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!!

After what I can say was nothing short of an excellent October drinks party we are looking forward to the November drinks party at our stunning new venue The Institute of Directors.

The Cocktail Bar with its soft leather furnishings and stylish surroundings is the perfect place to enjoy a superb range of cocktails, specially selected spirits, beers and wines by the glass.

The superb selection of champagne and classic cocktails, such as Watermelon Martinis and Blueberry Amaretto Sours are from £6.25, the wines from £3.80 per glass and spirits and beers from £3.30. The Head Cocktail Barman can also create bespoke cocktails to suit your tastes.

Your Hosts – Curtis, Jean Francois, Patricia and Alastair will be meeting and greeting. Our members and guests are all ages and professions. There is NO admission charge and the drinks prices are very reasonable… Enter our LUCKY DRAW for a superb painting/ photograph on canvas…

Guest List places are limited to 200 members and their guests. Click here for more details and send an email to Susie@velvet-club.com including your name and the names of your guests!

Keep up to date make the Daily Velvet your home page; World, UK, Lesbian/Gay and Velvet news, horoscopes, cartoon, quotes of the day, this day in history and much more…

Rosa Bonheur - To his doctrines I owe my great and glorious ambition for the sex to which I proudly belong and whose independence I shall defend until my dying day.

Patricia Highsmith - My imagination functions much better when I don't have to speak to people.

Amelie Mauresmo - Whether it's in the right way or sometimes the wrong way, you learn about life and its lessons. ...more...

THE LESBIAN EVENTS GUIDE - NOVEMBER 2009 - Whats On and Where

The Velvet- Club Lesbian Events Calendar tells you What’s On and Where to Go in November!! – a monthly guide to lesbian 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: THT Supper Club to The Stonewall Awards 2009 to A Brief History Of Divas to The Drill Hall Darlings to GFest- gayWise LGBT Arts Festival 2009 to The Gay Wedding Show

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

“Job Search” is the UK’s first fully-comprehensive online gay-friendly JobSearch. Over 609 exciting job opportunities from over 260 recruitment agencies that have registered to date:

All Gay-friendly recruiters and employers are invited to have “A Month’s Free Trial” to post unlimited job adverts. All job adverts are posted within 24 hours and will be displayed for 2 months, or less if we receive notification that the vacancy is filled.

1st Page Search Results Listings for Google, Yahoo and the other major Search Engines for search terms inc: "gay friendly employment, "gay jobs" and " gay recruiters". For “A Month’s Free Trial” just click on this link, and we will email you your access codes and then you can start posting your Jobs for FREE - TODAY !!!

Jobseekers can search using up to 7 search criteria including specific recruiter, industry sector, location, salary and keyword search or access our resource centre for more information on: gay business organisations & associations, career building tools, assessment quizzes and distance learning courses.

Our online “Job Search” facility has been created to help you find that perfect job!!! Good Luck.

Whatever the occasion: Christmas, We Are Having A Party, Happy Birthday, Congratulations, Happy Anniversary, Get Well, I Miss You, Good Luck, Wish You Were Here … send FREE unlimited Velvet e-cards.

Design your own e-cards and select from 1,000’s of images to send elegant to stylish and flirty to fruity e-cards to your friends and partners. We've got all sorts and they’re free to send. Click here for a direct link. Simple as that!

TRAVEL LOUNGE

Planning your next trip ? Once all important decision has been made, make our Travel Lounge your first stop.. helpful information, including weather forecasts,  currency converter, phrase translator, list of international holidays and festivals and much much more. Looking for a new friend, or even a holiday romance at your destination? No need to wait until you arrive - get the holiday started early, make contact with Velvet members living where you are planning to travel to ...more...

Dusty Springfield : Lesbian Icon: Who? When? Where?

Her full name was Mary Isabel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien. She was born into an unstable family environment - her parents did not get along, and she constantly felt overshadowed by her older brother Dion. Nevertheless, she was inspired by her father's love of Jazz and classical music, and the voice of Peggy Lee, and developed a love of singing. Her ambition showed itself at an early age; when the 10 year-old Mary was asked what she wanted to be, the reply came "I want to be a blues singer!" ...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: Hale and Hearty with healthyandessential.com…

When it comes to wellbeing nothing is more important than a healthy heart! Health and Essential Ltd offers Premium Fish oils and organic Flax Oils. We are much more than just a supplement company! We are a clinic, a laboratory and then a supplement company.

Our clinic is staffed by expert doctors who are passionate about omega-3, we have invested heavily in omega-3 research and carry out complex analysis that accurately state the blood levels of omega-3, our services and products are used by medical professionals, world famous clinics and even international sports stars and teams. We lecture at International omega 3 conferences and have had research published. ...more...

A GREAT WAY TO PROFIT FROM YOUR FAVOURITE TIPPLE

DO YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING HERE ON VELVET-CLUB

We have now found more than 100 new sponsors who are willing to offer you great deals. So go to these sections on the website and check them out!

The Home Page: everything from Clocks to Kitchenware with Contemporary Heaven, book a flight with BMI or Swiss Air or stock up on wine from Majestic

Daily Velvet: book a session and become a star on Songmaker, make a bet to pay for Christmas or buy a DVD

My Profiles: book a weekend at Champneys, get a health check in Harley Street or get some cool eye glasses

Search: Buy some books, get those HD TVs’, Phones, IPods, and get onestopsecurityshop to protect your purchases

Chat online: get some music from Jamster and visit the Microsoft shop and get protection for your laptops!

Events: get your drinks here!

Clubs: Get away from the cold and get into the warm with a holiday or take a cruise check out Home exchange

Club Office: But before you go get your insurance or perhaps get a loan to pay for it all

All this a much more for you to browse and buy!

HARLEY STREET - TREAT YOURSELF TO A STANDARD MEDICAL FOR WOMEN FOR £250

To Velvet-Club Members and Visitors just quote “VELVET-CLUB” and you can Treat Yourself To A Standard Medical For Women (Value £335) for £250.

Wouldn't it be reassuring to find out exactly what shape you're in? Their Standard Medical for Women aims to offer you peace of mind on your state of health. It takes 1 hour, is suitable for Women of any age and consists of the following examinations:

• Blood tests

• The blood test taken is full blood count, kidney function, liver function, cholesterol

• Full medical examination (blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, body mass index, lung function, basic eye and hearing test, examination of heart, chest, abdomen and nervous system)

• We will offer you the option of a breast examination for any abnormality and teach you how to examine them to detect any future signs of breast cancer.

• Urine test for sugar, blood and protein

• Cervical smear (thin-prep)

Number One Health, 1 Harley Street, London W1G 9QD. T: 020 7580 5467
E: info@numberonehealth.co.uk W: www.numberonehealth.co.uk
Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday 9am – 5pm - (Evening Clinic until 9pm most Tuesdays and Thursdays)

See what 2009 has in store for you !!!  – click here to read  your Daily, Weekly and Monthly horoscopes on Velvet-Club.

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, Russell Grant's Dream Dictionary, Russell Grant's Astro Tarot Pack and Russell Grant's Book of Birthdays. Russell's latest book 'You Can Change Your Life' published by Random House is already scaling the Best Sellers List ..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. 

We very much look forward to meeting up with VELVET-CLUB members and guests at our VELVET and CIRCA November Drinks Party at The Institute Of Directors, Pall Mall on 6th November.