Connection Jam: February (Special Edition)

Skip the clichés and rediscover genuine connections.

Join us for a special edition of Connection Jam! This will be an alternative Valentine's experience where we celebrate human love in all its diverse forms: from self-love to friendship to romance to familial bonds.

Dive into creative activities that explore the essence of love through journaling and drawing. Share your unique love stories and hear those of others, and vision the limitless possibilities of personal connection.

Immerse yourself in a cosy and connected vibe that goes beyond the conventional Valentine's narrative. This is your chance to break free from the expected, embrace authentic conversations, and celebrate love beyond the ordinary.
 

Expect:

• Heartfelt journaling and drawing
• Authentic sharing of love experiences
• Visioning activities that redefine connection
• A warm and inviting atmosphere
• Genuine icebreakers that go beyond the surface
• Biscuits!

This safer, brave space is open to everyone - regardless of gender, sexuality, or relationship status. Bring those you love! Choose your level of involvement, as everything is optional, empowering you to craft the experience that resonates with you. Connect differently this Valentine's at Connection Jam!
 

What to bring

• ID / confirmation of your ticket (no need to print)
• Your journal or some paper & pen
• An open heart

Location

Upstairs room @ The Poets Ale and Smokehouse, 
Montgomery Street, Hove, UK

Accessibility

We empower you to always be in choice throughout the evening, so you can step out of any game at any time. Howver, if you know you prefer not to be in noisy spaces or might get overwhelmed by a loud environment, Connection Jam might not be your jam - please do what you need to do to honour your own needs and boundaries!

If you're currently unable to afford the ticket price but you want to join us, drop us an email and we'll always aim to fit you in if we can, as money should never stop us from being able to connect with one another.

Your Facilitators

Mags Houston (she/her) 

Mags hosts and curates regular sell-out Speed-Friending events and Members' Socials for the Psychedelic Society, as well as panel discussions and educational events for the UK drug policy charity, Drug Science. She has previous training in Authentic Relating and Internal Family Systems with ART International, and is experienced with heart-centred tantric communication. She is committed to building communities, bringing people together through open, honest expression.

Dan Simpson (he/they) 

A writer, facilitator, and coach who is passionate about the power of words. He runs a fortnightly journaling circle, holds space at ecstatic dance, and mentors people in the creative industries. He has a qualification in counselling and is trained in Authentic Relating, and has participated in tantra and men's work retreats. With a decade of professional facilitation work, he designs imaginative and reflective experiences that encourage participants to express themselves authentically and creatively.

Important! Please arrive on time.

We open doors at 7pm and open our container at 7.15pm. We require that everyone is in the space at this time as this sets our container for the event. Here, guidelines and confidentiality is shared - and so you will not be admitted after this.

Afterwards, a few of us like to grab a drink together to continue connections and keep chatting!

Photography

Usually, photography at the event is not a thing as we want you to be present. However, we may have have a photographer in the space to take photos for promotional purposes. There will be a clear opportunity to opt out of photos!

Our refund policy

If your circumstances change and you are no longer able to attend an event, then we are happy to transfer your ticket to a future date, providing you let us know at least 48 hours in advance of the event. If the event is sold out, then we can give you a refund providing you give us at least 48 hours notice - this allows us to offer your ticket to our waiting list. Within the 48-hour window, we will do our best to accommodate changes but this cannot be guaranteed.

Any questions at all, please drop us an email at helloconnectionjam@gmail.com