Outright #23

4 Pages·1992·12.5 MB·English

by  Naff Co-operative

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continued from front page This is it! After five years of barnstorming the country, The
But call him a drag artist and he's liable to explode all Chuffs are back with all the hits from their previous shows
(updated especially for the occasion) and a generous helping of
over the place. “A female impersonator is someone tryingito
Mate“?-_
new material. Their legion of devoted fans will not be disappointed
get away with dressing up in female attire, someone trying to

with the latest non-stop display of searlngly funny sketches,
be feminine. Drag is like a tatty little queen on a crate, all
stand-up routines, songs and specialities. Zest, good humour and
outstretched. Someone once described me as a male
a down to earth directness make the Chuffs irresistible. They
actress. I try to be feminine though I am proud of what
appear on Wednesday 18th March at the Skyy Club in ‘The
masculinity I have left. The tools of my trade are a costume GO GLOBALLY GAY
Greatest Hits Show’. The evening kicks off at 9.30 prompt, disco
and a wig; I am over the top, a larger than life version of how ACCLAIMED WRITER IN LEICESTER
late bar, quiet area, and open spot for budding performers from ON RADIO
I see women, but real women don’t carry on like I do." In
9pm to 9.40pm, (performers are asked to arrive before 9pm). The
panto, he is regularly complimented by the blue rinse brigade
‘WORDS FROM THE HEART’ Globe FM, Nottingham's newest radio
event is WOMEN ONLY at 509 Alfreton Fload, Bobbersmill,
for his lovely legs, he says.
station, aims to serve the community -
Nottingham, price: £3. 00/£2. 50/£2. 00. ..
But many feminists are highly offended by his work. “But I The internationally-acclaimed African-American writer, gay poet and
and to prove it on Saturday 29th Febru-
don’t get offended by lesbians looking like gay girls. Some of
activist, Essex Hemphill, visits Leicester on the 18th March as part of the
ary, they launched “Eurobeat" a pro-
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my best friends are lesbians. I don’t have the property of the
Identity Tour 1992. His first visit to UK for five years, he is one of the western gramme aimed at the lesbian and gay
gay scene stamped on my back and the only person I have to
world’s most prominent voices in black and gay literature, and has been the community. The programme, which will be
answer to in the end is myself." 'l
recipient of several literary Fellow- broadcast weekly on Saturday evenings
At one time more than anything I wanted to be a star but I
7pm-10pm is presented by “Darryl Som-
ships including the 1986 Washington
Dave says he likes to keep a low profile these days and after
mers", a local gay DJ.
DC Commission for the Arts. Hemphill
eight weeks playing a drag queen in ‘EastEnders‘ who can
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blame him. “At the time, the gay movement moaned that I l:I1l is the editor of the best-selling antho-
was letting them down, like it was my responsibility to keep logy “Brother to Brother - New Writ-
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the banner flying whilst the hetties kept calling me a ‘fucking ings by Black gay men" and his next
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poof’. You can‘t win! I have never been a gay activist. What I are
book, “Ceremonies”, is a collection of
do has no message - it‘s just entertainment."
poetry and essays to be published ‘O
is
Much in demand here and in Germany, he has played an
this year. His poems were intenivoven
assortment of roles including Panto, and Harold in ‘Boys in N
in Isaac Julien’s memorable film,
the Band’ at Manchester’s Library Theatre. Eight years’ ago
“Looking for Langston" and his most
he made a TV documentary, "..lf They’d Asked for a Lion
es
recent appearance was in Marlon
Tamer", which was nominated for a BAFTA award in 1984. “I
had my moment of glory. Right now I am just happy to be Riggs’ film “Tongues Untied",
working. I prefer live theatre. When I do clubs gay or straight I “You‘re quite right it’s not my real
recently seen on BBC2.
name", the presenter told OUTRIGHT, “I
feel I am an intrusion on their evening but when people come
The Tour will also focus on Aids
was told to change my name by the
to the theatre you know they have come to see the show." Of
and HIV issues and is a mixed event
his new show, “Hot Stuff" he believes the Show is the Star management at Globe - l’ll do anything to
for everyone. It takes place at the
keep them quiet!" “The programme is
and is delighted to be recreating the role of ‘Lucy Fur’.
STORME WEBBEFI‘, American black performance poet and
Moat Community College, Sparken-
-He also he confesses to enjoying being spoiled rotten, quite a breakthrough in Nottingham,
singer is the main attraction at the Skyy Club on Wednesday 15th
hoe Street, Leicester, Wednesday, neither BBC Radio Nottingham or Trent
with nice comfy dressing rooms, a dresser on hand and
April, 9.30pm Further information from [phone]
generally decent facilities, which you don‘t get on the drag 18th March, 7-10pm. Ticket reserva- cover gay issues so this gives our com-
circuit. His own theatre company Kitchen Sink Productions 23-25 Mar 6. 00 & 8.15 pm l tions, £2.50/£1.50, [phone] munity a voice, and a chance to be
heard". Asked whether the programme
recently produced “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf" and “A
(days), [phone] (7.30-10pm,
Taste of Honey" and in Hamburg where he spends half the might be repeated, Darryl replied “If the
Mon-Fri). The tour begins in London
programme proves popular, it could well
year, he choreographs and produces all male revues.
and also visits Oxford, Birmingham,
“At one time I never had any self-confidence, but now l’m be possible to produce two or three a
Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester.
week, we’ll just have to see what people
brimming over but I still get scared sometimes. My mother is
my sternest critic - she always says: “don’t think your shit . . . .. _.._...__--.-.-- think". Throughout the programme people
don’t stink!” THINK PINK "':-- will be invited to call in with their record
At present David is writing a three-part drama for Channel I..: requests, dedications or comments. We
before you vote I..
