Join the Cambridge University Land Society’s Rural Forum for a discussion dinner at the Farmers’ Club with Nick Herbert, founder of Future Countryside and Chairman of the Countryside Alliance.
The evening offers members and their guests an opportunity to enjoy conversation with Nick Herbert, over a three-course dinner, with discussion chaired by James Pavey (Partner & Head of Rural Business & Estates at Irwin Mitchell LLP).
Nick Herbert (Lord Herbert of South Downs)
Nick Herbert, Lord Herbert of South Downs CBE PC, is a member of the House of Lords and Chair of the Countryside Alliance and the College of Policing. He served as MP for Arundel and South Downs from 2005 to 2019, holding senior shadow roles, including Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, before becoming Minister of State for Policing and Criminal Justice. He studied Law and Land Economy at Magdalene College, Cambridge, and was created a life peer in 2020.
A longstanding advocate for rural communities, Nick helped establish the Countryside Movement, which became the Countryside Alliance. In 2023, he launched Future Countryside to encourage a shared commitment to a sustainable countryside that belongs to everyone. His wider work spans public service reform, global health and equality, including co-founding the think tank Reform and chairing the Global TB Caucus and Global Equality Caucus.
Tickets
£110 per person, including a three-course dinner and half a bottle of wine per person.
Booking is initially open to CULS members, each of whom may bring one guest. Just 12 tickets will be available.
Programme
- 6.30 pm: Drinks in the bar
- 7.30 pm: Dinner
- 10.00 pm: Carriages, provisionally
Dress code: Lounge Suits
