Thursday, September 25, 2014

Sorry I have not posted here for sometimes! Some news.

More to come soon. 

I was saddened that Leon de Bruxelles had to close rather quickly due to a sudden, huge, increase in rent. Mc Donald is now taking over the site on Cambridge Circus...
Since July I have floating on the aftermath of my 50th birthday celebrations that lasted a few weeks, thus why I needed some rest afterwards.

The Walthamstow Gay Meetup is going from strength to strength and is a very convivial and friendly meetup. WGM meets at least every 1st Friday evening of the month and sometimes the 2nd Monday.

The Cenotaph Ceremony was held on the 12th July on Whitehall and HRH Prince Laurent of Belgium was present and laid a reed on behalf of the King of the Belgian. This ceremony was 100 years this year and started with King George V and King Albert. Check the Anglo-Belgian Society for more details. On the same day I went to the Chaps Olympiad, a celebration of Britain's sporting ineptitude? The real Olympians will certainly disagree but I was pleased to have seen what this was all about, although I am still not quite sure that anyone who was attending knew at all...

The New day there was Walthamstow on Sea and yes Walthamstow has been rocking for some times now, particularly this year.

On the 14th I went to celebrate, although this is not a day to celebrate the atrocities that revolution committed, at l'Escargot in Greek Street, the new place that Brian Clivaz and Laurence Isaacson bought together. Needless to say plenty of Champagne although it seemed to run out rather quickly and lots of beautiful boys and girls.


On the 15th I went to the Plus one Gallery in Pimlico Road for a great exhibition on a Tribute to Sir Edwin Lutyens. Where I met quite a few of my friends. On the 16th, the Hotel Russel for a show case of the Principal Hayley's properties.

GPN on the 17th, Viewing the changes at the Kensington Hotel with Agnes Harmati on the 18th followed by a Summer reception and dinner at the National Liberal Club.

Monday 21st was my National Day (Belgium) so this was celebrated first at Claridges for tea than at the Residence of the Ambassador in the evening. On the 22nd I went for lunch at the Oriental Club followed by a meeting at Villandry a drink at the Virgin Money Lounge and another at 170 Queen's Gate.  

The Network was on the 24th. On the 25th I went to view the City of London Club followed by a great evening of Boylesque. On the 26th, Chris has a party with a theme of famous people and not quite sure who I was, before and after... Walthamstow had the summer appetite festival on the following day and what a garden party if was, organised by the Barbican and other entities, it really did rock! I went to Shoreditch to see some work of arts but the person who invited me wasn't there and neither did his picture really do any good to anyone. Stephen had his birthday on the 31st at the same place. 

Walthamstow had a Village Fair on the 2nd August. Le Cercle Francophone met on the 5th, on the 9th I was invited to see Porgy & Bess in the open air theatre at Regent's Park. Positive East had his Summer BBQ on the 12th. I attended the City of London Entrepreneurs on the 13th  and the City of London Gay Meetup met at Madison's

On the 13th September I went to see Kate Bush and what a treat this was, thank you Richard! The LFW went through and there was a lot of parties there indeed. Onthe 17th I went to my first Christmas part on board a Thames Leisure vessel and thoroughly enjoyed it.

23rd was the start of the Season with the Whitefriars Club and Major-General Julian Thompson regaled us with his stories and the history of the Falklands War.
Yesterday I went to Hodges, Jones & Allen for a seminar of same sex marriages/civil partnerships and the legal implications of both, most interesting.

I forget the repeats of The Network, GPN, City of London Gay meetup and other private parties that I attended.

This bring me up-to-date but more to come. please click on each of the underlined to find out more about them and this evening is The Network.

I will publish the upcoming events soon but you can have a look already at http://www.jfdor.co.uk/current-events.php

See you soon! 

All best wishes, 

Jean-François.

Friday, July 25, 2014

Thank you for attending The Network yesterday!

Thank you for attending last night Networking event at Leon de Bruxelles,  we had a great time meeting new people and have a convivial and productive evening, thank you for the warm and generous hospitality of Leon de Bruxelles, James Storey, the General Manager, and his team.

I trust you made some very useful contacts last night. Pictures from last night will be on Beatrice Colbrant's page, thank you Beatrice!

