Andrew Dubock

The launch our Future of Rural Retail report!📝

💻Watch an engaging presentation about the research, findings & proposed solutions, by joining our webinar next Thursday, 19 June

Join us: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-future-of-rural-retail-report-launch-tickets-1367094068159

A photo of David Lydiat in a tie and suit jacket, smiling at camera. The Plunkett logo is top right and the words 'David Lydiat appointed as new Head of External Affairs' is on the left.

We're delighted to announce that David Lydiat has been appointed as our Head of External Affairs. 📢

David begins in post on 5 June in this new role which brings together membership, communications & policy activities. 

👉 Read more: https://plunkett.co.uk/new-head-of-external-affairs/

Take me home... Me and my buddy Joe after the final match at Highfield Road, 20 years ago today. Lots of fond memories of a great stadium. We won 6-2 so don't know why I was grimacing! #pusb

Sue Davies - 24/02/2025 - BBC Sounds Sue brings you topical conversation, mid-morning updates and Bring Out The Band.

Today's BBC Radio Wiltshire morning programme, featured The Ivy Group in Heddington, a group we've been proudly supporting. Plus, our Comms Manager, @andrewdubock.bsky.social, talks about the wider #ComBiz model

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0knv7ty
Scroll to: 39:56 - 47:52

No matter where we finish, we've got our mojo back under Frank's leadership. And we've beaten hoodoos against Swansea and Preston too 😄 #pusb

#Amandaland - an absolute triumph. I've really enjoyed Motherland and this was a brilliant spin-off. Brilliant writing and new characters.

Ellis Simms celebrates the winner

'Fight till the game is won'. Credit to the City boys for sticking at it in a difficult game, and brilliant to see Ellis at the double. We are moving. #pusb

You and Yours - Trading Standards, Mystery Holidays, Village Takeover - BBC Sounds 'Postcode lottery' in trading standards leaves millions of consumer exposed.

Today's @bbcradio4.bsky.social 'You and Yours' programme included a feature from Trawden, a village with 4 community-owned businesses. Plus, our Comms Manager, @andrewdubock.bsky.social, talks about the wider #ComBiz model & Plunkett's support. 📻

Listen at www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Very much a second-string from Liverpool, but that's a brilliant performance from Plymouth. Why can't they defend like that in the Championship?!

Magic of the Cup with Donley's halfway line wonderstrike for Orient v Man City! Goes down as an OG - but please give him that one, Dubious Goals Panel 🙏 #facup

Matt Grimes in a Coventry shirt outside Sky Blue Lodge.

Matt Grimes is a statement signing from the Sky Blues - a consistent, highly experienced midfielder who is leader and a winner. Early days still under Lampard but feels like we're raising the bar. #pusb

Group of volunteers outside a closed pub.

In the 190 community pubs known to @plunkettuk.bsky.social, over 41,000 people have become shareholders, raising over £38 million between them through #CommunityShares.

@andrewdubock.bsky.social explores the vital role of volunteers in community projects ▶️

www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...

Torp, van Ewijk & Rudoni embrace after a Coventry goal yesterday

Like ham and cheese, we're on a roll! A 9-point week for the Sky Blues against teams just above them. Our players are enjoying their football again and things are looking up now under Super Frank. What's possible? #pusb

The greatest showman too. Superb!

Fantastic away win. Very assures, took chances, and tactically superb. Allen and Dovin stand out. Delighted for Ellis and BTA getting amongst the goals. Self belief is back. We're climbing. #pusb

A photo of two people enjoying a coffee in a cafe

Today is 'Brew Monday'-a day promoted by Samaritans to encourage mental health awareness over a 'cuppa'.☕

We are proud that #combiz provide a safe space for people to talk, especially in tackling rural isolation. 

Reach out to a friend & catch up at your local community hub.

Hear from George Ogier, our Project Support Officer, who explains more about our two Special Interest Group events this month:

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Friday (17th)
Environmental Action: Friday (24th)

Reserve your spot: plunkett.co.uk/upcoming-eve...

Penalty shoot-out win for Coventry City! Massive confidence booster. Into round 4... #pusb

The 12 Months of Plunkett!

It was an incredible 2024 for the community business sector and a particularly busy one for Plunkett UK!

Enjoy our latest blog as we reflect on a jam-packed and rewarding 2024!

Onto 2025! 🤩

plunkett.co.uk/the-12-month...

Watching #Elvis' 1968 Comeback Special on BBC2. What a musical genius, what a voice, effortlessly rolling out his hits in his first TV appearance for eight years. Funny and charming too. Can Liam & Noel do the same later this year?!

We're wonderfully inconsistent under Lampard so far. W3 D3 L3. Sums up the season as a whole. Getting Haji back and maybe a few quality January signings will surely push us into a top half finish - no chance of anything better. #pusb

Three points chucked away because we couldn't manage it to the final whistle. #pusb

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Feeling very pleased with myself - finally grabbed a 1 in #Wordle today. Total luck of course. 🥳

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BBC News - UK's biggest ever dinosaur footprint site unearthed in #Oxfordshire.

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Ten members of my family sat together on a sofa, smiling, facing the camera.

Our last family get-together of the festive period, up in Warwick to celebrate my mum's birthday. Cake and fizz, and a good walk. 🎂

2025 begins with yet more cost-of-living pressures for people in the UK with price increases of energy bills and bus journeys (fare cap £2 up to £3) reported on BBC News this morning. 😬

Family photo - all smiles for the camera.

Family photo - all smiles for the camera

A lot of fun hanging out with family for Christmas and Boxing Days, which we hosted. Food, drink, a little walking, games, silliness.

Beginning my usual 48hr social media break over Christmas. Have a wonderful time of celebration with family and friends! 😍

A City collapse for the ages at Portsmouth. There was zero game management when 1-0 up and we just haven't coped with Pompey since. Defensively shocking and no quality to move up the pitch. What has been wrong with our attitude? Lampard has much work to do. #pusb

The UK is spending £369m refurbishing Buckingham Palace for King Charles, who has £22bn and gets £500m more a year.

He can pay for his own renovations, £369m is more than England spends on building Social Housing in an entire year for the whole country.