The Plympton Community Magazine, October 2018

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October is my favourite time of year, hot chocolates, wooly scarves and cold evenings can only mean one thing.. Christmas is almost here!

This month we have loads of great Business Profiles for you to get stuck into, including Wyatt Brothers, Bright Solicitors, St Luke’s and Roper James Solicitors.

We had a chat with Emma Milford at St Luke’s Hospice, who has been appointed Project Manager for a very exciting event- Elmer’s Big Parade. The eye catching, colourful and inspirational parade of painted elephants is brought to you by St Luke’s Hospice in partnership with Wild in Art and Andersen Press. Going live in July 2019, this event will be great for our city and put local artists on the map!

Enjoy this issue and have a great month!

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Roper James Solicitors

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Whats on Guide

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Dartington Hall

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Elmer’s Big Parade

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Wyatt Brothers

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Roper James has a wealth of legal knowledge and pride themselves on their exceptional client care. Established in 2010 to specialise in Personal Injury and Medical Negligence claims, the team go above and beyond to make sure the client is at the forefront of everything they do. Having recently expanded their services to include Wills and Lifetime planning, we catch up with Tim Roper, David James and Mel Cotterill to learn a little more about the business.

Tim was previously in the Police before emigrating to the Bermuda Police at the age of 21 where he served for 8 years. “After moving back to Plymouth with my wife Kathy and new baby son, I wanted a complete career change but it seemed you could not progress without a degree. I have always had an interest in the law and so I chose to read Law at Plymouth University.”

David previously served in the RAF, following which he had roles where he honed his customer relations skills which included a position of Assistant Manager at The Two Bridges Hotel. “I really enjoyed this close contact with clients and have brought this to my legal practice.”

After completing their Law Degrees followed by postgraduate law school, both David and Tim began training with a local Law Firm here in Plymouth. “This is where we met each other; I was a Partner and Head of Personal Injury and David was working within the Industrial Disease Team. We came to the realisation that we wanted to branch out and offer a more specialised service relying on our expertise” explains Tim. David and Tim made the decision to go it alone and put everything on the line to start up their own Law Firm.

“The first 6 months were a real mixture of excitement and dread of what happens if it doesn’t go the way we expected” Tim explains.

Fast forward almost 9 years later, both David and Tim can confidently say that it was the best decision they ever made.

“I am extremely proud of this firm and the people that work with us. We have a strong team of professionals able to offer the very best service to the people that need us”.

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Roper James excel when it comes to drafting Wills and Administering Estates, contesting Wills, Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury claims; whether this be through an accident at work, asbestos exposure or hearing loss.

David, who specialises in asbestos claims, explains that as Plymouth is a dockyard town there was a high level of asbestos exposure which has sadly led to a significant number of Plymothians suffering with the diseases caused by asbestos. “The illnesses that can result from asbestos exposure can be awful”. David explains.

“Asbestos was used predominantly in the 50’s, 60’s, 70s and 80’s, not only in the Dockyard but in many industries across Plymouth. The damage it causes can take years to surface, so even though the initial exposure was a long time ago, sufferers are still entitled to make an Asbestos Compensation Claim but it is important to seek advice from a specialist lawyer like me”.

“What I find is that the people who are suffering from terminal asbestos illnesses have usually come to terms with the condition and their main concern is ensuring that the family they leave behind will be looked after when they are no longer around. “This selfless attitude never fails to amaze me and at Roper James we pull out all the stops to make sure that if possible the claim is resolved in that person’s lifetime so they can have peace of mind.”

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im Roper and David James, Directors at Roper James Solicitors started up the law firm in 2010 after deciding to take a leap of faith and go it alone. Since then the 12 strong team of Solicitors, Legal Executives and administrative staff offer the very best legal services to the people of Plymouth.

Tim Roper, Mel Cotterill and David James

Roper James prides itself on its expertise in Medical Negligence Claims, whether arising as a result of a medical accident, prescription error or misdiagnosis of an illness.

