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Contact us at: lgbtfed@googlemail.comTheUltimate BallFriday 13th turned out verylucky for some fabulouslydressed people from the LGBTcommunity in and around theNorth East. Urban Café at DanceCity in the centre of Newcastlehelped host a wonderful eveningof music and dancing for us andour friends.The LGBT Federation volunteersand organisers put on the eventin response to lots of requestsfor more social events that bringtogether all ages in a safe andrelaxing environment but with aview to developing a closer, morecollaborative feel to our regionalcommunity.To help us feel a sense of occasionand celebration for who we areas individuals - all striving for afairer and more equal lifestyle - thetheme was “Dress to Impress.”Suits, Frocks, mixed and matched,elaborate hats and bow tieseverywhere, even a Kilt, and theband definitely managed to ‘Swingthe mood’ from the outset withsome good old fashioned cheekto cheek dancing. The dancingcontinued all evening with PatFisher desperately trying to beheard giving out step by stepinstructions to her happy troop ofdancers. There was somethingfor everyone though, the youngerset all had a great time with somemore popular tunes from Killers,Cold Play, Pink and Katy Perry; butwhat was best of all for me wasthat the older generation were outin force showing the rest how toenjoy life to the full.Smiling faces were everywhere allnight and well into the next day byall accounts.The follow up responses weregreat. The Ultimate, Intimateball incorporated a consultationelement too which was organisedand managed by Helen Whittaker.Lots of useful informationwas gathered to feedback forthe purposes of meeting theFederation’s continuing aims andobjectives. You know what? I justwant to do it all again!Line Dancing Classes!If you have been caught by thedancing bug, Steve Paske isoffering line dancing classesat Chillingham Road School inHeaton every Wednesday night7-9pm.Coming Soon….LBi Coalition social eveningat Nancy Bordello’s13 Argyle StreetNewcastle Upon TyneNE1 6PF3rd April 7.30 -11.30£2/3 on the doorDJ, Team Quiz and food.Friends welcome(You will find us upstairs!)To reserve a ticket or to find outmore, email us atLbi.coalition@gmail.comLiz Maddisonnews@outnortheast.com12Out North East / Issue 15 / www.outnortheast.com

Cris McCurley, Partner,Ben Haore Bell SolicitorsOPINIONHurrah! There is all sorts of newLaw popping up at the momentto bring a smile to the face of anyoutlaw in the UK. Two such areworth a mention here.On 6 April 2009 we will havethe Human Fertilisation andEmbryology Act 2008 comingonto statute books. This updatesthe earlier Act of 1990 in severalimportant ways:This in many ways is a landmarkpiece of legislation. I can recall,as I am sure many others will, thatwhen the 1990 HFEA came in,clinics were at liberty to refuse totreat single women or same sexcouples, and indeed anecdotallyI am told that the Centre for Lifein Newcastle refused to treatsame sex couples. This will notbe permissible under the newlegislation.This may come as news toCaroline Harris and Julie McMillianwho threatened to sue Glasgowand Clyde NHS for its refusal togrant them fertility treatment. Theboard had stipulated that the twowomen did not “fit the definitionof an infertile couple” and thatIVF is only given when a couplecannot conceive because onepartner is infertile. Obviously thisconstitutes discrimination. In atypically sympathetic article inthe Daily Mail, Graham Grant(27/02/2009) mourned the fate of“many heterosexual couples (who)are languishing on lengthy waitinglists for the treatment.”What does that mean? Oh,he means that they are moreworthy….Homophobia out of Football couldseriously do with a boost, butnonetheless it is a huge step in theright direction.The Act is intended to addressthe very serious threat of real andthreatened violence to lesbiansand gay men for no other reasonthan their sexuality. The CrownProsecution Service, according toStonewall, have recently confirmedthat “prosecutions for homophobichate crimes increased by 168% inthe last 2 years.”What the laws will cover are anyincitement to violence, includingthose contained in song lyric form,meaning that it will be illegal topublish or sell the offensive kindof hardcore rap music that oftenfeatures horrifically anti-gay lyrics.This is indeed a start.Under the Act, a new legal role iscreated for the female partner ofa birth mother in circumstancesmaking her position the same asthe male husband or partner of amother who had undergone fertilitytreatment. As long as the mother’spartner be it man or woman,agrees to be named as parent,then their name will be added tothe birth certificate as the secondparent. The second parent, forobvious reasons, must give writtenconsent to this as it is a majorstep.The Act also makes provisionfor a child born after a surrogacyarrangement, be they same sex oropposite sex couples, they will bethe parents nonetheless.The Act is intended to address the very seriousthreat of real and threatened violence to lesbians andgay men for no other reason than their sexuality.