# Event Details - **Event Name**: Annual meeting and branch social - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 26 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 26 May, 2026 at 07:45 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Annual meeting followed by chocolate tasting and networkingAbout this EventJoin us for our branch annual meeting where we will look back at a successful year, share high level plans for the year ahead and vote for new committee members. This will be followed by a real treat - chocolate tasting hosted by Chris Davie from O Chocolates, Stockbridge, Edinburgh. Chris has 15 years experience as a chocolatier and has been described as Scotland’s Willie Wonka! A great opportunity to meet new HR contacts and grow your network.Margaret-Ann is Chair of the CIPD in South East Scotland Branch. She is Head of Human Resources for the City of Edinburgh Council. Margaret-Ann is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD.Chris Davie is an experienced chocolatier and founder of O Chocolates, EdinburghPlease note:1. Reminder emails will be sent to you the day before, with a further reminder on the day of the event.2. Photography and video production may be taking place at the event, and these images may be used in the CIPD newsletters.3. By attending the event, you are giving your consent for your image to be used on any CIPD promotional materials. 4. As we are supplying refreshments, if you can no longer attend, please cancel your place either on Eventbrite, responding to this email.5. This event may include an external speaker who has prepared their own presentation. Any views or opinions expressed by the speaker are their own and do not reflect those of the CIPD. 6. If you require any reasonable adjustments to enhance your experience, please get in contact with us by responding to this email and we will do our best to accommodate. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/annual-meeting-and-branch-social/100001989094269505 - **Event Categories**: meetups, photography - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Edinburgh - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: FreeAgent - **lat**: 55.94275820000001 - **long**: -3.2091373 - **full address**: FreeAgent, One Edinburgh Quay, Edinburgh, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Annual meeting and branch social - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/acbcd5ba60acf267ed393d3e04d7995c255a419444c2bad84ab556bd8261199b-rimg-w1200-h600-dc3b1151-gmir.jpg?v=1779004523 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Annual meeting and branch social being held? - **A:** Annual meeting and branch social takes place on Tue, 26 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 26 May, 2026 at 07:45 pm at FreeAgent, One Edinburgh Quay, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Annual meeting and branch social? - **A:** Annual meeting and branch social is organized by CIPD South East Scotland Branch. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Annual meeting and branch social is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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