Aileen MacNicol

New Luddite communicator, over-thinker, indoor rambler and owned by Flavia the hamster and Harold the Staffie. Views are my own, etc etc.

[Aileen MacNicol @AMacNicol]

It’s been such a great day today. Thank you to @ElectHer_UK for bringing this together and to @ScotParl for an inspiring and joyous livestream!

[Argyll and Bute Council @argyllandbute]

We’re wrapping up our #scotlandswomengather local hub event in Lochgilphead with some great discussions about ways to encourage more women to get involved in elected life. It’s been a really empowering and encouraging session today! @ElectHer_UK @ScotParl #electher

[Argyll and Bute Council @argyllandbute]

‘There ARE people out there who want you to succeed - including the people who voted for you. That itself speaks of who you are and what you stand for.’ Advice from the women in the @ScotParl chamber today for #scotlandswomengatHER with
@ElectHer_UK #electher #womeninpolitics

[Argyll and Bute Council @argyllandbute]

Advice for women setting out into democracy from Edinburgh Councillor @HalOsler ‘Yes, it’s a big hill - take it one step at a time, one foot in front of the other. Reach out to others, leave the door open for those who come after us.’ @ElectHer_UK #electher @ScotParl

[Argyll and Bute Council @argyllandbute]

‘Be kind. Take a break when you need to. Do what you can to work across the political divide.’ More advice for women in elected life from @GlasgowPam at #scotlandswomengatHER @ElectHer_UK @ScotParl #electHER

[Argyll and Bute Council @argyllandbute]

@talatyaqoob at #scotlandswomengather - ‘We also need advocates - people who genuinely want to see progress happen for all, and for those who are marginalised. It’s not just the people in the room, it’s the people outside the room who matter.’ @electHer @ScotParl

[Argyll and Bute Council @argyllandbute]

@TessWhite4NE sums up why today’s #scotlandswomengatHER event is important for democracy at all levels: ‘Never been in a room with so many women; throughout my career I have often been the only woman in the room.’
#electHER @ElectHer_UK @ScotParl

[Argyll and Bute Council @argyllandbute]

‘We cannot be complacent - we cannot take progress for granted. We must continue on that path of positive change.’ MSP Alison Johnstone opens today’s #ScotlandsWomenGatHER event @ScotParl with @ElectHer_UK #electHER

[Argyll and Bute Council @argyllandbute]

Good morning from the #scotlandswomengather hub event in #lochgilphead - getting ready to watch the @ScotParl and @ElectHer_UK livestream!

[Aileen MacNicol @AMacNicol]

Hilarious, emotional, inspirational, face-hurting, tears-and-snottery night watching @JaneyGodley and @ashleystorrie #notdeadyettour - absolutely amazing. Thank you. #scottishcomedy #livecomedy

[Aileen MacNicol @AMacNicol]

@blethers I rarely do Twitter. I’m so glad I did today and found this, thank you.

[Aileen MacNicol @AMacNicol]

What a place to be. I think we have it all here, I really do. #argyllandbute #sunsetlover

[Aileen MacNicol @AMacNicol]

@minervaPA I bet you played a key part in their successful evolution though. Onwards and upwards sweetie! ❤️🌟

[Aileen MacNicol @AMacNicol]

I can access clean, fresh water, fruit and veg. I’m warm and I have work. I have seen signs of hope even in the middle of darkness. And there are dogs in the world.

[Aileen MacNicol @AMacNicol]

#locheck #beautifulcowal #abplace2b #flatcalm #visitargyll

[Electoral Commission @ElectoralCommUK]

We have published with @mencap_charity an easy read guide to help people with learning disabilities to register to vote and to vote in the December general election https://t.co/QCVwoQ1Kzf #GE2019

[Argyll and Bute Council @argyllandbute]

Information about elections for people living in Argyll and Bute is always available at https://t.co/i5iOHyWT3A -including how to register to vote, polling places and, when available, details of candidates standing for election in your local area. Keep checking for updates!

[Argyll and Bute Council @argyllandbute]

Your vote matters – have you registered yet? It only takes five minutes and you can do it online at https://t.co/3kjfF8FAw0 #RegistertoVote #YourVoteMatters

[Argyll and Bute Council @argyllandbute]

Make sure you’re able to have your say in elections – register to vote.

It’s quick and easy and only takes five minutes. Find out more at https://t.co/3kjfF8FAw0 #RegistertoVote #YourVoteMatters

[Aileen MacNicol @AMacNicol]

#invernesscohi today in stunning #invernesstownhouse- focus for the day set by @JohnSwinney is ‘greater impact through combined efforts’ of local and national govt - lkg forward to an interesting day.

[Aileen MacNicol @AMacNicol]

‘Scotland’s local services are changing lives every day’ @AlisonEvison @costa #excellenceawards2019 with team @argyllandbute #awardwinning #abplace2b