On 18 August 2018, Kofi Annan,former Secretary General of the United Nations passed on.He left a legacy of unparalled devotion to duty,and a major contribution to development and peace. I had the honour to host him in Mbeya, #Tanzania in his capacity as Chair of AGRA - Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems.. RIP

A fireside chat with Helen Nugent in a full house as we hosted the #booklaunch of #LindsayReade ‘A Continual Farewell’ at 🏛️The Portico Library 📚 This full-colour account of #FactoryRecords' #TonyWilson & Lindsay’s working life & relationship is told through scans of their letters.

#WhatsOn at 🏛️ The Portico Library 📚 Something for everyone Full autumn events calendar here theportico.org.uk/event-calendar

Research time for #ZebraComics team Dan Whitehead and Carol Ann 🟪⬜️🟩 5050 #AmplifyingMutedVoices The 85th Anniversary of #Batman with DC #DCUKOfficial Actual film props & costumes. Doors open to the public in #London 6 September - tickets batmanexhibition.com/london/ #History #Comics #GraphicNovels

The line between day and night as seen from Space...

Another great day catching up with good friends. And even better still, taking in their latest artworks in readiness for our Contemporary Abstract show later this month. Here’s ’Fire on the water’ by Annie striking in the window at Celf Palas lifefullcolour.com/2024/08/27/art…

This popped up Daddy Cool's Sauce Remember when #Twitter did this? Quite useful, they did other great stuff Different team now…

Delicious cuisine from #PorticoKitchen Chef Joe Fenn - reserve your spot

I’m not crying 😢You are 😭

📆 WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK 1️⃣ Laughterama at Castlefield Bowl 2️⃣ Weird as Folk: Tall Tales from the North West at The Portico Library Library 3️⃣ A Midsummer Night's Dream at Royal Exchange Theatre 4️⃣ Play the Rochdale Town Hall Organ 5️⃣ Egypt Study Day at Libs and Museums 👉 buff.ly/4cCOvYd

It's September! We're back this month with more big ideas to elevate and inspire you - here's what's coming up this Autumn:

♍️Virgos are, at their core, kind, supportive people. Also analytical, tender, workaholic, pragmatic♍️ Birthday wishes to Carol Ann 🟪⬜️🟩 5050 #AmplifyingMutedVoices 💖🎂🌟her birthday twins #KeanuReeved #SalmaHayek To all the other Autumn 🍂 September babies Heather Waters NatWest Debbie Challis (Dr) #Beyonce #Zendaya

My exclusive freelance games writing home for the best part of ten years (2005 - 2015). The fact I happily worked for EG for so long, and never wanted to pitch anywhere else, says a lot about what a lovely team it was, and still is.

Love this 🥰 Alex Davies Got something in my eye 🥲 Thank you 🙏🏽

“I have a Porters bell, shall I ring it?”Honestly you can’t take Carol Ann 🟪⬜️🟩 5050 #AmplifyingMutedVoices anywhere. Built in 1806 The Portico Library has many of the original features come and join some of the wonderful #WeirdAsFolk events or dine at the #ThePorticoKitchen #SecretSupperClub theportico.org.uk/event-calendar

Love the vibe of these two 🥰 Happy Anniversary you crazy kids 🥂

#Virgo ♍️ #Birthday #Spa with Debbie Challis (Dr) at Champneys #MottramHall Golf & Spa #wellbeing #HealthyEating #physicalactivity #discussion #meditation #MentalWellness

Interesting #books #bookstore The Portico Library instagram.com/reel/C_U-C4INX…

#EndVAWAG worldwide This was murder, absolutely horrific Heartbreaking 💔 for her family & friends May she rest in peace and her killer be brought to justice. #RebeccaCheptegei

#FridayFeeling Working lunch at 🏛️The Portico Library 📚 Poached eggs on sour dough and minted peas and feta with a cup of Green vegetable soup. #yum 😋