VELVET is pleased to say that a number of special events for VELVET members and their guests are being planned for Summer 2006. In additon to these events VELVET members and their guests are invited to meet up with other VELVET members and also CIRCA members (the club for gay professional men) at the CIRCA monthly drinks party in London.
A good time was had by all at The Private Lounge, Bar Soho, at the March get together. Your hosts Nancy and Curtis will there to meet you and introduce you to the other guests – there is no need to be shy. Drinks prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is very relaxed, friendly with no attitude. The drinks party kicks off at 7pm and there is NO admission charge. The guests are all ages and professions – Great place to network and make new friends.
This first floor lounge bar is conveniently located in the heart of Soho and VELVET and CIRCA members and their guests can enjoy the exclusive use of this Moroccan themed, decadently designed, candlelit Private Room! A varied food and drinks menu with some delicious cocktails - will also available. Guest List places are limited to the first 100 members and their guests. Click here for further information. Bar Soho, 23-5 Old Compton Street, London W1. www.barsoho.co.uk

All Member Profile Searches give top listing to Member Profiles that include a main photograph. We have a huge capacity as 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 can do this for you. Photographs will maximise your chances to connect with other members.

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Speak to our Tarot Card Readers for a Live 1-2-1 Reading from the comfort of your own home! Our Tarot Readers are experienced, compassionate, and insightful, and will give you a reading you won't forget! We have gifted Tarot Readers waiting to take your call 24 hours a day. Imagine feeling clearer and more positive in your relationships and career.
The choices you make today can influence the paths you will take in the future. Call 09067 823 392 - Live (1-2-1) Tarot Call 09067 823 371 - Interactive Tarot. All calls cost £1 per minute. Calls from mobile phones and public phone boxes may cost more than this. .What Question do you want to ask the Tarot Cards? Click here for more information.

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Get your website noticed with a free link from VELVET. Weblinks is a fast growing section. You can search our current Weblinks categories which include Arts & Antiques, Health & Lifestyle, Leisure & Shopping and Business. Or you can submit your own link by clicking here. Any problems just email susie@velvet-club.com

If you can spare £5 or more on a regular basis why not become one of their FROGS.
Regular donations by Standing Order help them to plan ahead as they know they have guaranteed income.
If you are a UK taxpayer LLGS can also claim tax back on your donation increasing its value by 22%.
£5 a month would pay for over 1 hour of phone work at Switchboard – approx 4 calls.
As a FROG you will receive regular information about what's happening at Switchboard, invites and priority booking for Switchboard events. Please click here for more information, or click here for a FROG membership form.

20th London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival

So two weeks of the best in lesbian and gay cinema is nearly over! A strong and eclectic programme of feature films, shorts, artists' film and video and experimental work, as well as a whole host of discussions and special events have been presented so it's your last chance to log in now and start planning your personal festival calendar.
Our man on the inside Michael Blyth is writing a daily festival diary, so if you didn’t make it to any of the events, you can at least read about them.
The Closing Night Gala on 12 April is Jan Dunn's award-winning debut feature Gypo, the UK's first certified Dogme film.

A Thank You to Rosemount Estate and Pixi! Australian winemaker Rosemount Estate and make-up experts Pixi have combined their specialist knowledge to create a range of wine inspired lip colours. And the best news of all? £9 from every £13 lip crème sold will go to Crusaid!
Like wine, the liquid lipsticks draw upon the power of the grape. Each contains grape seed extract, which not only nourishes and protects the lips, but is also renowned for its anti-ageing properties. Available in three delicious shades inspired by famous grape varieties - Merlot, Shiraz and Chardonnay - the grape seed lip colours are unique to Pixi. To find out more, or to purchase the lip crèmes, visit www.pixibeauty.com

Crusaid still have a couple of places left for this years Flora London Marathon. If you are interested in running on behalf of Crusaid and wish to find out more, please contact the events manager, Dan Solley on 020 7539 3884 or email dans@crusaid.org.uk . To access the Crusaid website please click here.