
ChorltonBookFestival
@chorltonbf
We're doing it all again! Our annual celebration of Chorlton readers, writers, poets, historians, artists and FUN! 20 - 28 September 2024
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http://www.chorltonbookfestival.co.uk 28-10-2009 22:25:12
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Manchester Libraries
@manclibraries
Open & looking forward to seeing you! FREE to join - sign up via our online catalogue. No fines on late books! Free ebooks, audiobooks & 1000s of events
Helen Pidd
@helenpidd
Presenter of Today in Focus, the Guardian's award winning daily podcast. Former North of England editor. Contact me in confidence via [email protected]
BookTrust
@booktrust
We are the UKโs largest childrenโs reading charity. We get millions of children & families reading together from the earliest possible age. Discover our work ๐
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Mick Ferry
@mickferry
m.youtube.com/channel/UCvfXXโฆ also if you can spare anything buymeacoff.ee/MickFerry also paypal.me/mickferry
Harrogate Festivals
@harrogatefest
We bring the very best in Music l Literature l Crime Writing l Salon l Education to Harrogate.
Manchester City Council
@mancitycouncil
Official Twitter page of Manchester City Council. Monitored by the Communications Team. We'll try our best to find answers to your questions.
Bluemoose Books
@ofmooseandmen
The Guardian - 'Bluemoose Books is a small but mighty literary hit factory'. Buy direct from our site - bluemoosebooks.com
Gavin White
@gavinwhite76
Labour Councillor, Old Moat Ward, Manchester โข Executive Member, Housing & Development โข @oldmoatlabour โข Withington โข Community โข @chrleft โข Own views๐น#bcafc
david gaffney
@ggaffa
Writer. Concrete Fields (Salt 2023) graphic novel Rivers (Top Shelf, 2021), novel Out Of The Dark (Confingo, 2022) Whale (Osmosis 2024) Views my own.
Aaron Kent
@godzillakent
Working Class Poet/Writer | Publisher of @brokensleep | The Working Classic (2023, @the87press) | Awen Medal | Stroke Survivor | he/him | Agent: @katerizzz
Jennifer Williams
@jenwilliams_ft
Northern correspondent, Financial Times. Ex-Manchester Evening News. โCynicalโ - Boris Johnson. Also find me on Bluesky. [email protected]
lemn sissay OBE FRSL
@lemnsissay
Trustee of The Gold From The Stone Foundation @GoldFSF Trustee of The Foundling Museum. @FoundlingMuseum
Michael Rosen ๐๐๐๐ NICE ็ท็ท
@michaelrosenyes
Prof of Children's Literature @GoldsmithsUOL Anonymous tweeters, please note: I might not debate with you and I might block you. If you insult me, I may RT it.
Neander Haig
@neanderhaig
Writer. Journeyman. Egalitarian. Author of Being Bolan: if it wasn't for our imagination, we'd still be swinging from tree to tree.
Out of the Blue
@ootbfish
Fishmongers Extraordinaire
Brian Groom
@groomb
Ex-Financial Times Assistant Editor. Ex-editor Scotland on Sunday. Author of 'Made in Manchester' (May 2024) and bestselling 'Northerners: A History' (2022).
Andy Burnham
@andyburnhamgm
Mayor of Greater Manchester (Labour & Co-operative)
Dave Haslam
@mr_dave_haslam
Hacienda DJ, journalist (LRB, Guardian etc), writer (recent books on Courtney Love, Haring, Sylvia Plath, Grace Jones). โAn exceptional writer" - Olivia Laing
Creative Concern
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We harness the power of communications as a force for good. Creating brands & campaigns that matter. Weโre passionate about using our skills to activate change.
Action Fraud
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We are the UK's national fraud & cyber reporting centre where you can report, get advice and information. Our advisors reply Mon-Fri 9-6pm with their initials
The Fed
@fed_manchester
The Fed is the leading social care charity for the Jewish Community of Greater Manchester supporting 1 in 7 Jewish homes & over 6,500 people every year.
