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Graeme Austin Michael Nanton

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Leaf Scott

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Sylvia Tousun Lee Towsey Jonny V Steffanie Starlett Kit Wynkoop Emogen Redcroft Karen Holden Gavin Cromwell Photographed by Tony Parry

QUEER AS HOMES | Inside our Readers Homes

THE DIARY | Arts and Culture

TRAVEL | George Prior takes us to Malaga and Madrid

HEALTH AND FITNESS | Monthly Workout

PERSONAL VOICES | Our NEW pages with voices from the community

QUEER AS TALENT | The winner and photos from boot camp and the grand finals

OUT AND ABOUT IN NYC | Sylvia Tousun gives us the heads up on NY Gossip

UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL | Jonathan Goddard speaks with Tony V

3SIXTY MOTORS | Fun or common Sense, BMW and Jaguar XFR

Social Issues | Meet Imogen Redcroft and Kit Wynkoop

Stepffanie Starlett | Steffanie meets with Strictly Come Dancing Stars

LEGAL |Our New Legal Advice Section

PHYSCIC | Gavin Cromwell 2010 Celebrity Readings

SCENE | Around the UK

SPORTS | Lee Towsey updates us on LGBT sports

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Lee Towsey Lees images Tony Parry Wickedangel odysseyphotos@btinter net.com thegayvillageonline.com

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SPRING

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It may still be cold out there but, according to the National Met Office, Spring is now here. Traditionally, Spring didn’t start until 20th/21st

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March, but those keen-to-please guys at the Met Office have brought the start of the season forward. And maybe they’re onto something. The essence of Spring - the time of year when nature energetically bursts into life - has been sweeping through 3SIXTY’s offices. In this issue we’ve a shed load of vibrant new features we hope you’ll enjoy; whilst keeping in all your existing favourites. All over the world, the Rainbow Flag identifies the LGBT community.

Mr Tony V just wanted to say a big thanks to you and Graeme for the wonderful opportunities you have created for everyone who attended boot camp. For having belief in us all. This whole competition has given me alot more confidence in myself as a performer, queer as talent has been like a light, it has given me the drive and determination to pursue my future!

The thing that gives this potent symbol its dynamic, colourful stripes is the community’s people. With our new section, Personal Voices, ordinary people tell their extraordinary stories in their own words. These amazing people share with us, first-hand, their powerful,

CRAIG P, Liverpool DIVERSITY

They say you’ll only ever get a true measure of someone when they’re

It is great to see the diversity you are adding to the magazine, with both pictures and stories.

in their own homes, in their natural habitat as it were. That being

true, we’ll all certainly be getting better acquainted with our new

THANKS GEORGE

intriguing, often moving, experiences.

Loyal Lesbian Reader, Mary Pappas Brighton

Homes section, where our readers let us through their front doors to have a good nose around. Due to popular demand, we’re also launching a brand-new

Glad to see George Prior on board as Travel editor, His pages is quite informative

Legal Advice column this month. In each issue, we’ll tackle the important legal issues that matter to you and offer independent

recommendations on how to resolve them.

All this new stuff will compliment the regular sections : Travel, Health

Stephanie Starlet

David Ogden Manchester

and Fitness, Motors, Social, Psychic and Sports. And, of course, we’ll let you know what’s coming up in The Diary as well as keeping you right up-to-date with what’s happening where you are in the Scene pages. All in all, it’s pretty essential reading. You’ll also be noticing our striking new look. This month, the designer,

How fantastic that you got Stephanie Starlet to start interviewing people. I love her sense of humour, and having met her a few times, i know she is writing as she speaks. Can we have more of this please?

Leaf Scott, joins the 3Sixty team putting his sleek, contemporary stamp on the magazine to bring an exciting new visual to the publication. Also, from next month, our Travel Editor, George Prior, will take over the helm as Editor in this exciting, new phase in our evolution. Having written for many leading publications (and having managed to get through interviews with some of the world’s most ‘challenging’ celebrities) we feel he’s earned his stripes and that he’ll use that

Sasha Duigan, Liverpool GIRLS WORKOUT Hey - how cool that you had a lesbian workout spread in Feb’s issue! Will you be doing that again?

Polly McGilivray - London

intuitive knack of his to deliver what you want. Now that Spring has, apparently, arrived; the storm clouds of recession are gradually beginning to disperse; and Britain’s brightest free, gay magazine has just got even brighter, we’re already embracing this new season. Robin Williams once famously said : “ Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘let’s party’ “ We couldn’t agree more. Tony V Editor In Chief 3SIXTY EDITORS CUT

ditors ompetition We have 5 copies of the Queers As Talent Final DVD to give away to the first 5 entrants who can tell us who won Queer As Talent (Season One). a/- Chloe Akim b/- Amy Evans C/- Michael Morrison Send your entries by clicking on WIN on www.3sixtymagazine.com and type Editors Competition or send a postcard to Editors Contest 1005 Maritime House Greens End London SE186HB

Stonewall’s Brighton Equality Walk This year’s walk will start at 2pm on Bank Holiday Sunday 2nd May in the Royal Pavilion Gardens and will follow a route drawn up by local sports group BLAGSS along the seafront and through Kemp Town before finishing up for our post-walk party. This year money raised from this event will support Stonewall’s flagship campaign, Education for All. In 2009 Brighton walkers were specifically raising money to fund a DVD version of our play for schools, FIT. With the money raised from this event we managed to complete this groundbreaking project and are now about to send a copy out to every secondary school in England and Scotland. For more information please go to www.stonewall.org.uk/FIT

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Two studies presented at the 17^th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) found that people recently diagnosed with HIV, and some of those with high CD4 counts when they begin treatment, are likely to live as long, or nearly as long, as those without HIV. The findings, reported on aidsmap, highlight the importance of regular testing for HIV. If someone has HIV, early diagnosis means they can begin treatment sooner, making it more likely they’ll live longer and enjoy better health. The first study, from the Dutch ATHENA Cohort, measured the death rate of 4,612 patients in the Netherlands newly diagnosed between 1998 and 2007 over, on average, 3.3 years. The study excluded those who had to start antiretroviral therapy (ART) less than six months after diagnosis or who had an AIDS-defining illness in the first six months. It found that:Those diagnosed at the age of 25 have a life expectancy of 52.7 years (they would live until, on average, the age of 77.7) – just five months less than those without HIV. Men diagnosed at the age of 55 would live 1.3 years less and women 1.5 years less. The second study involved a group of over 80,000 patients from 30 European countries. According to aidsmap, it found that /“men who were not injecting drug users and who had a current CD4 count over 500 were no more likely to die during the follow-up period than their HIV-negative equivalents”/.

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WORLD SLOW ACTING ON HUMAN RIGHTS In a report from the Sydney Morning Herald last week that government ministers were reluctant to support a human rights act because it is unclear whether power would be handed to the courts over federal Cabinet. “The federal government should listen to the will of the people and enact a human rights act,” Australian Coalition for Equality spokesperson Corey Irlam said.

MERCY KILLING Ray Gosling, a BBC presenter was recently arrested for an open air confession for a mercy killing of his lover, who was living with HIV AIDS. Gosling reported live, “In a hospital one hot afternoon, the doctor said, ‘There’s nothing we can do’, and he was in terrible, terrible pain. I said to the doctor, ‘Leave me just for a bit’ and he went away. He continued “I picked up the pillow and smothered him until he was dead. The doctor came back and I said, ‘He’s gone’. Nothing more was ever said.”

SUPER QUEEN A unique beauty contest in Mumbai, eighteen transgendered models walked the ramp at the grand finale of India’s first transgender beauty pageant. The contest titled, ‘Super Queen’ was organised by Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi, a known transgendered person and activist.The auditions for the contest took place in 10 cities. The Winner named Bobby came from Manipur, took home a prize of one million rupees.

FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE, BUT SORRY A Russian Gay couple attempted to register a marriage in Siberia. However the register office of Angarsk refused to register the marriage.

FORGET WIFE SWAP ITS LESBIAN PICTURE SWAP. A Florida Christian group which hates the fact that a local lesbian couple successfully adopted a child, has swapped their photo with an altogether different-looking duo in an angry media release..he couple’s photo was swapped with one which plays on anti-lesbian stereotypes.

GAY PORN IN CHURCH.

A Ugandan pastor who screened same-sex pornography in a church to try to bolster support for proposed anti-homosexuality legislation has been condemned by gay rights groups.and aid. The pastor from the church in Kampala Explaining his decision to display the images, the evangelical preacher said it was necessary to educate people “about what homosexuals do”.

NEWS NO TO GAY DEMOS Bans of gay demos near the US and Iran Embassies in Moscow appealed to the European Court of Human Rights Organizers have asked the European Court of Human Right to recognize that Russia breached their right to Freedom of Assembly.

CALIFORNIA WANT TO COUNT GAYS Equality California is sponsoring a bill that would add questions about sexual orientation, gender identity and domestic partnership status to California’s government forms.

SAME SEX LAW DECRIMINALISED Homosexuality has been decriminalised by the Crime Decree which came into effect at the beginning of the month. Former High Court judge Nazhat Shameem has clarified that unlike the Criminal Penal Code which had sentences and punishment set aside for sodomy and unnatural offences, there were no such provisions in the Crime Decree

MR GAY WORLD

A South African man has won the 2010 Mr Gay World pageant, beating rivals from Australia, Hong Kong, China and Spain, the organisers said on Sunday. Charl Van den Berg, 28, who runs a restaurant in Cape Town, won after four days of competition finished with a walk down a fashion runaway in an Oslo nightclub dressed in skimpy swimwear and various costumes.The competition was held in Oslo this year, this is the 2nd year of the event.

YES GENERAL SIR! I AM GAY

The top generals from the Army and the Air Force expressed deep concern on Tuesday about moving rapidly to lift the ban on openly gay service members, saying it could make it harder for their forces to do their jobs while fighting two wars. Both expressed reservations about moving too swiftly to change the policy, and both endorsed the decision by Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates to deliberately review the issue before acting. And both pledged that they would fully carry out any decision of Congress about gay men and lesbians in the military. Changing the policy that Congress imposed 16 years ago would require legislative action.

TRANSEXUAL DEATHS Rights groups concerned over the recent deaths of a number of transsexuals in Turkey have expressed their worries in a letter to the Turkish government . “Since November 2008, at least eight transgender women have been murdered in Ankara, Istanbul and Antalya,” read the letter, transmitted to AFP, signed by Human Rights Watch and Turkish groups defending homosexuals and transsexuals.

