Gender Party in Dresden, Germany - The 14th Party for Transgender in East Germany from 13.5.2005 to 15.5.2005. See their website for more details at http://www.genderparty.de.

Grayson Perry's TV Documentary - Hair Today, Gown Tomorrow - "You've probably glimpsed us on TV" said Grayson Perry, introducing his essay on transvestism. Why Men Wear Frocks? Glimpsed, mate? You're a fixture in the schedules, and I'm not just talking about Little Britain's Emily (winningly identified by Perry as one of the more accurate representations of the transvestite life). Only last May One Life devoted a whole programme to the travails of Charlotte (aka Jim) and Claire (aka Jim) complete with the obligatory sequences of nylon stockings being smoothed over knobbly, masculine knees. True, as far as I'm aware none of the major soaps has yet run a transvestism storyline (could this be what Eastenders is looking for?). True, too, that previous documentaries have not been presented by a man happy to alternate between motorbike leathers and a size 14 baby-doll dress. But even so, you couldn't help suspecting that you were going to see the same old sling-backs being taken for a totter round the block.
In fact Perry's film did deliver something new, in among the familiar stuff about the tranquillising effect of taffeta and the sideshow spectacle of a large crowd of panto dames attending a transvestite mini-break in Scarborough. For one thing, Perry was as winning presence - drily funny and unhysterical about what he described as a "compulsion". Where previous films about transvestism have tended to present the life as an inescapable plight, there was an air of Tranny Pride to Perry's approach. Transvestites, he argued, were simply men who were unwilling to restrict themselves to a historically accidental definition of masculinity. And in pursuit of that argument, he went to some interesting places. His passion for motorcycles, for example, allowed him to draw parallels between the masculine dressing up or bike racers (all that figure-hugging leather, all that colour) and the transvestite's love of frilly schmutter.
Some questions remained unanswered. Perry argued that it was getting harder for men to reveal their sensitive side, suggesting that the word of metrosexuality has yet to reach Essex. He never resolved either whether the costumes transvestites wear constitute a disguise within which they can move freely, or act as a billboard for their inner feelings. Is it a kind of hiding or a kind of speech? But there was something fine about the final sequence in which he walked through a London street market in skirt and lime green stockings, reprising a triumphant tracking shot from The Naked Civil Servant. Children and stallholders hooted and catcalled, and Perry smiled and sashayed as if they were all throwing flowers.

Vicky Lee & Lesley's Interview in the Guardian Weekend Magazine - Craig Taylor of The Guardian Weekend magazine contacted me (Vicky Lee) at WayOut to ask for an interesting transgender relationship to interview for his 'relationship spirit' column Jan 8th 2005 I am very wary of such enquiries knowing that some magazines can treat contributors very shabbily and can misrepresent transgender people (and other minorities) by printing selective quotes from a prejudiced agenda. However Craig and the Guardian come with a better pedigree than most and proved to be very nice to work with. During our interview Craig said "What a life you've had - I only have a short column - I could fill a good few pages". Craig when my new book is ready I will be back for another chat. Craig arranged for photographer Stephanie to visit us to get a picture for the column. It was soon obvious that our two dogs Peggy Lee (right) and Rosie Lee (left) were not going to be left out. Craig Taylor wrote WE LOVE EACH OTHER Vicky Lee & Lesley Lambert VICKY - I prefer to be called transgendered rather than transsexual. I'm an inbetweeny, but I'm an inbetweeny in most things in life. The view is better when you're on the fence. She has always been there with me, even when I was asking, 'Should I be some-one else?' One day she said, 'I don't care if you go further down the tranny route. You're the person I want to be with. "She has always been there with me, even when I was asking, 'Should I be some-one else?" LESLEY - We met at a Scout and Guides function when I was 16. He was 17 and we were quick to fall in love. I suppose we grew up together in a lot of ways. Chris, Vicky - for me it's all intermingled. It's the person I love. It's a very happy situation now. I can borrow jewellery and she's very good at DIY. Craig Taylor of The Guardian Weekend magazine 'relationship spirit' Jan 8th 2005 Photo by Stephanie

Models Wanted - Special Sauce, Comprehensive corsetry and costume services, are looking to develop some more specific patterns and designs for the TV and TG market. Would you be interested in modelling and doing some trials for them? Get in touch via the details below and we can arrange something if you or anyone you know may be interested. Best wishes, Emma Houghton Special Sauce www.specialsauce.co.uk or email: emma@specialsauce.co.uk

Sparkle - UK Transgender Organisations are working together to create a Transgender Celebration Day called Sparkle. Angels and Transmission will be hosting parties in Manchesters Canal Street on 25th June 2005. It is hoped that not only Transgender people and their friends and partners but also those that want to celebrate with us will make the most of the day and the evening. Put Sparkle in your diary and encourage your friends to support this day of celebration. Keep in touch with the event through www.sparkle.org.uk

Repartee 50th Issue Celebration - UK's leading transgender lifestyle magazine is preparing it's 50th issue. Editor Bella Jay is arranging a celebration party at London's Copyright Club on the 10th September 2005. WayOut Publishing sends congratulations to the ever improving magazine. For details of the party and to book tickets www.repartee.tv/party.htm or phone 01226 754252.

