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  1. Saturday Surgery Dates 2023/2024

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    At Scott Richards, we are fully committed to providing our clients and local community with the best possible service. Being regularly available outside of standard business hours is just one of the ways we make sure we are doing just that!

    Whether you require specific or general legal advice, or an estimate for a legal service, why not take this opportunity to pay us a visit?

    Pop in to see us, no appointment necessary.

    NEWTON ABBOT OFFICE – Saturday Surgery Date
    9th September 2023
    14th October
    11th November
    9th December
    13th January 2024
    10th February
    9th March
    13th April
    11th May
    8th June
    13th July
    10th August

    TEIGNMOUTH OFFICE – Saturday Surgery Dates
    30th September 2023
    28th October
    25th November
    December – no surgery
    27th January 2024
    24th February
    March – no surgery
    27th April
    25th May
    29th June
    27th July
    31st August
  2. A stinky subject!

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    It’s a stinky subject, but one that needed attention!

    We’re always looking at ways to further reduce our carbon footprint, and following a recent trip to Exeter’s Materials Reclamation Facility where we saw first-hand how our office waste is managed, our Go Green team were inspired.

    After much research, we’re delighted with their recommendation that we move our office waste management to Bin It.

    Based in Exeter, Bin It really are on a mission to improve recycling rates across the south west and we’re looking forward to receiving customised monthly reports, showing us exactly how much of our recycling was *genuinely* recycled.

    TeamSR will soon be able to see the results of our recycling changes in real figures! #onwardsandupwards

    #GoGreen #BinIt #TeamSR #wastemanagement #carbonfootprint #improvements

  3. DASLS Climate Change Committee

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    We were delighted to be asked to speak at the inaugural Devon & Somerset Law Society Climate Change Conference, in Exeter.

    Solicitor & Go Green Team member, Thomas Glover presented, showcasing Scott Richard’s green achievements over the recent years, our future eco-plans and the challenges that we have faced implementing some of our green ideas 🌱

    We’ve taken note of upcoming legislation changes, Net Zero pledges and shared ideas with other law firms as we all work towards sustainability.

    We look forward to the next one!

  4. Friday 7th July – Office Closed for Afternoon

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    Please note that both our Teignmouth and Newton Abbot offices will be closed from 12.30pm this Friday 7th July for a staff event.

    Our Newton Abbot office will be open on Saturday morning from 9.30am for the Saturday Surgery as planned.

    Both offices will open as normal on Monday 10th July, at 9.00am.

    Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

  5. DASLS WINNERS! Employer of the Year!

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    Back in May, we announced that we had been shortlisted for TWO Devon & Somerset Legal Awards – and we’re delighted to report that we won EMPLOYER of the YEAR!

    We are so proud of this achievement, which really showcases our commitment to our staff, their wellbeing, happiness and work-life balance, particularly with the introduction of our 4-day working week in 2022.

    The awards ceremony, which took place during the evening of Thursday 22nd June, was as glamorous as always. Well attended by those in the legal profession, with entertainment from Tano Taiko and a speech by special guest, Barrister & The Chase’s, Shaun Wallace.

    Pictured L-R: Paul Dyson – Senior Partner & Solicitor, Lindsey McIntyre – HR Manager, Mark Deakin – Solicitor, Lucy Hawkins – Assistant, Sean Mercer – Partner Solicitor, Pennie Lennon – Partner Solicitor, Thomas Glover – Solicitor, Lydia Foley – Trainee Solicitor, James Goode – Solicitor, Jamie Dyson – Managing Partner & Solicitor

    Pictured L-R: Jamie Dyson – Managing Partner & Solicitor, Shaun Wallace, Sean Mercer – Partner Solicitor

    A great evening and fantastic result for Team SR!

    The Devon & Somerset Law Society Awards 2023 (daslsawards2023.co.uk)

  6. We’ve been shortlisted! DASLS Awards 2023

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    We’re delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for TWO awards at this year’s Devon & Somerset Legal Awards!

    • EMPLOYER of the Year
    • SUSTAINABILITY Award

    We are so proud of this achievement, which really shines a light on our commitment to staff wellbeing, particularly the introduction of our 4-day week in 2022, and our ongoing dedication towards being a sustainable, green law firm.

    The awards ceremony takes place on Thursday 22nd June 2023, and we’ll be crossing our fingers until then!

    DASLS (daslsawards2023.co.uk)

  7. Dying Matters Awareness Week

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    “Dying Matters to all of us. Let’s talk about it.”

    This week marks, Dying Matters week, where Hospice UK encourages us all to have meaningful and compassionate conversations about our end of life wishes.

    Partner, Sean Mercer & Solicitor, Christine Shute will be on hand TOMORROW, Wednesday 10th May 2023, at our local Dying Matters event to answer questions about Wills, LPAs, Probates and how you can protect yourself and your loved ones, both before and after you have gone.

    The event is being held at Christophers Family Funerals, based at Homelands Hall, Jetty Marsh Rd, Newton Abbot, from 10.00am.

    #DyingMattersAwarenessWeek #PrivateClient #TeamSR #GoGreen #Wills #LPAs #Probate #LocalSolicitor #NewtonAbbot

  8. Coronation Competition – Winner Announced!

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    To celebrate the King’s Coronation, we ran a Coronation Competition on our social media pages, inviting four local primary schools to design a poster for us.

    The winning artist was set to win:

    • £500 for their school
    • A £50 #shoplocal voucher for a store of their choice
    • Their poster blown up to A1 size, and displayed in both our Teignmouth and Newton Abbot offices as part of our coronation decorations.

    Our judging panel narrowed the hundreds of fantastic entries down to one poster per school, and then we posted these on our Facebook page for the voting to begin!

    Our competition achieve over 1800 votes, and we were delighted to announce the winning school as Bearnes Voluntary Primary School, with over 630 votes at the competition deadline. (Though voting is now closed, the post is still attracting votes and Bearnes is now up to over 700 votes!)

    The winning artist was Ethan, from Year 4, pictured above with Partner Solicitor, Chris Wills, accepting his winning voucher, along with the cheque for £500 for the school.

    Congratulations to Ethan & Bearnes Voluntary Primary School on a well-deserved win! Despite being the smallest school, Bearnes rallied their supporters from far and wide, even achieving votes from people located in America, Sweden and the Canary Islands!

    Fantastic community spirit!

  9. #SRSpring – Wild Flower Competition!

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    ???? Wild Flower Competition!

    Our Go Green team has brainstormed the cutest new idea – sure to brighten up this very dull, wet week!

    For the month of APRIL, we will be gifting our new clients a little packet of wild flower seeds, to grow poppies, daises, rudbeckia, ice-plant and forget-me-nots ????

    The bees are going to love them! ????

    PRIZE: Clients – when your seeds start to grow, tag us in your photos on our social media platforms and our favourite submission will win our #SRSpring prize at the end of the summer ????????

    Let’s get growing ????

    #GoGreen #SRSpring #TeamSR #wildflowers #bees #savethebees #supportlocal #shoplocal

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