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If You Like THE SMITHS If You LOVE OUR CLUB Then Here’s A Little Treat For You, Our Very Own Leslie Holmes Explains The Significance Linking Us Together Via THAT Famous Picture Taken By STEPHEN WRIGHT. Enjoy 💚
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Thank you so much to the directors of the People's Book Prize for recognising the value in this work. This is a great accolade to all the published writers.
Huge thanks to all the children and young people who submitted work for this anthology. This voluntary inititive was part inspired by a student from Rossett High in Harrogate, who submitted a poem to North Yorkshire Police, after a session i delivered with them.
After delivering sessions into hundreds of schools, I was shocked at the lack of education surrounding county lines exploitation and related knife crime after hearing so many distressing real life stories while working on my commissioned projects, making our children and young people more vulnerable.
I recieved poems and lyrics from across the UK, including children and young people who have been exploited. This initiative was a great way to give children and young people a voice.
Special thanks to North Yorkshire Police @YMCALincs , and Dean Coady OBE SRMC for believing in my mission and assisting me with funding.
Huge thanks to all the judges from various ranks in policing, victims of exploitation, youth workers, social workers, parents, carers, and spoken words artists who have all supported me, including Tracey Holdsworth NSPCC, and Sandra Baah at Catch22 charity.
Thanks to the National County Lines Coordination Centre (NCLCC) for their continued support with this
project.
Listen Up has so far raised £3,200 for @NSPCC Childline: https://t.co/zCJWnJC16g
Wonderful to meet the team @WestholmeSchool today as we worked on bringing my story, Believe in Magic, to life on stage @KingGeorgesHall. I presented the lyrics for the theme song that complements my poem, which will be woven throughout the production. I can't wait to share more updates soon! We will #BelieveInMagic ✨
Happy #EarthDay. Here’s a pic from 2024 @TheDeepHull - who stock my ‘Save Us’ story books about a Seal, Sea Turtle, and Whale.🦭🐳🐢. There are more signed copies of this lovely rescue story available from their gift shop, or follow the link:
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Beautifully illustrated by Adam Storch.
The best time to venture out for an early morning run. Enjoy your Easter Monday. 🐣
I’m running 40 x 10k’s for @nspcc Childline’s 40th Birthday💚. If you would like to help give children a lifeline with childline, join our team to help raise awareness, or donate here: https://t.co/zCJWnJC16g
We’re Pleased To Announce Another Fabulous & FREE Event Here At SLC On Friday April 10th At 7pm Come Along & Hear All About Our Local Area, Regent Rd It’s History & People Down The Years! Don’t Delay Get Your FREE Tickets Today 👇👇👇💚
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Huge thanks to Oakwood High School in Rotherham for inviting me to be their keynote speaker, particularly in light of the National Year of Reading.
I shared my experiences as an author, discussing the obstacles I faced along the way and highlighting the often underappreciated role of creativity in education, which can significantly enhance reading engagement.
The school will also be taking part in our national book awards @ChildrensLFests@Go_All_In_2026@Literacy_Trust
@salfordladsclub thank you so much for all your kindness shown to my dad, and all of us , today 😍 68 years since he was last in the Lads club ! We will definitely be back ❤️ it made his day #salfordlad
Work Continues Unabated To Restore Rotten & Perished Brickwork Around Our Roof Parapet, Why Not Come Along Today 11am-2pm To Learn More & Take Your Own Piece Of Our 123yr History Home With You! Also Available In Our Online Shop & Every Purchase Helps Fund Our Ongoing Youth Work💚