iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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PJ Harvey @pjharvey.net · 12/08/2026

To coincide with today's total solar eclipse, the International Space Orchestra will perform an instrumental interpretation of PJ Harvey's new song Voyager, accompanying a live broadcast from the path of totality. The livestream can be watched here at 6:30pm BST: pjharvey.lnk.to/intspaceorch....

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Si Manby @cthimon.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Got my BSL exam results back and I've passed! Got my Level 2 cert! But, more importantly, this means I can enroll on the Level 3 course starting in September. Phew! That was definitely not assured..

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Si Manby @cthimon.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Anyone want to be Public Guardian? www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...

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Quick Check Needed

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transformgovtalks.bsky.social @transformgovtalks.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Our next event! 🚨 6PM, WED 29th April 🚨 At the MoJ or online. Lisa Trickey and Rebekah Wilson, LGA : LG2040: The State of Things to Come Jonathan Slater (ex DfE Perm Sec), Visiting Professor at King’s College London and QMUL luma.com/7nu2j853 Please share! Thanks 🙏

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TransformGov Talks: April 2026 · Luma

Lisa Trickey and Rebekah Wilson, Local Government Association on the state of digital Local Government and LG2040: The State of Things to Come Jonathan Slater,…

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transformgovtalks.bsky.social @transformgovtalks.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Our next event! 🚨 6PM, WED 25 March 🚨 At the MoJ or online. Lara Groves and Oliver Bruff, Ada Lovelace Institute, on AI transcription tools in social care Owen Prendeville, on the ICO’s campaign to drive improvements for access to care records luma.com/8i84tnwy Please share! Thanks 🙏

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TransformGov Talks: March 2026 · Luma

Lara Groves and Oliver Bruff, Ada Lovelace Institute, on Scribe and prejudice? Exploring the use of AI transcription tools in social care Owen Prendeville,…

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State of the Future @sotf.org.uk · 19/02/2026

Well, hello world! State of the Future is a new think tank (from @gavinfreeguard.com) for public servants and others who believe data, digital, openness and innovation can deliver better policy, better services and better outcomes for people. sotf.org.uk (Quiet news day to soft launch, eh?)

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Home

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transformgovtalks.bsky.social @transformgovtalks.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

🚨 6PM, WED 25 February 🚨 At the MoJ or online. Liam Hawkes and Violette Gadenne, CoLab HO on service design in a spending review James Plunkett, Kinship Works, on the energy at the edges - and how the centre can spread it luma.com/q19znan6 Please share! Thanks 🙏

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TransformGov Talks: February 2026 · Luma

Liam Hawkes, Principal Service Designer, and Violette Gadenne, Senior User Researcher, Policy and Innovation Lab (CoLab), Home Office, on setting the scene,…

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Si Manby @cthimon.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Tagging @jukes.ie for obvious reasons! 🙏

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Si Manby @cthimon.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

We're looking to fill a couple of Senior Content Designer roles across the OPG and Probation digital teams www.jobtrain.co.uk/justicedigit...

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Senior Content Designer:National

(MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain this grade on lateral transfer)

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Si Manby @cthimon.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

AitE is probably my favourite community space, so many knowledgeable people, such a safe environment to learn and grow. Thanks as ever to Emily for curating and nurturing it!

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transformgovtalks.bsky.social @transformgovtalks.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

🚨 6PM, WED 28 January 🚨 At TPXImpact or online Matt Wood-Hill, MHCLG, and Linda O’Halloran, TPXimpact on public service market-shaping. Patrick Diamond, Professor in Public Policy, Queen Mary, University of London, on government effectiveness luma.com/pc7ji8sg Please share! Thanks 🙏

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TransformGov Talks: January 2026 · Luma

Join us at 5.30pm for a 6pm start. Matt Wood-Hill, MHCLG, and Linda O'Halloran, TPXimpact on public service market-shaping Patrick Diamond, Professor in Public…

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Si Manby @cthimon.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

You were massively missed!

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UK Gov Camp @ukgovcamp.com · 17/01/2026

Thanks everyone.

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UK Gov Camp @ukgovcamp.com · 17/01/2026

And that's a wrap! Thank you to everyone who took part in #ukgc26 and made it such a success! Write ups of the sessions can be found at ukgovcamp.com/grid. All the till next year! 👋

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UKGovCamp sessions

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Si Manby @cthimon.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Civic Pride! #ukgc26 open for attendees!

