Changing Lives Client Newsletter: July 23

CHESTER HIGHLIGHTS WHAT’S ON GUIDE

28 June – 15 July

Chester Mystery Plays

Chester Cathedral, Chester

1 July

Chester Races:

Matthew Clark Summer Festival 2023

Chester Racecourse, Chester

1 July – 27 August

Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Grosvenor Park, Chester

14 July – 2 September

Moonlight Flicks

Chester Cathedral, Chester

15 July 9:30am - 4:30pm

Taste Cheshire Farmers Market

Town hall square, Chester

21 July – 27 August

Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre

The Great Gatsby

Grosvenor Park, Chester

25 July 2 September

Making Tracks 3 at Chester Cathedral

Chester Cathedral, Chester

WELCOME TO JULY’S CLIENT NEWSLETTER

CHECK OUT THE CHESTER OFFERS ON THE BACK PAGE

Introducing Inspire Cheshire…

We are delighted to bring you Inspire, our new brand which celebrates of the best things in Cheshire, across Lifestyle, Business, Wellbeing, Community and Sport. Discover more about this exciting new venture and register on pages 4-5.

Also this month, paralegal Kara Nicholls makes a welcome return to our property team having been on maternity leave since she welcomed baby Phoebe to the world in September 2022. Being a new parent was not enough for our Kara though, as she has also complete her Cilex Level 6 qualification and rejoins us as an Advanced Paralegal. In this issue she gives us the full story.

We also have features on two of Chester’s best venues; Revolution Chester and Artezzan.

New to this issue, we have teamed up with Chester BID to bring you a series of offers from local business, from free fizz and discounted meals to free health and wellbeing programmes – offers can be found on the back page, enjoy!

Andrew Wright | Managing Director #WeChangeLives

We have a host of tips and advice on the Knowledge Hub area of our website. You’ll find everything from understanding inheritance tax and the secrets to a good divorce, and what you need to know when leasing a commercial unit.

Here are a selection of our recent guides and articles:

• At what age should I write a will?

• Are you too young for an LPA?

• Can I include digital assets in my will?

• Your role as a Landlord – A quick guide

• Is selling property at auction right for you?

• Is buying property at auction right for you?

WELCOME TO INSPIRE FROM CULLIMORE DUTTON

Cullimore Dutton is delighted to bring you Inspire.

Inspire is a celebration of the best things in Cheshire and, from time to time, slightly further afield too.

We have created a separate brand and dedicated website to provide our clients and connections with lots of added value and, for those who don’t know us, to let you see that there is far more to us than merely the best possible legal and financial services.

Each month, under our five pillars of Business, Sport, Lifestyle, Wellbeing and Community, we aim to inspire you with engaging content to read, tips on great things to see or do and the occasional exclusive reader offer.

While Inspire is brought to you by Cullimore Dutton, nowhere on this standalone website will you find legal or financial advice. For

so many things us in Cheshire...

this, you will need to continue to go to our team of experts at Cullimore Dutton.

business community, a dynamic eating and drinking scene, arts, some wonderful heritage on our doorstep, incredible green most important of all, a fantastic can-do community spirit.

celebrate all of this and more.

Andrew Wright, Managing Director of Cullimore Dutton, said: “There are so many good things happening in Cheshire. This includes a vibrant business community, a dynamic eating and drinking scene, bustling arts and theatre, some wonderful heritage, incredible green spaces and, perhaps most important of all, a fantastic can-do community spirit.

“Each month, we’ll keep you updated as to the latest content being showcased on Inspire. We hope it provides you with food for thought to enable you to get the most out of life. Please do also tell your colleagues and friends about it.”

To register to be a part of Inspire go to www.inspirecheshire.co.uk and we’ll have

news stories or events that you think we should consider covering so please do drop us a line to inspire@inspirecheshire.co.uk

We hope you enjoy Inspire and that it

by Cullimore leading financial services.

legal or financial need to go to

Instead, we want Inspire to provide our clients and connections with lots of added value and, for those who don’t know us, to let you see that there is far more to us than merely the provision of the best possible legal and financial services.

Now is a good time to be living, working, socialising or spending our precious leisure time in Cheshire.

