The Buff Dining Club
Buff - What's it all about?
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 which are inspired by a topical speaker. Members are encouraged to invite guests and speakers will be asked to lead cross table discussions. Held at venues which are convivial in atmosphere and also allow Members, with their guests, to express their views in an 'off the record' format. This approach has worked well since the Buff Dining Club formation in Summer 1990 and the membership continues to boast many of the original Members from its formative years.
We meet regularly in a central London venue , although over the years we have had dinners in Bristol, Birmingham and Johannesburg (South Africa) which have been run on a similar round table format. During the past year or so we have reviewed the club 'ethos' and decided to create more of a 'buzz' and direction to the Club by inviting Key Note speakers to lead the discussion on topics of the day. This has been successful and allowed the Club to grow once again. Our aim now is to increase the membership of the Buff Dining Club to no more than 50 active members, so that it has a momentum of its own and also represents cross industry views. Currently we have regular attendance of between 35-40 for each dinner and have recently moved to a larger room at the RAC to allow expansion.
January 2010
SPRING
Date: Thursday, 4th February (18.45 for 19.30pm)
Location: RAC, Pall Mall, London
Room: Committee Room (First Floor)
Political Persuasions
with Sion Simon Member of Parliament for Erdington Constituency (Birmingham)
and views from the floor reflecting a range of political views.
Chair will be from Nigel Grice, Drivers Jonas.
see also for more information http://www.sionsimonmp.org
SUMMER
Date: Wednesday, 28th April (19.00hrs for 19.30pm)
Location: RAC, Pall Mall, London
Room: The Committee Room (First Floor)
A Category A Debate
with Will Poole-Wilson, Pringle Brandon and Jerry Lehane, Chapman Bathurst.
AUTUMN
Date: Thursday, 7th October (18.45 for 19.30pm)
Location: RAC, Pall Mall, London
Room: Committee Room
Past, Present and Future - the Power of 20/20 Vision
(An evening to celebate our 20th Birthday )
with Paul Morrell, Chief Construction Advisor and selected guests from the industry.
WINTER
Date: Tuesday, 23rd November (18.45 for 19.30pm)
Location: Oriental Club, Stratford Place, London
Room: Drawing Room - Annual Club Curry Night
The Trouble with Transport!
with Tony Travers, Professor Economics, London School of Economics
All of these events are bookable via the Whats Happening? Section
Mission Statement:
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.