Out Bristol Issue 3

Out Bristol Community / Social Life / News / Scene Guide

The Source for all LGB information in the West of England

www.outbristol.co.uk

Welcome – The Art Edition

Editorial Team

Editor’s Letter

Leighton de Burca Editor in Chief & Brand Manager

Welcome to Out Bristol, the new face of LGB West of England. The magazine and website aim to inform the community on all the amazing things going on within our great region.

Nigel Locker Advertising Editor Brad Palmer Tyrone Jones Emile Parnall Style Editors Contributors Matthew Allen Greg Smith Simon Nelson

Have any comments, news or anything else email editor @outbristol.co.uk Unsolicited contributions must be accompanied by a stamped addressed envelope if they are to be returned. We cannot accept responsibilty for any unsolicited mail or materials damaged in the post. Mail submitted are assumed to be for publication whole or in part. Any person, organisation or likeness there of with in this publication is not to be taken of sexual, political or social orientation of those persons

Within the magazine and website you will see listings of all the community groups, bars ,clubs and organisations. The listings are free to enable equal access for all LGB groups.

The website and magazine does not just stop there. We have many things in the pipe line over the next few months, some of the future areas are explored in this issue with culture and lifestyle sections.

We have a development section which will be growing over the new few months from career insight to regional political insight.

One large part of the brand is to hear from people in the community through out the region. If you have an idea, campaign, something you would like to know about or write about please let me know. It can feature in the magazine or as a featured story on the website. You do not have to be a writer or journalist professionally as this publication aims to be more inclusive, everyone has a voice and their own style so feel free to send me your opinions.

Kind Regards Leighton de Burca Editor

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Inside Autum 2010 The Art Issue 3 03

Editors Letter

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Feature Fight Club by Gaz

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Cover Image picsbygaz.com Magazine Images Documentary Image Destination Bristol de Burca media

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Dining The delights of Papadeli

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Development

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Hair & Beauty Central Studios

Fitness by Greg Smith

Travel to Rome

Inside

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Fashion Garment Quarter

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Art Section

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In Profile www.tallulahtheatre.com

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Politics Dawn Primarolo MP

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Peter Holt - Interview Find out who he is and what he does.

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Listings Community listings from social groups/ support to LGB activities / Scene guide/ events, networking/LGB friendly venues. Whats On Guide If you are not listed email us editor@outbristol.co.uk

Pride Review Manchester

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Feature:Photography by Gaz Gaz has been a prominent portrait photographer in London since 2004, and has just had published his first collection of striking male imagery entitled ‘Fight Club’.

His passion for photography has introduced him to an eclectic array of clients from the worlds of art, fashion, stage and screen, his work being featured world wide in magazines, online and on TV, but it is his characteristic work with the male physique that has caught the most attension and been used in advertising from underware campaigns to the Terrence Higgins Trust’s health promos.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Gaz about his book inspires him, what makes him tick and what to create such fantasic work. but first... What makes a man a real man?

With ‘Fight Club’, Gaz proves that this question does not worry him at all his models are doubtlessly everything a man wants to be.

They have muscled bodies and they stare at you.

Drops of sweat, special light contrasts and the language of the bodies, which doesn’t speak of compromise these are the significant attributes of the art of Gaz. His hunks are incredibly impressive and it takes a man with guts to withstand eye contact with them.

If you want to face them, be alerted as if you are about to taming a tiger: Be respectful but decisive; be focused, for these animals could attack you and tear you apart, if you do not watch them carefully.

Gaz is a true master of his business; you can clearly recognize that he was influenced by movies with a dark picture language such as David Fincher’s ‘Fight Club’, which also inspired the book’s title, as well as films like ‘300’ and Film Noir.

With FIGHT CLUB he has created a first class photo book, athletic, rough and hunkylicious … ...let the fight begin!

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Feature:Photography by Gaz When did you first get interested in photography ?

Actually I always played with my parents film cameras when on holiday as a child and was fascinated to see how the photos came out getting them back from the processors a week after posting them off (God I sound so old! LOL) but it wasn’t till one of my Art teachers at school lent me her SLR that I really got bitten by the bug. I still didn’t follow it as a career choice though as I was trained as an illustrator and designer. It was only when I worked as a junior in a design studio that I learnt studio photography assisting the photographer on advertising shoots that I really saw it as a possible career.

Do you think a formal education is important?

I would say it’s important. I learnt ‘hands on’ which for me was the best way but the contacts and connections to industry that a lot of Uni courses have, really can help get a foot in the door in the real world.

Where do you get your inspiration?

Ooh tough one. I get inspired by the individual I’m shooting firstly, the direction it needs to go (as far as a commercial or editorial story) but also I study light and shade and how that creates mood and atmosphere. I’m creatively inspired by Cinema and Art and the art training I had was invaluable.

What makes one image stand out from the rest?

