Mike Garry

poet librarian mancunian father husband uncle brother

[Mike Garry @mikegarry]

@martynware @fistedaway I compare it to the “Glamour” industry. You know borderline vice.
The New Mob. Corrupt. Bit sleazy where you feel guilty watching it, with the curtains drawn in the daytime.
3 lions? My arse. 3 $$$, maybe.
But I’ll probably still watch it, like a pugilist loves Cassius

[Mike Garry @mikegarry]

I swear it
I swear down
I swear on My kids,
me mam’s,
me dog’s
I swear on me mam’s life
Swear it
Down
Swear down
Mam’s
Life
Honest

[Stuart Hamnett @StreetwisestuV2]

My passion is helping the homeless. Helping these souls is so important to me these days. I couldn’t do it without your continued support. Please keep the donations coming. Places like @Coffee4Craig rely heavily on donations. NEED ISN”T WEAK, NEED IS NEED
Donate link in bio ❤️

[Wayne Barton @WayneSBarton]

On this day in 1963, Dennis Walker became the first black player to play for @ManUtd when he made his debut at Nottingham Forest.

Walker added 'Manchester hero' to his list of notable achievements in 1996 when he helped evacuate the Arndale when it was bombed.

He was working as part of the security of the centre and his efforts that went a long way to miraculously ensuring nobody was killed.

When the bomb exploded, Dennis, who had just left the centre, was thrown across the street by the force.

He survived. Another remarkable element to the life story of Dennis Walker.

[Andy Burnham @AndyBurnhamGM]

Politics isn’t working for places like ours.

I will change that.

#AndyBurnham #ForUs

[Mike Garry @mikegarry]

@Nick_Dampier1 @AndyBurnhamGM I wrote the book Nick. I know the 135 well.are you seriously telling me transport in Manchester hasn’t got better since he arrived?
Honestly, I’m not here to defend the guy but I see the improvement before my eyes. £2 for a start and a joined up network.

[Mike Garry @mikegarry]

@Nick_Dampier1 @AndyBurnhamGM He didn’t throw them under a bus, he made the bus affordable so they could get on the bus.

[Mike Garry @mikegarry]

“No words can describe how unique they are live.” @mikejoycedrums (The Smiths)

[Mike Garry @mikegarry]

This will be something special! …something you don’t just watch… you feel!
Where spoken word meets the haunting power of a live string quartet.
Experience first-hand.
Wednesday 13th of May @StMarysNantwich 7:30pm
Don’t miss it. 🎟️ https://t.co/SuzqC2UVgH

[marc jones @marcvjones]

Plaid Cymru gyfan
The party for all of Wales

[Mike Garry @mikegarry]

These aren’t just lines… They’re lives.

“Kids on glue.
Kids on whiskey, beer and speed…
Kids who’ve never seen their dad…”

An intimate performance of spoken word and live strings @LevisBallydehob. Tender Brutal. Human.

Similar upcoming gigs: https://t.co/E5FQU5gYhF

Pass on

[Gary Cliffe @garycliffe1]

@mikegarry @StMarysNantwich Looking forward to this one with the cassia strings in a biblical setting, 👌great acoustics.

[Michael Rosen 💙💙🎓🎓 NICE 爷爷 @MichaelRosenYes]

I see that some people are wondering if more work could be done in schools to combat antisemitism. If that's deemed to be a good idea, I wonder if people will turn to any Jewish authors who write for children. Perhaps some kind of conference where those writers could speak?

[Michael Rosen 💙💙🎓🎓 NICE 爷爷 @MichaelRosenYes]

MAY 23 SOUTHBANK A whole day of family fun to celebrate Michael’s big birthday
 https://t.co/FSdtFspQy0
Expect special guests, poems, raps & rhymes, live drawing, craft activities, dancing, games and birthday cake
@MrMCGrammar+@chris_riddell`+@joshuaseigal+ @walkerbooksuk

[Mike Garry @mikegarry]

“We struggle to truly capture what things actually do here…‘cause there aren’t words for it. And for a poet… that’s saying something.
To create a new sound. A new noise…”
And that thin line between talking and singing...
🎟️Come listen for yourself… https://t.co/hD9HzK6fQ5

[Mike Garry @mikegarry]

This is something you don’t just watch… you feel… and you can as soon as — May 13th, 7:30pm
@StMarysNantwich
Tickets via the link in bio 🎫📷

If you’d like to see us return to Ireland & the UK, let us know — your support makes it happen!!!

[Mike Garry @mikegarry]

“Tonight”… Words will hover. Strings will answer.

Feel a quiet intensity in the warm-up — a glimpse of something much bigger waiting to unfold!

More behind-the-scenes footage from Curious Dog Films of the 2025 Ireland tour, @LevisBallydehob — a special place, a special energy

[BoylePete1970 BIG OLD PETE @BPete1970]

A friend has a pair of tickets for Brentford game for face value etc for member transfer . Tickets are in S E lower - TRA.

If interested let me know & I’ll put you in touch etc

[Mike Garry @mikegarry]

3 pint @WayneRooney
Brilliant- he’s more relaxed and not starting every sentence with
“Yeeaaaah”
Put a Southampton top on.
You could still do it. On second thoughts though ……..
you’re doing a great pundits job

[Mike Garry @mikegarry]

“’cause if it’s really delicate…”

First glimpse capturing the thoughts, textures, and live fusion of Mike and The Cassia String Quartet, as they take over the iconic @LevisBallydehob, back in 2025.

Seen through the lens of Adrian McCarthy.

More to follow…

[Andy Burnham @AndyBurnhamGM]

GM is making good on our promise of an equal alternative to the university route. 🐝

Big congrats to @NorthChadderton whose students are the first to take a new digital qualification with @Raspberry_Pi. 👏🏻

Young Oldhamers getting new paths into the UK’s most vibrant economy! 💪🏻