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The Vynamic London team gathered for an afternoon at the Graffik Gallery in Notting Hill for Thrive Live: Free Like Banksy. The team learned spray painting technics from two former street artists and designed their own piece of art, followed by an evening at the pub for more fun and celebration.

The Vynamic London Team virtually took to the dance floor to learn Colombian-style Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and Vallenato, guided by host Germán David from the TuBaile dance school, live from Bogotá. Our London team team is now fully prepared to return (survive!) on the dance floor when the UK re-opens.

Why I am passionate about it: 

I travelled to Colombia a couple of years ago and loved learning some of the local dance moves. Dancing is a great way to socialize and meet new people. For the London team it was a great way to learn about Colombian culture, ‘perfect’ a new skill, and connect as a team.

Our host Germán David runs the TuBaile dance school and our support has helped sustain jobs for dancers in Bogotá during the pandemic and deliver dance training scholarships for low-income children.

Every year, one in four of people in the UK will experience a mental health problem, and many of them will face it alone. In honor of the UK’s Mental Health Awareness week, the Vynamic London team is proud to sponsor Mind, the leading mental health charity in England and Wales, and support them in their mission to ensure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.

In our tasting Gavin discussed his background in winemaking, as well as lead a tasting of three of his fabulous wines. Despite his successes, Gavin was tremendously personable and approachable and provided some valuable insight for all levels of wine enthusiasts. We touched on how he started his business, his passion for winemaking and art (his works feature on all his bottles!), as well as the everchanging impact of global warming in viniculture. It was a fun and informative session for the Vynamic team to enjoy a (long overdue!) glass (or three!) of wine together.

Why we are passionate about it: 

For me wine is something you can constantly learn about, and the learning is an especially great experience when it is coming from the winemaker themselves!  I am true believer in a “good wine is what you like,” and that a good wine is something you should always share with friends. In these challenging times, I think we could all use a bit of time to socialise (albeit virtually) with our friends, and toast the good times ahead.