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INSIDE TONY PARRY’S Tony was born in South Wales Valleys in the mining town of Pontypool it was while he was in the army where he trained as an army photographer for Northern Ireland and went on to win a few awards for his photography on life in the british army mostly about the troubles in Ireland. Tony was given a medical Honorable discharge due to injuries received through military service and took up photography professionally as a free lance photographer. He set up Odysseyphotos with an aim to promote the gay scene in Cardiff. Up to then little was known about the gay scene,in Cardiff. Tony has been a long time supporter of 3SIXTY magazine has been great support to Tony V and Graeme Austin since they took over. Tony met his partner Simon and they have been together 25yrs and are now selling their home in Cardiff to move to Liverpool. Together they have done a total refurb of the home and as you can see from the photos opposite it’s quaint feel would make a great start up home for any first time buyers. It’s A Bud of Happiness! Sittuated in Rose Street, Roath. The stunning tradional fully improved 2 double bedroom terrace house is on a short walk from Cardiff City Centre. Inside you will find a well fitted kitchen with a real country feel, and a lounge Dining room combined. The boys have added gas heating, double glazed PVC. The terraced and stoned garden gives maximum privacy with a stone built boundary wall and bamboo fencing, bordered with beautiful shrubs and plants including a pear tree, peach tree, Victorian plum tree, olive tree and a black hamburg great vine orginially from the gardens of Lady Chatterly’s residence. The Mid Terrace Home a throw back from the 70’s is listed at a modest $145,950.00 for interested buyers contact David Lovitt of Darlows on 02920 464 447

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Promises Promises Maggie Brodie is back for a few days supply teaching. It’s going to be a tough day - the headmaster is an idiot, her work colleagues are fools and Maggie’s craving for alcohol is great. Then there’s Rosie – 6-years old, red shoes, believed to be possessed. Maggie needs to take action. Drastic action. Douglas Maxwell’s tense new thriller combines projection and a specially composed soundtrack making Promises Promises an unmissable production. Soho Theatre 2nd - 13th March

The Little Dog Laughed The Little Dog Laughed is a cautionary tale about a handsome film actor who dares to come out of the closet and his tough, ballsy agent who wants him to stay in it. When the actor falls for a rent boy, who also happens to have a girlfriend, an awkward love triangle is created. The cast of The Little Dog Laughed is led by Rupert Friend as the closeted film star and Tamsin Greig as his acerbic agent. Friend is currently best known for his film work and is making his West End debut in this production. Greig also came to prominence on screen, in TV series including Black Books and Green Wing, however in 2006 the comic actress returned to the stage in Much Ado About Nothing for the Royal Shakespeare Company, for which she won a Laurence Olivier Award, and has since appeared in God Of Carnage and Gethsemane. Garrick Theatre ‘til 10th April

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SHOWSTOPPERS! The Improvised Musical! This show began life as a workshop at the Actors’ Centre in London, when Dylan Emery, Adam Meggido and Ken Campbell took a group of actors with little or no impro experience and within a week attempted to get them to perform an hour-long extemporised musical in front of a packed house. This was such as success that Dylan and Adam decided to gather together a group of professionals and create a fully-fledged show. After a few try-outs at The King’s Head in Islington (one of Britain’s great hothouses for the nurturing of new talent in musicals), the project immediately secured financial backing for the Edinburgh Fringe and a London residency. Drill Hall 15, 22, 29 March

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Katehrine Jenkins Britain’s favourite singer and the world’s most successful classical crossover artist, the Welsh Mezzo Soprano Katherine Jenkins, is touring a major 11 date UK arena starting March 2010. An internationally recognised figure, Katherine has spent the last few months in Los Angeles working on her first album with new label, Warner Bros Records, which will be released in Autumn 2009. The 11 date tour starts March 3rd 2010 at Birmingham’s NIA, taking in most major cities, including a homecoming show in Cardiff at the International Arena on March 15th. The London Show is at The O2 Arena on March 13th. For this tour, Katherine will be joined by special guests, Escala Sun 07 March Nottingham Trent FM Arena Tue 09 March Bournemouth Intl Centre Wed 10 March Brighton Centre Fri 12 March Manchester MEN Arena Sat 13 March London The O2 Mon 15 March Cardiff International Arena Tues 16 March Cardiff International Arena Thu 18 March Liverpool Echo Arena Fri 19 March Sheffield Arena

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Billy Ocean *is the biggest black recording star Britain has ever produced, one who has sold over 30 million records in his lifetime. He has collected a pile of Gold and Platinum records across the world and hit the number one spot worldwide. Billy was back in the studio for the first time in 15 years, recording his new album ‘Because I Love You’ - which was released in 2009. 2010 sees Billy back on the road again with his band in the UK, Europe and the US. Nationally 30th April - 10th June

Well haven’t they done well. Two years ago these boys were barely known - now, thanks to X Factor they have taken britains number one boy band slot, and have two BRIT awards under their belt.

Only 16 when she made her breakthrough in 2003, this sultry Devon lass possesses an impressive throaty vocal style with both depth and emotion. ‘The Soul Sessions’. 2004’s ‘Mind, Body and Soul’ debuted at #1 in the UK and won her British Female Solo Artist and British Urban Act at the 2005 BRIT Awards, with ‘Introducing Joss Stone’ setting her up for a MOBO nomination in 2007-catch her while you can.

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JLS have proved they can sing live, and judging from previous gigs, they are proving to be a wow on the live circuit. Getting to perform the Royal Albert Hall in under two years is some feat for a yong band in such a short space of time. Royal Albert Hall March 28th

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MALAGA MALAGA CITY WAS OFTEN SEEN AS A PLACE YOU WENT THROUGH TO GET TO THE COSTA DEL SOL’S RESORTS. BUT THAT HAS ALL CHANGED. GEORGE PRIOR EXPLORES THE HIDDEN DEPTHS OF A CITY WHICH IS THE HUB FOR MASS TOURISM, BUT WHICH HAS BEEN SPARED ITS UGLIER SIDE.

Seven years ago, the Picasso museum did for Malaga in southern Spain what the Guggenheim did for Bilbao in the North: turned it into a destination. Malaga cottoned on to the fact it should be celebrating its most famous son and over the last decade or so, this shabbychic Mediterranean city has really come into its own thanks to a sophisticated regeneration programme. Cheap flights have long been available from the U.K, but for decades visitors whizzed straight through to the resorts of the Costa del Sol and ignored the city itself, which has help to preserve its identity. Admittedly, from the sidelines it looks all tatty apartment blocks and out of town hypermarkets. But behind this wall of modern development is the city’s true heart; the old town. Bordered to the west by the dry riverbed of rio Guadalmedina, and to the east by the Moorish Alcazaba and Gibralfaro Castle, the elegant centre opens out before the shimmering Med. The narrow streets and sunny squares house the majority of the main sights as well as the hub of the city’s bustling nightlife. 3SIXTY TRAVEL

Malaga’s most-visited monuments are also its oldest, with the most senior of all being Gibralfaro Castle, which was founded by the Phoenicians and rebuilt by the Arabs. The museum inside chronicles the city’s history over the centuries, but the over-riding reason for a visit is that it has the best views in town. Those panoramic vistas are particularly striking at sunset, when the greens of the towering palms in the port-side park are flooded by light, while the sea sparkles in the background. The castle is open daily from 9am until 8pm and the entrance is free. On your way down from the giddying heights of the Gibralfaro, stop and take in the 11th-century Alcazaba fortress, who’s aromatic gardens will take you on a meandering, cobbled route down to the web of the 19th century lanes and to the imposing Cathedral in the heart of the city. The Cathedral, built in the 1500s, dominates the city’s skyline and its ornate exterior matches the drama of the interior. Head there during mass to see it in it’s full Catholic flair (organs, incense, rosaries - it really goes the whole hog)...and you’ll also avoid paying the 3.50 euros entrance fee! Sooner or later you’ll come across one of the two main squares, Plaza de la Constitucion and Plaza de la Merced, where Picasso was born. His

wild, bohemian creativity pervades the square and La Calle de Brusselas (a bar which recreates the old part of Brussells) is a perfect spot to enjoy a lengthy drink, watching the square getting busier as the moon rises. The bar is one of several gay-friendly drinking establishments on the square and draws a cosmopolitan, mixed crowd of all ages. The bars and clubs around the square, which is arguably the city’s gay hub, seldomly get going before midnight. As for the gay scene, it would be worth taking a ten minute taxi ride (or train should you go before midnight when they stop) to Torremolinos. This town, which lies just west of Malaga city, is home to one of Europe’s biggest gay villages. About 60 bars and clubs cluster around La Nogalera area (opposite the train station) and pulls in locals and tourists all year round. The dutch-run El Gato lounge bar would be a good place to start your evening, before heading to Parthenon which plays a variety of commercial dance up stairs and current house anthems downstairs in the basement. Just past the Bear Bar, you’ll find people snaking around the block to get into Emporio - a club famous for its gogo dancers and sexy staff. By 4am you should be ready for Passion, the biggest, most striking gay club in the area. The mixed, up-for-it party crowd shake their thing to the sounds of the

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17 waiters, and an outside terrace overlooking the gardens of the cathedral. El Pimpi, (Calle Granada 62), is a former 18th-century convent which you’ll find through a pretty courtyard. Most of the other good restaurants are nestled around Calle Larios and La Plaza de la Merced. Look out for Citron which serves a tasty fusion menu opposite Picasso’s birthplace in the square. The area is famous for its moscatel wines and there are worst ways to spend an hour than discovering which one you prefer in Antigua Casa de Guardia (Alameda, 18) which hasn’t changed since the 1840s. You’ll be served from huge barrels, they’ll write your bill on the bar in chalk and wipe it off when you pay (normally €1 a glass).

famous, international DJs and PAs until 8am...when, if you have the stamina, you can head to one of several After Hours parties nearby. Back in Malaga itself, the other main square, Plaza de la Constitucion, is a more traditional affair with elegant building and sky-scraping palms and a bustling, chic café and bar scene.

“It’s full of atmosphere and thankfully not over-run with tourists. Yet.” The luxurious, marble-paved, Calle Marques de Larios joins Plaza de la Constitucion from its south side and is one of the city’s principal shopping boulevards. With high street retailers jostling for space alongside classy boutiques and craft shops, the prices can be steep. Cheaper alternatives can be found in the adjacent streets and alleyways. At the bottom of this pedestrianised avenue, turn left and stroll though the park keeping the port, with its cruise ships and fishing boats, on your right and you’ll find the city’s beach. La

With an increased international profile, the variety of hotels has increased significantly. The funky and inexpensive hotel group, Room Mate (www. room-matehotels.com), has two places Malagueta Beach is a great place to just in the city giving you the choice of the mooch around and relax in one of the contemporary Lola or the art decomany urban Chiringuitos (beach bars) styled Larios. Prices start at around that serve freshly prepared pescaito frito € 86. If you want uber-glam, Castillo (fried fish) or barbecued sardines, just de Santa Catalina, on the seafront, is two of the local specialities. the in-the-know place to stay (www. castillodesantacatalina.com). But for On the way back into the centre, the sheer spectacle, the place to stay is tangled canopy of palms and fig trees the Castillo de Gibralfaro (www.paraover Paseo de Reding provides welcome dor.es), next to the castle of the same shade from the Spanish sun as you head name. It has magnificent views of the towards Museo Picasso. The flagship city which you can enjoy from your museum is housed in a national monu- roof-top swimming pool. A double room ment, a typical Andalusian, early 16th- costs about €120. Even if you don’t stay century mansion, built around a beautiful there, it’s worth heading up there for a internal patio. The works, donated by his cocktail. Should the budget be more family, show his genius in all its forms: limited, Hostal Cordoba (Calle Bolsa 9painting, sculpture, drawing and ceram- 11) is clean and centrally located. ics With bright blue skies for most of the In the Malaga’s maze of streets, the year, Malaga is the ideal choice for a countless tapas bars mean you may Spring break. It’s full of atmosphere never make it to a restaurant. Orellana and thankfully not over-run with tour(Calle Moreno Monroy 3) is a good place ists. Yet. Malaga’s natural light is to begin the tapas marathon with some a world-renowned painter’s delight. ‘boquerones,’ the fresh anchovies that Picasso was therefore “distraught” are a local speciality. A more ‘gourmet’ when his family left and took him to option is next door’s La Moraga (Calle the colder, wetter North. When you Fresca 12), where Dani García, one of leave this balmy, and often barmy, Spain’s top chefs, has opened a top-end city everything does seem slightly gastrobar. Other favourites include El less colourful - that’s why I now call it Jardín (Calle Canon 1), which has an my home. authentic, fin de siècle design, friendly By George Prior 3SIXTY TRAVEL

MADRID “ GEORGE PRIOR VISITS MADRID, A CITY WHICH HAS BECOME ONE OF EUROPE’S ‘MUST-DO’ CITIES FOR GAY TRAVELLERS. BUT, BE WARNED, YOU’LL NEED A FEW DAYS TO RECOVER.

