lemn sissay OBE FRSL

Writer.
Trustee: @FactoryIntl
Trustee: @GoldFSF
VP: @FoundlingMuseum

[lemn sissay OBE FRSL @lemnsissay]

"How do you do it?" said night
"How do you wake and shine?"
"I keep it simple." said light
"One day at a time"

[Angela Rayner @AngelaRayner]

I made it my mission to build the biggest wave of social and council housing for a generation. 

The landmark £39 billion investment and the creation of the National Housing Bank have laid the foundations for a generational boost.

Today’s stats show the highest number of social rent starts since 2010 - the social rent revolution is well and truly underway.
https://t.co/KWVS3OQ5KR

[lemn sissay OBE FRSL @lemnsissay]

This building was once headquarters and studios of Granada TV. 38 years ago I was interviewed here by Tony Wilson - https://t.co/9jaFxvT66T . Remember the canteen?

It is now Mollies. When I am in Manchester I sleep here, meet here and eat here. The bar below is a thing of beauty and the first floor hang out space is next level. Service is swift. Vibe is right.

And the art on the walls is by Venus Arts: My favourite Art People: This is not an advert. The place is my secret. Tell no one.

#Mollies

[lemn sissay OBE FRSL @lemnsissay]

I love Mollies Hotel in Manchester. This building was once the headquarters and studios of Granada TV. Remember the canteen!! 38 years ago I was interviewed here by Tony Wilson - https://t.co/9jaFxvT66T .

Now I sleep here, meet here and eat here. The bar below is a thing of beauty and the first floor hang out space is next level. Service is swift. The vibe is right.

#Mollies

[lemn sissay OBE FRSL @lemnsissay]

Last night in Manchester I was one of a handful of lucky people at the dress rehearsal for SURGE: An ode to Sinéad O'Connor .

It will take your breath away (as if) taken by her. You will never be as close to Sinead O'Connor than this.

If you are a fan, if you are a woman, if you love dance, if you hate dance, if you are a bhudist, if you are non religious, if you are religious, but particularly if you are a human: Go see it.

Buy your tickets now at Manchester International Festival. It is on from 25th -27th June at Factory International .

https://t.co/HYKMANGmSf

[lemn sissay OBE FRSL @lemnsissay]

@William_wyld Goodbye is an AI generated response.

[lemn sissay OBE FRSL @lemnsissay]

Did you do it? Did you do something really good for yourself today? Did you buy wet wipes and put them in the fridge? Did you? Then will you?

[Bev Craig @bevcraig]

I'm standing for Greater Manchester Mayor. I'm standing for us.

[Andy Burnham @AndyBurnhamGM]

Wonderful news. 👏🏻

Many congrats to my dear friend @bevcraig who has done incredible work leading our council, and I know she’d lead our city-region in the same way.

[lemn sissay OBE FRSL @lemnsissay]

"Here is one of my very best friends in the world. And he is single ladies"

Below is a screenshot of one entry from Sophie Willan. To view all entries and maybe put one in like Sophie visit https://t.co/G3ONLk6w82 . It is one hundred percent free.

1. Watch or ignore my video and click 'VIEW STORIES'
2. Zoom in on the World Map lights or click LIST.
3 To tell me something about family click TAKE PART.

The winner of the £500 prize for the most moving story (with photo) will be announced on July 17th.

Over to you Sophie

#TellMeSomethingFamily #FamilyStories #ShareYourStory #WorldMap #Storytelling #Connection #Belonging #bradfordliteraturefestival

[lemn sissay OBE FRSL @lemnsissay]

@bevcraig YES ! YES ! YES !

[lemn sissay OBE FRSL @lemnsissay]

@dcabcdef Although you can see the pack seal right? no?

[lemn sissay OBE FRSL @lemnsissay]

If you have a fridge at work or at home remember this.

PUT WET WIPES IN THE FRIDGE.

Use them whenever you need to cool down.

Thank me later.

[lemn sissay OBE FRSL @lemnsissay]

@pdxraj alternatively, a bowl with a wet cloth in?

[NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) @NYASServices]

We spoke to Georgia, a member of our Young Person’s Advisory Group, about the challenges they faced when leaving care 💜

To find out more about our BBC Radio 4 Appeal to support care leavers presented by @lemnsissay & donate to our appeal now, visit: https://t.co/wwcB1H7UVY

[Florence Eshalomi MP @FloEshalomi]

@lemnsissay what can I say. A truly fabulous night.

Thank you for allowing all of us to ‘Imagine’ ❤️

[Paul Mason @paulmasonnews]

Breaking: Wes rightly gets behind Andy Burnham as PM. It's on...

[lemn sissay OBE FRSL @lemnsissay]

"My grandad came over to Liverpool from County mayo..."

I set up this website and paid for it. I'm doing a lot at the moment. At every turn I should be advertising my new website. But I keep forgetting. I need help. The site is called Tell Me Something About Family.

"Immigration made us"

Below is a screenshot of one entry from Sarah. To view all testimonies and contribute, and put someone you love on the map, visit https://t.co/G3ONLk6w82 .

1. Watch or ignore my video and click on 'VIEW STORIES'
2. A world map appears. Zoom in on the lights or click LIST.
3 To tell me something about family click TAKE PART.

The winner of the £500 prize for the story which most moves me will be announced on July 17th.

Over to you Sarah.

#TellMeSomethingFamily #FamilyStories #ShareYourStory #WorldMap #Storytelling #Connection #Belonging #bradfordliteraturefestival

[lemn sissay OBE FRSL @lemnsissay]

If it were not imagined
It could not be made
Therefore imagination
Must not be afraid