Lover of Life and Manc. Manager of Volunteers and Engagement @Whitworthart | Advisory Group Member @HeritageVols | previous lives with @MIFestival @london2012

Joined January 2009
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18 Nov 2023
Very proud of this achievement @WhitworthArt πŸ’« it’s been an absolute honour to continue in working alongside the wonderful @afrocatsmcr @ManchesterCoS @comartsnw @SensorySally plus many others in this recognition from @CityofSanctuary #ChooseLove #RefugeesWelcome 🫢🏽
We’re proud to have been awarded Gallery of Sanctuary status! πŸ–ΌοΈβœ¨ This is given to organisations who pledge to create a culture of solidarity, inclusivity, and go above and beyond to welcome people seeking sanctuary. bit.ly/3G48GQp See our highlights so far πŸ‘‡ 🧡(1/4)
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An amazing opportunity! And you couldn’t be joining at a more exciting time. ⚑️ Across the city region, institutions from @mcrartgallery to @MancLibraries have joined our movement of welcome, with more in the pipeline. You would be at the helm of building this movement… 🧡
Passionate about building our movement of welcome? Motivated to champion refugee rights? Ready to make #Manchester a proud City of Sanctuary? Well, we have the perfect role for you! 🧑 Find out more and apply πŸ‘‰bit.ly/3YexM97
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13 Sep 2024
Be quick getting your ticket for the below before the early bird offer finishes! Recommended for all working with volunteers, especially across heritage organisations. Delighted to have @MagBartlett onboard! Please share @McrMuseum @VolunteeringMcr @victoriabaths @ManchesterCoS
πŸ§‘β€πŸ€β€πŸ§‘ We're delighted to announce Magdalen Bartlett, CEO of @afrocatsmcr a charity tackling social inclusion in Manchester, as the keynote for our conference, #HeritageVolunteering24, on 26-27 November. 🎫 Grab your ticket at: buff.ly/3xp0I3N #LoVols #Volunteering
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This is #WhitworthPLAYTIME A carnival-themed summer programme for families packed full of joy and colour. All inspired by our current exhibition #JohnLyons. Wed/Thu/Fri throughout August πŸ‘‡ whitworth.manchester.ac.uk/w…
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30 Jul 2024
Really excited to get this project started with @YouthMusic πŸ™ŒπŸ½ @WhitworthArt and delighted to be partnering with the wonderful @afrocatsmcr to continue our work together - this time creating opportunities for 2-4 year olds, exploring language and play in our glorious gallery 🌟
We're so excited to announce that we're one of 11 recipients of @youthmusic's early years Energiser Fund πŸŽ‰ We can't wait to get started! Thanks to @ace_national for making this fund possible. youthmusic.org.uk/announcing… Photo credits: Shirlaine Forrest / Oliver Clarke
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πŸ§‘β€πŸ€β€πŸ§‘ We're delighted to announce Magdalen Bartlett, CEO of @afrocatsmcr a charity tackling social inclusion in Manchester, as the keynote for our conference, #HeritageVolunteering24, on 26-27 November. 🎫 Grab your ticket at: buff.ly/3xp0I3N #LoVols #Volunteering
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17 Jul 2024
Summer fun @WhitworthArt incoming! Lots of free fun inside & out, covering all Manc weathers! Please share - everyone welcome! @ILoveMCR @OfficialUoM @afrocatsmcr @BBCNWT @familymanc @MumsDadsPublish @fantasticforfam @CityLifeManc @ManCityCouncil @MCCArdwick @MCCRusholme πŸ‘‡πŸ½
It's that time of year again πŸ₯³ #WhitworthPLAYTIME The Carnival is coming to @whitworthart this August. πŸŽŠπŸ’ƒπŸŽŠπŸ•ΊπŸŽŠπŸ₯πŸŽŠπŸ“£πŸŽŠβ˜€οΈπŸŽŠ whitworth.manchester.ac.uk/w…
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Great to hear from #FantasticForFamilies Award Winners @WhitworthArt & @afrocatsmcr at #AMAConf, sharing their work alongside the brilliant @TheGoldenThrea3. Fantastic to hear how communities are being empowered to know these gallery spaces are for them. πŸ‘πŸ»
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#OurHome @RefugeeWeek We’re celebrating being awarded Gallery of Sanctuary status by @ManchesterCoS @CityofSanctuary Thurs 20 June Drop-in 4–8pm Pop-up exhibitions from @afrocatsmcr & @cartwheelarts music/dance/art workshops & refreshments @mylahore All FREE #everyonewelcome 🧑
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11 Jun 2024
Come join us @WhitworthArt next Thursday 20th between 4-8pm to celebrate #RefugeeWeek with pop-up exhibitions from @CartwheelArts @afrocatsmcr plus performances, artists workshop and refreshments from @mylahore whitworth.manchester.ac.uk/w… #ourhome all welcome - free and drop in 🧑

