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Frances Murphy
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Just another funky homosapien. Here for the #booksky and arts and culture chat in #Leeds #Bradford #Harrogate and #York ✨
I'm aiming to read 25 books in 2025 and I've just finished book 20!

The Great Alone
Kristin Hannah
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I couldn't put this book down. Devastating in parts. The ending felt a little hasty while the bulk of the book could have been pacier. Some stereotyping, otherwise beautifully written #BookSky
September 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
I've just finished The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah

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I loved this book and it felt super poignant in the current global socio-economic political landscape, as well as the climate emergency and the consequential displacement of people.

Kristen Hannah might be a new favourite author! #BookSky
September 24, 2025 at 8:09 AM
So excited for a sneaky peak at the #TurnerPrize in Bradford later this week!
Exclusive! A preview of the exhibition of works by the four artists shortlisted for this year’s Turner Prize, now at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery in Bradford: Nnena Kalu, Rene Matić, Mohammed Sami and Zadie Xa.

📸 ©David Levene
September 23, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Not been here for a while, what have I missed?
September 23, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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💷 Our £500 Spare Bob microgrants are back!

If you're an artist or creative freelancer living in the Bradford district, you can apply for £100 - £500 to help develop your creative practice.

Apply by Sunday 14 September at 11 PM 👉
bdproducinghub.co.uk/funding-oppo...
Spare Bob - Bradford Producing Hub - Funding and Opportunities
Spare Bob are development microgrants of up to £500 for Bradford artists and creative freelancers
bdproducinghub.co.uk
August 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I'm at the #AMAconf - any other X boycotters here on Bluesky? 🤭
July 10, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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We're at the #AMAconf today! If anyone wants to connect and talk about all things artist and sector development, Bradford and Yorkshire - say hi!
July 10, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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BPH is, and always will be, trans and gender‑diverse inclusive.

In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling, we want to reaffirm our solidarity with trans, intersex, non‑binary and gender‑nonconforming people, and all those impacted by this decision.

Read more bdproducinghub.co.uk/trans-and-ge...
Bradford Producing Hub is, and always will be, trans and gender‑diverse inclusive - Bradford Producing Hub
We centre the artist and creative community in everything we do – and that means artists and creatives of all backgrounds, identities, faiths, and cultures. In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling...
bdproducinghub.co.uk
April 28, 2025 at 9:14 AM
I'm ready for Spring now, please 🥶
February 13, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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🚀 Exciting opportunities for West Yorkshire artists, creative freelancers and microbusinesses!

We’ve teamed up with @westyorkshireca.bsky.social for #WYCreate - a series of free workshops designed to help you grow, thrive and make an impact.

bdproducinghub.co.uk/our-training...
WYCreate Masterclasses - Bradford Producing Hub
Bradford Producing Hub has partnered with the WYCA to host a range of masterclasses for artists, creative freelancers and microbusinesses based in West Yorkshire
bdproducinghub.co.uk
February 13, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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✨ Announcing the Practice: Bradford cohort

This new accelerator programme will support 4 emerging artists with funding, mentorship and a major exhibition at Loading Bay in Autumn 2025

Meet the Artists
🧵 Atiyya Mirza
🎥 Joanna Byrne
⛏️ Liv Preston
🏛️ Saba Siddiqui

bdproducinghub.co.uk/practice-bra...
February 13, 2025 at 10:12 AM
I love that #booksky is really hitting it off here. Quick shout out to Leeds Libraries, I hope they find their way here soon.

My favourite thing is I can reserve books AND they deliver them to my local library when they are available. Unbeatable free service.

#ILoveLibraries #SupportYourLibrary
January 29, 2025 at 12:36 PM
I've X-ited to Bluesky. Hi.
November 26, 2024 at 4:12 PM