Register today to be part of Inspire. inspire you.

inspire@inspirecheshire.co.uk

WILL A DIVORCE GIVE ME A CLEAN BREAK?

A divorce can provide a legal end to your marriage but the divorce itself does not provide an automatic ‘clean break’ insofar as financial arrangements are concerned.

Here are some points to consider:

• During the divorce, the scope of the family assets will need to be determined. This can be done in various ways: negotiations through solicitors, the mediation process or in some circumstances, the Courts. Those assets include property, investments, savings, pensions, and your respective income positions.

Parties are encouraged to reach a fair division of the assets that have been accumulated during the relationship.

• How these will be dealt with will be very specific to your case, depending on how long you have been married, your ages, any dependent children etc.

• Specific consideration is given to business assets, pensions, inheritance, trusts and assets accumulated post-separation etc.

• In reaching an agreement, it is important to bear in mind the requirement of openness and transparency and sharing of information.

When the matter is concluded, it is equally important to ensure you have a Courtapproved Order that is final and binding to prevent any ‘come back’ in the future.

While clean breaks are encouraged (i.e. all financial ties are severed, save for children), this is not always possible and again, will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Financial obligations may continue beyond the divorce and can be affected by future

changes in circumstances such as income fluctuations.

It is important that you and your assets are protected and you should always seek advice from a Family solicitor, particularly in cases of complexity including businesses, pensions etc. The advice will be unique to you and based on your specific circumstances not only now but in years to come to protect you, your children and to protect you in your retirement years.

Here at Cullimore Dutton, we have solicitors with many years of experience who have dealt with all aspects of Financial proceedings with a range of issues and complexities. This experience is invaluable to you.

If you would like a free initial consultation with a member of our Family Law team to discuss the making of a divorce application, or the financial consequences of doing so, simply click on the “Speak to Our Experts” button on this page, call us on 01244 729 073 or email info@cullimoredutton.co.uk

Please note: This is not legal advice; it is intended to provide information of general interest about current legal issues.

When the matter is concluded, it is equally important to ensure you have a Courtapproved Order that is final and binding to prevent any ‘come back’ in the future.

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A NEW BABY & A NEW QUALIFICATION FOR KARA

Property Paralegal Kara Nicholls return to work this month following her maternity leave during which time she not only welcomed baby Phoebe into the world, she also completed her Cilex Level 6 qualification!

When did baby Phoebe arrive?

Phoebe was born (after two days of labour) in September 2022 at Glan Clwyd Hospital weighing in at 7lb 2oz.

So what has life as a new mum been like?

Crazy, eye-opening and wonderful –everyday is different and everyday is a learning day. I had been preparing for several months and had gone through the

nesting phase, then all of a sudden you have this little person in your life who you are totally responsible for! At times it has been confusing and exhausting (I now know that sleep deprivation is a real thing), but it is without doubt the most rewarding experience of my life.

Watching Phoebe learn, grow and develop everyday is amazing and I love it!

…and how is Phoebe progressing?

Phoebe is progressing very well, she is now practically weaned, she is sitting up and crawling – though only backwards which in itself is quite funny; watching her reverse into various corners then needing rescuing is quite amusing.

I have also developed a network of new mums and we catch up regularly to chat about new mum challenges and of course to gossip about the dads.

So, Cilex Level 6 as a new Mum, did you not think you would be busy enough? Looking back it was a crazy idea, but I am delighted to have completed and passed it.

I was part way though my Cilex Level 6 having completed 2 of 3 modules when I discovered that I was pregnant, so I was already signed up for the modules ahead of Phoebe arriving. In October (yes Phoebe was less than a month old) I was offered the option of sitting the exam in January – so four months to learn an entire module from scratch (I’d chosen probate which is an area I had neither worked in or studied before) with a new born! My partner Mike and many other family members encouraged me to go for it so with many offers of support, I signed up. I was thinking that being on maternity leave I would have more time to study, ha! Phoebe had other ideas.

Why did you choose the Probate module?

I was required to study an additional practical subject alongside the Conveyancing module which was also a practical exam and Client Care studies which was a coursework based module; both of which were completed in 2020 and 2021 respectively. I chose probate as there is so much cross-over between the

two and our team works so closely with the probate team – choosing probate gives me more knowledge to bring to my clients’ cases.

