Paddy McKenna
@PaddyMcK
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Freelance Community Development Collaborator & Consultant
Glasgow / London
Joined September 2015
We are open for @Glasgowdodf! Drop in until 4.30pm. Tours at 12.30, 2, 3 and 4pm. We have displays, memories, refreshments, a tombola and street artist Frodrik creating a mural on site!
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This is unacceptable & deeply uncomfortable viewing. An entire white panel questioning a brown woman like a suspect. Ed Balls and Kate have left their homes this morning with no fear. Zarah and every other brown/black person left knowing they are a target https://t.co/QVRL5HmfG9
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I set off to discover something new about my city, joining two different tours exploring new, or overlooked historical perspectives. In this article, I share my experience with tour guides @Henbell and @KAMackinnon of @Radical_Glasgow. https://t.co/kd5f0mmDN0
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This came up in my photo memories from 3 years ago today. What a journey @CmilkComFoot have been on to save Barlia (a journey longer than 3 years!). The difference they've made to the pitches & thus to the people is well worth a look over on their socials. Well done to all π!
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Looking for a new role? Join our team! We are looking for Sessional Events/Activities Assistants to support our community programmes and for a Freelance Community Food and Garden Worker to support our community garden: https://t.co/rXQp1pZa9L
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Looking for a new challenge? Come study BA(Hons)Community Development with us @ University of Glasgow. A few places remaining!! @SineadGormally @joycefeminista @UofGEducation @NotRightRuth @chainuptheswing @cldstandards @GlasgowCVS @scvotweet @ScdnInfo
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New vacancy! β¦β¦β¦@cassiltounβ© are looking for a Freelance Community Food and Garden Worker. You'll be working with an amazing staff and volunteer team in the beautiful community garden at the historic Castlemilk Stables. Full details:
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At its heart, community development is rooted in the belief that all people should have access to health, wellbeing, wealth, justice and opportunity. Our explainer animation is a great introduction if you're new to it or simply want a refresher! π https://t.co/6O32eQ02Ii
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*Plz share* Please take this 5 min survey to help get repair & maintenance work done on The Croft! π https://t.co/dFuSUXguHe The Croft has benefited 1000s of Castlemilk young people. If you've ever visited it or care for a young person that has, then this is for you. Thank u!
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It's #SmallCharityWeek! Shout out to some of the small charities doing big things that I've had the pleasure of knowing, working alongside or volunteering with over the past wee while. Thank you! @CmilkComFoot
@Nemo__Arts
@seinglasgow
@ZTScotland
@YouthComplexCYC
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One day left to nominate us Charity number SC052014 Feel free to share
youth.movementforgood.com
I just nominated a charity to win Β£5,000. You can nominate your favourite too.
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We're fed up of foul play β It's game on for the next Government to level the playing field and commit to a fair new plan for refugees β
RT and join the #FairBeginsHere call: https://t.co/xkUvLGJ8yj
#euro2024 #worldrefugeeday
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2/2 Someone recently fed back that they found this spotlight shocking. We're very grateful that the interviewee took the time to share their experience&expertise as it needs to be heard. Full report available below π https://t.co/tvIotQSoh1
#CashFirst #FoodInsecurity
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Check out this A4 designed by Paddy.
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1/2 As it's #RefugeeWeek I'm platforming the Spotlight in our recent 'Cash-first in Community Food Settings' research: "It has to be inclusive" cash-first approaches when you are seeking asylum. Recommendations include cash restrictions for asylum seekers being liftedβ
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The @PovertyAlliance have a whole host of resources to try and increase more representation from people on a lower income in the UK Election. More resources here π https://t.co/5r6AgGYpaF
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I am concerned about the young people in our community not getting food and support over the holidays due to a lack of support from local council Please donate if you can so that we can organise trips away & free food for G20 young people this summer https://t.co/mirfKTG0HA
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We are crowdfunding for the G20 holiday program. There is a real need to support disadvantaged young people as we are unable to access GCC holiday funds Your donation will support free food &...
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@PearceInstitute Thanks again @SunnyGRadio for the impromptu recording! Welcoming any responses & shares to capture the voices of Govan! @GovanTfc @GildedLilyCic @enoughscot @SGHETorg @gbptrust @KinningParkComp @GlasTSINetwork @SURFscot @GovanCP @MaslowShop @makedogrow @GetintoGovan
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A final invite to share your thoughts on the @PearceInstitute! Listen to the clip below to find out more & also enjoy me stumbling over my words. 5 min survey π https://t.co/2DEzI4csRI The clip says it closes on the 6th, now the 9th!
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Grants of up to Β£5000 are on offer from The Let's Grow Together Fund. π₯¦ The Β£50,000 fund increases opportunities for citizens to grow their own fruit and veg. Grants are for capital projects. The closing date for applications is June 25th. Info π https://t.co/D0RuGEhyzC
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Hi @CateVallis @Paul4Linn @PostmanCarson , the temporary lights at Manse Brae are not working and there's been lots of near miss accidents this morning. I can't find where to report this. Can you help? Thank you!
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