I was invited on BBC Radio Manchester with Basil Herwald 7pm on Monday 9th January 2012 to talk about May the Best House Win and Outreach. If you missed Monday's show, you can listen to my guest appearance here.

Last Wednesday was the highlight of my social calendar, the Women in Property Christmas Cocktails. Held at the glamourous Epernay Champagne Bar in Manchester it was kindly organised by Sarah Atta, Lexington Communications, and sponsored by First Title. I was delighted to simply attend, rather than organise or even speak. If you were there you might have noticed this little piece in the newsletter...

Long standing WiP committee member and former branch Chairman, Lisa Raynes (pictured above) has stood down from her role within the committee. A branch member for six years and committee member for four years, Lisa has been instrumental in raising the branch’s profile and securing the memorable Beetham Tower event in 2010. Architect Lisa is leaving to concentrate on her new practice, Raynes Architecture which specialises in residential and commercial work.

Branch Chairman Claire Beaumont said: ‘Lisa has been a wonderful asset to the committee and we are genuinely sad that she is stepping down. However we wish her luck with her new venture.’

If you would like to get involved with the branch and join the committee contact branch Chairman Claire Beaumont.

Thank you Claire. I still hope to see you at many future events as an attendee.