In the mid 1970s the Institute and BWMSCA set up a number of local discussion groups to encourage members to get together informally. For some reason Solihull Business Discussion Group is the only one that has survived – could this be because we rarely discuss accounting matters?
The SBDG is a regular gathering of members of the Institute who come together socially to hear a variety of speakers and to discuss topical and interesting matters over beer and sandwiches.
The SBDG meets at the Old Silhillians’ clubhouse, Knowle, Solihull on the second Thursday of the Autumn and Winter months (October – April). Our members come not only from Solihull but also from Birmingham, the West Midlands, Warwickshire and Worcestershire.
The SBDG gives them the opportunity to network with similar thinking friends and colleagues in industry, commerce and the profession, and provides a regular meeting base for our retired and semi-retired colleagues.
In the recent past our speakers have been as diverse as Mike Natrass, (Vice Chair of UKIP), a member of the WWII Wooden Horse escape team, a technical director of a F1 team, Simon Topman, the renowned whistle manufacturer and Jenni Ord, (Chairman Solihull NHS Primary Care Trust).
The various subjects discussed have included the Inlands Waterways, how to achieve the steam car world speed record, mountain rescue in the UK, Peacekeeping in Kosovo, and Magistrates in the Community. Our guests enjoy the feedback and comments arising during the evening.
In some cases it is probably the Annual Dinner combined with a Wine Tasting that keeps the members coming back. The evening takes the form of a combined four course dinner and wine tasting.
Two wines are served with each course, plus a port; all you have to do is to identify the wines. Surprisingly all our well versed, expense account accountants, seem to fail miserably at identification without a price list.
Subjects booked for the 2011/12 season include The History of Chocolate in the UK (with samples!), From Benin to Jutland – tale of a blacksmiths mate and an evening with Sir Bernard Zissman.
So why not come and join us at the Old Sils, Junction 5 of the M42 on the second Thursday of the month October to April, or just e-mail Chris Jacob at chj@chadwick.demon.co.uk to be put on the mailing list.
2011 – 2012 Programme
The SBDG meets on the second Thursday of the month October to April at the Old Silhillians, Copt Heath Solihull (M42 Junction 5) 6.30pm for 7.00pm.
Guests are invited to talk on a subject, not related to accounting, and then a general discussion is held on the points raised over beer and sandwiches afterwards, all are welcome.
To learn more, or to be placed on the mailing list please e-mail Chris Jacob at chj@chadwick.demon.co.uk
2011
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- 13 October 2011
- The History of Chocolate in the UK - with samples!
David Cruickshank
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- 10 November 2011
- From Benin to Jutland, a Tale of a Blacksmith's Mate
with Martin Harrison
2012
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- 12 January 2012
- An Evening with Sir Bernard Zissman
Sir Bernard Zissman
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- 9 February 2012
- What is the Tax Payers' Alliance?
John O'Connell - Research Director TPA
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- 8 March 2012
- Will our vehicles survive this?
Andrew Tarpey -Vehicle Capability & Robustness Jaguar Land Rover
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- 19 April 2012
- 31st Annual Dinner and Wine Tasting
All evenings start at 7pm at the Old Silhillians Clubhouse, junction 5 of the M42
Replies to:
Chris Jacob FCA - Meeting Secretary
Netherwood Cottage, Arbourtree Lane, Chadwick End, Solihull, B93 0AZ
T: +44 (0)1564 775325 F: +44 (0)1564 776673 Office: +44 (0)121 733 3003
E: chj@chadwick.demon.co.uk
Chairman John L R Hare FCA,
Netherwood Byre, Netherwood Lane, Baddesley Clinton, Warwickshire B93 0BB
T: +44 (0)1564 785454 M: +44 (0) 7768 321484 F: +44 (0)1564 785455
E: johnhareltd@hotmail.co.uk
The society was formed in 1882 and serves more than 6,000 members in Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire and parts of the Black Country.
The society’s members come from accountancy practices small and large and from a range of business, public sector and Third Sector interests. The district society is deeply engaged in the development of the local economy and regards the promotion of the profession – especially among students – as a crucial part of its work.
It also acts as a link between the ICAEW in Moorgate Place and members in the district.