John McKiernanJan 152 min readGRAVESEND 8 MONTHS ONFourth Portal creating conditions to stimulate new forms of social gathering, which inspire people to develop ideas and set up businesses.
John McKiernanFeb 10, 20231 min readFOURTH PORTAL LUCIA HOUSEOur virtual house with its own venue is now operational, and people love it! We are open for viewing. Come and glimpse the future.
John McKiernanJan 6, 20234 min readVISITOR FEEDBACKFeedback from Fourth Portal visitors in Great Yarmouth surpassed expectations. Watch videos and view photos.
John McKiernanJan 2, 20232 min readMIND ROOMArtist Kevin Gavaghan speaks candidly to camera about the mental health issues behind the paintings exhibited in the Fourth Portal Mind Room
John McKiernanDec 31, 20223 min readUCL VISITS GREAT YARMOUTHStudents from The Bartlett, UCL spent four days at the Fourth Portal using emotional mapping software and engaging locals in Great Yarmouth
John McKiernanDec 29, 20224 min readHYBRID AI POETRY NIGHTThe first real-world hybrid live event using the developing Lucia House online platform took place at the Fourth Portal in November 2022.
John McKiernanOct 8, 20223 min readSTAGE TWOFourth Portal decided to remain in the Great Yarmouth popup to continuing testing the concept and business plan for another two months.
John McKiernanOct 4, 20224 min readTEST HUBA review of the first six weeks of testing the Fourth Portal concept with a popup in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
John McKiernanSep 2, 20223 min readIRONING OUT CREASESThe Fourth Portal popup in Great Yarmouth has been open for four of six weeks. These weeks are to iron out wrinkles within the business plan