Chartered One Magazine - Issue 33

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LSCA Business

Brendon Batson OBE

PROFESSIONALS OF CHESTER & NORTH WALES

Pan Professional Event - Racism The Chester & North Wales professional societies (i.e. Chester and North Wales Society of Chartered Accountants, The Insurance Institute of Chester & North Wales, The Chester Association of Property Professionals and Cheshire and North Wales Law Society) joined together to create their second Pan Professional event. Jonathan Jones of Morris & Co, who spear headed the event, commented that “The local professional societies have a lot of common objectives. We 40

are looking to pool our resources and organise worthwhile events for all professionals. This may take the form of a social/networking event, the continual professional development and/or act as a platform to promote regional prosperity. The event that took place at the The Storyhouse in Chester was a huge success. The breakfast event saw more than 70 professionals attending a networking session followed by a thought-provoking interview with

Brendon Batson OBE. The interview was streamed live on the big screen and showcase The Storyhouse’s cutting-edge audio-visual equipment. Brendon Batson OBE is one of England’s pioneering black footballers, held a pivotal position in the Professionals Footballers Association and played a significant role in talking racism and discrimination in society. Brendon spell binding interview covered his journey from Grenada to


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