Date: Sun, 16 Jul 1995 01:57:18 GMT From: "Listserver@drink.demon.co.uk" PULSE MAGAZINE ============== Pulse is a monthly magazine for Gay Men. Edited in Scotland Issue 35 - July 1995 ELECTRONIC EDITION To subscribe: Send a mail message to listserver@drink.demon.co.uk The first (not subject) line of the message should be subscribe pulse-list (If you are subscribing for a different address from the one you are using to send the request, you should preface your request with a line of the form set address myotheraddress@my.other.system instead) To unsubscribe: Send a mail message to listserver@drink.demon.co.uk The first (not subject) line of the message should be unsubscribe pulse-list (If you are unsubscribing for a different address from the one you are using to send the request, you should preface your request with a line of the form set address myotheraddress@my.other.system instead) All Material Copyright (c) Pulse Magazine Limited 1995. 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What are we talking about ? - the strength of the pink pound of course. The facts are simple, waged lesbians and gay men have the highest disposable income per head in the country. And those living as a couple have an even higher amount of free cash. So what's new? Well, have you seen the recent upsurge in businesses targeting themselves at the pink pound, encouraging us to put keep our money in the pink economy. When you attend pride, the homo exhibition or any other gay gathering there are always a percentage of straight businesses willing to cash in. Many of the larger companies such as the breweries, life assurance and clothing manufacturers are not slow to realise where the best growth areas are at a time of low economic growth in general throughout the country. You only have to look at the upsurge of mainstream advertising in the gay press to get the picture. However are we really getting value for money or in some cases are we getting well and truly ripped off? In the case of the semi-gay pubs, straight during the day and gay at night, when they can get no other business through the doors, how often have you seen the bar prices go up after 8pm. Have a look at the merchandise on offer through many of the so called gay businesses (often run by straight business people), then compare the prices for the same thing in the high street shops - very often a big difference in favour of the high street shops. At a time when everyone is screaming out for equality and standing together fighting for the same cause, is it not about time that we demanded equality of our brothers and sisters who are so keen to have their share of the pink pound. We are willing to give them it, but not to have it ripped out of our pockets. Gordon Gosnell -------------------------------------------------------------- SCENE NEWS Edinburgh: Up in the Athens of the North, we hear of a wee story doing the round that the Fire Island Club is to be opened again at new premises. The story follows on the back of a radio announcement that the club were looking for bar staff, and that interested parties should contact an address not to far removed from the old Fire Island days. We shall keep you all informed as the news come in. After the first Pride Scotland, and with the approaching Edinburgh Festival (I wonder where Lily Savage is appearing this year?), things have been a bit on the quiet side. However I hear that Intense at the Newtown has really taken off and is just the place for those who like their night with a bit less vanilla. Where men are men etc. After its successful launch, Pride GL lager is now being stocked at Route 66 - so if you've still to try it, now's your chance. That GL, what's it stand for? GetyourLegsopen maybe! Any other ideas please? A six Pack to the best original answer to reach us by 21/7/95. Blackpool: Over by the golden tower, phase one of the Flamingo's refurbishment is now complete, with the opening of Phroot every Tuesday Friday and Saturday. Basil informs us that the Flamingo shall continue to remain open during phase two. Part one of phase one has seen the opening of the Flying Handbag(next door to Flamingo's) The Handbag is open daily from 11am - 11pm and food is available all day. All we need are the beds now, eh Basil? Was that a Slumberland van I saw drawing up? It used to be, and not too long ago, that you could cruise round all the gay pubs in Blackpool in an evening, and then go back for more. However, if the scene get much bigger, someone is going to have to organise Dorothy Tours to make sure you see everything. Now I wonder who will set them up? A friend of mine asked how easy it was to get somewhere to stay in Blackpool in the height of the summer. Well even if all the usual places like The Trades, The Edward, The Lynmar, The New Walbur etc were all full there is no shortage of places that are quite happy to let two guys or gals share a double bedded room. Business is business after all. There are more rooms to let in Blackpool than in the whole of Portugal (bet you never knew that one eh?) Glasgow: It seems to be all gossip this month, not that I'm one to spread things about. However, I hear that a date has been set for the refurbishment of the Waterloo Bar. The pub is to close at the end of August for a 3 week period when the pub is to be transformed. Overall there will be more room and a more up to date feel to the place. Manager Calum Baxter tells PULSE that "the extensive refurbishment will bring a fresh new look to the Waterloo whilst retaining the pub's character. The changes will also signify a new era in the saga of Scotland longest running gay bar". Up the road at Austin's we hear that the popular Monday Club has now been moved to a Tuesday night. Monday must be Colin's night to wash his hair or something. By the time you read this there will only be a couple of days left till the Glasgow