office news archive
Appleby & Penrith Shows - Food Hamper Prize Draws
The winners of the food hampers were Mrs H. Ellwood of Newby (Appleby Show) and Mr & Mrs E Titterington of Penrith (Penrith Show).
We would also like to congratulate:
- Henry Knowles of Kendal and Edward Park of Crook who were the winners of the Dry Stone Walling Competition, which we sponsor at Penrith Show
- Messrs Grierson of Skelton who were the winners of the O’Reilly Jubilee Perpetual Trophy for the Arable Competition that we sponsor at Penrith Show
Jim Cochrane
Jim died peacefully at home on 3rd May 2010 after a long illness fought with courage and dignity.
Jim was born and grew up in Dumfries. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1980 and moved to Edinburgh to join a new office of Pannell, Kerr and Forster. He moved again in 1984 to join Carlisle firm F Gordon Joynt & Co. Jim became a partner of O’Reilly’s in 1991 when Joynt and Co was merged with O’Reilly’s.
He will be sadly missed by clients, staff and fellow partners.
Team news - Spring 2010
After 43 years our longest serving employee Helen Short has retired from the firm. She was a valued member of staff in the farming department and we wish her well for the future.
We would like to welcome a new baby into the world, Rachel Marston gave birth to Olivia Grace in February and our congratulations go to her and her family.
Congratulations also go to Magdalena Marciniak for successfully passing the first part of her AAT technician level exams in December.
Anna Longrigg has now returned to work on a part-time basis following the birth of her baby boy.
2010 agricultural shows
We will be at the following local agricultural shows in 2010, please feel free to call in to see us at these venues:
- Penrith Show - Saturday 24th July 2010
- Appleby Show - Saturday 21st August 2010
paying our fees
A number of clients are now requesting our bank details in order to make payment to us via BACS or internet, electronically, as an alternative to the usual method of paying by cheque. If any clients would like to pay electronically, please contact us.
issuing of receipts
To attempt to be more environmentally friendly, we intend to change our system of the automatic issue of receipts, when payment is received from our clients.
From 1st May, to avoid excess usage of paper and postage, we will only send out receipts where they are specifically requested.
When sending cheques in settlement, please write our reference number on the reverse of your cheque for identification purposes. There is no need to return the original invoice with your payment, this should be retained for your records.
Office news - Winter 2009
Since Oct 2009, we have held the Skipton Building Society agency at our Hawes office.
Congratulations to Magdalena Marciniak and Kirstie Carruthers who successfully completed the Associations Intermediate Stage of Accounting Technicians in the summer.
We would also like to congratulate Edward Park of Kendal and Andy Mills of Newby who were the winners of the Dry Stone Walling Competition, which we sponsor at Penrith Show.
Kirkby Stephen Prize Show
Rachel Marston represents O'Reilly's at the annual Prize Show and Sale of Swaledale Ewes held at Kirkby Stephen Auction Mart on Friday 25th September 2009 where the Champion was a Shearling Ewe from Ian Brown.
John McLaren
After many years of loyal service, John McLaren retired from the practice on the 31st March 2009. John began working at our Carlisle office straight from school in 1966 and became a partner in 1977. He will be missed by the remaining partners and staff but we all realise he needs more time to babysit his grandchildren, play golf and walk the fells.
O'Reilly's 75th Anniversary
This year (2009) marks the 75th anniversary of O'Reilly's supporting business and personal tax clients in Cumbria and beyond.
Today the firm is a far cry from the small general practice started by Mr. Noel T. O'Reilly in Penrith in 1934. We now have five offices in Cumbria and North Yorkshire and over fifty staff, but we are still committed to the original philosophy on which the firm was founded - to provide a personal service to our clients.
We would like to thank all of our clients for their continued loyalty and look forward to working together for many years to come.
team news - May 2009
We would like to congratulate two members of our staff, our receptionist Anna Longrigg who gave birth to a baby boy, Keian William in March and Elizabeth Moloney, trainee accountant, who also gave birth to a boy, Oliver Samuel this month. Mothers and babies are doing well.
We would also like to congratulate four of our trainee accountants - Magdalena Cwik, Kirstie Carruthers and Rachel Marston who have all passed their AAT second stage exams and Elizabeth Moloney, who has passed her ICAEW Auditing and Financial Accounting exam.
team news - Jan 2009
The following members of staff have been successful this year:
Lynne Sedgley has now qualified as an ACCA (Chartered Certified Accountant).
Sarah Irving has passed the following papers in the Institute of Chartered Accountants:-
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Audit
- Taxation
Sarah has further exams to sit during 2009.
Vicky Deeb, Laura Richardson, Magdalena Marciniak and Kirstie Carruthers have successfully completed their AAT Foundation exams.
Elizabeth Moloney and Hayley Fieldhouse are now fully qualified AAT Technicians and are currently studying towards ACA Professional Stage.
Lakes Hospitality Show 2008
Karen Gray with "Bob" the Harris Hawk from the Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre.
Cumbrian Masters Pro-Am Golf Tournament
O'Reilly's have sponsored the Cumbrian Masters Pro-Am Golf Tournament held in Keswick since its conception in 2007. Gary Lockerbie seen pictured became the inaugural winner.
The event has also become part of our fundraising initiatives for charitable organisations locally. The 2008 winner was Carlisle Professional Craig Goodfellow.
Penrith Show Dry Stone Walling Competition sponsored by O'Reilly
The 2008 winner, Mr G Ibbottson, receiving the trophy from Gary Ritzema.
May 2008
We are delighted to announce that Sarah Irving from our Carlisle Office, just 21 years of age has completed with distinction the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) examinations.
Sarah finished the Financial Accounting Unit exam having scored the highest marks in the country in her top-up paper winning the Carter Prize in the ICAEW's Professional stage exams.
charity fundraising - Dec 2007
O'Reilly's have always been keen to fundraise for charities and an opportunity to support a worthy cause occurred in the summer. A casino night was held in aid of the "Pride of Cumbria" Air Ambulance and all proceeds were presented to the fundraising team, an amazing total of £711. A big thank you to all those generous souls, for your support on a wonderful night.