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July 2008

In this month's news: a Summer Party to end all others; a venture capitalist, a night of romance oh, and the British Government's Real X-Files. Enjoy.

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March 2008
We confess. Unlike some email newsletters, we're a bit lacking in cheap deals, silly promotions and pretentious gossip. But if you're looking for a great event this month with high attendance, nice people and happen to be worried about the plight of abducted cows, well then - read on!
January 2008
Happy New Year to you! We hope you enjoyed yourselves over the holiday. We have some exciting news concerning a special trip to see Chicago the musical, and our welcome back bash. And if that wasn’t exciting enough, here's the rest of this month's news!
September 2007
News of the Mayor of London. News of theatre. And if you're lucky, news of cake. Enjoy!
August 2007
We'd like to share with you some of the new things that are happening with Village Drinks at the moment, because we're excited about them and hope you might be to.

This month's news is one of our best yet...
June 2007
Hello. In this month's news; a BIG announcement, the Queen's Garden Party, competitions, and chocolate :)
May 2007
Hello. In this month's news; Tony Blair, John Barrowman, man-eating plants, Nick Boles and cake. Worth waiting for, we think…
March 2007
Hello. Hola, buenos dias and welcome to our March newsletter, penned personally by the Village Drinks Team. We're a small bunch but we sure are friendly. We organise nice events too.
February 2007
Hello and welcome to the February Village News.
As Valentines Day just passed, we were going to try to do a special love themed newsletter. But, as our top stories this month are about pod-casting, skiing and our next event, we thought that would be a bit naff.
January 2007
Welcome back from your holiday! And welcome...to the first edition of Village News, your monthly update on all that is new, fun and exciting from the world of Village Drinks.
In this month’s news, a Village Women, a cheesy grin, a trip to the cinema, and a hint at something new…

Live News

HIV symptoms not being diagnosed properly claims charity

People showing the symptoms of early-stage HIV infection are routinely being misdiagnosed by doctors, according to a report by the National AIDS Trust.

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Cruising arrest was "huge relief" claims George Michael

Pop singer George Michael has said that he deliberately got himself arrested for cruising in a public toilet in LA ten years ago.

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Gay advocacy groups get consultative status at United Nations

Two sexual orientation and gender identity rights groups have been given consultative status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

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Army welcomed into Stonewall workplace programme

The British Army's decision to join a programme designed to promote equality in the workplace was welcomed with a champagne reception last night.

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DUP members defend Iris' right to express her homophobia

Two leading members of the Democratic Unionist Party have come out in defence of their colleague Iris Robinson.

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HIV vacccine trial cancelled because of safety concerns

A research trial for the PAVE-100 AIDS vaccine planned in the U.S. has been cancelled over concerns that additional research is needed to prove the vaccine is safe.

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Thank you for being a friend - Golden Girl dies aged 84

Golden Girls star Estelle Getty died in her Los Angeles home at 5:35 a.m. Tuesday morning, according to a report from TMZ.com.

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Stockholm gets ready for EuroPride

Ten of thousands of spectators are expected to attend this year’s EuroPride in Stockholm, making the city Europe'’s gay capital.

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Kevin Greening leaves his estate to his life partner

A Radio DJ who died after a drugs session has left more than £500,000 to his longterm partner. Kevin Greening's 1991 will stipulated that Andrew Lowe would be the principal beneficiary of his estate.

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Hadrian's life uncovered in new British Museum exhibition

Think of Roman Emperor Hadrian and the first thing that springs to mind is the wall that bears his name, separating England from the revolting Picts.

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Swedish man jailed for attacks on gays he met in chatrooms

A life sentence has been handed to a Swedish man for his brutal attacks against gay men. Swedish website The Local reported that the 35-year-old was convicted of killing a man in his own home on December 28th.

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Obama is "only hope" for gays serving openly in US military

Democrats convening the first congressional hearing on the military’s "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" policy since its enactment 15 years ago say electing Barack Obama to the White House is the only hope at getting it repealed.

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Swimmer Ian Thorpe reveals he is dating a woman

For years, probably since his appearance at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, many have been speculating, and most gay men have been hoping, that the Thorpedo—gold medal winner Ian Thorpe—was indeed a homo.

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Police issue urgent appeal in search for 18 year old gay Londoner

The Metropolitan Police are appealing urgently for anyone in the gay community wit information about a 18 year old man missing from Thamesmead in South London.

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Antilles to appeal against court ruling on same-sex couples

The Netherlands Antilles has said it will appeal against a court ruling that established same-sex couples have the same rights there as they do in Holland.

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Food brand strong despite gay advert furore

Heinz, the US-based international food brand, has weathered a storm of protest from LGBT community with little damage to its reputation, reports Mad.co.uk.

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EXCLUSIVE: My boyfriend was murdered in Turkish "honour killing"

The body of Ahmet Yildiz, Turkey's first suspected victim of a gay "honour killing," has been removed from the city morgue. His boyfriend spoke exclusively to PinkNews.co.uk about his murder.

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Lesbos islanders lose court case over use of "lesbian"

A court in Athens today rejected a law suit from a small group of residents of the island of Lesbos that attempted to stop homosexual women from using the term 'lesbian' to define themselves.

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Activists plan next Moscow Pride on day of Eurovision final

Despite bans on the event every year, the organisers of Moscow Pride have announced their plans for 2009. Russia won the Eurovision Song Contest earlier this year for the first time.

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Man overboard on gay cruise rescued, then shot, by police

A man who fell overboard from a gay cruise yacht was shot dead when he fought the police officers who had rescued him.

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Our Press

Pink News, More Dragons for Village Drinks - July 2008
 
Beige magazine - July 2008
 
OUT magazine Village Voices - July 2008
 
Pink News Barclays to sponsor gay and lesbian networking event - June 2008
 
Pink News Dragons Den star to share business acumen with gay entrepreneurs - June 2008
 
Village Drinks, the UK's leading social networking event has landed in Brighton - November 2007
 
The Pink Paper - Gay network is to expand from London to Brighton - Website posting, news article - October 2007
 
The Times - Business leaders learn the value of inclusion - October 2007
 
Village Drinks comes to Brighton One80 News - Argus News - September 2007
 
Gay professionals event up for community award - September 2007
Village Drinks is among the organisations in contention for the prestigious Stonewall Community Group of the Year at the Stonewall Awards.
Brighton to host key gay networking event - September 2007
Village Drinks, the UK's leading social networking event and online community, is to launch an event in Brighton, organisers have announced.
Mayor of London Endorses Gay Networking Website - August 2007
Village Drinks, the social event and online community for gay professionals, has received an official endorsement from the Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone.
Pink News - August 2007
Mayor praises gay professionals community
The Sharp Edge - June 2007
The Village Drinks Team were invited to a photo-shoot of young entrepreneurs.
The Independent on Sunday - Sexism in the City - May 2007
 
The Independent on Sunday - The Pink List - May 2007
Village Drinks founding members make it into the list of the UK's 100 most influential gay people.
Attitude Magazine - April 2007
An interview with some regular attendees at our events.
The Pink Paper - April 2007
Village Politics accompanied by Howell James, formally John Major's political secretary at the National Liberal Club.
 
Merrill Lynch Barclays Gay Lawyers