Hello all,
It’s been a very enjoyable and busy month leading up to this month’s President's blog.
Myself and Head of Operations Michelle Foster have been busy planning this years Annual dinner which is not to be missed! Plenty of surprises to come but for now I have been sworn to secrecy.
I can however tell you about the menu tasting lunch we attended at The East Midlands Conference Centre. It was a hard job but we managed to taste multiple dishes… Starters, Mains & Desserts and by now you should have received the choices for selection. I can put your minds at rest & confirm that all dishes are mouth watering & you won’t be disappointed which ever dishes you pick.
On the 3rd March I had the pleasure of joining the precession & legal service at St Mary’s church hosted by the High Sheriff of Nottingham. It was the first time I have attended a service at St Mary’s and it was a great morning which finished with a small glass of Sherry under one of many huge stained glass windows.
Below is a list of all who joined the service:
ORDER OF COUNTY CIVICS PROCESSION FOR LEGAL SERVICE 2024
The Chief Executive of Ashfield District Council and Escort
The Chairman of Ashfield District Council and Escort
The Chairman of Bassetlaw District Council and Escort
The Deputy Mayor of Broxtowe Borough Council and Escort
The Chief Executive of Mansfield District Council
The Chief Executive of Newark and Sherwood District Council and Escort
The Chairman of Newark & Sherwood District Council and Escort
The Mayor of Rushcliffe Borough Council and Consort
ORDER OF THE HIGH SHERIFF’S PROCESSION
The Under Sheriff of Nottinghamshire
The Chief Constable of Nottinghamshire
The Deputy Chief Fire Officer
The President of Nottinghamshire Law Society
The Chairman of Nottinghamshire Magistrates’ Bench
HM Coroner for Nottinghamshire
Her Honour Judge Gillespie
His Honour Judge Watson
Her Honour Judge Hildyard KC
Her Honour Judge Coe KC
The Service Director Nottinghamshire County Council and Escort
The Chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council and Escort
The Chief Executive of Nottingham City Council and Escort
The Lord Mayor of the City of Nottingham
The High Sheriff of Derbyshire
The High Sheriff of Leicestershire
The High Sheriff of Lincolnshire
The High Sheriff of Northamptonshire
The High Sheriff of Rutland
The High Sheriff of South Yorkshire
The Chaplain to the High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire
The High Sheriff’s Cadets
The Honourable Mr Justice Hildyard
The High Sheriff and Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire
Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets
On 8th March we held the Francis Reeson Squash Tournament in the Park in Nottingham.
We had a good turn out with new and experienced players from many firms. It was a well fought battle between all players but in the end, we had in the final defending champion Grant Benskin who took on Liam Wilkinson. It was a close best of 3 games.
Congratulations to Liam for winning the trophy this year which was presented by Francis Reeson himself!
My most recent event was the Nottingham Networking lunch held this year at the Cosy Club. It’s always a great venue and the room was filled by many members from many firms across the city, law students and more.
It was good to speak with you all, meet the dedicated regulars and new members attending their first event. I hope to see you all at the annual dinner for more good food and a glass of bubbles.
Speak again soon.
Stephen Luke
President 2023-2024