Gay London Life | November '26 Edition - Magazine - Page 2
In the Know
Red ribbons, bare skin
and a very good cause
Twelve months, six handsome models and some strategically placed red
ribbons. The Red Ribbon 2027 Calendar is back, raising money for two
important HIV charities, Terrence Higgins Trust and The Sussex Beacon.
Photographed by Mark Lister, the calendar features a series of
striking black-and-white portraits, with a splash of red and not much
left to the imagination. All profits will be split between the two charities,
supporting their work with people living with HIV and efforts towards
zero new HIV transmissions by 2030.
Following its October launch, the calendar is heading out on tour,
visiting Forbidden Fruit in Hastings on 7 November, La Margate on 28
November, and London’s Admiral Duncan and Village on 12 December,
Co-Founders
Steve Gregory
steve@gaylondonlife.co.uk
Chris Colman-Hill
chris@gaylondonlife.co.uk
where you can meet the models and pick up a signed copy.
Order your copy at payhip.com/b/nTIoF.
Heaven gets
protected
status until
2031
Marketing & Operations
Assistant
Alona Mae Mejorada
alona@gaylondonlife.co.uk
London’s
legendary
LGBTQ+
nightclub Heaven
recognised
A new look for Clapham’s legendary
Two Brewers
as an Asset of
One of London’s best-loved LGBTQ+ venues has
Community Value
had a makeover. The Two Brewers on Clapham High
by Westminster
Street reopened on 14 October following a major
City Council,
refurbishment, revealing a refreshed look for the
has been officially
giving the iconic venue greater protection against potential
redevelopment until 2031.
The decision follows a nomination by the Night Time
legendary gay bar and nightclub.
Celebrating 45 years at the heart of Clapham’s
queer scene, the Brewers has been entertaining
Industries Association (NTIA), recognising Heaven’s
generations of Londoners since 1981, becoming
importance to London’s LGBTQ+ community since opening
something of an institution for its drag cabaret, lively
beneath Charing Cross station in 1979.
dancefloor and late-night antics.
The designation means that if the property is put up
The relaunch saw the iconic Cabaret Room
for sale, community groups could have up to six months to
welcome performances from Ember, Polly Glamorous
organise a bid to buy it. It doesn’t guarantee the club’s future,
and Sandra, while the newly transformed Backroom got
but it’s an important safeguard at a time when LGBTQ+
things moving with DJ Just Soria.
venues continue to face mounting pressures.
With its famous entertainment programme
Owner Jeremy Joseph has welcomed the news, which
continuing seven nights a week, the Brewers is ready for
comes as G-A-Y explores plans to transform Heaven into a
its next chapter. Same familiar faces, fresh surroundings
charity-run venue.
and plenty more nights to remember.
Find out what’s happening at Heaven at
Discover the new-look Two Brewers at
g-a-yandheaven.co.uk
114 Clapham High Street or visit the2brewers.com.
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Editorial Contributors
Taofique Folarin, Nathaniel Hall,
Topher Taylor & Thomas Magill
team@gaylondonlife.co.uk
Design & Photography
Janne Öijer,
Nicolas Chinardet
& Richard Holland
team@gaylondonlife.co.uk
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