Nooruddean
@beardedgenius
INSHALLAH UNITED paperback edition is out 11th April! Pre-order here: amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/000852โฆ
Matthew Hodson
@matthew_hodson
Currently only posting selfies / writing about HIV and LGBTQ+ rights on other platforms. Come find me on ๐ฆ or ๐งต. Links in my last post here. ๐๐
Francis Martin
@korkymaster
Illustrator,Author,Artist, Simon and Schuster,Little Door, Little Tiger, Quarto Represented by Emma Layfield CBNAgency instagram.com/theephantomscrโฆ
Thomas D. Lee ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ต๐ธโ๏ธ๐ฒโจ
@thomas_d_lee
Sunday Times bestselling author. He/him. Inactive account, find me in the Other Place Buy PERILOUS TIMES, it has a talking squirrel Represented by @harryillers
HB
@harrisonjbrock
deactivated 26/9/24
Katie Dancey-Downs
@katie_dancey
Not really here anymore, find me in the other place. Half assistant editor @IndexCensorship, half freelance writer on freedoms, the planet and culture
Manchester Cultural Partnership
@mcrculturepship
The Cultural Partnership is a network of Manchester's cultural organisations with support from strategic partners inc Manchester City Council.
Eve Holt
@evefrancisholt
Head of Policy & Implementation @GreaterMcr @MayorofGM ๐ Navigating, connecting & galvanising systems. Public policy, service & participation. #SocialJustice๐
Ed Glinert
@edglinert
Manchester's most prolific tour guide, wittiest public speaker and most entertaining writer. Can't drive though.
Carol Marrs Phipps
@car01am
I write fantasy, love my family, cats and birds. I support Indie Authors and Retweet. No Politics!
Chorlton Bookshop
@chorltonbkshop
Family-owned independent bookshop, est. 1983. Browse our range of fiction, non-fiction and children's titles. Plus fast, free ordering service. (0161) 881 6374
LitPR & Marketing For Authors
@literallypr
Passionate about connecting authors, publishers & books with READERS! Prize-winning publishing PR & Marketing ๐ Co-Founder The Diverse Book Awards
Emma Vardy
@emmavardy2
Geriatrician #frailty #delirium @emmavardy2 on bluesky.
Jonathan Whitelaw
@jdwhitelaw13
Award-winning @HarperNorthUK author, journalist & broadcaster. Rep'd by @NorthbankTalent - books & TV/film @ejcounsell
Gulwali Passarlay ๐งก
@gulwalip
Author of #TheLightlessSky ๐Educator ๐จโ๐ซ|Speaker๐ฃ๏ธ@Asylum_Speakers Advocating & Campaigning for #RefugeesRights. buymeacoffee.com/gulwali
Steven Kedie
@stevenkedie
Author of SUBURB, RUNNING & JUMPING. Founder of @eightalbums. Tweets mostly about books and music. Agent: @MoylettLisa
Fascinating
@fasc1nate
Posting interesting science, gadgets, history, art, and more. Subscribe for in-depth posts. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
hacking4chorlton
@hacking4chorltz
Lab Cllr.Chorlton.Governor Chorlton CofE Primary & @EndeavourFeder1.MCC Exec Member Skills & Employment.Co-ordinator @gmlivingwage.Chair @ManAdultEd. @unisonmcr
John Rooney
@johnroomanc
Director of Neighbourhood Delivery - Manchester City Council. All views expressed are my own.
mike reardon
@mikereardon9
Former Strategic Director armaghbanbridgecraigavon council, previously Director GM environment commission and Strategic Director Mcr City Council .
Stephen Welsh
@stxwelsh
These days you can find me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stxwelsh
Cheddar Gorgeous
@cheddargorgeous
Cultural Icon Either/Or Ru Pauls Drag Race UK Season 4
Jodie Rhian Matthews
@jodiermatthews
Author. | Debut novel MEET ME AT THE SURFACE out now @4thestatebooks | Repโd by @liv_maidment |
Ella is Leaving, Find Me Elsewhere!
@gejwatts
'Queen of Audio Fiction'- The Guardian ๐ป Creator of @camlannpod ๐ฅ HoP: Zombies, Run! & Marvel Move ๐ Director, Producer, Writer ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ She/Her
Frank Cottrell-Boyce
@frankcottrell_b
UK Waterstones Children's Laureate!!!!!! Swinging a hammock on the Island of Brilliant ... islandofbrilliant.podbean.com "Dapper" - Daily Mail
Cลnfingล Publishing
@confingo
Independent publishers of new fiction, poetry & art โข Plus biannual print-only Cลnfingล Magazine
Chorlton Community Cooperative
@chorltondotcoop
Working together for a kinder, greener, healthier and more prosperous Chorlton.