Richard's Wigs Business for Sale - Dear Valued Customer In June 2005 I will be 60 years old and hope to retire. Consequently I am now looking to sell the business. The business consists of over 4000 items for sale to the public, plus fixtures and fittings and of course the goodwill. I also have a very large number of regular customers in addition to those on my database. I am selling the business for £59,000 but I am open to offers below this. If you are interested in buying this very lucrative wig business or know of anyone who may be interested please telephone or write to me. If I do not manage to get a buyer by June 2005 I will be selling off all the stock at very reduced prices, averaging 60% less than I usually charge. The sale will begin on 15 July 2005. In the meantime I will continue to hold a full stock of all items. Yours sincerely Collette - Unit 82 Row D Kirkgate Market Leeds West Yorkshire LS2 7HP Tel: 0113 2468304

A Super opportunity to be part of a new Disney film called 'Kinky Boots' I had a call yesterday from Ilenka from Mad Dog Casting who is looking for 'Background Artists' to work on this film for three days in January at a London location. This film will have the feel fun and integrity of a Priscilla Queen of the Desert set in the UK. She is looking for a background crowd that looks like a regular Saturday at The WayOut Club. She is sending scouts to The WayOut Club on 4th 11th 18th Dec to meet you. She wants colourful clubbers, cross-dressers, transvestites, transsexuals, she-males, and outrageous, glamorous characters of all genders. All work will be well paid and you must be available for a couple of days in January – please be aware that shooting will most likely take place during the week and a shooting day lasts about 12 hours. If interested please contact Ilenka Jeloicki - Director Mad Dog Casting - 15 Leighton Place London NW5 2LQ England - either email ilenka@maddogcasting.com Or call her office number 020 7482 4703

Alternative Miss World event on 22 October 2004. Venue Cirque at the Hippodrome Address Leicester Square, London, Greater London WC2H 7JH, England Tel +44 (0) 20 7437 4311 Cost £25 -
Get ready for tears, tantrums and running mascara, the Alternative Miss World is back at The Hippodrome, Leicester Square. This outrageous event brings together a dazzling array of artistes, drag queens, performers, freaks and fops from every corner of the world, neither male nor female, but superhuman.

Gender, nationality and traditional concepts of beauty are utterly irrelevant. Instead the Alternative Miss World is a celebration of everything wild, wacky and spectacularly creative, modelled more on Crufts than the world famous beauty pageant. However, they do share the same competition categories: daywear, swimwear and evening wear, with a catwalk promenade and personality

Fifteen entrants take part in outlandishly over-the-top outfits and competition is fierce. Previous winners include Derek Jarman and Bruce Lacey. The winner of the last event in 1998 was an 84 year-old Russian. Each event is themed and previous examples are fire, water and circus. This year's theme is Universe.

Miss Alternative World is the brainchild of Andrew Logan, a sculptor and jeweller to royalty. He launched the event in 1972 and has gone on to host 11 events at intermittent intervals. The pageant itself is like a surrealist art event. Brian Eno (who is a judge and has also composed a theme tune to the event), has said it ought to win the Turner Prize.

Andrew Logan says "Life in modern Britain can be too awfully serious and this is my attempt to provide a forum for people to express themselves outrageously, indulge in self adornment and have a spectacularly good time." He has designed an ornate crown and a throne bedecked with jewels on which the winner will be seated during the final procession.

First held in 1972 in a converted jigsaw puzzle factory in Islington, London. There have been ten Alternative Miss World Contests. Andrew Logan, in association with Kash Point, invites you to the 11th Alternative Miss World. "UNIVERSE" Doors open 8PM - Show from 9PM

Later at KASH POINT the world's coolest club 12-3.30AM. Guest DJ EROL ALKAN Co-compered by ANDREW LOGAN and comedian JULIAN CLARY. Ooriginal theme anthem by BRIAN ENO with music mashed up and manipulated by RICHARD TORRY * MATTHEW GLAMORRE * ANDY McDONALD. lighting by NICK GREY Live CURSOR MINOR * BISHI * THE UNIVERSETTES and surprise guest stars Judges include: * Libertines' PETE DOHERTY * Pop Artist PETER BLAKE * Turner Prize Winner GREYSON PERRY * Guru BRIAN ENO * * Design Legend ZANDRA RHODES * Bad Girl's AMANDA BARRIE * * Britain's Best BOY GEORGE * Hollywood Actress SIAN PHILIPS * and others to be confirmed.

The colours will be the midnight blue of the universe with explosions of rainbows. Tickets £25 INNER SPACE - V.I.P. tickets £75 OUTER SPACE Available in advance from: www.londontheatrebookings.com or telephone +44 (0)20 7851 0300 Box offices: * Hippodrome, Leicester Square; * 31 Coventry Street; * 189 Shaftsbury Avenue; * 23 St Martins Court a modest booking charge applies

The contest is open to all. The 'Void' in 1998 was won by a 76 year old Russian lady. She was wonderful. Contestants arrive from all over the world and dress in the most wonderful sculptural designs. There will be three categories: Swim Wear, Day Wear and Evening wear. The successful Alternative Miss World 2002 "Universe" will be crowned on a specially designed throne with crown jewels designed and sculptured by myself.

