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Some clients who need assistance from either Family Law Solicitors or Criminal Solicitors, may be entitled to legal funding through the Legal Aid Agency. As part of this, at times Process Serving and enquiries are needed to progress the legal case and this is exactly where we come in.
At Taylor Investigations, we are now able to offer Process Serving and Civil and Criminal case enquiries under the Legal Aid Agency rate structure across England and Wales.
Based in Norwich but we have a network of agents throughout the UK
Yes, we are based in Norwich but we have a network of agents throughout the UK to assist with your requirements anywhere in the country.
Process Serving is the personal service of documents in relation to legal proceedings. For Legal Aid matters, this tends to include, but not limited to Non Molestation Orders or Witness Summons.
Legal Aid enquiries tend to include, but not limited to, scene visits to obtain photographs and drawings for Jury bundles, prison visits to obtain photographs or statements and tracing of witnesses.
All Legal Aid instructions are dealt with as a priority
All instructions are dealt with as a priority as we are aware there is usually an urgency to the case and we will invoice as per the rate structure set out. So, if you are family law solicitors or a criminal solicitor, you can rest assured knowing your Legal Aid case can proceed without delay.
Please send all legal aid instructions to [email protected] where these will be actioned and processed.
With competition for customer’s attention becoming ever fiercer, a new chamber member aims to help local businesses develop a competitive advantage through marketing.
“Marketing is key to growth for lots of Norfolk businesses” says Sarah West, Managing Director of Full Mix Marketing. “However, many are unsure where to begin or disappointed by their current results. Our ambition is to become the fastest growing marketing agency in Norfolk, simply by helping our clients become some of the fastest growing companies.”
A Chartered Marketer and former winner of Young Marketer of the Year, Sarah has most recently been Strategic Marketing Manager for leading UK holiday company, Hoseasons. She’s now established a strategic, digital and offline marketing agency to give local businesses all the marketing they need to grow.
“I’ve hired many marketing agencies but become frustrated by their focus on design rather than results. Whether it’s a website, direct mail campaign or full marketing strategy, it has to produce more business. Whatever our client’s size or needs, we’re focused on ensuring the marketing we deliver creates the best possible return” adds Sarah.
To help businesses get a head start, Full Mix Marketing have created a number of free guides, including advice on how to use marketing to grow, avoid digital marketing mistakes and get better results from advertising. These can be downloaded free by chamber members at fullmixmarketing.co.uk/guides.
“We understand that – large or small – businesses in Norfolk invest in marketing because they want to see a return. It doesn’t make sense to just pay for activity when its results you need. Because we’re confident we can improve results, we even offer our clients a guarantee” states Sarah.
As to why she joined Norfolk Chamber, Sarah says “I’ve previously worked for three businesses who were active members of the chamber. It gave them a voice in the business community and, of course, helped them grow. When I started my own business, I naturally wanted to become an active member.”
Full Mix Marketing’s free guides and details of their guarantee can all be found at www.fullmixmarketing.co.uk
The beloved Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon is set to make a triumphant return to the streets of Norwich this year, with new organisers at the helm. Good Running Events proudly announces the revival of this iconic event, bringing together the running community for a day of camaraderie, competition, and celebration of athleticism.
After a hiatus of over three years, the Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon is back, poised to reclaim its status as one of the region’s premier running events. Good Running Events is also proud to confirm that returning as title sponsor will be Larking Gowen, one of the region’s largest accounting and business advisory firms. Larking Gowen will be taking on the title sponsorship of the event for the next three years.
“We are thrilled to welcome back the Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon,” said Aaron Murrell, Director of organisers, Good Running Events. “This event holds a special place in the hearts of many runners and the local community. Our team is dedicated to delivering an exceptional experience for participants, spectators and sponsors alike.”
The Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon has long been cherished for its scenic route, which winds through the picturesque Norfolk countryside, with the Half Marathon beginning and ending at the iconic Norfolk Showground. From seasoned runners to first-time half marathoners, the event welcomes individuals of all abilities to challenge themselves and achieve their personal goals.
Julie Grimmer, Managing Partner at Larking Gowen, said, “We’re proud to be returning as the title sponsor of the Norwich Half Marathon. Larking Gowen has been involved with the event over 15 years, and we’re pleased to see the event back on the running calendar. We can’t wait to see the inspiring runners and fundraisers, back on the course in November.”
The Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon is scheduled to take place on Sunday 24 November 2024, starting and finishing at the Norfolk Showground. Entries for the event will open at 7.00AM on Monday 8th April, offering participants the opportunity to secure their spot in this highly anticipated race.
For more information about the Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon, including registration details and partnership opportunities, please visit http://www.norwichhalfmarathon.co.uk/
If you haven’t heard, next week is Mental Health Awareness Week…
The theme this year, from 13th – 19th May is “Movement: Moving more for our mental health”.
Being active is important for our mental health – however, so many struggle to get enough exercise. So this May, let’s find moments of movement in our daily routines.
