🌈 GPN Networking Evening & Talk with Kate Holvey-Williams
Tuesday 27th October 2026
The Civil Service Club, London
Join us for an inspiring evening of social and business networking, followed by an optional dinner—hosted by Jean-François Dor, founder of the Gay Professional Network, since 2010.
We meet every 4th Tuesday of the month (except August and December) at the Civil Service Club, a safe and welcoming venue offering affordable food and drinks.
🤝 What to Expect
- Connect, learn, and grow in a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere
- Build lasting social and professional relationships
- Meet great people from diverse industries and backgrounds
- Enjoy a thought-provoking talk from a guest speaker
Optional dinner to continue the conversation
“Attendees have reported turnover increases from £500 to £24,000 through networking at our events. Over £25 million in funding has been accessed by our members. It’s good to network!”
Every month, we welcome various speakers and please check our event page https://www.gpn.one/links-and-events-diary/ for more details.
🌟 GPN Networking — Tuesday 27th October 2026
Featuring Guest Speaker Kate Holvey-Williams
Kate is the Head of Armed Forces Engagement at the Royal British Legion. A juxtaposition between upholding the law and being her authentic self, Kate will share her story as a former Royal Military Policewoman who served during the ban on gay personnel in the military and her battle for love.
See more on https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/25-years-listening-lgbt-veterans-taking-action-royalbritishlegion-yhnoe/
🤝 Join Us
Expect an evening of warm conversation, meaningful connections, and insights that can genuinely support your professional journey.
🕰️ Event Schedule (Approximate)
- 6:30 PM – Arrival, drinks & nibbles (purchase from the bar downstairs and bring to the room)
- 7:10 PM – Brief introductions (1–2 minutes per guest)
- 7:20 PM – Talk & Q&A
- 8:00 PM – Optional dinner (order and pay at the bar; please book in advance so we can reserve tables)
- 9:30 PM – Carriages
💬 Who Attends?
Expect a vibrant mix of professionals across businesss, finance, law, property, diplomacy, arts and entertainemt in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Also welcomed are students and career-changers.
🌍 Diversity & Inclusion
“We celebrate diversity in race, ethnicity, age, disability, skin colour, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, and beyond. Though our community is currently 80% gay cisgender men, we warmly welcome everyone.”
🎟️ Tickets
- Members: Free
- Non-Members & Guests: £15
- Early Bird: £10
- At the Door: £20
Membership starts at £80/year (recurring) or £150 one-off.
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📣 Spread the Word
Please share this event with friends and colleagues via Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, or any platform you prefer.
Invite others to join us at www.gpn.one—the more, the merrier!
💌 From Jean-François
“Conviviality au rendez-vous! I look forward to seeing you soon.”
Jean-François Dor
Founder, Gay Professional Network
📧 jf@gpn.one
🌐 www.gpn.one
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