The Quest

The Gifts of Imperfection Workshop (One-Day Event)
2023-04-22 10:00 - 17:30 (Europe/London) | Old Diorama Arts Centre, 201 Drummond Street, Regents Place, London, Greater London, NW1 3FE, United Kingdom
The Gifts of Imperfection experiential programme

The Gifts of Imperfection workshop, based on the bestselling book by Dr Brené Brown, is about learning to be wholehearted – which is to engage with the world from a place of worthiness. Our authentic journey is about moving from “What will people think?” to “I am imperfect and I am enough.”
This one-day workshop is led by Ade Adeniji and Darren Brady, Certified Daring Way™ and Dare to Lead™ Facilitators. The workshop is an opportunity to cultivate the skills and habits required to embody our authenticity day-by-day, it covers selected Guideposts from the full programme.
During our time together, we will explore:

Courage, Compassion, and Connection: Tools for the Wholehearted Journey

Cultivating Authenticity: Letting Go of What People Think

Cultivating Self-Compassion: Letting Go of Perfectionism

Cultivating a Resilient Spirit: Letting Go of Numbing and Powerlessness

Cultivating Play and Rest: Letting Go of Exhaustion as a Status Symbol and Productivity as Self Worth

The Wholehearted Revolution

When: Saturday 22nd April: 1000 – 1730 GMT (In Person)
Where: Old Diorama Art Centre, 201 Drummond St, Regent Place, London, NW1 3FE
Format
The workshop will involve creative workbook activities, sharing experiences, self-inquiry, artwork, journalling, coaching and readings from the ‘Gifts of Imperfection’.
Participant Materials

You will be provided with an art journal.
We will also provide art supplies, but do feel free to bring with you any other creative materials that you have, along with old magazines.

The Quest Wednesdays (Theme: Light Lounge )
Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations.
The Light Lounge sessions have 5 themed rooms for participants to choose from (Unrequited love – The best day of my life – LGBT+ movies that have influenced me – Making changes – Anything goes). The gatherings are facilitated by the Quest Community Team and supported by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men.
During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the room theme and then come back to the larger group. It is a relaxed format that encourages participants to share from their own unique perspective.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom
In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to click on the on Zoom link below and enter the password:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84847837226?pwd=[REDACTED]
PASSCODE: [REDACTED]

Creativity & Play
Online event
The Quest Mosaic are facilitated gatherings for Black, Asian and Other Racialised Minority gay, bi & queer men coming together to connect, share experiences and build community.
Each session has a different theme as the focal point, with opportunities for attendees to participate in small breakout groups to muse, reflect and respond to some exploratory questions.
Each gathering is self-contained, so attendees don’t need to have attended previous sessions.
The sessions are facilitated by Ade Adeniji & Sonny Thaker
The theme for 15 April 2023 is ‘Creativity & Play’.
You need to register on Zoom to confirm attendance, you can do so here [https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcof-2pqTkjEtMKs3y8ihyFPjuCmg0miJFH](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcof-2pqTkjEtMKs3y8ihyFPjuCmg0miJFH)

The Quest Wednesday (Theme: Balance + Regulation)
Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations. The sessions are facilitated by the Quest team headed by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest Collective.
During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the theme and respond to some exploratory questions.
**This weeks theme: Balance + Regulation**
We gather from 18.50 and start promptly at 7pm.( Participants will not be allowed to join after the group commitments at the beginning of the session have been made.) There will also be the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the facilitated part of the evening.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom – the web-based video conferencing tool. In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to register on Zoom here:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpdu6ppzgvH9IACa1-fhEx-W2jSIznirHs](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpdu6ppzgvH9IACa1-fhEx-W2jSIznirHs)

The Quest Programme for Gay, Bi + Queer men
2023-03-17 10:00 - 2023-03-19 17:30, 2022-09-23 10:00 - 2022-09-25 17:30 | LIFT, 45 White Lion St, London, England, N19PW, United Kingdom
A powerful personal development program for gay, bi +queer men.