Madrid’s big pull is its non-stop party spirit and, without doubt, its nightlife and its eating and drinking culture are the main reasons for visiting the Spanish capital. When the dictator, General Franco, died in 1975 the oppression relaxed, and almost over night, life turned into a big disco for Madrid’s population. And the glitterball hasn’t stopped spinning ever since. After a few days in the capital you’ll notice that these never-ending party people look incredibly healthy - you’ll see an extraordinary amount of glowing, beefed-up boys – which is staggering considering the amount of partying that goes on. When you do need to rest your head (even if it is only a disco nap), Madrid has accomodation in abundance. For a mid-budget option, The Abalú hotel (www.hotelabalu.com) in the bohemian area of Malasaña is a good choice. The 17 room boutique hotel has a pop art interior and luxurious stone baths. Double rooms cost from€110. If you want the discreet glamour of an old palace, check out Ava Gardner’s favourite old haunt, House of Madrid (www.casademadrid.com). This 18thcentury building, next to the Royal Palace and its gardens, is a lavish affair with views of Madrid’s opera house. Being able to eyeball a Queen in her natural habitat is costly though, with double rooms costing from about €260 a night.

You’ll find it hard to visit a city that is more

Chueca, with its eccletic old cafés, bars and shops, has become the capital’s epi-centre for all things Gay. It’s trendy, boho atmosphere, rainbow flags, cool stores and scores of beautiful homos, now attracts as many straights as it does queers. But no one bats an eyelid if they see two men snogging at the train station. The Gran Via, built at the beginning of the last century, is Madrid’s busiest avenue with huge, impressive art deco buildings and it’s alive with human and auto traffic alike. Dissecting the city East to West, this is the equivalent of Broadway and like its American counterpart is packed full of theatres and cinemas. Madrid is an interesting blend of the big and bold and the small and quirky. Just a few minutes’ walk from the Gran Via, you’ll come across the old Madrid, which includes Chueca. The narrow streets of the La Latina area are full of magnificent old buildings and ancient old boutiques which take you back centuries. Many of these old houses have also been converted into some of the city’s most fashionable galleries, cafés and restaurants. One of Madrid’s most iconic sights, The Plaza Mayor, dates back to the 1600s and was once the scene of much royal pomp and ceremony. Nowadays, you’re more likely to find a market selling books, souvenirs and fresh produce and a host of tapas bars. Oh and LOTS of tourists. However, if you want a bit of royalty in your trip,

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leave the Plaza Mayor and visit the Palacio Real, which is to Madrid what Versailles is to Paris. Whether an art lover or not, you should not miss Madrid’s three worldfamous art galleries – the Prado, the Reina Sofia and the Thyssen. I wouldn’t recommend doing them all in the same day though or you’ll suffer art overload. Eating out in Madrid is one of life’s greatest pleasures and for a real flavour of the city, it has to be tapas. Start around 9pm and take a few hours to discover maybe four or five tapas bars in one evening. Incredible tapas bars are all over the city but avoid the ones which have staff that are too confident in English as it means they’ll be touristdriven and offer a weaker menu and will probably be more expensive. La Bardemcilla (Calle Augusto Figueroa), which is owned by Penelope Cruz’s actor boyfriend, Javier Bardem, is a firm favourite of mine as it offers traditional Spanish tapas with a luxury, contemporary twist. If you don’t want to explore the tapas route, Gula Gula restaurant (Gran Via) offers tongue in cheek cabaret during dinner and you’ll be served by some fierce drag queens. You’ll find it hard to visit a city that is more hedonistic than Madrid. And you’ll find it hard to think of a reason not to go back.

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NAME: Matt Dunn AGE; 31 STATS: Height 6’3, Chest 42, Waist 32, Weight 86kg

MATT DUNN PERSONAL TRAINER

Matt has been working as a personal trainer in Brighton and Hove for the last 8 years. He trains clients at Alive Fitness in Brighton and ZT fitness in Hove as well as outdoor and home sessions. www.teamdunn.co.uk What should the top priorities of a personal trainer be? Be versatile and client focused. Listen to what your client wants and work with them to achieve their goals, not yours. Everybody is different, what works for one person may not suit another. How do you motivate your clients? I like to make pt sessions challenging and fun. It’s much easier to stay motivated if you enjoy your workouts. I encourage clients to focus on their success and build on positives, learn from negatives but don’t dwell on them. Have you ever had a difficult client? Sure, people often approach a trainer because they are unhappy with their fitness or appearance, my job is to identify potential barriers and work with the client to come up with solutions together. Giving people answers is easy, getting them to come up with the answers and then put them into practice, that’s the challenging bit! What are your best skills? Listening and patience.

Who’s you favourite recording artists? I have a soft spot for Lady Ga Ga at the moment – Love those outfits! Who would you most like to meet and why? Anyone who is fun to be around. I’m inspired by people who love to laugh and look at life positively. What would you like to be doing in five years from now? Still be enjoying my life here in Brighton with a diary full of satisfied clients! What is your major weakness? Videogames – They are so addictive! So what have you arranged for our readers this month? If you are short on time, performing big movements using big muscle groups together can be a really effective way to burn lots of calories. Working your upper and lower body together also requires lots of oxygen so expect your heartrate to be high throughout this workout!

How important is nutrition? Extremely. Your body will perform far better with a good balanced diet. If you want to change your appearance then you have look at diet alongside exercise. It’s much easier to consume calories than burn them, particularly if your job is quite sedentary. Allowing yourself a treat on occasion is fine and can make it easier to maintain healthy balanced eating long-term.

For a quick total body blast perform the following exercises to fatigue as a circuit and repeat up to 3 times. Choose a weight that you can lift between 10 and 20 repetitions to fatigue, being careful not to compromise your form in order to lift a heavier weight. Your core muscles will be challenged by this workout, remember to engage them by drawing and holding your navel back towards your spine. Be careful not to hold your breath and don’t be afraid to ask a trainer for advice if you are unsure about your technique.

What do you eat? A balanced diet consisting of whole grain carbohydrates lean meat and fish and fresh fruit and vegetables. I’m on the move a lot so I snack on oatcakes and fruit and nuts between clients.

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MATT DUNN PERSONAL WORKOUT

3 X 10 REPS

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Step up into reverse lunge

Keeping your body upright throughout, step onto the centre of a bench or step, push with the leading leg and raise the opposing knee. Immediately after stepping off the bench, step back into the lunge with feet hip width apart. The front knee should be pointing forward and behind or level with the toe. The back knee should almost touch the ground.

Squat into upright row

Adopt a wide stance keeping the hips and shoulders aligned. Bend the legs 90 degrees lowering the dumbbell between the feet. Bend forward slightly from the waist maintaining a neutral spine keeping the knees behind the toes. Stand up pulling through the elbow to bring the dumbbell across the front of the body to chest height. Control the dumbbell down going straight back into a squat.

Fitball hamstring curl

Lay on your back with your heels pushing down on the centre of a fitball lifting your pelvis up so that the shoulders, hips, knees and ankles align. With the hands resting lightly on the ground, contract the hamstrings to draw the ball towards your bum. Slowly extend the legs back out into alignment and repeat to fatigue.

Start with hands just outside shoulder width. Lower the chest between the hands. Keep the elbows in and engage the core maintaining a neutral spine. As you press up raise one hand off the ground and rotate the body 90 degrees. Maintain a straight line through the shoulder, hip, knee and ankle. Repeat on the other side

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Press up into rotation

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Alternating fitball chest press

Sit on the fitball and walk out until the head and shoulders are supported by the ball. The body should be parallel with the ground with knees over ankles. Hold one dumbbell vertically above the chest and another adjacent to the chest with the wrist over the elbow. Lower the vertical arm down keeping just wide of the chest while simultaneously press

Alternating woodchop

Hold a medicine ball or dumbbell, squat with arms reaching straight down. As you come up from the squat rotate through the waist bringing the arms across the front of the body and past the shoulder. Pivot slightly on the opposite foot as you twist. Bring the arms back down as you rotate back and repeat on the other side.

Disc squat into tricep extension

Holding a disc with both hands and take a wide stance, squat until legs are bent to 90 degrees. As you stand up keep the disc close to the body and press the disc above the head. Keeping the upper arms vertical, bend the elbows to 90 degrees and contract the triceps to straighten the arms back up above the head. Control the disc back to waist height and go straight back into the squat.

Hand plank into row

Start with the shoulders over the wrists and feet apart. Align shoulders, hips, knees and ankles. Stabilise through the supporting arm and core muscles before pulling the weight up towards the hip. Keep the elbow tight into the body. Ensure you keep the hips square and be careful not to shrug the shoulders. Bringing the feet closer together makes the exercise more challenging.

