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08

Nov 2022

Last Updated: 07/11/2022
Business
Business

Business Breakfast: Harrogate solicitors funds junior staff development

by Calvin Robinson

| 08 Nov, 2022
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In this morning's briefing, we have news on a Harrogate solicitors funding development for three of its junior staff and a South Stainley pub hosting artisan Christmas markets.

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The three Kirby Solicitors junior staff. Pictured from left are Holly Freeman, Catherine Danks and William Geddes.

Business Breakfast is sponsored by Harrogate law firm Truth Legal. 




A Harrogate solicitors has sponsored three of its junior staff through professional courses and accreditations.

Kirbys Solicitors, which is based on Victoria Avenue, has fully funded the move which it says will help grow the trio's legal knowledge and business skills.

Among the staff members is Catherine Danks, a probate executive in the private client department, who has just passed all her STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) exams with distinction.

Holly Freeman is on her way to becoming a chartered legal executive specialising in residential conveyancing. She is currently studying towards a qualification with CILEX, the UK’s largest professional body for paralegals.

Meanwhile, administration and IT assistant William Geddes is studying for a City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration.

David Dow, director of Kirbys Solicitors, said: 

“Kirbys has been in Harrogate for more than 250 years and, although our roots are firmly in the past, we recognise the importance of laying foundations for the future and giving our staff the opportunity for career development with us.”






South Stainley pub set to host artisan markets


A South Stainley pub is set to host three artisan Christmas markets this month.

The Inn South Stainley will hold the markets in an effort to showcase the best festive produce from local businesses.



They will run from 4pm to 8pm on three consecutive Thursdays - November 10, 17 and 24.

The three artisan Christmas markets will feature an array of regional goods including paper crafts, clothes, cards, 3D flowers and models, jewellery, gifts for animal-lovers, Christmas decorations, candles, bath bombs, clothing, bags, cakes, bakes and sweet treats.

Graham Usher, part-owner of the pub, said: 

“This is the first time we have hosted an event like this, and the support from businesses has been terrific.
“These markets are an ideal opportunity to do a spot of early Christmas shopping and at the same supporting local, home-grown enterprises. And those attending can browse the stands whilst enjoying a glass of mulled wine, hot chocolate or a Yorkshire Bratwurst sausage from the kitchen BBQ.
“The market will be a great opportunity for shoppers to find Christmas gifts, whilst enjoying the best of Yorkshire food and drink."