The Lewes District Business Awards
We are also pleased to have been shortlisted for the Lewes District Business Awards which took place July 13th at Lewes Town Hall . Now in its fourth year , the Lewes District Business Awards recognizes success , innovation and excellence in the business community . The Awards offer a fantastic opportunity for many different types of businesses to come together and celebrate the District ’ s business talent and achievement .
There were 14 exciting categories , including Company of the Year , Best Independent Retailer , and two brand new categories – Culture , Leisure & Tourism and Best Independent Food or Drink Producer , with Mayo Wynne Baxter being shortlisted for the Professional Services award .
Around 200 of the District ’ s leading business people , sponsors and judges were in attendance , giving guests the perfect opportunity to network with peers and celebrate with colleagues . After a three course dinner , served with wine , the awards ceremony then took place . A great night was had by all .
Rockinghorse Round- Up
Whilst there has been plenty of fundraising events taking place for the Rockinghorse 50th year appeal , we ’ ve also had many individuals in the firm doing their bit for the charity . Our Chief Executive Chris Randall , will be running 50 miles this year to celebrate 50 years of children ’ s charity Rockinghorse , starting off with the Eastbourne half marathon which took place Sunday 5th March . As well as this , members of the team took part in the Eastbourne Legal Walk 12th June , the Mud Monsters run 28th May , and the British 10K which took place 9th July . Thanks to all within the firm who donated generously towards their colleagues efforts . Donations can still be made via the following links
www . justgiving . com / fundraising / Chris- Randall7
www . justgiving . com / fundraising / AMBER-AINSWORTH
www . justgiving . com / fundraising / Mayo- Wynne-Baxter-Team
http :// uk . virginmoneygiving . com / team / MayoWynneBaxter2017
Mayo Wynne Baxter to co-host private practice experience day with LSMP
We ’ ve volunteered to participate in the Legal Mobility Partnership ( LSMP ), by cohosting one day of the week long experience offered to students , together with BHAFC at the Amex stadium . On 1 August 2017 , Trainee Solicitors at the firm shared their expertise and knowledge around the topic of How Legal Research Helps Us Advise Our Clients . Fellow co-hosts , Southern Water , provided an insight into inhouse legal work , resulting in approximately half a day from both involved . The LSMP is dedicated to broadening access to the solicitor profession by delivering work insight and skills training and ongoing alumni support to secondary state school students who will be the first generation in their immediate family to attend .
Answers to Crossword
The LSMP starts with a week of intensive skills training coupled with work insights . In this week , students visit four different blue chip companies ( including , amongst others , Microsoft , Manchester City , Viacom , American Express , Yeo Valley , Amazon , BT , Aviva , Barclays and Adidas ), with a final day spent with a professional sports team ( including Harlequins , Leeds Rhinos , Brighton Hove Albion FC , Bristol Sport , Wasps and Manchester United ) learning about the psychology of resilience and goal achievement models .
The programme ’ s objectives are to :
• Break down both social and psychological barriers to entering the legal profession for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds ;
• Develop students ’ presenting , interviewing , influencing , resilience and negotiating skills ;
• Arm students with ammunition for CVs / Personal Statements and anecdotes to populate answers to competency questions asked at university and job interviews .
• With this being the first year that the scheme has extended its reach to Brighton , we provided a glimpse of private practice experience to sixth form students in Brighton and the surrounding areas . Twenty to thirty students were invited in from different backgrounds and of varying ages for an interactive day of activities and competitions . The day was held to help students consider law as a path and learn how they could move forward with it on a more confident basis .
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