“prosecutions for homophobic hate crimesincreased by 168% in the last 2 years.”A word of caution however,agreeing to be a parent meansjust that. I don’t suppose for onemoment that many couples willrush into it without thinking, butshould the relationship breakdown, the non-biological parentshould be aware that she will bejust as liable for child support asany birth parent.The second piece of legislationto mention is the Criminal Justiceand Immigration Act 2008. Thisintroduced the completely newcriminal offence of “incitement tohatred on the grounds of sexualorientation.” We all have a lot to begrateful to Stonewall for this. Theycampaigned long and hard for thisto be included in the Act. Any ofus who go to football matches ona regular basis will be familiar withthe revolting anti-gay chanting thatgoes on against some players.Sadly the Act is not intended tocover what it deemed “jokes”, or“playground banter.” That is a pity,because campaigns such as KickThe government also take theway in that the House of Lordswere able to push through anamendment to the Act later inthe day adding a defence of “agenuine religious conviction.” Thisreally is short sighted becauseit means that those who seekto misquote Islamic scripture/the Koran or the bible to theirown ends will be able to use thisdefence, even presumably to theextent that some extremist Muslimleaders promote Jihad or HolyWar against gays and lesbians.Obviously this is all to be testedout in the Court and hopefullygood sense will prevail and thedefence will not succeed.Hands up who is sick of hearing the phrase “its political correctnessgone mad.”? I personally think it should be banned. Frightened rightwingers of all colour and religious persuasion have been braying it like amantra following the government’s decision that it is ok to tell school kidsthat it is ok to be gay. I ask you! All we are talking about is a few booksabout alternative families and people are going crackers and pulling theirkids out of lessons. One man (interviewed in the Daily Mail) describinghimself as a 41 year old accountant said “Christians and Muslim parentsobjected.” and “we as parents did not receive any guidance that this wasgoing to happen…. I don’t want my children learning about this. I wrotea letter to the chairman of the governors explaining I would be taking mychildren out of school.” He went on to say that he is now faced with Courtaction, and rightly so. What are these people so afraid of? PersonallyI think intolerance and bigotry is far more frightening than the openportrayal of a loving family: but then that’s just me.And speaking of loving families, it seems that our favourite Palin, BristolsPalin and her fiancé, Levi, have separated. Frankly I’m devastated…andso shocked. I never saw that coming, what with them being the very modelof strong loving heterosexual parenthood, and all…..What will they teachin schools, now?Hands up who is sick of hearing the phrase“its political correctness gone mad.”?I personally think it should be banned.16 Out North East / Issue 15 / www.outnortheast.comOut North East / Issue 15 / www.outnortheast.com 17

19What has been your mostmemorable sexual experience?It must be when i discovered Iliked things up my bum! I was soshocked after all I am str8 but Iwas willing to try certain things forEnglish Lads and was happy toexperiment a little.PROFILEEnglish Lads – Model ProfileName: James NicholsProfile here - http://www.englishlads.com/model-jamesnicholsStats:5’8”/42”/30”/Straight/8”How old are you?23Where are you from?Well I have lived in London foryears, though I was born in SouthAfricaHow big is your dick?8 inches just over 20cmsHow long have you been in theadult industry?4 yearsHow did you get your start?I answered an ad for “malemodels wanted” and a few dayslater agreed to meet Nick thephotographer. At this stage I didn’trealise about adult modelling andmy girlfriend was with me at theinitial meet. He explained whatwas involved and showed us atypical shoot from his website.The second we got outside mygirlfriend told me I was not todo anything like that, ever! Well,unfortunately the idea turned meon, so when we broke up some sixmonths later I was straight on thephone... and look what happened!What is your biggest fantasy?Having sex with my currentgirlfriend, doing her from behindand having her twin do me with astrap on from behind!Who has been your favouritemodel to work with?It has to be Kev Adamson, he isalso the second cameraman atEnglishlads.com and does someshoots with models, he is by farthe most sensitive and has mewrithing round the bed! Just checkout my latest video to see what Imean!What model would youlike to work with?Well I guess it should be ScottStone as he keeps knocking meoff the “members favourite lad” somight be a good idea to get withhim for a shoot and we can sharetop spot!English LadsModel ProfileOut North East / Issue 15 / www.outnortheast.com

