The Quest

First Tuesday Socials
2016-01-05 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Konditor & Cook, The Gherkin, 30 St Mary Axe , London, London, EC3A 8BF, United Kingdom
Our monthly INTRODUCTION socials events are a great way to stay connected with other programme participants, as well as meet a diverse range of gay men – away from the barriers and criticism of the generic London scene.
Held on the first Tuesday of every month, at Konditor & Cook (The Gherkin), the INTRODUCTION socials are also an ideal night out for those who are ‘curious’ about The Quest and who want to mix and mingle with an emerging community of gay men who are beginning to ask themselves some fundamental questions and long for a community environment.
Its all about catching up, swapping stories and having a laugh without preconceived ideas, presumptions or expectations.
Join the conversation by signing up to the online group – Meetup

Rising Strong Workshop for Gay Men
2015-12-12 - 2015-12-13 | The School of Social Entrepreneurs, The Fire Station, 139 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2HZ, United Kingdom
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The Quest Program
2015-11-06 - 2015-11-08 | The School of Social Entrepreneurs, The Fire Station, 139 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2HZ, United Kingdom

The Quest Program
2015-09-18 - 2015-09-20 | The School of Social Entrepreneurs, The Fire Station, 139 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2HZ, United Kingdom
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The Quest Workshop for Black and Minority Ethnic Gay & Bisexual Men
2015-09-04 19:00 - 2015-09-06 17:30, 2015-06-05 19:00 - 2015-06-07 17:30, 2015-05-01 19:00 - 2015-05-03 17:30, 2015-03-06 19:00 - 2015-03-08 17:30 | The School of Social Entrepreneurs, The Fire Station, 139 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2HZ, United Kingdom
Public Health England (PHE) has commissioned The Quest to deliver its flagship “The Quest Workshop” to Black African, Black Caribbean, mixed Black and other ethnicity (BME) gay men, and men who have sex with men (MSM).
The delivery of the workshops is part of a wider PHE project evaluating different models of direct behaviour change interventions for BME gay men and MSM, aimed at reducing health risk behaviour and building resilience. The workshop also provides an opportunity for BME gay men and MSM to be come together with others in a safe and friendly space.
For more information and to register, click here.

The Quest Retreat
2015-07-03 - 2015-07-05 | London
The Quest Countryside Escape is a chance to leave the city behind to relax and reconnect with a fantastic group of gay men. Set in acres of woodland, gardens and rolling countryside, the Dunford House Estate in West Sussex will be our very own home for this long weekend escape.
We will explore in typical ‘Quest style’, where we find ourselves in our life – the trials and triumphs, the breakthroughs and breakdowns within the peace and tranquility of this wonderful countryside estate.
When: Fri 3 – Sun 5 July 2015
For more information and booking details, click here

The Quest Workshop
2015-04-24 - 2015-04-26, 2015-02-20 - 2015-02-22 | The School of Social Entrepreneurs, The Fire Station, 139 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2HZ, United Kingdom

LoveTonic: Connection and Intimacy beyond Hook-Ups (An evening for Black and Asian Men who Love Men)
2015-02-11 18:30 - 22:00 | InSpire – The Crypt at St Peter’s, Liverpool Grove, London, London, SE17 2HH, United Kingdom
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First Tuesday Socials
2014-12-02 18:30 - 22:00, 2014-11-04 18:30 - 22:00, 2014-10-07 18:30 - 22:00, 2014-09-02 18:30 - 22:00, 2014-08-05 18:30 - 22:00, 2014-07-01 18:30 - 22:00, 2014-06-03 18:30 - 22:00, 2014-05-06 18:30 - 22:00 | Cafe Milan, 123 Shaftsbury Avenue , London , WC2H 8AH, United Kingdom
Our monthly socials events are a great way to stay connected with other workshop participants, as well as meet a diverse range of gay men – away from the barriers and criticism of the generic London scene.
Held on the first Tuesday of every month, the socials are also an ideal night out for those who are ‘curious’ about The Quest and who want to mix and mingle with an emerging community of gay men who are beginning to ask themselves some fundamental questions and long for a community environment.
Its all about catching up, swapping stories and having a laugh without preconceived ideas, presumptions or expectations.
Join the conversation by signing up to the online group – Meetup or simply confirm you are coming by registering here – Eventbrite. You can use either one to let us know you are coming.

