Welcome to VELVET-CLUB the club that enables members to connect with 1,000’s of lesbians around the world – at home, in the office, on their travels!! Link up with new friends, increase your business contacts or find the perfect partner and much, much more!!

Come and join us for complimentary wine (for members and guests who arrive between 7-8pm).

Enter our LUCKY DRAW for “COAST” a superb oil painting on canvas of the Cornish Cliffs (24”x20”). 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 !! - the painting will be on view and available for collection on the night.

Tracy your Host and Co-Hosts – 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 150 members and their guests. Please click here for further information. To add your name and the names of up to 3 guests to the November Guest List please email Susie at susie@velvet-club.com.

Velvet 1 at Jewel is conveniently located in the heart of the West End (Piccadilly Circus): 4/6 Glasshouse Street, W1B 5DQ. Visit their website.

WANTED: DEAD OR ALIVE

Lesbians, Gay men, Bisexuals and Transgender (LGBT) people are: black, white, all races and mixed heritages; daughters, sons, aunts, mothers, sisters, brothers, fathers and uncles; friends, colleagues, employers, workers, unwaged and customers; students and teachers; differently-abled; Jewish, Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, Christian, gentile, of all religions and none; old and young; women and men; from every political slant; famous and not famous; living and dead…They surround you today and they also form a vast and exciting part of your past. To name but a few:

Achilles (fictional hero); Akhenaten (pharaoh); Edward Albee (playwright); Alexander the Great (general, imperialist); Anselm (saint); Marie Antoinette (queen); Apollo (god); Aristotle (philosopher); Artemis (goddess); Anthony Asquith (director); W. H. Auden (poet); Francis Bacon (artist); Sir Francis Bacon (scientist) ...more...

Chat and exchange ideas with other members…..start your own topics such as.... Have you ever experienced Discrimination In the Workplace ?
Ms Cape called the behaviour of Mr Paul malicious and oppressive. An employment tribunal in Glasgow has awarded huge damages to a gay man victimised at work. 32-year-old Jonah Ditton was a media sales manager for CP Publishing Ltd for only eight days, yet the nakedly homophobic behaviour of his boss is reflected in the compensation of almost £120,000 he was awarded.

This is the largest award ever for a case of sexual orientation discrimination. Mr Ditton described his former employers as "foul individuals," and told the tribunal how he was abused on a daily basis. His boss, Warren Paul, called him "a wee puff," the BBC reports.

The case is just the latest high-profile example of the Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2004 being used to stamp out homophobia in the workplace....more...

You speak, we listen - you ask, we act. Other sections include: Social Networking, Lifestyle, M2M Advice, Have Your Say, Business Network, Thought for The Day ...more...

After she came out in October 2005, she wanted to make it clear that her divorce had not been due to her being a lesbian.

She has discussed her sexuality in several interviews, one with the ESPN Magazine, 25th October 2005: "My reason for coming out isn't to be some sort of hero, I'm just at a point in my life where I'm tired of having to pretend to be somebody I'm not. I'm tired of having to hide my feelings about the person I care about. About the person I love." The woman she is referring to is former Old Dominion basketball coach Alisa Scott, 40. The two have been together now for several years.

Swoopes has become a voice of encouragement of equal rights in women's professional sports. In the same interview with ESPN, she comments: "The talk about the WNBA being full of lesbians is not true. There are as many straight women in the league as there are gay. What really irritates me is when people talk about football, baseball and the NBA, you don't hear all of this talk about the gay guys playing ...more...

Detailed biographies of world famous lesbians from the worlds of Art, Literature, Film/tv, Sport, Politics and Music … broaden your knowledge by clicking here!

SHOPPING MALL

Local, national & international flower delivery service offering a wide variety of stunning, exotic and romantic arrangements and bouquets for every occasion, hand delivered by Flowergram. “Luxury Romance” - The vintage elegance of 12 luxury long-stemmed red roses hand-tied in water. Stunning, stylish and simply unforgettable when you receive one! – click here

TRAVEL LOUNGE

Planning your next trip ? Make the Velvet Travel Lounge your first stop … click here for useful information:

5 day ahead weather forecasts
currency converter
phrase translator
world clock, time zones
international holidays and festivals
destination reviews and much more

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@velvet-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 NOTICE BOARD

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 Velvet-Club members and visitors to raise money for Stonewall as we search the web” Patricia Madden, Velvet-Club.
“We’re delighted that Velvet-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

Delighted to say that starting with our February Event Mark will be taking all our photographs. Mark Weeks creates beautiful images for corporate and creative purposes. Mark’s simple and clean style, coupled with his background in business as well as his penchant for portraying real people and products in cheeky situations, separates him from the pack.

Mark Weeks’ whimsical style and eye for beauty are a natural fit for creating images of people that are used for advertising and editorial purposes. Frequently combining the absurd with skilled lighting and execution, Mark Weeks Photography creates beautiful photos that bring on a smile. Mark’s experience in the world of business also provides insight into company dynamics and creates a comfort level for corporate clients. To see Mark’s work visit his Website: www.markweeksphotography.com