LISTENI know nothing about Global Warming but thename tends to suggest ‘warming’?We’ve just had the coldest winter for 17 years... With that in mind, letshope the whole ‘colder winters / hotter summers’ craic is bang on sowe can grab our Lady GaGa sized sunglasses and pout. Summers justmonths away, and here’s the soundtrack that’s gonna take us there…Calvin HarrisIm Not AloneGirls AloudUntouchableJazmineSullivanDream BigYou can hear James Barr acrossthe North East on Galaxy,on FM, DAB and online,weekdays 4pm –7pm andSunday night on the GalaxyNetwork from 7pm - 10pm Formore info log on towww.galaxynortheast.com/jamesFreemasonsFeat.Sophie EllisBexterHeartbreakMake Me ADancerIf you’relooking atthis, whoelse is?’This has to be one of those‘Faithless - Insomnia’ type songsthat will pass the test of time. Itopens by lulling you into a falsesense of security and is actuallyquite dull, then It throws you into afull on glow stick trance fest.All hail / bum Calvin Harris. Im notalone is fucking brilliant.“Delete everything in your iTunesand set fire to any CDs, recordsand tapes: there is only one songyou will need between now and theend of 2009…” is how Popjusticedescribe this record and I cant putit any better than that which is whyI’ve done a ‘Ctrl, V’.If you have a history of heartproblems this song is notrecommended, the breakdown+ build in the full club mix is likeno other build in the history ofbuilds. You will need to hold ontosomething.Jazmine is Missy Elliots protégéso you know she’s got someclass. Dream Big is very ‘Disney’,it’s about her aspirations to makesomething of her life and get herhappy ending.Its well feel good, but at only 2minutes long it’s nowhere nearlong enough. You’ll have this onrepeat. Its proper cute.This song describes real ‘gradea’ love to absolute perfection...“Sometimes we’re standing in thedark, but you light up everywhereI go”.It could almost bring a tear to theeye, especially as the radio editisn’t nearly as amazing as theoriginal 7 minute album version…Spread your word withOut North East MagazineCall us now to discussa solution to yourbusiness needsDJ Top 10JIGs a Middlesbrough Born n Bred DJ can be found (as wellas on Fitlads!) every Saturday at SATUR-GAY, on a Sundaydoing ‘Cherry Pop’ at The Oak in Middlesbrough. Also GuestDJs at Gaylicious in Darlington.Beyonce - halo (dave aude mix)Ali Payami vs Warp Brothers - BladeJenny Jones - Dont walk away (ali payami mix)Gloden Girls - Kinetic (ATFC Remix)Asha - Ball & Chain (Eddie Armani Remix)Kings of Leon - Use somebody (christian luke mix)delacy & marco gee - Bodyswerve (pagano vocal mix)killers - Spaceman (Bimbo Jones mix)Artist unknown - Wiggle it (Nicola Fasano South Beach Dub)Kelly Llorenna - Dress you up (Club mix)Music ReviewsJames BarrGay, Lesbian and Out in the North East01642 22004020Out North East / Issue 15 / www.outnortheast.com

TRAVELThe scene is lively and welcoming, packedtight into the old quarter of the city where it catersfor those wanting civilised cocktails - to sexbars and endless dark rooms.MADRIDTouching down at Madrid’s Barajasairport I almost felt like a man embarkingon an affair.Now, I wasn’t going to meet adodgy waiter named Carlos orPedro for a weekend of lust,instead I was straying awayfrom my beloved Barcelonaand visiting its rival city, Spain’scapital Madrid.The first thing to hit me on myarrival was the heat. Barcelonathrough its sea location has alwaysgot a pleasant light breeze, butMadrid being in the centre ofSpain welcomes the new visitorwith the most intense heat you canexperience anywhere in Europe.I was booked into the Gay HostalPuerta del la Sol, which wasdirectly in the centre of the city’smain Plaza. After fighting throughendless crowds with suitcasebehind me and taking nearly 30minutes to identify which buildingmy hotel was in, I was eventuallyable to check into what was to bea very friendly and cosy hotel. Thelocation of the Hotel is not idealif you are looking for a quiet stay(with the Plaze being the meetingplace in Madrid), but it does meanthat the underground is on