Join us once again in the relaxed setting of Preston’s popular 1842 Bar and Restaurant for our fbe Lancashire branch Summer Social. This a great opportunity to get away from your busy schedule for a few hours and come together for an informal catch-up and networking with the region’s property community.

Please join us for our bi-monthly Coffee and Catch Up Networking Event’ due to its success in Nottingham, we are launching in Leicester! This is a great opportunity to network with like-minded peers over a coffee (or tea) and a croissant.

Please join us for the fbe Sheffield Summer Social - an opportunity to gather together and enjoy an evening of drinks, nibbles and networking.

A walking tour looking at city centre living in Leeds through the ages led by urban geographer Rachael Unsworth.

Waterways & bridges of Leeds. Criss-crossing the waterways – central to the story of Leeds over the centuries.

Last year, fft Western successfully solved 'The Mystery of the Prince’s Stolen Statue' in Bath! So this year, fft Western are teaming up with fbe Western to see if we can together solve ' The Mystery of The Sabotaged Balloon' in Bristol!

Glynn Jones - Agent, Bank of England. He joined the Bank’s Agency Network as Deputy Agent for the West Midlands and Oxfordshire in 2011. In addition to his Agency tasks, Glynn currently works within the Demand and Output team - drawing together intelligence from across the Network – and contributes to the Bank’s Outreach work. Whilst at the Bank he has been on two secondments, the first to the Credit, Banking and Finance Team in Threadneedle Street and more recently project managing the Bank’s Strategic Review of the Agency Network.

Join us for the fbe House of Lords Summer Drinks Reception on Thursday, 2 July 2026, generously sponsored by Lord Deben. A highlight of the fbe calendar, this national event is always well attended by members and non-members alike.

FFT is hitting the streets of Manchester for an Urban sketching workshop on the 2nd July led by the wonderful Len Grant. Whether you’re prone to a sketch or two or you want to try something new, this is a great opportunity to meet some new people and appreciate some of the places you already know and love.

Join the fbe for a breakfast panel discussion exploring the future of low-carbon office structures and the industry challenge of balancing cost and carbon performance in development. Drawing on a recent research by BCSA and AECOM using the Eco.Zero tool, the session will examine how early-stage decisions can support lower-carbon intensity and grid efficient buildings.

Join the fbe committee at the Peg & Grill in Birmingham. Renowned for its culinary prowess, the eatery specializes in mixed grills, offering a tantalizing fusion of flavors. Anticipate a sensory journey through India's diverse culinary landscape, promising an unforgettable dining experience for all food enthusiasts.

Join us on the 23rd June for a classic breakfast at Albert Schloss to kickstart Housing Conference 2026! Our ticket includes a choice of warm breakfast rolls, accompanied by unlimited tea, coffee, and fruit juice.

Join fbe National on an exciting trip to the Ascot Races on 'Gold Cup Day'. The ticket includes entry to the Village Enclosure of Ascot Races, a food and drink voucher to spend within the racecourse and brunch at FEGO restaurant in Ascot before the event. Aside from our friendly fbe team, there are normally many property professionals to network with during the day at the event.

Join fbe Leeds for an engaging panel discussion, which will explore Equality, Diversity and Inclusion within the property and construction sector. Following on from our 2021 panel event we will be bringing people together from various areas of the industry. We will challenge what progress is being made in improving ED&I for those who work within the various roles of construction, look at what more can be done and celebrate successes we have seen.

Jo Nugent - Executive Director, Homes England, our guest speaker, joined Homes England in January 2021 and now leads Homes England’s Midlands Region. She was previously Acting Executive Director of Markets, Partners and Place, with responsibility for market engagement, strategic partnerships, and place-based delivery.
She brings a strong commercial focus and a collaborative approach to supporting growth across the Midlands.

Frilford Heath Summer Challenge - EPiC v FoB and the Solstice Salver. An event for members and non-members alike and as well as the match, individual cards will be scored playing for the Solstice Salver as it’s our June event.

fft Leeds are pleased to announce our 2nd site visit of the year to the very new and lovely Aire Park! Join us at 4pm at the Tetley, where we will begin the site visit and guided tour around the Aire Park site, including a lego model of how the site will look in the future (created by a master lego builder, we are told).

