Husband, dad, grandad; CEO Yorkshire Sport Foundation; lover of all things sport, as well as Oldham Athletic
Joined February 2012
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We stand with people everywhere who want to live in communities filled with kindness and hope.
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Was great to welcome Tim Hollingsworth up here on #YorkshireDay to meet with West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin and South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard to see how Place Partnerships can make a difference.
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As the Men's football enters the quarter-final stage at #Paris2024, we're looking at the role an award-winning walking football session has played in supporting the health and wellbeing of men in the Dearne Valley.
#PowerOfSport
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It's Yorkshire Day & the Olympics are in full swing - with sporting legends from our region doing us proud as part of @teamgb 🏅
Today, I met with @Sport_England and @YorkshireSport to help make sure that more children in our region have the chance to follow in their footsteps. – at Yorkshire and The Humber, England
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#Paris2024 is showing once again that port has the power to excite and entertain.
But it also has the power to bring communities together through the efforts of community organisations like @LSTENLeeds. youtube.com/watch?v=HfhQt9k5…
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This is the fourth Olympics where women have competed in boxing, with Leeds' Nicola Adams the first woman to win a gold medal in 2012.
'Punch Like a Girl' is an episode of The YSF Podcast, reflecting on a project that got more women involved in the sport.
open.spotify.com/episode/29z…
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Every child deserves access to sports, helping them stay both physically and mentally healthy!
That’s why we’re working to increase access to grassroots sport for children.
Fantastic to see this in action with @LUFC and @NFL. – at Leeds, England
ALT Tracy Brabin is stood with a large group of children and adults outside on a football pitch. The are stood behind signs that read; 'Unlocking Potential - NFL Foundation'. Everyone is smiling with their hands in the air.
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Olympians Adam Peaty and Kimberley Woods have spoken candidly about their mental health.
Research shows that being active can reduce your risk of depression by up to 30%.
Babur experienced anxiety and depression, and says that climbing changed his life.
#PowerOfSport
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An incredible show of resilience, perseverance and talent from the Yorkshireman!
Congratulations, Tom Pidcock - Olympic Champion!
Leader. Puncture. Chase. Champion.
Simply stunning ride from Tom Pidcock!
#Paris2024
ALT Tom Pidcock - mountain bike Olympic champion.
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"I’m connecting with friends and new people...with my community and its rugby club."
Some shared experiences of being part of a team between #TeamGB athletes and Anna, who shared her story of joining a local rugby team with us in 2021.
bit.ly/4diU3Y2 | #PowerOfSport
"These are my best friends for life" 🏉
Rugby sevens is underway at @Paris2024, and our women's team are hoping their special bond will take them all the way.
Go behind the scenes at our preparation camp.
👉 youtu.be/6hgrgWMzy2k
#Paris2024
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Yorkshire is renowned for its Olympic talent… In 2012, we’d have ranked 12th in the medals table if Yorkshire was its own country!
Wishing @TeamGB the best of luck as the @Olympics kick off this evening 🇬🇧
So proud to see so many athletes competing from West Yorkshire.
ALT The Eiffel Tower photographed through Olympic rings . Text reads; “good luck Team GB”
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Our brand new Sport Leeds website is live!
Find out more about us, our partners and our services at sportleeds.org
Our mission is to create a thriving community where everyone can achieve their sporting ambitions, contributing to a healthy and prosperous Leeds.
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Time's running out to complete @_ukactive's Digital Futures 2024 consultation! ⌛
In a new blog, @YorkshireSport's Data and Insight Manager explains more about the valuable insights it provided them.
sportengland.org/blogs/becom…
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South Yorkshire by Bike 🚴♀️
We’re delighted to launch our interactive maps so you can get out and explore this summer.
Follow this link to plan your route: southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk/sou…
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We're proud to host the Sheffield hub of @NCSEMengland here at @SHU_AWRC, helping to improve the health and wellbeing of the nation through sport, exercise, and physical activity
🏃 | Find out more about the NCSEM's impact over the last 12 years 👇
@movemoresheff
London 2012 legacy to 2024 - learn more about the NCSEM's impact over the last 12 years here:
ncsem-em.org.uk/highlights/
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We're Going For Green with @Sport_England, are you? 💚
If you're a sport and physical activity organisation, be part of the pledge to become more sustainable.
"AND HE'S OFF! 🚲✨
@Chris_Boardman has officially started #PedalForParis! He's headed to the @Team_BMC, his first stop en route to Paris.
Want to support #PedalForParis and commit to new ways of becoming sustainable? You can sign the #GoingForGreen pledge: pedalforparis.org
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Through #PedalForParis, @Chris_Boardman is urging the sports sector to get serious about climate change. Sign our #GoingForGreen pledge to commit to new ways of becoming sustainable, like:
⚡️ Reducing energy usage
🗑️ Recycling waste
👉 pedalforparis.org
ALT The image displays a "Pedal for Paris Pledge" informational poster with checkboxes listing commitments such as promoting environmental sustainability, reducing single-use plastics, and encouraging cycling and walking, all set against a dark blue background.
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We are delighted to share the next film in our #storysofar series!
Today we share Imran's story which highlights the positive impact of JU:MP on him and his family.
📹youtu.be/fii6kfjntFI
