Cambridgeshire Lawyer 95 Spring 2022

CJLD UPDATE

Alexandra Illingworth Vice President of Cambridgeshire Junior Lawyers Division

The Cambridgeshire Junior Lawyers Division has been busy already this year, kicking off our packed 2022 events calendar with a virtual cocktail making event hosted by the Little Gin & Rum Company. We had a great time and were taught how to make three

delicious cocktails which will definitely be recreated at home.

We also had our first in person committee meeting of 2022 in the Salisbury Arms, complete with honorary sausage dog committee member - who contributed much team spirit, if not

many events ideas. Our next event is Ten Pin bowling in aid of our chosen charity, Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre.

As always, we are open to any new members – please email Alexandra.illingworth@mills-reeve.com if you’re interested in joining.

CYPG UPDATE

Melissa Barker (nee de Carvalho) PR Manager of Cambridgeshire Young Professionals Division

After the uncertainty of the last couple of years it has been wonderful to see so many existing and new members join us for the 2022 membership year.

We kicked off the year with our always popular Curry Night at Taj Tandoori on 9 February 2022. It was wonderful to be able to hold face-toface events again and for everyone to interact, meet new people and enjoy themselves without connectivity issues.

Our second event was a Comedy Night on 4 March 2022 attending Jesterlarf Comedy Club which was a great laugh.

Our Thirsty Thursday events have proven more popular than ever over the last few months as members are keen to get out and about again and integrate into the new ‘normal’. Our Thirsty Thursdays are informal drinks on (usually) the second Thursday of each month. This is another great opportunity for old members and new members to get to know each other and also for non-members to come and see what CYPG is all about.

We plan to hold a full calendar this year with fantastic monthly social events, including usual favourites such as Cocktail Making (Friday 25 March

2022), Picnic and Games, BBQ, Punting, and Wine Tasting amongst others. The CYPG Charity Ball will also be returning on Saturday 3rd September, which we are really excited to be able to do.

Membership can still be purchased for the year. Annual membership (January to December 2022) is £55 per person. In order to make the most of your membership, the earlier you sign up the better! Membership offers

Our Thirsty Thursday events have proven more popular than ever over the last few months as members are keen to get out and about again and integrate into the new ‘normal’

a generous discount off the full price of tickets to events and usually only needs attendance at a few events to make worthwhile. You can, of course, attend an event as a non-member and pay the full price if preferred. Please get in touch by email to sign up or for further information using cyspg.org@gmail.com.

CYPG events are a fantastic opportunity for like-minded young professionals living and / or working in the Cambridgeshire area to meet each other. Our monthly social gatherings offer you an informal opportunity to network and be introduced to new friends and to catch up with old friends. Our relaxed and fun approach is a big success and reflected in our evergrowing membership numbers.

Our members come from all walks of life – doctors, bankers, lawyers, surveyors, teachers, engineers, accountants and IT gurus to name a few. Finally, we don't define "young"... if you're interested in what we have to offer, you're young enough to join!

We look forward to seeing you this year.

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