Jon Atkin
@JonAtkin
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Lives in Stockport and works in Manchester 'cos it's better Up North. Loves books, classical music, theatre & my canine companions. Views my own.
Stockport
Joined June 2011
Not quite feeling Christmassy enough? Henrietta & Myrna will brighten up your day… you’re welcome…😁
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What makes the 'Two Ronnie's' so incredibly amazing isn't just their intellectual brilliance but the way that, unlike modern comedians, they could make us laugh with clean language and manners. Even their innuendos are delivered with charm.
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How many people could even conceive of doing THIS, let alone then do it and pull it off so brilliantly - on a primetime, mainstream TV show. ORSON WELLES transforms himself - full costume hair & make-up - into ‘Falstaff’ on THE DEAN MARTIN SHOW in 1968.
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A couple of years ago I was watching a few episodes of Great Canal Journeys with Tim and Pru at their home in Wandsworth when all of a sudden Tim nudged me and said, "Watch this, Pru's amazing". Nail on the head! God bless Pru xx
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Full house for @elizabethalker at @McrLitFest 2025 talking about how 20th century classical music shaped pop. @MancLibraries
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A real pleasure to have you- and your young people were brilliant 🤩
Our wonderful pupils represented the school superbly and shared their Holiday Activity Fund summer club experience with @ManCityCouncil, @bevcraig at today's Chamber Council meeting! #ChildFriendlyMCR #rrsa #UNICEF
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Our wonderful pupils represented the school superbly and shared their Holiday Activity Fund summer club experience with @ManCityCouncil, @bevcraig at today's Chamber Council meeting! #ChildFriendlyMCR #rrsa #UNICEF
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Thank you Manchester for supporting the Pride Parade. You were Wonderful. Thanks also to the Pride Committee and our Council Staff -@bevcraig -@AndyBurnhamGM -@tomstannard
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Only one more week left of Parktastic fun! 🌟 We want families and children to enjoy our parks, make new friends, and socialise at these free drop-in sessions. See what's on near you: https://t.co/ZGFzYSDgec
#ChildFriendlyMCR #SummerOfPlay
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We had a blast on Play Day🌤️🧗🏹🎼🤹 But if you missed it, not to worry... There's still LOADS of other free and low-cost activities and events, for children of all ages, right across the city!! Visit https://t.co/9ido9DxAgX And https://t.co/ccIr0BQULB
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I had the joy of bringing children, young people & families together to celebrate the power of play Did I mention it was FREE... #NationalPlayDay #ChildFriendlyMCR #SummerofPlay
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We had a blast on Play Day🌤️🧗🏹🎼🤹 But if you missed it, not to worry... There's still LOADS of other free and low-cost activities and events, for children of all ages, right across the city!! Visit https://t.co/9ido9DxAgX And https://t.co/ccIr0BQULB
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Manchester's young people are truly inspiring. 🌟 And at this year's Youth Buzz Awards we celebrated their achievements in everything from the arts, to business, to building communities. Congratulations to all finalists and winners! Read more at https://t.co/h6faOJdbwu
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Amazing night of talent at the #Manchester Youth Buzz awards tonight with @mycthehive, great to meet so many of the City’s talented young people and pleasure to present the championing inclusion award, stunning night!! #localgov @ManCityCouncil
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The children on our HAF holiday camp loved being gifted free books from Manchester Libraries @MancLibraries @MCRactiveHA @educationgovuk #readmcr #ReadMore #holidaycamps @JonAtkin
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