Bars AIDS Welfare's Hoe Down on the Renfrew Ferry, where a special appearance by Robert and May Miller is sure to pack them in. Chairman Jim Glenn tells us that there are still a few tickets left at the bars. So if you haven't got yours yet now's the time. Round at Bennets this coming month sees appearances by Deuce, Mary Kiani and the all boy band Get Ready. This one should pack them in. Someone was telling me the other day that they thought there was less room in Bennets a couple of Saturdays ago, but why it should feel that way he had no idea. Of course there is less room, have you seen the thickness of the new carpet. Silly girl. One different night out is the Glasgow Lesbian and Gay Community Centre's Community Treasure Hunt on Sunday the 16th of July (by car). More details are to be released shortly. Watch the bars for flyers. Since it opened a few weeks ago Madam Gillespies has hosted various acts such as Titti La Camp and Sugar Kane and have Millie booked in the near future. Scotland's only Review Club has a few surprises up their sleeve that I have to keep schtum about for a while yet, but a couple of nights I can mention are a possible appearance by Hazel Dean, the Ride of Your Life, and the commencement of the regular Casting Night for local talent, the best of which will be offered spots at professional rates. For those music queens amongst you on a Sunday nights at the turntables are Suave Gav and Stella. Now where is that good dress? Liverpool: The Liverpool scene continues to flow along; despite the recent problems the weekend nights are getting busy once again. Garlands all nighters are as packed as ever, and what about the Escapes bus trip to pride, was that a success or what. A fab weekend was had by one and all. Plans are well afoot to organise the Mersey Pride Festival on 12th August at Pownall Square outside Time Out. It is hoped that this will become a regular event on the Liverpool diary. For those of you in a charitable mood, two date for the diary are 15th July for the Charity Jumble Sale at Time Out in aid of Mersey Friend and on the 16th there is a riverboat trip (3 hours) with cabaret in aid of Mersey Pride. Tickets cost ukp9. So get the dosh out and enjoy and support. I hear that Daley's Dandelion has taken on the most extraordinary female bar staff, a real character. See for yourself, a cross between Rusty Lee and Flocella Benjamin, she is extremely bad tempered to the point of being hysterically funny and has to be seen to believed. Midlands: Following on from last month's review in the Midlands, various snipits of information have come forth. Firstly we hear of a new Sunday nighter in the Kettering area, we of course shall bring you up to date when the bloodhounds get back. Next month we shall be popping up in another Midlands gay scene with the camera, so watch out for the gruesome twosome. An interesting bit of gossip has just arrived on the editors desk. It would appear that a stripper due to perform at the Pineapple Club in Leicester, cancelled at the last minute. Not wanting to let the regular customers down, the management asked the lovely Stephen if he would help out. At first it was a no no, then it appears that with so many due to be let down he changed his mind, stepped out his stuff on stage and went down a treat. Food service and talent, what a show. No other gossip for the moment so I think I will get the supper out of the fridge (smoked sausage) and watch the recording of Gaytime TV. What else should a girl do at night. See you all around soon. Manchester: Now just when you thought it was safe to go out in Manchester, we can report that at long last the city is to have its very own Western Line Dancing Club - The Prairie Dogs. Lesson are to take place weekly (usually on a Wednesday) at Chains night-club from 7.30 - 9.30pm with special events once a month on a Sunday afternoon. The next event is to be held at Chains on Sunday the 16th July at 3.30 - 7.00pm. However the event after that promises to be a hoot, with the Prairie Dog taking over part of Canal Street outside the Rembrant for line dancing al fresco. Now that's camp - or what. Another welcome addition to the Manchester scene is the start of the monthly "Bears Night" in Napoleon's Cellar Bar. The first meeting is scheduled for Saturday the 8th July from 10pm - Midnight, with future meeting on the second Saturday of the month. All hairy, bearded or tached men (and their admirers) are welcome. For details contact John on 0161-743 1589. Want to unwind after a hard nights bopping or not quite ready to go home after the pubs have closed? Well why not pop along to Citrus Cafe situated on Mount Street behind the Central Library. Citrus is a Mediterranean style cafe bar and restaurant, open from 7.30am - 3.00am. An ideal place to stop of for a coffee on the way home. If there is enough demand for it is hope to open 24hrs a day. Talking of demand, I hear that the creators of Strangeways - Ethos and Ethos - are to bounce back with their new venture XS at Generation in New Wakefield Street. If the past is anthing to go by then you are all in for a rumpin pumpin time. More next month. --------------------------------------------------------------- SHE This month the editor has asked me to have a look at the new Pride Scotland from a woman's point of view. So flat shoes on I head off for the capital to join a few friends. June the 17th 1995 is a date that will go down in history and will also be a day that will be remembered in hearts and minds for years to come. As most of are already aware, the 17th saw the first pride march in Scotland (the first of many). At 1.15pm the snake like procession set off en route to the Meadows from its gathering point outside the Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Centre in Broughton Street, and I for one have never felt such an intense and emotional atmosphere