That’s when I realised the “kind-looking lady” was none other than Julia Donaldson! 😄
Huge congratulations Julia on being made a Dame in the King’s Birthday Honours. 👏
❤️Are singles turning away from dating apps?
UK adults are spending less time on dating apps than they were three years ago, with platforms like Tinder seeing a decline in British users. 📉
I spoke to BBC about my experience hosting singles events
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Was there a beloved national artist than David Hockney?
One of Yorkshire's most famous sons passed away today aged 88.
He had one rule for his work: "Paint the things you love".
I think that's a great maxim for life. Do the things we love.
When you gown up as an honorary fellow of @royalholloway.bsky.social
Prime Minister Keir Starmer just announced plans to ban under-16s from accessing major social media platforms, alongside wider measures aimed at improving online safety for young people.
Do you think this is the right approach to protecting children online, or are there better alternatives?
Bobby Seagull MBE
📚 A fun story from the National Literacy Trust’s 30th anniversary gala in 2024…
I wanted a photo with then Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho, so I asked a kind-looking lady nearby to take it. 📸
Joseph smiled and suggested that I should probably invite her into the picture too...
Prince George will be going to Eton College from Septembe.
From growing up on an east London council estate, I studied at my local state and got a full Sixth Form scholarship to study at Eton.
As a state school teacher for more than a decade, I know fully well the value of educating children.
You can join my webinar on libraries anytime 4.30-5.30pm!
Manchester Festival of Libraries
www.manchestercityofliterature.com/event/inspir...
📚 How important are books and libraries in shaping our culture?
As part of Manchester Festival of Libraries, I’ll discuss books, libraries and how maths opened the door to unexpected experiences➕📖
📅 Saturday 13 June
🕟 4:30–5:30pm
🎟️ Free online
www.manchestercityofliterature.com/event/inspir...
