It has been a busy time recently but always great to help promote #CommunityWealthBuilding with events and meetings in York, Glasgow and one of the most forward thinking UK trade unions @CWUnews.

"Increasingly, the much-needed innovation & creativity for a net zero future is coming not from national policy but from locally based action." This excellent report from @CLESthinkdo highlights challenges to taking local climate action & recommendations to overcome these

I'm delighted to share my first blog for @CLESthinkdo reflecting on my first few months in post, my discussions at the @TSIScotNet conference last week and the need to ensure local communities are at the heart of community wealth building

I'm looking forward to speaking at the @TSIScotNet #buildingourfuturetogether conference later on behalf of @CLESthinkdo talking about #communitywealthbuilding in Scotland.

Heading home after a fascinating weekend at @Scotonomics1 The insightful discussion, varied topics & generous speakers were a delight - my head is buzzing! I was honoured to play a small part & talk about #communitywealthbuilding for @CLESthinkdo with @nmcinroy & John Alexander.

Some brilliant and challenging contributions from our panel - responding to our new report on gender equality skilfully chaired by @Zubhaque @SarahTulip @ProfKTrehan Nahid Rasool @ShantonaLeeds “Why do we still continue to be custodians of the status quo?” #Womenswork

The newly published research from @CLESthinkdo @WomensBudgetGrp & @LeedsCC_News is sobering stuff. The barriers to paid work encountered by women in Leeds has risen by 7% in the last year. This has huge economic & social impact. It's time to rewire the economy around inclusivity!

New research 📣 We've been working with @WomensBudgetGrp and @LeedsCC_News for a year now, looking at how we can centre women in local economic strategy. And our new analysis shows just how far we have to go: https://t.co/t2wKoyHBB4

Looking forward to speaking at this year’s @Scotonomics1 Festival of Economics this weekend in Dundee on behalf of @CLESthinkdo about #people #place and #planet Participants can join in person or online. More info here:

As our climate changes and inequality grows. Now, more than ever we need a true shift to a wellbeing economy. Not just changing metrics and paying lip service. Instead, we need to radically reprioritise how our economy works for people and planet.

Great to collaborate with @mmbuchs on this paper exploring wellbeing economics. Looking at narrative differences between @WEAll_Alliance & the Wellbeing Governments. Exploring some barriers faced by the WeGos in their implementation of a wellbeing economy

A wee wine before heading out to @BBC6Music #6MusicFestival @bandonthewall for #indieforever - can't wait for the tunes!

Heading to #6musicfestival @BBC6Music #indieforever @bandonthewall tonight. Flying solo, so drop me a message if anyone wants to meet for a drink first

Through an epic cycle journey, with a few extra stories thrown in, 'A Journey for Happiness' explores what it will take for us all to be a little happier in this world of ours. Order yours today https://t.co/ghQmus5tFW ps free copy to 5 people who RT this by Tuesday (random draw)

We’re so close to the weekend, so why not start a day early? We’re giving 2 First Class return tickets away for an adventure THIS weekend! Tag who you would take and retweet this post for a chance to win! The winner will be announced tomorrow (Friday 3 March) after 09:00.

✨WIN one of 3 x £10/€10 National Book Tokens.✨ "I used to dislike reading but when #WorldBookDay happened I LOVED IT." We're proud to sponsor @WorldBookDayUK, a charity that changes lives through a love of books and reading. Simply RT and follow @book_tokens by 3pm Friday.

It's competition time!🥳 In return for feedback on our brand new online classroom we're giving 15 lucky writers the chance to do a four-week Faber course for free! All you have to do to enter is like and RT this tweet, follow us and tag a friend. Closes Wed 8 February @ 23:59!

Fancy bagging a copy of @TrainSimWorld + the Edinburgh Waverley - Glasgow Qn St route? We’re giving away 3 copies to lucky winners. Just make sure you’re following us then RT this post. You’ve got until 1800 on 02/02/23. T&Cs: https://t.co/ccoKvpRJHB

Happy paperback pub day to @jennysaint! #Elektra is out TODAY. 💚 To celebrate, we’re doing a giveaway of two copies. All you have to do is like, retweet and be following us!

WIN! To celebrate 100 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @NetGalley reviews for @JaniceHallett's #AlpertonAngels, we're giving away... A *SIGNED* HARDBACK COPY! 😍 Hot off the press and utterly heavenly 👼 To enter, follow us & RT before midnight on 14/12/22. Prizes to UK addresses only. Good luck!