yourdoorstep and you can walk prettymuch to all the key touristy sites ifyou wish.I decided that my first taste ofMadrid was going to be the RoyalPalace (Palacio Real de Madrid).Now I have never had muchinterest in seeing such sites, but Ihad been informed that this wasa must see and the palace didnot disappoint. The place wasenormous and surprisingly notthat busy. Following strict touristcode I wore a headset which tookme from room to room in perfectEnglish.After a while I have to admit I wastotally lost which bit of info fittedwith which room, but that no longermattered. What had caught myattention was how each room justgot grander and grander, reflectingthe endless wealth and taste ofpast kings and queens. I couldhave happily moved in, but therewas already one queen livingthere, no room for another! Thatnight I was lucky enough to meetup with a friend who showed mearound the gay scene of Madridthat is named the ‘Chueca’.The scene is lively and welcoming,packed tight into the old quarterof the city where it caters for thosewanting civilised cocktails - to sexbars and endless dark rooms.Unlike many scenes it also had avery visible and well catered forlesbian community too. As withmuch of Spain many people donot go out to eat until very late,10pm is quite normal, with the barsand clubs being open to very/earlyinto the morning.Waking the following day withan horrific hangover a cookedSpanish breakfast with coffee wasa must, found just a side streetaway from the hotel. Working itsmagic I was soon ready to revertback to cultured tourist, ratherthan scene queen and headedoff to the museum and gallerydistrict of the city for some seriousculture. Madrid is home to somefantastic museums and galleries,such as the Museo del Prado,Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza andMuseo Nacional Centre de ArteReina Sofia, all located feet fromeach other in the ‘golden triangle’.Around the ‘golden triangle’ thereare lots of bars and restaurants,but if you just head a block ortwo away you can taste realSpanish ‘menu del dia’ with itsthree courses and wine for just afew Euros, perfect. At the end ofmy trip, I have to admit my heartstill belonged to Barcelona, butMadrid definitely has its own buzzand larger than life night life whichmakes any visitor welcome andwishing to return for more.Getting there: KLM has flights(via Amsterdam) from bothNewcastle and Durham Tees.Mark CaseyTravel - Madrid22 Out North East / Issue 15 / www.outnortheast.comOut North East / Issue 15 / www.outnortheast.com 23

THEATREOphelia Balls,Theatre Editorget help fromTRIXIEMiss Trixie,Agony AuntHowdy all, Happy Mothersday and Happy easter etc...(Idiscovered low fat chocolate..ugh..) anyway as always pleasefind just a small selection ofwhat I think would be worthspending ya spare cash on,to go and see when theseglorious shows and concertsare running.Sunderland Empire ,see Josephand his gay coat ...again ,this timewith Craig Chalmers ,one of themost popular finalists in series awhile back, 4th - 9th May, Thenfrom 12th -16th May ,one of myfav’s “Singin In The Rain” with TimFlavin..Thinking ahead for the EmpireJane Mcdonald 8th November, and“TheSound Of Music” with ConnieFisher November/December too.Thinking ahead to Metro RadioArena “Mamamia The Musical”12 Dec- 10th Jan ,perfect xmaspressies for mams, nana, auntyetc, from £15, soo much to talkabout BUT, Girls Aloud ,Pink (2ndNov extra show.) and BeyonceWOW....The Sage Gateshead, one nightworth mentioning is “SandraBernhard” Without You ImNothing , Sat 6th June. Sandraunashamedly says what we allthink of saying... She started outon the comedy circuit in the 70’s,she’s funny,but foxy,super smartand slightly madCity Hall Newcastle Thinking aheadto “Michaell Ball” 2nd Oct. andLeon Jackson (x factor ) 6th Juneand “Same Difference” AwwwBless, they’ve shared it to get acrowd in...lol, I did like Leon tho..Darlintons Civic Theatre hasCole Porter’s classic sailing intotown “Anything Goes” 22nd April-2nd May Tickets @ £10 This is aproduction by Darlington OperaticSociety.Newcastle Theatre Royal 14th-18th April “Jolson” with AllanStewart and Think ahead for “EvitaTour” in June..Plus Plus Plus. Starting in May atThe London Palladium “Sister ActThe Musical “ taking the lead willbe Patina Miller and the role ofMother Superior, Sheila Hancock., This along side Priscilla will bethe show to see in the West Endthis year,so dont put off ,cheap railand cheap accomodation is nearlyalways on offer. Whatever you goand see ,enjoy itYou cant beat a bit of theatre.Till next timetake careOphelia BBalls Mansions.Hi everyone it’s that time againwere I try to help with yourproblems and give you someadvise. Summer is just aroundthe