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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.

Your Hosts – Curtis, Jean Francois, Patricia 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 !!  There is NO admission charge and the drinks prices are very reasonable…

As Santa has supplied us with some Goodies including "A Trip To Venice For The Carnival" in February 2009 courtesy of Adam and Steve Travel , “Forest” - photography on canvas and other treats your Hosts will be dipping deep into Santa’s sack for special lucky dip winners… (I wonder what he’ll find eh). Just pop your business card in the hat on the night. Everyone has an equal chance of winning !!

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. For fifteen years the Chorus has provided a soundtrack to London's gay life so it's with enormous pride that it now offers special packages perfect for civil ceremonies and other events.

Enter our LUCKY DRAW for “Morning Mist” a superb photograph on canvas 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.

Guest List places are limited to 250 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! The Arts Club, 40 Dover Street, Mayfair, London W1.

This is a Lesbian and Gay event. Members of our 'brother' club, Circa-Club (The Club for Gay Professional Men), have also been invited.

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 it 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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Martina Navratilova - Labels are for filing. Labels are for clothing. Labels are not for people.

Audre Lorde  - Part of the lesbian consciousness is an absolute recognition of the erotic within our lives and, taking that a step further, dealing with the erotic not only in sexual terms.
 
Billie Jean King - It's just really important that we start celebrating our differences. Let's start tolerating first, but then we need to celebrate our differences.
 
Rita Mae Brown - I became a lesbian because of women, because women are beautiful, strong, and compassionate.

Jeanette Winterson - I am a writer who happens to love women. I am not a lesbian who happens to write. ..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 LESBIAN EVENTS GUIDE – 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 from: The LGBT Wedding Show in Brighton to GayWise the LGBT Arts Festival to Ceri Dupree’s Gown and Out to a performance by the Gay London Symphony Orchestre.

Check back regularly as our 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...

TRAVEL LOUNGE

Planning your next trip? Once all important decision has been made, make our Travel Lounge your first stop! It contains lots of helpful information, including 5 day ahead international weather forecasts, world clock, a currency converter, phrase translator,  a list of international holidays and festivals and 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, and let Velvet-Club members know where you plan to be and when! ...more...

Sells branded lingerie, some of which are well-known market leaders and many others are niche and exclusive. Choose from elegant bras, knickers and thongs, g-strings, boy shorts, briefs, French knickers and even pearl thongs. Lingerie Express also sell a great range of attractive swimwear. The Lingerie Express team pride themselves on offering an exceptional shopping experience, discreet packaging, fast order fulfillment and straightforward no hassle returns, all included.

Not sure what to buy or if you have query about sizes - call us we're here to help! email us at customerservice@lingerieexpress.co.uk or call Customer Services: 01227 282 308 ...more...

Sara Gilbert was nominated for the Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Roseanne as well as the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female for her role in Poison Ivy.

Her two older adoptive half siblings were stars of Little House on the Prairie: Melissa Gilbert and Jonathan Gilbert. Gilbert decided at age six that she wanted to be an actress after her older sister, Melissa Gilbert, got a plaque on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Following appearances in television movies and a commercial for Kool Aid, at the age of thirteen she landed the role of Darlene Conner, the sarcastic middle child, in Roseanne. Sara was a cast member during the show's nine-year run from 1988 to 1997, for which she also wrote a fourth-season episode called "Don't Make Me Over".
She has been in a lesbian relationship with Allison Adler since 2002. They had a son named Levi Hank Gilbert-Adler born in October 2004 , and a daughter named Sawyer born on August 2, 2007. Allison carried the couple's son and Gilbert carried their daughter.

Today, she supports numerous organizations such as PETA, Meals on Wheels, Freedom of Speech, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, and AIDS Project Los Angeles..." ...more...

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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, 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..

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We very much look forward to meeting up with VELVET-CLUB members and guests at our VELVET December Drinks Party at THE ARTS CLUB in Mayfair on FRIDAY 5 December..