Weekend Exploration Workshop
2014-11-28 - 2014-11-30, 2014-09-12 - 2014-09-14, 2014-06-06 - 2014-06-08 | The School of Social Entrepreneurs, The Fire Station, 139 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2HZ, United Kingdom
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Make Room for Love
2014-08-30 09:30 - 17:30 | Neal’s Yard Meeting Rooms, 14 Neal's Yard, London, WC2H 9DP, United Kingdom
What are your desires and fantasies around love and intimacy?
How can you increase your capability to trust and feel connected ?
What holds you away from your ability to love and be loved?

In this one-day workshop, the intention is to help develop your ability to cultivate healthy loving relationships whilst authentically expressing your physical and emotional needs. We explore beliefs, thoughts, feelings and behaviours that are holding us back from connection and intimacy. We will be working with both the body and the mind.
We will inquire into Love as a natural force for expansion and healing. Exploring what Love means to you and how it shows up in relationships with yourself and others. In a safe and playful environment you can explore your dynamics around trust and vulnerability and learn how to deepen intimacy and connection.
During this day together we will work individually, in pairs and the large group of men.
This is a clothed workshop that will involve respectful, physical exploration – please wear loose comfortable clothing.
This workshop brings together Andy Saich’s wide experience in bodywork and Ade Adeniji and Darren Brady’s expertise in working with gay men in the areas of shame, courage and authentic self-expression, thereby creating a rich fusion of awareness both physically and mentally.

Darren Brady and Ade Adeniji founded The Quest to help gay men better understand and transform the relationships they have with themselves, others and the world they inhabit. They are Life Coaches and Group Facilitators and are also certified to deliver The Daring Way™ (based on the research of Brené Brown).
For booking details, click here

Yearly Retreat
2014-07-04 - 2014-07-06 | London
For information and booking details, click here.

Pride in London
2014-06-28 11:15 - 16:30 | London
For the first time, The Quest has ‘participant status’ in the London Pride parade on 28 June 2014. That being the case, it would be wonderful if a large contingent of Questers and their friends were to join in the march, which has its theme this year as “Freedom to ….”
Why not exercise your freedom to celebrate yourself and your fellow journeymen by walking under The Quest banner through the streets of London? As ever, the day promises to be a lot of fun, whilst making a serious statement of our intent!
The Quest Parade Timetable:
11.15
Meet at The Prince Regent Pub, 71 Marylebone High Street, London W1U 5JN.
11.45
Leave the pub for the 5-10 minute walk to the Parade checkpoint at the junction of Baker Street and Marylebone Road.
12 noon
Arrival at the Parade checkpoint.
13.00
The Parade commences.
13.30
Our section of the Parade starts walking.
16.00 (approx)
Finish of Parade for our section.
WE WILL ONLY BE ADMITTED THROUGH THE PARADE CHECKPOINT AS A GROUP, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GAIN ACCESS INDIVIDUALLY
Notes:
The Quest t-shirts
T-shirts will be available for sale on the day.
Health and Safety
Check the weather on the day as we will be walking for a long time. If it’s going to be sunny make sure you bring, and use, sunscreen.
Please moderate the consumption of alcohol before the parade.
There may be protesters on the route and they have, of course, the right to protest. Please do not engage with them and just leave the management of their activities to the Metropolitan Police. The protesters may attempt to goad but we do not want us to be the ones “crossing the line”.
Our group arrives at the Parade assembly point at the junction of Marylebone Road and Baker Street (12 noon). Questers unable to meet us at The Prince Regent Pub can join us here (with the assistance of mobile phones, et al).
If you are planning to join us on the parade drop us an email at – register@thequestawaitsyou.com, so that we know to expect you and to give us an idea of numbers

You can check our pictures from the 2013 London Pride here.