That I can’t say, it’s a gut thing, instinct. Any one who’s shot with me will know I have a habit of expressing myself during a shoot so when it’s really working I’m usually making a lot of noise! LOL So much of the photography of men today is the more feminised metrosexual image where as your work focuses more on the masculinity in a man was this a conscious choice or more an organic one?

For me personally I like all types. People fascinate me, faces, bodies, character all do it for me. I do a lot of fashion shots that have to be on the nail as far as right model right time and currently the trend is for the metrosexual look but fashion changes and so do the fashion models.

I do shoot a lot of physique models... strong moody lighting can really show power and definition without it looking like a body building competition shoot but they have to have something extra for me beyond just the body.

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Feature:Photography by Gaz How do you come up with concepts for campaigns?

I worked for a long while as an art director and you really learn how to work with a client to create for their market. That can be a particular style or age group, demographic etc all kinds of things.

What has been your biggest challenge photographically speaking to date?

I actually love a challenge, shot in some odd locations - on one roof top shoot I broke my finger falling down the fire escape but still carried on shooting. LOL What excites you most about photography?

Every day is different for me... can be shooting a Actor for an editorial one day, the next a campaign for THT and the next a personal portrait for an internet profile... love it all big and small... I always enjoy meeting people and I have great fun on my shoots, and I tend to stay friends with a lot of the clients and models I shoot.

Do you think its important to work on personal projects as well as commercial ones ? yes always... I do a lot of test shoots for new models and come up with different ideas for our portfolios. My first book that’s just been published called ‘Fight Club’ (published by Bruno Gmuender) was originally a concept to do some gritty, non pretty shots with 3 stunning fashion models using body paint (I’m a member of the British Body Painting Association) and very moody lighting and it ended up as my signature style.

What project or person would you most like to work with?

I’d like to do a lot more creative celebrity portraits for magazines and the actor Tom Hardy would be top of my list (woof!).

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Fight Club the first book by Photographer Gaz Published by Bruno Gmuender. £ 34.99.

Available from Bruno Gmuender, Amazon, Prowler, & all good book shop.

Also available as a stunning 2011 calendar.

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Lifestyle: Fitness

www.gregsmithfitness.co.uk

Having trained as an athlete and body builder for over 10 years, I have developed a sound understanding for training people. Over the years I have seen techniques develop, new methods introduced and technology advance. However reverting back to traditional functional compound exercises that you carry out every day is the best way to develop muscle growth and ensure you burn off those calories.

Each edition I will take you through exercises to gain a healthy Greg Smith physic. This month I will focus on the arm exercises for your biceps and ticeps.

EZBAR CURL HAMMER CURL

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Stand upright hold the bar shoulder width apart Curl the bar up in line with your collar bone.

Repeat 3 Sets of 10 Reps

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Curl the weight up in line with your shoulder.

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Stand straight with weights down by your side Curl the weights up in line with your shoulder.

Repeat 3 Sets of 10 Reps CLOSE GRIP CURL

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Repeat 3 Sets of 10 Reps

Lifestyle: Fitness KICK BACKS 1 Bend over with a straight spine.

2 Extend your arm in line with your body.

Repeat 3 Sets of 10 Reps CLOSE GRIP PRESS UP 1 Set up in a press up positionbut with hands side by side.

2 Lower yourself and then raise back to start.

Repeat 3 Sets of 10 Reps OVER HEAD TRICEP

DIPS

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Lower your self then back up Repeat 3 Sets of 10 Reps

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Lower the weight behind your head in line your neck.

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Newcitysound Dance Music review www.newcitysound.co.uk 1. BT - Always (Chicane Remix) (Premier Recordings) Chicane bring us a remix that makes the summer feel just round the corner again.

2. Danny Quattro - Anythings Possible (NSC Recordings) Our latest release, as played by NCS at Pride Bristol - simply huge!

3. Florence and The Machine - Cosmic Love (Morgan Page Bootleg) (White Label) Loved and praised by us all, feeling that breakdown. Written by Simon Lloyd

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Lifestyle: Travel

Rome, Italy

Rome the eternal city, the home of some of Europe’s most beautiful site’s from Art, Culture, History, Religion and entertainment. This city has it all. 2011 is no exception to this but it has an added attraction as 2011 Rome is the base for Europride (www.europride.com).

One main point to remember when in Italy most venues require you to be a member of Arcigay to enter (www.arcigay.it).

As Rome is one of busiest cities in Europe and as such accommodation can be booked up fast. In the summer, the city can get very hot and when site seeing make sure you take comfortable shoes to wear as you will need them, also make sure you dress appropriately when sightseeing as this is a Catholic country and you may not be let in to places when too much flesh is on show. Have a great time.....

What not to miss The Forum, warning to all, this is a HUGE site so a map is advised to gain the most from your visit .

The Borghese Gardens, home to main museums, fountains, temples and a lake which can be a great break from the heat in the summer.

