Events

Events

Circle Sq. Fortnightly Virtual Coffee Morning

 

Join us every other Thursday at 11am via Zoom. Everybody is welcome. Join the conversation.

Each time we meet, we are joined by a guest speaker from across our network.

For a rundown of the breadth of conversations we’ve been enjoying please click here

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

January/February Adam LeBor's popular Creative Writing Workshop is back! Everybody has a story to tell -  it might be one inspired by your own life or a completely fictional creation, but whatever your inspiration, these sessions will help you tell your story. The course comprises three two-hour workshops, spread over 3-4 weeks, plus a one-to-one feedback session with Adam. Course runs on Sunday mornings at 10am during January and February. ...

July 29, 2020

Thursday 21st January @ 11am, Wayne Channon, chairman, IOS Pharma (formerly Stabilitech Biopharma) and Myra Waiman, board member return to Circle Sq. to provide an update on the biggest vaccination effort in history. We'll hear what’s happening behind the scenes and how countries around the world might feasibly inoculate billions of people in 2021....

December 17, 2020

Friday 5th February @ 1:15pm, Richard Millett QC, leading counsel to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, will give the inside view of what the Inquiry was like to set up in its early days, plus five lessons learned so far about the nature of public inquiries and the challenges to those running them.  Chatham House rules apply....

January 10, 2021

Thursday 28th January @ 11am, Toby Ryland, partner, corporate tax and Mike Block, head of Indirect Tax Department, HW Fisher will join us to discuss the implications of Brexit for individuals and businesses. ...

December 8, 2020

Thursday 11th February @ 11am, Ivor Seddon, founder, Speedy Products, will join us to share his experiences of building a business in China, debunking common myths associated with Chinese quality control standards, environmental record and labour laws....

December 16, 2020

Thursday 25th February @ 11am, Simon Tilsiter, Managing Director, Strettons Chartered Surveyors, has been managing commercial properties for over 30 years. In this 'Day in the Life' talk, Simon will share what matters in property management (beyond rent collection and fixing leaks!), sharing real life examples that demonstrate how problem solving and value creation is really what's at the heart of their business.  ...

January 6, 2021

Thursday 1st April @ 11am CBF Wealth Management, HW Fisher's wealth management joint venture offering, join us to discuss the most tax efficient ways to support your children financially...

December 9, 2020

Grab a coffee and join us for a Zoom get together every other Thursday at 11am. Each week, we are joined by a guest speaker from across our network. Everybody is welcome. Join the Zoom meeting....

July 27, 2020

Tuesday 19 May 2020

Now Online! Houdini and Biography: How Truth Escapes Us

Meet biographer Adam Begley, author of Houdini: The Elusive American, in conversation with Sam Leith, literary editor of the Spectator, about the celebrated escape artist Harry Houdini, how biographers work and what they hope to achieve.

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Tuesday 26 May 2020

Virtual Chocolate Tasting with Cocoa Runners

Join us for a decadent evening online, tasting a carefully curated selection of craft chocolate from around the world. Learn the art of chocolate tasting and discover the story of each bar via video. A great activity to share with your lockdown partners and families, while supporting artisans who need your help now more than ever. Use code CirCR10 for 10% off at checkout.

Wednesday 10 June 2020

Lunchtime Lecture: “Painting With Glass” with Ardyn Halter

Ardyn Halter is a world-renowned artist working with varied mediums, most notably stained glass. Ardyn will guide us through the process of creating his stunning stained glass works, from conception through to installation.

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Wednesday 24 June 2020

Lunchtime Lecture: ‘What Does it Mean to be a Modern Elder?’ with Chip Conley

New York Times bestselling author, TED speaker and hospitality entrepreneur, Chip Conley, is one of the world’s most influential voices in the anti-ageism movement, pushing beyond traditional boundaries and changing our understanding of what it means to grow older.

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Tuesday 7 July 2020

Cabinet War Rooms Private Tour

Explore behind the scenes of the historic War Rooms and experience what it was like to work beneath the heart of Westminster during the Blitz. Walk in Churchill’s footsteps through the atmospheric corridors and learn about the big decisions made in this iconic site. Please note this will be a ticketed event.