💚 Going for a walk on your lunch break or after work with colleagues?
💚 Dancing around your living room to your favourite song?
💚 Making time for the gym and a class you enjoy
💚 Yoga at your desk or a perhaps a class in the office
💚 Taking your dog on a longer walk than usual It all counts! Mental Health Awareness Week happens every year, and it’s the biggest opportunity for the whole of the UK to come together to focus on getting good mental health.
The week aims to tackle stigma and help people understand and prioritise their and others’ mental health. It doesn’t mean that you only focus on your employees mental health for this week, but it gives you a starting point and means to carry on.
We have 23 therapists out, (yes 23 !) visiting businesses across the UK!
But…we still have availability 👉 Book your wellbeing session by emailing: [email protected]
💙 Hands On At Work working with you to provide workplace wellbeing services to support the mental, physical and emotional health of your employees
💙 Workplace Massage to Reflexology, Yoga, Pilates, Desk Yoga to Laughter Yoga, Mindfulness to Menopause and Meditation, Men’s Health to Healthy Heart checks – we’ve got you covered.
Above: A defibrillator at a rail station. Credit: Greater Anglia
Greater Anglia has installed life-saving heart resuscitators at more of its stations in Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.
Fifteen Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) have been installed at Alresford, Braintree, Braintree Freeport, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge North, Chappel & Wakes Colne, Cheshunt, Diss, Needham Market, Sawbridgeworth, Soham, Stowmarket, Thetford, Waltham Cross and Weeley.
The defibrillators are small, safe and lightweight and deliver a shock to treat someone in cardiac arrest.
They can also monitor the heart’s activity and give instructions to the users.
Anyone can use them. If there is an incident on the station, call 999 to be given a code to open the defibrillator’s storage box and follow the instructions given.
It follows the recent installation of five defibrillators at stations between Hertford East and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.
Greater Anglia’s Head of Facilities Management, Mark Ellis, said, “Statistics show that 20% of cardiac arrests occur in a public place.
“There is compelling evidence that defibrillation at the earliest possible point after a person collapses can significantly increase their chances of survival, so it’s vital that this life saving equipment is available in public places, particularly somewhere very busy like rail stations.”
“The installation of these defibrillators means that we are better prepared to provide assistance in the event of a first aid emergency.”
Above: A defibrillator at a rail station. Credit: Greater Anglia
On 14th September 2023 we attended the National Paralegal Awards 2023. We are delighted that Serena Ely and Julie Garrod both came home with awards! Serena won Best Will Writing Paralegal and Julie came highly commended in Best Conveyancing Paralegal. Congratulations!
The National Paralegal Awards 2023 focused on the achievements of paralegals in the UK. Whether they are employed, self-employed, a volunteer or a business, as well as companies that support the profession. The National Paralegal Awards is an exciting opportunity for the legal sector to reward and recognise the outstanding paralegal talent in the UK. Entered by some of the best, these awards are a chance for paralegals to show what they have achieved and to be celebrated amongst their peers.
Nigel Craske, Senior Partner, and Amy Church, Managing Partner, joined Serena and Julie for an evening of food, entertainment and celebration at The Grand Hotel in Birmingham. The food was fantastic! Between the main course and dessert, they were entertained by Big Muma Funk, before the awards ceremony kicked off.
When announcing Serena as the winner of Will Writing Paralegal, the judges said:
“An interesting journey. This nominee demonstrates grit, determination and compassion. An admiral and human approach to the legal profession. Her achievements have contributed to her firms success and reputation and their innovative approach is of note. A very strong submission.”
Amy Church, Managing Partner, comments “I am over the moon for Julie and Serena. Their recognition at the National Paralegal Awards reflects their hard work and commitment to the profession and their clients. Both Julie and Serena strive to provide a high level of service and I am delighted that their hard work has been recognised.”
Zip Water prides itself on providing water at its best. Subsequently, genuine Zip Water filters should always be installed to help ensure that your HydroTap consistently delivers the purest-tasting water.
Our market leading 0.2 micron MicroPurity filters are 25 times finer than the average filter jug and combine carbon and sediment into one cartridge. This removes dirt, bacteria, microplastics and contaminants from the water path that other systems may not remove, and up to 97% of chlorine and 99.9% of microbiological cysts if present. This state of the smart filtration can be found in all our HydroTaps, ensuring that every drop of our water is fresh tasting.
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Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby Norwich Theatre Royal | Tue 17 to Sat 21 Jun | £50 – £55£35 with offer code SEEPEAKY (see restrictions below)
In post-war industrial Birmingham, the Shelby family navigate the decisions that determine their fate whilst Tommy is intoxicated by mysterious newcomer, Grace. As the story unfolds, hearts are broken, and revenge is sought.
This evocative production written by Steven Knight, creator of the global hit television series, weaves a powerful narrative with breathtaking dance and live music, creating a theatrical experience like no other.
