The south east region serves 3,000 members who work in 850 practices. The region is headed by the elected chairman, and the honorary officers.

The Region has two committees, for marketing and practice. Members sit on the committees. If you are interested in joining, contact Regional Office!

What Regional office does for architects. We also have five regionally elected RIBA Councillors:
Andrew Clague, Tarsem Flora, Catherine Hennessy, Guy Thompson, and John Wright.

what the committees do

marketing - looks outwards

Deals with all marketing activities of the Region to the members, and of the profession to the public and potential clients. Includes overview of Clients Advisory Service; SEARCH newsletter to members; RIBA Awards; Downland Prize for Architects (small projects); operates the Press Service for the Region and for individual practices

practice - looks inwards

Deals with any matter which relates to the practice of architecture. Has responsibility for Continuing Professional Development; Directory of Contractors and Specialists for members; student prizes. Uses 'Practice Matters' section of SEARCH to raise members' awareness of practice and legislative issues.

1999 - 2000

      

chairman:
Guy Thompson
08702 409988

    

vice-chairman and marketing committee chairman:
Ray James
020 8686 3931

secretary:
Mike Lawless
01273 857727

treasurer:
Keith Barbour
020 8686 7373

practice committee chairman:
Ray Dudman
020 8549 0192

In the south east

Branch chairmen

canterbury

Nicholas Lee Evans 01227 784444
Canterbury Branch maintains strong links with the School of Architecture and has been running a series of lectures there. With the School's support we have been active in promoting the work of the profession during the annual Architecture Week. We would be delighted to have more active members. Do please call me for details of our meetings and events.

croydon

Random Greenway 01883 346441
After a quiet couple of years, Croydon Branch is regenerating. We plan a range of CPD and other events this year: contact me for dates and information. Please get involved.

kingston

Tzena James 020 8940 4068
You are welcome to come along to our Branch meetings which are held on the first Tuesday of each month at the Swan Inn, Old Palace Lane, off Richmond Green. At each meeting we have CPD workshops and a chance to share information. There are always new faces at our meetings and we would welcome even more!

sussex

Mike Lawless 01273 857727
Sussex Branch is now thriving, with a very active membership planning to build upon the great success of our events and our professional training opportunities. Contact me if you would like to get involved in this friendly and forward-thinking Branch.

west kent

Stephen Coomber 01892 515311
West Kent Branch holds regular CPD events, young architects' workshops, and is particularly involved with forging links with local schools. We are an active group and would welcome interested members to our meetings. We usually hold meetings on the second Tuesday of each month.

west surrey

Bruce Calton 01483 568686
The Branch meets on the second Thursday of the month, usually at the offices of Scott Brownrigg & Turner Ltd in Guildford. We have a range of speakers lined up during 2000 and run a mutually supportive and friendly Branch. We contact active members via email and fax about our events and meetings: send me your details at brucecalton@clara.net.

Local branches are an integral part of the RIBA. They are the main way that the Institute's Members get involved in their area, although you can go along to any meetings that interest you, anywhere!

Through the branches, members can:

Branches run programmes of events in convenient locations. Just give the local Chairman a call and get involved.