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Joe Sarling

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Strategic Director at @gmmoving.co.uk 🐝 Economist working on #systemchange & prevention in physical activity, health/NHS, placemaking ▪ Geeky about devolution, housing, social impact ▪ FRSA ❤️ cycling & running in the Peak District & on Zwift 🚵🏻‍♂️🏃

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Joe Sarling @joesarling.bsky.social · Jul 23

Looking across recent policy announcements I think government is sending a clear signal on desired goals without being prescriptive.

Places can improve outcomes by joining these policy dots & working in a whole-system way. Big moment for us all.

Link: www.gmmoving.co.uk/news/a-big-o...

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Joe Sarling @joesarling.bsky.social · 11h

Ours was used but only has helpful rigging for theatre sets.

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Joe Sarling @joesarling.bsky.social · 11d

I may well be biased but 100% agree - come and visit!

Forget Bath – this historic English town is a charming, crowd-free alternative

Boasting stately architecture and impressive spa hotels, Buxton is the perfect place for an elegant weekend getaway, writes Sarah Riches

www.independent.co.uk

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Joe Sarling @joesarling.bsky.social · 1d

This looks super 👏🏼

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Joe Sarling @joesarling.bsky.social · 1d

This'll pop up on @thelouvreof.bsky.social for sure.

Joe Sarling @joesarling.bsky.social · 1d

"It would be easier to take a cab. I know I'm privileged, but it's more of a revindication. We need greener cities, with fewer cars...With sustainability comes empathy and compassion. These are all traits that you get when you decide to take care of the place that gives you life."

'With power comes responsibility' - Hector Bellerin wins BBC Green Sports Award

Former Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin talks about his attempts to live a more sustainable life as he wins the BBC Green Sports Award.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Joe Sarling @joesarling.bsky.social · 2d

It's on D+/TNT if you have that

Link: play.discoveryplus.com/standalone/e...

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Joe Sarling @joesarling.bsky.social · 2d

It's well worth a watch. Individual stories from a range of players and their own risk profiles; advancements in understanding over time; the tradeoffs; the shift from amateur to professional era.

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Joe Sarling @joesarling.bsky.social · 2d

Agree entirely. Really sad news. Have you seen Unbreakable England 2003? I don't know enough about causation between injuries and conditions but the sections in that doc about him really did strike a chord.

m.imdb.com/title/tt3479...

Unbreakable: England 2003 (2024) ⭐ 8.1 | Documentary, Sport

1h 6m

m.imdb.com

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Joe Sarling @joesarling.bsky.social · 4d

"If El Mordjene was in short supply before, now it became mythically scarce. Prices climbed to twenty, even thirty euros a jar. I scared one up on Vinted, a Lithuanian resale site, transferring forty euros to an Algerian woman living in France, who had just been home for her grandfather’s funeral."

How a Hazelnut Spread Became a Sticking Point in Franco-Algerian Relations

www.newyorker.com

Joe Sarling @joesarling.bsky.social · 7d

Outstanding in all weathers. 10/10. Would recommend.

Joe Sarling @joesarling.bsky.social · 8d

Fresh morning sea air

Joe Sarling @joesarling.bsky.social · 9d

Made even more joyful with this one 😍

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Joe Sarling @joesarling.bsky.social · 9d

Goodness me ❤️

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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 10d

🧵A Nation of Neighbours | New coalition of the willing 🤝

Across Britain, communities are quietly leading change – from food banks to youth centres, from local enterprises to new models of care. This energy and creativity is powering a story of national renewal rooted in neighbourhoods.

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Joe Sarling @joesarling.bsky.social · 10d

Glorious sunset 😍

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Joe Sarling @joesarling.bsky.social · 10d

☀️❤️

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Joe Sarling @joesarling.bsky.social · 10d

Good for the soul

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Joe Sarling @joesarling.bsky.social · 11d

I may well be biased but 100% agree - come and visit!

Forget Bath – this historic English town is a charming, crowd-free alternative

Boasting stately architecture and impressive spa hotels, Buxton is the perfect place for an elegant weekend getaway, writes Sarah Riches

www.independent.co.uk

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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 16d

🍂 Don’t miss out – the deadline for GM Walking Grants is just days away! Your project could help people keep moving and connecting even as the weather turns colder.
✅ Apply today: buff.ly/7ELkUcE

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Joe Sarling @joesarling.bsky.social · 21d

The road cycling world championships in Kigali is going to be amazing. And the course for the men's elite race is *brutal*: 5,500m of climbing in 268km of racing.

Link: www.uci.org/race-hub/202...

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Joe Sarling @joesarling.bsky.social · Aug 27

Fascinating paper exploring the economic impact of populist leaders coming to power. Lots in here but two key things for me:
1. Over 15 years GDP/capita decreases by 10%; with
2. No discernible change to inequality over same period.

Paper: iacmr.org/wp-content/u...

HT @justinwolfers.bsky.social

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Joe Sarling @joesarling.bsky.social · 25d

Absolutely love this 🌳 Sign me up!

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Joe Sarling @joesarling.bsky.social · 23d

Has anyone told him he can deflate the balls for travel?

Joe Sarling @joesarling.bsky.social · 24d

Was going to be a six but I had to cut it short to a five.