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CIRCA-CLUB
MEMBERS
ROUGE
NOIR – SOHO W1- Tuesday 30 January –
7–11pm
After
an excellent Christmas party we will be pleased
to be returning to “Rouge Noir”@the
Jewel Bar for our New Year drinks party and our
first party for 2007. Get in the New Year
Spirit and join us for complimentary wine (for
members and guests who arrive between 7-8pm) and
a few goodies.
Santa’s Christmas sack of Goodies went down
so well at our Christmas Party that starting in
January, at each of our monthly drinks parties,
there will be a LUCKY DRAW for a superb oil painting
on canvas (24” x 20”). Entry is easy
and there is no charge - just pop your business
card in the hat on the night. Everyone has an
equal chance of winning !! Our January LUCKY DRAW painting will be
“BON NUIT” a superb oil painting on
canvas of Paris in the early hours (24”
by 20”) – the painting will be on
view and available for collection on the night.
Curtis your Host and Co-Hosts – Ian, Markus,
Francois and Tracy will be meeting and greeting,
so there will be no excuse for you to be shy or
stood on your own…
Our members and guests are all ages and professions,
a great place to network, flirt and make new friends.
There is NO admission charge and the drinks prices
are very reasonable … the lighting is low
on this decadently designed lounge bar, the atmosphere
will be mellow and chilled so enjoy!!!
Guest List places are limited to 100 members and
their guests. Click
here to RSVP using our automated system for
members! Rouge Noir at Jewel is located in the
West End (Piccadilly Circus): 4/6 Glasshouse Street,
W1B 5DQ - Click
for their website.
Adrian
Gillan (Editor Daily Circa)
NEW
QUEER RESOLUTION
Out
with the old, away with the blues: Adrian Gillan
shapes you anew with 25 Resolutions ! 1. Campaign! Don’t take LGBT
freedoms for granted: just look at the US! Keep
apace of gay news by reading Daily Circa and get
involved in rights issues that affect you and those
around you. Write at least one campaign letter to
you MP or other organisation this spring; or attend
at least one meeting or demo. More info at: www.stonewall.org.uk
and www.petertatchell.net 2. Volunteer! Put something back
into a gay community you at least occasionally take
something from! From HIV
buddying to writing gay prisoners letters (email
osiuk@hotmail.com)
, thumb through any LGBT community group
listings to see what tickles and get in touch. 3. Cut back or quit! If you’ve
already stubbed out, ask for local LGBT-friendly
meetings at Alcoholics
Anonymous or Narcotics
Anonymous. To check if you’re unhealthily
addicted to sex, and for help: www.sauk.org/test.html
and for the other 22 …. click
here …
Gay
Icon: Who? When? Where?
JOHN
SCHLESINGER
Schlesinger
won an Academy Award for his first US film Midnight
Cowboy, 1969. It was nominated for seven awards
and it was the first X-rated film to win the Academy
Award for best picture. With its coy attitude to
homosexuality it soon became dated, but at the time
it struck a chord with the general audience. In
Sunday, Bloody Sunday, (1971), the treatment of
homosexuality was more explicit. John Schlesinger
regarded the story as a personal statement and his
own coming out publicly as gay.
In 1966 John Schlesinger began a lifelong relationship
with the photographer Michael Childers. At the end
of 2001 he suffered a stroke from which he did not
fully recover, and his ability to speak was affected.
In 2002 Bafta held a special ceremony in Los Angeles
to present John Schlesinger with a lifetime achievement
award. He was not able to attend himself and Dustin
Hoffman read his acceptance speech. (More...)
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and Music … broaden your knowledge .. click
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SPENCER:THE
SECRETARIAL DIARIES
Blog
40 – Edited Highlights - Adrian Gillan
First
Monday mews meet of 2007. Boss
back from Azores. Adoring, pining Birmans descend,
and wrap around her like minks. Stunning. Trev’s
eyes almost pop out – his “other side”
clearly to the fore. She announces plans for special
Circa events in Art Galleries in Mayfair in February
to capitalize on the sales.
Bump into Charlie leaving Inge’s as I arrive
for my session, Tuesday lunchtime.
“Well, what a coincidence,” I mutter.
“Why don’t you just give up, Charlie?
I really couldn’t give a shit who you’re
shagging – even if they are all of my friends
and acquaintances. Why don’t you try Kev?
Or my nutty neighbour? I used to think you were
sweet. Now, you’re just a nagging pain. Now,
fuck off.” Inge “Thor” –
fully clothed throughout, like some blushing Adam,
post-Eden – fumbles his way through a sequence
of pretty uninspired basic massages, avoiding my
groin altogether. Pay; but say fear he’ll
lose business if he doesn’t pull himself together.
In foul mood at Circa social in the evening, too.
Leave as Charlie shows. He’s really bugging
me now.
(More...)
The weekly diary-blog of Circa’s high-flying
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work and play, dreams and fears.
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and holidays and more … You can search our
current Weblinks categories or submit your own link
by clicking
here. If you have any questions just email spencer@circa-club.com
who will be happy to help!
SEARCH
BY MAIN PHOTOGRAPH
Your photograph is 1,000 WORDS
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.
