Connect with Property

02/09/2026

Another fantastic evening at Connect with Property! 🏡

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and helped create another great evening filled with valuable connections, conversations and shared experiences.

A special thank you to Delme Thompson and Andrew Clarke for sharing their wealth of knowledge and experience from the world of planning. Your insights were incredibly valuable.

It’s always great to see our property community come together, and we’re already looking forward to the next one. (Booking link is on our website, link in the comments).

31/08/2026

31/08/2026

We have a very interesting evening in store for you tomorrow evening.

Guest speakers Delme Thompson and Andrew Clarke will be taking the stage with ‘Planning from Every Angle’

If you haven’t already got your ticket, follow the link in the comments.

22/08/2026

It's here 🎉

Donna, Liz and Sam have been beavering away behind the scenes, and we are genuinely proud to share it with you.

Our new website is live:
🔗 www.connectwithproperty.co.uk

Have a proper look around. You'll find:

📅 Every upcoming event, with the speakers and what they're covering

🎟️ Tickets you can book online, right now

⭐ The Membership and Mastermind, all the details in one place

📸 Photos from the room — see if you can spot yourself

Next up: Tuesday 1st September

All Aspects of Planning with Delme Thompson and Andrew Clarke.

Tickets £20, doors open 6.30pm at the Quy Mill Hotel.

And if you spot yourself in a photo, we want to know 👀

20/08/2026

Planning from Every Angle

Most construction problems don’t start on site. They start months earlier, with an unclear brief, a missed survey detail, a late decision, or the wrong strategy from day one.

We’re delighted to welcome our keynote speakers, Andy Clarke and Delme Thompson, who’ll unpack exactly why, with real project examples covering:

Getting the brief, budget and programme right before design even starts
The planning risks that catch people out, listed buildings, conservation areas, evidence gaps
Where planning permission and Building Regulations overlap, and where people confuse the two
The pitfalls, delays and unexpected costs that come from cutting corners early.

📍 Quy Mill Hotel, Cambridge, CB25 9AF
📅 Tuesday 1st September, 6:30pm to 9:00pm

🎟️ Booking link is in the comments below.

Meet the speakers

Delme Thompson, East Anglia Homes and South Norfolk Council.

Delme works with landowners across Norfolk and Suffolk to unlock the hidden value in their land through planning and development. With over 25 years in financial markets, investor education and strategic planning, he brings rare commercial and financial expertise to turning land into long-term value. Elected to South Norfolk Council in 2023, he chairs the Shareholder Board overseeing the Council’s £30 million housing investment, chairs the Finance Committee, and sits on the Planning Committee, giving him deep insight into how planning policy shapes new homes.

Andrew Clarke, Cannon Clarke Group.
Andrew is a Chartered Architectural Technologist and Director of Cannon Clarke Group, a practice of registered architects. With 26 years’ experience across residential, commercial, industrial and leisure projects, he has worked on new-builds, refurbishments, listed buildings and hotels. He guides clients through every RIBA stage, from planning and technical design through to construction, and is particularly known for his work in contract administration and resolving complex project challenges. He’s appeared as an expert at Grand Designs Live and the Ideal Home Show, and founded the UK Sustainable Building Network.

16/07/2026

☀️ Connect with Property Summer Social & BBQ 🍖

An evening of relaxed networking over great food, good company, and a beautiful setting.

📅 4th August | 6:30pm – 9:00pm
📍 Quy Mill Hotel, Cambridge, CB25 9AF (Jnt 35, A14) on the terrace

🍽️ Mains

• BBQ dressed pulled pork, brioche roll
• Moving Mountain burgers, tzatziki & brioche roll (V)
• Pork sausages & jumbo hotdog, brioche hotdog roll

🥗 Sides

• Heritage tomato salad with basil
• Potato salad with chives
• Corn on the cob

🍓 Dessert

• Fruit skewers
• Selection of cakes

£29.95 per person
tickets live until 20th July. Spaces are limited, so don’t wait around.

🏨 Staying over? If you’d like a special bed & breakfast rate at the hotel, get in touch with us directly and we’ll sort the details.

Expect great company, good food, and a proper chance to unwind and yes, there’ll probably be a little property talk too. Can’t wait to see our community, new faces and familiar ones, on the terrace.

👉 link below, scan the QR or message us to book your spot.

09/07/2026

🚀 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY – CONNECT WITH PROPERTY

Looking to get your business in front of active property investors, landlords, developers, deal sourcers, and property professionals in the Newmarket/Cambridge area?

Connect with Property is a growing networking event that combines high-quality networking with practical property education. Each event attracts up to 40 engaged attendees who are actively building businesses, investing in property, and looking to expand their professional networks.

We’re currently looking for a select number of sponsors who want to:

✅ Increase visibility within the property community

✅ Generate quality leads and business opportunities

✅ Position themselves as trusted experts in their field

✅ Build valuable relationships with investors and property professionals

✅ Gain direct access to an audience actively seeking property-related services

Whether you’re a mortgage broker, solicitor, accountant, insurance provider, estate agent, finance specialist, builder, architect, or another property-related business, sponsorship offers a fantastic opportunity to get your brand in front of the right people.

If you’d like to learn more about sponsorship opportunities at upcoming Connect with Property events, send me a message and let’s have a chat.

21/04/2026

Just two weeks to go!

Join us at our next Connect with Property event on 5th May.

We’re excited to welcome another fantastic speaker, Clare Friel.

Tickets are selling fast. Secure yours now. Booking link is in the comments.

10/04/2026

Women In Construction

A powerful keynote from one of the industry’s most respected voices, this is one you won’t want to miss.

Clare Friel is the founder and Managing Director of Friel, a construction-focused PR and marketing agency, and is recognised as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction.

With a background in business development and a strong passion for the industry, Clare specialises in helping construction and property businesses build their brand, strengthen relationships, and unlock new opportunities. She is also an ambassador for the National Federation of Builders and actively supports initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion within the sector.

Clare’s journey into construction has been shaped by resilience, overcoming personal and professional challenges to build a successful business and strong industry presence. Her story brings a grounded and honest perspective on navigating setbacks, maintaining momentum, and building something meaningful over time.

At Connect with Property, Clare will share insights from her journey in construction, alongside her perspective on building visibility, creating opportunity, and the power of strong relationships within the industry.

🗓️ 5th May 2026 18:30 to 21:00

🔗 Booking link is in the comments