our next event
Wednesday 5th February 2025 at Rain Bar- Manchester 12pm-3pm (Bar open till 5pm).
Guest Speakers:
This month, we have two distinguished guest speakers for the Q&A session:
Stuart Stead – Partner at Cowgills Accountants
Stuart has extensive experience working with clients in the property and construction sector across the North West. He leads a team of specialists, delivering sector-specific advice focused on:
- Raising Finance
- Tax Minimisation
- Value Protection
- Compliance Services
Contact Stuart:
Email: [email protected]
Linda Wright – Planning Consultant at Katana Planning
Linda brings a wealth of experience in various roles within the planning sector. She has worked in development management, housing, telecommunications, and planning policy, and has a unique background with six years spent as a planning officer and consultant in Bermuda.
Linda also runs the podcast “The Planning Pundit” and is a guest lecturer at multiple universities including Manchester, Liverpool, and Bolton.
We are excited to hear Linda’s perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in planning.
Contact Linda:
Email: [email protected]
The Planning Pundit - YouTube Channel
EVENT SCHEDULE:
After the Q&As in the boardroom, this will be followed by Drinks and Food,
on the 2nd floor private function room (until 5pm).
TO BOOK THIS EVENT PLEASE EMAIL THE NUMBER OF TICKETS YOU REQUIRE
& AN INVOICE WILL BE RAISED AND SENT TO YOU.
Champagne Sponsor:
This month, we are proud to have PORCELANOSA as our Champagne Sponsor.
Porcelanosa is a leader in innovative building solutions and high-quality materials,
ranging from ceramic tiles to kitchen and bathroom equipment.
Contact for Porcelanosa: Stephen Roscoe
Commercial Operational Manager - PORCELANOSA North-West
Phone: 01925 237800 (EXT-3) | Mobile: 07855 840913
Future Event Dates:
- 30th April 2025 – 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- 2nd July 2025 – 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- 3rd September 2025 – 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- 29th October 2025 – 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- 3rd December 2025 – 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Many thanks,
Jay
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previous events
what to expect
We regularly host events on a range of key property industry topics to provide an interesting and forward-thinking range of speakers to update on the ever-shifting market.
Each of our events have industry leading guest speakers and well known entrepreneurs with updates on sectors including tax, law, funding and market movements always with property as the focus.
Please note, all our events are for members only, associates and sponsors; however, if you would like to join us, please contact our Events team. For up to date information on our previous events go to the news blog here.
Previous speakers include: -
Tom Bloxham MBE – Chairman and Co-Founder Urban Splash
David Russell - Chairman Property Alliance Group
John Wilkins – Entrepreneur and England International Rugby League Player
William Lees-Jones - Chairman of J. W. Lees Brewery
Terry Flanagan MBE – Entrepreneur, business man and Ex England Ruby International
Ian Ford – Managing Director of Watts Group
Ricky Hatton MBE – Former boxing world champion and business man
Stewart Day - Bury FC Chairman
Simon Corney - Oldham Athletic Chairman
Fiona McKay - MD Lightbulb Leadership Solutions
Laura McKay - Savills
Roger Ward - MD Victoria Chop House
Kirsty Hunt - The PR Boutique
Paul Robert - MD BCR
Paul Fernley – Capita
Laura Mitchell – Irwin Mitchell
Tony Lloyd – Former Acting Mayor of Manchester
James Driver – Freeths
Carolyn Mellor – MD Homes4U
James McVitie – Visual Method Ltd
Michael Brennan - CEO & Founder of Tootoot
Phil Cusack – President, Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
John Barstow – BCR Ltd
Tom Kibblewhite – Director of Watts Group
Shaun Ryan – Director of Springvale EPS
Paul Ramsey – Managing Director of Real Financial Services
Pavitar Mann - Head of Local and Devolved Government at Newington Comms
Brendan Flood – Chairman Edge Real Estate, Chairman UCFB and Director Burnley Football Club
Carl Abbott – LIFT-Insurance
Bex Shindler – The Pankhurst Foundation
Shelley Woods - GB Paralypian
John Stevenson MBE - Pareto Financial Planning
Mark Flanigan MBE - Rugby League International & PKB CEO
Mark Hawthorne - CEO Landmark Group
Cllr Bill Fairfoull - Tameside Council
Alex Russell - MD Property Alliance Group
Terry Flanagan - MPG Ambassador
Steve Eccleston - MD of Kuits
Steve Cookson - CEO Cookson Consultancy
Nigel Thomas - CEO KJ Fire Safety