Vicky Macleod

Internal Communications Lead at Marie Curie. All my own views.

[Sailors' Society @SailorsSociety]

On this, the 36th anniversary of the Herald of Free Enterprise disaster, our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected. We recall the many acts of individual heroism of both crew and passengers. And we remember the 193 who tragically lost their lives.

[Vicky Macleod @Vicky_Sailors]

#ChallengeHolly #VirtualLondonMarathon

[Sailors' Society @SailorsSociety]

Up for a challenge? @NavisConsulting's fab Holly is taking on #LondonMarathon23 in our aid and she's challenging you to sign up to Virtual #LondonMarathon for us and beat her time and fundraising amount. Watch below 👇👀
Sign up: https://t.co/TQAPttnxYY #ChallengeHolly #maritime

[Vicky Macleod @Vicky_Sailors]

Hurry! The deadline for this is fast approaching and we've just a few places left, so sign up and take on this amazing bucket-list challenge today 👇🏃🏾🥇

[Sailors' Society @SailorsSociety]

📢 Virtual TCS London Marathon places available 📢
Take part in the world famous #LondonMarathon wherever you are in the world, your way - run, walk, skip, hop or jump it. Just cover 26.2 miles over 24 hrs the same day as the live run in London. Sign up at https://t.co/TQAPttnxYY

[Sailors' Society @SailorsSociety]

#ICYMI, discover what makes Generation Z cadets tick and how the industry can support and retain them in our new report, 'Passport to the Future: Investing in Cadets Today'. Download free now at: https://t.co/gweAF0aJMB

#Cadets #MerchantNavy #Seafarer #Shipping #CareersatSea

[Vicky Macleod @Vicky_Sailors]

Some amazing events to get involved with here! Worth checking out and ticking another thing off your bucket list 🙂
🚵‍♂️🏃🏾🧗‍♀️🥇

[Sailors' Society @SailorsSociety]

Plan your next adventure. Take on a challenge today.

Cycling, trekking, climbing, running - choose from our range of exhilarating challenge events across the world and help raise funds for seafarers in need.

Find out more and sign up now at: https://t.co/bEVaId5CrA

[International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) @shippingics]

30+ leading maritime organisations & companies are urgently calling on the UN Secretary General to prioritise the immediate release of the 331 seafarers and 62 ships that still remain trapped in Ukrainian ports.
https://t.co/Lhmzn8Pv1Q
#UkraineWar #UnitedNations #maritimenews

[Sailors' Society @SailorsSociety]

Today, we join with 30+ other organisations to call on the @UN Secretary General to prioritise the evacuation of the 331 seafarers who are still trapped in Ukraine.
Thanks to @shippingics for raising awareness.
Read the open letter👇

#Shipping #Ukraine #Seafarers #MerchantNavy

[Vicky Macleod @Vicky_Sailors]

Share the love with a @SailorsSociety virtual gift this Valentine's Day 💕

[Sailors' Society @SailorsSociety]

Share the love this Valentine's Day 🥰

Our virtual gifts are not only heart-warming presents to receive but could be a lifeline to seafarers in need.

Give a gift that gives. Buy today at: https://t.co/LuMdYCExKo

#ValentinesDay #Gifts #CharityTuesday

[Vicky Macleod @Vicky_Sailors]

Places available for #LondonMarathon2023! 🏃🏾

[Sailors' Society @SailorsSociety]

Great news! We have limited places available for this year's live and virtual #LondonMarathon. So whether you want the roar of the crowds to spur you on or to run it under your own steam, #TeamSailorsSociety has the event for you! Sign up today at: https://t.co/Hoq2bJbpSg 🏃‍♀️🏅

[Vicky Macleod @Vicky_Sailors]

Really proud of our team's latest ground-breaking report! Well worth a read for any interested in finding out what makes the next generation of seafarers tick ⚓

[Sailors' Society @SailorsSociety]

Want to know what future seafarers want and need?Today, you get to find out! Proud to launch ‘Passport to the Future: Investing in Cadets Today’, providing in-depth insight into the minds of Generation Z cadets, their fears and motivations. Download at: https://t.co/KYHZ6fFgTZ

[Sailors' Society @SailorsSociety]

Praying for a good outcome for the Heroic Idun crew, who are in court today.

