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Richard Weekes

@chessfiremonkey

I'm passionate about teaching children how to play. I've also been saying for many years that parents should encourage their daughters to give chess a try.

 SE London, England
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Joined October 2010
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#itsofficial I Can FINALLY announce #dreamingwhilstblack has been commissioned for a FULL SEASON!!! . If you know me you know the journey & with @bbcthree_ AND NOW @A24 onboard… you KNOW we ain’t playing 🙌🏾🏆🥂😏💁🏾‍♀️ . Gassed isn’t even the word, See you soon…
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Richard Weekes retweeted
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Honor Oak@honoroakorg24 Sep 2022
Want to introduce your kid to the king of games? @chessfiremonkey is your man! Sessions @Saint_Hildas 13.30 every Saturday.
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When I tell people I’m a writer, they ask: what type of things do you write? Bar theatre, podcasts, TV, infomercials etc I ALSO write for up-to-the-times corporate companies like @TedLearning1 #rolereversal was black students experience in a predominantly white school…reversed
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Cassandra Centre’s doors are always open for anyone who is or has experienced abuse and we can help those who need it. For more information find us at cassandracentre.org.uk
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MONDAY 8 MARCH 6.30 - 7.30pm @VictoriaLIVE Victoria Derbyshire BOOK NOW lnkd.in/dZePsWd @CassandraCentre @SteveReedMP @nhscroydon_ @MoJGovUK @MOPACLdn @MayorofLondon @Sarahcoconnell @MaggieOliverUK @HiboWardere @TheVoiceNews @metpoliceuk #internationalwomensday2021
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Some gorgeous pieces available if you like to accessorise with beautiful and bold pieces etsy.com/uk/shop/CraftedByNu… instagram.com/p/CDi9w6TJ97w/… #African #prints #fashion #africanfashion #ankara #accessories #jewellery
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Just had a zoom call with these amazing American educators @TheTonus @JeremyTate41 @MrDanielBuck @InezFeltscher And now I am totally convinced that it is possible to change the world. One step at a time. 👍🏽🥳
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We’ve been celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth this October. It’s vital we also celebrate Black communities and amplify their history and stories all year round. #LondonIsOpen
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Lisa Newton@Lisa_Newton112 Oct 2019
Replying to @chessbootcamp
@chessbootcamp @chessfiremonkey HAPPY NATIONAL CHESS DAY !! (second Saturday of October) - Not played the game in a while... but it certainly helps you to think and make #strategicmoves #NationalChessDay
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Break the silence - join a discussion on domestic abuse, last Friday of the month, at the Cassandra Centre, Norbury
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Yes, it's true; there are two children's chess clubs in Lewisham. This one is on Saturdays and you can just drop by with your child and they can join in. The cost is only £10
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Can you imagine children not playing chess? How come you didn't get taught to play chess like your brothers? Did you know that children love to play games? Do you have a proper chess-set at home? Why do more boys play chess than girls? How can we get more girls learning chess?
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“When it comes down to it, we are not seeing black people as those who carry the economic and strategic direction behind companies, the media, and the brands that we consume.” - @MelanieEusebe
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The Sage Son@Sonya_innit15 Sep 2019
I'm taking orders for my angel or unicorn Keyrings which can be done in any colour or crystal. These generally sell before I have a chance to put them on the website so best to DM me to order. thesageson.com #womaninbizhour #crafthour #handmade
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This Sunday 8 September. Table top sale behind Lloyds Bank in Norbury in support of the Cassandra Centre. Come along and grab a bargain!!
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Why? Cause she teaches at Michaela where we don’t use iPad, laptops and phones in classrooms. In fact if we see or hear phones, we confiscate. This means we never have lessons disrupted by them. But despite our results, teachers are telling us we must immediately change our ways.
Katie Fisk (@katie_s_ashford) profile pictureKatie Fisk@katie_s_ashford28 Aug 2019
Goodness me: I tweet a lighthearted thread that was intended to be funny, and I get about a hundred people telling me I’m a Luddite and I need to buy Apple Classroom immediately.
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Should I set up a Youtube channel on school leadership, kids, parenting, exams, teaching etc? Sort of my Twitter feed in person? I am being asked so many questions & requests to write on how to do x, so I am thinking of an easy way to answer ppl! What do my followers think? 🖐🏽
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Children had great fun at out decorate a t-shirt workshop #summerhoilidays #childrenevents #norbury
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Have you taken a look at the new #fundraisingcode yet? It's easier to read and navigate, and has a glossary at the back to help newbies get to grips with fundraising standards. Find the full code on our website: bit.ly/2HSP9Fk
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Ima say it with my chest: DREAMING WHILST BLACK IS NOW THE HIGHEST RANKING, MOST SUCCESSFUL WEBSERIES IN THE WORLD!!! Well done to @DWBseries @4QuarterFilms & all #cast & #crew involved #followyourdreams people🙌🏾 Believe and Achieve🔥
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