“Injuries as a result of medical negligence can be life changing and we are here to help you through what is often a very difficult time, both emotionally and financially, such as care needs and assistance, loss of earnings or extra treatment costs” Explains Tim. “We are here to offer guidance and support throughout the whole process”.

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The team at Roper James offer a free, no obligation consultation to answer questions that you may have. The dedicated and compassionate team work hard to make sure your mind is put at rest.

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As a bolt on, Roper James introduced Mel Cottrell to their tight knit team in December last year. Mel specialises in Lifetime Planning, preparing Wills, Asset Protection, Probate, Estate Administration, Disputed Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection services.

Tim tells us that he cannot get across how much the clients appreciate Mel due to her empathy and genuine concern for their needs. “It is amazing to have someone of Mel’s calibre join our team. Everyone admires her compassion and commitment; her customer care is second to none”.

Mel’s focus is on offering a supportive and holistic approach and to go the extra mile wherever possible. “I sometimes deal with people who are in particularly difficult circumstances, such as coming to terms with an illness or suffering a loss within the family. It can be daunting trying to navigate your way through administering an estate and I am there to offer a helping hand”.

“The biggest challenge I face is encouraging people to realise it is better to plan now for the future rather than leave matters until it is too late. Wills, Estate planning and Inheritance Tax are not normally at the forefront of people’s minds but if it is left too late it can become expensive and a lot more stressful for those left behind.”.

Tim, David and Mel offer their clients their personal mobile number for a truly 24 hour service. “If someone has a worry, no matter how big or small, they can take comfort in the fact that we are only a phone call away.

Our office is in Plymouth City Centre so clients can pop in and ask us questions any time and we will be happy to help” explains Mel.

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Mel has over 15 years’ experience in the legal profession following a career in the banking industry. Joining the team at Roper James further strengthens the client focussed services they currently offer.

Roper James are a community minded business, regularly contributing to local charities and fundraising events. Having recently taken part in St Luke’s ‘Make a Will Week’ they have also raised much needed funds for Children’s Hospice South West.

Tim explains how he recently donated a Field Gun to Ernesettle Community School after watching a competition take place on The Hoe at Armed Forces Day. “The Field Gun is part of Plymouth’s proud heritage. There was a Junior Field Gun competition and both teachers and students were having so much fun and thoroughly enjoying the disciplined competition.

A few weeks later I bumped into the Organiser and he explained how some schools are prevented from competing as they struggle to fund the equipment”.

“I was delighted to present Ernesettle Community School with their very own Field Gun at a special assembly enabling them to compete in the competition at the Armed Forces Day back in June!”

Looking to the future, Tim and David say they are excited to expand on the Wills and Probate services that Mel brings to the company. “Mel’s strength is building the Department and further strengthening that side of the business. We pride ourselves on looking after our clients and we are committed to continue to offer an expert, compassionate and client focussed service to the people that need it the most, because at the end of the day, we are here to serve our clients. Clients are our lifeblood”.

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or 10 weeks in the summer of 2019, a parade of 40 fabulously colourful elephants shall be taking you on a trail around the city of Plymouth.

From the hustle and bustle of the city streets to the spectacular coastline; Elmer’s Big Parade will navigate you around Britain’s Ocean City on a fun and engaging trail- all whilst raising awareness of the amazing work of St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth.

St Luke’s Hospice are working in partnership with Wild in Art and Andersen Press to bring this mass participation, family friendly art trail to life- featuring the much loved children’s character of Elmer, by Devon born author and artist David Mckee. We speak to Emma Milford- Project Manager and self confessed ‘Elmer’s Mum’ to learn a little more about this exciting event and the hard work that is happening behind the scenes.

“St Luke’s are more than just ‘the building on the hill” explains Emma. The dedicated and compassionate members of staff saw 3531 patients last year and travelled over 66,800 miles, covering not only Plymouth but areas as far as East Cornwall, Dartmoor and the South Hams.

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are based- and the charity strives to raise funds and awareness through their shops and numerous fundraising events across the city.

Looking for new ways to help raise the £4.2 million required each year, St Luke’s are working in partnership with Wild in Art and Andersen Press to bring well known character Elmer to life on the streets of Plymouth and the surrounding area.