corner thank god and wecan get out there and see allthose sexy men (and women)on the beach mmmmmmmmmmI just can’t wait.QDear Trixie I have been wantingto write to you for some timeand at last I have been braveenough I want to become adrag queen and I’m to scaredto come and talk to you aboutit when I see you in the pubsand clubs working. How can Iget started and what do I haveto do. I have always wantedto do drag as a job and go toevery show I can and have seenlots of different drag queensall over the country. I would begrateful for any help or adviseyou could give me. I just don’tknow were to start.AWell being a drag queen is one ofthem jobs were you can do it oryou can’t, there is no middle road.Sadly there is no collage were youcan go and learn the job. I’m sureit’s in your blood or its not. I ama bit worried that you were to shyto come and talk to me about itat one of my shows as one of thekey parts of the job is you haveto be VERY out going and beingshy and drag don’t go together.I’ve been doing drag for 22 yearsand I have loved every day of itI can not think of any other job Iwould want to do. Some peoplethink it’s just party and fun but itreally is hard work. People justsee the show and think that’s allthere is to it. They forget the longdrives up and down the country,the rigging up and down of thesound system and sometimesthe job can be very lonely. Sayingall this I would never change myjob for the world. I love to try andmake people laugh and if I get oneperson saying they have enjoyedthere night then I have done myjob. Next time you come and seeone of my shows come and chatto me after the show and I will tryand help you as much as I can. I’mnot going to be around forever andwe always need new younger kidson the block. Hope to speak soon.Love Trixie.?QI am 42 and just come out asa gay man. I was married for13yrs and in the end I told thewoman that I still love that Ican’t live my life a lie anymore.It’s been a very hard time thelast 6months for me and mywife but I just had to be honestwith her and myself. I havecome to terms with the fact thatI am a gay man and I’m veryhappy. My one problem is that Ijust can’t seem to find a man toshare my life with. I don’t wantto get drunk and take drugsand sleep around with differentmen. I don’t know if it’s justme or is this what happens onthe gay scene? I want to finda nice guy and settle down. I’mnot getting any younger haveI left it to late to find true loveand be the person that I havelonged to be all my life?AI must say first well done for beinghonest with yourself some peoplelive there whole life a lie and arenever happy. Sadly I’ve been workingand living on the gay scene allmy adult life and I am ashamedto admit you may be right abouthow life looks on the gay scene.Yes there are lots of drink drugsand sex, but there are people outthere that don’t want to spend allthere life on a none stop party. Iam nearly 42 and I don’t want toparty 24/7 anymore so there mustbe other gay men that want tosettle down and be happy with thatspecial person. If there is anyonereading this that is around ourages then you have got to middleaged men looking for love. If anyonewrites in I will pass on the postto you after I’ve kept one for myselflol. Good luckQTrixie I have been with my girlfriendfor just over a year nowand I’m very much in love andvery happy. There is just oneproblem that is my girlfriend’sparents don’t know she is gayand it is starting to affect ourlife together. She also won’ttell her friends we are together.We share a one bedroom flattogether and every time herMam comes to visit she makesup the bed settee in the loungeand pretends that we are flatmates. It breaks my heart andI can’t stand it anymore. Whatcan I do?AI have to tell you what I would doas that is what you have asked meto tell you. I wouldn’t put up withit for one more day. If my partnerwas living with me and thenpretends just to be my flat mate itwould break my heart to. You needto sort this out with your partnerNOW. You can never be happy withthis girl and build a life together ifthe outside world thinks you arejust flat mates I wish you luck. Bestrong and try to let your partnerknow how much this is hurting you.That’s all I’ve got room for thisissue. I hope you enjoyedreading my page. Keep themproblems coming in. you canalways contact me at trixietreat@hotmail.comI’m alwayshere to help were ever I can.Until the next issue. Be safebe happy and be nice to eachother.Love always TRIXIESend us your questions totrixie@outnortheast.com24 Out North East / Issue 15 / www.outnortheast.comOut North East / Issue 15 / www.outnortheast.com 25

