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Jamie Walker @JamieLeonWalker

Local Government Transformation Lead | Charity Chair | Bringing services & communities together to support people & enhance opportunities | (Personal account)

Joined November 2021
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Next week is the start of Greater Manchester Fostering Fortnight! 💚 Across the 2 weeks, our team & GM Councils will be focussing on dispelling some common fostering myths 🤔 Keep an eye out on our @FosterForGM socials for videos & posts about fostering for your local council.
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This weekend @CABuryandBolton said our goodbyes to our wonderful Deputy CEO Michelle as she begins a new challenge Michelle you have been a monumental part of CABB for the 18 years. Thank you for everything you have done for our organisation, staff & the people of Bury & Bolton.
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Pride in Fostering 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Great to be at @oldham_pride on Sat as part of the Foster for GM Roadshow. We had some fantastic conversations with lots of LGBTQ people about the benefits of #fostering for your local council. Fostering is for everyone. Visit: fosterforgm.com/explore-fost…
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I’m so excited that the Foster for Greater Manchester Hub is now live & taking enquiries. To celebrate this, we’ve hit the road to all 10 GM boroughs on the Foster for GM Roadshow, speaking to potential foster carers. Thought about fostering? Visit: fosterforgm.com
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What a wonderful evening meeting & celebrating all of our amazing #Volunteers at @CABuryandBolton 💙 Was a great way to welcome new faces & celebrate those that have been with us for so long, some for over 15yrs. I’m so proud to Chair this fantastic organisation #CitizensAdvice
Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton@CABuryandBolton
27 Jun 2024
Well, what a lovely evening that’s been! Tonight, some colleagues from across the @CABuryandBolton team took some time out together - whether a full time paid adviser, volunteer 1 day a week providing advice or trustee…together, we’re a united team. #WeAreCitizensAdvice
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Need some advice or support from Citizens Advice? If so, they’re here for you 🗣️ 👤Tue (Today): Bury Drop-In, 10am - 3pm 👤Thurs: Bolton Drop-In, 10am - 3pm Need help outside of this, please call Mon - Fri or visit one of the offices during the times below. @GaryMalcomson
Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton@CABuryandBolton
5 Apr 2024
Here are our new opening times
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FGRS Community HUB@fgrscomhub
16 Apr 2024
star academy new school uniform from the school free of charge as a welcome gift. Unsworth academy just plain black shorts and leggings for pe kit. No logo so you save money there. Well done to both these schools for listening 👏👏 @StarAcademies @UnsworthAcademy
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Foster for Greater Manchester@FosterForGM
11 Apr 2024
We're hiring! ❗️ We’re proud to see all 10 local council’s in Greater Manchester working together on fostering reform and a key part of this is the creation of a new Greater Manchester Fostering Hub. Check out the roles below 👇
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Bury Council@BuryCouncil
19 Feb 2024
“All bus services in Bury will be part of the Bee Network from 24 March, back under local control and accountable to the people using the services, which is great news." 👉news.tfgm.com/press-releases…
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham provided the update at Bury Interchange alongside Transport Commissioner, Vernon Everitt and Leader of Bury Council, Cllr Eamonn O’Brien addressing the media

ALT Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham provided the update at Bury Interchange alongside Transport Commissioner, Vernon Everitt and Leader of Bury Council, Cllr Eamonn O’Brien addressing the media

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🤝 @CABuryandBolton are seeking a new Treasurer & Trustee to join the Board. We’re keen to recruit new trustees with financial or HR skills. Come help shape our services, while using your existing skills & knowledge. Interested? Reach out to me (Chair) or our CEO @GaryMalcomson
Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton@CABuryandBolton
19 Jan 2024
Looking for a new voluntary challenge for 2024, while directly supporting local communities? We're seeking a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees. For full details, including closing date & how to apply visit: bit.ly/47Gl7xd.
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Bury Council@BuryCouncil
13 Jan 2024
Want up to £2,000 a year for each child, to help with the costs of childcare? Don’t miss out on Tax-Free Childcare next term. Visit 👉childcarechoices.gov.uk
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Never one to miss a fancy dress opportunity 🧝 Our Early Years team put on a wonderful Christmas Party at the Family Hub today for the children and parents. I’m glad I could come along for a short while to help out. The families absolutely loved it, especially meeting Santa 🎅
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BuryVCFA@BuryVCFA
9 Dec 2023
Save the date! 🌈✨ Join the LGBTQI Bury Forum for the Drop-in Christmas Party! 🎉🎹 Celebrate the season with songs around the piano, festive drinks & mince pies. Tue 12 Dec 7:00pm-9:00pm at The Big Fandango, Bury. See advert for more information. #lgbtqiforumbury #betterbury
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Really exciting that the work to establish the East Bury Family Hub is a finalist in Local category of the LET’S Do It Brilliantly Staff Awards, selected from 862 nominations. Whatever the result, it’s a huge achievement by all of our partners involved. Well done to everyone! 😁
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RT @BuryLocalOffer: The latest edition of the Bury SEND Local Offer newsletter, December 2023, is now available to read online. It can be f…
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Bury Council@BuryCouncil
28 Nov 2023
Grants of up to £2000 for community groups working to improve their areas in Prestwich including Holyrood, Sedgley & St. Mary’s. Deadline is Mon 11 Dec. Find out more, how to apply & ‘Meet the Funder’ sessions at ow.ly/3enq50Qb5Gf #Holyrood #Sedgley #StMary's
Picture of a pound sign. Text reads LET’S Do It Community Fund. Grants for community groups working to support residents in Prestwich incuding Holyrood, Sedgley and St. Mary’s Apply at www.bury.gov.uk/my-neighbourhood/lets-do-it-community-fund/prestwich-neighbourhood-funding

ALT Picture of a pound sign. Text reads LET’S Do It Community Fund. Grants for community groups working to support residents in Prestwich incuding Holyrood, Sedgley and St. Mary’s Apply at www.bury.gov.uk/my-neighbourhood/lets-do-it-community-fund/prestwich-neighbourhood-funding

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Bee Inclusive@bee_inclusive
22 Nov 2023
The first of our winter activities is now live to book - Boomerang Multi-Sensory Play Centre exclusive session with visit from Santa! bookwhen.com/beeinclusive (look under School Holiday activities).
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Another great Pride in Leadership event last night, hosted at Manchester Met. Lot’s of interesting discussions about our own leadership, equality, action, allyship & much more. Wonderful to see so many familiar faces too for a festive catch up. Is Nov too early for a mince pie?
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Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton@CABuryandBolton
21 Nov 2023
Our Bury drop-in is open today!✨ ✨  If you need advice, we're here to help. 🗓️ Tuesdays, 10am - 3pm 📍 First Floor, 5-10 Market Pl., Bury, BL9 0LD
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Bury Council@BuryCouncil
20 Nov 2023
Councillors, members of Bury’s LGBTQI community and Bury Council staff attended a vigil and flag raising ceremony for Transgender Day of Remembrance this morning to remember transgender and gender diverse people who have been murdered in transphobic attacks.
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