Elmer’s Big Parade is set to be a huge event for our city; bringing businesses, artists and the community together whilst also offering opportunities to create long lasting memories and make a real difference to patients and families under the care of St Luke’s.

Emma, who has a wealth of experience when it comes to charity and fundraising initiatives- took on the role of project manager 10 months ago and is working hard to ensure everything runs smoothly.“Wild in Art are huge when it comes to art trails! They approached Andersen Press- the publishers of Elmer, hoping to do something to celebrate the books 30th birthday in 2019. Wild in Art then pitched the idea to us here at St Luke’s and it came at the perfect time. We are always looking at new and exciting ways to raise funds and this is a great way to do so”.

Talking about the significance of the trail to Plymouth as a city, Emma explains that David Mckee was born and bred in Tavistock and attended Plymouth College of Art. “It’s amazing to be able to have Elmer’s 30th Birthday being brought back to his roots here in Plymouth.

There are similar art trails happening in Ipswich and Newcastle and the publishers want to make a big splash with this, and turn the country patchwork!”

“Elmer is one of the biggest selling children’s books of all time, all over the world. Japan even has their own adult clothing range. He is hugely popular due to being so accessible to everybody. He’s all about diversity, celebrating being different and everyone can relate to that in their own way”.

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Consisting of 40 uniquely painted Elmer sculptures, the trail will feature artwork from both emerging and established local artists. Going live on July 8th 2019, the trails will be around for 10 weeks before the sculptures are auctioned off to raise crucial funds for St Luke’s Hospice.

Emma tells us that anyone can enter their designs to the trail, and this makes way for diverse and exciting interpretations. “We anticipate over 100 applications after the deadline at the end of this month. From an art perspective, Plymouth is a real hub for creativity and I don’t think we celebrate it enough. This event will really put some of our local artists on the map which is a fantastic opportunity for them”.

“We’ve already had one elephant designed by Brian Pollard for our launch event back in March. You can have an elephant designed by someone as well known as Brian- and then on the complete opposite end of the spectrum you could have someone who has never shown anyone their art and wants to showcase their talent”.

Each Elmer sculpture will be sponsored by a local business- offering a great marketing opportunity to promote their brand and a way to engage with staff, customers and the wider community. Printed maps and an interactive app will help the public keep track of where they have found an elephant around the cityoffering a unique code that they can input for a reward from the chosen sponsor. “Once you’ve found all 40 elephants you can claim a special prize so it makes for a really fun event for all ages”.

Emma explains that alongside the Big Parade, there will be a bespoke trail of smaller Elmer sculptures that will be designed by local schools and community groups as part of the Education Programme.

As a hospice we believe talking about death and dying is extremely important. The education programme will engage with local schools and community groups to help them explore the subject of death and dying but in a creative and safe way.

“25 schools around the city will design an Elmer sculpture of their own, and when they take part, they will receive a resource pack inspired by the stories of Elmer, covering subjects such as loss, making memories and diversity. The programme will be tied to the curriculum, whilst also linking with the nationally recognised Arts Award”.

It’s really great to have the opportunity for children and adults to talk and engage in some really sensitive subjects, but in a fun and creative way. An elephant never forgets and that’s a key message for us too. We want to help people create lasting memories and at St Luke’s we are very proud that we can do this for many patients and their families.

Emma explains that at the end of the 10 week trail, all of the elephants will come together in one location for a ‘Farewell Weekend’ in October, offering the public a chance to see all the sculptures in one place and tick off any that they weren’t able to find during the trail.

After this, the large Elmer sculptures will be auctioned off, with the ultimate goal to raise significant funds for St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth. What is guaranteed to be an exciting and innovative event for Plymouth, Elmer’s Big Parade will not only positively contribute to the economic, cultural and social life of the city- but also enable St Luke’s to continue to provide their outstanding compassionate care.

