Photos from the Nicholas J. Scullion & Co. Debating Final, in partnership with South Lanarkshire Council 'Determined to Succeed' programme.

Congratulations CALDERSIDE ACADEMY

We are delighted to announce Calderside Academy, Blantyre winners of the 2010 - 11 Nicholas J. Scullion & Co Schools Debating Cup in partnership with South Lanarkshire Council 'Determined to Succeed' programme.

Over the past few months, our Firm has been working in partnership with South Lanarkshire Council to help the pupils in our community Succeed! 6 Schools including Lesmahagow High, Hamilton Grammar, Holy Cross, Calderside Academy, John Ogilvie High School and Larkhall Academy entered the competition. Many of them had never debated before and we were all very impressed with their enthusiasm. Over the past few months, with guidance from members of Glasgow University Debating Union and members of the Scottish Parliament each pupil can now confidently debate on any given topic.

The final took place January 19th 2011 in the South Lanarkshire Council HQ & we were delighted to have the support of the following: Larry Forde the Director of Education and his colleague Jim Gilhools, Mary Smith Chair of the South Lanarkshire Education Committee, Fiona Downey Enterprise Development Officer, Anne Jackson Enterprise Development Officer and Helen Salt Business Engagement Co- coordinator.

STAR Pupils, Lewis Archibald and Shannon Sartorius from Calderside proposed the motion 'This House is For the Death Penalty' against Hamilton Grammar in the FINAL. Both teams should be proud of their achievements having got this far! It was GRIPPING!!

Working in partnership with Helen since September 2010 has been a pleasure. We hope to grow this competition year on year to help the pupils of Lanarkshire SUCCEED. The teachers and pupils have made it happen and we are so proud of each of the participants for getting involved. We encourage you to stick at it,  as we witnessed huge progress from the first round to the final - with each pupil growing in confidence at every stage. WELL DONE! Everyone commented that they found it really good fun & very interesting!!

SPECIAL GUESTS: every one that attended the final was a special guest and we were delighted you could make it. Margaret Mitchell MSP and Ian Leitch CBE of the Scottish Parliament were our honoured judges.

We would also like to thank Glasgow University Debating Union and mention Ross Mitchell the Convenor of the Debating Society and his colleague David Edwards for being on the panel. With out your support and guidance the Nicholas J. Scullion & Co Schools Debating Cup would not have worked. We hope to have your continued support next year.

A huge thanks to all the business people - contacts - family & friends that came including: Nigel Scullion, Katharine Brown, Fergus Loudon of Tunnock's, Dr Damian Scullion, Kevin McAlister of Portfolio Letting, Steven Raeburn of The Firm Magazine, Anne MacDonald from Harper Macleod, Scottie McClue from L107fm, JGE Electronics, John & Karen of Lanarkshire Super County, Scott from the Hub newspaper, Norman the photographer from The Hamilton Advertiser, Gillian Provan from STV, Kay & Graham Goodridge Cox and all the teachers, heads and guests of the pupils. Most importantly thanks to ALL THE PUPILS that took part.

Thanks also to the team at Nicholas J. Scullion & Co. for your enthusiasm, commitment and support. With special thanks to Diana Scullion for your passion and ZEST in organising it all so professionally!

We hope to see you all next year and would like to announce our involvement with the International Children's Games which are taking place in South Lanarkshire in August. This is the first time they have been hosted in Scotland please click http://www.icg-lanarkshire2011.com/ for more information and email diana@scullion-law.co.uk if you would like to get involved.

We look forward to hearing back from you,

Thank you.

Diana

Nicholas J. Scullion & Co

LANARKSHIRE'S LEADING LAW FIRM

105 CADZOW STREET - HAMILTON - ML3 6HG

01698 283 265

2011 - HAPPY NEW YEAR

We at Nicholas J. Scullion & Co hope that you have had a wonderful festive break. We are open for business as usual and are looking forward to a prosperous year filled with success. Success for us is getting the result needed for YOU. We are a customer focused firm and are on hand 24/7 to help 01698 283 265

Due to client demand - we updated our ROAD TRAFFIC section of the http://www.scullion-law.co.uk/ website - so it is easier to access and you can make an urgent online enquiry or call our hotline 24/7.

