Cullimore Dutton Celebrating 225 years

CELEBRATING 225 YEARS OF LEGAL PRACTICE

FROM OUR DIRECTORS

HISTORY & HERITAGE

“ A huge thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate what has been a fantastic 225th year.

May we take this opportunity to wish you all a wonderful Christmas and every success in 2018.”

Andy, Lesley, John, Diana and Tim Cullimore Dutton Solicitors Limited

Cullimore Dutton is a firm born of the merger of two long-standing Chester firms, Mason & Moore Dutton and Birch Cullimore.

It is uncertain who erected our present building called Friars but it can be seen from the outside that the building was probably built in 1742.

The solicitors firm began trading from Friars in 1792 and the practice has continued in the building at 20 White Friars ever since.

In the 1860s, Henry Birch and John Cullimore became partners and the firm acquired their name and the subsequent services of their sons and grandsons. Rae Cullimore and Harry Birch retired from the partnership in the 1980s.

Meanwhile in 1891 Francis Mason joined with Thomas Moore Dutton and set up a practice in Chester.

The two firms of Birch Cullimore and Mason & Moore Dutton merged in 2009 and in recognition of both firms’ history and shared future, part of each firm’s name became the new Cullimore Dutton.

Welcome to our review of 2017, a landmark year in the history of Cullimore Dutton when we marked an extraordinary 225 years of legal practice with a series of special anniversary events, community support and sponsorships.

We were delighted to host various activities at our historic White Friars premises over the year. Wrapping them all up in this year-end review seems the perfect way of sharing our special year with as many valued clients and friends as possible.

We firmly believe our strength lies not only in the expertise of our exceptional team of solicitors and support colleagues, but the solid relationships we build with Clients and associates alike. Many of you we proudly call friends. We are proud too, to support our local community. This year we have been pleased to assist the West Cheshire & North Wales Chamber of Commerce, Hoole Community Centre, Chester Women’s Aid, Talking Newspapers, Chester Aid to the Homeless, Chester Boughton Hall Cricket Club, Frodsham Juniors FC and the Nantwich, Anglesey, and Denbigh & Flint Agricultural Shows to name just a few.

In wishing you a very happy Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year, may we draw your attention to our exclusive season of goodwill offer on the back page as a reminder that we are always here for you should you need advice and guidance.

With best wishes from the Directors and staff at Cullimore Dutton.

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We celebrated our 225th year in style with a series of events held on our legendary lawn including; a Summer Barbecue, an Estate Agents Lunch, the Commercial Team’s Croquet and Pimm’s Afternoon and the Family Team’s Wimbledon Men’s Semi Final screening. Alongside NatWest Bank we jointly hosted a Networking on the Lawn event, while away from White Friars we held a Quiz Night at Chester Boughton Hall Cricket Club. We hope you had a great time if you were able to join us at any of our events this year.

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Photos: Images from our Summer Barbecue plus; the Estate Agents Lunch (1), Family team’s Wimbledon Event (2-3), Quiz Night (5), Croquet and Pimm’s Afternoon (8) and Networking on the Lawn (9).

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We are always keen to recognise the important role that sport plays in the social and emotional development of young people, so as part of our 225th celebrations we looked to support local sports clubs. We are currently proud to sponsor Women’s Cricket at Chester Boughton Hall Cricket Club and the under 12s at Frodsham Juniors FC. In fact our sponsorship of the women’s cricket team has lead to us becoming club-wide sponsor for the whole of Chester Boughton Hall Cricket Club for the next two seasons.

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Photos: The launch of the Ladies 2017 kit, including Vice Captain Kate Coppack and Captain Lorna Starkey with MD Andy Wright (6). Cricket Family Fun Day (2 & 4). Team and action shots from Frodsham Juniors FC Under 12s (8-10).

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SUPPORTING AGRICULTURE

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As professional members of the Agricultural Law Association, NFU and CLA we are delighted to represent so many within the farming community and to support the regions agricultural shows. This year we sponsored categories at the Nantwich, Anglesey, and Denbigh and Flint shows including Red Poll Cattle, Dairy Cattle and Young Handlers. We were proud to attend all of the events and to be able to present rosettes to the victors. We look forward to being involved again next year.

Photos: Matt and Alice presenting the award for Dairy Cattle at the Anglesey Show (1-2). Gillian, Susan, Matt and Tim enjoy the sunshine at the Denbigh Show (3-7). Red Poll Cattle on parade at the Nantwich Show (8-10).

SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY The local charities we have supported this year: HOOLE COMMUNITY CENTRE

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YOUR WISHES RESPECTED LASTING POWERS OF ATTORNEY It is common for people to consider how they would like their estate to be dealt with after they die.

However, it is just as important to make the same provision for your affairs during your lifetime in the event that you lose the ability to make decisions yourself.

Our staff are not only our greatest asset blessed with a wealth of skills, knowledge and experience, they are also keen to support our local community. The Cullimore Dutton Staff Social Committee undertake a number of fund raising activities and this year, we have been delighted to support: Chester Talking Newspaper for the Blind, Chester Aid to the Homeless and Chester Women’s Aid – all charities nominated by our staff. In addition, the firm was also pleased to support Hoole Community Centre.

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Contact our Wills, Trusts & Estates Team today for a free half-hour consultation. * To receive your discount please quote LPA OFFER when making your appointment.

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