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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · Jun 21

Taking the annual campaign for it to be acceptable for men to wear shorts to work to a new level with this little BBC article. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · May 21

Still can't believe we pulled off a school trip to New York, this is blowing the kid's minds (although they're now a bit tired after 26,000 steps). Anything really is possible when you Dare To Dream. 🌟

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · May 19

Just had one of the most emotional days of my career. A school trip across the pond is a whole other level unlocked – jet lag, skyscrapers, new friendships & kids seeing a whole new world for the first time. Their faces said it all. This is what Dare to Dream is all about. 💙🌎

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · May 14

It's official - WHIGFIELD is HEADLINING FlakeFest 2025 on Friday 27th June! 🎤💃
Get ready for the BIGGEST FLASH MOB our town has EVER seen!
We’re bringing Saturday Night to life & we want EVERYONE dancing! Start learning those iconic dance moves & spread the word - this is one is going to be epic!

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · May 14

It's official - WHIGFIELD is HEADLINING FlakeFest 2025 on Friday 27th June! 🎤💃
Get ready for the BIGGEST FLASH MOB our town has EVER seen!
We’re bringing Saturday Night to life & we want EVERYONE dancing! Start learning those iconic dance moves & spread the word - this is one is going to be epic!

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · May 14

It might have taken a long drive through the night in the school minibuses to get there, but taking the kids to see the sights and make some memories in London was absolutely worth it. Can't beat a good school trip.

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · Apr 28

PLEASE HELP: Fleetwood families are suffering from a toxic stink caused by a landfill. We’ve got 2 weeks to hit 10,000 signatures – we’re nearly there at 8,002.

📢 Do your bit – sign and share now:
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

Petition: Require landfills that cause smells and toxins near residential areas to close

I want the government to look into revoking licenses from landfill sites that continue to dump large amount of waste, causing hydrogen sulphide to be emitted into the atmosphere.

petition.parliament.uk

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · Apr 28

Thank you!

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · Apr 27

Found these bad boys hidden in a bag of stuff that has needed sorting for months and honestly think it may be better than finding a tenner.

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · Apr 24

Very proud to be an ADHD UK ambassador - when I finally got my ADHD diagnosis, everything suddenly made sense. Now, I want to use my voice to increase understanding, raise awareness & help others feel seen. 💜

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · Apr 16

The classics never go out of style. The things we loved as kids still have magic - our kids just need the chance to discover it.

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · Apr 15

Very happy with our brand new virtual tour of school - feel free to have a walk around. We love having visitors if the real world is more your thing.
tourmkr.com/F181CRp3F5

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · Apr 9

Would imagine it's every school in be country and, like most places, we're running out of stuff to cut back on. It's so sad to have to dismantle some of the brilliant things you've put in place, just at the time we need them most. It's not just the kids who suffer, it's everyone.

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · Apr 9

Love this photo - so many people have no idea just how beautiful the north east is.

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · Apr 9

This would have my full support - most people have no idea how bad the funding situation in schools has become. The data I have suggests it gets even worse next year....

Caroline Derbyshire @morsecat.bsky.social · Apr 9

I am so disappointed to admit this, but we now need a powerful, collective response to the school funding situation in 2025-2026. @ascl-uk.bsky.social @naht.org.uk
Better together. Our children and their teachers have made enough sacrifices over the past 5 years.

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · Apr 9

Have neglected this place for a while, forgot just how much nicer it feels to the other one.

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · Apr 9

Genuinely shocked how much better I feel without it on. Makes you think....!

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · Apr 9

May have to invest in that colour - it's a beaut!

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · Apr 8

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will stick to his promise of lowering the voting age to 16

'If you're old enough to pay your taxes, then you're entitled to have a say on how your taxes are spent'

'We will definitely get it done', he told senior MPs

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Graham Chatterley @grahamchatterley.bsky.social · Apr 6

...1) we hear lots about toxic trios, but what of the trio of impulse control difficulties, demand avoidance and shame?

Completely misunderstood in most sectors of education and at the root of nearly every exclusion in the country in one form or another

Children are destined to struggle with...

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · Apr 8

Smashed my Apple Watch last week and turns out to be an absolute blessing - not missing the distracting notifications on my wrist and the feeling of being wired in to the grid.

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · Apr 8

After months of slowly weaning off anti-depressants & finally being off them (nobody talks about this bit & so much more), it feels like the right time to share that I’m now a proud
Lancashire Mind Ambassador. Hope to use my voice to make a difference & help others. #ItsGoodToTalk

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · Apr 2

Take note Environment Agency - you know it's come to something when you get an Easter Egg entry like this about the local landfill - STOP THE STINK!!!

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · Mar 29

Not exaggerating when I say our kids playing a part in Stopping The Stink is one of the proudest moments of my life. Don't ever underestimate the huge power of little voices - anything really is possible when you #DareToDream.
www.bbc.com/news/article...

'Fleetwood stink' leads to suspension of landfill site licence

Residents say the smell of "rotten eggs" is making their lives a misery and impacting their health.

www.bbc.com

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · Mar 27

WE DID IT, FLEETWOOD! 👊🏻

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