jim barrow

#ex-journalist, dad,#ex-pensions trustee,#Vale & #realale, ex-#arts centre & ex-youth #theatre #trustee jimvaleskype

[Ale and the Vale Podcast @AleAndValePod]

Wow! We have just had such a good chat with Micky Adams! It is now uploaded online and will be filtering down to where you get your podcasts shortly! Enjoy!

[Port Vale Football Club @OfficialPVFC]

Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to @IanTaylor7 🥳

[Ale and the Vale Podcast @AleAndValePod]

We have something very exciting dropping tonight hopefully! Keep an eye on social media later for some clues as to who we are talking to!

[RAF Cosford Air Show @cosfordairshow]

We have been informed by Rolls‑Royce that, for technical reasons, the Spitfire will no longer be able to display at this year’s air show. However, we are grateful to them for offering their stunning Harvard as a replacement.

It’s a superb aircraft with a story all of its own, and we’re genuinely excited to welcome it to this year’s flying display.

[Charity Commission @ChtyCommission]

🆕 New guidance on the fundamentals of effective grant-making, from setting funding priorities and carrying out due diligence to monitoring grants and reporting impact.

Read here: https://t.co/LHZYw3ysKj

[Staffordshire Regeneration @Regenerate_SOT]

The potteries electric tram company, 1900.

Let’s bring it back!

[NUJ @NUJofficial]

“It is clear that bosses do not care about us.”

The NUJ has written to STV ahead of its AGM to express serious concern over the company's leadership and staff wellbeing.

https://t.co/ljSbVE0YZR

[Port Vale Football Club @OfficialPVFC]

We're 7 days away from the opening match of this year's @FIFAWorldCup, with the Valiants set to be represented for the first time since 2006.

🇳🇿 Ben Waine could become only the second-ever player to play in the World Cup whilst contracted to the club.
https://t.co/Bu1noiLY3i

[pvfcprogs @pvfcprogs]

Tomorrow we embark on a journey through the 2012/13 season.
From having hardly any players contracted due to behind the scenes difficulties at the club to Micky Adams producing a promotion winning team. An unforgettable season & Tom Pope living his dream!
Enjoy… #pvfc #portvale

[SSAFA @SSAFA]

This week is #VolunteersWeek (1-7 June). @SSAFA's Prison-In-Reach volunteers support members of the Armed Forces community who are in prison.

For many years, has run a successful scheme for veterans in the criminal justice system (VCJS) throughout the UK. Our SSAFA volunteers make a real difference by providing essential support during these incredibly difficult times.

Here’s some wonderful feedback given to one of our in-reach volunteers: "Thanks Trevor, for your time and help. I’m nervous but also confident I have everything in place to rebuild my life. Thank you for all your support, emails and visits whilst I’ve been at HMP Aylesbury."

Here’s another received by a volunteer supporting an Armed Forces veteran in prison in Northern Ireland: "Without SSAFA in here I don't know what I would have done."

Thank you so much to our amazing volunteers for all they do!

If you're interested in learning more about #volunteering for SSAFA, please visit https://t.co/WgSWOgwFhc

[Birmingham Archives & Collections @TheIronRoom]

#BirminghamLibrary The Birmingham War Poetry Collection was donated to the library in 1921 by William Cross of Rubery: https://t.co/J2JSLOudI4 Ref: L 53.31 @LibraryofBham

[Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust @LHCRT1]

Not all volunteering happens on site. From admin and social media to funding bids, membership and planning, our behind-the-scenes volunteers keep LHCRT running.

A huge thank you to our trustees and volunteers who make it all possible.

#VolunteersWeek

[pvfcprogs @pvfcprogs]

May 1994

Bought from non league Moor Green by John Rudge in 1992 for just £15k, IAN TAYLOR made an instant impression in his first taste of league football. In just 2yrs he’d had 2 Wembley apps, a promotion, 106 apps & 36 gls which saw him sold to Sheff Wed for £1M in 1994 #pvfc

[Port Vale Football Club @OfficialPVFC]

You won't have to wait much longer to get your hands on our brand-new home kit! 👕

The new shirt will be unveiled on Friday 12th June, ahead of its official launch and first day of sale on Saturday 13th June.

Full details, including timings 👉 https://t.co/l8N2Rg5tjk

#PVFC

[The History Press @TheHistoryPress]

#OnThisDay in 1900, Mary Kingsley, British explorer and author, known for her work primarily in West Africa, dies.📚🌍 Discover her life and legacy👉: https://t.co/TCiCSvm8Ev (@HistoryHit) #OTD #WomensHistory

[Trentham Estate @TrenthamEstate]

Trentham Gardens is buzzing with dragonflies and damselflies right now! 💙✨

From the dazzling blue Emperor dragonfly, to the delicate Large Red, Common Blue and Azure damselflies, the lake is alive with colour and activity! 🪰🌿

📸 Alan Barlow & David Emley

[BBC Stoke & Staffordshire @BBCRadioStoke]

Justin Copestake has recently taken on a challenge in memory of his friend Bil who had Motor Neurone Disease. https://t.co/VfIr22GCxV

He arrived back in Etruria two years on from Bil’s death and described the conditions of the ride.

[SSAFA @SSAFA]

This week is #VolunteersWeek (1-7 June). Meet Richard Scott, a volunteer caseworker and community engagement volunteer with the North West England team.

A volunteer with @SSAFA for over two years, Richard took voluntary redundancy from employment and wanted to utilise his skills and experience following his career in the military and industry, so decided to volunteer for SSAFA, as he was keen to help those who need our support.

Richard says: "I really enjoy case working as it allows me to work directly with beneficiaries and see the positive impact SSAFA has on their lives. I also love working within a fantastic team, doing incredible work with incredible people!"

For anyone thinking of #volunteering with SSAFA, Richard suggests, "Give it a go! You don’t need to have been in the military and volunteering with SSAFA can be flexible."

Thank you Richard and all our amazing volunteers for all you do!

If you're interested in learning more about volunteering for SSAFA, please visit https://t.co/WgSWOgwFhc

[The History Press @TheHistoryPress]

#OnThisDay in 1937, the Duke of Windsor – formerly King Edward VIII of Great Britain and Northern Ireland – marries Wallis Simpson.💒💍 Learn more👉: https://t.co/MOGpmaA4pB #OTD #RoyalHistory #EdwardVIII #WallisSimpson