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Mark Robinson @thinkingpractice.bsky.social · 1d

Nothing against this mayor, a good one so far as I see/hear (see Private Eye for other sorts), but I hate how the mayoral model inevitably leads to "*I’m* developing a thriving creative economy in the North East". For modest grants that would have been sorted by LA arts officers when I were a lad.

Arts Professional @artsprofessional.co.uk · 2d

Projects ranging from transforming a Working Men’s Club into a contemporary electronic music venue to an Anglo-Saxon festive gathering have secured financial backing as part of the North East Mayor Kim McGuinness’ £360,000 Events and Festival fund.

North East Mayor’s £360k funding to fuel region's ‘thriving creative economy’ - Arts Professional

Projects ranging from transforming a Working Men’s Club into a contemporary electronic music venue to an Anglo-Saxon festive gathering have secured financial

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Mark Robinson @thinkingpractice.bsky.social · 3d

For no other reason than I remembered not everyone in the world has read it, here's the book I wrote about creative resilience & creative communities, pub by @artscentres.bsky.social. Download for FREE or buy paperback to look cool on trains, in waiting rooms, in bed, etc tacticsforthetightrope.com

Tactics for the Tightrope

Samples from the book Tactics for the Tightrope Creative Resilience for Creative Communities by Mark Robinson published by Future Arts Centres - culture, creativity, arts.

tacticsforthetightrope.com

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Mark Robinson @thinkingpractice.bsky.social · 3d

How much is one of those worth? shoult I have it insured?

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Mark Robinson @thinkingpractice.bsky.social · 4d

Quiff's arguably not what it was but it's still there/back currently.

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Matthew Hodson @matthewhodson.bsky.social · 4d

I have trans women friends who’ve been living authentically for decades - how are they going to start using the gents?
I have a tall cis female friend who’s now scared to use ladies loos because she’s been harassed several times.
This code is both cruel and unworkable.
Please write to your MP.

TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 4d

🚨This is an emergency🚨

This Government is currently sitting on an EHRC Code of Practice that will lead to the segregation and exclusion of trans people in public life.

Use our tool to email your MP: tinyurl.com/scrap-the-bathroom-ban

@transsolidarity.bsky.social
#ScrapTheBathroomBan

Image of a flashing red siren. Text reads: Scrap the Bathroom Ban This is an emergency. Tell your MP to say no to segregation. Write to your MP: tinyurl.com/scrap-the-bathroom-ban

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Mark Robinson @thinkingpractice.bsky.social · 4d

Post you in another era.
Go on then... 40 years ago fml. Photo by @dustysevens.bsky.social

Young man in front of the Eiffel Tower, black and white, impressive quiff and big coat.

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Mark Robinson @thinkingpractice.bsky.social · 5d

It is always worth a look isn’t it, you just never know.

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Mark Robinson @thinkingpractice.bsky.social · 8d

Been listening to that album a lot after the song Old Friends popped up on a playlist and rather took my breath away - lovely stuff. bo idea they were from Leeds thanks to the way streaming sucks context from music though.

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Mark Robinson @thinkingpractice.bsky.social · 18d

You'll have finished it in no time at that pace!

I made the mistake of reading a biography of him and have never felt quite the same about the books since. I should reread some though.

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Caridad Svich @csvich.bsky.social · 21d

today in pocket theatre, i write abt when theatre plays soft. open.substack.com/pub/csvich/p...

touchy feely mish mosh

when theatre plays soft

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 21d

Unfolding Theatre’s mission is to bring people together. We stand against hate. We are sad and troubled by far right protests planned in Newcastle this weekend. However, we are heartened by the actions of many people who work to build connections, understanding and support in the city.

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Mark Robinson @thinkingpractice.bsky.social · 29d

If It gets written it’ll be more swift than smart!

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Mark Robinson @thinkingpractice.bsky.social · Sep 18

Best finish that piece I started titled "Five modest proposals for preventing the children of rich people becoming a burden on the culture" then. Watch this space.