The Castel sant’ Angelo, One of Rome’s finest sights a must see for any tourist to the city.

Palatine Hill, The Colosseum & The Spanish steps.

Information Gayscene:- www.patroc.com/rome Sightseeing:- www.city-discovery.com

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Lifestyle:Dining

Papadeli Wow Papadeli, the question is where to start with one of the region gastromic heavens, this utopia of delight is home to a cafe, delicatessen, treat shop, hampers, gifts not to mention an online shop. Whether you want to eat in or dine out this place has it all. You can even hire the cafe to throw your own party and the bonus no cleaning up! .

Papadeli, 84 Alma Road, With the festive season upon us Papadeli is a Cliftton,Bristol BS8 2DJ must as you can pre-order your goods to pick up Email info@papadeli.co.uk when you like. Take advange of one of their tast- Phone 01179 736569 ing sessions open every Saturday till Christmas. twitter.com/papadeli facebook.com/papadeli If this was not enough they also play host to supper evenings and champagne tasting events at the cafe. These events are open to all and you are welcome whether you are on your own or in a couple. Meet new people and try something new. Check out the website for details.

What else is at Papadeli In need of some inspiration this Christmas?

Tastings Papadeli is holding FREE tastings every Saturday until Christmas!

Cheese from the Fine Cheese Company, Wines from RS Wines, Spanish foods from Brindisa. Come and taste some delicious foods to get you in the gourmet mood for Christmas. Don’t forget Papadeli offers a food to go service so you can call in and takeaway salads, tartlets, casseroles, fishcakes and chocolate cakes!

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Lifestyle: Development Name: Richard Lowe, Position: Managing Director Company: HR & Training Solutions Background: Richard specialises in business, leadership,sales and team transforamtions; is an NLP master practitioner CIPD qualified.

He has spent the last 16years working with businesses large and small to tranistion change through leadership and people development to deliver outstanding business performance.

How to win your dream job Written by As a HR & Training consultancy firm we’ve been involved in a number of recruitment and assessment centres projects to select the best leaders and professionals for both large and medium firms. Over the next couple of months we’ll share some considerations which we hope will increase your chances of winning your dream job through a series of short articles.

What is your dream job?

Always begin with the end in mind! Before you search for your next job it’s always worth writing down your own job description for your dream job that balances with your future career aspirations and lifestyle. Think about things that are truly important to you including minimum and maximum salary, location, the types of industries as well as the type of people you would develop and flourish around.

Think about your lifestyle and personal circumstances too so that you are clear on how your dream role would support these.

Take some time to then step back and write down a list of your qualifications, experience and personal strengths. Now evaluate - is your dream role achievable? If you were recruiting someone for your dream role would you recruit you?

This should help you to create some flexibility or make some reasonable adjustments and provide some valuable insight into where you need new skills or experience before you make the next move.

Now you have clarity and a realistic picture of the type of dream job you truly want you can then start to search for your dream job and develop areas you need to improve your chances.

Over the next few months this section will develop with columists who are leaders in their fields to enable our readers to gain valuable insight.

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Lifestyle: Hair & Beauty

Central Studio Christmas style at Central Studio Central Studio has everything a girl (and boy) needs to look and feel fabulous for the Christmas party season. From express blow dries to transform your look from office geek to party chic, to a new CID make-up range and in-house make up artists to apply it and all in a lovely new look salon with stylish touches throughout.

www.central-studio.co.uk

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Express blow dries are the answer to every girl’s prayers, transforming you from working girl to party princess in an instant. This service is available now at Central Studio at just £1 a minute.

Book in for a CID make-up make over with cosmetic artists Yasmine Zafari or Sean Bowman at the same time and the look is complete.

If you like the ‘new you’ then you can buy the products, plus brushes and accessories, so that you can achieve that professional look at home.

Or for a fabulous Christmas present why not buy a Central Studio gift voucher which can be redeemed for any salon services including Express blow-dries and make up applications. Book in now by calling the salon on 0117 9290120 or emailing info@central-studio.co.uk Central Studio are no stranger to making the total look as they have had one of the hottest tickets in the region with the Bristol Fashion Show. This event held in many venues over the years led to the ground breaking show at the Lido in Bristol. The Bristol Fashion Show under the direction of Jane Wright and Zoe Cox as the Creative Director produced by de Burca Media created the only Fashion Show in Europe to be held in an 18th centry Lido with the catwalk on the water. This Event had international reviews, due to its creativIty, vision and production.

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Lifestyle: Fashion Fashion, love it, hate or don’t get it. This modern art form dominates our modern world. Over the coming months our team of fashion writers will take you on a journey through this world which contributes nearly £21bn to the UK economy (BFC-Value of Fashion report) I was lucky enough to be invited to the launch of Bristol’s hottest new independent boutique, Garment Quarter and let me tell you, it’s not often I fall in love with a store so quickly.

