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. Portals What are the Fourth Portal portals? Portals are venues that will become the next generation of gathering spaces, blending online and the virtual. As with the emergence of coffee houses in the 1990s based on those from the 1600s as places to meet the like minded, conduct business, work and enjoy social interactions, portals will be the next iteration, offering a hybrid experience where simultaneous real-life and virtual interconnection becomes normal. The Fourth Portal is at the forefront of this revolution, evolving new spaces and offering advice and services that will suit any need during Covid-19 and for the post-pandemic world. If you have a meeting, conference, party or seeking alternative ways of making your business operations run more efficiently, then get in touch for a chat. Read More > VIEW AT A GLANCE VIEW IN DETAIL EVENT LOCATION EVENT START TIME INTRODUCTION

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Issue 1 delves into Kent's papermaking industry, exploring how traditional processes and materials evolve, integrating new technologies and adapting to changing market demands to unlock new business opportunities and the versatility of paper. FOURTH PORTAL NEWSPAPERS The Past and Future always meet in the Present Issue 1 Issue 1 delves into Kent's papermaking industry, exploring how traditional processes and materials evolve, integrating new technologies and adapting to changing market demands to unlock new business opportunities and the versatility of paper. Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Gurdwara LV21 Hypermedia Anchor 1 Digital and printed editions of the Fourth Portal newspapers are free to read and share. We welcome your comments, feedback, and suggestions - and are always open to interview requests. Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link If you're interested in a bespoke newspaper tailored to your organisation, industry, or town, send us your requirements to info@fourthportal.com . The Fourth Portal Newspaper Issue 1 was kindly funded by Gravesham Borough Council using UK Government funds.

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Fourth Portal transforms traditional and derelict shops, pubs and public places* into activity and co-working spaces for entrepreneurs, start-ups and creative business people providing relaxed surroundings and ambient atmosphere in an imaginative setting. About Fourth Portal Before the onset of Covid-19 in early 2020, the Fourth Portal was on a journey to create real-world spaces that would introduce AI and Machine Learning to non-academic, non-technologist by creating hybrid venues that people could visit like any cafe or shop on the High Street. The original intent was to create some real-world spaces and introduce virtual working using emerging tools like Zoom and Microsoft Teams, almost unheard of outside technology and corporate circles. The pandemic turned this on its head, and the Fourth Portal had to pivot, to develop the virtual spaces first and then introduce the real-world opportunities. This is the story so far... Introduction | Fourth Portal plan in December 2019 Fourth Portal transforms traditional and derelict shops, pubs and public places* into activity and co-working spaces for entrepreneurs, start-ups and creative business people providing relaxed surroundings, ambient atmosphere in an imaginative setting with a range of services, products, events and exhibitions focused on new and future technology. How ideas become reality | A personal journey Fourth Portal is the brainchild of founder John McKiernan (history here ) who is fascinated by how ideas form and become reality, whether it's a business, technology or a work of art. This fascination is coupled with a frustration with an education system that seeks to systemise the process of bringing an idea to fruition by focusing on acronyms, models and flowcharts. Modelling is fine for iteration, making slight changes to a product or service, however there is limited value when deciding whether to develop an original idea and make it reality. Haphazard Business | How ideas become reality John once had a small chain of coffee bars in South London and was always intrigued by the number of ideas and schemes customers were trying to develop, whether a business start-up, researching for an academic qualification or creating a work of art. The joy, pain and reality in the processes of all these personal journeys shared certain traits: the inconsistency of everyday life, overcoming scepticism of peers, energy to carry through on an idea and of course the stark reality that some ideas are just not very good. Emergence of Fourth Portal | A road trip Fourth Portal itself has been an idea floating around in John's head for more than a decade, an idea that would capture peoples' imagination briefly only to fade as it could not be explained simply; making financial support difficult to obtain. So in early 2019, John set off on a self-funded Haphazard Business road trip (as a representation of the journey of discovery) to blog about the process of developing his idea of establishing an innovation hub. Haphazard Business became the name of the blog documenting his travels, emphasising how an original idea pivots as comments, circumstance and other haphazard factors feed in and alter progress. Meeting of Minds | Coincidence, synchronicity or luck During his haphazard journey, John attended many events, exhibitions and locations, allowing himself to drift with the flow rather than dictate or seek an outcome. This took him to many interesting places, discovered numerous insights and met some fascinating people, including Gillian Harwood, who would lead the project to Great Yarmouth, a down-at-heel Norfolk coastal town. Great Yarmouth | Gillian Harwood's story Gillian Harwood has been a successful entrepreneur for more than 40 years, and owns a number of small business work hubs, the largest of which is Busworks, in London's King's Cross (read more here ). Gillian fell in love with Great Yarmouth following a visit to the permanent Hippodrome Circus in 2017. Seeing the town was in steep decline, and lined with beautiful period architecture, Gillian decided to try and help kick off a change in fortunes by investing in some run down buildings and returning them to the splendour they once enjoyed. Meeting of Minds | Fourth Portal John met Gillian randomly over a glass of wine at the Royal Society of the Arts (RSA), where they are both fellows. John explained his journey and Gillian encouraged, repeatedly, for him to visit Great Yarmouth. Initially uninterested, over the summer of 2019 John became increasingly intrigued by the town, its decline and the potential to reinvent itself (more here ). Gillian offered John free use of the buildings she had purchased to trial out Fourth Portal and the project was born. Covid-19 | A Haphazard Response With the doors to Portal B just ajar for the first customers, the UK government ordered a lockdown to counter the rapidly spreading Covid virus, requiring all non-essential businesses to close. Across the world personal and commercial business went into a tailspin as governments responded in a haphazard fashion. Just as John set out on a haphazard business journey one year ago, now the rest of the world seems to have decided to join him... Read More >

