Race to EC2
If you missed out on a spot in last weekend’s Ride 100, head to Exchange Square at Broadgate, EC2, on 12 August to take part in the final of the Asda StreetVelodrome series. The pop-up track will be open to the public from 10am to 1pm and from 3pm to 6pm. And if you are fast enough to take part in a televised final, racing against Olympic track gold medallist Craig MacLean, BMXer and Guinness world record holder Matti Hemmings, and TV presenter Anna Glowinski (pictured), head down on 13 August between 10am and 1pm to take part in a selection race. Find out more at www.broadgate.co.uk/streetvelodrome
Going the distance for cancer charities
Builders Merchants Federation chairman Peter Hindle led a charge of 130 of his colleagues at building materials manufacturer Saint-Gobain on a four-day, 425-mile cycle from London to Blois, France – home to archives detailing the history of the 350-year-old firm. Hindle, the company’s senior vice-president of sustainable habitat across UK, Ireland and South Africa, said the £100,000 raised for Macmillan Cancer Support and the Irish Cancer Society during the ride last month was a “great achievement”.
Cricket stars put Shropshire’s best to the test
Who needs the Ashes? Around 700 of Shropshire’s property and business fraternity watched some of the world’s best cricket players when an all-star team challenged a local side last month. West Indies fast bowler Corey Collymore and Indian opening batsman Wasim Jaffer were among the Invitation XI side who beat the home side by 71 runs at Wrekin College. The match was organised by Shropshire County Cricket Club, whose chairman is Towler Shaw Roberts partner Toby Shaw. The annual event, sponsored by recruitment firm ResourceBank, attracted staff from Balfours, Bulleys, Strutt & Parker, and Marshall & Marshall among others. The event raised £3,400 towards the new Wrekin Business School.
The bright stuff
Industrial Agents Society chairman Jonathan Robinson and DTZ colleague Marcus Phayer sported matching Hawaiian-print suits at the IAS West Midlands summer barbecue. They were not to be outdone at the “Aloha”-themed party, featuring a sea of garish floral shirts, straw skirts and wacky sunglasses at Birmingham’s Vertu Bar on 16 July. Sponsors M7 Real Estate, London & Cambridge Properties, St Modwen, LaSalle Investment Management, Barques Design, and City Office Interiors supported the event, which raised £4,000 for NICE, formerly the Red Boots charity, and the Shakespeare Hospice.
Central screens
British Land is organising an outdoor cinema festival at its Paddington Central scheme, W2, featuring a series of cult and popular films. Throughout August, classics such as Mission Impossible, The Truman Show and Sleepless in Seattle will be screened at Sheldon Square, alongside a programme of public entertainment in the area. And on consecutive nights from 12 August, Dead Poets Society, Jumanji, Flubber and Robots will be shown as part of a Robin Williams tribute week. Tim Haddon, asset manager at British Land, said: “We are going all out to help people enjoy their after-work and lunchtime experiences.” For more information visit www.paddingtoncentral.com or follow @PaddingtonCen on Twitter.
Talbot to share Everest experiences
Nick Talbot, the RICS director who has twice attempted to be the first person with cystic fibrosis to climb Mount Everest only to be thwarted by major catastrophies, will be the guest speaker at a fundraising dinner in October. Talbot was mid-expedition when an earthquake devastated Nepal in April, setting off an avalanche. Talbot suffered cracked ribs as a result. He was also forced to abandon his first attempt at climbing the peak in 2014 when another avalanche killed 16 sherpas. Undeterred, he says he is determined to reach the peak and plans to set off again next year. Talbot will be speaking at a fundraising event for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, hosted by residential lettings specialist Benham & Reeves, on 6 October at The Cumberland hotel, W1. Tickets are £150 each. www.brlets.co.uk/cftrustevent
Are you up to the challenge?
Time is running out to sign up to the Buccleuch Challenge on 4 September. More than 50 teams have already signed up to get tired, wet and probably lost at Drumlanrig Castle in Dumfries & Galloway. Go to www.buccleuchproperty.com to join in.
Calendar of events
Weekend of Wonders by Urban Splash
When: 6 September
Where: Royal William Yard, Plymouth
What: The urban regeneration specialist brings alive its mixed-use waterfront scheme with street performances from Bristol’s Invisible Circus and a Good Food Market. www.urbansplash.co.uk
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Prologis Cycle Challenge
When: 9 September
Where: Workington, Cumbria, to Whitby, Yorkshire
What: Slip into some Lycra and get on your bike for an industry adventure that follows a circuit across England from coast to coast. The £200 cost includes accommodation and food. Contact Louise Sharp at lsharp@prologis.com
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EG Cardiff Focus reception
When: 11 September, 12.45pm-2pm
Where: Park Plaza Cardiff
What: Lunch, network and celebrate EG’s most active agents and deal makers, and discuss the major issues affecting the region today with the EG team. Register here.
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The 8th Annual Investment Summit
When: 15 September, 8am-4.40pm
Where: Waldorf Hilton, WC2
What: A day of analysis on investment capital flow and development for senior investors, hosted by EG Conferences. Topics include the advancing of PRS as an investment class. Cost: £478.80. Register here.
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LandAid Day
When: 15 October
Where: Nationwide
What: From cycle challenges and bake-offs to breaking records and property professionals in the stocks – the predicament partners and directors of PwC found themselves in last year, LandAid Day is the industry’s annual concerted fundraising effort. www.landaid.org
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Green Infrastructure Conference
When: 6-7 October
Where: Glasgow City Chambers
What: In Glasgow Green Year, the Scottish Green Infrastructure Forum invites planners, architects, landscape architects, ecologists and engineers to discuss all things green in the built environment. www.sgrf.org
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Chinese investor conference
When: 30 September
Where: Building Centre, WC1
What: UK property professional networking body PropPro presents this half-day event which gives an insight into the legal and tax process for Chinese investors, plus the major investment hotspots. Tickets cost £55+VAT. www.proppro.net/events
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Manchester Question Time
When: 10 September, 5.30pm
Where: One St Peter’s Square
What: Estates Gazette joins with Argent to host this debate at Manchester’s latest grade-A office scheme, discussing growth and development in Manchester and the North West. Register here.