“Love takes off the masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within.” James Baldwin
The Quest programme is an experiential journey designed to empower gay, bi & queer men into a powerfully positive way of living –– free from the constraints of the past and unleashed to the possibility of the present. Two professional group facilitators and certified coaches support participants to develop a sense of self to creatively engage in life. Attendees practise new behaviours and engender new beliefs that move them towards authentic living with a connection to others & confident self-expression.
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This program has been generously supported by the Social Enterprise Support fund from The National Lottery. Places are subsidised – enabling a diverse range of participants.
Please secure your subsidised place early to avoid disappointment
Quest founders Ade + Darren talk about The Quest Program
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The Quest Programme goes to the heart of our challenge to fulfil our lives.
“The trick for the gay man himself is to resolve the conflict between the inner life and the outer one and become the authentic, gay person that lies buried beneath.”
Out of the Shadows: Reimagining Gay Men’s Lives by Walt Odets
Since 2011, The Quest has been empowering gay, bi & queer men to rediscover their wholehearted selves and redefine their understanding of community –– within a safe & supportive environment alongside a diverse range of people. The Quest’s work enables enriched relationships with a deeper understanding of personal interactions & motivations –– through self-acceptance & compassion, and the social awareness to embrace new possibilities.
By attending this interactive & engaging weekend participants will:
– Gain a deeper understanding of how their upbringing has impacted their emotional development.
– Develop an increased awareness of their limiting beliefs, behaviours & habits.
– Actively begin a healing process.
– Identify ways to improve their sense of self & relationships.
– Establish next steps for themselves, their relationships, and the world we live in.
– Experience support & intimacy from a group of gay, bi and queer men.
– Create a positive & supportive new network of men.
– Gain a greater sense of living authentically as a gay, bi or queer man in today’s world.

The programme itinerary is in three phases:
Preparation: Attendees will receive six daily reflection emails prior to the face-to-face gathering.
Coming Together: Our group workshop sessions are held over a three-day weekend: Friday (10am – 4.45pm), Saturday (10am – 5.30pm) and Sunday (10am – 5.30pm).
Integration: Attendees take part in a six-day email check-in starting on the Monday after our weekend together. There will then be three online Zoom sessions when attendees explore a range of topics to enable them embed insights from the weekend. These sessions take place on the first three Sundays following the weekend (unless otherwise arranged).
The weekend experience will include discussions & sharing in pairs, triads, small and large groups. It will include storytelling, psychological exploration & education, book readings, expressive writing, coaching and self-reflection & inquiry.
Included in the programme fee is:
– The Quest Experience programme workbook
– A copy of the book ‘Love Me As I Am: gay men reflect on their lives’
#gbqmen #gay #gaymen #personaldevelopment #workshop #programme

The Quest Wednesdays (Theme: Light Lounge )
Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations.
The Light Lounge sessions have 5 themed rooms for participants to choose from (Courage – Disgust – Sexual appetite – I know I’m alive because… – Anything goes). The gatherings are facilitated by the Quest Community Team and supported by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men.
During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the room theme and then come back to the larger group. It is a relaxed format that encourages participants to share from their own unique perspective.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom
In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to click on the on Zoom link below and enter the password:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84847837226?pwd=[REDACTED]
PASSCODE: [REDACTED]

Rest & Renewal
Online event
The Quest Mosaic are facilitated gatherings for Black, Asian and Other Racialised Minority gay, bi & queer men coming together to connect, share experiences and build community.
Each session has a different theme as the focal point, with opportunities for attendees to participate in small breakout groups to muse, reflect and respond to some exploratory questions.
Each gathering is self-contained, so attendees don’t need to have attended previous sessions.
The sessions are facilitated by Ade Adeniji & Sonny Thaker.
The theme for 11 March 2023 is ‘Rest & Renewal’.
You need to register on Zoom to confirm attendance, you can do so here [https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAscOmqrToiHtHFsMtiDd2znqhiL7Wu6UwN](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAscOmqrToiHtHFsMtiDd2znqhiL7Wu6UwN)

The Quest Wednesday (Theme: Fitting In v's Belonging)
Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations. The sessions are facilitated by the Quest team headed by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest Collective.
During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the theme and respond to some exploratory questions.
**This weeks theme: Fitting In v’s Belonging**
We gather from 18.50 and start promptly at 7pm.( Participants will not be allowed to join after the group commitments at the beginning of the session have been made.) There will also be the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the facilitated part of the evening.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom – the web-based video conferencing tool. In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to register on Zoom here:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvduqhpjovHdF126tKLrXfhKF9GpqKjiBM](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvduqhpjovHdF126tKLrXfhKF9GpqKjiBM)