4, called “Pink for a Boy”. The show is about a minority within ; asked Darryl whether the programme
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a minority, yes you’ve guessed, its about his early years on :... would just be back-to-back gay music,
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the drag circuit, surprise, surprise! David Dale is appearing in With only a small swing to Labour .II... “Certainly notl - we have tons of inter-
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"HOT STUFF’ at the Haymarket Theatre, Leicester until 22nd views with Su Pollard, Eartha Kitt, Hazell
required, Deputy Notts. Council Leader,
Dean and Man 2 Man to fit in, we don’t
April. Box Office: [phone]/536898 or 621058.
John Heppell will almost certainly be
intend to be just another pop pro-
DESIGN A STUDENT Nottingham East’s next MP. His speech to
gramme”.
the selection meeting included a pledge to
PQQTER CONFERENCE
The telephone number to call ON
campaign for a new sex equality law and
SATURDAY EVENING ONLY will be 0831
Derby Tertiary College for an anti-discrimination law to protect
55 44 00 and Globe FM can be found on
is calling a one-day con- lesbians and gay men.
101 Mhz VHF/FM stereo.
_ The Black HIV/AIDS FOFUITI ference for East Midlands The big surpriseat the selection meet-
ing was the second-placed candidate
IS IOOKIDQ IO!’ SOITIGODG IO Lesbian, Gay 8, Bj5e)(|_|3|
Mohammad Aslam, also coming out in
design e Peetef eimee at the people on Saturday 21st ALL HET UP
Black communities (Asian, Afri- |v|ereh_ Qrgehieeh Jamie favour of lesbian and gay rights and
can and African Caribbean). It Beehir eeid that the Ooh- equality for women. Labour had previously WITH DAVID DALE
ITIUSI P°F"'eY epeeiilveiplevenr ference was intended for ditched Aslam because of his aversion to
For a young man who must be
tion ima9e around the iss. ue o. f eiudehte ehd heh-etudehie these issues. Whilst changes of heart are
HIV/AIDS. The poster will win eiike ie heip bend iihke, thirty-something, David Dale has
possible and welcome, it appears that
Aslam’s conversion was the price he paid already packed a lot of experience
e _5Peele| Prize end WI" be especially amongst Black
printed and used for health and Aeieh peep|e_ There to try to win the support of some left-wing into a sixteen year career, which
promotion in the Leicester wi|| he a number of work- delegates in a deal a few days earlier. began when he gave up his job as a
Few were taken in. The Liberal Demo-
HIGH. Th6 COITIDGIIIIOD IS Op9l'I ghgpg Qfl a range Qt jggugg shelf stacker at Bejams in Southend
Te en)/ene ever the e9e ei 15- including racism, coming crats field Nottingham-born, out-gay Tony
and exchanged it for a wig, a frock,
The closing date for the com- out and |-||\/_ The Con- Skelton as their candidate. The Notting-
and a beer crate.
ham East election could well turn on the
PQIIIIOTI IS the MHICD. ference funs from 11am-
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“pink vote’.
FLll'I|'1Bl' Il'lf0flTl8.'[IOflI BHAF, 6pm and regjgtratjqn jg David Dale
Michael Wood Centre, 29 New gggg (waged), £150 (uh-
Walk, I-eleesielfi I-E1 5TEl 0|’ waged). Further details from /"i°"Yi-----------------------e
Tek(0533)855955.
Jamie Bashir, Derby Terti-
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I II GRIT AND DIAMONDS" - A BOOK REVIEW
A VIEW FROM THE TOW PATH
ACKRO
"Grit and Diamonds - Women in Scotland making history 1980-1990. Edited by
Manners Maketh Man
Shirley Henderson and Alison MacKay, Stramullion Ltd. and the Cauldron Collective
Why are young people so ill-mannered? This plaintiff cry has alerted my mind too Woman Builder! and Rooicn
ISBN O-907343-10-4 £5.95.
