Cllr George Farquhar

Remember this practical illustration when you hear quotes about £BILLIONs Either in multiples of, or indeed percentages of such a mind-boggling sum for the vast majority of us to grasp readily.

@Delverie @BournemouthOne @Russell_Cotes @Dhanraz @Dhanraz is an extraordinary artist, folk who know me recognise the expression as a true to life

@George4Labour @BournemouthOne @Russell_Cotes @Dhanraz A very characterful portrait if I may say so George.

News: Bournemouth Charter Trustees have voted to overturn a previous decision and accept Councillor George Farquhar’s mayoral portrait for display.. @George4Labour news.bournemouthone.com/84391/

@Delverie @BournemouthOne Hiya Andy, the Director of the @Russell_Cotes kindly agreed with the talented artist @Dhanraz to have the first lifesize oil portrait of a Bournemouth Mayor in a century, on a tour Maybe the start of exchange of Mayoral art to promote the connection between the RC and Mayoralty

@BournemouthOne @George4Labour It was hanging in the Russell-Cotes until recently. Is it undergoing a mayoral version of pass-the-parcel?

💛 Huge thanks to everyone who joined our Appreciation Evening! A wonderful night of celebration!💫 Special thanks to: 🏨 @MarshamCourt for hosting 🥂 @BizSpaceUK for welcome drinks 🧁 Truly Irresistible, Andrea Harrison & @Tesco Branksome for cupcakes 🌸 Flowers by Kerry O’Brien

🏁 Big news! Formula E driver Sam Bird has joined us as a Patron of The Dorset Cancer Care Foundation💙 A long-time supporter, Sam is now helping raise awareness + funds for local families facing cancer. Welcome to the team, Sam!🙌 🔗 Full story: bit.ly/41tudwX #DCCF

Alex has better attendance record at @BCPCouncil than some Councillors I'm reminded of the Nolan Principles of Public Life Selflessness Integrity Objectiveness Accountability Honesty Openness Leadership To me, Integrity means doing the right thing even if no one is watching

I'm in, will you join me? Run for @dorsetcancer

An amazing moment at Bournemouth Depot, standing with students from Pokesdown Community Primary as the Secretary of State unveiled a Great British Railways train. Here comes nationalisation 🚆

@AlexMcKinstry1 I'm a sucker for a good anecdote and history being brought to life in a humoured way. It is always good to have pomp and hubris, punctured with sharp insight and wit. Particular merit and credit to the history of fish & chip shops of Bournemouth talk for stirring warm memories.

In the Brewhouse right now (Pokesdown) after INCREDIBLE Boscombe Forum meeting - and cherishing the MAYOR'S AWARD presented to me by Bournemouth's first citizen George Farquhar, for services to local history especially the history of fish and chip shops 💪💪💪

@afcbdsa Long slow road, but progress. Still much more for equality in accessibility

Gloucester Road: The line painting has now gone in following the new dropped kerbs. We have worked closely with BCP Council and our local ward councillors @George4Labour and Eleanor Connolly. #afcb

@NeilForPoole is supporting an end to greyhound racing and exploration in the UK 2,700 greyhounds died and over 26,500 injuries were recorded from greyhound racing in Great Britain between 2018 to 2023, according to data from The Greyhound Board of Great Britain @LabourAnimals

In the UK, the average rate of people living in private rented accommodation is 19%. In Bournemouth East, it's 33%. And in Boscombe, it's as high as 60%.

Bournemouth’s Mayor says he’s “blown away” by a new painting of himself, the first full-size portrait of the town’s mayor in more than 100 years. news.bournemouthone.com/79489/ @BCPCouncil @George4Labour

@HKnightEcho @Bournemouthecho @Darlingtonfe @NCTJ_news Super, well done Hannah

Thrilled to say I’m now a senior reporter at the @Bournemouthecho after achieving my NQJ and 100wpm shorthand ✍️ DMs and email are always open ➡️ hannah.knight@newsquest.co.uk Thank you to @Darlingtonfe and @NCTJ_news 🙌🏻

This week, Bournemouth West was hit by a double stabbing. At PMQs, I asked the PM what more is being done to tackle knife crime in my constituency. He reaffirmed his commitment to halving knife crime and outlined new measures in the Crime and Policing Bill. #PMQs #endknifecrime

Slava Ukraini Heroiam slava!

So glad to visit the stunning @russell_cotes! A must-see for its rich collection and the ‘Artists in Purbeck: Spirit of Place’ exhibit, focusing on its artistic heritage. It's worth checking out their arts & crafts sessions this half-term. A great day out for the family!

Not a month since the oath, quotes Napoleon, who crowned himself an Emperor "I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."

@A_KinsellaEcho Well done Abi, you brought a very personable touch to our community reporting. You'll be sorely missed by many, myself included

Personal news - Today I said my final goodbyes to the Bournemouth Echo! I’m going to miss my colleagues so much but excited for the next chapter in my journalism career 💖

Very honoured to receive @UKLabour 2025 Regional Merit Award from our General Secretary Hollie Ridley. Thank you for all the comrades who put my name forward. @SWLabourParty @BCPLabourParty @BournemouthLP @JessicaToale