On Wednesday 26th March 2014, Bates Solicitors proudly supported The Matthew Elvidge Trust by hosting a concert featuring The Angell Piano Trio and operatic bass, Matthew Rose. The concert featured the premiere of Martin Suckling’s ‘Songs from a bright September’ and guests at the concert were privileged to be able to hear Martin introduce his work, which he composed specifically for the Trio and Matthew. The concert programme also included works which enabled all members of the Trio and Mr Rose to showcase their musical talents including Four Serious Songs by Brahms, works by Bohuslav Martinu and by Hugo Wolf. The evening finished with a lively composition by Felix Mendelssohn which reunited the trio on stage for a fitting finale. During the course of the concert, Mr Hamish Elvidge of The Matthew Elvidge Trust spoke movingly about the family’s decision to set up The Matthew Elvidge Trust shortly after Matthew took his own life aged just 23, after a very short period of anxiety and depression. Mr Elvidge spoke about the work that the Trust funds including the Beachy Head Chaplaincy team and work on university campuses. The evening finished with a collection in aid of the Trust and £1,000.00 was raised. The firm looks forward to continuing their support of The Matthew Elvidge Trust.

Bates Solicitors are proud to have been sponsors for the Hartley Wintney Fun Run for another year.
And it was a Record Year! 295 Entrants

The Fun Run was held on Sunday 14th October 2012 at Greenfields Junior School.

Their aim is to get children and young people into running as a way of promoting life-long well-being and good health. We also raise funds for local organisations.

Lots of people were inspired by British Olympians like Mo Farrah and Jessica Ennis. Fun Run is an outlet for all that enthusiasm and starting point for sporting ambition.

The Fun Run is all about taking part. There’s a medal for every child who finishes. To make it more fun, this year we are encouraging everyone to run in red, white and blue or an Olympic T-shirt!

Bates look forward to continuing their support next Autumn.