Written by Brad Palmer

After being greeted by Managing Director John Reid, myself and Dan from Last Style of Defense enjoyed champagne, sushi and some heavenly chocolates whilst taking in all that the boutique has to offer. One thing that I can safely declare is that Garment Quarter has one of the best product ranges in the city and with a fantastic mix of established designers amongst up and coming talent it’s safe to say this will be one store I will definitely be returning to.

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Myself, designer Ashley Marc Houvelle (modeling a Tee from his own collection- separate post to follow) and Dan.

Garment Quarter 25 Penn Street Bristol BS1 3AU 01173 294405 garmentquarter.com Opening Times Mon- Wed 10am - 7pm Thurs 10am - 8pm Fri 10am - 7pm Sat 10am - 7pm Sun 11am - 5pm

Lifestyle: Fashion As I continually told many of the staff during the evening, I really did LOVE the store.

And with brands including Vivienne Westwood Gold and Red Label, Markus Lupfer, Comme Des Garcons Play and Unconditional (many of which are a first for Bristol) what’s not to love?

After not a lot of convincing from Dan and a lovely store assistant / Henry Holland look-alike, I made the executive decision to try on this gorgeous cape from Vivienne Westwood Red Label. It may be from the Women’s collection but once on it was surprisingly easy to pass off.

Androgynous, but never the less it was added to the already seemingly endless mental shopping list I was swiftly creating in my head.

I fell in love with these boots from the moment I saw them and at a very reasonable £185 I know where my next pay check will be going.

Check out what else Brad has to say and what else he has been up to at fashionyouthindulgence.blogspot.com.

Anyone who knows me will be fully aware that I have something of an obsession ,healthy liking for Unconditional and so it wasn’t long before my eye were diverted to the impressive range of pieces on offer.

For me, Garment Quarter has really hit the nail on the head (apologies for the out of character manly expression, very unlike me I know).

A fantastic range of products, excellent visual merchandising and a team of friendly and helpful staff. Now John, if you could just ban me from the store so I don’t end up giving everyone ‘I Owe You’ vouchers for Christmas that would be great....

Check out next months edition for all the must haves for the winter holiday’s an remember always be stylish, be yourself and be happy.

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Lifestyle: Art

Sylvia Ji www.knifesmithgallery.co.uk Sylvia’s gorgeously creepy paintings are brimming with a mixture of sexual provocation and consternation. Images of beautiful women resembling Marie Antoinette in Dia de Los Muertos face paint.

In her art, she explores themes of beauty,sexual provocation, and social notions of ininity,juxaposed against the dystopian reality of modern cities to create highly charged paintings of women. Some of her paintings are symbolic reflections of herself, portraits of people she knows or just nameless faces set in a landscape of fleeting beauty.

Knifesmith Gallery, 11 Christmas Steps,Bristol BS1 5BS Tel: 0117 9277749 Window to the Soul www.bathfineart.com We are proud to celebrate the most talented artists in the West of England. This beautiful and divese exhibition includes new paintings, ceramics and bronzes that capture the spirt of the artist.

Works range from the figurative to abstract, from ethereal landscapes to evocative and tantaliing female form.

Many of the artists featured have reached the height of their profession and between them have been awarded some of the countries top prizes.

They have one thing in common, a real passion for their subject, a passion that shines through in every piece shown. Introducing David Brayne, Emma Williams, Tom Elliott, Carl Payne.

On till the 4th December 2010

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Listings: Support EACH - Educational Action Challenging Homophobia A national charitable organisation set up to address homophobia through training and education. EACH runs a helpline for teachers, young people and parents, and for third-party reporting of homophobic incidents. Freephone helpline 0808 1000 143 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri and 10am-12noon Sat).

General enquiries 0117 946 7607.

Office 24, 14 Clifton Down Road, Bristol BS8 4BF. info@eachaction.org.uk www.eachaction.org.uk Freedom Youth Weekly drop-in youth group on a Tuesday for LGBT and Q young people aged 13 to 21. Contact the team on 0117 377 3677 or www.freedomyouth.co.uk Gay Glos Help, advice and social networks for LGBT people living in the rural areas of Gloucestershire. PO Box 171, Gloucester.

