Darren Smith

Started off in the Royal Marines Band Service, then teacher. Now playing tuba and conducting, also a proud Dad and other half….and a Cobblers supporter!

[Darren Smith @Darrentuba]

I played on Centre Court!

[Darren Smith @Darrentuba]

Time for a new adventure!

[Darren Smith @Darrentuba]

Had a meal at @Muratis12 in Wellingborough tonight - what a find, delicious food and excellent service, a real asset to the town!

[ALASTAIR CAMPBELL @campbellclaret]

If you watch one thing today make it this remarkable speech by an independent French senator. It captures the moment @ClaudeMalhuret

[CALL TO ACTIVISM @CalltoActivism]

Randy Rainbow does it AGAIN!!!

He’s a national treasure. 💙

[The Figen @TheFigen_]

Vivaldi's “The Four Seasons”
performed by the children of the Goede Hoop Marimba Band, South Africa.

[Elizabeth Atherton @ElizAthertonSop]

…Please sign this letter to the Chair of the Board of @WelshNatOpera to show you oppose the job cuts. And share it far and wide… #SaveOurWNO 5/
https://t.co/iUZBpf2ldY

[Elizabeth Atherton @ElizAthertonSop]

1st night #Rigoletto @WelshNatOpera last night & industrial action by #Chorus & #Orchestra. That @Arts_Wales_ & @ace_national are bringing the company to its knees is simply criminal, as are proposals to make the musicians part-time. 1/ 🧵

[Ashna Hurynag @ashnahurynag]

Some kind locals in Southport that took in the teddies at the cordon last night ahead of the rain - are returning them to the tributes site this morning.

Such a wonderful act of kindness.

[Faz @hacksupreme]

The Imam of Sheikh Abdullah Quilliam Mosque in Liverpool has invited far right agitators planning a protest there tomorrow into the mosque for free food and a chat

[Darren Smith @Darrentuba]

@SteveChalke The hours I spent as a senior leader in mainstream secondary schools trying to get staff to change approach rather than expecting the kids to, only to be told no! I moved into SEN and that’s what staff do all the time. Keep up the excellent work.

[Campaign for the Arts @_CFTA]

#ArtMatters! 🎶💃🎭🎨✍️📸🎥🧵

If you missed Melvyn Bragg's powerful documentary on @SkyArts tonight, there's another chance to see it at 3:30pm this Saturday.

[Darren Smith @Darrentuba]

So proud to conduct this band, a great concert as part of Bedford River Festival.#bedfordconcertbrass

[Campaign for the Arts @_CFTA]

The State of the Arts report shows startling declines in arts funding, education and provision. It serves as a stark warning to all of us, and a resounding call for change.

Read it here: https://t.co/MERTkm0h9c

@CCMPSWarwickUni @DrHeidiAshton @JackGamble

[Campaign for the Arts @_CFTA]

"Financing the arts is an economic investment, not a subsidy. Further, placing the arts and culture sector “down the governmental pecking order” is a product of outdated thinking."

https://t.co/ZymoYq4kbe

[Haverhill Silver Band @HaverhillBand]

We'd like to recognise the support received from
@BrassBandsEng which allowed the band to purchase a set of stage ramps. Our horn player Guy Llewellyn (pictured) got to test out the ramps for the first time at our recent outdoor proms concert in St Ives and they worked a treat!

[Campaign for the Arts @_CFTA]

We welcome the acknowledgement by the Education Secretary (@bphillipsonMP) about the lack of access to arts education in state schools & look forward to this critical issue being addressed.

Join us in campaigning until the arts are accessible to all: https://t.co/E5a2gX2Cky

[Helen Smith (previous: Chadwick) @smithwickh_]

Happy #ArmedForcesDay to all those who have served and are currently serving from one very proud RM veteran Wife and RN Mum @Darrentuba @pippa1721

[Maxine Kwok @maxinekwokvln]

100% true

[Campaign for the Arts @_CFTA]

The Conservative Party has announced a plan to shut down university courses based partly on "future earnings potential”.

1 in 8 students could see their course closed, with funding diverted to apprenticeships.

We’re concerned about the implications for arts education.

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