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10 Jun 2024
Love our #whitworthvolunteers πŸ’› come join us πŸ‘‡πŸ½ #VolunteerWeek
Thank you to all our volunteers, who support our gallery programme indoors and outside in our gardens✨ - each year we have around 300 volunteers who learn, support, and grow with us. β˜€οΈ Interested in volunteering with us this summer? find out more: πŸ”— ow.ly/JHgx50S1Wr6
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πŸ—³οΈ With the general election now announced for 4th July we'd like to see more people with learning disabilities & neurodivergent people using their legal right to vote! Read 'My Vote My Voice's' quick guide to voting πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/4e184Lh #MyVoteMyVoice #GeneralElection
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28 May 2024
Afrocats x @WhitworthArt DAY ONE! Today we are kickstarting our half-term cultural activities at the gallery. Join us for a day of family fun. Free event, no need to book, here until 3pm. Supported by @ace_national #charityuk #manchesterevents #manchesterlife
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Proud of this one! Congrats to all @WhitworthArt and thanks to all our wonderful partners @ManchesterCoS @afrocatsmcr #tracesofdisplacement in continuing this important engagement together 🧑🧑🧑
Our highly commended award for Outstanding contribution to public engagement from our cultural institutions goes to @Whitworthart’s Gallery of Sanctuary project. πŸ†πŸ‘ @feecariss @UoMEngage #MaDAwards
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This is brilliant news @VentureArts well deserved and needed for such a brilliant place with brilliant people β€οΈπŸ™ŒπŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½
πŸ“£ BIG NEWS! We are very excited to announce that we've been awarded Capital Investment Programme funding from @ace_national! πŸ™Œ As part of their #LetsCreate strategy we've been awarded Β£355,000 to help upgrade and redevelop our studio spaces, more info πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/3UxhvsL
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25 Apr 2024
Anyone fancy sharing your volunteer projects and ideas during the @HeritageVols conference in Nov - apply via the link below. I really enjoyed the one I did on Family Volunteering and would highly recommend πŸ‘πŸΌ @VolunteeringMcr @volunteering_uk @McrMuseum @mcrartgallery #volunteer
πŸ“– We're looking for passionate workshop hosts for #Heritagevolunteering24 looking to help other #LoVols develop their approach to #volunteering πŸ’» To host a 50 minute workshop at our conference, on 26/27 November, complete the form below by the 31 May: buff.ly/3QfRPzx
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πŸŽ₯ Join us on Record Store Day & watch this unique one-hour film screening that is packed with stories, insights & exclusive footage from some of the world’s best-loved DJs & commentators🌟 πŸ“… Saturday 20 April ⏰12.30pm & 2.30pm 🎫Book free tickets: whitworth.manchester.ac.uk/w…
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Liz and Janet @ManchesterCoS have been an absolute pleasure to work with and will be massively missed by a lot of people 🧑 thank you for all your support, enthusiasm and care 🧑
Number 4️⃣: Each and Every Refugee Week! 🧑 A week bursting with colour, vitality and welcome. And they got bigger and better every year! πŸ“ˆ From the Refugee World Cup, to our flagship @WhitworthArt event, #RefugeeWeek under Liz and Janet was special. βš½οΈπŸ–ΌοΈ
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20 Mar 2024
Really looking to this event next week @WhitworthArt πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Tickets are available here: whitworth.manchester.ac.uk/w… which includes the Stone Flowers film screening, Q&A with great speakers πŸ‘‡πŸ½, refreshments and a small donation to an excellent charity @MusicActionInt 🧑 #RefugeesWelcome

Delighted that Sepideh Amiri will join our Stone Flowers documentary screening panels! Sepideh is a Human Rights campaigner working at @FreedomFromTorture and a member of #StoneFlowers ❀️ Tickets musicaction.org/screening London: 26 Mar @LSOStLukes Manchester: 28 Mar @whitworthart
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We're looking for a Part-Time Visitor Team Assistant to join our warm, personable and knowledgeable team. More detailed information is available via the link below, including a job description and an example rota. Closing Date: 13th March 2024. t.ly/ptp27
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πŸ“Online Symposium πŸͺ‘ Material Power: Palestinian Embroidery Join us online and hear curators, researchers, artists share and extend knowledge around Palestinian embroidery. πŸ“… 7 March ⏰ 10am-4pm 🎟️ FREE, booking essential Details πŸ‘‰ eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-sy… @V_and_A @kettlesyard
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