Martin Gilbert, non-executive chairman at the financial technology company Revolut, spoke to members of the Biz Club at their annual lunch at London’s Oriental Club. Mr Gilbert told attendees of …
Born in Malaysia, Martin was educated at Robert Gordon’s College, Aberdeen, and the University of Aberdeen and has an LLB in Law and a MA in Accountancy. Martin is Vice …
Sir Geoffrey was the Member of Parliament for Cirencester & Tewkesbury from 1992-1997 and has been the Member for the Cotswolds since 1997 Since becoming an MP in 1992 Geoffrey …
The Rt Hon Mark Harper MP is the Member of Parliament for the Forest of Dean. First elected in 2005, Mark served as the Government Chief Whip from 2015-2016. Mark …
Karen was brought up on Charnwood Forest and attended Coalville High School. After graduating from the University of Cambridge with an Engineering Degree and a Masters in Manufacturing Technology, she …
Tim Stimpson enjoyed a career in top-flight for some of Europe’s most dominated clubs. Perhaps best known for his spell at Leicester Tigers, Tim played an elemental role in the …
Peter was born in Billericay in Essex in 1952 and was educated at Westcliff-on-Sea Grammar School. He lives in Wellingborough and is a chartered accountant by profession, having qualified in …
Roger Bootle is one of the City of London’s best-known economists. As well as running Capital Economics, which he founded in 1999, Roger is also a Specialist Adviser to the …
Norman Davies, born in 1939 in Bolton, Lancashire was educated at Bolton School, Magdalen College, Oxford, the University of Sussex and at several continental universities including Grenoble, Perugia and Kraków. …
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Rupert Matthews became MEP for the East Midlands in July 2017 following many years of campaigning on behalf of local people across the East Midlands. Prior to his election, Rupert …
The Travers Foundation was founded in 2012 by Terry Forsey and is a 100% volunteer run charity that helps local talented young people to achieve outstanding results in sports, performing arts …
Dr Sarah Furness was appointed by the Queen as Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Rutland in March 2018. Sarah is a philosopher and ethicist who recently served the …
Sir Graham Brady MP Member of Parliament for Altrincham and Sale West Graham Brady was born in Salford in 1967. He was educated at Altrincham Grammar School and Durham University …
Stephen Gould joined the Board of Everards Brewery a 6th generation family company (Stephen is non-family MD) as Trade Director in March 2003 and was appointed Managing Director in March …
Pumela Salela is the Country Head for the United Kingdom (UK) under Brand South Africa, the custodian of the South Africa Country Brand. Her role is to market South Africa …
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Andrew Rosindell is the Conservative Member of Parliament for Romford. He is proud to have been born and educated in his constituency and has devoted the majority of his working …
Clive joined the Royal Air Force straight from Southampton University in 1973; by 1989 he was a Wing Commander. He commanded No. 3 (Fighter) Squadron – the first Germany-based Harrier …
Sir Mark Worthington was Private Secretary to former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher from 1992 until her death in 2013. He also served as Director of her Private Office and …
East Midlands MEP Emma McClarkin joined us to celebrate St George’s Day at the George Hotel in Stamford. Our Members and their guests enjoyed a three-course lunch followed by a …
Rutland businesses key to post-Brexit economy says former CBI chief Businesses within a 50-mile radius of Rutland represent the engine for growth to drive a successful post-Brexit economy, claims former …
John Cridland CBE joined Transport for the North in November 2015 as the organisation’s independent Chair. He plays a leading role in transforming northern connectivity, working with business leaders and …
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Our Members and their guests gathered on Friday 16th February 2018 at The Falcon Hotel for, what was to become, a superb lunch with our guest speaker, Imogen Cox. We …
Imogen’s exceptional client care skills allow Imogen to guide clients through the often daunting court process in a way that they immediately know that they are in safe hands. Imogen …
Thank you to Squadron Leader Rob Sutton for his thoroughly enjoyable talk, which included a presentation with many interesting photographs at our lunch held at The Falcon Hotel on Friday …
In October 1972 Robert joined the Royal Air Force as airman in Air Traffic Control, ranking as Leading Aircraftsman, his main duties were answering the telephone and making tea for …