SIX-WEEK YOGA COURSE - FOR BEGINNERS
2014-06-25 19:00 - 20:00 | West Hampstead Community Centre, 17 Dornfell Street , London, NW6 1QN, United Kingdom
…. CREATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE QUEST
The Quest is excited to offer a six-week yoga beginner’s programme, designed exclusively for Quest graduates (and their friends). If you’ve ever felt too self-conscious or lacked the confidence to try out yoga in a public class, this intimate course with a gay yoga practitioner and a small intimate group of like-minded Quest brothers is perfect for you.
When: every Wednesday 7-8pm, starting 25th June 2014
Where: West Hampstead Community Centre

Do you want to start a practice that can help? Improve sleep? Lessen stress? Release tension? Increase flexibility? Strengthen your core? Improve your balance? Concentration? Build self-awareness? Relaxation? As well as learning to meditate, bringing your body, mind and spirit into balance?
This is an ideal way to begin your discovery of yoga in a safe and friendly environment.
This course includes an introduction to yoga postures (asanas), breathing techniques and meditation. Each week we will explore a different focus i.e standing postures, backbends, forward bends, twists, gentle inversions and every class will include an opportunity for deep relaxation.
By the end of the course you should feel confident enough to start a home practice and/or attend an open level or Level 1 class at any yoga studio/gym as well as starting to reap the benefits of such a practice.
Detailed notes on key postures will be shared with you by email to support this.
Mats and equipment will be provided. Comfortable clothing is recommended, i.e. shorts, t shirts/sweatshirts/sweatpants, tracksuits are ideal. Yoga is practiced in bare feet (so that you can grip the mat and create a strong foundation) but socks can be worn at the end of the class in the relaxation posture.
Teacher Simon Hoten:
“I have been practicing and studying yoga since 2003 and teaching since 2010 and I am British Wheel of Yoga Accredited”.
When: beginner’s yoga course starting Wednesday 25th June, 7pm -8pm and every Wednesday for 6 weeks.
Where: West Hampstead Community Centre, 17 Dornfell Street (just off Mill Lane), London NW6 1QN
(WHCC is a 13-minute comfortable walk from West Hampstead tube, overground and Thameslink stations. C11 bus stops right outside)
Cost: £45/£40 concessions payable in advance to book your place
Booking contact: Naven Puri (nkp_1978@yahoo.com), places are limited so booking early is recommended

The Quest 3rd Anniversary Celebration
2014-06-15 15:00 - 19:00 | The Proud Archvist, 2-10 Hertford Road, London , N1 5ET, United Kingdom
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Storytelling Performance
2014-05-12 19:00 - 21:30 | The School of Social Entrepreneurs, The Fire Station, 139 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2HZ, United Kingdom
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5 Steps to Authentic Self-Expression
2014-05-10 10:00 - 17:30 | The School of Social Entrepreneurs, The Fire Station, 139 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2HZ, United Kingdom
This interactive, fun and engaging one-day workshop for Gay Men is all about (re)connecting and (re)aligning with your Unconditional/True Self, and allowing that aspect of You to come forth – without Shame or Judgement; but with Love, Joy, Integrity and Passion.
This step-by-step WorkOUT will equip you to –

Reconnect with the powerful You
Understand what Authenticity means to you
Investigate what gets in the way of you authentically expressing yourself
Rediscover what is important to you and practice how to express your needs and wants
Navigate the gap between ‘walking the talk’ and talking the talk’
Clarify and celebrate your unique forms of self-expression

The objective of the day is to help you to cultivate, practice and integrate all that is necessary to live a Life of moment-to-moment Authentic Self-Expression!

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