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🚨WOW! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 75,000 signatures! 🙏
LET’S KEEP GOING!
If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
LET’S KEEP GOING!
If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 27, 2025 at 9:38 PM
🚨WOW! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 75,000 signatures! 🙏
LET’S KEEP GOING!
If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
LET’S KEEP GOING!
If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Busy day in the studio with Pete!
Fancy giving us more to do? My online shop is full of bold and colourful designs and loads of Christmas present ideas.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Fancy giving us more to do? My online shop is full of bold and colourful designs and loads of Christmas present ideas.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Busy day in the studio with Pete!
Fancy giving us more to do? My online shop is full of bold and colourful designs and loads of Christmas present ideas.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Fancy giving us more to do? My online shop is full of bold and colourful designs and loads of Christmas present ideas.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
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This might be of interest to a few people
The Boring Fund: Small (£200) grants to UK non-profits, charities and voluntary groups who just need a bit of help to pay for boring running costs like web hosting, admin, insurance etc
Apply by 30 November
www.christinapoultoncreative.co.uk/boring-fund
The Boring Fund: Small (£200) grants to UK non-profits, charities and voluntary groups who just need a bit of help to pay for boring running costs like web hosting, admin, insurance etc
Apply by 30 November
www.christinapoultoncreative.co.uk/boring-fund
Boring Fund | Christina Poulton
Applications now open!
£200 grants available for small charities, CICs and voluntary groups towards some of those boring but hard-to-fund costs.
www.christinapoultoncreative.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 11:43 AM
This might be of interest to a few people
The Boring Fund: Small (£200) grants to UK non-profits, charities and voluntary groups who just need a bit of help to pay for boring running costs like web hosting, admin, insurance etc
Apply by 30 November
www.christinapoultoncreative.co.uk/boring-fund
The Boring Fund: Small (£200) grants to UK non-profits, charities and voluntary groups who just need a bit of help to pay for boring running costs like web hosting, admin, insurance etc
Apply by 30 November
www.christinapoultoncreative.co.uk/boring-fund
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WIN a set of #Christmas cards
Repost and follow me to enter
I’ll pick a winner at 9pm tonight (Friday 7 Nov)
gailmyerscough.co.uk
Repost and follow me to enter
I’ll pick a winner at 9pm tonight (Friday 7 Nov)
gailmyerscough.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 9:33 AM
WIN a set of #Christmas cards
Repost and follow me to enter
I’ll pick a winner at 9pm tonight (Friday 7 Nov)
gailmyerscough.co.uk
Repost and follow me to enter
I’ll pick a winner at 9pm tonight (Friday 7 Nov)
gailmyerscough.co.uk
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I've got a bit behind in noting the new papers from the Tots Tech and Talk research - www.mmu.ac.uk/about-us/fac... - the literature review is now out (scroll down the page)
Thread...
Thread...
Research: Toddlers, Tech and Talk
Understanding how very young children learn language and literacy at home in a post-digital age.
www.mmu.ac.uk
November 7, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I've got a bit behind in noting the new papers from the Tots Tech and Talk research - www.mmu.ac.uk/about-us/fac... - the literature review is now out (scroll down the page)
Thread...
Thread...
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After last year's success, I'm doing more online Christmas workshops this year. So, if you want to do some festive making with your class, get in touch.
You choose what we make, I'll show you the skills, then off you go!
One-hour sessions am/pm
15th - 19th December 🙂
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky
You choose what we make, I'll show you the skills, then off you go!
One-hour sessions am/pm
15th - 19th December 🙂
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky
November 8, 2025 at 9:37 AM
After last year's success, I'm doing more online Christmas workshops this year. So, if you want to do some festive making with your class, get in touch.
You choose what we make, I'll show you the skills, then off you go!
One-hour sessions am/pm
15th - 19th December 🙂
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky
You choose what we make, I'll show you the skills, then off you go!