Complementing the drama is a live on-stage band, performing an extraordinary soundtrack blending original compositions with iconic tracks from Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, Radiohead, Anna Calvi, The Last Shadow Puppets and more.
Band A or B tickets for the Tuesday and Wednesday evening are priced at £50-£55. However, we are offering these tickets for the price of £35. To access this discount, click the link below, logon to the Norwich theatre website and up to two seats for Peaky Blinders. Use the code SEEPEAKY at checkout and your discount will be applied.*
It is safe to say at Hands On At Work, we are buzzing!
Our accounts for the 2023 2024 financial year confirm it to be our best year yet, with turnover and profit increased from previous years telling us businesses are treating employee health and wellbeing with the seriousness it deserves.
Wellbeing in the workplace covers an enormous number of areas such as, health and safety, employee assistance, environment, workload management, HR support, occupational health and wellbeing activities and much more.
What Hands On At Work offers is just a piece of the jigsaw but a valuable one nevertheless and we have expanded our services to meet client demands. The flipside of our expansion means we are also looking for more people to join our team or work with us in collaboration.
We are looking for great, qualified massage therapists to get in touch and chat about working with us alongside their own businesses and local yoga practitioners to offer yoga classes to businesses both onsite and online.
We would also like to hear from other wellbeing providers to see if we can work together to support each other’s businesses.
Contact Kathy Scott on 07989 367669 or [email protected] for an informal chat.
More than half of tourism businesses in the
east of England are anticipating turnover growth this year, according to
Larking Gowen’s Tourism Business Survey 2025 published on 12 June.
The survey outlines a sector where 55% of
businesses projected income growth for 2025, compared to 25% anticipating a
downturn.
The sense of optimism is tempered by worries
about a backdrop of financial pressures including the state of the economy,
inflation, rising employee costs and the loss of business rate relief.
With challenges in the economy, respondents
were asked about plans for investment. 52% said they would be investing in site
improvements (compared to 59% last year) and 53% said they would put additional
investment into marketing and PR (36% last year).
Responding to increased costs in the sector,
56% said they would increase prices, 40% would reduce operating costs, while
26% said they would spend more to increase their offering.
Jo Burton, Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality
Director at Larking Gowen, said: “As we entered 2025, a sense of cautious
optimism seemed to return. But behind this optimism lies a shared reality, with
many businesses having to raise prices to manage rising costs.”
“While 37% of participants enjoyed a
rise in profitability – up from 23% in 2023 – an equal number saw a decline.
Still, confidence shone through, with 43% expecting profits to rise, 31%
predicting a fall, and the remainder expecting no change,” she said.
Changes to the National Minimum Wage and
National Insurance have hit hard. UK Hospitality has calculated that the
average cost per full-time employee will increase by £2,500 per annum with
increases of 18% for employing under-18s and 16% for 18-20-year-olds.
25% of businesses are considering staff
reductions, and 25% said they had no plans to increase salaries for employees
above the statutory minimums.
Wellbeing came through strongly in the
survey, not just for staff but also for business owners and visitors, with 45%
saying they had made changes to improve visitor wellbeing, and 48% saying
demand for these changes is growing.
Chris Scargill, Tourism, Leisure and
Hospitality Partner at Larking Gowen, said: “The sector continues to
operate in a period of instability and uncertainty caused by factors beyond its
control.
“While there clearly are challenges,
there remains an underlying resilience and a hard-core work ethic which means
there is still optimism and a focus on investment.”
Regional
business leaders in the tourism sector attended a seminar yesterday at Prospect
House, Norwich, to discuss the findings of the survey.
The Larking Gowen Tourism Business Survey
2025 can be found here
The
survey results are presented in a brochure which includes interviews with
business leaders and heads of Destination Marketing Organisations, covering a
range of subjects including optimism, staffing, investment, marketing,
collaboration, AI and the impact of Sizewell C.
The
survey was sponsored by SwissCamplings and Birketts.
Lucas & Wyllys, a leading local legal firm established for nearly 200 years, is proud to announce it has been shortlisted for three prestigious awards at the Modern Law Private Client Awards in recognition of their outstanding achievements and dedication to excellence.
The private client team at Lucas & Wyllys has a wealth of expertise in areas such as estate planning, Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and probate. The team has earned a reputation for delivering comprehensive and personalised service that exceeds client expectations, which is reflected in the client reviews the team has received.
The three awards for which the firm has been shortlisted are:
Commenting on the shortlisting, Amy Church, Managing Partner, expressed gratitude and pride in the team’s accomplishments, stating, “Being shortlisted for these awards is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our team. We are deeply committed to providing the highest standard of service to our clients, and being shortlisted for these awards reinforces our ongoing pursuit of excellence.”
Winners of the awards will be announced at the upcoming awards ceremony on 4th July. Regardless of the outcome, Lucas & Wyllys remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering exceptional legal advice and support to its clients.
