Friday 29 July 2016

Awdry Bailey & Douglas Solicitors take part in The Forever Friends Appeal 2016




Awdry Bailey & Douglas Team (Devizes and Chippenham offices) alongside other participating solicitors will take part in The Forever Friends Appeal again this September 2016 “Make a Will Month”  by waiving  their legal fees  in order to help raise monies for Royal United Hospital in Bath.


“The Make a Will month runs for the duration of September and clients will receive Awdry Bailey & Douglas Solicitors exceptional level of professional service and Will preparation in return for a reduced fee being donated to the hospital’s charity, The Forever Friends Appeal.”   
        







Last year a fantastic £33,000 was raised for this important charity! 










                                                                                
The Royal United Hospital’s charity, The Forever Friends Appeal, provide a vital service to help improve the hospital’s environment, providing additional medical equipment, facilities as well as the finishing touches and extras that help care for patients more effectively, together with its on going research and development.

For more information about this go to;

www.foreverfriendsappeal.co.uk/make-a-will-month

Monday 18 July 2016

MARLBOROUGH JAZZ LIVE 2016

This fantastic fusion of warm summer weather and balmy evenings was very apt for Marlborough Jazz Live again this year. The town of  Marlborough becomes like a mini New Orleans!

Jazz   Blues  Traditional   Afro   Fusion  Swing   Latin   Bebop   and MORE!

The Marlborough venues were packed out with 100’s of people enjoying wonderful live music all throughout the town and in particular down at the Awdry Bailey & Douglas Priory Marquee...

A full house - Marlborough jazz hits the note in the Awdry Bailey & Douglas Priory Marquee

Amazing performances took place once again this year at Marlborough Jazz Live International festival.  As always a huge turnout and the weather stayed warm and pleasant…

The Priory Marquee sponsored by Awdry Bailey & Douglas was packed out as always and the marquee side curtains were opened allowing people to sit out on the grass to enjoy the vibe.

The weekend starts here

After the grand opening outside the Castle and Ball Hotel which took place in the presence of the Mayor of Marlborough and the Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire, the festival began...

“The closest thing to Jools Holland and his Big Band Jazzwise”

The Red Stripe Bands amazing boogie-woogie, rock ‘n’ roll and jump jive performance with Neil Drinkwater on the piano and vocals were in full swing on the Friday evening in the Awdry Bailey & Douglas Priory Marquee followed by Ray Harris & The Fusion Experience until midnight.

Saturday was another story  

Sticky Wicket and his Swing Orchestra kicked Saturday off to a winning start with Sticky doing “his thang” on the drums!  This is 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s Swing at its absolute best!

Hot jazz!


The Bratislava Hot Serenaders specialising in 1920’s and 1930’s foot tapping “hot jazz” were true to form.

This Slovakian entertaining 18 piece orchestra led by brilliant trumpet player Juraj Bartos and supported by the Serenaders Sisters played “gramophone” style arrangements – Paul Whiteman, Duke Ellington, the Goldkette Orchestra but to name a few whilst dressed in traditional costume.

The Bratislava Hot Serenaders

The Jive Aces were back!


Combining a mixture of swing, jive, R&B classics along with their own mix this popular sextet provided 2 hours of fabulous foot tapping music! A show not to be missed! The Jive Aces are fun!

The audience was up and on their feet dancing


The legendary Adam Winslet and his octet of vocals, guitar, drums, keyboards, bass, sax trumpet and trombone really got the audience swaying and on their feet playing a mix of funk, rock and soothing soul to dance the evening away. The marquee was in full swing.


Adam Winslet


A Summer’s Day in the Priory Marquee sponsored by Awdry Bailey & Douglas -Sunday

Accompanied by her 16 piece Hollywood Orchestra Award winning singer and BBC Radio 2 presenter Clare Teal was back by popular demand to perform her latest show “Twelve O’clock Tales”.  An eclectic mix of jazz infused, story telling ballads and compositions.   As always, she is a true privilege to listen to and enjoy.
Clare Teal with Keshani Douglas (ABD)



A triumphant ending!

Another year of fantastic music all round with talented performers.



Left to right: Alexander David (ABD) with Neil Drinkwater and Tim Hotchkiss (ABD)
Alexander David (ABD) with Chris Jagger and Tim Hotchkiss (ABD)




Let’s see what next year brings...

Information

For more information on Marlborough Jazz Live International Festival go to www.marlboroughjazz.com

Monday 11 July 2016

NEW LONG TERM CARE SEMINAR - MARLBOROUGH

DOES THE CARE ACT MEAN YOU NEED TO 
KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS COUNTRY’S
ELDERLY CARE SYSTEM AND THE FUNDING 
OPTIONS AVAILABLE?

ARE YOU THINKING OF SELLING YOUR HOUSE OR OTHER ASSETS TO PAY FOR LONG TERM CARE?

abdcare (a specialist managed and branded division of Awdry Bailey & 
Douglas Solicitors with particular expertise in elderly care) invite you 
to attend a seminar which addresses the new revolutionary issues  
surrounding this country’s Care System and how you or your 
loved ones may be affected should long term care be needed.

~ Please arrive 20 minutes beforehand ~ Light refreshments will be available ~
It is advisable to book early. Spaces may be limited!

Tuesday 6th September 2016 ~ 10.00am – 1.00pm
Marlborough Town Hall, 5 High Street,
Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1AA

    
Understanding the system and who should be paying for
 my long term care needs?

What strategies should be deployed to minimise 
the impact of care fees?

If I do have to pay the costs myself, what financial
 options are available to me?


IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND AND RESERVE FREE SEATING
 YOU MUST GO ONLINE TO;
 www.abdcare.co.uk (seminars) OR telephone 01380 722311.