Partner, Dad,Salford RLFC fan. MAT Trustee, Coach, Chair Schools Alliance, Ex-Service Director Education & Inclusion. Own views.Retweets not an endorsement .
Last weekend our eldest son James passed away suddenly.
He was loved by all his family and we miss him. James was a loving husband, father, brother, son and grandson. A respected primary teacher. A massive
@LUFC
fan and part of
@SalfordDevils
family. RIP ❤️❤️❤️
Just to thank once again all the teachers, support staff and headteachers who have been at work since 23/03 providing childcare for vulnerable children and those of priority workers. Some people seem to have forgotten that.
This team
@SalfordDevils
are something special! When you are having tough times it’s a real family - a community that gives you a big hug. Tonight feels like that; watching the win and reading all the tweets from the fans - special people ♥️🔴⚪️🔴⚪️🏉
Salford (26) Vs Wigan (16) RL Challenge Cup 1996 via
@YouTube
a fantastic result for Salford. Two of my sons, James and Will were mascots and brought the team lots of luck! James passed away suddenly on 27th January 2024 -a lovely memory of him!
Been a very tough few weeks since the death of my eldest son and his funeral yesterday. But I know he will be smiling up there tonight. Thank you
@LUFC
for the result - you did James proud. RIP ♥️⚽️♥️
My thanks to all of our amazing schools and settings who have remained open or collaborated with others to provide childcare across the Easter Holidays. You are all heroes!
#TeamWakefield
Got to say that the content on the socials from
@SalfordDevils
is of high quality. Fan engagement increases off the back of this. Well done to
@808red
and all of the team off the pitch and on it! ⚪️🔴⚪️🔴🏉
My thanks to all those schools & settings providing childcare for our key workers & vulnerable children and those supporting the distribution of FSM!
#TeamWakefield
#WeWillMeetAgain
I love
@SalfordDevils
and have supported them all my life. I will carry on until I die. This club is growing and developing under the leadership of the board
@808red
@Ianblease1
and is an integral part of the City as reminded by Paul Dennett the Mayor. Keep the faith 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️🏉
All of our schools, settings and academies have been fantastic across
@MyWakefield
in preparing for Monday. Please can Key Workers ensure that children only go to school if they have no other childcare options.
#resilience
#TeamWakefield
Well done to all colleagues in schools, settings and Wakefield Council after another challenging week. You are all heroes!
#TeamWakefield
#WakefieldCares
Been a Salford fan since 1969; my Dad and Grandpa Jim fans before that right back to the 1930s. Sat through good times and bad but couldn’t be prouder of our Club! Well done
@Ianblease1
@808red
@SalfordDevils
and Watto in whom we trust.
Another busy day in Wakefield! My heartfelt thanks again to all Nursery, School & Academy Leaders working hard to provide education for children of key workers and our vulnerable children from Monday. More challenges to come but working together in partnership we will overcome!
Another day another Herculean effort involved from everyone to keep support for schools, key workers and vulnerable families! Hats off to frontline staff in our schools! Remember them when we clap for the NHS and all our key workers at 8pm tonight. 😀❤️😀
@MyWakefield
I love the thought that all over the world Salford fans are walking down streets and parks; sitting in cafes and bars; or just going about their daily lives with a warm glow inside knowing we are there, at the big dance for once.
#believeSRD
Ugly win for
@SalfordDevils
but it’s a win and two points. We move on; in playoff contention and more challenges to come. Off-field progress re IMG grading impressive under
@808red
and the support of
@salford_mayor
making a tangible difference. Our Community Club! 🔴⚪️🏉
It has certainly been an incredibly busy last 4 months for all our schools and academies; it is nearly time for all of you to have a well deserved rest!
