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RECENT EVENTS
PUB WALK
Burley, New Forest
Saturday 10 June 2023
In June, Louise and I organised a circular walk in the New Forest ending, strangely enough, in a pub in Burley. The weather was kind, the hills were steep, the company was excellent (a special thanks to Matthew Moore for his ornithology expertise), we didn’t lose anybody, no mud wrestling took place (If you came on Emma’s walk previously you will know all about this) and the beer was a good reward at the end.
Another walk is planned for the Autumn and details will be sent out by the office. Dogs, children and lawyers and their friends and family are all welcome.
ED HOLMES
Past President
***Pencil in the 30 September 2023 for our next walk!***
Hampshire Law Society Dinner
Friday 16 June 2023
Hilton Ageas Bowl
I attended the Hampshire Law Society dinner on behalf of the BDLS on 16th June at the Hilton Ageas Bowl. The event was well attended with about 120 people and we enjoyed table games, a raffle and photo booth competition. The evening was also attended by guests from neighbouring societies and National Law society president Lubna Shuja. There was also a prize giving ceremony to celebrate the achievements of local firms and lawyers.
After a delicious meal we enjoyed talks by Mo Aldridge –President of HILS – and also by Ben Owen of the television series ‘Hunted’ which left many of us feeling suitably paranoid about our digital footprint… Who knew LinkedIn could be so dangerous?! Thanks to all at HILS for the invitation to the event and all those who worked so hard to make it a great success.
EMMA HAMILTON COLE
BDLS President 2022/2023
CURRY NIGHT
Taj Mahal, Westbourne
Wednesday 23 August 2023,
Our newly elected President, Michael Newbold hosted his first social event by way of a curry evening at the Taj Mahal Westbourne. The evening was a great success and attended by a variety of local firms, Ellis Jones, Frettens, Laceys, Lester Aldridge, Luff Brook Carter, Meesons & Spurlings, Steele Raymond, Trethowans and Woodstock, not forgetting College Chambers, Southampton. The Taj treated us all to
a delicious banquet which was thoroughly enjoyable and washed down with liquid refreshments. Thank you to all of those that attended to support Michael and make the evening the success it was.
DAWN CHISHOLM
Event Organiser
