All Improv Perfomers All Improv Gigs Isaac Robson Bass, Electric Bass, Trumpet Performer Bio (Max 1000 characters) London and South East improv gigs ImproVox #04 28 October 2024 ImproVox #01 8 July 2024 Performer notes, message or style description http://Website or social media email or phone number

The monthly meetup for computing enthusiasts to exchange ideas, kit and talk all things computing. Homage to the Homebrew Computer Club 2 < Back 3 August 2023 The monthly meetup for computing enthusiasts to exchange ideas, kit and talk all things computing. Previous Next About the event Monthly Event The Homebrew Computer Club (formed on 5 March 1975) was where Apple's Steve Jobs and Microsoft's Bill Gates first met! Some of the most innovative minds in coding, engineering and design attended those monthly events. What they created we still use today. In homage to that incredible gathering, the Fourth Portal has a more modest event, bringing together those interested in computers in all their forms, from coding to 8-bit sound to circuit boards to AI and machine learning - in fact, anything computing. Second Meeting We will build upon our first meeting and see where it takes us. Attendees are welcome to bring along kit they can carry or get in touch if there is something bigger to display. Gravesend resident and computer collector, Mark Gladwell will bring three more of his computers to the August meetup. The original IBM PC (5150) Macintosh SE MSX. Come along as you please and relax. There evening is free of charge and there is no expectation Bring along anything you wish to show, demonstrate, exchange or sell If there is a demand, we might show a computer-inspired movie No age minimum or limit, everyone is invited No experience or understanding of math or how computers work is required. More on the Homebrew Computing Club below Wikipedia The Homebrew Computer Club was an early computer hobbyist group in Menlo Park, California, which met from March 1975 to December 1986. The club had an influential role in the development of the microcomputer revolution and the rise of that aspect of the Silicon Valley information technology industrial complex. Several high-profile hackers and computer entrepreneurs emerged from its ranks, including Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, the founders of Apple Computer. With its newsletter and monthly meetings promoting an open exchange of ideas, the club has been described as "the crucible for an entire industry" as it pertains to personal computing. [1] Read More Homage to the Homebrew Computer Club takes place at the Fourth Portal Lab, Gravesend, Kent. This event series is ongoing. Visit Event Page MORE ON THIS EVENT BELOW Previous Next Event Documentation Previous Next

Ten years of research and development has been spent developing these original portal spaces focused on technology, environment and sound that offer opportunity for entrepreneurship that benefits whole communities while reducing the impact on the planet. History How Ideas Become Reality Hello, I am John McKiernan, the founder of Fourth Portal, a business that I have been toying with for more than a decade. Having had an early career in advertising before travelling the world, I set up one of the UK's first coffee bar chains in South East London in the 1990s, which included performance spaces and a theatre. Since closing the last of these in 2009, I have been toying with creating a new type of hub space focused on technology, environment and sound that could create opportunities for entrepreneurship that benefits whole communities while reducing the impact on the planet. To understand how people consider ideas and make decisions I curated and produced a large number of long-term public art intervention s , along with my ever-increasing network of fantastic Platform-7 collaborators (view here ). In spring 2019, I set out on a journey to finally take the plunge and create my first hub somewhere in the UK. Calling the journey Haphazard Business I began documenting my thinking and reasons for my decisions as I went in search of a suitable location. The intention has been to outline how haphazard such a journey can really be, with unexpected obstacles and random meetings dictating direction of travel (and this was well before the Covid-19 outbreak sent the world into a haphazard spin). One such random event was meeting Gillian Harwood, founder of Busworks in King's Cross - a large 350+ business hub, who invited me to view Great Yarmouth, an English seaside town as a potential location. Gillian and I clicked immediately and I agreed to open Fourth Portal in two buildings that she has recently purchased. Even before the Covid-19 outbreak, this was a risky venture as the town has been on a downward economic spiral for many years. However, the locals are very friendly, chatty and welcoming and I have really taken to the town, so I decided to set up here. At time of writing, 15 April 2020, no one knows how the Covid-19 outbreak will play out; basically the world is closing down for the spring. What we do know is that beyond this period a new World will emerge, and I believe Fourth Portal will become one of the beacons for a positive more reflective future. Thanks for your interest in Fourth Portal; I hope you will visit soon, John M Read More >

All Improv Perfomers All Improv Gigs Zara Joan Miller Poetry Performer Bio (Max 1000 characters) London and South East improv gigs Boat-Ting Dec22 5 December 2022 Boat-Ting Dec 2022 http://Website or social media email or phone number

