the water industry has paid out more than £72bn in dividends while running up £60bn of debts since it was privatised by Margaret Thatcher with zero debts

ft.com/content/88330f…

YA writers, come to a free online workshop this Wednesday to explore the art of crafting killer opening lines with author Lee Weatherly! 🔥
You'll also get a taste of our Professional Writing Academy Write a Young Adult Novel online course, with a chance to ask questions.
tixoom.app/pwalecturer/ye…

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 'Riveting' - The Guardian
★ ★ ★ ★ 'Fascinating' - Time Out
★ ★ ★ ★ 'Engaging' - The Times

#Copa71 is exclusively in cinemas now!
Book here: copa71.film

Today marks the beginning of National Lottery Open Week 🎟

Take a tour of the Bluecoat with our Director of Cultural Legacies Bryan Biggs to learn all about the rich history of our building.

Free, booking required: bit.ly/Bluecoattour

Women’s Hub - A free personalised programme for women who want to take steps to change and grow.

Free community art sessions every Friday at Rotunda! 🎨

The American political system is broken. Totally out of touch with the people.

non-stop slaughter, while the US vetoes a stop to it.

🎥 Calling all young filmmakers!

🌟 Showcase your creativity at the Into Film Awards 2024.

🗓️ Entries close 31st March 2024!

🌟 Check the categories and get ready to shine!

🔗 ow.ly/BM0450QAeV4

#IntoFilmAwards #YouthFilmmaking

Emily Walker Dragons of the Pool, BBC R4’s Drama on 4 (2024) by Kathryn Golding. re. Chinese seamen repatriated from Liverpool 1945-46, following their service during WWII

Cf. Dragons of the Pool, Facebook group of children searching for Chinese fathers.

bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00……

Fantastic initiative- Merseyside Dementia Friendly Radio CIC provide a dedicated DAB station for people living with dementia. It’s been designed for and with people living with the condition and can make a real difference to their lives. Think about supporting if you can!!

The blue plaque in memory of the Chinese seamen who were forcibly removed from their families and forcibly deported from Liverpool has now arrived in Chinatown: soundagents.blogspot.com/2024/02/in-mem…

Get on it. 10 week training programme (April-June), covering the fundamentals of acting for 18yrs+ with the amazing 20 Stories High Deadline 20th March 5pm.
20storieshigh.org.uk/actors-trainin…

Fancy learning how to deliver great creative activities for people with dementia? Join our next Early-Stage Dementia Training session for the Arts.

When: March 4th
Where: Online via Zoom
Who: Artists, Museums, Galleries, cultural orgs

Find out more here: ww.artsfordementia.org/training/