Palmers Solicitors sponsor Christmas ‘Best Dressed’ competition on Rayleigh High Street

Continuing our annual tradition, we have lent our support to a number of high street retailers in the lead-up to Christmas.

We proudly sponsored the Best Dressed Window competition for retailers on Rayleigh High Street, organised and judged by the Rayleigh Town Council.

This year, many local businesses pulled out all the stops to dress their windows for the festive season, making it incredibly challenging for the judges to choose their favourites.

Adam Davis, a Director at Palmers Solicitors, joined members of the Town Council on 17 December to present trophies, certificates and hampers full of Christmas goodies to the winners.

Adam Davis said: “The High Street is a huge part of the community in Rayleigh, which is why every year the team at Palmers Solicitors are always on board to sponsor the Best Dressed Window competition to show our support.

“Over the years, we have been able to build close relationships with neighbouring businesses and hope to continue to do so for many more to come.

“A big thank you to everyone who took part in the competition, and congratulations to the businesses that claimed a prize this year. We hope you enjoy the Christmas treats!”

This Christmas, Kimberley, Ricky, and Gina – dressed as Elf, Santa, and Rudolph – made their rounds to each of Palmer’s offices, delivering massive hampers filled with treats to thank staff for their hard work throughout 2024.

The hampers were a special treat for everyone as a way to spread festive cheer in the run-up to Christmas.

Kimberley Portas-Bailey, Project Manager, said: “The hampers are just one of the many ways we want to show our dedicated staff how much we value their hard work.

“They make a difference year after year, and it’s important to us to celebrate that.

“Ricky, Gina, and I loved the chance to visit each of our offices to spread the holiday cheer before the Christmas break and put a smile on everyone’s faces with our festive costumes and treats.”

Essex-based Palmers Solicitors is getting in the festive spirit to support the children’s wards at its local hospital trust.

The firm is once again stepping up for its long-term chosen charity, the Polly Parrot Appeal, with a very special ‘Guess The Name’ competition, featuring a fantastic Christmas teddy! 

Open to all staff across the firm’s five offices and clients who wish to participate, the competition will be open until 20 December, when the bear’s identity will be revealed.  

All proceeds will go towards the appeal, run by the Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital to support paediatric patients and services, including children’s oncology and the neonatal intensive care unit.  

The appeal also funds support for children visiting loved ones or being seen as outpatients. 

Gina Newman, Practice Manager, said: “We’re long-time supporters of the Polly Parrot Appeal and we know that it’s particularly important at this time of year, when it’s exceptionally difficult for children to be spending time in hospital.  

“This competition is shaping up to be lots of fun, as well as an excellent opportunity for us to show our support for the incredible work that Basildon and Thurrock Hospitals do for the community and for children who need their help.  

“A huge thank you to everyone who has helped set it up and taken part so far – we look forward to announcing the winner and finding out what we have raised for our charity partner!”