http://heavensocialgroup.zoomshare.com/6.shtml Heaven Social Group: Story So Far Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:47:52 -0500 http://heavensocialgroup.zoomshare.com/6.shtml/6552d980356b5ff32b54a7ed0be6518f_4a3d9f4e.writeback Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:47:42 -0500 HEAVEN - Social Dance - Northmead When : Sat 20th Jun 2009 (Charity Night ) From: 8:30pm - 1:30am Where: The Northmead bowling Club . 166 windsor Rd , Northmead . (18+) (Mix) Shows: 10.00pm - 11.00pm & 12.00am Presents : " Drag All Star Event " & Heaven 2st Birthday Party Featuring : '' A Charity Fundraiser For The Western Suburbs Haven Inc. " Entertainment: Beverly Buttercup , Gracie Lou , Lola del Arte , Sue Pernatural , Lulu Cumtwat , Ophelia Shaft , Christina Dior , Ida Slapda , Jessica Grabbit , Miss Willie , Special Guest M.C : MITZI MACINTOSH Entry: Charity Night $10.00 Music/D.J : Danz Mobile D.J. www.heavensocialgroup.zoomshare.com ( The Western Suburbs Haven Inc, Supporting People Living With HIV & AIDS In Western Sydney ) Ph: 9672-3600 Or www.thewesternsuburbshaven.com.au Is a Registered Charity No.16069 we would like to say a big thank you to you all, especially our sponsor Tim for Acacia's Catering And Matt From ACON , Sydney Star Observer http://heavensocialgroup.zoomshare.com/6.shtml/f7ef2234c31ac779b6d40fbe68398bf0_495495ac.writeback Fri, 26 Dec 2008 02:28:28 -0600 Hello All, Firstly we would like to say a big thank you to you all, especially our sponsor Tim for Acacia's Catering for supporting us over the last few months as we tried and tried to find a new venue... Well the EXCELLENT NEWS is that we have found a fabulous venue - the Northmead Bowling Club. The club has been extremely supportive throughout the negotiations, and the venue itself is a corker with it's very own function room entrance, bar, stage and separate toilets! Please check out our website at www.heavensocialgroup.zoomshare.com for all the details. We will be starting on Saturday 7th February 2009, and running every second month. We will feature two MEGA CAMP shows at 10.30pm and 12.00am with the all new 'Westy Divas', and the cover charge will be dropping to $7 before 10pm and $10 after 10pm. We would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family all the very best over the Christmas season. We hope that you ring in the new year with lots of GLBT style, and we can't wait to see you all at our launch in 2009! Warmest wishes, Beverly Buttercup & Gracie Lou Heaven Social Group http://heavensocialgroup.zoomshare.com/6.shtml/a3b38663d3da62b6d6e60812a43ea0a2_491fb41a.writeback Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:48:10 -0600 Hello All, In our last 'News Flash' we were pleased to let you know that we had locked in a new venue - the Parramatta Golf Club - with verbal confirmation from the Club Manager that we could start on January 31st, 2009 with a set function fee. Following our advertising, new fliers and media releases confirming our move to the Parramatta Golf Club, the Club have now advised Heaven Social Group, that all new events commencing post 01/01/09 will now be charged a $500 function fee per booking plus the cost of two security guards (approximately $250 each), making the booking a total of over $1000! This is not only three (3) times the original verbally agreed function fee for the venue, but also a further $500 for security guards. We will therefore no longer be relocating to the Parramatta Golf Club. How kind however the Club will not be imposing these new costs for the all girls night dolphins, as it is an already established night. We have informed the Club (again) that Heaven Social Group is a non profit group that fundraisers for charity, and we simply cannot afford these costs. The Club Manager advised that the Board was already aware of this, and that the new fees would not be reduced. It is very disheartening that a Club that has made tens of thousands of dollars off the GLBT community through Castaways and Dolphins for over 11 years, is now taking this attitude. Personally, I am so disgusted that they are not