"Whether sculpting in glass, bejewelling the rich and famous, or acting as exotic host to the globe's most outrageous fashion show, Logan's trademark is clear: a celebration of colour, invention and nerve. His Alternative Miss World extravaganzas have acquired legendary status. Celebrities such as David Hockney, Zandra Rhodes and Divine have acted as waiters at table or as inspired participants in a living art show; one year, David Bowie couldn't get in - destined to wait outside in his Rolls Royce. Logan's influence on rave culture at the end of the 20th century is clear - for example, Gerlinde von Regensburg, a participant in the early AMW's, was inspired to produce 'Kinky-Gerlinky' and in the late 90s, at the Ministry of Sound, dancers in cages echoed the 1978 AMW."

Bookblast Ltd For further information contact: info@alternativemissworld.com Press contact: rhiannon@spring-pr.com www.alternativemissworld.com see you in the universe

Alter Ego Fashions is closing at the end of the year

Miss TS International 2004 Check out their website http://www.misstsinternational.com

Miss TG Brighton ~The 10th Anniversary celebrations are ending with another Miss TG competition, this time its the south eastern county of Kent's turn ! !It will be in November and will be for the Kent Air Ambulance 1st prize Pandoras Make Up(subject to verification) for the raffle proceeds to be divided between the above and Sussex Martlet's charities.It will be sponsored by the Royal Bank of Scotland who will be also contributing to the raffle. The actual competition will be held in Lacies shop in Dover Road, Folkestone. The Rt Hon Michael Howard MP local MP will be invited We are also working with Shepway Business Advisory Board Sue A Sheppard Lacies@FantasyGirl

He's A Lady, Reality Show! Hello Everyone: This is Denae. I wanted to give you the URL and name of a upcoming reality show-- I was taped for the second episode. I think you will find this really entertaining... and it is interesting to see what what good makeup and clothing can do....along with offering someone a half million dollars to do it! Mark your calenders for Oct 12th and my episode..... Oct 19th Tues nights Regards,Denae http://www.turnerinfo.com/newsitem.aspx?P=TBS&CID01=ab959a80-f8b2-480a-be9f-2bd283365009 Release Date: 8/27/2004 TBS Unveils Latest Adventure in Reality Television: HE'S A LADY11 Macho Men Step into High Heels for Quarter-Million-Dollar Prize in New Reality Series from Evolution Film & Tape, Inc.updated 16.10.04

POPCORN ON FRIDAY 22ND OCTOBER 10.15pm to 4am FREE ENTRY BEFORE 11PM*! the only place to "bop to pop" in central London on a Friday night! With DJs Dusty O & Bodum, DJ Gordon John, DJ Princess Popadom. Drinks start at £2* b4 midnight (excluding bottles, bubbly and grolsh pints) as above £2.50 after midnight entry is free with a flyer/advert b4 11pm £2 b4 11.30pm £4 without b4 midnight £6 thereafter
From January 2005 Popcorn on Friday moves to a regular slot - the 3rd Friday of every month updated 16.10.04

Grand opening of Queen Mary Show & upscale TG club in Studio City Well you asked for it, and now the old Queen Mary show will be located on Friday nites at a very upscale nite club located right here in Studio City. The elegant "Platinum Live", a very upscale club located in Studio City, Just across the street and two doors down from Countessa's closet the Grand opening date is October 29th... the club Platinum live has been in our area for a few years now... its always been very gender friendly and open to all communities, a full upscale bar and dinner and supper club that has been written up in many of the magazines and newspapers. This club often features the top in entertainment and wonderful shows. The same fab show from The Old Queen Mary is now at this elegant club.

Also great discounts on rooms at a very gender friendly upscale hotel only four blocks from the club..rooms will be discounted to $90.00 for this special nite.. regular price for rooms are from 138.00 to 188.00 per room... Just call for info at Countessa's closet ...818 763 9806. Also a great big welcome party all day on friday with lots of free nibbles, wine and champagne for guests who visit the boutique for the grand opening Pre party ! doors open at the boutique for the Pre grand opening party at three pm on friday october 29th..
www.countessascloset.comphone: 818 763 9806

Friday October 29th.... time the show starts is 9:00 pm.... Doors open at 8:00PM location is the club "Platinum Live" 11345 Ventura Blvd updated 16.10.04

Club Rub October 16th is the Annual Club R.U.B. Rubber Awards. There are excellent latexcoated 'Oscar's' for the Creative Fetishist, Total Rubberist as well asother specialist categories. It isn't always about the best outfit - so make the effort and come along wearing rubber.

Dates and themes for the rest of the year are Oct 16 (Club RUB RubberAwards), Nov 20 (uniforms) & Dec 18 (Christmas outfits). Here are 2005 dates Jan 15, Feb 19, Mar 19, Apr 16, May 14, Jun 11, Jul 16, Aug 13, Sep 10, Oct15, Nov 19 and Dec 17. Club R.U.B General Details. Venue: Dukes, 18 Houndsditch, City of London, (close to Liverpool StreetStation and Aldgate Tube) EC3.2004

Don't forget on November 19, 20 and 21st it will be Erotica at Olympia andthere will be a Club RUB stall yet again. Come along and say hello.