One-hour sessions am/pm
15th - 19th December 🙂
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky
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Day 2! Starting Strong through a Day of Play, Manchester! 🎈
So excited to join the Bright Futures NW Early Years Stronger Practice Hub for two amazing days of fun, pedagogy, joy, learning, connection & PLAY!
Play truly matters: Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life.
So excited to join the Bright Futures NW Early Years Stronger Practice Hub for two amazing days of fun, pedagogy, joy, learning, connection & PLAY!
Play truly matters: Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life.
October 11, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Day 2! Starting Strong through a Day of Play, Manchester! 🎈
So excited to join the Bright Futures NW Early Years Stronger Practice Hub for two amazing days of fun, pedagogy, joy, learning, connection & PLAY!
Play truly matters: Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life.
So excited to join the Bright Futures NW Early Years Stronger Practice Hub for two amazing days of fun, pedagogy, joy, learning, connection & PLAY!
Play truly matters: Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life.
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Why don’t we shut off this gravy train and reallocate the cash to initiatives for disadvantaged children? Oh, right, because disadvantaged children don’t make the rules. The fact that 49-day Truss is drawing on it to fund her increasingly unhinged activities is outrageous.
Almost £10m of public money spent on subsidies for former PMs
Annual cost of allowance has more than doubled in recent years because of quick turnover of prime ministers
www.theguardian.com
October 10, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Why don’t we shut off this gravy train and reallocate the cash to initiatives for disadvantaged children? Oh, right, because disadvantaged children don’t make the rules. The fact that 49-day Truss is drawing on it to fund her increasingly unhinged activities is outrageous.
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New blog
ruthswailes.com/handwriting-readiness-and-rhythm-finding-balance-between-policy-and-practice/
ruthswailes.com/handwriting-readiness-and-rhythm-finding-balance-between-policy-and-practice/
Handwriting, Readiness and Rhythm: Finding Balance Between Policy and Practice. - Ruth Swailes
When the DfE Writing Framework (2025) landed, many of us read the line about children in Reception being taught to “form lower-case and capital letters correctly” and felt that familiar flicker of ten...
ruthswailes.com
October 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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It’s early but…
My Christmas wrap is now available to pre-order
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/christmas-ca...
My Christmas wrap is now available to pre-order
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/christmas-ca...
October 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
It’s early but…
My Christmas wrap is now available to pre-order
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/christmas-ca...
My Christmas wrap is now available to pre-order
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/christmas-ca...
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Heads up for #earlyyears peeps and all those interested in #maths and young children
My new book due for publication May/June 2026
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
My new book due for publication May/June 2026
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
September 15, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Heads up for #earlyyears peeps and all those interested in #maths and young children
My new book due for publication May/June 2026
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
My new book due for publication May/June 2026
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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Teacher friends, niche request, and a long shot but does anyone have old VHS copies of Talk, Write... and Read, specifically episodes
54. Cliffhanger: Part 1 17 Jan 1995
55. Cliffhanger: Part 2 24 Jan 1995
56. Over the Edge 31 Jan 1995
if so, please say hi!
54. Cliffhanger: Part 1 17 Jan 1995
55. Cliffhanger: Part 2 24 Jan 1995
56. Over the Edge 31 Jan 1995
if so, please say hi!
September 20, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Teacher friends, niche request, and a long shot but does anyone have old VHS copies of Talk, Write... and Read, specifically episodes
54. Cliffhanger: Part 1 17 Jan 1995
55. Cliffhanger: Part 2 24 Jan 1995
56. Over the Edge 31 Jan 1995
if so, please say hi!
54. Cliffhanger: Part 1 17 Jan 1995
55. Cliffhanger: Part 2 24 Jan 1995
56. Over the Edge 31 Jan 1995
if so, please say hi!
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As the new year starts, a suggestion (which came originally from my daughter). Put photos of authors you quote on your slides. It rather immediately shows any skew to citing yet more old, white men. I was very taken aback by my own slides...