The Quest Wednesdays (Theme: Light Lounge )
Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations.
The Light Lounge sessions have 5 themed rooms for participants to choose from (Death – Grace – Love – Truth – Anything goes). The gatherings are facilitated by the Quest Community Team and supported by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men.
During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the room theme and then come back to the larger group. It is a relaxed format that encourages participants to share from their own unique perspective.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom
In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to click on the on Zoom link below and enter the password:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84847837226?pwd=[REDACTED]
PASSCODE: [REDACTED]

Cultivating Self-Compassion
Online event
The Quest Mosaic are facilitated gatherings for Black, Asian and Other Racialised Minority gay, bi & queer men coming together to connect, share experiences and build community.
Each session has a different theme as the focal point, with opportunities for attendees to participate in small breakout groups to muse, reflect and respond to some exploratory questions.
Each gathering is self-contained, so attendees don’t need to have attended previous sessions.
The sessions are facilitated by Ade Adeniji & Sonny Thaker.
The theme for 11 February 2023.
You need to register on Zoom to confirm attendance, you can do so here [https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIodOuurjksGNNk4TMyVydL-aTer0VV0v5B](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIodOuurjksGNNk4TMyVydL-aTer0VV0v5B)

The Quest Wednesday (Theme: Kindness)
Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations. The sessions are facilitated by the Quest team headed by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest Collective.
During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the theme and respond to some exploratory questions.
This weeks theme: Kindness
We gather from 18.50 and start promptly at 7pm.( Participants will not be allowed to join after the group commitments at the beginning of the session have been made.) There will also be the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the facilitated part of the evening.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom – the web-based video conferencing tool. In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to register on Zoom here:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ucemgrzkqE9HDSzpNIG4xALlHaJegEj33](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ucemgrzkqE9HDSzpNIG4xALlHaJegEj33)

The Quest Wednesdays (Theme: Light Lounge )
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations.
The Light Lounge sessions have 5 themed rooms for participants to choose from (Friendship – Flirting – Fitness – Future – Anything goes). The gatherings are facilitated by the Quest Community Team and supported by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men.
During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the room theme and then come back to the larger group. It is a relaxed format that encourages participants to share from their own unique perspective.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom
In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to click on the on Zoom link below and enter the password:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84847837226?pwd=[REDACTED]
PASSCODE: [REDACTED]

Cultivating Gratitude & Joy
Online event
The Quest Mosaic are facilitated gatherings for Black, Asian and Other Racialised Minority gay, bi & queer men coming together to connect, share experiences and build community.
Each session has a different theme as the focal point, with opportunities for attendees to participate in small breakout groups to muse, reflect and respond to some exploratory questions.
Each gathering is self-contained, so attendees don’t need to have attended previous sessions.
The sessions are facilitated by Ade Adeniji & Sonny Thaker
The theme for 4 January 2023 is ‘Cultivating Gratitude & Joy’.
You need to register on Zoom to confirm attendance, you can do so here [https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMucu2vqzkuHt16is7D5My3J3KPajouevu5](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMucu2vqzkuHt16is7D5My3J3KPajouevu5)

The Quest Wednesday (Theme: Embracing & Letting Go)
Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations. The sessions are facilitated by the Quest team headed by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest Collective.
During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the theme and respond to some exploratory questions.
This weeks theme : Embracing & Letting Go
We gather from 18.50 and start promptly at 7pm.( Participants will not be allowed to join after the group commitments at the beginning of the session have been made.) There will also be the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the facilitated part of the evening.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom – the web-based video conferencing tool. In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to register on Zoom here:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpce-orjIsH9A-RrV7gSgszJHFO6hJXDhE](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpce-orjIsH9A-RrV7gSgszJHFO6hJXDhE)

Endings & Beginnings
Online event
The Quest Mosaic are facilitated gatherings for Black, Asian and Other Racialised Minority gay, bi & queer men coming together to connect, share experiences and build community.
Each session has a different theme as the focal point, with opportunities for attendees to participate in small breakout groups to muse, reflect and respond to some exploratory questions.
Each gathering is self-contained, so attendees don’t need to have attended previous sessions.
The sessions are facilitated by Ade Adeniji & Sonny Thaker.
The theme for 17 December is ‘Endings & Beginnings’
You need to register on Zoom to confirm attendance, you can do so here https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sceyrrTgjHN1G1gtZuD-OhnQM-6aypFjM

