A big thank you for taking part in last weeks SPA 5 a side Football Tournament. The Southampton Property Association (SPA) is thrilled to announce Trethowans as the champions of the SPA 5-a-Side Football Tournament held last week at Goals in Southampton. We were so lucky with the weather! Securing their victory in the final against Lambert Smith Hampton. Akbar Shah, Senior Associate at Trethowans, expressed his excitement, stating, “Trethowans are thrilled to have won the SPA football tournament. There were some very good teams and really tough matches in hot conditions, so we’re very proud to have taken home the cup. Massive thank you to Lucy Richmond, Southampton Property Association and the team at Goals for a really enjoyable and well-run event.” The SPA extends its gratitude to all participating teams. Congratulations to Trethowans!
Another Successful Speed Networking Event
We had a lovely time at the Speed Networking event on Wednesday 12th June, thank you to all those who attended! The sun shone over the Concorde Club Marquee, making for a bright and welcoming start to the event. Together with RICS Matrics and Omnia Consulting, we hosted around 60 property professionals for a fun and engaging afternoon of networking and delicious cake. A short workshop was provided by the brilliant Astrid Davies to set the tone of the event and provide hints and tips for networking. The atmosphere was buzzing as each person got stuck in to meeting a minimum of 22 new people over the course of the afternoon, using our structured format to engage in meaningful introductions and conversations. Thank you once again to all those who attended, and we look forward to welcoming you to some more SPA events over the coming months!
Another Successful Frolics
Another successful Friday Frolics was held on Friday 31st May at The Mayflower Village with over 60 people in attendance despite clashing with the Half Term Holiday week. Plenty of networking took place between the bountiful amounts of pizza and chips. If your company would like to sponsor a Friday Frolics or any other SPA Event please contact a member of the committee.
SPA ANNUAL CLAY SHOOT
The Annual SPA Clay Shoot took place on Friday 17th May at Beacon Hill Farm, the home of the long-established Acorn Shooting School, owned and run by Des Sturgess. The threatened rain never happened, and the shooters enjoyed dry weather shooting, with ample refreshments provided all afternoon. Top team overall and top team flush was Blazing Saddos comprising Alan Sydney, Harry Cliffe-Roberts, Mark Hiskett, Howard Jenkins. Runner up team was Blazing Barrels, comprising Tom Dudley, Oliver Durnford, Simon Martel, David Simpson. Top Gun was Harry Cliffe Roberts and Runner Up David Waters Special thanks to the sponsors – E3 consulting and Primmer Olds BAS, as well of course the SPA. Tog Gun – Harry Cliffe-Roberts Top Gun Runner Up – David Waters Top Team – Blazing Saddos (left to right) Alan Sydney, Harry Cliffe-Roberts, Mark Hiskett, Howard Jenkins. Overall Runners Up – Blazing Barrels (left to right) Tom Dudley, Oliver Durnford, Simon Martel, David Simpson. The Scoreboard
Groundsure take the Title
22 teams consisting of 88 golfers took to the fairways at Meon Valley Golf Club on Thursday 2nd May in the annual SPA Golf Day. The course played quite difficult after the previous nights heavy rain but did not affect the Groundsure team coming out on top with a score of 90 points. Last years winners Ridge & Partners LLP finished runners up with a joint team of Brightspace Architects and Jubb Consultancy finishing 3rd. Following golf there was a chance to network, enjoy a 2 course buffet and prize presentation. Our thanks must go to our sponsors Calibro Consulting, Vision Architects, E3 Consulting and Andrew Waring Associates. Full Results: Winners – Groundforce A – Gary Miller, Max Green, Stefan Wells, Andy Somerville. Runners Up – Ridge & Partners LLP – Steve Cross, Will Wyley, Libby Hillings, Ryan Greenhalgh. 3rd Place – Brightspace Architects & Jubb Consulting – Mark Amey, Jonathan Rogers, Simon McFarlane, Jonathan Wilson. Nearest The Pin 4th – Andy Lambert, Property Partners Recruitment. Nearest the Pin 7th – Jack Preston, RHB Partnership Nearest the Pin 12th – Ollie Simpson, Paris Smith Longest Drive – Ryan Greening, Property Partners Recruitment Nearest the Pin in 2 on 18th – Drew Vince, Jubb Consultancy.
