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Dear Members, It was great to see such a strong turn-out last night for what turned out to be a stunning evening. Aled Jones performed an incredible arrangement of “Walking… Read More »A stunning pre Christmas event

Dear Members, What a terrific evening on Wednesday! Before dinner we witnessed a frank conversation between Facebooks’ Carolyn Everson and Unilever’s Keith Weed on the huge changes underway at Facebook… Read More »A terrific November double event

Dear Members, First, a reminder to book your places for November’s dinner, when our speaker is James Timpson, Chief Executive of Timpson. Chief Executive of this family business for more… Read More »November Dinner extra event

Dear Members, As the sounds of Abba recede, I hope we will recall more clearly last Wednesday’s story of Accenture’s digital transformation from Omar Abbosh. The results from Accenture’s “wise… Read More »November Dinner speaker announced

Dear Members, Last Wednesday John Ridding got our season off to a cracking start, making a compelling case for quality journalism and offering his considered views on the responsibilities of… Read More »John Ridding got our season off to a cracking start

Dear Members, 2018-19 Season With the last days of August and the Bank Holiday upon us, I hope you have all still enjoying a fine summer. A reminder that our… Read More »2018-19 Season

Dear Members, 2018-19 Season I’m delighted to be writing to you for the first time as your Chair for the 2018-19 season. On behalf of us all, I would like… Read More »Phil Smith – introduction letter

Dear Members, Our final dinner of the season was a scorching success. We saw the V&A in all its glory- drinks in the magnificent Madejski garden, with a floral sculpture… Read More »Message from Jude Bridge

Dear Members I must open this month’s letter with huge thanks to Phil Smith for hosting last week’s dinner. And for handling the last-minute change of speaker with such aplomb.… Read More »Final dinner of the season

Dear Members, Another memorable evening at the MGGB. And a great moment to pay tribute to a legend of TV broadcasting. John Motson delighted the crowd last night with a… Read More »A great moment to pay tribute to a legend of TV broadcasting – John Motson