LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers Event – Book Your Spot Now!

LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers Event – Book Your Spot Now! Don’t miss "LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers – Other Narratives" this Wednesday, 15th January, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Westminster City Archives - secure your place today! Westminster Creative Social: LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers – Other Narratives Wednesday, 15th January 2025, 5:00–7:00 PM Westminster City Archives, 10 St Ann's Street, London, SW1P 2DF Join us for an evening amplifying the voices of LGBTQ+ asylum seekers. In an era dominated by hostile narratives, this event seeks to highlight the powerful stories of resilience and hope shared by Marcus Dure and Samantha, two LGBTQ+ asylum seekers who fled persecution, imprisonment, and threats to their lives to find refuge in the UK. For free/donation tickets and more information: LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers – Other Narratives

GPN January's Newsletter

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View in browser 13th January 2025   Dear Supporter, Let's continue to Connect, Learn and Grow in 2025!   Please fill this 30 seconds survey and help shape the future of  YOUR network. https://form.jotform.com/241052103692345    Now for our 3 events this month: ­ Social Friday 17th   ­ Walthamstow Gay Meet Up , let's have fun! ­ Call to action ­ Business Lunch Networking Friday  24th January (on Zoom) ­ Let's talk business! ­ Call to action ­ GPN Networking and sinner with Steven Sparling Tuesday 28th January  ­ Peer to Peer Support ­ Call to action Peer to Peer Support - Tuesday 28th January 2025          Book ⬆   Loneliness is the penalty of leadership” - Ernest Shackleton, explorer.    In this talk Dr Steven Sparling business and leadership coach, consultant and mindfulness teacher will talk about peer-to-peer networks as a catalyst in business and leadership growth.    Next Up in the following months: ­ Tuesday 25th February 2025 Iain Muggoch -Madame F Wines ­ Who is Madame F? She’s the product of pride, passion and pizazz. Of creativity. Inclusivity. Originality. Exactly who she’s supposed to be. And with years in the making and tasting, she’s a sipping masterpiece. Collaboration with the UK's National LGBTQ+ partnership on The Madame F Queer Britain Art Award ­ Book now ­ Tuesday 25th March Dr Paul Taylor-Pitt ­ Tuesday 22nd April  Steve Nallon ­ Tuesday 20th May Marc McLane  ­ Attendees told us that they increased  their turnover from £500 to £24,000 by networking at our events, access to funding in excess of £25 million was also made available to our members, it is good to network!   Check our blog for details of  other events, newsletters and offers of interest such as funding available or 10% at Madame F , there are opportunities to invest in them.  Also CBRE and Multiverse application, Micro Rainbow Appeal, Employment Rights Bill - Preparing for Change Conference and more from our members.   Expect a mix of great people and conversation to make meaningful social and professional contacts. "We celebrate diversity in race, ethnicity, age, disability, skin color, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, and beyond. Though our community is currently 80% gay cisgender men, we welcome everyone."   Our events aim to foster connections and collaborations that can contribute to your promotion and  advancement with like-minded professionals in attendance.    GET CONNECTED, PRODUCTIVE AND PROACTIVE MAKING MEANINGFUL BUSINESS AND SOCIAL CONTACTS   Our sister organisation The Network (not just the LGBTQ+ community) meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday, Members of GPN/GBA can attend all events of The Network free of charge as part of their membership. Connect, learn, enjoy and build lasting  social & professional relationships. More info on us  GPN https://gpn.one  Pass it on to your friends and colleagues. 🙂  The benefits of membership: https://www.gpn.one/benefits/ 2nd Thursdays   Networking   6:30-9:30 pm More info and book 3rd Fridays   Social    8:00pm-11:00 pm More info and book here 4th Tuesdays   Networking with Speakers   6:30-9:30 pm More info and book 4th Fridays    Networking on zoom   9:30-10:30 am More info and book We are all connected by 3 degrees through The Gay Professional Network.      I very much look forward to hearing from you and to seeing you again soon.     Jean-François.    PS: did you try your luck on the lottery below? many of our members won prizes...   PPS: Did you give us a review on Google? please do so on https://g.page/r/CTOF0NVHQb19EBM/review   PPPS: Are you following us on our Social media? Here is the updated list.   Jean-François Dor  Founder Gay Professional Network jf@gpn.one https://gpn.one Rainbow Lottery Tickets cost one pound and you will help GPN continue its work. There is a weekly £25,000 jackpot. Click on the QR code for more info. Jean-Francois Dor's events & social Media  Click on the QR code for more info JFDE ­ The Network (not just the LGBTQ community) The Gay Professional Network operates The Gay Business Association. JFDE operates both GPN & The Network (Oh and consults on events, PR & marketing) Check the websites above for each of those organisations.   If you wish to join each mailing list, please update your preference at the bottom of this email. 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