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Good luck to everyone taking part in this year's Great North Run 🏅   We have a fantastic group of our Muckle Runners who will be running: Eaden Hardcastle, Will McKay, Tom Small, Lydia Stewart, Philip Clare, Ellen Williamson, and Kieran Woonton. And Claire Richmond who will be a cheer champion at mile 8!   #GNR24

Don't let slow payers impact your cash flow!🕔   SMEs are still struggling when it comes to chasing late payments. But how late is too late?   Colin Churchward, partner in our debt recovery team, shares effective strategies for tackling late payments and protecting your bottom line.   Read the full article for more expert advice here 👉 https://ow.ly/8KMC50SXrU3

We're searching for our next group of Inspiring Careers work experience students! We'll be accepting up to 8 people, aged 16-18, for insight into life at a law firm. If you're looking for a career in law, or know someone who is, watch the video linked below to find out more information from solicitor apprentice, Manal Ahmed. ⏯️Video: https://ow.ly/wUHv50TgwoX 📋Apply here: https://ow.ly/yBTc50TgwoW

Big changes are coming to procurement law! If you’re involved in the public sector, it’s crucial to get up to speed with the new regulations from day one. Join Alison Walton, our head of procurement, for a FREE in-person session on Thursday, 12 September, where she’ll provide the ultimate guide to preparing for the Procurement Act. We’ll cover essential topics such as: ➡️Procurement Toolkit ➡️How to get your head around the new notice requirements ➡️How to make the most of the new flexibility in the system ➡️How the Procurement Review Unit can help (or hinder) you! And much more! Ensure you’re ready for the Procurement Act. Reserve your spot now: https://ow.ly/rPwz50TfuPU

The Muckle Wild Cats took the field!😺 On Monday, our teams gathered for a charity netball and rounders tournament in memory of Tina Walker. Tina, who worked at PwC UK, had a great love for cats, so the funds raised are being donated to Feline Friends. We were thrilled to see a fantastic turnout, and the atmosphere was lovely. It was a wonderful event to be a part of! Julie Garbutt, Charlotte McMurchie, Martha Alsop Wood, Victoria Walton, Carla Boaks, Kieran O'Donoghue, Ben Evans, David Wozniak, Anna Douglas Lydia Stewart

Attention all school leaders! Are you confident in your admissions policy? Join Chris Hook and Jill Donabie for a FREE webinar on 19 September for essential tips on interpreting the School Admissions Code, managing feedback, and protecting your policies. This is a must-attend event for governors, trustees, and headteachers. Secure your spot now: https://ow.ly/MXqR50SQVfm

Today, as part of our lunch and learn session, we heard from Caroline Todd and Kerry Clegg, part of the management board at Read Easy Newcastle & North Tyneside. 📖 Read Easy is a charity that supports people in the local community who want to learn to read through coaching. The Muckle Fund at The Community Foundation has given a grant of £1500 to help the charity with recruiting and training coaches, amongst other necessities. To find out how you can get involved through volunteering and donations, click here: https://ow.ly/Tlau50Temfh

Have you ever experienced burnout? 🕯️ Thanks to technology, we can now work from anywhere, giving us more flexibility. However, this increased connectivity can come at a price. Organisations can play a large role in preventing employee burnout. Here, at Muckle, everyone has two extra wellbeing days a year, helping our people rest and recharge. Find out more about employee burnout and how organisations can help here 👉https://ow.ly/MaBk50TcZvL

A wonderful day at The Bellingham Show☀️ On Saturday, we proudly sponsored the sheep young handlers class and the fancy dress competition. David J. Towns, head of agriculture, estates & private client, went to hand out prizes to the best-dressed animal. From the photo, it looks like it was a tough one to judge! We hope everyone attending had as much fun as we did, we look forward to visiting next year!

Want to learn more about data protection?💻 Join us on Wednesday, 9 October, for a 3-hour face-to-face session delivered by our experts, Alex Craig and Rhiannon Hastings. Some of the topics you will cover include: 💡The data protection principles 💡How to manage a personal data breach 💡How to recognise, manage and respond to a subject access request (SAR) Places are limited, so find out more and book yours here: https://ow.ly/Ylwa50TaMSZ