Allo, Allo

Now here's an important date for my diary - Tuesday October 7th, the Institute of Directors' Bristol Branch Business Breakfast. Ever since my banking days I have always had a soft spot for the IOD and the speaker in October is certainly someone to help the scrambled eggs slide down nicely. My old friend Colin Port will be there to put the record straight about SouthWest One. So much rubbish has been written about this that a visit to the Holland House Hotel is well worth the effort. It will set you back less than £24 for members and a damn good breakfast it is too. For me a chance to catch up with colleagues and maybe do a little business on the side. I have it on the very best authority, for example, that a famous former ecclesiastical building in Paris is coming up for rent very soon indeed. This is one not to be missed. Notre Dame, I recollect, is the name the agents gave me. Give me a buzz anytime and we can discuss. Otherwise see you all in Bristol.