IT’S THE TAKING PART THAT COUNTS!

MAYORS SALVER CHALLENGE RACE 12 FEBRUARY 2013
Devizes Market Place was busier than usual yesterday lunch time as happy onlookers eating warm pancakes provided by The Black Swan Hotel, cheered on the teams that entered the Devizes Pancake Races. This fun event is held annually on Pancake Day and is organised by Age UK Wiltshire.

The majority of races were entered by local schools, as well as local businesses, including ABD team Catherine Cole, Tom Paget, Sharon Hayward and Simon Lofthouse. This was going to be a difficult event as ABD were last year’s winners and were keen to hold onto the first prize Silver Salver...

The Mayors Salver Challenge Race
The weather wasn’t exactly warm in the month of February but soon “heated up” when Catherine Cole sprinted as fast as she could whilst tossing her pancake in the air!  The relay race had begun!  It was a tough race against the other teams who had also entered in the first heat, but ABD managed to win. This meant that they had got through to the final!

The final – when the going gets tough the tough get going!
Wilkinsons and Age UK Wiltshire had also made it through to the final as well as ABD.  This race was definitely going to be a tough one if ABD were to keep hold of the Silver Salver...

Ready, steady, GO...

Catherine ran as fast as she could again whilst tossing the pancake in the air as onlookers cheered and watched in amazement. Unfortunately as she hurriedly tossed the pancake – disaster – it fell to the floor!  After a speedy recovery, Catherine handed over to Sharon who sprinted faster than ever to make up for any lost time. Luckily, it was a smooth handover to Tom who whilst anxiously waiting knew time was of the essence.  Another smooth run and the pancake safely tossed until Tom handed over to Simon when disaster struck again! During the final handover Tom and Simon dropped the frying pan. However, this didn’t stop Simon who was determined to win making every effort to reach the finishing line before Wilkinsons.  It was touch and go as Simon fought back but unfortunately was pipped to the post. ABD were unable to regain their winning title but managed a valiant second place. It was a fun race! Watch out though ABD will be back again next year to try and win!

Team spirit
As well as ABD team taking part, other businesses took part including ; Wilkinsons, The Black Swan Hotel, Age UK Wiltshire, Curves of Devizes, Community First and more.

It’s the taking part that counts
Well done team for taking part and supporting a very worthwhile community cause.  Good donations were made to Age UK Wiltshire including a donation of £100 from Awdry Bailey and Douglas.  All profits from this event go to Age UK Wiltshire to fund their work with older people.



ABD team; Tom Paget, Sharon Hayward, Catherine Cole and Simon Lofthouse.

“A valiant second place!” Simon collects the wooden spoon on behalf of ABD team from Allison Davis and Elliott Potter of age UK Wiltshire.

More Information on this popular event?

BBC iplayer Points West Catch Up

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006pft9/broadcasts/2013/02

www.ageukwiltshire.org.uk

http://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/10223679.Pantastic_fun_as_racers_flip_out_in_Devizes/?ref=mmsp

 

HOT TOPIC - ABD SEMINARS - WHY NOT COME AND JOIN US...

DO YOU NEED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS COUNTRY’S ELDERLY CARE SYSTEM AND THE FUNDING OPTIONS AVAILABLE?

ARE YOU THINKING OF SELLING YOUR HOUSE OR OTHER ASSETS TO PAY FOR LONG TERM CARE?

abdcare (a specialist managed and branded  division of Awdry Bailey and Douglas Solicitors with particular expertise in elderly care) invite you to attend a seminar which addresses the issues surrounding this country’s Care System and how you or your loved ones may be affected should long term care be needed.

 Please arrive 20 minutes beforehand ~ Light refreshments will be available

It is advisable to book early. Spaces may be limited!

Monday 11 March 2013   ~   10.00am - 12.30pm.

Wessex Room, The Corn Exchange, Market Place,

Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1HS.

Tuesday 9 April 2013   ~   10.00am - 12.30pm.

Kington Langley Village Hall, Church Road, Kington Langley,

Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 5NJ.

 

UNDERSTANDING THE SYSTEM AND WHO SHOULD BE PAYING FOR MY LONG TERM CARE NEEDS?

What is the system?

What are the obligations of the Local Authority, the NHS and others?

Who pays, and what assets are disregarded?

WHAT SOLUTIONS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED TO MINIMISE THE IMPACT OF CARE FEES?

What about your Property?

What about other Assets?

Is keeping control of your wealth important?

Are Wills and Powers of Attorney relevant?

AGE UK

Who are Age UK and how can they help with DWP age related benefits?

QUESTION TIME & ANSWERS

To include questions from previous seminars and questions direct from the audience.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND AND RESERVE FREE SEATING,  YOU MUST GO TO OUR SEMINARS PAGE AND BOOK ONLINE 

OR TELEPHONE 01380 722311.

 ALTERNATIVELY, YOU CAN GO TO www.abdcare.co.uk (SEMINARS) FOR MORE INFORMATION.

WILL AID MONTH - ABD PROBATE TEAM HELPS...

CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME

Helping the poor and vulnerable in the UK and around the world is an ongoing affair which is why ABD supported the event “Will Aid” which took place in the month of November 2012. Will Aid was founded in 1988 and is still going strong!

Will Aid is the UK’s leading charity and Will-writing scheme which offers everybody an opportunity to update or make a Will and enables countless lives to be improved.

This charitable event took place for one month only with the support of ABD’s Probate team; Catherine Cole, Nicola Hibbert, Naomi Hill, Lynnette Hilliard and Simon Lofthouse donating their professional legal skills and time to draw up Wills for clients FREE OF CHARGE. In return for this service, the clients made their donations to Will Aid whilst at the same time supporting the UK’s nine favourite charities.

The nine charities involved who will share the benefits include; ActionAid, AgeUk, British Red Cross, Christian Aid, NSPCC, Save the Children, Sightsavers, SCIAF (Scotland) and Trocaire (Northern Ireland).

WHAT A BRILLIANT ACHIEVEMENT

Well done Team! The amount raised so far is a fantastic sum of £5,295 with MORE donations still coming in! These proceeds will be sent to Will Aid to join a nationwide total and then put to work to help those that really need it.

For more information www.willaid.org.uk

 Catherine Cole, Nicola Hibbert, Lynnette Hilliard, Simon Lofthouse and Naomi Hill.