Martin Townsend

Governor | MA Education | BA (Hons) Education Photography | Fitness | Cocktails | Views are my own

[Martin Townsend @TownsendMartin]

@SkyHelpTeam So disappointed... over 90% of my channels not working. Having to wait for an engineer to come out next Thursday but still happy to charge me the same! Shocking service!!

[Martin Townsend @TownsendMartin]

@SkyUK I have been sat in a queue that would take me less than 20 minutes according to your automated message for over 40! Not impressed.

[Martin Townsend @TownsendMartin]

@SkyHelpTeam Thanks... rather shocking really. This is the third time I’ve tried to call sky. The last two I queued for over an hour and then gave up!

[Martin Townsend @TownsendMartin]

@Tesco Thanks Peter, I’ve messaged you.

[Martin Townsend @TownsendMartin]

@Tesco got my new orchid home to find that someone has snapped the head off and then just shoved it behind the clip! Very unhappy!

[Martin Townsend @TownsendMartin]

@lhiorns @MicrosoftTeams Much more impressed with the addition of a 3x3 grid. Now being able to see nine colleagues during @MicrosoftTeams meetings.

[Martin Townsend @TownsendMartin]

Such a busy week this week. Interesting and exciting times ahead. #newthings #excited #new

[Martin Townsend @TownsendMartin]

@lhiorns Someone still having problems contacting @IKEAUK 🙄🙄

[Martin Townsend @TownsendMartin]

A really productive evening... feel like stuff is starting to get serious now! I’m so excited.... @lhiorns #Excited #GoodThingsComeToThoseThatWait

[Pendleton Sixth Form College @PendSFCollege]

A massive thank you to award winning actor and Game of Thrones star, Conleth Hill, for his message of encouragement to our students who are learning from home in these difficult and challenging times. #Stayhomesavelives @PendletonActing

[Martin Townsend @TownsendMartin]

Had a great day working from home today. Was nice to catch-up with colleagues over Skype for Business. Great to see everyone embracing a more agile model of working in these uncertain times. #WorkingFromHomeChallenge #WorkingFromHomeLife #skype

[Marcus Gray LaPorte @MarcusGrayDoor]

Things Covid has proven:

1. The job you were told couldn't be done remotely can be done remotely

2. Many disabled workers could have been working from home, but corporations just didnt want them to.

3. Internet is a utility, not a luxury

4. Universal healthcare is necessary

[Pendleton Sixth Form College @PendSFCollege]

Tickets are now on sale for the Pendleton Season of Shows production of Disney's Beauty & the Beast. Book yours online today https://t.co/MXuLQVElYq or call 0161 631 5040. #Pendleton #SeasonOfShows #Salford #College #Manchester

[Martin Townsend @TownsendMartin]

In an educational culture that surrounds itself with buzzwords such as inclusivity and phrases like ‘widening participation’ how can an elitist application fee remain current?

[BBC Education @bbceducation]

Call to scrap 'elitist' Oxford application fee https://t.co/ZuqXKuL2fJ

[Martin Townsend @TownsendMartin]

Never again... this rail replacement bus service is awful! Leaves three minutes early, has to go back to pick up four passengers and takes its wing mirror off in the process! #EastMidlandTrains #RailReplacement #Bus

[Martin Townsend @TownsendMartin]

An interesting study... definitely worth going out for a run more often then 🏃‍♂️ and what better weather to do it in 🌧 #run #activemind #fitness

[BBC Education @bbceducation]

Children who sit too much 'more likely to get depressed' https://t.co/j955ZaeQyy

[Martin Townsend @TownsendMartin]

Noting like a bit of website development to get back into the swing of things after a busy weekend 💻#Monday #TheWeekendIsOver #BackToWork

[ritula shah @ritula]

Wansbeck, Ian Lavery’s seat - chairman of the Labour Party, is going to a full recount. #GeneralElection2019

[Martin Townsend @TownsendMartin]

Great to hear about life across the solar system with @NASA #SearchForLife presented by guest speaker Lou Mayo at @PendSFCollege #salford #college #manchester

[Martin Townsend @TownsendMartin]

Thoroughly enjoyed listening to and learning about @MargaretAtwood as she discusses issues surrounding her novels at @PendSFCollege relevant and interesting conversations #PenguinTalks