Introducing: Ms Beverly Buttercup,

Began her drag career in  March 1992 with her trademark two male dancers, and quickly established herself as one of the most popular acts in Western Sydney...

Beverly & her boys were regular performers at most venues in Western Sydney including: 'MIDNIGHT FACTORY'  in Penrith, 'ORANA' in Guilford, 'SKELSEYS' in Carramar, 'CASTAWAYS' in Parramatta,  'DOLPHINS' in Guildford/Parramatta, 'FRANNY'S PLACE/PASH/4PLAY' in Parramatta, And City  'CEASARS' in Petersham, 'ALBURY HOTEL' - 'EXCHANGE HOTEL' - ' THE TAXI CLUB ' - ' THE MIDNIGHTSHIFT '  and  ARQ  in Darlinghurst.

'ORANA' was a social/support group for gays & lesbians in South West Sydney from 1995-1997, with the money raised from their regular dances going to the HIV Medical Trust Fund at Liverpool Hospital...

'CASTAWAYS' held regular fortnightly dances in Parramatta helping to raise money for C.S.N. West & later The Western suburbs Haven - both organisations assisting  people living with HIV/AIDS in Western Sydney. In October 1998 at Castaways benefit night,  $3,300 was raised and in May 1999 they raised $2,525  for the Western Suburbs Haven.

Beverly also organised WORLD AIDS DAY1999 events in the West with money raised $3000 going to the Bigge Park Medical Centre in Liverpool...

1997 & 1998 saw Beverly and her boys represent Western Sydney in the Gay & Lesbian 'FROCK AT THE ROCKS' Festival. They also walked in several Mardi Gras Parades for C.S.N. West, The Haven ,the C.B.D. , Dolphins in 2006 & Your West Divas in 2007 - 2008 & 2009 ...

For two years 1998 & 1999 Beverly wrote a column for the 'Western SSO Supplement' of the Sydney Star Observer highlighting events in Western Sydney...

In 1999, Beverly became the first drag queen in the west to win a prestigious 'DIVA' Award & later in the same year won a 'WORLD AIDS DAY' Award for her fundraising work, and an 'ACON' West Community Award for her ongoing support & achievements.

In 2000, Beverly was honoured to be the only drag queen in Western Sydney invited to be part of the Sydney 2000 Olympics Closing Ceremony. The millenium also saw Beverly pose nude for a portrait painted by artist Michael Moore, causing a scandal when it was exhibited...

In 2001 Beverly retired from performing with her boys,  but continued with her charity work  & occasional guest appearances at    HEAVEN SOCIAL GROUP ,  OUT WEST DANCE PARTYS , THE POLLYS CLUB ,  THE THREE SISTERS SOCIAL GROUP ,THE TAXI CLUB , CASTROS NIGHT CLUB  & UNITY AT WOLLONGONG Inc ...

In December 2002 Beverly became On-Air Presenter for " QUEER OUT WEST 89.3Fm on Every Monday Night From 10pm - 12am  www.qow.zoomshare.com  

In 2005 Beverly won the C.B.D. Award for Member of the Year.. In September 2005 Beverly took on the role as the entertainment  Co - ordinator / Host for Diamonds & Pearls Dance at Moorebank ...

In 2006, Queer Out West was nominated for a DIVA, 'Outstanding Achievement in Media'. Beverly still enjoys being part of the team and celebrates 6 years with Queer Out West in December 2008 ...

Between September 2006 and March 2007 Beverly went on to Start '' Your Westy Diva's" The show at Diamonds & Pearls, a G.L.B.T dance at the Moorebank ...

 In  Feburay 2007, Beverly and Lola del arte, one of the  Westy Diva's, Won the prestigous award of   "Miss Fair day 2007" as the first duo to ever win the crown ...

On 31st March 2007, Beverly celebrates her 40th birthday and 15 years of drag with a big charity night at 'Diamonds and Pearls'. It's a fundraiser for The Western Suburbs Haven Inc and will be held at the Moorebank Sports Club.($2200 was Raised on the night) ...

On 04 April 2007 Beverly Announced her RESIGNATION as entertainment co-ordinater at ' Diamonds and Pearls' which she enjoyed doing for the previous 15 months, in pursuit of a fabulous new adventure... To Starting up  HEAVEN Social Group in June 2007 At The Parramatta Club.Till December 2007, in January 2008 We Moved To The Rosehill Bowling Club , Finished up at The Rosehill Bowling Club in Sep 2008...AND ...THEN ...  Move to a NEW CLUB The Northmead Bowling Club in  2009   www.haevensocialgroup.zoomshare.com 

'' ALL GOOD QUEENS GO TO HEAVEN ''@ Northead Bowling Club ...

