ABD IS ON THE MOVE!

NEXT STOP – CHIPPENHAM…

The month of January is normally a quiet one for most but not for ABD, who have been busy making arrangements and are pleased to announce a new office opening in Chippenham.

ABD currently has offices based in the towns of Devizes, Calne, Royal Wootton Bassett and Marlborough. The new Chippenham office will be opening in the month of March and preparations are already under way! If you don’t believe us check out 38 Market Place, Chippenham, which is a lovely old building believed to be a town house built in late medieval times.

“This is an exciting challenge and we will have a great team supporting us”.

Heading up the team will be Alexander David, ABD Partner and Head of the Family Law Team, supported by Tim Hotchkiss, Chartered Legal Executive. Tim has extensive experience in Commercial Property and Litigation, also Employment Law. Alex commented, “This is an exciting challenge and we will have a great team supporting us”. There will be a variety of Departments based in the Chippenham Office to include Family Law, Commercial, Conveyancing, Probate, Litigation, Employment Law and Debt Collection.

Keep posted for further updates……

ABD DOES IT AGAIN…

WINNERS OF THE BEST SMALL CONVEYANCING FIRM OF THE YEAR SILVER AWARD 2012

AWDRY BAILEY AND DOUGLAS ARE PROUD TO

RECEIVE THIS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD!

From left to right; Rebecca Adlington OBE, Ronna Turley, (Head of Conveyancing, Awdry Bailey and Douglas Solicitors), Alistair Everett,  (Partner, Awdry Bailey and Douglas Solicitors), Brad Marsh, (Safe Move Scheme).

The Estate Agency of the Year Awards in association with The Sunday Times and The Times is the longest running and most sought after awards in the residential property industry.  This event has been running for over 10 years with Zoopla Property Group as the main sponsor.

The Conveyancer of the Year Awards are in recognition of the vital part that conveyancers play in the process of moving house and ABD were very proud to have won the Silver Award.

“Our success is based on the genuine interest and enthusiasm of the Conveyancing team in helping our clients through what can be quite a stressful time.  We have excellent IT systems and efficient office procedures but the great service is really about having fantastic team members who genuinely care about our clients and consistently work hard to improve the experience of moving home”.   ABD partner, Alistair Everett.

Tickets were a sell out!

The day started with ABD Conveyancing Team arriving at The Lancaster London Hotel situated in the heart of London with lovely views over Hyde Park.

Seminars took place from world-class speakers during the first part of the morning aiming to provide inspiration and insight into the property industry, latest trends, what the future holds and also Q and A sessions.

The Awards Ceremony

Olympic medallist, Rebecca Adlington OBE also attended this exciting ceremony to present the Awards and share her story of world success in Beijing where she won double Gold in 2008 and in the London 2012 games where she won a further 2 medals!  

ABD Win

This Silver Award is a very clear indication of the hard work and excellent services ABD provides.

For more information go to www.estateagencyoftheyear.com 

ARE YOU, OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW, GOING TO BE AFFECTED BY THE UPCOMING WELFARE REFORM?

ABD SOLICITOR SIMON LOFTHOUSE SITS ON PANEL AT

WELFARE REFORM QUESTION TIME

THE PANEL

SIMON LOFTHOUSE - SOLICITOR FROM AWDRY BAILEY AND DOUGLAS SOLICITORS

CLAIRE PERRY, MP

ED COUPE - HOST FOR QUESTION TIME

SARAH CARDY - CEO OF WILTSHIRE CAB

FERGUS ARKLEY - DEVELOPMENT MANAGER FOR CARERS TRUST

IAN PRICE - DWP NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP MANAGER

Question Time took place on Friday 7 December 2012 at Devizes Town Hall to debate issues surrounding the changes to important benefits.  This debate was well attended by people.

Questions were asked by the audience to the expert panel who gave independent answers.

Questions related to;

Housing benefit issues

Carer's requirements

Benefits on-line

Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Universal Credit

Bedroom tax

and much more...

Simon and the rest of the panel were able to provide the audience with informative and valued advice regarding many changes that will affect carers and the people they care for.

THERE IS HELP AND SUPPORT

for more information go to;       www.carersinwiltshire.co.uk

CHIPPENHAM CHRISTMAS LIGHTS “SWITCH ON” – 23 NOVEMBER 2012

ABD SPONSOR MAIN CHRISTMAS TREE!

Chippenham Christmas lights “Switch on” attracts 1000’s of people to this exciting event and this year was no exception….

Not even the torrential rain that we experienced over the past few days prevented people from turning out in big crowds to see the street entertainers, Christmas stalls, the Wellerhaus Fair Organ, the craft fayre in the Neeld Hall and more!

At about 6.15pm, once the massive crowds of people had gathered outside The Angel Hotel which dates from the 1700’s and is situated in the market place, a surprise entrance was made by Father Christmas climbing from the roof top of the hotel down to the balcony where Chippenham Mayor Andy Phillips with his special guest Rawshan Abdullah who won this year’s Christmas card competition and compere Rosie Hogg were watching in awe and waiting to switch on the Christmas lights.

The main Christmas tree was huge and looked magnificent once lit with lovely tree decorations provided by the children of Redland Primary School and the big ABD banners around the base of the tree.

The ABD team;  Alex David, Tim Hotchkiss, Keshani Douglas, Andrew Douglas , Frances Nash and Cindy Ervine were there on hand to lend support to this exciting event and promote the opening of the new ABD office which will take place during the first quarter of 2013.

