Property’s cycling spree gathers pace
As winter turns to spring, so begins property’s new-found obsession with cycling as the networking activity of choice.
May sees the second annual Carter Jonas Yorkshire Pedathlon. The sportive, through the undulating Yorkshire countryside, takes place on 8 May and offers three distances – 40, 70 and 90 miles. It is hoped this year’s event will raise £20,000 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance and Land Aid.
To find out more and to register, visit the website www.yorkshirepedathlon.co.uk
If images of this year’s Cycle To MIPIM on the previous two pages have whetted your appetite to take part in a ride that is the closest you will ever feel to being part of a professional peloton, then why not check out some of Cycle To’s other rides this year.
The ladies played a key role in this year’s Cycle to MIPIM, leading out the peloton for a two-hour stage after lunch on each day of the ride.
And the 12-strong female team certainly showed the boys a thing or two and had many casting envious glances at their slick operation at the top of the peloton.
So, women in property, why not check out this year’s PedElle, a special women-only ride organised by Tibbalds? This year’s ride will travel from Bilbao to Madrid on 10-13 June. Whether you are a new starter or an old hand on the bike, the peloton needs you.
Contact Rhian Fletcher on 020 7520 0339 or e-mail rhian@cycle-to.org for more.
And why not finish the year with the CBRE Cycle To MAPIC? This year, the ride switches from the Milan to Cannes route it has weaved for the past two years to take in a more challenging four-day journey from Barcelona to Cannes. Covering about 750km and including some lung-busting climbs, the event takes place on 13-17 November. For more details, visit http://cycle-to.org/index.php/mapic/
Carnaby fashions new skills
Shaftesbury and Creative Media Network are helping to fast-track the careers of 10 City of Westminster College students.
The Carnaby Street, WC1, owner is backing a skills and development programme for students interested in media, fashion and branding. They will be mentored by industry influencers, including people from Carnaby Street brands, and earn internships and accredited qualifications.
The programme runs alongside the opening of a Deal Real Legacy pop-up shop on 18 April, which will feature in-store gigs from Tinchy Stryder and Kate Tempest (pictured).
Follow the project on Twitter @carnabylondon @dealreallegacy
Agents and landlords in the swim
EG recently attended a training session for the chaps going head-to-head in the Agents v Landlords relay swim across the Channel later this year.
We intercepted the swimmers before a post-workout beverage and coaxed them into striking a pose, which we know they will regret, having seen this page.
The swimmers take training very seriously, with some of them having maintained their strict schedule while at MIPIM (see our MIPIM in a Minute video at www.estatesgazette.com/videos).
A series of competitive swims is being arranged ahead of the main event, which is on 26 September, including a cold water swim in Argent’s Kings Cross pond, and the 2.25km JLL Property Swim in July.
The Channel challenge will see two teams of five, captained by Guy Bowring of Tuckerman (the agents) and Guy Glover of F&C REIT (the landlords), swim a 21-mile relay from Dover to Cap Gris Nez.
They are raising money for the RNLI, Macmillan Cancer Research, Royal Marsden Hospital, ReThink Mental Illness and the Peter Westropp Memorial Trust.
Visit http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/property-boys-make-a-splash
The ski is the limit for Pippa
Pippa Middleton joined Paralympic champions last week to launch the first ParaSnowBall, sponsored by Jamie Ritblat’s Delancey.
Middleton, a keen amateur skier herself, was among medallists and snowsport enthusiasts, including Heather Mills, at the Cumberland hotel, W1, to celebrate Great Britain’s Disabled Snowsports team and fundraise for Disability SnowSport UK, a charity that encourages physically disadvantaged people to take part in snow sports.
The event’s host was BBC broadcaster John Inverdale and there were speeches from Middleton and some Paralympians, as well as a Q&A with the athletes.
A silent auction raised £50,000.
LandAid grants help youngsters
LandAid has awarded four £450,000 grants to local building projects across Britain, which will help 3,000 youngsters.
Each grant was presented alongside free professional expertise from LandAid partners Land Securities and GVA.
The projects will deliver life skills to those experiencing social and economic disadvantage. They include hostel accommodation in Nottingham, a training kitchen and classroom on a Bristol city farm, alternative education facilities in Leeds and a sport and learning space in London’s Fitzrovia.
Calendar of events
MARCH
Crossrail Progress Update
When: 31 March
Where: JLL, 30 Warwick Street, W1
What: Ian Lindsay, Crossrail’s director of land and property, will talk about the progress of Crossrail, its land and regeneration impact and the lessons for future projects. www.citypropertyassociation.com/crossrail-progress-update
APRIL
BCO Scotland Regional Awards Lunch
When: 17 April
Where: The Grand Central Hotel, 99 Gordon Street, Glasgow
What: This celebration of excellence in office space across Scotland will stimulate new thinking on the design, development and occupation of offices. Former City of London planning maestro Peter Wynne Rees will host the event, that will crown the regional award winners for Scotland. Go to www.bco.org.uk for more information.
The 3rd Annual Residential Summit
When: 21-22 April
Where: Waldorf
Hilton, WC2
What: Everything you need to know about the challenges of providing housing will be examined by the best in the business at this annual event – held over two days for the first time. Topics will include political barriers, provision of land, investment models and infrastructure. Go to www.estatesgazette.com/eg-conferences for details.
Leeds Question Time
When: 23 April
Where: Park Plaza Leeds, Boar Lane
What: Bill Hughes, Legal & General’s head of real assets, joins the line-up as EG takes the Question Time debate to Leeds. The city’s position in the northern powerhouse and how Leeds will drive its reputation as a hub for digital industries after an £11m allocation from the chancellor for the north will be up for discussion. To register and send questions, go to www.estatesgazette.com/questiontime
RICS Awards 2015
When: 30 April
Where: Lancaster London, Lancaster
Terrace, W2
What: Innovative projects across the UK regions will be celebrated, with the most outstanding crowned Project of the Year at the RICS Awards. Comedian Mark Watson will be the host. For tickets and more information, go to www.rics.org/uk/training-events/networking
JULY
JLL Property Triathlon/Property Triathlon North/Property Swim
When: 3 July (Triathlon/Swim) and 24 July (North)
Where: Dorney Lake, Eton, and MediaCityUK, Salford
What: The ninth Property Triathlon sold out in a record two hours. For the first time, a second event is being staged in the North of England and it is open to seasoned and novice triathletes alike. Places are still available for the event and for the Property Swim. Proceeds go to Starlight Children’s Foundation, with Christie Charitable Fund benefiting from the North event. www.propertytriathlon.com