The new BDSM rights organisation, Unfettered, is pleased to announce thelaunch of Kinkfest 2004. Join us on Saturday 11th December at Conway Hall,Holborn, for a day of celebration, education and entertainment. There'll be workshops, films, exhibitions, stalls and more - and don't forget theevening after-party at the ST, Warren Street. Unfettered - celebrating anddefending the diverse sexualities of the BDSM/fetish community.www.unfettered.co.uk Contact them on: info@unfettered.co.uk if you want to offer sponsorship,take a stall or assist in any way. Want to join their discussion group?http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UK_Kinkfest_Planning/

Two great sites: http://www.ag-i.co.uk & http://www.johnchilton.com.

www.playpenz.co.uk supply the dungeon equipment at RUB. Give it a go - youmay like it!

Books - Erotic Bondage (Art of Rope) by Edward Lee is a great little book if you areinto seeing photos of girls tied up. It's available fromwww.turnaround-uk.com email: orders @turnaround-uk.com or tel 020 8829 3000..updated 16.10.04

The Glitterball Foundation have moved to : 64 Longshore, Deptford, London, SE8 3DGtel: 020 8694 8155 www.absolutelyglittered.co.uk. All launches, premieres, party invites welcome! updated 16.10.04

RuPaul is Back and Red Hot! "RuPaul Red Hot", is hitting stores on September 21st. This is RuPaul's first album in nearly five years and is being dubbed "Supermodel of the World II." It features the hit singles, "Looking Good, Feeling Gorgeous" and "Work Out." "Looking Good, Feeling Gorgeous" has been serviced to club djs, mix shows, Billboard Chart djs and specialty shows in anticipation of the album's release. You heard it here first (or second). updated 2.9.04

THE MISS INTERNATIONAL QUEEN Miss International Queen 1st annual will be held in Pattaya, Thailand. October 26-30, 2004 A real international beauty pageant for transvestite/Transsexual. The organizer (Tiffany's Show) will provide full complimentary accommodation and meals at Hard Rock Hotel Thailand with various activities throughout Bangkok and Pattaya. The final day of the pageant will be broadcast live on ITV and Channel 5 Global Network. Any nationalities welcome (only 1 representative from Thailand) 150 US$ entry fee. For more info email tiffany@tiffany-show.co.th or courtneydanl@cs.com U.S Marketing PR for Miss International Queen Please visit www.missinternationalqueen.com Prizes: 7,000 US$ + diamond crown + airline ticket for the winner 3,000 US$ + airline ticket 1st runner-up 2,000 US$ + airline ticket 2nd runner-up 1,000 US$ each special awards sponsor's gift and trophy to all the winners Main Sponsors Tourism Authority of Thailand Coca-Cola Company Thailand Hard Rock Hotel Thailand Additional information attach Internonnet@cs.com updated 2.9.04

Press For Change - Many thanks for those who have made donations to keep PFC running. Since Christine's first 'passing the plate' email, 52 people have made donations and 7 people have returned standing order forms. £1650 has been raised. This is excellent news and certainly helps. The message below came from a couple who have personally done a lot for the 'cause', and who have regularly donated to PFC's running costs. They took one of the major cases through to Europe. At the end of the message, if you feel inspired, there are instructions on how to make a donation.
From: LB - I've been thinking about the email Stephen circulated last week, following Christine's the week before about the PFC budget deficit. When I first read it, I felt angry, but put it to one side. Reading it again today, I'm still angry and feel compelled to say why. Stephen was delighted to announce donations of £1190 from 37 people, and standing orders from 4 more. I on the other hand think this is a pathetic response and here's why - specifically addressed to the other 1367 people on the mailing list who haven't yet replied to the appeal. The amount so far donated is thoroughly insulting to the small group of people who have worked all hours to the detriment of their own personal and family lives to bring about the legislation that is now in place. They have given thousands of hours over many years for NO PAYMENT AT ALL
There is virtually no-one who can't make a standing order of, say £2 a month, (the banks will let you set one up for any amount) and many could afford £5. This is all it would take to say thank you in a meaningful way to the PFC vice-presidents and other activists for their expertise, personal sacrifices, and their achievments on behalf of the whole community of transsexual people, and our partners and families. There's still a lot of work to be done - implementation of the act, related secondary legislation, the ID card proposals, privacy and protection issues...the list is endless. So take some responsibility! Think about how YOU can get behind them. Can you afford not to?
For Details on how to help either contact letters@pfc.org.uk or http://www.pfc.org.uk/campaign/donation.htm#bankdetails updated 2.9.04

New LGBT Group for Rotherham Area, South Yorkshire Hi my name is gail and with others I am trying to set up a lesbian,gay,bisexual,Transgender organisation in Rotherham South Yorks. We are starting a meeting on the 9th September at 6.00pm - 8.00pm at Silverwood Miners Welfare, Doncaster Road, Dalton,Rotherham for anyone who is interested in taking forward the recommendations of a survey for needs of LGBT people. This group will also be a voice for LGBT people. For more information contact: Gail Wilcockgail@aol.com

