The Gay UK Issue 2 : MR GAY UK | Page 92

THEGAYUK FEB/MARCH

2014

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FEATURE

community went through to
bring attention to the AIDS
epidemic in the early 80s.

asks if you want ‘a little top up
Sue?’

10. Watch ‘Bridegroom’:
We’re nearly there, but equality
still evades much of the world.
Watch Bridegroom to see why
marriage equality is so important
to gay couples.

14. Donate to The Peter
Tatchell Foundation: This
man is a machine and our
support is necessary, his
foundation is one of the strongest
singular voices in the UK fighting
for human rights.

11. Spend over a hundred
pounds on something you’ll
never wear: If you can this is
best done in Selfridges or Harvey
Nicks Sweetie.

15. Watch a lady shoot ping
pong balls from her foof:
Because it’s an art form and these
girls need the recognition they
deserve.

12. Meet Jennifer Saunders
and / or Joanna Lumley: This
is also best done in Selfridges or
Harvey Nicks.

16. Candle Lit Vigil: Nothing is
more humbling than standing in
a silenced, peaceful vigil in the
memory of someone who lost
their lives because of their gender
or sexuality.

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13. Watch ‘Abigail’s Party’:
Those who know Abigail’s Party
quotes are in a special club – that
knowing look, when someone

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17. Visit Stonewall and
Christopher Street: The home

of ‘Pride’ the Stonewall hotel is
the centrepiece of the gay area in
the east village in New York City.
If you’re in New York this is one
place to grab a drink.
18. Chat up a porn star:
You’ve seen them from every inch
on your screen, so why not say hi
when you see one in a club and
see if they can also hold a
conversation.
19. Karaoke in Brighton: The
gay capital of the UK holds
Karaoke almost every night of the
week. The small clubs and bars
are a mecca for those who like to
belt out a tune.
20. Visit Canal Street: The
gay street in Manchester was the
setting for the hit TV show Queer
as Folk. A lively place to be on
the weekend whether you’re up
for some food, a quiet drink or to