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PERSONAL VOICES CHRISIE

EDKINS

Meet Chrissie, a talented young transgender, who opens up to 3SIXTY on her fabulous lifes journey. I was seven years old when I first realised something was wrong! I never enjoyed time with my male friends, I hated boys’ toys, clothes and having short hair. Out of jealousy I used to break all my sister’s toys because I wanted them. As I grew older, the feelings grew stronger, I used to watch my Sister get ready to go out, and remember wishing that I could wear that make up, those clothes as well as wishing they would accept me as one of their group. With the onset of puberty came absolute disappointment, my worst fears were coming true, I was becoming too tall, my voice was deepening, my features became ever more masculine and my body started to grow way too much hair! Puberty also brought a confusing awareness of my own sexuality, I found myself attracted to both Girls and Boys. I can’t put into words how desolate and confused I felt during those adolescent years, it really was the worst time of my life. I used to ‘dress up’ behind closed doors to try and make myself look the same on the outside as I felt on the inside, eventually getting caught while dressed as a girl by my Sister and Mother. My Sister, initially found this funny while my mother tried to support me. To my lasting regret I lied to my mother about how I felt and hid my true feelings from her. Thinking back, I guess I was scared, on top everything else I was trying to cope with I could not face people making fun of me. I suppressed my feelings for a number of years but eventually the strain was too much. I tried to kill myself on a number of occasions, I tried overdosing, jumping out of windows etc all in all, I thought that I was at rock bottom. Then at 19, my Mother died, I lost forever the chance to tell her who I really was. I have few regrets, but leaving telling my Mother the truth till it was too late is definitely one of them! A few years later, I ‘came out’ to my long-term girlfriend, she supported me and helped me to ‘come out’ to my Father. I told him about being bisexual and transgendered, expecting the worst, I was pleasantly surprised when he said “I kinda knew” and “you will always be my son no matter what”......“sorry to call you son but you know what I mean”.. It didn’t bother him, it was such a load off my chest. This gave me the courage to go and see my Doctor who referred me to a specialist Psycho-Sexual Counsellor who later further referred me to a Gender Psychiatrist, a few months later I was prescribed the Hormone treatment that I wanted. 3SIXTY PERSONAL VOICES

I had been living ‘full time’ as a woman for a couple of years, life was starting to be what I had always wished it could be when I was savagely beaten in my own home, my only crime was that of being transgender! After this, I retreated, my relationship broke up, on top of this, mylast Grandparent died, my Uncle too and then my Father all in one year. I was lost, I never left the house and started to drink too way too much. Then one day, I don’t know why or what sparked the change, I woke up and resolved not to let anything or anyone beat me. I started once again to do things that meant a lot to me, such as indulge my love of photography, film and music. Music is, and has always been my first love. I made music for years but never let anyone listen to it as I hated my voice so much. But something just clicked and I started letting my friends listen to me. With their encouragement I became more confident not only with my music but also in myself, I appeared on The Trisha Goddard Television Show supporting transgender issues, and signed by two respectable modelling agencies’ I have been featured in a number of magazine, and internet articles and started to play my music to live audiences, I got to the semi finals in the recent Queer As Talent Competition. Today, I am more content than I ever felt possible, I am developing my passion for music as a solo artist by working with Play Records in London. Before I go, I would just like to say, I, and others like me go through the mill, living testaments if you will to the phrase ‘what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’. If at this point, I am supposed to sign off, leaving you with an enduring thought, it would be this...‘Never give up on your dreams, don’t be afraid to be yourself!’ Whether that is an enduring thought or not is for you to decide, but I like to think it is what my Mother would say if she could see me now.

PERSONAL VOICES Meet KATSOMAYA, creative music director and DJ transgender, “I SEE MYSELF as female. Transgender is a word society attaches to me, I appreciate some people may see me only as transgender. Being female is part of which I am not all of who I am. As a creative music director and DJ, developing my own company, my experiences in the business community have been mixed, one business agency commented the world transgender is a “problem” and a bit of a joke in the business world, and advised I remove all use of the word transgender from my business plan as it may be positive discrimination! Huh? Hello? Confused dot com In the arts community however, I have so far met some wonderful singers, musicians, and producers who accept me, and have been warm and supportive, I find creative people are generally more open minded than people in some other businesses. AT the beginning of our friendship one female friend asked “what does transgender mean? “, I explained, “in my soul and spirit I am female, and in time my external self will reflect all of that”

Sometimes guys enquire about where I am in physical terms, in less than subtle ways to say the least, but that says more about their ignorance and how broke down they are. My mum sometimes is ac-

cepting, depending on her mood at the time, we have been through many difficult times, and I’m not sure she will ever fully come to terms with who I am, but I understand we ask a lot of parents in this, and have to give them time, I have friends in similar relationships and their parents kinds hope they will “pull themselves together”, sometimes I just smooth it over, but in any family being able to get past differences, and support each other still is what ultimately determines a good relationship I’m blessed with some won-

derful, loving friends, my lil’ sis, we lean on each other, and give each other strength and inspiration and energy, you can’t do it alone, were a pretty awesome crew

I want to shake them, some sections of society may not be ready.

Some of the mature transgender women I have met are very cynical and embittered, you have to speak as you find, and while their views may be based on personal experience, when they tell younger girls “society will never accept you, your life will be miserble” I want to shake them some sections of society may not yet be ready for transgender females to make major progress. I am aware of that, there’s a lack of lobbying, for rights and proactive transgender employers, and info is often hard to find on many issues, but you can only change things by having the strength and power and self belief to be yourself and follow your dreams. In my case, performing and creating music shows and making music, you have to choose to live your life as You, regardless of any haters, believe in yourself and the happiness you deserve” 3SIXTY Magazine Ltd | 25

SCREENBURN DVD | THE LAIR Prepare to leave Twilight to the tweens as cult horror hit The Lair returns for another round of blood-curdling sexploits. Revenge is on the cards for the members of the notorious men-only sex club as evil vampire Colin returns from beyond the grave to create havoc for the small town as he masterminds a rival nightspot to bring down the original, murderous coven. Meanwhile, Thom struggles with being the only human member of The Lair – is it only a matter of time until he’s dragged to the dark side? Featuring a slew of sexy new characters, including porn superstar Johnny Hazzard and cult queen Sybil Danning, and all the high-camp drama and bloody action you’ve come to expect, THE LAIR: SEASON 3 takes the smash hit series to wild new heights! Extras: Poor Trailers Photo gallery Cast: Peter Stickles, Johnny Hazzard, Colton Ford, Sybil Danning, Dylan Vox Th e Lair : ou 29th March A TLA Release

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CINEMA | A SINGLE MAN The last couple of years have seen a wealth of movies deal with life and death, and what makes us human. Some have been successful (Pan’s Labyrinth, The Fountain, The Lovely Bones) and others not so (Ahem - I Am Legend and Disney’s A Christmas Carol!). A Single Man is one of those rare gems that takes a potentially depressing subject, that of a man who has lost his partner, and plans his own suicide, and then takes you on a journey of self discovery that is emotionally rewarding. Colin Firth steps out from supporting charachter roles, and gives us a gay lead role which could have been played melancholic, and fills it with english stioc nuances that make the viewer emapathise and feel his every thought. As this magazine goes to print we find out if Mr Firth wins that long deserved Best Actor nod , and Tom Ford for an outstanding first screenplay and stab at directing, at this years Oscar Ceremony. A Single Man : Out NOW

DVD | LUCKY BASTARD

What happens when you fall for the wrong man, and get caught up in the realms of passion? Thats the premise that Lucky Bastard seeks to explore. When Rusty, a succesful, good looking designer, has his boyfriend leave town, he meets Denny, a street hustler. Sparks fly with immediacy, and a burgeoning physical love affair ensues. The plot doesn’t shy away from dealing with issues such as HIV and Crystal Meth addiction, and both sides of the debate for pro and anti drug taking is explored. The ending feels like a bit of a cop out compared to some of the plot risks taken here, but is never the less a thought provoking synopsis to make you question what makes a relationship real and worth fighting for. Extras: Poor - Only deleted scenes and a dirtectors commentary. Lucky Bastard : OUT NOW

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PLAYLIST JESSICA CLEMMONS | HERE I AM Jessica started her career singing in local clubs and theatres in Houston, and as a regular performer at the Texas rodeo. She gained valuable experience by regularly opening the home games for the Houston Aeros and the Houston Dynamo. During this time she began training with revered US vocal coach Debbie Beinhorn, who has developed a wealth of talent including the legendary Country singer George Strait. Debbie introduced Jessica to Grammy nominated British producer John Ravenhall, who was struck by Jessica’s outstanding ability and started work writing and recording her debut album, Permanent, a journey which stretched from Aarhus in Denmark, to London and Chicago. The new single previewed at the Queer As Talent Finals, and is a joyful happy song with clean strong confident vocals by Jessica, and very tight production country pop grooves by John Ravenhall. The video to accompany the single’ Here I Am has just been shot in London by award winning director Steve Graham. Jessica has a UK tour planned for Spring 2010. Here I Am : Out 29th March 2010

MELISSA TOTTEN vs klubkids | MADONNALICIOUS After 20 years of impersonating Madonna, the Tot Bot brings us her second collaboration with the Klubkidz production. Compared to the first album “Forever Madonna”, “Madonnalicious” is a huge leap forawrd in production values and attention to detail, with extremely good remixes of classic Madonna dance hits. Stand out tracks are Everybody, and Like A Parayer (Featuring guest vocals from dance diva Angie Brown!)adding a huge funk and contemporary dance groove that would not be out of place in the Vauxhall /Soho club scene. Madonnalicious : OUT NOW

CHELLEY | I TOOK THE NIGHT ‘I Took The Night’ released by Chelley a 22 year old Brooklyn singer has recently swept across the US dancefloors. Described as a mix of Baltimore go go, hip hop and classichouse, combined with an unforgettable inyour-face vocal from Chelley.The single is already capturing the imagination in the UK with heavy radio support from BBC Radio 1, ‘Floorfillers’, Annie Mac & Pete Tong,. I Took The Night : Out 29th March

INNA | HOT Romanian musical phenomenon 23 year old Inna releases her awardwinning single ‘Hot’ into the UK charts on the 15th of March. Described as already bigger than Madonna and Lady Gaga in Eastern Europe,‘Hot’ features smooth production and pumping dancefloor beats. Last year ‘Hot’ was a huge success in Euro holiday destinations and most recently reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Airplay Chart. Hot : Out 15th March

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BOOTCAMP DAY ONE

Boot Camp for season one was hosted by the Cumberland Hotel in Bournemouth, on the South Coast. We decided oN day one to make it more of a chill out day, so that the contestants could get to know each other,. 11 contestants from 5 cities, they were pretty excited and it was amazing to see them bond together so quickly. Julian Bennett joined us for a bit of coaching and photographer Anthony Parry from Cariff came down for the photo shoot. The afternoon was filled with planning ahead, schedules and letting them open up and telling us what the competition meant to them. Over the past 5 months we have seen them develop their talent and become more comfortable with whom they are, young, talent gay men and woman that have a special voice that they have wanted to share and be comfortable with themselves.

The evening we took a trip down to the triangle and enjoyed a meal at the Bakers Arms, I have to give the team there 5 stars for fine hospitality and food. As a chef myself there is one thing i can commend the Bakers Arms for its mighty fine clean kitchen. I was invited to check out there facilities on a previous visit and I was pleasantly surprised to see a kitchen in a fine state. After a few bottles of wine and walk around to a somewaht quiet night, it was agreed with a big week ahead that we would all have an early night. The team of Queer As Talent would like to say a big thank you to Steve Mike and the team for a great night.

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BOOTCAMP DAY TWO

On Day two. the challenge began, each contestant had to present Tony V and Julian Bennett with their song choices for the Grand Final of which only one was to be selected, for the big event. In the meantime as contestants were confronting personal song choices, the rest of the team were on a rota, of either having an individual photo shoot for their portfolio, some were in rehearsing for the opening number of the Grand Finals, Black Eyed Peas “I Gotta feelin’’.