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Wyatt Brothers Funeral Directors are an independent, family run business based in Stonehouse, Plymouth. With a personal and caring service being at the top of their priorities, James and John Wyatt with family friend Richard Winfield go above and beyond to ensure your loved ones memory is honoured in the best possible way. We catch up with John to learn a little more about how the business was formed.

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yatt Brothers consists of twin brothers James and John Wyatt and Richard Winfield, who are all experienced Funeral Directors offering their services to the people of Plymouth. Based in The old Brewery Building in Stonehouse, The tight knit team of three have built the business up over the past three years, calling upon their individual experiences within the industry.

John Wyatt explains that he was brought up within a Vicarage, so people calling up for funeral and wedding arrangements were commonplace for both himself and his brother. “My father was a clergyman, and before we went off to higher education- the local undertaker approached my Father and asked if we would like to be pall-bearers to earn pocket money, I think he charged more for matching twin pall-bearers rather like a pair of horses!” John said laughing.

John and his brother went off to Agricultural College after school to learn the trade as their mother’s family were farmers. However, it wasn’t long after qualifying, they both found themselves back in the funeral industry. As they missed the bereaved families a result of their caring, pastoral upbringing.

“It’s funny, as twins you tend to do everything at the same time. We became pall-bearers together when we were young, we went to Agricultural College together, but then we went out into the world separately. After college I went off to Oxfordshire to run a Funeral Directors there, and James went back to the undertakers we worked for when we were 16”.

Sadly, the twin’s mother died when they were only twenty eight due John Wyatt and Richard Winfield to a short term illness- meaning that John made the move south to be near his sister in Tavistock. “This, coupled with the fact that our father also died two years later- meant that I wanted absolutely nothing to do with funerals at that point, it was too close to home”.

At the age of 29 years old; John had a complete career change and spent the next 8 years working at a busy call centre in Plympton. John then took a career break, to travel and soak up everything that the South West had to offer.

“After a while I realised I missed the work involved with the funeral industry- talking to families, working out what it is I can do to help them- getting to know their values and what was important to their loved one”.

After working for a well established funeral care provider for over a year, John made the decision to go it alone and start up his very own business- Wyatt Brothers. John invited Richard to join him after he left the services as he had known his family for many years.

Whilst Richard was serving in the Royal Navy, his Father, a former Royal Marine and active Royal Marine Reserve, sadly died which sparked his interest in the funeral world.

With the focus on offering a reliable and above all- personal approach to funerals, Wyatt Brothers strive to ensure you feel welcome, comfortable and able to relax whilst arranging a personal send off for your loved one or friend.

Having moved into what was originally the Old Brewery building in Stonehouse, John personally renovated the derelict building into their well established funeral home. ‘It was the first time I had ever wallpapered!” John laughs.

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not possible- the funeral home on Durnford Street is a welcoming alternative.

Far from the cold, corporate image in many people’s minds when thinking of a funeral home- the comfy sofas, fireplace, soft lighting and sideboards overflowing with thank you cards certainly make it feel homely- and not at all a daunting place to be.

John and Richard make an effort to rid the business of the traditional stereotypes of Funeral Directors. Wyatt Brothers decided to break the mould, with an original smart but casual look, not wearing black during the week. “Families say they find us much more approachable and love that on the day of the Funeral we are very much on parade in smart black silk Top Hats and Tails. We are both quite cheerful people and we aim to draw out happy memories whenever we can. People often leave saying that they didn’t expect to laugh so much!”

Speaking about his reasons for starting up the businessJohn explains that he wanted to offer the people of Plymouth a quality service, at affordable prices. “I wanted to offer people a choice. I wanted them to not have to overpay, but still receive the quality service that they deserve. We are not sales driven people, so as a reflection of that- we are not a sales driven business”.

“I find that some people initially come here to price shopand that can only be a good thing. It is so important that you are happy with the services on offer. Personal relationships are key- there has to be a good relationship between us and the family because at the end of the day, we are responsible for their loved one. It is not just another funeral; they are a mother, a sister, a father, a best friend - and you must never lose sight of that”.