#proud
#TeamWakefield
Looking forward to Sunday’s game v Wire. For me the result is unimportant in the grand scale of things. Be good to win BUT I am there to celebrate Salford’s greatest player - David ‘Dai’ Watkins. 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️🙏🏉🏉🏉
Well done to all Involved in our schools academies and settings! Great cooperation and hard work today and yesterday. More to do but we are facing the challenges together
#TeamWakefield
Just like to add my thanks to all of the schools and academies of Wakefield District. You do a fantastic job! If you break up today or on Tuesday enjoy a well deserved summer break! 😀😀😀
#topstaff
#teamWakefield
Met Paul Charlton
@SalfordDevils
legend and a lovely man to boot. Also two mates in Ged Bryne & Steve Moyse who received their heritage numbers. Wrong result but a great day nonetheless.
End of a busy week! Conscious that key workers in our NHS will keep going to save lives. Unprecedented collaboration across the education and wider public sector!
@MyWakefield
#respect
End of day 4 for settings schools & academies. All working together to make sure we support our key workers, vulnerable families and the NHS NHS NHS.
#partnership
@MyWakefield
@Louhawke1994
Been watching Salford since 1969; my Dad from the 40s and my Grandpa the 20s. Between us we could talk about good times and the bad. Seen players come and go, games won and lost and the occasional trophy here and there. Never contemplated not watching
@SalfordDevils
ever.
Well done
@808red
@MrPTrainor
@Ianblease1
and the rest of the team
@SalfordDevils
for organising a fantastic event today. So good to see so many former players and all of the game day entertainment and a superb attendance and atmosphere.
Thanks to all my team and those in schools& academies and local authorities who have continued their work across the weekend to prepare for Monday and beyond! Proper heroes doing their best to keep the NHS saving lives!
@MyWakefield
#TeamWakefield
Another immense day from all of the teams working in and supporting settings schools & academies. Great teamwork characterised by a can do attitude and quick response from leaders when called upon!
#partnership
@MyWakefield
Very positive Owners event
@SalfordDevils
this morning. Worth the drive from North Yorkshire and back. Superb in put from
@808red
@MrPTrainor
Andy Rosler - transparent, accountable and leading club forward. Oh and squad trained well too!
Been an emotional week with my 87 year old Mum entering a care home with dementia. In all her confusion she will still talk about
@SalfordDevils
and the men and women’s teams winning this weekend in grand style will make her smile
@808red
🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
@AaronBower
I’ve played both codes and enjoyed it. My issue is more about the way that RL has been stifled by the establishment in GB and France particularly and the snobbery that is attached. Sums our country up tbh.
Just to thank all of the school and academy staff hard at work across Wakefield District preparing for the start of the new school year next week!
#dedication
#TeamWakefield
#superstars
Well done all teams across schools, settings, academies and the local authority today. Challenging times but everyone working together to make a difference!
@MyWakefield
#TeamWakefield
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of RL Hall of Fame inductee David Watkins, who passed away earlier today at his home in Wales after a long illness.
Our thoughts are with David's wife, Jane, their family & friends at this side time.
RIP David 💔🏴🇬🇧
👨👩👧👦 141 schools and 199 early years’ settings are open which means 2,439
#keyworkers
’ children are being looked after.
👍 Thank you teachers, school staff and early years’ practitioners for your continued dedication.
👏 And thank you to all our
#keyworkers
Day 3 across Wakefield and all settings, schools and academies doing an amazing job ably supported by MATs and LA working together. People across the system putting in long hours and supporting each other in time of need!
#heroes
#TeamWakefield
@MyWakefield
On VJ Day and the 75th anniversary of WW2 we remember Bernard Lancashire age 22 buried at Kanchanaburi Cemetery in Thailand and Horace Lancashire aged 24 buried at Imphal Cemetery in India. Rest in peace.
Lovely to visit Glasshougton Infants, Park Junior and Three Lane Ends Primary Academy today. All part of the Castleford Multi Academy Trust and a key partner in providing excellent education for our young people.
