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Rydal Penrhos hosts wedding awards
Rydal Penrhos was thrilled to host the 2022 North Wales Wedding Guide Awards, which is an annual occasion organised by Wedding Guide Wales magazine. This took place on Sunday 23rd October and is the first time the awards have been held in person following recent COVID-19 restrictions. The glamorous occasion was held in the newly refurbished Osborn Hall, the Grade II Listed jewel in Rydal Penrhos’ crown that has been transformed into an area that pupils can use to hold events, where guest speakers can come and talk to pupils and play a leading part in major gatherings alongside the Memorial Hall. The first few weddings are already in place within the Osborn Hall and we are delighted to be able to offer this new venue to couples on Saturdays and throughout the holidays. The awards were a remarkable success, showcasing the best North Wales weddings have to offer in one of the most picturesque settings imaginable.
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Free podcast gives advice on small claims court
Experts at a North Wales law firm are seeing a big rise in people looking to pursue cases in small claims court as individuals and businesses battle with the cost of living crisis. Dispute resolution specialists at Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors in Conwy have recorded a podcast where they explain the small claims process to help people who may be considering making a claim. Katie Baker (pictured), of the dispute resolution department in Conwy, said: “One of the key factors of small claims court is that it only awards very limited costs to the successful party, so a claim is usually run by a Litigant in Person rather than a solicitor, to cut down on legal fees. That’s one of the main reasons we wanted to do this podcast, because people are often unfamiliar with the process and need some support. If you decide to make a claim, the first thing you should do is write to the other party to set out the issues which you believe gives rise to the claim for payment or reimbursement. The pre-action stage is vital to any case, whatever the value of the claim, so it’s worth seeking advice to make sure you get this right to avoid any delays.”
Location, location
Organising an internal event or perhaps even an external one for clients or the wider industry you operate in can be difficult. But such occasions are an excellent tool for improving communication and Rydal Penrhos has everything you might be looking for.
If you are arranging this specifically for your staff, it is a
superb method of improving productivity, company culture and morale. When working day in and day out, it can be easy to fall out of love with your profession.
This might seem like a hassle, especially with the ongoing stresses of a working environment now that offices are
bustling once again following a significant period of disruption
due to COVID-19. What better way to get everyone back into the swing of things than hosting a team-building event to get everyone singing from the same hymn sheet.
Rydal Penrhos recently opened its exceptional campus to such events, which have been hugely popular and a roaring success so far. The school boasts spacious meeting and conference rooms that can host anywhere between 5-250 guests and come complete with state of the art AV equipment for presentations or other interactive tools.
Their facilities include smaller rooms, ideal for group training, the Dining Hall and the Memorial Hall which are available for larger conferences and for refreshments in-between sessions courtesy of Rydal Penrhos’ exceptional catering team.
Team building in the workplace is the process of creating a team that is cohesively working together towards a common goal. The importance of team building is to create a strong team through forming bonds and connections.
Creating these bonds through team building is very beneficial
to businesses and organisations. The benefits of team building
include increased communication, planning skills, employee motivation, and employee collaboration.
Fun activities that help people see each other in a different light allow them to connect in a different setting. People on your team are asked to think about the implications of these activities at their workplace. Rydal Penrhos caters for these occasions, too. Their vast campus and sporting facilities are the perfect places for team building exercises or a corporate away day. They also have a 25-metre swimming pool, a large sports hall and large outdoor spaces available for hire with a multitude of different possibilities.
The staff team will be happy to assist with the planning aspect of such events to ease the burden. They are helpful, vastly experienced and go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure your stay will be everything you hoped for and more.
The school has accommodation available for those looking to organise weekend activities, with Rydal Penrhos fortunate to be situated in a fantastic location close to the beach, with some prominent North Wales landmarks also within close distance and a nearby railway station in Colwyn Bay just a stone’s throw from the A55 expressway.
Rydal Penrhos is proud to be at the heartbeat of the local area and we look forward to welcoming many more organisations, businesses, clubs and societies in the coming months. n
Anyone wishing to enquire about booking Rydal Penrhos’ exceptional facilities, contact 01492 530155 or emailevents@ rydalpenrhos.com for more information.
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Friendly team of residential property specialists is expanding to meet demand in North Wales
Since opening their doors in Conwy in 2019, the residential property department at Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors has gone from strength to strength.
Starting with just one conveyancer back in 2019, Vicky Clishem joined the department less than a year later in February 2020. A month later, Covid hit our shores, and the country plummeted into lockdown along with a new way of living of which we had never encountered before.
Ruth Edwards, residential property team leader at Lanyon Bowdler in Conwy, explains what that meant for the property market here in North Wales…
“The fears regarding the future of the property market were rife, with many worried that the market would take a downward turn. However, the extreme opposite occurred, the market flourished with the property market experiencing
an all-time boom,” she explained. “The market has remained unprecedentedly buoyant ever since, with property demand leading to escalating prices and mortgage rates remaining low. The team here at Lanyon Bowdler have embraced the tide, and a team of two lawyers and one assistant quickly grew to meet demand - now we are a team of six!
“We pride ourselves on a quality personal service with someone always at the end of the phone to discuss any concerns. We like to think that the number of returning clients is testimony to the service we offer. Despite the current uncertainty in the world with rising interest rates, a national cost of living crisis, the property market currently remains quite steady, with the team remaining busy with plenty of new instructions.
“The new Land Transaction Tax rates introduced by the Welsh Revenue Authority came into force on 10th October, whilst the impact this may have on the market remains to be seen, we hope that it is likely to have a positive impact on the market particularly for first time buyers.”
Lanyon Bowdler’s residential property team in Conwy consists of solicitors Ruth Edwards, Vicky Clishem and Niamh O’Toole, legal executive Emma Lewis, with Sara Harris and Amy Hughes assisting and supporting. The team deals with all types of properties all over the country including new builds and leaseholds.
“We are a friendly bunch who enjoy assisting and looking after our clients at a time which can be unsettling and stressful,” concluded Ruth. n