We are pleased to be returning to the lovely 808 Cafe, near the top of Christmas Steps, for another installment of our ever popular coffee and pastry networking breakfast.
Join us on Blue Monday and meet like-minded industry professionals and grow your network of next-generation property and construction contacts in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

A leisurely bike ride from Bristol to Bath along the railway path. Leaving Queens Square at 16:00, the ride will be at a relaxed pace so open to all, this also promotes networking en-route.

Due to the leisurely pace, there is no need for lycra, so wear whatever you feel comfortable in.

Manchester Run Club - Back by popular demand! Join us for an exciting twist on networking with the FBE Manchester Run Club! Instead of meeting in a boardroom, we’ll take to the streets of Manchester for a relaxed 5km social run through the heart of the city.

Join the FBE Leeds team for a truly exclusive, relaxed, and unforgettable long lunch on Tuesday 19th May, perfectly timed to coincide with UKReiiF. Indulge in a refined three-course meal with a welcome drink at the stylish Restaurant, Bar, and Grill - just a stone's throw from Leeds train station.

Join fbe National, fft Leeds and fft Manchester as we prepare to celebrate a fabulous week of activities surrounding UKREIIF in the fabulous city of Leeds. As the thousands of visitors flock to the city we welcome you to start the week with our networking and quiz evening, sponsored by DevComms & Krol Corlett. ticket includes two drinks tokens and quiz entry. We welcome group entries max 5 per team. Coming solo? No problem, we will introduce you to some of the guests to build a team.

(We’ve just added another 4 places for players) The month of May, with predictably improving weather, is highlighted in the spring calendar. A repeated ‘Yorkshire Challenge’  team event, this time in a four ball format. The Members and non-members teams from Faculty FoB are teamed up and other four ball teams are sponsored.

We are now able to offer places and teams for the 2026 Early Summer FBE Birmingham Clay Pigeon Shoot at Hogarths Stone Manor. This is a fantastic event which is always very popular and has a regular following. Therefore with only six teams available this event is likely to get booked quickly.

The FBE is excited to welcome you to our Golf driving range event at Ramsdale Park Golf Centre. You will have chance to network while taking part in the best virtual golf experience all guided by PGA Coaches.

Joseph Skinner is Development Director for Tritax Big Box Developments joining Tritax Big Box Developments in 2019 Joe is a qualified Chartered Surveyor with over 8 years’ experience in the commercial property market. His key focus area involves the delivery of existing projects for both speculative and pre-committed units, together with sourcing new strategic development sites.

Please join us for our bi-monthly Coffee and Catch Up Networking Event’ due to its success in Nottingham, we are launching in Leicester! This is a great opportunity to network with like-minded peers over a coffee (or tea) and a croissant.

Please join us for our bi-monthly ‘Coffee and Catch Up Networking Event’. This is a great opportunity to network with like-minded peers over a coffee (or tea) and breakfast. This event is kindly being sponsored by SLR Consulting Limited

Join FBE Leeds for a tour and talk of the fantastic Rob Burrow MND Centre. The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease, based at Seacroft Hospital in Leeds, is here to provide the very best care and support for patients and their families that are living with this progressive neurological condition.

Spring is calling—and we’re answering with beer, pizza, and great company. Join the RTPI North East Young Planners and fbe North East for our Spring Social & Brewery Tour at Full Circle Brew Co. in Byker. Kick things off with a welcome drink, then go behind the scenes to discover how Full Circle craft their award-winning beers.

Calling all dog lovers and networkers! 🐾 Unwind after work with some tail‑wagging creativity at our one‑of‑a‑kind dog life‑drawing session!

We’re bringing the dogs, the sketching gear, and refreshing free drinks to help you relax and get those artistic juices flowing. Expect wiggly models, surprise poses, and plenty of giggles as our furry friends do their best to “sit still” (no promises!).