Growing up is hard enough! Cicada Films is an award winning London based documentary film company. We are currently researching for a television series about 'gender'. The programmes will all be observational documentaries with the contributors telling their own stories. At the moment we are looking for young people and their families or carers to talk to. How much help and support did you have? Did you know where to look for help? Did you have access to medical help? What would you like to say to help others in your situation? When did you first realise that you had a gender identity disorder? We want to make a very positive series, as informative and inspirational as possible. In the UK gender issues are rarely openly discussed, yet it is the first label that we ever possess, one which often defines the course of our lives. Having talked extensively with people who know a lot more than I do we want your community to tell their own stories which will hopefully in turn help and inform others. If you feel that you would like to talk to me please call Claire on 020 7266 4646 E-mail: claire@cicadafilms.com. All contact will be held in the strictest confidence. Please also take a look at our web-site to see the type of films that we make. www.cicadafilms.com Cicada Films 1 Marylands Road Maida Vale London W9 2DU updated 14.8.04

House of Lords Ruling on Rights to Privacy Case A ruling was made by the House of Lords on 22 July 2004 which has implications for the Trans Community as well as society as a whole. It relates to the ability of the police under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE), to collect and retain indefinitely, blood samples and fingerprints of anyone charged with a crime regardless of whether they are later acquitted. Liberty had earlier advised the Court of Appeal that the DNA in blood samples could reveal, "... more personal and detained information about an individual. This may include ...... information about a latent genetic illness, or the birth gender of a transsexual person. " The Court of Appeals' decision to uphold the PACE rules has been ratified by the House of Lords, refusing to accept that this breaches Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, namely the right to privacy. An appeal to the European Court of Human Rights may be considered. A report on this ruling can be found at on Out-Law.com or the full ruling can be found on the House of Lords site. Courtesy of Brenda Lana Smith R af D The Gender Trust updated 14.8.04

The "Tranny Night" third anniversary in "club Mystique". Thursday the 9th of September "Club Mystique" and "Miss Laura Day" will celebrate the third anniversary of their succesful "Tranny Night". We aim to make this an international event, so everyone's invited! Special feature for this anniversary party is a barbecue, on top of the usual hot and cold buffet. Of course you will find the same friendly atmosphere people have come to expect of our nights, every second Thursday of the month, where open-minded en respectful people meet & mingle. This will be a party of unequalled size with artists performing throughout the evening and everybody swinging till closing time. The artists we'll bring you come from Ghent (Belgium), Amsterdam and the east of the Netherlands. Joyce Diamonds, Macy, Felicia Six, Miss Tutti, Miss Deborah, and Elvia will each give a spectacular performance. The "Fetish Company" will be there to show their fall collection. Dress for success with their fetish clothing and accessories available in their booth, and check them out at www.fetishcompany.nl. Join us for this special international transgender party. See more about the club at www.parenclub-mystique.nl. If you need more info contact the host of the evening, Miss Laura Day at lauradaytv@hotmail.com. Entry prices for "Club Mystique": Single women: € 20,--, transgenders: € 30,--, couples: € 50,--, single men: € 75,--. These prices include parking, all drinks, hot & cold buffet, the barbecue, use of a locker, use of jacuzzi, pool & sauna and a massage. Opening hours: The club is open during "Tranny Night" from 2 p.m. untill 1 a.m. "Club Mystique" has a strict anti-drug policy. The use and selling of any drugs are not tolerated and will result in you being thrown out. The address is: "Parenclub Mystique", Zundertseweg 84, Rucphen [tel. 0031(0)165343280]. Rucphen is located in the Netherlands at the Belgian/Dutch border. For details see their website: www.parenclub-mystique.nl Their e-mail is: info@parenclub-mystique.nl Directions: There is hotel accommodation available only a few kilometres away from" club Mystique": - "Hotel de Kwast" (3 km. from "club Mystique") (price range: low). Vijverstraat 15 at Sint Willebrord Tel: 0031(0)165382506 - "Bastion Hotel Roosendaal" (7 km. from "club Mystique") (price range: medium). Bovendonk 23 at Roosendaal Tel: 0031(0)165549419 - "Golden Tulip Hotel de Reiskoffer" (4 km. from "club Mystique") (price range: high). Pastoor van Breugelstraat 45 at Bosschenhoofd Tel: 0031(0)165316310 - Taxi service: Taxi Rotax (24 hour service) Tel: 0031(0)165576000 Kisses from Laura Day and the "club Mystique" team. updated 14.8.04

Job Vacancy I am a composer, musician and dancer and have performed in physical theatre performances all over Europe I am Transsexual and have Cerebral Palsey and need a team of full time carers - At the moment I have a vacancy in my team and would like to interview applicants that have an understanding of the TG world. I can pay £7.00 per hour my team work in shifts. I live in South London find out more about me at my web site www.lynlevett.co.uk updated 14.8.04

