You might have heard of Jake. The social network for gay professionals has over 30,000 members worldwide and has written some great recommendations and lists for our site in their time too.

They hold monthly networking get-togethers in exclusive venues as it is, but November’s gathering is particularly special as it is their 10th birthday.  It’s being held at private member’s club Quintessentially in London’s Soho on 8th November, and is hosted by Sir Ian McKellen, with Boy George and Fat Tony lending their DJ skills to the event too. Oh, and in contrast with most 10 year olds’ birthday parties where it’s all ‘Me! Me! Me! Presents! Cake! Jelly!’ It’s all in aid of Albert Kennedy Trust, a great charity that helps homeless LGBT teenagers.

You can buy tickets from their website, and don’t say we haven’t given you enough warning to get that suit pressed, shoes shined and dig out those lovely taxidermy cufflinks….*

*I think most of London, both overground and in the sewers are glad I was born female…