among so many people, friends and strangers united in a common cause. The snake, growing to about 4,000 by the time it reached its destination was headed by the all woman drum band "Sheboom". And boom boom they did. One satisfying point was that the crowd was made up not only from local people but included many from south of the border (sounds like a song coming on). Behind Sheboom all the usual party noises we have become used to in a pride march were to the fore, whistles chants and general waving to many of the bemused straights hanging out of their windows. Just to let everyone know we were not prepared to take things lying down (if you know what I mean). "We are here, we are queer and we ain't out for shopping" was one well tried saying that summed it all up. 45 minutes later we all reached the Meadows, and for all those who missed out on the experience of a lifetime - tough, you have just missed out on a great day, the best of 95, weather included. As for the festival itself - amazing to say the least. There were among many other things, a woman's area, a creche, a health tent, a women's only information centre and don't forget the beer tent. After a couple of hours of eating, drinking beer(what's new) and watching the talent (on stage of course), I decided to mingle a bit. The first person I bumped into was none other than Claire Ross - you know, the good looking lead singer from Atomic Kandy. Claire was saying that she felt the festival was better organised than its London counterpart and performing here was "Wicked", and can't wait to do other gigs in Scotland. Without doubt she intended to be back next year. On with the travels and who do I bump into sunning herself on the grass, although it beats me how she gets a tan through those DMs. Who am I talking about? None other than Newcastle's finest lesbian "Hufty". Now we all know that she has been performing at the London Pride for ten years or so, so what did she think of our little shindig north of the border. "I am honoured to be asked to be a compere at your first Pride and was really thrown aback by the very warm welcome I was given. The crowd were fantastic and the organisers couldn't have been more helpful. Already I am looking forward to 1995, if I am asked back that is". Well only if she behaves herself. Strangely enough I spent the rest of the day talking to lots of people, some of them in the queue for the toilets. Everyone had something positive to say about the days events - brilliant, smashing, can't wait till next year, were a few of the many many comments flying about. However there was one young woman who had a bit of a gripe about the lack of a women's only beer tent, for that all important women's bonding, the answer - who knows? Is that such a good idea? You know the story, if the women get one the guys will want one. Jealous sods! Then we will have three beer tents, one for the girls, one for the boys, and one for those who want to mix and match. So as I said are three tents really needed. Answers please on a postcard to Pride Scotland. To get back to the day itself, how can I sum it up? ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS. See ya in 96. ------------------------------------------------------------------- FOCUS I never thought I would hear the day when some of our readers would be telling us that for a Scottish based magazine we were being biased towards England. To be more precise, the Focus column hasn't been to look at some of our very own Scots lads and lassies for quite some time, with the exception of our capital city Edinburgh. Point taken folks - and it's off to Glasgow with the camera. One of the first things that surprises many people about the Glasgow scene is just how big it really is. With the main scene consisting of two discos, six pubs, one cafe, a new establishment that is both a pub and a club and a handful of pubs that are well known as either having gay nights or are well frequented by local gays. In this issue we shall be having a look at the establishments that are felt to be on the main scene. Scotland's longest running gay club-Bennets, continues to pack them in, with a good mixture of club, cabaret, drink promo's and charity nights. Bobby Gibson, Glasgow's longest serving manager seems to have the finger on the pulse (excuse the pun) when supplying a mixture of DJs and cabaret from the top drawer to groups just about to appear on Top Of The Pops. Bennets has recently had a new sound and light system added to the re-carpeting. The staff are friendly and efficient even on the really busy nights. Bennets is not wheelchair accessible. Round at Club X - or the Club, as it prefers to be called, the emphasis is on a young bouncy staff, offering a selection of nights with regular cabaret, with some of them also appearing at Cafe Delmonica's as well. Although not as long established as Bennets, Club X has become a popular choice for those looking for a different night out. Regular drink promo's are a feature of the club. Club X is not wheelchair accessible. The latest addition to the club scene is Madam Gillespies, Glasgow's first Gay Review Night Club. Open seven nights Gillespies is a two roomed venue, consisting of a cabaret style bar with a larger cabaret disco club next door. This venue is so different from other venues that it deserves to succeed. Proprietor Robert Anderson told PULSE that "it was obvious that the Glaswegians liked their cabaret and live entertainment on a night out, therefor it seemed that the time was right for a dedicated cabaret/review club in the city". Gillespies's is wheelchair accessible. Along the road we have the Waterloo, Glasgow's longest running gay bar. Recently appointed manager Calum Baxter has already made one or two changes since he arrived. However none will have so much effect as the planned refurbishment. The pub is to close at the end of