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Debbie Blanchard
@debblanch44.bsky.social
Dreamer of dreams, lover of theatre, drinker of gin...
Government Product Person and community builder
Volunteer @guidedogs.
Tailender.
School governor, Enterprise Advisor
She/her
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Work in or around the #PublicSector? Fancy a breakfast time natter, and optional co-working day?

The last 3 #OneTeamGov North #Manchester meetups of 2025 are on Tuesday:
🐝 21 October,
🐝 18 November,
🐝 16 December.

Sign up via www.eventbrite.com/o/hosted-by-...
September 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Know anyone in Bristol that wants to see The Wedding Present on the 3rd October?

I've just put up 4 tickets at a discount as we can't go now.

Shares appreciated 🙏

secure.ticketmaster.co.uk/rs/3E0061664...
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September 19, 2025 at 8:21 AM
The Proms singing the second verse of the National Anthem makes me knowing it all worthwhile. I'm not sure why I know it. But I like that its included.
September 13, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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This week has been a long year. But you know what to do. 😍
September 13, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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You know the rule.

We all need this right now.
This week has been a long year. But you know what to do. 😍
September 13, 2025 at 5:14 PM
September 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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On the topic of events - @debblanch44.bsky.social @visitmy.website and I are looking for a venue for the next Product for the People meetup - somewhere in the North East (maybe Newcastle) in late November.
Any leads gratefully received!
I am thinking about trying to organise an in-person gathering of folks across Gov involved in CRMish projects to share experiences and insights - particularly on the topic of value and benefits realisation but anything really..
September 4, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Siraj and Woakes have both given absolutely everything. A draw is disappointing but probably the fairest series result...
August 4, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Aaaaah, the Sewing Bee is back. An hour a week watching beautiful things emerge in ways I don't fully understand.

When are we starting the campaign for @cocochan.bsky.social's entry?
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July 16, 2025 at 8:14 PM
GET IN!!!!!
July 4, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Well, this is a bit of a collapse from the women #ENGvIND
July 4, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Happy #CampDigital day! Gutted I can't be there, but looking forward to updates here!
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July 3, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Test cricket is just brilliant, isn't it!
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June 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Happy #ProductForThePeople Day!!
Hoping everyone going to Birmingham today has a brilliant day. I wish I could be there, but we all know you'll be fabulously looked after by @jukes.ie and @visitmy.website (and let's face it, there will be less nagging)
Stay hydrated, and have fun!
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June 20, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Sometimes good things happen to good people. Congrats @janethughes.bsky.social and @benterrett.bsky.social #BirthdayHonours
June 14, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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Product for the People #8: Second City is open for booking!

Join us for public service product chat and group therapy with special guests Kat Sexton and Zak Mensah getting things started with some insights from their own careers.

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Product for the People #8 · Luma
It’s almost summer and it is time for the second Product for the People of the year, and we’re hosting it in Birmingham for the first time. You know the deal…
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May 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
When we started these Product for the People unconferences it was really important that we made sure we have events in different locations. Next up, Birmingham! Details coming on Wednesday!
jukes.ie Jukesie @jukes.ie · May 12
The next Product for the People meetup is going to be in central Birmingham on Friday 20th June - tickets will be released Wednesday afternoon and will likely go fast if anything like previous editions.

The usual set-up - a couple of speakers to get things going then an afternoon of unconferencing.
May 12, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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An essay from @jo3hill.bsky.social which can be summarised as "Public interventions need clarity of outcome"
reform.uk/publications...
Everythingism: an essay - REFORM
The State has been paralysed by a powerful force: Everythingism.   Everythingism is the belief that every proposal, project or policy is a means for promoting every national objective, all at the same...
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March 25, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Big thank you to the inimitable @chiefbreenie.bsky.social for coming and sharing your thoughts on the lifecycle with the dfe product community today. Definitely food for thought
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March 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Amazing job, lovely to see Welsh and English together in the job title too
Come work with my brilliant little team and be a Welsh and English Bilingual Senior Content Designer! www.jobtrain.co.uk/justicedigit...
Bilingual Senior Content Designer (English & Welsh):National
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March 12, 2025 at 4:27 PM
An afternoon well spent
March 9, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Preach @cathydutton.co.uk

"To succeed, we need a new mindset: one that prioritises collaboration over silos and outcomes over outputs... it’s about reimagining how we work together to solve shared problems"

Mission driven Government cathydutton.co.uk/posts/missio...
Mission driven Government
My take on mission driven government and how we can move towards this way of working from within our current policy inspired structures.
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March 4, 2025 at 7:21 PM
This week has been a rollercoaster so far. Kinda peeking between my fingers for the rest of it.
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March 4, 2025 at 7:14 PM