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Editorial

I love it when the Bulletin is packed with reports on successful events. It shows that the society is going from strength to strength and due to the hard work of the committees of both DDLS and DJL is enjoying somewhat of a resurgence.

You will see from the write up on page 10 that the annual quiz was a fun night which was more or less sold out and kindly sponsored by Verify 365 who joined in with the quiz on the night.

When we spoke to firms about what they wanted from DDLS the desire for community projects was on the top of the list. The Derby

City Schools debate competition is one of the ways that DDLS gives back to the local community. Lawyers and lecturers (and local judiciary) give up their time to judge these amazing children and give feedback that helps them become more confident in their day to day lives. The feedback from the competition judges time and time again is “I would never have done that at that age”. These children are 1315 years old and very impressive. The write up is on page 8.

I am looking forward to the annual awards dinner which is, as I write, this Friday. It will be the best attended dinner in recent years again attracting good levels of sponsorship which I will spotlight in the next edition. If you are reading this please spread the word about DDLS and get involved. There seems to be some mis-conception that the DDLS committee is populated by old men – so not true. Put the 10th May at 5.30pm in your diary and come along to the AGM to have a drink with us and see for yourself.

The annual dinner will also mark the end of Mike Copestake’s year as High Sheriff of Derbyshire. Mike is the first Solicitor to hold this office and may I offer congratulations from DDLS for a very successful year and his fulfilling his ambition of visiting many primary schools to talk to the children and supporting numerous events in full regalia (which I am advised has just about lasted the course!).

I look forward to seeing you at an event soon. Take care.

Julia Saunders

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