Anne-Marie Crowther
@a-mcrowther.bsky.social
Social justice, agency & cats. Integrative coach, facilitator, connector, living systems thinker. Ever hopeful. https://linktr.ee/AMCrowther
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Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
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Show us your autumn leaves! 🍁 Show us the trees and other plants with resplendent foliage that you've seen by adding a photo below, and we'll share some of our favourites.
November 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Show us your autumn leaves! 🍁 Show us the trees and other plants with resplendent foliage that you've seen by adding a photo below, and we'll share some of our favourites.
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A new civil society group aiming to “bring expert insight into the heart of government” has launched
Civil society leaders group launches to ‘bring expert insight’ into heart of government
www.civilsociety.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM
A new civil society group aiming to “bring expert insight into the heart of government” has launched
Looking for individuals for next action learning cohorts - start Oct or Jan. 6 facilitated online meetings with a small group of carefully selected peers - safe confidential supportive space to explore new perspectives, skills, solutions. Info via my website www.underthecarobtrees.com/calendar
Calendar: Programmes, Retreats, Events, Opportunities — Coaching and Rural Retreats
www.underthecarobtrees.com
August 19, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Looking for individuals for next action learning cohorts - start Oct or Jan. 6 facilitated online meetings with a small group of carefully selected peers - safe confidential supportive space to explore new perspectives, skills, solutions. Info via my website www.underthecarobtrees.com/calendar
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Lately, Reform UK have claimed that their hostility to migrants stems from an overwhelming desire to keep women safe.
But have they been equally concerned when the threat to women comes from someone they see as on "their side"?
I took a quick peek at their recent record. ~AA
But have they been equally concerned when the threat to women comes from someone they see as on "their side"?
I took a quick peek at their recent record. ~AA
August 13, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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Our government and media are complicit in enabling racist violence, our latest report shows.
One year since the racist riots broke out across the UK, violence which has continued since, those in power cannot continue to deny their enabling role.
Read the report here 👉 www.runnymedetrust.o...
One year since the racist riots broke out across the UK, violence which has continued since, those in power cannot continue to deny their enabling role.
Read the report here 👉 www.runnymedetrust.o...
A hostile environment: language, race, surveillance and the media
A hostile environment: language, race, surveillance and the media is the second of two reports analysing parliamentary and media debates from 2010-2024, and shows how large sections of these debates encouraged widespread hostility to migrants.
www.runnymedetrust.org
August 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Our government and media are complicit in enabling racist violence, our latest report shows.
One year since the racist riots broke out across the UK, violence which has continued since, those in power cannot continue to deny their enabling role.
Read the report here 👉 www.runnymedetrust.o...
One year since the racist riots broke out across the UK, violence which has continued since, those in power cannot continue to deny their enabling role.
Read the report here 👉 www.runnymedetrust.o...
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
June 12, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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
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/
Head of Programmes, Head of Operations and Freelance Fundraiser (remote). Deadline 30thJune25. More info: publicinterest.org.uk/join/
Join the PIRC team… – PIRC
We've got a lot happening! Team Vacancies: Deadline to apply: 9.00am 30th June 2025 Head of Operations Your main role is to be a senior member of the PIRC team,
publicinterest.org.uk
June 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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/
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?
June 7, 2025 at 5:20 AM
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...
June 8, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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.
June 4, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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
May 12, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Johnny Marr's advice for aspiring musicians, reposted from the excellent @epidemicsound.bsky.social
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL COACHING WEEK!
If any of you fancy a free 45 min coaching session, get in touch by 18th May.
If any of you fancy a free 45 min coaching session, get in touch by 18th May.
May 12, 2025 at 8:16 AM
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL COACHING WEEK!
If any of you fancy a free 45 min coaching session, get in touch by 18th May.
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...
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...
May 6, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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...
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
Response to the AI Opportunities Action Plan from the Charity AI Task Force - CAST
buff.ly
May 6, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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
2 day a week, Manchester Producer role for Streetwise Opera - Deadline 14th April 25
Come be our Manchester Producer! We're looking for someone with experience in participatory arts, a love for creativity, and a commitment to making a difference. Find out more and apply here:
streetwiseopera.org/vacancy/manc...
streetwiseopera.org/vacancy/manc...
April 11, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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
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
April 5, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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
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
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.
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.
'One of life’s great enthusiasts' -Tributes paid to town stalwart
South Lakes street band says goodbye to 'dearest friend'
www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
March 30, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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.
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.
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...
March 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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!! 😃
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!! 😃
March 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
** 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!! 😃
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.
February 5, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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
#elonmusk #twitter
January 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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
#elonmusk #twitter
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.
January 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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.
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
'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
And please share this with other women. Many, many thanks for your help, love Di.
bit.ly
January 23, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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
'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...
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SpendingRe...
Spending Review 2025 - Phase 2
Please take the time to complete our survey. Your feedback is important.
www.smartsurvey.co.uk
January 22, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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...
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SpendingRe...