COMMUNITY 26LISTINGSSponsor our listings - call 01642 220040Metropolitan Community ChurchRun for & by Gay men & lesbians@ St.James United ReformChurch Call 07770543407 forfurther details.Stag ProjectSafer sex, advice and support/social group for gay and bi men,meets in Gateshead. Call Mark orSteve 0191 490 1699SCENENEWSA-Z of Information, Support & GroupsBerwick CommunitySupport GroupMonthly social group07980 260 345Body Positive NEDrugs Outreach, counselling,welfare benefits, HIV/AIDSsupport 0191 232 2855Cross + Roads GIDSupport & social events forTS & inter-sexed people on agender re-assignment program.0191 295 5313Derwentside LGB GroupMonthly social meetings07887 463 52?Durham Young Mens GroupWeekly support and socials forgay/bi men under 25www.dygmg.org.uk0191 383 1414DykehikesWalking groupswww.dykehikes.org.uk0191 261 2277Gay Men TynesideSocial group for gay/bi men20yrs+0191 233 1333Gay Advice Darlington/DurhamInfo, Support, Advice, varied socialgroups, Helpline, HIV/AIDS positiveliving support. TV/TS Support01325 355551www.gayadvicedarlington.co.ukG.A.P16 – 19yr olds discussions,socials & trips outMeets weekly 0191 233 1333Gender TrustInfo & counselling for TS0700 0790 347Get RealWeekly LGBT social groupsSouth TynesideTony on 0191 4835606Dave on 0191 4162324Dave atlgbtsouthtyneside@yahoo.co.ukHart GablesAdvice, support, Social groups,trips for LGBT people0142 923 6790www.hartgables.org.ukLbi NortheastSupport for Lesbian& Bisexual women’s groups0191 277 2045LBWNDevelops & Support to lesbian& bisexual womens groups0164 280 3607 www.lbwn.co.ukL-Birds @ Hart GablesLesbian & bi women Fortnightlymeetings. Joanne0142 923 6790Lesbian LineInfo, advice, referrals0191 261 2277Mesmac Northeast - Offices InNewcastle and MiddlesbroughPromotes Sexual &mental health.1-1 counselling, general supportfor gay & bi men, support groups.0191 233 1333 / 0164 280 4400Monday Night Mix @ Hart GablesEveryone welcomeAlan - 01429 236 790Morpeth LGBT Support groupFortnightly meetings0798 026 0345NE TransgenderSocial & psychological support forTS/TV Emma - 0779 959 8843NEOLN40yrs+ lesbian women groupTel : 0191 261 2277 (Tues 7-10pm)Northallerton Gay Mens supportgroup, Monthly meetings, socialsPete 0190 462 0400Parents Enquiry NEAdvice, support group, and freeliterature for parents of LGBT.Joan 0191 4552868 Jill on 01642370230 (After 6pm)penejoan@supanet.comwww.parentsofgays.co.ukPlus GroupFor LGB people under 25, meetsevery Tuesday 6-8pm CentralGateshead, call Pam, Mark orSteve, 0191 490 1699Positive LivingSupport services for HIV+ people,partners, family & carers inDarlington & Co. Durham.01325 252522R2B @ Hart Gables18 – 25 yrs LGBT people twicemonthly meetingGeorgia – 0142 923 6790Street levelSupport group for HIV/AIDSpeople, partners, family & carerswomen only session avail.0191 455 3027T-sides outOver 21s Gay and bisexual mensgroups meets @Mesmac TeessideThurs 7-9pm01642 804400Teesside Positive ActionSupport group for HIV/AIDSpeople, partners, family & carers,complimentary therapies andeducation.0164 254 598Teesside Trans Group@ Hart GablesSocial support, Activitiesand much moreContact Joanne on 01429 236790UNISONRegional LGBT Group for UNISONmembers meets in Newcastle0191 245 0806Women On WomenSupport, friendship, monthlydrop-ins & socials for lesbian & biwomen07939 946645Young lesbian groupLesbian and curious/confusedgroup, Socials & support for under25’s / 01912612277Free Confidential Services for GAY & BISEXUAL MENPOWERHOUSEPackedline upAfter a quiet few months atthe Newcastle Superclub thePowerhouse have announcedtheir line-up for the next fewmonths, and the weekends arepacked full of stars!Friday 10th April sees an EasterBank Holiday Skool Disco Specialwith Nikki French performing TotalEclipse of the Heart, don’t stay outtoo late though because you won’twant to miss Robin S performing‘Show Me Love’ on the Saturday.May Bank Holiday weekendsees a Saturday Special with thePowerhouse flying in DJ Sammyand the Warm Weather to performHeaven and Boys of Summer!For more info – logon towww.newcastlegay.co.ukdarlingtondragPhenomenaBlackpool used to be thedestination for Drag Queenloving folk of the North Eastbut not anymore it seems asDarlington is becoming ‘Dragof the North’. It all started withGaylicious at Joe Rigatonishosting the occasional DragShow, started two years agowith Out North East ColumnistOphelia Balls and sincehas become a full ‘Cabaret’bar for its weekly camp fest‘Gaylicious’.Drag Queens include Flic Ma Beanand Greta la More, firm regionalfavourites along with local girlsDuchess Davinya, Her Madjesti,Lucylicious and Gina Tonic! Notcontent with hosting in Darlingtonsfavourite Gay Bar (on a Monday atleast!) Gina and Lucyliciouscan also be found at Avalon, justacross the road!The fun doesn’t stop at