function validate_newsform ( )
{
    valid = true;

    if ( document.news_form.title.value == "" || document.news_form.message.value == "" )
    {
        alert ( "Please make sure all details marked with * are complete." );
        valid = false;
    }   

    

    return valid;
}    



function validate_gigsform ( )
{
    valid = true;

    if ( document.gigs_form.venue.value == "" || document.gigs_form.date_day.value == "0" || document.gigs_form.date_month.value == "0" || document.gigs_form.date_year.value == "0" )
    {
        alert ( "Please make sure all details marked with * are complete." );
        valid = false;
    }   

    

    return valid;
}    


function validate_mlistform ( )
{
    valid = true;

    if ( document.mlist_form.email.value == ""  )
    {
        alert ( "Please make sure your e-mail is filled in." );
        valid = false;
    }   

    

    return valid;
}