Date: Thu, 14 Jul 94 23:38:58 GMT From: pulse@drink.demon.co.uk (Pulse Magazine) PULSE MAGAZINE ============== Pulse is a monthly magazine for Gay Men. Edited in Scotland Issue 21 - May 1994 ELECTRONIC EDITION To subscribe: Send a mail message to pulse@drink.demon.co.uk The first (not subject) line of the message should be subscribe pulse (If you are subscribing for a different address from the one you are using to send the request, you should use a line of the form subscribe pulse myotheraddress@my.other.system instead) To unsubscribe: Send a mail message to pulse@drink.demon.co.uk The first (not subject) line of the message should be unsubscribe pulse (If you are unsubscribing for a different address from the one you are using to send the request, you should use a line of the form unsubscribe pulse myotheraddress@my.other.system instead) All Material Copyright (c) Claypoke Limited 1994. Permission is hereby given to distribute this material provided that this copyright notice is included and that distribution is specifically for non-profitmaking reasons. Distribution for profit must be done only with prior written consent of the magazine any deviation from this will be seen as an infringement of copyright. Hardcopies are limited to one per person for personal use only and such hard copies are subject to the same copyright restrictions as laid out above. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- In this edition: Read Me - the Pulse Editorial Scene News - Out and About Rent The Sinner and the Sin - The Nastier Face of the Kirk Health Matters - The Night Before ... Backtalk - Pedwatch Classic Introductions - Record reviews Food for Thought: Recipe of the Month Contacts - The Meet Market Snipits - Here and There Kriztal Gazes - Pulse Horoscopes Venues - Where to go Helplines - Switchboards and Info ----------------------------------------------------------------------- READ ME! ========= GRANNY TALKS ABOUT SEX AND VIDEO! Granny Alton is at it again. Not content with getting married to a woman (thereby causing a number of his gay colleagues in the Liberal Democrats to wet themselves in paroxisms of disbelief whilst, at the same time, satisfying his largely Roman Catholic constituents), Liverpool MP David Alton has been calling for stricter video censorship. In the wake of the James Bulger murder (where the two junior thugs who killed James Bulger MIGHT have watched a violent video called Child's Play 3), Granny proposed an amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill which would have outlawed some of the most popular video titles currently available. Home Secretary Michael Howard has now managed to persuade Alton to withdraw the amendment, but only by substituting a new government one. This measure, whilst a watering down of Granny's original reactionary nonsense, still requires censors to consider whether videos "present an appropriate model for children or are likely to cause psychological harm to a child". Such videos would be completely outlawed. Now, I can well understand the undesirability of letting children get their hands on a number of things. And it may well be that some videos are harmful to children. But so are sharp scissors and they aren't illegal - yet. It is surely up to parents or guardians to be responsible and, if they choose to let their kids lounge in front of the electronic babysitter all day watching videos which will harm them (or playing with sharp knives), then that is an argument for the children being taken into care rather than for the sale of such videos (or sharp things) being banned. The British Board of Film Classification (who are currently responsible for video censorship) have become increasingly more reasonable about what we can and can't see in the privacy of our own homes. Although we still suffer from the strictest laws in Europe, gay erotica is becoming more available - some of it under the guise of safer sex instruction material. But it's still tame by European standards and those brave souls who flout the law by running cottage industries duplicating smuggled Dutch tapes are to be commended for the service which they provide to the British public. However, they can only cater for a few customers unlike the mass market addressed by Virgin and other large retailers who have to abide by the law. My fear is that any new law will lead to the small advances which have been made being reversed and all gay erotica or even positive images of homosexuality being refused a certificate - it's what the Christian Right certainly want. Granny should be ashamed of herself! John Hein --------------------------------------------------------------------------- SCENE NEWS =========== BLACKPOOL: Well, I'm back from Wales, no chipped finger nails but a few new friends - sheep can be so much fun! That's enough about me, let's get down to business (I've said that before in a different job!!). Blackpool is going ballistic in May, you name it and it is happening - get ready for this lot:- The month starts off with 12 hours of fun and frolics with Basils on the Strand's famous charity all-dayer, if you've never been to one you're in for a surprise. 24 Cabaret Acts have confirmed so far and feature such favourites as Angie Gold, Nina Myskow, Kevin Peters, Mor and Marie (Roly Pollys), Bette 'Legs' Diamond, Paul Adams, Thor and Jet to name but a few and I'm sure that more will turn up on Monday 2nd and that is just one day. Still at Basil's, there's cabaret and cheap drinks every Thursday night plus cabaret on Saturday afternoons. Do you want more (who doesn't?)