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Thank you very much to Nicky Morgan for joining us for this splendid occasion, helping us wrap up 2017. A full house thoroughly enjoyed a sumptuous 3-course meal at The …
We were delighted to announce that Naomi Morgan from The Rutland Cake Company, was the outstanding winner of The Biz Club Award 2017. Naomi joined us for a full-house lunch …
Naomi Morgan from Oakham, is the outstanding winner of a prestigious local award that celebrates enterprising business people in Rutland. Judges from The Biz Club in Uppingham were impressed with …
Professor Tim Congdon CBE joined us as our guest speaker for this lunch, which was held at The Falcon Hotel, Uppingham. Tim’s emphatic presentation, entitled ‘Did the banksters cause the …
Tim Congdon is an economist and businessman, who has for over 30 years been a strong advocate of sound money and free markets in the UK’s public policy debates. Tim …
Thank you to Frank Simms for introducing us to Alastair Cunningham from the Bank of England, who was our guest speaker for the lunch. Alastair delivered a very interesting and …
Alastair joined the Bank of England in 1994, taking over as Agent for the East Midlands Agency in February 2010. The term “Bank of England Agent” dates back to 1826, …
Robert Thorogood is the writer and creator of BBC1’s ‘Death in Paradise’. Robert went to Uppingham School before going on to Cambridge University, where he was President of the Cambridge …
Thank you to Robert Thorogood, writer and creator of BBC1’s ‘Death in Paradise’, for coming to speak to a full house at the Lake Isle in Uppingham.
Thank you to all those who came to ‘chew the fat’ in our Post Election Lunch, held at The Falcon Hotel, Uppingham. Many of our Members contributed their thoughts in …
Neil O’Brien OBE, was selected in May 2017 as the Conservative candidate for Harborough, where Sir Edward Garnier was standing down. Neil grew up in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and took a …
The newly selected Conservative candidate for Harborough, Mr Neil O’Brien OBE, joined us for lunch as our guest speaker on Friday 19th May 2017, at The Falcon Hotel, Uppingham. Sir …
Godfrey Bloom began his City career in the investment department of Matthews Wrightson in 1967. His subsequent 35 years were extremely varied, probably impossible now in a very much more …
Our annual St George’s Celebration Lunch, kindly sponsored by Graham Asset Management, took place at The George Hotel, Stamford on Friday 21st April 2017. The restaurant was full, with over …
Nicola Horlick joined us for our biggest event to date, with over 70 Members and their guests attending a lunch at The Falcon Hotel on Friday 17th March 2017. Nicola …
Nicola read Jurisprudence at Balliol College, Oxford. In 1983, she joined S.G. Warburg as a graduate trainee. She worked with Leonard Licht, one of the leading fund managers in the …
A former barrister, Alex Deane has more than 10 years’ experience in advocacy and has worked with numerous high profile individuals and companies in a senior advisory capacity. He was …
Thank you to Alex Deane for coming to speak to our Members and their guests. The feedback of the day was superb, with some saying it was the best lunch …
We were delighted to be joined by the Rt Hon Peter Lilley MP on Friday 20th January 2017. Our Members and their guests were enthralled by Mr Lilley, who was …
After some years as an Economic consultant, working particularly on Aid and development programmes in Africa and Asia, Peter went into the City as a financial analyst specialising in investment …
On Thursday 15th December 2016 The Biz Club in association with Graham Asset Management wrapped up 2016 with their annual Christmas Lunch at The George Hotel in Stamford. Over 60 …
Martin McEvoy is a professional Opera Singer, Vocal Coach and Broadcaster. He has performed with New Sadlers Wells Opera, The Royal Opera Covent Garden, Opera North and Scottish Opera. He …
William is a British athlete who specialises in the 110 metres hurdles. He started his career as a junior high jumper and decathlete, but focused entirely on hurdling after a …
The Falcon Hotel looked after 50 Members and their guests at the 8th consecutive year of The Biz Club Award. Which, this year was won by Chris & Sandra …
John O’Connell, the Chief Executive of the TaxPayers’ Alliance kindly joined us for lunch at The Falcon Hotel on Friday 21st October. John thanked us with this message: Dear Biz …
John O’Connell joined the TPA as an intern in 2009. Since then he has worked at every level of the organization, which made him uniquely qualified to become Chief Executive …
Mike Kirsopp Chief Executive Officer – Cambridge & Counties Bank Mike has spent over 30 years working in the Financial Services industry with much of this in the commercial lending …