Tony Selimi shared a little bit of his fascinating life and I am glad that some of you agreed and bought his book, £6 is going to Positive East a small deserving charity dealing with HIV and AIDS in East London.

Just in case you still don't know what I do, please read more about my various activities here
You can also see my Online diary for events that are coming up.

The Network is your platform to promote your cause, your business, venue and yourself. It  helps your further your business or career and makes meaningful business and social contacts. You get connected, proactive and productive.

It is also a get together of like minded people who enjoy meeting other people. All very nice people in a relaxed atmosphere.

To be a fully fledged member of  The Network cost only £200 a year or £20 a month payable on a recurring basis which gives you FREE registration to all the networking events, including those in the City. You can also join for as little as £1 a month but then you pay for the events separately. If you are ready for this, proceed here.

I very much look forward to seeing you again soon
Enjoy the wonderful weekend ahead!
Yours sincerely,
Jean-François.


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Saturday, April 26, 2014

May-June


 


 

  The Network Dinner at Grace on the 12th May 

 

 

Join us for an informal dinner on the 12th May at Grace in a private  dining room.
We meet at 6:30pm for a drink at the bar and sitdown for dinner at 7pm. This dinner is limited to 10 or 16 people so that we can have flowing conversation and get to know each other more than at our Networking drink reception. The dinner should finish towards 9:30-10:00pm.
 The meal includes 2 courses, coffee, half a bottle of wine per person, service and VAT for £39 Book here

 

 

http://cercle.eventbrite.com/

Tuesday 13th May
Le Cercle Francophone - dinner - Chez Grace
For all who speak and want to converse in French on a convivial evening.
£39.00 for 2 courses meal, 1/2 bottle of wine pp, coffee, service and VAT.
Book here

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whitefriars-club-charity-dinner-at-sofra-tickets-11436969283

  Wednesday 14th May

Whitefriars Club Charity Dinner at Sofra

More details 

 

http://www.grassrootdiplomat.org/#/tickets/4569065880/Thursday 15th May

Initiative Awards 2014

The Mayfair Hotel  |More details

 

http://www.eccentricclub.co.uk/club-events.php?Veranstaltung=233rd%20Eccentric%20Society%20Anniversary%20Drinks&month=5&year=2014&day=23&show=0&id=151&section_id=376&detail=1

Friday 23rd May The Eccentric Club

233rd Eccentric Society Anniversary Drinks 

Details

You MUST be a member of the Club or a guest of a member to attend.

 

 


http://thenetworklondon.eventbrite.com
 Wednesday 28th May   The Network is opened to all who want to promote their causes, companies, venues and businesses. It is attended by various other networks such as The Chinese Connection, The Anglo-Belgian Organisations, The Middles East Circle,  The Eastern Society and others in the fields of arts, fashion and investments to further social and business contacts. A great evening to get connected, productive and proactive and make meaningful business and social contacts 
This time in Chelsea in Dennis Gilbert's Studio. 
Guest Speaker: Dexter Moscow,  £20 pp in advance Book here 


 

 Thursday 29th May
The Gay Professional Network

Get connected, productive & proactive with GPN, The LGBT platform to promote your causes, companies, venues & businesses.

Guest speaker Suran Dickson from Diversity Role Model, tackling homophobia by education.
£10 in advance here



http://www.e17arttrail.co.uk/


E17 Art Trail
31 May - 15 June 2014

In 2014 we are celebrating 10 years of the E17 Art Trail!
And I am exhibiting some of my work in a collective in the Walthamstow Library http://www.e17arttrail.co.uk/



Le Cercle Francophone Chez Leon de Bruxelles, le trois juin 2014

Rejoignez-nous des 18h30 pour beneficier pleinement de la conversation.

Je me rejouis de vous y voir.

Bien cordialement,

Jean-Francois.

Reservez ici


Friday 6th June, an informal drink for the Walthamstow Gay Meetup More info (free to attend).


 

City of London Gay Meet Up Thursday 12th June

Thursday 12th June
Drinks in the Sky Lounge

Come an enjoy the great views of London, particularly the Tower of London from this great open terrace.