prepared to stand by their verbal commitment to our Group, that I have advised Rita who runs Dolphins at the Parramatta Golf Club, that I will not be returning to the Club to perform, as I will not support a Club that will not support the GLBT community in its entirety. As we believe Heaven Social Group is an integral part of the outer western Sydney GLBT scene, and the only night left that actively fundraisers for charities, our fight for a new venue is not over. Following the devastating news from the Parramatta Golf Club, we have started looking for another alternate venue, and there is light at the end of the tunnel. We will keep you informed of our progress, and still hope to launch on January 31st, 2009! In the meantime - it is time to stand up for yourself as a GLBT member, and choose to support those who support the GLBT community. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported Heaven, including the Sydney Star Observer, The Western Suburbs Haven, Matt Vaughan from ACON, Tim from Acacia's Catering and everyone else for their kind words of support. All future letters of support can be send to mail@starobserver.com.au and cc in heavenparramatta@hotmail.com We wish you all well, and we look forward to bringing back Heaven in the New Year. Kindest regards, Beverly Buttercup & Gracie Lou Heaven Social Group www.heavensocialgroup.zoomshare.com http://heavensocialgroup.zoomshare.com/6.shtml/993fb9605c2f64d8fbef983fceea5ab1_468e3976.writeback Fri, 06 Jul 2007 07:45:42 -0500 The story so far... Heaven Social Group was created in April 2007 by Miss Beverly Buttercup and her fellow 'Westy Divas' Miss Marcia Monterey, Miss Brandi Alexander and Miss Lola Del Arte. Since beginning 'Your Westy Divas' has been awarded the fantastic prize of Best Dressed Group for their entry into the 2007 New Mardi Gras Parade. Previously, 'Your Westy Divas' debuted their fabulous , colourful and exciting show at D&P at Moorebank Sports Club. After a year of performing to the crowds at Moorebank, Miss Beverly Buttercup decided it was a time for a change. The perfect opportunity arose for 'Your Westy Divas' to move into an established well known gay & lesbian friendly venue, the Parramatta Club. The Parramatta Club in the past few years has strongly supported various nights for the gay & lesbian community of Western Sydney. Heaven Social Group started at the Parramatta Club on the 4th Saturday of the month. The night included great tunes played by DJ Kezza and two exciting shows. First up was 'Your Heavenly Girls' performing camp classics and including some of Western Sydney's campest and most orginal drag queens, plus special guests. Following 'Your Heavenly Girls' was 'Your Westy Divas' performing their show 'Disco Divas'. Heaven Social Group debuted their Opening Night at the Parramatta Club on 23 June 2007 with over 150 people attending and welcoming the newest night to hit Western Sydney. Heaven Social Group proudly supports the Western Suburbs Haven - providing services to people living with HIV/AIDS in Western Sydney. The Parramatta Club proudly supported the Heaven Social Group every 4th Saturday of the month. Also on the 2nd Saturday of the month was Pash, another exciting night. Many changes took place in August 07, Brandi Alexander retired from Drag and the lovely Tina Swallows filled her spot. Our DJs became Joal & Geoff after DJ Kezza could not continue. In DECEMBER 07 Heaven & Pash were notified that the Parramatta Club would Be closing down after supporting the GLBT community for 7 years. This saw Pash come to an end and Heaven Re- locating to the Rosehill Bowling Club on every second Saturday of the month as of January 2008. With a new venue came a new show 'Legends of Music' Starring Beverly Buttercup, Marcia Monterey, Lola Del Arte, Tina Swallows and Jessika Grabbit, featuring the Special Guests as in the earlier shows - Gracie Lou, Ida Slapda and Sue Pernatural. In March, Heaven donated over $1000 to the Western Suburbs Haven. All money was raised by our raffles. Hope to see you all at Heaven soon. Please feel free to leave your comments.