Beverley Turner

With Maggie Morrisey - MyBnk, John Feltham - Leadership through Sport and Business and Steven Whitaker - Sheiffs' Challenge Come along and hear three of our members talk about their various volunteering experiences: how they got started, what prompted them to do so, how they found the time and what difference they have made. It may inspire you to give it a go as well! The Zoom Meeting ID for the evening is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86929159211?pwd=OUxhZEtBZFNlRG1GNG1NUEo4cW84Zz09 Meeting ID: 869 2915 9211    Passcode: 001150 THIS EVENT IS FREE AND NO PRIOR REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED  - JUST TURN UP ON THE NIGHT! A recording of the event will be available on request.

The UK economy is facing severe pressures from all quarters at the moment. We are most fortunate to have a lunchtime talk from  Angus Young of the Bank of England. Angus’s presentation will cover: 1  The Bank’s central outlook for the UK economy; 2  The resilience of the economy post lockdown; and 3  Key upside and downside risks to the bank's projection. The venue is the Members Room at Chartered Accountants Hall Friday 13 May 12.30-2.30pm. Places are limited to 24. There will be a 2 course lunch. The cost for this event will be £50. Bookings can be made via the website.

Francis West gave us a fascinating talk last September about how easy your systems can be hacked. Technology and hackers are constantly evolving and Francis will update us on more recent concerns to be dealt with. He has spent over 30 years delivering IT and cyber security solutions to businesses. In 1993 he launched FWCS Support providing solutions for recruitment, estate agents and the education sector. In 2010 he leached Westtek Solutions which redefines IT support to the SME sector. In 2012 he won ‘Innovator of the Year’ from the South African Chamber of Commerce. This event is free and no prior booking is necessary. Simply turn up on the night! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86592956919?pwd=Mnd6RnRqNjBhenBsdlVqdXNlRGVyZz09 Meeting ID: 865 9295 6919 Passcode: 118244

Have you ever wondered how the Renaissance was paid for? Florence was one of Italy’s richest city-states but also one whose rulers were acutely conscious of both the shortfalls of the tax base on which it rested and the problems the tax system was causing (such as depopulation). The talk will cover what was taxed and how as well as other features of Florentine finance that tackled tax evasion. The speaker Andrew Loader is a former history scholar of Christ’s College, Cambridge and Past Consort of the Worshipful Company of Tax Advisers. This event will be on zoom, is free to attend and no prior booking is necessary.

Richard Thomas will be talking to us about his work with the YMCA Exeter and what they have been doing since receiving our Covid grant including an exciting housing development for young people. Flyer with joining details to follow.