£10 per person book here

 

 

http://www.eccentricclub.co.uk/club-events.php?Veranstaltung=233rd%20Eccentric%20Society%20Anniversary%20Drinks&month=5&year=2014&day=23&show=0&id=151&section_id=376&detail=1  

 The Annual Awards Ceremony Dinner: 13th June 2014, Friday, at the Savile Club

Nominate me if you will on http://eccentricclub.co.uk/

 

 

 

Thursday 19th June 
 Get connected, productive & proactive with GPN, The LGBT platform to promote your causes, companies, venues & businesses.
Join me on the 19th June near the Tower to celebrate my birthday... Come and enjoy the stunning view of this panoramic terrace. No Talks this time, just networking and get together.



I also recommend this great Holiday company with whom I shall be going on a few trips this year. Adam & Steve Travel  specialising in undiscovered Italy but also France and Spain. There are a few space left in March for the Gran Canaria Island, Join me for these, I will be going to see Etna in April in Sicily and Puglia in May. At the moment those are gay men only groups but Giacomo is hoping to accommodate everyone soon in the year. Mention my name and get an automatic room upgrade and discount for groups of four or more.

  

 

 

For investment or if you do know someone in the LGBT community interested in retiring in South of France, please indicate them to: http://thevillagesgroup.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/the-villages-group-rainbow.html

Healthy & active living for the over 50's.

 

Nine Luxury Concierge Club, special offer contained with this piece: http://jeanfrancoisdor.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/welcome-to-nine.html

 


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Wednesday, April 09, 2014

April-May

Thursday 10th April
Le Cercle Francophone - dinner - Leon de Bruxelles
For all who speak and want to converse in French on a convivial evening.
£32.50 for 2 courses meal, 1/2 bottle of wine pp, coffee, service and VAT.
Book here

 

 

 

 


Thursday 17th April


The Gay Professional Network


Get connected, productive & proactive with GPN, The LGBT platform to promote your causes, companies, venues & businesses.

£10 in advance here

  City of London Gay Meet Up

Wednesday 16th April

Oskar Pera and James Ollerenshaw cordially invite you to an evening of networking at The Drawing Room, their new hair salon juxtaposed between Spitalfields and the City of London. Staffed by a highly talented team, The Drawing Room
offers the highest standards of service in  charming surroundings. Please visit their website for further information:
http://drawingroomsalon.com

REGISTER: http://www.meetup.com/GayLondonCity/events/170854762/

  Thursday 24th April


The Network is opened to all who want to promote their causes, companies, venues and businesses. It is attended by various other networks such as The Chinese Connection, The Anglo-Belgian Organisations, The Middles East Circle,  The Eastern Society and others in the fields of arts, fashion and investments to further social and business contacts.

A great evening to get connected, productive and proactive and make meaningful business and social contacts


£20 pp in advance Book here 

 
 

 Friday 25th April


The Eccentric Club Member's Dinner

Details

You MUST be a member of the Club or a guest of a member to attend.

 

 

 

 

Further ahead:

 The Network Dinner at Grace on the 12th May

Le Cercle Francophone at Grace on the 13th May 

GPN at Leon de Bruxelles on the 29th May

 

   I also recommend this great Holiday company with whom I shall be going on a few trips this year. Adam & Steve Travel  specialising in undiscovered Italy but also France and Spain. There are a few space left in March for the Gran Canaria Island, Join me for these, I will be going to see Etna in April in Sicily and Puglia in May. At the moment those are gay men only groups but Giacomo is hoping to accommodate everyone soon in the year. Mention my name and get an automatic room upgrade and discount for groups of four or more.

 

 

For investment or if you do know someone in the LGBT community interested in retiring in South of France, please indicate them to: http://thevillagesgroup.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/the-villages-group-rainbow.html

Healthy & active living for the over 50's.

 

Nine Luxury Concierge Club, special offer contained with this piece: http://jeanfrancoisdor.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/welcome-to-nine.html

 


Mayfair PR is a full service niche boutique agency specialising in Public Relations and Event Management in Mayfair, London and beyond... to provide the Public Relations and Marketing services of the exceptional quality and value to the fashion, beauty and luxury lifestyle businesses. 

http://www.mayfair-pr.co.uk

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

March-April

  

  Wednesday 19th March

The Network Dinner
An informal dinner to maintain and forge strong business and social relationship.

