The Velvet-Club Events Calendar tells you What’s On and Where to Go !! – 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. Check back regularly as our 10,000’s of Velvet-Club members and their friends/ business contacts add new events every day. For more details about the individual events either click on the event “Title” or on “More Info”. Enjoy !!! http://www.velvet-club.com/lesbian_events_guide/guidelist.php?x_to=01%2F08%2F2008&z_to=BETWEEN%2C%27%2C%27&y_to=31%2F08%2F2008&w_to=AND%2C%27%2C%27&month=August Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:40:34 +0530 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:25:38 +0530 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) unlicensed version http://www.feedforall.com 01/08/2008 - Join us for a glass of wine on Friday 1st August 2008 at The Arts Club in Mayfair, London from 7pm-12 & continue the night at Shadow Lounge in Soho (Europe’s No: 1 gay members club) by collecting one of the 30 complimentary admission passes. No entrance charge and Wine served free from 7-8pm. Enter our Lucky Draw for a superb oil painting on canvas (24"x20"). You may bring up to 3 guests and it’ll definitely be a fantastic evening out for you and your friends. http://www.velvet-club.com/lesbian_events_guide/guideview.php?id=677 4FEFED89-D5CB-44B0-A22A-C2F8F59B25ED Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:59:51 +0530 02/08/2008 - Building Your Confidence is for any gay man who wants to improve their confidence in social and sexual situations. You’ll find out what confidence is really all about. Confidence can be learnt – it’s not a secret skill that some people have and others don’t. The practical skills that are used on the course will enable you to start and maintain conversations, and to make and refuse requests, including sexual requests, all with confidence. http://www.velvet-club.com/lesbian_events_guide/guideview.php?id=670 81760EEF-8585-46D2-87A6-CC727F91364F Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:59:52 +0530 03/08/2008 - Plans for Leeds Pride 2008 are already in full swing, August 3rd 2008 is the date for your diaries and the theme, fitting enough, is Heroes and Heroines. Things get going in the Millennium Square then on to The Gay village. There will be a funfair, market, community area, Youth focus area, and top acts. http://www.velvet-club.com/lesbian_events_guide/guideview.php?id=548 6288085D-A0FB-4E6B-A38D-85D55E40F627 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:59:53 +0530 09/08/2008 - After last year's event was cancelled due to the floods, Gloucestershire is set for a great event in 2008. Things start with a parade through the City Centre followed by an afternoon event featuring stalls, stage with entertainment/speeches etc. http://www.velvet-club.com/lesbian_events_guide/guideview.php?id=549 F0E50301-3536-467F-A676-399A0FD5F53E Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:59:54 +0530 09/08/2008 - All the action is centered around West Park. 2008 is set to be the largest event they have ever planned with local and national headline acts appearing on stage. Local recruiters and businesses attending this FREE EVENT. http://www.velvet-club.com/lesbian_events_guide/guideview.php?id=550 62CE0A72-9ED0-4BD6-BD89-69ECCB9840ED Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:59:55 +0530 15/08/2008 - Manchester Pride will include sport, film festival, conferences, a parade and a Big Weekend. http://www.velvet-club.com/lesbian_events_guide/guideview.php?id=547 EDE54831-60A9-4FB8-B152-CDF27EAC7474 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:09:35 +0530 16/08/2008 - To be held on Saturday august 16th 2008 at the old town gardens Swindon but they will be holding a pink ball in the next few months and details of that will be advertised on our website www.swindonpride.kk5.org Tickets for the Queens Ball to be held in April are now on sale priced at £28.00 per head for a 3 course meal, live band and cabaret acts to be held in one of Swindons top class hotels. They have Café la Belle from Grand Canaria performing. The event will be free to enter but volunt... http://www.velvet-club.com/lesbian_events_guide/guideview.php?id=552 CC1F7729-CDFE-4278-89A0-0D4F4122B35A Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:10:11 +0530 16/08/2008 - This year we are delighted to announce that the money raised by the London Pride Run will support the work of Stonewall. Now in its 5th year the run has become one of the UK’s major gay and lesbian sports events. The certified 10km run is expected to draw up to 800 runners and is a fantastic time for runners of all levels of experience. The London Pride Run 10K is a race for everyone, regardless of age, ability, gender or sexuality. http://www.velvet-club.com/lesbian_events_guide/guideview.php?id=641 544989FA-6840-4006-A55C-C8CA379864E1 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:10:48 +0530 22/08/2008 - The most innovative venue for gay/bisexual men in Europe hosts regular massage workshops during weekends where everyone gets to practice 'hands on' with everyone else present. Please bring a large sense of humour because it is guaranteed to be quite a laugh as well as a very relaxing experience where the intimate and friendly atmosphere is welcomed and enjoyed by all!!! http://www.velvet-club.com/lesbian_events_guide/guideview.php?id=147 117AC060-8D72-40A3-BE8F-BDDAD7B77A38 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:11:05 +0530 23/08/2008 - Cornwall’s first ever Cornwall Pride Festival took its first steps to becoming a reality this week, when on Monday 11th the Pride 2008 Committee met for the first time. The committee will be responsible for planning and carrying out the diversity festival this year. Saturday 23rd August was chosen as the date for the event and preparations are already under way to make sure it is an event that all people in Cornwall can be proud of – from whatever background or lifestyle. After the first mee... http://www.velvet-club.com/lesbian_events_guide/guideview.php?id=554 4FDA2C87-C091-46D8-8509-BD3F907B9A7C Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:11:36 +0530 28/08/2008 to 31/08/2008 - BiCon is the UK National Bisexual Convention, a fun weekend-long festival for bisexual people and their allies, held at a different location in the UK each year. During the days there is a programme of discussions, talks, workshops and events to run alongside these such as film showings, treasure hunts, games and competitions. In the evenings there is entertainment and dancing. http://www.velvet-club.com/lesbian_events_guide/guideview.php?id=555 1BB81ECB-69C7-462A-B2B3-FD7A6208A493 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:12:15 +0530 30/08/2008 to 31/08/2008 - Creative Prospecting is a weekend course designed to assist you in discovering your own personal creative dreams and aspirations in a fun and safe environment. Through discussions, workshops, guided visualistions, one-to-one and group excercises, you will: - create new definitions around creativity which are fun and effortless - explore the possible blocks that keep you from being more creative - build up positive and supportive networks - discover new tools and methods to keep you focused ... http://www.velvet-club.com/lesbian_events_guide/guideview.php?id=649 76B250C8-2410-4DCA-844C-43A7FA151609 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:12:40 +0530 30/08/2008 to 31/08/2008 - Creative Prospecting is a weekend course designed to assist you in discovering your own personal creative dreams and aspirations in a fun and safe environment. Through discussions, workshops, guided visualistions, one-to-one and group exercises. http://www.velvet-club.com/lesbian_events_guide/guideview.php?id=652 98DB5F77-0B64-476C-929E-366722A7ED04 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:13:20 +0530