often recently to be dismissed as an exceptional experience. It does begin to appear
40, Windermere Road,
women. Lesbian pieces
that no matter where you go there are ignorant shouts and inconsiderate collisions This book was written by Forest Fields, Nottingham NG7 6HN
include a personal
from those who have obviously left childhood and should know better. Moreover, as a group of women who, on
account of coming out
with so many features of life, this does seem worse among Gay Men than elsewhere. looking through memorabilia We are qualified tradeswomen,
under the shadow of Sec-
At times a visit to Gay venues in the region seems more like an excursion to a romper of women’s struggles in the experienced in all aspects of
tion 28 and involvement
room than a life enhancing experience. 1980’s, realised its impor- general building including:
25 CURZON STREET,
in that campaign, as well
tance and the lack of docu-
Therefore, and at considerable risk of
DERBY [phone] as a review of political -roofing
mentation of these essential
appearing to be a Gay version of Pere-
' -alterations
struggles and how these
pieces of history; women‘s
grine Worsthorne, let me consider this -extensions
affect lesbians in the 80’s
Jeff and Gary
struggles to make their lives
matter. Mention of Eighteenth Century -renovations
Tuesday-Saturday 8pm-2am and 90’s. Another piece
welcome you to Man suggests this could, of course, be yet and the lives of other -repointing
Sunday, 8pm-12 on, “The Second Scottish
another case of nostalgia rearing its ugly women better. The result is -joinery etc
Monday Available for Lesbian Gathering”,
a collection of seventy-six
head. Rather like those elderly brothers Reclaimed materials used where possible
Private Hire makes important points:
who constantly tell us how much better it short pieces written by
Ten years of Tory rule
27 B|_;|'|ey5 Way, |_e|Qe5te|' wasin the 1950’s. “My dear, we had such Scottish women detailing Free estimates
have left women strug-
(oppositethe bus Station) parties in those days, the frocks were the organisation of a variety
gling for daily survival, Tek(0602)791490
of groups, events and cam-
gorgeous and the cottages always teem-
DAVE & KEITH with little time or energy
‘ii
paigns as well as personal life
ing". There is a tendency to forget the bad
Still the best gay pub in Leicester for campaigning. They decided that the
expenences.
bits. It would probably be more accurate
Eriendly bar staff time had come for lesbians to take
The variety of contributors and their
. to say, “My dear, we lived in such fear in
welcome you
positive action rather than constantly
involvement with the projects makes for
those days, the police were a constant
Sunday 8th March being on the defensive, and tried to
R AGS TO RICHES - Drag threat, everyone had a girl’s name and the to the opening directtand accessible writing and a book
appeal to a cross-sectionof lesbians, not
that one can dip into. The writing is
bitchiness was always more vicious".
of their new pub just those already politicised. The event
inspiring and informative, giving ideas and
But, in contrast, alnd going into full
was organised on the premise, “Lesbians
Sunday 15th March trategies for campaigns and factors con-
Claire Rayner mode, it cannot be much
deserve better", and professinal stan-
BOY BLUE - Stripper ibuting to their successes or failures; a
fun being young in many of the venues
on the 19th MARCH dards of venues, catering and childcare
useful resource for women involved in any
the East Midlands offers for social activi-
were aimed at and achieved. The event
. ..
at 99/101 Curzon campaigning.
ties. Sitting around and being the object of
Sunday 22nd March
There are five pieces written about
attention for middle-aged men who cannot
J. J. CHRISTIAN - Stripper Street, Derby
specifically lesbian issues but the other
take ‘No’ foran answer, would try the
lesbians from all over Scotland.
pieces, covering violence against women,
patience of the most tolerant among us. This book is an important historical
Sunday 29th March networking, working for change, parenting
Nor do they offer the compensation of
coming soon document and a valuable resource and
and women’s struggles against
STEVE LA QUEEN being a Pop star _or Politician. Add to that
has much in it that can be carried forward
KATRINA & THE BOY
employers, have at least as much rele-
A the constant acid-tongued friends and
into the struggles of the 90’s.
vance to lesbians as to heterosexual
competition to be physically attractive.
._. KELLY MORAG CHRISTIE
Tel: [phone]
The mixture is almost certain to be more
than the most iron-souled can stand let
DAVE 8i KEITH
Ir
alone anyone of softer material. r Every Wednesday
It is sad that so many people react to + NEW PUB
MISS JULIA GRANT
.___ such experiences by ceasing to trust
others and become self-centred. It is half
After several months‘ negotiations
the world of Fritz Lane, No doubt we have Campout every Sunday
Derby looks set to have its third gay

all met them, those manipulative people
with CAPTAIN GINGER venue again. Keith and Dave who ruri the
oi rat/Iva cmriirmv//vaI7/IVGII/IMI who always insist on having their own way I
popular Curzons Club are backing the
and become very upset if they don’t get it. tttttttt \ 5 N
venture. They told OUTRIGHT that the
_._ Eventually the difficulties of relating to
lease is signed and they will be opening
other people in such a negative and
shortly. Derby has been without a gay pub
pressured manner become so great that
since the Victoria Inn closed its doors to
they restrict their contacts with Gay Men git
ys early last year.
_ J to the minimum. That means the occa-
" 1 sional foray for an attempt at sexual relief
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*- plus one or two friendships. it is a bleak
prospect, a world of no names, no smiles
P O W E R
and no warmth. Anyone in MSF? Then there’s a
lesbian/gay group in the East Mid-
T351)? hire/esorns-Srlac/CS’ We should not be surprised if young
_ people react to their situation by hiding ,lands awaiting your call. They meet
£0”Cfi7/M5547 CH5/MN 57 W557 behind a mask of rudeness and cloak Buying from countries 8| regularly and details of the next
g themselves in signs of indifference. One companies with a commitment to meeting can be had from Lesley

I doubts if even, or perhaps especially, social justice - Hiziki has the widest Mansell on [phone].
Melvyn Bragg would appreciate the range of wholefoods, fresh bread,
causes. Nor, I doubt, would he appreciate take away snacks, organic fruit &
those people who attempt to turn ill- veg, vegetarian convenience foods, OTTI GH MONDAY - THURSDAY 1 - 9.30pm
manners into an art form and instead and organic wine 8- beer in
CONFIDENTIAL ADVICE,
succeeed only in appearing malicious.