On 15 April 2007  Beverly And "your Westy Diva's WON Best Dressed Group 2007. At The Mardi Gras Parade Awards 2007 ...

On The 20 August 2007 Beverly And Marcia Will Be Presenters At This Years DIVA Award At The AJC Randwick. Beverly Buttercup And The Team At QUEER OUT WEST 89.3FM  WON Outstanding Achievement In Media At DIVA 2007 ..

In October 2007  Beverly was asked back to continue her Monthly online column supporting Western Sydney . So Check out Column (click on community/Staff Views) last Friday of the month at www.starobserver.com.au

In February 2008 Beverly was invited to take part in her first Mardi Gras Show for the 30th Anniversay in the 2am show " I Am What I Am '' show With CARLOTTA & DAVID CAMPBEEL ...

TWO VEIW MARDI GRAS 2AM SHOW 'YOU TUBE'

 On 08 March 2008 Heaven Social Group Raffles Has Raised $1080. For The Western Suburbs Haven Inc... 

On 07th June 2008  Beverly  Will  Compare The 3 Sisters Social Group Inc.. Disco And Talent Quest For The 5th Year Runing At Blackheath Communithy hall... 

On 04 July 2008  Out West Dance Party #1  at the Sweeneys Function Centre, Ingleburn. expect a great night of entertainment with performances by lesbian band THE FROCKS & ME ?!..  guy will also have the chance to get up on stage with open performances. arrive before 10pm for free munchies .. come out - out west !!... 

On the 18th August 2008 Beverly Will Be Presenting At This Years " DIVA Award 08 "At The  Paddington Town Hall .. Queer Out West Missed Out This Year On Both An Award And Nomination But Winners Included our Daring Maxi Shield ( Queen Of Hearts )..  

On 30th August 2008  At  COASTAL CASTAWAYS  FORSTER .. Raised $1240  for " Prostate cancer Fund " At The Pacific Palms Recreation Club , Forster ...

On 10th September  2008   My  Interview in  Time Out Sydney Magazine  Issue 44 " Gay West " ...

On 31st October 2008  I Will be Performanace With Lola & Melicious at St Marys Leagues Club For The 2008  Girls Night In The event is To Raise Money For The Cancer Council Of  N.S.W on Stage 8pm !!...  And then I With Be M.C At Out West Dance Party #2  At Sweeneys At Scencic Hills , Inglenbrn  With  a Live Performing By: Dan Knight - Beverly - Lola Del'arte - Melicious D'amage , Shows  11pm & 12am ,From 8pm-3am ...

In December 2008 I Have Advised Rita Who Runs DOLPHINS At Parramatta Golf Club, That I Will NOT BE RETURNING To The Club In 2009 To Perform As I Will Not Support A Club That Will Not Support The G.L.B.T. Community In Its Entirety... Its Is Time To Stand Up For Youself As A G.L.B.T. Member And Choose To Support Those Who Support The G.L.B.T. Community ...

 Out West Dance Party #3  Xmas Party is On Fri 19 December 2008 , M.C by Beverly at Sweeneys At Scenic Hills  Inglenbrn  ph: 9618-5555 ... Out west  " Ghey Day " on the hill @Sweeneys  Sun 25th January 2009 from 11:00am ,  Come Meet Your Frinds For New Your B.B.Q - Music - Games - Outdoors - Dog Welcome !! ...

 Heaven @ Northmead Bowling Club  on  07th February 2009 , Presents a New Night " Fresh Air " Featuring : YOUR WESTY DIVAS...

07th March 2009 " Beverly Buttercup & Her westy Diva's " are Walking in The  Mardi Gras Parade For the 3rd time As a Group Of Western Sydney Drag Queens And Their Friends ! See You At The Parade Or The Party ...

Heaven @ Northmead Bowling Club on  04th April 2009  Presentas :  " The 80's Show "  Featuring : YOUR WESTY DIVAS ...

Heaven @ Northmead Bowling Club on 20th June 2009  Presntas: " Drag All Star Event " & Heaven 2nd Birthday Party Featuring:  " A Charity Fundraiser For The Western Suburbs Haven Inc " Thank You All For Donating Your Time On Sat Night , The night Was a Huge success With Almost 200 Patrons And Raising $1800 For The Haven...

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        Beverly welcomes offers to appear at  events  

      ( fees are negotiable & charity events  free )  

         and  continues to be a high profile member of the 

 Western Sydney Community...

CONTACT:  Miss Beverly Buttercup

Ph: 0433 232425 (between 5pm-8pm Mon-Fri only)

EMAIL:  beverlybuttercup@hotmail.com

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Or     P.O.Box 3357 Liverpool N.S.W 2170

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