Branch chairmen across the UK have been reporting particularly strong interest in attending branch meetings so far in 2012, indicating that the sessions and speakers are proving even more popular than ever.

For members, the opportunity to share ideas and challenge thinking that is a key part of meetings is an equally strong pull.

In January,  London branch saw its second largest audience ever turn out to welcome Jon Pittham of Clients First (George Kinder still holds the record).

Northern Home Counties branch also saw strong numbers turn out to welcome Nick Cann and David Batchelor at their first meeting of the year.

Similarly South Wales branch under the new chairmanship of Craig Palfrey CFPCM got things off to a flying start in January with their largest attendance for some time.

Meanwhile, the Leeds branch started its programme with a group discussion where members discussed their challenges for the year ahead.

Via Twitter, Claire Goodwin of Taylor Oliver Partnership reminded Paraplanners in particular of the value of attending such meetings.