What were the biggest challenges of studying as a new mum?

I found it much harder the take the information in than in my previous studies, mainly due to the sleep deprivation. Most new parents are told to sleep when the baby sleeps, but I was studying.

I like to listen to music while I revise, but with a new born this is much more of a challenge, and no matter what you do the baby is always in the forefront of your mind – it is difficult to give anything your undivided attention.

How did you fit it all in?

5pm – 9pm became my main study period as my partner Mike would look after Phoebe when he got home from work. I also had great support from Mike’s mum and sister who took care of her for me for one afternoon every week.

I also became an expert in feeding and reading at the same time – baby on one arm, book at the then end of the other.

So what is a Cilex Level 6?

It is a post-graduate level legal qualification which will lead to me be being a Charted Legal Executive. The course I am currently on is the Graduate Fast Track Diploma which is made up of 1/3 coursework relating to client care and 2/3 practical exams which last 3 1/2 hours – it was tough!

I have completed all the exams and I an now classed as an Advanced Paralegal. I now need to submit a portfolio of 42 case studies to obtain full Charted Legal Executive status.

Have you stayed in touch with the team while on maternity leave?

Yes, I have popped in a few time to show Phoebe off to the team and I was also able to join them for the Christmas doo.

In terms of returning to work, are you looking forward to ?

The new offices are lovely and I’m looking forward to settling into the new environment and meeting one or two new colleagues.

But most of all, I am really excited about entering this next chapter of my career, since I left I have become and mum and gained a new qualification. Phoebe is now my driving force and motivation, I love providing for her. Mike and I, like all parents, want to give her the best life, experiences and opportunities that we can.

LIGHTS, GLITTER, ACTION, ON THE SPARKLE WALK

More fundraising heroics from our team as six colleagues take part in the Hospice for the Good Shepherd “Sparkle Walk” around Chester…

The Sparkle Walk is a fun, social parade featuring hundreds of participants walking around the streets of Chester at night. The 5k route makes its way past the famous sights of Chester, including the Town Hall, Chester Cathedral, Eastgate Clock and the River Dee.

Six of our team took part in the 5k night time walk around Chester City Centre including Solicitor and Director Adele BebbingtonPlant, Solicitor and Associate Director, Louise Holmes, Solicitors Sarah Butt and Kainat Jones, Senior Paralegal, Sarah Gill, and Legal Secretary Rhodri Roberts.

Arranged as a fundraising event by the Hospice of the Good Shepherd, the walk began at 10pm from Chester Castle and meandered in a loop around the city, bringing an array of sparkle, lights and neon to the dusky streets of Chester.

Louise said: “This event was great to be part of! Being held at night brought a really different feel to other charity fund-raisers which we have supported and made for a fantastic team outing.”

The Hospice of the Good Shepherd believe that everyone in Cheshire West, Chester, Ellesmere Port and Deeside should be able to access excellent end of life care and support. At the Hospice the needs of patients, their families and their carers always come first and are at the heart of everything they do.

The 5k Route

SAY HELLO TO CHESTER’S REVOLUTIONARY COCKTAIL BAR, RESTAURANT & EVENT SPACE!

Revolution Chester at 106-110 Foregate Street, Chester is the ideal location for those looking for an event space or venue hire…

Situated in the heart of one of the UK’s most historic cities, Revolution Chester offers a unique, refreshing atmosphere whilst delivering interactive experiences for our guests to remember for years to come.

With a diverse new menu, as well as formal & relaxed dining options, made from the finest ingredients, handcrafted cocktails & premium spirits, we are able to cater to any style of event and create bespoke packages, just for you!

Step inside and discover bright, modern interiors, with two unique bars to choose from; our Main Bar & Private Cocktail Bar. Enjoy a variety of spaces & seating and sink into our soft-leather, VIP Vodka Boothsperfect for a big night out in the stunning city of Chester.

Revolution is the perfect place for day or night; leisurely lunches, bottomless brunch, afternoon tea, cocktail masterclasses, bespoke food & drink packages, birthdays,

VIP Vodka Booths

Christmas parties or even corporate events & teambuilding… Whatever the occasion, we’ve got something for everyone to enjoy at Revs Chester and our Events Team strive to create unforgettable events for our guests, no matter what the scale.