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The rehearsal performance choreography was planned by Michael Nanton ,QAT staff member , Michael was trained as a dance performer in London. and in thelounge area A private video vox pop was also being taped with Graeme Austin and Derek Jones- Bennett. The team worked hard all day and with a short lunch break and 8 hours of rehearsals, all agreed day two was a huge success. We all spent the full day at the Cumberland with the lunch and evening meal being served at Bar Venneta . The Cumberland boasts two grand dining rooms, a relaxing lounge area and is set with a very art deco theme. Situated on Cliffe Drive opposite the seaside it is ony 5 minutes away from the city centre. It has a great deck and pool area and is a very very Gay Friendly hotel. The Cumberland has been a sponsor of Queer As Talent from the start and has been a long time advertisor in 3SIXTY magazine.

BOOTCAMP DAY THREE

Day three of boot camp, started with a walk along the seafront after breakfast, and full on rehearsals of the song they were performing at the grand finals. It was also the day Anthony Parry did the final shoot for the front cover and also the group rehearsed the openeing number. In the evening Bar Beyond situated at the triangle in Bournemouth opened itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doors, for a final performance rehearsal and it was the first time that all the contestants heard contestants from cities other then their own perform. A big thanks to Julian Bennett, Anthony Parry, and Michael and Derek the QAT staff and also the staff from the Cumberland for their hospitality.

BOOTCAMP BOOTCAMP DAY THREE DAY FOUR

Travel in style! Friday 12th Febrauary, Grand final day, everyone met for breakfast and for some it was a sleepless night. The nerves were setting in as our 11 contestants were preparing their minds for the perfomance of their life at the Tabenacle in Notting Hill. We thought they all deserved a tReat and our friends from Self Limos in Bournemouth, offered tto take the contestants to London in Style.

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The gang all gathered in the ballroom and were waiting for what they thought was a bus for the trip and the surprise on their faces was priceless, when they seen the Hummer. A big thank you to Self limos for a drive in comfort.

GRAND FINAL

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The Grand Finals were held at the Tabenacle in Notting Hill. QAT would like to thank all our judges at the event, Jessica Clemmons who joined us from Texas, also Anthony Kavanagh, Julian Bennett, Martin Clowes, Gavin Cromwell, Stephanie Starlett, E.N.V . Kerri Anne

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We also would like to thank Penny TV who filmed the entire event and we are happy to announce that Penny TV will be showing the grand final through the Polari Network on the 22nd March , the show will also be able to be seen on demand. We were also delighted to have the infamous Gabbi who filmed all the back stage events before and during the show Our finalists performed to a packed house and what a joy it was to see them and how they each had developed to become truly proffessional artists. The show was hosted by Graeme Austin with the occasional visit on stage by Gabbi. Jessica and E.N.V both did a performance on the evening and then one by one all 11 contestants put on the performance of their life.

In the end the judges had to choose one winner for season one and the lovely AMY EVANS from BRISTOL was crowned winner of Queer As Talent Season one. Amy won ÂŁ10,000 also a holiday for her and her lovely partner Zoe . It doesnt stop there as negotiations are on the way for Amy to record her debut single . Queer As Talent along with Penny TV have produced a DVD which will be for sale at the live tour and also via 3SIXTY magazine. 50p from every DVD sold will be donated to Broken Rainbow.

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Out & About in SYLVIA TOSUN He’s all “About Face”… Renowned celebrity make-up artist, Scott Barnes, recently wrote a book called “About Face” with Jennifer Lopez’s beautiful one on the cover. The red carpet event to celebrate the book release included such stars as J-Lo and hubby Marc Anthony. Also attending was the extremely popular American talk show host, Wendy Williams. I was delighted to be introduced and chat it up with “The Queen of Gossip”!

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NYC

Lights, camera’s, cleavage… The shoot for my latest music video had me literally being “Pushed n Pulled” in every direction. The director for this video, Bec Stupak, has previously done videos for Ultra Nate, Cazwell, and Amanda Lepore, and the creative vision she brought to my newest song is very exciting! Multiple scenes were lit up by the extremely innovative team, the Joshua Light Show, who utilized light in an array of projections and reflections to create a trippy alternate reality. David and Philippe Blond (a.k.a ‘The Blonds’) once again given me the privilege of wearing some of their breathtaking designs, and endured the entire shoot while helping me through some difficult and dangerous outfit changes. [Check out the amazing mirrored dress with sharp shards

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Out & About in NYC sticking out all over and you’ll see what I mean…] Multi colored neon hand painted fabric by Malcom Stuart, adorned my dancers (Derek Mitchell, Kelsey Fuhrman, Jessica Lee, and Jac-Louis) and myself, for one scene. Malcolm also shows off his amazing hula hooping skills for a few shots.

With Adam Lambert

Make-up by Roberto Morelli and hair by Anthony Fonseca completed the various transformations I took on for the music video. ceeded to regale the unknowingly captive audience by singing Verdi and Puccini arias at the top of our lungs, much to Anton and Zomnia’s chagrin. They were so embarrassed at our display of “champagne onRoberto Morelli, Phillip Blond, Sylvia, Ant hony Forsenca the high C’s”

Fashion Week… This week was Fashion Week in NYC despite the heavy hearts Champagne and the felt by us all (due to the loss high C’s… of Alexander McQueen). Not After the video shoot, Roberto surprisingly, The Blonds proMorelli, Anton Bass, Zomnia vided the biggest highlight of (who photographed the behind the week with a stunning show the scenes of the day), and sponsored by Ecco Domani in me, went to a French restau- a room filled with stars such rant. Being a typical downtown as America’s Next Top Model French spot, we couldn’t get a judge Jay Manuel, American table. Didn’t they know who I Idol star Adam Lambert, etc.. just was about an hour ago? LOL! Anyway, we decided to The Blonds show kicked off perch ourselves against the with a gorilla costumed model bar as if we had chosen to be entering the room to jungle there and ordered up some themed music, hamming it up champagne...it turned out we (simulating King Kong). Midhad the best time consulting way down the runway the coswith each other, the bar tender tume began being stripped off, and the waitress as to exactly revealing an elegant and dazhow important opera is to our zling, gold crystalled, Philippe pop culture. Roberto and I pro- Blond in full drag! Wow!

Alexander McQueen:

What a significant loss to the community. But, it is not only Alexander, himself, that makes him a beloved designer and contributor to enrich our lives, it is also the people who represent him. My heartfelt loss comes from the sadness I saw in the eyes of those who knew him well, like Max Cantey at the NYC Store. I had visited Max many times but, the day after Alexander died, I went in to show my support and Max ran over to me and we engaged in a weepy embrace in front of the window where al the flowers and candles were left in memorial. How dramatic he left us during New York fashion Week... Photos by Zomnia

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This issue we catch up with sexy man Jonathon Goddard, a tall strapping dancer, that is about to leap on stage with the Rambert Dance Comapny UK Tour.

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terested in trying to get people to create dance, even those who might feel it is beyond them, I have created a tool to aid this. We recently did a midnight workshop at the Basement Nightclub in Brighton, all the video’s and information about DanceSpinner are all on our website have a look.

Tony V catches up with Jonathon to see where it all started. T.) Your currently with the Rambert Dance Company, T.) How long have you been performing? J.) I have been dancing and jumping around on stage since I was little, but performing professionally in British dance companies for the last ten years. T.) At what age did you first discover that you wanted to be a dancer? J.) I think my mother discovered it first! I was spotted when I was three, bopping around at the back of a keep fit class and it was recommended that I come along and join in with some modern dance. Everyone was a lot older than me and the classes mainly involved transforming yourself from a seed into a tree and running around like a kite – I loved it. After that I started training in Ballet, which I found really challenging as my body wasn’t really a natural fit for the difficult shapes in classical technique, it was quite a jump from being a kite. At the age of fifteen I decided to try and consider dance as a career and so I began working towards auditioning for dance schools. T.) Where did you do your initial training? J.) I applied to many colleges at sixteen (both modern and classical) and felt that, (probably quite arrogantly), as I was a boy, I should be able to choose where I wanted to go. Being turned down by most schools for being too stiff or not having the required physique came as quite a shock. I was, however offered a place to study at the Rambert School, I grabbed this with both hands and I haven’t looked back since. T.) Have you performed with any big names? J.) I’ve done quite a few Gala’s representing the modern dance world alongside some of today’s ballet stars, which has always been nice. I’ve also done pantomime with the late Jeremy Beadle, does that count? T.) If there was one stage you could perform at which would that be? J.) Probably the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury, performing to that many people would be such a huge rush, I think the crowd might be a bit bemused by a modern dance solo though! T.) Do you do any teaching? J.) Yes it has always been very important to me to teach. I have my own education project www.dancespinner. com which has been flourishing nicely. I am really in-

where can our readers see your shows when does the tour start? J.) The tour started in Brightonand from March 10th we go to Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mord, Then Newcastle, Sheffield, winding up in London (25th May). Come along and have a look Rambert really does have some of the best dancers in the country, some of the things you will see at a Rambert performance will be quite breathtaking.

“� I don’t think there’s anywhere

more liberal

than the

dance world! “

T.)What has been your greatest achievement to date J.) This is where I blow my own trumpet!... Standing in the Royal Opera House and being the first Modern Dancer to win the best male critics circle award felt pretty good, seeing my face on the big screen at the Olivier Awards was nice too. T.) What advice can you give our younger readers that are pursuing a career in dance J.) Be very tenacious, and consider making your own work, this can be as satisfying as having someone make something for you. T.) Being out and open about your sexuality has it effected you in getting any lead roles. J.) I don’t think there’s anywhere more liberal than the dance world! This has never been a problem. T.) Do you have a partner and how long have you been together J.) Yes, we have been together a year and a half, but known each other a lot longer. T.) Is he a dancer J.) Yes with Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures T.) How does he cope with you being on the road on tour J .) Well often he is on tour too, a dance company is quite like a loving but slightly dysfunctional family, he has his and I have mine. This is great but it’s nice to get away from dance, we spend most weekends together, it seems to work well. 3SIXTY UP CLOSE & PERSONAL

BMW 118D CONVERTIBLE Y

FUN OR COMMON SENSE?

ou have to admire BMW for the exploitation of virtually every niche in the market over the last few years.

The roof opens or closes electrically in 22 seconds and can be operated on the move at Their latest is a diesel convertible version of speeds of less than 25 mph. The car handles sethe 1 Series Coupe. The diesel convertible curely and is very well built as you would expect. is a relatively new concept driven largely by the need to reduce emissions and fuel con- At £24500, it is not cheap but has little real compesumption. Put simply – diesel engines are tition in the “budget” 4 seater convertible market, now good enough to work in a convertible. other than the Audi A3 which is similarly priced Powered by BMW’s superb 2.0 litre diesel engine, the car will hit 60mph in around 9.5 secs. and go on to a top speed of 129mph. This is coupled with combined fuel economy of 57.6 mpg.

