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| Thursday, 08 Jan 2009, 11:56 GMT |
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Northern Branch
As Chair of the Northern Branch of Women in Property for 2008/ 2009 I am glad to be taking on the role on the back of such a strong year of activity in the North West, celebrating the organisation’s 20th year. The year started well with another successful annual dinner at the Midland Hotel attended by members and guests, where we were entertained with tales from the world of political journalism by guest speaker Julia Hartley-Brewer, Political Editor of the Sunday Express.
I am particularly keen to highlight the role of the committee of volunteers that run the Northern branch of Women in Property. They are vital to the management of the region’s events and in ensuring the region continues to be a strong presence within the national organisation. I would like to thank a number of longstanding committee members who have moved on to pastures new. Gill Robinson, Jean Godbert, Lizzie Spring and Chris Lawrenson have all left the committee this year after many years of involvement with the organisation, having served in a variety of roles, including that of National Chair. We would like to thank them for all of their efforts and support over the years and wish them the best for the future. As ever with change comes opportunity and we are therefore also glad to welcome a number of new members to the committee and I look forward to attending their events across the year.
I would also like to congratulate Amanda Harney of Sense for a successful year in office as Chair last year and thank her for her continuing support and assistance as I take on that role.
As individuals, people join Women in Property for different reasons, networking for business contacts, peer support and mentoring, or looking to help and support younger women entering the industry. Having set up Whale Marketing 5 years ago, a Marketing and Design consultancy serving a variety of companies within the property sector, a major priority for myself was generating new business contacts. However to my surprise on joining Women in Property I also found people willing to provide help and advice in any number of business situations and also people who became friends. I am also proud to be celebrating the fifth birthday of Whale Marketing this year, proof of the effectiveness of networking and the platform which organisations such as Women in Property provide.
I hope you will continue to support Women in Property and I look forward to seeing you at this years events. Hannah Whale
Whale Marketing
Northern Branch Chair
Northern Branch
Committee
 Hannah Whale
Chair
Hannah is the Managing Director of Whale Marketing Ltd, a Marketing and Design Agency which she established in 2003, following blue chip marketing management positions in the building products industry. Whale Marketing specialises in business to business marketing, from strategic planning through to creative design, and has a wide variety of clients in the property and construction sector. Hannah is also a Trustee of Manchester based charity Intergen and has a passion for interior design, travel and languages. Tel: 0161 236 5395
E-mail: hannah@whalemarketing.co.uk | Adrienne Yarwood
Treasurer Adrienne's background is as a contractor's QS before taking an MSc in Construction Law and specialising in construction contract claims and dispute avoidance. Tel: 0161 848 5950
E-mail: adrienneyarwood@hillintl.com |  Juliette Bradbury
Secretary
Julie is an Associate in the Planning department at Halliwells LLP, a UK top 50 law firm. She advises on planning, highways, compulsory purchase orders and associated litigation. Prior to joining Halliwells, Julie worked in local government undertaking all aspects of planning and litigation. In her spare time Julie enjoys going to the theatre, cinema, eating out, gardening and keep fit. She enjoys walks in the Lancashire countryside, particularly if there is a nice pub at the end! Tel: 0161 618 4637
E-mail: juliette.bradbury@halliwells.com |  Amanda Harney
Past Chair
Amanda is an Associate Director at Sense Cost Consultancy Ltd. She is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and has worked on a wide variety of projects for Blue Chip clients gaining a broad range of experience within the commmercial, leisure, retail and education sectors.