September 25, 2025 at 10:46 AM
As the new year starts, a suggestion (which came originally from my daughter). Put photos of authors you quote on your slides. It rather immediately shows any skew to citing yet more old, white men. I was very taken aback by my own slides...
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Gail’s bespoke tote bags that she produced for @musicworks-hifi.com were of fantastic quality as well as great design.
Oh, and I bought some of her fantastic quality vinyl themed Tee shirts.
Quality products, unique designs.
Oh, and I bought some of her fantastic quality vinyl themed Tee shirts.
Quality products, unique designs.
If I’m being honest, I’m feeling pretty crap about my small business.
It’s so bloody difficult at the moment with rising costs, US tariffs, Brexit nonsense and the threat of AI.
Please have a look at what I do and repost to spread the word gailmyerscough.co.uk
It’s so bloody difficult at the moment with rising costs, US tariffs, Brexit nonsense and the threat of AI.
Please have a look at what I do and repost to spread the word gailmyerscough.co.uk
September 2, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Gail’s bespoke tote bags that she produced for @musicworks-hifi.com were of fantastic quality as well as great design.
Oh, and I bought some of her fantastic quality vinyl themed Tee shirts.
Quality products, unique designs.
Oh, and I bought some of her fantastic quality vinyl themed Tee shirts.
Quality products, unique designs.
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Some brilliant bespoke notepads , a pack of brutalist architecture cards , vinyl everything , & a wonderful Dartmoor print.
To name but a few of the things I’ve purchased over the years.
Honestly , the best gifts that have been so appreciated.
BUY SOME NOW x
To name but a few of the things I’ve purchased over the years.
Honestly , the best gifts that have been so appreciated.
BUY SOME NOW x
If I’m being honest, I’m feeling pretty crap about my small business.
It’s so bloody difficult at the moment with rising costs, US tariffs, Brexit nonsense and the threat of AI.
Please have a look at what I do and repost to spread the word gailmyerscough.co.uk
It’s so bloody difficult at the moment with rising costs, US tariffs, Brexit nonsense and the threat of AI.
Please have a look at what I do and repost to spread the word gailmyerscough.co.uk
September 2, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Some brilliant bespoke notepads , a pack of brutalist architecture cards , vinyl everything , & a wonderful Dartmoor print.
To name but a few of the things I’ve purchased over the years.
Honestly , the best gifts that have been so appreciated.
BUY SOME NOW x
To name but a few of the things I’ve purchased over the years.
Honestly , the best gifts that have been so appreciated.
BUY SOME NOW x
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My cards and prints are looking good at The QuietCat Bookshop.
If you are in Macclesfield be sure to pop in. Suzy stocks a fantastic selection of books, prints, cards and gifts.
If you are in Macclesfield be sure to pop in. Suzy stocks a fantastic selection of books, prints, cards and gifts.
September 3, 2025 at 11:27 AM
My cards and prints are looking good at The QuietCat Bookshop.
If you are in Macclesfield be sure to pop in. Suzy stocks a fantastic selection of books, prints, cards and gifts.
If you are in Macclesfield be sure to pop in. Suzy stocks a fantastic selection of books, prints, cards and gifts.
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Are you trained in Talking Mats and interested in taking part in a pilot study for our new Resource; Spirituality?
This Resource aims to open up conversations around Spirituality with people with Learning Disabilities / Autism.
Full details in today's blog
www.talkingmats.com/opportunity-...
This Resource aims to open up conversations around Spirituality with people with Learning Disabilities / Autism.
Full details in today's blog
www.talkingmats.com/opportunity-...
Opportunity to join the Talking Mats Spirituality Resource pilot - Improving Communication, Improving Lives
Talking Mats is a social enterprise whose vision is to improve the lives of people with communication difficulties. How Talking Mats can improve communication and lives.
www.talkingmats.com
September 3, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Are you trained in Talking Mats and interested in taking part in a pilot study for our new Resource; Spirituality?