August for a 2-3 week period, during which the pub will undergo a complete refurbishment. The Waterloo has always been one of the city's busiest pubs and had its very own character, it will be interesting to see how much of a change the refurbishment will make. We will be reporting soon after the re-opening. The Waterloo is wheelchair accessible. Up the hill to Squires (God, it gets steeper every time). A basement bar with two door entrance, one less steep than the other(good for the older ladies like myself). Squires has been a gay bar for over 14 years and has been under the present ownership for the past 6. At a time when other businesses have come and gone, we asked David Milligan why Squires was amongst Scotland's longest running gay bars. David said:- "If you provide your customers with a friendly and efficient service, reasonable prices and a pleasant atmosphere then the gay community will continue to support you". If it is food you are after then Squires offers a good lunch time menu at reasonable prices, it can get very busy when the offices come out. Squires has the usual happy hours and DJs on a Wed-Friday-Sat and Sunday. Squires is not wheelchair accessible. Next on the whistle stop we find Austin's basement bar. For those of you who like your entertainment on the live side then this is the place for you. Whether it is Karaoke, Live DJ, Cabaret, or even a wee Camp Quiz there is something on offer every night of the week, and sometimes on an afternoon as well. Robert Colin and the staff have just celebrated their 10th birthday and are looking forward to the next 10 years.(Honest Robert, the first 10 years are the hardest). Austin's also offers a good selection of reasonably priced food throughout the day. Austins is not wheelchair accessible. Round at George Square, GHQ bar and cafe seem to be getting settled into the scene. More of a late night bar, GHQ is popular with the younger crowd and only really gets busy as they set of en-route to the disco. A large bar that has a great atmosphere whe n it is packed, is staffed by a younger style of bar staff, a point that seems to be appreciated by the older birds amongst you. Not wheelchair accessible. Over at Delmonica's, owned by the same company as Club X, it seems to be all go seven days of the week. With mainly a young and vibrant clientele, although not solely so. A narrow bar with a larger area through the back (no, not a back room, you tacky bitch). Ideal for live entertainment, for which the pub has become noted. Happy hours all over the place help to lend towards making this a fairly busy pub at most times. Dels is not wheelchair accessible. Finally the Court Bar, has been semi gay for many years, although it is not as popular as it once was due to the upsurge of gay bars in the city. Straight during the day, the Court changes at night, when the gay staff are on duty. A small bar, not too noisy, ideal for a wee chat (up). The staff are friendly and the prices are very good. A welcome change from the usual style of gay bars. The Court is wheelchair accessible. -------------------------------------------------------------------- PRIDE It's supposed to be summer, it's June, therefore it's time for the various pride marches to have their annual outing. Gordon Gosnell has been to London and Edinburgh with the camera to record a few of the brighter moments, and since it was the first Pride Scotland, he sends you this special report on their first big day. There had been a lot of debate as to whether Scotland was ready for its very own version of Pride. Would the people turn out to support it? Would it turn out to be any more than a gathering of a few Edinburgh and Glasgow activists? Only time would tell. As people turned up at Broughton Street ready for the off, their numbers ranked about 1,500. However in true lesbian and gay fashion the late comers joined in along the route. By the time everyone had reached the Meadows the turnout had swollen to almost 4,500. The party was on. First into the park were the two all women's drum groups Sheboom from Glasgow and The Dundee Women Drummers pounding out an incessant beat that filled the air as they drew nearer to their destination, right in front of the main stage where they gave an impromptu concert whilst the rest of the tail wound its way into the park. By this time the market stalls, health tent, women's tent, and of course the obligatory Beer Tent (run this year by Route 66) were in place. One little story to come out of the first Scottish Pride was the introduction of GL Premium Lager. GL was launched at the beginning of the year by the Manchester based Pride Brewing Company, who are now hoping to get distribution through the Scottish gay scene. Approximately ukp1 per case is given to a local charity, so drinking does some good after all eh! I believe that the sale went down quite well - any excuse for a beer. There were conflicting stories however as to whether or not the traders had had a good day. John Hein from SCOTSGAY told us that "We were pleased with the interest shown in our stall and our magazine and had a reasonably good turnover. However what is more important is that we were there to help promote Pride, to take part, and to help create awareness of our lesbian, gay and bisexual culture in Scotland. I had hoped that more businesses would have taken a stall and put something into making the day a success. Maybe next year, now that the way has been shown, other businesses will think about participating." One stall that seemed to be doing good business was the Greater Glasgow Health Board's spot, where the crew were kept busy with people filling out the questionnaire and generally having a good look at the very informative display. Yes, even on such a day as this there is always room for learning. Back at the stage the gathering crowd were being entertained by the likes of Big