The Gender Recognition Act 2004 The Gender Recognition Bill received Royal Assent on 01 July 2004. It is now known as the Gender Recognition Act 2004. There will now be a period in which the Department for Constitutional Affairs(DCA) sets up the necessary administrative systems. So for the time being trans people are unable to make applications for a Gender Recognition Certificate(GRC). The DCA suggests that this implementation process will take until the end of 2004 at the earliest and the first applications will be processed in early 2005. Members of the Gender Trust and any other trans person who is looking to take advantage of this legislation are advised to keep an eye on the gender trust website or that of the DCA Transsexual People pages http://www.dca.gov.uk/constitution/transsex/index.htm for up to date information as it becomes available. GT members and subscibers on our Elist will automatically receive this information. If you would like to subscribe to this email list, please email gteditor@gendertrust.org.uk. The DCA site contains very useful FAQ's on the Bill and it's likely implementation. There is no indication yet as to the cost of obtaining a GRC. For those wishing to read the Act, this can be found on Her Majesty's Stationery Office website http://www.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts2004/20040007.htm, or can be ordered online (Price £6.00) from the TSO Online Bookshop https://www.tso.co.uk/bookshop/bookstore. For anyone wishing to view all the documents and other information relating to the Gender Recognition Bill [HL], this information is held as a permanent archive http://www.gendertrust.org.uk/genbill.php. updated 14.8.04

Thanks for a lovely WayOut Club - What nice people. Met lots of lovely trannies. we are a real girl and male tv had a nice time saturday and will be back for more on 31st july just to say how helpful your staff were as my girlfriend wanted a hot drink(she was cold) the machine was broken but still made her a tea with staff facilities bunged your helpful staff a nice tip only to be told she was leaving next week oh dear thanks again and see you soon love claire and mo updated 4.8.04

New Fetish Club Launch! - A new fetish club is being launched. It's called Club Subversion. Club Subversion is luxury, substantial capacity club, created for our serious fetish friends. The club is play-orientated although it also has a dance area. Club Subversion will run on the first Saturday night of the month, launching on November 6th at Jacks on Crucifix Lane near London Bridge. info@clubsubversion.com . Kate Lester Hannah Platt Bobby Doughty Danny Mistress Kate Mistress Absolute bobette Infernal Mechanix For further information please call 0207 582 4545 or visit www.clubsubversion.com updated 4.8.04

VIVA CLIMAX - As I’m sure you know Viva Climax was established in 2003 by Sheffield Union to provide the LGB community with an all day party, in a safe outdoor venue (Sheffield Union’s Gardens & bars) and also with a special Climax club night in the evening. Sheffield currently has no Gay Pride festival, but Viva Climax doesn’t try to fill this gap; it just seeks to provide a fun place for people to hang out and party in the sunshine! In the daytime, from 2pm

This year we will have cocktails in the sun, free orgasmic massages and temporary henna tattoos in the gardens. Plus there will be tons of giant games such as Snakes and Ladders, Twister, Connect 4, Crazy Golf, Jenga and Giant Operation! We have also invited Luke Unabomber over from Homoelectric and Electric Chair in Manchester, to play a very special summer set in the gardens between 6 and 8pm. To top things off there’ll be a BBQ serving delicious food all afternoon and loads of drinks offers.
PLUS! Keep a look out for THE GAY GUIDE crew to enter a top competition with loads of fab prizes to be won! In the evening, between 8 and 11pm
There will be live Salsa in the Interval Bar once again, FREE! At night, Climax 9pm – 2am
The region’s biggest LGB night gets underway on a Saturday at 9pm for a change! Join Marco from Channel 4’s Big Brother as he hosts karaoke in the Fusion from 9pm! Plus free champagne cocktails for the first 500 through the doors!
PLUS! Entry to the afternoon and evening events is FREE and the club night tickets are just £5! You cannot do better than that!
Why not get involved this year and organise a coach trip?
Discounts will be available on club night tickets for those organising trips of 30 people or more to make it worth your while.
Ring Dave on 0114 222 8569, or email viva.climax@sheffield.ac.uk for more info on group discounts, or if you just want to help out and be involved! Come on, let’s make this the biggest LGB party in the region!
IT’S THE ALL DAY, ALL NIGHT SUMMER TIME BENDER! in association with Bliss. SATURDAY 31st JULY 2004 SHEFFIELD UNION GARDENS, INTERVAL BAR, BAR ONE AND FOUNDRY & FUSION "WHAT'S GAY TODAY?" ... WWW. THEGAYGUIDE .BIZ CONTACT US... THE GAY GUIDE 10a Carver Street Sheffield United Kingdom S1 4FS T: +44 (0) 114 232 5957 (voicemail service) T: +44 (0) 114 285 4215 (MD) M: +44 (0) 775 990 8850 (MD) F: +44 (0) 114 276 9357 E: info@thegayguide.biz W: www.thegayguide.biz Office Hours Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM
updated 4.8.04

THE GENDER TRUST - is pleased to announce a new addition to its website known as T-CULTURE. It is hoped that any creative transgender * person will take the opportunity of showcasing their work here. Any original work by a transgender artist/writer/composer may be submitted for inclusion. This can include poetry, prose, images (2D Art, 3D Art, photographs) and music
**To participate in this new feature go to the T-CULTURE website below
* TRANSGENDER includes any individual with a personal gender identity that includes, but not exclusively, transvestite, transsexual, transgender, trans man, trans woman.
** Any music listed on this site must be hosted elsewhere on the Internet. Links on this site will allow users to access the work.
The Gender Trust, PO Box 3192, Brighton, United Kingdom BN1 3WR http://www.gendertrust.org.uk/ updated 4.8.04

PRIDE - OVER 30,000 ATTEND PRIDE PARADE, AND 15,000 FILL TRAFALGAR SQUARE RALLY Thanks to everyone who made Pride this year so successful. More vehicles, more floats and more dance bands in the parade than ever before....and a very impressive line-up of speakers and entertainment on the stage in Trafalgar Square. Mayor Ken Livingstone says he is delighted with the event, and is now set to help Pride London expand next year to include a wider variety of LGBT cultural events in a longer summer gay festival.