< Back Unnamed Regular visitor who wishes not to be identified. While on an evening river walk with a local group, we stopped at St Andrews to look at Bawley Bay and the low commemorative plaque on the pavement corner. Fascinated by the plants outside, we peered meekly into the lobby. ( A W.I. meeting inside perhaps?). Animated by this discovery, we had an ad hoc discussion-while we blocked the pavement-about what Gravesend meant for us, in its unexpected richness. Many of the group were unaware that there even artists in the town! This individual visited the following day, with the rest being history, as is said. Q1: How and when did you first discover the Fourth Portal? While on an evening river walk with a local group, we stopped at St Andrews to look at Bawley Bay and the low commemorative plaque on the pavement corner. Fascinated by the plants outside, we peered meekly into the lobby. ( A W.I. meeting inside perhaps?). Animated by this discovery, we had an ad hoc discussion-while we blocked the pavement-about what Gravesend meant for us, in its unexpected richness. Many of the group were unaware that there even artists in the town! This individual visited the following day, with the rest being history, as is said. Q2: What were your initial impressions? St Andrews is now inviting-bowls one over-as it is open for more than just art exhibitions, yoga sessions and play readings. The inviting rich interior, with the evocative stained glass windows and objet d'art provide the stimulus to visit regularly, to support events and to meet friends rather than 'up' in the town. (As St Andrews is unimpeded on 3 sides, the light reflected off the Thames and from Bawley Bay at high tide, filters through the stained glass windows and is probably as the architect and artist envisaged them to be -as islands of spiritual and visual inspiration.) Q3: How has Fourth Portal inspired you? St Andrews emanates positive energy- enhanced by the continually evolving website-and the constant flow of creative visitors. This suggested to the writer the use of black biro- rather then the revered black ink- freedom from 90 degree paper corners as the paper was slightly off key, and by folding the sheet beforehand, freedom too from the flat surface.(Why not retrieve charcoal from a riverside barbecue, and draw on a greasy crumpled paper bag..indeed!) St Andrews presents an alternative to formal exhibitions, with refreshing insights into ways of making art. Q4: Will the inspiration be of benefit in the future? It would be untrue to deny the inspiration and impact that this initiative has had. It has given one the freedom to move away from the expensively mounted, framed art work, the attendant long C.V., the submission and selling fees, the pressure to sell to cover basic costs, as well as 'saving face' under the barrage of...'and you did not even sell!' It was a pleasure to be with unknown creative individuals -artists and visitors alike- all of whom responded with freshness and originality to the proposal. Q5: (optional) Anything you wish to add? (One hopes that somewhere in the wordy above, there is a positive kernel for fourthportal.) The picture will be sent via Whats App, soon. It was taken at about 9.50 am, on the overcast Wednesday 3rd January, from the corner outside the still closed market. Its black mass, with south light filtering through the skylights, inspired this photo. With my appreciation for your energy, insight and appreciation of the creative process, that enabled Versatility of Paper to become the success it has proved to be. Thank you, too, for your hard work for the accompanying Commemorative Newspaper. Previous Next

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