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!
2024 Southampton Property Association Committee
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
Another successful Friday Frolics Event
Another large attendance last Friday, 24th November, at the ever popular SPA Friday Frolics sponsored by Eddisons incorporating Daniells Harrison at The Grand. Plenty of good networking conversations and our thanks go to the sponsors for a splendid event.
SPA Charity Ball Raises Much Needed Funds For Scratch
Over 200 revellers from the property business sector donned their best bib and tucker at the annual SPA Charity Ball on Thursday 9th November held at The Grand. A night packed full of entertainment and fun raised a huge amount for the very worthy charity Scratch, the SPA’s chosen charity for the year. The evening kicked off with the traditional game of Heads and Tails, and raffle compared by George Long. The 3 course meal was followed by dancing by the fantastic live band Ruby Entertainment, with the evening finishing of downstairs at Ruby’s nightclub. The final total raised is still being totted up but early estimates are over £2K.
October Friday Frolics
The SPA hosted Octobers Friday Frolics at Bar Terminus with over 60 guests in attendance enjoying the plentiful buffet on offer. The next Frolics, sponsored by Eddisons incorporating Daniells Harrison, will be held at Grand Cafe on Friday 29th November 2023. If your company would be interested in sponsoring any SPA event including Friday Frolics please contact a member of the committee.
Frolics sponsored by Harrison Clarke
Another well attended Friday Frolics, held at the Grand Cafe in Southampton last Friday lunchtime 31st March. Entertained admirably by Tim Clarke from our sponsors for the day Harrison Clarke, Chartered Surveyors in Woolston.
Your 2023 SPA Committee
The SPA have recently held their first committee meeting of 2023 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 If there are any events you as members would like organised then please get in touch with any committee member or email info@southamptonpropertyassociation.co.uk