Moira Sinclair OBE
@moirasinclair.bsky.social
NED I Coach I Consultant I Speaker |
Chair, Clore Leadership.
Chair, Factory International.
Trustee, National Landscapes Association.
Keen on arts and culture, social justice, strong communities.
Previously Paul Hamlyn Foundation/Arts Council England
Chair, Clore Leadership.
Chair, Factory International.
Trustee, National Landscapes Association.
Keen on arts and culture, social justice, strong communities.
Previously Paul Hamlyn Foundation/Arts Council England
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Lovely opportunity here with Manchester City of Literature to undertake a fully-funded PhD exploring the impact of literature and creative writing within communities. Deadline 28th Feb! www.manchestercityofliterature.com/opportunity/...
Fully Funded Collaborative Doctoral Project announced on the impact of literature and creative writing on communities - Manchester City of Literature
Manchester Metropolitan University and Manchester City of Literature have announced a Collaborative Doctoral Award, fully funded by the Arts & Humanities Research Council. The Collaborative Doctoral P...
www.manchestercityofliterature.com
February 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Lovely opportunity here with Manchester City of Literature to undertake a fully-funded PhD exploring the impact of literature and creative writing within communities. Deadline 28th Feb! www.manchestercityofliterature.com/opportunity/...
At the leaving party for Dame Sara Llewellin of @barrowcadbury.bsky.social. It’s lovely to celebrate the contribution of a generous and wise human being, rightly described just now as a ‘model philanthropist’. Thank you, Sara.
January 24, 2025 at 6:24 PM
At the leaving party for Dame Sara Llewellin of @barrowcadbury.bsky.social. It’s lovely to celebrate the contribution of a generous and wise human being, rightly described just now as a ‘model philanthropist’. Thank you, Sara.
Brilliant 🤩 👇
I’ve been trying to think of people who would once have been instantly familiar to people my age but who anyone under 30 probably hasn’t heard of:
*Joyce Grenfell
*Terry Scott
*Derek Guyler
*Magnus Pyke
*Ross and Norris McWhirter
*Diana Dors
*Percy Thrower
*Michael Bentine
*Derek Griffiths/1
*Joyce Grenfell
*Terry Scott
*Derek Guyler
*Magnus Pyke
*Ross and Norris McWhirter
*Diana Dors
*Percy Thrower
*Michael Bentine
*Derek Griffiths/1
January 19, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Brilliant 🤩 👇
My annual message to encourage cultural leaders to think about this extraordinary opportunity. Taking part 21 years ago transformed my professional life, and I’m proud nowadays to be Chair of the organisation imagining and supporting leadership in our sector in 2025.
APPLY: Clore Fellowship 2025
Join a legacy of bold cultural leaders ready to imagine leadership differently to meet the challenges of today—and tomorrow. Apply now and be part of the next chapter.
21 Years of Transforming Leadership. The Future Starts Here.
www.cloreleadership.org/programme/cl...
Join a legacy of bold cultural leaders ready to imagine leadership differently to meet the challenges of today—and tomorrow. Apply now and be part of the next chapter.
21 Years of Transforming Leadership. The Future Starts Here.
www.cloreleadership.org/programme/cl...
January 16, 2025 at 4:37 PM
My annual message to encourage cultural leaders to think about this extraordinary opportunity. Taking part 21 years ago transformed my professional life, and I’m proud nowadays to be Chair of the organisation imagining and supporting leadership in our sector in 2025.
The Hockney immersive exhibition at Factory International is rather wonderful. On until 25 January, better ticket availability in the early evenings.
January 16, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The Hockney immersive exhibition at Factory International is rather wonderful. On until 25 January, better ticket availability in the early evenings.
Fridge jenga completed ✅
Carols from Kings ✅
Sausage rolls made ✅
Tetchy talk about how many boxes of chocolates open is the right number of chocolate boxes open ✅
Guest installed in spare room/office/storage space ✅
#duvetknowitschristmas ✅
Hanukkah candles found ✅
Happy holidays, all.
Carols from Kings ✅
Sausage rolls made ✅
Tetchy talk about how many boxes of chocolates open is the right number of chocolate boxes open ✅
Guest installed in spare room/office/storage space ✅
#duvetknowitschristmas ✅
Hanukkah candles found ✅
Happy holidays, all.
December 24, 2024 at 9:58 PM
Fridge jenga completed ✅
Carols from Kings ✅
Sausage rolls made ✅
Tetchy talk about how many boxes of chocolates open is the right number of chocolate boxes open ✅
Guest installed in spare room/office/storage space ✅
#duvetknowitschristmas ✅
Hanukkah candles found ✅
Happy holidays, all.
Carols from Kings ✅
Sausage rolls made ✅
Tetchy talk about how many boxes of chocolates open is the right number of chocolate boxes open ✅
Guest installed in spare room/office/storage space ✅
#duvetknowitschristmas ✅
Hanukkah candles found ✅
Happy holidays, all.
Reposted by Moira Sinclair OBE
On the 75th anniversary of the legislation that led to the creation of National Landscapes, we're looking to the future. We crunch the numbers on the outsize role National Landscapes could play in delivering 30by30 if adequately resourced.
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December 16, 2024 at 11:29 AM
On the 75th anniversary of the legislation that led to the creation of National Landscapes, we're looking to the future. We crunch the numbers on the outsize role National Landscapes could play in delivering 30by30 if adequately resourced.