April Frolics Hosted by Boyle & Summers
April’s Friday Frolics, sponsored by Boyle & Summers, once again saw a huge turnout at Banana Wharf with over 70 people enjoying the hospitality of our sponsors. Steve Smith, Associate Director commented “We were very pleased with the turn out. Great people and great energy in the room” If your company would like to sponsor a Friday Frolics or any other SPA event please contact any member of the SPA committee who can advise on the opportunities available. Attendees were given the opportunity to learn about the Holyrood Project, a local initiative on the Holyrood estate in Southampton who are on mission along with the ZoieLogic Dance Theatre to raiseaspirations, challenge perceptions of who we are and illuminate the place they proudly call home —we call it, We Are Holyrood. Since 2019 and driven by the community, we have been bringing to life stories of past, present and have been imagining the future through dance performance, film and social gatherings. We have beencreating accessible opportunities for positive community interactions utilised by residents of all ages. Further information can be found below on how you could get involved:
Successful First Friday Frolics of 2024
A fantastic turn out at the first Friday Frolics of 2024 sponsored by Rentplus. 80 plus people were interested to learn more about Rentplus UK and their social purpose, innovative rent-to-buy model offering a long term solution to the housing affordability crisis. With lots of positivity in the room it was a great way to end the week. Next Friday Frolics will be on Friday 22nd March, a week early due to the Easter break, and we look forward to seeing you there.
Your 2024 SPA Committee
Missing Members: Belinda Bracegirdle, Deborah Jackson, Lucy Richmond, Tim Clarke and George Long. The SPA have recently held their first committee meeting of 2024 and continue to meet monthly to plan events for the coming year. A number have already been planned and published on the events diary which is updated regularly. Further events will be added when dates are confirmed, so please keep a regular check on our website www.southamptonpropertyassociation.co.uk Any members that would like to see a particular event added to the calendar should contact a member of the committee.
Another fantastic amount raised for Charity
Following the February Committee meeting a cheque was presented by past Chair, Emma Bartlett to Mike Smith from Scratch, the SPA nominated charity for 2023 for the sum of £10,380. Mike commented ” Wow…that is an outstanding amount and will make a massive difference to what we do in the local community. Thanks so much to you and all the members who have contributed”
SPA 77th Annual General Meeting
The 77th Annual General Meeting of the Southampton Property Association took place on Monday 22nd January 2024 at the University Officers’ Training Corp in Carlton Place, Southampton in front of a large audience followed by the installation of the 2024 Chair. As is customary, Hon. Secretary Chris Clark of Ely Langley Greig Chartered Surveyors conducted the business of the evening. Treasurer Chris Orr reported to the members that the Association was in good financial health. Current Chair Emma Bartlett began her report by welcoming everyone to the AGM and her last one as Chair. During Emma’s tenure as Chair she has endured covid lockdown holding the monthly committee meetings by zoom during 2021. By 2022 we were starting to get back to some form of normality an tentatively began to plan in-person events with membership bouncing back both in numbers and enthusiasm for events. Over her time as Chair Emma is particularly proud of the support the SPA has been able to provide to the nominated charities, namely Solent Mind, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance and Scratch. Emma commented “ Personally it has been very humbling to learn about the incredible things these charities do over the last 3 years and we as an association have raised a combined total £30,000 through our events and donations.” “In lots of ways the Chair is just a figurehead of the SPA and relies heavily on the dedication and hard work put in by the committee and I would like to say a huge thank you to them over the last few years. Finally I would like to wish Rupi Basi, our new SPA Chair, all the very best for her tenure.” Rupi vowed to continue the good work that Emma had started and announced the nominated charity for 2024 would be Parkinsons UK. She continued “There is a number of events already planned for 2024 including the ever popular Friday Frolics but if any member would like to see any ideas for events added to the calendar then contact any member of the committee to put forward at their monthly meeting.” The Association was founded in 1948 and continues to grow, currently having around 400 members, drawn from the Property Professions in Southampton and District. Check out the events for 2024 and how to become a member on www.southamptonpropertyassociation.co.uk Your New Committee for 2024: Chair Rupi Basi – RB Personal Finance Vice Chair & Junior members’ – Annabel Huffer Eddisons Secretary Chris Clark – Ely Langley Greig Treasurer Chris Orr – The Design Chapel Past Chair Emma Bartlett – TMT Legal Membership Secretary Sarah Ward – Savills CPD Secretary Allan Hilder Benevolent Fund Graham Clarke PR/Website Roy Partridge Committee Belinda Bracegirdle – Primmer Olds BAS Denise Bull – Dutton Gregory Tim Clarke – Harrison Clarke Richard Huffer – Eddisons Debbie Jackson – DJ Conveyancing Natalie Kyle – Goadsby George Long – Charters James Macmillan – Womble Bond Dickinson Paul Moore – Waterman Infrastructure James Realff – Lester Aldridge Lucy Richmond Kevin Stratford – Stratford & Stratford