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โSaying something is fixed doesnโt mean itโs fixedโ by Simon Allen
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๐งช I'm excited to share that I'll be learning something new about AI for 100 days as part of the #100DaysOfAI challenge! Starting January 1st!
Join me via @100DaysAI!
100daysai.com/
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๐ฅณ I am excited to announce that I will be learning to #nocode as part of the #100DaysOfNoCode challenge starting January 1st!
Join me via @100DaysNoCode!
100daysofnocode.com/start-thโฆ
#fullgeek
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So I do a bit of musicโฆโฆhereโs the latest ๐
This is our version of @toriamos undeniable classic "Winter".ย
Find it on Spotify/Tidal/Apple music/Amazon and moreย
#toriamos #independentmusic #altrock #mtonsra
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Tune into the @Radio1RockShow tonight with @DanielPCarter for our Valentines Day Coverโฆโฆ.can you guess what it is?
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'Please please listen!'
Professor Sir @MichaelMarmot implores the government to listen and act upon the UK's poverty crisis.
@AndrewMarr9
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3 Jan 2023
Eight in ten employers in England state that older workers could help in knowledge and skill sharing.
The #AgeFriendlyEmployer Pledge is a nationwide programme for employers who recognise the importance and value of older workers.
ageing-better.org.uk/age-friโฆ
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4 Jan 2023
Unfortunately, over half of us think UK society is ageist.
That's why in 2023 we're shifting attitudes to ageing and challenge ageism in everyday life.
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Amazing work from the @AgeUKBANES team to bring the Carol Bus to life! Thanks @BBCRB for putting us on the telly and @rob_appleyard for giving Santa a hand!
18 Dec 2022
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This festive double-decker - with Santa & singers onboard - is hoping to make people feel less lonely โค๏ธ ๐
@AgeUKBANES's arranged for the bus to visit streets, care homes & retirement villages ahead of the big day!
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Hi @VodafoneUKโฆ..ยฃ251.78 taken from account without any communication. Told to wait 7 days to possibly get it returned. Not given a reference number or any way to check on progress of investigation. Any other sources of assistance?
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5 Oct 2022
You can listen to @SteveSnooker and me reading our book, Medical Grade Music, FREE for thirty days here-
Have at it. audible.co.uk/pd/Medical-Graโฆ
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On the radio with the legends that are @janineatwork from @CarersCentre1 and Rob from @RandWBigLocal, sharing community stories w/@AgeUKBANES. Tune into @SomerValleyFM every Thursday ๐
14 Sep 2022
"Iโm excited to be able to help the wider community hear the voices of carers" - @janineatwork
Weโre thrilled to be part of a new radio show on @SomerValleyFM with @AgeUKBANES & @RandWBigLocal - and it all starts tomorrow!
Read more: lght.ly/7a21jh
#SomerValleyFM
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4 Aug 2022
Terrible @ofgem decision as a January price rise will scare some older peeps & others on low incomes into switching off or down their heating when itโs needed most. Ofgem confirms energy price cap to be updated every three months theguardian.com/money/2022/aโฆ
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1 Aug 2022
Following the incident in Radstock - Youth Connect have set up an information and support page for any young people who may need it. They will also be at Hope house surgery until 5pm today - pop in if you need support.
youthconnectsouthwest.org.ukโฆ
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Heartbreaking incident in Radstock last night.
My heart goes out to the family, friends and loved ones of those involved.
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Passing on costs to the consumer is a choice not an inevitability. โInsult to millionsโ: Shell and Centrica profits cause outrage as energy bills soar theguardian.com/business/202โฆ
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25 Jul 2022
Want an instant answer to a question about us? Then Ask Vera! From help on benefits & later life care, to joining groups or becoming a volunteer - our new virtual assistant has got all the answers. bit.ly/homepageageukb
#askvera #chatbot #helpushelpyou
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Have you joined the Silence yet?
mtonsra.bandcamp.com/
#alternativerock #alternative #rock #independent #guitars
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Amazing work from the @LittleTheatreUK ๐
12 Jul 2022
The lovely @LittleTheatreUK have #dementia friendly screenings coming up..๐
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