Big Issue SouthWest

TBI South West gives people facing homelessness a chance to earn a legitimate income through selling a weekly mag containing loads of fab features.

[Big Issue SouthWest @BigIssueSWest]

Fancy joining the #bigissue team? We are currently recruiting for a full time worker in the Bristol office - come join us!
https://t.co/gZL2WT7awN

[ian duff @ianduff4]

Morning @WeLoveBath Santa paws has arrived on union street so come and say ho ho ho and get this week's @BigIssueSWest

[Konica Minolta GB @KonicaMinoltaGB]

.@BigIssue becomes the first newspaper to implement #augmentedreality using our AR app, genARate. Launching their first issue 'Tech for Good' this morning with interactive stories that can only be unlocked through the app. Learn more about our partnership:

[Big Issue SouthWest @BigIssueSWest]

This week’s magazine is an augmented reality special featuring our very own @BigIssueSWest vendor Ann. Pick up a copy from your local vendor today!

[Big Issue @BigIssue]

OUT NOW: Experience your Big Issue like never before as we go AR!

Scan over the page with the genARate app any time you see the AR logo to access EXCLUSIVE content.

Here's how ⬇️

[Big Issue SouthWest @BigIssueSWest]

Though you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s Father Christmas, this is @BigIssue vendor Mike! 🎅🏼
Mike is now accepting contactless payments on his pitch in Bristol Temple Meads station. Mike would like to thank his customers for their support and wish you a very merry Christmas 🎄

[Big Issue SouthWest @BigIssueSWest]

@andycotswolds Hi Andy 👋
We do know our authorised vendors, they may not always have a tabard (trainees), but they should always be wearing an in date badge that has their picture. Can you DM regarding the details? We don’t condone criminal activity and work with the police when crimes occur.

[Big Issue SouthWest @BigIssueSWest]

Speaking of @LushLtd...

In @BigIssue this week we feature an interview with co-founder @Markatlush, who has himself experienced homelessness. Along with this, in all Lush stores across the UK, proceeds from the sale of the relentless perfume range will be donated to @TBIF 👏🏼

[Big Issue SouthWest @BigIssueSWest]

Meet Ian 👋

Ian is taking part in our @iZettleUK trial which enables him to take contactless payment for his sales of @BigIssue. Ian and his trusted dog Boycie can be found selling outside @LushLtd in the centre of Bath. Go tap ‘n’ pay today! #SupportYourVendor

[Big Issue SouthWest @BigIssueSWest]

Meet Ian 👋

Ian is taking part in our @iZettleUK trial which enables him to take contactless payment for his sales of @BigIssue. Ian and his trusted dog Boycie can be found selling outside @LushLtd in the centre of Bath. Go tap ‘n’ pay today! #SupportYourVendor

[Big Issue SouthWest @BigIssueSWest]

Last night @itvwestcountry told the story of @BigIssue vendor Clive who sells the magazine outside @TRPlymouth. Check out the clip below to find out more ⬇️ #SupportYourVendor

[ITV News West Country @itvwestcountry]

A Big Issue seller who spent 20 years of his life sleeping rough has revisited his old tent in the undergrowth in Plymouth.
https://t.co/XL9XiT46jC

[Big Issue SouthWest @BigIssueSWest]

@ITVclairem @johnbirdswords @itvwestcountry @BigIssue Thanks Claire 🤗

[Claire Manning @ITVclairem]

@itvwestcountry Please, please if you can watch more about Clive on @itvwestcountry at 6....& then do yourself a favour, buy a #bigissue....or just say hello to all hard working @BigIssue @BigIssueSWest vendors when you walk past them

[Big Issue SouthWest @BigIssueSWest]

Did you see our @BigIssue vendor Nick from Truro on @itvwestcountry last night? ⬇️ #SupportYourVendor

[Claire Manning @ITVclairem]

He’s the #Truro ⁦⁦@BigIssue⁩
vendor who wants to thank all his customers. Tonight on ⁦@itvwestcountry⁩ at 6 I’m with Nick. He says BI helped turn his life around. ⁦Big thanks ⁦@ruthlaw80⁩ ⁦⁦@PauldMcNamee⁩ ⁦@johnbirdswords⁩

[Claire Manning @ITVclairem]

How well do you know your #BigIssue vendor? I've met 3 extraordinary vendors & heard their stories. Tonight meet Ann on @itvwestcountry 6pm ITV1. Thank you Ann for being so open, honest & brave speaking with me. Thanks @BigIssue @PauldMcNamee for working with me @johnbirdswords

[Big Issue SouthWest @BigIssueSWest]

Meet @BigIssue vendor Ann 👋🏼

Ann sells in Exeter on St Martin’s Lane and last night her story featured on @itvwestcountry. Whilst not all @BigIssue vendors are homeless, many are facing financial crisis and we’re here to offer a hand up to those who need us. #SupportYourVendor

[ITV News West Country @itvwestcountry]

Waiting for Universal Credit nearly left Ann Warke homeless.
She started selling @thebigissue after losing her job and waited nearly two months for payments to begin.
Read more: https://t.co/zCmnqyA8Bh

[John Bird @johnbirdswords]

"I'd like to put across the message that nobody should be homeless, especially not at Christmas. Everyone should be able to feel like they have a home." Lucy Norris, aged 9, Herts. (winner of this year's @BigIssue Christmas cover competition) https://t.co/Epl9x9Ugv9

[Big Issue SouthWest @BigIssueSWest]

‘Let’s take social security and make it social opportunity’ says @johnbirdswords @BigIssue #poweringchange18 #SocEntCityFest

[Big Issue SouthWest @BigIssueSWest]

‘Socially conditioned to be a pain in the arse’ our very own @johnbirdswords closes the #poweringchange18 event with @plymenergycom & @RegenCommun1ty 👏🏼