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Mark Robinson @thinkingpractice.bsky.social · Sep 18

I read that and the headline "Local boy set for magic bean bonanza" popped into my head...

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Mark Robinson @thinkingpractice.bsky.social · Sep 14

Wondrous Provider of my theme tune ‘it’s an uphill climb to the bottom’.

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Mark Robinson @thinkingpractice.bsky.social · Sep 8

My late father-in-law Dunoan Druce passed on various albums he made with Max in 60s/70s, with the Pierrot Players and Fires of London. They were so musically shocking the kids used to run when we put them on when they were little. My wife has lots of memories of Max - intense but brilliant.

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Mark Robinson @thinkingpractice.bsky.social · Sep 8

Appendix features 20 stories from brilliant people making change in the field. Don't miss it!

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Mark Robinson @thinkingpractice.bsky.social · Sep 8

Pleased to see the evaluation Imogen Blood Lorna Easterbrook and I worked on for the Baring Foundation published today. Some great progress in developing the field of arts and mental health since 2020. And even more to do in future. baringfoundation.org.uk/resource/art...

Arts programme: independent evaluation, 2025 - The Baring Foundation

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · Sep 8

North East Deaf Youth Theatre is back this Saturday!

📍 Gosforth Civic Theatre
🕤 9.30 - 11.30am (third Saturday of the month)
Free sessions for Deaf children aged 5–12

https://www.unfoldingtheatre.co.uk/whatson/2025/1/18/north-east-deaf-youth-theatre-january-workshop-jxk6h-sr2zj-pwel3-lre52-zrlle

A young girl smiles at the camera and holds a cardboard set of starry glasses up to her face, She wears a rainbow t-shirt.

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Mark Robinson @thinkingpractice.bsky.social · Sep 1

In case there are any #brettonhall alumni or #firesoflondon fans or fans of his #mozartrequiem completion, sharing this info on a memorial concert for my father-in-law Duncan Druce 10 years after his passing, in Huddersfield on 20 Sept.

Celebration of life and music of Duncan Druce - 20/9/25 Uni of Huddersfield 5pm.

Mark Robinson @thinkingpractice.bsky.social · Sep 1

My wife broke her femur at the start of July but her view of our back garden has been less eventful than this one. I have not had time to do any Kelly-esque lolling about! (Occasional veering towards Thelma Ritter.) We only rewatched this earlier this year too or would have watched it again.

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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · Sep 1

Say it again, and again, and again. They are not "illegal immigrants".

-seeking asylum is legal and has been since 1951.

This legally trumps all arguments of “but they arrived by illegal means”. That’s just a fact. That’s why you don’t see asylum seekers arrested & charged. Our MSM must do better.

Silencing the drumbeat again: seeking asylum is legal

Hundreds protested in Ashington against so-called "illegal immigrants" - though seeking asylum has been legal since 1951

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Mark Robinson @thinkingpractice.bsky.social · Aug 28

I was about to say I wouldn't advise that.

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Mark Robinson @thinkingpractice.bsky.social · Aug 27

Also: the language in the headline is typically confused. The change affects those with refugee status not those still seeking asylum. If the @theguardian.com don't get this right (it's clearer in the article tbf) what hope for others.

Mark Robinson @thinkingpractice.bsky.social · Aug 27

Cruelty for the sake of it. A lot of people don't know that when asylum seekers are granted refugee status you lose whatever housing etc you had while your case was being considered. Whole families have to find new homes, change schools etc. This just adds peril. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Home Office planning to halve time asylum seekers given to find accommodation

Charities sound alarm over plan to give asylum seekers just 28 days to find new housing once they have a decision on their case

www.theguardian.com

Mark Robinson @thinkingpractice.bsky.social · Aug 27

Cruelty for the sake of it. A lot of people don't know that when asylum seekers are granted refugee status you lose whatever housing etc you had while your case was being considered. Whole families have to find new homes, change schools etc. This just adds peril. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Home Office planning to halve time asylum seekers given to find accommodation

Charities sound alarm over plan to give asylum seekers just 28 days to find new housing once they have a decision on their case

www.theguardian.com

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