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Hampshire Cricket renews partnership with Paris Smith


In a renewed agreement, Southampton-based law firm Paris Smith will continue in its role as the official legal partner of Hampshire Cricket & the Ageas Bowl.


Over recent years Paris Smith and the club have worked closely together on a number of projects including the Ageas Bowl‘s major development programme which includes the 175-bed four-star Hilton hotel, two new covered stands as well as the new 18-hole golf course. Paris Smith has also played an important role in helping Hampshire Cricket to secure planning permission to hold concerts at the venue.


Hampshire Cricket chief executive David Mann said: “We have been delighted with the service Paris Smith has provided over a long period of time and I am very happy that it‘s been agreed to continue this partnership. The firm‘s help


The Phoenix Inn rises


The Phoenix Inn in Hartley Wintney has been named the best pub in Hampshire by Hampshire Life magazine at its food and drinks award gala dinner where the finalists battled it out for the top spot.


Licensees Andrew and Sisi Ryder, who have been running The Phoenix since November 2009, were presented with their award along with Adrian Culver, head chef.


Judges praised The Phoenix for its consistent first-class delivery of fresh local food, excellent choice of wines and beers, and exceptional levels of customer service.


David Mann (left) and Peter Taylor cement the longstanding relationship


has been crucial to a number of developments at the Ageas Bowl, and it has played a big part in creating the fantastic venue we see today.“


Paris Smith‘s managing partner Peter Taylor added: “Paris Smith


has enjoyed a longstanding relationship with Hampshire Cricket, spanning many decades. We are delighted to have helped the club to achieve its success and, in particular, it‘s undoubted ability to host international cricket.“


The Ryders were delighted to receive the recognition saying: “We are overjoyed with our win, not just for us, but for the whole team – from Trudy who cleans in the morning to the kitchen porter who closes up at night – it’s everyone’s efforts that have earned us this accolade.“


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