The only problem this car faces is that it is just not very attractive, whichever angle you look at it from. Surely that is largely the point of a convertible? I agree it is down to personal taste, so if you like the looks it’s the sensible choice. 3SIXTY motors

JAGUAR XFR

here is no denying Jaguar has had its fair share of troubles over the last 20 years. It was privatised, and then sold off to Ford for exorbitant sum in 1989. The American giant had plans to turn it into a British BMW, but played too heavily on the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heritage. What we ended up with was a confused retro design language that appealed to elderly buyers who remembered the cars of old. Everyone else just carried on buying German. Fords financial woes and Jaguars inability to make a profit resulted in

3SIXTY MOTORS

TOP CAT RETURNS

its sale along with Land Rover to the Indian conglomerate Tata Motors in 2008. By this time the company had abandoned plans to sell in large volumes and was to instead concentrate on the profitable luxury and sports car segments. Launched in late 2007, the XF was the beginning of a new era for Jaguar. It was a bold move away from retro styling and set a course for the design of future Jaguars that was relevant to the 21st century. It was striking, progressive and purposeful, yet still elegant as Jaguars always had been. The car needed to compete with it German rivals head on and not remain a left field choice. The car enjoyed critical acclaim for its chassis, refinement , fine engines and its thoroughly original interior. In 2009 Jaguar launched a brand new V8 engine of 5 litres. In supercharged form it formed the

basis of the XFR sports saloon. This new engine produced a massive 503 PS and was coupled with jaguarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s superb 6 speed auto gearbox. Styling changes were minimal with air cooling ducts in the bumper and bonnet to cool the supercharger. Larger wheels completed the subtle look. This car, however was to be no BMW M5. While the BMW is to all intents and purposes a racing car with a saloon body, the Jaguar had to be just a devastatingly fast luxury car. This is the key to why the XFR has simply moved the performance saloon game on to another level. Despite being awesomely fast and sporting it is capable of being completely docile when required. In terms of performance, the car will hit 60mph in 4.7 secs. Were it not limited to 155mph it would likely top over 180mph. What really amazes though

“It still feels like a

luxury car

you could drive for hours at a time”

is the torque of the supercharged engine. Put your foot down in any gear and the car just lunges toward the horizon. Even with this performance potential it still feels like a luxury car you could drive for hours at a time.

he interior is a triumph. Little different

from the regular XF, it feels contemporary with very clever use of tactile materials. The dash looks more like a piece of expensive furniture than the usual plastic mouldings we have got used to. If there is one criticism, it is that the styling has slightly com-

promised the rear accommodation. It is not bad, but it feels a little cramped compared with the competition. Whilst styling is always subjective and largely emotional there are few who would argue that this car when seen on the road gives off and aura of class that its ubiquitous competition simply lacks. There is real road presence here that is way and above what is expected at this price level. The XFR costs nearly £60,000. That is a lot of money for a saloon car, but next the BMW M5 and Mercedes E63 at nearer £70,000 it begins to look like a bargain. Try and find a 500 PS car for less!

Jaguar, despite all the odds have really produced what is in effect all the car you could ever need or want in the real world. It has succeeded in making you feel “I want one” with this car. It would be an emotive purchase, but in the cold light of day you could justify it because of its awesome ability, quality and value. Ironically Sir William Lyons, who founded Jaguar was a self confessed “car nut.” Ratan Tata who heads Tata Motors and therefore Jaguar is every inch from the same mould. On this form a return to the glory days cannot be far off.

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SOCIAL ISSUES

INTRODUCING

Imogen Redcroft Dear Readers I am very pleased to introduce myself my name is Imogen Redcroft, and 3SIXTY has asked me to be their Counsellor for their new personal advice column. This column will appear in each issue of 3SIXTY, will offer helpful advice to our readers, who may benefit from an independent source of professional advice on matters concerning personal relationships, personal development, personal problems, difficult personal situations etc. I am an experienced counsellor who uses a humanistic approach to help solve issues around personal emotional and psychological development. Nowadays there is considerable pressure on individuals and on their relationships. Expectations of happiness and success are much higher than in previous generations, as modern society tries to become more open, free, tolerant and accepting of emotional development and sexual orientation. With this come more opportunities for success and happiness, but it also presents many people with more complex relationships, and keeping these relationships going in a successful way can seem at times quite challenging and even very stressful. These challenges in my experience often resolve around one’s personal emotional development. All feelings have their upside and down sides, and everyday living will ensure we experience both the ups and downs. However if the downs become dominant in one’s life or are ‘digging you in’ then it is often helpful to seek out another view or perspective on the issues one is facing. We all want to be happy, successful, experience a good optimistic outlook on life, and be satisfied and at ease in our relation3SIXTY SOCIAL ISSUES

ships. However sometimes we are alarmed, afraid, nervous, tense, anxious, angry, frustrated and annoyed, even depressed at times with what is happening in our lives. This can make us miserable, sad, and gloomy and not fun to be around. Then boredom and tiredness can set in. My column will aim to offer support and advice that is practical, realistic and deals with the personal problems of living. In personal development, it is often useful to consider getting to grips with what is often called ‘one’s inner self’; so feelings of self-esteem, inde-

pendence, and self-regard in general are important. In relationships with others, feelings of empathy, assertiveness and how one gets along with others are really important emotional areas. Then in the hurly-burly of everyday living, it is dealing with stress and how much one is in control of it that is really important, and also how much in touch with reality – what is out there- and how good a problem solver one is. In general it is very helpful if one is optimistic when faced with the difficulties life throws at us. In my experience, the importance of emotional development cannot be over-emphasised, and this area has seen an explosion of research and great public interest over the last 20 years; particularly with Daniel Goleman’s book on Emotional Intelligence, in the best-sellers lists for a long time.

My own values as a Counsellor are humanistic; by that I mean I respect all diversity of belief, lifestyles and sexual orientation, and this allows for a broader appreciation of life and that people find success and happiness in all sorts of ways. I respect confidentiality and the right of each person to follow their own path in life, regardless of religious belief or nonbelief, ethnic origin or social context. I embrace these values with the proviso that those who are offered respect and tolerance for their choices in life have to offer the same respect and tolerance to all others, providing of course that these choices do not arm or injure others in any way. I can only offer advice on personal issues and development through this 3SIXTY column, and will only accept requests for advice through a valid email address which includes the full name of the person and location. Advice will be published in my column and I will only use the first name of the person. My advice will be set out as an answer to particular problems sent to me by email. I hope that this 3SIXTY service will prove to be helpful to our readers. As with all free advice columns a disclaimer applies and this is set out below. I look forward to receiving your emails. imogen@3sixtymagazine.com Kindest regards Imogen Redcroft Disclaimer; information and advice given in this 3SIXTTY column is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or mental health advice or treatment for specific medical or psychological conditions. You should seek prompt medical or mental health care for any specific health or mental health issues, and consult your doctor. Use of this column is at your own risk and neither 3SIXTY or Imogen Redcroft can be held responsible for the uses to which this advice orinformation is put to.

SOCIAL ISSUES INTRODUCING

KITT WYNKOPP

What’s Love got to do with it? (I can’t help but hear Tina Turner’s voice as I type these words.) It’s ALL about Love. Every single thing we do is about Love and our journey to experiencing it in every waking moment. We look for it through a job, or boyfriend, or hobby. We’re even looking for it while we busy ourselves with things to do. It doesn’t matter whether we’re conscious of the journey or not; whether we’re deliberate or distracted; whether happy or cranky; Love is still the goal. Love exists everywhere in all directions all at the same time. Love is in every moment, the light and the dark. In fact, the only thing that exists is Love. If Love is the only thing that exists, how do we come to think or feel we don’t have it in our lives? The answer is likely that we’ve forgotten we are the source of it. Every physical cell and every organism constitutes a point of consciousness of Love. Love emanates from every cell and organism. You are the source of Love in your life. I am the source of Love in my life. We are each the sources of Love in our lives. Together,

we create a community of Love. How do we experience or feel the Love that we are in every moment? One way to begin to feel the Love within us is by recalling loving memories. Other ways to re-acquaint us with the feelings of Love include immersing ourselves in things that appear to make us feel good: walking in nature, hugging a child or pet, an enjoyable job, a boyfriend, a hobby, or even busying ourselves with lots of things to do.

we each are, we must look at if and how we are resisting it. Life is about our relationship with ourselves. When are we loving ourselves and when are we not? When are we loving others and when are we not? There is no separation.

“As we make our way back home to Love, we reconnect” T h e s e things can kick-start the feelings of Love within us. They can re-familiarize us with how Love feels, no matter what may be associated with It.

For some people, t h e s e things keep them connected to Love. For others, it takes meditation (in any of its various forms: yoga, being still, ironing, creative expression...) How you connect with Love depends, I suppose, on where you are on the path back to It. There is no good or bad nor is there any competition - we are all on the same path going in the same direction all at our own pace.

What we identify as lacking in others is what we identify as lacking in ourselves. What we identify as the best in others is what we identify is the best in ourselves. We need go no further to know what we think about ourselves than by becoming aware of what we think about others around us - particularly those we love in special ways. “There is no relationship of greater importance to achieve than the relationship between you, in your physical body, right here and now, and the Soul/ Source/God (Love) from which you have come. If you tend to that relationship, first and foremost, you will then, and only then, have the stable footing to proceed into other relationships. Your relationship with your own body; your relationship with money; your relationship with your parents, children, grandchildren, the people you work with, your government, your world . . . will all fall swiftly and easily into alignment once you tend to this fundamental, primary relationship first.” – Abraham As we make our way back home to Love, we reconnect our awareness of each other as a community; a community that expands the experience of who we are. What better way to bring Wellbeing to our world?

Kit Wynkopp is a personal friend of Tony V, and lives in Hawaii.

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STEPHANIE STARLET MEETS

STRICTLY COME DANCING

Still facing a hangover I tripped down to the Brighton Centre to meet two of the stars of the phenomenon that is Strictly Come Dancing .The show that surprised many industry pundits after becoming one of the highest rated TV shows for many a year . Making Ballroom hipp and bringing a brand new and younger audience to ballroom itself . Highlighting the dedication and fitness required changed opinions of many .With a national tour of the Uk titled ‘ Strictly Come Dancing The Professionals’ from April to July 2010 I was eager to meet two of its s major stars Mathew Cutler and Aliona Vilani . Immediately they showed warmth of character and kissed me hello and told me they had been

looking forward to meeting me .I was liking them already .

voted off in week one with the first few . Matt: That’s right I had a shaky SS: So let’s start at the top start but then I was partnered how old are ya? with Carol Smilie and we got Matt: I’m 26 ,born in Chelmsthrough to the ninth week. I ford in Essex. had a lot of fun with her. Ali: Well I am 25 and I was SS: So what’s Carol like then born in Kazakhstan in Russia do you keep in touch? and I moved to the USA aged Matt: Carols lovely but she 13. lives in Glasgow so when she SS:Is it true you were one of comes down we go out for the youngest professional ball- dinner and stuff. so we are in room dancers in the United touch . States? SS: Then of course you were Ali: Yes that’s a fact I was the partnered with Alesha Dixon youngest for that decade that and did quite well there ! was back in 2001. Matt: Yes we went on to win SS; So are you in the Guinthe show and we had such a ness book of records ? great time together , Alesha ALI: Not that I know of I don’t is very much how you see her think so ? what you see is what you get SS: Matt you were a little bit she’s very bubbly and very unlucky when you first started professional and lots of fun . with the show and you were SS: Do you get any say in who

