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The Ottery St Mary Carnival

24th October 2019

On Saturday 19th October, Ottery St Mary were pleased to welcome back the much anticipated Carnival to the town.

In anticipation for this year’s Carnival, the town organised a window competition for all local businesses. The competition was in memory of Phyllis Baxter, Ottery’s much-loved Tourist Information Centre Manager and Citizen of the Year 2017, who sadly passed away last year. Gilbert Stephens were delighted to participate and decorate the Ottery window with shamrocks, leprechauns and pots of gold to adhere to this year’s theme… ‘The Spirit of the Irish’! Read more…

Okehampton Carnival lights up the streets

21st October 2019

There was no better way to brighten up a gloomy October day than by getting wrapped up and going to the bright and cheerful Okehampton Carnival. Gilbert Stephens Solicitors did just that on Saturday 19th October. Okehampton Carnival is a traditional and popular event that lights up the streets of Okehampton with its lively and colourful procession of floats and costumes. There is also plenty of live music, a colourful array of floats, and a fun fair in Simmons Park. Read more…

Okehampton College Careers and Higher Education Fair

18th October 2019

Yesterday, on Thursday 17th October, Gilbert Stephens Solicitors were delighted to represent the firm at the Okehampton College Careers and Higher Education Fair. The day provided an opportunity for Year 10 and 11 students to interact with a wide range of experienced leading professionals and get a feel for what they might like to study at college or sixth form. Read more…

YMCA Gala Dinner

17th October 2019

Gilbert Stephens Solicitors are loyal supporters of the YMCA and are always pleased to participate in any of their local fundraising events. Last Friday 11th October, the firm demonstrated their support at the annual YMCA Gala Dinner, held at Woodbury Park Hotel and Golf Club. Read more…

Congratulations to Antonia D’Alessio for participating in Exeter’s Great West Run!

15th October 2019

On Sunday 13th October, Antonia D’Alessio, Chartered Legal Executive at Gilbert Stephens Solicitors, participated in the Exeter Great West Run. Here is what she had to say about the day and her vigorous training in the run up to the big race… 

From running the Great West Run last year, I know my strengths and what motivates me to get to the finish line. I enjoy the challenge of running up hills and my favourite part of the race this year was running the hilly route around the University. Read more…

Everything Okehampton Gala Dinner

14th October 2019

Gilbert Stephens Solicitors were delighted to attend the Okehampton Gala Dinner on Friday 11th October, at Charter Hall in the heart of Okehampton. The black-tie event was organised by Everything Okehampton to raise much needed funds for the towns annual Okehampton Carnival and legendary Christmas lights. Read more…

Pinhoe and Broadclyst Friends of Hospiscare raise £3,035.26 at their Grand Sale and Coffee Morning!

7th October 2019

Gilbert Stephens Solicitors were pleased to support the wonderful Pinhoe and Broadclyst Friends of Hospiscare Grand Sale and Coffee Morning on Saturday 5th October at the Guildhall in Exeter High Street. The morning started at 10am seeing many people come together to enjoy and support the event which comprised of the grand sale featuring a great selection of clothes, home knits, jewellery, Christmas gifts, CDs, books and DVDs, in addition to a tombola and prize draw. Read more…

Celebrity Builder, Tommy Walsh, Speaks at Mid Devon Landlord Event

4th October 2019

On Wednesday 2nd October, we were delighted to attend the Mid Devon Landlord Event at the Hartnoll Hotel in Devon. Representing the firm this year was Partner Mark Perry, and Solicitor Sukhi Mills, both from our Exeter office. They both enjoyed meeting many members of the industry and entering them into our ‘Win a Bottle of Bubbly’ prize draw. Read more…