We were delighted to welcome Mike Kirsopp on Friday 16th September 2016 to a brand new venue for The Biz Club, The Mill Street Pub & Kitchen in Oakham. We …
Educated at Oxford University, where he studied Modern History and Economics, before being elected to Parliament, Philip spent most of his career as an industry research analyst examining the performance …
Mr. Scott Knowles joined the Chamber in 1999 and was appointed Chief Executive in 2015. Over the past 17 years, he has managed multiple initiatives; including capital infrastructure projects and …
Justin is one of the most recognisable and trusted market commentators on television, radio, and in the press. In early 2001, he co-founded Seven Investment
Friday 22nd April 2016 – St George’s Lunch – The George Hotel, Stamford We once again had a wonderful St George’s Day celebratory lunch at The George Hotel in Stamford …
Our annual Christmas lunch was held once again at The George Hotel in Stamford. John Graham, from Graham Asset Management, hosted and kindly sponsored the event, it was a huge …
We were thrilled to announce the 2015 Award winner as Ron Simpson BEM. We had another full house at The Falcon Hotel, Uppingham on Friday 20th November 2015 – our …
Kate Hoey has been the Labour Member of Parliament for Vauxhall, South London since a by-election in 1989. Kate was born in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, where her parents were …
We were lucky enough to welcome Kate Hoey MP to a full house on Monday 26th October 2015. Our members and guests thoroughly enjoyed to occasion and Kate Hoey captivated …
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Another full house at The Falcon Hotel in Uppingham with our guest speaker, Tom Pursglove MP, who is the newly elected Member of Parliament for Corby and East Northamptonshire.
MP for Corby and East Northamptonshire Tom Pursglove grew up in nearby Wellingborough and is the recently elected Conservative Member of Parliament for Corby and East Northamptonshire. He has made …
Our 5th St George’s Day Lunch was a great afternoon at The George Hotel in Stamford, with over 70 guests joining in the celebrations. We had Nick Boles as our …
Before starting work, Nick spent 3 years at Oxford studying politics, philosophy and economics and was awarded a first class degree. He then won a Kennedy Scholarship and spent 2 …
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Andrew Haldane is the Chief Economist at the Bank of England and Executive Director, Monetary Analysis and Statistics. He is a member of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee. He also …
Alberto Costa Conservative Candidate for South Leicestershire Alberto Costa is an English and Scottish solicitor and notary public with over 15 years professional legal experience. He is the founding principal …
At the Falcon Hotel, Uppingham
Owen was born in Whitchurch, Shropshire. He read History at Cambridge University, before joining his family leather business, becoming Managing Director in 1994. He speaks French and German. In twenty …
Economist Roger Nightingale is a well-known figure in London investment circles and also a man of trenchant views; refreshingly honest about the limits of his own profession, especially when it …
Since being elected in 1997, David has been the Member of Parliament for Haltemprice and Howden. David was MP for the Boothferry constituency from 1987. David is known for defending …
On Friday 14th November 2014 Normanton Park Hotel played host to our annual award lunch. This year’s winner was Terry Forsey who is the managing director of Terry Forsey …
On 12th September 2014 we welcomed James Buxton to speak to our members and guests at The Falcon Hotel James Buxton was born in County Durham in October 1939 but …
Robert Edward Jenrick was born on 9th January 1982 and is the Conservative Party Member of Parliament for Newark (July 2014) He was educated at Wolverhampton Grammar School and read …
At The Falcon Hotel, Uppingham.
Another full house at The Lake Isle.
Nicky was born in 1972, grew up in Surrey and studied law at Oxford University. She worked as a solicitor specialising in Corporate Law advising a range of private and …
The Biz Club celebrated St Georges Day in style at The George in Stamford. 60 Businessmen and women from the local community attended a lunchtime networking event with Emma McClarkin, …
The Rt Hon Alan Duncan MP attracted a full house of Biz Club Members and their guests at The Falcon Hotel, Uppingham on 4th April 2014.
The Inaugural Kibworth Biz Club Lunch was chaired by Frank Simms and held at The Lighthouse in Kibworth Beachamp with Andrew Robathan MP as the guest speaker.
The Biz Club Business Award 2013, now in it’s 5th year, was kindly sponsored by Rutland Telecom Limited. It recognises a local business or an individual within a 25 mile …
