Learned today that I’ve been “administratively suspended” by @UKLabour and @BrumLabour allegedly for social media posts “which may bring the party into disrepute” To be clear, I’ll continue to campaign against cuts which will damage the life chances of many people if implemented
As @BhamCityCouncil plans to slash library services in a city where 45% of children grow up in poverty, we say it’s time to roar. Here’s a new poem, ‘The Roar’ by Birmingham’s Poet Laureate @JasmineGardosi ❤️🔥 Join the fightback at @BrumLibraries
Calling all artists, writers, poets, and treasure seekers! Support Art Drop for Libraries by making & releasing, or seeking a hand-made bookmark in your local library. Coming to libraries across Brum from 25th May... #libraryartdrop#brumloveslibraries#librarieschangelives
19,300 #Birmingham residents and people who love our city have now signed our petition to #SaveStationStreet & #SaveTheElectric - Will you join them?
We have the vision. Politicians of Birmingham need to hear your collective voice.
https://t.co/zN7gktrKuy
8 DAYS TO GO until #CraftingConnections24 takes over @stirchleybaths Help raise the roof and rock out with @misfits_music at the free #BrumRocks workshop (12.15-1.15pm). Song sheets provided. All ages. 🤟TO BOOK https://t.co/SqS6YehDIu 🎤🥁🎼🎹🎸 Event funded by @SellyOakNNS
“We must keep our theatres, music venues and libraries open. They are not luxuries.”
Michael Cashman (@mcashmanCBE) said that the arts have a transformational impact on people's lives, and "speak of the kind of civilised, open country that we are – or could become".
“The arts are not the cherry on the cake — they are the cake.”
Opening a debate in the House of Lords yesterday, Melvyn Bragg said the UK should realise the full potential of the arts to transform our economy and society.
“Art exercises the imagination and feeds us in positive, unique and lasting ways. We can’t afford to ignore this.”
Lord Bragg concluded his speech by saying that artistic work, education and opportunities could create a ‘brave new world’.
Save the date! We are celebtrating our wonderful Stirchley Library on 15th February. Want to be involved? Contact @StirchLibrary ❤❤❤
https://t.co/oqEv0Rz99Z #loveyourlibrary
Join us next Sunday for a workshop with artist Jen Dixon, at Stirchley Library. 'Journey Books' mixed media bookmaking.. £5, sign up via link. #beboldbebham@BhamCityCouncil @ArtsForumSellyO @NewsStirchley@stirchley_forum https://t.co/IwSKuAtuVu