The front of the Birmingham Council House

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UK Gov Camp @ukgovcamp.com · 10/01/2026

One week to go until UKGovCamp 2026! Take a look at the agenda to get a feel for what to expect on the day: ukgovcamp.com/agenda/ Check our FAQs for common questions: ukgovcamp.com/faq/ If you can’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to email us.

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What should I expect from the day?

Location: Birmingham City Council House, Victoria Square, Birmingham B1 1BB

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Si Manby @cthimon.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

#UKGovCamp people; www.ukgovcamp.com is now updated with agenda, sponsor and FAQ information, in readiness for next weekend!

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UK Gov Camp

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Si Manby @cthimon.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Woody Guthrie's New Years Rulins from for January 1943

Two pages of handwritten text and small cartoons. The text reads:
1. Work more and better
2. Work by a schedule
3. Wash teeth if any
4. Shave
5. Take bath
6. Eat good — fruit — vegetables — milk
7. Drink very scant if any
8. Write a song a day
9. Wear clean clothes — look good
10. Shine shoes
11. Change socks
12. Change bed cloths often
13. Read lots good books
14. Listen to radio a lot
15. Learn people better
16. Keep rancho clean
17. Dont get lonesome
18. Stay glad
19. Keep hoping machine running
20. Dream good
21. Bank all extra money
22. Save dough
23. Have company but dont waste time
24. Send Mary and kids money
25. Play and sing good
26. Dance better
27. Help win war — beat fascism
28. Love mama
29. Love papa
30. Love Pete
31. Love everybody
32. Make up your mind
33. Wake up and fight

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Si Manby @cthimon.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Always happy to talk about this, it's something everyone recognises as a problem but very few design for at the start. Lisa Moretti did an ace overview of our work mojdigital.blog.gov.uk/2022/05/06/d... (some links won't work due to MoJ losing Google) and Services Week 2022 youtu.be/5JmM9ZOkMW8?...

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Designing for a relationship, not a user

When was the last time you helped someone do something online? A few personal examples from me: during a prototype testing session I talked a participant through how to share their screen with me, whi...

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Katy Armstrong @katyarmstrong.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

We're also looking for some perm Senior Delivery Managers in an exciting range of locations www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...

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Quick Check Needed

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UK Gov Camp @ukgovcamp.com · 03/12/2025

If you have secured a ticket for UKGovCamp 2026 on 17 January 2026 but can no longer attend, please unregister on Eventbrite, so your place can be released to someone on the waiting list. Thank you so much for being considerate!

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Si Manby @cthimon.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Obligatory Spotify Wrapped post, with the self-righteous caveat that I still listen to more vinyl than streaming, and that people should also support live music and artists!

Spotify Wrapped screenshot showing top albums for 2025: Parasites and Butterflies by Nova Twins at number 1, Between the Moon and the Milkman by Amelia Coburn at number 2, Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party by Hayley Williams at number 3, Supernova by Nova Twins at number 4 and Alligator Bites Never Heal by Doechii at number 5

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Si Manby @cthimon.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

The view from inside Engine Lock on the Caldon

A photo looking back at a set of closed canal lock gates, before the water rises in them. The gates look long, dark and quite imposing, and the brick sides of the lock are slimy and wet

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Gavin Freeguard @gavinfreeguard.com · 20/11/2025

🚨 NEXT WEEK 🚨 Join us at 6pm, Weds 26 November for the 11th @transformgovtalks.bsky.social We'll hear from: - @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social on local govt AI procurement & a new version of Consequence Scanning - @katybeale.bsky.social, Chief Delivery & Engagement Officer, Westminster City Council

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TransformGov Talks : November 2025 · Luma

Join us at 5.30pm for a 6pm start. Rachel Coldicutt, Careful Industries, on local government AI procurement and a new version of Consequence Scanning Second…

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Si Manby @cthimon.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Jet and Karl, my two BSL tutors, have just put some excellent new videos together for basic and introductory signs in West Midlands regional variation www.bid.org.uk/resources/bs...

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BSL Dictionary

A collection of free videos showing everyday signs used in British Sign Language.

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Si Manby @cthimon.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Government Digital Serendipity! 😀 Sometimes I think there's only like 20 of us in reality!

