Alan Powers @alanpowers99
Building tomorrow's world yesterday London Joined July 2014-
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Hey @BorisJohnson now that Shell have pulled out of the new oil field it turns out Cambo is bad for business. It’s a disaster for the planet too - put action to your words and follow suit #StopCambo
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For fans of Diagon Alley and quirky emporia: Pollock’s Toy Museum feels like it only exists in your dreams, but it’s really there. The shop has all you need in toy theatres and strange wooden playthings @PollocksMuseum
I just added my name to this emergency appeal for climate action by Greta, Vanessa, Mitzi, and Dominika. Sign now and share, and they'll deliver our voices directly to governments at the @COP26 #climate summit. fb.avaaz.org/campaign/en/cl…
This is urgent! The Government wants to impose a catastrophic 50% funding cut to arts subjects at higher education (HE) level in England. I've joined the @Public_Campaign for the Arts to tell @GavinWilliamson: arts education matters. Will you join too? campaignforthearts.org/petitions/stop…
My lecture tonight - see you there on the floor?
TOMORROW // The marvellous @alanpowers99 presents a fascinating insight into the world of Abbatt Toys, founded in 1932. Simple, colourful and robust, their modern products helped to shape the lives of generations of children. Find out more -> secure.c20society.org.uk/Default.aspx?t… #C20Events
Free human rights defender Karim Ennarah - Sign the Petition! chng.it/npYwncxv via @UKChange
National Trust Members: NO to the National Trust's ten year vision! - Sign the Petition! chng.it/pLvnVsrq via @UKChange
I'll be reading the Architecture Foundation's bedtime story on Instagram Live tonight at 9.00. Some poems by Louis MacNeice, chiefly the final section of his 1939 Autumn Journal. It stays up for 24 hours if you miss the live version architecturefoundation.org.uk/news/100-day-s…
I'm glad Brighton Aquatints hit the spot - the aim was to share the pleasure and it seems to be working
TOMORROW // The marvellous @alanpowers99 presents a fascinating insight into the world of Abbatt Toys, founded in 1932. Simple, colourful and robust, their modern products helped to shape the lives of generations of children. Find out more -> secure.c20society.org.uk/Default.aspx?t… #C20Events
UK government: Hands off our bbc - Sign the Petition! chng.it/LqBzdRjJ via @UKChange
Toy Theatre Tea Party - Robin we need you now!
Westminister Council : Stop the Government demolishing Grade II* Richmond House - Sign the Petition! chng.it/77TbxL7H via @UKChange
Don't miss the ride - book up now for 30 November Bauhaus but not as you know it
Bye Bye Bauhaus - 30 November - you haven't heard it all yet.
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