For more information about the Christmas light Switch on go to www.chippenham.gov.uk 

BATH RUGBY MATCH DAY SPONSOR

ABD ENTERTAINS…

Saturday, 10 November 2012 was a lovely autumnal day and the likelihood of rain was nil! In other words ABD guests were in for a fantastic day of great food and great rugby…

ABD Partners; Alistair Everett, Andrew Douglas, Roger Chadwick and team had invited their guests to watch Bath Rugby v Newport Gwent Dragons at The Recreation Ground in Bath!

After enjoying a delicious and filling 3 course silver service lunch in the Illustrious Suite, ABD guests were ready to relax in the Wadworths 6X Stand and face the game!

ABD team and their guests enjoying a silver service bite to eat before the match!

THE GAME

Almost ready to begin!

Kick off was at 2.15pm and straight into an exciting game ending in half time score;

Bath Rugby 22 – Newport Gwent Dragons 10. 

MAN OF THE MATCH!
“Fijian winger Semesa Rokoduguni scored 2 tries on his debut and fly-half Tom Heathcote landed 8 kicks out of 8 as Bath made a winning start in the LV=Cup with a 35-15 victory over Newport Gwent Dragons”. Sky Sports.

Bath rugby came out from the second half and continued to control the game, with a great team try in the first five minutes.  The break came on the 72nd minute after fast work from the lineout saw the ball move quickly into the middle of the field where Fijian winger Semesa  Rokoduguni timed his run perfectly , shrugging  off 2 Newport defenders , taking Heathcote’s pass and scoring  under the posts extending the Bath lead to 36-10. With only 4 minutes to go Newport hit back with a consolation try from Dan Evans, but by then the victory was secured for the home side.

(Left to right ;) Michael Joyce, (Cooper and Tanner), Semesa Rokoduguni, (Bath Rugby “Winger”), Roger Chadwick, (ABD Partner), and Ollie Devoto (Bath Rugby Academy “Fly Half”).

THE FINAL SCORE AND MATCH DETAILS
Final Score Bath Rugby 36 – Newport Gwent Dragons 15

BATH
Tries: Rokoduguni (8, 74), Banahan (42)
Cons: Heathcote (8, 43, 75)
Pens: Heathcote (2, 20, 24, 34, 42)

NEWPORT GWENT DRAGONS
Tries: Wardle (5), Evans (77)
Cons: Jones (6)
Pens: Jones (21)

After a fantastic and exciting game, an enticing high tea was served back in the warm Illustrious Suite.

BATH RUGBY FOUNDATION
“The Bath Rugby Foundation aims to inspire, change and improve the lives of young people in the wider community. Established in 2003, Bath Rugby Foundation is an independent charity. It is funded by grants and donations from businesses and individuals. In 2011, 22,500 children and young people in the Bath area benefited from the activities of The Bath Rugby Foundation”.
Bath Rugby.

(Left to right ;) Roger Chadwick (ABD Partner) with Michael Joyce (Cooper and Tanner) and Tom Biggs (Bath Rugby “Wing”). 

SHIRT RAFFLE

ABD party were happy to sponsor this important charity and raised £130. As a result Michael Joyce from Cooper and Tanner Estate Agents won the sponsor raffle prize which was a rugby shirt signed by the Bath Rugby players who had played that day.

For more information go to www.bathrugby.com

ABD WELCOMES CINDY ERVINE

A warm welcome from ABD to Cindy Ervine, who recently joined the firm.  Cindy is a matrimonial solicitor and trained collaborative lawyer who has been based in North Wiltshire for some 19 years.  During that time, she has covered all areas of family law.

Cindy is based at ABD's Royal Wootton Bassett office which she very much enjoys as she finds the town is friendly, vibrant and has lots to offer.  She also covers ABD's Calne office to meet clients and discuss matters relating to family law as and when required.

Cindy is a member of "splitz" which provides support and assistance to families based in Wiltshire and sits on the Chippenham contact centre committee.  She has also been reaccredited in her application for the Law Society Advanced Family Panel with specialisms in domestic violence and children.  As an experienced advocate, Cindy ensures that clients feel supported through the court process.

As well as looking after her 2 children, Cindy enjoys red wine and yoga in her spare time - although NOT together!

To find out more about Cindy and the family law team, click onto "our people", or you can email Cindy relating to any family issues; cindy.ervine@awdrys.co.uk

WINNER OF MARY PORTAS AWARD

RECOMMENDS ABD!



Awdry Bailey and Douglas partner and head of commercial Roger Chadwick received a glowing recommendation from Corina Papadopoulou, winner of the Prestigious Mary Portas "Best for Childrens" Daily Telegraph "Best Small Shops in Britain" award 2012.

KIDSEN - BEAUTIFUL THINGS FOR KIDS

Corina Papadopoulou set up her shop called Kidsen, based in London NW10. Kidsen is the UK's first Scandinavian Store selling colourful quirky design-led children's clothes, shoes, accessories and more!

Mary Portas - Britain's leading retail marketing consultant and broadcaster who is best known for her business related TV shows presented the award to Corina earlier this year at Novikov Restaurant in London's fashionable Mayfair.

ON THE ROAD TO SUCCESS....

"When I first embarked on the difficult journey of setting up my own store on a competitive high street I had no experience and if I had not been fortunate enough to meet Roger Chadwick I am sure it would have been a much more stressful process.  Roger Chadwick's "no nonsense" approach, extensive knowledge and professional manner ensured the process of securing the lease for my retail store was speedy and painless.  Roger is thorough, trustworthy and genuine.  I walked away fully understanding this complex area of my business and with a great end result.

I couldn't recommend Roger Chadwick highly enough and as a matter of fact I have with more happy customers".

Corina Papadopoulou. 

For more information go to www.kidsen.co.uk