Joe’s, asRetro hosts G-Factor, with, youguessed it – Drag Queen hostsQueenie Queers and MangelinaHolie. Inside Out the pre-bar forthe Monday Club Night ‘GAYMondays’ sees SATUR-GAYFavourite Honey Lingus and theNORTH EAST ONLY RESIDENCYof Cyber Drag Legend CHRISSYDARLING of Essential inManchester.So what’s next? Well, Inside Outare hosting a Drag Pageant onApril 6th with Region wide DragQueens competing for a cashprize (which goes to Charity in truePageant style)…so theirs plenty forDarlo Queens to come…Also look out in Darlington for….The Quays are hosting a Men Onlynight on Monday 13th April, entryis Free if you pop in before handand ask at the bar for a ticket!Also, Inside Out hosts an Armyand Navy Party on Bank HolidayMonday 4th May, one for all youUniform Lovers…FSummer!For more info – logon towww.newcastlegay.co.ukQueens competing for a cashprize (which goes to Charity in truePageant style)…so theirs plenty forDarlo Queens to come…Also look out in Darlington for….The Quays are hosting a Men Onlynight on Monday 13th April, entryis Free if you pop in before handand ask at the bar for a ticket!Also, Inside Out hosts an Armyand Navy Party on Bank HolidayMonday 4th May, one for all youUniform Lovers…Covering the North East region, including:Groups, Counselling, One-to-one Support, Free Condoms & Lube,Phone Information & Advice and now 1 Hour HIV TestingSend us your news tonews@outnortheast.comNewcastle: 0191 233 1333 Middlesbrough: 01642 80 44 00Check out our new look website with great new features at: www.mesmacnortheast.comOut North East / Issue 15 / www.outnortheast.com 27

30Out North East / Issue 15 / www.outnortheast.com Out North East / Issue 15 / www.outnortheast.com 31SCENELISTINGSYour guide to going out in the North EastMondayNewcastleThe Yard1pm – 1amThe Dog12noon – MidnightThe Eagle5pm – 11pmHeavens Above8pm – 1amSwitch11am – 1am I Love SwitchAll drinks buy one get one freeThe Bank12noon – 1amEclipse11am – Midnight@ne5pm – 1amGossip 11am – 1amThe Loft11pm – 3amShag Tag with Cris HoweMiddlesbroughH’s Bar12 noon – 11pmThe Oak7pm – 11pmDarlingtonJoes Bar7pm – MidnightGaylicious -Cabaret every weekSeen 8pm - 1amay Mondays Pre Party with DJMichelleInside Out11pm – 4amGay Mondays – Drag Queens,Dancers + More…Harveys8pm – MidnightBlasphemyThe Quays12noon – MidnightSpecial drinks offers all night, freeentryRetro8pm – MidnightKaraoke with Queeny QueersTuesdayNewcastleThe Yard1pm – 1amThe Dog12noon – MidnightThe Eagle5pm – 11pmHeavens Above8pm – 1amSwitch11am – 1amThe Bank12noon – 1amEclipse11am – Midnight@ne5pm – 1amGossip11am – 1amThe Loft11pm – 3amMiddlesbroughH’s Bar12noon – 12pmDisco Karaoke from 8pmThe Oak7pm – MidnightSUNDERLANDTtonic8pm – 1amCrisco Disco with Miss Trixie andDJ T-PotGlass Spider 10pm - 3am Crisco DiscoAfterparty. Entry £1The Black Bull7pm - LateDragoke Luma9pm – Midnight Lumalicioushosted by Ophelia BallsWEDNESDAYNewcastleThe Yard1pm – 1amThe Dog12noon – MidnightThe Eagle5pm – 11pmHeavens Above8pm – 1amSwitch11am – 1amThe Bank12noon – 1amEclipse11am – Midnight@ne5pm – 1amGossip 11am – 1amThe Loft11pm – 3amShag Tag with Cris HoweMiddlesbroughH’s Bar12noon – 11pmDisco Karaoke from 8pmThe Oak7pm – 11pmTHURSDAYNewcastleThe Yard1pm – 1amThe Dog12noon – MidnightThe Eagle5pm – 11pmHeavens Above8pm – 1amSwitch11am – 1amThe Bank12noon – 1amEclipse11am – Midnight@ne5pm – 1amGossip11am – 1amPowerhouse11.30pm – 3.30amNeon – Top DJ Cris Howe +Special drinks offersMiddlesbroughH’s Bar12noon – 11pmThe Oak7pm - MidnightFRIDAYNewcastleThe Yard1pm – 1amThe Dog12noon – MidnightThe Eagle5pm – 11pmHeavens Above8pm – 1amSwitch11am – 1amThe Bank12noon – 1amEclipse11am – Midnight@ne5pm – 1amGossip 11am – 1amThe Vault9pm – 4amIt’s a Man’s Place – Men OnlyPowerhouse11pm – 4amMiddlesbroughH’s Bar12noon – 12pmDisco Karaoke from 8pmThe Oak7pm – 2amDJ JigsSATURDAYNewcastleThe Yard1pm – 1amThe Dog12noon – MidnightThe Eagle5pm – 11pmHeavens Above8pm – 1amSwitch11am – 1amThe Bank12noon – 1amEclipse11am – Midnight@ne5pm – 1amGossip 11am – 1amThe Vault9pm – 4amIt’s a Man’s Place – Men OnlyPowerhouse11pm – 6amFrixon and Pop Garden –3 Rooms of music + Huge live PAsMiddlesbroughH’s Bar12noon - 12pmThe Oak7pm - 2amDJ Matt Nevin with the SATUR-GAYWarm-upThe Cornerhouse11pm – 3.30amSATUR-GAY 3 Rooms - DragQueens, DJs + Silly Drinks PricesSunDAYNewcastleThe Yard1pm – 1amThe Dog12noon – MidnightThe Eagle5pm – 11pmHeavens Above8pm – 1amSwitch11am – 1amThe Bank12noon – 1amEclipse11am – Midnight@ne5pm – 1amGossip 11am – 1amPowerhouse11.30pm – 3.30amReligionMiddlesbroughH’s Bar6pm – 11pmThe Oak7pm – 2amCherry Pop withDJ JIGs + GuestsSend us lisitings toBORED OF THE SAME SCENE?listings@outnortheast.comOut North East / Issue 15 / www.outnortheast.comSend us lisitings tolistings@outnortheast.comSATUR-GAY Middlesbrough’s Biggest Gay Club NightOut North East / Issue 15 / www.outnortheast.com

