Chippenham Half Marathon 2014 - Please Sponsor Us - Dorothy House Hospice Care

Awdry Bailey & Douglas have put together a team to run in the Chippenham Half Marathon on Sunday 7th September 2014 to help raise money for Dorothy House Hospice Care, which is the local hospice charity for Bath, North and West Wiltshire and parts of Somerset.

The firm is also a main sponsor of the event. 

We would appreciate your support for the charity and if you would be willing to make a donation please go to our JustGiving page.

Thank you so mcuh for your support - from the ABD Team

abdcare Team is busier than ever and welcomes James Trescothick-Martin

Recent recruit to the abdcare team is experienced Solicitor James Trescothick - Martin.  James   has the ideal background to help build on the success already achieved by the team. He has  a strong skill set  and significant experience in helping others and in particular in dealing with accident victims suffering longer  term with serious industrial disease complaints: Through this work and general litigation he has acquired and developed  associated advocacy skills coupled with his  keen interest in those who are victims of elder abuse.  

A member of both Solicitors for the Elderly and Action for Elder Abuse, James has the type of background which is ideally suited to assist elderly client’s with the many and varied types of advice required by them and to also deal with issues which are more contentious.

NHS Continuing Healthcare funding and Asset Protection Advice

James has a caseload covering advice on the difficult and topical issue of eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding and the retrospective recovery of such fees where people have been wrongly screened out. Asset protection is another specialist area where he advises and puts in place lasting powers of attorney, living Wills and Trusts. The later includes both Will trusts and Lifetime trusts to assist and protect both individuals and their families from the ravages of the state and for the benefit of themselves and their loved one’s. With a sound knowledge of Property and Housing law, James looks to ensure that the family home is protected as best as possible for the benefits of a surviving Spouse or Partner and of course future generations.

Hot topic!

Offering honest, pragmatic and timely advice, James’ overall experience of both planning and dealing with situations where things have gone wrong leaves him ideally placed to provide comprehensive advice in this area. Alive to this need for planning he always recommends taking early advice. Although he deals with the situation where perhaps plans did not quite work or where nothing was put in place, James is a strong advocate of putting measures in place to prevent unnecessary cost and heartache.

Being part of a growing team, James can advise on the new Care Act 2014 and the CAP on how much you allegedly should have to spend on your care costs.  What counts towards this £72,000 CAP?  How do you get into the system to start the CAP running and when does it all start? What are Personal Budgets and what does that mean for you as a carer or someone considering the care provision of a loved one?

Andrew Douglas who heads up abdcare says:-

“James brings to the department a much needed additional resource given the demand there is for advice on this very hot topic. James’s skill set will both compliment the department and provide much valued assistance to our elderly client base and their loved one’s.”

An initial free appointment

For a free appointment and to find out answers to the questions that need answering please contact James at james.trescothick-martin@awdrys.co.uk or call on 0800 072 8636. The team has offices In Marlborough, Royal Wootton Basset, Devizes & Chippenham. Alternatively visit our website www.abdcare.co.uk

James Trescothick-Martin

ABD IS PROUD AND DELIGHTED TO HAVE SUPPORTED... CONCERT AT THE KINGS 2014

In its 3rd year of running this event is just getting better and greater!

The month of May was a very exciting month for the village of All Cannings in Wiltshire as preparations took place for the 3rd year running “Concert at the Kings” event.

Concert at the Kings idea originated in 2010 when John “Grubby” Callis - Sound Engineer for Sir Paul McCartney who frequents The Kings Arms pub in All Cannings discovered he had prostate cancer.  He then discovered that his drinking partner Andy Scott – guitarist with 1970’s chart-toppers band The Sweet had the same condition. 

Together they decided over “a pint” to plan a rock concert with the help of Richard Baulu, landlord of The Kings Arms pub....

(Left to right) Richard Baulu and John “Grubby” Callis outside The Kings Arms before the event.

IN ITS 3RD SUCCESSFUL YEAR OF RUNNING THE SHOW WAS EVEN BETTER AND GREATER!

The concert this year was organised for 31 May 2014 come rain or come shine.  The line-up once again was fantastic! It included: The Troggs, Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, Sir Bob Geldof and the Boomtown Rats, Paul Young, Los Pacaminos, The Straits and MORE! Compere also for the 3rd year running was Dan Chisholm who had undergone surgery last year for throat and neck cancer.

AND THERE’S MORE!

A second stage was also set up this year featuring new local bands who had just been signed up. The line-up included: Jake Meeking, The Greasy Slicks and Funkin Skunks!

Tickets sold like hot cakes! It was going to be a “full house”. 

SETTING UP, AND BEHIND THE SCENES...

(Below left to right) work in progress before the event. The stage is deceptively high up!  Setting up the stage is a huge job and requires a team of people! The weather was not so good either!!

(Above left to right) Images of the stage being put together.  Steps leading up to the stage and the “Stars” special marquee behind. 

THE WEATHER ON THE DAY WAS SUPER – WARM, SUNNY AND NO RAIN. IT WAS A FULL HOUSE! A SELL OUT!!

(Above) It was a full house! A sell out!!  Over 4,000 tickets sold. Spot the ABD Banner!

A fantastic show which everybody enjoyed. The last performance was Boomtown Rats followed by fireworks to finish.

Due to this year’s amazing sell out and huge success proceeds of £35,000 went to Macmillan Cancer Support, Above and Beyond Oncology, Bristol and local needs in and around All Cannings.

Over the past 3 years £70,000 has been raised for charities. 

This event is just getting BETTER and GREATER! With the support of volunteers, event staff, production suppliers and supporters who all worked so hard around the clock to make it happen.

THE WORD IS OUT - AS WELL AS ABD...

Yes, as well as Awdry Bailey & Douglas, even Sir Paul McCartney, Brian May and Sir Bob Geldof and Tom Robinson were leading a social media campaign to put the word out and raise awareness!

IS IT ON AGAIN NEXT YEAR? 

Watch this space!  It certainly is!  Keep posted for when!

For more information about this fantastic event go to www.concertatthekings.co.uk

AWDRY BAILEY & DOUGLAS EXPANDS ITS COMMERCIAL DEPT!

Welcome on board Commercial Solicitor Jonathan Bailey

Jonathan has over 12 years experience at the highest level specialising in commercial property matters and is able to assist both companies and individuals with all their business and property needs. He will be based primarily at the Devizes office although he is happy to travel and meet clients at ABD’s other 3 offices.

Jonathan trained to become a Solicitor with Allen and Overy one of the world’s leading law firms. After qualifying as a Solicitor in 2002 he remained with Allen and Overy in London gaining experience with their commercial property team before moving to Yorkshire in 2004 where he joined Addleshaw Goddard and continued to develop his skills in commercial property working in their Leeds office.  In 2014 Jonathan decided to make the move to Wiltshire to join ABD’s rapidly expanding commercial team to improve his work life balance and also to be closer to his extended family. 

Jonathan says “I am really looking forward to building relationships with my new clients and getting to understand their business and what they want to achieve so that I can provide a fresh practical approach to them and to help their business to grow”.

Head of Commercial Roger Chadwick said “it’s great to have Jonathan on board, with his experience of top level commercial property work it gives us much greater strength in depth in our commercial property team”.

If you have a matter that you would like to talk to Jonathan about please contact him at jonathan.bailey@awdrys.co.uk or call 01380 722311.

Commercial Solicitor Jonathan Bailey