Mon-Fri 7.30-10pm. Call 01452 306 800. www.gay-glos.org The Harbour Providing free, professional counselling and psychotherapy to people affected by HIV, AIDS & other life-threatening illnesses. 30 Frogmore St, Bristol: 0117 925 9348 www.the-harbour.co.uk Lesbian & Children Network A monthly social group for lesbians & bisexual women & their children. Call Rachel 07813 754 291. rachely@talktalk.net LGBT Education Workers Support and information sharing group for all who are involved in education - teachers, governors, support workers etc. Meets monthly. To join or for further information see lgbt-education.ning.com LGBTQ Emotional Wellness Programme A support group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer adults, who are experiencing emotional distress or mental health challenges. The group is free to attend and runs weekly every Monday from 7:30pm - 9:30pm at Windmill Hill City Farm Phillip Street Bedminster BS3 4EA. lgbthealthforumbristol@yahoo.co.uk

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Listings: Support BLAGS - Bristol Lesbian & Gay Switchboard Confidential support and information to gay men, lesbians and all people with concerns about sexuality. Call us on 8-10pm Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs 0117 922 1328. mail@bristolblags.org.uk www.bristolblags.org.uk Brigstowe Project Housing project for people living with HIV,providing support, advice and advocacy. 176 Easton Rd, Easton, Bristol. Call 0117 9415188 www.brigstowe.org Rainbow Group Bristol City Council employees’ LGBT group Call Equalities on 0117 922 3786 or email rainbow@bristol.gov.uk Bristol Drugs Project Support for users, families and friends. 11 Brunswick Square, Bristol BS2 8PE. Call LGB rep Sarah Wilson on 0117 987 6010 HST@bdp.org.uk www.bdp.org.uk Bristol Families and Friends BFF is a support group for families & friends of LGB people. We meet on the third Wednesday of every month at 7pm at the Terrence Higgins Trust. Call Sue Allen on 01454 852 418. 14 Brockley Close, Little Stoke, Bristol BS34 6EZ sueallenfflag@blueyonder.co.uk Broken Rainbow National helpline for LGBT victims of domestic violence, available Mon-Fri 9am-1pm, 2-5pm. Call 0208 539 9507 www.broken-rainbow.org.uk mail@broken-rainbow.org.uk DeaFab Group for and run by deaf LGBT people in Bristol. Contact Ian Clover, 31 Talavera Close, Old Market, Bristol, BS2 0ED SMS: 07966217 543 deafab2009@yahoo.co.uk www.deafab.co.uk Bi Visible Bristol http://bivisiblebristol.wordpress.com A brand new support group for bisexual people email them on bivisiblebristol@yahoo.co.uk

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Listings: Social Tallulah Theatre www.tallulahtheatre.com A new community theatre group for women who love women. A drama and performance group meeting weekly in the heart of Bristol. Tallulah Theatre was created as a safe space for lesbian, bisexual, transgender or questioning women to tell stories and develop our artistic community.

To get involved and find out more please email Lou louise@prettygoodgirl.com Indigo Bristol Run by an all-women team, the sociable Indigo networking group offers lesbian/bi/queer women of the South West the chance to connect in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

For further information please contact: Suzanne on suzanne@members-bristol.co.uk LGBT Reading Group Mixed group which meets the last Tuesday of the month at Bedminster Library 6-7pm. Contact them via the library website Gay Men’s Book Group We meet monthly at a member’s flat in the centre of Bristol to discuss a book written by a gay author or about gay themes. We are currently very mixed in age and background. Anyone is free to choose a book but they don’t necessarily have to introduce it themselves. Discussions are quite lively and new members would be welcome. For information bristolbookclub@hotmail.co.uk LGBT History of Bristol We are a group who are interested in discussing and collating information about LGBT History in Bristol.

Email for further information : lgbt-historyofbristol@gmx.co.uk

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Listings: Social Pride Bristol www.pridebristol.com Pride Bristol 2010 is organised by a diverse group of LGBT volunteers Sing Out Bristol www.singoutbristol.com Sing Out Bristol is a choir run by and for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people who enjoy singing. We are a very social group and musical experience is not needed. singoutbristol@googlemail.com Bristol 3Ms Supper group for gay & bisexual men. Regular social evenings in Bristol and Weston-super-Mare. Call Russell 0117 9739855. bristol_3ms@hotmail.com Pink Herrings Social network for lesbians, meets every other Thursday evening at 8:30. Also bowling, cinema, coffee bars, theatre, concerts, discos, cycling, walks, meals out and more.

For further info call Dot on 0117 986 1529 So Out in the South West A social and support group for disabled gay men living and/or working in the South West. robin.corser-langford@virgin.net University of Bristol LGBT Society We organise regular social events for all LGBTstudents at Bristol University. LGBT Society,University of Bristol Union, Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LN. lgbtsoc-ubu@bristol.ac.uk www.bristol.ac.uk/union/lgbt GayWest A social and support group for gay people in the South West. Meets Sat mornings in the Rainbow Cafe in Bath. Call 0870 811 1990, Mon – Fri 8pm – 10pm. GayWest, PO Box 586, Bath, BA1 2YQ. info@gaywest.org.uk www.gaywest.org.uk