The Quest Wednesday (Theme: Homecoming )
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations. The sessions are facilitated by the Quest team headed by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men.
Each week a different theme will be the focal point of the gathering. During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the theme and respond to some exploratory questions.
This weeks theme : Homecoming
We gather from 18.50 and start promptly at 7pm.( Participants will not be allowed to join after the group commitments at the beginning of the session have been made.) There will also be the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the facilitated part of the evening.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom – the web-based video conferencing tool. In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to register on Zoom here:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsdOqpqz4tGtHvL6Ki9Xn9wvnV7DMFNaoK](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsdOqpqz4tGtHvL6Ki9Xn9wvnV7DMFNaoK)

Daring Greatly™ Program for LGBTQIA people (London - Nov 2022)
2022-11-18 10:00 - 2022-11-20 17:30 | Old Diorama Arts Centre, 201 Drummond Street, Regents Place, London, Greater London, NW1 3FE, United Kingdom
Based on the research of Brene Brown this 3 day in person program is being delivered exclusively to LGBTQIA participants

Join us in November 2022, in London, for the Daring Greatly™ Weekend Program (3 days)

Daring Greatly™️ is a highly experiential methodology based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown. The method was developed to help men, women, and adolescents learn how to show up, be seen, and live braver lives. The primary focus is on developing shame resilience skills and developing a courage practice that transforms the way we live, love, parent, and lead.
When it comes to your personal or professional life…..

Do you find your inner critic running the show?
Are you able to embrace your imperfections and find the power in doing so?
Do you want to cultivate the courage to go the extra mile?
Are you tired of ‘hustling’ for acceptance from others?

During the Daring Greatly™ weekend workshop (3 days), you will learn how to apply Dr Brown’s insights and research findings into your day-to-day life. You choose the area you want to work on and through a process of sharing, learning and exploring you will find powerful and transforming new ways to show up wholeheartedly in your life.

Daring Greatly™ will help you –

Deepen your personal and professional relationships
Cultivate intimacy and connection
Develop courage and embrace your vulnerability
Let go of fears that hold you back
Drop the need for perfectionism
Demonstrate compassion and empathy to deepen your connection to others
Increase your capacity to experience joy, contentment, stillness and creativity
Embrace the power of your own life story

The workshop is an interactive mix of –

Psycho experiential and educational exploration
Viewings of videos from Brené, created specifically for Daring Greatly™
Group discussion
Creative exercises
Coaching
Self-Inquiry

Included in the registration fee –

Your personal copy of Daring Greatly™ workbook
Post workshop activity

Please note that attending this workshop does not lead to certification as a ‘The Daring Way™ Facilitator’.

When:

Friday 18th November 2022 (10am – 5.30pm)
Saturday 19th November 2022 (10am – 5.30pm)
Sunday 20th November 2022 (10am – 5.30pm)

(participants are expected to attend all sessions)
Where:
Diorama Arts Centre,
201 Drummond Street,
Regents Place,
London, NW1 3FE

UNDERGROUND / OVERGROUND

Euston Square Underground (5 mins walk): Circle, Hammersmith, Metropolitan
Warren Street Underground (5 mins walk): Northern, Victoria
Great Portland Street Underground (5 mins walk): Circle, Hammersmith, Metropolitan
Euston Underground & Overground (10 mins walk): Northern, Victoria
Regents Park Underground (10 mins walk): Bakerloo line
Kings Cross Underground & Overground (15 mins walk): Circle, Hammersmith, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria.

