Table of contents for July 2016 in Attitude Magazine

Welcome to an extraordinary and historic issue of Attitude. I am exceptionally honoured to welcome His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge on to the cover and directly into LGBT+ history. The importance of a member of the Royal Family posing for the cover of a gay magazine for the first time cannot be overstated. We are grateful he chose Attitude and that he has spoken out against the bullying of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people because, as we first wrote in 2010, the homo and transphobia many of us face can lead to higher levels of mental health problems. One of my heroes, Oprah Winfrey, said on the final episode of her show, that of all the thousands of guests she had welcomed over 25 years, there was…

NICK JONAS LAST YEAR WAS COMPLICATED/UNIVERSAL Thoroughly modern male Nick Jonas is back with a more refined and focused pop/R’n’B sound that channels his sultry vocals in his third solo album, Last Year Was Complicated. The lead single, 'Close', featuring go-to cool gal of the moment, Tove Lo, is an underrated mature pop number that shows Jonas is in the game for the long haul, while the album’s title track hints at heartbreak. Meanwhile, on stomping track 'Champagne Problems', he sings about drinking his troubles away, while 'Chainsaw' sees Nick looking to tackle his issues in a more direct fashion, with explicit lyrics. (“Maybe I’ll just take a chainsaw to the sofa where I held your body close so long”). On the breezy 'Good Girls', featuring Big Sean, he’s calling…

“I’M FROM A TINY TOWN. I WAS SO SHELTERED AND DIDN’T KNOW ANY GAY PEOPLE. I DIDN’T EVEN KNOW WHAT GAY WAS” Before you made this album you had a whole bunch of songs recorded that you scrapped. Why? I had about eight demos. But my mum was visiting LA and I played her the songs and I could tell from the look on her face that she knew how bad I was feeling. She said, “they’re quite dark, dear.” I was like yeah, fuck. She’s my biggest fan and a really good gauge for me. That was the moment I thought I needed to start again. I didn’t want to put out something that reflected bad times and feelings for me, but the moment when I decided to leave…

“WE’VE GOT GAY MARRIAGE, WE WIN 40% OF TALENT SHOWS AND IN TIME WE WILL HAVE MADONNA ELECTED TO THE MONARCHY” A rogue marcher My favourite feature of any UK Pride is the passer-by who pops out to the shops, gets swept up in the parade and ends up being really into it. If the much-feared “gay agenda” actually existed, this is how we’d recruit. Religious nutjobs getting their sackcloths in a bunch It’s sort of comforting that the dwindling number of protestors who pad down to Pride marches look increasingly forlorn. I know it’s meant to be intimidating that you think I’m going to hell, but you look so cute in that bonnet that I can’t be mad at you (last year one of the old ladies looked so…

1 RESIST TAKING CONTROL OF THE MUSIC. TRY TO HAVE AN ARIANNA DETOX EVENING.*AND BREATHE* 2 SNIFF OUT OTHER HOMOS. WHEN THE PARTY INEVITABLY DIES DOWN AT 11.30PM YOU CAN BOTH HEAD TO G-A-Y LATE 3 BEFRIEND A GIRL NAMED SOPHIE. THERE’S ALWAYS A GIRL NAMED SOPHIE, AND SHE’S ALWAYS EASY TO TALK TO. SHE PROBABLY WORKS IN PR 4 WEAR SOMETHING VINTAGE, AND SOME INTERESTING JEWELLERY. THEY WILL BE BEWITCHED LIKE MAGPIES 5 TELL THEM WHAT REALLY HAPPENS ON GRINDR 6 MAKE SURE THE PARTY’S IN PECKHAM. THE PEOPLE THERE ARE ARTY AND THE BOYS WILL PROBABLY GET OFF WITH YOU AFTER A FEW BEERS 7 BRING CHEAP BEER. IT’S LIKE CATNIP TO STRAIGHT MEN. THEY WILL LOVE YOU 8 PRETEND YOU KNOW ALL THE GAY CELEBRITIES AND LOADS…

AGE: 47 OCCUPATION: CHAIRMAN, EMERALD LIFE LIMITED FROM: LONDON (VIA MOSCOW!) WHAT’S A DAY LIKE AT WORK? No two days are the same. Running the UK’s first LGBT-tailored insurance company means I could be reading spreadsheets, doing interviews, or dealing with social media slights directed at me. Heidi (co-founder) and I have a great team, who probably do the hard work! WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO GET INTO YOUR PROFESSION? I used to run a US law firm in Moscow and London, but wanted to do something that really benefited the LGBT community in the UK. Hence two years of work to set up Emerald. I originally thought of Emerald as an LGBT retirement home business, but then the financial crisis arrived. We had already looked at other potential areas…

