The Quest

First Tuesday Socials: Expression
2016-09-06 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
“An ideal way to find out more about the Quest, meet the facilitators and socialise with a friendly and open group of gay / bi men. Usually 40-60 participants”

First Tuesday Socials
2016-09-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2016-08-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2016-07-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2016-06-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2016-05-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2016-04-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2016-03-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2016-02-05 19:30 - 21:30 UTC and 1 more date | 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

Remarkable Men
2016-09-04 10:30 - 13:30 UTC | The School of Social Entrepreneurs, The Fire Station, 139 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2HZ, United Kingdom
Soulful * Sunday * Sessions *
Facilitated by Darren Brady [Certified Daring Way facilitator, Co-active coach and Quest co-founder]
Sunday September 4th
‘The man I would become’ – base decisions on who you want to be
Sunday September 11th
‘Don’t let your sexual tastes be the filter by which you let people into your life’
Sunday September 18th
‘Default to Forgiveness rather than resentment’ – keep your heart open
Sunday September 25th
‘Own your own side of the street’ – no one else is responsible for how you feel
Sunday October 2nd
‘Live in integrity’ – be radically and deliberately honest
Sunday October 9th
‘Be right or be happy’ – relinquish the urge to be right and attend to the needs of your relationships
These drop in sessions follow a simple format that focusses each week on different guideposts taken from ‘The Velvet Rage -the pain of growing up gay in a straight mans world.’ by Alan Downs
£15 on the door. (Bring a friend and you come FREE!)
More information here

First Tuesday Socials: Self Love
2016-08-02 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Konditor & Cook, The Gherkin, 30 St Mary Axe , London, London, EC3A 8BF, United Kingdom

Daring Way Program
2016-07-31 10:00 - 17:30, 2016-07-30 10:00 - 18:00 UTC | The School of Social Entrepreneurs, The Fire Station, 139 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2HZ, United Kingdom
(doors open at 9.30am)

Daring Way Program
2016-07-29 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | The School of Social Entrepreneurs, The Fire Station, 139 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2HZ, United Kingdom
(doors open at 6.30pm)

Quest Program
2016-07-14 19:00 - 22:00, 2016-06-17 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | The School of Social Entrepreneurs, The Fire Station, 139 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2HZ, United Kingdom

"Straight Jacket" Book Brunch sessions
2016-07-10 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | The School of Social Entrepreneurs, The Fire Station, 139 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2HZ, United Kingdom
Conversation for curious minds
Curious minds come together to explore the personal implications of the new book “Straight Jacket – How to be Gay and Happy” by Matthew Todd.
Written by Matthew Todd, editor of Attitude, the UK’s best- selling gay magazine, Straight Jacket is a revolutionary clarion call for gay men, the wider LGBT community, their friends and family. Part memoir, part ground-breaking polemic, it looks beneath the shiny facade of contemporary gay culture and asks if gay people are as happy as they could be – and if not, why not?
Meticulously researched, courageous and life-affirming, Straight Jacket offers invaluable practical advice on how to overcome a range of difficult issues. It also recognises that this is a watershed moment, a piercing wake-up-call-to-arms for the gay and wider community to acknowledge the importance of supporting all young people – and helping older people to transform their experience and finally get the lives they really want.

There are 3 “Straight Jacket” Book Brunch sessions:   Shame, Escape, Recovery
You can attend all or just one of the sessions:
Learn from the book, the book brunch leader Darren Brady (Co-founder The Quest) and the other participants.
Each session will explore the content of the book, allow for personal stories be aired and for croissants to be shared. Its all about community, conversation, connection.
It promises to be an insightful, entertaining and connecting way to spend a late Sunday morning.
Brunch: (Optional) Coffee, Tea, Croissants from 10am
Book: Conversation from 11am – 1pm
Dates
Shame: Sunday 10th July
Escape: Sunday 17th July
Recovery: Sunday 24th July
Registration:
To secure your place email darren@darrenbrady.com
£15 per Book Brunch Session. Cash only. Pay on the door.
Venue: SSE, The Fire Station 139 Tooley St, London Bridge, London.
Participants will need to purchase their own copy of the book and are requested to bring breakfast items to share

First Tuesday Socials: Pleasure
2016-07-05 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Konditor & Cook, The Gherkin, 30 St Mary Axe , London, London, EC3A 8BF, United Kingdom

Quest Program
2016-06-19 10:00 - 17:30, 2016-06-18 10:00 - 18:00 UTC | The School of Social Entrepreneurs, The Fire Station, 139 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2HZ, United Kingdom

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 UTC | 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
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 | The School of Social Entrepreneurs, The Fire Station, 139 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2HZ, United Kingdom
