Debs Harkins
@debsharkins.bsky.social
Director of Public Health & Climate Action @Calderdale. AML survivor @cureleukaemia. Love mountains and photography. Live in South Yorkshire. Blackburn Rovers.
As a society, we’re making it harder than ever for children to play and it’s harming their health
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Children in England growing up ‘sedentary, scrolling and alone’, say experts
Raising the Nation Play Commission report recommends ban on ‘no ball games’ signs and raising digital age of consent to 16
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June 11, 2025 at 5:41 AM
As a society, we’re making it harder than ever for children to play and it’s harming their health
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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30 years ago today. A small town club financially backed by a true supporter
Remember it like it was yesterday, but the fortunes of the club have diminished so much since then. But no one can take the achievement away from us.
#BlackburnRovers #BRFC30yearsago
Remember it like it was yesterday, but the fortunes of the club have diminished so much since then. But no one can take the achievement away from us.
#BlackburnRovers #BRFC30yearsago
May 14, 2025 at 8:23 PM
30 years ago today. A small town club financially backed by a true supporter
Remember it like it was yesterday, but the fortunes of the club have diminished so much since then. But no one can take the achievement away from us.
#BlackburnRovers #BRFC30yearsago
Remember it like it was yesterday, but the fortunes of the club have diminished so much since then. But no one can take the achievement away from us.
#BlackburnRovers #BRFC30yearsago
Great to see both Harkins clubs united in football solidarity
#brfcsupporters #swfcsupporters #chaoticclubownership
#brfcsupporters #swfcsupporters #chaoticclubownership
April 8, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Great to see both Harkins clubs united in football solidarity
#brfcsupporters #swfcsupporters #chaoticclubownership
#brfcsupporters #swfcsupporters #chaoticclubownership
March 30, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Can’t believe it’s coming up to 30 years. I really enjoyed reminiscing and hearing from King Kenny, the SAS and Rob Coar. #BRFC
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Football Daily - That Season When: Blackburn won the league - BBC Sounds
Kelly Cates and guests reflect on Blackburn's Premiership title win in 1995.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 26, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Can’t believe it’s coming up to 30 years. I really enjoyed reminiscing and hearing from King Kenny, the SAS and Rob Coar. #BRFC
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
So proud that Calderdale is a @SportEngland place partner, supporting #SportEngland expand to 53 new locations, sharing 6 years of learning to help shape stronger, more active communities
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Partnering with places to end 'postcode lottery for physical activity'
YouTube video by Sport England
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March 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
So proud that Calderdale is a @SportEngland place partner, supporting #SportEngland expand to 53 new locations, sharing 6 years of learning to help shape stronger, more active communities
www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6Pn...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6Pn...
As part of the #Covid19DayofReflection, we’ve invited just a few of the people to supported the #Calderdale response to share their stories of the kindness and hope of local communities
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Reflecting on 5 years since the COVID-19 pandemic
YouTube video by Calderdale Council
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March 7, 2025 at 3:48 PM
As part of the #Covid19DayofReflection, we’ve invited just a few of the people to supported the #Calderdale response to share their stories of the kindness and hope of local communities
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnFL...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnFL...
My annual clinic appointment yesterday (9 years since my diagnosis with AML) and I managed to fit in a walk up to Alport Castles afterwards. Still feel lucky to be alive thanks to @cureleukaemia #nhs.
#peakdistrictnationalpark
#sheffieldhospitals
#peakdistrictnationalpark
#sheffieldhospitals
February 26, 2025 at 10:16 PM
My annual clinic appointment yesterday (9 years since my diagnosis with AML) and I managed to fit in a walk up to Alport Castles afterwards. Still feel lucky to be alive thanks to @cureleukaemia #nhs.
#peakdistrictnationalpark
#sheffieldhospitals
#peakdistrictnationalpark
#sheffieldhospitals
A group of passionate residents have worked as a citizens jury to develop recommendations for Calderdale’s retrofit challenge to support warmer healthier homes.
#climateaction #retrofit @calderdale.bsky.social #citizensjury #climateemergency
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#climateaction #retrofit @calderdale.bsky.social #citizensjury #climateemergency
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Calderdale Citizens’ Jury helps to shape climate action – supporting warmer and healthier homes
On the anniversary of Calderdale Council declaring a climate emergency, a new initiative is helping to shape climate action and supporting work to make Calderd
news.calderdale.gov.uk
February 21, 2025 at 8:04 PM
A group of passionate residents have worked as a citizens jury to develop recommendations for Calderdale’s retrofit challenge to support warmer healthier homes.
#climateaction #retrofit @calderdale.bsky.social #citizensjury #climateemergency
news.calderdale.gov.uk/calderdale-c...
#climateaction #retrofit @calderdale.bsky.social #citizensjury #climateemergency
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I’m supporting National HIV Testing Week by testing for HIV with the Brunswick Centre.
HIV can affect anyone, and testing is the only way to know your HIV status and stay in control of your health.
www.thebrunswickcentre.org.uk/news/hiv-tes...
HIV can affect anyone, and testing is the only way to know your HIV status and stay in control of your health.
www.thebrunswickcentre.org.uk/news/hiv-tes...
February 13, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I’m supporting National HIV Testing Week by testing for HIV with the Brunswick Centre.
HIV can affect anyone, and testing is the only way to know your HIV status and stay in control of your health.
www.thebrunswickcentre.org.uk/news/hiv-tes...
HIV can affect anyone, and testing is the only way to know your HIV status and stay in control of your health.
www.thebrunswickcentre.org.uk/news/hiv-tes...
And so it ends. What a man, what a band! Obligatory viewing of the #LastWaltz at my house this weekend. RIP #GarthHudson
www.independent.co.uk/arts-enterta...
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Garth Hudson, last remaining member of The Band, dies aged 87
Hudson was a talented multi-instrumentalist best known for playing keyboards and saxophone for The Band
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January 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM
And so it ends. What a man, what a band! Obligatory viewing of the #LastWaltz at my house this weekend. RIP #GarthHudson
www.independent.co.uk/arts-enterta...
www.independent.co.uk/arts-enterta...
Great to be at Calderdale’s community-led #retrofit #citizensjury this morning. It’s a privilege to observe residents deliberate and work up their recommendations to increase self funded retrofit. #ClimateAction #NetZero @calderdale.bsky.social
November 30, 2024 at 11:41 AM
Great to be at Calderdale’s community-led #retrofit #citizensjury this morning. It’s a privilege to observe residents deliberate and work up their recommendations to increase self funded retrofit. #ClimateAction #NetZero @calderdale.bsky.social