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PICTURE DIARY: David Raven’s 83rd birthday party at Queens Arms

David Raven aka Maisie Trollette celebrates his 83rd birthday party in style on Thursday, August 18 at the Queens Arms with showbiz friends including Miss Jason, Davina Sparkle, Jason Lee Howlett and JP Kristian aka as the Human Jukebox. Buckets were shaken to raise money for the Sussex Beacon.

David Raven aka Maisie Trollette celebrates his 83rd birthday in style on Thursday, August 18 at the Queens Arms with showbiz friends including Miss Jason, Davina Sparkle, Jason Lee Howlett and JP Kristian aka as the Human Jukebox. Buckets were shaken to raise money for Sussex Beacon.

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PICTURE DIARY: David Raven’s 83rd birthday party at Queens Arms

David Raven aka Maisie Trollette celebrates his 83rd birthday in style on Thursday, August 18 at the Queens Arms with showbiz friends including Miss Jason, Davina Sparkle, Jason Lee Howlett and JP Kristian aka as the Human Jukebox. Buckets were shaken to raise money for Sussex Beacon.

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One of London’s most beloved LGBTQ+ venues, the Black Cap in Camden, to reopen 22 March

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‘Ex‑gay’ activist Matthew Grech cleared of promoting gay conversion therapy in Malta

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David Raven aka Maisie Trollette celebrates his 83rd birthday in style on Thursday, August 18 at the Queens Arms with showbiz friends including Miss Jason, Davina Sparkle, Jason Lee Howlett and JP Kristian aka as the Human Jukebox. Buckets were shaken to raise money for Sussex Beacon.

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