A nationwide anti-drug campaign kicked off in the capital this morning. The ‘Know the Score’ initative is being rolled out across the country this weekend to educate clubbers of the dangers of cocaine.

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That’s right - prepare for the campest Halloween party to ever hit Glasgow because the Polo Lounge are conjuring up a treat! Said to be their biggest horror party of the year, this one is not to be missed. Head along to the Merchant City on Friday 31st October for ‘A Nightmare on Wilson Street’.

The frightening frolics kick off in the early evening next door in sister venue, Delmonica’s. DJ Leah is on the decks spinning out the best in house, dance and chart. A packed entertainment schedule has been planned, with a ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ on the line up. There are also special Halloween ‘treats’ for those in fancy dress. But be sure to pick up your exclusive after-party passes where the fun will continue long into the night through in Polo, where cash prizes are up for grabs for the best costume.

Following a recent disagreement between the two largest gay pride organisations in Scotland, Pride Scotia (Glasgow) Ltd has now broken away from Pride Scotia to form its own entity as Pride Glasgow Ltd. Both cities will now no longer co-operate to organise gay pride events in Edinburgh and Glasgow, traditionally rotating city each year. Pride Scotia, now only operating in the capital, have promised to maintain their commitment to the community through co-ordinating the parade and other festivities every two years. The next pride even in Edinburgh is due to take place in the summer of 2009, with a provisional date of July 27th.

The Glasgow branch plan to begin the festivities this year in George’s Square at 10 a.m. on a sunny day in August. The date has yet to be confirmed.

At present, the new organisation has gained the support of three sponsors for this years pride event. QS Mag, Glasgow’s LGBT Centre and the Pink Paperhave all committed to sponsoring the company for Pride 2008. They are however still in need of more sponsors to ensure the day is as successful as possible. Pride Glasgow’s website details ways in which companies, LGBT organisations and individuals can get involved to make Pride 2008 the most memorable yet.

Female Gay Quarters? I think not.

So, word on the street is that GHQ are opening up a new ‘lesbian’ quarter. ‘Furburger‘ is to launch in the new female section of the club on Friday 13th of June. They’ve even gone to the lengths of naming it: FHQ. God, we’ve all worked out the acronym by now, guys. Feelings are mixed. Being such a ’secluded’ sector of the community, does it really make sense to start segregating ourselves? I mean, is it just me or was everyone else under the impression that GHQ was the new gay club in town for men and women alike? The launch of FHQ has now thrown everything up in the air… Surely, this will not be good for business? The only other ‘ladies’ night on the scene is Velvet which, the last time I checked, wasn’t too happenin’. And when was the last time the old faithful lesbian hang-out, Planet Out, turned away the boys? Er, never?

Although, auld CC’s died a death when GHQ opened last year. So maybe the new laydee’s club will attract the lonely looking girlies from the dark corners of Planet and the Regent.  

Hmm, this seems all too much like a bad move for both business and community in my view. Nothing beats a good night out with the boys, right?

I for one will certainly not be rushing to check out ‘Furburger’ at FHQ. I’m sure I’m not alone in complaining that I’ll have no one decent to dance with if I can’t drag along my male dancing parter to shake my ass with on the dance floor.

FHQ? No thanks.

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