The Orpheus Centre
It was great to get the chance to go back to the Orpheus Centre to meet the whole management team properly. We discussed the funding challenges they face, as well as their plans for future expansion. I was also lucky enough to be there while final rehearsals for their performance of Songs and Lyrics were going on, and from what it sounded like the evening's show was shaping up to be spectacular! Listening in also really reinforced the entire ethos of the place - including everyone in the community in all they do brings everyone together and makes for a fantastic atmosphere.
Of course the vision and direction provided by Richard Stilgoe at the Centre is inspiring, but what really struck me was the number of volunteers there - these people selflessly giving their time is what really makes the great work there possible. Without them, I'm sure the Centre wouldn't be as transformational as it is.
SamGyimah
2/2 And a growing company creating jobs. Meanwhile Eurozone is on the brink. Lesson is clear: Enterprise creates growth and prosperity.
4 hours ago
1/2 Facebook IPO is 2nd largest in US history. State of California benefits from tax windfall to reduce deficit
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@cathH62 thanks for the suggestion. Very good point.
4 hours ago
@GazWeetman You mean you should have spent your youth unleashing your inner Zuckerberg -:)
19 hours ago
Good meeting with regional head of Jobcentre plus. Encouraging signs on employment and looking forward to shadowing staff at their offices
19 hours ago
“@hblodget: Facebook pricing currently $38. (Cld still move). That's ~$105 billion http://t.co/kIhm936V” >> Unbelievable. Facebook is 8 yrs!
19 hours ago
RT @asentance: Good to see unemployment falling, despite negative GDP figures. Supports view UK economy not back in recession.
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RT @TimMontgomerie: Unemployment DOWN 45,000 in Q1. British exports UP £50 billion last year. Doesn't seem like a double dip recession t ...
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