Wednesday, 17 July 2019 from 17:15-18:00 - Council 'Climate Emergency' Die-In. Colchester High Street, outside the Colchester Town. Everyone is welcome to participate in this peaceful action!!!

Hello! Due to a last min cancellation we thought we’d do a call out for this Monday’s WriteNight. If you fancy coming to present your work, tell us about your latest project, have collaboration ideas, write with us, we’d love to welcome you! DM us here. Mon 7.30-9.30 👋 Pls RT?

Powerful stories reminding us all that too many families living in poverty are struggling to tread water- it has a huge impact on our children and in a society that cares about kindness and justice we must do something to right this wrong chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-eas…

Imagine my surprise when I saw Richard Prince tweet a 6ft inkjet printed picture of a screenshot of an Instagram post of mine hanging up in my hometown of Detroit at MOCAD. I didn’t consent to my face hanging in this art gallery. Please read entire caption in 3rd photo.

#smalltowninertia 10K *FREE* giveaway. I decided to pass on something really special to me, only 2 exist in the world, the full size poster for this years SIDE Gallery exhibition. Also, a couple of *secret* gifts for runners up. To enter simply #RT the following #Tweet X

Priti Patel’s demonisation of Gypsies is an attack on the vulnerable for political gain | George Monbiot theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

When our economy was crashed by reckless bankers and billionaires in ‘08, my family, community and generation paid the price with a decade of heartless austerity. None of you called that a class war. Now the wealthiest are asked to contribute a little more and all of a sudden..

Join us tomorrow night (25 Nov) @colchmkrspc for our final writing event of the year!!! We’re delighted that PhD candidate University of Essex Lelia Ferro will join us to lead on journeys, interviews and writing. As usual… instagram.com/p/B5QnD2EnFWg/…

so... i wrote this for VICE UK. its about where i grew up+ trying to find salvation amongst memories of domestic violence, rape, bullying+ loneliness. its quite raw +personal+ im quite scared about sharing, so please give a read + a share! (TW: everything) vice.com/en_uk/article/…

Today is Roma Holocaust Memorial Day and marks the liquidation of the Zigeunerlager ("Gypsy Camp") at Auschwitz in 1944 when approx 4,300 Roma & Sinti people were murdered. Visit #HolocaustExplained to learn about this overlooked aspect of Nazi persecution bit.ly/34Qy73S

If home isn't safe bc you're at risk from #domesticabuse the #COVID19 #Christmas restrictions on movement *don't* apply to you. Please reiterate this at your news conferences and messaging UK Prime Minister Home Office Ministry of Justice National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) Sam Coates Sky Sky News BBC News (UK)

#smalltowninertia #isolation Day 291 I'd really appreciate a #RT If I can punt some books out, I can get some money in & ensure we eat & what's left, I can support those in my community that have been totally forgotten. bluecoatpress.co.uk/product/small-…

You can now pre-order 009 by Polly Alderton! This is the eighth edition in our growing collection of publications made in collaboration with Setanta Books, working with emerging or unpublished photographers from around the world. 🌍📚✨ Polly Alderton #photobook

Well, this is fancy! theguardian.com/artanddesign/g…

True fans know the B-Sides. Photography by Polly Alderton #BoboChosesTalkingBobo #BoboChoses #kidswear #unisex instagr.am/p/CVSd6HosWwc/

In a new book from Setanta Books, Polly Alderton captures intimate and cathartic moments of family life buff.ly/3nMTtub

#smalltowninertia Imitation is apparently the sincerest form of flattery. Massive difference between imitation, plagiarism & inspiration though. Inspiration is undervalued & can come from anywhere in life to appear in all you are, do & create. Be yourself. Be inspired.

Polly Alderton