My kids were in the care system. I hope the government change their mind and don’t let the next generation down.

Lemn Sissay: ‘brilliant’ plans to improve child social care ignored by ministers theguardian.com/society/2024/a…

Anand Menon - I find it depressing that both of the major political parties, one of which will form a government after the next election, do not know the difference between free movement and a limited youth mobility scheme which involves visas.”

Me too ! theguardian.com/politics/2024/…

Several years ago the curator of Derby Museums mysteriously disappeared

Wonderful to see many creatives at CreativeMornings #Derby in Derby Museums coffee house. Over 240 ‘chapters’ around the world.

Today celebrating its 🎉 birthday

2020 marks the 180th anniversary of the opening of Derby Arboretum; thought to be England's first public park. Throughout the 19th century the anniversaries were celebrated by a balloon ascent. This tiny 2 inch square watercolour by Charlotte Vawser shows the 1850 event.

It’s a fascinating and thoroughly enjoyable role. If you’re passionate and knowledgeable about natural and cultural heritage, do apply.

I registered for a postal vote today. If you want your voice heard - make sure you are registered to vote.

You can see 185 years of Derby railway manufacturing heritage @museumofmaking

But it’s imperative UK govt act now, intervene and support Alstom UK & Ireland in #Derby , so that building trains in our city doesn’t become a museum piece!

Today at UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 HQ Heritage Minister Lord Parkinson formally handed over UK papers to ratify the Convention on the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage

This will allow us formally to recognise the diverse traditions and crafts we cherish in the UK, from Hogmanay to

GET IN THERE!!!!!

#POMPEY WOMEN ARE CHAMPIONS!!!!!! 🏆💙

I’m in Sunderland for a night. A city with big ambitions for culture

You can see 185 years of Derby railway manufacturing heritage @museumofmaking

But it’s imperative UK govt act now, intervene and support Alstom UK & Ireland in #Derby , so that building trains in our city doesn’t become a museum piece!

Wonderful news for Suffolk’s Cathedral The National Lottery Heritage Fund Midlands & East

For years it’s felt that our museums, theatres and arts centres have been underfunded. I look with envy at other regions whose public investment per head is far greater.

‘Nottingham and Derby region 'experiencing dreadful arts underinvestment' thestage.co.uk/news/news/nott…

Can highly recommend a visit to Derby Museums to see the Alfred Goodey collection of old Derby paintings. Some great works & a real mix of identifiable and long gone scenes #derbyuk

Ninety minutes of time killed in #Beccles . The home of Dorothy Hodgkin.

Eddie the Eagle is on the bill at the Public Hall this weekend

Good coffee in Old School Coffee Ltd

For years it’s felt that our museums, theatres and arts centres have been underfunded. I look with envy at other regions whose public investment per head is far greater.

‘Nottingham and Derby region 'experiencing dreadful arts underinvestment' thestage.co.uk/news/news/nott…

4 days until we are due to open. Flood 18 (since October) begins😭

We are raising money to try to help us deal with this relentless flooding

justgiving.com/campaign/clave…