A singles night was held in London in August and attracted 120 people who were less "middle-aged and flatulent" than had been expected. "The fear was that it would be dowdy and slightly depressing, but it really wasn't," says Spice, who is planning to hold more get-togethers. "They were younger, more energetic and more beautiful than I imagined." And none of the men brought their mothers.The adsMy hobbies include crying and hating men. F, 29.True, I am a forest, and a night of dark trees, but he who is not afraid of my darkness will find banks full of roses under my cypresses.
Part-time heavy-metal Guardian sub-editor (male, pale, drinks light ale)."August 14th Saw Alan Bennett riding his bike Briefly made eye-contact. Wondered if I'd get a mention in the Alan Bennett 2002 diary." Peripheral bloke (47). Always the bridesmaid, never the bride.I've divorced better men than you And worn more expensive shoes than these. So don't think placing this ad is the biggest come-down I've ever had to make.
Sensitive F, 34.Call for papers: "London Review of Books personal ads: an exaggeration or a rejection of the dominant cultural norm?" Send proposal to gay, anorexic, flamenco-dancing M, 36, baby-blue eyes, blond hair, and pesto recipes to die for.When, oh when will they remake Falcon Crest? Man 43. Obviously gay.When you do that voodoo that you do so well, I invoke 16th century witchcraft laws and have you burned at the stake. No shenanigans with Quaker M, 39.Too much sex, not enough Vitamin B12. Vegan love-god on the brink of mental and physical collapse (M, 26) seeks pallid, calcium-deficient F for nights of apathy, depression and headaches while touring the moral high ground.My ideal woman is a man Sorry, mother.Less Venus in Furs, more Derek in Buxton Interested? Write to Derek in Buxton.. * Schools to be encouraged to opt out of local authority control and get more freedom to run their own affairs - ie, decide on the curriculum. * Businesses, faith groups, parents and universities are to be allowed to set up schools and help form clusters or federations of existing ones.. Tony Blair's efforts to force through the most radical transformation of British schools for 40 years will this week face a furious backlash from Labour MPs, parents and headteachers who are increasingly concerned his reforms may not be workable.