PRIDE LONDON BECOMES REGISTERED CHARITY Having set up as a not-for-profit company, Pride London has now become a registered charity - number 1104774. This will help with our fundraising, and with a full year to plan, we have time to make next year's pride even better on Saturday 2 July 2005. We particularly want to encourage more floats and groups to join the parade and will be meeting with community organisations to see how we can help create even more exciting floats and costumes.

PHOTO COMPETITION Did you take any good pictures of the Pride Parade and Rally? We'd like to publish the best ones on our web site, and use them in our publicity for next year's Pride. Closing date 30 August. You could win a bottle of Champagne by submitting your best pictures to: PridePhotos@gaytoz.com ..

AND NOW FOR NEXT YEAR We are planning to issue a monthly email newsletter to help keep you informed about plans for the Pride festival next summer. And we need your ideas, feedback and suggestions to build on our success this year. Let us know how you'd like to be involved on 2 July 2005 by contacting mailto:info@pridelondon.org Cheers Jason Info@pridelondon.org
PRIDE LONDON - Parade and Rally - 2 July 2005 http://www.PrideLondon.org updated 4.8.04

DRESSING SERVICE STOCK FOR SALE - The following stock is for sale -
Dresses size 10-26 (short n' tarty, evening, ball, bridal, day etc). apprx. 200 items
Skirts size 10 - large (short, clubby, office, evening etc). appr. 60 items
Tops & blouses in all sizes & styles, not counted but good selection
Shoes size 6 - 12 (maybe a pair or so 14). apprx 20 pairs some new(not counted)
Wigs (good varied selection - appr. 20)
Nightwear - Swimwear - Underwear - Bags - Belts - Accessories - Rails (purpose built)
I would much rather the whole collection go as a job lot rather than split it & the price will reflect this. Please email anniemasters@yahooco.uk or call my mobile on 07981 520 216. Thanks Annie
updated 4.8.04

A NEW DVD, now available, which gives a totally objective treatment of Gender Identity. Made by 2 Aussie TS Women (with British Passports) at their own expense to educate mainstream society, it features interviews with famous professionals such as Milton Diamond and famous TS Women such as Georgina Beyer MP from New Zealand. It has been used by people in transition to inform their friends and families of their decision. Contact for details: Patricia Church, Pangaea Films P.O. Box494, CHELSEA. Vic. 3196 Australia. Ph/Fax (61-3) 97731954 Email: patdownunder43@hotmail.com

THE BIGGEST TRANSGENDER PARTY in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Please, www.genderparty.de 16. July - 18. July 2004 in Dresden / Germany

THE OTHER WOMEN Hi, My name is Pamela Hayes and I wrote THE OTHER WOMEN, a novel about three transsexuals. The book can be ordered from Amazon. Please circulate the word about it. Thanks!

MAYOR OF LONDON TO LEAD PRIDE PARADE - It was confirmed today that Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London will lead the Pride Parade from Hyde Park on Saturday July 3rd. The Parade, which starts at 12 noon will assemble at the Hyde Park football pitches adjacent to South Carriage Drive. Floats will assemble on the northbound carriageway of Park Lane. At noon the Mayor will lead the parade through Queen Mothers Gates where those on foot will be interspersed with motorised floats. The Pride Parade will continue along Piccadilly before turning right at Piccadilly Circus towards Trafalgar Square. As the procession continues along Whitehall it will pass Downing Street and on towards The Houses of Parliament. Dispersal will be at Victoria Embankment by Temple tube. The parade will be followed by the Pride Rally from 3pm to 5pm. This will comprise speakers from all political parties and from LGBT campaigning groups. Once again Ken Livingstone has agreed to participate and will be a keynote speaker. The speaker line up will be announced shortly. The stage in Trafalgar Square will be produced and hosted by popular LGBT personality, Jean T. Mayor Ken Livingstone said today 'I am proud of the contribution London has made to lesbian and gay equality by becoming the first city in the country to set up a civil partnerships register. What followed, with other cities setting up their own registers, and now government legislation on civil partnerships, showed that if you don't bend to bigotry it really is possible to change things for the better. I will be honoured to join tens of thousands of lesbian and gay Londoners on what I know will be a joyful Pride Parade this year.' 'We are delighted that Mayor Livingstone has agreed to lead the parade and to speak at the Pride Rally,' said Pride Chair Jason Pollock. 'It's the first time such a senior figure has agreed to lead the London Pride event'.
Further information at www.PrideLondon.org. ends. More information call Jason Pollock Tel 020 7494 2225 info@PrideLondon.org http://www.PrideLondon.org