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Listings: Active West Walking Women Walking group for lesbians, meets the 2nd Sunday of the month Call 07804469991 westwomenwalking@hotmail.co.uk South West Walking Women For women interested in hiking in the Bath and Bristol area at weekends. sw_walkingwomen@yahoo.co.uk Bristol Bisons RFC Bristol’s first gay and gay-friendly rugby team is always looking for new members, players and supporters. Everyone welcome regardless of experience or ability. www.bisonsrfc.co.uk CycleOut Bristol CycleOut Bristol is a lesbian, gay, bisexual and trangender leisure cycling club for Bristol and surrounding area. Visit our website or email for further information. cycleoutbristol@live.co.uk Bristol Panthers Bristol’s premier gay friendly football team. Orignally set up on 2000 reformed in 2009, will be playing in the GFSN national cup in 2010-2011 to contact check out www.bristolpanthers.co.uk The Gay Outdoor Club For gay men and women and their friends. It has national membership and local groups all around the country. Most members go for the regular walking events, but there are also groups within GOC based around specific activities For information www.goc.org.uk Women’s Ultimate Frisbee Team (Open to all women) A new fast paced sport. for more details, e-mail mellissa_warren@ hotmail.com for more info Badminton group Kingsdown Sports Centre every Saturday from 4pm to 6pm, not a beginners group but you don’t have to be brilliant either! Call Alison on 0117 9714818 or e-mail aliwatt@hotmail.co.uk for more info

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Listings: Events Halcyon

www.halcyonnetwork.com Our aim is simple - to help you generate strong LGBT business connections at a senior level within a confidential and supportive environment. Exclusively for senior LGBT decision makers, Directors, Business Owners, aspiring business leaders and Entrepreneurs.

Wonky www.clubwonky.com “for homos who hate hard house”....a gay club night.

BUT our music policy is anything goes. mainly we play dancefloor indie, sleazy electro, camp 80s and genius pop Members Bristol www.members-bristol.co.uk A social and networking group for gay/bi professionals in Bristol and the South West.

Liberty www.libertybristol.co.uk Bristol’s only Women Club night. Held @ TOTOs, on the first Saturday of every month. With women DJ’s and guest appearances.

Gear Bristol gearbristol.co.uk Gear Bristol is a club for men Primal Primal is a club for men

www.clubprimal.co.uk

Mutiny www.clubmutiny.com Your Temper Trapped behind the bike sheds, Diana Ross on a rope swing. Our club is your playground. E-N-T-E-R. Come to Daddy www.cometodaddyclub.co.uk We are a club night for bears, cubs, chubs, chasers, chunky guys, skins, blokes, admirers... in fact anybody who wants a men only place to have a drink, a boogie, some fun or simply a good night out with friends.

Sugar Rush www.mandalyns.com Lesbian Night in Bath at Mandalyns pub Opening night is Sunday 3rd OCT 2010, It will be monthly first Sunday.

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Listings: Venues The Bristol Bear Bar www.bristolbearbar.co.uk Ran by Gareth and his team. The Bristol Bear Bar is the UK’S only bespoke bar for Bears although everyone is welcome at this venue and it is wheelchair friendly. Mon- Thur 7-1130pm Fri & Sat 7-2am Sun 3-11pm The Retreat www.flamingosbristol.com The Retreat is without doubt, Bristol’s busiest gay bar. Opened in Dec 2008, the bar boasts cutting edge technology and style, with something on every night of the week, and some amazing drinks offers to boot. The Retreat is open 7 days a week, check website Flamingos www.flamingosbristol.com Welcome to the long awaited new site for Flamingos, the biggest gay club in Bristol, and the South West of England. Wed 10pm - 3am Thur Closed Fri 10pm - 4am. Saturday 10-5am.

The Old Castle Green www.oldcastlegreen.com This is a standard pub which is gay has a intimate enviroment that welcomes all people from all walks of life and ages opening times see website for details.

The Village Sauna Bristols only Gay/Bi mens Sauna. Check website for details cottagesauna.com The Palace

www.bristolbearbar.co.uk/palace.htm The Palace is recognised as the gateway to the Village, with an interior fit for a queen, come and join the camp fun. The Palace is an amazing venue with a hugely welcoming atmosphere Opening Hours: Mon to Wed 7:pm-11:30pm Thu 7pm-11:30pm Fri 7:pm02:00am Sat 7pm- 2am Sun 3pm - 11:30pm The Lounge loungebristol.com The Lounge is a gay venue with a new, modern feel and décor to it. Opening Times : Mon 2pm - 11pm Tue 12pm - 11pm Wed 12pm - 11pm Thurs 2pm - 1am Fri 12pm -1am Sat 12pm - 1am Sun 2pm - 9pm

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Listings: Venues Old Market Tavern www.omtbristol.co.uk The Old Market Tavern is a traditional pub in the centre of Bristol. We open at 11.30am every day and stay open all day long. Just come along! We’ll close at 11pm on school nights but stay open until 2am on Friday and Saturday. 29-30 Old Market Street.

