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Gemma Thomas

@gemmathomas

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Working with people, places and partners to shape arts projects in North Staffs as Director for the @AppetiteStoke programme.

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Joined July 2008

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nichola twemlow

@takaraalf

1 year

Incredible news. Stoke on Trent has been designated World Craft City Status. This was always an ambition of @StokeCreates and excellent leadership from @PaulWilliams207 and the whole team who organised the visit.

Stoke-on-Trent CC

@SoTCityCouncil

1 year

🫖 We always knew we were the global centre for ceramics and now it has been recongised. 🎉 Stoke-on-Trent been awarded World Craft City Status by the World Crafts Council. 👉 Read more: https://t.co/qvBEt1eLQ9

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Filiz Ozcan

@FilizOzcan5

1 year

What a joy it was working with the South Asian community to develop the program for Sensasian. Thank you to the wonderful @appetitestoke @NewVicTheatre team and the artist @DesiCentral @beejadance @NachdaSansaar @SoniaSabriCo @ItsBenHart @MsAmritKaur & Jamilla Beauty

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Paul Williams

@PaulWilliams207

1 year

@NewVicTheatre @appetitestoke @appetitestoke @gemmathomas This festival is the ‘biggest invitation’ to the whole community of North Staffordshire. Arts festival celebrating 'by-passed' Asian community

bbc.com

Organisers of a South Asian arts festival in Newcastle-under-Lyme expect a week-long celebration to open the theatre's doors to the Asian community.

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anna francis

@annafrancisart

2 years

Best TV of 2024 so far? Yes - it’s Andi Oliver’s Fabulous Feasts! - fantastic quote ‘the episode about the local arts centre in Stoke-on-Trent will make you want to move there’ https://t.co/ddPuJLWRnB #lovestoke

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anna francis

@annafrancisart

2 years

A bit later than everyone else because we are in Hiroshima installing an exhibition but so proud of our community &our city - thanks so much to Andi Oliver &team for telling the true story of our place - #lovestoke - #madebymanyhands love working with @rebeccamdavies and our team

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6 Towns Radio

@6townsradio

2 years

It’s the Appetite Take Over! You’re listening to Gemma and Tash from @appetitestoke plus special guests from 3pm - 5pm. Here’s a little taste of what we get up to, things YOU and can come and see. Want to find out more about Appetite? Visit our website https://t.co/PQiY9O26G9

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Gemma Thomas

@gemmathomas

2 years

Lovely to see a friendly face in the crowd @rachmarsden . Great to have represented @StokeCreates as part of the #Midlands #CulturalCompacts panel. Really valuable roundtable.

Dr Rachel Marsden (she/her)

@rachmarsden

2 years

Attended the 1st @TheNCCH #Midlands roundtable on #CulturalCompacts yesterday. Thanks to @JaneHearst and team for facilitating the conversation. We had so much to say! Lovely to see @gemmathomas @mandylfowler and more. + thanks to whoever paid my parking as I forgot my card 🌟

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Dr Rachel Marsden (she/her)

@rachmarsden

2 years

Attended the 1st @TheNCCH #Midlands roundtable on #CulturalCompacts yesterday. Thanks to @JaneHearst and team for facilitating the conversation. We had so much to say! Lovely to see @gemmathomas @mandylfowler and more. + thanks to whoever paid my parking as I forgot my card 🌟

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Kat Hughes

@katherinehughe

2 years

@stokecreates Exchange Forum Cultural NetWALK open for bookings now 16th April . A Walk followed by Campfire Exchange Forum. Network, share, dream and connect , this time in nature. Hosted by friends @_wildrumpus https://t.co/9b1tMtbkPB

eventbrite.com

Come join us for a cultural exchange forum and netwalk in the woodland - a unique event where creativity and connection thrive!

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Rebecca Davies

@rebeccamdavies

2 years

#THEPORTLANDINNPROJECT is an arts-led community-based organisation that makes vital change in our area. We advocate for people-led change, and champion the importance of art in leading that change. Want to support and guide us? JOIN OUR BOARD! https://t.co/rUGfPq9VQm

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Saul Hewish

@spewish

2 years

If you donate between now and noon on 26 March, every pound you give will be doubled. https://t.co/Eb5cxjWUM4 We’re trying to get to a total of 5k. We’re 56% of the way there. Can you help as get to 70% by the end of today?

donate.biggive.org

The Social Agency is Rideout's arts-based support group for autistic adults & adults with mild learning disabilities living in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire. We are raising funds to support...

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nichola twemlow

@takaraalf

2 years

I am truly humbled to be able to support such an incredible organisation, and Portland Inn are looking for new board members and a chair. Interested, more information here...

anna francis

@annafrancisart

2 years

We are a small creative community organisation, growing fast with an ambitious arts programme &capital project which is already under development on site. We are looking for a new permanent Chair and up to 2 additional Board Members https://t.co/rpPZvscmuf Please share 🍀

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nichola twemlow

@takaraalf

2 years

Excellent work led by Anna Rowe and Sir Vernon, narrating a new story of how arts and philanthropy can work together through match funding initiatives. Delighted that @StokeCreates is part of this campaign and supporting delivery of activities across the city. @ace_national

Figurative Philanthropy for Arts & Culture

@FPAC_UK

2 years

Fantastic to see arts & culture charities around the country getting ready for next week's #ArtsforImpact challenge. We're delighted to be partnering with @BigGive to make this campaign a reality and raise £2.5million for arts & culture charities.

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Ian Mood

@ian_mood

2 years

Anyone know any Wordpress developers they can recommend? @StokeCreates @StokeCEP RT please

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Gemma Thomas

@gemmathomas

2 years

Los Del Rio - Macarena (Bayside Boys Remix) https://t.co/hU3ohAKNmg via @YouTube Honestly: as a mother teaching this dance is more than the song or dance

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Stoke Creates

@StokeCreates

2 years

Today we say a HUGE THANK YOU to an amazing lady, Nicky, who stands down as co-chair. Stoke Creates is in a very sound place because of the foundational & impactful work of @takaraalf . As @AmigoniDavid said, Nicky ‘has energy, not the scary sort’! Wow. Thanks Nicky! X

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Brampton Museum

@BramptonMuseum

2 years

Today's the day, the Philip Astley centre opens on Merrial Street After your visit find out more by popping up to the museum to buy one of our fascinating books telling Astley's story, or grab one of the last few tickets for our #GreatestShowman sing-a-long Saturday 23 March

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Gemma Thomas

@gemmathomas

2 years

Last year after a big birthday and being inspired by a collaboration through work, I set up a GoFundMe for accountability & £’s for all those first steps. Still in the first steps but picking up pace. Shared in case you’d like to support: https://t.co/tmq2MWtGTE For

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Watershed

@wshed

2 years

We are so excited to announce Immersive Arts, a £6 million UK-wide programme supporting artists to make and share extraordinary immersive work. The programme will be led by @UWEBristol, with the lead hub at @PMStudioUK, and Watershed as Exec Producer 🤩 https://t.co/stbegCNcND

watershed.co.uk

Over 200 artists from across the UK will be commissioned to explore the possibilities of immersive technology through this new research & development programme, focusing on skills and the creative...

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Rebecca Davies

@rebeccamdavies

2 years

The Portland Inn Project are delighted to be winners of @bjp1854 Portrait of Britain! The photo of Joseph,from the 100 Year Plan poster campaign with Felicity Crawshaw can be seen on @jcdecaux_uk billboards,bus stops & shopping centres across the UK. https://t.co/IXJJQgGsrf

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