Karn, Broccoli Dog, Atomic Kandy, The Proud Ones, Dirge, The Pink Singers, Folkadelic, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Ruby Fruit, Steve Sneddon, Jason Pillay and Chris Richmond and not forgetting the comperes, Brendan Nash from Glasgow, Hufty from Newcastle and Edinburgh's very own Ernie Rossie. Some performances were being conducted well away from the main stage. Such as the marriages being conducted by the Rev James McManus, team pastor with the Metropolitan Community Church Newcastle. Maybe next year someone will be lining up to do the divorces - honest only kidding folks. One thing in my mind that helped the day, apart from the weather, was the less stuffy format of events on stage that very soon got the park into a real party mood. No big major speeches, no ego trips on stage, just a lot of hard work and a will to make the first Pride Scotland a success. Those involved in the organisational side of things will have learned a thing or two for next year. But a job well done all the same. Gavin Strang, MP for Edinburgh East, said "I hope the march and festival are a success and we can all succeed in breaking down the prejudice that still exists against the lesbian, gay and bisexual community". A success it was, now for Glasgow 1996. ---------------------------------------------------------- CUE THE MUSIC This month I have decided to review some that may already be out and in the record shops. The following selection are ones you will probably hear when you are on holiday. Radiorama : Little Bird (Factory Team Mix) - Back with a vengence on the dance floors of Europe, and haven't they grown up! How many of you remember ABCD from donkeys years ago? Well the group is still the same but the style is 95 for sure. Powerful vocals and a thudding base line will have Ibiza pounding over the next few months. Italian 21st Century Records. CB Milton : Hold on (Euromix) - Get those hands in the air! From the same stable as Haddoway comes one of the strongest releases on the Logic record label. A typical Euro bounder which is in tune with todays market. The Euro mix produced by the guys from 2 Unlimited gives an idea of the quality here. Side B gives us Greed's Photon dub which truly kicks! UK Logic Records is released July the 10th. Rollo Goes Mystic: Love Love Love - Here I Come - Well this has been on and off the shelves over the past couple of weeks just like a whore's drawers. Looks like the release is final, so go and search this one out. An anthem for the summer with hands in the air breaks, heavy base, pounding piano plus all the ingredients which went into making " Get Off Your High Horse" such a huge club track - massive. UK Cheeky records - out now. Diana : All I Need Is Love - (Motive 8 mix) Already a number 1 in Italy, this one has travelled in time to be released here in the summer. The Motive 8 mixes are for the UK market with a not to distant remix to the original version but enough to change it from the out and out High Energy track that it is. Italian energy purists fear not the AA side mixes from Fabio Cozzi will keep you going as long as the poppers do. Scott Bond : Why Your Feet Are Stompin / TWA: UNITY - Two tracks to get you in the mood for the clubs - both have been out for a while and both are as infectious as hell. Scott Bonds New Energy Stomper slowly starts building before crashing into a very hypnotic and rhythmic wall of piano and base - fabulous. Remember "E - Zee Posse: Everything starts with an E"? Well if you do TWA will be right up your street. Pounding along from the first beat this one builds up steam at a ferocious rate. Vocals in the same style as Ezee Posse which like the base line build and build until a sudden "dub" type break?!? Tres odd! But as expected after less than a minute the wall of sound is back with a bang - hot! Scott Bond - UK Absolutely Ridiculous Records. TWA Swedish Club Vision Records. See you next month - Andy. --------------------------------------------------------------- SNIPITS The Gay Exchange, one of the country's leading telephone contact companies have announced that even more charitable donations were made at this year's Pride Festival. This year's beneficiaries were the Red Admiral Project and the Food Chain - two organisations dedicated to providing help to those affected by HIV and AIDS. At the recent Brighton Pride and Mr Gay UK final, both Body Positive and The Albert Kennedy Trust were the recipients of very generous donations by the Gay Exchange. Labour MP Harry Cohen, has slammed his party's leadership for backing down over a commitment to the lifting of a ban on lesbians and gay men serving in the armed forces. Mr Cohen was quoted in a recent article in the Daily Telegraph as saying "Tony Blair's spin doctors should not be meddling in policy decisions which Labour should be taking as a matter of principle to end discrimination against gay and lesbian people". The police force that made history by being the first to advertise for recruits in a gay newspaper said that "it has had a very good response". Sussex police first ran the advert in the Pink Paper during May of this year, causing a frenzy of media interest in the debate of "Out" police officers in the force. A cowardly male student who left two women bleeding on the ground was jailed for six months at Liverpool Crown Court recently. Richard Joss, 20, a student at March College, called the two women lesbians as they sat drinking in the college bar. Joss then spat on and assaulted the two women. Out Liberal Councillor Steve Radford (Liverpool) expects his party to endorse a campaign of civil disobedience against the idea of a national ID card. Radford, along with David Morrish (Devon), have stated that they would rather go to jail than accept the idea of a national ID card. Cllr Radford goes on to say "Who would control what information is held on the cards, who