York Festival of Ideas
@yorkfestofideas
Annual award-winning Festival with more than 150 free events.
2025 Festival - 31 May to 13 June.
Find us on Bluesky - yorkfestofideas.bsky.social
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Jane Milligan🦸♀️
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Singer, musician, Keys Vocals RedBox Band. Spike Milligan Productions. Favourite song.. The Age of Aquariums. 🍀🕊️🚁
Dean Burnett (@garwboy everywhere else too)
@garwboy
Neuroscientist writer/humourist. New book 'Why Your Parents Are Hung Up On Your phone...' published 19-09-2024 deanburnett.com
York for Life
@uoyalumni
We're getting ready to say goodbye, find us on: 🦋 uoyalumni.bsky.social
Anna Phoebe
@annaphoebe
Violinist•Composer•Producer 📻Presenter BBC R4 #AddToPlaylist 🎥 @avawavesmusic composer The Buccaneers / Savage Waters / 🎶
Manasamitra
@manasamitrauk
Inspiring communities with Indian #music #dance #storytelling in Yorkshire. Tweets by Supriya and Jacqueline.
University of York
@uniofyork
We’re a leading UK university and part of the @RussellGroup 🦆 Follow us for our latest news, research and #HumansOfYork. We’re available Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm
York St John University
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Welcome to the official X page of York St John University.
✨ Visit York ✨
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Official visitor info spot for York. Follow for the latest on upcoming events & advice on visiting York!
York Theatre Royal
@yorktheatre
Here since 1744. The beating heart of York's cultural life. Come inside, see it live, be part of it!
Mike Dilger 💚
@dilgertv
I warble & scribble about nature for a living. My book 'One Thousand Shades of Green' came out on February 2nd...
nazir afzal
@nazirafzal
OBE, Fmr Chief Prosecutor. Chancellor Univ Manchester, Chair Lowry Theatre, Chair CofE NSP, Patron of 8 women-led NGOs. Dad. nazirafzal.co.uk MY VIEWS ONLY
Gary Brannan
@gbrannanarchive
Keeper of Archives and Research Collections @uoyborthwick. Makes archives sexy. ‘A dumpling floating in a stew of time’. All views my own.
Denis MacShane
@denismacshane
Ex Europe Minister, Speaker/Writer EU policy, politics. Latest book "Labour takes power. The Denis MacShane Diaries 1997-2001." Contact via Linked In
City of York Council
@cityofyork
We reply 09.00 - 17.30 Mon to Fri (except emergencies). General enquiries to: [email protected] or 01904 551550 Complaints and feedback to york.gov.uk/4Cs
York Literature Festival 📚
@yorklitfest
York Literature Festival is a charity promoting literature & related arts in York. Tweets by @sallyoconnor1 RTs not necessarily endorsements
Louise Minchin
@louiseminchin
Author and former @BBCBreakfast sofa presenter NEW THRILLER #IsolationIsland OUT NOW #Fearless Contact [email protected]
York Pride 🏳️🌈
@yorkpride
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Indian Film Festival UK
@loveiffestuk
Europe’s largest South Asian Film Festival. London | Birmingham | Manchester | Yorkshire June 26th - July 7th 2024
University of York Events
@uoyevents
Events Office @UniofYork - providing free open lectures, @YorkFestofIdeas, #YorkTalks and more... Find us on Bluesky - uoyevents.bsky.social
David K Smith
@professor_dave
York academic, chemist, gay widower, and (now) single adoptive Dad. Science, education, politics, life. Views personal. Cookbook/memoir author. (He/him) 🏳️🌈
York Civic Trust
@yorkcivictrust
Promoting Heritage, Shaping Tomorrow. York Civic Trust is a membership organisation open to all who wish to enhance and protect York’s cultural heritage.
We're not here anymore - formerly @UoYLibrary
@uoylibrary
We are no longer logging in to this account and won't see messages. Please see our pinned thread for other places to find key info about the library.
Dr Angela Stienne
@angela_stienne
Founder of The Lyme Museum & Mummy Stories MUMMIFIED is out June 2025 in Paperback!
We’re not here anymore – formerly @YorkLibrariesUK
@yorklibrariesuk
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Local Futures / Economics of Happiness
@localfutures_
Strengthening communities and local economies worldwide. Building the Economics of Happiness.
St Peter's School, York
@stpetersyork
We are an award-winning independent day and boarding school (est. AD 627) for girls and boys aged 2-18, with 47 green acres in the heart of York.
David Walker
@exauditor77
David Walker was a director of the Audit Commission and editor of Guardian Public.
Rob Parsons
@robparsonsnorth
Northern Agenda Editor for Reach - I scour the North for politics news and put it all in one daily email newsletter (and weekly podcast). Sign up for FREE!
York Minster
@york_minster
Welcome to York Minster, one of the world's most magnificent cathedrals and a place of worship for over 1000 years.
Polly Toynbee
@pollytoynbee
Polly Toynbee is a Guardian columnist, formerly BBC social affairs editor. Her latest book An Uneasy inheritance, my family and other radicals is out in June
Stacey McVeighty
@staceymcv
I am the very proud owner of Change Accountants. We love the stuff you hate: payroll, VAT, accounts and everything tax related. Do you need a #Change?
