Norwich
Pants to Poverty at The Castle
Big wigs, high heels and stockings that would make a panto dame proud, the gang at The Castle did their bit to raise some dosh for Comic Relief with a drag party.

Entertainment came from Wymondham drag Queen Ophelia Buttercup as she belted her way through 80s classics and judge the entries in the drag queen competition.

A good night was had by all, see some of the highlights.

HAPPY SUNDAYS The Castle continues to have many a happy hour or four on a Sunday afternoon. Between 3pm and 7pm, discounted prices are available on every drink stocked.

FAST FOOD BAR The building work is all done and dusted, the grand opening is expected very soon. No longer will you have to stagger your way down the Prince of Wales road run with the lager lads, but The Castle will offer you a selection of all your fast food favourites along with a pint or two - excellent.

BOOZE IN THE BARN Like all great plans, sometimes you have to made adjustments. This has pushed the opening of the barn back a couple of months but the architects have re-worked their magic and we hope to be open for al-fresco business in the summer.

EGG-STRAVAGANSA Count your chickens, plans are being hatched for some Sunday night madness on the Easter weekend. Bring your mates and some chocolate paint. Details available soon from The Castle.

THANK YOU (again) We would like to take this opportunity to say thanks to all our customers for their custom over the past four years and for putting up with the chaos during the building works.

t: 01603 768886
w: www.thecastle-pub.com
e: admin@thecastle-pub.com

The Loft Nightclub

The Loft Nightclub is open as follows: every Thursday 10 pm ‘til 2 am, entry £2 with new monthly drinks offers. Every Friday 10 pm ‘til 2 am with Gas Station and Marvel alternating. Every Saturday 9 pm ‘til 3 am, entry before 11 PM £4, £5 after 11 PM, concessions for NUS and UB40.

For more information call The Loft on 01603 623559
See also: BBC Norfolk Online - The Loft review

The Lord Raglan
The pub has plenty of fun in store throughout Spring, for more details call David on 01603 623304.

Norwich AIDS Helpline
For general advice and information about HIV and AIDS, can be answered by our freephone helpline service on 0808 808 2468.

Great Yarmouth

King’s Wine Bar
The refurbishment is finished complete with a new conservatory style roof and wooden floors in the back bar. "It's modern but traditional," says manager Jon Norris. "Reaction to the work has been fabulous. There has been a lot of response, particularly to our lunchtime specials."

Jumpin' to the left, keep your fishnets at the ready for news of a forthcoming Rocky Horror evening... and the King's theme nights continue.

Open 11am-midnight Monday-Saturday and from 6pm-11.30pm on a Sunday, call 01493 855374 for info.

OXYGEN Nightclub
Now exclusively a gay venue, Oxygen has re-opened and brought with it a breath of fresh air to clubbing on the East coast. One of East Anglia's largest gay venues the club features two bars and a split level dance floor.

Oxygen nightclub

Due to its huge popularity the regular Karaoke nights on Sundays and Wednesdays have now been overhauled to offer the unique experience of performing live on the Oxygen club stage.

The selection of songs have been expanded and you can now feel free to dance away whenever you feel like it.

EASTER BANK HOLIDAY Oxygen is teaming up with the other gay venues in Great Yarmouth for a gay charity weekend which for the first time includes a pride-style march. More details from the Oxygen website.

Other dates
April 6 - Eurovision night with Nikki French
April 19 - All girls night. Oxygen opens its doors for its first lesbian evening
April 21 - Foam Party (but get there early as punters were turned away in March due to capacity crowds)

w: www.oxygennightclub.co.uk
t: 01493 332783

News from West Norfolk

Hob in the Well

Hob in the Well
A popular gay pub for the people in King's Lynn. Situated on Littleport Street, further details can be found on their website.

w: www.hobinthewell.co.uk
t: 07710 538431

EAST
The latest gay news from west Norfolk is available from EAST.

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e: mail@aids-east.org.uk

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