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Friends of East Brighton Park & Sheepcote Valley @ebparkandsheepcote.bsky.social · Aug 21

All are welcome. Please wear sturdy boots and clothes suitable for gardening and the weather. There’ll be a tea and cake break. You have time to walk, jog, run or volunteer at the parkrun first. Sign up to be a 'friend' for free by emailing us at [email protected] #Brighton #conservation

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Nancy Platts @nancyplatts.bsky.social · Aug 20

Re-imagining Brighton Marina - I gathered thoughts from local residents and businesses about how this area could be improved. @landsec.bsky.social @brighton-hove.gov.uk @brightonargus.bsky.social @bhcitynews.bsky.social #Brighton #Marina #BlackRock

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Re-imagining Brighton Marina

It’s late afternoon and the sun is shining as I stroll along the boardwalk at Brighton Marina to visit Ali and Jason on their houseboat…

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Nancy Platts @nancyplatts.bsky.social · Aug 13

Finnola is a supermarket worker, and one of millions of workers who will benefit from the Employment Rights Bill. Please read her story and sign her open letter to the Prime Minister letter.megaphone.org.uk

Pass the Employment Rights Bill in full: Sign the open letter

Finnola is a supermarket worker, and one of the millions of workers who will benefit if the Employment Rights Bill is passed in full. Please read her story and sign her open letter to the Prime Minist...

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Politics for the Many @politics4many.bsky.social · Aug 13

Things are starting to move rapidly in the right direction for democratic reform. Read more about how opinion is shifting in our August round-up. We've updated on recent events in the UK, in Parliament and in trade unions. #TimeforPR

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August Round Up

We have good news! Things are starting to move rapidly in the right direction for democratic reform. Here are the top lines on recent events in the UK, in Parliament and in trade unions. In the UK ...

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Nancy Platts @nancyplatts.bsky.social · Jul 17

Thanks @rosemaryforest.bsky.social - glad it was helpful and always feel free to get in touch - will see if I can find you on LinkedIn too.x

Rosemary Forest @rosemaryforest.bsky.social · Jul 17

Really practical webinar today re influencing politicians from insiders. Thanks to @nancyplatts.bsky.social Aaron Davidson & Michael Bannister for sharing & @fairsay.bsky.social‬ for organising! A 🧵 on advice that really stood out:
#Advocacy #Campaigning

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Nancy Platts @nancyplatts.bsky.social · Jul 7

In pretty Worcester for work.

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Nancy Platts @nancyplatts.bsky.social · Jul 5

Sometimes it’s hard to get up for parkrun (ask no questions and I’ll tell you no lies) but you always feel fantastic and full of energy afterwards #loveparkrun

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Nancy Platts @nancyplatts.bsky.social · Jun 21

A lovely parkrun with a super-friendly and encouraging team. I was pleased to get 30:20 and Steve came in ahead of me at 29:06. Fabulous big breakfast in the cafe afterwards.

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Nancy Platts @nancyplatts.bsky.social · Jun 19

Run and a Bun - well-deserved after a hot 6.5k

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Politics for the Many @politics4many.bsky.social · Jun 12

Are you at @gmb.org.uk Congress in #Brighton? Are you a fan of Parma violets or more into Love Hearts? Come and grab the last few vegan sweets along with a free copy of the trade union case for electoral reform #GMB25 #GMB2025 #TimeForPR

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Politics for the Many @politics4many.bsky.social · Jun 8

Good morning from sunny Brighton! We're here at
@gmb.org.uk Congress all week, please drop by and say hi. #GMB25

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Nancy Platts @nancyplatts.bsky.social · Jun 7

I somehow managed to buy matching shoes and clipboard today. Who knows when such a level of coordination might be needed?! The shoes are vegan, I’m not sure about the clipboard.

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Politics for the Many @politics4many.bsky.social · Jun 6

Here's our May Round-Up that shows how the campaign for political reform is building across the country. From
@NASUWT conference to the growing support in Westminster @FairElectionsUK. @electoralreform ask 'Is this the end of the two-party system?'

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Politics For the Many - May Round Up

Meeting NASUWT members in Liverpool It was a pleasure to take an exhibition stall to NASUWT conference in Liverpool earlier this year and launch our updated ‘Trade Union Case for Reform’ booklet. ...

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Nancy Platts @nancyplatts.bsky.social · May 26

A lovely afternoon walking over the Downs yesterday

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Nancy Platts @nancyplatts.bsky.social · May 24

It was a damp and windy one today. Steve came in at 28:07 with me not too far behind at 28:50. Windy weather slowed us down a little heading west but made for an invigorating run. Treated ourselves to a good old-fashioned breakfast at Belchers afterwards. #loveparkrun

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Nancy Platts @nancyplatts.bsky.social · May 23

Thank you @pollytoynbee.bsky.social for raising the profile of what's happening to Wellsbourne GP practice in Whitehawk, #Brighton. Please share!

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This uproar over a Brighton GP surgery shows how the NHS is slipping into private hands | Polly Toynbee

Wellsbourne GP practice could become the latest victim of a system that puts profit-making companies ahead of local communities, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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Nancy Platts @nancyplatts.bsky.social · May 15

And today I somehow motivated myself to get up ridiculously early and do it all in reverse, which meant running up the hill from the dry dock at the Marina - that was hard!!!

Nancy Platts @nancyplatts.bsky.social · May 13

I'm going to the beach clean on Sunday, May 25th, from 9:30 to 11:30 AM. It starts on the beach behind Sea Lanes, with all the gear you need to get stuck in and @southdownsleisure and @sealanesbtn are treating all volunteers to a complimentary ice cream cone. Join me!

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Nancy Platts @nancyplatts.bsky.social · May 8

Went out determined to run 7k and ran just over 8k - beautiful day for a run by the sea - I think it inspired me! Gorgeous smell of honeysuckle on the cliff top above the Marina.

Nancy Platts @nancyplatts.bsky.social · Feb 14

Being part of Campaign Collective is all about working on campaigns that make a difference and this is one of them. Please do sign and share to show your support.

New College Worcester @newcollegeworc.bsky.social · Feb 11

Campaigning for Special Schools! SEND funding is tough, especially for non-maintained schools. We're calling for more gov support to help students with vision impairments thrive in the workplace. 📢 Sign here: loom.ly/IlOh3RE

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Support our Campaign - New College Worcester

Join our campaign to ensure special education is funded for those with SEND who can benefit from a special school

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Nancy Platts @nancyplatts.bsky.social · Dec 17

The new @theguardian.com format is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Hate it! The previous digital version was much more user-friendly. Himself is very upset - his android tablet doesn't support the new format so he no longer has a paper to read.

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Nancy Platts @nancyplatts.bsky.social · Dec 13

The Polar Express at #Edinburgh station.

Nancy Platts @nancyplatts.bsky.social · Dec 2

Thank you! That’s very kind.

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Nancy Platts @nancyplatts.bsky.social · Dec 2

I visited the new Reading Room café in #Brighton and wrote a review - click below to have a read and share your thoughts.

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The Reading Room café at Black Rock, Brighton

The new Reading Room café is a welcome addition to the eastern end of Brighton seafront and already proving hugely popular with local…

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Nancy Platts @nancyplatts.bsky.social · Nov 28

My reading of that is that they will exercise their right to bring a contract back into public ownership if something significant happens that creates the ability to do it sooner than the expiry date.

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