Can’t wait to chair this!

'book groups or other literature-based activities also have considerable potential to support older adults’ wellbeing, through facilitating social interaction, integration and friendship' www.cilips.org.uk/public-libra... #LibrariesChangeLives

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Want to host a community event that’s full of creativity and connection? 🎨 Join us the free #FunPalaces workshop and learn how to bring people together through culture, science, and play! 📅 Tuesday 8th April 6pm - 8pm, The Albany SE8 Sign up now: www.tickettailor.com/events/funpa...

We are opposed to the government’s announcement of more cuts and freezes to resources that support Deaf, Disabled, neurodivergent, chronically ill people, and those with lived experience of mental health to live equitably in UK society. Check out our open letter here: tinyurl.com/2wb2bbhb

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Happy IWD2025 to all the bloody brilliant women in my life. ❤️

It's #WorldBookDay next week, and I know a lot of your children want to go to school dressed as my characters. So here are my tips for dressing as Peanut Jones and her friends. Hope they are of use. Do send me any pictures of your charges in their outfits on the big day...

I'm looking for FIVE GUEST WRITERS for my substack. Want to write something and have it reach thousands of the best readers out there? Kind, generous, thoughtful, considerate? This is your time! substack.com/home/post/p-...

Eight years is amazing @kir-anderson.bsky.social congratulations!

Please vote for this great charity, helping orisiners connect with famiky through reading. And please share :) smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/solace...

This is just awful news. StreetReads is the most fantastic place, run by people trying their hardest to make the lives of those experiencing homelessness a little better. Please help if you can: uk.news.yahoo.com/library-home...

Thoughts and prayers to all the teachers this week…there are a whole bunch of feral children on a sugar comedown heading your way.

The wonderful Marjorie Lotfi enchanting the Ripple’s Friday Club with her poetry yesterday ❤️ Such a treat to witness.

📢 Launching a directory of Black and POC cultural professionals & creatives in Scotland! Over 100 talented individuals already featured. A free resource fostering connections & opportunities. Move beyond performative statements towards meaningful change Want to join? directory.weareherescotland.com

If you fancy supporting a brilliant social enterprise who in turn support young people I can highly recommend buying a delicious Christmas hamper from Scran Academy (there’s even free delivery if you’re in Edinburgh): www.scranacademy.com/shop

I keep forgetting to add Alt text so this is a brilliant setting to check ✔️ in your 🦋 settings Please do share as, if you're like me, a wee nudge is sometimes necessary to remind us all 🙏

Soooooo what’s happening over here then?