DATE OF BIRTH 22 MARCH, 1973 PLACE OF BIRTH WOLVERHAMPTON BEST KNOWN FOR HITS: SHOULDA WOULDA COULDA(2002), COME AS YOU ARE(2004),KEEP THIS FIRE BURNING (2005), PIECE OF MY HEART (2006). MUSICALS: THE BODYGUARD (2013, 2016), CATS (2015), MEMPHIS (2015). LEAST KNOWN FOR HER AWESOME DEBUT TRACK FLAVOUR OF THE OLD SCHOOL (1995). PROVIDING BACKING VOCALS ON JAMIROQUAI’S LOVE FOOLOSOPHY. BGF STATUS THE QUEEN OF UK SOUL WITH A HUGE HEART, BEVERLEY’S ONGOING HIV FUND-RAISING ACTIVISM SEALS THE DEAL, MAKING HER A BONA FIDE LGBT ALLY.…

THE VINTAGE COSMETIC COMPANY The Vintage Cosmetic Company has branched out from their hugely successful women’s collection to launch a selection for the boys. Clare Collard, the co-founder, said “These professional tools will help men with their every-day grooming needs; combining affordability, efficacy and elegance.” Aesthetically, the products would look great on your bathroom shelves while offering the required utility of grooming gear. Their stainless steel nail clippers, pointed tweezers, facial hair trimmers and a manicure wallet, packed with things such as cuticle pushers, scissors and nail clippers, all come in a brushed-gold finish and great packaging. The range is available from Amazon Luxury, Feel Unique and in stores in the UK. You can also go direct to their site (prices range from £8 to £12.50) vintagegentleman.co.uk ACT YOUR AGE…

   ON THE OUTERWEAR FRONT, SOME OF THE BRAND’S SIGNATURES, SUCH AS THEIR CLASSIC BOMBERS, HAVE BEEN UPDATED WITH GUNMETAL METALLIC FINISHES. ANIMAL-PRINT JACQUARD PRINTS AND REMOVABLE SHEARLING JACKETS JOIN THEIR BOMBERS AND BIKERS, AS WELL AS A SUMPTUOUS HOODED LEATHER PARKA    FOR UNDER YOUR JACKET, BLK DNM HAS AN ARRAY OF LUXURIOUSLY SOFT TOUCHES IN THE FORM OF CABLE-KNIT SWEATERS AND FISHERMAN’S KNITS. THERE ARE PLENTY OF LAYERS TO ADD INTEREST TO YOUR OUTFIT, INCLUDING STAPLE TEES, SEMI-SHEER PIECES AND SHIRTS AND SWEATERS WITH ZIPS, ANIMAL PRINTS AND EDGED SEAMS. FINISHED UP WITH THEIR SELVEDGE DENIM AND LEATHER TROUSERS, BLK DNM HAVE CREATED A ROBUST COLLECTION FOR YOUR AW'16 WARDROBE BLKDNM.COM…

1 Tom Guy, Student Pride Tom started National Student Pride (NSP) while studying architecture at Oxford Brookes University in 2005 in response to a homophobic and bigoted talk on homosexuality and the Bible put on by the Christian Union. The event has steadily grown over the years and now attracts more than 125 universities and colleges to its annual weekend festival. He also runs his own architecture practice, Guy Piper Architects, with business partner Charlie. “As well as a two-day takeover at G-A-Y, National Student Pride centres around the daytime festival (live streamed on Huffington Post) and main stage debates, tackling topical issues, and fun events. Uni and college is often the first time students are away from home and can come out, and while many are comfortable with their…

“THE MORE CHANCES I HAVE TO BRING ATTENTION TO THE NEED TO TREAT EVERYONE AS EQUALS, THE BETTER” We heard you’d been getting into the classic disco vibes. Yeah, I don’t know where this disco idea came from. I grew up with my mum who listened to ABBA and The Bee Gees on occasion but there wasn’t necessarily this big influence at any point in my life, or disco being “the thing”. But disco’s such a broad thing, it’s like saying “pop music”; there’s really cheesy, crappy disco and then there’s really cool, sexy tight rhythms; there’s jams where you’ve got horns and you’ve got real instruments, while you’re also making people dance. Obviously, we’re really excited about you coming over to the UK for Brighton Pride this summer… I’m…