would vet their accuracy, and would the state impose on the cards someone's sexuality or their HIV status?". As we go to press, we hear that the long awaited opening of Glasgow's Centurion Health Club and Sauna has been set for Monday the 14th of August in the city's Park Area. The opening is subject to licensing permission being granted. More details next mont ----------------------------------------------------- BACKTALK Equality with New Female Chief Constable? It's taken a bloody long time in coming, but now that it's here will we see any difference in how lesbians and gays are treated or will the old prejudices still seep through. No I'm not talking about the recent reduction in the age of consent, this only applies to the country's gay men. At long last we have our first female Chief Constable. This may come as a surprise to some of you, but the real surprise is that it has taken so bloody long for a woman to be appointed to the highest position in any force. Why has it taken so long? Are the women in the forces just not good enough? I think not. For many many years women have had to fight through the bastions of pure male chauvinism, held back by their male counterparts, afraid of the unknown. The odd woman was allowed to reach so far, then that was it. The influence of secret societies within most of the countrie's forces has always had a bearing on appointments to the top spots, there was always some fly in the ointment that prevented them from reaching the top positions, I bet it was a male fly at that. Pauline Claire's appointment to the Lancashire Force's top spot has at last kicked the old boy network where it hurts most, and brought some real equality at long last. Or has it? In some of the most recent police programmes on TV, women have been filling the top spot. This can only be good for policewomen in general. Is there a force out there that can say with heart in hand that all their female officers have received the same unbiased treatment at promotion time as their male colleagues? I doubt it. We at PULSE congratulate Pauline on reaching the top spot. However having got there, the job is only half done. She has kicked the forces of male chauvinism back into the dark ages where they belong, now let's see how she tackles those under her who still have and practice homophobic tendencies. We watch with interest. -------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTACTS Women: Northwest/Anywhere Are you a small, slim attractive, sad, lonely, loving, feminine woman, 30-40, GSOH, spiritually minded, needing TLC and willing to start again? Me too! ALAWO. No boyish or butch women. Box P3512. Men: Scotland/Anywhere Gay couple 28/22, very horny, looking for safe raunchy fun with singles/ couples. We are discreet and genuine. Can travel or accommodate. ALAWP. Box P3501. Leeds Bradford Yorkshire Friendly schoolmaster type, 50, slim, smooth, seeks student/nephew for playful over the knee spanky fun in jeans/shorts/bare. Give and take. Soothing cuddle afterwards. ALA. Box P3502. Lancashire/North West Lancashire guy, 40, 5'6", slim, short dark hair, tache, hairy. Seeks pals 18-45 into horny one handed DIY fun. Mutual friendship, oil, massage, poppers. Can't accom - will travel. Box P3503. Edinburgh - Expatriate American 36, tall, attractive. Enjoys levi, leather, harleys, films, travel and quiet nights by the fire. Seeks companionship of smooth slim 18-28 year old. Photo and phone no. appreciated. Box P3504. Edinburgh/Glasgow Manchester Student, 20, 6ft, short hair, slim, muscular, attractive, GSOH. If you're under 25, ideally hairy and cropped, write detailed sexy letter now for no strings hot times. Photo essential. ALA. Box P3505. Bolton/NW Guy 50, 5'5", 10 stone, seeks younger active guys to give me what I desire. Red, yellow and brown, your place or mine? Photo and phone get reply. Box P3506. Northwest/Anywhere West lancs, 42, passive, diecreet, uncomplicated and loyal non-smoker with GSOH who enjoys the cinema/theatre, sport. Looking for similar active guy 30-50. Photo essential. ALA. Box P3507. Anywhere. Good looking bi-sexual guy, 27. 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Young, W/E, 24 yo, good looking asian guy seeking nice looking lads, 21-35, of any origin, especially tanned and muscular guys for hot horny times. So get writing. Phone helps, not essential. ALA. Box P3514. Liverpool/Manchester Young fit guy, 23, seeks similar straight acting young guy, 18-28, with GSOH, for horny fun. Poss relationship. Must be non-camp, into sport. Photo essential. Discretion assured. Box P3515. North Wales/ Manchester Builder, 52, 5'8", 12 stone, fit. Interests: Boating, shooting, and music. Like to meet young mate, 25-50, of average build and clean shave. Will accommodate any time. ALAWP. Box P3516. Nottingham, Cheeky Extrovert Scouser New to Notts, 30 years old, dark with outrageous SOH. Like to meet outgoing lads for Bevvy and Fun times. Pleas no introvert pretty boy posers. Bored with Notts scene. Box P3517. Manchester/Anywhere Guy into vacuum pumping, seeks others for advice and friendship. No strings fun. Also into W/S, oil, TT, jocks, boots. Frank letter, photo ALA. Can accom. Hairy a +, not essential. Box P3518. Liverpool/NWest - Anywhere Gay male, 45, Ex-Army. Straight acting Discreet, genuine. Looking for same. Good sense of humour, 5'6", medium build, tache' versatile. Discretion if in forces. ALAWP. Friendship and possible 1-2-1 hopefully. Box P3519. Manchester - North west - Anywhere. Big, tached guy, 55, 12.5 stone seeks beefy, cuddly, chubby, rugby type bears. Any age. Into massage, poppers, underwear swaps and fun. Pen pals with same interests also wanted. ALAWP. Box P3520. Blackpool - NorthWest 36, 5'7", slim, hairy, dark hair, green eyes, straight acting GSOH. Into music, nights in/out looking for guys 30-40 for friendship. Possible 1-2-1. Photo appreciated. Box