The Pineapple 0117 3169938 Tends to be one of the more popular gay pubs, where scene goers often try to go before heading to the Shilling. The venue provides a good gay grounding for a night out in Bristol. With occasional live DJ’s. 37 St Georges Road, Bristol. BS1 5U The Queen Shilling Lounge The QSL or Queens Shilling Lounge is the Southwest’s premier LGBT venue bringing style and sophistication to the Bristol scene. Expect an extensive range of drinks including 15 differant vodkas, comfortable lounge style seating and an array of top DJs and PAs from all corners of the country, every single week. Membership is available to all, offering some very exclusive privilages, as well as the atmosphere, which always come as standard!

Exposure 1 Frogmore Street, Bristol Bristol’s biggest cabaret bar, open Tues- Sunday 7pm-1am Bringing to you the best top acts from around the UK. A warm welcome awaits you Mandalyn’s. www.mandalyns.com Baths Only LGBT Pub 13, Fountain Buildings Bath Avon BA1 5DX.

The Bath House www.thesuitebath.com

The Baths only Gay/Bi mens Sauna Bath House 30

SOME PEOPLE ARE GAY. GET OVER IT!

What’s On

Alexandra Burke at the Colston Hall

25/ JAN /2011 X Factor winner Alexandra Burke’s debut All Night Long UK tour takes in Colston Hall this January. Featuring show stopping routines routines and sensational performances of all her much loved songs and hit singles, including All Night Long, Broken Heels and two number one singles Hallelujah and Bad Boys. www.colstonhall.org Bath Christmas Market, visitbath.co.uk a unique festive gift market, not to be missed, with over 120 stalls in stunning surroundings. 25 November - 12 December, next to Bath Abbey, tel: 0906 711 2000 (50p/min) Outset Festiv www.outsetfestival.blogspot.com/ is Somerset’s weekend of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender creativity and community arts to celebrate the LGBT history month happening across the UK. Love Food Festive Market

www.lovefoodfestival. com Wednesday 22 December 2010 The market will be crammed with delicious seasonal goodies, providing you with the perfect opportunity to stock up on fresh, local for your family and friends for the festive season, including some beautiful last minute gift ideas! Open 10.30-4pm.

Carols by Candlelight, visitbath.co.uk sees the Bath Bach Choir returning to Bath’s famous Pump Rooms every year for its annual carol concerts - a sure sign that Christmas has really begun.15-17 December, the Pump Room

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In Profile: Tallulah Theatre

www.tallulahtheatre.com

Tallulah is the new community performance group, meeting weekly in the heart of Bristol.

Tallulah welcomes lesbian, bisexual, transgender or questioning women who have a passion for drama and performance and want to be part of a like-minded community of theatre creators.

Tallulah are now working towards 2 separate evenings of theatre performance for the LGBT history month in 2011.

The first performance of ‘READING RUBYFRUIT’ will take place on the 11th February during OUTSET (the Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton’s LGBT theatre weekend) and then in May (date tbc as soon as possible) part of the ‘Sistershow Revisited’; a new exhibition project that enables audiences to take a fresh look at Bristol’s feminist past.

The group is run and directed by Louise Barrett. Louise is a freelance theatre practitioner and also Director of Pretty Good Girl Dance Theatre.

Louise says, “Response so far has proved just what a needed theatre resource this is.

Amateur theatre groups have a great robust community, however the plays and musicals are often heterosexual in their plots and themes. This could mean gay women feel disconnected with such work and such groups. We are busy creating a totally relevant piece of theatre for the lesbian community. The women have a varied amount of performance experience but all this means is you will find real lesbians up there on stage telling your stories and exploring issues in a truthful and heart felt way.

Something happens when you start to explore your sexuality journey through theatre– what happens is you liberate yourself and those around you” TALLULAH not only gives women a chance to be themselves but it gives them the platform to CELEBRATE themselves and their sexuality through live performance.”

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In Profile: Review Earl Barrett,Kick it out,Carl Saunders Traits

Liberty

Exposure Launch

|Sir Ian Mckellen Visit

Bison vs Avon & Somerset Police

Queen’s Shilling Lounge Launch

Queen’s Shilling Lounge Launch

Halcyon

BY Law Web Launch

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Community : Pride

News from Prides around the UK Manchester Pride 2010 raised £115,000 for charity, bringing the total generated since 2003 to £895,000.

Headline acts such as Kelis, Chicane, Beverley Knight and Belinda Carlisle helped generate a large number of ticket sales during the Big Weekend over the August Bank Holiday.

The money will be used over the coming months to support various lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) groups and projects across Greater Manchester.

It will also support the Lesbian and Gay Foundation’s ‘Free Condom and Lube’ scheme and the George House Trust HIV Welfare Fund.