HOW OFTEN DO YOU WORK OUT? I CURRENTLY TEACH FOUR SPIN/CYCLE CLASSES A WEEK AT SOHO GYMS. I TRY TO LIFT FOUR TO FIVE TIMES A WEEK, DEPENDING ON MY SCHEDULE. WHAT DOES YOUR WORKOUT REGIME LOOK LIKE? MY BACK MUSCLES DEVELOP VERY QUICKLY, WHEREAS SOME OF THE OTHER MUSCLES TAKE TIME. IF I WAS TO FOCUS ON MY BACK, MY BODY WOULD LOOK COMPLETELY OUT OF PROPORTION. MY WEIGHT ROUTINE IS PRETTY STANDARD. YOU NEED TO FIND WHAT WORKS FOR YOUR BODY. I ALTERNATE MUSCLE GROUPS REGULARLY AND MAKE SURE I LET THE MUSCLE GROUPS REST BETWEEN HARD WORKOUTS. I’VE LEARNED THAT CERTAIN MUSCLES, IN EVERYONE’S BODY, DEVELOP QUICKER, MAINLY DUE TO GENETICS. I TRY TO FOLLOW MY DIET, FOUR TO FIVE DAYS PRETTY STRICT, TWO OR THREE DAYS…

I NEEDED A MUFFIN TO CALM MY ANXIETY SO I MADE A STARBUCKS RUN. I SCOFFED IT DOWN BEFORE I EVEN GOT BACK TO THE OFFICE After getting my life back on track by losing nine stone, my new life — which included a dream job, trendy designer labels, and come-ons from a selection of hot guys — just wasn’t enough to keep me out of the fridge. Despite looking outwardly different, my insides just didn’t match up. I was still angry and jealous. I still felt ugly. My ex-boyfriend still wouldn’t take me back after I’d turned bunny-boiler on him. An online hookup walked out after he saw the mass of loose skin that hung off my body like an elephant’s arse. “You’re a piece of shit,” I told…

HOLLYWOOD MONTROSE ONE OF VERY FEW major motion pictures to feature “objectophilia”, an attraction to inanimate objects, Mannequin (1987) tells the tale of lovelorn dummy-fetishist Jonathan Switcher, as played by Brat Pack star Andrew McCarthy. While the image of Kim Cattrall almost being crushed in a mannequin grinder endures, this month’s column celebrates Switcher’s flamboyant window-dresser colleague Hollywood Montrose. Doesn’t it just sing? It’s difficult to watch Meshach Taylor’s portrayal of Hollywood without feeling conflicted. Taylor, who died of cancer in 2014, aged 67, was a heterosexual father of four going fully gay-for-pay. His dress, manner and dialogue are ludicrously OTT. The other characters — in perhaps a sign of the times — visibly wince every time he speaks. They are acutely embarrassed by his gayness, and the audience is…

JOSH LEE Josh writes about pop culture, arts and politics, and his work has featured in magazines such as QX and Huck as well as on Digital Spy, covering topics from the Church’s transgender rights record to Beyoncé’s biggest bangers and the #BlackLivesMatter movement. LEIGH KEILY Leigh is a celebrity portrait and men’s fashion photographer. He grew up in Oz but moved to London when he was 18 to study at Central St Martins. Recently, he’s fallen back in love with the work of Mapplethorpe and Gregory Crewdson. His first solo exhibition, of 12 unseen mixed-media celebrity portraits, opens in London in the summer. JOEL RYDER A professional cameraman and photographer, London-based Joel focuses on a wide selection of photography and videography subjects, including corporate events, music, film, TV, magazines,…

DEAN JOHN-WILSON ALADDIN: THE MUSICAL Following 315 hours of rehearsals and three successful years on Broadway, Aladdin: The Musical is ready to enchant the UK. Based on the hit Disney cartoon, the show boasts 68 tonnes of scenery and 337 hand-made costumes, created from more than 1,225 varieties of fabric, intricately adorned with millions of Swarovski crystals (much like Elton John’s pillows). The title role of the homeless lad, who discovers a magical lamp, containing a wish-granting, witty genie, is taken by 27-year-old Dean John-Wilson. With theatrical credentials that include Here Lies Love, at The National Theatre, and Tim Rice’s From Here to Eternity — not to mention a pretty face — we know what one of our wishes would be... www.aladdinthemusical.co.uk…

