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This year’s AGM will be held on Thursday 21 May 2026 upstairs in The Observatory (SA1). The AGM will start at 6 pm and we hope you can stay for a drink and a chat after the formal proceedings are concluded (likely by 7 pm at the latest).  This event is open to all SDLS members and to members of SDJLD.   As usual we will be looking to elect a Deputy Vice President at the AGM to take the President’s seat in 2028 after Gareth Jones (who will be elected next month) and Suzanne Thomas (who will be elected next year). Please give some thought to whether you or one of your colleagues would like to be nominated. Qualification for this nomination is that the candidate must have been a practising solicitor for at least 5 years and a member of SDLS at the time of election. Closing date for nominations is close of business on Friday 6 May.   We may have a vacant seat on the committee this coming year. If you are interested in joining the committee please let me know. In addition to those elected at the AGM the committee can co-opt another 4 members during the year so this is also an option for anyone wishing to join us.   If you would like to know more about these positions please feel free to contact any committee member. Our details are all on our website https://swanseadistrictlawsociety.co.uk/committee-members/  

Swansea & District JLD will be hosting a Charity Quiz Night, an evening of friendly competition, good company and fundraising for a brilliant cause. Put your general knowledge to the test as our quizmasters host a lively and entertaining quiz, all in support of the National Autistic Society – Swansea Branch. 📍 Where: The Observatory, Marina Towers, Slipway Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea SA1 1YB 🕕 When: From 6pm on Friday 15 May 2026 💷 Cost: £10 per ticket, plus a cash raffle on the night 🍹 Includes: Quiz entry and a welcome drink (with food available to purchase from The Observatory) Teams and individuals are very welcome, with teams typically based on seating arrangements on the night, usually in the region of five people per team. Flying solo? Or in a pair? No problem — we’ll help you join a team on arrival. There will also be a raffle on the evening with great prizes to be won. 🎟 How to book: Tickets are available via Eventbrite:- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sdjld-charity-quiz-night-2026-tickets-1986194738931?aff=oddtdtcreator Accessibility information can be found on The Observatory’s website. Huge thanks to TSR Legal Recruitment for kindly sponsoring the event. We’d love to see you there — bring your colleagues, test your knowledge, and help us raise funds for an excellent local charity.