Lesley Richardson

Writer, in between doggy walks and day job. My first novel was shortlisted for the Janklow & Nesbit prize 2018 and gained a distinction on the Bath Spa MA

[Lesley Richardson @Leleyland]

@RNLI definitely not vinegar for aforementioned soggy reasons... but philosophically if it's a sauce on the side I'd say chip chip hooray! I'll be getting everything chipshape for #SavingLivesAtSea

[Lesley Richardson @Leleyland]

@EleanorHooker_ @RNLI @AndyC_sea @Niamh_St @NualaMcAloon Thanks @EleanorHooker_ you were an absolute joy to train! Can't wait to read your poetry.

[Lesley Richardson @Leleyland]

@taniahershman @AMcMillanPoet gutted I can't make this... but the link to purchasing signed copies will surely follow?

[Lesley Richardson @Leleyland]

@taniahershman @NineArchesPress Thanks for my copy - weekend treat in store 😍

[Lesley Richardson @Leleyland]

@taniahershman Done… Can’t wait to see it in the flesh😍

[Lesley Richardson @Leleyland]

@taniahershman the power of point of view... I can't wait to read it and I'm on the hunt for a signed copy of 'Still Life with Octopus' if you can signpost me😃

[RNLI @RNLI]

That moment when you're on a shout and a pod of dolphins pop in to check everyone is OK 🐬

The dolphins followed a local boat to the scene, where both Weymouth lifeboats had arrived to make sure that everyone was OK after reports of a vessel on fire.

[RNLI Poole Lifeboats @PooleLifeboats]

This Christmas @RNLI volunteers will be on-call, ready to leave loved ones at a moments notice. They’ll respond to the pager and leave festive celebrations #ToSaveEveryOne. #SavingLivesAtSea

[Lesley Richardson @Leleyland]

@CharityComms @RNLI Massive shout out to the @RNLI comms team - congrats!

[Lesley Richardson @Leleyland]

@lcpalmerpoet Mine is lost inside my head... but I wouldn't advise foraging for it

[RNLI @RNLI]

We're proud of the lifesaving work our volunteers do in the Channel – we make no apology for it. Those we rescue are vulnerable people in danger & distress. Each of them is someone’s father, mother, son or daughter - every life is precious. This is why we launch:

[Lesley Richardson @Leleyland]

@NatashaRandall their family usually sews them in so their clothes come back from the wash, and they don't end up in someone else's

[Lesley Richardson @Leleyland]

@ANDYPVFC @HuddlestonNigel @michelledonelan @educationgovuk @stokecity @OfficialPVFC @BlackpoolFC @OfficialRUFC @LincolnCity_FC @ftfc Because Stoke City, Port Vale and Blackpool FC are working together on this mentoring project, sharing their resources and expertise with Lincoln City, Rotherham United and Fleetwood FC to support even more young people

[Department for Education @educationgovuk]

We're extending our #OpportunityAreas programme with £18m to build on successful projects that help young people in our most disadvantaged regions in England.

@BFC_CTrust are providing mentoring in local schools to help pupils fulfil their potential.

https://t.co/lpWDl4OI61

[Lesley Richardson @Leleyland]

@wordpoppy hey @wordpoppy - miss you too. Would love to catch up, or join an online event this year as it has been toooo long x

[Lesley Richardson @Leleyland]

@carmitstead Thank you @carmitstead for posting about this book, it’s now in my hand and resonating with my life... what a great discovery for a rainy January day in lockdown. Thanks for writing it @shanimootoo #CanLit

[Claire Armitstead @carmitstead]

Yes, they are this much fun, even over Zoom https://t.co/aU33CRZsNX

[Margaret E Atwood @MargaretAtwood]

I on the other hand am a cat. I just can’t get this human filter off.