AWS events

BRISTOL
A busy Autumn in the South West:
Halloween event
A suitably gothic Halloween event was had by the Bristol & South West Group at Knifesmith Gallery, Christmas Steps, Bristol. The artwork on show was by UK artist NOM and focused on female characters and the world around them - a world full of precious objects, secrecy and hopeful magic.To celebrate Women’s Enterprise Day the Group held a discussion forum on Thursday 19 November 2009 at the offices of Clarke Willmott, Bath Street, Bristol BS1 6BA. The event was sponsored by Compass Costs.The Bristol & South West Group also held a Christmas Bazaar on Wednesday 2 December, at Goldbrick House, Bristol. This was a special event for members and their guests as a thank you for their support during the year.
Members came along, relaxed and enjoyed a glass (or two!) of wine and some fantastic canapés whilst browsing the gifts for sale by local retailers. The Bazaar was sponsored by Michael Page Recruitment and Wesleyan for Lawyers.
The Group is planning lots more interesting and varied events for 2010 so now is a good time to join!
If you are interested in attending the event or if you would like some further information about membership of the Bristol & South West AWS please contact info@awsbristol.co.uk

Committee members sought!
Would you like to take a more active role in helping shape the future of the Association of Women Solicitors Bristol & South West Regional Group? If so, why not nominate yourself to become a member of the regional committee?
The role involves attending regional committee meetings (at least three times each year); contributing to the overall strategy and development of the regional group; helping to promote and secure the position of the regional group in the local area; helping to ‘grow’ the regional group; contributing to the organisation, promotion and execution of events held by the regional group.
Please mention this when booking your place at the AGM.For more information about events or membership enquiries please contact Mags Grundy on 0117 973 8205 or magsgrundy@bushandbush.co.uk

EAST MIDLANDS
For details of the latest events being planned by the East Midlands Committee, please contact Judy Somekh on 0115 849 8000 or on judy_somekh@hotmail.com

EDINBURGH
AWS Edinburgh Branch meets every Third Thursday of the month at 6 pm at Hotel du Vin, 1 Bristol Place, Edinburgh EH1 1EZ. It is hoped this will provide a support network for women solicitors and trainees whose primary jurisdiction is England & Wales and new members are always most welcome. If you would like further details, please contact Keir Mitchelmore or Catherine Davies on 0131 247 1000 or by email :
keir.mitchelmore@morton-fraser.com / catherine.davies@morton-fraser.com

LANCASTER
The Lancaster & District Group has lunchtime meetings at Verdes Restaurant, Church Street, Lancaster on the last Thursday of each month. New members are always made most welcome. If you would like further details, please contact Miriam Foulds, the Group Secretary - 01524 32484 or on mjf@bsglaw.co.uk

LONDON
Wednesday 9th December - Christmas Shopping event.
There will be a tasting of cheese and wine with an opportunity to shop for those special Christmas gifts for your foody friends who appreciate the finer things in life
For further information and application forms for membership, please contact Sandra Dawson T: 020 7837 0069 or PO Box 6314 London N1 0DL or at sandra@admin4u.org.uk

MANCHESTER
AWS Manchester Branch is now on-line. Bookmark our new web-site at www.awsmanchester.org.uk and visit us regularly for more information on the group and details of future events. Or contact Beverley Phillpotts bpphilpotts@peel.co.uk

NORTH EAST
For further details of events and membership, please contact Sue Lowe on 01434 607035 0r Suzanne Madison on s.maddison@sintons.co.uk

MERSEYSIDE, CHESTER AND NORTH WALES
A packed programme of events ahead for Liverpool AWS, as ever
9 December - Christmas Meal. This year we'll be going out in style at Merchants Restaurant, 62 Castle Street. The menu looks delicious and the surroundings are fabulous and all for just £27.50 each including a glass of wine!
22 January - Burlesque lesson. Learn how to strut your stuff like a Pussycat Doll (albeit a very well qualified one) at our Burlesque lesson. The venue is to be confirmed but it will cost £20 per person and promises to be lots of fun!
25 February - Bravissimo event . Come along to the Bravissimo shop on Bold Street for drinks and nibbles. You will have the opportunity to have a private bra fitting if you would like and then shop at your leisure. This event will be on from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
19 March - AWS Ball. The venue is the Racquet Club - further details to follow.
21 April - AGM and talk from Andre Rebello. Come along to a talk from the coroner and our AGM
To book your place on any of these events please email events@awsliverpool.co.uk.
AWS Liverpool now has its own web-site at www.awsliverpool.co.uk Consult this for details about membership and details of planned events.

SHROPSHIRE & MID WALES
If you would like to join this Group or find out more about their future activities, please contact Sandra Sutcliffe on 01983 553087 or Sandra@turnbullgarrard.co.uk

SOUTH EAST WALES
An interesting evening was held at Tiger Tiger in Cardiff, in November, with members enjoying a Masterclass in Colour and Shape. Please contact Frances Williams on 029 2047 2100 or Cardiff@larbywilliams.co.uk

SURREY
Forthcoming Events
The Committee is planning a lively series of events, including a spa evening, a cookery demonstration, a second Yvonne Arnaud lunch and a Summer outdoor concert. We are also thinking ahead to the AGM which will be held in late June or early July.
For further details of any of the above events please contact Jacky Butt (Hon. Secretary) on 01483 547955 or by email at jacky.butt@twmsolicitors.com or Sue Camp (Membership Secretary) on 01483 276760 or by email at sue_camp50@hotmail.com

YORKSHIRE
If you would like to join this AWS Regional Group or have any ideas for events, please contact Meg Andrews on 01977 732222 or on mandrews@hartley-worstenholme.co.uk

WEST MIDLANDS
An interesting new initiative for the new West Midlands committee was the “Beauty and the Bank” event which took place in the evening on Wednesday 25 November 2009
The event gave members the chance for a confidential chat with Jan Collins, independent financial advisor of St James’ Place and Fiona Cadman-Jones of Allied Irish Bank for financial and pension advice. Attendees were also able to ease their concerns with complementary beauty treatments from Clarins and a sale of handmade jewellery.
Forthcoming Events
December 2009 D – Attending a Christmas show
January 2010 - Wellbeing event (life coach, posture/yoga at work/personal training)
February 2010 - Pizza Making fun at the Radisson hotel
March 2010 - Mind your own business event (Data protection versus latest surveillance techniques)
June 2010 - Cocktail Party
Readers who are interested in attending the events or joining West midland AWS should contact Emma Vickers on 0121 200 8132 or by email at emma.vickers@weightmans.com.