Gravesend Innovation Showcase 2024 events, locations, talks, speakers and times. < Back AI Responsibility Start Time 14:00 Running Time tbc Location 1. St George's Church Event Type Discussion About the Event Introduction This event is being updated More on the event lead Dr David Townend is Professor of Health and Life Sciences Law and is Associate Dean for Research and Innovation in the City Law School. His expertise is in the nature of the key concepts of privacy, confidentiality, property and the public interest. He is also interested in the interplay between Law, Ethics and Manners, and in the potential of the application of the theory of politeness in governance. He explores these concepts in the practical areas of personal data protection (and particularly the use of personal data in health and life science research); patients' rights and the governance and regulation of healthcare; the operation of research ethics committees; and, ethics and justice in Equity and Trusts. His work is located in the socio-legal studies tradition, and much of his current empirical work concerns public engagement in relation to the understanding of the key concepts and practical areas he studies. He works with data scientists, with medical researchers and with ethicists and philosophers. He is currently involved in two research projects that are developing apps in health care (CARRIER and DACIL), and one exploring the governance of Research Ethics Committees (iRECS). His is working on a monograph on reimagining data protection law, and on the application of Rawls’ Theory of Justice in Equity and Trust cases. At City Law School, Townend teaches courses in Equity and Trusts, medical law, and research law and ethics. Event Information No ticket is required, free event. ___ Even more information ___ This event is being updated This event is being updated Previous Next

Flatlands Manor is a new kind of meeting and gathering online venue built specially for events that require a more relaxed social space. Portal C | Flatlands Manor Portal C is our Fourth Portal house, called Flatlands Manor, a new kind of meeting and gathering venue built specially for events that require a more relaxed online social space. Spread over 4-floors, Flatlands Manor guests are only required to use their arrow keys to move around, providing ample opportunities to quite literally bump into other guests, making it perfect for the more informal kinds of gathering and parties. A range of special features make it ideal for corporate awaydays, interactive workshops and whodoneit type events. Flatlands Manor Owned by Lord and Lady Flatland, Flatland Manor has a number of separate soundproof rooms, separated by hallways and stairwells. The house includes a small theatre with it's own Green Room, a billiards table and library, where books, documents and other resources can be accessed. Record players, musical instruments and computers allow guests to set their own mood. Flatlands Manor is continuingly being modernised with new rooms and technologies coming soon, including a bar, garden and dance room. Work and Corporate Events Flatlands Manor is perfect for online occasions that require less formality. Company awaydays and training sessions, where it is important for attendees to mix and collaborate work particularly well. Each room is soundproofed and in larger rooms conversations reduce in volume the further someone moves from the discussion, allowing for multiple conversations in the same room, while creating a buzzy atmosphere as in a bar or cafe. There are no avatars, attendees' faces appear in squares via their computer camera. There is no recording of conversations or rooms, providing excellent privacy. Parties, Gigs, Performances and Whodoneit? With the pandemic still causing havoc with planning parties, weddings, gigs and other real-life events, Flatland Manor offers an alternative option, backup plan and/or virtual location for guests who cannot attend in person. Get in touch to find out how we can assist you create a hybrid invite that means the show goes on regardless of circumstances. Portal C, Flatlands Manor, Virtual Woods, Great Online, Nr Nasa, Richland, England, NW99 4IR

All Improv Perfomers All Improv Gigs John Butcher Saxophones Performer Bio (Max 1000 characters) London and South East improv gigs Boat-Ting Nov25 3 November 2025 Boat-Ting Nov 2025 http://Website or social media email or phone number

< Back Jane Sherwood Jane Sherwood is a Kent artist who paints in mixed media, creates collage with vintage materials and makes handmade books. In 2023 I became aware of Fourth Portal via my FB friend Dawn Cole. Q1: How and when did you first discover the Fourth Portal? In 2023 I became aware of Fourth Portal via my FB friend Dawn Cole. Q2: What were your initial impressions? I have not visited but enjoy reading the social media posts that are both motivating and inspiring. Q3: How has Fourth Portal inspired you? The paper exhibition was a brilliant way to get me back into making my collage work. Q4: Will the inspiration be of benefit in the future? The initial entry with inclusion in the newspaper has boosted my confidence enough to set up a website (www.janesherwoodartist.co.uk ) soon to go live, and enter other open calls including the R.A. Summer Exhibition. Q5: (optional) Anything you wish to add? Previous Next