-Nottingham. We also stock many
There may be good reasons for such INFORMATION AND
natural remedies, cruelty free
behaviour but that does not make it
toiletries 8| environment friendly
SUPPORT
desirable or attractive. Instead an attempt
cleaning products.
to show more concern for others brings a
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friendship and satisfaction which the ill-
Students on WsdlThurs. ((nzd.t
mannered deny themselves.
Hiziki is a workers' collsctivs.
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POLITICALLY BI
Britain’s first conference on bisexual politics takes place in Sheffield on March 21st Along with a '°'“" Please add my
T.30pm Only The Lonely II 5} rriushroom
complementary conference in London, it arises from a workshop called “Free Love in a Free Society”, held at
II Wed 7.30pm Valmont [I5] name to your free §'_'iK'"5"'.HuUnP
the Ninth National Bisexual Conference _last year. From ‘this workshop came the call for a bisexual political I2 Thu 7.30pm Vaimoni IISI
mailing list.
movement, committed to raising the profile of bisexual issues, and challenging the prejudice and oppression I3 Fri 7.30pm Valmont IISI A 20 years of
7.30pm Wnrksap Dramatic Society Piease ti-‘int radical
that bisexual people face.
I4 Sat 2.00pm Honey I Shrunit The Kids IUI '_ bookselltng
The conference, entitled “POIIIICBIIY Bi", is open to all people committed to the struggle for bisexual rights,
7.30pm Vaimont II5} Name
whatever their sexuality and will be a day _of_discussions_and projects aimed at launching a Bisexual
7.30pm Wadi-,5op Dramatic Society
Address
Movement. Topics to be covered include visibility at EuroPride, working with lesbian and gay campaigns,
I7 Tue 7.30pm Poison IIBI
taking direct action, media advocacy, and involvement with other movements. One of the organisers, Jo I8 Wed 7.30pm Rambling Rose I15}
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Eadie, stated that they were working to establish a strong movement to speak out against bisexual I9 Thu 7.30pm Rambling Rose II 5I
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oppression, where ever it occurs, and to take action to end it. Said Jo: “Many people still don't acknowledge 20 Fri 7.30pm The Bridge IUI My special interests are
B.I.'.'lOpm Strange Art Theatre Company Children's Books E]
Politics
the prejudice and hostility that bisexual
21 Sat 2.00pm Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II
people have to deal with every day. We are 7.30pm The Bridge IUI Women writers - Green :
building a movement which will confront and 8.00pm Trestie Theatre it Poetrylfiction Health :
24 ta
7.30pm Proof I15}
challenge what we call biphobia".
"rt-’
Inner life Black writers --
25 Wed 7.30pm Proof II5I
The events in London and Sheffield
7.30pm The Ken Dodd Laughter Show Mme- Psychology IIIEIEJCI Social work H
mark a shift in the visibility and activity of
26 Thu I.30pm Snap Theatre
4 bisexual people in this country, and are part LesbianlGay writing ':I Books for teacte s ..__.
7.30pm Proof (I5)
$I.-2-1vi
of the wider formation of a bisexual com- 7.30pm Snap Theatre Records, cassettes. CDs I:I
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munity, with lts own identities and its own 27 Fri 7.30pm City at I-lope IISI
Playing Gay Blind Date on the train back from NALGO’s national Other (please specify!
28 Sat 2.00pm Thuderflirds Are Go IUI - at 1 at I
politics.
Lesbian & Gay Conference last year. If you want to ‘get real’ and
7.30pm City at Hope I15]
The conference runs from 12.30-6pm I I l i
audition for Cilla’s show contact Annetta on 071 261 3717. Auditions
8.00pm New Orleans Mardi Gros
MAILING LIST
with an optional ‘getting to know you’ will take place at Nottingham’s Royal Moat Hotel. Who knows, it might
31 Tue 7.30pm Enchanted April IUI Q:31»-_..I-|.l_-I-"-E-III!’
session from 10.30-12 and takes place at IWei:I 7.30pm Deiicatessen (I5) liven up things a bit! MUSHROOM BOOKSHOP
Sheffield Co-ordinating Centre Against Un- 2Thu I .30pm HuIIaIoaIIoo Theatre Company u
‘I0-12 HEATH COTE STREET
eta
7.30pm Delicatessen {I5}
employment, 73 West Street, near Sheffield LESBIAN & GAY FILMS
7.30pm Huiiabolloo Theatre Company NOTTINGHAM
City Centre. (The photograph shows (from -5,3
Shattered ll SI
3 Fri AT THE PHOENIX
left) JoEadie, Karen Arden and Simon NG1 3AA
Bossetiaw Yout - 1
Scott three of the organisers).
4 Sat Three Men And ‘%
7.30pm
Shattered II5]
qq6u_|,|oN
7.30pm
7 Tue Where Angels Fear to Tread T‘ The Sixth Lesbian & Gay film Festival kicks off
BIKE RIDE OUTRAGE 8 Wed 7.30pm Where Angels Fear to Tread
at Phoenix Arts on 7th April with ‘Caught Looking,
9 Thu 7.30pm The Indian Runner {I5I __, T
Scenes from the plus ‘Waiting’, based on a short story by Edmund
Sunday 5th April sees the launch of
IO Fri 7-3°91“ The Fisher King I15} “0G"98d$'3'‘dpo.moomunsg:i|
recent Outrage Disco 9 ,, B 2 8 9
White and, to finish you off, the ‘Making of
the East Midlands Cyclists, meeting at
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at The Yorker in Not- “'0 R K 5 of P 0 9 9 Monsters’, a loopy musical about homophobia and
11am in Nottingham Midland BR station tin
ice hockey. Box office: [phone].
forecourt for a gentle ride on country 9'
roads, 30-35 miles. Bring a packed lunch,
waterproofing and a puncture repair kit,
just in case!
