❤ Dorset Libraries
@dorsetlibraries
Digital, Cultural, Healthful and Information rich - plus we do books!
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BBC News (UK)
@bbcnews
News, features and analysis. For world news, follow @BBCWorld. Breaking news, follow @BBCBreaking. Latest sport news @BBCSport. Our Instagram: BBCNews
BBC Education
@bbceducation
An automated account of BBC family and education news
David Lockwood
@dwlockwood
CEO, Arts Development Company @artsdevco; formerly Trowbridge Town Hall (Director) Bike Shed Theatre (Co-Founder); Clore Leadership (Fellow)
Sally Watkins
@sallyonchesil
lives by the sea. work @bsidefest
BookTrust
@booktrust
We are the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. We get millions of children & families reading together from the earliest possible age. Discover our work 👇
YLG Committee
@youthlibraries
YLG is a CILIP volunteer-led community. We act as advocates for library services for children and young people. Our communications aren't CILIP policy.
Pan Macmillan
@panmacmillan
We publish a broad and vibrant range of books for audiences of all ages. Account no longer monitored, follow us elsewhere 👇
Dorset Council UK
@dorsetcounciluk
Official Twitter account for Dorset Council. Not monitored 24/7. For information about any council service, visit dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
BCP Council
@bcpcouncil
We deliver services for around 400,000 residents across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Established 1 April 2019 🏳️🌈
School Library Association (SLA)
@uksla
We support everyone involved in building a school reading culture, promoting high-quality reading and learning opportunities for all.
ReadingZone.com
@readingzone
All about children's & YA books! 📚 Sharing reviews, extracts, author interviews, comps and events to help you find the best books 📚 📧: [email protected]
The Reading Agency
@readingagency
We are a UK charity with a mission to empower people of all ages to read. In 2023/24 we reached over 2.4 million people. Help us change lives through reading.
Libraries Connected
@libsconnected
The independent membership body for public library services. We support, promote and represent public libraries.
Jake Hope 💙
@jake_hope
Reading development & children's book consultant, critic, author, blog editor Youth Libraries Group, Chair YOTO Carnegies Working Party.
@CIPFA
@cipfa
Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy linktr.ee/cipfaofficial
Arts Council England
@ace_national
Your national development agency for creativity & culture Awarding @dcms & @TNLUK funds • #LetsCreate Got a question? artscouncil.org.uk/contact
CILIP
@cilipinfo
The leading professional body for librarians, information specialists and knowledge managers. Visit us here: cilip.org.uk
Somerset Libraries
@somersetlib
Please make sure to familiarise yourself with our social media house rules: somerset.gov.uk/finance-perfor…
William Hussey
@whusseyauthor
Author of the award-winning SCOTT JERICHO thrillers
Dorset Police
@dorsetpolice
Do NOT report crime here | Emergency: 999 | Non-emergency: 101 or our website. Please be respectful. Inappropriate comments will be hidden and action taken.
Lesley Pearse
@lesleypearse
Novelist. 32 books inc Deception and Betrayal. New book, The Girl with the Suitcase, out July 2025!
Literature Works CEO
@litworksceo
Reading and eating toast. CEO of Literature Works, the literature development charity for South West England.
Sue Williamson MBE
@librarychampion
Retired not retiring!Trustee &Board Vice Chair The Reading Agency;Passionate about libraries &readaholic Former Director,Libraries ACE&President of CILIP
Pavilion Dance South West
@pdsw_org
Pavilion Dance South West is a dance arts charity offering live performances, artist support, classes & workshops. Charity no. 1111641 #ACEsupported #ACE #BCP
Luke Burton📚
@biblioluke
Director, Libraries @ace_national. ‘Libraries gave us power.’ Now over on BlueSky bsky.app/profile/biblio…. Personal views only.
Gemma Alldred
@gemmaalldred
All things theatre and community arts - Based in sunny Bournemouth! Delighted to work with @diversecity1 @Ex_Bodies @cocreatedorset @artsdevco. views my own.
Help & Care
@helpandcare
We support communities in Dorset and South-Central England to live the lives they choose. Charity Number 1055056
Cornerstones Education
@cornerstonesedu
Providing primary schools worldwide with quality curriculums and resources.
InsideDorset
@insidedorset
We’re passionate about the county of #Dorset. What's on, things to do, food and drink, event coverage and more... Find us on Instagram, FB, bsky
Darrell Wakelam
@darrellwakelam
Freelance artist providing 3D ART workshops & training. Author of the best-selling book #ArtShaped. Free ART ideas and projects at darrellwakelam.com
Dr Anjana Khatwa
@jurassicg1rl
Award winning Earth Scientist & Presenter. EDI Champion 📗 #WhispersOfRock coming Sept 2025 @LittleBrownUK. Own views. Agents: 📺@knightayton 📚 @LondonBookBoy
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
@dchft
The official account of Dorset County Hospital. #TeamDCH
Maz Evans
@mazevansauthor
Award-winning author. Just not very often. WHO LET THE GODS OUT (for kids) OVER MY DEAD BODY (for adults) + 14 other books (for tax purposes). Having fun.
Claire Shiels
@claishiel
Dorset Council Children's Services, proud to be part of Family Partnership Zones. All views my own.