? Pepes offers cheap drinks on Wednesday nights plus cabaret and cheap drinks between the hours of 12.30pm and 5.30pm on Saturday afternoons, and if that doesn't satisfy your greed appetite wait 'til you read about the Flamingo, yet more cheap drinks on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Hustle - the sound of the 60's and 70's is a great night out for us old disco diva's on Mondays. Tuesdays hosts Moz and his brilliant Retro night plus cabaret from 9pm. What about Friday nights? Don't worry I haven't forgotten I'm saving the best 'til last. I just wanted to make you sweat! As you know, the Flamingo has some of the top names appearing and May is no exception - on Friday 27th May the club hosts Jackie Graham, but the star of the month is making her debut soon, cop an eyeful of this Friday 13th May, THE ONE AND ONLY DANI MINOGUE, not to be missed. If all this pubbing and clubbing is getting to you a bit, why don't you pop down to the Galaxy Health Club for a nice relaxing time in the sauna and jacuzzi. My favourite way to unwind after a hard time. So to speak. If you see any of the Pulse Team there, just ignore us. After all, we are mere humans too! Well, that's just about it from me apart from one bit of gossip: my friendly phallus is having a facelift this month. Yes, the Tower is being painted gold from top to bottom. Not only does Blackpool have the biggest and best in entertainment, it also has the campest (no, not me). I wonder who decided on that little burst of camp! See ya! Tony EDINBURGH: Well, it has happened at last: the Duck has been sold. Owner Alex Noble has sold out to Thistle Inns, a group of local businessmen. The pub is to remain gay and will receive a gradual facelift. It is hoped that the bar will not have to close during the changes. The Duck, Edinburgh's oldest gay bar, has been in a state of decorational decline for a number of years. It is hoped that the new owners will bring it back to its former position in the gay community. We watch with interest. Now that the summer is upon us, well nearly, I look forward to trying out the beer garden of the Star Tavern. It will make a pleasant change from sitting indoors with my tipple of the evening. Talking of evenings, I hear that the Sunday Club has not been so busy of late. Maybe the trendy straight clubs are having a wee dig at the door, eh. Time for a bit of a revamp of ideas, Brian. You know what we queens are like. Edinburgh's latest addition to the gay scnen, QT's Bar and Insinuendos Night Club were given a busy launch last week by the one and only Rusti Lee. By the way the locals have taken to this latest venture, it looks as though the other pubs are going to have to pull the stops out. This can only be good for the punters. More choice, double money. NEWCASTLE: Not a lot to report from Newcastle this month. However, I do hear that the opening of Fire Island has been put on hold for a spell, but plans are still in the pot to open in the near future. One little tale tickled my funny bone however. It would appear that one of Newcastle's drag queens had a new frock made up by a local dressmaker, who, still waiting to be paid, was getting a bit impatient. At the end of the day, his patience ran out, he stormed into the pub and tore the dress off the very back of the artiste. Maybe the artiste felt the cost of the dress was a bit of a rip off. One little gem to look forward to is the Murder Weekend at the Cheviot View. This outrageous piece of camp should be one not to miss. Watch PULSE for details. GLASGOW: Glasgow's main gossip this month seems to be about closing down or not, extending the premises or not. Firstly the story going the rounds about Bennets shutting for two months for a refurbishment has as much of a ring of truth about it as the one about Councillor Cole granting 6am extensions for Mayfest to all the city's pubs and clubs. The truth of the matter is that if and when Bennets get their planning permission passed for the proposed extension, they expect to be closed for no more than two weeks. So you don't have to put the good dancing dresses into storage. The other piece of hot news comes from my mole in the planning office at the City Chambers. It would appear that Cafe Delmonica's have aplied for planning permission to extend to other parts of the building, creating a cabaret lounge, and so the scene gets bigger (size queen). The main attractions at Club X this month are appearances by Kelly. Two Thirds and impressionist Deeane Keene. Round at Delmonica's the regulars are in line for two fab shows from Nikki French and Barbara Bryceland. Over the road at Bennets, the main attraction in May is an appearance by one of London's leading drag acts: Dragomania. From what I hear, these four are one act not to be missed, breathtaking is one word that springs to mind. Now, I'm not normally one to gossip, so I shall say this only once. There was I, at the Glasgow Heat of the Mr Gay UK competition. The winner was popular enough, but not my first choice. However, that's democracy for you. Were my ears deceiving me when somebody shouted out that the winner had been sleeping with one of the judges? I do hope so. As ever, we shall be out with the camera during Mayfest, so get your best sequinned dresses out. We're gonna make Jeremy Beadle look like Mother Therese ... Respect! LIVERPOOL: Next month we shall be reporting in full on the Liverpool scene and we shall, of course, be among you with the camera - so beware! One happening in Scouseland has been the regular fundraising night on a Wednesday at Reflections. The Lovely Paul tells us that 1,500ukp was handed over to ACASIA (AIDS Care and Support in Action) during one of their normal fundraising nights. The cash bash is to continue, we will keep you all informed as we hear it. More from the Pool next month. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- RENT ==== The rent boy, as is anyone involved in the sex industry, is in a position of high risk with regards to sexually transmitted diseases and of course HIV infection. Little is known about the male prostitute or rent boy scene in Glasgow. It has been estimated that there are about 60-70 men and boys selling sexual services in the Glasgow area. >From a good health point of view, it is always very important to protect oneself from the possibility of becoming infected with any sexually transmitted disease. This is particularly relevant when engaging in sexual activity of a commercial nature. Sex workers have many partners and are therefore at a high risk of infection which can then be passed onto other partners. An extra strong condom should always be used if anal sex cannot be avoided. These are available and free from Family Planning and most of the gay bars in the city. This will help protect against the transmission of HIV. Safer sex practices should be agreed on beforehand between the rent boy and his punter, younger boys are often not assertive enough to negotiate with the clients and are often forced into unsafe sex. This puts them at a high risk of infection. Some of these boys are also drug injectors, which of course is another risk factor for HIV. Sex workers are very vulnerable to attack, as they work in lonely places, trying to avoid the authorities. It can be a violent, dangerous scene out there, on the streets, in the toilets, and on the greens. If you are working as a male prostitute or are using their services, have a little care over your health and of course that of others. So keep in mind, safer sex makes sense. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE SINNER AND THE SIN ====================== Nec Tamen Consumebatur - And Yet It Was Not Consumed - Not the motto of a rotten restaurant, but that of the Church of Scotland. And yet, there are those who are consumed by the Kirk - ground into little pieces and spat out the other side. Angus Wells was one of these. He was a minister. He is also gay. He was accused of asking a rent boy for his telephone number. He is no longer a serving minister having resigned rather than going through the ordeal of being tried by the Kirk for his alleged indiscretion. He was done over by the tabloid press who were tipped off by the Kirk as part of a deliberate campaign to get rid of him. And for why? Because he was a member of the Kirk's Board of Social Responsibility which was expected to produce a Report on Human Sexuality which might be positive on homosexuality. In the event, it wasn't. The report, which will go before the General Assembly later this month, sees 'no compelling reasons to alter the Church's position that the practice of homosexual acts is contrary to God's will for humankind' but goes on to 'deplore all prejudice against and maltreatment of people because of their sexual orientation and urge all congregations to welcome with Christian love and care all who are struggling with problems relating to sexuality'. Love the sinner, not the sin. On the other hand, the Panel on Doctrine who are also presenting a report to the same General Assembly 'affirm love, trust, forgiveness and faithfulness as the most significant criteria by which all relationships are to be assessed and urge congregations not to discriminate against any person on grounds of marital status or sexual orientation'. The Panel also belives that gay marriages should be a matter for the conscience of individual ministers and that 'On matters of religious argument against homosexual relationship and of homophobia, the Church needs to give itself time to engage in a process of further education about these issues at every level of church life'. So, what were the Kirk's High Heid Yins so frightened about? The Kirk is a deeply conservative institution. Although it is democratic in nature (its ruling body, the annual General Assembly, is selected from its members and ministers who attend as Commisioners), the real power is held by the fixers who inhabit the Kirk's rambling headquarters at 121 George Street in Edinburgh. The whole procedure at the General Assembly (and at most of the formal meetings of other Kirk bodies) is legalistic - in fact, the General Asssembly has the power of a Court over its members. Those who know and understand the rules run the operation. Watching the whole arcane procedure at work can be an amusing experience - John Major has nothing on the sheer malice of some of these Men of God in wielding the political knife to get their own way. The Kirk has been losing members (and influence) for years. Falling congregations have led to the merging of parishes and the selling off of old churches for secular use. Those that remain in use are sparsely filled (except for weddings, funerals, Christmas, Easter and other social occasions). Many of the congregations are elderly and traditional in outlook. But that is inevitably changing. There are a fair number of Fundies in the Kirk - but the guitar strumming clean cut youngsters have by no means grabbed all the power. As well as the fundamentalist right, there is also a new generation of more radical members who are beginning to try to move the Kirk towards modern secular values. The Bible is a hotchpotch of myths and legends and can be used to support just about any argument imaginable. It can be taken at a literal level (in which case it defies the laws of nature and physics - but that doesn't stop some people from believing in it as The Truth) or it can be regarded as a guide which has to be interpreted in accordance with one's conscience and the fruits of current biblical scholarship. In a way, I've actually got more respect for the Fundies - like those who believe in a Flat Earth, they have a totally untenable case. But they stick to their guns because they have Faith - that great shield which protects them from reality. Arguing with a Modernist, on the other hand, is like wrestling with blancmange. Modernists (although they will rarely admit it) seem to start by conjuring out of the air what they'd like to believe then go in search of bits of the bible they can twist round to supporting their point of view. Sexuality is one of the great battle grounds between these two outlooks. A literal interpretation of the Bible puts sex at a definite disadvantage. As St Paul says, 'It is better to marry than to burn' - but clearly not an awful lot better. Homosexuality is even worse: 'If a man lieth with man as with a woman he is an abomination and shall be put to death'. Clear statements backed up with rather a lot of tradition. Modernists try to ignore those bits. The translation is wrong. Or the context is wrong. Or these bits were OK according to the standards of the society in which they were written but we have to reinterpret them in the light of our current understanding of human nature. It's just a shame