BUSES
Routes 18, 27, 30, 88, 205, 453, C

Facilitators:
Ade Adeniji and Darren Brady – Certified Daring Way™ Facilitators and founders of the Quest Collective – an organisation that creates empowering spaces for LGBTQIA people
www.daringeurope.com

ABOUT BRENÉ BROWN
Dr. Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston where she holds the Huffington Foundation – Brené Brown Endowed Chair at The Graduate College of Social Work.
She has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy and is the author of five #1 New York Times bestsellers: The Gifts of Imperfection, Daring Greatly, Rising Strong, Braving the Wilderness and Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.
Brené’s TED talk – The Power of Vulnerability – is one of the top five most viewed TED talks in the world with over 35 million views.
Brené lives in Houston, Texas with her husband, Steve, and their children, Ellen and Charlie.
For more information, visit brenebrown.com

The Quest Wednesdays (Theme: Light Lounge )
London, United Kingdom
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations.
The Light Lounge sessions have 5 themed rooms for participants to choose from (My gay friends and my straight friends – Porn – First dates – Generational differences in gay/bi/queer men – Anything goes). The gatherings are facilitated by the Quest Community Team and supported by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men.
During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the room theme and then come back to the larger group. It is a relaxed format that encourages participants to share from their own unique perspective.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom
In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to click on the on Zoom link below and enter the password:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84847837226?pwd=[REDACTED]
PASSCODE: [REDACTED]

The Quest Wednesday (Theme: Infidelity )
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations. The sessions are facilitated by the Quest team headed by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men.
Each week a different theme will be the focal point of the gathering. During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the theme and respond to some exploratory questions.
This weeks theme : Infidelity
We gather from 18.50 and start promptly at 7pm.( Participants will not be allowed to join after the group commitments at the beginning of the session have been made.) There will also be the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the facilitated part of the evening.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom – the web-based video conferencing tool. In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to register on Zoom here:
**Infidelity**
[https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0oceyvpjwrH9yxeOQfL2razlN_YrUp5Hp3](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0oceyvpjwrH9yxeOQfL2razlN_YrUp5Hp3)

The Quest Wednesdays (Theme: Light Lounge )
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations.
The Light Lounge sessions have 5 themed rooms for participants to choose from (Being side – Joy – Expectations – Spirituality – Future/New Topics Room). The gatherings are facilitated by the Quest Community Team and supported by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men.
During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the room theme and then come back to the larger group. It is a relaxed format that encourages participants to share from their own unique perspective.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom
In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to click on the on Zoom link below and enter the password:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84847837226?pwd=[REDACTED]
PASSCODE: [REDACTED]

The Quest Wednesday (Theme: My Inner Child )
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations. The sessions are facilitated by the Quest team headed by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men.
Each week a different theme will be the focal point of the gathering. During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the theme and respond to some exploratory questions.
This weeks theme : My Inner Child
We gather from 18.50 and start promptly at 7pm.( Participants will not be allowed to join after the group commitments at the beginning of the session have been made.) There will also be the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the facilitated part of the evening.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom – the web-based video conferencing tool. In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to register on Zoom here:
(My Inner Child) [https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvfu6urT0qE9GoFo2TXmmKinBaJmBD9ZjR](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvfu6urT0qE9GoFo2TXmmKinBaJmBD9ZjR)

The Quest Wednesdays (Theme: Light Lounge )
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations.
The Light Lounge sessions have 5 themed rooms (lust or love? – being part of a community – seduction: tips and strategies – my best friend is the one who… – anything goes) for participants to choose from. The gatherings are facilitated by the Quest Community Team and supported by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men.
During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the room theme and then come back to the larger group. It is a relaxed format that encourages participants to share from their own unique perspective.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom
In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to click on the on Zoom link below and enter the password:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84847837226?pwd=[REDACTED]
PASSCODE: [REDACTED]

The Quest Tea Party for Gay, Bi + Queer Men
2022-09-18 13:00 - 16:00 | The Apple Tree, 30 Clerkenwell Green, London, England, EC1R 0DU, United Kingdom
The Quest Tea Party

Join us for a convivial in person get together to share the ‘T’.
The Quest Founders Ade and Darren will be hosting this wholehearted event – a chance for familiar faces and total newcomers to come together to enjoy engaging conversations and (optional ) fun games.
The Quest will be hosting 4 socials a year – make a diary date to join us!
Its free to attend and we gather between 1pm – 4pm.
The venue will be at The Apple Tree in Clerkenwell, Central London