The benefit of Wyatt Brothers being a small independent business means that we can really take the time to focus on each and every family who comes to us for help. Whoever answers the phone to a family, deals with them throughout the entire process- and that consistency is fundamental to me.

Friendly, approachable and amiable are just some of the words used to describe Richard, John and James and this is clearly reflected in the amount of gratitude they receive. Thank you cards and gifts fill the sideboards in the office, and their social media channels are overflowing with 5 star reviews.

“Of course there are challenges. You are dealing with loss, emotions are heightened and family dynamics are sometimes complicated. Everyone works together to remember what is important- and that is to honour their loved ones memory in the best way possible”.

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family’s needs through a free initial consultation after a loss in the family.

“Our office hours are 9am-4pm, but we are effectively a 24 hour service. If there is a death at home, or in a care home- we will bring your loved one into our care, we then arrange to come and speak to the family in the comfort of their own home or here if they wish”.

Wyatt Brothers can provide bereaved families with a range of funeral options, creating bespoke packages with the help of other independent, local businesses.

“We have access to willow coffins, bespoke glitter coffins, woodland burials, horse and carriage, traditional hearse- no matter what your request; we will go out of our way to ensure the funeral arrangements are exactly as you would want”.

Looking to the future, John stresses that he has no intention of growing the business beyond Plymouth, as this would mean sacrificing the personal service they currently pride themselves on.

We want to remain an independent family business.

We keep our families at the top of our priorities, we don’t compromise on quality or cut corners, we don’t make mistakes because we are overworked. We take time; we get to know each and every one of our families on a personal level.

“I work into my evenings, I work into my weekends, but I wouldn’t change it. I absolutely love what I do and the gratitude you receive for the service you’ve worked so hard to provide is priceless”.

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Did you know, just 24 hours after having your last cigarette your lungs will already be working to clean out the debris left behind by tobacco smoke. After 48 hours you’ll notice that you can smell and taste better, and after 72 hours your energy levels will be on the rise. It really doesn’t take long to notice the difference.

As the weeks, months and years pass smoke-free, your circulation will improve, your lung function will increase and you’ll massively reduce your risk of a heart attack and lung cancer.

E-cigarettes are a less harmful way to receive nicotine as you try to quit. The vapour doesn’t contain tar.

The withdrawal symptoms often put smokers off quitting. You may feel irritable, have an increased appetite and struggle to concentrate. Keep in mind that all of this is temporary, and that the benefits of quitting far outweigh the difficult withdrawal process.

Don’t go ‘cold turkey’ if the thought scares you.

There’s plenty of support available online, from your doctor and at the pharmacy. Anyone you speak to will be pleased to hear that you’re trying to give up cigarettes. Try e-cigarettes and ‘vape’, gum or patches and see which works best for you.

It’s never too late to quit. Have a great Stoptober!

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Natalie Puckey joined Andrew Beddow’s Commercial Property team after working as a paralegal for two years, specialising in debt recovery and insolvency matters. Natalie now works on a portfolio of work for major property investors in and around Plymouth, with particular emphasis on acting for investors and occupiers in the office, industrial and retail markets.

Explaining how she became interested in the profession, Natalie always aspired to join the Police force from a young age, but became interested in Law after completing an A level in the subject at Truro College.

“I had no legal experience at this point but I went to Plymouth University to complete a Law Degree. Similar to Connie, Natalie followed this with a Post Graduate Legal Practice course straight away at the Plymouth Business School. “I did consider taking some time out to travel, but I thought it was best to continue my education whilst it was all still fresh in my mind!”

After graduating, Natalie built up her paralegal experience before coming to Bright to complete her eighteen month training period.

Natalie explains that within this time, she was required to sit in each department within the company for 6 months, to help her decide where she would like to specialise.

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and debt recovery but had never touched upon property until I came to Bright. It is a lot more varied and I like the challenges that come with working in this department.

The Commercial Property team at Bright Solicitors offer advice to local and national businesses on all aspect of land and commercial property sales and purchases, which includes drafting and negotiating development agreements, option, pre-emption and overage agreements, refinancing and negotiating and drafting leases on both landlord and tenant matters.