34Out North East / Issue 15 / www.outnortheast.comHoroscopes withJasmine StarrLook and feelHOROSCOPESfantasticwith cosmetic surgery fromexperts you can trustAriesMarch 21st - April 19thA friend might come to you forhelp with a problem. They seemto be going round in circles andnot coming to any conclusions.Any advice you can offer willbe gratefully received. Don’t betoo pushy though – the ultimatedecision has to come from them.You may find yourself in demandfrom another friend too, but this isa social invitation which you won’twant to miss!CancerJune 21st - July 22ndPerhaps you have a professionalor personal relationship that needsa time-out. Time to rethink andrelieve some of the pressure youboth feel you are under. Have abreak then approach it with freshideas and you’ll be surprised athow well you will start to get onagain. Socially things are set to getvery busy over the next few weeks.Start saving up for some goodtimes!LibraSeptember 23rd - October 22ndKeep a clear head at workand it could pay dividends. Anopportunity may present itselfwhich is too good to be true. Playyour cards right and you’ll comeout a winner. Personally you willfeel somewhat restless, and yourexcesses of energy need to be putto good use. Spend some timewith your partner, or, if single, findsome extra-curricular activity tokeep you amused.CapricornDecember 22nd - January 19thSomeone has some very handyhints and tips for you to improveyour financial position. You’ddo well to heed their advice. Beprepared to dig a bit deeper if youneed more clarity. But refrain frommaking any joint decisions untilyou’ve discussed matters withyour other half. All being well yourmoney situation should improveover the next few weeks.TaurusApril 20th - May 20thA busy time ahead for you Taurus.Things are set to get very busyin your work and social lives!Get yourself organised and youshouldn’t miss an important date.Time will fly by over the next fewweeks, but don’t ignore your diary!Friends will get upset if you letthem down, and may see you as alittle too smug. A romantic liaisonis also on the cards, with a verypositive outcome!LeoJuly 23rd - August 22ndYour opinions won’t pleaseeveryone, but you are resoluteand perhaps a little stubborn. Youdon’t think much of colleagues’ideas either, so you’ve reacheda bit of an impasse. Listen to theadvice of a well meaning friend,and you should find a way out ofthe problem. Your partner might befeeling a bit down, but you won’tbe short of ideas as to how tocheer them up!ScorpioOctober 23rd - November 21stYou may find yourself being overhesitant in business matters. Itshouldn’t hamper progress toomuch, but you might find a bit ofa backlog building up if you’renot careful. Don’t store up anydifficult issues – deal with themas they arise. Elsewhere, an oldflame is set to make a surpriseappearance, and your sensualside is set to go into overdrive!AquariusJanuary 20th - February 18thYou are all over the place atthe moment. First you’re reallybusy, then you’re at a loose end.Frustrating isn’t it? Keep yourselfas flexible as possible and take upany social offers which come yourway. Maybe plan a treat for yourpartner or if you’re single, push theboat out and make the first moveon someone you’ve been lustingafter.GeminiMay 21st - June 20thA resourceful person you areGemini, and it doesn’t gounnoticed. Friends and colleagueswatch and learn as you work yourway effortlessly through a series ofdifferent tasks with very differingskill requirements. Even you will besurprised at your versatility! Nowis not the time for self doubt – youcan achieve pretty much anythingyou want to right now, so go for it!VirgoAugust 23rd - September 22ndYou will be introduced to a strangerwho has been living or workingnearby. You will get on just fine,and a good relationship is set toblossom. At work things may notbe going so smoothly, and yourservices might be called upon tofix a rather large problem. Fear notthough, you’ll keep a clear headand see it resolved to everyone’ssatisfaction.SagittariusNovember 22nd - December 21stYour enthusiastic and outgoingpersonality is coming out at themoment. A friend might be in needof cheering up, and you’re just theperson for the job! Make them feelspecial, take them out and showthem a good time. Listen to theirwoes and then convince them thatthere’s more to life. It won’t behard. They will come round in theend and be eternally grateful!PiscesFebruary 19th - March 20thYour focus is on matters furtherafield at the moment. 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