A group of opinionated clients, professionals and consultants from the UK property, design and construction sector who meet on a regular basis for banter and debate on topical issues of the day. Members are encouraged to invite guests and speakers will be asked to lead 'around the table' discussions. Held at venues which are convivial in atmosphere which allow members and their guests to express their views in an 'off the record' format. It is a format which has worked since the Buff Dining Clubs formation in Summer 1990 and of the current 70 members across the UK, many of which are original members.

Currently we have clubs which meet regularly in Bristol and London, although over the years we have had events in Bimingham and Johannesburg (South Africa) which have been run on a similiar round table format. However, during the past few months (Autumn 2008) we have reviewed the club 'ethos' and decided to create more of a 'buzz' and direction by inviting Key Note speakers to lead the discussion on topics of the day. Our aim is to increase the membership and grow the Buff Dining Club, with the aim of reaching 100 active members.

I hope that you will join us on this journey..

 SUMMER
Thursday 30th April - RAC Club, Pall Mall, London
Mumbai, Shanghai, Dubai or Goodbye!: The Future of Overseas Markets for the UK
Denise Chevin, Editor, Building
John Howell, Development Director, Candy & Candy
Stef Stefanou OBE, Doyle plc

NEXT EVENT - AUTUMN

Thursday 1st October - RAC Club, Pall Mall, London
Regeneration - In need of Resuscitation?
Steve McGuckin, Head of Project Management, Turner & Townsend

WINTER (The Annual Dinner)
Wednesday 25^th November
Politics and Property: Like Oil and Water?
Michael Gove, Conservative MP and Shadow Cabinet Member
Max Hutchinson, Director SMC Architects and Past President RIBA
 
All of these events are bookable via the Whats Happening? Section

Format for the Evening is 'building upon discussion'

During every lunch or dinner, we will host a conversation around the table on topical issues of the day. Using the convivial atmosphere, the aim is to encourage debate and understand Members views which will help to create a better view of the world of property.