On saturday afternoon I made my way across the severn bridge to the delightful city of Cardiff to attend the ILEX South Wales Branch Annual Ball. The ball was at the Park Plaza Hotel, which I was lucky enough to stay in - big bed, nice pool & so I discovered in the morning, an excellent breakfast!
The ILEX South Wales branch invited many guests including Mark Bishop {ILEX President}, several Senior and Distric Judges, Geraint Williams of The Law Society of Cardiff and the Chairman & Secretary of The Confederation of South Wales Law Societies. The delightful Frances Edwards {Branch Chairman} welcomed us all and ensured the evening went smoothly.
Drinks reception - warm white wine {!), followed by Leek & Potato Soup {what else in wales}, Chicken Supreme & Veg, Chocolate Mousse and Cheese & Biscuits. It was a good spread and no measely portions. We then had the charity raffle followed by the Student Awards.
SimplyLawJobs.com donated the £100 cash prize for the ILEX Level 3 Student of the Year, which was won by Angelina Davies of Bridgend College. Her tutor spoke about Angelina "She is the most outstanding student we have had in the 12 years we've been delivering ILEX. She studied A level law at college and really enjoyed it so decided to take it further. She enrolled with us 2 years ago and her overall results were outstanding. She had 5 Distinctions in the case studies – and only missed Distinction in the Tort and Civil Litigation by 2 marks. She then achieved a Distinction in the final examination – which, considering how horrid a paper it was and only 8 people in England and Wales achieved that, was a fantastic result."
Wow! Well done Angelina - despite her having flu she still attended and put a brave face on throughout the evening.
We all sat back then waiting for Jacky Webbe - Diana Ross tribute act - and I have to say she was really good. Very entertaining and totally engaging. I sloped off to bed after her 1st session and happened to share a lift with her - 'that is some wig' I said & she agreed!
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