Members
Noticeboard
Alternative
Holidays - The most exclusive gay ski event - 10–17
March 2007
The world’s
largest ski domain at the peak of the season plays
host to the 12th Annual Alternative Ski Event at
Val Thorens, Les Trois Vallées, France. At
an altitude of 2,300 meters the slopes are the highest
in Europe and the Three Valleys host more than 600
Km of runs amid a thousand peaks. Everything’s
included : All meals and snacks, free unlimited
bar, ski pass for the entire Three Valley’s,
ski lessons every day, fabulous international entertainment,
DJs from across the globe, Club Med Resort, unrivalled
sports activities, outstanding optional excursions.
Sun, fun and a whole lot more. As always, Alternative
Holidays has designed the event so you have the
choice to do as little or as much as you want to
do within a relaxed and welcoming ambience. From
£1358 per person. Check online at www.alternative–holidays.com
or call for more information: 020 8902 7177.
SEARCH
THE WEB AND BENEFIT STONEWALL
Please
help raise money for Stonewall whenever you search
the web. Just go to http://www.everyclick.com/uk/circauklimited
and search as you normally would. You will be
raising money for Stonewall with every search.
It does not cost you or Stonewall any money -
so it is a great way to help Stonewall everyday.
“Everyclick.com is a simple and highly effective
way for Circa Club members and visitors to raise
money for Stonewall as we search the web”
Patricia Madden, Circa Club.
“We’re delighted that Circa Club and
everyclick.com are supporting us in this way.
The money raised will help our campaigning work,
such as our Education for All program to tackle
the homophobic bullying that is endemic in our
schools” - Ben Summerskill, Chief Executive,
Stonewall
Everyclick.com is the fastest growing search engine
in the UK and one of the busiest charity websites
- go give it a try! http://www.everyclick.com/uk/circauklimited
PRIDE LONDON:
– 30 June 2007 - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
PRIDE
needs help throughout the year with planning, fundraising
and so on. Their biggest need for volunteers is
on Pride Day itself when they need several hundred
volunteer stewards to help marshall the Parade and
other events. No prior experience is necessary as
training will be given.
All volunteers receive a Pride Privilege Card granting
you discounts in a number of businesses in London,
and also national Cinema chains and online holidays.
If you're already on the Pride database and still
receiving their email mailshots, there's no need
to re-register, but if your contact details have
changed or if you'd like to get involved, then email
Pride at volunteers@PrideLondon.org
We very much look forward
to meeting up with CIRCA members and guests at our
CIRCA New Year drinks party at ROUGE NOIR on Tuesday
30 January.
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Weekly
gay Blog -Diary of Circa-Club’s (the online club for gay men)
membership secretary, Spencer – his life + loves, work + play,
dreams + fears ! 
Join
us at our monthly gay Social and Business Networking Events for
gay men and their friends in London.
After
an excellent Christmas party we will be pleased
to be returning to “Rouge Noir”@the
Jewel Bar for our New Year drinks party and our
first party for 2007. Get in the New Year
Spirit and join us for complimentary wine (for
members and guests who arrive between 7-8pm) and
a few goodies.
Out
with the old, away with the blues: Adrian Gillan
shapes you anew with 25 Resolutions !
Schlesinger
won an Academy Award for his first US film Midnight
Cowboy, 1969. It was nominated for seven awards
and it was the first X-rated film to win the Academy
Award for best picture. With its coy attitude to
homosexuality it soon became dated, but at the time
it struck a chord with the general audience. In
Sunday, Bloody Sunday, (1971), the treatment of
homosexuality was more explicit. John Schlesinger
regarded the story as a personal statement and his
own coming out publicly as gay. 
First
Monday mews meet of 2007. Boss
back from Azores. Adoring, pining Birmans descend,
and wrap around her like minks. Stunning. Trev’s
eyes almost pop out – his “other side”
clearly to the fore. She announces plans for special
Circa events in Art Galleries in Mayfair in February
to capitalize on the sales.
Find
the leading hair and skin care ranges along with
the finest fragrances and accessories, all in
one easy to use secure website. For razors and
shaving gear; cleansers and moisturisers; shampoos
and hair stylers; toothpastes and toothbrushes,
as well as more aftershaves, colognes and Eau
de Toilettes than you could shake a stick at,
you will need never look further. 
Get
your website noticed with a free link from CIRCA.
Weblinks is a fast growing section, categories include:
art, business, leisure, personal services, travel
and holidays and more … You can search our
current Weblinks categories or submit your own link
by 
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 
The world’s
largest ski domain at the peak of the season plays
host to the 12th Annual Alternative Ski Event at
Val Thorens, Les Trois Vallées, France. At
an altitude of 2,300 meters the slopes are the highest
in Europe and the Three Valleys host more than 600
Km of runs amid a thousand peaks. Everything’s
included : All meals and snacks, free unlimited
bar, ski pass for the entire Three Valley’s,
ski lessons every day, fabulous international entertainment,
DJs from across the globe, Club Med Resort, unrivalled
sports activities, outstanding optional excursions.
Sun, fun and a whole lot more. As always, Alternative
Holidays has designed the event so you have the
choice to do as little or as much as you want to
do within a relaxed and welcoming ambience. From
£1358 per person. Check online at 
Please
help raise money for Stonewall whenever you search
the web. Just go to 
PRIDE
needs help throughout the year with planning, fundraising
and so on. Their biggest need for volunteers is
on Pride Day itself when they need several hundred
volunteer stewards to help marshall the Parade and
other events. No prior experience is necessary as
training will be given. 
