Summer reception at the House of Lords

An Invitation to the House of Lords

Tuesday 30 June 2026

The Home Room & Terrace, House of Lords

You are warmly invited to an exclusive reception of the Gay Professional Network, held by kind permission and generous sponsorship of our Patron, The Rt Hon The Lord Scriven of Hunters Bar.

We are honoured that Lord Scriven will address us during the evening and will personally lead a private tour of the Houses of Parliament following the reception.

Lord Scriven is a distinguished advocate for human rights and a steadfast supporter of the LGBT community. His work and commentary can be followed at: https://twitter.com/Paulscriven.

This special gathering brings together Gay Professionals who appreciate comfort, fine surroundings, good company, and the pleasures of excellent food and wine. We will meet in the elegant Home Room and its private Terrace, one of the House of Lords’ most refined reception spaces, overlooking the River Thames.

Champagne and canapés will be served, prepared by the House of Lords catering team.

We invite you to join us, celebrate our diversity, and share this rare opportunity to experience the splendour, architecture, and history of the Palace of Westminster.

We extend our grateful thanks to Mark Weeks of Mark Weeks Photography for generously sponsoring the photography for the evening.

Programme

6:30pm – Arrival, Champagne & Canapés

7:30pm – Address by The Lord Scriven of Hunters Bar, introduced by J‑F Dor

8:30pm – Private Tour of the Houses of Parliament with Lord Scriven

9:30pm – Carriages

Tickets

🎟️ £120 for Members

🎟️ £135 for Non‑Members

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House of Lords Reception – 30‑06‑2026

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House of Lords Reception – 30‑06‑2026

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Once payment is made, kindly confirm by email or WhatsApp, including any dietary requirements.

If you are not yet a member, you may join at www.gpn.one. Membership begins at £60 per year and offers a range of benefits.

The Gay Professional Network has been a not‑for‑profit membership organisation since 2010.

I look forward to welcoming you — or welcoming you back — to the Network.

With best wishes,

Jean‑François Dor

Founder, Gay Professional Network

jf@gpn.one

www.gpn.one