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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · Sep 1

Well done mate, really proud of you!

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · Jul 26

Honouring one of Birmingham’s finest

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · Jul 12

Geldof smashing I don’t like Mondays

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · Jul 8

Why can’t my commute to work be like this every day?

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · Jun 30

Working from home, the dog has resolutely ignored me all morning. I make myself lunch, suddenly she’s my new best friend.

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · May 24

Is there a more “Bank Holiday job” than sorting out the kitchen drawers?

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · May 10

Please explain for us uninformed?

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · May 9

😂 I also sang along Rock me Amadeus, in German, and then gave it my all for the Whitney hit The Greatest love of all!!

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · May 9

How do I still know every word to The Chicken Song? #TOTP

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · May 9

Is there a greater look of disgust than that from a bulldog with whom you won’t share lunch?

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · May 7

An honour to attend a Garden Party, with thanks to the Bar Council for the nomination

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · May 5

I shall look out for you!

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · Apr 26

I think they’ve always been for the criminal Bar because we only have them in long, multi handed cases and you don’t really get them at the civil Bar- and Family has never had the tradition

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · Apr 25

Tune in to Michael Portillo’s Railway Journeys to see my husband talking about his passion for Tolkien at Sarehole Mill- tonight 6.30pm BBC2

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · Apr 17

If you're planning your travel to Birmingham for Bar Conference 2025 we've got a great offer for you from our travel partner. TrainSplit is offering all event attendees £10 back on their train travel when booking through the TrainSplit app.

Find out more
www.barcouncil.org.uk/training-eve...

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · Apr 15

I raise you Tabula Rasa and All the Way!

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · Apr 15

I think season 6 has more variety - the best episode with Once more with Feeling, and some of the absolute worst such as Doublemeat Palace! But 4 comes close!

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · Apr 5

Game days with my Dad are the best #UTV

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · Apr 4

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Please share the Midland Circuit Scholarship Scheme for prospective BPTC… | Midland Circuit

Please share the Midland Circuit Scholarship Scheme for prospective BPTC students. Click the link below to access the application form: https://lnkd.in/ekaM4Wph University of Birmingham University...

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · Apr 3

Turn off the news, ignore worries about International Trade, just enjoy a picture of our magnolia tree in full bloom!

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Caitlin Moran @mscaitlinmoran.bsky.social · Apr 3

After doing various news-shows last week, talking about Adolesence, I had so many people asking for more advice on teenage boys, I wrote this: www.mumsnet.com/articles/adv...

Caitlin Moran: "My 5 pieces of advice for parents of teen boys" | Mumsnet

In the wake of Adolescence, journalist, broadcaster and author Caitlin Moran reveals her five essential tips for how to talk to, and raise, teenage boys.

www.mumsnet.com

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Max Hardy @maxjlhardy.bsky.social · Mar 21

I've written a blog attempting to offer some answers to 'Adolescence': thepaternitytest.blogspot.com/2025/03/atte...

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · Mar 14

If you are preparing your silk application and would like some support, take a look at our silk mentoring service.

Or, if you are a KC and would like to help someone through the process, we welcome new mentors.

Find out more: www.barcouncil.org.uk/support-for-...

Thinking of applying for silk? Apply for a silk mentor

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · Mar 7

To mark International Women's Day tomorrow, Chair Barbara Mills KC and other women leaders in law share their advice for the next generation of lawyers in @legalcheek.bsky.social

Barbara Mills KC shares the 3 things that have made a real difference to her over the years⬇️

Read more bit.ly/4hkpoel

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · Mar 6

📣 Important announcement!

@thebarcouncil.bsky.social practising certificate renewal portal is now open.

When renewing your practising certificate, you have the opportunity to donate to Advocate.  

If you can, please consider donating.

🔎 Find out more on our website: bit.ly/ATP2025

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