ABD’s annual Christmas party event was a great success but more than just a party this year. Some of the staff decided to get together and run an auction! The auction consisted of cakes, car washes, hair gel, doggy day care and a painting all very kindly provided by ABD staff.
After bidding took place a fantastic £1,530 was raised. The monies will be split and go to 2 charities – Sands and Wiltshire Air Ambulance.
SANDS – Still birth and neo-natal charity is a charity that provides support for bereaved parents and their families. For more information go to www.uk-sands.org
WILTSHIRE AIR AMBULANCE – is the only air ambulance that flies both day and night. Its mission is to airlift critically ill and injured people to hospital – a life saver. For more information go to www.wiltshireairambulance.co.uk
Monday, 4 January 2016
Monday, 14 December 2015
Christmas Toy Appeal Success!
The Gazette and Herald teamed up this year with The Salvation Army to promote the Christmas Toy Appeal - a scheme which is run annually and aims to help families who are struggling to pay for their children’s gifts at Christmas time. Several local companies are taking part in the scheme by being a collection point for people to drop off unwrapped toys and games. Close to Christmas, the toys and games are then distributed by The Salvation Army volunteers to local homes allowing families to wrap up these gifts with their chosen wrapping paper so that their children having something to open on Christmas day!
Thank you!
Awdry Bailey and Douglas amongst other local firms was proud to be a collection point and would like to thank everyone who kindly donated toys and games to the firms 4 offices.
These gifts will help to bring happiness to many families on Christmas day.
For more information about the Christmas Toy Appeal go to;
Tuesday, 1 December 2015
A Game Of Two Halves And A Full House!
Michael Portillo sponsored by Awdry Bailey & Douglas
The weather was wet, windy and cold but this didn’t stop a “full house” in the Devizes Corn Exchange last night, Monday 30 November...
Organised by Devizes Festival Committee, Awdry Bailey & Douglas were very proud to sponsor British Journalist, broadcaster and former Member of Parliament, Deputy Conservative Party Leader and Cabinet Minister Michael Portillo who gave a fascinating and hilariously funny talk about his life in the government, his family and his great train journeys. This was an immensely enjoyable evening - certainly enjoyed by all.
The weather was wet, windy and cold but this didn’t stop a “full house” in the Devizes Corn Exchange last night, Monday 30 November...
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ABD Commercial Team
From left to right; Tom Paget (Solicitor), Keshani Douglas (PR, Events and Marketing Manger), Andrew Douglas (Solicitor and ABD Partner), Rachel Fereday (Solicitor and ABD Partner), Michael Portillo, Jonathan Bailey (Solicitor and Head of Commercial Dept), Alistair Everett (Solicitor and ABD Partner).
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Organised by Devizes Festival Committee, Awdry Bailey & Douglas were very proud to sponsor British Journalist, broadcaster and former Member of Parliament, Deputy Conservative Party Leader and Cabinet Minister Michael Portillo who gave a fascinating and hilariously funny talk about his life in the government, his family and his great train journeys. This was an immensely enjoyable evening - certainly enjoyed by all.
Tuesday, 24 November 2015
25 November 2015 - International Day for Eradication of Violence against Women
White Ribbon Campaign
- 85% of forced marriage victims in the UK are women.
- A third of women are abused in some form by an intimate partner during the course of their lifetime.
- 70% of domestic violence results in injury.
- The financial impact, let alone the emotional aspect of domestic violence costs the State, tax payers, victims and services £23 billion a year.
The campaign enables men to voice their support to the ongoing work being carried out to raise awareness and change behaviour. In California during the ‘80’s, the campaign to “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” originated where men put on high heels and walked a mile to highlight their support. Of course, wearing high heels does not appeal to everyone, but the wearing of a white ribbon shows awareness and a common wish!
If you have any questions about domestic violence or need help and support please contact Cindy Ervine by email by clicking here, calling 01380 722311 or alternatively visit www.awdrys.co.uk
Monday, 23 November 2015
Family Dispute Resolution Week (23-27 November 2015)
Putting Children First...
Collaborative law offers separating parties the opportunity to meet with their respective solicitors and each other in the same room and work together to find solutions that are fair for the whole family. The clients retain the control, and the dynamic works at their pace to meet their requirements.
Cindy seeks to ensure that agreements reached, take into consideration the parties’ children and their respective needs and wishes. Research commissioned by Resolution (the National Organisation of Family Solicitors) has shown that children seek to have age appropriate information and wish to be kept informed. By working together, this will minimise any impact to the children, and promote their stability and security.
If you seek further information about resolution week or collaborative law please email Cindy by clicking here or visit www.awdrys.co.uk
Friday, 20 November 2015
Carers Rights Day
Carers Rights Day
Friday 20 November 2015
Carers Rights Day takes place on Friday 20 November 2015 helping to bring organisations together across the UK in order to help carers find out about their rights and to get the help and support they may be entitled to...
Awdry Bailey & Douglas Solicitor Carina Kervin will be attending the Devizes Town Hall on behalf of one of the firm’s departments called abdcare to help answer any relevant legal issues surrounding carers rights. She will be part of a panel alongside other representatives from the council, CAB as well as local politicians who work with Carers Support Wiltshire to bring information and advice to carers in the local area. Discussions and questions taking place will focus on;
Carers Rights
Help and Support for Carers
Raising awareness of the needs of Carers
Legal Assistance
And more...
The audience will be able to ask the panel questions as well as have the opportunity to speak on a one to one basis.
Who are abdcare?
abdcare is a managed branded division of Awdry Bailey & Douglas Solicitors who specialises in fighting for the rights of victims. abdcare advises and assists people with elderly care issues.
What does abdcare do?
Recovers on your behalf wrongly paid care home fees
Protects your assets from the juggernaut which is care home funding
Advise you generally on understanding the care system for the purpose of allowing you to better prepare
For more information go to www.carersuk.org or www.abdcare.co.uk
Tuesday, 17 November 2015
ABD Teams up with Local Charities for Christmas Toy Appeal
Awdry Bailey and Douglas are delighted to offer their Devizes office as a collection point for the Christmas Toy Appeal 2015.
Staff and members of the public are able to donate new unwrapped toys to help make Christmas special for children and families who have little or nothing under their tree on Christmas morning. The collection will support families and charities all across Devizes and Wiltshire such as Social Services, Sure Start, 4 Children and Contact a Family.
The appeal will be running until 14th December, the gifts will then be wrapped and distributed to those in need.
Suggested gift ideas;
- 0-3 years: dolls, teddy bears, cot mobiles, baby clothes, bath toys, CDs of suitable music and nursery rhymes, puzzles
- 3-5 years: dolls and action figures, cars, lorries, DVDs and CDs (music and nursery rhymes), colouring sets, pencils, crayons, books, puzzles
- 5-9 years: educational games & toys, stationery (colouring sets, pencils, crayons, school sets), CDs & family friendly DVDs, books, puzzles, wordsearch, crosswords
- 9-12 years: games and toys, stationery, CDs, DVDs, books, T-Shirts, hair accessories, gloves, scarves, hats
- 13-16 years: CDs, DVDs, books, make-up and toiletries (please try to ensure non-allergic ingredients if possible), gloves, scarves, hats, T-Shirts, hair accessories
Donations can be made 8.30am to 5.30pm - Monday to Friday at Awdry Bailey & Douglas, 33 St Johns Street, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1BW.
For further information please call 01380 722311 or to email Stacey Jones click here.
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