#CYPWakefield
Castleford Academy are delighted to be the first secondary school in the country to be recognised as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted under the new framework!! Further details can be found at
#ourkidsareamazing
#teamcas
#casandproud
Busy day today in the life of Service Director; staff engagement this morning, Nanning City delegation from China and then the inspirational children and staff
@DaneRoydSchool
. Great to see them all being creative in their classrooms.
#teamWakefield
#CYPWakefield
@earthygirl01
@Redpev
I voted REMAIN I’m voting Labour I want a second referendum and I want a Labour Government that invests in public services and reduced poverty and intolerance.
And breathe.... Time to take a break. Netherlands Spa break beckons and the Edinburgh fringe to see our son in Rent. See you on the other side Twitter
#switchoff
#rest
&relax
Grand Final tickets arrived today. Five tickets in the Salford end; family pre-match meal at the Barton Arms with my 84 year old Mum as guest of honour; her last major final was the 1953 ‘Mathews’ final as a Bolton fan so she is owed a win! Come on Salford!
@SalfordDevils
On National Thank a Teacher day it feels right to say thanks to all of the teams working across all of the schools, academies and settings in Wakefield & District!
#TeamWakefield
🐉A fitting tribute to Newport and Rodney Parade legend David ‘Dai’ Watkins was unveiled ahead of our
@URCOfficial
fixture with Zebre ⤵️
▶️
#WeAreGwentRugby
Great to visit Mount Junior and Infant school today! I was able to join in an ‘animal workshop’ where I met a meerkat, a raccoon and a tarantula amongst other amazing creatures. Thanks to Abi Mulligan and staff!
Lunchtime at school in 1977 - sneak out to the chippy for pie and chips and then back to a mates to listen to ‘Bat out of hell’ before CSE physics at 1pm. RIP Meatloaf.
So sad to hear of the passing of
@SalfordDevils
legend Dai Watkins. Simply the best dual code rugby player ever! No contest! My hero growing up watching Salford; a sublime kicker of the ball, beautiful sidestep and ability to deliver a devastating pass. Peerless! RIP Dai.⚪️🔴⚪️🔴
Friday night is 80s music night on Radio 2. Loving a bit of Carol Decker, Howard Jones, Johnny hates Jazz and the decade defining incomparable Jimmy Somerville . Could almost go to a night club haha!
The Elizabethan age has come to an end. It is all many of us have ever known and we thank the late Queen for her selfless service, resilience and steadfast morality that has been a beacon for modern Britain, the Commonwealth and the World. 🇬🇧🙏
Last day tomorrow for many school leaders and their staff before the half term break. You are all superheroes; enjoy the holiday when it comes!
#respect
#TeamWakefield
So proud to be a Salford fan! Final three; my club,my team. 80 minutes from the Grand Final- We can beat Wigan; Spirit of 96
@SalfordRL76
@808red
@SalfordDevils
I can’t be with you
@SalfordDevils
tomorrow against
@WiganWarriorsRL
. But I’ll be there in spirit as will my late Dad Keith and my Grandpa Jim willing you to get the win!
Just reflecting on the last four months and the incredible support that LAs across the country have provided to schools, academies, children, young people and their families. So very proud to be in public service!
#TeamWakefield
@ADCStweets
@VickyBeer1
@RSC_LWY
Good to know. In Wakefield Trusts and Maintained schools work together with the Local Authority teams to keep making the difference for all our children and young people; this happens all across the region too.
#TeamWakefield
Good to see and listen to the wise words of
@realdcameron
today at our Learning Academy launch. Lots of humour laced with real insight into today’s educational landscape!
#TeamWakefield
#CYPWakefield
Really enjoyed my visits today to Horbury Academy & Ossett Academy
@accordmat
So impressed with the students and the hardworking staff. I need to read/see An Inspector Calls’ after the English lessons I was in. As for the quality of artwork - off the scale! Thanks for the invite!
Wonderful to meet the delegates from Nanning City in China today. Many thanks to the children and staff
@DaneRoydSchool
for a superb demonstration of mandarin and Chinese culture.