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Si Manby @cthimon.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

It's been a month for ace live music! Senser at the Castle and Falcon were superb, so much energy from the stage and the crowd, and such a tight set. One of my most formative bands, still delivering.

A red sign with 'Castle and Falcon presents Senser' in black lettering, above a bar

Kerstin and Heitham on stage with the rest of Senser, who are obscured by smoke and speakers

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Si Manby @cthimon.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Just watched Barrier(s) at the Birmingham Rep (our BSL group block-booked!) - what a fantastic and relevant piece of theatre, if you have the chance to see the last few dates do so (or indeed any Deafinitely Theatre productions) www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/whats-on/bar...

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Barrier(s) | Birmingham Rep

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UK Gov Camp @ukgovcamp.com · 22/10/2025

What topics are you curious to explore at UKGovCamp 2026? Whether it is digital transformation, service design, AI, accessibility, policy, or collaboration, share your thoughts in the comments! Register today for UKGovCamp 2026 (17 Jan 2026 in Brum): forms.gle/tL5q1ZBHYxAq...

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UKGovCamp 2026 Registration

Our next annual in-person event is: free to attend, in Birmingham, on Saturday 17 January 2026. Please note: Registration does not guarantee a ticket because: the event is always oversubscribed,...

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UK Gov Camp @ukgovcamp.com · 17/10/2025

Register is open for UKGovCamp 2026! Join us on 17 January 2026 for a free, community-led unconference where public sector people meet to share ideas, collaborate, and improve services. Spaces are limited. Secure your spot today: forms.gle/tL5q1ZBHYxAq...

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UKGovCamp 2026 Registration

Our next annual in-person event is: free to attend, in Birmingham, on Saturday 17 January 2026. Please note: Registration does not guarantee a ticket because: the event is always oversubscribed,...

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Si Manby @cthimon.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Nova Twins definitely worth the ticket app hassle, they are bloody fantastic live; so much stagecraft and such a unique wall of sound

Georgia and Amy from Nova Twins on stage holding a large Amnesty International banner that reads 'Love over Hate' between them

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transformgovtalks.bsky.social @transformgovtalks.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

🚨 6PM, WED 29 October 🚨 At the MoJ or online Ed Humpherson, Office for Statistics Regulation, on why 'transformation' has been so challenging for official statistics Dr Lauren Petrie, Government Internal Audit Agency, on the GIAA's work with data and AI luma.com/3c92r9qr Please share! Thanks 🙏

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TransformGov Talks : October 2025 · Luma

Join us at 5.30pm for a 6pm start. Ed Humpherson, Office for Statistics Regulation, on why 'transformation' has been so challenging for official statistics. Dr…

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Si Manby @cthimon.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

It actively makes me want to avoid seeing live music, which I guess is fine as I've already fulfilled my purpose of handing money to a raft of third party twats, with only a fraction going to an artist I will see on stage for less time than it took for me to set up the ability to view my ticket

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Si Manby @cthimon.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Buying and viewing gig tickets from seller to obligatory venue app is a clusterfuck of bad UX, terrible integration and unnecessary appception, with nob-all thought to accessibility even if you do have a smartphone and data, all packaged up in an egregious, labyrinthine, monopolistic box of bullshit

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Jukesie @jukes.ie · 17/10/2025

The final Product for the People of 2025 is going to be in Newcastle (Howay the Toon!) on the 21st November - sign up here www.tickettailor.com/events/produ...

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UK Gov Camp @ukgovcamp.com · 09/10/2025

Bull-Ready for UKGovCamp 2026: Registration Opening Soon! We are pleased to announce that UKGovCamp will be making its first-ever visit to Birmingham on 17th January 2026! Stay tuned to our channels to secure your place and be part of Birmingham’s first UKGovCamp!

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Si Manby @cthimon.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Oh and worth pointing out, the audit flag was on the word 'Cymraeg' which is displayed on all pages as the call to action for language toggling

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Si Manby @cthimon.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

It did, and because it's reader-side and vendor specific we've not been able to address, we looked at spelling phonetically etc but nothing is very elegant. For what it's worth it hasn't caused any undue confusion in UR, just as an advisory flag against WCAG audit

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Si Manby @cthimon.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

We're recruiting for a Bilingual Content Designer (Welsh and English) on our team, please spread the word to anyone who might be interested! www.jobtrain.co.uk/justicedigit...

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Bilingual Content Designer (Welsh and English) :National

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