that they're not prepared to throw the baby Jesus out with the bathwater and give up! The establishment at 121 has always tended to steer a strange middle course. Public pronouncements are Conservative and Traditional rather than Fundamentalist. Dissent has always been allowed as long as it doesn't become too public. It's a world of double standards: Do as I say, not as I do. Gay ministers have long been tolerated as long as they aren't out. And closet gay Moderators are hardly a novelty. It may be an urban myth, but the story is told that Edinburgh used to regularly close its public lavatories during the week of the General Assembly as otherwise they tended to fill up with trolling Commisioners which led to embarrassing court appearances. Where Angus Wells went wrong was in rocking the boat. If he had been unable to sway a majority of the member, he could have been expected to produce a minority report from the Board of Social Responsibility which was at least as liberal as that of the Panel of Doctrine. That would have been unacceptable to the High Heid Yins. So, they moved, with predictable results. Now, the General Assembly will have to make sense of the two conflicting reports without the benefit of Wells's confident gay viewpoint. They can be depended upon to take the 121 line. God does, indeed, move in mysterious ways. John Hein ------------------------------------------------------------------------- HEALTH MATTERS =============== THE NIGHT BEFORE ..... Sexual desire is perhaps one of our strongest drives, and, of course, we all know that it is normal and healthy that we feel the need of intimate physical contact with someone we are attracted to. If it wasn't for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections the enjoyment of sex might be easier. Imagine it, you are at the disco, pub or even a friends house in the company of someone you quite fancy. The drink is flowing, maybe a couple of joints are under your belt, the crack is good, and so is the body language. The feelings are good. Maybe it has to do with just living for the moment and not thinking about worries and hassles that tomorrow might bring and no-one should blame you for wanting to do that! Then the morning comes and the head is still buzzing from the night before, and you are not feeling your best because your brain feels as if it has been in a spin-drier and that little dragon inside your chest is starting to breath fire. Then you remember the night before. If you didn't use a condom, chances are you'll wish you had. It does no harm to think about this situation and pre-programme yourself to think about condoms, and use condoms even when the spectre of AIDS seems a bit distant through the haze of a good night. Don't be afraid to assert yourself, at the end of the day it is more enjoyable if it's safe.....and condoms won't ruin the night! Play safe and enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ BACKTALK ======== PEDWATCH? As we were about to go to press, we received an anonymous letter. It consisted of a fairly standard poison pen letter (un)signed by 'A Friend' and a couple of sheets of paper marked 'Pedwatch Factfile No 2' which purport to have been produced by a group called Pedwatch. All it really lacked was the green ink! In the mailing, a number of serious allegations (which we cannot repeat for legal reasons nor would we want to anyway) are made against former Gay Scotland Editor Ian Dunn. Newspaper cuttings from recent and old Sunday Mails which feature Ian are incorporated and the old story that Ian was a founder member of the Paedophile Information Exchange is re-stated. Also, a number of snide remarks are made about his interest in watersports and attempts to import erotic material into the country (both things which Ian has always been upfront about). >From the way the thing is put together, it's obvious that we have not been the only recipient of this vicious character assassination. According to the 'Factfile', Pedwatch have an address in London, but Pulse has established that this is merely a mailing address shared by thousands of other organisations, companies and individuals. We have been unable to find out anything about those involved in the organisation. In their publication, Pedwatch claims to be 'a group of concerned individuals (including parents, lesbians and gay men) who have come together to oppose and expose paedophilia and those who practice or condone it'. They claim that 'Paedophilia = the rape of children. There can be and is no excuse for it.' Fair enough, they're entitled to their view - a view shared by many. But does it really take an anonymous letter to a gay publication to further their cause? We at Pulse have always put our name to what we think - unsigned articles can generally be taken to reflect the views of the Editorial Team. Pedwatch, on the other hand, seems to be some shadowy one horse organisation hiding behind a London accommodation address. Groups like this seek to divide the gay community by making some of us into veritable bogey men. None of us are perfect - we all have our warts and dark sides. But nobody, not even Ian Dunn with whom we have had many disagreements in the past, deserves to have wild allegations of this seriousness anonymously circulated. We asked Ian Dunn if he wanted to comment on any of the allegations: He confirmed that he was indeed a founder member of PIE, that he was interested in watersports and that he had purchased gay sex material both at home and abroad. However this was not child porn nor has he any sexual interest whatsoever in children. Whatever the truth of the matter, Pulse has just one thing to say to Pedwatch - you are cowards. If you have something to say - tell us who you are and stop hiding behind a mail drop. