EVENTS GUIDE 2019 –20
Queen’s Gate Society
AUTUMN TERM 2019 Monday 4 November
FLORISTRY MASTERCLASS 6–8.30 pm Junior School Hall
Join luxury florist, Floral Couturier, for a fascinating masterclass. Learn how to style your own winter table with decorations and elegant flowers. Immerse yourself in the incredible world of floristry and discover some of the secrets of creating your own beautiful displays. ticket £55/person
Wednesday 20 November Inspiring Women 2019–20
INSPIRING MUMS 6.30–7.30 pm Senior School Hall Our Inspiring Women series this year kicks off with a panel of inspiring Queen’s Gate mums from a range of fascinating sectors. Sarah Bradshaw, Amanda Foster LVO and Katie Young Gerald will take part in the first event of this kind, answering all of your questions! ticket £10 adult · £5 student
SPRING TERM 2020 Tuesday 7 January
AFTERNOON TEA FOR 2019 LEAVERS 4–5.30 pm The Library
Pop in before you head back to university or set off on gap year travels. Catch up with your former teachers and each other over tea and scones! ticket Free · online booking required
Tuesday 14 January
ARTS NETWORKING EVENING 6.30–8.30 pm Blain Southern Gallery, 4 Hanover Square, WS1 1BP Following the success of our Finance Networking Evening last year, this event is for those who work or wish to work within the arts. Whilst making new acquaintances, you will also have the opportunity to view an exciting new exhibition at the gallery. ticket Free · online booking required
Monday 20 January Inspiring Women 2019–20
PIP STEWART 6–7.30 pm Senior School Hall
Adventurer and journalist Pip Stewart joins us to delight us with stories of her riveting career. Whether it be cycling from Malaysia to London (!) or taking on a world first paddling the entire length of the Essequibo, Pip tells stories with heart. ticket £10 adult · £5 student
Friday 7 February
QG SOCIETY WINE TASTING 6–8 pm London Cru, 21–27 Seagrave Road, Fulham, SW6 1RP To help the recovery of those who endured dry January, all adult members of the QG community are welcome to join us for an evening of wine tasting at London’s first urban winery. ticket £25/person
Monday 17 – Friday 21 February
UK UNIVERSITIES OLD GIRLS TOUR Locations tbc Mrs Kamaryc and Dr Lee will be embarking on their annual trip to visit Old Girls studying at universities – this year across the UK. If there is a group of QG Old Girls at your university and you would like them to drop in and say hello, please do get in touch. paper-plane alumnae@queensgate.org.uk
Wednesday 11 March
LAW NETWORKING EVENING 6–8 pm Venue tbc By popular demand this networking opportunity is for those who work or wish to work in law and its associated industries. We are still looking for a host at a law firm. If you think this could be you or someone you know please do get in touch. paper-plane events@queensgate.org.uk
SUMMER TERM 2020 Thursday 18 June
QG FOUNDATION SUMMER GARDEN PARTY 6–8 pm Stanhope Gardens
Our most popular event of the year returns in midJune! All adult members of the QG community are welcome to join us for Pimms, fizz and summer treats in the gardens. Proceeds from the evening support the Queen’s Gate Foundation. May the sun shine! ticket £30 donation to the Queen’s Gate Foundation
CALENDAR AUTUMN TERM 2019 Monday 4 November Floristry Masterclass Junior School Hall · 6–8.30 pm Wednesday 20 November Inspiring Women 2019–20: Inspiring Mums Senior School Hall · 6–7.30 pm
SPRING TERM 2020 Tuesday 7 January Afternoon Tea for 2019 Leavers The Library · 4–5.30 pm Tuesday 14 January Arts Networking Evening Blain Southern Gallery · 6.30–8.30 pm Monday 20 January Inspiring Women 2019–20: Pip Stewart Senior School Hall · 6–7.30 pm Friday 7 February QG Society Wine Tasting London Cru · 6–8 pm
Monday 17 – Friday 21 February UK Universities Old Girls Tour Locations tbc Wednesday 11 March Law Networking Evening Venue tbc · 6–8 pm
SUMMER TERM 2020 Thursday 18 June QG Foundation Summer Garden Party Stanhope Gardens · 6–8 pm
ticket BOOKING INFORMATION All our events can be booked via our website: www.queensgate.org.uk/events
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