< Back Joe Cleary Local-born and bred Joe Cleary is one-half of Hypermedia events who run monthly events within the Fourth Portal since August 2023. I first discovered the Fourth Portal in July 2023 from a friend of mine Harriet; she had been coming in since very close to the opening date, I believe. Q1: How and when did you first discover the Fourth Portal? I first discovered the Fourth Portal in July 2023 from a friend of mine Harriet; she had been coming in since very close to the opening date, I believe. Q2: What were your initial impressions? I was captivated from the off - if I'm being totally honest. Everywhere you look for longer than a couple of seconds, you find something new to interest you that all seem to amalgamate into one fluid entity. It's a must-have for Gravesend and Kent alike. Q3: How has Fourth Portal inspired you? The Fourth Portal has bridged the gap between my "imposter" syndrome and my ADHD and gave me the confidence and as equally important, the facility and encouragement to pursue my passions, which otherwise would remain an echo chamber in my head. It's been a very vital tool in allowing me to give myself a fair chance and level the playing field. Q4: Will the inspiration be of benefit in the future? The inspiration is not only of an emotional and support benefit for someone like myself, but it is also shaping up to be a major contribution to the event me and co-founder, Harriet run here one Wednesday a month, which is a complete bi-product of us just coming here to chill out and take in our surroundings. Q5: (optional) Anything you wish to add? I would like to thank Harriet, John, Lauren and all the people behind the scenes for the work they put in. I would also like to thank everyone who has attended hypermedia in any format and Harriet for all she does. Previous Next

All Improv Perfomers All Improv Gigs Robert Trent Performer Bio (Max 1000 characters) London and South East improv gigs SKRONK #178 16 September 2025 Performer notes, message or style description http://Website or social media email or phone number

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The Fourth Portal served as the triage centre for the NHS South East Coast Ambulance Service during Operation Big Red Ship, a major incident exercise led by the RNLI. The large-scale simulation tested emergency response procedures, bringing together multiple agencies to coordinate life-saving efforts on the River Thames. RNLI Major Incident Exercise < Back 9 February 2024 The Fourth Portal served as the triage centre for the NHS South East Coast Ambulance Service during Operation Big Red Ship, a major incident exercise led by the RNLI. The large-scale simulation tested emergency response procedures, bringing together multiple agencies to coordinate life-saving efforts on the River Thames. Previous Next On 9 February 2024, a large-scale mass casualty exercise, codenamed 'Exercise Red Ship', took place aboard the historic lightship LV21 in Gravesend Reach. This significant event was one of the largest exercises ever conducted on the River Thames. The exercise involved multiple emergency services, including Gravesend RNLI's lifeboat Olive Laura Deare II, London Coastguard, Port of London Authority, Kent Fire and Rescue Service, and South East Coast Ambulance Service. Seven volunteer actors from the Casualties Union participated as injured casualties, simulating various injuries such as burns, fractures, and smoke inhalation. The exercise provided an invaluable opportunity for these agencies to collaborate and enhance their emergency response procedures in a realistic, controlled environment. RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) The RNLI is a charity dedicated to saving lives at sea, operating a fleet of lifeboats and lifeguard services around the UK and Ireland. The Gravesend RNLI station, one of the busiest on the River Thames, provides rapid response rescue services in one of the country’s most challenging waterways. NHS South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAMB) SECAMB provides emergency and urgent care across Kent, Surrey, Sussex, and North East Hampshire, responding to 999 calls and major incidents. Their highly trained paramedics, emergency responders, and call handlers deliver lifesaving pre-hospital care in critical situations. London Coastguard (Maritime and Coastguard Agency – MCA) The London Coastguard, part of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), coordinates maritime search and rescue operations across the Thames and surrounding coastal areas. They oversee emergency responses to incidents on the river, ensuring swift and effective action. Port of London Authority (PLA) The Port of London Authority (PLA) manages safety, navigation, and environmental protection across 95 miles of the tidal Thames. They work closely with emergency services, commercial operators, and river users to maintain security and respond to incidents. Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) Kent Fire and Rescue Service provides firefighting, search and rescue, and emergency response across Kent and Medway. Their crews are trained in water rescue and hazardous incident management, making them essential in river-based emergencies. Casualties Union The Casualties Union is a specialist organisation providing trained actors to simulate realistic injuries and trauma scenarios for emergency training exercises. Their volunteers help improve real-world preparedness for paramedics, lifeboat crews, and other emergency responders. This provides a concise but informative overview of each participating organisation. Let me know if you need any refinements! This event has ended Visit Event Page MORE ON THIS EVENT BELOW Previous Next Event Documentation Previous Next