Meetings Without Masks - Sept 14th 2025 (London).

Meetings Without Masks

Designed by Jan Day. Led by Jason Porthouse, with Rosie Kyeremateng. (As Nicola is taking a break for health reasons).

VENUE The Constructive Teaching Centre (Alexander Technique) 13, Imperial Wharf the Boulevard, 13 The Blvd, London SW6 2UB

A dating event with a difference.
Instead of superficiality, competition and fakery.
Try kindness, openness, playfulness and curiosity.

Are you longing for deeper, more meaningful connections but find traditional dating disappointing? 

So where and how do we find and meet each other in a different way?

Why not try a different approach?

Introducing MEETINGS WITHOUT MASKS.

Meetings Without Masks is a fresh, heart-centered alternative—a day dedicated to meeting others with authenticity, curiosity, and openness. “The thinking man's alternative to speed dating" is how one man described it.

Designed by relationship expert Jan Day and facilitated Jason Porthouse with Rosie Kyeremateng , this immersive conscious dating workshop invites you to step beyond small talk and explore real, engaging connections. Through a series of fun, creative exercises—including conversation, movement, and play—you’ll have opportunities to be present, and truly connect with others in a safe, supportive space. We aim for a mix of genders.

The event has been specifically developed to provide a very different kind of experience for people who are looking for love and partnership. It has been running for over 10 years and the name predates the mask wearing of the COVID-19 era.

Whether you meet a date or not, it is a great opportunity to enjoy, explore, laugh, expand and maybe risk, being a little (or a lot!) more open and human and alive.

About Jason

Jason is a Jan Day School of Being teacher and is passionate about the importance of conscious relationships and the transformations they can bring. Jason is also a qualified Spiritual Companion, having studied with Dr. William Bloom on the only accredited course in Practical Spirituality and Wellness in the UK. He is also an Instinctive Meditation teacher in the School of the Radiance Sutras with Lorin Roche.

What people say about working with Nicola and Jason:

'Nicola is an excellent facilitator. She creates a very safe and supportive place.' Valerie
'Nicola holds space with deep presence, sincerity and love.' Louise
'A lot of fun and Nicola Foster is a great facilitator!' Alex
'Jason brought a gentle masculine energy, clear instructions, humour, playfulness, and good boundary setting that all helped create a safe space in which to participate fully and with absolute trust.' Anon

'Model of a well run great workshop which Nicola and Jason co-facilitate with charm, sensitivity and a delightful light touch.' C.
'Nicola provided a beautiful space and I immediately felt relaxed and welcomed. It felt a safe place to explore. Thank you for a beautiful and worthwhile day.' Colin
'What a delicious invitation, to connect with others in a space well held by Nicola, who brings such experience and clarity.' Paul
'A wonderful weekend of connection with lovely people and feeling able to be my authentic self, while learning more about my barriers to connection. Everything was optional and held very safely, so I highly recommend the weekend if you are a bit curious! P.

What people say about Meetings Without Masks:

"I really felt how tense the group was at the beginning, and how soft they became during the day. We were invited us to try as many different connections with different people as possible, which was lovely, and stopped me limiting myself. It could have been like speed dating but it wasn't. The invitation was different. It was just to explore whatever connection you had with each person. I had some very moving moments with men I wouldn't have met otherwise." *Tania*

"I found the day itself very refreshing. I really liked the one to one work and the small groups. It was very different to anything that I have done before. I thoroughly enjoyed it." *Paul*

"I had a tremendously enjoyable day and learnt a lot about what I want out of relationships. The day was challenging at times but always interesting, open-hearted and compelling." *Tania Ahsan, Editor 'Kindred Spirit'*

"I felt cared for during the day. I loved the one to one meetings, and the mixture of choice and chance involved. I met a woman whom I'm seeing at the moment, and am very happy to have met her." *Hardeep*

FIND OUT MORE: http://www.meetingswithoutmasks.com

REFUND POLICY For guaranteed-place tickets:

Tickets cancelled 7 days or more before the event are refunded in full minus £15 admin fee.

Tickets cancelled between 2 - 6 days before can be refunded at the discretion of the organiser in full minus £15 admin fee.

Tickets cancelled within 48 hours of the start of the event are not eligible for a refund, except at the discretion of the organiser.

All of these apply to when tickets are cancelled by the purchaser - if for some reason the event had to be cancelled by the organiser there would be full refund of the ticket price.

In this workshop we work boundaries and you never have to have more physical contact than you are comfortable with. There is no requirement to touch or be touched and it is very important that each individual chooses what they want in each exercise.

FAQs

1. What if the workshop can't run?

If the workshop is cancelled for any reason you will be refunded your ticket price in full.

2. What are Standby tickets?

STANDBY TICKETS are half price tickets but there is no guarantee of a space. YOU WILL BE CONTACTED IF YOU ARE OFFERED THIS HALF PRICE PLACE JUST BEFORE THE EVENT. You will get a refund within 24 hours if no places are available. The latest we'll make an offer is 8pm the day before the workshop. Please provide a phone number.

3. What are the lunch arrangements?

Please bring a packed lunch or there are cafes and shops close to the venue.

4. What is the age range?

Typically participants ages are in the range of 30-50 with some younger and older. It's not a speed dating event, this is a workshop where we learn skills for dating and relating.

5. Does the workshop include touch?

In this workshop we work with boundaries and you never have to have more physical contact than you are comfortable with. There is no requirement to touch or be touched and it is very important that each individual chooses what they want in each exercise.