Joanne Burke

[David Whetstone @DavidJWhetstone]

...but it gives touching insight into lives that are tricky at the best of times and were made trickier by Covid-19 - and underlines the point that art is not just decorative, a nice little add-on, but a sustaining force, even a life-saver for some. 2/5

[David Whetstone @DavidJWhetstone]

"My art kept me sane," says the grieving daughter whose mother died in a care home. "Art has given me self-esteem and self-worth," says another exhibitor. But these are the captions. The work on display speaks volumes too, expressing what words often can't. 3/5

[David Whetstone @DavidJWhetstone]

Chilli Studios, set up in 2004, aims to improve mental health through creativity, as you'll see here https://t.co/v2fbFdEGfh But this exhibition by people for whom 'normal' is a loaded word should make anyone feel much better. VANE opens Wed to Sat, 12-5pm. Entry is free. 5/5

[David Whetstone @DavidJWhetstone]

Deborah Buchan's ominous CrowVid, Tasmin Armel Duggan's taboo-busting facemasks, Michael Crew's Zoom Art & Carole Ann Hall's Pandemic Puppet are just some of the lockdown creations that capture these exceptional times with clarity and a dash of restorative wit & humour. 4/5

[David Whetstone @DavidJWhetstone]

Can I recommend a visit to the annual exhibition from @ChilliStudios if you're passing the @VaneGallery in Commercial Union House on Pilgrim Street, #Newcastle ? Not only is there some really good art on display... 1/5

[Joanne Burke @descry0]

#TeamBimini #biminiforqueen

[Joanne Burke @descry0]

@MattHancock “acted unlawfully over pandemic contracts” should resign. Contracts & process should be investigated and face lawful action. More corruption from our government. No justice in times of need and crisis where it is most important. Call to #resignMattHancock #Cronyisum

[David Allegranti @davidallegranti]

A Siena, città alla quale sono molto legato, si sta in casa ma si canta insieme come se si fosse per la strada. Mi sono commosso

[Heads & Tales @HeadsAndTalesMH]

Featured item: "23 documents from the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) process & appeal letters" CONTENT WARNING. See more search “PIP" in our archive: https://t.co/04MeGqpvtq

#welfare #appealprocess #PIP #benefits #mentalhealth #socialjusticeformentalhealth #heritage

[Joanne Burke @descry0]

@OpenClasp

[Heads & Tales @HeadsAndTalesMH]

#sugarthefilm still resounding this morning. We watched a compassionate, heartbreaking & powerful #production last night. Sound & light subtle & sublime. Portraying deep effects of #trauma in #women’s lives & raising important questions for #welfare & social/political systems.

[NCHSAA @NCHSAA]

1️⃣st Female Wrestler to WIN an Individual Wrestling State Championship

1️⃣0️⃣6️⃣lbs Heaven Fitch @UwharrieCharter!

#NCHSAAWRES

[Heads & Tales @HeadsAndTalesMH]

Featured item: Patient’s sketch/note book, St Nicholas Hospital 1930. See whole book on https://t.co/04MeGqpvtq interesting repeated themes of freedom, destiny, liberty and childhood.
Thanks @TWArchives
#heritage #mentalhealth #sketchbook #stnicholashospital @HeritageFundUK

[joe murray @joeposset]

What? That's Bilge Pump, Unit Ama, Pinnel, Late Girl, Ten Sticks, Chlorine & The Russets on the 1st Feb @ The Cluny.
Wowzer, that's damn fine jam eh?
@HorseLoom @MightyBilgePump @Grassiman @pinnel_lbd

[Joanne Burke @descry0]

Oooh two whole years since I first wore the Newcastle Roller Girls strip! Totally honoured still......new logo ones arriving sooooon! I can not wait! Eeek https://t.co/LsfqsSVfkQ

[Joanne Burke @descry0]

Anyone got spare tickets for Nadine Shah at the Cluny? X

[Joanne Burke @descry0]

One of THE BEST things I did in my life is start the Roller Derby Journey! I’m now Fitter, faster, stronger and started a few years ago with only basic roller disco, can’t stop and fall on my arse constantly, level. This is an amazing competition... https://t.co/ba46vR3QxH

[Joanne Burke @descry0]

Seems if you sleep almost 20 hours in 24 your legs and butt muscles REALLY ache! Damn it

[Joanne Burke @descry0]

What a wasted day. Migraines are such arse holes.

[Joanne Burke @descry0]

Ooooh https://t.co/rX9xxENtqp