P3521. Glasgow/Anywhere Friendly Bi-Guy Early 40's. Will pull your briefs down. Enjoys massage, watersports, watching videos, welcome replies from 22-45. Photos please, will return. Lets meet soon. Sorry, cannot accommodate. Hope you can. Box P3522. Anywhere - South East Scotland Bearded scotsman: 39, 5'7", 140 - 16st. Masculine, W/E, graduate, wants to meet hairy well built W/E men for friendship, etc. Prefer men over 35. Write now with a photo. Box P3523. Edinburgh Area Attractive gay guy, 38, 5'10", fit, healthy, sporty, non-scene. Great GSOH. Likes theatre, cinema, eating and laughing. wants 1-1 with tallish guy 25-40. Very genuine advert. Box P3524. West Yorkshire Area Free massage if you are 18-25. A mature guy, 50, will give you a massage to remember. No fees or strings. very discreet and genuine. All races/students/UB40 most welcome. ALA. Box P3525. Renfrewshire - Anywhere Couple, clonish, 35-38, smokers. Seek singles, couples for fun, friendship. Can travel/accommodate. No health freaks, please. Enjoy movies, videos, board games, nights in. We're just basic ordinary blokes. ALAWP. Box P3526. Cumbria - Lancs BOrder - Northwest Attractive, fit, active, professional, 41. Wide interests, seeks other singles or couples , under 35. Let's get together for some safe horny good times and see where it takes us. ALAWP. Box P3527. Glasgow - Anywhere Where have all the chubby chasers gone? Is there anyone out there who thinks big is beautiful? Large lonely leo guy, 36, would love to be wooed and won! ALA. Box P3528. Manchester - My Salad Days! 26, non-scene, straight acting, eastern student, attractive, slim, intelligent and romantic. Seeks students, professionals, under 35 for fun times and serious conversations. Grey matter and the right attitude are paramount!! Box P3529. Glasgow/Edinburgh Unlucky in love was written for me, so I'm beginning to believe. If you can change this habit of a lifetime, I'll be very relieved. Are you slim, between 35-48? Box P3530. Leeds Area Guy, 47, pubs, non-scene, Virgo, needs mate, 30-40 for poss 121 into swimming and music. Photo app, returned. ALA. Box P3531. 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Send all replies to: PULSE Magazine, PO Box 1248, Paisley, Renfrewshire. PA3 3YA. To place a Contact Ad: Write to the above address enclosing your advertisement copy. Ads are FREE of charge to the advertiser. ------------------------------------------------------------------- VENUES Aberdeen CLUB CABERFEIDH 9 Hadden Street, Tel: (01224) 212181. Thu-Sun 9pm-2am. Popular Disco just a stones throw away from Flannies Bar. Flannies Stirling Street. 11am - 12am, Sundays 6.30pm - 11pm. Tel (01224) 583881. Pink Flamingo. Upper Kirkgate. 8pm -2am. 7 days a week. Tel: (01224) 624472. Blackpool Basil's On The Strand 9 The Strand, Tel: (01253) 293 877. Mon-Sat 12.30pm-12.30am. Sun pub hours. Pub with dance floor, bistro, Clone Zone Shop. Pepe's 92-94, Talbot Road, Tel: (01253) 26691. Mon-Sat 12-5pm & 8pm-2am, Sun 12-3pm & 8-10pm. Cabaret on Weds and Sat lunchtimes. Funny Girls. Tel: (01253) 291144 for details. Flamingo 2001 176 Talbot Road, Tel: (01253) 24901. Mon-Sat 10-2am. Sun 7-11.30 pm. Disco Club, Drag & Bistro. Sun Piano Bar lunchtimes. Galaxy Health Club 25 Springfield Road, Tel: (01253) 294610 Lucy's Bar below Rumours, Talbot Square, Tel: (01253) 293 204. Mon-Thu 12-3pm and 7-2am, Sat 12-4.30pm and 7-2am, Sun 12-3pm and 7-10.30pm. DJ and Cabaret. Matcham's Bar Behind Grand Theatre, Corporation Street, Tel: (01253) 28309. Mon-Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 12pm-3pm. Mixed Bar. 20's Tea Rooms, 5 Queens Street, Tel: (01253) 25713. 10-5pm. Open 7 days a week. Bolton Cell Bar Crook St. Men Only Bar (leather/denim) Tel: (01204) 21856 Church Hotel 174 Crook St. Mixed Gay Bar with entertainments. 7 Nights. Tel: (01204) 521856. Mr D's 148 Crook St. Tel: (01204) 399325. Mixed Bar. The Star 11 Bow Street. Mixed/Gay. Open 7 Nights. Tel: (01204) 525926. Bradford Caligulas Nightclub and Fun bar, 7 Barry Street. Bradford. Open Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun. Tel (01274) 731606. The Sun 124 Sunbridge Road. Tel: (01274) 737 722. Derby Curzon nightclub 25 Curzon Street. Tel: (01332) 343960. Freddies Bar 101 Curzon Street. Tel: (01332) 204290. Dundee CLUB CRUISE 60 Brown Street (part of Oscars). Tel: (01382) 221176. Sat 11pm-3am. DundeeUs new Saturday One Night Stand. GAUGER BAR 75 Seagate. Tel: (01382) 226840. Mon-Sat 11am-12pm, Sun 6pm-11pm. Large bar with pool table and its very own disco! Edinburgh Blue Moon Cafe 36 Broughton Street. Tel: (0131) 557 0911. C.C. Blooms Greenside Place. Tel: (0131) 556 9331. Friendly Bar/Diner. Serving Quality Food. Open 12-Late Eat Out Edinburgh 58a Broughton Street. Tel: None at the moment. Edinburgh Festival Theatre 13-29 Nicolson St. Tel (0131) 529 6000. Cafe Lucia for the Boys and Girls. Fusion 22 Greenside Place. 6.30pm-3am, 6 days. Sunday 10pm-3am. Tel: (0131) 558 1270. INSINUENDOSS 2 Picardy Place. Basment Cabaret Club in QT's Bar. Acts, Strippers, etc. Tel: (0131) 556 0499. Joy at the Calton, Calton Road. 10pm till late. Edinburgh's Saturday one nighter. Maggie Raye's Rose Street Lane North. Mon-Sat Noon-2am, Sun 1pm-2am. Inpromptue Cabaret Bar. Tel: (0131) 225 7651. Newtown Bar Dublin Street. Popular Basement Bar. Tel: (0131) 538 7775. New Cellar Area Now Open. No. 18 Sauna Gay Sauna, with quiet room and all the usual sauna bits... Tel: (0131) 553 3222. Mon-Sat, 12noon-10pm. QT's Bar 2 Picardy Place. Bright City Centre bar. Mixed crowd of all ages. Tel: (0131) 556 0499. Route 66 66 Baxter Street. Tel: (0131) 556 5991. Nice bar with that 'living-room' feel. WEST & WILDE BOOKSHOP 25a Dundas Street. Tel: (0131) 556 0079. Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-7pm, Sun Noon-6pm. Scotland's only lesbian and gay bookshop. Word Power Bookshop 43 West Nicolson Street. Tel: (0131) 662 9112. THE EDINBURGH LESBIAN AND GAY & Bisexual CENTRE 58a Broughton Street. Entry through 60 as well. DRONDALE LIMITED 60 Broughton Street. Tel: (0131) 556 1471. Open 11am-8pm. Probably the largest gay shop north of Manchester. Worldwide mail order service. Glasgow AUSTINS 183a Hope Street. Tel: (0141) 332 2707. Mon-Sat 11am-Midnight. Friendly and basement pub. Food lunchtimes. Karaoke on Tues, Fri & Sun nights. BENNETS DISCO 80-90 Glassford Street. Tel: (0141) 552 5761. Tue-Sun 11pm-3am. Very popular busy disco.,Straight night Tuesday, Packed at the weekend. Cafe GHQ West George St. Lesbian & Gay cafe. 7 days a week. Tel: (0141) 332 7060. CLUB EXCHANGE 25 Royal Exchange Square. Tel: (0141) 204 4599. Tue-Sun 11pm-3am. Large basement disco. Wednesday alternative night. COURT BAR 69 Hucheson Street. Tel: (0141) 552 2463. Mon-Sat 11am-Midnight, Sun 8.30-11pm. Small bar with basement area. DELMONICA'S 68 Virginia Street. Tel: (0141) 552 4803. Mon-Sun 11am-Midnight. Semi trendy pub with backroom area. DIVALLY'S 86 Maxwell Street. Tel: (0141) 221 4657. 11am-3am. Mixed cinema/cabaret members club. GHQ West George St. Open 6-12 daily. Tel (0141) 332 8005. SQUIRES LOUNGE 106 West Campbell Street, Tel: (0141) 221 9184. Mon-Fri Noon-Midnight, Sat 12.30-Midnight, Sun 8pm-12pm. Thu, Fri, Sat DJ. Nightly Happy Hours. THE WATERLOO 306 Argyle Street, Tel: (0141) 221 7359. Mon-Sun 12-12. As crowded and popular as ever. Cabaret every Thurs, Karaoke with Ms Hutton on Sundays. Harrogate The Dungeon 2 Parliament Terrace. Tel: (01423) 524629. Very Busy Sunday Nights, Open 7-11pm. Hales Bar 1 Crescent Road. Mixed bar with old style gas lighting. In the Real Ale Guide! Bedrock at the Zoo 11 Station Parade. Tel: (01423) 503294. New Thursday night club from 10pm-2am with Drag DJ. Leicester Dover Castle 34 Diver Street. Tel: (01162) 233 2005/6 GHQ Club Madisons Complex, 68 Humberstone Gate. Tel (01162) 515528. Leicester Place 24 Doyden Street. Tel: (01162) 510785. The Pineapple Inn 27 Burleys Way. Tel: (01162) 623384/1. Leeds The New Penny Pub, Call Lane. Tel: (01132) 438055. The Bridge Inn, Lower Brigate. Tel: (01132) 444734. The Old Red Lion 2 Meadow Lane. Tel: (01132) 426779. Primos II Nightclub, 41-43 New York Street. Tel: (01132) 446300. Liverpool The CurZon Club Temple Lane. Tel: (0151) 236 5160. Guests Allowed. The Escape 41-45 Paradise Street. Tel: (0151) 709 8567. Garlands 8-10 Eberle St. Tel: (0151) 236 3307. Reflections Club 24 Dale St. Tel: (0151) 236 3946. Paco's Stanly St. Basement Bar. Tel: (0151) 236 9737. The Lisbon Stanly St. Nice friendly large pub. Tel: (0151) 236 1248. Time out 30 Highfield Street. Tel: (0151) 236 6768. Fresh and welcoming bar. Manchester chains 4-6 Whitworth St. Tel: (0161) 236 0335. Open Mon,Thurs-Sat 10.30pm-2.30am. Rubber, Leather, Denim, Uniform. Blues Fun Bar/Disco, 211 Slamford Street, Ashton-upon-Lyme. Tel: (0161) 330 3212. Long Established popular Gay venue, Open Mon-Sat till 2am. Club La La. All Night Disco. Tel: (01706) 826767 cruz 101 101 Princes Street. Tel: (0161) 237 1554. Large Club open10pm-2am. Closed Sun. Members only. Ethos at Ruby Tuesdays 10pm-2am. Tel: (01374) 747674 for details. Grand Central 80 Oxford Street.(100 yds from Oxford St Railway Station). Also contains basement bar ('The Subway') Napoleon's Sackville Street/Bloom Street. Tel: (0161) 236 8800. Gay disco/club. Sun-Sat 9.30-2am. New York, New York 98 Bloom Street. Tel: (0161) 236 6556. Mixed gay bar. All day opening Oscars 5 Copper Street. Tel: (0161) 236 6007. Gay nightclub. Wed-Sat 10-2am. Q-Bar 28 Richmond Street. Tel: (0161) 237 9329. Members only bar (Free Membership avail.). Tues-Sat 9-1am, Sun 9-11.30pm. The Rembrandt Hotel. 33 Sackville Street. Tel: (0161) 236 1311. Strangeways at Rockworld. 65 Oxford Street. 3.30-10.30am every Sat-Sun morning. Newcastle Courtyard 2 Scotswood Rd Tel (0191) 232 2037 Mixed pub. Heavens Above Above the Court Bar. Young and lively crowd. Busy at weekends. Tek (0191) 261 0488. Powerhouse Waterloo St Tel (0191) 261 4507 Thur-Sat 10-1am Gay club Ist Wed of month. Men only. Rockies 78 Scotswood Rd Mixed bar with disco, pub hours. Rockshots. Waterloo St. Tel (0191) 232 9648. Large and popular disco. Very busy. Strings 29 Blenheim Street, Tel (0191) 232 3530. Mixed Gay bar with accent on the Disco. The Village Sunderland St.Next to Powerhouse. Mon,Thur,Fri,Sat 12-11pm,Tue,Wed 12-12pm,Sun 7-10.30pm. Nottingham Admiral duncan 74 Lower Parliament Street. Tel: (0115) 950 2701. GaTsby's Huntingdon Street. Tel: (0115) 950 5323. Preston Queen Bitch Local Thursday one nighter at Barristers. Door open 11pm. Tel: (01772) 257735. The Stage Door 28 Croft St. Open daily in evenings. Tel: (01772) 251275. Wakefield The Dolphin Pub 6 Lower Warren Gate. Tel: (01924) 201705. Wolverhampton Gavans The Dorchester, Temple St. Thur-Sat 9pm-2am. Tel: (01902) 716676. The Greyhound Bond Street. Tel: (01902) 20916 The Harp Walsall Street. Tel: (01902) 451136. Mon-Fri 6pm - 11pm. Sat-Sun, noon-3pm. The lord raglan Great Brick Kiln Street. Tel: (01902) 22887. Mon-Sat 7pm-2am. Sun 7pm-12pm The White Hart Worcester Street. Tel: (01902) 21701. Normal Pub Hours. York White Horse Bootham. York's only full time gay haunt. Open 11am till 11pm. Tel: (01904) 623778. ------------------------------------------------------------ PULSE MAGAZINE Issue 35 - July 1995 Editorial team: Adam Donlin John Hein (johndunedin@drink.demon.co.uk) Gordon Gosnell Published by Pulse Magazine Limited Contributors: Vicky Johnson (SHE) Tony Leverett (Scene News - Blackpool) Gordon (Scene News - Edinburgh) Dale (Scene - Midlands) Gary (Scene - Manchester) Daniel (Scene - Liverpool) Electronic Edition: John Hein (johndunedin@drink.demon.co.uk) General Enquiries: Pulse Magazine PO Box 1248 PAISLEY Renfrewshire Scotland PA3 3YA Advertising Enquiries: Telephone: +44 (0) 374 966402 TeleFax: +44 (0) 1505 335021 END OF FILE -- Listserver