Tennis-loving communicator and former journalist. Enjoy walking, cycling and the great British countryside. Comms manager @NICRErural. Views are my own.
Today is the fourth #NationalCancerCNSDay! We are proud to be sharing our support for this incredible workforce. Join in on social media as we celebrate the amazing work our Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists do every day. @UKONSmember@macmillancancer@NHSEngland@theRCN
As the curtain comes down on my time @NICRErural@UniofNewcastle thank you for all the lovely messages, gifts and contributions and support over the last 4 yrs. It's been a blast. I'm sad to go but looking forward to my next chapter @NENC_NHS@NorthernCancer
Opportunities presented by regional devolution & the Government’s emerging programme of work to further recognise & unlock potential in the North East #rural economy were spotlighted at our event:
https://t.co/rptPhC7mG0
@cretweeting@NCLBusiness @FSBnortheast
#BusinessGrowth
🚜Farms in parts of England are looking to boost income by selling more products direct to customers, having been the sector in the #rural economy hardest hit by rising costs.
See report led by @CCRI_UK and welcomed by @FFC_Commission & @StruttsRural
https://t.co/hc1hcbQDP7
Excellent to have the support of @fsb_policy for our latest report.
#Rural businesses perceive new opportunities for growth but long-standing challenges are hampering take-up.
See our findings: https://t.co/zAfqNK1DEu
@ERC_UK@ruralenglandcic @FSBnortheast
Businesses in #rural areas perceive new opportunities for growth but long-standing challenges are hampering take-up.
Our report - supported by @fsb_policy & @ruralenglandcic - calls for continued improvements in #infrastructure.
▶️https://t.co/zAfqNK1DEu
@ERC_UK@shepherdswalks
Fantastic to have been part of this and help @NICRErural strengthen links with national stakeholders and policymakers. Thanks to @breamishvalley@StroudBrewery for sharing their business insights in our videos and all other contributors and supporters.
With national stakeholders in London, we highlighted the importance of evidencing how #rural enterprises are adapting & innovating through an ever-changing business environment.
Read about our event at The Shard:
https://t.co/mDs0ma49wJ
@ERC_UK@cretweeting@NCLBusiness@CCRI_UK
Brilliant to be joined by Duncan Peake @RabyDurham and @NorthernVH @reheatRT to hear their take on the challenges #rural businesses face, such as connectivity, lack of skills and attracting talent, talking to @maria_wishart @ERC_UK
We are hearing rural business stories now at today’s @NICRErural conference. @maria_wishart leading the conversation with 2 business leaders on themes including IT infrastructure, recruitment and retention, net zero and the need for more supportive policy for rural businesses
The complex picture of business support for #rural firms expertly debated by @marcheslep @Gina_Plunkett @PlunkettFoundat @fsb_policy highlighting issues inc rural proofing and weighting, chaired by @StruttsRural
Very interesting discussion from @PlunkettFoundat @fsb_policy and @marcheslep on challenges facing rural businesses and areas that would help. Issues highlighted include skills gap, digital poverty, poor connectivity and energy costs. @NICRErural#ruraleconomy
We've published a series of #policy recommendations to advocate for positive change in the #rural#economy.
‘Rural Policy Revisited’ is grounded in #research and practical #innovation across the North East and beyond.
▶️https://t.co/t6o5DADuXb
Thanks to all our contributors.