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Bez Martin

@bezmartin.bsky.social

Head of Participation at Anna Freud. The Lundy Model Network Lead. One sixth of #MessageToMargaret Founder and Director #TheSeanchaíCollective - Learning through Lived Experience https://www.seanchaicollective.org/

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Fabulous to meet up with @caoilfhionn.bsky.social our amazing legal advocate, Chair of Conradh na Gaeilge i Londain Oisin who intervened on our case, to film their segments for our documentary sizzle reel.
Thanks to The Irish Cultural Centre for hosting us
Great to be working with Badshoes Film

19.01.2026 15:54 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 1
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No better way to blow the cobwebs away than a New Year walk with our mentor Antonia, making plans for 2026!

#Storytellers #Seanchaí

11.01.2026 19:04 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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It is time to leave the cesspit formerly known as Twitter Grok is just one of many reasons why Westminster should finally get off the website.

Yesterday I posted my last ever Tweet and called on the Government to do the same.

Read more below on why I think it’s time to leave the cesspit formerly known as Twitter.

www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

09.01.2026 11:55 — 👍 3711    🔁 768    💬 308    📌 98
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Started work late today to play in the snow with my youngest ⛄️ ❄️

#SnowDay

09.01.2026 17:51 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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It’s Nollaig na mBan or Little Christmas, a day that honours women’s work, rest, friendship and gathering.

May we gather today with the women in our lives, remember the women who have gone before us, and celebrate and express gratitude.

Nollaig na mBan Shona daoibh 💚

06.01.2026 08:36 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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One of the most anticipated meals of the year happens tomorrow. It's a source of joy that nourishes both the body and soul. May we remember the empty seats at the table and and toast all our loved ones near and far.

Nollaig shona duit féin agus do do chlann 💚 🎄

24.12.2025 09:17 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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In the spirit of the greatest of storytellers a fantastic evening watching Paul Nolan perform an abridged reading of the Dickens classic A Christmas Carol raising money for Heart of England Community Foundation with the office of Coventry Lord Mayor Cllr Rachel Lancaster - truly fantastic.

23.12.2025 06:19 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Emily and Grace stand outside the old yellow stone and glass door entry to the Department for Education building, together holding a large envelope addressed to the Secretary of State for Education.

Emily and Grace stand outside the old yellow stone and glass door entry to the Department for Education building, together holding a large envelope addressed to the Secretary of State for Education.

We need a national wellbeing measurement system to gather consistent data on the kind of support young people need. Our Young Champions just handed in letters urging the Secretary of State for Education to consider this. Stay tuned… 👀

05.12.2025 13:21 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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'A Message to Margaret': why language matters - Liverpool Irish Festival Margaret Keane's daughter, Bez Martin, discusses her campaign 'A Message to Margaret', its impact and upcoming next steps.

It was great to share our story recently with Liverpool Irish Festival

Check it out 👇🏻

www.liverpoolirishfestival.com/a-message-to...

29.11.2025 21:28 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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The Princess of Wales Visits Anna Freud The Princess of Wales visits Anna Freud to explore how strong relationships support children’s mental health and prevent future difficulties.

HRH joined discussions with experts, young people and parents on how to create communities where strong relationships can flourish, mental health problems are prevented before they emerge, and children and young people are supported to reach their full potential.
www.annafreud.org/news/the-pri...

27.11.2025 16:25 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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We welcomed a very special guest to Anna Freud today... 👀

Our Patron, HRH the Princess of Wales, visited us to explore how stronger relationships can help prevent mental health problems in children and young people.

27.11.2025 16:22 — 👍 8    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
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Day 1 filming our sizzle reel!
We started The Seanchaí Collective to amplify the everyday story of everyday people, and we said the first story we would tell would be our own.
Our journey begins today! Next stop London!

#Documentary #InárGcroíGoDeo #TellItOnceTellItRight

02.11.2025 20:32 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
The Inspiring Story Behind Fontaines DC's In ár gCroíthe Go Deo
YouTube video by Irish Deep Dives The Inspiring Story Behind Fontaines DC's In ár gCroíthe Go Deo

A lovely find recounting some of our story!

youtu.be/yT17LVkGJzY

30.10.2025 20:31 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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As we all celebrate Halloween this year, it’s a good time to mention the Celtic festival of Samhain, which is the root of the holiday we all know today.

Samhain marks the end of harvest and the beginning of winter, and where the line between worlds thins 🧡🖤 🎃

31.10.2025 18:52 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Gaelchultúr, GPA & GAA Renew Landmark Irish-Language Scholarship Programme for Intercounty Players 100 scholarships offered for a second year, building on exceptional demand and success in 2024 Gaelchultúr, the GAA, and the GPA are proud to announce the return of their pioneering scholarship progra...

Gaelchultúr, GPA & GAA Renew Landmark Irish-Language Scholarship Programme for Intercounty Players.

100 scholarships offered for a second year.

#IrishLanguage #GAA #GPA #Gaeilge

www.gaa.ie/article/gael...

04.10.2025 05:13 — 👍 5    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Guidance for Parents on Transition to Secondary School Evidence-based tips for parents and carers to support children through the transition to secondary school with advice and resources.

Making the move from primary to secondary school can feel tough for many young people. 🏫🎒

Read our guide for parents on how to support children who’ve just started secondary school: www.annafreud.org/resources/sc...

12.09.2025 11:10 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Exciting times!

19.09.2025 08:11 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Kneecap at Wembley 🇮🇪💚

19.09.2025 08:10 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

The Seanchaí Collective will only endorse the use of our mums name and the legacy of the Message to Margaret to be used by people or organisations whose values align with our own.

03.09.2025 07:37 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

Hi everyone! Welcome to our new BlueSky account.

For those who don't know us, we're a mental health charity and we've been supporting children and young people for over 70 years ⬇️

01.09.2025 09:36 — 👍 17    🔁 6    💬 1    📌 1
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Government wins appeal to block closure of Epping asylum hotel as Councillor declares 'battle is not over' | LBC The Government has won its bid to block the closure of an Epping asylum hotel at the centre of a wave of protests.

Stephen Eyre KC is starting to get a habit of having judgements challenged
Speaking today ruling judges said, said: “We conclude that the judge made a number of errors in principle…’
www.lbc.co.uk/article/gove...

29.08.2025 18:51 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Join Lee for this training on 16 September which focusses on using a combination of measures to improve practice & get better results within your children and young people #mentalhealth or #wellbeing service.
Free for CORC members or £25 per person

21.08.2025 11:27 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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As I remember my dad on the anniversary of his death, I am pulled into the majesty of the world watching the sunrise from the inner circle of Stonehenge. A privilege, I felt connected, grateful, small, mortal
It’s important to stop, be present with your loved ones, breath in the world around us!

10.08.2025 07:39 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Amazing place ❤️

18.07.2025 14:56 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Fantastic evening at @IrelandEmbGB at the launch of Aunties in England telling the story of the changing relationship between Britain and Ireland through the stories of emigrant Irish women who travelled to London in the 1960s-1980s

19.06.2025 05:59 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Love this 💚

07.06.2025 10:24 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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04.06.2025 06:25 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Beautiful day with family, rebalancing my mojo ❤️

26.05.2025 16:28 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0