EMC is a section of the Gay Outdoor
Club. Contact Dave on [phone] or
Nick [phone] for more details, or
j":lj.lS'[ turn up with your boneshaker on the
ay.
WOMEN’S FESTIVAL
Nottingham Women’s Festival promise
‘An Evening of Entertainment’ with poet,
Belinda Burton, singer Julie McNamara,
and the The Very Good Rock and Roll
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Band. April 2nd is the date, pub opening
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Monday 16th March 8t 6th April
£1.50. This is a mixed event. Tickets in A NEW SERVICE
advance: Grew: [phone].
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seeks men 45-65 for outings and friend- UNIFORM army/naval guy seeks lotto offer. Try me. ALA. Box 97. 178.
Greetings, pop-pickers! Welcome to another troll down
ship. Interested in theatre, cinema, clas- similar mates for fun and friendship. NOTTS DYKE, seeks rotary
Groove Lane! Get out your eyeliner and thighboots for the sical music and literature. ALA. Box ALAWP. Box 241. spokes, loves music and dancing till IPapenng
current Nancy Sinatra (‘Best of’ - it has twenty tracks, the most 181. SPORTS guy into weights, cycling, dizzy. Write on rainbow paper. Box 98. NOTICE BOARD
LEICESTER, male mid 30s, squash, outdoors, 35, seeks similar for NOTTS, early 40s, tall and sporty,
obvious being the camp classic ‘These Boots Are Made for ITiling
genuine and sincere, not into scene, fun/friendship, beginners welcome. Will non-smoker, enjoys life. Looking to SPINSTAS lesbian disco collective
Walking’.
working as a cabaret entertainer. Seeks coach. genuine replies only. Box 242. share a little. Box 99. need new members. Interested? Con- IClean’friendly
I don’t know if there’ll be any classics on ex-Spandau Ballet young fit roadie for social activities, fun, ARE YOU 20’s, slim and non- LEICESTER woman mid-40's tact any 1st Saturday at Lesbian Centre
Frontman, Tony Hadley’s debut solo album due in March - friendship, possible relationship. Can camp, looking for big brother 40’s, and would like to meet feminine woman disco or at Forest Tavern last Tuesday work
FREE Personal Ads. Just fill in accommodate. Box 182. nice looking to pamper you and living in non-scene, who likes foreign travel, of month 8.30pm, or Box 601.
apparently it’s no vast depar-
the form. Each ad will appear in NOTTS/DERBYS, 27, 5‘11", fair, Leicester/Notts. Then please reply with walking, picnics, talking, cinema. Box BLACK LESBIAN GROUP meets
IOuotation
ture from the Spand’s sound.
IIIJSOII $288!! one issue (or two if space permits). slim, reasonably intelligent, searching photo. I'm available! Box 243. 100 1st Friday of each month at the
Maybe EMI should change the OUTRIGHT reserves the right to for genuine caring friend, 25-35, hope- ANYWHERE, sincere masculine LOOKING for new friends/relation Womens Centre at Chaucer St, 7.30pm. U phone Eric
fully 1-1. Photo appreciated. ALA Box bloke, 35, seeks fireman, labourer, ship? Derbyshire early 40’s fun loving, All black lesbians welcome.
IWIOIHOODS title from ‘The State of Play’ to amend or refuse ads.
183. rugby player type for fun, friendship. sociable, easygoing, likes meeting PLACES AVAILABLE in our Mon-
0623 824579
‘The State of Her’! REPLYING to Ads. You need
LEICESTER, 45, gay, mid build, Satisfaction guaranteed. Phone No. people, theatre, good food/wine, etc. day evening personal development
two stamps. Seal your reply in a
Mon-Sat 9.30-6 Mancunian wordsmith, into leather gear, non-smoker, seeks please. Box 244. Lets get together. Box 151. group for gay men who are or have
stamped envelope. Write the num-
Mark E. Smith and His Band 30-50 romantic, caring, if pos 1-1 rela- NOTTlNGHAM/LOUGH- LESBIAN COUPLE enjoy eating been in counsellingltherapy. More info
i'|1'Iur:/Fri til total
ber of the box you are replying to tionship. Letter, photo please. Box 184. BOROUGH/Leicester, young guy, good out or in, travel, theatre, photography, from Bernard 0602-604500 or Paul OUTPOST!
The Fall release “code: Self-
in the top left hand corner. Place it NOTTINGHAM/ANYWHERE, rich looking, slim, boyish, smooth, seeks bowling and much more. Seek similar 0602-706920.
ish" shortly and will be touring
WESHLENVIIONMENTALLY in a second envelope, seal and and generous uncle(s) needed for two older brother under 30 for fun, friend- couples for socialising, friendship, Now you can have OUT-
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SAC! AND TY F$ to promote it. Expect more of stamp, and post to: OUTRIGHT: young (21) good looking, abandoned ship. Box 245. laughs, occasional clubs. Age 20s or
RIGHT delivered to your door.
