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  • Calder Valley Flood Appeal concert featuring Wrigley Claydon Todmorden solicitor

    Calder Valley Flood Appeal concert featuring Wrigley Claydon Todmorden solicitor

    As you will all no doubt be aware the Calder Valley was badly hit by the Boxing Day floods. Many properties in Todmorden were flooded.

    Musical Director of the Todmorden Choral Society, Antony Brannick, an Associate Family Solicitor at our Todmorden office, is conducting a very special performance of Handel’s oratorio Messiah, with the Todmorden Orchestra. Proceeds will go to the Calder Valley flood relief appeal.

    The concert will take place on Sunday 24th January 2016 at 7pm in Todmorden Town Hall.

    The performance will feature professional soloists Caroline Challis soprano, Emily Reaves alto, Adam Magee tenor and Dean Robinson baritone, who have all sung with the society before. “They are all excellent and in demand as soloists so we really appreciate them joining us on this occasion,” Antony says of the singers.

    Entrance is by ticket only. Tickets are available from Todmorden Information Centre or Sally Deith on saldeith1918@btinternet.com. It is asked that you make a minimum donation of £10 per ticket, or more if you wish.

    “It would be great if there could be a turnout of local Todmorden folk to support this event” says Antony, “But you must act fast as the performance will almost certainly be a sell out!”

  • Wrigley Claydon has its cake and eats it!

    Wrigley Claydon has its cake and eats it!

    The annual Macmillan Coffee Morning took place in many homes and businesses across the country this year. The Macmillan Coffee Morning is the charity’s flagship and this year celebrated its 25th anniversary. The aim is to bring as many people together over coffee and cake to support those affected by cancer.

    On Friday 4th December 2015, our Todmorden office did their bit and took time out of their busy schedules to host a coffee morning, proving that raising money for this good cause is a piece of cake!

    Our Partner, Emma Piszkalo, headed the campaign and together with the rest of the staff raised just over £90.00. The staff all contributed to the making of the cakes and are delighted by the amount of support received from the local community. Anybody interested in helping a cancer charity can contact Emma Piszkalo at the office on 01706 815712 and she can advise and help in respect of leaving a legacy in a Will.

    Key 103’s Mission Christmas

    The Wrigley Claydon Todmorden office are continuing their charitable efforts by supporting Key 103’s ‘Mission Christmas’. The aim is to help local children and young people aged from 0 to 18 years who are less privileged, to have a better Christmas. They are looking for donations of new, unwrapped gifts and Wrigley Claydon Todmorden is one of the Mission Christmas drop-off points. We are hoping to help achieve the Mission Christmas aim of collecting thousands of presents for babies, children and teenagers who would otherwise have nothing to open on Christmas Day. Mission Christmas will collect the presents on 22nd December 2015 to take to their headquarters for the presents to be wrapped and then distributed to families in need.

    Our office is situated at 31/33 Water Street, Todmorden and is open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9.00am to 5.00pm and on Thursdays from 9.00am to 6.00pm for people to drop in their gifts. The deadline for gifts to be brought into the office is Monday 21st December 2015 at 5.00pm.

    By working together, Mission Christmas and Wrigley Claydon are confident in helping those less fortunate have a better Christmas.

  • Macmillan Coffee Morning

    Macmillan Coffee Morning

    Come and have your cake and eat it too!

    We’re delighted to be hosting a Coffee Morning for Macmillan at our Todmorden offices on Friday 4th December.

    Join us between 10.00am-1.00pm. 

    Bring a cake contribution if you wish, or just bring yourself. Whatever you do, bring your appetite and lots of change and dig into our selection of sweet treats and warm drinks, all in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

    31/33 Water Street, Todmorden, OL14 5AB

  • Dealing with bereavement

    Dealing with bereavement

    Loss is never easy and whilst grieving is a normal process following a bereavement, it affects people in many different ways.  You may feel shock, numbness, anger or feel unable to cope with matters that would normally not be a problem.  This is all perfectly natural but having a guide as to what to do and when can assist.  On your list should be:

    • Contact a Funeral Director even if you do not have the Medical Certificate.
    • Make an appointment to register the death as soon as you have the Medical Certificate, usually within 5 days of the death unless the death has been referred to the Coroner.
    • Inform anyone you think may need to know for example Home Help, family Doctor, the DWP, employer, Insurance companies, Banks, Pension Companies, Gas, Electricity and telephone suppliers. Using the Registrars “Tell us Once” Service can ease this burden.