Natalie explains that a lot of her personal workload resolves around lease acquisitions for retail premises – clients wanting to purchase cafes, restaurants and other establishments. “I also negotiate and draft leases, agreement for leases, licenses and have acted on hotel purchases.

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Bright Solicitors are an award-winning law firm in Plymouth and Ivybridge that strive to advise you on your business and personal legal issues. Regardless of whether you are a start-up or a small to medium sized company looking for help, or you are looking to secure your assets- Bright Solicitors are on hand to offer trusted, honest legal advice. Bright are delighted to introduce two newly qualified members to their Commercial and Commercial Property teams. Connie Moulding and Natalie Puckey are a reflection of Bright’s desire to recruit and retain high-calibre staff members, with a fresh and modern outlook.

Natalie joined Bright Solicitors after the company was recommended to her. “Bright is a great company. A lot of our work ethic revolves around customer care. We all work together as a tight knit team and we do a lot of social events outside of work.

“These events are great to involve new members of the team. We keep our social media channels up to date with what we get up too outside of the office- I think that is really important as it makes us more relatable as individuals”.

Natalie explains that after taking 10 years to qualify in a profession she feels passionate about, it is great to be involved with such a well established, local company such as Brights. “It feels amazing to finally be where I want to be. I am 28 years old, so my aspirations for the future would be to work my way up within the firm to possibly become a partner”.

“Client satisfaction and client expectations are of the upmost importance to us here in the office, and we get a lot of positive feedback after we reach completion- no matter how long it takes!”

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Having joined Matt Cook’s commercial team, Connie is keen to get to know all of Bright’s clients better. “Joining Matt’s team gives me the opportunity to build on my knowledge and experience of helping clients with issues that they face- whether that is growing and developing their business, or ensuring that their contract terms and conditions are relevant and enforceable”.

Connie became inspired to pursue a career in law after taking part in a national competition- the Bar Mock Trails; an extracurricular activity in schools all over the UK that aims to give pupils insight into the legal system. Students act out criminal cases from the point of view of advocates, witnesses, the jury and defenceand compete against other schools in real courtrooms to work their way through to the national final.

“I was always quite theatrical so I loved that we could dress up in the robes and the wig! We made it to the finals twice. This sparked my interest and I ultimately went on to complete a Law Degree at Cardiff University”.

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Connie completed a three year Undergraduate degree and then went onto study the postgraduate Legal Practice Course at Cardiff University, before returning to Plymouth and undertaking 2 years of training with Bright Solicitors. 6 years of education in total- Connie is now fully qualified at the age of 24 years old.

“Everybody has an idea of what kind of place they would see themselves working in. The environment here is just so different to your stereotypical traditional law firm- it’s not old fashioned, no men in pinstriped

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“Our tagline says it all, modern legal thinking. I don’t think there are many law firms where you see the senior partner sitting with people who have recently joined the firm- and they are the one making cups of tea! We all work together, our office environment is very open and that’s what makes us unique”.

Connie now works within Bright’s Commercial team, tailored for business services. Ranging from small to medium and some larger companies, Connie assists in dealing with legal aspects of company acquisitions, negotiating and drafting commercial supply agreements, shareholders agreements and advising on business protection to name a few.

“We also have a litigation department so we can help with debt recovery and debt collection. Our team of 7 also works quite closely with the property team here at Bright, assisting with tenant disputes and boundary disputes for example”.

“Bright Solicitors pride themselves on a personal approach to client care. One thing we all find extremely important is always being able to get hold of us when we’re needed. Reception will take any calls and if we’re busy or unavailable, there is always another member of the team to take the call and help you. Your phone call will always be answered”.

Connie explains that on a personal level, she feels it is important to go back to basics within customer service.

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eing one of the youngest qualified solicitors in the city at the age of 24- Connie is now a staple part of the modern and innovative team at Bright Solicitors after 6 years of hard work.

I always try to get my clients in for an initial meeting. You may never see them again but I think it’s so important to sit down, have a cup of tea and just put a face to a name! It makes it much more personal, People buy people.