Amanda is currently a Commercial Manager on the high profile Manchester Building Schools for the Future programme. This exciting programme comprises 33 new Schools and Academies in Manchester, over the next 6 years with a total value of £450m. Tel: 0161 835 3565
E-mail: amanda.harney@sense-limited.co.uk |  Katy Reddiough
Membership Secretary and Website Co-ordinator
Since qualifying in 1989, Katy has worked as a solicitor in Manchester. In September 2001, Katy joined the Commercial Property team at Beachcroft LLP. She specialises in Landlord and Tenant matters, portfolio management and acquisitions, disposals and lettings of a wide range of commercial properties. Katy enjoys the outdoor life particularly walking, cycling and (so long as the knees will allow!) running. She is also not averse to the odd glass of red wine and a curry on a Saturday night!! Tel: 0161 934 3183
E-mail: kreddiough@beachcroft.co.uk |  Ellen Kitson
Committee Member
Ellen is an Architect with the Ratcliff Partnership. She joined the company in 1996 following the IRA bombing of Manchester City Centre. Over the past 10 years she has been involved in many prestigious retail, commercial and leisure projects within Manchester and the North West including the extensive redevelopment of the Manchester Arndale as well as new build work for Marks & Spencer. Between 2000 and 2004 Ellen worked extensively with several international communications companies designing premises for their expanding networks both within the UK and Ireland. Ellen is currently the Project Architect for a 650 unit Residential Development on the Lancashire Coast. Ellen has served on the Northern Branch committee since 2003. Tel: 0161 236 8080
E-mail: ellen@ratcliffpartnership.com |  Jo Farrell
Committee Member
Chief Executive, Piccadilly Partnership. Communications and business direction for various architectural and engineering practices, including Ian Simpson Architects, Arca, Grimshaw and Arup. Former WiP Northern Branch Chairman and WiP National Secretary. Tel: 07971 186343
E-mail: jo.farrell@virgin.net | Joanne Wilcox
Committee Member Tel: 0161 604 1595
E-mail: jo.wilcox@dwf.co.uk |  Karen Parry
Committee Member
Karen is a Commercial Property Solicitor at Brabners Chaffe Street LLP, working in all aspects of commercial property and high value residential transactions.
She enjoys spending time abroad, dining out with friends, long walks in the countryside and generally spending time with her family. Tel: 0161 836 8800
E-mail: karen.parry@brabnerscs.com |  Joanne Holbrook (Thacker)
Committee Member
Joanne is an Environmental Solicitor at Brabners Chaffe Street LLP.
Joanne works across the Liverpool, Manchester and Preston Offices specialising in regeneration and sustainability projects.
She likes live music, live comedy, good food and a good malt whisky. Tel: 01772 229826
E-mail: joanne.holbrook@brabnerscs.com |  Lisa Raynes
Committee Member
Lisa is a qualified architect with 10 years post qualification experience. She has worked with Halliday Meecham in Manchester for 5 years, and works mainly in the housing, commercial and interiors sectors. Lisa has recently delivered 450 mixed tenure dwellings and 2,487 sq m of commercial for the first phase of a Major Redevelopment scheme at New Broughton in Salford. Seeing outstanding buildings reincorporated into the urban fabric via astute replanning and refurbishment is one of Lisa’s key passions. She has 2 daughters and is helping her partner Adam Vellins to establish his architectural glass company 10 Green Bottles. Tel: 0161 661 5566
E-mail: lr@hallidaymeecham.com |  Maria Buenaventura
Committee Member
Maria is a Senior Project Architect at Halliday Meecham Architects Ltd. She is a chartered architect and has gained a wide range of experience in a variety of sectors, including higher education, residential and commercial developments. Since she joined HMA, she has been responsible for both refurbishing and new build projects undertaken mainly for Educational Institutions and Local Authorities. Her experience extends from running jobs at early design stages to completion on site and covers both traditional and Design and Build procurement routes. She is a strong designer and has been a guest of Liverpool University reviewing student’s projects. Tel: 0161 661 5566
E-mail: mb@hallidaymeecham.com |  Sarah Dewhurst
Committee Member
Sarah is a solicitor in the Real Estate department at Mace & Jones, winners of the North West Property Law Firm of the Year 2007 (North West Insider Property Awards). Based in Manchester she advises on acquisitions, disposals and lettings of commercial properties. Sarah enjoys going to the cinema, eating out and keeping fit. Tel: 0161 214 0500
E-mail: sarah.dewhurst@maceandjones.co.uk |  Fatimah Ashrif
Committee Member
Fatimah is a solicitor in the Real Estate department at Mace & Jones, winners of the North West Property Law Firm of the Year 2007 (North West Insider Property Awards). Based in Manchester she specialises in acquisitions, disposals, lettings of commercial properties and property related matters within the Education sector. Fatimah has a passion for the Arts, enjoys still life drawing, and the outdoors. Tel: 0161 214 0500
E-mail: fatimah.ashrif@maceandjones.co.uk | Shelagh McNerney
Committee Member Tel: 0161 200 1860
E-mail: shelagh.mcnerney@edaw.com |  Suzanne Dooner
Liverpool Sub-Committee Chair
Suzanne is a director of MG Barkers who specialise in interior refurbishments within the commercial, retail and leisure industries. The company's disciplines include interior design, space planning, furniture procurement and installation and move management Tel: 0844 873 1800
E-mail: suzanne.dooner@mgbarkers.com |
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