This year we are supporting The Variety Club Children's Charity
Christmas is a magical time of year, especially for children. They dream of what Santa might bring on his sleigh; they write hopeful letters to him, knowing that Christmas will be a wonderful time with sacks full of presents and exciting surprises...
But not for all children.
For thousands of children this isn't the reality.
For them there is no money for presents, there will be no stocking at the bottom of the bed, and there will be no surprises on Christmas morning.
At Variety Club we strive to put a smile on the faces of as many children as possible, particularly at Christmas. Please help us to put a sparkle into their Christmas by making a donation to our Toy Fund today.
Simply make a donation to the Christmas Toy Appeal and we will do the rest.
Please visit www.justgiving.com/toyappeal or call 020 7428 8100 (Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm)
Do come along to see what the Branch is planning for the year by attending one of our Committee Meetings. Dates booked so far for 2008 are as follows:- 16th April 2008, 14th May 2008 and 11 June 2008 - If you would like to attend one of our meetings please contact the Branch Secretary Rachael Palmer at Rachael.palmer@blakemores.co.uk
Friday 3 October 2008
Botanical Gardens, Birmingham
Click here for the booking forms
We are delighted to announce the return of the 'Event of the Year on the Birmingham Legal Calendar'.
The Branch Annual Ball will take place on 3rd October 2008 at the Botanical Gardens Birmingham and we hope everyone will come along and enjoy the evening which promises to be a spectacular event and one you should definitely put in you diaries now!
On Thursday 24th.Birmingham Law Society held it's annual President's Dinner at the newly refurbished Town Hall.
President Sukhdev Singh Bhomra welcomed distinguished guests with a champagne reception.
In a break with tradition speeches were informal and brief.
Grace was said by the Rt. Rvd. David Urquhart, Bishop of Birmingham.
The President of the Law Society of England and Wales, Andrew Holroyd delivered the keynote speech.
There was a palpable warmth to the occasion and guests, who had travelled far and wide, relaxed in the informal atmosphere which had been created and enjoyed the splendid meal and socialising afterwards in magnificent surroundings.
ILEX National President Lesley Graham F.Inst.L.Ex. and Norman Rea F.Inst.L.Ex. Chairman of Birmingham & District ILEX are seen enjoying the champagne reception with Paul Bacon, President of Nottinghamshire Law Society and Robert Ellerby, President of the Chartered Institute of Taxation.
Saturday 26 July 2008
Ilex/Countrywide National Charity 5-a-side Football Competition
Aston University Recreation Centre, Birmingham
Sponsored by Countrywide Legal Indemnities and raising money for Variety Club of Great Britain
Read Keith Astbury's report, get the results and see the pictures
In aid of the Variety Club of Great Britain
Worcester College of Technology will be running the following Level 6 options this year:
9.15am - Land Law/ Contract Law
10.45am - Civil Litigation/ Conveyancing/ Tort
1.30pm - Criminal Law/ Equity and Trusts
3.15pm - Probate and Succession
The classes run on a Wednesday and they also offer Level 3 - exam route
Contact: Kate Goodwin
T
el: 01905 743466
Email: kgoodwin@staff.wortech.ac.uk
PETER MARSH AWARD 2008 – URGENT NOMINATIONS REQUIRED!
(Created in 2001 by Hilary Marsh in conjunction with ‘Birmingham & District ILEX’.)
This prestigious award is in memory of Hilary Marsh’s late husband Peter Marsh who was a highly respected District Judge sitting at Birmingham County Court and as a Recorder at Birmingham Crown Court and who was very supportive of ILEX.
This year’s award will be presented in the Autumn 2008 when all ILEX tutors and nominees will be invited to attend the prize giving event on a date and at a venue to be announced shortly. In judging this award, we will be looking for a student/trainee legal executive who has shown great effort, commitment and enthusiasm for the legal executive course.
We ask you to submit your nominations by putting forward up to two names of individuals who meet these criteria, using the nomination form as soon as possible please.
Norman C Rea, F.Inst.L.Ex.
Branch Chairman on behalf of ‘Birmingham & District ILEX’
The purpose of the initiative is to raise awareness of the city’s legal prowess both nationally and overseas, to attract new clients and also to attract top-flight legal professionals to firms in the region. For more info, see www.birminghamlawsociety.co.uk and www.advisedinbirmingham.com
We are regularly attending meetings with the Birmingham Law Society to ensure Legal Executives in the region continue to take an integral role in the expansion of this initiative.
The Institute head office has launched a member’s only zone on the group’s umbrella website
Created with the objective of adding value to the organisations 22,000 plus members, the exclusive login area has been developed to support all grades of membership in their day to day work.
Up to the minute topical news items will be uploaded as released to a live animated notice board function, member's benefits are accessible via a single click and examination, career development and pro bono information are amongst some of the enhanced features.
The zone is accessible NOW – login to ilex.org.uk or directly from the login page at ilex.org.uk/members
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