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Globally Minded, Idea Hungry, Linguaphile, Actica Consulting Civil Director, Responsible Business leader. Views my own

Manchester, England
Joined May 2012
Thanks @DigiLeaders for a great day @The_Lowry looking at Public Services in the Age of AI. Some great talks and discussions throughout the day. Going home inspired and “thought provoked” to see how we do more
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Last minute surprise evening concert 🎻🎼⁦@the_halle⁩ ⁦@BridgewaterHall⁩ can’t wait
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🇬🇧 ⚗️ Know someone who could advise the Prime Minister on science and technology (2 days per month commitment over 3 years)? 8 available spaces on the PM's Council for Science and Technology: apply-for-public-appointment… (deadline October 7th) @SciTechgovuk @10DowningStreet
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Such brilliant news. I have the honour of chairing the Members Board at Prospere Learning Trust and know how great Grange School is. This recognition is thoroughly deserved - here’s to the final #BestSchoolPrizes2024
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Smarter State 2024 kicking off. Looking forward to a day of interesting discussions #10YearsBTSS #BTSS2024
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Back in #Manchester after a summer travelling and so pleased to be enjoying #SpeakInCodes new menu 🍸 instagram.com/stories/toni.a…
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‘It enriches your mind in every way’ I love learning languages and as I come to the end of a week at an intensive German language course I agree that there is lots to be said for learning 🇩🇪 theguardian.com/education/ar…
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We are doing a survey of LGBT people and their career progress to establish whether there are any barriers. Please could you complete it and then forward it to anyone you know in the UK who is LGBT and ask them to complete it. Thanks so much xx prideinleadership.co.uk/news…
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Justin Bieber, one of the world's biggest popstar for over a decade, has revolutionized the music industry since his rise to fame as teenager. His journey of growth and resilience continues to inspire millions, but there are many things that very few knows. Let's uncover those lesser-known aspects of his life and career.
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This is just so depressing; as if the £189 standard single in the morning wasn’t already pricing people off the trains. I often wonder whether “HS2” as a name was a key problem and people just assumed it was all about speed, not fundamental future capacity
Scoop: HS2 cancellation will mean fares increase between London and the north to reduce travellers amid capacity problems. There will be 8% fewer seats on future trains after the high-speed line was scrapped, and prices are set to go up to reduce demand inews.co.uk/news/politics/tr…
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A great read and timely as today I’m living our UK infrastructure failings in real time. Cancelled flight into MAN this morning, 40mins in LHR waiting on tarmac in for gate once landed, finally made the Avanti train north but of course the aircon is of course in heat mode 🥵 😤
Ok time to release this into the wild. I spent two weeks during this election campaign trundling around the north on public transport, talking to people about their places. Hopefully I managed to capture a few things on.ft.com/4ch4NWL
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Bravo - fantastic concert - if ever anyone was in doubt that #Manchester has a world class orchestra @the_halle gave them proof tonight that we do 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Looking forward to this, @BridgewaterHall to listen to @the_halle for #SirMarkElder last concert as principal conductor 🎶🎼🎻#Mahler5
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Looking forward to this, @BridgewaterHall to listen to @the_halle for #SirMarkElder last concert as principal conductor 🎶🎼🎻#Mahler5
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Brilliant show @hopemilltheatre if you’re free this weekend get yourself along 👠👠
Judy and Liza is here until Sunday and we have a ✨special✨ treat! To celebrate having Judy and Liza back together again at HMT we have a very special 2 for 1 deal For Sunday’s 7pm performance ONLY! Use the code SHOWBIZ at checkout! 🎟️ hopemilltheatre.co.uk/event/…
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Looking forward to celebrating the finale of Sir Mark Elder’s time with the Hallé this weekend 🎶
📣 What's on this week📣 🎉 Finale: Sir Mark Elder Conducts Mahler 5 | Fri 31 May & Sat 1 June 👇 bit.ly/HalleWhatsOn
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Really excited to see the launch of this new GenAI tool from @growthcouk As a Board Member I’ve been really impressed with their drive to innovate and not stand still
We’re proud to launch the UK’s first GenAI-powered business support chatbot 🤖 @BizGrowthHub is the first to use the chatbot, offering business support information 24/7, building on more than a decade of expertise. To find out more➡️Email GCBusiness@growthco.uk
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How do you reenergise mid-week? I’m getting mega watts spending it with Northern Power Women Awards @npwawards in Manchester hosted by EY and the power house @SimoneRoche check out all they do @wearepower_net #wearepower
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BITC is delighted to have received the news that it is one of the selected charities to have His Majesty The King as its Royal Founding Patron. Our Chief Executive @MaryMacleodUK commented on the news - read the full statement: bitc.org.uk/news/his-majesty…
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Looks like my upcoming reading may challenge my thinking. Looking forward to comparing and contrasting 🤓- will let you know how I get on @Karminker @aedmans
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