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Pardoes sponsor Somerset's first Military Tattoo

Somerset Military Tattoo, sponsored by Pardoes Solicitors

Pardoes are proud to be sponsoring the Somerset Military Tattoo, along with Augusta Westland, MercedesBenz South West, Higher Sites and Somerset Life.  A first of it's kind in Somerset, the Military Tattoo is set to be one of the largest shows in the county when it is held on Taunton racecourse on Saturday 14 September.

A powerful array of attractions are on offer including the Military Wives Choir, children's entertainment, a Naval 'gun run', a 'drive in' of British Legion bikers, helicopter flight displays and much more.

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Pardoes sponsor 2013's Buckham Fair

Bhavani Hogarty and Martin Clunes

After the fantastic success of last year, we here at Pardoes Solicitors couldn’t resist the opportunity to be involved with 2013’s Buckham Fair. Not only are we counting down the days to seeing the pony and dog displays, indulging in a pint or two of the Piddle Brewery’s beer and generally having a fun filled day out, but most importantly we are looking forward to raising some much needed funds for a worthy local charity. The Fair emulates our own ethos of providing support for the local community and we are delighted that this year’s chosen charity is Weldmar Hospicecare Trust.

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Pardoes launch competition to design Somerset's first ever official flag

A Flag for Somerset Competition. Pardoes Solicitors

Pardoes is launching a competition to design Somerset's first ever official county flag.

The community solicitors are working with one of the world's leading flag experts Robin Ashburner, who lives in Somerset, to come up with the winning design. Short-listed entries and winners will be featured in the Somerset County Gazette.

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Pardoes Chief Executive celebrates town success story on eve of business breakfast

Bridgwater Spirit of Carnival Statue

A top line-up of business people from across Bridgwater will celebrate the town as a growing South West success story at a breakfast today (30th April).

The 'Insider Invest in Bridgwater Breakfast' will take place at The Energy Skills Centre in Bath Road and will celebrate the town's successes as well as discuss opportunities to further develop in the future.

Pardoes CEO Denys Rayner will speak at the event alongside a top line-up including David Eccles, head of the Bridgwater office of EDF Energy, and Mike Robbins, the Principal of Bridgwater College.

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Top violinist to perform at Somerset church

A musical concert sponsored by Pardoes Solicitors will be held on Friday (19th April).

The Honeymead Ensemble will feature top classical violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen from London and begins at 7.30pm at All Saints Church in Dulverton.

Tamsin performs as a soloist with orchestras including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra of the Swan, London Concert Orchestra and the London Chamber Orchestra. She has been described by The Times as a violinist “who held us rapt in daring and undaunted performances” and by The Guardian as a performer of “fearless intensity".

Pardoes respond to revolution in Legal Aid

Wedding Cake. Pardoes Family Law Pay As You Go

Pardoes have responded to the revolutionary changes in Legal Aid that were introduced this week by introducing a number of initiatives designed to help people living in Somerset obtain access to justice.

New Government rules introduced means that Legal Aid for most family cases has disappeared including for divorces, disputes involving children and financial disputes arising from a breakdown of a relationship.

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Family Law - Important Legal Aid Changes Announcement

Pardoes Family Law Solicitors

From April 1, Legal Aid will not be available for most family cases.  Pardoes Family Law Solicitors can only assist you with Legal Aid if your case involves:

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Pardoes help Somerset residents badly affected by revolutionary changes to Legal Aid

Father and son. Pardoes Family Law Solicitors

Pardoes have responded quickly to help Somerset residents who are going to be badly affected by revolutionary changes in Legal Aid to be introduced this week (1 April).

Legal Aid for most family cases will disappear including for divorces, disputes involving children and financial disputes arising from a breakdown of a relationship - which will come as a big surprise to many people.

The changes could see a reduction in those who currently receive legal aid by a massive 80 per cent, and Legal Aid for clinical negligence cases will virtually be abolished.

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Pardoes scoops top award at the Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards

Chris Spencer & Maeve Vickery of Pardoes Solicitors

Pardoes have won the prize for Best Large Business at the first ever Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards, which were held on Thursday 21 March.

The black tie event took place at the new Energy Skills Centre at Bridgwater College, and was set up to recognise and celebrate the many business success stories within the Sedgemoor region.

The awards were organised by Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Pardoes and Bridgwater College and were supported by many local businesses. 

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Pardoes dive in for charity

Pardoes Swim Team. Chris Ivory, Gareth Needs, Carla Tier, Cheryl Farnham, Pat Weller, Liz Rayner

As proud sponsors of the annual Soroptimist Swimathon, the Pardoes team took to the water once more to swim as many lengths of Taunton School’s pool as possible in 53 minutes.

The Swimathon, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, has helped to raise over £525,000 for local charities. This year the chosen charities are: St. Margaret’s Somerset Hospice, Friends of Somerset Young Carers, Taunton Opportunity Group and the National Blind Children’s Society.

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