51 you get partnered with at all ? Matt: No not really the BBC do all of that but obviously height is plays a big part in the choices they make. They don’t even very much how tell us who it’s going to be on the phone we just open the you see her, what door and they are there . SS: Can you tell by looking at you see is what them how good they will be ? you get! Matt: When they start dancing but not looks wise even seeing them walk you can tell sometimes SS: Have you had to put up SS: Len has been a judge for with many Diva tantrums? you many times as a child Ali: Not really the TV show hasn’t he .Is it a very intimate shows most of what happens business for you do you all really, people do get tired and know each other well? injured though but we try to Matt: Yes I started dancing control each other and keep when I was very young so all each other going. my career he’s been there. Matt: It’s very different when Ali: Yes it’s a very small world were on tour because were ballroom and Latin, we all kind doing the same show every of know each other as competi- night so theres not the same tors and the judges too. tensions. SS:Is it strange being friends SS: So how long does it take with people that your competing to turn a complete non starter against? like me into a Ferrarri on the Ali: Well it’s a healthy competidancefloor? tion They both laugh SS: So it’s not bitchy at all then? Ali::Well to make a Ferrari They both chuckle and I susabout twenty years pect there professionalism will Matt: Well when you train a prevent the answers I’d like (the good five hours a day for a gossip) week and its one to one and SS: Do you hang out with the quite intense u can pick up a judges much or ever when your routine so you need as much not dancing or is that not altraining as you can really . lowed? SS: There’s a lot of new dance Matt: When we’re on tour we do shows on TV do you watch on the TV show we don’t really many of those what do you see them much but we drink think of them? with them socially sometimes, Ali: I watch a lot of them there’s there characters and what they a lot of hip hop groups that batsay on TV and professionally tle each other So you think you is very different from what they can dance , I love all of them are like when they’re out. really and I watch as many as I

Alesha

can I love all different styles SS: So do you dance yourself other than Ballroom? Ali: Yes Hip Hop Jazz, Ballet, Latin SS: Have you got a boyfriend Aliona She giggle’s oh noo , what about you Matt have you got a boyfriend ? Matt: No comment , SS: OOhhh it’s not Rav Wilding is it ? I guess Stephanie Starlet will never know damn it ,but one thing I do know is these two are totally charming professionals and are absolutely bound to ignite the stage and I for one will be there cheering and perhaps afterwards probe some more about Rav. Information about the tour can all be found at www.strictlycomedancingprotour.com 3SIXTY STEPHANIE STARLET MEETS

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How will the new If we have our Civil Part- In a gay relationship, how Cohabitation regulations nership abroad, will it be are legal parental rights recognised i the UK? affect me? over children acquired? There is a frequent misconception that the legal system automatically provides some form of protection should a relationship breakdown and the parties are living together; this is simply not true. There is more protection for a couple who have been in a civil partnership for two years than a couple who have cohabited for twenty years or more. Parliament is currently looking to address this imbalance. Couples who live together for more than two years will be able to make financial settlement agreements, claim maintenance from each other and have a legitimate expectation to be provided for in their partner’s Will. Couples can however elect to not be covered by this legislation. The bill is still with the House of Lords at the moment, but will start in Scotland in 2010 first before being implemented in England and Wales. To protect yourselves at this stage parties should have a deed of trust regarding the home they reside in and a pre-civil partnership agreement to govern their assets.

In short, yes. However, unlike with marriage (where it does not matter which country you get married in) the country you register it must legally recognise civil partnerships and your legal capacity i.e the minimum age of consent may vary and the UK will respect the foreign jurisdiction’s decision on this and not our own laws.

A lesbian couple can have both

Also, if, for example, you go to Spain and get married instead of having a civil partnership, England will not grant you any more rights than those granted in the Civil Partnership Act. You will still be called civil partners in England.

sole parental rights over the child,

So you can still have your ceremony on white sands just remember there is also some extra paperwork to do with your solicitor on your return.

with your partner. Being in a Civil

Karen Holden Senior Partner & LGBT Advisor A City Law Firm LLP T: 0207 426 0382 E: karen@acitylawfirm.com www.acitylawfirm.com

While not being in a Civil Partnership

names placed on the birth certificate immediately if the biological father consents to this before the child is born or they use a sperm bank. If a gay male couple wish to have the only way is through adoption. If your partner fathers a child, you will have to adopt the child in order to hold the same rights and obligations as a natural parent and be on a par Partnership will be a factor that is taken into consideration when granting the adoption Order in your favour. will not prevent an order being made, it will certainly be harder to persuade the local authority that adoption is in the child’s best interests.

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Celebrity Psychic

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Jude Law –

An interesting one to watch for the next six to twelve months, this one! Mr Law will start to show signs of strain, and in his reading it shows an accident, injury or even a bout of ill health! He seems to be moving in very different circles socially which should begin to help make him a bit more interesting in the personality department, as he usually comes across as hot but very boring, he will begin to have the freedom to pursue some long awaited interests that he has put on the back burner, I also see a gay friend getting closer, maybe in a business sense? The other drama I see is in the love category, a little bit of heart break is on the cards, leaving him a bit dishevelled, on the matter of heart break someone close is about to make an exit from his life, as an actor he will continue to be successful an I see a British made film being a great move for him. A new child or baby will be arriving in his already hectic lifestyle too, Jude’s crystal is a ‘Moss Agate’ to keep him creative and rolling through life this will also help with addictions and change, His Aura is very ‘Grey’ showing him being in between two worlds a little bit lost and moody!

Judi DenchNicole Kidman-

For some reason this Aussie beauties’ reading is screaming babies and motherhood! She loves home life and being around children and being as normal a person she can be, something is still missing though, it feels she needs to speak about a few important things on her mind, but who can she trust? I’m seeing her being offered a project that will show us what a great comedy actress she is, and also I see a lot of animals around her, She must enjoy any spare time she has because yet again she will become very much in demand again, taking her back to her Australian Motherland! A friend let’s her down but i feel she already can see what’s going to happen as she is very spiritual and into her intuition already, this comes from her grandmother’s side of the family, she would make a great ‘White Witch’! Nicole’s crystal is a‘Carnelian’showing passion, help to be organised, nurturing in mind body and motherhood too, Her aura appears very ‘Pink’, showing a lot of soothing, craving, loads of love to give and making a difference.

Judi is about to make a big old decision, and I see her being really affected by this, she is going to be pulling cherished friends close to confide in, whatever her decision it will be absolutely fine, I want her to pay attention to her back area and heart, on the matter of the heart ,some kind of love is about to be rekindled , she is a passionate women , if you know what i mean, this is the secret to looking so fabulous all the time! New Orleans comes up in her reading and also playing a character far from anything she has played before, i see her with a paint brush in hand and relaxing next to some beautiful water, re- energising her for what lies ahead, she certainly enjoys the fruits of her labour but she is grounded and earthy also, she can make a good garden grow! I do urge her to go easy though, I’m not going to bring age into this, (women’s prerogative) but she is one of our treasured actress and we want to keep her for a lot longer! Judi’s crystal is ‘Amber’, showing maturity, knowledge, a sense of vibrancy youth and memory, Her aura is ‘Purple’ showing wisdom, healing, peace and female energy!

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DUSTY O & Friends : Tranny Shack 01 ADMIRAL DUNCAN 54 Old Compton Street Tel: (020) 7437 5300 02 DUKE OF WELLINGTON BAR 77 Wardour Street Tel:(020) 7439 1274 03 HEAVEN CLUB Heaven Club, 9 The arches, Villers St, WC2N 6NGTel:(020) 7930 2020 04 The Edge 11 Soho Square W1D 3QE Tel: (020) 7439 1313 05 First Out 52 St Giles High Street WC2H 8LH Tel: (020) 7240 8042 06 The Star at Night 22 Great Chapel Street W1 8FR Tel: (020) 7494 2488 07 Sweatbox Soho 1-2 Ramillies Street W1F 7LN Tel: (020) 3214 6014 08 King’s Arms 23 Poland Street W1F 8QL Tel: (020) 7734 5907 09 The SaunaBar 29 Endell St WC2H 9BA Tel: (020) 7836 2236 10 Box 32-34 Monmouth St WC2H 9HA Tel: (020) 7240 5828 11 G-A-Y Bar 30 Old Compton Street W1D 4UR Tel: (020) 7494 2756 12 Balans Soho 60 Old Compton Street W1D 4UG Tel (020) 7376 0115 13 79 CXR 79 Charing Cross Road WC2H 0NE Tel: (020) 7734 0769 14 Comptons of Soho 51-53 Old Compton Street Tel: (020) 7479 7961 15 LJ Coffee 3 Winnett Street, Soho, W1D 6JY Tel: (020) 7434 1174 16 Village 81 Wardour Street W1D 6QD Tel: (020) 7434 2124 17 The Shadow Lounge 5 Brewer Street W1F 0RF Tel: (020) 72877988 18 The Enclave 25-27 Brewer Street W1F 0RR Tel: (020) 7434 2911 19 Ku Bar 30 Lisle Street WC2H 7BA Tel: (020) 7437 4303 24 Ku Bar 2 25 Frith Street, W1D 5LB 20 Trash Palace 11 Wardour Street W1D 6PG Tel: (020) 7734 0522 21 Barcode 3-4 Archer Street W1D 7AP Tel: (020) 7734 3342 22 RUPERT STREET Rupert Street Tel: (020) 7292 7141 23 THE YARD 57 Rupert Street Tel: (020) 7437 2652 24 Pendulum 56 - 57 Frith Street, W1D 3JG Tel: (020) 7734 8300 25 Lo- Profile- 84-86 Wardour St, W1F 0TQ- 0207 7734 1053 26 Madame Jojo’s- 10 Brewer St Soho, W1F 0SE- 020 7734 3040

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BLACK CAP, 171 Camden High Street, London NW1, Tel: 020 7485 0538 CENTRAL STATION, 37 Wharfedale Road, London N1, Tel: 020 7278 3294 THE GLASS BAR, 190 Euston Road, Regent’s Park, London NW1 2BN, Tel: 020 7387 6184 KING EDWARD VI, 25 Bromfield Street, London N1 OPZ, Tel: 020 7704 0745 KING WILLIAM IV, 77 Hampstead High Street, London NW3 1RE, Tel: 020 7435 5747 THE GREEN, 74 Upper Street, Angel N1, Tel: 020 7226 8895 KOKO, 1A Camden High Street, London NW17JE, 0870 4325527

REGULATION LTD. 17A St. Alban’s Place, Islington N1 0NX Tel: 020 7226 665 SCALA CLUB, 275-277 Pentonville Road, London N1, Tel: 020 7833 2022

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THE OAK BAR, 79 Green Lanes, London N16 9BU, Tel: 020 7354 2791

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01 Hard On @ Hidden 100 Tinworth Street, SE11 5EQ 02 Barcode Vauxhall Arch 69, SE11 5AW. Tel: (020) 7582 4180

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03 Beyond @ Area Albert Embankment, Arch 67-68, SE1 7TP

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04 Chariots Vauxhall Albert Embankment, Arch 63-64. Tel: (020) 7247 5333

06 Eagle 349 Kennington Lane, SE11 5QY Tel: (020) 7793 0903 07 The Hoist South Lambeth Road, Arch 47B â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 47C, SW8 1RH. Tel (020) 7735 9972 08 Fire South Lambeth Road, SW8 1RT 09 SuperClub Colosseum 1 Nine Elms Lane, SW8. Tel (020) 7627 1283

Lovechild: Alex Efran, Michael Collins & Mauricio Brazil

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05 Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, SE11 5HY. Tel: (020) 7820 1222

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liverpoolscene 79 MISS WHIPLASH GOSSIP In Liverpool the buzz is around town of a new book that’s been written about the Gay Quarter, it includes the history of the area and makes for a really good read. The book is available via Amazon UK but was sold out when I tried to find it, however I was nudged in the direction of Amazon Germany who have it in stock for about 9€ which is just over £40 its expensive for a book, but if your interested in a bit of pink history its really worth a read, and looks really intellectual if you leave it on your coffee table with your Tom of Finland books.

at RB’s on Northgate Street with Lady Wanda Why, as with I-candy make sure you have a Wednesday off (did you know Dame Shirley Bassey doesn’t work Wednesdays at all, lucky bugger) or you have an understanding boss as the night is filled with high energy tunes and camp antics. On Saturday nights in Chester you have the either Penni Tration, Betty Sparkle or Delores the girls take it in turn to provide your entertainment which I think is very civil of them, if it was me I would work every Saturday, after all its every man and his dog in this world....

