The terrible Illegal Migration Bill has passed all its stages in Parliament and will now become law. It’s a dark day for the UK’s reputation as a protector of human rights and a grave moment for those seeking safety in an uncertain world. But the fight for a fair and humane

We can all learn from the young people we support. One young person from the UK, one from Ukraine and one from Afghanistan showing the world that borders & backgrounds don’t matter; what matters is friendship, connection and peace. Huge thanks to @CFSurrey for funding Equine.

Immoral, unworkable and in breach of international law. People do not cross the worlds busiest shipping route on a whim. These are people seeking safety from unimaginable situations. We will continue fighting these deplorable plans. https://t.co/Pzr47HQxmJ

Very much looking forward to sharing learning from our programmes with displaced communities at the Music and Drama Expo later today. Hope to see you there! @MusicEdExpo @surrey_arts @johnstephens007 @BigLeafSurrey @YouthMusicNet @Together_Create

👏🏽This is brilliant. @timloughton asks the Home Sec about safe routes for refugees. And Braverman absolutely flounders - she can't answer. She knows govt's lack of safe routes is pushing people into perilous crossings, but she wants to keep playing politics with ppl's lives.

Graham Norton responds to the idea of Boris Johnson returning as PM.

So so so proud of my dear friend and colleague Raghad who has been shortlisted for the Inspirational Music Leader Award, in recognition for her work supporting vulnerable children in Surrey and beyond! We'll all be there cheering for you tomorrow night lovely lady!

Brighton friends! Be part of the (unofficial) England 2022 FIFA World Cup song with proceeds going to 'Kick It Out'. It's happening people!!! This Wednesday at the best pub in the world, the Robin Hood, Norfolk Square, Brighton. Hope you to see you there!!

The video below is of our brilliant Music Connects group at @UnionChapelUK @Together_Create @SurreyArts Young people, some forcibly displaced and some from Surrey, came together to write & perform this beautiful track! Watch till the end & see the standing ovation. @youthmusic

Thanks Raimund for the kind words... a rare bit of self publicity. Just did my first actual paid topline and got this review! https://t.co/89jxmjWB6y #Songwriter #Singer via @SoundBetterNow

Yes I once had hair, and lots of it! 😆

Please join us, just a few places left!

Jim Pinchen on SoundBetter https://t.co/EWdhqnUWhq via @SoundBetterNow (why not hire me? 😉)

UP! Orchestra, restarting soon and continuing our joyous celebration of diversity through the music, dance, art (and food!) So excited to announce our guest artist this term, Anusha Subramanyam @ace_southeast @YouthMusicNet @ace_national @surrey_arts @SurreyMusicHub

HELP! Can anyone recommend an awesome artist to deliver a couple of music and/or dance workshops that celebrate Indian culture. It's for an inclusive, youth music ensemble and will be live in Surrey/London.

To all you music educators working hard to diversify, equalise and become more inclusive, keep going ✊🏾❤

Still openings for volunteer ESOL teachers to help develop the English language and literacy skills of the YP we support. This is a great opportunity to gain experience working with displaced YP and to be part of an exciting start-up charity. https://t.co/qbcYXX7wFq

thank you very much to @NickyPatrick1 @BBCSurrey for playing our Music Connects track last night, and the brilliant @surrey_arts @JimPinchen for some truly wonderful comments about Big Leaf and this project. The track is available to stream here @acm_uk https://t.co/4uRoJW2CeL