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Richard Newson
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Getting by, keeping on.
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'The right to swim in inland water in Scotland is clear, so why is it not the same for England and Wales?'

The BBC reports on the recent spate of swim trespasses organised by Right to Roam &
@outdoorswimming.bsky.social

www.bbc.com/news/article...
'We want to swim in reservoirs in England and Wales'
Swimmers have recently staged protests against rules banning them from going into certain waters.
www.bbc.com
May 24, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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We have launched the Working Together with Parents Network Website and we are welcoming professional members to join: www.ncb.org.uk/WorkingTogetherWithParents/About
@researchip.bsky.social @ncb.org.uk
March 4, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Did you secure your place at our 'Raising the Bar' conferences next month?

⭐️Register for the Manchester conference -
Wednesday 5th February learning.ncb.org.uk/products/rai...

⭐️Register for the London Conference - Tuesday 11th February learning.ncb.org.uk/products/rai...
January 14, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Well done @ncb.org.uk for holding the Govt to account on its manifesto pledge to raise the healthiest generation ever. We can do this!
We welcome today's announcement that NHS elective care reforms will have a specific focus on targets for children and young people, but further commitments are needed to significantly improve their health outcomes. Our full statement: https://buff.ly/4h4krqA
January 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM
There’s nothing like wild camping in a sparsely populated natural environment. Should be part of everyone’s coming of age. #righttoroam
In the current issue of TGO, my piece highlights the significance of the Dartmoor wild camping case.

Win or lose in the Supreme Court, we need new legislation to protect and extend our access to the outdoors.

You can read the full article here:
www.thegreatoutdoorsmag.com/news/supreme...
November 23, 2024 at 10:22 AM
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Really good to see the government beginning to tackle children's social care. We want to see changes happen as soon as possible, to provide children with the support that will help them thrive, but we know it won't be a quick fix. @ncbnews.bsky.social statement here www.ncb.org.uk/about-us/med...
NCB reacts to Govt. announcement on children’s social care
We welcome the Government’s commitment to rebalancing the children’s social care system with a renewed focus on early intervention, accountability, and oversight. To achieve these goals, it is crucial...
www.ncb.org.uk
November 18, 2024 at 9:44 AM
Is Blue Sky going to be sued into oblivion by Musk for using X’s source code? Enjoy it while it lasts!
November 14, 2024 at 3:09 PM