Our Crisis Response Network has been providing comfort and support to some of the Indian crew's families alongside other agencies.

Read their story at: https://t.co/dS7ftqgDfW

#HeroicIdun

[Vicky Macleod @Vicky_Sailors]

Merry Christmas all! 🌟🎄🌟🎄

[Sailors' Society @SailorsSociety]

Wishing all seafarers and their families, our supporters, partner organisations and volunteers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from us all at Sailors' Society! 🌟

#MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear #ThankYou #Seafarers #MerchantNavy #Maritime #Shipping #SupportforSeafarers

[Vicky Macleod @Vicky_Sailors]

Really lovely Christmas Carol Service underway at the beautiful @AllHallowsTower, with its strong maritime ties. There's still time to join via live-stream. Link below 👇

[Sailors' Society @SailorsSociety]

Our Christmas Carol Service is now underway in the beautiful @AllHallowsTower. Such a wonderful way to get in the Christmas spirit. There's still time to join us via live-stream at: https://t.co/UHEJdfIzUE @NSSLGlobal @incegordondadds

[Sailors' Society @SailorsSociety]

If you're in London today and fancy some #Christmas cheer, a sing and a mince pie, come and join us at our Annual Christmas Carol Service, 12:30pm at @AllHallowsTower, London. You can also join us online via: https://t.co/UHEJdfIzUE
#Carols #Christmas

[Merchant Navy Welfare Board @MNWBUK]

Connecting seafarers 📶

Port chaplain Peter Donald from @SailorsSociety visited seafarers on board a ship in Dundee to deliver a MiFi unit.

The project supports the work of front-line welfare societies, providing a communications lifeline to many seafarers across UK ports 😊

[Vicky Macleod @Vicky_Sailors]

Great effort!

We still have a few places available for #LondonMarathon2023. They are guaranteed spots and you'll be helping seafarers and their families in need. Deadline is approaching so don't miss out! 🏃🏾🥇

[Sailors' Society @SailorsSociety]

This #GivingTuesday, ex-seafarer and @InmarsatGlobal's Maritime Senior VP @PeterBroadhurst shares why he's taking on #LondonMarathon with #TeamSailorsSociety next April.

Read his story and snap up one of our guaranteed @LondonMarathon places at: https://t.co/M1f57zYt9L

[Sailors' Society @SailorsSociety]

You can make a difference!

For its 12 Days of Giving in December, @benefactgroup will be selecting 120 charities to receive £1,000. We'd love if you nominated us! Just go to this link, type in Sailors' Society and away you go: https://t.co/Q2rTqJztr0
Thank you!

#CharityTuesday

[Vicky Macleod @Vicky_Sailors]

Hurray! Great news 🎉

[Sailors' Society @SailorsSociety]

We are over the moon to have been shortlisted for not one, not two, but three @MaritimeIC #CrewConnectGlobal Awards - testament to the amazing efforts of our incredible team!

Best wishes to all the finalists for Thursday's ceremony. More at: https://t.co/L2DDPsHCQw #CrewWelfare

[Vicky Macleod @Vicky_Sailors]

I know Christmas will be financially tough for many this year, but anything you can spare for @SailorsSociety will be very gratefully received and put to good use. Thanks so much all 🙏

[Sailors' Society @SailorsSociety]

Seafarers are missing their Christmas to bring us ours.

Can you help more seafarers get the support they need this Christmas? Your gift could fund a call to loved ones or a helpline session if separation or anxiety gets too much.

Donate today: https://t.co/fnhyoXFi0t

#ThankYou

[Vicky Macleod @Vicky_Sailors]

Hope they are home soon 😔

#heroicidun

[Sailors' Society @SailorsSociety]

We hope and pray the #HeroicIdun crew are released and home soon.

We're providing comfort and care through our Crisis Response Network and chaplains on the ground, working with the families and other agencies to provide support and advocacy.

More at: https://t.co/dS7ftqgDfW