Tuesday 28 July 2020

An update on plans to ban ‘conversion therapy’:

An update on plans to ban ‘conversion therapy’:

As you may know in previous years in my speech at the House of Lords Reception, I have expressed my anger and dismay at such barbaric and antiquated method being used in legality in UK.
The current petition of over 200,000 signatures followed another two on this issue. Despite its inclusion in the Government’s 2018 LGBT Action Plan, legislation has still not been introduced.

Read the letter from the Petition Committee To the Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss, minister for Women and Equalities here: 
https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/2172/documents/20109/default/

Thursday 9 July 2020

The Network's talks July and August, and our weekly meetings.

Dear Supporters of The Network,
Hope all is well with you.
In July we do not have a speaker, as he thought it best to wait and find out what is happening.
It is too early yet to decide whenever and  whether or not we are going to go back to physical meetings, the Civil Service Club is reopening on Monday but the covid-19 preventative measure make it impossible at the moment with no more than 4 people in a room! It may well be that do a combination of both zoom and physical meeting in the future but time only will tell.
In August Sandra Shevey is talking about Alfred Hitchcock, and it will be online given the present circumstances, you can book and discover more about it on Zoom. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-network-with-sandra-shevey-alfred-hitchcock-registration-75299196925 Please note that the meeting will be in evening gearing us back to normal timings.k

Our weekly meetings continue for members of The Network to catch up. Thursdays 4 to 5pm. Not a member yet?  Join us on https://the-network.one and take advantage of the 50% off the membership fee  for the duration of the pandemic.
Distant socialising! Together we are stronger!
  
A reminder of The Network Links:

I very much look forward to hearing from and to seeing you again soon.

Best regards, 
Jean-François.
Founder
The Network since 2012

Friday 26 June 2020

what's up?

The weather is improving, sometimes, you can be outside and follow the talks  whilst lounging in the sunshine or catch up on youtube.

As we are slowly coming out of the 'Lockdown' The Civil Service Club (CSC) has reopened and has been refurbished to the highest standard. 

Our monthly events will continue to be on both zoom and with limited capacity for social distancing at the CSC.

Our talks lately were recorded and posted on YouTube

Our future talks are:


Take care and keep safe!

Jean-François Dor
Founder


UK 18-35 year olds LGBTQ*COVID-19 & LOCKDOWN Experiences Survey

Monday 22 June 2020

GPN welcomes Dan VO on Tuesday 23rd June at 3:30pm. Queer Museums, Queer Britain.

Join us for a social and business networking on Zoom on Tuesday 23rd June 2020 at 3:30pm. RSVP: https://www.outsavvy.com/event/4632/gpn-with-dan-nouveau-23-06-2020-tickets
We need cheering up and who better to do so than Dan Vo, he is witty, knowledgeable and cute. Dan will speak about "Queer Museums" and "Queer Britain" that was recently featured on the BBC.
This month GPN welcomes Dan VO on Tuesday 23rd June at 3:30pm.
Dan gave us a memorable visit some years ago of the V&A, most enlightening. Q & A will ensue after his talk.
Non-members contribution of £5
GPN Members free.
After this all participants have the opportunity, not compulsory, to say a few words, if they choose to do so, 2 minutes maximum each but most fit this within 30 seconds like "Hi, I am J-F and get people together, chat with me afterward if your need help with PR, Marketing or Events".
While we meet on line, you may just want to listen to others and be comforted in the knowledge that #youarenotalone
A few guidelines to respect:
  • switch off your camera and microphone when you eat, wash your hand etc..
  • respect the opinion and or fear of others
  • arrive in the meeting in due time.
The room is opened half an hour before the meeting start, please join during this time: try the link to connect, check that your name is correct, if not please change it. If you have trouble, contact me during this half an hour. When the meeting is in progress my attention turns to the meeting and those present, I then disconnect from social media, emails, text and calls.
15:00 - Room open
15:30 - Meeting start
15:45 - Dan Vo speaks
16:00 - Q & A
16:15 - Participants introduce themselves and general networking.
17:30 - Meeting ends


Please share this event on Facebook and Twitter with your friends and colleagues, ask them to join us on www.gpn.one (Membership is only £20 a year and all events are free except when we have to preorder food and drinks
Non-members are asked for a contribution of £5 towards the organisation.
I very much look forward to seeing you then. 

With all best wishes, 

Jean-François
Founder
The Gay Professional Network, since 2010.

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GPN
Organiser of GPN with Dan Nouveau, 23-06-2020