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Tremendous exhibition at the Barbican until 5 Jan. ‘The Imaginary Institution of India’ eye opening in the breadth of artists and depth of response to challenge to the “progressive character of the Constitution”. This by Sudhir Patwardhamn.
December 11, 2024 at 9:19 AM
Tremendous exhibition at the Barbican until 5 Jan. ‘The Imaginary Institution of India’ eye opening in the breadth of artists and depth of response to challenge to the “progressive character of the Constitution”. This by Sudhir Patwardhamn.
Cultural leadership in action 💪
We’ve had an actor down with Covid so…. I had to step up 😬
December 6, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Cultural leadership in action 💪
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Definition of a woman of ‘a certain age’:
- Too old to be bullied & intimidated.
- Too young to be patronised & ignored.
Terrifying to men of a certain type.
- Too old to be bullied & intimidated.
- Too young to be patronised & ignored.
Terrifying to men of a certain type.
December 1, 2024 at 8:18 PM
Definition of a woman of ‘a certain age’:
- Too old to be bullied & intimidated.
- Too young to be patronised & ignored.
Terrifying to men of a certain type.
- Too old to be bullied & intimidated.
- Too young to be patronised & ignored.
Terrifying to men of a certain type.
At the National Landscapes Association conference with Chairs and Lead Officers from across England. It’s the 75th anniversary of 1949 Access to Countryside Act. What does it mean in 2024 for people and their relationship to natural beauty?
November 28, 2024 at 1:03 PM
At the National Landscapes Association conference with Chairs and Lead Officers from across England. It’s the 75th anniversary of 1949 Access to Countryside Act. What does it mean in 2024 for people and their relationship to natural beauty?
Have just completed the 3.5 months International Coaching Federation Accredited Postgraduate Certificate in Business and Personal Coaching with Barefoot Coaching Ltd. Intense learning, surprisingly emotional, a fantastic cohort from across a wide range of sectors. I loved it.
November 27, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Have just completed the 3.5 months International Coaching Federation Accredited Postgraduate Certificate in Business and Personal Coaching with Barefoot Coaching Ltd. Intense learning, surprisingly emotional, a fantastic cohort from across a wide range of sectors. I loved it.
Monet at the Courtauld. Lunch at The Devonshire. Bit of shopping. Thanks to the sister for showing what a next phase of life might look like…full of riches and flexibility.
November 25, 2024 at 6:08 PM
Monet at the Courtauld. Lunch at The Devonshire. Bit of shopping. Thanks to the sister for showing what a next phase of life might look like…full of riches and flexibility.
In Manchester for announcement of English National Opera’s plans. Includes Einstein on the Beach, with Factory International, Improbable, Park Avenue Armory NY, premiering at Aviva Studios, Spring 2027. And UK premiere of Angel’s Bone, with Factory International, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, May 2026
November 21, 2024 at 6:22 PM
In Manchester for announcement of English National Opera’s plans. Includes Einstein on the Beach, with Factory International, Improbable, Park Avenue Armory NY, premiering at Aviva Studios, Spring 2027. And UK premiere of Angel’s Bone, with Factory International, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, May 2026
And all the evidence tells us the impact plays out for a lifetime…
Shocking news. 36% of UK children are living in poverty according to the latest Social Metrics Commission research (I am one of the Commissioners)
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
November 18, 2024 at 6:47 PM
And all the evidence tells us the impact plays out for a lifetime…
This. This is why I am here.
November 18, 2024 at 8:28 AM
This. This is why I am here.
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Word of the Day is a true favourite, as some of you will know.
Apricity (17th century) is the warmth of the sun on a winter’s day.
Apricity (17th century) is the warmth of the sun on a winter’s day.
November 17, 2024 at 10:09 AM
Word of the Day is a true favourite, as some of you will know.
Apricity (17th century) is the warmth of the sun on a winter’s day.
Apricity (17th century) is the warmth of the sun on a winter’s day.
@nefertiti35.bsky.social Found you!
November 15, 2024 at 9:43 PM
@nefertiti35.bsky.social Found you!
Still pulsing with images and music, wisdom and provocations from Laurie Anderson at Factory International. Hard to capture but I wholeheartedly recommend you see this important, visually and technically stunning piece.
The world needs Laurie Anderson and this generous sharing of her brain.
The world needs Laurie Anderson and this generous sharing of her brain.
November 15, 2024 at 6:58 PM
Still pulsing with images and music, wisdom and provocations from Laurie Anderson at Factory International. Hard to capture but I wholeheartedly recommend you see this important, visually and technically stunning piece.
The world needs Laurie Anderson and this generous sharing of her brain.
The world needs Laurie Anderson and this generous sharing of her brain.
Reposted by Moira Sinclair OBE
Paul Hamlyn Foundation Awards for Artists 2024 celebrates 30 years as £750,000 awarded to 10 visual artists and composers - Improvising saxophonist Rachel Musson and drummer Mark Sanders are among 10 creatives awarded £75,000 each www.jazzwise.com/news/article...
Paul Hamlyn Foundation Awards for Artists 2024 celebrates 30 years as £750,000 awarded to 10 visual artists and composers
Improvising saxophonist Rachel Musson and drummer Mark Sanders are among 10 creatives awarded £75,000 each to mark 30 years of this leading arts award
www.jazzwise.com
November 15, 2024 at 8:48 AM
Paul Hamlyn Foundation Awards for Artists 2024 celebrates 30 years as £750,000 awarded to 10 visual artists and composers - Improvising saxophonist Rachel Musson and drummer Mark Sanders are among 10 creatives awarded £75,000 each www.jazzwise.com/news/article...