Original Eighties queer club kid turned DJ and international production star, Mark Moore — of S’Express fame — knows good music. What’s the first song you ever bought? The Wombles' Remember You’re A Womble. (We’ll forgive you — ed.) Once I got properly into music, The Day The World Turned Day Glo, by X-ray Spex, on orange vinyl. Which song reminds you of falling in love? Lou Reed's Satellite Of Love. This was the soundtrack to all my early forays into the mysterious world of falling in love. Do you have a song that makes you cry? Wild Is The Wind, by David Bowie. What album changed your life? Has to be The Sex Pistols and Never Mind The Bollocks. Every song still sounds as fresh and urgent as when…

EVERYONE IS WATCHING MEGAN BRADBURY/PICADOR This debut novel about time, art, photography and how our environment moulds us, blew our minds. A love letter to New York and its surroundings across time, the book meditates on the fictionalised lives of four real people: photographer Robert Mapplethorpe (1967), poet Walt Whitman (1891), city planner Robert Moses (1922) and the author, Edmund White (2013). Often in tight, short sentences and sections, this spellbinding book covers a variety of themes, central among them the tension between art and pragmatism. It is also about the chemistry of a city as it evolves and how progress comes with losses as well as gains. It is amazing just how present the sense of consciousness of Bradbury’s subjects are, particularly Mapplethorpe. Megan Bradbury has this astonishing ability…

Farah are known for their excellent menswear staples, but now they’re branching out into the world of tailoring. Inspired by German industrial designer Dieter Rams, they’ve tapped into an ethos of minimalism and refined simplicity. The collection has five three-piece suit options and three separate pieces that come in great tonal colours — burgundy, blue and bottle green — along with the more traditional monochromes. To match your colour choice, there’s a staggering array of tactile fabric options to choose from, including their trusty hopsack, fine twills, micro-weaves, marls and tweeds, finished off with gold piping and the subtle F pattern woven into the lining. All of which ensures that Farah’s step into the suit world is more of a giant sartorial leap. Prices from £160 to £250 farah.co.uk…

Wimbledon is just around the corner, and for the 11th year Polo Ralph Lauren are the official outfitters for the on-court officials’ uniforms, including those worn by the umpires and the ball boys and girls. It’s the first time the brand have redesigned the uniforms since they began outfitting the championships and you can buy everything from the navy pinstripe sports coat, dress shirts, shorts and trousers, to the technical pique knit shirts. As part of the tournament’s 130th anniversary, for the first time you can also buy Wimbledon by Polo Ralph Lauren sunglasses in the the iconic Wimbledon colours, as well as other commemorative items and fashion pieces. Available in selected Ralph Lauren stores, or online at ralphlauren.com and wimbledon.com/shop…

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Q Until the start of the year I was a life-long vegetarian. I started eating meat a few months ago, and now sometimes find when I eat any red meat, I get really bad heartburn and indigestion. Is there anything I can do to stop this happening? Josh, Co. Antrim A It is not unusual to suffer from heartburn after eating rich food, particularly meat, which is one of the most difficult foods for your stomach to digest. Generally speaking, the lower the fat content in the meat (chicken and turkey, for example) the less acid is required in the stomach to digest it. That said, I notice you only experience this sometimes, so perhaps you should try to work out what specifically your indigestion is related to. It may…

Samuel R J Cole, 23, Dance Artist I have my personal goals that I am working on body-wise, but I am impatient. However, where it is now and where I want it to be shouldn’t stop me from enjoying the body I have at the moment. The older generation are always telling younger people to love their body now because when you are 80 you will miss it. We need to listen to them. HEIGHT/WEIGHT 5’8 9 STONE Diet AS A DANCER, I TRY TO STICK TO SOME SORT OF BALANCED DIET BUT I HAVE SUCH A SWEET TOOTH, THAT IF I WANT THAT PIECE OF CHEESECAKE I’LL HAVE IT. I CAN ALWAYS BURN IT OFF LATER Guilty Pleasures COOKIES. ONCE I START EATING THEM, I CAN’T STOP! THERE ARE…

Titus Andromedon (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt): Hollywood Montrose for today. Star Tituss Burgess was far more subversive than Taylor was allowed to be Alexandra (Tangerine): Mya Taylor was robbed of an Oscar nod for her sensitive portrayal of a wannabe singer/ transgender prostitute Keith Charles (Six Feet Under): In a pleasing twist, Keith (Mathew St. Patrick) was black, gay and proud. It was David (Michael C Hall), his white partner, who hid in the closet…