Open Relationships
Online event
The Quest Mosaic are facilitated gatherings for Black, Asian and Other Racialised Minority gay, bi & queer men coming together to connect, share experiences and build community.
Each session has a different theme as the focal point, with opportunities for attendees to participate in small breakout groups to muse, reflect and respond to some exploratory questions.
Each gathering is self-contained, so attendees don’t need to have attended previous sessions.
The sessions are facilitated by Ade Adeniji & Sonny Thaker
The theme for 10 September 2022 is ‘Open Relationships’.
You need to register on Zoom to confirm attendance, you can do so here [https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsf-CvqD4uGNT_3XPsXohBNbh5YM7ZIKk_](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsf-CvqD4uGNT_3XPsXohBNbh5YM7ZIKk_)

The Quest Wednesday (Theme: Hard Conversations )
Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations. The sessions are facilitated by the Quest team headed by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men.
Each week a different theme will be the focal point of the gathering. During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the theme and respond to some exploratory questions.
This weeks theme : Hard Conversations
We gather from 18.50 and start promptly at 7pm.( Participants will not be allowed to join after the group commitments at the beginning of the session have been made.) There will also be the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the facilitated part of the evening.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom – the web-based video conferencing tool. In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to register on Zoom here:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIldeuhqDktHtQEE1IurCpa1ESgJJgOSyns](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIldeuhqDktHtQEE1IurCpa1ESgJJgOSyns)

The Quest Wednesdays (Theme: Light Lounge )
Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations.
The Lite Lounge sessions have 5 themed rooms for participants to choose from. The gatherings are facilitated by the Quest Community Team and supported by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men.
During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the room theme and then come back to the larger group. It is a relaxed format that encourages participants to share from their own unique perspective.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom
In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to click on the on Zoom link below and enter the password:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84847837226?pwd=[REDACTED]
PASSCODE: [REDACTED]

Deconstructing Campness
Online event
The Quest Mosaic are facilitated gatherings for Black, Asian and Other Racialised Minority gay, bi & queer men coming together to connect, share experiences and build community.
Each session has a different theme as the focal point, with opportunities for attendees to participate in small breakout groups to muse, reflect and respond to some exploratory questions.
Each gathering is self-contained, so attendees don’t need to have attended previous sessions.
The sessions are facilitated by Ade Adeniji & Sonny Thaker
The theme for 13 August 2022 ‘Deconstructing Campness’.
You need to register on Zoom to confirm attendance, you can do so here [https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vc-mhqDgtEt0Hevh6pXtszobht5fplREp](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vc-mhqDgtEt0Hevh6pXtszobht5fplREp)

Remarkable Men - Soulful Sunday Sessions
Speakers’ Corner, London, W2 2EU, gb
SHAKEN AUTHENTICITY
What you do you do when events outside your control question or shake your authenticity? Do you revert to old familiar (perhaps outdated) ways of being, or set an intention to feel discomfort and set out to find new ways of being? Do you hide parts of you away or stand courageously even when there are no guarantees that others will stand with you?
This gathering will be a topical conversation about authenticity, the effect of the pandemic and other world and domestic events, isolation, connection / disconnection, health and long term changes both in our selves and in our lives.
How did we cope, how are we coping now, what has changed and is this for the better or is it more challenging?
Has it brought you more in touch with your own authenticity or moved you further away from it? Has it made you braver or more fearful? Has it clarified or confused?
As gay / bi men has it affected us in particular ways?
When we hold on to blame, shame, resentments, or hustle for our worth through sacrificing our truest nature we move away from our authenticity. By understanding our stories we get to choose if we want to keep them or change them.
Remarkable men has been through some changes over the last 3 years.
It is time now for another change, a move back to in person meetings, once a month.
Remarkable Men is a facilitated space where a rich, diverse range of Gay men meet to explore a topic that impacts our lives.
Do you want to start Sundays feeling revived + invigorated?
Do you crave a more interesting type of conversation?
Do you want to connect in an open and non judgemental environment?
Do you want to deepen your understanding of yourself?
The group was started by Darren Brady and is now run by Jonathan Ward who is a Courage Coach and certified to deliver the programs of Dr Brené Brown. He will guide the group in some fascinating conversations.
Now in its 6th amazing year, this Sunday ‘drop in’ group lifts the spirit, emboldens and helps connect Gay men.
Who is it for: Anyone who is curious, open and committed to their self development is welcome to try out this group.
What to bring: Curiosity, life experience, openness, honesty and warmth!
Important to know:
Payment on the day in cash please
£15 waged
£10 unwaged/retired/concessions