    At Wrigley Claydon we have a dedicated team of Probate professionals who can guide you through the process.  We can help ease some of the strain even in the most straight forward cases and take on the heavy burden of more complex cases.

    Our services need not be costly; we can tailor make parts of our Probate package to suit you.

    Please do not hesitate to get in touch for confidential and initial free advice to discuss how we can support you.  Please call 0161 624 6811 or email our partner Rachel Damianou who heads up the team at rld@wrigleyclaydon.com.

  • Employment law advice following Chelsea FC physio dismissal

    Former Chelsea team doctor Eva Carneiro’s lawyers have served notice on the club that she intends to seek a claim for constructive dismissal.

    It is understood that a claim form was served on Chelsea this week to commence a claim in the employment tribunal unless an out-of-court settlement can be agreed before a hearing takes place.

    An employment tribunal hearing would take place in public and could be potentially embarrassing for the club.

    The doctor was dropped from first-team duties on 8th August after she and a physio John Fearn were criticised by manager Jose Mourinho, who called them naive for going on to the pitch to treat an injured Eden Hazard – the player had to leave the field temporarily as a result meaning Chelsea were briefly down to nine men, after already having had a player sent off.

    Whether you are an employee or an employer, at Wrigley Claydon our Employment tribunal solicitor Oldham, can advise you on all aspects of employment law in a practical, friendly, down to earth manner. Please contact us on 0161 624 6811.
  • Wrigley Claydon welcomes Melvyn Bragg to Oldham

    Wrigley Claydon welcomes Melvyn Bragg to Oldham

    We are proud to announce we are the co-sponsors of an event at The Granger Theatre in Oldham in November.

    As part of the borough’s live@thelibrary programme, broadcaster, writer and parliamentarian Melvyn Bragg will be hosting an evening on Tuesday 10th November. Live from 7pm he will be talking about and reading extracts from his new book, Now Is the Time, a powerful novel about the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 – the biggest rebellion in English History.

    To book your tickets for this special event via the Oldham.gov.uk website.

     

  • New divorce settlement advice from your family law solicitors Oldham

    New divorce settlement advice from your family law solicitors Oldham

    In two recent family law decisions of the Supreme Court, the court has allowed appeals in cases where the husbands had deliberately been untruthful either by fraud or by non-disclosure about the full extent of their financial circumstances. The court has emphasised that the fundamental principle that a party in divorce financial proceedings must make a full and frank disclosure of their financial circumstances is a principle which will be upheld. Where a settlement has been entered into on the basis of a lack of such disclosure, or through fraud, then the court will be prepared to overturn the settlement and scrutinise it for further consideration.

    Nothing but the truth…?

    Anyone who seeks to achieve a settlement unfairly in their favour by a lack of full and frank disclosure, by misrepresenting the state of their finances or by fraud, runs a very high risk of having that settlement set aside even if agreed by the other party. The court has made it clear it will, in some circumstances, be willing to re-open court orders previously made. Putting all your cards on the table is what the court expects all parties to do. Anything less is likely to mean that your “clean break” order is likely not to be the end of the story!

    How can Wrigley Claydon help?

    If you have previously agreed a divorce settlement but have reason to believe your ex spouse has not disclosed their full financial circumstances, please get in touch with the Wrigley Claydon family law department. Similarly, if you are the party being pursued by your ex spouse or if you know you were not 100% honest about your financial situation during your original divorce settlement, our divorce lawyers can advise you on the best way forward.

    If you are currently separated and looking to advance to a divorce, please contact us so we can assist, advise and represent you accordingly during the divorce process.

