KELLY CLARKSON - ListedMagazine.com

NEW GAY
SINGLES EVENTS
Tapas, murder mysteries, and cocktail chic – the gay
scene just keeps getting better!
Traditionally the South Coast gay scene
has very much centred around bars
and clubs, which is great if you’re into
partying, but what if you’re not? If you left
your dancing shoes in the last millennium,
and spend your Friday nights at home
with Graham Norton and takeaway,
you’re not alone!
Wouldn’t it be great if you could go out
for tapas, learn how to make cocktails, or
even play at Sherlock Holmes at a murder
mystery night, knowing that everyone
else there is gay? That’s the idea behind
the newly launched Gay Singles That
Mingle (GSTM), an extension to the
straight singles events brand that has
taken the South Coast by storm.
The events are organised by marketing
director Darren Northeast, in conjunction
with Singles that Mingle founder Nicky
Payne. For Darren, GSTM is about
building friendships in a no-pressure
environment.
“We’re targeting a specifi c community
group that isn’t at the moment
accommodated for,” explains Darren.
“Whether doctors or lecturers,
tradesmen or students – we want
anybody to come along regardless of age,
background or where they are in life.”
The events are taking place in a whole
range of venues, but not ‘gay venues’
because the point is not about being gay,
says Darren, but meeting like-minded
people. In particular, Darren hopes the
events will attract those who aren’t
so comfortable about entering the gay
scene, or are still unsure about their
sexuality.
“If a person was thinking about coming
out and went straight into gay scene it
could scare them to death,” he laughs.
“It can feel so young and in your face,
whereas this is very laid-back.”
And how about romance, will there be
any (civil) wedding bells we wonder?
“It would be great to see relationships
develop,” remarks Darren. “It’s happened
with the straight STM events, so who’s
to say it won’t here. However, the point
isn’t about dating, but doing things you
wouldn’t normally do with people you
wouldn’t normally socialise with. What
could be more fun than that!”
So get your diaries out folks, events are
fi lling up fast... ▙
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THURSDAY 06 MARCH
Cocktail With A Twist
Venue: Bar Fruit, Bournemouth
Start: 8pm
Cost: £15
You’ve seen the fi lm now it’s your turn
to toss a few bottles in the air! Watch
and learn from the experts. If you’ve got
‘fl are’ why not give it a go - could be quite
amusing! Price includes cocktail demo, two
free cocktails plus 1/2 price cocktails all
night. Book that Taxi now!
Dress: smart casual
Last day to book online (www.
singlesthatmingle.co.uk) 4th March
SATURDAY 12 APRIL
Murder Mystery Evening
Venue: Avon Causeway Hotel, Ringwood,
BH23 6AS
Start: 7pm
Cost: £40
Delight in a night of intrigue and suspense.
The murder mystery takes place in an old
train carriage and hosted by ‘Catch The
Killers’. Put on your detective’s hat and
enjoy a totally unique night out. Price
includes three course set menu plus murder
mystery host.
Dress: smart
Bookings close: Saturday 05 April
WEDNESDAY 14 MAY
Tapas And Live Music Night
Venue: Penn Central, Poole, BH14 9NB
Start 8pm
Cost: £25
Share tapas, drink wine, enjoy this week’s
live music and fi nd out what gay singles that
mingle is about – fun, informal, no pressure
singles social events. Price includes half
bottle of wine per person plus selection of
tapas and live music.
Dress: smart casual
Bookings close: Monday 12 May
BOOK ONLINE AT
WWW.SINGLESTHATMINGLE.CO.UK
Photography by Steve Cook,
info@seekerphotography.com
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