Despite endless pretenders to the throne, Ibiza is still the clubbing mecca of the world. But long before the disco masses descended, the island was regarded as one of the most spiritual places in the Mediterranean; the Phoenicians, who arrived in 654BC, believed the island was blessed by the gods. It’s this spiritual energy — epitomised by the imposing “magnetic,” rock Es Vedra that rises majestically out of the sea — that attracted early hippy visitors. The party people followed, seeking a hedonistic place of freedom and extravagance. Blinded by the dizzying lights of the many super-clubs, it’s easy to overlook the island’s magical charm but it’s well worth investigating beyond the main tourist beaches and nightspots to experience an entirely different side to Europe’s most enigmatic island. Ibiza’s most…

JOURDAN GABBINI, 19, ITALY @ DALSTON SUPERSTORE I would abolish gay bars and gay Pride because I think the segregation needs to end. It’s 2016 not 1741 — time to move on JULIEN PINCHON, 24, PARIS @ DALSTON SUPERSTORE Give free education to everyone because £9,000 for further education is ridiculous LORENTO LANARI, 42, ITALY @ EAST BLOC Release all the animals from zoos because they need to be free BOURGEOISIE, 25, WASHINGTON, USA @ DALSTON SUPERSTORE I would be Queen and require everyone to have at least one wank a day because it makes you so much more interesting to be around TASH MOUSTACHE, 22, CYPRUS @ DALSTON SUPERSTORE Promote world peace and equality for all because I don’t want anyone in the world to feel disadvantaged BEAU MEADOWS,…

TV OUTINGS Outings, described as Queer as Folk meets Skins, is the latest show from Lloyd Eyre-Morgan, director of Closets. The series follows Kane, Kiegan and Tim as they face life. “I hope it resonates with young LGBT people. We’ve told honest stories, including struggles with sex, drugs and coming out,” says Eyre-Morgan. Outings is available on DVD and to download on iTunes and Amazon Prime now FASHION BJÖRN BORG GET READY FOR WIMBLEDON To celebrate the birthday of Björn Borg himself, the brand have launched their Achromatic Collection, a contemporary tennis collection that features, apparel, bags and shoes — all in crisp and clean white with a minimalist design — just in time for Wimbledon. bjornborg.com/uk “THIS IS TAILORING” AT TOPMAN Topman have launched their “This is Tailoring” campaign,…

NOW YOU SEE ME 2 DAVE FRANCO, MARK RUFFALO, DANIEL RADCLIFFE Though it opened to a mixed critical reaction, Now You See Me was a decent box office hit in 2013. The Four Horsemen return (well, three of them — Lizzy Caplan replaces Isla Fisher) for their second mind-bending adventure as they’re forced to pull off their most incredible heist yet. Though the characterisation issues haven’t improved much since the first film, the cast give their all, delivering every punchline with energy and wit. And the film, though mostly too far-fetched to be taken entirely seriously, has enough clever tricks up its sleeve to keep audiences entertained. 4 JULY MAGGIE’S PLAN ETHAN HAWKE, GRETA GERWIG, JULIANNE MOORE Maggie (Gerwig) doesn’t care about conforming to any kind of nuclear family type,…

DUA LIPA Tropical pop. What’s not to like? NYLE DIMARCO Possibly the most beautiful man in the world. AND he won Dancing With The Stars. AND he’s pioneered representation of deaf people, and changed the perceptions of the general public. AND, most importantly...he’s single. LOVE GOAT’S CHEESE CROISSANTS It’s a thing. That gays do. And goats. Obviously. WHY NOT? WOLVES They’re being reintroduced to Scotland this summer! Sheep farmers aren’t happy, but we’re feeling our Game of Thrones’ wing machine fantasy coming on. WHY NOT? CURSED CHILD Magic like this only comes along once in a generation. Make the most of it, kids MERYL STREEP God Queen Diva Leader Anti-Trump AIDAN TURNER WHAT’S NOT TO LIKE ? BEING NICE Might as well try “BORN TO ROYALTY” HIYYYYYYYYYA! RICH KIDS ON…

