As we head into the summer break June has been a very busy month. Indeed, I have taken part in a number of Law Society events as President.

On the 6^th June I had the pleasure of hosting Joe Morris MP at the Hexham Area visit at which time we spoke about a number of issues affecting solicitors in the area which Joe has agreed to take up on our behalf. It was great to see so many solicitors in attendance from across Northumberland.

On the 11^th June I had the privilege of attending the Retired Solicitors lunch at Newcastle Falcons Rugby ground and meeting up with many of our retired solicitor members of the society. It was lovely to speak to many former solicitors and district judges who were reflecting on their fantastic legal careers in practice and how they were now enjoying their retirement. 

On the 26^th June I had the pleasure of hosting my Presidents Summer Party at Wylam Brewery in Newcastle. The evening featured a charity raffle, which raised a fantastic £1,938 in support of my chosen charity Child Brain Injury Trust. The event was generously sponsored by NWG Property Solutions, Temple Legal Protection Limited, and Amiqus, whose contributions helped make the evening possible.

I was very proud to introduce Emma Pilling, Fundraising Manager at Child Brain injury Trust on the night who shared her own personal story and shared powerful insights into the challenges families face after a childhood-acquired brain injury, and the critical support the charity provides. As someone who works closely with families affected by brain injury, I know just how vital the Child Brain Injury Trust’s work is. It’s an honour to support them throughout the year and to see our North East legal community come together so generously at our Summer Party.

For more information about Child Brain Injury Trust, upcoming events, and how to get involved please visit: www.childbraininjurytrust.org.uk

We have an exciting year ahead planned with lots of events and activities with some of those being listed on our website and your regular newsletters. Some highlights over the next few months include:

Thursday 9^th October – Burnetts and Park Lane Plowden Chambers Quiz night at One Strawberry Place in aid of Child Brain Injury Trust. Playing for the Mike Stubbs memorial shield in memory of Mike Stubbs practice director at Park Lane Plowden. Book your teams via this link: https://childbraininjurytrust.org.uk/events/newcastle-quiz-night-2/

Friday 10th October - The Newcastle Law Society Dinner the most prestigious black tie event in the North East Legal calendar is taking place at The Grand Hotel, Gosforth Park. Tickets are now on sale and we have tables of 6-12 and offer mixed tables for smaller firms. We will be again celebrating our highest achieving students and newly qualified solicitors at the event and we will be having music and entertainment. 

Please do get involved and encourage your firm or others to do likewise and join as members. There are corporate rates for larger firms also. Please also follow our page on LinkedIn.

If you would like any more information about any of the above or book any tickets, please contact Sanchia or our office via e-mail:

mail@newcastlelawsociety.co.uk.