The lovely Sam Slatcher introduces Stories of Sanctuary a #arts project that brought refugee groups and #artists together to share stories of sanctuary in #music workshops Durham Cathedral

New activity!!!

Great to be part of Helix Arts Event: helixarts.com/hadadi.php. SuperTing new social event - The Eating Social Club (Newcastle) - 22nd Nov Thursday: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-eating-s…. (Limited places, book it quick!)

Busy Backpack Eating Club is a regular activity that brings people together to enjoy food, culture and dialogue. Our pre-Christmas Eating Social Club is on the 6th Dec. Tickets on sale: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-eating-s…

Apply now for #pitchatpalace on-tour Newcastle! Closing date is the 17th January so get your application in now!!!! HRH Prince Andrew Pitch@Palace @DigiCatNETV Sunderland Software City Ignite Accelerator Paul Lancaster @digiunion Manchester Digital Dynamo North East

What a great fireside with Sam and Adam Sturrock! Thank you for sharing all your insights. 👏#IgniteFamily

#iloveNEtech because #Newcastle is where I got started back in the day. Such an amazing community + watch out for the amazing founders coming out of our current NE pre-accelerator - they will be changing the world 🌍❤️

Anyone looking for funding or investment to start or grow a business in the North East of England? 🤔 Tell us what you need in the ‘North East Startup & Scaleup Survey 2019’ plandigital.typeform.com/to/lMPiu3 #ThisIsMINE (Made In North East)

Everyone’s starting to arrive for our Pre-Accelerator showcase this afternoon. We’ve got pitches from 20 fantastic companies, and we’ll be live-tweeting on #IgniteShowcase

Ting from SuperTing explaining how they connect Chinese and international students in the UK with local cultural activities and experiences. With a community of over 1400 students in Newcastle already they’re now looking at UK wide expansion. #IGNITEShowcase

Over 100,000 Chinese students currently study in the UK - that’s the biggest contingent from any country. And yet without support, they often feel alienated. How can that be? SuperTing to the rescue! #IgniteShowcase

SuperTing - pitch perfect! #IGNITEshowcase

Dating apps are broken says Michalis from Visavis - Offline Dating . Their app changes the model by incentivising users to go for a date in real life. #IGNITEShowcase

What happens to elite football players who don’t make it as professionals? Hyth from Younited has been in that position. That’s why he is building a LinkedIn for amateur players that allows them to connect with scouts and find new opportunities. #IGNITEShowcase

Last (but definitely not least) is [email protected] with Little Sleeper. Any new parent will have experienced the problem of sleep deprivation with a newborn. Little Sleeper solves this with a digital sleep coach that keeps baby happy and parents sane. #IGNITEshowcase

Well done Storage Shepherd SuperTing Visavis - Offline Dating and @CPSidekick! Your #IGNITEShowcase pitches inspired us and made us super proud. Thanks for getting #StartedatNCL with us! Ignite Accelerator

Ignite pre-accelerator programme demo day at TusPark Eagle Lab today. Busy Backpack was very honored to join Ignite Accelerator family. Massive THANK YOU to program director team Gabriela Matic Wil Benton Tristan Watson Alexis Long, and Northstar Ventures. #IGNITEshowcase Ignite Accelerator

Aaaaand it’s a wrap. It was SUCH a pleasure to work with all of those amazing founders in the past 3 months. ❤️ #IgniteShowcase FairCustodian I Need A Skip Visavis - Offline Dating @ecatstudios Younited MyMarto @Myndruk @Rmarley06 SuperTing cystel @CPSidekick Little Sleeper

We're pleased to announce that entries for our 8th Annual Startup Competition have now opened! There is a top prize of £1000 cash up for grabs with the chance to pitch on the main stage to the Thinking Digital audience. See full details here: thinkingdigital.co.uk/startups/

#NewProfilePic New York City 🗽🌉