Jackie Crozier, Festival Director of Manchester Pride, said: “This is a fantastic achievement and we’re absolutely delighted with the figure. It’s a wonderful feeling to know that everyone who supported Manchester Pride 2010 has made a positive contribution to the future of the LGBT community in Greater Manchester. Manchester Pride is a team effort and it wouldn’t be possible for us to stage the event we do without the help and support of so many organisations and individuals from across the city. I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to each and every person who helped us along the way.”

Manchester Pride 2011

Great news Manchester Pride is celebrating its 21st Birthday in 2011.

Now what better way to celebrate August Bank Holiday than to celebrate with them.

As you read above Manchester Pride is not just about a good time but about doing good. So if you have not been before, 2011 is one not to miss, and if you have been before you will know why you have to come back. Manchester has long been a city that fully embraces its diversity and appreciates the contribution that the LGBT community make to their city . Their lead is one that many cities should follow, and Manchester Pride lead on a truly community lead event is one many cities should take note of. Now as one of the many who love Manchester Pride I would remind you to book early as the accommodation is the first thing to go.

Find out everything you need to know at www.manchersterpride.com

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Beverley Knight on the main Stage

Manchester Pride 2010

Coranation Street

Sir Ian Mckellen

Beverley Knight Kelis

Candle Lit Vigil

Crowd watching Kelis Candle Lit Vigil

Coranation Street Float on the Parade Photographs copyright of Manchester Pride

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Politics: Bristol South

Dawn Primarolo MP Dawn Primarolo MP response.....

I’m proud of Labour’s achievements, working with and on behalf of LGBT people.

Thankfully, the UK in 2010 is a much more tolerant place than it was in 1997. There are, I believe, two central reasons for that. The first is that social attitudes are continuing to change – people, on the whole, have become more tolerant and open minded.

Just as importantly is that the law has been changed to help let LGBT people know that the Government is on their side. The equalisation of the age of consent, the abolition of Section 28 and the introduction of Civil Partnerships have all made a huge difference to thousands of people in Bristol. As a Minister, I was very proud to take the lead on legislation which gave more rights to gay and lesbian parents. We had to fight for all of these changes, and there are some people who would want to turn the clock back.

That celebration was there for everyone to see at Pride. Thanks to the tireless work of so many volunteers, Bristol finally has a Pride event which helped to unite all of our city’s communities. I know that many Labour Party members attended, and were delighted that the festival was such an overwhelming success.

While things have changed so much for LGBT people, we need to continue to work hard to promote equality throughout Bristol. Tackling homophobic bullying in schools, for example, must not be a casualty of public spending cuts. And, while we recognise the tremendous advance that Civil Partnerships brought, we should go further, and support the introduction of marriage for gay men and lesbians. Bristol is a wonderful city – proud of its tolerance and diversity. I can assure Out Bristol readers that Labour will always work with you to keep it that way.

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If you would like to know more about the work Dawn does for Bristol check out www.dawnprimarolo.co.uk

Community : Peter Holt Name: Position:

Organisation:

Peter Holt Service Director of Communication and Marketing Bristol City Council

What is the remit of your role?

I’m the city council’s communication and marketing director - which means I’m responsible for promoting the council’s policies and services to the people of Bristol and beyond - through the media, our own publications, and on the internet. I’m also responsible for managing complaints about council services, for consultation and research activity, for promoting Bristol as a location for TV and movie filming, and for supporting and arranging festivals and events - including supporting next year’s Pride.

What does your role mean for LGB Bristol? As an out gay man myself - and the most senior out LGBT officer in the council - I guess I’m always conscious of needing to make the most of being in a position of influence. As a professional communicator, I try hard to make sure that Bristol’s LGBT community isn’t left out of the dialogue. It’s also my job to recognise that many LGBT individuals are just that - individuals - and aren’t going to be reached through collective LGBT channels (important though publications like Out Bristol are!).

What do you find most rewarding in your life? The variety, the intellectual challenge, and the ability to work with so many people genuinely dedicated to high quality public services.

What is your proudest moment in your career to date? Tricky question. I used to be in charge of housing in a London borough, for 5 years in the mid-late 90s. At the start of those 5 years, we had 8 tower blocks of council flats. At the end of my 5 years, we had knocked four of them down and replaced them with terrace houses with individual back gardens. Hundreds of individuals families who used to have a sometimes urine-soaked lift to negotiate then had their own front door and own back garden, and I guess I take some pride in being one of the people who helped overcome a mountain of difficulties to make that happen.

What would be your one piece of advice to anyone starting out in their career?

I haven’t worked out yet what I want to do when I grow up, so not sure I’d be the best person to give such advice. I would say though: have a careful think through not just what you’re good at, but also what you’d enjoy. I love my job, and that’s what makes it easier to get up on cold winter mornings. Having held two senior civilian roles in policing (in London and in Belfast) and seeing how far policing has come (including in terms of LGBT issues, albeit with further still to go), if I were starting my career now, knowing what I know, I think I’d seriously consider becoming a copper (not least to help them continue the necessary journey).

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