The Liverpool Gay Quarter that’s Liverpool’s gay village now has a new website too, its a completely independent website www.LiverpoolGayquarter.com <http://www. LiverpoolGayquarter.com> and its sister website www.LiverpoolGayscene.com <http://www.LiverpoolGayscene.com> its a low-down of what’s going on in Liverpool, they have roped me in to provide a witty response on their take on things. Being completely independent of any of the venues also means they can tell you the truth – a novel thing sometimes in these situations about the place, you can also comment on the articles and venues so you get a firsthand experience of the place.

If your up for a midweek blast get yourself down to Gender Blender

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Meanwhile over in Chester – we really have been ladies about town this month. The little quaint town or is it a city? I think its a city because it has city walls, anyway I get distracted so easily. The city really has a thriving gay nightlife. Down at the Liverpool Arms or the LA as the locals know it there is always some shenanigans going on, with entertainment all through the weekend with Betty Sparkles herself on a Friday kick-starting your weekend. You can join Betty again n Sunday down at bar 6t9 where she will play you a soft mix of upbeat and energetic tunes to finish off your weekend; she really is like a diamante covered bookend of your weekend.

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MISS WHIPLASH GOSSIP COLUMN This month has been a bit of a busy one with openings and things going on in the world. Both Bobbie Dazzler and myself have been out and about finding out whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on so that I can let you know! First things first we popped to AXM in Southport at the start of the month for the opening of their new glamorous bar. The club is based on Coronation Walk . The opening night was a very swish affair with red carpet and some drinks promotions that they have promised me will be staying around for some time the buy one get one free on ALL drinks yes you heard me all drinks. The wonderful event was organised by Hayden

Manchesterscene 83 the manager and his glamour puss entertainer Miss Penny Crayon with the music provided by none other then Paul, (ex Poptastic fame) with his cheeky whit and electric range of music the place is sure to do well. Further up Coronation Walk is The Crown, the place has gone through a number of changes in the last couple of months and as I write this the place has now closed, but I am rightfully informed that the venue should re-open the in this month with a new look, new management and new entertainment so pop on down and see what’s going on. We will be popping in at some point to say hello to the new owners and we wish them the best of luck. Another night out and another venue – we popped in to see our friends in Chesterfield, DJ Dan Lisa and Ethel Shagnasty. Wednesday nights in Chesterfield haven’t been the same since they stared I-Candy The night has quickly become the busiest midweek gay night in the midlands. The night kicks off at Escapade at 10pm till 2am. However if you want to start the night earlier with a bit of camp fun you can meet the whole team from about 8 down at Nickels where there is always camp bingo or cabaret or free shooters going on, the whole thing is one debauched night out, just make sure you book the Thursday off work or have an understanding boss, because when Ethel gets hold of you she makes you drink those shooters like they were going out of fashion.

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FROM YORKSHIRE Yorkshire Terriers V Nottingham Ballbois A 0-0 draw was played out on a very frosty Temple Newsam pitch betweenthe Terriers and Nottingham Ballbois. The Terriers had most of the play without creating many clear cut chances. The closest they came to a goal being a thunderous shot off the post from Ian (Freddie) James in the second half. Terriers defender Jon Frost was sent off mid way through the second half with a straight red card for an innocuous looking challenge. Despite being down to 10 men it still looked like the Terriers were the more likely team to make a break through. Alas, no goals came. YORKSHIRE 5-ASIDE Yorkshire welcomes all the LGBT Football Clubs from across the country for their annual 5-aside competition, which takes place on the weekend of March 13th and 14th. Each club can enter a maximum of 3 teams. The competition draw will take place on Saturday 13th at Mission 2 in Leeds. As in previous years, the tournament will be held at South Leeds Stadium’s 5-aside Pens on Sunday 14th, from 11.30am to 4pm; followed by a buffet and presentation of the Viaduct Cup at the The Viaduct, Leeds from 5pm. Any teams that wish to enter, the deadline is Monday 8th March chrisplatt1@hotmail.co.uk Chris Platt, Secretary Yorkshire Terriers FC. Manchester boys

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League Table London Falcons GFC GFC Bournemouth Hotscots FC Yorkshire Terriers London Titans Newcastle Panthers Nottingham Ballbois Leicester Wildecats Birmingham Blaze Brighton Bandits Leftfooters FC Cardiff Dragons

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Leicester Wildecats travelled to Old Deer Park on Sunday 31st January to take on their old rivals London Falcons. The Wildecats started at a slow pace conceding an own goal by captain Gary Newitt in the first couple ofminutes, then contributed to their uphill task by awarding the Falcons a penalty which was missed. The score remained the same at the change round but then the Wildcats yielded another penalty which was duly converted by Falcon’s Tony Kerr. The game came to life midway through the second half as Neil Ward pulled a goal back after a direct run from the halfway line, but, as the Wildecats thought they were going to get something from the game Ian Kehoe struck a fine shot to restore the Falcon’s two goal lead. Wayne Carter then scored for the Wildecats to make it 3 - 2 but later on the Falcons scored again to cement their win and claim justified revenge. The London Falcons GFC maintained their place at the top of the GFSN league table with a hard-fought 4-2 victory over Leicester Wildecats. The Richmond-based club recorded their 6th win out of 6 in the league.

FROM BRIGHTON Brighton Bandits V GFC Bournemouth GFC Bournemouth came out on top in the South Coast Derby with a hard fought 6-2 victory over Brighton Bandits. The game was played on an extremely muddy surface, giving both teams the same difficulties with movement and touch. The result maintains Bournemouth’s 100% record this season and chasing the Falcons 3 points lead on the table with a game in hand. After an end-to-end start GFC took the lead at 8 minutes when a ball played over the top caught Brighton out and big Danny Williams finished calmly. It was 2-0 just a few minutes later when George Poole rammed home a loose ball in the box. Brighton came back into the match briefly, a fantastic strike from distance hitting the bar and the rebound calmly finished off by their striker to reduce the deficit to one. The pitch was making life difficult for both teams but GFC extended their lead to 3-1 at half time when Williams twisted and turned and finished from 18 yards. Half time was a welcome respite but soon we kicked off back in the mud and GFC sealed the match up with three second-half goals. Danny Smith converted on the six yard box and Wayne Barlow scored the goal of the day from 25 yards on the angle, his looped shot sailing into the corner. It was left to Williams to complete his hat trick with a smart finish before Brighton notched another consolation, a fine individual effort from midfield.

Poole from GFC Bournemouth

SPORTS The Beacon Half Marathon

THE BEACON HALF MARATHON

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HOCKEY & FOOTBALL TEAMS MEET IN FOCKBALL The London Royal Hockey Club and Leftfooters FC took each other on in the other’s sport last Saturday in Hurlingham Park, South West London with expected results. The game was played in good spirit with £200 raised for Cancer Research UK. Both teams arrived looking at the others sporting equipment with suspicion and horror. After a quick run through of hockey the first half began with Leftfooters FC trying to play hockey. What resulted was a 7-0 victory for the London Royals and much humour with the football players attempting to swing at the small round ball in vain as London Royals swarmed the goal. Thankfully the Leftfooters half time arrived and the nightmare could then begin for the London Royals. After a quick run through of the rules with some relaxing of aforementioned rules Leftfooters provided a similar lesson in their own sport winning 9-1. Credit must go to The London Royals for getting a goal when the Leftfooters forgot their own sports rules regarding a back pass to the goalie from which the hockey team scored. At the end of the game both teams shook hands and tried to work out whether to add the score together to make a ridiculous 9-8 score line or just accept that everyone was a winner at their own sport Oli Daly, Leftfooters Manager said ‘the game between ourselves and the London Royals demonstrated one thing and one thing only other people’s sports are best left alone!’ but added ‘it was a fun day and was definitely a worthwhile experience’. Matt Hill from the London Royals said “The score is less relevant than the fantastic £200 which we raised for such a worthy cause.....although technically I think the Royals demonstrated better all-round skills and we demand a rematch!!

Despite the terrible weather on Sunday the annual half marathon organised by the Sussex Beacon was a resounding success, with thousands of pounds being raised by the 6,190 runners that took part. The competitors set out from a wet and windy Madeira Drive on a course that took them 13.01 miles through the streets of Brighton and Hove and finishing back in Madeira Drive. First across the line was David Wardle from Woodford Green in a time of 1:06:59. Local girl Fiona Powell was the winner in the ladies category with a time of 1:23:47. Competitor Ron Whittaker from Brighton said “It was a great race for a fantastic local cause. I ran a personal best of 145 minutes”. Another personal best was clocked up by local man David Reedman finishing in a time of 137 minutes. The Sussex Beacon is a charity based in Brighton providing support to local people living with HIV/AIDS. As well as counselling and day to day assistance the Beacon has a residential care home in Bevendean Road, Brighton. If you would like to make a donation then visit the website at www.sussexbeacon.org.uk

THE EUROPEAN GAY SKI WEEK Final preparations are well under way for 2010’s largest ever European Gay Ski Week the event will take place again this year from the 20th -27th March. In Tignes, a district comprising of five Alpine villages situated around the Barrage de Tignes Dam in the Rhone-Alpes region of south-eastern France. Erasure’s Andy Bell is now confirmed for the event, he will be singing on top of the mountain. The Tignes nightclubs will be taken over by The Red and Blue Club, Trade, Salvation, Crazyvores, & Primanott e as well as a new cabaret and Piano Bar. www.europeangayskiweek.com

All thanks go to the Leftffooters and staff at Hurlingham Park and the 2Brewers for making it such a great day The London Royals Hockey Club warmly welcomes all new players, from experienced players to beginners, no matter what age. They train the first 3 Sunday’s of every month, 1.30pm-3pm at John Orwell Sports Center. Leftfooters FC is fun based football team made up mainly of gay and lesbian players. They play every Sunday afternoon in Regents Park at 2pm, and have a laid back approach of ‘jumpers-for-goalposts’ for all abilities. www.leftfooters.org.uk www.londonroyals.co.uk,

The boys on the piste Tignes 2009

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