It's never over until it's over, even in stoppage time....
Delighted that the funding gap for Birnbeck Pier has been closed and it will be completed by the end of 2026.
n-somerset.gov.uk/news/ps554m-...
Like many parents with a child in nursery I'm grateful for the government's 30 hours free childcare which starts today.
If your child is aged 9 months to 4 years old you may get 30 hours per week of free childcare for 38 weeks of the year
Details ⤵️
www.gov.uk/free-childca...
Massive congratulations to the #Lionesses, that was a nerve racking final. This team doesn't know when it's beat!
She might not be able to talk yet but you have a new fan.
In "Legitimate Concerns" news.
41% of the 899 arrested for taking part in Farage Riots last year had been reported for crimes associated with intimate partner violence.
For those arrested by one police force, this figure was 68%.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
👋Good to catch up with @danaldridgemp.bsky.social today and to chat about lots of the fantastic work that Weston Town Council are doing, as well discuss my favourite topic of devolution (yes I know I'm boring).
THANK YOU 💕
Thank you to everyone who donated, supported and shared our fundraiser - it's really appreciated.
We raised just over £1k for Weston Hospicecare and in total the hospice raised £23k last night which will go such a long way. Massive appreciation to everyone.
💃🕺TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT
After 10 weeks of training my wife and I will be dancing in front of a room of almost 300 people tonight - raising money for Weston Hospicecare.
Final opportunity to donate ⤵️
www.justgiving.com/page/ciaran-...
I fully agree and support your position @danaldridgemp.bsky.social - I too have serious concerns. There remains scope to influence these policies and I know you'll be making those argument for Weston-super-Mare.
There are just a few day left to donate - can we get over £1k?
DONATION LINK: www.justgiving.com/page/ciaran-...
And yes I know I need a hair cut!
🕺💃 THAT'S IT. All the dance training is over and this Saturday at 7.30pm I will be taking part, alongside 5 other couples, in Weston's equivalent of Strictly Come Dancing all raising money for Weston Hospicecare
youtu.be/lnoXIqccclQ
🎥 Weathered Oak
🎟️ Public tickets can be purchased here: www.westonhospicecare.org.uk/event/strict...
👍 Donate: www.justgiving.com/page/ciaran-...
🕺💃 It's week 9 of 10 of learning to dance, all in the aid of Strictly Fun Dancing where 6 couples will dance at Weston's equivalent of Strictly Come Dancing - all to raise money for Weston Hospicecare
Not long to go now before the Grand Final....
youtu.be/J4TWMCcvWYg
🎥 Weathered Oak
Picture of a green footbridge with a title saying before and picture of a lip on the bridge, then another picture saying after, which has a new slope
The best part about being a councillor is the small wins.
Yes being a councillor involves votes, and speeches, but it's the individual casework that can be the most impactful.
Another piece of casework completed - resolving an accessibility issue to a local pedestrian bridge.
Donation link: www.justgiving.com/page/ciaran-...
Public tickets to the night are now available and can be purchased here: www.westonhospicecare.org.uk/event/strict...
🕺💃 It's week 8 of 10 of learning to dance, all in the aid of Strictly Fun Dancing raising money for Weston Hospicecare, ahead of the Grand Final on 29 March
This week we had one to one training to iron out some of our routine - we have a lot of ironing to do!
youtu.be/fQPDR348z6g
🎥 Weathered Oak
The Grand Final will be on 29th March at the Winter Gardens.
Donation link: www.justgiving.com/page/ciaran-...
Public tickets to the night are now available and can be purchased here: www.westonhospicecare.org.uk/event/strict...
🕺💃 It's week 7 of 10 of learning to dance where we'll be dancing alongside other couples at Weston's equivalent of Strictly Come Dancing - all in aid of Weston Hospicecare
You can see through the concentration on my face how hard i'm working to remember the routine!
📸 Weston hospicecare
This is a list i've put together of councillors (from all parties) on North Somerset Council who are on Bluesky.
Give them a follow ⤵️
If I've missed anyone let me know, and I'll add more as they join!
go.bsky.app/H8omVnB
At a time when delicate diplomacy was needed we saw bullying and humiliation.
Embarrassing day for America that the history books will remember.
North Somerset Council has launched a community governance review which looks at town/parish governance across the area such as boundaries & structure, no. of councillors, warding, electoral arrangements etc.
1st stage consultation open until 30 April ⤵️
n-somerset.inconsult.uk/connect.ti/C...
4️⃣ Council tax support scheme
5️⃣ Corporate parenting report
6️⃣ Councillor question time
7️⃣ Constitution and governance review
📃 You can find the meeting papers here: n-somerset.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocume...
💻 You can also watch online here: youtube.com/live/GLWW6m-...
🗳️ FULL COUNCIL MEETING
Tonight is North Somerset Council's full council.
The meeting is 6pm at the town hall. Agenda:
1️⃣ Motion: Divestment of funds from companies engaged in arms trade with Israel
2️⃣ Medium term financial plan/capital strategy/treasury management
3️⃣ Council tax setting 2025/26
🕺💃 It's week 5 of 10 of learning to dance, all in the aid of Strictly Fun Dancing on 29th March at the Winter Gardens - raising vital funds for Weston Hospicecare
Things got serious this week - I searched the world of Vinted and now have dance shoes. 👞
youtu.be/aTRRL1g-VZY
📹 Weathered Oak
This is fantastic news! I know there's been huge work that has gone on in the background to get this over the line so thanks to everyone involved.
Still a long way to go, but very positive.
🕺💃 It's week 4 of 10 of learning to dance, all in the aid of Strictly Fun Dancing on 29th March at the Winter Gardens - raising vital funds for Weston Hospicecare
"It's a bit like dancing with a fridge..."
Donation link: www.justgiving.com/page/ciaran-...
📹 Weathered Oak
youtu.be/IT1xoOEJeHY
First game she's watched and what a mighty win.
What a good luck charm!
🕺💃 Week 3 of learning to dance, all in the aid of Strictly Fun Dancing for Weston Hospicecare
If you wish to donate to this great cause you can find the link here: www.justgiving.com/page/ciaran-...
📹 Weathered Oak Studios
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gL3e...
It'll be in front of hundreds of people, and trust me, I’m not a natural dancer and this is way out of my comfort zone!
But it’s all for a good cause, so if you’re able to consider donating to our Just Giving page
www.justgiving.com/page/ciaran-...
We're dancing for Weston Hospicecare 💃🕺
Imagine Strictly Come Dancing meets Weston-super-Mare...
My wife and I are joining 7 other couples and we have 10 weeks to learn 2 routines before performing live at the Winter Gardens on 29 March.
📹 Weathered Oak
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIIr...