Sacha Coward
@sacha_coward
LGBTQ+ history dude (He/Him) ๐๐ง๐ผโโ๏ธAuthor! Research, Tours & Escape Rooms. Lifts heavy things for attention. unbound.com/books/queer-asโฆ
City of Trees
@cityoftreesmcr
We are City of Trees. Rooted in Greater Manchester, tackling the climate emergency and making people happier and healthier, one tree at a time.
Chris McDonald / Chris Frost ๐
@cmacwritescrime
Bestselling author: Erika Piper, Stonebridge, The Killerโs Christmas List. Voice on @bloodbrospod. Co-founder @stockportnoir. Represented by @davidhheadley
Chorlton Cheesemongers
@chorltoncheese1
Manchester Food & Drink Retailer of the Year 2022. Cheesemongers sourcing the best farmhouse and artisan cheeses from around Britain and Ireland.
Rowe Irvin
@bog__daughter
Writer. Not active on here โ find me on Instagram: bog__daughter LIFE CYCLE OF A MOTH 2025 @canongatebooks Rep @agent_luck PhD @newwritingMCR
Louis Glazzard
@louisglazzard
He/Him. Writer. ๐๐ปNo longer active here, come find me on Instagram or TikTok @louisglazzard
Dr Betty Doyle
@betty_poet
โจ Actual poet, wannabe pop star โจ โข Infertility poeticsโข 'Girl Parts' out NOW @VervePoetryPres ๐๐ฉธโค 'Fruits of Labour' Oct 24 @SerenBooks ๐๐๐ โข She/Her
TInaKirwinMcGinley
@kirwin_mc
retired assistant head teacher of the deaf -MSSS,trustee SMDS,CSUK,MCEP. ,founder field of Os, keen cyclist recycler allotment holder
Queer Lit
@queerlituk
We are Europe's largest LGBTQ+ bookshop with an unmatched selection of LGBTQ+ titles and hundreds of pride accessories in store and online.
๐Ashley Thorpe (Updates Only)
@ashley__thorpe
Author of THE BOY TO BEAT THE GODS Pre-order SPIRIT WARRIORS (Aug 2025) amzn.eu/d/aSvoCYM Agent: Alice Sutherland-Hawes ashley__thorpe on Instagram
Written Off Publishing
@writtenoffbooks
No longer active here. Find us in the sky!
Tina4Chorlton
@tina4chorlton
The Labour Party Candidate for Chorlton Ward on Manchester City Council in the May 2024 election.
Will
@willwhowrites
poems, workshops, creativity. co founder of Switchblade Society poetry night & The Door's Open CIC. Host of the Re-Draft Podcast
Chorlton, Whalley Range & Fallowfield INT
@cwrfint
Account for Chorlton, Whalley Range and Fallowfield Integrated Neighbourhood team. Proud to be part of @mcrlco.
Crime Central Manchester
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Crime Central is the monthly crime and thriller fiction event at Manchester Central Library.
ReadingRocks
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Inspiring A Love For Reading ๐โจ Teacher subscription boxes, expertly curated book collections, school discounts, & virtual author events
Neil MacInnes OBE
@macinnes_neil
Mancwegian โค๏ธ Libraries, Archives, Galleries & Culture in MCR - views expressed, typos, spelling mistakes are my own #LoveMcR ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ #LoveGlw ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
Dr Florence H R Scott
@florencehrscott
Historian: coronation & queens in early medieval England. Antiracist. Non-binary. Marxist. Writes รlfgif-who?, bios of medieval women @ florencehrs.substack.com
Linda Brogan
@excavatingreno
1970s I'd go to a magical cellar club the Reno. 2016 we filmed our memoirs. 2017 we dug it up. 2018 to 2020 in a @whitworthart residency we'll exhibit our stuff
She G ๐๐บ
@giddings3_g
Sheila, retired C/Servant. Originally from Watford in Hertfordshire Love animals & all wildlife- Three cats. Love music & reading.
Manchester City of Literature
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The official feed of independent charity Manchester City of Literature, part of the UNESCO Creative Cities since 2017. Home of #FestivalofLibraries.