Shoreditch House, and Angela Hartnett.

In previous years hosts and guests at the Supper Club have included Ewan McGregor, Erin O’Connor, Jodie and Jemma Kidd, Lily Cole, Jasmine Guinness, Jacquetta Wheeler, June Sarpong and Tracey Emin.

For tickets and further information please contact Becky Harris at Terrence Higgins Trust by email, becky.harris@tht.org.uk or call 020 7812 1663 ...more...