    Contact Jill Walker or Corinne Bailey, Family Law solicitors Oldham on 0161 624 6811 or Antony Brannick in Todmorden on 01706 815 712. Alternatively, you can use the online contact form and one of the team will get back to you.
  • New advice from your consumer protection solicitors Oldham

    New advice from your consumer protection solicitors Oldham

    From 1 October 2015 new consumer protection measures have come into force under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.

    Anyone who buys faulty goods will now be entitled to a full refund for up to 30 days after the purchase. Previously consumers were only entitled to refunds for a “reasonable time”.

    Under the Act there is also now protection for people who buy digital content online, such as films and music. They will be entitled to a full refund, or a replacement, if the goods are faulty.

    People buying services, such as car repairs, will also have stronger rights. Under the new Act, providers who do not carry out the work with reasonable care, as agreed with the consumer, will be required to put things right or they may have to give some money back.

    If disputes occur, you will now be able to take your complaints to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) providers, an example of which may be mediation. This is often a cheaper route than going through the courts. You can also refer your complaint to the Consumer Ombudsman, which is free to use.

    If you have bought faulty goods or received a poor service then Wrigley Claydon can help you obtain the result that you deserve. Please contact a consumer protection solicitor in our litigation team on 0161 624 6811 or use our contact form to outline your query and we will get back to you.
  • New law: Smoking in cars

    New law: Smoking in cars

    As of 1st October 2015, a new law around smoking in cars came into play. It is now illegal to smoke in a private vehicle with anyone under 18 present.

    The new legislation from the Department of Health aims to protect children from the effects of second-hand smoke.

    The rule applies to all private vehicles that are fully or partially covered by a roof. The only exceptions to the rule are in convertible vehicles where the roof is fully retracted or when the driver is 17 years old and travelling and smoking alone in their own vehicle.

    The rule does not solely apply to the driver: if any passenger is smoking in car with someone under 18 years of age present, both the perpetrator AND the driver could face prosecution. It is the driver’s responsibility to stop their passengers smoking with a minor in the vehicle.

    The penalties faced by those committing the new offence are a fixed penalty notice of £50, or at the discretion of the enforcement officer, a court referral.

    The rules apply to motor homes, camper vans and caravans when they are being used as a vehicle but don’t apply when they are being used as living accommodation. Work vehicles and public transport are already covered by smoke free legislation.

    Find out more at www.gov.uk or watch this official animated video for the basic facts:

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  • John Porter hands over ROCA reins – Oldham Chronicle

    The Oldham Chronicle featured a piece about the handover of chairmanship at the Respect Our Community Awards ROCA, on Thursday 17th September 2015.

    Our Partner John Porter stepped down from his role heading up the Awards and its parent organisation First Choice Home Oldham and handed over the reins to Jodie Barber. Here’s the piece in full:

     

    A youth services worker has been appointed as chairwoman of an Oldham grassroots community fund.

    Jodie Barber, a senior youth work manager at Oldham Council has been given the role with the Respect Our Community Awards (ROCA), run by First Choice Homes Oldham.

    She said, “One of the key strengths of the ROCA panel is that it is an inclusive and supportive group – we make it enjoyable. There’s an incredible amount of knowledge and experience at ROCA, with different communities and professions.”

    Mrs Barber was handed the baton by outgoing ROCA chairman John Porter, who is a partner at Wrigley Claydon Solicitors. Under the ROCA scheme, grants of up to £5000 are available for community projects.

    The panel meets five times a year to consider applications. The money is provided by First Choice Homes with donations and support from the public and private sector.

    Mr Porter said, “I’ve loved being involved with ROCA and working with other panel members who all give up their lunch breaks to share their knowledge. With ROCA it’s very important to involve new people.

    “ROCA awards may be relatively small amounts of money, but these make a huge difference in bringing communities together. I know ROCA will continue to flourish with Jodie at the helm.”

    During Mr Porter’s tenure, ROCA funded over 140 projects to the value of over £400,000.

    Mrs Barber, who has worked at the council in youth service for the past 17 years and has been on the ROCA panel for two years, added, “ROCA’s main consideration to funding is – does it benefit the people of Oldham? It makes a real difference to people’s lives and it gives us real satisfaction that we’re doing a bit of good in helping those applying for funding.”