Cushman & Wakefield goes back to school
A school study area funded by Cushman & Wakefield’s Schools Around The World charity, including money raised by the firm’s gruelling 7 Towers in 7 Hours event, supported by EG, has opened.
The “Success Lounge” at Gladesmore Community School in Tottenham, N15, was unveiled by Lord Heseltine, Sir Stuart Lipton and David Lammy MP.
The £250,000 raised included £100,000 from the tower climb in September 2013, and £5,000 from a 500-mile cycle relay.
The Success Lounge provides a study area for students before, during and after school, and on Saturdays. It has capacity for 100 students, including an IT room for up to 30.
Many of the pupils who will use the building do not have access to computers at home or a quiet and safe environment to study in.
Tony Hartney, headmaster, said: “I am humbled that so many wonderful people at Cushman & Wakefield strove so hard to help us. It is simply phenomenal and we are immensely grateful.”
Bartlett’s big challenge
Chestertons’ Robert Bartlett is marking his 50th birthday by taking on one of the running world’s biggest challenges.
He will compete in the notorious Marathon des Sables in Morocco’s Sahara Desert, running the equivalent of six marathons, 284km in total, across the hostile landscape.
He aims to do the six-day endurance test to raise £20,000 for Walking with the Wounded.
Racers must carry everything they need for the duration of the race in their backpack and can expect extreme weather conditions such as sand storms and temperatures of up to 50°C. To donate visit
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/robertbartlettmds
PMAs bag BBC presenter for annual bash
The presenter of this year’s Property Marketing Awards will be broadcaster and business correspondent Steph McGovern.
McGovern is recognised for her incisive coverage of business news around the world, including the most recent banking crisis.
She is a regular presenter on breakfast TV and also features on radio. But there are more strings to her bow: champion Irish dancer and Young Engineer for Britain complete her résumé of talents.
The PMAs will be held on 25 June at 30 Euston Square, NW1. The event is expected to sell out, so book your tickets quickly. The competition is open for entries until 27 March.
See www.propertymarketingawards.co.uk for more.
On track for success
A crack team of Mills & Reeve cyclists triumphed on the track at the St James Velo Games, a property sportive in the Olympic Park Velodrome.
The developer hosted 22 teams of four in a team pursuit event, played out over a series of heats after competitors received coaching by track experts. The Mills & Reeve outfit were crowned overall winners with a time of 1.10.95 (equalling an average speed of over 50kph).
The law firm’s Matthew Hammond also took first prize in the ‘rollapalooza’ with a time of 22.17 seconds (average speed 81kph). David Hawkins was second with a time of 22.85 (average speed 79kph).
The sportive in January raised £22,000 for the Berkeley Foundation.
Regeneration puts Trust in property
TV property guru Kirstie Allsopp and a host of property and heritage enthusiasts enjoyed the spirited atmosphere of the Prince’s Regeneration Trust gala dinner.
An extraordinary crop of auction prizes reflected the Best of British theme of the 26 February event, held at Kensington Palace.
Anglophile and US author Bill Bryson and comedian Griff Rhys Jones attended, and also donated auction lots, which included a walking tour of Windsor Great Park and tea with Bryson, and a stay on Rhys Jones’ farm in Wales.
TV presenters Kevin McCloud, from Channel 4’s Grand Designs, and Steven Moore, from BBC’s , boosted the celebrity headcount.
The trust aims to save loved buildings and drive regeneration in deprived areas.
Punters gallop to the pub to help LandAid
Scores of property pundits were under starters’ orders during MIPIM, eager to catch the televised Queen Mother Champion Chase as EG hosted its first Cheltenham Festival at MIPIM event.
Ladies and gents piled into Morrison’s Irish Pub in Cannes, where a sweepstake raised money for LandAid and paid the backer of the winning horse – Chris Carrick from London-based agent Collier & Madge, who drew Dodging Bullet.
The event was supported by Bluefin and Xavier Pullen Advisers, which, with the sweepstake, helped raise more than £1,300 for LandAid.
A race for housing
Derwent Living chief executive Peter McCormack last week cycled one metre for every house that needs to be built each year in the UK to meet demand. He covered the distance – 240km in total – with three colleagues from the Derby-based housing provider on 17 March.
They left from the new Derby Arena, and timed their arrival in the capital with the Homes for Britain rally, raising awareness of the country’s housing shortage.
Calendar of events
March
Dublin Question Time
When: 24 March, 5.30pm
Where: The Round Room, Mansion House, Dublin
What: In just a few days the Question Time roadshow is back in Ireland to take an in-depth look at the market with the people who know it best. But we need you to grill the panel, so register quickly and send your questions. For further information and panellists go to www.estatesgazette.com/events
City Property Association lunch
When: 26 March, 12pm-3pm
Where: Great Hall of the Guildhall, EC2
What: JLL supports this annual gathering of 600 City property professionals, including policy-makers from local and national government, which also serves as an opportunity for CPA members to forge new business relationships. Political commentator Andrew Neil will be the guest speaker. Find out more at www.citypropertyassociation.com
ULI UK Fund Managers workshop
When: 27 March, 8am-10.30am
Where: Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co, 4 More London Riverside, SE1
What: An opportunity to talk to experts about what’s happening in the ever-evolving fund management world, where new products in the debt space are gradually filling holes left by the banking sector and commercial mortgage-backed securities. The workshop will be moderated by Seth Lieberman, special adviser, real estate investments, at Advanced Capital. Find out more at uk.uli.org/event
Edinburgh Focus reception
When: 27 March, 12.45pm
Where: The Scotsman Hotel, 20 North Bridge
What: EG unveils the synopsis for the upcoming Scotland Focus and gleans from property guests the most pressing issues in the market. Who will win the most active agents and deal-
maker competitions?
Come along and find out!
www.estatesgazette.com/focus-regional-receptions
APRIL
Aiming High For 2015
When: 16 April, 6.30pm
Where: DWF LLP, 20 Fenchurch Street, EC3
What: YEP, the networking group for young people in property, is exploring the trend of building tall in London, with a panel including Mike Derbyshire of Bidwells, John Drew of Pringle Brandon Perkins + Will, Kiran Pawar of Land Securities and Roma Agrawal from WSP. The event will be chaired by Estates Gazette’s Jack Sidders. Buy your tickets now from www.yepglobal.com/events
JUNE
Estates Gazette’s 3rd Annual Retail Summit
When: 2 June
Where: Waldorf Hotel, WC2
What: An expert line-up of speakers explore what changing consumer demands mean for the future of this sector. The event is run in conjunction with BCSC. Book now at www.estatesgazette.com/eg-conferences
