MENtalk - Festival Day - The Exchange, Twickenham MENtalk - a stimulating and entertaining day of talks, debates and performances that explore the issues that men and boys are grappling with.

Sorry to say I cant make this now. But it’s a brilliant event and extremely timly! www.exchangetwickenham.co.uk/show/mentalk...

Today 20 Palestinians were killed in a crowd crush at a Gaza aid station that was being run by an Israeli-backed American organisation, prompting concerns about Israeli involvement in aid distribution to Gaza.

Help deliver aid to the people of Gaza by donating to our Gaza Appeal: bit.ly/4gehXoy

Open letter to UK Govt calls for independent public inquiry on Gaza We, the undersigned organisations, strongly urge the UK Government to support and establish an independent public inquiry into the UK’s involvement in Israeli military operations in Gaza since October...

As reports of atrocities in Gaza continue, 22 NGOs have come together to urge the UK Government to hold a public inquiry into whether the UK has contributed to any violations of international humanitarian law since October 2023. Read the letter here:

www.actionaid.org.uk/latest-news/...

This World Refugee Day we are committing to listening, protecting and standing with those forced to flee.

Today and always.

#WorldRefugeeDay, with @UNHCRUK

'They will die': Foreign aid cuts hit women and girls the hardest Reduced aid funding threatens the lives of women and girls worldwide as many NGOs that support them predict they will be forced to shut down soon.

'In places such as the DRC, Gaza, and Ukraine, women-led and women's rights groups "are often the backbone of their communities, acting as first responders and providing life-saving relief."'

Read how foreign aid cuts impact the work we do:

www.euronews.com/2025/06/04/t...

Shocking news coming from northern Gaza today, as the Israeli military forces the last remaining functioning hospital in the area to close.

You can donate to our Gaza Appeal using the link below to help get aid to people in Gaza who desperately need it.

bit.ly/4gehXoy

Pregnant women should never have to go hungry.

Food scarcity in Gaza has led to the most vulnerable people struggling to find their next meal.

You can help ensure aid, including food and medicines, reaches the people of Gaza by donating to our Gaza Appeal using the link below.

bit.ly/4gehXoy

Remember this Keir Starmer

Champions!!!

Jonathan Pryce surly!

High Commissioner's remarks at the Sudan Conference, London | UNHCR UNHCR knows Sudan well – we have been present there for 60 years. In fact, I started my UN career inside Sudan.The relentless pursuit of war is gradually extinguishing a resilient and generous nation ...

www.unhcr.org/news/speeche...

News comment: Two years on, Sudan is a catastrophe the world cannot afford to ignore | UNHCR UK This statement is attributable to Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, marking two years since the outbreak of conflict in Sudan. Fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid...

Two years of war in Sudan has created a dire humanitarian situation, intensified by brutal funding cuts.

The world cannot afford to ignore this crisis.

UNHCR's High Commissioner for Refugees @FilippoGrandi's is calling for global action: www.unhcr.org/uk/news/pres...

Rory!!!!

Spirit of The North | Storyhouse Spirit of the North is a star-studded variety show celebrating incredible talent from every aspect of the performing arts in the Northwest of England, and is being held to raise vital funds for the Ne...

www.storyhouse.com/whats-on/spi...
At Storyhouse Hunter St Chester! Should be fun!

ActionAid alarmed by expanded Israeli military offensive in Gaza Responding to the news that Israel is planning to expand its attacks in Gaza and capture large areas of the territory, ActionAid said:

ActionAid alarmed by expanded Israeli military offensive in Gaza. More here: bit.ly/4l9pskx

Spirit of The North | Storyhouse Spirit of the North is a star-studded variety show celebrating incredible talent from every aspect of the performing arts in the Northwest of England, and is being held to raise vital funds for the Ne...

www.storyhouse.com/whats-on/spi... This will be a great evening!

Please help if you can. These people are in desperate need of our help right now!

That caption of Jon Champion and Alan Shearer looked like Right Said Fred

Jobless, isolated, fed misogynistic porn… where is the love for Britain’s lost boys? | Sonia Sodha Failing to redress the issues facing young men will push them further towards the far right

A very complex situation brilliantly articulated here.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

ActionAid UK concerned to see HSBC push back climate action to 2050 Zahra Hdidou, Senior Climate and Resilience Advisor at ActionAid UK, said:

ActionAid UK concerned to see HSBC push back climate action to 2050. More here: bit.ly/4344k8y

One of the most profound and moving plays I’ve seen in a long time. @theyearsplay.bsky.social

Looking Glass Survey 2024 Discover key findings from the 2024 Looking Glass survey on mental health in film, TV and cinema. Explore industry challenges and opportunities.

bit.ly/3EpCJo7 Please read this research from the Film and TV Charity into mental health in the film and TV industry – it’s so important we take notice and act to make life better for people working behind the scenes.

The Plot Against America Philip Roth

We’re back folks! #DaddyIssues2

Lovely Location Filming

ActionAid UK welcomes £17 million aid package for Gaza Responding to the UK government’s announcement of £17million in aid for Gaza, an ActionAid UK spokesperson said:

ActionAid UK welcomes £17 million aid package for Gaza. More here: bit.ly/40CYRCG

Save The Prince Charles Cinema The iconic Prince Charles Cinema in London’s West End future is under serious threat! We are beyond disappointed that our landlords Zedwell LSQ Ltd and their ultimate parent company Criterion Capital...

@davidmorrissey.bsky.social They’re coming for the Prince Charles again you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...

Winter Walk

Seize The Day

Christmas can be amazing. But for many people it can be a very difficult time of year. If you feel in need at the moment please reach out to people who can help and who understand. Don’t suffer in silence. @samaritans.bsky.social