We have also introduced a new offer including an event space for you to showcase your business and host your own events for FREE, Sunday - Friday; fitness classes, makersmarkets, music events, networking, workshops & classes… If you can think it, we can do it!

info@cullimoredutton.co.uk

Have you been thinking of planning your own event? Or maybe you’re looking to showcase your skills & ideas, but struggling to find the perfect space?

Get in touch with Sophie, Sales Executive & Event Planner at Revolution Chester to discuss your ideas and bring them into reality!

Call: 01244 345 362

Visit: www.revolution-bars.co.uk/bar/chester

Main Bar

Private Cocktail Bar

Networking Events

Outside Seating

MEDITERRANEAN INSPIRED DELIGHTS IN THE HEART OF CHESTER

Artezzan takes an honest approach to Mediterranean inspired food served in a modern, fresh, feel-good way. Offering a unique dining and drinking experience celebrating an authentic Mediterranean taste.

With over 20 years’ experience, the culinary team is led by exec chef Lee Adams and Head Chef Jade Cheema, and together they create the perfect menu for everyone from pinchos; their take on tapas and freshly made pizzas, to nut-free baklava. Using locally sourced ingredients and adding their renowned Artezzan flair, they create a fresh and innovative menu.

Amazing food and great service are part of their DNA. Their aim is for every guest to enjoy the Artezzan experience from the moment you book to the moment you leave and to be surprised and delighted throughout. With an ethos and value of ‘It’s All About You’, meaning ‘you’ the guest, or ‘you’ their team, they welcome everyone like they would family. They believe they are only as good as the last plate they serve, so attention

to detail, care and love are embedded into every dish from conception to plate.

Artezzan is the perfect venue whether it be an intimate dinner for two, a lunchtime treat with friends, celebrations of any kind from small family gatherings to large scale takeover events. A great location for corporate dining including networking lunches (including Cullimore Dutton’s own Chester Luncheon Club) and business breakfasts.

You will even find Artezzan at festivals locally and further afield including most recently at Eurovision in Liverpool and Bolesworth International Horse Show, and coming up soon, at Deva Fest, Hide & Seek Festival and Southport Flower Show with their famous pizza, souvlaki and new for this year, the Artezzan Deli.

Smoked Salmon Pappardelle

The Greek

Cocoa & Cherry

Smoked Manhattan

With their belief in giving back, every quarter they donate 25p for every paella sold to a different local charity, as well as

hosting charity lunches, helping to raise to date over the past 12 months around £20k.

With a menu spanning across the Mediterranean, there is something to suit all tastes and budgets with their lunchtime offer from £18.50 to their sharing 32oz Cote de Boef at £64.95.

To book call 01244 506 406 or online here.

Sunday Artezzan Roast Beef

Calamari & King Prawn Fritti

Mezzanine Bar

Artezzan Restaurant

CHESTER OFFERS

We are delighted to have partnered with Chester BID to bring you these great offers from across the city…

Complimentary

Northgates Bar, Northgate Street

Everyone that works in the City gets 10% off during 2023, just let us know where you work!

Côte Brasserie, Bridge St

Simply show this advert to redeem

One glass of Crémant per guest upon purchase of à la carte main. Valid until 30th November 2023 in Côte Chester only. Over 18s only.

2 share for £35 £10*

Pars Kahve, Watergate Row

Wednesday & Thursday evenings in June and July.

5 Mezze and a bottle of Turkish wine for 2 to share Just £35.

MIDWEEK LUNCH

Naughty Badger, Bridge Street

Available 12 to 2pm

Monday to Friday

*Restrictions apply

Complimentary

CH1 FITNESS, GROSVENOR SC

We are offering our Group PT Health & Fitness programme for FREE to all CH1 business owners. 07395 335 662 (Adam)

Watergate Street Gallery, 60-62 Watergate St

Explore with a complimentary glass of fizz, find the artwork you love, we will gift an exclusive 10% discount.

If you are a Chester business who would like to share an offer in future issues of our newsletter please email events@cullimoredutton.co.uk

The offers detailed on this page are generously provided by the listed organisations and Cullimore Dutton takes no responsibility should these offers be withdrawn or changed in anyway. Please contact the organisations directly for further details.