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CLASSIC INTRODUCTIONS ==================== Hi! Renata here with you once again. As promised this month I am going to Mention The Opera! No don't close the mag! It's not all bad! Well, what can I say about Opera that has not been said already? So very much of it has been used in Commercials, I would never have bought a pair of Pretty Polly Tights if it had not been for the piece of opera from Tosca that they used! But the Commercials are far too numerous to mention in my little spot. I will try to steer you to some nice bits to Capture your imaginations and be kind to your pockets. The first of two Opera Samplers I have chosen is The Opera Gala. Decca disc, 436 300-2. 70 minutes of pure magic, it has all of the Fire, passion, joy ,dispair, hate and love (done it, seen it, got the T-shirt) that will fuel the emotions, you will recognise some of the singers on the disc, Te Kanawa, Pavarotti, Domingo, but some of the singers have passed on or are now retired but have left a legacy of beautiful recordings for posterity. The second disc is more up to date with its singers and recordings, and may I say includes One of my recent and favourite singers Dmitri Hvorostovsky (get your tongue around that name, and him when you see him Mmmm!) He has a Baritone voice, rich deep and so sexy (ok, so I'm in love with him) but back to the disc it is on the Philips label, Philips 438 890-2 1993 premieres with highlights from some less well performed operas. This disc is full of pleasant surprises and well worth the money. Both discs retail at about ukp4.99 and will give you a good start on your way to listening to the finest instrument in the world, the Human Voice. Listen and enjoy. Renata Roadrolla xx ------------------------------------------------------------------------ FOOD FOR THOUGHT ================ On one of my most recent travels, I overheard the story of a most bizarre wedding reception. It consisted of four days of vigorous sport, with Pear and Roquefort Salad served throughout to keep up everyone's stamina. I can only guess that the newlyweds ate it on their honeymoon as well. PEAR AND ROQUEFORT SALAD Serves 4: 2.70ukp. Cals per Portion: 265. 2 slices white bread, 1tsp (5ml) olive oil, 2 sticks celery, 1/2 lettuce, 4 pears halved and cored, juice of 1/2 lemon, 4oz (100g) roquefort cheese, 2ox (50g) walnut pieces. Just do it! Preheat oven to 190C/375F/Gas Mark 5. Discard the crusts from the bread then lightly brush bread with olive oil. Cut into cubes, place on a baking sheet and cook in oven for about 6 minutes until golden. Slice celery into fine strips and soak in ice cold water to make them curl. Wash lettuce leaves. Sprinkle pear halves with lemon juice to stop discolouring. Arrange lettuce on 4 plates and place 2 pear halves on each. Crumble cheese then stuff pears. Top each half with a walnut piece and sprinkle remaining walnuts over lettuce. Top with celery and bread cubes. Respect sisters! See you next month! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTACTS ======== To reply to a Contact Ad: Just pop your reply in an envelope with the box number written in the TOP RIGHT corner and place the envelope with your reply inside another envelope with two loose first class stamps. If you are writing from outside the UK, an International Reply Coupon (IRC) should be enclosed for each reply instead of postage stamps. International Reply Coupons are available from most Post Offices throughout the world. We are unable to send on replies without postage stamps or IRCs. Send all replies to: Pulse Magazine PO Box 1248 PAISLEY Renfrewshire Scotland PA3 3YE To place a Contact Ad: Write to the above address enclosing your advertisement copy. Ads are FREE of charge to the advertiser but can only be accepted by snail mail. ABERDEEN/ANYWHERE Passive, chubby, hairy guy, 54, seeks dark skinned friends any race for fun and friendship. Under 45 preferred, can travel and accommodate. Photo/phone appreciated. Box P2101 NORTHUMBERLAND/ASHINGTON AREA 33 year old want straight non scene lads to save my life. Likes, kissing cute guys or fun with w/e butch men. (poppers inc.) anything goes. Box P2102 EDINBURGH/CENTRAL SCOTLAND/FIFE. Hot horny 23 year old, good looking model type with great body, loves having uninhibited fun with other guys, any race or gender, so long as it is safe. Photo appreciated. ALA Box P2103 GLASGOW AREA Glasgow guy 47, seeks 30-40 year old for fun and friendship possible 1-1. Can accommodate. Box P2104 EDINBURGH GUY 33 year old straight acting, into army gear, watersports, leather, 501s and DMs. Wants to meet guys for wet fun. Skins welcome. Write now with idea's and phone number. ALA Box P2105 NORTH ENGLAND/ANYWHERE Good looking, slim, tall (6ft 4in) 42 year old seeks younger caring black gay guy for fun, friendship, and possible 1-1. Photo and letter a must for reply. Box P2106. AYRSHIRE/GLASGOW Sexy guy 24, looking for hot horny guys for hot horny times. Frank letter with revealing photo appreciated. Box P2107 LANCASHIRE 29 reasonable looks, tall, slimmish, intelligent, down to earth friendly animal lover. Lots of interests. Like the scene, hate the people. If you are interested I am only a letter away. Box P2108 NORTHWEST GUY Horny 21 years young seeks man for fun and frolics and to bring the zest into my life. Looking for friendship and maybe 1-1. Send photo please. ALA. Box P2109 CURIOUS OR JUST PLAIN KINKY Bi guy 39, seeks interested like-minded into toilet fun and games. No skinny bums, write frankly. Can travel, but London/Merseyside preferred. Box P2110 DUNFERMLINE LESBIAN Mad raver 23 looking for fun, seeks nutter about the same age. Not long out but very broad minded and willing to learn bad habits. Non smoker preferred, photo appreciated. Box P2111. AIRDRIE/GLASGOW Gay guy 35 seeks same 25 - 33 who knows what he wants. I enjoy good food, music and gay scene. No time wasters please. Honest letter and photo will get mine. ALA Box P2112 LANCASHIRE LAD 22 year old caring, loving and genuine seeks 21-30 for fun friendship and frolics. ALAWAP Box P2113 IRISH LAD/BLACKPOOL AND NORTH WEST 25 year old, honest, caring, considerate and lonely is looking for guys 21-35 for a long loving lasting relationship. Are you my someone special? Write soon with photo. Genuine replies only. Box P2114. GLASGOW BOY Blond 6ft 23 year old broad shouldered, slim waist enjoys clubs, eating out, theatre, life in general. Seeks