Kristen Perrin
@kristen_perrin
Books! They’re pretty much where it’s at. PhD from UCL, American in England, slightly off-kilter woodland sprite. Rep'd by @ZoePlant89. She/her
Dorset Mind
@dorsetmind
We educate, challenge stigma & inequality, and provide services that support people's positive mental health and wellbeing in Dorset.
Librarian
@thsbookworm
Official Twitter account of the Library at the upper school in Dorchester. #15 minutes reading a day. Posts by Mrs Stevens @thomashardye
Dorset Community Foundation
@dorsetcomfnd
We help people and organisations give back to Dorset to improve the lives of others. Our knowledge and expertise inspires donors to give to those most in need.
SF Said
@whatsfsaid
Author of Varjak Paw, The Outlaw Varjak Paw, Phoenix - and now TYGER! I also write about children's books & all things connected to them.
DPCC
@dpccnews
The Dorset Parent Carer Council are Parents and Carers who have children with SEN or a disability. We signpost and inform parents and work with the LA and CCG.
Emily Drabble
@emilydrabs
Head of children's books promotion and prizes at BookTrust. Believer that books can save the world. All views expressed here are mine.
Vaseem Khan
@vaseemkhanuk
Author, Q novels (from Bond franchise) & Malabar House & Baby Ganesh agency series. Cricket mad @AuthorsCC @RedbridgeCrkt. UCL Security & Crime Science.
Lynne Marie Taylor
@lynnetaylor_1
Writer, reader. Author of Death in Valletta (Bloodhound Books) Libraries Relationship Manager for Arts Council South West - views my own.
Community Action Network (CAN)
@can100org
The largest infrastructure charity in #Dorset. We help charities & community groups grow stronger.
Isobel Hunter MBE
@hunterisobel
Chief Executive of Libraries Connected @libsconnected Chair of the Roald Dahl Museum @roalddahlmuseum
Dorset Abilities
@dorsetabilities
Day service providing opportunities to people with disABILITIES and additional needs. We have lots of activities and projects on offer. LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE
Dorset History Centre
@dorsetarchives
Dorset History Centre collects & preserves archives & local studies for Bournemouth, Dorset & Poole for all to enjoy. Use policy: bit.ly/2IesfZC
Bonnier Books UK
@bonnierbooks_uk
Celebrating our 10th anniversary of publishing stories that open our eyes to new perspectives and bring us closer together #EveryBookMatters.
#HelpAndKindness
@helpandkindness
#HelpAndKindness helps connect people in need with people who can help, in #Dorset. Give help - Find help - Work together. Run by @alacrifyfounda1
Dorset Carers Hub. Registered Charity 1200462
@hubdorset
Providing advice, support, signposting and a listening ear to all carers whenever needed. Agitating for the cause!
Kaye Wright
@kwyouthvoice
Youth Voice Manager @dorsetcounciluk ~ co-founder @friendsofdccl ~ views my own ~ #YouthVoice #ECLCM
Laugh Out Loud Book Awards
@lolbookawards
Funny children's book awards, voted for by children themselves! Run by @scholasticuk #Lollies2024
Ash Bond
@ashbwrites
Author of PEREGRINE QUINN AND THE COSMIC REALM ✨Out now with @piccadillypress Agent: @jcehare PhD(c) in Myth | BA Classics | You’ll find me in the forest 🌿📔
Dorset Open Door
@dorsetdoor
Experiencing bereavement is difficult at any time. Dorset Open Door supports people to access the help they are looking for.
Digital Poverty Alliance 🧑🏻💻👩🏿💻👨🏼💻
@digipovalliance
Creating a local & global community of organisations, active across all areas of digital poverty, collaborating and uniting under a common cause #DigitalPoverty
SWRLS
@swrlsinfo
NOW ON BLUESKY NOT HERE (South Western Regional Library Services CIO - supporting libraries for over 80 years)
Dorset General Practice Alliance
@dorsetgpa
We represent the views of all general practice across Dorset - we ensure our voice is represented & heard when key decisions are being made about our service.
Inclusive Books for Children
@ibc_reads
Our website makes it easy to find high-quality, inclusive children's books. Registered charity. 📚 #ChooseInclusiveBooks
Kristin Hannah
@kristin_hannah1
Author of The Women, The Four Winds, The Nightingale, The Great Alone, etc. #kristinhannah #thegreatalone #thenightingale #fireflylane #thewomen
Knights Of
@_knightsof
Independent. Inclusive. Award-winning children's books publisher 📚 | Bookshop in Brixton: @booksround
JCP in Dorset
@jcpindorset
Jobs, events and careers advice for Dorset Account is monitored Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm Also on Facebook: facebook.com/JCPinDorset
Reading for Pleasure 🧶
@openuni_rfp
Transforming Reading for Pleasure in UK schools and beyond. Research-informed training, CPD, Reading Groups and more from @TeresaCremin and The Open University.
Women Writers Network
@womenwritersnet
Supporting and promoting #WomenWriters. On insta: womenwritersnetwork. Tweets by @valeriavescina @lizchamps @sbennetthaber @ritakitty8 @nastasyaparker and more!
Elle McNicoll ✍🏻📚🩷💜💙
@booksandchokers
ND. Author. Agent: @LaurieEmTweets Winner of Blue Peter & Overall Waterstones Children's Book Prize, 21. Emmy nominated #AKindOfSpark streaming on BBC iPlayer!