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Have children and in/near Colchester, Essex this Saturday? Pop into Colchester Family Fest. Say hello to Fi who'll be on a stand. Try her movement for rebuilding confidence taster session 1.55 - or refer someone for her 'survivor steps' weekly movement class starting Sept. www.bemoredandelion.com

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3 jobs currently advertised by PIRC, Wales who 'work with civil society to strengthen the stories that unite us'. Head of Programmes, Head of Operations and Freelance Fundraiser (remote). Deadline 30thJune25. More info: publicinterest.org.uk/join/

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If you want to "leave" the ECHR, which of these rights do you want to give up for yourself and your family?

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This webinar for parents and teachers is coming up on Tuesday early eve- a few places are still available. Donation from each ticket goes to CALM. Get yours here - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/helping-te...

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NEW: Lifting the two-child limit and the benefit cap will immediately lift 400,000 children out of poverty, and 950,000 children will be living in less deep poverty.

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Johnny Marr's advice for aspiring musicians, reposted from the excellent @epidemicsound.bsky.social

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HAPPY INTERNATIONAL COACHING WEEK! If any of you fancy a free 45 min coaching session, get in touch by 18th May.

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I'm on holiday for the next few weeks, so I've been working with some brilliant writers on pieces for my Substack. This week Laura Basu has written this moving and inspiring piece on the politics of love - check it out graceblakeley.substack.com/p/the-answer...

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On behalf of the Charity AI Task Force, we and @zoeamar.bsky.social have today responded to the government's AI Opportunities Action Plan, urging immediate engagement with the VCSE sector, in order to ensure that adoption of #AI across the UK is fair, representative and equitable 👉 buff.ly/iDR0MmN

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2 day a week, Manchester Producer role for Streetwise Opera - Deadline 14th April 25

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Still open! The Big Freelancer Survey has been extended to Monday 21st April so we can hear from even more freelancers. We’re close to matching last year’s numbers—let’s get there together. 📝 👉 linktr.ee/BigFreelance... #BigFreelancerSurvey #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

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www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/2502030... Sad to learn John Fox, the inspiration who lifted so many, has died. 'We advocate a role for art that weaves it more fully into the fabric of our lives; that allows us to be collaborators rather than spectators' Thank you Mr Fox. Love to Sue & family.

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UK Theatre Freelancers - the only survey of freelancers, by freelancers, for freelancers..... contribute now by completing the 2025 Freelancers Make Theatre Work survey. NOW: linktr.ee/BigFreelance...

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TICKETS GIVEAWAY Our fundraising ceilidh is almost here and we're giving you the chance to win 2 FREE tickets to come along!! 😃 To win you must be free on the 5th April and also complete these 2 steps: 1. Follow us 2. Repost this post Competition closes tomorrow 5pm. Best of luck!! 😃

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Word of the Day is ‘bayard’ (16th century): one who has the supreme self-confidence of ignorance.

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Imagine if every time he tweeted money was actually donated to charities he was against? The more he tweets, the more he is tricked into raising for charity? It’s simple, by heading over to www.peoplevselon.co.uk you can sign up to pledge as little a 1p for every time he tweets. #elonmusk #twitter

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Gracias Bryan Adams. Uplifting concert, genuine love felt between audience & musicians and to cap it all, knowing some of the proceeds go to help the beautiful city of arts and sciences rebuild after the DANA. Injected some feel-good back into the world.

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Posting on behalf of a friend and colleague: 'Hi, I'm looking women who want to get back into being creative, feel more confident, and get excited about art again. Please help by filling out this survey by Sun midnight & share with other women. Many thanks for your help, love Di.' bit.ly/3PLPewG

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We have until 9 February to submit representations to Phase 2 of the Spending Review. I'll be working on the WEA's in the coming week. If anyone wants to swap notes, especially around adult learning and skills, drop me a line www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SpendingRe...

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2 free places remaining on my online introduction to action learning session Wed 5th Feb 10-11.15am UK time. I am currently looking for new participants for my 2025 groups. If you might be interested in joining one of my sets, why not book to discover more: bit.ly/4hfSj3X (my eventbrite link)

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DCMS backs £5m writing centre in Newcastle. - The new writing centre in Newcastle will house nationwide partners from the arts, academia, media and publishing industries under one roof. Via Arts Professional...

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Interested in joining an action learning set? I'm looking for a couple more people for my 2025 groups - 1 starts March and the other October. Get in touch if you want to find out more - or join my next free intro seminar online 5th Feb before committing bit.ly/4fMKb9E

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Female domestic abuse survivors who can get to Colchester: join this safe, supportive programme of 6 x weekly movement classes & aid your recovery. Testimonial: 'It's more than healing - it's transformative' Register NOW on bit.ly/3WfHc2W to start next week or join a future cohort. Please share.

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This is a request to all those brilliant folk who carry out oral history interviews. I am hoping to carry out some interviews next year and am wondering what is the best equipment to buy. What do you use? How much does it cost? What is the simplest way to do the best job? Thanks!

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Loose regulation, austerity, repeat: The UK economy, explained. From the new Private Eye, out now.

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Following a spring clean at Longbarrow HQ, I've found a number of hardbacks (ex-bookshop, damaged in transit, etc) that are perfectly readable, but not saleable. If you're in Sheffield (postcodes S1-S12 only), and you'd like a free book, message your postal address and I'll deliver it on Saturday.

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All the Big Government Reforms the Media Hasn’t Been Telling You About bylinetimes.com/2024/12/20/l...

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Happy Caturday Bluesky people 💙

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I’ve kept kinda quiet on this quite deliberately, I was waiting to see what the theatre/performance arts response to this would be. I honestly can’t hold my tongue any longer… WAKE UP FFS, THIS IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW AND NO ONE IS COMMENTING ON IT. Fuuuck… we are sleep walking. AGAIN!👇🏾 READ IT!!

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🤩We are hiring a Producer! (37.5 Hours – full time, fixed term, 10 month contract) Application Deadline: 9am, Monday 3rd February 2025 For more information, head to our website: 20storieshigh.org.uk

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Galley Beggar Press is hiring! We need a reliable, book-loving, Norwich-based administrative assistant for six months - starting January, 10 hours a week, and with the possibility of extending: Closing date: 13 December 2024 Full details: www.galleybeggar.co.uk/new-page-34 (Please do share!)

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WOW! More than 6,000 people have now completed our Safeguard Democracy survey🔥 Can we get it to 10k to send a proper signal about need to take money out of politics? Fill it in here. democracyforsale.co.uk/safeguard Do share! Thanks! 😀

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