Connie has already achieved so much, but explains that she would like to eventually climb the ladder within the company. “I don’t want to run before I can walk, but I think the most important thing is for me to build my reputation”.

“Being new, it can be an industry that is hard to break in to. I would love to get to the stage where I am known locally for giving the best service I can possibly give, and to be associated with the great law firm serving the people of Plymouth that is Bright Solicitors”.

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Throughout October

Flower Workshop Learn the craft of flower arranging in the beautiful surroundings of the Manor House. Create stunning floral displays of the season and learn the craft of flower arranging in our Autumn Flower Workshop. A fun, enjoyable and easy to follow workshop taught by local, award winning florist Hannah Burnett. Classes also make the perfect gift for a budding florist.

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October half term brings lots of fun for families. Try out the new Awesome Autumn Trail in the garden, or dressing up in the house, spooky storytelling, bike rides in the park, autumnal displays, warming one pots and drinks in the café.

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HALLOWEEN HISTORIES It’s believed that Halloween began with the Celts, who lived over 2,000 years ago on the land that we now call Ireland, United Kingdom and France. They believed that the dead would return on 31st October, a date they called Samhain, and they would dress up, offer sacrifices and light bonfires to ward off spirits.

During the eighth century, 1st November was named All Saints Day, to honour saints and martyrs, and the evening before became All Hallows’ Eve, and later, Halloween.

There are many different beliefs about the date which have formed over the years, with many cultures relating Halloween to marriage, and in some cases spirits would be celebrated rather than feared, as we traditionally believe today. We still celebrate the date, mainly as way of welcoming in Autumn, but it still holds onto its creepy history and traditions.

the jack'o'lantern The Jack-o-Lantern originated in Ireland. The act of carving faces into vegetables is based on a myth about a man called Stingy Jack who made deals with the devil.

The story begins with Jack and the Devil having a drink together, but after realising that he cannot pay, Jack asks the Devil to turn himself into a coin. Jack then pops this coin into his pocket next to a small cross, preventing the Devil from turning back into himself. Eventually, Jack makes a deal to set him free but only if he will leave him alone for one year, and that if Jack dies, the Devil will not claim his soul.

The Devil sticks to his word and meets Jack again one year on. This time Jack sends him up a tree to pick some fruit, and while the Devil is high in the branches, Jack carves a cross into the tree to prevent him from climbing back down. After some time, Jack tells the Devil that he will let him down only if he agrees not to bother him for another ten years.

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Eventually Jack dies, but because of the way he has lived his life, God will not let him into heaven, and the Devil, based on their agreement, refuses to take Jack’s soul to hell. Instead Jack is left to roam forever, and uses carved out vegetables lit with a candle to see his way.

It’s traditional for households to make their own lanterns and leave them in the window to scare the spirit of Stingy Jack away. It was later taken to America with the migrants, where they found that pumpkins made a much more suitable lantern.

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trick or treat In Celtic celebrations on 31st October, villagers would dress up to ward off spirits and would leave out treats to satisfy any unwelcome, phantom visitors. Soon, people would dress up as ghosts and wear other terrifying costumes, putting on an act in exchange for candy. This is trick or treating in its oldest form.

Skip ahead a few years, and 2nd November became All Souls Day in England. Poor people would visit the homes of the rich and ask that they pray for their deceased loved ones. Soon, children would start knocking on the doors of the wealthy asking for food and money.

In Scotland and Ireland children would wear costumes and perform tricks on people’s doorsteps in exchange for a treat. This was known as guising.

Many years later, immigrants arriving in America, particularly from Ireland, made Halloween popular and introduced the tradition of guising. Over time it became a rowdy activity and an opportunity for young people to create havoc, but sugar rationing during World War 2 put an end to it.

Trick or Treating became popular again, and continues to be to this day, and has been promoted over the years by the media. The industry is now booming, with sweet companies making a fortune in October each year, particularly in the US.

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On 31st October young people would “bob” for apples which were floating in water and the first to get a bite onto one would be the next to marry. A variation of the game would be to hang the apples from a line using string.

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