VITIUM MATT LAMBERT & JANNIS BIRSNE/BRUNO GMÜNDER Vitium, the Latin word for crime or vice, is a relatively explicit black-and-white photographic gayzine. Once you get past the bold red plastic jiffy pouch, you’ll find lots of up-close pictures of edgy, young, slim, athletic nude models playing with themselves and each other. The arresting, sometimes granular and off-focus photography, artfully captures a sexually charged sense of moment. A homage to the Queer-core zine culture of the Eighties from Berlin-based photographers Matt Lambert and Jannis Birsne, this 56-page pamphlet also includes a double sided A3 full colour poster. INTRODUCING TEDDY JESSICA WALTON/BLOOMSBURY CHILDREN’S This is a sweet children’s picture book with a trans theme, beautifully illustrated by Dougal MacPherson. Errol is best friends with his teddy, Thomas. They do everything together. One…

Well, who’d have thought it? The powers that be let little old me — a girl from the gutter, by all accounts — meet His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge. For a good cause, of course: to discuss homophobic, bi-phobic and transphobic bullying. It is an important issue and he is an important figurehead. He also struck me as a good man who was willing to listen to, and able to empathise with, those of us who’ve experienced transphobia and homophobia, or gender-based bullying, if you will. It’s yet another sign of progress in a decade that’s come to be defined by trans people having their voices heard here, there and everywhere — including, now, Kensington Palace. When I became an activist a few years ago, one of the…

THE SHORT SUIT IS A GOOD WAY TO KEEP COOL IN THE HEAT, IDEAL FOR EVENTS IN THE EVENING RATHER THAN THE OFFICE. YOU CAN PAIR THEM WITH A SPORTS SOCK AND KEEP THINGS FRESH WITH WHITE TEES, OR MORE FORMAL WITH A CLASSIC SHIRT LIGHTER PASTELS AND GREYS CAN BE MIAMI VICE, BUT THAT’S NOT A BAD THING.GO FULL THROTTLE WITH A HAWAIIAN SHIRT, OR TONE THINGS DOWN WITH A PLAIN WHITE TEE AND TRAINERS, KEEPING YOUR OUTFIT SUPER CLEAN, WHICH IS GREAT FOR THE OFFICE OR LESS FORMAL WEDDING EVENTS…

AS WELL AS MENSWEAR, WOMENSWEAR AND ACCESSORIES (INCLUDING JEWELLERY AND WATCHES), THERE’S HOME WEAR, BABY DIOR AND A CHILDREN’S COLLECTION, IF YOU’RE IN THE MOOD TO BUY A LUXURY GIFT. THERE’S ALSO A VIP AND FRAGRANCE AREA THE SPACE IS A FUSION OF EMBLEMATIC CHRISTIAN DIOR AND BRITISH TRADITION THE DIOR BOUTIQUE WILL EXTEND OVER FOUR FLOORS, BRINGING TOGETHER ALL THINGS IN THE DIOR UNIVERSE DIOR HOME IS ALSO HAPPENING, WITH PLENTY OF EXCLUSIVES, SHOULD YOU WISH TO EMBRACE THE FULL SPIRIT OF DIOR OR GET YOUR HOME EMBELLISHED DIOR HOMME HAVE UNVEILED A LIMITED-EDITION SELECTION OF LEATHER ACCESSORIES THE DIOR HOMME SPACE WILL BE HOUSED ON THE LOWER LEVEL, PROVIDING A DEMI-MESURE SERVICE FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER — EXCLUSIVE TO THIS STORE FOR THE DEMI-MESURE SERVICE, CREATIVE DIRECTOR…

IN 2010, IWROTE IN ATTITUDE ABOUTMY STRUGGLE WITH LOW SELF-ESTEEM AND PATTERNS OF SELF-DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOUR. We introduced a book to the UK called The Velvet Rage, by American therapist Alan Downs which explained that growing up bullied, isolated and invalidated meant that gay people had higher levels of addictions, depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. This is not, of course, true of everyone. Most LGBT people do not struggle with issues as extreme as those laid out here and there are many, many straight people who suffer with mental health problems too. But it was telling that we had more letters about this feature than anything before or since. This inspired me to begin work on a book, Straight Jacket: How to be Gay and Happy, which is published this…

