"We're not just fighting, we are celebrating...I hope this event will bring us a sense of normality."
His Excellency Vadym Prystaiko, Ambassador of Ukraine speaking at the United by Music #Eurovision reception.
"This is Liverpool. A city that has had highs and lows...and we wrap around our arms around our friends in the Ukraine."
Claire McColgan, Director of @CultureLPool speaking about #Eurovision at the United By Music reception.
"It has been really important that we have done this together with Ukraine...music brings us together."
Martin Green, BBC Managing Director Eurovision 2023 speaking at the United By Music reception.
"The theme is united by music, which is a theme we all try to live by." Lord Tim Clement-Jones (@whiterhino1949) at the APPG on Music and APPG on Ukraine United By Music Eurovision reception.
A whole host of major stars from the world of pop, gospel and opera join some of Ukraine's champions in Liverpool's Eurovision Village 🤩
https://t.co/9HEqL3o0Sh
👏 Last week we celebrated all the schools in Newcastle who have been recognised and awarded School of Sanctuary for their commitment in creating a culture of welcome and inclusion for people seeking sanctuary.
Find out more 👉 https://t.co/eBW8fnT46J
@SchsofSanctuary
🔊We’ve been selected to deliver the Youth Investment Fund by @DCMS providing £368 million in grants to create, expand & improve youth facilities and services in England by 2025.
Learn more and submit your expression of interest here ➡ https://t.co/llK08BhvNA
#socimp#funding
Remember that after today, darkness shall begin to encroach once more. From the shadows, the first hints of winter shall emerge, until we are once again grasped in its dark, frozen, fist.
NEWS: 100s of local youth facilities and services will be improved & expanded across England through our £380 million Youth Investment Fund as its first funding recipients are announced
Supporting young people for work and life, no matter where they live
#LevellingUp | @BBCCiN