ACCOMODATION
the biting social observations boys, longing for treats, outings and LEICESTER student, 19, new to 30s, Derby, East Midlands, anywhere.
CI..EN%Al~IJTOlI.E'T€,,A PO Box 4, West PDO, Nottingham, Especially useful for keeping up
good times. Photo appreciated but not area, seeks good looking, intelligent, Box 152.
GOODSEECIION OFHQS that some of us have come to NG7 2DJ. A new free service. Advertise with the personal ads from afar.
essential. Personality more important. cultured guy, preferably under 22. Wor- NOTTINGHAM, female 32,
8tSPIE,%$I-IIEADAIID know and love. Box 185. ried about being gay? Lonely? Join the genuine, honest, sense of humour, your accomodation wanted/offered Send a £3 cheque or postal
AWDESHECTIONOFSNACK One to definitely check out MENS PERSONAL NOTTINGHAM/ANYWHERE rockl club! Photo appreciated but not essen- needs friends for daytime activities, in OUTRIGHT, using the personal order for 12 issues to OUT-
is ‘Stoned Immaculate’ by Dub alternative Rock City regular. 22, Cybert tial. ALA. Box 246. sports, walks, pub Iunches?, laughs etc. ad form. Include your address or RIGHT, PO Box 4, West PDO,
FOODS
NOTTSIS YORKS, caring, con- Sputnik/fetish influences. Searched to NOTTINGHAM ASIAN guy, 19 Box 153. - phone number for quick replies or Nottingham, NG7 2DJ.
Syndicate. Top-form bass-
siderate guy, 37, seeks muscled friend no avail for that special person. ls there slim, straight-acting, seeks guys, 19-29 LEICESTER, nearly 40, lesbian
let us provide a box number free.
ORETAKEN
sounds of the Prince Far-I/ to admire and pamper. Can accomo- anyone out there? Surprise me. Photo r friendship, evenings out, and who mother, non-scene, not into stereotyp-
Your ad will appear once. '
Scientist variety, this is a date or travel. Discretion assured. Box 186. I ows? If you’re honest, slim, of ing, wishes to increase her circle of
Accomodation files are also
Phone number assures prompt reply. LEICESTER male seeks g edium looks, get pen to paper! Photo glatonic friends. Box 155. W
definite neighbour annoyer.
kept by Nottingham Gay Switch-
Box 167. friends under 35, interests, swimming, please. ALA. Box 247. ' non-scene es la
Dancefloor Diva Rozalla LEICS/ANYWHERE, young lad, 21, walking, videos, all nationalities wel- LEICESTER, young gay lad, 20’s, 30, looking for thatI special someone.ntI board, Leicester Lesbian and Gay-
gives us her first LP release in is desperately seeking sugar daddy to come, can accommodate. Photo appre- straight-acting wishes to meet 18-25 for am loyal, loving, caring, have a good line and Derby Friend: see the
March containing her top 20 pamper him. l’m non-camp and good ciated. ALA. Box 187. fun-loving friendship. Also interested in sense of humour and have a passion helpline panel on page 6 for phone
looking. Any age, phone number LINCOLN boy, 26ish, slim 5’10”, cinema, swimming, club outings, possi- for brown eyesll Photo and phone
numbers and operating hours.
singles, ‘Everybody’s Free‘
B/IRRIE please. Box 168 non-scene, into socialising, music and bly more. Your photo please with letter. number for quick reply. Box 156.
51 should catapult her up the LEICESTER/EAST MIDLANDS. lots of other things, seeks boy who likes Box 248. FUN LOVING lesbian, 21, genuine,
chans. Warks guy, 30, professional, slim, fit his eggs sunny side up for many happy EAST MIDLANDS/NOTTS area. caring, romantic, sensitive, indepen- LESBIAN required, Burton on
I/VARD
and clean shaven seeks guy 21-31 for breakfasts. ALAWP. Box 188. caring guy, 27, enjoys most sports. dent, seeks similar for long walks, Trent. Large room to let on Derby side,
‘Going Blank Again’ are
friendship/relationship. Reliable and car- LEICESTER leather bear, 37, Easy-going, sociable, attractive, non- friendship, love and laughter, non- £45 _pw incl. of bills. 0283-511209
ride on their second album.
ing. Photo if pos. Box 169. seeks similar for wild times. Box 189. scene, straight-acting, car owner, seeks smoker, 18-24. ALA Photo essential. evenings.