In 2011 we hope to strengthen our committment to the local community and have some exciting events lined up- starting with the Schools Debating Cup Final on January 19th. Calderisde Academy V Hamilton Grammar will debate THIS HOUSE IS FOR THE DEATH PENALTY (contact Diana@scullion-law.co.uk if you would like tickets). We have been working closely with South Lanarkshire Council and local schools - we hope to continue this in 2011 and would like to support to the International Childrens Games in August.

Best wishes for 2011.

Diana

Nicholas J. Scullion & Co.

105 Cadzow Street Hamilton

enquiries@scullion-law.co.uk

01698 283 265



Nicholas J. Scullion & Co - are open throughout the festive period

If you need to contact one of our specialists please call our 24/7 hotline 01698 283 265 or make an online enquiry. The office will be open on Xmas eve & there will be someone on the phones throughout the festive period so please leave a message or email us. We are here to help at all times.

Be especially careful on the roads as they are very icy. Look out for our updated ROAD TRAFFIC section.

http://www.scullion-law.co.uk/

We look forward to hearing from you.

Have a great festive holiday.

Diana

Hamilton Advertiser Toys Appeal

Good afternoon.

We would like to wish everyone a wondeful Christmas period & to thank you all for your continued support throughout 2010. Today we had the Lanarkshire Volunteer Committee over to collect TOYS donated from our firm - in support of the Hamilton Advertiser Toys Appeal. This is a fantastic cause and we hope they make a difference to the children of Lanarkshire over the festive period.


We have also rescheduled the Nicholas J. Scullion & Co. Schools Debting Cup to Wednesday 19th January 2011. If you would like to be added to the guest list please email our PR Consultant diana@scullion-law.co.uk for more information or call 01698 283 265.

 Calderside Academy V Hamilton Grammar 'This House is FOR the Death Penalty' should be very exciting and we would like to thank South Lanarkshire Council, the local press, surrounding businesses and Tunnock's for their encouragement.

NOW* RECRUITING AN EXPERIENCED FAMILY & CIVIL LAWYER

Nicholas J. Scullion & Co are recruiting* an experienced Family & Civil Lawyer. If you would like to apply please send your CV and covering letter FAO: Nicholas Scullion at Nicholas J. Scullion & Co. 105 Cadzow Street, Hamilton. ML3 6HG.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Diana Scullion
enquiries@scullion-law.co.uk
01698 283 265

NEWS FLASH!

MOTORISTS BEWARE- SNOW COULD COST YOU YOUR DRIVING LICENCE!

As Scotland’s criminal law firm of the year and specialist road traffic defence solicitors we take this opportunity to warn all motorists in Scotland of the special road traffic enforcement action being taken by the police as a result of the bad weather conditions that could result in the lose of your driving licence.

Police all over the country will now be stopping motorists driving with excess snow on the roof of their cars. It is believed that the police see this as a potential danger as the snow may fall onto the windshield and obstruct a driver’s view or that the snow may be blown into the path of pre-ceding vehicles and consequently obstruct their view of the road. If you are stopped you will be given a £60 FINE AND 3 PENALTY POINTS OR COULD EVEN BE CHARGED WITH AN OFFENCE WHICH CARRIES A PENALTY OF DISQUALIFIACTION.

                                                                                                                 

We would advise all drivers only to drive if absolutely necessary and if you need to drive then please plan your journey in advance, allow plenty of time to reach your destination and ensure you have plenty of warm clothing, food and water in order to deal with any unexpected and difficult situation that you may encounter due to the severe weather conditions.

If you are stopped with this charge or any other driving matter call 01698 283265. If you have any queries regarding this or any other road traffic matter resulting from the adverse weather conditions or otherwise please contact us immediately!