dark haired similar. ALAWAP Go ahead make a wish. Box P2115. NEWCASTLE AREA Good looking chunky guy, 25, in boring relationship, seeks knight or knights in armour to take me away from all this. Must be non scene and straight acting. ALA Box P2116. TYNE AND WEAR Young guy, 22, moving to Glasgow, is seeking pen pals for future friendship and fun. Photo helps. Box P2117. MERSEYSIDE/ANYWHERE Guy 46 medium build, clean shaven, G.S.O.H. Easy going and caring non scene type, wants guys 24 plus for fun, friendship, possible relationship. Can accommodate but cannot travel. Photo appreciated ALA. Box P2118 GLASGOW Student with brown hair/eyes 5ft 9in. Slim good looks with a sense of humour. Seeks horny safe fun with experienced man. I can travel anywhere. ALAWAP. BOX P2119. NEWCASTLE/DURHAM 29 OK looking, friendly, honest, into men,(most types) movies,(all types) music (show and jazz). Seeks boyfriend, 21-35, for either friendship or relationship. ALA Box P2120. DURHAM BASED BUT MOBILE Short attractive professional guy, 40, T/V tendencies either domantrix or demur, invites responses from either type guy age 59-69 wishing to develop safe strong friendship, very small endowment very welcome. Box P2121. CONTACT CLUB Leather, w/s, denim, bikers, skins, uniforms, muscle, send S.A.E. to Rough Trade/P, PO Box 97, South West, D.O. Manchester. M16, 8GS. LONDON/GLASGOW Trendy slim Indian, 30, seeks genuine friends in Scotland for exchange visits. I enjoy pubs, clubs, art, laughter and the Scottish accent. Photo helps but ALA. Box P2123. MERSEYSIDE/ANYWHERE Guy 24, slim build, clean shaven, easy going, GSOH, non scene, seeks honest reliable gay/bi-guy 25-45 for fun and friendship, possible relationship. Can accommodate cannot travel. ALAWAP. Box P2124. EDINBURGH OLDER GUY. Need a respite from the scene? Maybe I can provide it. I am only interested in sincere guys. Box P2125. EDINBURGH/SCOTLAND ANYWHERE Pillion with biking leathers is looking for genuine guy who is himself looking for a genuine pillion for fun runs on his bike. Me 5ft 5in, 35, own home. Please do write to this genuine advert. ALA Box P2126. BLACKPOOL LEATHER/RUBBER LOVER. 24 seeks guys for fun friendship etc. Poss 1-1, photo ensures reply. Me dom with medium build. You passive with good body and willing to please. I'm also a masseur, no charge made. Box P2127. MANCHESTER/ANYWHERE Gay couple early forties, seek exhibitionists, slaves, bodybuilders into w/s, t/t, humiliation, leather, boots, denim, video's fun and friendship. Black or white guys welcome. Send frank and detailed letter and photo. Discretion assured. ALA. Box P2128. GLASGOW Cute Bi-guy seeks similar lady, me 23, you 18/35. Likes nights in and out as well as pubs and clubs. Possible 1-1 on an understanding basis. Genuine replies with photo. No time wasters. Box P2129. KIRKCALDY/FIFE 33 straight acting hairy flat top, No 2, stocky build, sincere, loving and easy going, seeks clean shaven smooth guy 35 or under for spontaneous experimentation. No effems. Box P2130. GLASGOW/EDINBURGH/HIGHLANDS Friendly sincere and caring non smoker, 35, into denim, sportswear, seeks similar for fitness fun and travel with lasting friends. Couples/singles willing to meet with others (25-36). Theatre and cinema likes. Phone helps. ALAWAP. Box P2131. KIRKCALDY AREA 29 Hairy, nicely built, average looks with cropped No 2 receding hair. Sincere loving open and I've been through the mill too. If you are hairy, 40 or under, sincere and loving. Please write soon. Box P2132. NORTH/ANYWHERE Good looking straight acting guy, 36, medium build own place and car, GSOH, seeks manly slim Asian or black guy for fun and friendship maybe 1-1. Video's, sauna, massage, travel. Photo? Box P2133. MERSEYSIDE Me 40, intelligent, lively, slim and solvent. OK looks, seeking scaly with attitude for fun and romance. Must be into living. Box P2134. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- SNIPITS ======= Petrol bombers have twice threatened the life of a Glasgow man accused of sexually abusing young boys. The accused man is in hospital recovering from cuts and smoke inhalation after the latest attack. Detectives probing the attack have said he now intends to find a 'safe' location outwith the city. Gay shoppers have been targeted for the first time in a TV advert in America. The ad for Swedish furniture chain IKEA (the campest shop in town ) shows two men buying a table, then sitting at it at home. Being gay is not mentioned in the ad but reference is made to having a long term relationship. Peter Connolly of IKEA, who have three stores in the UK goes on to say "We don't think it is taking a chance to use a gay couple in 1994". A recent report in the Glasgow Evening Times by cub scribe Beverly Lyons, claimed that Bennets would be closing down for a couple of months from November for a major refurbishment. Think about it my dear, two months lost income at one of the busiest times of the year, I think not. Watch PULSE for the real lowdown on the Bennets refurb. Fears that Amyl Nitrate (Poppers) may cause the destruction of immune system cells have been raised recently. Speaking at a London conference on AIDS, Professor Peter Duesburg claimed that ' When you put nitrate in cells, they mutate or die. When you give nitrates to animals their immune system breaks down'. Other experts have questioned Duesburg's claims, fearing the research may have omitted to consider certain details. In the last issue of PULSE we were telling you that Strathclyde Lesbian and Gay Switchboard were looking for volunteers. Well you certainly have kept the phones busy in response to the request. The only problem is that we gave you the wrong telephone number. The recipient of all the calls must have a good sense of humour. So this time the correct number is 041-221 8372. Go for it, again! A computer expert has been sacked after gay porn was allegedly found at a Scots school. Now a probe is underway at schools throughout Lanarkshire as fears grow from the homophobic bosses that other pupils had access to the material. Computer equipment has already been removed from two schools in the area. It is alleged that at least one entrepreneurial student was involved in distributing the porn material. The third annual Lifestyles exhibition was launched recently in London. This year's exhibition is to be held in London's Earls Court on the 10th and 11th of December and is expected to draw a crowd of 30,000 visitors and over 250 exhibitors. John Curry, olympic and world champion ice-skater has died at his home near Stratford-upon-Avon. Birmingham born Curry, aged 44, had his life celebrated at a Humanist funeral service in Warwickshire, where the many guests were quick to remind us that it was Curry's artistry and imagination that changed the face of Ice Dance the world over. John Curry 9th September 1949 - 15th April 1994. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- KRIZTAL GAZES ============= Taurus Apr 21-May 20 A solar Eclipse might not mean much to you but it means a lot in your sign. This could be a major turning point in all aspects of your life from love to work. Confidence should be in abundance. Gemini May 21-June 20 Avoiding arguments especially with those in authority might be a very good idea improvements in work are coming up. A stranger could provide you with a liaison which could become very interesting indeed. Cancer June 21-July 20 A close relationship could be splitting with devastating results in your own life with a massive drop in your concentration just when you need it for some creative endeavours. Its time for a break if only your money would stretch. Leo July 21-Aug 21 Family may be summoning you and a relationship matter as yet unresolved may finally be laid to rest. A restless feeling may give you an urge to travel. A new love interest looks promising. Virgo Aug 22-Sep 22 Work its self looks fine. ItŐs your love life that interests me, of late you have been boring as far as love is concerned but it looks like your hair is coming down and a night out with the girls may be successful. Libra Sep 23-Oct 22 Unexpected visitors could bring you more than you bargain for but donŐt panic just yet. A blast from the past could take you for a wander down memory park! Money coming could give you that trip to Amsterdam. Scorpio Oct 23-Nov 22 Concern from a friend about your relationship may have another motive. Tread carefully in work rumours are going around. Money is better than it has been in time. Sagittarius Nov 23-Dec 20 Be careful with your money. Love life looks as if it could do with lots to chose from and we do seem to be popular with invites to travel as well as the usual. A friend needs your advice but be careful. Capricorn Dec 21-Jan 19 If someone is telling you to take the plunge think twice. A little care in work could go a very long way. You need some relaxation in your life perhaps a massage from the right hands may be what you need. Aquarius Jan 20-Feb 18 Be very careful with your money and try to watch where it is going. A new lover could bring you love in a slightly different way. A house move is coming and this may not be the right time. Pisces Feb l9-Mar 20 A change in your domestic life could be making you look at life in a different way. Work is set for a dramatic change in the near future. Love life is getting better but not much. Aries Mar 21-Apr 20 A boost of energy is making you seek the unusual in love as well as in other pursuits. Your work needs a little attention and it may be time for a break. A tiresome little bitch could be winding you up. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- VENUES: ====== Aberdeen: ======== CLUB CADERFEIDH 9 Hadden Street, Tel: (0224) 212181. Thu-Sun 9pm-2am. Popular Disco just a stones throw away from Flannies Bar. EXCHANGE CLUB Above Scotch Corner. Upstairs disco with good atmosphere and interesting furniture. FLANNIES BAR Entrance on Stirling Street toLesbian and Gay lounge bar. Tel: (0224) 571266. Mon-Sat 11am-12pm, Sun 6.30pm-11pm. Run by the owners of Club Caberfeidh. Blackpool: ========= BASIL'S ON THE STRAND 9 The Strand, Tel: 0253-293 877. Mon-Sat 12.30pm-12.30am. Sun pub hours. Pub with dance floor, bistro, Clone Zone Shop. PEPE'S 92-94, Talbot Road, Tel: 0253-26691. Mon-Sat 12-5pm & 8pm-2am, Sun 12-3pm & 8-10pm. Cabaret on Weds and Sat lunchtimes FLAMINGO 2001 176 Talbot Road, Tel: 0253-24901. Mon-Sat 10-2am. Sun 7-11.30 pm. Disco Club, Drag & Bistro. Sun Piano Bar lunchtimes. GALAXY HEALTH CLUB 25 Springfield Road, Tel: 0253 294610 LUCY'S BAR below Rumours, Talbot Square, Tel: 0253 293204. Mon-Sat till 1am, Sun til 10.30pm. DJ and Cabaret. MATCHAM'S BAR Behind Grand Theatre, Corporation Street, Tel: 0253-28309. Mon-Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 12pm-3pm. Mixed Bar. 20'S TEA ROOMS 5 Queens Street, Tel: 0253-25713. 10-5pm. Open 7 days a week. Elegant tea rooms, serving tea, coffee, snacks and meals. Dundee: ====== THE EDGE 85 Commercial Street. FRI10pm-2.30am. Dundee's one-nighter disco. GAUGER BAR 75 Seagate. Tel: (0382) 26840. Mon-Sat 11am-12pm, Sun 6pm-11pm. Large bar with pool table and its very own disco! Dumfries and Galloway: ===================== RUMOURS Local pub in Whitesands. Used to be called The Joker - straight pub frequented by some gays, bikers, hippies ect. Edinburgh: ========= CHAPPS CLUB BAR 22 Greenside Place. Tel: 031-558 1270. Mon-Sun 9.30pm-4am. Cruisy bar all types of clientele. Busy late on at night. FRENCH CONNECTION Rose Street Lane North. Mon-Sat Noon-2am, Sun 1pm-2am. Cosy bar just off Princes Street. INSINUENDOS Cabaret Club & QT Bar. 2 Picardy Place. Tel: 031-556 0499. JOY at the Calton, Calton Road. 10pm till late. Edinburgh's Saturday one nighter. THE LAUGHING DUCK 24 Howe Street. Tel: 031-225 6711. Mon-Wed Noon-1am, Thu-Sat Noon-1.30am,Sun 6pm-1.00am. Busy pub especially at weekend.Disco downstairs, karaoke on Tuesdays and Sundays, Bingo on a Wednesday. NEWTOWN BAR Dublin Street. Edinburgh's Newest pub. STAR TAVERN Northumberland Terrace. Best Real Ale in Town. Open 12-12.30. Tel: 031-539 8070 WEST & WILDE BOOKSHOP 25a Dundas Street. Tel: 031-556 0079. Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-7pm, Sun Noon-6pm. Scotland's only lesbian and gay bookshop. Large selection of gay titles. THE EDINBURGH LESBIAN AND GAY COMMUNITY CENTRE 58a Broughton Street. Entry through 60 as well. DRONDALE LIMITED 60 Broughton Street. Tel: 031-556 1471. Open 11am-8pm. Probably the largest gay shop north of Manchester. Shop also in Club Exchange (Glasgow). Worldwide mail order service. THE BLUE MOON CAFE Tel: 031-556 2788. Noon-11pm. Great quality Vegetarian food, Now stocking Beers and spirits. Tell Alan we sent you! Falkirk: ======= THE BARREL HOUSE Opposite Grahamston Station. Straight bar frequented by some local gays and their friends. Glasgow: ======= AUSTINS 183a Hope Street. Tel: 041-332 2707. Mon-Sat 11am-Midnight. Friendly and basement pub. Food lunchtimes. Karaoke on Tues, Fri & Sun nights. BENNETS DISCO 80-90 Glassford Street. Tel: 041-552 5761. Tue-Sun 11pm-2am. Very popular busy disco.,Straight night Tuesday, Packed at the weekend. CHISHOLMS COFFEE SHOP 145 Kenmure Street, Glasgow. Mon-Sat 9am-5.30pm. Sun 11am-5pm. Cosy wee shop. (Ideal for quiet cuppa with a friend) CLUB EXCHANGE 25 Royal Exchange Square. Tel: 041-204 4599. Tue-Sun 11pm-3am. Large basement disco, busy club. Wednesday alternative night. Drondale shop. COURT BAR 69 Hucheson Street. Tel:041-552 2463. Mon-Sat 11am-Midnight, Sun 8.30-11pm. Small bar with basement area. The ideal place to go if you like your music below the pain barrier. DELMONICA'S 68 Virginia Street. Tel:041-552 4803. Mon-Sun 11am-Midnight. Large pub with popular backroom area, Nightly Happy Hours, Women only backroom Tues, Karaoke Thurs, Sunday Cabaroke[ish]. GUY'S BAR 105 Albert Drive (50 Yds from the Tramway Theatre) 5.30-Late 7 Nights a week. Glasgow's New Basement Bar. Tel: 041-423 6439. SQUIRES LOUNGE 106 West Campbell Street, Tel:041-221 9184. Mon-Fri Noon-Midnight, Sat Noon-2.30pm & 7pm-Midnight, Sun Noon-2.30pm & 8pm-11pm. Popular basement bar with intimate back area. THE WATERLOO 306 Argyle Street, Tel:041-221 7359. Mon-Sun 12-12. As crowded and popular as ever. Karaoke every 2nd Tues, Cabaret every Thurs, Bingo with Ms Hutton on Sundays. Liverpool: ========= GARLANDS CLUB 8-10 Eberle St. Tel 051-236 3307. REFLECTIONS CLUB 24 Dale St. Tel 051-236 3946. PACO'S Stanley Street. Basement Bar. THE LISBURN Stanley Street. Nice friendly large pub. Perth: ===== Contact the Perth gay group for details of their next disco - a fun night out close to home! Manchester: ========== BLUES FUN Bar/Disco, 211 Slamford Street, Ashton-upon-Lyme(061-330 3212). Long Established popular Gay venue, Open Mon-Sat till 2am CRUIZ 101 101 Princes Street. Tel 061-237 1554. Large Club open10pm-2am. Closed Tues & Sun. Members only. GRAND CENTRAL 80 Oxford Street.(100 yds from Oxford St Railway Station). Also contains basement bar ('The Subway') NAPOLEON'S Sackville Street/Bloom Street. Tel 061-236 8800. Gay disco/club. Sun-Sat 9.30-2am. NEW YORK, NEW YORK 98 Bloom Street. Tel 061-236 6556. Mixed gay bar. All day opening. OSCARS 5 Copper Street. Tel: 061-236 6007. Gay nightclub. Wed-Sat 10-2am. Q--BAR 28 Richmond Street. Tel 061-237 9329. Members only bar (Free Membership avail.). Tues-Sat 9-1am, Sun 9-11.30pm. ROCKIES 4-6 Whitworth St. Tel 061-228 3078. Gay disco complex. Mon,Thurs-Sun 10pm-2.30am. Sun 1-4pm. Closed Tuesdays. Newcastle: ========= COURTYARD 2 Scotswood Rd Tel: 091-232 2037 Mixed pub. POWERHOUSE Waterloo Street. Tel:091-261 4507 Thur-Sat 10-1am Gay club Ist Wed of month. Men only. ROCKIES 78 Scotswood Rd Mixed bar with disco, pub hours. STRINGS 29 Blenheim Street, Tel 091-232 3530. Mixed Gay bar with accent on the Disco. THE VILLAGE Sunderland St. Next to Powerhouse. Mon,Thur,Fri,Sat 12-11pm,Tue,Wed 12-12pm,Sun 7-10.30pm. York: ==== FANTASY ISLAND Toffs Cafe Bar/Toffs Nightclub. Mixed Monday one nighter from 10pm-2am WHITE HORSE Bootham. Rumoured to be York's only full time gay haunt. Open 11am till 11pm. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HELPLINES ========= Aberdeen: Tel 0224 586869 Wed. 7-10pm Ayr: Lesbian and Gay Group. Tel 0292 610599. 7-10pm. PO Box 1043, Ayr. KA6 5JQ. Ayrshire AIDS Awareness Support Group. Meetings Wed from 7pm-10pm/ Tel: 0292 619000. PO Box 1043, Ayr. Borders: Gay Switchboard. Confidential Information, Advice & Counselling. Mon & Wed 7.30-10.00pm. Tel 0450 370700 or PO Box 3, Hawick, Roxburgh. TD9 9RU Central: Forth Friend Tel 0786 7125 Mon 7-10pm Edinburgh: Body Positive (Edinburgh) Tel 031-652 0754 (Mon-Fri) 031-661 9100 (Fax). HIV Positive Gay Men's Group, Sunday's 2-6pm Edinburgh Gay Switchboard Tel 031-556 4049. Nightly 7.30-10pm. Lesbian Line Tel 031-557 0751 Mon/Thu 7.30-10pm. Bisexual Line Tel 031-557 3620 Thurs 7.30-9.30pm Scottish Aids Monitor PO Box 248, Edinburgh EH6 5NS. Tel 031-555 4850 Fife: Fife Friend. Tel 0592 266688 Monday (Women) 7.30-10.30pm Friday (Men) 7.30-10.30pm Glasgow: Strathclyde Lesbian and Gay Switchboard. Tel 041-221 8371. Nightly 7-10pm. Lesbian Line 041-552 5768 Wed 7-10pm. The Outreach Nursing Team. Tel: 0831 179902.(9.30am-4.30pm). Scottish Aids Monitor. PO Box 11,G2 2UT. Tel: 041-353 3133 London: London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard. 24hrs. Tel: 071-837 7324 Newcastle upon Tyne: Friend Tel 0632 737951 Mon-Fri 7-10pm Lesbian Line Tel 0632 612277 Thu 7-10pm Perth: Women 0738 828840 Mon 7-10pm. Men 0738 23917 Mon 7-10pm. York: York Action Plus, 24hour crisis line - 0374 229133, 24hour answer service - 0426 934447. Office & Helpline 0904-671631. TV/TS Helpline: Operated daily 7.30-10pm to listen counsel and give comfort. Ring Edinburgh Lesbian and Gay Switchboard 031-556 4049 and ask for the Scottsh TV/TS helpline. National AIDS Helpline: 0800-567123. 24hr Helpline. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- PULSE MAGAZINE Issue 21 - May 1994 Editorial team: Adam Donlin John Hein Gordon Gosnell Published by Claypoke Limited Contributors: Alex (Scene News Edinburgh) Kriztal Tony Lavarett (Scene News Blackpool) General Enquiries: Pulse Magazine PO Box 1248 PAISLEY Renfrewshire Scotland PA3 3YA Advertising Enquiries: +44 (0) 505 335021 END OF FILE -- pulse@drink.demon.co.uk Pulse Magazine PO Box 1248 PAISLEY Renfrewshire Scotland PA3 3YA Telephone: +44 (0) 505 335021