The 2008 tournament took place at the East Sussex National Golf Club and was again sponsored by Tradition. For more information please contact the organiser, Ray Bolton, on 01638 665672 or email raybolton@tiscali.co.uk.

Delegates arriving in Brighton early had the chance to attend CIPFA’s International Seminar showcasing CIPFA’s International Strategy and current developments.

Speakers included:

• Tony Hegarty, Chief Financial Management Officer of the World Bank,
• Mark Lowcock, Director General, Country Programmes, Department for International Development
• Monica Rubiolo, Deputy Head, FDEA
• Zdenka Vidovic, Center of Excellence in Finance
• Caroline Rickatson, International Director, CIPFA

Tony Blair’s number two for ten years’ the former deputy prime minister looked back at his time in politics and parliament.

The Fringe Lecture was a must attend event and was immensely popular with those arriving at conference on Tuesday afternoon.