There are some great names taking to the stage at Pride’s main festival in Preston Park. Top of the bill are Carly Rae Jepsen (see interview on next page) and Sister Sledge, who are bound to get partygoers feeling like one big family. Fresh off her Britain’s Got Talent duties is Alesha Dixon, joined by the sounds of DJ Fresh. Team talent arrives with Fleur East, Jordan Gray and Seann Miley Moore, while singers Anne-Marie and Imani are sure to have you shaking it. Then there’s Frankmusik, DJs 2 Bears and Dua Lipa as well as comedy from Pam Ann, Sink The Pink and the drums of The Carnival Collective. LEGENDS CABARET BIG TOP This tent will add giggles to the party. Hosted by the iconic Lola Lasagne, there will…

Sleep Paralysis MOST PEOPLE WILL EXPERIENCE SLEEP PARALYSIS AT LEAST ONCE IN THEIR LIFE. IT IS CHARACTERISED BY A FRIGHTENING INABILITY TO MOVE OR SPEAK WHEN FALLING ASLEEP. IT’S PARTICULARLY UNPLEASANT BECAUSE YOU CAN BE COMPLETELY AWARE OF THE FACT THAT YOU WANT TO MOVE, BUT CANNOT. IT WILL USUALLY LAST BETWEEN A FEW SECONDS AND SEVERAL MINUTES. IT’S NOT NECESSARILY AN INDICATION OF ANY UNDERLYING PROBLEM AND IS USUALLY CAUSED BY PARTS OF YOUR BRAIN SHUTTING DOWN AS YOU FALL ASLEEP. BUT IT CAN SOMETIMES BE AN INDICATION OF CERTAIN SLEEP DISORDERS. IF IT’S HAPPENING FREQUENTLY OR FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, THEN IT MAY BE WORTH ASKING YOUR GP FOR HELP. IT’S CERTAINLY MORE COMMON IN PEOPLE WHO HAVE IRREGULAR SLEEPING HABITS OR WHO DON’T GET ENOUGH…

“TWO SCALLIES SHOUT OUT: "KNOBHEAD". I'M NO LONGER IN A JUSTIN BIEBER SONG; I'M IN A KEN LOACH FILM” It’s 10.30am on a summer Sunday in 2016. I’m standing outside Boots in the Trinity Centre, Leeds. A plump boy in a t-shirt sets up a cheap karaoke machine against one of the columns holding up the shopping arcade. He lays out an anorak for loose change and picks up a microphone. His hair is specifically slicked for the performance. A female friend slumps on the floor. He presses play on the machine and the familiar refrain of Justin Bieber’s Love Yourself chimes in. In the past six months, my relationship with this song has developed into complete, unfettered admiration — the cornet, the humming, the brevity and the sincerity of…

“People have died so that we can have freedom of speech. Every time a law is passed which impinges on that, a small piece of democracy dies too” “I’ve never been so offended in all my life.” How many times have we heard that increasingly irritating phrase in recent times? Being offended has almost become a national sport in this country. The slightest off-colour remark can provoke howls of outrage from people who ought to know better. There’s no law to protect people from being offended, nor should there be if we value free speech. I doubt there’s a gay man or woman in existence who hasn’t been offended by a homophobic remark that they have been the target of or they’ve heard. But most of us get over it.…

•BATTLE ROPES 3x45-60secs / 60-90secs recovery between sets These are used as a high-intensity interval training tool to develop power and aerobic endurance. You can use battle ropes by quickly moving them in linear and circular motions to raise your heart rate. Keep the ropes moving continuously •HANGING WINDSHIELD WIPERS 4x10-12reps each side / 60-90secs recovery between sets Hang from a pull-up bar and bring legs up to the bar until torso and back are parallel to the floor. Brace core and rotate your legs to one side as far as possible, then rotate to the other side. That’s one rep! •LOCKSMITH SPECIAL 1 Burpee + 2 Pull Ups = 1rep 3x10-12reps / 60-90sec recovery between sets Stand in front of a pull-up bar, do a burpee, as you jump…

Couture Confection is an artisanal patisserie where grand, attention-grabbing cakes are a way of life and their latest creation will help make your big day truly memorable. Run by London and Manchester-based baker Dinesh Patel, passion is at the heart of every creation. Specialising in Eastern fusion flavours, CC aims to provide products that not only look amazing but also taste fantastic. The best possible ingredients are personally sourced from around the world with the inspiration for the designs coming from all walks of life: culture, art, architecture, literature, fashion and history. The newest idea (in front of couple in photo 1) has the hallmarks of a magnificent fairytale. The elegant cake —inspired by Tchaikovsky's hugely popular and romantic ballet Swan Lake — has all the beauty and innocence of…