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’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:

Thank you to all those who attended the third SPA and Omnia Consulting Solent Speed Networking Event on the 29th November 2023, kindly sponsored by Dutton Gregory Solicitors. The event was held at the Grand, Southampton, which was decked out with Christmas decorations and feeling very festive. We had around 60 property professionals at the event, who were all enthusiastic to make new connections and boost their networking skills. As in our previous events, the session started with networking tips from leadership coach, Astrid Davies, followed by two hours of structured networking. We were thrilled with the response and hope all those who attended enjoyed it as much as we did. Having had some excellent feedback once again, we hope to see both new and familiar faces at the next event!

Dear Member Applications are invited to serve on the 2024 Southampton Property Association Committee.  Committee members assist one another in organising events throughout the year and a committee meeting is held in Southampton on the first Wednesday of each month at 12.30pm, usually lasting for about one hour.  Committee members are not paid for their time, but there is an annual committee lunch by way of thanks. In the event of more applications being received for the committee places than are available, a secret ballot will be held of those SPA members present at the Annual General Meeting, which is to be held on the evening of Monday, 22nd January 2024 at The Southampton University Officer’s Training Corps, 32 Carlton Place, Southampton SO15 2DX, full details of which will follow. The window for applications to the join the committee will remain open until 5.00pm on Friday, 29th December 2023. Please email applications to me, chrisclark@elgsurveyors.co.uk Yours sincerely Chris Clark SPA Honorary Secretary Christopher Clark BSc FRICS MCIArb