MARKS & SPENCERS have employed a market research agency to look at the customer satisfaction of their bra fitting service. The research will cover all the groups of their clients. We have been approached by Hawk, the agency concerned, who are looking for a TG/TS person who would be willing to take part in the survey. This would involve visiting an M&S store, answering some questions, have a bra fitting, and then answering further questions about the service you have received. This will take place in the week commencing 14 June. In return the agency are making a payment of £40.00 for your time. So if you live close to either Birmingham City Centre or Brent Cross, London and would like to take part, please contact either Karen Keen (0208 614 3262) or Lucy Cox (0208 614 1742) as soon as possible. This opportunity is for one person only and is on a first come first served basis, so get your skates on !!

TRANSSEXUAL INFORMATION, SUPPORT and SOCIAL GROUP (LTISSG) updated 14.6.04
A mixed, monthly support group for F-M & M-F and the Medically Formed (post-ops). We meet the third Sunday of the month from 6.30 8pm @ THE WOOLWICH INFANT PUBLIC HOUSE 9 PLUMSTEAD ROAD, WOOLWICH, LONDON, SE18 7BZ. PHONE: 020 8355 7413 FACSIMILE: 0208 355 7413 MOBILE: 07834 980 981 Female-Male co-ordinator: is Mr Liam Wilson. Email: londontsinfo@ntlworld.com for further information. Friday's and Saturday's please telephone the duty officer on 020 8659 3509 (6-10pm). Website at www.londontsinfo.org.uk NB: The office is closed Sunday's and Bank Holiday's

DRUG RESEARCH WITH THE TG COMMUNITY - Opinion Leader Research has been commissioned to conduct research on behalf of the Home Office to understand the drug information needs of the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender population. We are very keen to include transgender people in our research to obtain their views on drug use and drug information generally. To this end, we are inviting people from the transgender community to take part in this study, which is serving as a explorative study to understand the community and the issues better.
This piece of research presents an opportunity for the transgender community to express their opinions to the Government on the area of drug use. We would like to talk to people who self define themselves as transgender. It will be an opened, relaxed discussion, where there are no right or wrong answer. Moreover, strict confidentiality is assured - no names will be passed on to anyone.
Because of our limited resources, in total we would like to speak to upto 8 individuals (either alone or in small friendship groups). Below are the details of the research we are seeking to carry out:
WHO: People who self define themselves as transgender AND who use drugs other than Cannabis over past 6 months. We are willing to interview individuals, as well as a small group of friends (up to 3).
WHY: To understand their drug information needs.
HOW: Face to face interviews in a place of their convenience, with up to 3 individuals per session. Where appropriate telephone interviews can be used.
WHERE: Ideally all around the country. We will be in Brighton, Blackpool and London over the next few weeks, so if anyone lives in those areas a face to face interview would be best. For those who do not live around these areas, and wish to take part in this research, we are willing to call them at a appropriate time to carry out the interview.
LENGTH: Up to 1 hour session at a venue of your choice
REMUNERATION: £25 per individual We would be very happy to hear from you, so if you are interested in this piece of research please call Jonathan Reynaga on 020 7861 3080 with any questions, further details or to sign up. Many thanks, and I sincerely hope you are able to take part.
Jonathan Reynaga Opinion Leader Research 5th Floor, Holborn Gate 330 High Holborn London WC1V 7QG Tel. 020 7861 3080 Fax. 020 7861 3081 jreynaga@opinioleader.co.uk www.opinionleader.co.uk updated 13.1.04

HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH - We are bringing the multi award winning transgendered rock musical " Hedwig & the Angry Inch" to the Brighton Festival in 2004 for its UK regional premiere - Brighton Fringe gets Hed 13 times only! Brighthelm Community Centre, North Road, Brighton, E.Sussex Preview Friday 30th April 2004, opening night Saturday 1st May then 4-8 & 10-15 @ 8pm Ticket Prices range from £8-14 and will be available early 2004 from the festival box office 01273-709709 and through the website www.hedwigandtheangryinch.co.uk
Across the united states this show has been a wonderful vehicle for tearing down some of the prejudice & barriers attached to the transgendered arena. updated 13.1.04

FEMMEFEVER PARTY @ Mis Behavin - LI,NY party is on 1/8: 8pm -12pm Private Party for the community, S/O's and approved admirers; not open to the general public. Special Guest is Helen Boyd - author of the new book "My Husband Betty" (as featured in Girl Talk Magazine)! This book is a MUST for all CD's and s/o's &will be ON SALE at a discount @ the party! Come Drab or Dressed; Can dress there (7 on). Reduced PreParty Professional Makeovers available by appointment; Wigs/Clothing Can be "rented" for the evening.. Party: $30pp or $55 w S/O. OPEN BAR: All Beer, Soda, Liquor All Nite (included), Food, Dancing, Chatting, Contests. RSVP ASAP to Karen (Karen@FemmeFever.com) to attend. MisBehavin is at 677 Broadway/Massapequa. Come join us we always have a great time! updated 13.1.04