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Alan Markey

@alancov.bsky.social

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CEO of Coventry Independent Advice Service • Chair of National Association of Welfare Rights Advisers (NAWRA) • BayesCCE MSc Alumni • Former editor Citizens Advice 'Adviser' magazine • Sunderland fan • All kinds of music lover • Frustrated musician

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Alan Markey @alancov.bsky.social · Jun 6

Farewell Stockport - an amazing 2 days! #NAWRA50 @nawra.bsky.social

Alan Markey @alancov.bsky.social · Jun 5

Getting a real Twin Peaks vibe from the toilets here at Stockport Town Hall. #NAWRA50 #firewalkwithme

Alan Markey @alancov.bsky.social · Jun 5

Fantastic discussions going on here at #NAWRA50. So proud to chair this powerful organisation! ❤️

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Paul Treloar @paulietandoori.bsky.social · Jun 5

Here we are in Stockport Town Hall with @alancov.bsky.social opening the 50th anniversary @nawra.bsky.social conference.

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National Association of Welfare Rights Advisers (NAWRA) @nawra.bsky.social · Jun 4

It all starts tomorrow!! #NAWRA50

Alan Markey @alancov.bsky.social · May 2

Come and join us for our 50th anniversary summit and celebration. Link below.

National Association of Welfare Rights Advisers (NAWRA) @nawra.bsky.social · May 2

www.nawra.org.uk/2025/03/nawr...

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Alan Markey @alancov.bsky.social · May 2

Come and join us for our 50th anniversary summit and celebration. Link below.

National Association of Welfare Rights Advisers (NAWRA) @nawra.bsky.social · May 2

www.nawra.org.uk/2025/03/nawr...

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Alan Markey @alancov.bsky.social · Mar 4

Heading home from Day 1 of #ACEVOFEST. A fantastic day of learning, challenges and thinking about what it really means to be an ally in this sector. Met some lovely and inspiring people. (Didn't get photos of the event so this will have to do!) @acevo.bsky.social

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Cold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social · Jan 22

Fall of the Damned, featuring Trump, Musk and co, whilst Right Rev Mariann Budde delivers her message from the pulpit at the inaugural prayer service.

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Alan Markey @alancov.bsky.social · Jan 12

After being unceremoniously dumped out of the FA Cup by Stoke City, all I can do is share some frosty garden photos!

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Social Movement Technologies @socialmovetech.bsky.social · Nov 19

Join us December 2 for a training on Bluesky, with lots of tips and guidance for social change groups and activists. The training is free for those who need free access to join.
#Bluesky #endX

community.socialmovementtechnologies.org/courses/blue...