Director of Public Engagement @Factoryintl. Young widow, human and dog mum, former biologist -all about grief & life -views my own.
Joined April 2011
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#FirstBreath - gorgeous new artwork by @lukejerram @factoryintl site - exciting to see a project the team have been working so hard on. Brought my small one to see the beautiful lights pulsing to celebrate new life in #GreaterManchester (& the cranes 🏗️) on until 29 Jan 23 ⭐️
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Two exciting job opportunities @factoryintl working on a large scale participatory project in the Engagement team - please share to anyone you think might be interested - looking for brilliant organised & excellent communicators. Closing date 4/1/23 👍🏽 recruitment.factoryinternati…
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Exciting news 👇🏽
29 Sep 2022
Made for Manchester, shared with the world.
Factory International is a new cultural destination that will challenge perceptions of what art can be.
Globally-renowned artists working alongside local heroes to create memorable experiences year-round. factoryinternational.org/
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Fab day yesterday at the @ManchesterMela - great music, lots of lovely chats and delicious food. The @MIFestival team are back again today - if you’re about, pop down and say hello 👍🏽
24 Jul 2022
The Factory Roadshow is making its first stop at this weekend's incredible @ManchesterMela.
Join our team to find out about Manchester's world-class cultural space, opening next year.
You'll see us out and about at events across Greater Manchester over the summer.
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Yes, please - it’s about the child’s progress, not who is there to hear it 💙
3 Jul 2022
Suggestion to reframe ‘Parents’ Evening’ 🧵 1/3 Two and a half years ago my sister passed away very unexpectedly.Her two young children, 10 and 1 at the time, came to live with me and my children. Although unbearably hard at times, we muddle through as best we can
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3 Mar 2022
Some amazing jobs available right now at @MIFestival #TheFactoryMcr We are looking for a truly diverse range of people from all walks of life. Producer, Event Manager, Marketeer. Or want to be? recruitment.mif.co.uk/
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17 Feb 2022
Are children's actions influenced by others? Seeking 5 and 6yr olds for a short online study, could your child resist eating a treat in order to obtain a bigger reward! If you are interested or would like more information, please contact: Owen.Waddington@manchester.ac.uk
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Please share - with any young people (16-28 years) or organisations that might be able to spread the word - no arts experience needed - just an interest in representing the views of young people on our journey to The Factory 👍🏽 #youngpeople #opportunities
14 Feb 2022
Are you passionate about bringing young people together and representing their views? Would you like to help shape the future of Manchester and things for young people to do here? JOIN OUR YOUNG PEOPLE'S FORUM! mif.co.uk/get-involved/join-…
ALT A group photo of MIF's Young People's Forum, diverse in terms of gender and ethnicity. They are smiling widely into the camera. Text over image: JOIN OUR YOUNG PEOPLE'S FORUM
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Menaka retweeted
20 Jan 2022
We’re delighted to announce that @WKCDA’s Low Kee Hong will join us as Creative Director from April! He’ll be working alongside @JohnMIF and the rest of the curatorial team on the artistic programme for MIF and #TheFactoryMCR.
mif.co.uk/news/low-kee-hong-…
ALT A half body shot of Low Kee Hong against a backdrop of a dark brown wall. Kee Hong is East Asian (Singaporean), and he is smiling widely at the camera, his body slightly facing the left. He is wearing a buttoned-up black shirt and is black hair is in a subtle mohawk.
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Fab #charityjobs in various roles in an excellent charity that I have personally benefited from in recent years. It’s the club no one wants to join but organisations like this help you feel much less alone & supported on a difficult journey 💙 #youngwidow #jobs #grief #ApplyNow
22 Dec 2021
We’re excited to announce that WAY Widowed and Young is looking for three talented colleagues to join our small but dedicated team as we approach our 25th anniversary year 💙
Visit our website for more details
👉 widowedandyoung.org.uk/avail…
#charityjobs #joinourteam Please RT
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Menaka retweeted
23 Dec 2021
Our virtual cafes are open throughout the Christmas holidays. Please see our website for signposting to helplines, charities & support services. All our social pages are filled with messages of help & understanding from others who are grieving. #YouAreNotAlone 🧡🌲
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Menaka retweeted
17 Dec 2021
🚨 JOIN OUR TEAM!
❤️ Fantastic opportunity to work in our Community Team!
📆 Deadline to apply is Wednesday 5 January 2022.
👉 Full job details: manchestercamerata.co.uk/wor…
#artsjobs #community
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Menaka retweeted
10 Dec 2021
Could you be our next Artistic Director and CEO?
Working to deliver Contact’s Mission to Change the Face of UK Culture, you will shape Contact’s creative output, as well as ensuring its operational and commercial effectiveness.
Apply here: bit.ly/3DMnZtf
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Menaka retweeted
9 Dec 2021
#VACANCY Regional Artist Development Officer
22.5 hours/ £26k pro rata
Venture Arts, @outsidein_uk & @WhitworthArt are working together to create this new role that will work to support arts engagement with excluded & #learningdisabled artists 👉buff.ly/3e0NBcS #artsjobs
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Looking for someone ace to come & work with us in the #CreativeEngagement team @MIFestival as Community Partnerships Manager - critical role creating key partnerships to ensure The Factory is a useful and functional space for communities as well as a creative venue - pls share 👍🏽
30 Nov 2021
If you're passionate about the creative industries and community work, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Our new Community Partnerships Manager will ensure #TheFactoryMCR is a useful and functional space for communities as well as a creative venue.
recruitment.mif.co.uk/recrui…
ALT A mock-up image of The Factory over River Irwell. Text over image reads: WE ARE RECRUITING
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Lovely to spend some time with a few of my fellow #manchester #engagement folk on a tour of The Factory today - so much to think and get excited about 👍🏽 #TheFactoryMCR
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Menaka retweeted
4 Nov 2021
Brilliant to meet with graduates of #TheFactoryAcademy at #TheFactoryMCR in Manchester and to hear how their training at #ACEsupported @MIFestival has directly helped them get jobs in the creative industries.
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Menaka retweeted
2 Nov 2021
What's on this week in Greater Manchester?
@MIFestival's Little Amal arrives in Manchester tomorrow after her 8,000km journey and National @FootballMuseum bring together some of its favourite sports writers at the 2021 Football Writing Festival.
👉 buff.ly/3EEJwFm
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