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Monday 14 September 2020

In Conversation with… Dennis Snower

Join Dennis Snower, Senior Research Fellow at the Blavatnik School of Government, for a breakfast discussion on ‘The Economic Sources of Populism’. Previously President of the Kiel Institute for the World Economy and President of the Global Solutions Initiative, Dennis has advised governments and international organisations around the world on macroeconomic policy.

October 2020

The Changing Face of London’s Skyline

Join us at our next event to learn more about the potentially devastating ‘skyscraper threat’ to London’s iconic cityscape. Meet renowned architect Barbara Weiss to find out why the pace of development is cause for alarm and what can be done to protect our beloved capital.

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Monday 2 November 2020

Echéa Quartet

The Echéa Quartet is back! Share an inspiring evening of music with this extremely talented, prize-winning quartet. Since they last performed for Circle Sq. they have played to audiences in Austria, France, Ireland, Argentina, Canada and at the World Economic Forum in Davos. They also featured on BBC Radio 3.

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Monday 2 November 2020

Echéa Quartet

The Echéa Quartet is back! Share an inspiring evening of music with this extremely talented, prize-winning quartet. Since they last performed for Circle Sq. they have played to audiences in Austria, France, Ireland, Argentina, Canada and at the World Economic Forum in Davos. They also featured on BBC Radio 3.

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Watch this space…

Wednesday 30 October 2019

Saunderson House Seminar

Our partner, Saunderson House, is hosting a seminar about “Passing on wealth”. Don’t miss the opportunity to attend this event. Places are limited. So book now.

 

MEMBERS ONLY

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Tuesday 12 November 2019

The Wonder of Wine

Join us once again at Hedonism Wines for an eclectic wine tasting and evening of food and friends. We are returning to this unique and beautiful venue in November for a tasting curated once again especially for us by Hedonism’s experienced team.

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February 2020

Food Lovers February

Join us to discover new tastes in cheese and beer and other delectable. Watch this space for more details.

Previous Events

Special thanks to Adam Begley. Author and biographer. Perfectly timed to coincide with the launch, Adam talked about his new book Houdini, The Elusive...

19 May, 2020

Join us for an online lunchtime lecture with Chairman of Stabilitech, Wayne Channon, a Sussex-based biotech company, on their development of a therm...

06 May, 2020

Our latest Circle Sq. event saw 60 of our members come together to enjoy an inspiring evening ‘in conversation’ with writer Adam LeBor. The discus...

05 February, 2020

Circle Sq. members tasted a selection of wines, mainly from Chêne Bleu, Nicole and Xavier Rolet’s unique and beautiful vineyard in the Rhône Valle...

12 November, 2019

Join us for an evening seminar and hear from our panel of speakers who will be discussing passing on wealth and will be specifically addressing the pr...

30 October, 2019

Thomas Harding, award-winning author of Hanns & Rudolph and The House by the Lake will talk about families and his upcoming book, Legacy...

12 September, 2019

Tortoise Breakfast ThinkIn – What are the lessons of Neil Woodford?...

10 September, 2019

Tortoise media say that ageism is the only ‘ism they (sometimes) see in Thinkin....

25 July, 2019

Our Partner, GOLDIE Magazine is throwing clothes and caution to the wind in its quest to redefine the term Beach Body Ready....

18 July, 2019

“Three things that improve with age: Wine. Cheese. And Creativity. Earlier this year, James Ivory took home the Oscar for best adapted screenplay at...

03 July, 2019

Many of our members have already experienced a Pathfinder ‘ah-ha’ moment. Here’s another opportunity to discover your “true north” with Gif...

25 June, 2019

Situated in the heart of the bustling Cork Street precinct in London, the Redfern Gallery is the home of contemporary British art and artists....

23 May, 2019

Circle Sq. members and guests enjoyed a thought-provoking and engaging discussion over breakfast in the company of two eminent jurists, Professor Yuva...

16 May, 2019

The wine cellar downstairs at Hedonism Wine was filled with Circle Sq. members and friends who came together on 9 May 2019, to taste a carefully chose...

09 May, 2019

The Echéa Quartet are inspiring and extremely talented. Brought together by their love of music, these four skilful young women have played to audie...

04 April, 2019

The first Circle Sq.-Pathfinder event was held in late March 2019 The evening was run with Gifford Booth, a unique and inspiring coach who has been g...

26 March, 2019

For more than 35 years, through their company Facsimile Editions, Linda and Michael have become world-renowned for reproducing ancient manuscripts...

18 February, 2019