More of the fuzzy buzz-saw LEICESTER, 35, graduate, attrac- UGLY but honest, Nottingham guy, similar gay guy, 20-25, preferably hairy. Box157. LEICESTER, room in shared
]LlLl/IN
sound previewed on the excel- tive, slim, sensitive and sensual seeking 31, loves music, cinema, football, pubs Photo please. ALA. Box 249. NOTTINGHAM, outgoing, fun lov- house, meals available. Friendly atmos-
soulmate. Wide interests, the arts, poli- and clubs, seeks a friend and lover, DERBY/MIDLANDS, caring guy, ing, non-scene female, 27, enjoys pubs, phere, long/short term. David 0533-
lent ‘Leave Them All Behind’
tics, travel. From casual drinking partner looks not important, sense of humour mid 30s, clean shaven, seeks sincere clubs, eating out, some sports, seeks 433984.
single will show that this
GRIFFITHS to passionate lover. Write with photo. essential, non-smokers only. ALA. Box guys 21-25 for fun and friendship, similarts for friendship and social. Box NOTTINGHAM, for gay couple,
Oxford Quartet know how to Asian/Black especially welcome. Box 190. maybe more. Can travel and accommo- 158. male or female, 3 bed house, all mod
marry Donovan’s ‘Hurdy Gurdy 170. LEICESTER/ANYWHERE, guy 49. date. ALA. Photo/phone number if pos. DERBY, early 40s, female, shy but cons, own double bed room. No bills to _ NOTTINGHAM, own double room
MALE, 38, medium build with heavy build, bearded, non-smoker, non- Box 250. fun loving, new to scene, needs out- pay. £30 pw per person with young gay in home with gay male owner, all mod
Man’ with Buzzcocks and
varied interests would like to meet scene, easy-going, seeks similarl LEICESTER, responsible, caring, going, social friendship? Photo appre- guy. 0602-296791, mornings only. cons, W Bridgford. Rent £35 pw incl.
come out on top. Buy this and someone special, age 35-45, for occa- younger. Hairy? Genuinely interested in reasonable looks, muscular, sense of ciated. Box 159. ROOM available in comfy semi Tel Neil 0602-234682.
SOLICITORS turn it up! t sional nights in. Can travel Leicester real loving friendship. Please write with humour, active, seeks 1-1 and to share NOTTS, aged 28, medium build, shared by gay men. 8 mins walk from NOTTINGHAM, own room with
area. Box 171. photo. ALA. Box 191. home with level headed ‘younger butch, likes music, dancing, walking, Nott'm rail station. £30 per week in- double bed in home shared with gay
When Motown first
LEICS/NOTTS, lonely, 6‘, poor, un- EAST LEICESTER, 35, HlV+, good brother‘ needing plenty of hugs etc. picnics, talking, pubs. Seeks feminine cludes all bills and facilities. 0602- male owner. 20 mins walk from centre
released Shanice’s album,
5, Clarendon Street, employed, slim, brown hair. Told good healthy, smoker, seeks young guys Photo/phone. ALA. Box 251. woman age 35 and over. Photo please. 869118. of town. Rent £35 pw incl. Tel Tony
Nottingham NG1 5HS. ‘Inner Child’ it hardly sold, but looking, small tache, good natured, around my age, if pos. 1-1 relationship, BURTON/DERBY, 38, bearded Box 160. VERY TIDY gay man reqd. to 626995.
Telephone [phone] now with her new high profile loyal, needs new friends, pos 1-1. You romantic. caring, interests, swimming, bisexual guy seeks 21-30 male for fun DERBY, lesbian, 18, disillusioned share excellent accom, Wollaton area. GAY MALE, professional, 22,
over 21, non-clone, non-femme, inter- walking etc, photo please. Box 192. and friendship, hairy but not essential, by scene or lack of. Interested in music, Own room, all mod cons, garage avail- smoker, seeks home/flat share in East-
After hours [phone] owed to the irritatingly catchy ‘I
esting, sincere, blonde. Box 172. NOTTINGHAM leather/rubbe ust be straight acting. Box 252. pubs, clubs and socialising. Slim and able. References + £100 deposit. £165 wood/Kimberley area. Tel Mike 081-
Love Your Smile’ single, the
SHIREBROOK, Mansfield, 23, DM’s/waders, wishes to meet guys w INTELLIGENT, 22 year old pissed femme, sporty, fun loving. Seeks similar pcm incl. Box 510. 568-5000.
re-promotion should launch 5’10"., slim guy looking for 1-1, 21-35, similar interests. Discretion assure with gay scene wishes to meet for friendship, relationship. Photo appre-
fun loving, enjoys nights out and cosy Box 193. normal stable chap. Box 253. ciated. ALA Box 201.
her top ten-wards.
nights in. So if you think you fit this HELLO, I'm 33, tall, fair, clean LINCOLN, 29, slim built, 6’1", LEICESTER, female, early 20s, FFIEE PERSONAL AD!
Fans of the Jam will be
advert and lonely, get writing. ALA. Box shaven, and looking for a young guy to honest, caring, non-camp, non-smoker, decent looking, quite feminine, slim,
delighted with a 28-track 173. love, and pamper. I offer an interesting likes swimming, tennis, bowling, music, likes sport, cinema, pubs, quiet nights. Just complete and clip the form and send to:
album of demos, B-sides and NOTTINGHAM, active, romantic, lifestyle with possible job and accom- easy going, lively, fit, seeking similar for Would like to meet similar, preferably
OUTRIGHT, PO Box 4, West PDO,
day. :7-1Agra. , honest, 45, with 22 years with just two modation for right guy. Box 194. holidays, outings, fun/friendship with non-scene female, 20-30 for relation-
out-takes released on March
Nottingham, NG7 2DJ.
..N°'1_' ; people. If you’re 25-35, non-camp, sick LEICESTER, 36, caring non- long term relationship and devotion for ship. Photo appreciated. Box 202.
