Mel Close
@cllrmelclose
Labour Councillor for Brookfield Ward Preston & CEO @DisabilityNW Working hard to ensure fairness and equality of access for all. C/O Town Hall, Preston PR1 2RL
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11-09-2009 10:48:32
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💔 Thoughts are with Paul (Mingoe Adventures) Joynson, who lost his son Olly to motor neuron disease #otd 2020, aged 41. Paul has since published a children’s book 'The Mingoes and their Amazing Adventures' with proceeds going to the @MNDAssoc, and has also become an #MND voluntary visitor ❤️
Today: Worked from home Lunchtime dog walk along the Riverbank - foraged some crab apples 👍 🍎 Worked from home After work plot visit Lancashire Police Southern divide Independent Advisory Group, me the Chief Constable Sacha Hatchett. Busy, Busy, Busy. Lovely.
This morning: Victory over Japan (VJ) Day Service of Commemoration at the War Graves memorial at Preston Cemetery. An important service of remembrance for the 'forgotten army' & this morning they were remembered. ❤️ Preston City Council #ArmedForcesChampion
listening to a podcast this weekend Why not download the latest episode of the Parched Pea Podcast ? This week I chat to Adrian Murrell about the Windrush Generation Blog Preston Lancashire Post Preston City Centre BID Preston Markets podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the…
A lovely afternoon Winckley Square #Featival Fabulous entertainment & food providers in the beautiful setting of Winckley Square - and the sun shone too !! A great free family event !
Thirty years after the Disability Discrimination Act, only 2% of rail stations have #LevelBoarding and only 13% of disabled people say they can use trains with confidence. Unless we toughen our laws, disabled people will go on being excluded from society. transportforall.org.uk/the-issues/pub…
Got our ticket information for BBC Radio 2 #R2inthepark I’m obsessed by the food map - all local too !! Good job that calories cancel each other out at the weekend !! 😜 Natalie Close 🍽️ #exciting
How nature just gives you something back.The tram bridge removal has created an amazing new scene Blog Preston Preston City Council
Bought our tickets to see #GarethGates Guild Hall #Preston Looks to be a great show - can’t wait !! guildhallpreston.co.uk/guildlounge?ut…
2 fabulous meals out in 3 days with Natalie Close & my #Littlesister Donna. #TheFreemasons #Wiswell on Saturday & #TheMidlandHotel #Morecambe today. Blessed with great weather both days !
Check out this powerful local event! The Premiere BSL Film screening of Lady in Red by Claire Moore Tues 10th Sept, 1.30pm at the Deafway Social Hub, Brockholes Brow, #Preston PR1 5BB
Brilliant meeting yesterday with Disability Equality North West #Victoriastation #Manchester looking at station meeting/assistance points - thanks NORTHERN 🚆 for listening to the lived experience voices of disabled people and to all the partners for a productive meeting!
Thanks BBC North PR for inviting me to be on the Community Panel for today’s #BBCNorth staff inclusion day. Really interesting questions for the panel & our answers were welcomed. A really productive morning and Disability Equality North West look forward to working with you again in the future.
Before I switch the laptop on & catch up on emails, before I drop #Bellapom at the kennels, before I experience the epic BBC Radio 2 #R2inthepark music festival this weekend- we went for a walk on the riverbank! Busy or quiet - Preston is stunning !! #lovepreston