Ryedale Festival
@ryedalefestival
Exceptional music. Stunning landscapes. Unforgettable experiences. Summer Festival 11-27 July 2025 | Winter Weekend 21-23 November 2025
Sam McAlister
@sammcalister1
Speaker | @TEDx | 📚Scoops amzn.to/3HWAnto | @Netflix 🍿Scoop | Senior Fellow @LSELaw | EMMY & BAFTA nom | 📧[email protected]
York Adventurers
@yorkadventurers
Discover the Merchant Adventurers' Hall, one of the finest medieval guildhalls in the world. Home to York’s entrepreneurs for 660 years – and counting.
Klara Schumann
@klaraschumann_
St Nicks #YorksGreenHeart
@stnicksfields
The green heart of York: once a rubbish tip now a thriving nature reserve. Our reserve is open 24/7, 365days a year, the centre is open by appointment & events.
Manchester University Press
@manchesterup
We believe in books that promote positive change and enrich culture. Sign up to the MUP newsletter & receive 30% off all orders. Follow the link below.
YorkMix
@theyorkmix
On radio and online - news and entertainment worth sharing from York, Selby and North Yorkshire
Joan Concannon
@joanconcannon
Director of External Relations and Director of York Festival of Ideas. Any views expressed are personal and retweets don't mean endorsement
We're not here anymore- formerly @Yorkexplore
@yorkexplore
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University of York Sustainability
@uoysustain
Supporting the @UniofYork to a more sustainable future. Follow us for the latest news, events, research, and opportunities to get involved.
YESI
@yesiuoy
Interdisciplinary research p/ships generating sustainable solutions to global challenges. Newsletter: bit.ly/2yVFYz6, YESI 🎬: ow.ly/8u2A50Tz00M
Tom McLeish
@mcleish_t
FRS, soft/bio phys, scihist/theol, interdis, Auth: Faith & Wisdom in Sci/Poetry & Music of Sci/VSI Soft Matter (OUP), CofE Reader; ‘Penseur Anglais’ (E Macron)
Roman History
@romanhistory1
Blogging Roman History for your Edification. Rome: Power and Glory. A room without books is like a body without a soul - Marcus Tullius Cicero
Lucy Parham
@lucyparham
Concert pianist, writer & broadcaster. Professor at Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London. Creator of the Composer Portrait Series. Mad about the Schumanns.
Paul Gambino
@rebelinkeditor
Author, editor and collector of the macabre.
Sam Bright
@writesbright
Investigative journalist, author, and Yorkshireman. Inhabits Bluesky now
Make It York
@makeityork
York's Destination Management Organisation. Enhancing and promoting York as a world-class destination.
MySight York
@mysightyork
MySight York is a hard working, independent local charity supporting anyone affected by sight loss to live well.
York Mumbler
@yorkmumbler
Update 2025 - We are no longer using this platform but please do continue to follow us on our other social media channels
Dawn French 💙🔴🏳️🌈🇺🇦
@dawn_french
katie spalding
@supermathskid
it was a joke, not a real question. i write stuff at @iflscience
Friends Provident Foundation
@fprovfoundation
Friends Provident Foundation is an endowed, independent charity exploring how money, financial systems and the economy can better serve society.
New Earswick Folk Hall
@jrht_folkhall
Community hub of New Earswick since 1907. Fully accessible rooms, cafe, Post Office, @NewEarsLibrary, and activities for all ages. Part of @theJRHT.
Brain Child Theatre
@theatre_brain
Yorkshire theatre company | The Happy Warrior - Available digitally via the link in our bio |
The Anne Lister Society
@annelistersoc
🪶 Fostering knowledge of Anne Lister’s extraordinary life and writing; working to establish — and interpret —her legacy. Prof Laurie Shannon tweeting.
unexpectedlearningjourney
@unexpectedlj
Chronically ill student and writer exploring the ancient world at home | @OU_Classics undergraduate | @lsaclassics ambassador
University of York Outreach
@york_outreach
Run by the Access & Outreach and Student Recruitment teams at the University of York, bringing news and resources to teachers and advisers.
Labyrinths for Wellbeing
@labyrinthwbeing
Festival of Ideas, York, UK
The Northern Agenda
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Power, politics and public affairs in the North of England - sign up to our FREE daily newsletter at this link 👇
StreetLife York
@streetlifeyork
Join us at the StreetLife Hub to explore York’s rich heritage and culture! Open 11-5 everyday except Wed + Thurs (closed) & Sun (10-4) #StreetLifeYork
Radix Big Tent - RBT
@radix_uk
Radix Big Tent - Thinktank for the Radical Centre
Jorvik Radio
@jorvikradio
Local radio for York - bringing you the soundtrack to your day on 94.8 FM in and around York / on our app / online / on smart speakers - "play Jorvik Radio"
Big Tent Ideas Festival
@bigtentideas
A movement to catalyse, convene and curate the new conversations needed by people and places left behind by partisan politics.
Global Opportunities 🌍🗺🧳
@goglobaluoy
Info on GLOBAL Study/volunteer/work opportunities for all York students and Staff @UniofYork #UoYGlobal linktr.ee/GoGlobalUoY
Paterson Joseph
@ignatius_sancho
Debut novel: THE SECRET DIARIES OF CHARLES IGNATIUS SANCHO. Out 6 October. Available now: Hardback - waterstones.com/author/paterso…