£32.50 for 2 courses meal, 1/2 bottle of wine pp, coffee, service and VAT.  Book here 

 


Thursday 20th March


The Gay Professional Network


Get connected, productive & proactive with GPN, The LGBT platform to promote your causes, companies, venues & businesses.

£10 in advance here




 Wednesday 26th March

Drinks at the Coq d'Argent

City of London Gay Meet up

A meet up to get to know each others in the City of London.


Thursday 27th March


The Network is opened to all who want to promote their causes, companies, venues and businesses. It is attended by various other networks such as The Chinese Connection, The Anglo-Belgian Organisations, The Middles East Circle,  The Eastern Society and others in the fields of arts, fashion and investments to further social and business contacts.

A great evening to get connected, productive and proactive and make meaningful business and social contacts


£20 pp in advance Book here 


 


 

 

 

Friday 28th March The Eccentric Club Convivial Evening   

Entry: £20 per person, please BOOK HERE; non-members wishing to attend - please contact the Club Secretary.


 

Sunday 6th April Visit to Kenwood House
£3 registration








Tuesday 8th April Dinner in a private room  at Grace

Gay Professional Network Dinner at Leon de Bruxelles

£39 for 2 courses meal, 1/2 bottle of wine pp, coffee, service and VAT.

  Book here

 

 

Thursday 10th April
Le Cercle Francophone - dinner - Leon de Bruxelles
For all who speak and want to converse in French on a convivial evening.
£32.50 for 2 courses meal, 1/2 bottle of wine pp, coffee, service and VAT.
Book here

 

 

 

 


Thursday 17th April


The Gay Professional Network


Get connected, productive & proactive with GPN, The LGBT platform to promote your causes, companies, venues & businesses.

£10 in advance here


City of London Gay Meet Up

Wednesday 16th April

Oskar Pera and James Ollerenshaw cordially invite you to an evening of networking at The Drawing Room, their new hair salon juxtaposed between Spitalfields and the City of London. Staffed by a highly talented team, The Drawing Room offers the highest standards of service in  charming surroundings. Please visit their website for further information:
http://drawingroomsalon.com

REGISTER: http://www.meetup.com/GayLondonCity/events/170854762/

 

 Thursday 24th April


The Network is opened to all who want to promote their causes, companies, venues and businesses. It is attended by various other networks such as The Chinese Connection, The Anglo-Belgian Organisations, The Middles East Circle,  The Eastern Society and others in the fields of arts, fashion and investments to further social and business contacts.

A great evening to get connected, productive and proactive and make meaningful business and social contacts


£20 pp in advance Book here 

 
 

 Friday 25th April


The Eccentric Club Member's Dinner

Details

 

 

 

 

   I also recommend this great Holiday company with whom I shall be going on a few trips this year. Adam & Steve Travel  specialising in undiscovered Italy but also France and Spain. There are a few space left in March for the Gran Canaria Island, Join me for these, I will be going to see Etna in April in Sicily and Puglia in May. At the moment those are gay men only groups but Giacomo is hoping to accommodate everyone soon in the year. Mention my name and get an automatic room upgrade and discount for groups of four or more.

 

 

 If you do know someone in the LGBT community interested in retiring in South of France, please indicate them to: http://thevillagesgroup.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/the-villages-group-rainbow.html

Healthy & active living for the over 50's.

 

Simon Perkins offered to run the Brighton Marathon for Positive East a small HIV charity , which is on April 16. Please support him and Positive East http://www.justgiving.com/Simon-Perkins2

 

 

Also recommended is my friend Timothy Coles-Liddle New venture, Nine Luxury Concierge Club, Timmy is giving us a special offer contained with this piece http://jeanfrancoisdor.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/welcome-to-nine.html

 

Finally, I wanted to share with you my new venture 

with Imants von Wenden: Mayfair PR Ltd.  

Mayfair PR is a full service niche boutique agency specialising in Public Relations and Event Management in Mayfair, London and beyond... to provide the Public Relations and Marketing services of the exceptional quality and value to the fashion, beauty and luxury lifestyle businesses. 

http://www.mayfair-pr.co.uk