This Resource aims to open up conversations around Spirituality with people with Learning Disabilities / Autism.
Full details in today's blog
www.talkingmats.com/opportunity-...
This Resource aims to open up conversations around Spirituality with people with Learning Disabilities / Autism.
Full details in today's blog
www.talkingmats.com/opportunity-...
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Say hello to my brand new T-shirt collection.
Find them here gailmyerscough.co.uk/t-shirts
Which design would you like to see next?
Find them here gailmyerscough.co.uk/t-shirts
Which design would you like to see next?
July 25, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Say hello to my brand new T-shirt collection.
Find them here gailmyerscough.co.uk/t-shirts
Which design would you like to see next?
Find them here gailmyerscough.co.uk/t-shirts
Which design would you like to see next?
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Hi all,
I’ve updated my Design Services page on my website.
If you need a creative and versatile designer (me!) please have a look and repost to spread the word.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/design-servi...
I’ve updated my Design Services page on my website.
If you need a creative and versatile designer (me!) please have a look and repost to spread the word.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/design-servi...
July 20, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Hi all,
I’ve updated my Design Services page on my website.
If you need a creative and versatile designer (me!) please have a look and repost to spread the word.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/design-servi...
I’ve updated my Design Services page on my website.
If you need a creative and versatile designer (me!) please have a look and repost to spread the word.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/design-servi...
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As Bookbanks new Ambassador I’d like to spread the word about this brilliant charity giving books with food at food banks.
Please share and support if you’re able :)
www.bookbanks.co.uk
Please share and support if you’re able :)
www.bookbanks.co.uk
July 20, 2025 at 5:24 AM
As Bookbanks new Ambassador I’d like to spread the word about this brilliant charity giving books with food at food banks.
Please share and support if you’re able :)
www.bookbanks.co.uk
Please share and support if you’re able :)
www.bookbanks.co.uk
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Thanks to everyone who has shared this! Let's push back against the idea that emergent writing is not necessary. ☺️
July 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Thanks to everyone who has shared this! Let's push back against the idea that emergent writing is not necessary. ☺️
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I’m overwhelmed by the incredible reaction to my new t-shirts.
Thank you to everyone who has ordered so far.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/t-shirts
Thank you to everyone who has ordered so far.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/t-shirts
July 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM
I’m overwhelmed by the incredible reaction to my new t-shirts.
Thank you to everyone who has ordered so far.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/t-shirts
Thank you to everyone who has ordered so far.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/t-shirts
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I know I keep banging on about my designs but it’s not easy being a small business at the moment.
Take a look at my wares and please retweet.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
Thanks!
Take a look at my wares and please retweet.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
Thanks!
Gail Myerscough | Surface Pattern Designer & Illustrator | Manchester
Discover a world of bold and colourful prints, homewares and stationery by Gail Myerscough, a surface pattern designer and illustrator. Designed in Manchester, made in the UK.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
July 19, 2025 at 7:09 AM
I know I keep banging on about my designs but it’s not easy being a small business at the moment.
Take a look at my wares and please retweet.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
Thanks!
Take a look at my wares and please retweet.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
Thanks!
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Enjoy 25% off our books with this code. Don’t miss out!
July 14, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Enjoy 25% off our books with this code. Don’t miss out!
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The Right can’t scrap the NHS while you still care. So they start with historical revisionism. This is how they soften you up to let it go | The Bear
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @bearlypolitics.co.uk
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @bearlypolitics.co.uk
Here’s how the Right is softening you up to sell off the NHS
First they rewrite the past. Then they sell off the future. The NHS is next
eastangliabylines.co.uk
July 16, 2025 at 9:37 AM
The Right can’t scrap the NHS while you still care. So they start with historical revisionism. This is how they soften you up to let it go | The Bear
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @bearlypolitics.co.uk
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @bearlypolitics.co.uk