Today marks the 70th anniversary of Walter de la Mare’s death. Falling just a day after the Summer Solstice it seems like the perfect opportunity to share his poem, ‘Summer Evening’.
Alexis Keir
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I’m from Luton and Saint Vincent and I’m the author of WINDWARD FAMILY (Thread Books, 2023)
Sharing for National Windrush Day to honour celebrate the lives of those amazing people of my parents' generation who made such a brilliant, defining and foundational contribution in building this country's communities, services and institutions. open.substack.com/pub/alexismo... #windrush
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The sunshine was glaring-bright when I left Wellington House, the headquarters of NHS England in Waterloo, to travel the mile or so over the river to Victoria, where the Department of Health and Socia...
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Proud Vincy 💙💛💚 www.instagram.com/p/DWjNAZrGYW...
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The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
🎄Merry Christmas! 🎄 Wherever you are, and however this season meets you, we’re wishing you hope, peace, and love today. Here’s a short clip from a Carols by Candlelight service in one of our hubs, Oasis Waterloo ⭐
Moments from the Sevenoaks Literary Festival — celebrating words and community. ✨📚
🎉 Such a privilege to take part in the Sevenoaks Literary Festival this week! I had the pleasure of speaking alongside Alexies, author of Windward Family, in a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about storytelling, migration, and identity — beautifully chaired by Rupert Lancaster.
Jimmy Cliff - one of the greats, and this is a positive message for everyone feeling beaten down. m.youtube.com/watch?v=7Znh...
Jimmy Cliff - The Harder They Come
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A post for the last day of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Two purple plants like the beautiful ones on my Mum and Dad’s porch in Biabou #pancreaticcancerawareness💜
A post about the power of community with a lot of writing in it. www.linkedin.com/posts/alexis...
#locality25 #ifs100 | Alexis Keir
It always takes me a few days to reflect (and recover) from the buzz and energy of Locality convention - this year's #Locality25 #IFS100 joint event held at Liverpool FC's iconic Anfield stadium this ...
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My books seem to be popping up in a variety of places. This one is available via Waterstones. 👇https://www.waterstones.com/book/luton-town-fc-in-the-1970s/paul-rance/9781520981451
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Nice that my book, Made in Luton, got the thumbs up from teachers at my old junior school in Luton recently. It's now available via Waterstones and Blackwell's. www.waterstones.com/book/made-in...
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I'm so happy to share this campaign from my friend and author @gracequantock.bsky.social to raise funds so that her book Living Well with Chronic Illness can be placed in hospitals in England and Wales to support patients who can benefit from its advice and insights
Grace Quantock@gracequantock.bsky.social · 11mo agoAmazing News - We've hit over 25% of our goal! Your incredible support means we can now cover all the main hospitals in Wales AND half of the main hospitals in England with copies of Living Well with Chronic Illness. Every £10.99 donation = one more hospital reached
"More than half of the young people involved said they would like to reduce screen time, but 46% felt “unable” to. And then came the kicker: “93% of young people who have attended a youth centre say it has made a positive difference to their lives.”"
Britain's youth clubs have been quietly decimated. What's most revealing is that few seem to care | John Harris
These vital spaces have been the first targets of cuts in a nation that favours age over youth – despite being the remedy for blights such as social division, polarisation and loneliness, says Guardia...
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Looking forward to speaking at this British Academy event, ‘Writing Wild Worlds’, as part of the @britishacademy.bsky.social ‘Living With the Planet’ Season 30th October, 18:30 www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/events/livin...
Art Club: Writing Wild Worlds
Explore how creative writing can deepen our connection with the natural world and help us imagine a more hopeful future for our planet through this exciting discussion and interactive creative writing...
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Last week I attended a brilliant showcase of community participatory action research projects which had been supported by the NHSE SE School of Public Health - I have already shared posts by Dr. Vita…...
Last week I attended a brilliant showcase of community participatory action research projects which had been supported by the NHSE SE School of Public Health - I have already shared posts by Dr. Vita ...
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I’m taking part in the Sevenoaks Literary Festival on 4th Oct with @armanazadi.bsky.social It will be great to talk about our books at a time when so much is being said to demonise those who have endured so much to make their lives in and contribute to this country sevlitfest.com/alexis-keir-...
Alexis Keir & Mir Rahimi at Sevenoaks Literary Festival
Two Kent based authors discuss their memoirs, which cover journeys and the search for homeland, lost souls and a desire to make the world a better place.
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"In 1971, Luton boasted one of the strongest women's teams in England in Chiltern Valley Ladies". My article about Luton's pioneering women's football manager Harry Batt and the Lost Lionesses in the latest issue of Best of British magazine. www.bestofbritishmag.co.uk/july-2024-2/
July 2024 | Best of British Magazine
Join us in the new July issue of the UK’s top nostalgia magazine, Best of British.
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📢We are delighted to share our new report, Working for patients: How improving the experience of patients with long-term conditions can deliver the Government’s Ten Year Health Plan, shaped in partnership with Future Health and commissioned by AbbVie. 👇 www.nationalvoices.org.uk/publication/...
Call out for writers with lived experience of homelessness or poverty to submit monologues for a new anthology to highlight the complexity of the experiences of homelessness and poverty – struggles, resilience, hope, humour. Please share :) mtos.cardboardcitizens.org.uk/anthology/