9th, somewhat obviously titled
of being used, looking for a monogam- smcker, friendly seeks similar decent right guy. Photo please. Box 254. DERBY, fun. loving, age 31, into

41oss2. ‘ , fit’.L"TT ‘Extras’. Paul Weller really ful- ous relationship, write me. ALA. Box genuine friends, 25-40. Looks not im- EAST MIDLANDS, male 30, tall, art, films, food, and talks in front of
filled his aspirations to be the 174. portant. ALA. Box 195. medium build, dark, non-scene, inter- open fire over a bottle of wine. Seeks
NOTTAI NFARIE NDn,."
RETIRED TEACHER, seeks work- LEICESTER, muscular oriental ested in meeting non-camp guys for special friend. Age immaterial. Box 203.
Ray Davies of the late Seven-
Tuesdays, ?-§1Nt);pm. t1;‘eI :‘,4?47t 7. ing class friend for affection and com- guy, 36, 5'3”, 10 stone, professional friendship, romance and maybe a little NOTTS, scorpio, 30, sincere, lov-
,,A%ltJS ‘HEL- ties. Shame about the Style pany, perhaps more. Not interested c/p, into the arts, good food, travelling and fun? ALAWP. Go on, live dangerously. ing, loyal, shy, quiet, dog owner, sense
P‘L;INE., i ,:M%o1td.ay’--tFrsiidiay, (-7- Council though! s/m, or fetishes, just 21-50 friend. Inter- bodybuilding, seeks a large build (pos- Box 255. of humour, seeks caring, feminine lady
9-3°Pi\1-A ested in massage and sensual affec- sible overweight/hairy) professional guy, DERBYSHIRE, two guys, 37/42, to share that special relationship for
Campness personified Ms.
Nonint-IHAM tionate play. Box 175. 30-50, for fun, friendship/relationship. slim, attractive, one hairy one smooth, talks, laughter, feelings, new
Mari Wilson swans back into
LEICESTER, 45 year old, virile, Box 196. , seek third person for hot night of trio, experiences. ALA. Box 204.
L4EiSBIAN PHQNEI..IIiIE,
our lives and hearts (albeit straight appearance, well built, turning NOTTS/DERBY. handsome, horny, safe fun, passion. You 28/45, attractive, OLDER LESBIAN, feminine,
termtirrie; lillondadys, cam.
beehive-less) with her ‘Rhythm chubby, seeks 21-45 non-scene, any 22, wants similar, under 30, to help good body. Can accommodate. ALA. wishes to meet similar. Live, love and
Tel: internal 347 . q N N
colour for fun and perhaps serious serve good looking, fit novice master. Box 256. laugh. Live Newark. Box 205.
Romance’. Hopefully this
DE‘FiBY FRIEND (Wednes-
NOTTINGHAM, gay guy, 27, non-
relationship. Into most things but He is abusive and raunchy but respects
taw. re:
funky, jazzy number will return
smoker, slim/attr/no 1 flat top, 5’8",
nothing kinky. Box 176. ‘ limits. Total discretion. Photo ensures MIXED PERSONAL A
DERBY i.eseiAi~i :iLIN
her to the pinnacle of success ANYWHERE, young, handsome reply. Box 197. medium build, tanned, hairy body, non-
Wedinesdrayts, A 7i-9pm. A ‘Tel: where she belongs. And that’s looking, 34, slim, athletic, sincere, non- NOTTINGHAM 31, masculine, smoker, cyclist seeks local cyclists for WE ARE TWO lesbians new to
scene, seeks handsome slimiskinny seeks leftish, domesticated, warm, intel- friendship, pos more/long rides, evel Leicester. Non-scene, non-smokers,
4141111), about your lot for this time!
younger brother type, about 21, to spoil. ligent, good sense of humour, (i.e. weekends. Various interests. No time into personal growth, good conversa-
f LDERBY _‘AjID";s,iLI5I'iIIE,'_' Monday-
Tara!
Long frank letter, photo appreciated. similar type bloke) wanting a grown-up wasters. Photo/horny letter or phone tion, laughing. Seeking like minded
Frldays, j Thursday 2-
Box 177. _ proper relationship. ALAWP. Box 198. call ensures quick reply. Box 257. friends ( women and men). No Paul
4pm. Tel: O6-6227313; I E E 1
MlDLANDSiANYWHERE, wanted: NOTTINGHAM, friendly, young Daniels fans need reply! Box 95.
Name .......................... ..
A Llifleez"-N ~ NEXT MONTH well built rugged, macho guy, non- bodybuilder, 25. Cheeky, good looks, BRITISH CANADIAN lesbian cou-
BOARD, silllledznef‘-$61833!’-'t»N8t Thurs- scene, for friendship or discreet rela- straight acting, short hair, clean shaven, REPLYING to ads? You need ple, 34/25, Leicester, urgently seek an Address. ..................... ..
Interview with Maggie Kil-
clogs, 7-#1 Opim Tel: .0522- tionship with slim, masculine guy, 32 tall. Broad and lean, great company. two stamps: see top of column 3, EEC/non EEC gay male couple for a "i56§t"L£6£iéffffIffffffffffffff'
56 510. A t patrick of Cell Bloc H in the average looks, many interests. box 179.I Seeks 21 -30 guy for fun and friendship. page 6. mutually beneficial arrangement. Box
April edition of OUTRIGHT DERBY, attractive, caring profes- Photo please, (returned). ALA. Box 199. 96.

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