Liverpool Law Dec 2017

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Local News
Clipper Round The World Race 2017 – 2018
You may have noticed in August that the Clippers were back in the
Mersey. For the first time for some editions of the race Liverpool
was the start port for The Clipper Round The Word Yacht Race.
Liverpool welcomed to The Albert Dock 12 beautiful 70 foot sailing
yachts. In August I was involved in entertaining all 12 Skippers +
one other crew member at Liverpool Yacht Club, with support from
Royal Dee Yacht Club (founded 1815). It was an excellent event,
and just a few days later the 12 yachts set off on this epic voyage.
This race involves sailors that are real amateurs and relatively new
to the sport (with the exception of Skippers and Mates). They pay
for themselves, and give up much to do so.It is a truly amateur
event, and is advisedly described by the organisers and the
competitors as ‘the adventure of a lifetime’.
Liverpool have a yacht in the race: ‘Liverpool 2018’. She is a
beautiful-looking vessel, purple in colour, and quite an eyecatcher.
She is skippered by Lance Shepherd who first sailed on Lake
Windemere at the age of 14. After spending 11 years as a
commando in the Marines, he took up full time sailing and has been
a professional sailor for many years. He says ‘I believe a team is
made by the complete engagement of every member which is
achieved through building mutual respect, encouragement and
collaboration’. Can we solicitors learn anything from that?
The race started in August on route for Punta Del Este in Uruquay.
The skippers said that racing out of the river was a real test, which I
hasten to add they enjoyed. The massive tides made manoeuvring a
70 foot yacht, in race conditions, out into the open sea a real test. It
just shows you the skills those that race in the River Mersey need!
From Uruquay they raced to Cape Town, and they are now on their
way to Feeemantle, WA, before racing to Sydney for Christmas.
And Liverpool 2018 ? Getting better. They placed 8 out of 12 on the
first leg, 5 on the second leg into Cape Town, and are currently
placed 4 in the race across the awesome Southern Ocean to
Freemantle. COME ON LIVERPOOL !
Elderly Client Update
with Helen Clarke
on Tuesday
20th February, 10am1pm
Afte fter
this
session, delegates should ha
ve
increased
the
ir knowledge
and understanding,
including
potential problems and pitfalls and
where
appropr
iate practical
solutions
in the following areas:
client
case
l
aw including assessment
of te
stamentary
capacity, undueue nfluence and statutory
wills
the pitfalls and problems
of
taking
instr
uctions
remotely
including the regulato
ry obligations
for
solicitors
elde rly
clien
t?
of Wills to attorneys
Act 2014
Awareness o
f relative's occupational rights /carer's
equitable
interest in family
home when care is being deliver
ed at home
They will be back in the Mersey to finish next July (make a note),
via (after Sydney), Hobart, Sanya and Quindao in China, Seattle,
New York via the Panama Canal, Derry- Londonderry, Holyhead,
and then into the river, heroes all after a more than epic adventure.
Follow these pages and I will endeavour to keep you informed
before the final denouement.
AND GOOD LUCK LIVERPOOL 2018
Charlie Jones, Weightmans LLP.
Steve Cornforth is raising funds for NWLST with
wildlife photography
Local solicitor, and a trustee of North West Legal Support Trust,
Steve Cornforth, has set himself the unusual challenge to take and
post 1000 wildlife photographs in 12 months to raise funds for the
Trust.
Inspired by a TV programme on the National Geographic Channel,
each photograph will be new and of a different species – no
repetition. The challenge will be helped by a trip to Costa Rica and
Panama in 2018.
Through beautiful pictures Steve is seeking sponsorship for his
challenge and is hoping a penny a picture will raise a tenner and so
on. Or, some might want to sponsor the entire project. Every penny
raised will go to the Trust. In November 2018, Steve is also planning
to put 12 of the best photographs onto a calendar to sell and raise
further funds.
Steve will be posting the photographs on Flickr, across Social Media
and his blog, which can be found at www.stevecornforth.com
Here is one of his existing shots which we will continue to feature
throughout the year in support of Steve’s cause.
Venue:
Liverpool Law Society, 2nd Floor, Helix,
Edmund Street, Liverpool, L3 9NY
www.liverpoollawsociety.org.uk
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